Deretha Mae Bellas Deretha Mae Bellas, age 81, of Hindman, passed away Friday, October 15, 2010, at the Hazard ARMC. She was born in Amburgey on May 11, 1929, to Delza Mullins and Ella Pridemore Mullins. She was preceded in death by her husband: Mike Bellas Jr. She is survived by 3 sons: Lonnie (Lori) Dennis, Rick (Cathy) Dennis and George Dennis; brothers: Larry and McKinley Mullins; sisters: Mary Johnson and Jeanell Mullins; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 18, 2010, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Kevin Collins officiating. Burial followed at the Franklin Cemetery at Amburgey under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services of Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 21, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Doris June Hembree Cox Doris June Hembree Cox, age 70, of Franklin, Ohio, formerly of Knott County, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010, at her home. She was born on April 11, 1930, to Walter and Rosie Coffey Hembree. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother: Glenvall Hembree and 2 children: Pamela Joy Cox and Jeffery Cox. She is survived by 2 daughters: Junita Byrd and Angie Cox; 1 son: Kenny Lee Cox; 3 sisters: Leota (Curt) Hicks, Mary Davidson and Lois (Dan) Kammer; brothers: Kenny (Donna) Hembree, JT (Bonnie) Hembree and Jimmy (Pat) Hembree; host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010, at Hicks/Combs Cemetery at Emmalena under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services of Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 21, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Flora Hampton Honeycutt Flora Hampton Honeycutt, age 79, of Pinetop, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010, at the Knott County Nursing Home. She was born in Letcher County on March 3, 1931, to Joseph M. Hampton and Molly Vance Hampton. She is survived by her husband: Chalmer Honeycutt; son: Terry Dwayne (Teresa) Honeycutt; daughter: Terrena Dawn (Dale) Caudill; brothers: Willis Hampton and Ben Hampton; sister: Cora Baker; grandchildren: Joseph Caudill, Kalin Caudill, Kevin Honeycutt, Alicia Caudill, Terra Honeycutt and Zachary Honeycutt; great grandchildren: Peyton Caudill, Alyssa Caudill, Joseph Caudill, Taylor Caudill, McKenzie Caudill *(Awaiting arrival of Parker Caudill). She was preceded in death by brothers: Farris, Lawrence, Hubert and Tommy. Funeral services were held at 2 pm. on Monday, October 18, 2010, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Phillip St. John officiating. Burial followed at the Bethel Memorial Mausoleum at Mountain Memory Gardens under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services of Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 21, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Willis Jacobs Willis Jacobs, age 69, of Hindman, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was born at Pippa Passes on May 6, 1941, to George Jacobs and Dorcy Johnson Jacobs. He was a former employee of Georgia Pacific Manufacturing, a former Knott Co. Deputy Sheriff and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents; Son- Terry Jacobs; Brothers and Sister-Kelly Jacobs, Garlie Jacobs, Curtis Jacobs and Mary Edith Gibson. He is survived by 2 sons- Timothy Wayne (Tamara) Jacobs and Danny Jacobs; Daughter- Lisa Carol Jacobs; Ex-wife- Theada; Brothers- Dixon Jacobs and Wheeler Jacobs; Sisters-Frankie Caudill, Thelma Caudill, Mattie Sutton and Sadie Compton; 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Reggie Hall, Rod Gibson and Jamie Hughes officiating. Burial followed in the Mountain Memory Gardens at Hindman under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services of Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 21, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Brayden Dawson Slone Brayden Dawson Slone, age 5 1/2 Months of Leburn, passed away October 11, 2010, at the UK Children's Hospital in Lexington. He was born April 21, 2010, in Lexington, the son of Misty Slone & Clyde Smith. He is survived by 5 brothers: Austin Thornsbury of Mallie, Russell Thornsbury, Clyde B. Smith, Austin L. Smith & Corey Smith all of Leburn; 2 Sisters: Megan Smith & Jessica Smith all of Leburn; Paternal Grandparents: Clyde Jacobs & Rebecca Slone; Maternal Grandparents: Darrell Singleton & Bethel Singleton. Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman with Lawrence Baldridge officiating. Burial followed at the Family Cemetery at Hollybush under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 21, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Gil Dwayne "Gil Boy" Slone Gil Dwayne "Gil Boy" Slone, age 32 of Leburn, passed away October 14, 2010, at home. He was born September 13, 1978, in Hazard, the son of the late Wilmer & Lovella Thacker Slone. He was a Disabled Coal Miner. He is survived by his Children: Austin Slone of Lousia, Jacob Slone of Pinetop, Kyleigh Slone of Pinetop, & Cyanna Slone of Hindman; 7 Brothers: Dirk Slone of Hindman, Rodney (Lisa) Slone of Mousie, Kerney (Kathy) Slone of Hindman, Danny (Marsha) Slone of Leburn, Sammy (Melanie) Slone of Mallie, Paul (Megan) Slone of Hindman, & Joshua (Karla Johnson) Slone of Hindman; 2 Sisters: Mardella (Rick) Maronski of Jacksonville, Florida & Susan (Greg) Stacy of Emmalena; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew: Lil' Gary Slone. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman with Eugene Thacker & James Hughes officiating. Burial followed at the Slone Thacker Cemetery at Garner under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 21, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Edna Hamilton Bryant Edna Hamilton Bryant, age 80, of Teaberry, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010, at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1930, in Floyd County, a daughter of the late Thomas and Lizzie Newsome Hamilton. She was a member of the Pilgrim's Home Old Regular Baptist Church, Grethel and a cook for McDonalds. She is survived by 6 sons; Alonzo Bryant, Jimmy Bryant, Ralph Bryant, Earnest Bryant, Tom Bryant, and Timmy Bryant; 2 daughters; Grethel Inman, & Bethel Martin, 1 sister; Victoria Wolfe; 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at 12 noon in the Pilgrim's Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel under the kind and professional care of the Hall Funeral Home at Martin. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 21, 2010 *widow of Webster Bryant In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two sons; Roger Dean and Orville Bryant. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Susie Ritchey Susie Ritchie, 89, passed away peacefully in her home September 26, 2010. She was born September 14, 1921 to the late William and Annie Sparkman. Survivors include two daughters, Lois Wilkinson of South Bend and Betty (Larry) Clark of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Susan (Brian) Lee and Timothy Clark; great grandchildren, Brandy Cragg, Kayla, Madison and Owentyr Clark, Gauge and Savo Rios, and Daniel Lee; and a great-great grandson, Brenton Teders. No services are being held. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com. Obituary courtesy of Hindman Funeral Services Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 21, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Henry Sergent, Jr. Henry Sergent, Jr. age 80 of Indian Creek, passed away October 11, 2010, at home. He was the son of the late Henry & Ollie Cook Sergent. He is survived by 2 sons: Jerry & Richard, both of Indian Creek; 2 daughters: Barbara (Travis) Bentley of Somerset & Sharon (Bo) Brown of Vicco; 3 brothers: Bob (Patty) Sergent of Ohio, Hobert Sergent of Deane, and Delmar (Bonita) Sergent of Whitesburg; 2 sisters: Emma Jean (Harvey) Bentley of Kona and Lavinia (Willie) Farley of Indian Creek; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft & Kenneth Gooch officiating. Burial followed in the Sergent Family Cemetery at Deane. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 21, 2010 *widower of Elizabeth Fern Weekley Sergent. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Emma Lou Howard Click Emma Lou Howard Click, age 63 of Martin, passed away October 12, 2010, at home. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin with Arnold Turner and Ralph Howard officiating. Burial followed at the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home of Martin. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 21, 2010 *wife of Edgle "Bide" Click. She was born May 06, 1947 in Lackey, Ky., the daughter of the late Dillard Howard and Elaine Slade Howard. Survivors include her husband, Bide, one son, James "Robbie" Click, Ashland, Ky., one daughter, Tiffany Meade, Ashland, Ky., two sisters, Kristi Howard, Las Vegas, NV., Sherry Dingus, Martin, Ky., and four grandchildren, Alex Meade, Landon Meade, Dawson Meade and Jacob Meade. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Owen Amburgey Owen Amburgey, age 82 of Jeremiah, passed away October 5, 2010, at Pikeville Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel at Whitesburg with Ellis Adams and Elwood Cornett officiating. Burial followed at the Fred Adams Cemetery at Jeremiah under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 21, 2010 *son of the late Manuel and Laura Crase Amburgey. Surviving are his wife: Emma Adams Amburgey; 1 daughter: Kimberly June (Michael) Combs of Whitesburg; 1 brother: Newerall Amburgey of Taylorsville, Kentucky; 3 sisters: Sally (Charles) Hampton of Louisville, Cleda Caudill of Premium, and Ila Hall of Nicholasville. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Leslie "JJ" Williams Leslie "JJ" Williams, age 51 of Kite, passed away October 12, 2010, in Floyd County. He was born November 16, 1958, in Whitesburg, the son of the late William & Justine Brown Williams; his Parents in the Lord-Lewis & Louise Sandlin. He was a Coal Miner and Drummer for Dee Dee & Faith Singers. He is survived by Devada Kay Williams; Son & Daughter: Leslie Justin (Maranda) Williams of Garrett, & Robin Williams (CJ Deaton) of Willard; Brothers & Sisters: Denver Williams of Tennessee, Jimmy Williams of Whitesburg, Loretta (Ricky) Meade of Mallie, Carla (Rich) Minson of Montana & Linda (Joe) Brown of Neon; Grandchildren: Mishayla Tackett, Laken Caudill, Madison Williams, Gavin Williams & Salda Bug; Special Pal: Dee Dee Williams; and a Host of Nieces and Nephews, Family & Friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 16, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Mountain Mission Pentecostal Church at Mallie. Burial followed at the O. B. Fields Cemetery, Cowan under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 21, 2010 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////