RESPONSE: Adding a little marriage information as follows to the Obit below: Leslie Co., KY Marriage Index 1906 MELTON, Monroe to NANTZ, Mary - - Book 2, Page 42 Leslie Co., KY 1938 COUCH, Astor to MELTON, Nettie - - Book 29, Page 283 Joyce Taylor Collins La Palma, CA In a message dated 11/4/2008 8:50:33 AM Pacific Standard Time, RLTJPS@aol.com writes: > Nette Melton Couch > (November 5, 1910 - October 28, 2008) > > The Obituary of Nette Melton Couch > Officiating Minister: Rev. Richard Guerrant > > Mrs. Nette Melton Couch born November 5, 1910 departed this life on October > > 28, 2008 at the Mary Breckinridge Hospital, Hyden, KY. She was 97 years,11 > months, &23 days old. > > Nette was born at Wooton, KY., the daughter of the late Roe Melton & Mary > Nantz Melton, and > her husband, Mr. Astor Couch (deceased 1984) > > Nette was a former grocery store owner &a licensed beautician. > She was a former resident of Perry &Breathitt Co., and had been a resident > of Leslie Co. KY. since 1955. > > Nette had been a very faithful member of the Presbyterian Church her entire > > adult life. She was currently the oldest member of the Central Presbyterian > > Church, Hyden, KY. and had been very active in the church. She was a former > > trustee, bible school volunteer, Sunday School teacher. > > Nette was a former member of the Hazard Eastern Star &she enjoyed cooking & > sewing as hobbies. > > Mrs. Nette Melton Couch was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Astor > Couch on August 10, 1984. her parents: Roe Melton &Mary Nantz Melton, five > brothers: Joda, Tom, Henry, Hyden, Gordon, two sisters: Lillian Laymon &Eva > > Cornett. > > Mrs. Nette Melton Couch leaves the following relatives surviving: two > devoted &loving daughters: Martha Raye Mosley &husband, Glenn E. of Hyden, > KY., > Mary Kathryn Stamper &husband, Russell S. of Beattyville, KY. two brothers: > > Edward Paul Melton of Wooton, KY., Clayton Eugene Melton & wife, Shirley of > > Warren, Michigan, two sisters: Sally Wooton &husband, George of Hyden, KY., > > Betty Begley of Wooton, KY., four grandchildren: Margaret Kamery, Cynthia > Mains, Martha States, Kendall Morgan, five great-grandchildren: Kevin, > Kayla, > Nicole, David, &Maya &host of treasured nieces, nephews, cousins, other > relatives and friends to mourn her death. She will greatly be missed. > > The funeral service for Mrs. Nette Melton Couch conducted at 1:00 P.M. - > Thursday - October 30, 2008 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Chapel with > Rev. > Richard Guerrant officiating. > > The interment followed in the "Brewer Cemetery' at Wooton, KY., Leslie > County, under the direction of the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Staff. > > The following serve as active pallbearers: Ray Brewer, William Feltner, > Shawn Morgan, Robert Brewer, Vernon States, Todd Mains, the following serve > as > honorary pallbearers: Russell S. Stamper, Glenn E. Mosley, &George Wooton. > > The family requests donations in her memory may be made to the Central > Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 880, Hyden, Kentucky 41749.

Leroy Wooton (June 30, 1941 - October 30, 2008) The obituary of Mr. Leroy Wooton. Officiating minister: Rev. Larry Gross. Mr. Leroy Wooton was born on June 30, 1941 and departed this life on October 30, 2008 at the age of 67 years, 4 months, and 0 days. Mr. Wooton was resident of Perry County. He was the son of the late Adam Wooton and the late Lizzie Wooton. He attended the Hickory Gap Pentecostal Church in Busy, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents; and, Three brothers: Edward, Rufus, and Jack Wooton; One sister: Hazel Wooton Williams; and, one great-grandchild: Skyler Reynolds. Mr. Leroy Wooton leaves surviving the following relatives: wife: Linda Wooton of Busy, KY; two sons: Charlie Wooton & Sarah of Busy, KY, and Finley Wooton, Jr. & Diana of Busy, KY; four daughters: Geraldine Deaton & Bruce of Hazard, KY, Lorene Quillion of Busy, KY, Kathy Deaton & Earl, Jr. of Hazard, KY, and Irene Colwell & Clifford of Busy, KY; twenty-three grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral services for Mr. Leroy Wooton held at the Hickory Gap Pentecostal Church at Busy, KY on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. The burial will take place at the 'Campbell Cemetery' at Willard, KY immediately following the funeral service. PHOTO and You may sign the guest book at _www.englewalkerfuneralhome.com_ (http://www.englewalkerfuneralhome.com) . **************AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday needs. Search Now. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212792382x1200798498/aol?redir=http://searchblog.aol.com/2008/11/04/happy-holidays-from -aol-search/?ncid=emlcntussear00000001)

Clyde L. Hill (August 10, 1946 - October 31, 2008) The obituary of Mr. Clyde Lester "C. L." Hill Officiating Ministers: Rev. Eugene Roberts, Rev. Roger Wolfe, & Pastor Steve Springer Mr. Clyde Lester "C. L." Hill born August 10, 1946 departed this life on October 31, 2008 at the Select Specialty Hospital, Lexington, KY. He was 62 years, 2 months, & 21 days old. C.L. was born at LeJunior , Ky., the son of the late Clyde L. Hill & Margaret Holbert Hill. C. L. Hill was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. C. L. Hill was a retired coal miner having been employed by Shamrock Coal Co. He was very active in civic affairs in Hyden & Leslie Co. C. L. was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, a member of the Disabled American Veterans, & coached Little League & Senior League baseball. C.L. was a member of the Bowens Creek United Baptist Church & had been a resident of Leslie Co. for the past 52 years, residing at 1851 Honeysuckle Lane at the time of his death. C. L. enjoyed hunting, fishing, knife collecting, all sports, & especially being with his grandchildren. Mr. Clyde Lester "C.L." Hill was preceded in death by his parents; Clyde L. Hill & Margaret Holbert Hill, & one brother: Don Hill. Mr. Clyde Lester "C.L." Hill leaves the following relatives surviving: his loving & devoted wife: Ruth Morgan Hill of Stinnett, KY., two daughters: Michelle Hill Wilson and husband, Wilfred, of Hyden, KY., Leslie Bridges & husband, Joe, of Oklahoma, one son: Lance Henshaw of Arizona, two step-sons: Tony Morgan and wife, Natasha, of Wooton, KY., Harold Callahan and wife, Shelia, of London, KY., two brothers: Jefferson Hill & wife, Helen of California, Ernest Hill and wife, Bessie, of Ashland, Ky., one sister, Janice Sizemore & husband, Eddie of Hyden, KY, seven grandchildren: Nicholas Clyde Wilson, Sam Morgan, Zachary Morgan, Ashley Callahan, Justin Bridges, Alyssa Bridges, Cody Joe Bridges, & a host of treasured nieces, nephew, cousins, other relatives and friends to mourn his death. The funeral for Mr. Clyde Lester "C. L." Hill conducted at 1:00 - p.m. - Monday, November 3, 2008 at the Lower Middlefork Pentecostal Church, Asher, KY., with Rev. Eugene Roberts, Rev. Roger Wolfe, & Pastor Steve Springer officiating. The interment will follow in the 'Albert Morgan Cemetery', Essie, KY., with full military rites observed by the Leslie Co. D.A.V. Chapter # 133. The following serve as pallbearers: Wayne Sizemore, Allen Sizemore, Jason Hill, Chris Morgan, Aaron Morgan, Brandon Morgan, Tony Morgan, Wilfred Wilson, Coy Asher, Bill Brock, & Harold Callahan. PHOTO: Family and Friends may offer their condolences at _www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com_ (http://www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com) Guest Book. **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001)

Nette Melton Couch (November 5, 1910 - October 28, 2008) The Obituary of Nette Melton Couch Officiating Minister: Rev. Richard Guerrant Mrs. Nette Melton Couch born November 5, 1910 departed this life on October 28, 2008 at the Mary Breckinridge Hospital, Hyden, KY. She was 97 years,11 months, & 23 days old. Nette was born at Wooton, KY., the daughter of the late Roe Melton & Mary Nantz Melton, and her husband, Mr. Astor Couch (deceased 1984) Nette was a former grocery store owner & a licensed beautician. She was a former resident of Perry & Breathitt Co., and had been a resident of Leslie Co. KY. since 1955. Nette had been a very faithful member of the Presbyterian Church her entire adult life. She was currently the oldest member of the Central Presbyterian Church, Hyden, KY. and had been very active in the church. She was a former trustee, bible school volunteer, Sunday School teacher. Nette was a former member of the Hazard Eastern Star & she enjoyed cooking & sewing as hobbies. Mrs. Nette Melton Couch was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Astor Couch on August 10, 1984. her parents: Roe Melton & Mary Nantz Melton, five brothers: Joda, Tom, Henry, Hyden, Gordon, two sisters: Lillian Laymon & Eva Cornett. Mrs. Nette Melton Couch leaves the following relatives surviving: two devoted & loving daughters: Martha Raye Mosley & husband, Glenn E. of Hyden, KY., Mary Kathryn Stamper & husband, Russell S. of Beattyville, KY. two brothers: Edward Paul Melton of Wooton, KY., Clayton Eugene Melton & wife, Shirley of Warren, Michigan, two sisters: Sally Wooton & husband, George of Hyden, KY., Betty Begley of Wooton, KY., four grandchildren: Margaret Kamery, Cynthia Mains, Martha States, Kendall Morgan, five great-grandchildren: Kevin, Kayla, Nicole, David, & Maya & host of treasured nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends to mourn her death. She will greatly be missed. The funeral service for Mrs. Nette Melton Couch conducted at 1:00 P.M. - Thursday - October 30, 2008 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Guerrant officiating. The interment followed in the "Brewer Cemetery' at Wooton, KY., Leslie County, under the direction of the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Staff. The following serve as active pallbearers: Ray Brewer, William Feltner, Shawn Morgan, Robert Brewer, Vernon States, Todd Mains, the following serve as honorary pallbearers: Russell S. Stamper, Glenn E. Mosley, & George Wooton. The family requests donations in her memory may be made to the Central Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 880, Hyden, Kentucky 41749. PHOTO & Family and Friends may offer their condolences at _www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com_ (http://www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com) **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001)

James J. Lewis (June 24, 1956 - October 28, 2008) The obituary of Mr. James J. Lewis Officiating Minister: Rev. Teddy Couch Rev. Teddy Collett Mr. James J. Lewis born June 24, 1956 died October 28, 2008 at 388 Hurricane Road, Hyden, KY. He was 52 years, 4 months, & 4 days old. James was born at Hyden, Kentucky, the son of the late Charlie Lewis & Orpha Johnson. James had been previously employed by Shamrock Coal Co. as an electrician. He was a member of the Rockhouse Pentecostal Church, Hyden, & enjoyed playing music, hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, & ATV riding as hobbies. James also held a 2nd degree black belt in karate. James was a life-long resident of Leslie Co., residing at 388 Hurricane Road, Hyden, KY., at the time of his death. Mr. James J. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Lewis & Orpha Johnson Lewis, one son: Brian Scott Lewis, two brothers: Seldon Lewis & Jerry Lewis, and one sister: Grace Lewis. Mr. James J. Lewis leaves the following relatives surviving: his loving & devoted wife: Geneva Brock Lewis, two sons: James Christopher Lewis of Hyden, Ky., Ryan Corey Lewis of Hyden, Ky., two brothers: Roy Lewis and wife, Helen, Joe Lewis of Wooton, Ky., five sisters: Ethel Feltner of Hyden, Ky., Bessie Combs & husband, Dennis, of Hyden, Ky., Dixie Napier of Hyden, Ky., Leona Hamrick and husband, Richard, of Hyden, Ky., Ann Smith & husband, Ernest, of Hyden, Ky., two grandchildren: MaKayla Hope Lewis, James Dylan Lewis, father-in-law & mother-in-law, Ralph & Mary Howard of Stinnett, Ky., & a host of treasured nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends survive to mourn his death. The funeral service for Mr. James J. Lewis conducted at 12:00 noon - Friday - October 31, 2008 at the Rockhouse Pentecostal Church, Hyden, KY., with Rev. Teddy Couch & Rev. Teddy Collett officiating. The interment will follow in the Lewis Family Cemetery, Hyden, KY., under the direction of the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Staff. PHOTO and Friends and Family may offer their condolences at www. walkerfuneralhomesllc.com **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001)

Melvin Farmer (June 25, 1933 - October 21, 2008) The obituary of Mr. Melvin Farmer Officiating Ministers: Rev. Curtis Wagers, Rev. Jerry Holland Mr. Melvin Farmer born June 25, 1933 departed this life on October 21, 2008 at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 26 days old. By occupation he was retired Heavy Equipment Operator with the Surface Construction Industry and had worked for Bizak, Greer, and Caudill Construction Company. Mr. Melvin Farmer was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Leslie County D.A.V. Melvin had been a former Mason, he also enjoyed sports and his grandchildren. He was affiliated with the East Manchester Church of God. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents: Chester & Darcus Howard Farmer; Wife: Shelby Jean Couch Farmer; One Grandson: Jon Lynn Farmer, One Sister: Beulah Wilson. He leaves surviving Five Sons: Wendell Farmer of Bear Branch, KY, Jerry Farmer & Geneva of Corbin,. KY, Brian Farmer & Tasha of Bear Branch, KY, Brandon Farmer of Bear Branch, KY, Brent Farmer of Bear Branch, KY, One Daughter: Rhonda Osborne & David of Hyden, KY; Five Brothers: Carl Farmer of Knoxville, TN, John Farmer of Augusta, GA, Derek Farmer of Stinnett, KY, Cova Howard of Dayton, OH, Ryan Farmer of Hyden, KY, One Sister: Loretta Wilson of Harrodsburg, KY; Eight Grandchildren: Andrew Farmer, Olivia Farmer, Justin Osborne, Aaron Osborne, Beth Farmer, Jenna Farmer, Kayla Farmer & Tracy Davidson; Three Special Nieces: Debbie, Karen and Vickie. Also survived by a host of other treasured relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Melvin Farmer held at 1 p.m. -Friday, October 24, 2008 at the Couch's Fork Church of God at Bear Branch, KY with Rev. Curtis Wagers, Rev. Andy Turner and Rev. Jerry Holland officiating. Mr. Melvin Farmer burial followed in the "Farmer~Couch Cemetery" at Bear Branch, KY with full military rites observed by the Leslie County D.A.V. Chapter #133. The following will serve as pallbearers: Wendell Farmer, Jerry Farmer, Brian Farmer, Brandon Farmer, David Osborne , Justin Osborne, Aaron Osborne, Brent Farmer, Andrew Farmer, Harry Branson, Ryan Farmer, Senior Ray Smallwood, Eddie Spurlock, Paul Baker, Ricky Sandlin and Marshall North. Visitation - Couch's Fork Church of God. PHOTO & Guest Book _http://www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com_ (http://www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com) **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

Marvin Howard (March 22, 1944 - October 22, 2008) The Obituary of Mr. Marvin Howard Officiating Minister: Pastor Steve Springer Mr. Marvin Howard born March 22, 1944 departed this life on October 22 , 2008 at the age of 64 years, 7 months and 0 days old. He was born at Mozelle, Kentucky the son of Laura Mosley Howard and the late Alvin Howard. By occupation he was a retired logger and had been self-employed. Mr. Marvin Howard was affiliated with the Lower Beech Fork United Methodist Church at Mozelle, KY. He was a member of the Beech Fork Senior Citizens Center, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Marvin was preceded in death by his Father: Alvin Howard, One Brother: Russell Howard, he leaves surviving the following relatives: Mother: Laura Mosley Howard of Mozelle, KY; Wife: Carol Howard of Mozelle, KY; One Son: Marvin Craig Howard & Paula of Lexington, KY; One Daughter: Sherry Taylor & Doug of Omaha, NE; Four Brothers: Troy Howard of Mozelle, KY, Jimmy Howard & Mary Nell of Mozelle, KY, Eugene Howard & Carolyn of Mozelle, KY, Paul Howard of Mozelle, KY; Three Sisters: Peggy Asher & Ray of Mozelle, KY, Pauline Howard of Mozelle, Joyce Strunk & Ronnie of Mozelle, KY; Four Grandchildren: Lindsay Brooke Taylor, Alex Daniel Kincaid, Mollie Rose Howard and Garrett Marvin Howard. Also survived by a host of other treasured relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Marvin Howard held at 1:00 p.m. - Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Lower Beech Fork United Methodist Church at Mozelle, KY with Pastor Steve Springer officiating. Burial followed in the "Howard Family Cemetery" at Mozelle, KY. The following serve as pallbearers: Jason Brock, Brandon Howard, Michael Howard, Eugene Howard, Shelby Howard and Kevin Wilson. Visitation begin Friday, October 24, 2008 at the Lower Beech Fork United Methodist Church at Mozelle, KY. PHOYT & Family & Friends may send your condolences and Guest Book at _www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com_ (http://www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com) . **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

MEMORIAL OBITUARY - Great Great Grandson James (Rebel Jim) Lewis 1812 KY - 1869 Dennis, TX James O.B. "Dude" Newby Born - March 10, 1924 Texas - Died - October 21, 2008 Texas James Oscar Boyd "Dude" Newby was born March 10, 1924 in Young County, Texas to Franklin Herron "Ed" and Mary Effie Reed Newby. When James was 5 years old the Newby family moved to Hassell, New Mexico. Later moving from Hassell to Tucumcari, New Mexico. James graduating in 1943 from school in Tucumcari. Shortly after he enlisted in the US Army, sent to El Paso, Texas to serve there until WWII ended. In El Paso he met Ann Marston serving in the WACS, they were married September 1, 1945. After his discharge they moved to Ohio where Ann's parents lived. An opportunity brought them back to Tucumcari where James worked for the city. James re-enlisted into military service into the US Air Force, January of 1948. James O. B. "Dude" Newby Armed Service Records: US Army WWII El Paso, Texas --7 June 1943-17 March 1946. US Air Force--9 January 1948-Retired 31 October 1968. Stations of Service: Roswell, New Mexico. Otis AFB, Falmouth, Massachusetts. Brooks AFB, San Antonio, Texas. Security Services, Washington DC. Johnson AFB, Japan. Shoroi AFB, Japan. Kelly AFB, San Antonio, Texas. Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, Texas. Security Services, Frankfurt, Germany Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, Texas . While stationed at Goodfellow Air Force base in Texas they built their farm home about 12 miles north east of San Angelo, Texas. Their farm life was a busy one raising calves, then feeding them on the bottle. James and son Jimmy were kept busy in the spring taking care of calves fields to be plowed and cared for. The Cattle and horses always need pasture. James loved horses. Ann passed away 2006 and James had his original horse when he moved off the farm and into San Angelo after Ann died. After Ann's death and James “Dude” Newby had moved to San Angelo, whereas his son Jimmy stayed on their farm. Survivors are two sons Jimmy Newby, San Angelo, Texas and Mark Newby (Deryl) of Paradise, Texas ; Grandsons: Daniel Newby and Michael Newby (Kendall), Scott Newby (Crystal) and Lane Newby; two granddaughters: Kelli Newby Smith (Clinton) and Kristi Newby Hicks (Chris); two great granddaughters: Bayja and Bailee ; one Sister Nina "Sug" Newby Fitzner (Verdian) of Palisade Colorado. “DUDE” will be missed by many nieces and nephews. “Dude” was preceded in death by Ann his wife on June 28, 2006, son Dan Newby passed away in 2003. His parents Franklin “Ed” Herron Newby and Mary Effie Reed Newby; one brother, Lewis; his Newby sisters, Beatrice deValera, Estellene Sills, Juanita Nix and Muriel Spears also preceded his death. Burial 24 October 2008 in 'Harriet Community Cemetery', San Angelo, Texas, next to his wife Ann. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home of San Angelo. FAMILY GENEALOGY James O. B. "Dude" Newby 1924-2008 Texas Father: Franklin “Ed” Herron Newby 1892 Mobutie, TX - Mother: Mary Effie Reed b.1895 Palo Pinto Co., TX Grandfather: John Henry Wm. Newby Grandmother: Hannah Florence Alcorn (Newby) b. 1872 TX Great Grandfather: Jonathan Newby Great Grandmother: Dorothea Deberry (Newby) > > > Mother: Mary Effie Reed b.1895 Palo Pinto Co., TX - Grandmother: MARIA Pacheco "petch" BRAWNER b. 1872 Crawford TX - Grandfather: James McGuffie Reed Jr., b. 1867 Alabama - Great Grandmother: Susan Ada Lewis b. 1846 KY - Great Grandfather: Nathan Brawner b. 1840 KY – Palo Pinto County, Texas Ranger & Attorney & son of Luther Brawner b.1812 Note: Susan Ada Lewis d/o James (Rebel Jim) Lewis 1812 KY - 1869 Dennis, TX Her Grandfather: James T Lewis 1771 NC -1865 KY & Sarah (Sally) Couch 1773 NC-1864 KY son of James T. Lewis 1735 Wales - 1825 KY **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

Ralph E. Howard (February 3, 1931 - October 18, 2008) The Obituary for Mr. Ralph E. Howard Officiating Ministers: Rev. Fred Disney, Rev. Wayne Bowling, Rev. Eugene Roberts, & Rev. Camie " Bo" Caldwell Ralph E. Howard born February 3, 1931 departed this life on October 18, 2008 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was 77 years, 8 months, & 15 days old. Ralph was born at Mozelle, Ky., the son of the late John Howard & Siller Howard. Ralph was a former member of the Stinnett Gap Church of God, Stinnett, KY., & was a founding & charter member of the Lower Middlefork Pentecostal Church, Asher, KY. He had a very successful business career in Hyden & Leslie Co. Ralph was the retired owner, along with his wife, Geraldine, of Ralph E. Howard Grocery & Service Station, Hyden, KY. He also owned & operated C & S Motor Co., Howard's Garage, & Tower Mountain Coal Co. Ralph served on the Leslie Co. School Board from 1960-1972 & held the position of chairman. Ralph was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel. Ralph was a life-long resident of Leslie Co., residing at 474 Middlefork Road, Asher, KY., at the time of his death. Mr. Ralph E. Howard was preceded in death by his parents: John Howard & Siller Howard Muncy, three sisters: Edith Zollman, Dorothy Howard, Ellen Howard, & one brother: Charles Howard. Mr. Ralph E. Howard leaves the following relatives surviving: his wife of 57 years: Geraldine Mosley Howard of Asher, KY., two daughters: Sharon Howard Mosley and husband, Jeffrey L. of Hyden, KY., Deborah Baker & husband, Robert Daniel of Asher, Ky., two brothers: Otis Howard of London, KY. & Earl Howard of Mozelle, KY. one sister: Jessie Whitehead of Mozelle, KY., three grandchildren: Julia Ann Asher & husband, Roscoe, Chassidy Danielle Brock & husband, Kendal, Jeffrey Christopher Mosley & wife, Leah, six great-grandchildren: Brooklyn Asher, McKenzie Brock, Breanna Asher, Kendal Ralph Brock, Allison Asher, Samantha Asher, two step-grandchildren: Robin Baker & James, Chris Baker, four step-great grandchildren: Tyler Newell, Tevis Newell, Ashley Baker, Christopher Baker, & a host of treasured nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral service for Mr. Ralph E. Howard conducted at 1:00 p.m. - Monday - October 20, 2008 at the Lower Middlefork Pentecostal Church, Asher, KY., with Rev. Fred Disney, Rev. Wayne Bowling, Rev. Eugene Roberts, & Rev. Camie " Bo" Caldwell officiating. The interment will follow in the "Bowling - Mosley" Family Cemetery, Asher, KY., under the direction of the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Staff. Friends visitation was held at 5:00 P.M. - Sunday - October 19, 2008 at the Lower Middlefork Pentecostal Church Asher, KY. The following serve as pallbearers: Jeff Mosley, Robert Baker, Christopher Mosley, Kendal Brock, Roscoe Asher, James Mosley, George Mosley, Walter Bowling, Mickey Bowling, Wayne Howard, Hobert Bowling, Bruce Hubbard, Donovan Asher, & Jamie Roberts. PHOTO & Guest Book for Family & Friends may offer their condolences at _www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com_ (http://www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com) **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

Elmer Floyd Wells (May 1, 1941 - October 14, 2008) The Obituary of Mr. Elmer Floyd Wells "Elmer Fudd" Officiating Ministers: Rev. Billy Joe Lewis & Rev. Ronnie Wells Mr. Elmer Floyd Wells "Elmer Fudd" born May 1, 1941 departed this life on October 14, 2008 at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. He was 67 years, 5 months, & 13 days old. Elmer was born at Hyden, KY., the son of the late Floyd Wells 1894 KY & Alpha Browning Wells. Elmer was the retired owner of E. F. Wells Trucking, Smilax, KY., and was contracted to haul coal for Leslie Resources. He was affiliated with the Cutshin Bible Church, Cutshin, KY., & enjoyed classic cars & Nascar as hobbies. Elmer was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having honorably served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Elmer Wells was a life - long resident of Leslie Co., with the exception of living in Middletown, Ohio for a short period of time. Elmer was a resident of 119 Alpha Lane, Smilax, KY., at the time of his death. Mr. Elmer Floyd Wells was preceded in death by his wife: Ruby Gail Baker Wells, Parents: Floyd & Alpha Browning Wells, three brothers: Denver, Clinton, & George Daniel Wells, one sister, Lena Wells Morgan, father-in-law & mother-in-law: Grant Baker Sr., & Rittie Caudill Baker, sister-in-law: Opal Baker Farler, five brother-in-laws: Linz Baker, Lonnie Baker, Happy Baker, Jr. France, & Boyd Morgan. Mr. Elmer Floyd Wells leaves the following relatives surviving: one daughter: Rittie Lynn Wells of Smilax, KY., Three living brothers: Burley Wells and wife, Freda, of Wooton, KY., Otis Wells and wife, Lois, of London, KY., Richard Wells and wife, Gail, of Wooton, KY., Five living sisters: Viola Pollard and husband, William "Bill" of Wooton, KY., Irene Engle and husband, Felix, of Middletown, Ohio, Doris Williams and husband, Otis, of Keavy, KY., Polly Maggard and husband, Chris, of Smilax, KY., Lorraine France of Wooton, KY., three sister-in-laws: Janneth Wells, Mary Belle Jones,& Geneva Wilson, three brother-in-laws: Reuben Baker, Watson Foister Baker, Grant Baker, Jr., & a host of treasured nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends to mourn his death. The funeral for Mr. Elmer Floyd Wells "Elmer Fudd", will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. - Friday, October 17, 2008 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Chapel, Hyden, KY., with Rev. Billy Joe Lewis & Rev. Ronnie Wells officiating. The interment will follow in the "Floyd Wells Family Cemetery", Smilax, KY. with full-military rites conducted by the Leslie Co. D.A.V. Chapter # 133. Friends & Family visitation held at 6:00 P.M. - Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home, Hyden, KY PHOTO - Friends & Family may offer their condolences at _www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com_ (http://www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > GENEALOGY of Elmer F. Wells 1941-2008 and his children: > James T. Lewis 1735 Wales & Mrs. Unknown Griffon of NC Child#1 > ELVIRA Lewis 1770 NC – 1833 Wise County, VA Elvira Lewis 1770 NC & husband William Shepherd Sr. 1770 VA s/o Sampson & Christina Shepherd. Children: > William C. Shepherd 1794 VA md. Sarah Wells 1800 NC (sister of Rev. Wm. T Wells) > John Robert Shepherd 1795 VA md. Nancy Wells 1799 NC, (sister of Rev. Wm. T Wells) > Rebecca Shepherd 1798 VA – 1865 KY md Reverend – Wm. T Wells 1798 NC – 1878 KY Rebecca & Rev. Wm. T. Wells Children include: > IRA Wells 1822 VA – d. 1907 KY md Cassie Joseph 1828 VA – d. 1886, d/o Clemmy Joseph Children of IRA & Cassie include: > GEORGE Wells 1870 KY – 1964 KY md Mahulda York, her 2nd marriage CHILD: > FLOYD WELLS 1894 KY – 1987 Hyden, KY md Alpha Browning 1905 - 1989 Hyden, KY Son: Elmer Floyd Wells 1941 - 2008 - Vietnam War Veteran, Businessman. > A cousin of Author: Sadie Wells Stidham b. 1914 Leslie County, KY **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

Obituary of: Mr. Vellis Hensley (July 17, 1924 - October 14, 2008) The Obituary of Mr. Vellis Hensley Officiating Ministers: Rev. Derek Baker, Rev. James Hamblin, Rev. Adam Feltner, & Rev. Barry Farris Mr. Vellis Hensley born July 17, 1924 departed this life on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the Oak Tree Unit of Baptist Regional Medical Center, Corbin, KY. He was 82 years, 2 months, and 24 days old. Vellis was born at Coon Creek, KY. the son of the late Jim Hensley & Ollie Howard Hensley. Vellis was a veteran of World War II having served honorably in the United States Navy. Vellis after the war was a retired coal miner having been employed by the Blue Diamond Mining Co., Leatherwood, KY. Vellis was a member of the Laurel Chapel Christian Church & was a member of the Hyden Masonic Lodge # 664 & Shriner. He enjoyed hunting, fishing & gardening as hobbies. Vellis had been a resident of Corbin, KY., for the past 22 years, residing at 330 Hillard Rd., Corbin, KY., at the time of his death. Mr. Vellis Hensley was preceded in death by his wife, Mollie Asher Hensley, his parents: Jim Hensley & Ollie Howard Hensley, Two sisters: Edith Davenport & Easter Hensley, & one great, granddaughter: Ashley Joyce Maria Hunley. Mr. Vellis Hensley leaves the following relatives surviving: One son: Vellis Hensley Jr., and wife, Debbie, of Hazard, KY., Two brothers: Seldon Hensley of Hyden, KY., Delvor Hensley and wife, Easter of Corbin, KY., Two sisters: Marie Asher of Hyden, KY., & Mae Woods of Hyden, KY., Eight grandchildren: Colressa Marie Hunley, Vellis Craig Hensley, Ruth Vellisa Hensley, Nadine Marie Hensley, Allison Paige Hensley, Jacob Brendon Hensley, Jarrod Mason Hensley, Hannah Karley Rose Hensley, seven great grandchildren, and a host of treasured nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral service for Mr. Vellis Hensley will be conducted at 12:00 - Noon, Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Chapel, Hyden, Y., with Rev. Derek Baker, Rev. James Hamblin, Rev. Adam Feltner, & Rev. Barry Farris officiating. The interment will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery, Jeff. KY in Perry Co., KY., with full military rites observed by the Leslie County D.A.V. Chapter # 133. Friends may call for visitation after 6:00 P.M. - Friday, October 17, 2008 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home. Masonic Rites will be observed by the Hyden Masonic Lodge # 664 at 7:00 P.M. - Friday, 17 October, 2008 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home. The following will serve as active pallbearers: Craig Hensley, Allen Hunley, Cliff Lee, Jr., Casey Caldwell, Clellan Hensley, Jeff Hensley, Dale Asher, Robert Asher, & Conway Vance. PHOTO - Friends & Family may offer their condolences at _www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com_ (http://www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com) **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

Obituary: Mr. Walter "Cronkite" Bowling at Age: 61 Visitation held: 6:00 PM Sunday, Oct. 12th 2008 at Bowling Funeral Home Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Monday, Oct. 13th 2008 at Bowling Funeral Home Bowling Funeral Home 1704 North Main Street London, Kentucky 40741 Phone: (606)864-2151 Condolences Email: _info@bowlingfuneralhome.com_ (mailto:info@bowlingfuneralhome.com) Interment: Smith Family Cemetery Walter ‘Cronkite” Bowling was born on August 31st, 1947 in Laurel County, Kentucky, the son of Abe and Elsie Bowling. Walter was united in marriage to Verlois Smith Bowling who survives. He is also survived by one daughter, Melissa Kaye Bowling of London, Walter Bowling, Jr. and his wife Teresa of Lily, Kentucky, Ernest Bowling and wife Melissa Gail and Josh Bowling both of London, KY, One brother L. V. Bowling of London, KY, two sisters, Betty Sue Mosley of London, KY and Daisy Allen of Hamilton, Ohio, a special friend Gary Whitaker, four grandchildren plus a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by Vernus, Stanley, and Ernest Bowling and Geneva Blair. He was employed as a mechanic and was a member of the Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church. Walter “Cronkite” Bowling departed this life on Friday, October 10th, 2008, being 61 years, 1 month, and 10 days of age. Walter will be missed greatly. **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

Rose Nell Nantz Carden (January 26, 1936 - October 10, 2008) The obituary of Rose Nell Nantz Carden Officiating Minister: Rev. Wayne Bowling Rose Nell Carden born January 26, 1936 departed this life on October 10, 2008 at the young age of 72 years, 8 months and 14 days old. She was born at Hyden, Kentucky the daughter of the late Jim Nantz and the late Jane North Nantz. Rose Nell occupation she was as homemaker and a life-long resident of Leslie County Kentucky, and will be missed for such a short journey on this earth. Rose Nell was affiliated with the Pentecostal Church. she enjoyed drawing art and watching television. Rose was preceded in death by her parents: Jim & Jane Nantz; four brothers: Edgar Nantz, Virgil Nantz, Fred Nantz, and Elzie Nantz; three sisters: Mattie Bell Roark, Marie Whitehead and May McCorbie. obituary of Rose Nell Carden leaves surviving the following relatives: Father of daughter - Carl Carden of Helton, KY; one daughter: Carla Carden & Doug Brock of Helton, KY; one brother: Rob Nantz of Helton, KY; one sister: Jean McRobie of Maryland, two grandchildren: Amanda Howard and Destiny Carden; one great grandchild: Alex Caldwell. Rose Nell Carden is also survived by a host of treasured nieces, nephews, cousin and other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Rose Nell Carden conducted at 3:30 p.m. Monday - October 13, 2008 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Chapel in Hyden, KY, with Rev. Wayne Bowling officiating. Burial followed in the "Nantz Cemetery" at Helton, KY under the direction of the Walker Funeral Home Staff. Visitation held at 3:00 p.m - Sunday - October 12, 2008 at the funeral home chapel. PHOTO & all may send your condolences at _www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com_ (http://www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com) **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

Verndene Huff (April 7, 1950 - October 9, 2008) The obituary of Verndene Sizemore Huff Officiating Ministers: Rev. Ray Wilson, Rev. Clifton Adams, & Rev. Ralph Brown Verndene Sizemore Huff born April 7, 1950 departed this life on October 9, 2008 at the age of 58 years, 6 months and 2 days old. She was born at Hoskinston, Kentucky the daughter of the late Felix Sizemore and the late Delta Smith. By occupation she was a nurses aid and had been employed by the Mary Breckinridge Hospital. Verndene was affiliated with the Holiness church and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County, KY. She enjoyed painting art, sewing and quilting. She was preceded in death by her parents: Felix and Delta Smith Sizemore. She leaves surviving the following relatives: one son: Arnold Ray Fee & Terri of Rockhouse, KY; Daughters: Martha Devone Shepherd & Clem of Yeaddiss, KY, Delta Marie King & Walter William of Middletown, OH, Freda Lynn Banks & Anthony of Yeaddiss, KY Sister: Edna & Danny Pennington of Manchester, KY; ten grandchildren: Verna Dene, Michael, Arnold, Devon, Jonah, Christopher, Kayla, Tiffany, Sierra and Tosha; two great grandchildren Anna Jolene and Anastasie Marie. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Verndene Sizemore Huff held at 1:00 p.m. Monday - October 13, 2008 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Chapel at Hyden, KY. with Rev. Ray Wilson, Rev. Clifton Adams & Rev. Ralph Brown officiating. Burial followed in the "Smith Cemetery" at Stinnett, Kentucky under the direction of the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Staff. The following as pallbearers: Jonah Fee, Michael Collett, Devon Coots, Christopher Jones, Rodney Dodson, Paul Baker, Bill King and Arnold Coots. Visitation was held at 5:00 p.m.-Sunday - October 12, 2008 at the funeral home. PHOTO & You may send your condolences to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

Marion Lois Barger (December 13, 1937 - October 7, 2008) The Obituary of Mrs. Marion Lois Barger Officiating Minister: Rev. Ronnie Melton Mrs. Marion Lois Barger born December 13, 1937 departed this life on October 7, 2008 at the Hyden Manor Nursing Home, Hyden, KY. She was 70 years, 9 months, & 28 days old. Lois was born at Hyden, KY., the daughter of the late Robert Morgan & Hazel Hensley Morgan. Lois was a homemaker & faithful member of the Muncy Creek Baptist Church, Hyden, Ky. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, & most of all being a loving & caring mother & grandmother--taking care of her family. Lois was preceded in death by her husband to whom she was a devoted wife for 47 years, Lee Barger, her parents:Robert Morgan & Hazel Hensley Morgan, and preceded in death by one son: McKinley Robert Barger, one sister: Leona Morgan Bentley, & step-mother: Bernice Hoskins. Mrs. Marion Lois Morgan Barger leaves the following relatives surviving: two devoted sons: Samuel " Butch" Barger and wife, Virginia Lee Barger of Hyden, KY., Hemmer "Fuzzy" and wife, Paula Barger of Hyden,KY., Three brothers: Brown Morgan and wife, Betty of Connersville, Indiana, Hemmer Morgan and wife, Phyllis, of Connersville, Indiana, Mark Morgan and wife, Sue, of Dayton, Ohio, two sisters: Oda Ruth Morgan Minton and husband, John, of Connersville, Indiana, Rowena Morgan Barger and husband, Hubert, of Hyden, KY., Two step-brothers: Alson Collett of Hyden, KY., Warren Collett of London, KY., five loving grandchildren: Crystal Lee Barge Fields and husband, Brandon, Samuel Lee Barger II and Lisa, Tiffany Christine Marie Barger, Robert Troy Barger, Brianna Lois Jean Barger, one great grandchild due to arrive in this world in the following weeks, several treasured nieces & nephews who loved and cared for Lois as her own, a special family caretaker who devoted their time in caring for Lois throughout the last several years: Greg. Stacey, Emily, and Allison Collett& a host of other relatives and friends survive to mourn her death. Lois will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. The funeral service for Mrs. Marion Lois Barger conducted 11:00 a.m. - Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Melton officiating. The interment followed in the "Bentley - Barger Family Cemetery", Hyden, KY., of Leslie County, under the direction of the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Staff. PHOTO & Friends & Family may offer their condolences to the family at _www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com_ (http://www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com) **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

Roger Madden (January 3, 1950 - October 2, 2008) The obituary of Mr. Roger "Moonrunner" Madden Officiating Minister: Rev. Billy Joe Lewis Mr. Roger "Moonrunner" Madden born January 3, 1950 departed this life on October 2, 2008 at the age of 58 years, 8 months and 29 days old. He was born at Yeaddiss, Kentucky the son of the late Dophia Madden. By occupation he was a coal truck driver and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County, Kentucky. Roger was affiliated with the Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ and he enjoyed mechanic work and his dogs. Roger was preceded in death by his Mother: Dophia Madden; one brother: Garry Crawford and by one sister: Kathleen Drew. He leaves surviving the following relative: one son: Jamie Begley & Christy of Stinnett, KY; Companion: Diane Begley Madden; > Five brothers: Arthur & Angela Callahan of Essie, KY, Lonnie Callahan of Smilax, KY, James & Mia Callahan of Bledsoe, KY, Roy & Judy Callahan of Shephersdville, KY, Kenneth & Janice Crawford, of LaFollette, TN, three sisters: Eva & Guice Belcher of Mozelle, KY, Lucy & Clark Napier of Hyden, KY, and Lorraine & Darrell Ping of Somerset, KY. Roger is also survived by a host of treasured nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. - Sunday - October 5, 2008 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Chapel at Hyden, KY with Rev. Billy Joe Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ Church Cemetery at Smilax, KY. Visitation at 4:00 p.m. Saturday - October 4, 2008 at the funeral home chapel. PHOTO & You may send your condolences at _www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com_ (http://www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com) **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001)

Gertrude Burton Eldridge Dixon (April 30, 1917 - October 6, 2008) THE OBITUARY FOR MRS. GERTRUDE BURTON - ELDRIDGE - DIXON OFFICIATING MINISTER: JAMES COMBS MRS. GERTRUDE BURTON ELDRIDGE DIXON BORN APRIL 30, 1917 DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 2008 AT THE HAZARD APPALACHIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BEING 91-YEARS, 5-MONTHS, AND 6-DAYS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF HER PASSING. GERTRUDE WAS BORN IN PERRY COUNTY THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE HENRY BURTON AND THE LATE SARAH FIELDS BURTON. GERTRUDE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND'S – HARGIS ELDRIDGE AND THOMAS DIXON, > THREE SONS – ELLIS, BOB, AND BILLY ELDRIDGE, > ONE GRANDSON – LARRY ELDRIDGE, JR., > AND A HOST OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS. MRS. GERTRUDE BURTON ELDRIDGE DIXON LEAVES THE FOLLOWING RELATIVES SURVIVING: > THREE SONS – ARNOLD ELDRIDGE & WIFE DONNA OF WARSAW, OHIO, LARRY ELDRIDGE & WIFE MARY OF EUBANK, KY, EDWARD ELDRIDGE & WIFE JUDY OF VIPER, KY, > FOUR DAUGHTERS – HELMA BLOYD OF MACON, GEORGIA, FRANCES CARMACK & HUSBAND ALBERT OF EUBANK, KY, HELEN MAGGARD & HUSBAND JAMES OF VIPER, KY, AND IRENE CAUDILL & HUSBAND HENRY OF VIPER, KY, > SISTER-IN-LAW – ELAINE ELDRIDGE OF OSWEGO, NEW YORK, > 13-GRANDCHILDREN, 18-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN AND A HOST OF OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS SURVIVE. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. GERTRUDE BURTON ELDRIDGE DIXON WILL BE CONDUCTED ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8, 2008 AT 1:00 P.M. AT THE ENGLE-WALKER PERRY COUNTY CHAPEL ON MORTON BLVD. WITH JAMES COMBS OFFICIATING, THE BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN THE "LICK FORK CEMETERY" LOCATED AT BULL CREEK, THE VISITATION WILL BE AT THE ENGLE-WALKER PERRY COUNTY CHAPEL ON TUESDAY EVENING FROM 6:00 TILL 9:00 P. M. 7 OCTOBER 2008 You may sign the Guest Book for the family at: _http://www.englewalkerfuneralhome.com_ (http://www.englewalkerfuneralhome.com) **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001)

D.C. Couch (May 13, 1930 - October 4, 2008) THE OBITUARY FOR MR. D.C. COUCH OFFICIATING MINISTER: BILL COMBS MR. D.C. COUCH BORN MAY 13, 1930 DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 4, 2008 AT THE HAZARD APPALACHIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BEING 78-YEARS, 4-MONTHS, AND 21-DAYS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF HIS PASSING. D.C. WAS BORN AT BROWNSFORK, KY THE SON OF THE LATE HENRY MILLER COUCH AND THE LATE CORA CAMPBELL COUCH. D.C. WAS A RESIDENT OF PERRY COUNTY KY AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE BIG CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH. D.C. WAS A VOLUNTEER FIREMAN WITH THE AVAWAM FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND A MEMBER OF THE PERRY COUNTY AND MOUNTAIN FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE HAZARD MASONIC LODGE. D.C. WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY ONE BROTHER – HENRY COUCH. MR. D.C. COUCH LEAVES THE FOLLOWING RELATIVES SURVIVING: WIFE – MARY LOU COUCH OF HAZARD, KY, ONE DAUGHTER – EDNA ELDRIDGE & HUSBAND MICHAEL OF CHRISTOPHER, KY, ONE BROTHER – DONNIE COUCH OF HAZARD, KY, ONE SISTER – MAXINE COMBS OF BREMEN, KY, ONE GRANDDAUGHTER – DANIEL NEWSOME AND HUSBAND NICK OF PIKEVILLE, KY. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MR. D.C. COUCH WILL BE CONDUCTED ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8, 2008 AT 11:00 A.M. AT THE ENGLE-WALKER FUNERAL HOME ON EAST MAIN STREET HAZARD, KY WITH BILL COMBS OFFICIATING, THE BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN THE "COUCH FAMILY CEMETERY" LOCATED AT HAZARD, KY. THE VISITATION WILL BE AT THE ENGLE-WALKER FUNERAL HOME ON TUESDAY EVENING FROM 6:00 TILL 9:00 P.M. WITH MASONIC SERVICES TO BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M. You may sign the Guest Book for the family at: _http://www.englewalkerfuneralhome.com_ (http://www.englewalkerfuneralhome.com) **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001)

Geneda C. Johnson (May 22, 1963 - October 3, 2008) THE OBITUARY FOR MRS. GENEDA JOHNSON OFFICIATING MINISTER: CARL WAYNE JOHNSON MRS. GENEDA JOHNSON BORN MAY 22, 1963 DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 2008 AT THE HAZARD APPALACHIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BEING 45-YEARS, 4-MONTHS, AND 11-DAYS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF HER PASSING. GENEDA WAS BORN AT HYDEN, KY THE DAUGHTER OF ELBERT COLWELL AND JOYCE EVERSOLE COLWELL. GENEDA WAS A RESIDENT OF PERRY COUNTY AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH. MRS. GENEDA JOHNSON LEAVES THE FOLLOWING RELATIVES SURVIVING: > HUSBAND – CHARLIE JOHNSON OF BUSY, KY, > PARENTS – ELBERT AND JOYCE COLWELL OF BUSY, KY, > THREE SONS – DAVID ELBERT TURNER OF BUSY, KY, KELLY DWAYNE TURNER OF BUSY, KY AND CALVIN STIDHAM OF AVAWAM, KY, ONE DAUGHTER – ROSE MARIE TURNER OF BUSY, KY, > ONE BROTHER – CLIFFORD COLWELL OF BUSY, KY, ONE SISTER – ROWENA COLWELL OF BUSY, KY > FOUR GRANDCHILDREN – KIMBERLY, ANGEL, KAYLA AND LEEANN. ALSO SURVIVED BY A HOST OF OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS SURVIVE. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. GENEDA JOHNSON WILL BE CONDUCTED ON MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 2008 AT 1:00 P.M. AT THE BIG WILLARD CHURCH OF CHRIST WITH CARL WAYNE JOHNSON OFFICIATING, THE BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN THE "COLWELL-EVERSOLE CEMETERY" AT BEECHNUT LANE at BUSY, KY, THE VISITATION HELD AT THE CHURCH ON SUNDAY 5 October, 2008 in EVENING AFTER 6:00 P.M. PHOTO & You may send condolences _http://www.englewalkerfuneralhome.com_ (http://www.englewalkerfuneralhome.com) **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001)

Danny L. Feltner (October 7, 1946 - September 24, 2008) The obituary of Mr. "Big" Danny Lee Feltner Officiating Ministers: Rev. Curt Eversole, Rev. Paul Couch and Rev. Teddy Bailey Mr. "Big" Danny Lee Feltner born on October 7, 1946 departed this life on September 24, 2008 at the age of 61 years, 11 months and 17 days old. He was born at Butterfly, Kentucky the son of Edith Fields Feltner and the late Mose "Spud" Feltner, Jr. By occupation he was a heavy equipment operator for 25 years and was most recently employed by Leslie Resources. Danny Lee Feltner was a member of the Masonic Lodge #905 of Krypton, Kentucky and a 32nd Degree Shriner of Hillbilly Clan #31. Danny enjoyed fishing and cooking, and had been a life-long resident of Perry County, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father: Mose Feltner, Jr. and by one grandson: Matthew Douglas Davidson. He leaves surviving the following relatives: Mother: Edith Fields Feltner of Couchtown, KY; wife; Kimberly M. Feltner or Couchtown, KY; one son: Danny Lee "Spud" Feltner, Jr. of Couchtown, KY; one daughter: Tammy Carol Gayheart & William Lee of Dwarf, KY; brother: Kencil Feltner & Patricia of Couchtown, KY; two sisters: Maud Marie Baker of Couchtown, KY; Glenna Jean Colwell & Lyndon of Willard, KY; three grandchildren: Ashley Danielle Baker & Travis Scott Baker, Carolyn Denise Davidson, and Brandy Nicole Combs. Also survived by special friend: Patti Combs and a host of other treasured relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. "Big" Danny Lee Feltner held at 1:00 p.m. - Friday - Sept. 26, 2008 at the Yerkes Baptist Church at Yerkes, KY with Rev. Curt Eversole, Rev. Paul Couch, Rev. Teddy Bailey officiating. Burial followed in the "Yerkes Baptist Church Cemetery" at Yerkes, KY, with the following pallbearers: Danny Feltner, William Lee Gayheart, Travis Scott Baker, Bryan Eversole and Shawn Bailey. PHOTO & You may send your condolences at _www.englewalkerfuneralhome.com_ (http://www.englewalkerfuneralhome.com) > > > > **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001)