Vivian Coots, 70, of Viper, passed away Tuesday, February 23 in Lexington. She is survived by her son, Greg Coots of Viper; daughters Carol Boffo and Cleda Dalton, both of Viper; two brothers, four sisters, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 27 at the Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home of Viper. Burial was at the Coots Family Cemetery in Viper. Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home of Viper was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Hazard Herald, week of Mar 3, 2010 ***************************************** Pauline Fugate Calitri, 87, of Berea, formerly of Hazard, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 21. Mrs. Calitri was born in Perry County on April 23, 1922, to E.C. and Lena Campbell Fugate. She was a former member of the Bowman Memorial Methodist Church and a member of the Richmond First United Methodist Church. Pauline spent many years as a family restaurant owner/operator in Hazard. She was active in her church, community and her most precious moments were spent with her children and family. She was also known for her coconut cream pies and was an avid Kentucky Basketball fan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years John Calitri, and her parents. Survivors include: her 5 children; Don (Judy) Calitri of Richmond, John Michael (Barbara) Calitri of Corbin, Robert (Leigh) Calitri of Ashland, Charles (Luralyn) Calitri of Lexington, and Ernestine (Robert) Brashear of Berea; seven grandchildren Mark (Devon) Calitri, John (Dawn) Calitri, Stephen (Melanie) Calitri, Leann Brashear, Chris Calitri, James Calitri, Austin Brashear, Great-grandchildren; Megan Calitri, Peyton Calitri, Kennedy Calitri, Kylee Taylor, Chloe Calitri, Kody Calitri, Shawn Lyle, Olivia Lyle, nieces and nephews, and other special family including caregivers Marilyn Powell, Regina Carl, and her home health aides. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Lakes Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Strange and Rev. Kevin Slemp officiating. Burial was at the Berea Cemetery, grandchildren served as pallbearers. Visitation was Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lakes Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions to the Hospice Compassionate Care Center 350 Isaacs Lane Richmond KY, 40475. Online register book at _www.lakesfuneralhome.com_ (http://www.lakesfuneralhome.com) . Published in the Hazard Herald, week of Mar 3, 2010 ******************************************** Mr. Joseph Blaine Campbell, 67, of Busy, passed away Wednesday, February 24 at the Hazard ARH medical center. He was the husband of Virginia Rose (Gibson) Campbell whom he married on September 16, 1967. He was born in Bowlingtown, Ky. on December 24, 1942 and was the son of Grace Bowling Campbell and the late Blaine Campbell. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of Yerkes Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge #905 of Krypton. He was also an Army veteran, having volunteered to serve in Germany. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Virginia Rose Campbell of Busy; daughter Genia Jo and husband Greg Couch of Yerkes; mother Grace Campbell of Hazard; and brother Jim and wife Diane of Waynesburg. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, close friends, and relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 27 at Living Waters Church in Hazard with Bro. Paul Couch and Bro. Weston Pratt officiating. Burial was held at Campbell Cemetery located in Yerkes. McKinght Funeral Home in Crab Orchard, Ky. was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Hazard Herald, week of Mar 3, 2010 ********************************* Tonya Plowman, 45, of Hazard, passed away Wednesday, February 24 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Adam Plowman. She is survived by her mother, Judy (Jerry) Collins; grandmother Dorothy Smith; son Dustin Wayne Plowman; fiance Kenneth Grigsby; sister Teresa Francis; brothers Stoney Plowman, Jeffrey Hurst Plowman, and Adam Shane Plowman. She is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, family, and friends. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family received friends on Saturday, February 27. The funeral service followed with Jack Carter officiating. Interment was at Plowman Family Cemetery located at Upper Second Creek. Published in the Hazard Herald, week of Mar 3, 2010 **************************************** Bruce Roberts, born July 29, 1968, departed this life on Friday, February 26 at his residence in Bulan. He was 41 years of age at the time of his passing. He was born in Fayette County, the son of Vivian Holland Roberts and the late Ronald Roberts. He was a member of the Hardburly Masonic Lodge, a Shriner at the Breathitt County Lodge, and Eastern Star and Panbowl. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Roberts. He is survived by his son, Keith Roberts of Bulan; mother Vivian Roberts of Bulan; sister Tammy Roberts of Bulan and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, March 1 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard. The burial followed in the Beech Creek Cemetery located at Emmalena. Published in the Hazard Herald, week of Mar 3, 2010 ***************************************** Billie Jean Tarter, born September 23, 1941, departed this life on Sunday, February 28 at the Hazard ARH medical center. She was 68 years of age at the time of her passing. She was born in Perry County, the daughter of the late Stanley York and the late Myrtle Bowling York. She was a life lone resident of Perry County and was affiliated with with Lower Second Creek Church of God. She was also preceded in death by sister Aileen York Edwards. She is survived by her special friend and companion, John A. Sandlin of Leslie County; sons Gary Wells and Debra Napier of Combs; Michael York of Hazard; Stephen Wells of Manchester; and Bobby Wells of Leslie County; daughter Jamie Kilburn and husband Rex of Combs; 16 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 2 at noon at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard with Rev. Merril David Collins officiating. The burial followed in the Combs Cemetery located at Combs. Published in the Hazard Herald, week of Mar 3, 2010 ************************************** Mollie Farler, 76, of Chavies, passed away Saturday, February 27 at the Hazard ARH medical center. She was the daughter of the late Dudley Stidham and the late Dillie Colwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Farler. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Jenkins; sons Ray Farler, Harlan Farler, Jr., and J.D. Farler; sister Christine Riley; brothers Eli Stidham, Robert “Willie” Stidham, and R.C. Stidham. She is also survived by six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family received friends on Tuesday, March 2. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 3 with Roy Johnson and Pete Youmans officiating. Interment will be at Farler Family Cemetery located at Barwick. Published in the Hazard Herald, week of Mar 3, 2010 ************************************** R.J. Couch, 37, of Slemp, passed away Monday, February 15 at the Hazard ARH medical center. He was the son John Couch and Christine Cornett Couch. He is also survived by daughter Tosha Couch and Danielle Couch; son Preston Dakota Couch; sister Abby Couch; brothers Steven Couch and Rocky Couch and a host of family and friends. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home, where the family received friends on Wednesday, February 17. Published in the Hazard Herald, week of Mar 3, 2010 ************************************** Madge Hammonds Whitaker, 78, passed away Tuesday, February 16 at her home in Hazard. She was the daughter of the late Rufus Hammonds and the late Sarah Caudill Hammonds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kerl Whitaker. She is survived by her daughter, Linda and John Eldridge; sisters Gwendolyn Gosparlin, Ada Peavey, Martha Hammonds, and Maude Woods; brothers Arlis Hammonds; grandchildren Alicia Keelin and Eric Eldridge; and great grandchild Rylan Keelin. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family received friends on Thursday, February 18. The funeral service was held Friday, February 19 with Junior Shell officiating. Interment was at Brashear Cemetery located at Viper. Published in the Hazard Herald, week of Mar 3, 2010 ************************************** Tommy “Grover” Hayes, born August 21, 1936, departed this life on Wednesday, February 17 at his residence in Happy. He was 73 years of age at the time of his passing. He was born in Perry County, the son of the late Robert Hayes and the late Alice Jones Hayes. He was a Presbyterian by faith, but attended the Jeff Missionary Baptist Church. He was the owner of Hayes Hazard Service Station which he opened in 1979, and he was also a school bus driver for the Perry County School System. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Kentucky Colonels, Hazard Lions Club, a union representative, a coach for Little League basketball and baseball, and he helped to start the Viper Volunteer Fire Department. He was also preceded in death by brothers Robert, Billy, Jack, and Jimmy; and sisters Virginia Ritchie, Irene Noble, and Bernice Short. He is survived by wife Carol Combs Hayes of Happy; son Rick Martin of Happy; step son Samuel Combs and wife Barbara of Happy; daughters Kimberly Tiller of Happy, Vicki Sammons and husband Mike, Suzy Shepherd and husband Ronnie, both of Hazard, and Robin Pennington and husband Tim of Manchester; sisters Pauline Nidiffer and husband Jack of Lexington and Mary Jane Cox and husband Curtis of Elizabethtown; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard on Saturday, February 20 with Steve Haddix officiating. Burial was at the Jim Pete Combs Cemetery located at Jeff. Published in the Hazard Herald, week of Mar 3, 2010 ***************************************** Rhoda Campbell, born April 22, 1941, departed this life on Tuesday, February 16 at Hazard Nursing Home. She was 68 years of age at the time of her passing. She was born in Napfor, the daughter of the late Steve Campbell and the late Martha Baker Campbell. She was a life long resident of Perry County and was a member of the Davidson Baptist Church in Grapevine. She was also preceded in death by brothers James S., Ed, Taft, Robert, and Johnny Campbell; sisters Malva Bowling and Serena Jackson. She is survived by brothers Morris Campbell and wife Polinia of Grapevine, Steve Campbell, Jr. and wife Mickey of Trenton, Ohio, and Harold Campbell and wife Gwynne of Albany, Ohio; sisters Louise Lamastus and husband Bennie of Germantown, Ohio, Katherine Brown and husband Bobby of Krypton; 33 nieces and nephews, 34 great nieces and nephews, 27 great-great nieces and nephews, the 300 Unit staff of Hazard Nursing Home, plus a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard on Friday, February 19 with Jim Sluss, Pete Youmans, and Nathaniel Collins officiating. Burial followed in the Campbell-Bowling Cemetery located at Meadow Branch in Napfor. Published in the Hazard Herald, week of Mar 3, 2010 **************************************** Ronald Ray Robertson, 56, passed away Thursday, February 18 at his home in Hazard. He was a mechanic for Road Way Express, and was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Stamper Robertson and brother-in-law Albert Robinson. He is survived by his wife, Emma Robertson; father Raymond Robertson; daughters Mary Marie Robertson (Jerald Slover), Hope E. Robertson, and Mary Michelle Robertson; son John C. Robertson; brothers Randy Robertson and Raylin Robertson; special friend Danny Love; and 10 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family received friends on Friday, February 19. The funeral service was held on Saturday, February 20 with James Madden and Jack Carter officiating. The burial followed at the Smith Cemetery located at Upper Second Creek. Published in the Hazard Herald, week of Mar 3, 2010