HAZARD MAN ARRESTED IN SHOOTING DEATH Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - Thursday, November 23, 1995 Author: STAFF, WIRE REPORTS TYPO -- Police yesterday captured an Eastern Kentucky man wanted in a shooting death. Perry County Sheriff Les Burgett received a tip that Merle Pelphrey, 44, was at a home in Typo. Burgett and deputies arrested the Hazard man without incident at 1:50 p.m. Pelphrey has been charged with murder in the shooting death of James V. Combs , 36, just before midnight Monday. The Combs resident was shot once in the chest. The shooting occurred at Dryhill in Leslie County, where Mr. Combs was trying to pawn some property. Pelphrey was being held in the Leslie County Jail. Funeral services for Mr. Combs will be 10 a.m. Friday at Engle Funeral Home in Hazard. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mar 31, 2011 12:44:32 AM, kyperry@rootsweb.com wrote: I would LOVE to see this article. In a message dated 3/30/2011 8:38:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dana1895@verizon.net writes: Lynda, Thank you so much! I just found a newspaper article about his death. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Lynda, Thank you so much! I just found a newspaper article about his death. On the social security death index it states he was born 2-26-1959?? The birth date you had was Oct 12, 1960 . I think it is him so I guess they changed his birth date?? We'll see. Carol

so sad  When I stand before GOD at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything you gave me" ________________________________ From: "LyndaCGKyCol@aol.com" <LyndaCGKyCol@aol.com> To: kyperry@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, March 30, 2011 10:08:50 PM Subject: Re: [KYPERRY] newspaper articles " lynda" Such tragic things to happen! I wonder if that house is  still standing? I'd be tempted to demolish it if I owned it. Lynda In a message dated 3/30/2011 10:04:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  dana1895@verizon.net writes: DRYHILL Suspect sought in fatal  shooting: Kentucky State Police yesterday were searching for a  suspect in the shooting death of a Perry County man. James Combs, 36, of Combs, was shot once in the chest about 11:45 p.m.  Monday. State  police have obtained a warrant charging  Merle Pelphrey , 44, of Hazard, with murder. The shooting  occurred at the home of Doug Rice at Dryhill in Leslie County.  Police said Combs had gone to the home to pawn some property.  Police did not release a possible motive DEATH OF BOY, 4, SPARKS INQUIRY OF SOCIAL SERVICES Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - Friday, March 15,  1996 Author: Gail Gibson, Herald-Leader Staff  Writer Gov. Paul Patton yesterday ordered an investigation  of how state social services handled the case of a Leslie  County boy who was shot and killed Tuesday night, allegedly by  his mother's boyfriend. The governor's actions came as  Kentucky State Police yesterday charged Linzie Doug Rice, 41,  with murder in the death of 4-year-old Corey Daniel Roberts. Patton ordered Viola Miller, secretary of the state's  Cabinet for Families and Children, to report to him on her  department's involvement with Corey by 5 p.m.  Monday. Patton  also called for the creation of a Child  Fatality Review Board, similar to those in other states. And  he asked Miller to recommend how the state can better protect  children. ''I  know  you  will  agree  with  me that the safety of our children, particularly in instances where the state may have a role in  providing protective services, is a vital concern to all  Kentuckians," Patton said in a letter to  Miller. In an interview, Miller yesterday confirmed that  social service workers had an open case on Corey and had  worked with the family for two to three years. She did not  know yet whether Corey had ever been removed from his home. Miller said a comprehensive review of the case already was under way.  A report will be ready by Monday's deadline, she  said. ''We are absolutely horrified by the death of this  child," Miller said. ''There is no greater  tragedy." Corey was shot once in the back of the head as he  slept on a living room couch, police said. His body showed no  other signs of abuse, said David Jones of the state medical  examiner's office. Rice, who lived with Corey and the boy's  mother, Tammy Roberts, told police that he fired his  .38-caliber revolver at an intruder in the house and the stray  bullet hit Corey. Police said Tammy Roberts and another person,  an acquaintance of the couple whom police would not identify,  were also in the living room. Police did not  say what evidence led to the murder charge against Rice. Rice was in the Leslie County Jail last night. He will be arraigned next  week. Rice's arrest does not mark his first run-in with the  law. He has faced various criminal charges in recent years,  including an arrest late last year on drug charges after  police searched the house and found marijuana, scales, guns  and cash. Tammy Roberts also has faced criminal charges, court  records show. And Tuesday night was not the first time someone  had been killed at the house they shared at Dryhill, about 10  miles north of Hyden. Four months ago, James Combs, 36, was  shot to death when he went to Rice's home to pawn some  property, police said. A Hazard man, Merle Pelphrey , 44, was  charged with murder. That history prompted some in Leslie  County to question what was being done to protect Corey. The  review Patton ordered might give some answers. Child  protection cases usually are confidential. But Miller said  yesterday she will make public what she can about this  investigation. ''I do not believe that anybody's good is  served by not taking a hard, cold look at events like this,"  she said. "We have to learn from them." The state's system for  protecting children has been under close scrutiny for more  than a year. Four Wayne County social workers stood trial last  summer, charged with complicity to commit murder for not doing  enough to protect a toddler who was beaten to death by his  stepfather. Those workers were acquitted, but the case  prompted a broader review of protective services. A task force  last year said more caseworkers, better training and better  pay are needed to improve the system. Patton's  original  budget  this  winter  did  not include hiring more caseworkers. He later asked for 30  additional positions, and a Kentucky House panel has approved  adding 110 more social workers beginning July 1. Corey Daniel  Roberts is survived by his mother, Tammy Roberts, and two  older sisters, Jackie Lavone Collins of Sizerock and Billie  Nicole Wilder of Hyden. Services for Corey  will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hyden Church of God. Visitation at the church will be after 5 tonight. 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Lynda, Thank you so much! Carol Mar 31, 2011 12:03:03 AM, kyperry@rootsweb.com wrote: Dana, I found them in the Combs Cemetery listed as such.... Combs James V. 1959 1995 Combs Clarence No Date No Date No Marker Combs Gladys No Date No Date No Marker Then in the Ky Birth Index there is a James V. Combs born 12 Oct 1960 to Laura Ferguson in Breathitt Co. Not sure is all this adds up....but I have a Laura Edith Ferguson married to Pearl Vernon Combs. Lynda In a message dated 3/30/2011 11:55:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dana1895@verizon.net writes: I am looking for any information regarding a James Combs who was murdered in 1993 burial in combs KY.I found that he was raised by Clarence and Gladys Herald Combs although he was not their biological child. The story is that prior to Clarence Combs 2nd marriage, he had adopted this boy James in the 1960's. He married Gladys Marilyn Herald in abt 1964-1965. The child was said to have been a grandson. Maybe the obit for James would have information birthdate or something.I would like to find out who his birth mother was, I know he is buried by Clarence Combs and Gladys Herald Combs in Combs KY. James Combs b- 1960-1964 adopted by Clarence Combs murdered in 1993 burial combs ky. Any help is appreciated!! ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am looking for any information regarding a James Combs who was murdered in 1993 burial in combs KY.I found that he was raised by Clarence and Gladys Herald Combs although he was not their biological child. The story is that prior to Clarence Combs 2nd marriage, he had adopted this boy James in the 1960's. He married Gladys Marilyn Herald in abt 1964-1965. The child was said to have been a grandson. Maybe the obit for James would have information birthdate or something.I would like to find out who his birth mother was, I know he is buried by Clarence Combs and Gladys Herald Combs in Combs KY. James Combs b- 1960-1964 adopted by Clarence Combs murdered in 1993 burial combs ky. Any help is appreciated!! Thank you Carol

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Carol, I also found a Daryl Combs born to a Gladys Herald on 22 Aug 1967 in Perry Co. I also found somewhere that Gladys's middle initial was a M. Lynda In a message dated 3/28/2011 2:31:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dana1895@verizon.net writes: Lynda, Thank you so much!! The other daughter was Lenora combs b- abt 1968 or 69. Carol Mar 28, 2011 05:22:03 PM, kyperry@rootsweb.com wrote: I found these two Combs children born to a Gladys Herald in Perry Co.... Dean Elbert Combs b. 27 Jan 1966 Marilyn Lee Combs b. 31 Dec 1971 Lynda

Lynda, Thank you! This is a great to have this information> Mar 28, 2011 06:38:51 PM, kyperry@rootsweb.com wrote: Carol, I also found a Daryl Combs born to a Gladys Herald on 22 Aug 1967 in Perry Co. I also found somewhere that Gladys's middle initial was a M. Lynda In a message dated 3/28/2011 2:31:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dana1895@verizon.net writes: Lynda, Thank you so much!! The other daughter was Lenora combs b- abt 1968 or 69. Carol Mar 28, 2011 05:22:03 PM, kyperry@rootsweb.com wrote: I found these two Combs children born to a Gladys Herald in Perry Co.... Dean Elbert Combs b. 27 Jan 1966 Marilyn Lee Combs b. 31 Dec 1971 Lynda ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Lynda, Thank you so much!! The other daughter was Lenora combs b- abt 1968 or 69. Carol Mar 28, 2011 05:22:03 PM, kyperry@rootsweb.com wrote: I found these two Combs children born to a Gladys Herald in Perry Co.... Dean Elbert Combs b. 27 Jan 1966 Marilyn Lee Combs b. 31 Dec 1971 Lynda In a message dated 3/28/2011 1:08:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dana1895@verizon.net writes: Carter, I think they may have moved to Ohio for a short time and she would have been born there. I did find in his 2nd marriage he had at least 3 children, Dean Combs, Lenora combs, and Marilyn combs. Marilyn said on her post that both of her parents died when she was young but they grew up in Hazard ky. These three would have been born in late 1960's early 1970's. She is the one I sent an e-mail to today. Thank you again! Carol Mar 28, 2011 04:53:34 PM, kyperry@rootsweb.com wrote: Carol I went through the Perry Co Birth Index from 1941-1950 for a Combs child b in 1947 and did not find any more children b to a Doris McIntosh or anything I would consider a name close to Doris McIntosh. If you find it is another date, I can check again. Carter ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 12:10 PM Subject: [KYPERRY] children of Clarence combs " for Carter" > > Carter, > > Please let me know if you find the other daughter in the birth index > 1947. > Thank you > > Carol > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3535 - Release Date: 03/28/11 > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYPERRY-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 KYPERRY-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 KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I found these two Combs children born to a Gladys Herald in Perry Co.... Dean Elbert Combs b. 27 Jan 1966 Marilyn Lee Combs b. 31 Dec 1971 Lynda In a message dated 3/28/2011 1:08:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dana1895@verizon.net writes: Carter, I think they may have moved to Ohio for a short time and she would have been born there. I did find in his 2nd marriage he had at least 3 children, Dean Combs, Lenora combs, and Marilyn combs. Marilyn said on her post that both of her parents died when she was young but they grew up in Hazard ky. These three would have been born in late 1960's early 1970's. She is the one I sent an e-mail to today. Thank you again! Carol Mar 28, 2011 04:53:34 PM, kyperry@rootsweb.com wrote: Carol I went through the Perry Co Birth Index from 1941-1950 for a Combs child b in 1947 and did not find any more children b to a Doris McIntosh or anything I would consider a name close to Doris McIntosh. If you find it is another date, I can check again. Carter ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 12:10 PM Subject: [KYPERRY] children of Clarence combs " for Carter" > > Carter, > > Please let me know if you find the other daughter in the birth index > 1947. > Thank you > > Carol > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3535 - Release Date: 03/28/11 > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYPERRY-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 KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Carol I went through the Perry Co Birth Index from 1941-1950 for a Combs child b in 1947 and did not find any more children b to a Doris McIntosh or anything I would consider a name close to Doris McIntosh. If you find it is another date, I can check again. Carter ----- Original Message ----- From: <dana1895@verizon.net> To: <kyperry@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 12:10 PM Subject: [KYPERRY] children of Clarence combs " for Carter" > > Carter, > > Please let me know if you find the other daughter in the birth index > 1947. > Thank you > > Carol > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3535 - Release Date: 03/28/11 >

oops, sorry......wrong mother. In a message dated 3/28/2011 11:51:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, LyndaCGKyCol@aol.com writes: I found one possible child of Martha's in the Ky Birth Index. Emily L. Combs b. 28 Mar 1937 in Perry Co.

Carter, I think they may have moved to Ohio for a short time and she would have been born there. I did find in his 2nd marriage he had at least 3 children, Dean Combs, Lenora combs, and Marilyn combs. Marilyn said on her post that both of her parents died when she was young but they grew up in Hazard ky. These three would have been born in late 1960's early 1970's. She is the one I sent an e-mail to today. Thank you again! Carol Mar 28, 2011 04:53:34 PM, kyperry@rootsweb.com wrote: Carol I went through the Perry Co Birth Index from 1941-1950 for a Combs child b in 1947 and did not find any more children b to a Doris McIntosh or anything I would consider a name close to Doris McIntosh. If you find it is another date, I can check again. Carter ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 12:10 PM Subject: [KYPERRY] children of Clarence combs " for Carter" > > Carter, > > Please let me know if you find the other daughter in the birth index > 1947. > Thank you > > Carol > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3535 - Release Date: 03/28/11 > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Carol I find a Donna F Combs, b 14 May 1944, Perry Co to Doris McIntosh but no other children. Of course there are a lot of misspellings in the KY Birth Index. Do you happen to have Clarence's grandparents? His father was William Henry "Bud" Combs and was married to Chloe Workman. Carter ----- Original Message ----- From: <dana1895@verizon.net> To: <kyperry@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 11:24 AM Subject: [KYPERRY] Clarence O. Combs > > Additional information: > Clarence combs first married Doris Mcintosh and had 2 children, In the > 1960's he remarried spouse unknown , and may have had other children. > > > > Thank you > > Carol > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3535 - Release Date: 03/28/11 >

I found one possible child of Martha's in the Ky Birth Index. Emily L. Combs b. 28 Mar 1937 in Perry Co. Lynda In a message dated 3/28/2011 11:24:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dana1895@verizon.net writes: Additional information: Clarence combs first married Doris Mcintosh and had 2 children, In the 1960's he remarried spouse unknown , and may have had other children.

Carter, Please let me know if you find the other daughter in the birth index 1947. Thank you Carol

Carter, Yes , one daughter was Donna, the other daughter was born july 1947. I did have the grandparents name. I just found someone else that was looking for information on Clarence combs, she is a daughter from his second marriage, I sent an e-mail to her.This girl's father was Clarence O. combs married Marilyn Herald. One of Clarence's sisters was married to a peter Herald so I'll bet it's the same family.Thank you for the help. Let me know if you find anything else. Carol Mar 28, 2011 03:59:18 PM, kyperry@rootsweb.com wrote: Carol I find a Donna F Combs, b 14 May 1944, Perry Co to Doris McIntosh but no other children. Of course there are a lot of misspellings in the KY Birth Index. Do you happen to have Clarence's grandparents? His father was William Henry "Bud" Combs and was married to Chloe Workman. Carter ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 11:24 AM Subject: [KYPERRY] Clarence O. Combs > > Additional information: > Clarence combs first married Doris Mcintosh and had 2 children, In the > 1960's he remarried spouse unknown , and may have had other children. > > > > Thank you > > Carol > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3535 - Release Date: 03/28/11 > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Additional information: Clarence combs first married Doris Mcintosh and had 2 children, In the 1960's he remarried spouse unknown , and may have had other children. Thank you Carol

Carol Here is an obit for his sister, Lois. Carter Lois Combs Spencer Mrs. Lois Combs Spencer, the widow of Lenville Spencer passed away on Saturday, August 11 at the Hazard Medical Center. The daughter of the late Chloe Workman and William Henry Combs was born on January 30, 1921, at Combs, Kentucky. At the time of her death, she was 86 years of age. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Frances Spencer. Mrs. Combs is survived by her son, Robert Spencer of Combs as well as her two daughters, Julia Spencer of Hazard and Ollie Combs of Conover, North Carolina. The grandmother of 6, great-grandmother of 10 and great-great-grandmother of 6 is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services were conducted on Monday, August 13 at 1:00 pm at the Riverside Cemetery, Hazard, with the Rev. Dan Griffiths officiating. Engle-Walker Funeral Home was entrusted with all arrangements ----- Original Message ----- From: <dana1895@verizon.net> To: <KYPERRY@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 9:44 AM Subject: [KYPERRY] clarence otto combs lookup please! > > Hi , > > I am looking for any information on a Clarence Otto Combs b-3-6-1919 > died > 10-1980 hazard ky. It is my understanding that he worked at the post > office. > If I could get an obituary or place of burial, other family members etc > it > would be greatly appreciated! > > > > Carol > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3535 - Release Date: 03/28/11 >

Thank you so much! Every bit helps. Carol Mar 28, 2011 02:15:38 PM, kyperry@rootsweb.com wrote: Carol Here is an obit for his sister, Lois. Carter Lois Combs Spencer Mrs. Lois Combs Spencer, the widow of Lenville Spencer passed away on Saturday, August 11 at the Hazard Medical Center. The daughter of the late Chloe Workman and William Henry Combs was born on January 30, 1921, at Combs, Kentucky. At the time of her death, she was 86 years of age. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Frances Spencer. Mrs. Combs is survived by her son, Robert Spencer of Combs as well as her two daughters, Julia Spencer of Hazard and Ollie Combs of Conover, North Carolina. The grandmother of 6, great-grandmother of 10 and great-great-grandmother of 6 is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services were conducted on Monday, August 13 at 1:00 pm at the Riverside Cemetery, Hazard, with the Rev. Dan Griffiths officiating. Engle-Walker Funeral Home was entrusted with all arrangements ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 9:44 AM Subject: [KYPERRY] clarence otto combs lookup please! > > Hi , > > I am looking for any information on a Clarence Otto Combs b-3-6-1919 > died > 10-1980 hazard ky. It is my understanding that he worked at the post > office. > If I could get an obituary or place of burial, other family members etc > it > would be greatly appreciated! > > > > Carol > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3535 - Release Date: 03/28/11 > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYPERRY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message