My grandparents mostly raised me. My cousin and I would sit on the porch steps and listen to all the stories. Grandpa loved to tell "haint" stories. I missed the beginning of this email, but NEVER did I ever hear about a wolf. He was b. in Wolfe Co. and when he and grandma got married, they lived in Hazel Green. Grandpa was Jessie Brewer, s/o Green Brewer and Hannah Hatton. He md. Lucinda Osborne, d/o James Wesley Osborne and Mahala Emmeline Brown. From: "LyndaCGKyCol@aol.com" <LyndaCGKyCol@aol.com> To: kywolfe@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 11:34 PM Subject: Re: [KYWOLFE] Mountain Monsters Maybe it  is fiction....but I would suppose that they would make up a town instead of  using Hazel Green as the main location. Lynda In a message dated 6/23/2013 10:43:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  spoors@fairpoint.net writes: Pretty  funny that the "Wolfman" is in Wolfe County.  I ran a search and it  seems all the information is new and current.  No mention ever of  this on the Campton/Wolfe County Topix forum or ever from any of my  family and friends of Wolfe  County. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYWOLFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Maybe it is fiction....but I would suppose that they would make up a town instead of using Hazel Green as the main location. Lynda In a message dated 6/23/2013 10:43:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, spoors@fairpoint.net writes: Pretty funny that the "Wolfman" is in Wolfe County. I ran a search and it seems all the information is new and current. No mention ever of this on the Campton/Wolfe County Topix forum or ever from any of my family and friends of Wolfe County.

Pretty funny that the "Wolfman" is in Wolfe County. I ran a search and it seems all the information is new and current. No mention ever of this on the Campton/Wolfe County Topix forum or ever from any of my family and friends of Wolfe County.

Did anyone see the show called "Mountain Monsters" last night on Destination America at 10:00 EST? They were investigating stories of a creature they called a "Wolfman" in Wolfe County, Ky. They said it was a 7 foot tall wolf like creature that could walk on it's hind leqgs. Just wondering if any of you locals (like Carol) has heard of it. Lynda

HI i see all these postings coming in and i do so appreciate them....thank you. was wondering if anyone that gets these posts happens to have an old book about the Marriages in Wolfe Co. KY? I was hoping to find a marriage between Lewis Mullins and Elizabeth Robins/Robbins/Roberts in late 1860's/early 1870's? any help w/b appreciated. Charlotte > From: acbays@mrtc.com > To: Kywolfe@rootsweb.com > Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2013 01:58:24 -0400 > Subject: [KYWOLFE] Mary C. Cox > > > > COX, Mary C. 90, of Middletown, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013, at her daughter's residence. She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on October 1, 1922 to parents Esau and Mae (Branson) Spencer. Mary was a homemaker and in her younger years babysat for many small children, loving them all as if they were her own. She always fed her wild birds and loved caring for her many beautiful flowers. Mary had attended Towne Blvd Church of God faithfully as long as her health allowed. Mrs. Cox is survived by her daughter, Helen Pieratt; son, Kenneth Cox; sister, Faye (John) Deaton; four grandchildren, Jeff (Bethlea) Pieratt, Julie (Randall) Sutter, Cathy Brown & Kenneth Cox II; eight great grandchildren, Zachary & Rachel Pieratt, Aidan & Luke Sutter, Stephen & Ryan Brown and Xavier & Kenny III Cox; and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samp Cox Jr.; parents; sisters, Emma Townsend, Beulah Brewer & Jean Allen; and brothers, Elmer Spencer ! > & Trulen Spencer. The family would like to thank Hospice Care of Middletown for their help and loving kindness during this time. Funeral Service will be held Monday, June 24, 2013 at 12:00 noon at Wilson -Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown with Pastor Mitchell Burch officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd., Middletown, OH 45044 - OR - Yankee Road First Church of God Building Fund, 3029 Yankee Rd., Middletown, OH 45044. Please sign the guestbook online at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com > > > Published in The Middletown Journal on June 23, 2013 > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYWOLFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I've never had any of my relatives tell me that story. >________________________________ > From: "LyndaCGKyCol@aol.com" <LyndaCGKyCol@aol.com> >To: kywolfe@rootsweb.com >Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 9:23 PM >Subject: [KYWOLFE] Mountain Monsters > > >Did anyone see the show called "Mountain Monsters" last  night on >Destination America at 10:00 EST? They were investigating stories of a  creature they >called a "Wolfman" in Wolfe County, Ky.  They said it was a 7  foot tall >wolf like creature that could walk on it's hind leqgs. > >Just wondering if any of you locals (like Carol) has heard of  it. > >Lynda > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYWOLFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

COX, Mary C. 90, of Middletown, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013, at her daughter's residence. She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on October 1, 1922 to parents Esau and Mae (Branson) Spencer. Mary was a homemaker and in her younger years babysat for many small children, loving them all as if they were her own. She always fed her wild birds and loved caring for her many beautiful flowers. Mary had attended Towne Blvd Church of God faithfully as long as her health allowed. Mrs. Cox is survived by her daughter, Helen Pieratt; son, Kenneth Cox; sister, Faye (John) Deaton; four grandchildren, Jeff (Bethlea) Pieratt, Julie (Randall) Sutter, Cathy Brown & Kenneth Cox II; eight great grandchildren, Zachary & Rachel Pieratt, Aidan & Luke Sutter, Stephen & Ryan Brown and Xavier & Kenny III Cox; and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samp Cox Jr.; parents; sisters, Emma Townsend, Beulah Brewer & Jean Allen; and brothers, Elmer Spencer & Trulen Spencer. The family would like to thank Hospice Care of Middletown for their help and loving kindness during this time. Funeral Service will be held Monday, June 24, 2013 at 12:00 noon at Wilson -Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown with Pastor Mitchell Burch officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd., Middletown, OH 45044 - OR - Yankee Road First Church of God Building Fund, 3029 Yankee Rd., Middletown, OH 45044. Please sign the guestbook online at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com Published in The Middletown Journal on June 23, 2013

ABRAMS, Nora age 77, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Liberty of Middletown where she had resided for two years. She was born March 13, 1936 in Campton, (Wolfe County) Kentucky and had lived in Middletown, Ohio for more than 50 years. While she spent most of her life as a homemaker, she was more than that to most of the people she knew over the years. She was a kindhearted person who was always willing to open her home up to someone that needed shelter and her cupboards up to any who might need a bite to eat. She treated every child in the neighborhood as one of her own. She enjoyed walking, gardening and bowling. Nora valued family and friends above all. Preceding her in death were her parents, Joel and Zeta Mae (Bowers) Banks; and her husband Arkie Abrams in 1979. She was the last of seven children. Nora is survived by one son, William Abrams; one grandson, Dylan Cisco; one granddaughter, Mackenzie Abrams; and one step grandson, James Swan. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 17, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 212 S. Broad Street, Middletown. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Published in The Middletown Journal from June 15 to June 16, 2013

Hampton, Ernest L., age 82, of Middletown, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Hospice of Butler and Warren County. He was born June 26, 1930 in Campton, KY to Boone and Florence (Rose) Hampton. He served our country in the US Air Force with an honorable discharge. He was a job setter for G.M. for 36 years. Ernest was a member of The Church at Mayfield and the Jefferson Masonic Lodge. Ernest He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Minnie (Brewer) Hampton in 2009; brothers, Sam and Elwood Hampton; sisters, Reva Fields and Orpha Ladadie. Ernest is survived by his wife, Victoria Hampton of 3 years; sons, Roger (Phyllis Kahn) Hampton, Rodney (Doreen) Hampton both of Middletown; daughter, Pam (Bill) Back of Carlisle; grandchildren, Chris Hampton, Melissa Clark, Nikki Hampton, Billy Back, Bobby Hampton; great-grandchildren, Chris Hampton, Andi Sorrell, Claire Clark. A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 10:00 am at the funeral home with Jerry Minor officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Butler and Warren County, 5904 Long Meadow Drive, Franklin, OH 45005. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at _www.bakerstevensparramore.com_ (http://www.bakerstevensparramore.com/) .

DAVIS, Ollie James 80, of Franklin Township, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on March 18, 1933 to parents Carew and Essie (Back) Davis. Jim was a graduate of Monroe High School and earned his BS in Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. He worked for A.K. Steel Corp for 43 years, retiring as Senior Mechanical Engineer in 1996. He served his country in the United States Army. Jim enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the Armco Golf League at Weatherwax Golf Course. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Mildred Fay Hagins; children, Trina (Scott) Spradling, Corlis Barrett & Greg (Lori) Davis; grandchildren, Jarod (Jill) Spradling, Krystal (Brian) Spradling, Jessica Davis, Jacob Davis, Brian (Deanna) Bush & Tim (Keli) Bush; great grandson, Gabriel Spradling; sisters-in-law, Leona Hurst & Judy Bush; brothers-in-law, James B. Hagins, Hardin (Paulene) Hagins & Adrian (Carol) Hagins; and many loving nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arnold Davis; & sister, Earlene Barksdale. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown with Pastor James Setser officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Interment will be at Fairmound Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Middletown Combined Honor Guard. Memorial donations may be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati, 3601 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229. Please sign the guestbook online at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com Published in The Middletown Journal on June 2, 2013 Print | View Guest Book

News Death Notice NEAL, Garnett age 91, of Middletown, passed away June 1, 2013 at Hawthorne Glen. She was born March 17, 1922 in Wolfe County, KY to Courtney and Elizabeth (Culberson) Tolson. A sister in Christ, Garnett read her Bible daily. She enjoyed both vegetable and flower gardening while taking care of her family and home. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Neal in 1994; sisters, Mary Peck, Maxine Wilson and Opal Bolin; and a brother, Paul Tolson. Garnett is survived by her son, Don (Renee Patton) Neal; grandson, Donnie (Karla Brewer) Neal, Jr.; great-grandson, Chance Neal; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Neal; brothers, Fred Tolson, Porter (Mary) Tolson and Emerson (Lil) Tolson; sister, Ada (Jack) Shackelford; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 10:00 am with Pastor Don L. Shepherd officiating at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Woodside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com Published in The Middletown Journal on June 3, 2013

LYKINS, Charles E. age 81, of Fairborn, passed away Sunday May 19, 2013. He was born March 19, 1932 in Campton, KY, the son of the late Orville and Lillie Mae (Jenkins) Lykins. Charles retired from the City of Fairborn in 1994 after 30 years of service and he attended Victory Temple in Fairborn. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Leonard; a sister, Leona; two brothers-in-law, Eugene Adkins and Robert "Bobby" Blankenship; and a sister-in-law, Mazie "Betty" Storms. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara; a daughter Loretta "Lori" (James) Denney of Fairborn; three grandchildren, Lisa, Michael, Megan; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Carles Lykins of KY; brothers-in-law, Bennie (Helen) Blankenship of New Carlisle, Billy (Sheila) Blankenship of Dayton; sisters-in-law, Letha "Bonnie" Lovejoy of Dayton, Clara McCardle of IN, and Edna Mae Blankenship of KY; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Friday May 24, 2013 at 12:00 noon in the Victory Temple, 2443 Valle Greene Dr., Fairborn, Pastor Ancil Carter and Pastor Tim Walden officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow in the Byron Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, Fairborn. Condolences may be made to the family at www.BeltonStroup.com. Published in Dayton Daily News on May 23, 2013

TRENT, Eddie R. age 58, of Springboro, Ohio, died Wednesday May 15, 2013 at Southview Hospital. Eddie was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on July 15, 1954 to John and Gladys (Sumner) Trent. Eddie was employed with High Concrete Tecnologies for 17 years . Eddie was preceded in death by parents Father, John Trent, Mother, Gladys Trent, Daughter, Christina Trent. Eddie is survived by his wife of 29 years Sherry (Lambright)Trent, sister Jean Roseberry,brothers David Trent, Kelly Trent, Wes Trent, and Sheila Gibbs, daughter Jennifer Trent, sons Shawn Trent, Josh Oliver, and mother-in-law Nancy Lambright. Funeral services are 10:00 am Monday May 20, 2013 at Anderson Funeral Homes 40 North Main Street Springboro, Ohio, Pastor Rick Smith officiating. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an online condolence. Published in The Middletown Journal on May 17, 2013

BANKS, James J. "Jay" Age 85, formerly of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Otterbein Retirement Community where he had resided for one year. He was born March 25, 1928 in Wolfe County, Kentucky. He was employed as an industrial painter for Local 249 for 30 years, retiring in 1983. Jay was a former member of Moose Lodge 501. Preceding him in death were his parents, Eli and Sarah (Miller) Banks; his wife, Henrietta Banks in 2011; one son, Gerald Wayne Russell; four brothers, Willie, Robert, Elmer and Eli Banks; and three sisters, Rachel Brate, Hazel Booth and Viola Wagers. He is survived by one son, Darrell J. Banks, wife Cindy; two daughters, Pamela K. Banks and Brenda S. Banks; one step son, Gary Abercrombie; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and one sister, Sarah Wireman, husband Gordon. Visitation will be Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, followed by services at 12:00 noon with Dr. Dan Flory officiating. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park, Trenton, Ohio. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Published in The Middletown Journal on May 2, 2013

SMITH, David L. Age 59, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at West Chester Hospital where he had been a patient for 19 days. He was born July 8, 1953 in Wolfe County, Kentucky and lived most of his life in Ohio. He was employed at Youngstown Sheet and Tube and then as a steel worker for Middletown Tubing. His membership in Team Hammertone Hunting Club in Jackson, Ohio, was very important to him. Preceding him in death was his father, Lucian Smith, Jr. He is survived by three children, Jennifer M. Smith, Sean D. Smith (Sarah Fields), and Joshua A. Combs; three grandchildren, Tiaessa Gibson, Taylor Gibson and Skylar Smith; his mother, Edna Mae (Hayes) Smith; one sister, Brenda Williams, husband Steve; two brothers, Lucian Smith, wife Sharon and Mike Smith wife Angie; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Reginald Olson, officiating. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park, Trenton, Ohio. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Published in The Middletown Journal on April 30, 2013

HOLLON, Glenn W. 76, of Franklin died Monday April 29, 2013 at Carlisle Manor. He was born in Campton, Ky the son of Porter and Edna (Wireman) Hollon. Glenn retired from Armco Steel after 36 years in 1992, he loved his dogs, Annie, Scooter and Ginger, and woodworking. Glenn built his home and several barns in this area. He also was a member of Eastern Star Lodge # 55 and Scottish Rite. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Sheri Hollon and his 2nd wife, Helen. He is survived by his children, Betty (Steve) Groves, Edward (Linda) Hollon, Shelia Hollon, Tommy Hollon, 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He also leaves a brother, Gary (Joni) Hollon and his first wife, Linda Drumm and several friends. Funeral services will be Thursday 2:30 pm at the Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd. St. Franklin. Visitation will be Wednesday 5 - 8 pm at the funeral home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.anderson-fh.com. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. Published in The Middletown Journal on April 30, 2013

Thanks, Carter. I've connected him to his parents. I wished I could find this Sam Combs in the censuses. Lynda In a message dated 4/29/2013 10:13:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lcombs1@windstream.net writes: Lynda I have Sam Combs' parents as William M Combs and Sarah Daniel. No parents for William M. They were in Powell Co. Carter > From: LyndaCGKyCol@aol.com > Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:48:52 -0400 > To: kywolfe@rootsweb.com > Subject: [KYWOLFE] Mary Gilley Combs > > Does anyone know who the Sam Combs is that Mary Gilley married? She died > 13 Mar 1926 in Powell Co. but was born 1888 in Wolfe. > > Mary's parents were J.C. Gilley and Susan Bush.

Lynda I have Sam Combs' parents as William M Combs and Sarah Daniel. No parents for William M. They were in Powell Co. Carter > From: LyndaCGKyCol@aol.com > Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:48:52 -0400 > To: kywolfe@rootsweb.com > Subject: [KYWOLFE] Mary Gilley Combs > > Does anyone know who the Sam Combs is that Mary Gilley married? She died > 13 Mar 1926 in Powell Co. but was born 1888 in Wolfe. > > Mary's parents were J.C. Gilley and Susan Bush. > > Thanks for any help > Lynda Combs Gipson > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYWOLFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Does anyone know who the Sam Combs is that Mary Gilley married? She died 13 Mar 1926 in Powell Co. but was born 1888 in Wolfe. Mary's parents were J.C. Gilley and Susan Bush. Thanks for any help Lynda Combs Gipson

COLDIRON, Cecil Age 91, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties where he had been a patient for two days. He was born January 23, 1922 in Wolfe County, Kentucky and moved to Ohio in 1942. He was employed at B & O Railroad for 25 years, and then as a machine operator at Dupp's Company for 17 years, retiring in 1984. Preceding him in death were his parents, Luther and Judy (Hollon) Coldiron; his wife, Lillian Coldiron in 2003; one son, Douglas Coldiron; one brother, Vernon Coldiron; five sisters, Ada Gentry, Jane Ritchie, Rosie Collins, Maxine Shockley and Daisy Milligan. He is survived by five children, Darrell Coldiron and girlfiend Connie Powell, Donald R. Coldiron, wife Sherry, Diane Ross, husband Ken, Gary Coldiron, wife Traci, and Elaine Hardesty, husband Bob; eight grandchildren, Lonnie Coldiron, Lisa Soto, Douglas Ray Coldiron, Susan Dover, Kristin Hollon, Michelle Coldiron, Jordan Coldiron, and Gage Hardesty; four great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Alexander, Chelsie, and Hailey; three brothers, Bill Coldiron, Felix Coldiron, and Glenn Coldiron, wife Phyllis; four sisters, Leona Hounshell, Ruby Wallace, Irene Holt, and Gladys Harvell; many nieces and nephews; and special friend of the family, Jan Rouster. Visitation will be Monday, April 22, 2013 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, followed by services at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ray Phillips officiating. Interment will be at Woodhill Cemetery, Franklin, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties, 5940 Long Meadow Drive, Franklin, Ohio 45005. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Published in The Middletown Journal on April 20, 2013