Nancy Faye Baum Nancy Faye Baum, age 46 of Fisty, passed away August 2, 2010, at the Hazard ARH. She was born September 5, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Alvin & Shirley Faye Gargus Johnson. She was a homemaker and the wife of Rickey Dewayne Baum. She is survived by 2 daughters: Julie Ann (Jamie) Adams of Mousie, & Amanda Lynn Baum (Companion: Chad Couch) of Hazard; 1 brother: Danny (Evelyn) Johnson of Richmond; 1 sister: Ellen (Ronnie) Caudill of Softshell; special children: Blake & Clayton Whitaker; nine nieces & nephews, Two great nieces & a host of family & friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 12 noon at the Nelson Fraier Funeral Home in Hindman with Darrell Short & others officiating. Burial followed at the Joel Ritchie Cemetery at Talcum under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 5, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Mabra Jean Fugate Mabra Jean Fugate, age 66, of Mousie, passed away August 2, 2010, at the Knott County Nursing Home. She was born in Knott County, on October 12, 1943, to Ralph Bunting and Mabra Gibson Bunting. She is survived by her husband: Donald Fugate; son: James Timothy Grubb; daughters: Tammy Sue (Maurice) Mullins, Donna Jean (Santos) Tello and Kristy Michelle Fugate (Charles Moore); 7 grandchildren and 1 uncle: Ivan Gibson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Roger Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain Memory Gardens at Hindman under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 5, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Juanita Honeycutt Juanita Honeycutt, age 90, of Pinetop, passed away August 1, 2010, at her home. She was born in Wise County, Va., on June 23, 1920, to Coy Sproles and Minnie Bentley Sproles. She was preceded in death by her husband: Warren Honeycutt and 2 sons: Paul and James Lloyd Honeycutt. She is survived by 3 sons: Roger (Mary)Honeycutt, Ronald (Wilma) Honeycutt and G.V. (Patricia) Honeycutt; 3 daughters: Anna Sue (Omega) Hall, Brenda (Bruce) Kelly and Ginger (Charles) Shouse; 19 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Danny Connor officiating. www.hindmanfuneralservices.com. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 5, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Haven Dale Ritchie Haven Dale Ritchie, age 27, of Vest, passed away July 30, 2010, at the Hazard ARMC. He was born in Hazard on April 8, 1983, to Haven Ritchie and Luna Handshoe. He was preceded in death by 1 brother: Charles Mitchell Lee Ritchie. He is survived by his father: Haven Ritchie; mother: Luna Handshoe Stepp; brothers: Nathan Wayne Ritchie, Chester Walter Ritchie and Grover Matthew Ritchie; sisters: Rachel Perdomo, Rita Faye Montero and Christine Wilkinson. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at Vest United Baptist Church with Donnie Ritchie, William Ritchie, Gary White and Willie Collins officiating. Burial followed at the Little Field Cemetery at Vest. www.hindmanfuneralservices.com. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 5, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Alex "Monk" Slone Alex "Monk" Slone, age 62 of Mousie, passed away August 1, 2010, at home. He was born June 25, 1948, in Knott County, the son of the late Kennell & Myrtle Handshoe Slone. He was the husband of Edith Mullins Slone. He is survived by 3 sons: buddy Allen (Stacy) Breeding of Pinetop, Alex Dewayne (Angie) Slone of Topmost, & Roosevelt Junior Slone of Mousie; 1 daughter: Teresa Lynn (Jimmy Jr.) Jones of Mousie; 2 brothers: Danny Ray Slone of Topmost and Burton Slone of Lexington; 4 sisters: Hazel Henson of Mousie, Cynthia Henderson of Topmost, Margie Hill of Wheelwright, and Rosalee Slone of Garner; 8 grandchildren: Samantha, Zachary, Brad, Dalila, Amber, Jimmy Jr. II, Rose & Amy; 3 Step Grandchildren: Jennifer, Beth & Barb; A host of nieces, nephews, family & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers: Maryland Slone, Dan Slone, Bob Slone, Kennell Jr. Slone & Daniel Slone; 1 sister: Mary Francis Slone. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Ball Branch Old Regular Baptist Church at Mousie. Burial followed at the Slone Family Cemetery on Tater Branch at Topmost under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 5, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Charles Mack "Little Pap" Thornsberry Charles Mack "Little Pap" Thornsberry, age 59 of Kite, passed away July 30, 2010, at Kite. He was born February 18, 1951, in Floyd County, the son of Rushie Holbrook & the late Carson Thornsberry. He was the husband of Marietta Griffith Thornsberry. He was a Coal Miner. He is survived by 2 daughters: Carletta (Don) Hall of Wheelwright, Kentucky & Wanetta (Kenneth) Bentley of Kite; 1 brother: Can Thornsberry of Topmost; 4 sisters: Goldie Thomas of Kite, Faye Harris of Ohio, Tean Caudill of Topmost, & Rita Mae Slone of Topmost; A Host of Family & Friends; 5 Grandchildren; He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his father; 1 son: Ricky Thornsberry; 1 sister: Norlean Hogan; 1 grandchild. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 2, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church at Topmost. Burial followed at the Holbrook Cemetery at Kite under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 5, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Novania "Vanie" Wright Novania "Vanie" Wright age 52 of Floyd Co., passed away August 1, 2010, at home. She was born January 2, 1958, the daughter of the late Clifford & Evelean Reynolds Akers. She was a Medical Records Assistant for the Caney Creek Rehabilitation Center and a member of the Fitzpatrick Baptist Church at Prestonsburg. She was the wife of Rick Wright. She is survived by 1 step son: Ricky Donald Wright II of Prestonsburg; 1 step daughter: Stefanie Leigh Wright of Prestonsburg; 1 brother: Keith Akers of Allen, an 2 sisters; Charlene Howard of Winchester, and Ilene Oram of Lexington. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 11 a.m. at the Fitzpatrick Baptist Church at Prestonsburg with Tommy Reed officiating. Burial followed at the Gethsemane Gardens in Prestonsburg under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Martin. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 5, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// George Allen Patton George Allen Patton, age 87, was born in Langley to the late Oscar and Lucy Estep Patton. He married Mosaleete Ferrell on January 19, 1946. To this union was born three children who all survive: Elizabeth "Kathy" Halbert, Langley, Paul C. Patton, Lexington, and Jerry A. Patton, Prestonsburg; also surviving 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and three sisters. Preceding him in death were his brother; Billy Joe Patton and sister; Vivian Davidson. George wore many hats. He was a faithful and devoted husband for 64 years. A loving father. An adoring Dad-Dad to his grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous other children and young people. When his father left his mother and five siblings, George was the oldest and only 16 years of age. However, he quit school, found a job and kept his family together. Although he did not get to receive a formal education, he was a mechanical genius who could repair anything from a broken toy to a car engine. He was a Christian and a member of the Graceway United Methodist Church. He was a US Navy Veteran serving as Boatswain Mate Third Class on the US Thomason DE-203 in Pacific Theatre, where he received three campaign ribbons and five bronze stars. One of the highlights of his life was recently enjoying a reunion with the Captain of his ship and many of his former shipmates. He was their shining star in time of need and never failed to support and help them in whatever endeavor they needed his help. He was an employee of Kentucky and West Virginia Gas Company for 35 years before a heart condition forced him to take early retirement. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a Mason belonging to Masonic Lodge #950 at Martin. He was a Lieutenant, known as "804" in the Maytown Volunteer Fire Department where he was a charter member and served as Dispatcher from his home following his disability. He was an avid CB'er going by the handle "Adam 12". His most recent accomplishment was an Accredited Visitor for the Big Sandy Chapter of Mended Hearts, Inc. He was a charter member and offered encouragement and support to patients who were to have heart surgery as he had undergone three open heart surgeries of his own. He was welcomed as a Mended Hearts Visitor as he had attended all training sessions, was a born conversationalist and never met a stranger. Although he suffered several physical disabilities, he kept his wit and good humor and will be sorely missed by, not only his family and loved ones, his neighbors and friends; but also, by countless others as he was a familiar figure throughout most of Floyd County. Funeral service were conducted Sunday, August 1, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Rev. Roy Harlow officiating. Burial followed in the Patton Cemetery, Langley under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home of Martin. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 5, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Kimberly R. Hughes Kimberly R. Hughes, age 41, of Telegraph Road, Bath, N.Y., formerly of Knott County, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 25, 2010. at Ira Davenport Hospital. Kim was born March 28, 1969, in Jenkins. She is the daughter of Peggy (Gibson) Stigleman of Tennessee. She was employed by Janet R. Bauter Allstate Insurance Agency as an Insurance Agent. Kim also established her own candle, bath and body business known as Corning Wax Works. She was a well known local karaoke singer. She enjoyed hiking and walking in the outdoors, and it should be noted she was a very talented artist. She is survived by her mother, Peggy (Andy) Stigleman; significant other and best friend, Jeff Walike of Bath, NY; aunt, Arlene Prince of IL; uncle, Ramon (Karen) DeLong of TN; aunt, Wanda (Gary-Keith) Gearheart of IN; cousin, Gina Shouse of KY; cousin, Christy Boyd of KY; cousin, Dustin Shouse of KY; and her special cat Edie. Funeral services were held Friday, July 30, 2010 at 7 p.m. at Carpenter's Funeral Home in Corning, New York. The family is planning a future celebration for Kim in Tennessee. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 5, 2010 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Janice Cain Miller Janice Cain Miller, age 66, of Busy, passed away on July 30, 2010, at the Hazard ARH. She is preceded in death by her Father: Bill Cain; 1 Sister: Mary Tipton; & 1 Brother: Travis Stamper. She is survived by her Mother: Katherine Stamper; Husband: Andrew "A.J." Miller; 3 Daughters: Teresa Woolum, Bertha (Scott) Overstreet & Ida (Brett) Halcomb; 4 Sisters: Katie Caudill, Jeanette Ross, Connie Smallwood & Julie Tipton; 4 Brothers: Willard Stamper, Tommy Stamper, Curtis Stamper & Mike Stamper; 2 Special Aunts: Geraldine Cain & Mary Ellen Nicholson; 4 Grandchildren: Jeremy Keith Woolum, Andrew Jacob Howard Woolum, Nathaniel Scott Overstreet & Catherine Makenzie Overstreet and a Host of Family & Friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel with Pete Youmans officiating. Burial followed at the Miller Family Cemetery at Grapevine under the direction of Maggard Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 5, 2010 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////