Hazard Herald Obituaries: Week of October 31, 2007 Della M. Day Sidwell Della M. Day Sidwell, the widow of Ernest Sidwell passed away at the Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center in Richmond, Kentucky, on Sunday, October 21. At the time of her death, Mrs. Sidwell was 79 years of age. The longtime resident of Winchester had been a resident of the Kenwood Nursing Home in Richmond for the past year. Mrs. Sidwell, the daughter of the late Charlie and Josephine Pugh Day was a native of Hazard, the longtime home of her parents. Surviving are her children, Carol J. Pitts and husband Ray of Branford, Florida, Sharon F. Jett and husband Clarence of High Springs, Florida, Josie Koonts of Winchester, Ernest, Jr. and his wife Lydia of Atlanta, Georgia, Billy R. Creech and Clarence David Creech and wife Peggy, all of Tampa, Florida. She is also survived by her siblings, Ruth Miller of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Mary Brooks and Bob Day, both of Clay City and Charles Day, Jr. of Dallas Texas. Mrs. Sidwell was the grandmother of fourteen and great-grandmother of eleven. The family received friends on Thursday evening, October 25 at Maggard Brothers Funeral Home where the funeral service was conducted on Friday afternoon with the Rev. Paul Day officiating. Interment was at the Cornett-Day Cemetery in Hazard. The staff of Maggard Brothers Funeral Home was entrusted with all arrangements. Michael Allen Combs Michael Allen Combs, who was born on May 17, 1963, passed away on Sunday, October 21 at the Hazard A.R.H.. At the time of his death, he was 44 years of age. A native of Hazard, he was the son of Cova Combs and Pauline Ashworth Farler. A heavy equipment operator, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susie Farler and his father-in-law, Guy Ritchie. Surviving are his wife, Lois Combs and their sons, Michael Allen Combs, Jr., Daniel Scott Combs and Jonathan Tyler Combs, all of Vicco, his father, Cova Combs of Jackson, his mother, Pauline Farler of Hazard, his two brothers, Cova Combs, Jr. and Frank Combs, both of Hazard, his grandmother, Ida Combs of Acup and his mother-in-law, Wilma Lou Ritchie of Whitesburg. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held on Tuesday afternoon, October 23, at Engle-Walker Perry County Chapel on Morton Blvd. with Jackie Cornett officiating. Engle-Walker Perry County Chapel was in charge of all arrangements. Nola Oliver Mrs. Nola Oliver, the widow of George Oliver, departed this life on Tuesday, October 23, at the Hazard A.R.H. Medical Center. At the time of her death, she was 85 years of age. A native of Hyden, she was the daughter of Ira and Sarah Baker Hamilton. A devoted quilter, Mrs. Oliver was a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church. Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. Mrs. Oliver’s surviving children are Richard Oliver, Norma Collett, Louise Sizemore and Debbie Miller, all residents of Hazard, Wayne Oliver of Tampa, Florida, and Jerry Oliver of London, Kentucky. She was the grandmother of eleven and great-grandmother of fifteen, who along with a host of other relatives and friends will fondly remember Mrs. Oliver for years to come. The family received friends on Thursday evening, October 25, at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home where the funeral service was conducted on Friday morning with the Rev. Dan Griffiths officiating. The burial followed at the Riverside Cemetery in Hazard. The staff of Engle-Walker Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Margaret Roberts Hamilton Margaret Roberts Hamilton, the wife of Larry Hamilton, died on Friday, October 26, at her residence. Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of the late Burchell and Edna Stevens Roberts. Along with her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Jones and one son, Larry Hamilton II, all of Hazard. Her surviving brothers and sisters are Ernestine Fields, Mary Dick, Priscilla May, Aileen Gilley, Darrell Roberts, Robert Lee Roberts, Kenneth Roberts, James Roberts, Burchell and George Robert. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Madison Jones, Makinley Jones, Garrett Jones, Larry Hamilton III and Hannah Hamilton. The family received friends on Saturday evening, October 27, at Maggard’s Mountain View Chapel where the funeral service was conducted at noon on Sunday with Billy Eversole officiating. Interment was at the Hamilton Family Cemetery in Hazard. The staff at Maggard’s Mountain View Chapel was entrusted with all arrangements. Robert Edwin Frazier Robert Edwin Frazier, 87, of Cumberland passed away on Friday, October 26 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Frazier was a native of Cumberland and had lived there all of his life. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a graduate of Transylvania University in Lexington. He was owner and operator of Frazier Insurance Agency in Cumberland for 55 years. He had served on the Board of Directors of BB&T Bank; a Mason; a member of the Lions Club; a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Cumberland Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enoch and Lillie Creech Frazier and his wife, Anna Laura Carnahan Frazier. Survivors include a very special friend, Vera Ison, Slemp; a special circle of friends, Alma Cornett, Wanda Helton and Sheila Duncum and caregivers, Oma J. Graham, Pauline Clem, Shirley Sturgill, Sherry Hogg and Carol Ellington. Visitation was held on Sunday evening, October 28 at the Tri City Funeral Home in Benham. Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon in the Chapel of Tri City Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Williams officiating. Interment followed at Huff Cemetery in Cumberland. Graveside military rites were conducted by VFW Post 5171 of Cumberland. Bruce Ayers, Alan Cornett, Jr., Carl Hatfield, Carter Hall, Don Rhinehart, Roger Sizemore and Virgil Prinkleton served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Dixon, Brady Wilson, Kester Halcomb, Jr., Vernon Cole, Troy Creech, Gene Plowman, Edison Creech and Homer Scott. Email condolences may be sent to [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) . Tri City Funeral Home, Benham, was in charge of all arrangements. Elisha Hughes Elisha Hughes, who was born on May 8, 1916 in Breathitt County, died on Friday, October 26. At the time of his passing, the life-long resident of Perry County was 91 years of age. The son of James and Ettie Hughes, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Ann Noble Hughes, two daughters, Jackie Miller and Mary Beth Hughes, his son, Charles Brown Hughes and by his step-son, Don Gwinn. Mr. Hughes retired from mining after working in the coal industry for forty years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed chewing tobacco, farming, raising cattle and gardening. His surviving children are Jimmy Dale Hughes, Ben Hughes, Elisha Hughes, Jr., Kenneth Hughes, Taylor Ray Hughes, Robert Hughes, Janis Smith and Ettie Joan Baker, all of Clear Ford, Glen Noble of Ned, Evin Gwinn of Indiana, Lynn Ellis Hughes and Ruby Mae Hughes of Chicago. He is also survived by his 28 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-hes, Elisha Hughes, Jr., Kenneth Hughes, Taylor Ray Hughes, Rob The funeral services for Mr. Hughes were conducted on Monday morning, October 29 at his home with the Rev. Sam White officiating. Visitation was on Sunday afternoon, also held at the Hughes residence. The burial was at the Hughes-Whitaker Cemetery in Clear Fork. Engle-Walker Funeral Home was entrusted with all arrangements. Brenda Sue Holbrook Brenda Sue Holbrook, who was born on October 30, 1960, passed away on Friday, October 26. She was a native of Hazard and had been a life-long resident of Perry County. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, cake decorating and the outdoors. She is survived by her father, Roy Caudill of Amburgey and her mother, Phylliss McIntyre Caudill of Richmond. She is also survived by her three sons, Phillip Holbrook and wife Becky of Viper, John Holbrook and wife Angela of Hazard and Justin Holbrook, also of Hazard. The grandmother of five is also survived by her brother, Tony Caudill and wife Karen of Lotts Creek and her sister, Lisa Holbrook and husband Clifton of Viper. Other survivors are a host of relatives and friends. The family received friends on Sunday evening, October 28 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home where the funeral service was held on Monday afternoon with the Rev. Terry Joseph officiating. The burial was held at the Spencer Cemetery at Cornettsville. The family entrusted Engle-Walker Funeral Home with all arrangements. Beulah Mae Estep Beulah Mae Estep, who was born on November 24, 1929, departed this life on Saturday, October 27. A native and life-long resident of Perry County, Mrs. Estep was 77 years of age at the time of her death. The widow of Roscoe Estep, she was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Jane Combs Couch, her son, Johnny Matthew Estep, her daughter, Christine Estep, two brothers, Bufford and Harrison Couch and two sisters, Willa Mae Mullins and Hazel Bailey. She is survived by her granddaughter, Rakea Nicole Lowry and two great-grandchildrenShe is survived by her granddaughter, Rakea Nicole Lowry and two great-grandchildren<WBR>, Kevin Edward Lowry III and Jasmine Christine Raye Lowry, all of Vicco, her brother, Bobby Marcum of Fayetteville, Arkansas and her sisters, Faye Gibson of Chesterton, Indiana, and Jurlean Cook and Carolyn Fields Visitation will be today, Wednesday, October 31, from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour, which is 2:00 PM, at the Engle-Walker Perry County Chapel, 320 Morton Blvd. Rev. Derek Combs will be the officiating minister. The burial will be at the Defiance Cemetery, Defiance, Kentucky. Engle-Walker Perry County Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. Sophia Melton Stidham Sophia Melton Stidham died on Sunday, October 28 at the Hazard ARH Hospital. The daughter of the late Preston and Prudy Melton, she was 90 years of age at the time of her death. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers. She is survived by her three sons, James and wife Joyce Stidham of Broomfield, Colorado, Pat and wife Mary Stidham of Village Mills, Texas, and Fred and wife Renee Stidham of Hazard. Her seven grandchildren are Steve, Barry and Mike Stidham, Amanda Whittle, Danny Carter, Angie Chavez and Malayna Sorensen. Her seven great-grandchildren are Alexis, Audrey, Brody, Chase, Tyler, Zoe and Ava. The family will receive friends this morning, Wednesday, October 31, from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour at 1:00 PM at Hazard’s First Presbyterian Church where Mrs. Stidham was a longtime member of the church choir. Rev. Ellen Peach will officiate at the service. Interment will be at the Englewood Cemetery at Christopher. In lieu of flowers, donations my be made to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. The staff of Maggard’s Mountain View Chapel was entrusted with all arrangements. Thomas Garland Turk IV Thomas Garland Turk IV of London, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 28. At the time of his death, he was 50 years of age. Mr. Turk, the son of the late Tom Turk is survived by his mother, Schatzie Turk of Hazard, his wife, Lori of London and their three daughters, Cacie of Lexington and Amber and Alexis of London. Mr. Turk’s surviving sisters are Bess Combs and Stephanie Turk, both of Hazard, Lee Williams of Richmond and Kathy Payne of Brodhead. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. The Turk family will receive friends tonight, Wednesday, October 31 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Mother of Good Counsel Church, Poplar Street, Hazard, the church where Mr. Turk was served his first communion. The funeral service will be conducted on Thursday afternoon at 1:00 PM at the London Funeral Home, South Main Street, London. Officiating ministers will be Ronnie Ball, Tim Bingham and Grant West. Entombment will be at the A.R. Dyche Memorial Park in London. The London Funeral Home has been entrusted with all arrangements. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com