I don't have that one at all, nor the children or spouse.    I don' tknow where he belongs. Thanks,   Happy Trails, Rosie Sacramento, CAlifornia >________________________________ > From: carter combs <lcombs1@windstream.net> >To: "kyowsley@rootsweb.com" <kyowsley@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2014 3:39 PM >Subject: Re: [KYOWSLEY] Barnet/Barnett Combs > > >Rosie > >Thanks for your reply to my question about Barnett Combs.  After looking at the s/o Green Combs and Susannah Combs.  Appears their son was living in Perry Co KY  and married to a Sarah Plowman.  See 1930 Census for Owsley Co  and Perry Co.    They have different children also. > >Carter > > >1930 Perry Co Census > > >Masons Creek (east part # 2) prct # 22 Jeff & Happy Villages > > >269-274 > > >Bernet Combs Head M W 31 M 19 Ky Ky Ky Farmer truck farm s/o Green P. & Susannah Combs Combs > > >Sallie Wife F W 31 M 19 Ky Ky Ky nee Plowman > > >Buford Son M W 10 S Ky Ky Ky b.10/31/1919 Perry Co., to Sally Plowman > > >Oscar Son M W 8 S Ky Ky Ky KBI Oscar Bombx b.,4/8/1921 Perry Co., to Sally Plowman > > >Orga Dau F W 7 S Ky Ky Ky KBI Orga M.,b.3/15/1923 Perry Co., to Sallie Plowman > > >James Green Son M W 4 S Ky Ky Ky > > >Edna Earl (?) Dau F W 2 S Ky Ky Ky > > > > >1930 Owsley Co Census > > >62-62 > > >Barnet COMBS head m w 27 m 19 KYKYKY Farmer General Farm > > >Creta wife f w 28 m 20 KYKYKY > > >Leo son m w 5 s KYKYKY > > >James E. son m w 3 3/12 s KYKYKY > > >Dollea M. dau f w 1 0/12 s KYKYKY > > > > > > > > > > >> Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 09:16:07 -0800 >> From: ancestorhunt@sbcglobal.net >> To: kyowsley@rootsweb.com; kyperryknott@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [KYOWSLEY] Barnet/Barnett Combs >> >> I have Green Combs, and Susannah Combs, and sibs: >> Robert, Milissa, Martha, Dolph, Parners, Minte, and Howard.  I just have approximate dob's for all, and nothing else.  >>  >> Happy Trails, >> Rosie >> Sacramento, CAlifornia >> >> >> >> >________________________________ >> > From: carter combs <lcombs1@windstream.net> >> > >> > >> >Anyone know who the parents of Barnet/Barnett Combs are? >> > >> >Carter >> > >>  >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYOWSLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >                        > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYOWSLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

Rosie Thanks for your reply to my question about Barnett Combs. After looking at the s/o Green Combs and Susannah Combs. Appears their son was living in Perry Co KY and married to a Sarah Plowman. See 1930 Census for Owsley Co and Perry Co. They have different children also. Carter 1930 Perry Co Census Masons Creek (east part # 2) prct # 22 Jeff & Happy Villages 269-274 Bernet Combs Head M W 31 M 19 Ky Ky Ky Farmer truck farm s/o Green P. & Susannah Combs Combs Sallie Wife F W 31 M 19 Ky Ky Ky nee Plowman Buford Son M W 10 S Ky Ky Ky b.10/31/1919 Perry Co., to Sally Plowman Oscar Son M W 8 S Ky Ky Ky KBI Oscar Bombx b.,4/8/1921 Perry Co., to Sally Plowman Orga Dau F W 7 S Ky Ky Ky KBI Orga M.,b.3/15/1923 Perry Co., to Sallie Plowman James Green Son M W 4 S Ky Ky Ky Edna Earl (?) Dau F W 2 S Ky Ky Ky 1930 Owsley Co Census 62-62 Barnet COMBS head m w 27 m 19 KYKYKY Farmer General Farm Creta wife f w 28 m 20 KYKYKY Leo son m w 5 s KYKYKY James E. son m w 3 3/12 s KYKYKY Dollea M. dau f w 1 0/12 s KYKYKY > Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 09:16:07 -0800 > From: ancestorhunt@sbcglobal.net > To: kyowsley@rootsweb.com; kyperryknott@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [KYOWSLEY] Barnet/Barnett Combs > > I have Green Combs, and Susannah Combs, and sibs: > Robert, Milissa, Martha, Dolph, Parners, Minte, and Howard. I just have approximate dob's for all, and nothing else. > > Happy Trails, > Rosie > Sacramento, CAlifornia > > > > >________________________________ > > From: carter combs <lcombs1@windstream.net> > > > > > >Anyone know who the parents of Barnet/Barnett Combs are? > > > >Carter > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYOWSLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have Green Combs, and Susannah Combs, and sibs: Robert, Milissa, Martha, Dolph, Parners, Minte, and Howard.  I just have approximate dob's for all, and nothing else.     Happy Trails, Rosie Sacramento, CAlifornia >________________________________ > From: carter combs <lcombs1@windstream.net> > > >Anyone know who the parents of Barnet/Barnett Combs are? > >Carter >

Anyone know who the parents of Barnet/Barnett Combs are? Carter 1930 Owsley Co Census 62-62 Barnet COMBS head m w 27 m 19 KYKYKY Farmer General Farm Creta wife f w 28 m 20 KYKYKY Leo son m w 5 s KYKYKY James E. son m w 3 3/12 s KYKYKY Dollea M. dau f w 1 0/12 s KYKYKY

Arvella Rice Combs Date of Birth: 10/19/1936 Date of Death: 09/24/2012 Arvella Rice Combs, age 75, of Gleneagles Drive in Lexington passed away Monday, September 24, 2012, at the St. Joseph East Hospital after a long illness. She was born October 19, 1936 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Jesse Rice and Bertha Allen Rice Meek. She was a homemaker and had lived in Lexington most of her life where she was a member of the Broadway Christian Church. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She is survived by: 3 Daughters: Marilyn Elam Georgetown Joy Pennington Lawrenceburg Jennifer Wolfe Albany, IN 6 Grandchildren 2 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Leon and Wendell Rice. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 27, 6 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Sherl Thomas. Burial will be at the Wills Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 PM Thursday until service time at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Christopher Chipley David Lybrook Louis Jones Todd Crews Dale Rice Doug Dunn Arvella Rice was married to Donald B Combs, s/o Elbert Combs and Dora Eleanor Riddell. Elbert was the s/o Merida Combs and Minerva Jane Reynolds. Carter

My Jasper Rowland is the son of Alford and Thursey Rowland. Do You have any info on them. Iwould appricate it. Thanks, J. P.

Our research has found two Jasper Rowland's. One is the son of Alford and Thursey, the other is the son of Simeon and Mary. Let me know, we will be glad to share our info. Jan Loomer Walton, KY Sent via HTC Sensation Powered by Cincinnati Bell Wireless ----- Reply message ----- From: "julpel" <julpel@ctcn.net> To: "Ron Rowland" <kyrowl@att.net>, <kyowsley@rootsweb.com> Subject: [KYOWSLEY] Fields-Shepherd-Rowland Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 3:56 pm Do you have any info on Jasper Rowland from Jackson Co Ky? would appreciate any info. J. Pelfrey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Rowland" <kyrowl@att.net> To: <kyowsley@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 6:44 AM Subject: Re: [KYOWSLEY] Fields-Shepherd-Rowland Hi, I can't help you with Mary Susan Fields family, however, I have lots of information on the Rowland side of the family tree.. Have you heard the story that Martin Rowland killed Simeon and Mary's son Charlie?? Thanks, Ron Rowland Mt Sterling, KY ________________________________ From: "JLoomer@aol.com" <JLoomer@aol.com> To: KYOWSLEY-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, September 2, 2012 11:34 PM Subject: [KYOWSLEY] Fields-Shepherd-Rowland After 18 years of searching, we have found Mary Susan Fields. We found her married to Simeon Rowland, they lived in Estill Co. in the 1930 census, but their families lived close to each other in Owsley Co. in the 1900 census. Simeon is the son of Alford Armstrong Rowland and Thursy Jane Price. Mary is listed in the 1900 census and the daughter of Silas Fields. She is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erlanger, Kenton Co., KY. Is there anyone who would know of the marriage of Simeon and Mary? Are there pictures you might have and would be willing to share? I would really like to learn about my gr-grandmother and her family. Thanks, Janlyn Martin Loomer _jloomer@aol.com_ (mailto:jloomer@aol.com) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYOWSLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYOWSLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYOWSLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Do you have any info on Jasper Rowland from Jackson Co Ky? would appreciate any info. J. Pelfrey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Rowland" <kyrowl@att.net> To: <kyowsley@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 6:44 AM Subject: Re: [KYOWSLEY] Fields-Shepherd-Rowland Hi, I can't help you with Mary Susan Fields family, however, I have lots of information on the Rowland side of the family tree.. Have you heard the story that Martin Rowland killed Simeon and Mary's son Charlie?? Thanks, Ron Rowland Mt Sterling, KY ________________________________ From: "JLoomer@aol.com" <JLoomer@aol.com> To: KYOWSLEY-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, September 2, 2012 11:34 PM Subject: [KYOWSLEY] Fields-Shepherd-Rowland After 18 years of searching, we have found Mary Susan Fields. We found her married to Simeon Rowland, they lived in Estill Co. in the 1930 census, but their families lived close to each other in Owsley Co. in the 1900 census. Simeon is the son of Alford Armstrong Rowland and Thursy Jane Price. Mary is listed in the 1900 census and the daughter of Silas Fields. She is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erlanger, Kenton Co., KY. Is there anyone who would know of the marriage of Simeon and Mary? Are there pictures you might have and would be willing to share? I would really like to learn about my gr-grandmother and her family. Thanks, Janlyn Martin Loomer _jloomer@aol.com_ (mailto:jloomer@aol.com) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYOWSLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYOWSLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi, I can't help you with Mary Susan Fields family, however, I have lots of information on the Rowland side of the family tree.. Have you heard the story that Martin Rowland killed Simeon and Mary's son Charlie?? Thanks, Ron Rowland Mt Sterling, KY ________________________________ From: "JLoomer@aol.com" <JLoomer@aol.com> To: KYOWSLEY-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, September 2, 2012 11:34 PM Subject: [KYOWSLEY] Fields-Shepherd-Rowland After 18 years of searching, we have found Mary Susan Fields.  We found her married to Simeon Rowland, they lived in Estill Co. in the  1930 census, but their families lived close to each other in Owsley Co. in the 1900 census.  Simeon is the son of Alford Armstrong Rowland and Thursy Jane  Price.  Mary is listed in the 1900 census and the daughter of Silas  Fields.  She is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erlanger, Kenton Co.,  KY.  Is there anyone who would know of the marriage of Simeon and Mary?  Are there pictures you might have and would be willing to share? I would really like to learn about my gr-grandmother and her family. Thanks, Janlyn Martin Loomer _jloomer@aol.com_ (mailto:jloomer@aol.com) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYOWSLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

After 18 years of searching, we have found Mary Susan Fields. We found her married to Simeon Rowland, they lived in Estill Co. in the 1930 census, but their families lived close to each other in Owsley Co. in the 1900 census. Simeon is the son of Alford Armstrong Rowland and Thursy Jane Price. Mary is listed in the 1900 census and the daughter of Silas Fields. She is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erlanger, Kenton Co., KY. Is there anyone who would know of the marriage of Simeon and Mary? Are there pictures you might have and would be willing to share? I would really like to learn about my gr-grandmother and her family. Thanks, Janlyn Martin Loomer _jloomer@aol.com_ (mailto:jloomer@aol.com)

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Edward Combs Date of Birth: 08/31/1924 Date of Death: 07/08/2012 Edward Russell "Ed" Combs, 87, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012. He was born in Owsley Co., Ky., on August 31, 1924, the son of the late Conley C. and Ethel Jackson Combs. He was a retired Maintenance Supervisor for the Madison County School Systems and was a Veteran of World War II. He was a member of Big Hill Ave. Christian Church for over 50 years, had a perfect attendance record for 17 straight years and enjoyed attending the Men's Sunday School Class. He was a Past Master of Richmond Masonic Lodge No. 25 F & AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Phelps Combs; two sisters, Allie Mae Combs and Norma Williams. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Lainhart (Aaron) and Kathy Bowling (Bill); four grandchildren, Evan Scott Lainhart, Amy Bowling Arnold (Kristoffer), Erin "Kristi" Lainhart Zachary (Justin) and Russell Layton Bowling (Janie); five great-grandchildren; Ty Zachary, Kole Arnold, Jack Bowling, Maecy Arnold and Weston Zachary; two brothers, Chandler Combs (Martha) and Bobby Combs (Bertha); four sisters, Gladys Newland, Dorothy Shelton, Ruby Roberts and Thelma Bishop (Jesse Paul). Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 AM Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Big Hill Christian Church with Bro. Jim Riggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9 PM Tuesday at the Big Hill Christian Church with Masonic Rites conducted at 8:30 PM. Pallbearers will be Evan Lainhart, Russell Bowling, Kristoffer Arnold, Justin Zachary, Chan Combs, Doug Shelton and Bill Phelps. Honorary Pallbearers will be Woodrow Cotton and residents and staff of Morning Pointe. Expressions of Sympathy may be made to Big Hill Christian Church Building Fund, 1150 Goggins Lane, Richmond, KY 40475. Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Father, Conley Carlos Combs was a brother of Earle Bryan Combs, the Hall of Fame Yankee great. They were sons of James Jesse Combs and Nancy Hannah Brandenburg. Carter

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HAROLD DUANE COMBS Born in Economy, Indiana on 9-24-33 to James and Ruth Combs, Harold had 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Luther, John, Dick, Bill and Ruthann preceded Harold in death. Remaining are Jimmy of Centerville and Carolyn Moore of Richmond, IN. Harold married Joan Jenkins 7-26-52 in Richmond; the couple renewed their vows on their 50th anniversary. They had two children, Robert, who lives in Shelby, Ohio, and Darlene Reynolds of Brighton, Colo. Harold also leaves 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. In 1968 the family moved to CO. Harold was an Optician by trade. He owned and operated his optical Shop in Brighton CO for 17 years. Harold was involved in the Brighton Lions Club, and the Elks Lodge, #1586 serving as an officer for 6 years including Exalted Ruler in 1995-96. His hobbies were Jigsaw puzzles, camping and carving wooden lawn ornaments. A quiet man, Harold was known by his quick smile and bright blue eyes. Harold passed away on Feb. 16, 2012 at home in Arizona with his wife and daughter by his side. The family wishes to thank Valor Hospice for the excellent care, help and support provided Harold and his family. Also, Green Valley Baptist Church where he was a member, for their prayers, provision of meals for the family and help with many needs. Memorial services for Harold will be held at the GVBC on May 18, 2012, at 2 p.m. Published in Green Valley News & Sun on May 1, 2012 Harold's parents were James K Combs and Rutha Mae Coomes and his grandparents were George Washington "General" Combs and Mary Louisa Baker of Clay Co. This line descends fron "Soldier John". Carter

Maude Treadway Combs, age 99, widow of Matthew Combs of Snow Creek Road, Clay City, KY passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at her residence. Born in Owsley County, KY she was the daughter of the late Arch and Amelia Reynolds Treadway. She was a former teacher with the Powell County School System and she was a member of the Powell County Retired Teachers Association. Surviving relatives are three children, Prentys Combs of Corbin, KY, Darrhyl (Paula) Combs of Clay City, KY and Zula (Jimmie) Lisle of Winchester, KY; six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Visitation begins at 5:00 P.M. Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY. Graveside services officiated by Rev. Donnie Bruce Patrick will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 30, 2012 at Evergreen Memory Gardens in Paris, KY. Active pallbearers are Jeff Combs, Jay Combs, Matthew Combs, Keith Hall, Steve Nichols and Donnie Bruce Patrick. Honorary pallbearers are Mary Lois Flitchum Ware, Judy Potts and Marjorie Mastin. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. Maude was married to Matthew Jackson Combs, s/o James Monroe Combs and Lydia Campbell. James was the s/o Marshall Combs and Elizabeth Napier. Carter

BURNS, Gladys (nee Combs) age 79 of Lebanon passed peacefully Sunday, October 23, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Born November 2, 1931 in Owsley County, Ky., Gladys was the daughter of John and Loucinda (Reynolds) Combs and a loving a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a devoted member of the Dodds Pentecostal Church. Preceded in death by her parents, five brothers Everett, Harlan, Hayden, Stanley and Meredeth Combs, two sisters Mary and Rosa and great-grandson Tyler L. Bailey; Gladys leaves behind her loving husband of 65 years Seldon Burns of Lebanon, Ohio; son Donald (Judy) Burns, daughters Mary (Ritchie) Hines and Brenda Sue (Jerry) Short; sister Ruby Money; grandchildren Donnie L. Burns, Jeremy Short, D. Michelle Retallick-Barnett and Jennifer A. Bailey; seventeen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Stine Kilburn Funeral Home with Pastor Rex Lloyd officiating. Burial was in the Deerfield Cemetery in South Lebanon. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com

Buford Combs Date of Birth: 10/26/1932 Date of Death: 01/22/2012 Buford Combs, age 79, of Reges Road in Irvine passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard after a long illness. He was born October 26, 1932 in Estill County and was the son of the late Elbert and Eleanor Riddell Combs. He was a retired school bus driver with the Estill County School System where he had worked for 50 years. He received honors from the state of Kentucky and Estill County for his many years of service with no accidents. He was also an outstanding farmer, a retired Estill County Fair Board member, an Estill County Farm Bureau Director. He was an Estill County Hall of Fame Farmer and received the Kiwanis Farmer Award. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church and had lived in Estill County all of his life. He is survived by: His wife of 58 years: Gertrude Jenkins Combs 1 Son: Larry D. Combs & wife, Tonda Kay Estill Co. ; 1 Brother: Don Combs & wife, Shirley Richmond 1 Brother-in-law: Boyd Jenkins & wife, Madonna Estill Co.; 2 Nephews and 6 Nieces 3 Grandchildren: Patrick Montague & wife, Jamie; Amanda L. Combs; Rhodus & husband, B.J. ; Amber Combs Southworth & husband, Brad ; 4 Great Grandchildren: Taylor R. Montague, Brooklyn N. Montague, Gracie L. Rhodus and Jaelen Clae Southworth He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Patty Rae Combs Montague and 1 sister, Ollie. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 25, 11 AM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sherl Thomas and Bro. Delvin Reece. Burial will be at the Turpin Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 PM Tuesday at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care Plus. Pallbearers: Patrick Montague Owen Barker Paul Combs Marion Riddell Earl G. Kerby Kenny Brinegar Honorary Pallbearers: His friends at the Emmanuel Baptist Church Don Combs Boyd Jenkins Dennis Rice Danny Click R.J. Spivey Mike Tuttle Harold Worrell John P. Gillespie, MD Joseph Lambert Elbert was the s/o Meredith Combs and Minerva Jane Reynolds. Meredith was the s/o Andrew Jackson Combs and Martha Reynolds. Carter

Rev. William Price Combs September 3, 1923 - December 20, 2011 William Price Combs, 88, went peacefully to be with his Lord on December 20, 2011. His is survived by his devoted spouse of 57 years Jeanette Hester Combs. He was Born in Lexington, Ky. on Sept. 3, 1923, to the late Gilbert Reynolds Combs and Sarah Rucker Goff Combs. Rev. Combs was predeceased by a sister, Julia Combs Hanks, and brother, Gilbert Reynolds Combs, Jr. To cherish his memory are 3 children, Stephen Reynolds Combs and his wife Sandy of Salisbury, North Carolina; his daughter Marian Combs Gogel and her husband Jeff of Forest, Va; and son William Jonathan Combs, of Washington D.C.; and grandchildren Luke and Sam Combs and Jillian and Gilbrith Gogel. He is also survived by three nieces: Ruth Siminski of Cashiers, N.C; Sally Benton of Marietta, Ga; and Judy Wootton of New Braunfels, Tx. "Bill" was a United Methodist Minister for 44 years and as a son and father to United Methodist ministers, he was happy to be a part of 3 generations of ministerial service. He served 12 years in the Western North Carolina conference before transferring to the Virginia Conference in June, 1961. He served churches in Virginia including some in the Roanoke District. They include "Raleigh Court UMC" as Associate Minister in Roanoke from 1969-72, ''Trinity'', "Andrew Chapel", and "Ebenezer" United Methodist Churches in Botetourt County 1972-74, and "Highland Park UMC" in Roanoke from 1974-78. At age 13, with support and love from his father, ( a Scout leader and a "Beaver" recipient for exemplary service), Bill received his Eagle Scout award. He graduated from Darlington repatory School cum laude in 1940. Later, after attending Wofford College for 2 years, Bill transferred to Duke University and received his BA in 1944. He continued his education by graduating from Duke Divinity School in 1948. Bill had a tremendous love for people and focused on Pastoral counseling. He graduated with Clinical training in 1950 with internships at two State Hospitals. He was a charter member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and continued as a lifelong member. As an active member of Raleigh Court UMC, (20 years since his retirement), he participated in The Seville Friendship Sunday School Class. Rev. Combs was interested in the Middle East, particularly in Israeli and Palestinian relations. He prayed daily for World Peace. Sign language as a study and in groups and teaching was a joy and passion for him. He was active in the local Star City Hearing Loss Association and the state level Association. Bill enjoyed the outdoors and felt a reverence for God's creatures. A memorial service will take place at Raleigh Court United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mr. Milton Marks and Rev. Mr. Roy Miller officiating on Friday December 23,2011 at 2:00 p.m. with reception following the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, to the Raleigh Court UMC Foundation, or the charity of one's choice. Oakey's South Chapel is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com.

Norma Darlene Combs, 77, of Minford, Ohio, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born March 6, 1933, in St. Paul, Ky., a daughter of the late William Hensley and Louise Tooley Hensley. She was retired from Diebold Corporation in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Lencil "Popeye" Combs of Minford, whom she married on June, 30 1956. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Willie Rhoden of Lucasville, Ohio; two nephews, Randy (Judy) Rhoden of Minford and Darwin (Nancy) Rhoden of Lucasville; one niece, Teena Rhoden of Knoxville, Tenn.; and two great-nephews, Mark (Mandy) Taylor of Otway, Ohio, and Ryan (Anndrea) Rhoden of Lucasville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Lorraine Rhoden. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Morton Funeral Home in South Shore, Ky. Burial will be in Greene Cemetery in St. Paul, Ky. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Lencil Combs was the s/o Calloway Combs and Gladys Gowen. Calloway was the s/o Elijah Combs and Artie Barnett. Elijah was the s/o Matthew Combs and Hannah Adeline Wise. Matthew was the s/o George Combs and Nancy Julia Smith. George was the s/o Henry Harrison Combs and Rachel Clements. Carter