Tibbs, John B. “JB”, 74 of Somerville, OH passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012 in Huntington, WV. He was born on April 14, 1938 in Campton, Kentucky to John & Mary M. (Taulbee) Tibbs in Lansaw, Kentucky. John Retired as the Tool & Die Manager from Magnode in 2003 after 47 years of service. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and doting great-grandfather. John was a member of the Towne Blvd. Church of God. He was a life-long avid outdoorsman, who shared this love with his closest friends. John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Tibbs; his brothers and sisters, Frank, Albert and Herbert D. Tibbs, Ruby Boyd, Irene Childers, Elsie Herz, America Lou Georgia, Edith Georgia and sister, baby girl Tibbs. He is survived by his children, Charlotte (Joe) Webster, Marcus (Peggijo) Tibbs and Shannon (Dale) Geyer; his Grandchildren, Whitney Bradley, Emily and Madeline Tibbs, Alexander Tibbs, Anna and Grayden John Geyer; a great-granddaughter, Emmalene Gale Bradley; 3 Brothers, Lee (Shirley) Tibbs, Richard (Janet) Tibbs and Bobby Gene (Bonnie) Tibbs and his sister, Ann Moon. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 10:00 am – Noon at the Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at Noon with Pastors Dewayne and Kenny Brewer officiating. Burial will be in the Fairmound Cemetery in West Elkton. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association at 4555 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 396, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Condolences may be sent to the family @ www.bakerstevensparramore.com

Phoebie Ellen King Gau <NOBR>Nov. 1, 1953 - Nov. 14 Phoebie Ellen King Gau of Campton, Kentucky, departed this life Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 59 years and 13 days. She was a daughter of the late Noah and Mary Elizabeth King, born at Wolfe County, Kentucky on November 1, 1953. Phoebie worked as a Nurse's Aide and she was also a loving mother, grandmother and aunt. She is survived by two sons, Arnold Gau and Brian Gau and wife Samantha all of Campton, Kentucky. one daughter, Sharon King of Campton, Kentucky; two brothers, Beryl King and wife Donna of Panama City. Florida and Robert Lee King and wife Kathy of Green Castle, Indiana; three sisters, Betty Combs and husband Ronnie, Winnie Combs and husband Billy and Patricia Phillips all of Campton, Kentucky; four grandchildren, various aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and her companion Gustavo Hernandez. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Mary Elizabeth King; one brother, Leslie King and two sisters, Lucy King and Wilma Louise Banks. She also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.

Notice REYNOLDS, Chester "Bud" age 66, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Garden Manor Retirement Village where he had been a patient for one month. He was born March 12, 1946 in Wolfe County, Kentucky and lived in Middletown most of his life. He was employed in construction for Joe Lewis and McGraw Construction. He was a member of God's Lighthouse. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ova and Dorothy (Albin) Reynolds; and one sister, Lithie Mae Reynolds. He is survived by three children, Betty Lee Cain, Penny Morningstar, husband Danny, and Donald Reynolds, wife Amanda; nine grandchildren; five brothers, Kenny Reynolds, wife Lois, Arlie Reynolds, Elwood Reynolds, Donnie Reynolds, and Pastor George Reynolds, wife Rose; five sisters, Ruby Henry, Margie Steinsprings, husband John, Lillian Riley, husband Robert, Brenda Watkins, husband James, and Mary Rose; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. Visitation will be Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at God's Lighthouse, 3013 Seneca St., Middletown, followed by services at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor George Reynolds and Pastor Chris King officiating. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Published in The Middletown Journal on November

JENNINGS, Helen age 67, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and Grace Banks; brother, Eddie Banks, and brother-in-law, Harold Conrad. Helen is survived by her husband of 39 years, Richard Jennings; children, Russell L. and wife, Robin Wilson, William R. Trent, and Rachel (Jennings) Cubbage; siblings, Margaret Conrad and Larry Banks; grandchildren, McKenzie Wilson, Nicholas Schaller, and Isabelle Cubbage, as well as family dogs, "Abby" and "Mozart". Helen was proud of her Kentucky heritage, and will be returning home to be laid to rest with her family. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. To leave a special message of condolence, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com. Published in Dayton Daily News on November 6, 2012 Helen born in Wolfe County Carole

CONRAD, Harold E. Age 73 of Huber Heights passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011, at Kettering Medical Center. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Harmon & Elizabeth (Hall) Conrad. He is survived by his wife of the past 51 years, Margaret M. Conrad; two children, Scott Conrad & Christina Conrad; and by his step-mother, Lillian Conrad & her family. Harold was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He retired from Krogers with 40 years of service with most of his career being in the Produce department. The family will be receiving friends from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 27, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Peter Courlas officiating. Interment will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. If friends desire, contributions may be made in memory of Harold to the Dayton Area Diabetes Association. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com. Note: Harold was the husband of Margaret Mae Banks born in Wolfe County. Carole

Corbett Hollon's Birth Mother Documentation: Kentucky Birth Index 1911-1999 Birth Mother's Name: Mary McGlone Reg. Date: 3/9/1923 Vol. #183 Cert. # 90332 Vol. Yr 1992 Dan Brewer

thanks ________________________________ From: "DanBrewer@aol.com" <DanBrewer@aol.com> To: kywolfe@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [KYWOLFE] Rosemary Hollon, huband' parents Corbett Hollon's Birth Mother Documentation: Kentucky Birth Index 1911-1999 Birth Mother's Name: Mary McGlone Reg. Date: 3/9/1923 Vol. #183 Cert. # 90332 Vol. Yr 1992 Dan Brewer ------------------------------- 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

Corbett Hollon's mom was Mary McGlone from Breathitt Co. Corbett was the foster child of Isaac and Belle Hollon of Hollonsville (Wolfe Co). Rita Rogers On Oct 25, 2012, at 5:44 PM, Charles Gillespie <charlesmarilyngillespie@yahoo.com> wrote: > Does any one know who Corbett Hollon's (1923-2003) parents were? > > ------------------------------- > 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

Hello,     The following obituary is due to be published in the Middletown Journal and the Wolfe County News:  Cecil Graham Born in Wolfe County, KY on Jul. 29, 1923 Departed on Oct. 26, 2012 and resided in Scottsdale, AZ. Visitation: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 10:00 am - 11:00 am Service: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 11:00 am Cemetery: Woodside Cemetery Mausoleum Cecil Graham Cecil Graham, age 89, of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Middletown, OH passed away peacefully at Freedom Inn/Claire Bridge of Scottsdale, Arizona on October 26th, 2012. He is now in the arms of his Heavenly Father. He was born on July 29, 1923 in Wolfe County, KY. He proudly served our country in World War II in the US Army. He was employed at Inland Container and then at Armco Steel until he retired in 1983. He also had a career in real estate. In retirement, he volunteered many years visiting several of the local nursing home facilities. Formerly, he was an active member of the Billiards Club at the Middletown Senior Center. He also enjoyed hobbies of painting, wood carving, hunting and golfing. Preceding him in death were his parents Taylor and Maude (McDaniels) Graham of Campton, KY; brother Edgar Graham and his son, Philip Graham. He is survived by his wife, Elda Graham, two daughters Belinda Meier (Pat) of Bonita Springs, FL and Jennifer (Jerry) Lane of Phoenix, AZ; one daughter in law Pam Graham of Middletown, OH. Four grandchildren, Mike (Amy) Graham of Middletown, OH; Ted (Amy) Graham of Middletown, OH; Michelle Maddox (Scott) of Middletown, OH and Jeannine Lane-Opdyke of Phoenix, AZ. Also, three great-grandchildren; Taylor and Jeremy Maddox and Dylan Graham of Middletown, OH. Visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on November 3rd, 2012 with services at 11:00 AM at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home with his nephew, Rev. Tim Graham officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodside Mausoleum, Middletown, OH. Following the services, a luncheon will be held at Breiel Boulevard First Church of God in Middletown, OH.

BARNETT, Orpha M. 92, of Middletown, died Thursday, October 25, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on December 17, 1919 to parents Walter H. Sr. and Pearl F. (O'Hair) Sparks. Orpha worked as a legal secretary for Kitchen, Singer & Roland for 25 years, retiring in 1985. She was an active member of Eastview Baptist Church and was also active in the community. Mrs. Barnett is survived by her brother, Charles Edward Sparks; and numerous nieces, nephews, family & friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas F. Barnett in 1973; parents; and brother, Walter H. Sparks Jr. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown with Pastor Dwaine Tilford and James Porter officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Senior Independence Hospice, 9600 Colerain Ave., Suite 300, Cincinnati, Ohio 45251. Please sign the guestbook online at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com Published in The Middletown Journal on October 27, 2012

Does any one know who Corbett Hollon's (1923-2003) parents were?

DRAKE, Danny Ray May 2, 1955 to Oct. 2012 Danny died unexpectedly Sunday, he is survived by his daughter Sara Drake, and his Mother, Cora Drake, sister Theresa Drake and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other close friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his father Curt Drake and his younger sister Tamela Drake Canupp. Arrangement for his funeral will be this Saturday, October 20th from 11am to 1pm at Greenhills Baptist Church and the funeral will follow immediately. Greenhills Baptist Church is located at 2087 Fenton Street (corner of Hamilton Trenton Rd) in Hamilton, Ohio

DAVIS, "Watkins" Lillian Age 82 of Dayton (formally of West Liberty Ky) was called home to be with her Lord on Saturday October 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Kie and Gracie Watkins, Brothers John, Kermit, and Leland Watkins, sisters Malcolm Tong and Nila Mae Trent. She is survived by her husband Sonny Ed Davis, children Pauletta Ferris , Katie (Ed) Miller, Steven (Robin) Creech, Tony (Sally) Creech, Scott (Karen) Creech, three step children, Rickey and Jimmy Davis, and Gail Davis-Clawson. Eleven wonderful grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and, four great great grandchildren. Her sister Gusteen (Clarence) Byrd and brother Vernon (Jean) Watkins, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends. A special thanks to Kandy, and Hospice of the Miami Valley for their exceptional care during her illness. She attended Moraine City First Church of God for many years, worked at Wright State University where she retired in 1985. She never seen a stranger, would welcome you into her home for a delicious home cooked meal, laughter and a good time. The family will receive friends and family at Newcomer Funeral Home 4104 Needmore Rd. Wednesday October 17th from 5-8pm . The services a will be held Thursday October 18th 10:00am at the funeral home, with Pastor Russell Hays officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Published in Dayton Daily News on October 16, 2012

Carole, Thanks for the postings. I believe HATTON will tie into my HATTON family. Mollie Pawlik > O > > > Published in The Middletown Journal on October 15, 2012 > > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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

HATTON, Dorothy age 84, passed away at home in Franklin, Ohio on October 11, 2012. She was born February 4, 1928 in Wolfe Co. Kentucky to the late Henry and Eva Spencer. Dorothy retired from Franklin City Schools as a cook. Her two passions in life were her grandchildren and her flowers. She is survived by her daughters Diann Wilhoit and Teresa (Byron) Hauser and her two grandsons Spencer Matthews and Samuel Hauser. She was preceded in death by husband Jake, grandson Joshua Tibbs, and beloved son-in-law Earl Wilhoit III. Dorothy's visitation will be Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 12pm-1pm at the Ivey Funeral Home at Rose Hill Burial Park 2565 Princeton Rd Fairfield Twp. Ohio with funeral services to follow at 1pm. Online condolences can be made at www.ivey-rosehill.com. Published in The Middletown Journal on October 15, 2012 Carole

COX, Irene Nickel 95, passed away Sat Oct 13 at Hospice of Butler and Warren County after a short illness. Born 03/01/1917 in Wolfe County Kentucky to Carl Lee Nickel and Etta Gibbs Nickel. Retired in 1980 from GM Inland Division. Past member of Franklin Christian Church. Married Denzil E Cox 12/19/1940. Preceded in death by husband, parents, step-father Carmie Brewer, brothers Kenneth and Denzil Brewer, brothers -in-law Coy B Childress, Larry Walker Sr, and son-in-law William E(Willie) Willis. Survived by daughter Lynette Willis of Carlisle and daughter and son-in-law Brenda Cox Jones and Larry Jones of Springboro, sisters Carlee Childress of Sharonville, Bonnie Dunn(Roland), Janice Taulbee(Jack) of Wolfe County, and Genell Walker of Martinsburg, WV, and aunt and sister in-law Marie Gibbs Cox of Mason and numerous nieces and nephews. Irene was an avid gardener and raised a large garden well into her 80's and always had a green thumb with flowers. Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Anderson Funeral Homes (Franklin). Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery. www.anderson-fh.com. The family requests any remembrance be sent as a donation to Hospice of Butler and Warren County. Published in The Middletown Journal on October 15, 2012

News Death Notice COMBS, Will Henry "H" 86, of Middletown, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born November 16, 1925 in Wolfe County, KY to William and Mary (Barnett) Combs. He was a steel worker for A/K Steel starting in 1945, retiring in 1987. He married Ival Caudill on May 14, 1948. Will attended Breiel Blvd. Church of God. Will loved his family, long-time neighbors, friends, the Smoky Mountains, history and music. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, William and Mary and six wonderful brothers and sisters, Isaac and wife Lillian Combs, Frederick Combs, Ruby Wells and husband John, Beulah Chandler and husband Robert, Evelyn Propps and husband Ervin, Eula Miller and husband Richard. Will is survived by his wife, Ival Combs of 64 years; three daughters, Patricia Gilkey (husband Stan) of Bixby, OK, Mary Pamela of Springboro, OH, Penny Baker of Copley, OH (husband Michael); grandchildren, Adam Sanders of Cincinnati (wife Katie), Jason Gilkey of Cincinnati (wife Katie), Eric Gilkey of Cincinnati, Stacy Krause of West Chester (husband John). A visitation will be held Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow on Thursday at 12:00 pm at the funeral home with Minister Jerry Minor. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 615 Elsinore Place, Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1475. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparamore.com. Published in The Middletown Journal on October 2, 2012

Would appreciate any pictures of Robert Greely Cable or family who died around 1906 Wolfe Cty. wife was Elizabeth Miller. thanks Charles Gillespie

News Death Notice WILSON, Russell age 90, of Gratis, OH. died Sat. Sept. 22, 2012 in Middletown, OH. He was born Aug. 5, 1922 in Wolfe County, KY. to William and Mary (Haynes) Wilson. He was a WWII and Korean War Navy veteran. He retired from ARMCO Steel in 1985. Mr. Wilson was a member of Gratis United Methodist Church and many organizations, including, VFW #3804 of Middletown, Gratis Eden Oddfellows #147, Charter member of Gratis Lions Club and Gratis Eagles #4289, Middletown American Legion Post #218, former board member of Preble County Historical Society. He was a former Gratis Councilman and Mayor for 30+years and member of Preble County Mayors Assoc. He was influential in helping start the Gratis Rescue Squad. Mr. Wilson is survived by his son, Rev. David (Linda) Wilson, Arcanum, OH. daughter, Cathy (Dennis) Lohrey, Gratis, OH., 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, sister, Alma Rinehart, Middletown, OH. nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Emma Wilson, 5 brothers, Al Wilson, Herb Wilson, Glenn Wilson, Chet Wilson, Leonard Wilson and sister, Alta Begley. Funeral services will be held 2:30 P.M. Thurs. Sept. 27, 2012 at Gratis United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Wood officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, OH. Friends may call at Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Gratis on Wed. from 6-8PM For

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