Johnnie Eversole Jr. Johnnie Eversole Jr. age 65 of Hindman, passed away April 9, 2010, at home. He was born July 31, 1944, in Perry County, the son of the late Johnnie Eversole Sr. and Shirley Williams Eversole. He was a Retired Coal Miner and the husband of Alma Couch Eversole. He is survived by 3 sons: James Mullins of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Justin Mullins & Ryan Eversole both of Hindman; 5 daughters: Lachana Mullins of Hindman, Jennifer Mullins of Hindman, Renee Couch of Lotts Creek, Kimberly Johnson of Hazard, & Elizabeth Cook of Beaver; 1 sister: Connie Slone of Pinetop; Grandchildren: Kristen Thomas, Hunter Thomas, Sophia Cook, Brooklynn Johnson & Benjamin Brock Holland; Special Sister-in-law: Verda Holland; and a host of family & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents & 1 sister: Phyllis Eversole Madden. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 3 p.m.at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Hindman with military honors performed by the Knott County DAV Chapter 171. Burial followed at the Williams and Blair Family Cemetery in Pinetop under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Hindman. www.nelsonfrazierfuneralhome.com. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 15, 2010 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Raymond Little Raymond Little, age 75 of Topmost, passed away April 7, 2010, at Topmost. He was born July 2, 1934, in Floyd County, the son of the late Ellis and Mary Alice Little. He was a Retired Coal Miner and husband of the late Socie Childers Little. Graveside services were held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. at the Buckingham Cemetery in Bevensville, under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 15, 2010 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Patricia Ruth Francis Thrash On April 6, 2010, Patricia Ruth Francis Thrash, departed peacefully and comfortably at home, with her loving family at her bedside. She follows her beloved husband of 57 years, John Curtis Thrash, Jr., three and half years after his death. Patricia was a charismatic personality, full of life and laughter, and both the instant and enduring friend of almost everyone she ever met. She mentored countless young adults and children. However, the primary and enduring focus of her life was her family and most special was her devotion and dedication to her husband, John. Although grateful for the family and life they shared, Patricia's path these past few years since losing John can only be viewed by her surviving family members as the conclusion of a beautiful and compelling love story between two profoundly connected individuals. Born on Flag Day, June 14, 1931, Patricia was the only daughter of Elizabeth "Bessie" Caudill and Lawrence Francis, living most of her early years in her birthplace of Cincinnati, Ohio, with her two brothers Charles and Thomas. The family's business investments in the restaurant industry led to journeys across the United States, including a joyous and extended stay in Los Angeles, California during Patricia's teenage years. When, as an attractive young woman in her late teens, her father moved the family to Penwell, Texas, Patricia met a young petroleum engineer working nearby in drilling operations for Texaco. Patricia and John were married Dec 21, 1949 and shortly thereafter the couple began their family, first with their daughter Denise, then son John, then youngest daughter, Allison. Moving through several oilpatch communities including Midland, Odessa, Dallas and Oklahoma City, and after another period of service by John in the Navy during the Korean Conflict, the family finally settled in Houston. Patricia and John had been happily married to one another for 57 years before John's death. They were blessed with a granddaughter, Meghan Patricia Thrash, with whom Patricia and John held a particularly close relationship. Patricia was a member, officer and director of numerous professional, civic and charitable organizations and boards. She financially supported many civic, medical and arts organizations and research efforts. Patricia briefly attended the University of Oklahoma studying Painting and Sculpture, and afterwards sold and displayed numerous works over the years, but her primary avocation was the study and research of Genealogy. She was a member of the Colonial Dames XVII Century, Colonel John Alston Chapter; National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Alexander Love Chapter; Texas Division National Society Magna Charta Dames and Barons; Order of Descendants of Colonial Cavaliers; Dames of Colonial Cavaliers; National Society United States Daughters of 1812; Texas Society of the United States Daughters of 1812; National Society Daughters of the American Colonists; Daughters of the American Colonists, La Salle Chapter; National Society Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Texas Branch; Texas Society Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars. She ultimately became involved with many professional and educational organizations, museums and institutions, including the Kentucky Historical Society; Knott County Historical and Genealogical Society and Library; Clayton Library, Center for Genealogical Research; and many others meaningful to her. In addition to her three children and granddaughter, Patricia is survived by her brother, Dr. Charles E. Francis and many beloved family members and dear friends. The Family wishes to thank the following extraordinary individuals for their exceptional care given to Patricia in her time of need: John Volpi, M.D., Methodist Neurological Institute, and Madeline Domask, M.D., Village Family Practice; Svanhaniel Crim, R.N. and the compassionate staff of Houston Hospice; and her loving team of private caregivers: Yolanda Montero, Gabriela Amin, Marta Cerros, Damaris Vasquez, Rebeca Armendariz, Jose Zavala and Sean Berman. The children of Patricia will be forever grateful to Juan Carlos Popoca for the selfless, round-the-clock, diligent watch he lovingly maintained over her. Services will be held Monday, April 12, 2010, at 5:00 PM at The Sanctuary at Unity Church of Christianity, 2929 Unity Drive, Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers or similar expressions of condolence, the family requests that contributions be given, if desired, in the name of Patricia Ruth Francis Thrash to any of the following organizations: Lewy Body Dementia Association 912 Killian Hill Road SW Lilburn, GA 30047 www.lbda.org Houston Hospice 1905 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030-4123 www.houstonhospice.org Alzheimer's Association P.O.Box 96011 Washington D.C. 20090-6011 www.alz.org/donate Parkinson's Disease Foundation 1359 Broadway, Ste. 1509 New York, NY 10018 www.pdf.org Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 15, 2010 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Bill" Brent Hall "Bill" Brent Hall, age 21 of Hindman, passed away April 10, 2010, at home. He was born January 18, 1989, in Lexington, the son of Vernon Hall & Debbie Slone and stepson of Levon Slone. He is survived by 3 sistes: Amanda (William) Hall of Pippa Passes, Rebecca (Tommy Lee) Hall of Prestonsburg, & Faith Hall of Carrie; 1 special nephew: Logan Hall; Paternal Grandparents: Sylvia Hall & the late Jeff Hall; Maternal Grandparents: Virgie Slone & the late Ralph Slone; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 12 noon at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Hindman with Marion Huff & others officiating. Burial followed at the Upper Jimmy Slone Cemetery at Pippa Passes under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 15, 2010 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Timothy Ratliff Timothy Ratliff, age 47, of Leburn, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at the Hazard ARMC. He was born in Ary, Ky. on April 3, 1963, to Thornton Ratliff and Doris Slone Ratliff. He is survived by his father: Thornton Ratliff; daughter: Heather (Jimmy) Barnett; brother: Chad (Debbie) Ratliff; grandchildren: Jaden and Madison Barnett; host of aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother: Doris Ratliff. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Burton Ratliff and Denzil Ratliff officiating. Burial followed at the Ramey-Ratliff Cemetery at Leburn under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services of Hindman. www.hindmanfuneralservices.com. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 15, 2010 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// William Stanford Combs William Stanford Combs, age 69, passed away April 7, 2010, at Lebanon Junction, Ky. He was a former resident of Caroway, Arkansas, and a former native of Knott Co. He was a welder by trade, and a Baptist by faith. Survivors are; brother; Verdon Combs, of Louisville; 4 sisters; Essie Noble & Mary Napier of Ary, Louise Stacy of Little Carr, & Ethel Smith of Columbus, In.; sister-in-law; Lillian Combs of Lebanon Junction, whom cared for him, & several nieces & nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday April 10, 2010, at the Kappel Funeral Home in Lebanon Junction, with Rev. Mark Harrison officiating. Burial followed at the Hudson Cemetery, Breckinridge Co., KY. under the direction of the Kappel Funeral Home of Lebanon Junction Ky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 15, 2010 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Harry Leroy Fogle Harry Leroy Fogle, age 69, passed away April 7, 2010, at the McDowell ARH. He was born April 3, 1941, to the late John Creed & Mable Dora Williams Fogle. He was husband to Shirley Newsome Fogle. Survivors are; 6 sons; Johnny Fogle of Pike Co., Harry Lee Fogle of Hi Hat, Ronnie Fogle, Zachary Scott Fogle, Diamond Lee & John Christopher Fogle of McDowell; 5 daughters: Esther Johnson & Dora Kidd of Harold, Carrie Adams of Mi, Ellisha Ann & Carrie Elizabeth Fogle of McDowell, 30 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren. Funeral services sere held at 1 p.m. April 9, 2010, at Tackett Fork Freewill Baptist Church in Beaver. Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Martin in Charge. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 15, 2010 *Other Survivors: wife;six sons: Johnny Fogle of Pike Co. KY, Harry Lee Fogle of Hi Hat, KY, Ronnie Fogle, Zachary Scott Fogle, Diamond Lee Fogle and John Christopher Fogle all of McDowell, KY; five daughters: Esther Johnson and Dora Kidd both of Harold, KY, Carrie Adams of MI, Ellisha Ann Fogle & Carrie Elizabeth Fogle all of McDowell, KY; two brothers: Jackie Fogle & Bob Fogle both of Andover, OH; one sister: Mary Garrett of Andover, OH; 30 grandchildren & 4 Great-Grandchildren Deceased Relatives: parents; three brothers: Howard, Ronald & Dick Fogle and five sisters: Ruth Light, Margaret Lewis, Jean Ferril, Jeanette Beckweth & Ellen Williams /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Laken Taylor Johnson Lake Taylor Johnson, infant, passed away, April 8, 2010, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born on April 8, 2010 to Wallace & Melissa Hall Johnson of McDowell. Survivors are brother; Chase Johnson; sister; Paige Johnson; Maternal Grandparents; Charles & Judy Steffey Hall all of McDowell; Great-Grandmothers; Mary Middleton of Auxier, & Pauline Branham of Dorton; & a host of Aunts & Uncles. Preceded in Death by; Paternal Grandparents; Bee & Eunice Ousley Johnson. Graveside Services were held Sunday April 11, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Johnson Cemetery at Caney in Martin, officiating was Omery Chuck Hall, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Martin. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 15, 2010 *Deceased Relatives: Paternal grandparents: Bee & Eunice Ousley Johnson; and great-grandparents: Gleva Hall, Stanley Branham, Clyde & Sara DeRossett Ousley and Jim & Pearlie Slone Johnson /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Venon Whitaker Venon Whitaker, age 56, passed away April 9, 2010, at home in Cornettsville. He was born on June 18, 1953, to Ora Watts Whitaker & the late Venson Whitaker. Survived by; 2 sons; Philip James Whitaker & Jordan Whitaker both of Redfox; 3 brothers; Manuel Dean Whitaker of Jeremiah, Denzil Whitaker of Leatherwood, & Rick Whitaker of Hallie; 4 sisters; Grethel Fields of Hallie, Freda Combs of Carsacconne, Gertrude Maggard of Cowan, & Mary Collins of Ison. Funeral services were April 12, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial at the Whitaker Cemetery of Cornettsville, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home Inc. of Whitesburg. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 15, 2010 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Elaine McIntosh Miller Elaine McIntosh Miller passed through the veil into eternity from her home in Orange Beach, AL on Monday, April 5, 2010. She was born on October 25, 1929 in Sassafras, Ky. to McKinley and Hettie Pridemore McIntosh. She graduated from Carr Creek High School where she met the love of her life, Sherill C. Miller. After her children were grown she returned to Jefferson County Vocational School in Louisville and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Upon retirement, she worked several years for the Kentucky Sheriff's Boys and Girls Ranch in Gilbertsville until she moved to Cloverport, Ky. She married Sherrill C. Miller of Red Fox, Ky., on October 25, 1948. They spent more than 59 wonderful years together until his death in 2007. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents; her only son, Kenneth S. Miller; and her siblings; Gertrude Mullins, Lois Hudson, Ealy McIntosh, and Reda Sorrell. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and second mother to many disadvantaged young women that she befriended and encouraged throughout her lifetime. She is survived by her fortunate daughter, Patricia (Pattilynne) Miller of Orange Beach, Alabama; and her grateful daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Miller of Bedford, Indiana; 5 blessed grandchildren; 9 precious great-grandchildren; and Second Mother to Brenda Poole of Cloverport. She was an endowed member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in the Foley Branch of the Mobile Stake in Alabama. In her honor, there will be a Memorial Procession will being at Happy Home Church in Amburgey on Sunday May 30th at 10 a.m. as part of the Annual Memorial Weekend Reunion of the McIntosh Clan. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 15, 2010 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Deborah Cornett Daley Deborah Cornett Daley, age 56, of Hazard, passed away on April 12, 2010, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Deborah was employed by 1st Trust Bank where she served as a Vice President and Loan Officer. She is preceded in death by her mother: Geneva Townsend Altizer; late husband: Michael Cornett and one daughter: Elizabeth. She is survived by her husband: Ron Daley; father: James Altizer; one son: Brandon (Jamie) Cornett; two step sons: Paul Daley & Matt Daley; three sisters: Betty Ann Hensley, Lisa Altizer & Cheryl Altizer; one granddaughter: Aubrey Layne Cornett and a host of family & friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Maggard Funeral Home's Mountain View Chapel with Raymond Snider & Charlie Douglas officiating. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Cemetery at Jeff under the direction of the Maggard Funeral Home of Hazard. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 15, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////