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MARION: Monroe G. "Fed" Combs age 59, the Lord called him home Tuesday, October 4, 2011. He was born September 14, 1952 in Perry County, Vicco, KY, to the late Harrison "Bub" and Minnie (Smith) Combs Jr. he was one of 13 children. Monroe was employed as a machinist at Alloy Cast Steel for many years. He is survived by a daughter, Lana (Scott) Verrocchil of Marion; three sons, Danny R. (Gloria) Combs of Marion, Monroe G. (Wendy) Combs Jr. of Marion, Shawn Combs of Marion; grandchildren, Danny R. Combs Jr., Cody Combs, Barry Johnson, Scott Verrocchil, Calvin Combs, Patty Combs (Josh) Eaton, Breanna Combs; great grandchildren, Breanna Kelly and Browdy Lowe; brothers, Floyd (Dorthy) Combs of Marion, Granville (Polly) Combs of Marion, Sherman (Bessie) Combs of Austin, IN, Denver (Vicky) Combs of Marion, Lloyd Combs of Marion; sisters, Bertha (George) Elkins of Marion, Shirley (Richard) Crabtree of Marion, Glenda Forman of Marion; and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Monroe was preceded in death by Russell Combs, Elbert Combs, Mallie Combs, Della Combs and Aderianna Ballinger. Funeral Services for Monroe will be held Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home with Pastor Denver Combs officiating, burial will follow at Grand Prairie Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, October 7, 2011 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home. Harrison was the s/o John D Remines Combs III and Bertha Combs. Carter

Pauline FarlerPauline Farler (October 6, 1936 - October 4, 2011) Ms. Pauline Farler born October 6, 1936 departed this life on Tuesday October 4, 2011 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Ky being 74-years, 11-months, and 28-days of age at the time of her passing. Pauline was born in Perry County the daughter of the late Homer Ashworth and the late Hanna Campbell Ashworth. Pauline was also preceded in death by her Daughter - Susan Ann Farler, Son - Michael Allen Combs, and by One Sister - Peggy Ratliff. Pauline was a life-long resident of Perry County, a Member of the Church of Christ and Enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Gorman Towers. Ms. Pauline Farler leaves the following relatives surviving: Two Sons - Cova Combs, Jr. and wife Anna of Bulan, Ky and Frank Combs of Acup, Ky; One Brother - Frank Ashworth of Happy, Ky; One Sister - Helen McIntosh of Ohio; Seven Grandchildren and Four Great Grandchildren, and a host of other Relatives and Friends Survive. Funeral Services for Ms. Pauline Farler will be conducted on Friday October 7, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home on East Main Street with Ed Couch officiating. The Burial will follow in the Blackhawk Cemetery located at Happy, Ky. The Visitation will be at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home on Thursday Evening from 6:00 till 9:00 P.M. Pauline was first married to Cova Combs, Sr s/o Monroe S Combs and Ida Combs. Monroe was the s/o Irvin Combs and Katherine Sumner. Ida Combs was the d/o Bradley Combs and Ollie May Combs. Carter

Published in the Hazard Herald 5 Oct 2011 ******************************************* Jim Bush Jim Bush, 73, of Bonnyman, died Tuesday, October 4 in Bonnyman. He was self employed and the son of the late Bob Bush and the late Margaret Campbell. He is survived by his wife, Revelle Bush; daughters Janet Noble and husband Rick and Sharon Melton and husband Jeremiah; son Johnny Bush and wife Sherry; sisters Nancy Dollar, Katie White, Tilda Miller, Rachel Roark, Beatrice Klietherman and Eva Campbell; brothers Sam, Richard, Ance and Henry Bush; and sisters-in-law Edith Evans and Emma Karlowicz. He is also survived by three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5. Services will begin at noon on Thursday, October 6 with Travis France and Merrill David Collins officiating. Interment will be at Neace Cemetery at Sixteen Mile Creek. ******************************************* Patsy Ruth Collins Patsy Ruth Collins, 58, of Hazard, died Monday, October 3 at the Hazard ARH medical center. She was a retired secretary from the Hazard ARH, and the daughter of the late Franklin Miller and the late Lois Jean Smith. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Granville and Virginia Noble; paternal grandparents Cager and Fannie Miller; and mother-in-law Dema Collins. She is survived by her husband, George Robert Collins and a host of family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5 with Clyde Kilburn, Emmitt Campbell, Donald Tapio and others officiating. Entombment will take place at Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Hazard. ******************************************** McKinley Smith McKinley "Mack" Smith, 69, departed this life on Monday, September 26 at the Hazard Hospice Care Center. Mack was born in Perry County, the son of the late Arthur Smith and the late Mary Jane Smith. He was a lifelong resident of Perry County and by occupation he was a long distance truck driver. He is survived by his companion Joyce Pratt of Hazard; brothers Willis Smith of Ary and Larry Smith of Ohio; sister Juanita Goushin of North Little Rock, Arkansas, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 27 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard. ********************************************* Gladys Marie Creech Morris Gladys Marie Creech Morris, 84, of Hazard, died Thursday, September 29 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She was the daughter of the late Matt Neace and the late Cleda Mae Toler Neace. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Creech; second husband Walden Morris; son Ronnie Morris; sisters Freda and Alice and brother Jennis. She is survived by daughters Annette Franck, Loretta Creech, Connie Fowler, Dianna Klausing, Oneda Kraner, Charlene Combs, Debra Little and Christal Bush; sons Larry Creech, Terry Creech and Ernest Creech, Jr.; sisters Ernie Carol Byrd, Beulah Campbell, Martha Campbell and Shirley Black; brothers James Neace along with 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 1. Services will follow with Merill David Collins officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Hazard. ********************************************** Earl Jent Earl Jent, 70, of Vicco, died Tuesday, September 27 at the Hazard ARH medical center He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Jent of Vicco; daughters Anna Faye Robinson of Willisburg, Ky. and Pauletta Jent of Vicco; brothers Richard, Eli, Floyd and Ricky Jent; sisters Hazel Couch and Gracie Williams along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and many friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 29 at Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home of Viper. Services will be conducted at noon on Friday, September 30 with Eddie Hurley officiating. Burial will be at Jent Family Cemetery in Vicco. **********************************************

Virginia was the wife of James 'Dickey' Reynolds, s/o George Dewey Reynolds and Kate Davidson. Virginia Reynolds (December 29, 1930 - September 27, 2011) Virginia Neel Reynolds, age 80 of North Tazewell, VA died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at her home. Born December 29, 1930 in Gratton, VA, she was a daughter of the late Levi Walker Neel and Ethel Virginia Buchanan Neel. She was a member of the Riverside Community Church at North Tazewell, VA. Mrs. Reynolds was a retired cashier after working for many years with Deskins Supermarkets in Tazewell, VA. Her days were made more comfortable by the kind and compassionate staff of Legacy Hospice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Gilbert "Buddy" Neel and one granddaughter, Angela Reynolds. She is survived by her husband, James "Dickey" Reynolds; three daughters, Mary Collins and husband, Jack, and Nancy Herald and husband, Raymond all of Tazewell, VA, and Tammy Lester and husband, Steve of Knoxville, TN; one son, James Walker Reynolds of Asheboro, NC; three sisters, Edna Yates of North Tazewell, VA, Harriett Blessing of Bastian, VA, and Ruth Snapp of Burke's Garden, VA; one brother, Barnes Neel of Tazewell, VA; three grandchildren, Laura Beth Patterson and husband, David; Mandy Newberry and husband, Jamie, and Tyler Lester; three great grandchildren, Braedon Sawyers, Kailee Newberry, and Brihauna Newberry. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Raymond "Buddy" Herald officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Gratton, VA. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Transcribed 10/1/2011 by Phyllis Reynolds Goelz

Bettye Ray Combs Mann, 80, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. She was a secretary for 35 years; 25 in state government and ten with the Hilliard Lyons brokerage firm. She retired in 1984. Born in Jackson, Kentucky, she was a daughter of Sherman and Julia Chadwick Combs. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Frankfort, KY. Survivors include her husband, Donald Ray Mann; children, Cheri C. Murto, Tamarac, FL, Guinevere L. Tabor, Covington, KY, Julie V. (Dennis) Adkisson, Orlando, FL, and Ray Gene (Theresa) Cornett, Jr., Beverly Hills, FL; stepchildren, Charlotte Ann (David) Garvin, Bowling Green, KY, Donald Phillip (Charlotte) Mann, Frankfort, KY, and Beverly Kim (Gary) Blake, Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Tiffany M. (Rob) Osburn, Orlando, FL, Derek J. (Diane) Tabor, Newnan, GA, Dennis Adkisson, Jr., Louisville, KY, David M. (Maria) Cornett, GA, Chadwick R. Cornett, Lake City, FL, and Eric Newland, New Port Richey, FL; step grandchildren, Kimberly Mann (Todd) Ferrier, Pacific Palisades, CA, Katherine C. Garvin, Santa Monica, CA, David C. Garvin, Bowling Green, KY, Arthur D. (Jessica) Garvin, Bowling Green, KY, Charles Philip Mann, Irving, TX, Don W. Mann, Lexington, KY, Clinton W. Blake, Chadwick M. Blake and Cassie Mann Blake, all of Lexington, KY; five great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Guinevere Lovely Crow. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Lexington Cemetery. No visitation. Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main St. is in charge of arrangements. Sherman Begley Combs was the s/o John Madison Combs and Susan Stout. John Madison Combs was the s/o Fielden "Big" Combs and Arminta Godsey. Carter

Published in the Hazard Herald 28 Sept. 2011 ***************************************** Jack Coomer Jack Coomer, 71, departed this life on Friday, September 23 at the Hazard Hospice Care Center. Jack was born in Perry County, the son of the late Nancy Ellen Stacy, and was also preceded in death by granddaughter Jessica Rose. He was a lifelong resident of Perry County and owner of Coomer's Grocery in Lothair for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, Alma Coomer of Lothair; daughters Jackie Coomer and Cathy Coomer Rose, both of Lothair; sisters Doris Combs of Jeff, Ethel Campbell of Jeff and Shelby Jean Grigsby of Winchester; granddaughter Paige Rose and great-grandson Jackson Blake Rose, along with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, September 26 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard with H.C. Robertson officiating. Burial followed in the Combs & Cole Cemetery at Lothair. ***************************************** Omar Gillum Snyder Lt. Col. Omar Gillum Snyder (Ret.) passed peacefully on September 18 in New Braunfels, Texas. He was born to Elsie Lolita Gillum Snyder and James Frederick Snyder on January 18, 1929, delivered by his grandfather and uncle, at the Hurst-Snyder Hospital in Hazard, Kentucky. He spent his early years in Hazard working at his father's ice house and Budweiser distributorship, delivering ice via pickup truck to rural Perry County. He also spent extended time in Jackson, Kentucky with a special grandmother, Maude Ewen Gillum, where he often attended school. After graduating from Hazard High School in 1947 and a brief stint at the University of Louisville, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served honorably for 26 years. During this time he fulfilled numerous overseas commands, with two tours in Vietnam, and received multiple awards and commendations, including the Airman's Medal. Omar became an expert aircraft mechanic and squadron leader in the field of C-5s, C-130s and helicopters. He was also squadron leader for a team of rescue helicopters during tours in Vietnam. Subsequent to his Air Force career, he worked for Bell Helicopter in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a gun enthusiast who over the years maintained his Expert Marksman status and was a member of the NRA. His other passions included fishing, restoring and collecting antique coffee mills and cast iron cookware. Omar is preceded in death by his only sibling, Charles Dana Snyder. He is survived by his children Frederick Raymond Snyder and wife Meg of Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico; Karen Snyder Nolen and husband Hunter of New Braunfels, Texas; grandchildren Robert Branham Snyder, Miranda Elizabeth Snyder, Marshall Hunter Nolen and Marina Katherine Nolen; a nephew and two nieces. He is also survived by Jean Snyder Bianchi of Somerset, Kentucky; Mary Ann Fitzpatrick Miller of Nicholsville, Kentucky, Ann Hobbs Quillen, Elizabeth Snyder Duncan, and B.J. Ewen of Hazard, Kentucky. Visitation was held at Zoeller Funeral Home on September 26 with full military honors and burial to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas, at 1:45 p.m. ****************************************** Wanda Fugate Wanda Faye Fugate, 76, of London, died Tuesday, September 20 at The Heritage in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born on November 21, 1934 in Perry County, the daughter of the late Howard and Mabel Marshall Dunsil. She was united in marriage to James Elmer Fugate, who preceded her in death. She is survived by six children: Rose Wilson of London, Sandra Wyatt and husband, Johnny of Corbin, Diana Grigsby and husband Tony of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Robert J. Fugate and wife Deb of Viper, Jeffrey Fugate and wife Connie of Jamestown, Kentucky, and Chris Fugate of Vine Grove, Kentucky; sisters Alice Branson of Maces Creek, Coleen Sparks of Las Vegas, Nevada, Betty Lou Morgan of Hazard, Marsha Campbell of Beattyville, and Yvonne Dunsil of Lexington; brothers Alvin Dunsil of Clearwater, Florida, Joel Howard Dunsil of Hazard, and Darrell Dunsil of Lexington, along with 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, plus a host of other friends and relatives to mourn her passing. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by one brother, Chris Dunsil, and sisters Billie Jean Ritchie and Ruth Ann Hurt. She was a retired x-ray receptionist at Hazard ARH. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, September 23 in the Bowling Funeral Home Chapel with Rick Hamilton officiating. Burial followed in the Callie Farler Cemetery at Viper, Kentucky. Pallbearers were Joshua, Matthew, Shane, Wesley, and James Fugate and Jeffrey Wilson. ****************************************** Donna Hubbard Donna Kaye Day Hubbard, 45, departed this life on Thursday, September 22 at the Hazard Hospice Care Center. Donna was born in Hazard. the daughter of Jim Day and JoAnn Cole Day, and was a lifelong resident of Perry County. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Jeffrey Day. She is survived by her husband, Bill Hubbard of Hazard; daughter Brandi Jo Danielle Hubbard of Hazard; father Jim Day of Morehead; mother JoAnn Day of Hazard; step daughter Gena Christine Hubbard of Ypsalanti, Michigan; special sister Khristy Kahrig of Ashland, Ky.; aunt Martha Sparkman of Christopher; special cousins Karen Feltner and Gina Bates; special friends Danny and Francis Saul, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, September 25 at the Engle-Walker Perry County Chapel on Morton Blvd. with Mike Barnett and Danny Saul officiating. Interment followed in the Resthaven Cemetery located at Jeff. ******************************************* Debra Kay Messer Debra Kay Messer, 38, of Hazard, passed away Wednesday, September 21 at the Hazard ARH medical center. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Coots and Mary Coots. She is also survived by her husband, Willie "Bo" Messer, Jr.; daughters Brittni Marshelle Hardcastle, Elizabeth Leeann Hardcastle and Crista Ernie Mechelle Messer; son Andrew William Messer; brother Mark Coots; grandchildren Gregory James Bailey, Jayden Bo Messer and Payton Ann Wilson, along with a host of family and friends. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard where the family received friends on Saturday, September 24. Services were held on Sunday, September 25 with Earl Oliver officiating. Interment was at Messer Family Cemetery at Scuddy. ******************************************** Emma Doris Hatfield Emma Doris Hatfield, 82, of Hazard, died Thursday, September 22 at Mary Breckenridge Hospital in Hyden. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Clevenger and the late Alyce Johnson Clevenger, and was also preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Hatfield; stepmother Maxie Clevenger and brothers Ralph and Jack Clevenger. She is survived by daughters Billie Susan Hatfield and Judy Lindon and husband Jimmy; sisters Joyce Freels and Mary Hatfield; brothers Bruce Clevenger; sister-in-law Zettie Ratliff and husband Bob; special friend Flara Lewis; grandchildren Taylor McKee (Tyler Wilson), Jason (Traci), John (Cindy) and Joey (Tori); great-grandchildren Cailin Lindon, Rayce Lindon, Brylei McKee, Rylen Lindon and Rydge Beverly; along with a host of family and friends. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family received friends on Saturday, September 24. Services were held on Sunday, September 25 with Henry Clay Robertson officiating. Interment was at Hatfield Cemetery at Meta, Ky. ********************************************* Larry Edward Walker Larry Edward Walker, 52, of Hazard, passed away Saturday, September 24. He was the son of the late Walter Walker and Geraldine Walker, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Walter Dwayne Walker, and sister Rebecca Gwen Akers. He is also survived by his daughter, Billie Jean Walker; sons Jonathan Walker and Ora Lee Walker; brothers Terry Walker and Timothy Walker; grandchild Ebony Walker and a host of family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27. Services will follow with Merrill David Collins officiating. Interment will be at Walker Family Cemetery at Lotts Creek. *********************************************** Vernia Brewer Vernia Hicks Brewer, 91, passed away Monday, September 19 at the Hazard hospice care center. She was the daughter of the late Ezra Hicks and the late Polly Combs Hicks, and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Gayheart; second husband McKinley Brewer; step sons Henry, Jonas and Bill Brewer; brothers Chester, Elijah and Eldon; and sisters Mabel and Vada. She was a lifelong resident of Perry County and a member of the Dwarf Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, senior citizens and going to church. She is survived by sons Wallace Patrick and wife Mary of Middletown, Ohio, Everett Cox and wife Jan of Germantown, Ohio, Harold Gayheart of Hazard, J.C. Brewer and Gladys of Dwarf, Mack Brewer and wife Sheryl of Dwarf, Ezra Brewer and wife Mary of Dwarf and Albert Dale Brewer and wife Shella of Dwarf; daughters Polly Roberts and husband Roscoe of Georgetown and Blanche Everage and husband Daymon of Emmalena; brothers Carter, James, Curtis and Curlis Hicks; sisters Irene Cundiff Burge, Maggie Smiley, Emaline Combs and Evetta Dickerson; 54 grandchildren, 106 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, September 22 noon with Randall Combs officiating. Burial was in the Brewer Cemetery located at Dwarf. Arrangements were handled by Engle Walker Funeral Home of Hazard. ***********************************************

Mrs. Maude Combs Maggard was born on November 4, 1931 and passed away on September 23, 2011 at her residence at 295 Bige Lewis Lane ~ Smilax, KY. at the age of 79 years. Maude was born in Letcher County, Kentucky and was the Daughter of the late Henry R.S. Combs and the late Flora Caudill Combs. She was the Wife of the late Odean Maggard. Maude was a Retired Cook, employed by Leslie County Board of Education (Hayes Lewis Elementary). She was a lifelong resident of Leslie County and enjoyed sewing, canning, flowers & gardening. She was a Member of the Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ ~ Smilax, KY. She was Preceded in Death by: Parents: Henry R.S. & Flora Combs; Husband: Odean Maggard; Sons: Larry Odean Maggard, Jimmy Darrell Maggard and Freddie Wayne Maggard; Granddaughter: Julie Dawn Maggard and A Host of Brothers, Sisters, Nieces & Nephews. Mrs. Maude Combs Maggard leaves the following relatives surviving: Sons: Danny Maggard & Frances of Stinnett, KY., Jerry Maggard & Gina of Louisville, KY., Gary Maggard & Sherry of Stinnett, KY. and Terry Maggard of Hyden, KY.; Daughters: Loretta Hughes & Jay of Hazard, KY. and Brenda Maggard of London, KY.; Brothers: Rayburn Combs & Sandra of Upton, KY. and John Combs of Louisville, KY.; Special Nephew: Larry Kiser & Billie; 24 Grandchildren; 26 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great-Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild to be born. Funeral services for Mrs. Maude Combs Maggard will be conducted on Monday ~ September 26, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at the Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ ~ Smilax, KY. with Rev. Billy Joe Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Lewis & Maggard Family Cemetery in (Levi's Branch) Smilax, KY. The following will serve as Pallbearers: Roger Maggard, Danny Maggard, Larry Wayne Maggard, Doug Begley, Brandon Bush, Billy Ray Roberts, Tony Roberts, Jimmy Roberts, James Lowe, Kyle Napier, Chad Maggard, Travis Maggard and Cody Maggard. Visitation will be on Sunday ~ September 25, 2011 from at 5:00-9:00 P.M. at the Church. You may send your condolences to the Maggard Family @ www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com. Maude was also married to Dishman Combs but the marriage was very short. Perry Co Marriage Book 90 30 Oct.1948--Dishmond Combs, 21, b. Farler, res; Farler, s/o Dee Combs & Judy Caudill Maude Combs, 16, b. Farler, res; Isom, d/o R. S. Combs & Flora Caudill Carter

Gussie Louise Ayres Combs (1940 - 2011) Gussie Louise Ayres Combs, age 71, of Morning View, died Monday, September 19, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. She was a former Housekeeping Manager for Why Motel and a member of Morning View United Methodist Church. Mrs. Combs loved crocheting, playing bingo, and spending time with her grandchildren. Her parents, Cecil B. and Jessie Ayres Conway; twin infants, Darrell and Gerald Combs; brother, Ronald Ayres; and sister, Mary Gleason all preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Hensley Combs, Sr.; sons, Hensley Combs, Jr. of Kenton, Daniel (Rose) Lee Combs and James Arthur Combs, both of Morning View; brother, Jim Conway of Covington; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and beloved aunt, Mrs. Anna Wright. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Chambers & Grubbs in Independence. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Wilmington Cemetery in Morning View. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Published in the Kentucky Enquirer on September 21, 2011 I have Gussie married to Wilton Hensley Combs, s/o Hargis Combs and Oma Sandlin. Hargis was the s/o Leander Combs and Matilda Herald. Carter

Published in the Hazard Herald 21 Sept 2011 **************************************** Helen Jones Helen Joyce Jones, 46, of Hazard, died Saturday, September 17 at the Hazard ARH medical center. She was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine Combs Henson. She is survived by her husband, Toney Jones; father Arthur Henson; sons Toney Bugard Jones and Mitchell Lee Jones; sisters Deborah Kay Miller and Doris Noble; brothers Eugene Henson, Arthur Henson and Lewis Glen Henson; best friends Brittany Hime, Gordey Hime and Peggy Hughes; 15 nephews and six nieces. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21 at the County Line Community Church. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 23 with Walter Hughes and Bennie Combs officiating. Interment will be at Neace Family Cemetery on Sixteen Mile Creek. ****************************************** Robert Bowling Robert Veston Bowling, 68, formerly of Hazard, died Saturday, September 17 at Hospice Care Center in Lexington. He was the son of the late Jim Bowling and the late Zona Johnson Bowling, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Bowling, and brothers Linden and James Bowling. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jama Bowling; daughters Evalee and Wendy; sons Robert Veston, Jr. and Lindon; sisters Ann Riley and husband Richard, Jean Robinson, Joyce Terry and husband Charlie and Brenda Daughtery and husband David; brothers Bige Bowling and Sonny Bowling and wife Shelia; mother-in-law Faye Roulette; sister-in-law Augalyn Combs and husband Randall; brother-in-law Strother "Koky" Randolph; beloved pets Turbo and Scarlet; his grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 19. Services will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20 with Joe Blackburn officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Jackson. ******************************************* Browne Oliver Browne Oliver, 86, of Hazard, died Saturday, September 17 at the Hazard ARH medical center. He was the son of the late Hobert Oliver and the late Eva Oliver, and was also preceded in death by sister Alice Gayheart and brothers Dan and Earl Oliver. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many other extended family members. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard, where the family will received friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21. Services will follow with Joe Engle officiating. Interment will be at Gayhart Cemetery in Lost Creek. ******************************************** Arthur Miller Arthur Miller, 71, of Bulan, died Saturday, September 17 at the Hazard ARH medical center. He was a serviceman for GTE Telephone Company for many years, and the son of the late Mason Miller and the late Mora Lovins Miller. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Virgil Miller. He is survived by his wife, Lelia Miller; daughter Cassandra Callahan and husband Brent; sons Jonathan Miller and wife Teresa and Gregory Miller; sisters Kathleen Miller, Phyllis Jones and Allie Kronberg; brother Dennis Miller and six grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, September 19. Services will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20 with Rev. Clell Miller and Rev. Densmore Goodson officiating. Interment will be at Miler Lovins Cemetery in Dwarf. ********************************************* Malissa Starnes Malissa Napier Starnes, 52, died Wednesday, September 14 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. She was born in Hazard, the daughter of Loretta Napier and the late William B. Napier. She was a lifelong resident of Perry County and a member of the Davidson Baptist Church and graduate of Morehead State University. She is survived by her husband, Merle L. Starnes of Hazard; mother Loretta Napier of Hazard; brother Greg Napier of Hazard; along with a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, September 17 at the Engle-Walker Perry County Chapel on Morton Blvd. with Rev. Pete Youmans officiating. Burial followed in the Napier Cemetery at Rowdy. ********************************************** Robert Bargo Robert Scott Bargo, 59, died Monday, September 12. He was the son of Robert Lee and Wanda Smith Bargo and is survived by sons Robert Justin Bargo and Josh Elliot Scott Bargo; daughter Jessica Adams; sisters Karen Broughton of Barbourville and Susie Broughton of Tennessee; brother Tyrus Fortney of Lexington and grandchildren Robert and Katlin Adams. Other survivors include Phyllis Wilson of Hazard and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. The memorial service will be held at the Engle Walker Funeral Home of Hazard on Friday, September 16 at 7 p.m. with Armand Nicholas officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. *********************************************** Polly Eversole Polly Ann Eversole, 64, passed away on Monday, September 12. She was born on December 13, 1946 to the late William and Callie Eversole. She is survived by her husband, Enoch Eversole; daughters Tresa Matthews and husband Daniel of Shelby, Ohio, Callie Robinson and husband Mitchell of Middlebury, Indiana, Tammy Browning and husband John of Goshen, Indiana; brothers Chancey Combs and wife Connie of Combs, Beecher Eversole and wife Wanda of California and Isaac and wife Cheryl of Salam, Ohio; sisters Rebecca Couch and husband Odell of Couchtown and Maxine Richards and husband Richard of Busy; grandchildren Monica Paplow, Melissa and Mitch Robinson Jr., Justin Matthew's, Sarah Kumpf, Michael Robinson, Amanda Browning, Amy Browning,Marshall Browning, and John Browning II. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death grandson Martin Robinson, Parents William and Callie Eversole, three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 15 at the Engle Walker Funeral Home of Hazard Kentucky at 11 a.m. with Paul Couch officiating. Burial will follow the funeral service on Thursday in the Eversole Family Cemetery at Snatch Creek, Kentucky. ************************************************ Charles Sturges-Storm Charles Scott Sturges-Storm, 39, died Wednesday, September 7. He was born to Diane Combs and the late Charles Sturges in Hazard on December 15, 1971, and is survived by his son, Gregory Seitz, of Colorado; daughter Mercedes (Sadie) Boren of Yankton, South Dakota; mother Diane Kronemeyer and husband Kelly of Hazard; sister Nedra Mise; grandfather Kirby Combs; aunts Connie Combs, Mary Joseph, Dina Campbell, Teresa Gross, Gail Colwell and Charlene Dunsil; uncle Kirby Combs, Jr.; nephews Zach Knight and Bobby Lane Mise; and niece Bridgette Redmond. Preceding him in death were his father, William Charles Sturges, his adopted dad Roger Storm, grandparents Clara Combs, Charles and Vivian Sturges and step-grandmother Frances Nelson. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 13 at the Engle Walker Funeral Home of Hazard. *************************************************

Combs, Betty J. (Wilson), age 84, of Brookville, OH, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 16, 2011. Betty was preceded in death by her parents: Ralph Wilson and Theo (Mumpower) Wilson; brothers, John, Ron, Virgil, and Ralphie Wilson; husband, Robert Combs; and daughter, Carol (Combs) Barnes. Betty is survived by a sister, Nancy (Wilson) Hamby and her husband Jack; three daughters, Joyce (Combs) Gwinn and her husband Woody, Teresa (Combs) Etter and her husband Rick, Karen (Combs) Tucker; two sons, Robert Combs and his wife Debbie, Gary Combs and his wife Lori. Betty was blessed with 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was a very loving person and will be missed by all. Family and friends will gather on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Rogers' Funeral Home, 324 W. Main Street New Lebanon, OH 45345 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The funeral service will immediately follow with interment at the Bear Creek Cemetery in Dayton, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Disabled American Veterans PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 Robert was the s/o Orlando Combs and Carrie Back. Carter

Charles Sturges-Storm Hazard Herald (Ky) Charles Scott Sturges-Storm, 39, died Wednesday, September 7. He was born to Diane Combs and the late Charles Sturges in Hazard on December 15, 1971, and is survived by his son, Gregory Seitz, of Colorado ; daughter Mercedes (Sadie) Boren of Yankton, South Dakota; mother Diane Kronemeyer and husband Kelly of Hazard; sister Nedra Mise; grandfather Kirby Combs; aunts Connie Combs, Mary Joseph, Dina Campbell, Teresa Gross, Gail Colwell and Charlene Dunsil; uncle Kirby Combs, Jr.; nephews Zach Knight and Bobby Lane Mise; and niece Bridgette Redmond. Preceding him in death were his father, William Charles Sturges, his adopted dad Roger Storm, grandparents Clara Combs, Charles and Vivian Sturges and step-grandmother Frances Nelson. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 13 at the Engle Walker Funeral Home of Hazard. The mother, Diane Combs is the d/o Kirby Combs, Sr and Clara Combs. Kirby was the s/o Ballard French Combs and Mary Cornett

Published in the Hazard Herald 14 Sept. 2011 ****************************************** Clyde McCoy Mullins Clyde McCoy Mullins, 60, died Wednesday, September 12 at his home in Bulan. He was a retired welding instructor for Leslie County Vo-Tech and the son of the late Steve Mullins and the late Hazel Blanton Mullins. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Gene Ruth Carpenter; sister Faye Baker; and brothers Tommy, Garfield, Gaythern, Boyd and Jay. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Mullins; daughter Crystal Wells and husband Dan; sons Clyde Mullins, Jr. and wife Vivian and Charlie Mullins and wife Kimberly; sister Juanita Osborne; brothers Marvin and Kermit Mullins; special grandchild Christian Steven McCoy Carpenter; and nine grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 15. Services will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 16 with Herbert Hicks officiating. Interment will be at Mullins Cemetery in Bulan. ******************************************* Flossie Couch Flossie Combs Couch, 94, of Hazard, died Sunday, September 11 at Hazard Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late Sherman Oliver and the late Nancy Parker, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Bud" Combs. She is survived by daughter Josephine Perry, Mary Lynn Howard and husband Jerry, Nancy Radcliffe and husband McKee, Betty Allen and husband Yvon and Trudy Wells and husband Jerry; son Cecile Combs and wife Abbie along with a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13. Services will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14 with Kendell Combs and Dr. Daryl Jessie officiating. Interment will be at Combs Cemetery in Second Creek. ******************************************** Vaughn Brock Vaughn Ashley Brock, 50, of Hazard, died Tuesday, September 6 in Rowdy. He is survived by his wife, Chasity Brock; mother Joyce Allen Brock; father Lonnie Dale Brock; sons Vaughn Ashley Brock II, Trevor Larry and Trenton Dale Brock; sisters Denise Feist and Greta Wilson; brother Cloyd Mitchell Brock and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 10 at the Rowdy Memorial Church with Rev. Eldon Miller officiating. Burial took place at Allen Cemetery at Rowdy. The obituary appears courtesy of Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard. ********************************************* Vergie Overbee Vergie Overbee, 73, died Friday, September 9 at her home in Bonnyman. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Fugate and the late Callia Stacy Fugate, and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Amos Woolum; second husband Jack Overbee; son Michael Wayne Woolum; and daughter Betty Carrol Woolum. She is also survived by her daughter, Kathy Woolum Turner; sons Shelby Ray Woolum, Amos Woolum, Jr., James "Slick" Patrick Woolum and Jeffrey Lee Woolum; sisters Charlotte Faulkner of Jackson and Maxine Conner; brothers Charlie Fugate, Jesse Fugate, James Fugate and George Fugate; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family received friends on Sunday, September 11. Services were held on Monday, September 12 with Rev. Adam Feltner and Rev. Sam Faulkner officiating. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Hazard. *********************************************** Inez Hopper Inez Hopper, 78, of Fountain, Florida and formerly of Perry County, passed away on Friday, September 9 at the Gulf Medical Center in Panama City, Fl. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Tedder of Fountain; son Wilgus Collins of St. Augustine, Fl.; fiancé Carl Nansell of St. Augustine; brothers Richard Caudill of Viper and Raymond Caudill of Nicholasville; sisters Gladys Caudill of Viper, Dorothy Brashear of Ulvah, Ky., Frances Frazier of Cornettsville and Patsy Eversole of Viper; four grandchildren and a host of many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be Monday, September 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home of Viper. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13 with James Combs officiating. Burial will take place at Banks Peaceful Cemetery in Letcher County. ************************************************ Ernest Walker Ernest Walker, 59, of Hazard, died Thursday, September 8 at the Hazard ARH medical center. He was the son of the late John Willie and Roberta Walker. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Walker; daughter Kristie Walker; son Daniel Walker; sister Ernestine Clark; grandchildren Amare Lamar Thompson and Azaris Christina Thompson. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 10. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 11 with Vanison Ritchie officiating. Interment will be at Lick Branch Cemetery in Hazard. ************************************************* Estill Holbrook Estill Holbrook, 73, died on Tuesday, September 6 at the hospice care center in Hazard. Estill was born in Big Leatherwood, the son of the late George Holbrook and the late Mallie Couch Holbrook. He was a lifelong resident of Perry County and a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Christine Holbrook of Cornettsville; daughters Janet Feltner and husband Herman, Jr. of Avawam, Sue Ison of Cornettsville, Brenda Lee Combs of Brownsfork, Melissa Williams and husband Archie of Cornettsville, Tammy McKay Holbrook and husband Alfred of Cornettsville and Christine "Pooh" Wells and husband Brian of Viper; sister Stella Burgett of Hazard, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, September 9 at the Engle-Walker Perry County Chapel on Morton Blvd. The burial will follow in the Holbrook Cemetery at Little Leatherwood. Visitation will be at the Engle-Walker Perry County Chapel on Thursday Evening from 6 to 9 p.m ************************************************** Henry Sturgill Perry Henry Sturgill Perry, 65, of Hazard, died Thursday, September 8 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was the son of the late Arvil Sturgill and the late Corina Mae Perry Sturgill, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Roberta Webb, and brothers Arvil Ray, David Allen, Anderson, John Ed and Arnold. He is survived by his fiancé, Pam Couch; step daughter Millicent Owens; daughter Teresa Sturgill Cockrum; sons Mason Henry Perry, Travis Henry Perry and Daniel Sturgill; sisters Alice Short, Vada Webb, Alicia Brock and Sue Lucas; special nephew James Duane Sturgill; loving extended family Jeff, Kim, Noah and Gunner; grandchildren James and Jason Cockrum and Bryson Wayne Owens along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 10. Services will be at Pine Creek Pentecostal at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 11 with Rev. James Smith officiating, and an additional visitation beginning at noon. Interment will be at Tolson Cemetery in Mayking, Ky. ***************************************************

Someone wrote to me asking if I knew who the Bessie Combs was that is in the obit below. I have a lot of Bessie Combs but none married to a Sam Caudill. Anyone have a Bessie Combs married to a Sam Caudill? Carter Watson Caudill, 87, of Jeremiah passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 at the Corbin Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. Watson was the son of the late Sam Ray and Bessie Combs Caudill. He was the widower of Mildred Finley Caudill. Surviving are 3 sons: Bobby (Blanche) Caudill of Louisville, Owen K. Caudill of Jeremiah, and Gano (Vickie) Caudill of Jeremiah; 3 daughters: Bernice (Olan) Adams of Springboro, Ohio, Brenda (Ed) Turner of London, and Christine (Bobby) Turner of Corbin; 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Virgil Caudill and Wayne Caudill officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

Brownlow was the s/o Jackson C. "Butter Eye" Combs (s/o Hugh Combs & Nancy Francis) and Eliza Baker (d/o William Baker & Rebecca Kilburn) Lynda In a message dated 9/8/2011 5:14:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lcombs1@windstream.net writes: COMBS JOHN "JOHNNY C." COMBS, age 67, passed away September 5, 2011. Beloved husband of Judy (Teitelman). Dear father of Michele "Shelly", Kelly Belfi, Tracy, Jodi Moran and Janey Edmunds. Grandfather of Kyle, Cassidy, Haley, Sophie, Nicco, Caden and Kaia. Brother of Edward and Bobby (deceased). Son of Brownlow and Myrtle (both deceased). Family suggests contributions to the The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Taussig Cancer Center), P.O. Box 931517 Cleveland, OH 44193-1655 Friends may call at the DONALD A. FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME, 7915 BROADVIEW RD. (at Sprague) where services will be held on Friday, September 9, at 11 a.m. Interment West Park Cemetery. VISITING HOURS THURSDAY, 2 - 4 AND 6 - 8 P.M.

COMBS JOHN "JOHNNY C." COMBS, age 67, passed away September 5, 2011. Beloved husband of Judy (Teitelman). Dear father of Michele "Shelly", Kelly Belfi, Tracy, Jodi Moran and Janey Edmunds. Grandfather of Kyle, Cassidy, Haley, Sophie, Nicco, Caden and Kaia. Brother of Edward and Bobby (deceased). Son of Brownlow and Myrtle (both deceased). Family suggests contributions to the The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Taussig Cancer Center), P.O. Box 931517 Cleveland, OH 44193-1655 Friends may call at the DONALD A. FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME, 7915 BROADVIEW RD. (at Sprague) where services will be held on Friday, September 9, at 11 a.m. Interment West Park Cemetery. VISITING HOURS THURSDAY, 2 - 4 AND 6 - 8 P.M.

Published in the Hazard Herald 7 September 2011 ************************************** Nellie Mae Holland Nellie Mae Holland, 62, of Jeff, died Sunday, September 4 at the Hazard ARH medical center. She was the daughter of the late Lige Neace and the late Linda Collins Gibson. She is survived by her husband, Isaac Holland; daughter Mima Lynn Francis and Jewlia Holland; son Isaac Holland, Jr.; seven grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 8. Services will immediately follow with Rev. A.D. Pete McGee officiating. Interment will be at Everett-Fugate Cemetery located in Hazard. *************************************** Charles Owens Charles Owens, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 3 at his home in Krypton. He is survived by his sons, Edward Owens of Hazard, Billy Owens of Manassas, Va. and Freddy Wayne Owens of Combs; daughter Mary Ellen Neace of Gays Creek; sisters Norma Jean Stidham of Casey County, Lillian Eldridge and Helen Newton, both of Hamilton, Ohio; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and many friends, Visitation will be held on Friday, September 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home of Viper with services following. Burial will be at Colwell Cemetery in Krypton. **************************************** Herman Allen Herman Allen, 91, departed this life on Monday, September 5 at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard. He was born in Pigeon Roost, the son of the late Enoch Allen and the late Isabelle Brewer Allen. He was a lifelong resident of Perry County and a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Herman was also preceded in death by brothers Hershell, Troy and Wilber Allen, and sisters Goldie Miller, Lorene Tidwell and Polly Cochran. He is survived by his son, Melvin Troy Allen of Indiana; brother Omer Allen of Pigeon Roost; sisters Emma Frazier and Maxine Lester, both of Florida, along with a host of other nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, September 8 at 1 p.m. at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard with Rev. Johnie Akers officiating. The burial will follow in the Allen Cemetery located at Pigeon Roost. Visitation will be at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Military rites will be performed by the Perry County D.A.V. chapter No. 64. ***************************************** Herman Napier Herman Napier, 66, of Hazard, died Friday, September 2 at the Hazard ARH medical center. He was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Barter Napier. He is survived by his wife, Tabitha Napier; mother Bertha napier; daughters Tabitha Marie Napier and Tammy Smith; son Herman Napier, Jr.; sisters Wavelene Brock and Janice Stacy; brothers Rommel Napier and Ray Napier; four grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family received friends on Sunday, September 4 with Barry Hamilton and Eldon Miller officiating. Interment will be Napier Cemetery in Rowdy. ****************************************** Wanda Malinak Wanda Malinak, 65, died September 3 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a retired clerk for Community Ministries and the daughter of the late Luther Eversole and the late Edith L. Causey Eversole. She is survived by her son, Bernard Michael Malinak and wife Deborah; one daughter; sister Betty Fugate of Florence; three grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel where the family will receive friends from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7. Services will follow with Kenny Melton officiating. Interment will be at Eversole Cemetery at Big Creek. ******************************************* Robert Neace Robert "Bob" Neace, 61, of Combs, died Monday, September 5 at the hospice care center in Hazard. He was the son of the late Rufus Neace and the late Beatrice Gwin Neace, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Neace, and brothers Hobert and Sam Neace. He is survived by his wife, Shelby Jean Neace; daughters Charlene and Freddie Miniard, Vivian and Earl Gordon and Catherine and Stephen Campbell; sons William James and Jennifer Lynn Burcham and Robert Wayne and April Michelle Neace; sisters Pearlie Miller, Joanna Neace and Ruby Oliver; brother Harlowe Neace; aunt Bessie Jones; special friends Jackie Strunk, Woody Riley and Wendell Taylor, along with three grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the Combs Church of God where the family will receive friends after 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 8. Services will be at Combs Church of God at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 9 with Minor Feltner, Henry Fugate and Roy Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Neace Cemetery at Grapevine. ******************************************** Karleigh Breonna Marie Langdon Karleigh Breonna Marie Langdon, 4 months, of Hazard, died Monday, September 5 at the Hazard ARH medical center. She is survived by her mother, Chelsea Langdon; father Elmer Bush; grandparents Glenn and Lillie Langdon, Sharon Langdon and Roy Pitts, Donna and Donnie Newberry and Elmer and Sue Bush; great-grandparents Granville McIntosh, Gladys and Albert Langdon, Janie and Brad Couch and Rachel Bush; aunts Krystin, Madison, Kenaly, Chasitie and Brittany; uncles Tyler, Seth, Jacob, Eric and Travis Scott, along with a host of aunts, uncles, family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel. Visitation will be held at the Krypton Pentecostal Church where the family will receive friends after 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 8. Services will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 9 with Granville McIntosh, Ed Daniels and Carl Wayne Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Langdon Cemetery at Krypton. ********************************************* Vic Clemons Vic Clemons, 57, of Hardburly, died Friday, September 2 at the Hazard ARH medical center. He was a coal miner for Frasure Creek Mining and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Clemons, and brother Harold and Greg Clemons. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Clemons; mother Alma L. Clemons; daughter Vicci Michelle Clemons; son Scott and Crystal Clemons; sister Shirlene Taylor; brother Darrell Clemons; grandchildren Clayton Joseph and Corey Bruce; nephews Dustin Clemons and Joshua Gambill; niece Kimberly C. Dineff and a host of family and friends. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel where the family received friends on Monday, September 5. Services followed with Rick Franklin and Paul Wagner officiating. ********************************************* Barry Andrew Combs Barry Andrew Combs, 31, of Hazard, died Friday, September 2 at his home. He was a retired Sergeant in the United States Army and the son of Carlos Combs and Denise Robinson Combs. He is also survived by his brother, Kevin Matthew Combs and wife Melissa; maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Don Robinson; niece Savannah; nephew Matthew along with a host of family, friends and fellow service members. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel where the family received friends on Sunday, September 4. ********************************************* Gene Pratt Gene Pratt, 65, passed away on Monday, August 29 at his home in Pikeville. He is survived by his brothers, John Pratt of Alabama and Gary Pratt of Tennessee; sister Colleen Gayheart of Viper and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 1 at the Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home of Viper with Jason Dixon officiating. Burial was at the Turner Cemetery in Cornettsville. ********************************************** Buford Kilburn Buford Kilburn, 89, of Viper, passed away Monday, August 29 at the hospice care center in Hazard. He is survived by his son, Robert Kilburn of Viper; daughter Wilma Spencer of Jeff; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 1 at the Middle Fork Church of Christ in Viper with Mike Hall officiating. Burial was at Hiram Campbell Cemetery in Line Fork. Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home of Viper was in charge of arrangements. *********************************************** Corena Strunk Corena Strunk, 78, of Hazard, died Wednesday, August 31 at the hospice care center in Hazard. She was a retired police officer for the City of Hazard, a member of the Airport Gardens Baptist Church and the oldest living member of the ladies auxiliary of the VFW. She was the daughter of the late Frank Napier and the late Coursey Harvey Napier, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Strunk; daughter Judy Little; brother Harold Napier; sister Jo Warren and grandchild Denny Hassakis. She is survived by daughters Jean Walker and Janet Hassakis; son Bruce Strunk; grandchildren Hallie Hassakis and Laura Vance and a host of family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 2. Services will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 3 with Rev. James Hamblin officiating. Interment will be at Combs Cemetery in Combs, Ky. ************************************************ Joseph Abner Joseph Casey "JC" Abner, 49, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, August 30, at his residence. Born in Oneida, Ky. on September 12, 1961, he was the son of Ruby Daniel Abner of Booneville and the late Dan Abner. He had worked in construction and in the roofing business for many years and enjoyed gardening, woodworking, collecting antiques and spending time outdoors with his grandchildren and family. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three daughters, Amanda Casey Abner Hall of Trenton, Ohio, Lasey Jo Abner and her fiancé Glen Coulson of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Bobby Sue Abner of Trenton, Ohio; sisters Wanda Maupin and husband Michael of Connersville, In., Darlene Stamper of Canoe, Ky., Regina Light and husband Bob of Connersville and Nadina Abner Ott of Connersville; grandchildren Kaylyn Hall, Kira Napier, Adaisia Coulson, Glen B. Coulson, Aliyah Coulson, Tatum Joseph Coulson, and Kayla Burns; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Washington Edward Abner, and a grandson, Seth Allen Coulson. Funeral services will be conducted at the Buckhorn Presbyterian Church in Buckhorn on Saturday, September 3 at 3 p.m. with friends and family gathering from noon until the time of the service. Burial will follow in the Abner Cemetery. Urban Winkler Funeral Home in Connersville, In. is assisting with the arrangements. ************************************************** Wilmer White Wilmer Ray "Willie" White, 81, of Callaway, passed away Friday, August 26 at a local hospital in Florida. He was born in Canyon Falls, Ky. and was raised in Blue Diamond and Hazard. He joined the U.S. Air Force and traveled extensively throughout the Far East and the United States, retiring as a MSGT after 20 years as an air traffic controller. After his military career, he worked as a window clerk and trainer for the U.S. Post Office at the downtown Panama City branch, retiring after 20 years of service. He was a longtime resident of Bay County and devoted member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist Church of Parker. In his early years, Wilmer enjoyed hunting and fishing. Later, he enjoyed crossword puzzles, sudoku and his ministry work at his church. He enjoyed helping others and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Tera White of Callaway, his children, Diana Walker of Panama City, Fl. and Beckie Wilson and husband Lee of Dallas, Texas; brother James K. White and wife Helen of Hazard; sisters Faye Anderson and husband George and Gayle Muncy and husband Robert, all of Hazard; his cherished granddaughter, Miriah White, and a great-grandson, Yoshi Stewart, both of Panama City; special brother-in-law and coffee buddy, Gene Boles of Southport; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Monday, August 29 at the First Baptist Church of Parker with Rev. Craig Walker officiating. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Contributions in Wilmer's name may be made to the First Baptist Church of Parker, P.O. Box 10301, Parker FL 32404. Asked to be pallbearers were Flint Cruce, Steve Bates, Mack Scuggs, Houston Taylor, Frank Bright and Joe Hutchinson. *************************************************** Lucille Stacy Lucille Begley Stacy, 77, departed this life on Tuesday, August 30 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was born in Perry County, the daughter of the late Gilbert Begley and the late Orleana Sumner Begley. She was a lifelong resident of Perry County and preceded in death by her husband, French Stacy, and brothers Benjamin, Charles and Willie Begley. She is survived by her son, Russell Stacy and wife Renee of Leslie County; daughter Sharon Stacy Combs and companion Patricia Ann Cobb of Avawam; brothers Edward Begley of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Eugene Begley of Cincinnati, Ohio and Ray Begley of Austin, Indiana; grandchildren Rodney Scott Johnson, Joshua Ryan Combs, Kara Amber Sowards, Kelsey Arden Stacy and Tristan Jacob Stacy; step grandchild Kelli Nicole Ayers; great-grandchildren Ashley Johnson and Nicholas Johnson. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, September 2 at 1 p.m. at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard with Rev. Terry Joseph officiating. The burial will follow in the Stacy Family Cemetery on Coal Harbor at Busy. The visitation will be at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. ***************************************************

Does anyone know which John C Combs the arena at Perry Co Central High School was named after? Carter

Boyd Carlos is the s/o Cecil Combs and Minnie Stone. Cecil is the s/o Isaac Benton Combs and Mary Jane Campbell. Carter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Boyd Hatton" <BHatton0444@att.net> To: <KyPerryKnott@yahoogroups.com>; "kycombs@yahoogroups" <kycombs@yahoogroups.com> Cc: <kyperryknott@yahoogroups.com>; <kyperry@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 6:50 AM Subject: Re: [KyPerryKnott] Barry Andrew Combs obit > Carter, can you tell us who Carlos Combs parents are, I don't have > anything > on this family. Seems like Andrew is a little young to be a retired > sergeant. Thanks Boyd Hatton, Appalachian American > > -----Original Message----- > From: Carter Combs > Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 5:41 AM > To: kycombs@yahoogroups > Cc: kyperryknott@yahoogroups.com ; kyperry@rootsweb.com > Subject: [KyPerryKnott] Barry Andrew Combs obit > > Barry Andrew Combs > 1980 - 2011 > > > Barry Andrew Combs, age 31, of Hazard, Ky passed away on Sept. 02, 2011 at > his home. He was the son of Carlos and Denise Combs. Combs was a retired > Sergeant for the United States Army.He is also survived by one brother: > Kevin Matthew (Melissa) Combs; one niece: Savannah; one nephew: Matthew; > maternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Don Robinson and a host of family, > friends > and fellow service members. Visitation: 6-9pm Sunday, Sept. 04, 2011 at > Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel. > > > > Carlos Combs, City Manager > > The City Manager manages the administration of the City of Hazard, a > full-service municipal government, as directed by the Mayor and Board of > Commissioners. He is responsible for all departments of the city > government, > overseeing a consolidated budget of $24,700,000 and a city payroll of over > 150 employees. The City Manager also serves as the purchasing agent and > the > personnel director for the City of Hazard. The City Manager is directly > involved in all levels of the day-to-day city operation, from coordinating > multi-million dollar projects to answering questions about daily garbage > pick-up. He is also responsible for the operations of Hazard Utilities and > the certification of its operators and distributors. > > Carlos Combs is married with two sons and two granddaughters. As a > graduate > of M.C. Napier High School and Union College, he taught one semester in > the > Perry Co. School System before being hired by the City of Hazard. Prior to > being promoted to City Manager, Carlos was the Director of Public Works. > > > > Carter > > > > ------------------------------------ > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyperry3/perrycokystuffpage.htmlYahoo! Groups > Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyperry3/perrycokystuffpage.htmlYahoo! Groups > Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KyPerryKnott/ > > <*> Your email settings: > Individual Email | Traditional > > <*> To change settings online go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KyPerryKnott/join > (Yahoo! ID required) > > <*> To change settings via email: > KyPerryKnott-digest@yahoogroups.com > KyPerryKnott-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com > > <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > KyPerryKnott-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1392 / Virus Database: 1520/3874 - Release Date: 09/03/11 >

Barry Andrew Combs 1980 - 2011 Barry Andrew Combs, age 31, of Hazard, Ky passed away on Sept. 02, 2011 at his home. He was the son of Carlos and Denise Combs. Combs was a retired Sergeant for the United States Army.He is also survived by one brother: Kevin Matthew (Melissa) Combs; one niece: Savannah; one nephew: Matthew; maternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Don Robinson and a host of family, friends and fellow service members. Visitation: 6-9pm Sunday, Sept. 04, 2011 at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel. Carlos Combs, City Manager The City Manager manages the administration of the City of Hazard, a full-service municipal government, as directed by the Mayor and Board of Commissioners. He is responsible for all departments of the city government, overseeing a consolidated budget of $24,700,000 and a city payroll of over 150 employees. The City Manager also serves as the purchasing agent and the personnel director for the City of Hazard. The City Manager is directly involved in all levels of the day-to-day city operation, from coordinating multi-million dollar projects to answering questions about daily garbage pick-up. He is also responsible for the operations of Hazard Utilities and the certification of its operators and distributors. Carlos Combs is married with two sons and two granddaughters. As a graduate of M.C. Napier High School and Union College, he taught one semester in the Perry Co. School System before being hired by the City of Hazard. Prior to being promoted to City Manager, Carlos was the Director of Public Works. Carter