Wolfe County News - Feb. 9, 1973 WOLFE NATIVE DIES IN MICHIGAN Harold Barker, Colon, Mich., died Friday night, Feb. 2, at his home after an illness of a few months. He was preceded in death by his wife, a little over a year ago. He is survived by five sons and one daughter, Adrian, Gerald, Richard, Bill, and Jack and Patsy; several grandchildren; two brothers, Silas Garland Barker of Dearborn, Mich.; and Rodney Barker of Middletown, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Luna Dell Horton, Middletown, Ohio; and Mrs. Genola Hieronymus, Dearborn, a host of friends and numerous other relatives. Burial was in Colon, Mich., Feb. 5. He was a life-long member of the Baptist church and a son of the late Rev. Johnny Barker and Arzola Rose Barker of Stillwater, where he was reared. Carole

Wolfe County News - Aug. 3, 1973 MRS. BRYANT, 76 DIES JULY 25 Hattie Spencer Bryant, 76, widow of the late Myles P. Bryant of Rogers, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at the N.E.H. Nursing Home in Lexington, after a long illness. She was a native of Wolfe County a member of the Rogers Baptist Church, and a rural mail carrier for eighteen years. She was the daughter of the late G.W. and Rebecca Cable Spencer. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mable Johnson of Stanton, Ky., Mrs. Opal Lewis of Rogers, Ky., Mrs. Ruby Elgelbach of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Nora Johnson of Danville, Ky., and Mrs. Dorothy Kotoulas of Campton, Ky.; five sons, Robert and James P. Bryant, both of Rogers, Ky., Myles P. Bryant, Jr., of Middletown, Ohio, Wayne Bryant of Morehead, Ky., and Dale Bryant of Jackson, Ky.; one brother Clell Spencer of Rogers, Ky.; seven sisters, Mrs. Nannie Brewer of Rogers, Ky., Mrs. Myrtle Dozer, Mrs. Alberta Kemper, Mrs. Nora Arnold, Mrs. Price Coates, Mrs. Cinda Carmine and Miss Alma Spencer, all of Lexington, Ky.; 25 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Rogers Baptist Church with Rev. Grover Craft and Rev. Ramah Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Rogers Cemetery at Rogers. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Porter and Son Funeral Home, Campton. Carole

Wolfe County News - May 18, 1973 ROBERT MOORE DIES IN OHIO Robert Moore, 70, oldest son of the late Wayne and Lou Rilda Moore, formerly of Wolfe County, died at Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati, O., May 3, after a two-month illness. He is survived by his wife, Synda Allen Moore, two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Walker and Mrs. Joyce Igoo, Middletown, Ohio, one son, Dexter Moore, Cincinnati, O., with whom Mr. and Mrs. Moore made their home, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Grand Avenue Church of God, Middletown, Ohio, May 11 by the Rev. Clifford Hutchinson. Burial was in Woodside Cemetery. Carole Note: Synda/Sidney Allen was the d/o William Newton Allen and Sarah Miller.

Wolfe County News - June 15, 1973 MR. HOLBROOK, FORMERLY OF WOLFE CO. DIES Howard Holbrook, Jr. 62, of Somerset, Ky., and formerly of Wolfe County, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the Somerset Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Wolfe County. A retired coal miner, and a member of the Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Vitatoe Holbrook, Somerset, three sons, Hubert Holbrook, Hyden, Stanley Holbrook of Lexington, and Tim Holbrook, Somerset, four daughters, Mrs. Jackie Amburgy, and Mrs. Gale Childers, both of Olympia, Washington, Mrs. Norma Brown of Ashland, and Mrs. Sharon Hinkle, Blowing Rock, North Carolina; three brothers, Jess Holbrook of Middletown, Ohio, Wilson Holbrook, Miamisburg, Ohio, and Robert Lee Holbrook Bales of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and one sister, Mrs. Golden Rose, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 8 at the hazel green Christian Church with Rev. Wardie Craft officiating. Burial was in the Hazel Green Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Porter and son Funeral Home, Campton. Carole

Wolfe County News - June 15, 1973 DELLA B. LAND, WOLFE NATIVE, DIES IN WRECK Della Bert (Bee) Land, 34 of Campton, died in a car accident on May 15, 1973 A native of Wolfe County, he was the son of Inda Banks Land of Campton. Other survivors are his wife, Mary Lou Land, Campton; three sons, Bobby Ray, Jeffery Lynn, and James Bert Land, Campton; two step-sons, Paul and Lewis Roberts, Campton; one step-daughter, Paula Roberts, Campton, one brother, Frederick Land, Campton; three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Mae Banks, Campton, Mrs. Joyce King, Campton, and Mrs. Katherine Smith, Campton. Services were conducted by Rev. Omer Spencer at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Porter and Son Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the family cemetery, Callaboose, Wolfe County, Kentucky. Carole

Wolfe County News - Feb. 16, 1973 ESAU J. KING, WOLFE NATIVE, PASSES FEB. 9 Esau J. King, 63, died Feb. 9 at the National Nursing Home, Lexington, after an illness of ten years. He was a native of Wolfe County and a member of the Church of God. Survivors are his wife, Lucy, three sons, Hiram and Henry of Lexington, and Courtney, of Middletown, Ohio; five daughters, Mrs. Nellie Rust, Miss Christine King, and Mrs. Stella Hollon of Lexington, Mrs. Edith Bryant of Campton, and Mrs. Marie Osborne, Wheelright; four sisters, Golden, Sarah, and Polly King, and Mrs. Lizzie Wilder; 27 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Moody officiating. Burial was in the Chambers Cemetery at Baptist. Carole

We are looking for information regarding William M. "Newt" Riggs, son of John and Mary Moore Riggs, William married Sarah Catherine Deaton, daughter of Alfred and Alwilda King Deaton of Fillmore Kentucky in Feburary 27, 1909 at Beattyville KY. We request any help any one can give. Thank you in advance. Sam and Faye Stamper SA3336@aol.com

Clay City Times - April 3, 1941 We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar King in the death of their two children, Elmer, age 4 and Irene, age 5 months. Surviving are the parents and a small sister. Burial was in the family lot at Holly. July 17, 1941 Green Hyden passed away at his home on Glencarin Road of stomach trouble and high blood pressure. He was buried in the Bud Spencer graveyard near his home. His wife and several children survive. Aunt Nannie Cole, 76, died at her home from a heart attack. Burial was in the Congleton cemetery beside her husband, Brack Cole, who passed away several years ago. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Douglas Evans, Mrs. John Alexander and Mrs. George M. Spencer of Campton; one brother, Emory Creech of Michigan, and many friends who will miss her kindness and neighborly acts. Feb. 1942 We were sorry to hear of the death of Aunt Celia Cable, of Fincastle. She was 84 years old and the grandmother of Mrs. D. L. Brewer and Frank Spencer of this place. Note: She died Jan. 11, 1942, nee Shepherd and the wife of Stephen (Whig) Cable. March 5, 1942 We are sorry to hear of the death of Miss Mary Wyatt. She leaves many friends throughout the county. Burial was in the Evans cemetery near Campton. Mrs. Fannie Vancleve, of Spout Spring, is a sister. Ronald Clifford Deaton, Jr., two weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Deaton, was found dead in bed. Burial was in the Tar Ridge Cemetery. Our hearts reach out to these young parents in their bereavement. They have given up both of their children in the past year. Sept. 18, 1941 We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Golden Roberts, of Campton. Surviving are her husband, Shirley Roberts; parents, Jesse Irven Caudill and Mary Mullens Caudill; six sisters and two brothers. She was buried in the Caudill cemetery at Campton beside her little baby who died a week previous. Carole

Clay City Times - May 29, 1941 Robert Tolson died at the Hazel Green Hospital Saturday, May 17, at the age of 39 years. He had operated a barber shop in Campton for several years and was well known in Wolfe County. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church in Campton, Sunday afternoon, May 18, at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. Norris. Burial was in the Campton cemetery. He is survived by his wife, two sons, mother, father and one brother, all of Wolfe County. Carole

Clay City Times - Jan. 8, 1942 Austin Bryant, 38, formerly of this place, was accidentally killed by a car near his home at Fayetteville, N.C. Christmas Day. He, with his parents, moved from here when a small boy. Surviving are his wife, Reba Bryant; mother, Mrs. Lucinda Rogers Bryant Hall, of California; two sisters, Mrs. Geneva Bryant Bates, of California; Mrs. Madge Bryant Richards, of North Carolina; two brothers, Roger Bryant of North Carolina and Winfred Bryant, of California, father Wayne Bryant and stepmother, Mrs. Dorothy Gray Bryant; two half sisters, Misses Sybil and Alene Bryant of Fayetteville, N.C.; grandmother, Mrs. Dudley Bryant; several aunts, uncles and other relatives. The many friends of this family were grieved to hear of his passing. The body was brought here to the home of his aunt, Mrs. Frank Spencer and Mr. Spencer. Rev. Charles West, of Powell County, pastor of the Church of God here, conducted the funeral. Interment was in the Bryant cemetery Sunday, December 28. Carole Note; His father was William Wayne Bryant the s/o John Dudley Bryant and Margaret Taulbee.

Wolfe County News - Nov. 30, 19793 MRS. ROBINSON OF INSKO DIES Laura Robinson, 78, of Insko, widow of the late Robert Robinson, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the ARH Hospital at West Liberty. She was a member of the Holiness Church. Born July 18, 1895 in Wolfe County, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Lilly Vest Haddix. Mrs. Robinson is survived by two daughters, Mary Murphy of Mt. Sterling and Dorotha Watkins of Dayton, Ohio; seven sons, Ernest, Leonard, and Stanley Robinson of Insko, Elmer and Hansley Robinson of West Liberty, Estill of Helechawa, and Dallis Robinson of Mt. Sterling, and one brother, Hager Haddix of Middletown, Ohio. Funeral Friday at the Potter Funeral Home Chapel in West Liberty by Rev. Paul Dehner and Elder Jimmy Adkins. Burial in the Stamper Cemetery at Route 1 Hazel Green. Potter Funeral Home in charge. Carole

Wolfe County News - Nov. 30, 1973 ADDIE PENCE OF BETHANY PASSES Addie Pence, 69, died Nov. 19, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington after a three-months illness. Mrs. Pence is survived by her husband, Roy Pence of Bethany; four sons, Ralph of Bethany, Clarence of Franklin, Ohio, Virgil of Miamisburg, Ohio, and Vernon Pence of Campton, four daughters, Miss Ruth Pence and Miss Allene Pence of Bethany, Mrs. Pauline Arais of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Ruby I. Miller of Hamilton, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the Bethany Church by Rev. Doyle Thomas. Burial was in the Pence family cemetery at Bethany under the direction of Shackelford Funeral Home, Campton. Carole

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Posted on Wed, Feb. 05, 2003 Collision kills Wolfe woman HERALD-LEADER STAFF REPORT A car driven by a Booneville area teen-ager veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a pickup Monday, killing a Wolfe County woman, Kentucky State Police said. Teresa Brewer, 43, of Rogers, the driver of the Toyota pickup, died at the scene of the crash on Ky. 715, south of Rogers, about 6:30 p.m. Monday. Jordan Burch, 16, the driver of a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon, and a passenger, Neil Young, 15, of Lerose, were taken to Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson. Seat belts were not in use in either vehicle, state police said. Ms. Brewer was the daughter of Shirley Brewer Rose. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Porter & Son Funeral Directors in Campton. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday. ===== __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

Clay City Times - Jan. 15, 1942 G.K. BREWER DIES AT ROGERS G.K. Brewer, of Rogers, Ky., succumbed of heart attack at his home January 3 at the age of 65. Mr. Brewer was born and reared in the State of Kentucky. He was a loyal supporter of democracy and the higher principles of moral living. He cared little for publicity, but spent his entire life in devotion and support of his family and interest of his community and fellowman. He had many friends and was well respected by the people of Wolfe and surrounding counties. He retired one year ago from active service with the Texas Oil Co. Employees of the oil company were pallbearers. Funeral service was held in the community church at Rogers, conducted by the Rev. Ramah Johnson, of Morehead. He is survived by his widow, Minnie Brewer; seven sons, Willard and Finley, of Monroe, Mich.; Dillard, Ted, Jake and Stanley, of Birmingham, Ala., Vernon, of Middletown, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. J.V. Armitage and Mrs. Lee Palmer, of Middletown, Ohio; Mrs. D.L. Adams and Evelyn, at home. Mr. Brewer will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Carole

Wolfe County News - Dec. 7, 1973 WM. CABLE, 86 OF ROUTE 1 DIES William Cable, 86, husband of Cinda Taylor Cable, of Route 1 Campton, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the West Liberty Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Wolfe County, a retired farmer, and a member of the Church of Christ. He was a son of the late Doc and Belle Carroll Cable. Other survivors besides his wife include two sons, Merl Cable, Beloit, Wisc., and Lee Cable, Hillpoint, Wisc.; one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Spencer, S-----, Wisc; one brother Greeley cable, Pine Ridge; three sisters, Mrs. Lula Hobbs Shoemaker, Route 2, Beattyville, Mrs. Hattie Hecker, and Ethyl, both of Middletown, Ohio; six grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Porter and son Funeral Home Chapel. With Rev. Willie Taylor officiating. Burial was in the Evans Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Porter and Son Funeral Home, Campton. Carole

Clay City Times - July 24, 1941 ROBERT POWELL ROSE, son of the late David Riley and Sarah Adams Rose, was born January 7, 1857 and died at the Clark County Hospital July 18, 1941, at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 11 days. He was married to Laura Ewen December 11, 1878. Three children were born to this union. Annabelle Rose, David Riley Rose, deceased and Malissie Rose still living. Laura Ewen Rose died Oct. 30, 1887. Mary Elizabeth Hall became the wife of Mr. Rose June 21, 1888. To this union was born one child, deceased. Mary Elizabeth Hall Rose died June 27, 1914. On December 16, 1914, Mr. Rose married Mary Elizabeth Blount who survives. Others surviving are one sister, Mrs. Eugene French, Stanton: two brothers, Edward Rose, Clay City, Noah Rose, Dayton, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Coleman Portwood, Clay City; three grandchildren, Mrs. James I. Frazier, Chicago, Ill., Justus Portwood, Louisville, and Harold Rose, Lexington; two great grandsons, James l. Frazier II, Chicago and Charles Rose, Lexington. Mr. Rose became a member of the Christian Church at 18 years of age. Funeral services were conducted at two o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Clay City Christian church by Rev. J.C. Everman. Burial, under the direction of the Hearne Funeral Home was in the Eaton Cemetery. Carole

Wolfe County News - Dec. 7, 1973 MRS. HATTON, 80, PASSES NOV. 29 Mrs. Isabelle Hatton, 80 passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, after a two months illness. She was the wife of Logan Hatton of Campton. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Denzil Hatton, Norvil Hatton and Lester all of Campton; six daughters, Mrs. Daisy Patton, Campton, Mrs. Ruby Pence of Campton, Mrs. Myrtie Patton of Campton, Mrs. Carrie Brewer of Clay City, Mrs. Carmie Napier of Middletown, Ohio and Mrs. Kathleen Brewer of Winchester; two sisters, Mrs. Lou Allen of Cleveland, Ohio and Pearl Hatton of Campton, 61 grandchildren and 75 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Campton Church of God with Rev. Doyle Thomas officiating. Burial in the Evans Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. Carole

Wolfe County News - Oct. 5, 1973 H.C. BRASHEAR OF CALLABOOSE DIES SEPT. 24 Henry Clay Brashear, 73, husband of Junie Spencer, of the Callaboose section of Wolfe County, died suddenly at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at his home from an apparent heart attack. He was a native of Wolfe County and a farmer. Other survivors besides his wife include two sons, Lonnie and Lloyd Brashear, both at home; five daughters, Ruby, Heady, and Vernie Brashear, all at home, Mrs. Katherine Banks of Campton, and Mrs. Vernie Watkins of Lexington; three brothers, Floyd and Courtney Brashear, both of Campton, and Ray Brashear of Florida: three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Banks of Campton, and Mrs. Malvery Young and Mrs. Letha Perry, both of Franklin, Oho; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 26 at the Harvest Time Tabernacle with Rev. Omer Spencer officiating. Burial was in the Brashear family cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Porter and Son Funeral home, Campton. Carole