Wolfe County News - Dec. 19, 1951 MARY PERKINS WOLFE NATIVE, GOES TO REWARD Mrs. Mary Perkins, age 79 was born May 1, 1872 at Lee City, KY d/o W.S. and Jane Lindon Maddox. She was united in marriage to Larkin Alexander Perkins on December, 28, 1888. To this uinon were born eight children, Elvin of Austin, Ind; Everett of Mansfield, Ohio; Henry, deceased, Lucinda Oditt, Midland, Ohio; Jane Back, Belknap, Ky.: Angeline McClure, deceased, Frances Oditt, Middltown, Ohio, Mabel Crase, Belknap, Ky. She also reared four of her grandchildren, Arlie, Luna, Ruby and Ethel McClure. She departed this life on December 12, 1951 at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 12 days. She was a member of the Church of God for about 63 years. She leaves besides her children, 22 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren, a host of friends and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted at the Church of God, Belknap with Rev. Forest Bailey, pastor officiating and Alango Craft assisting, on December 15, 1951. Active pall bearers were 8 grandsons, Arlie McClure, Sam, Lafayette, Carlos, and Donald Oditt, Thomas Perkins and Carman Crase. Burial followed in the Belknap cemetery under the direction of Hearne Funeral Home, Campton. Carole

Wolfe County News - May 1956 LENGTHY ILLNESS CLAIMS LIFE OF ROBERT MILLER Robert L. Miller, born Nov. 13, 1871 died May 5, 1956 at the age of 84 years. He had been ill for several months. He was the son of the late David Crocket Miller and Carolyn Boyd Miller. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertie Miller, of Hazel Green, and four daughters: Mrs. O.G. Henry, Middletown, Ohio; Mrs. Reva Howard, Hazel Green; Mrs. E.T. Kash Jr., Hazel Green and Miss Daisy Miller, Somerset. One son, Attorney E.L. Miller, Campton; one brother, John Miller of Winchester; two sisters; Mrs. Lizzie Cobb, Campton, and Mrs. Willie Hanks, Middletown, Ohio. Also five grandsons, one granddaughter and one great grandson. Funeral services were conducted Monday, afternoon at one o'clock C.S.T. at the Hazel Green Methodist Church with Rev. J. Ryan Nevius, Pastor of the First Christian Church, West Liberty officiating assisted by Rev. C.L. Thompson of Hazel Green. Burial was in the Hazel Green Cemetery under the direction of Hearne Funeral Home. Carole

MILLIE NEELY, 75 DIES IN WOLFE Millie Ann Neely, age 75 died at her home at Mary, KY. on Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, 1952. Mrs. Neely has been sick for several weeks. Funeral services were held at the home at 11 o'clock Wednesday, Sept. 3. Burial was in the Neely cemetery in charge of Hearne Funeral Home of Campton, Ky. Mrs. Neely is survived by eight children; Mrs. Sylvia Burton, Filmore, Ky,; Mrs. Martha Stamper, Novi, Mich; Bruce Neely, Farmington, Mich; Carl Neely, Novi, Mich; Mrs. Mary Childers, Novi, Mich; Mrs. Lillian Noble, Farmington, Mich; James Neely, Mary, KY.; Mrs. Mable Smith, Brighton, Mich; and one brother, Walker Taulbee, Beattyville, Ky. Carole

Wolfe County News - Jan. 9, 1955 FRANK PATTON DIED SATURDAY AT AGE OF 90 Frank Patton, age 90, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cora Shepherd, in Campton, Saturday, January 8th. Funeral services were conducted at the home on Monday, the 10th at 10:00 with Rev. John Dalton and Rev. Charles Rose in charge. Burial was in the family cemetery Monday afternoon at Vortex. He is survived by one son, John Patton, of Campton, and five daughters; Mrs. Esther Harris, Campton; Mrs. Cora Shepherd, Campton; Mrs. Dixie Rowe, Muskegan, Mich; Mrs. Alma Divine, and Mrs. Viola Biddle, both of Covington; about 20 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Also one brother, Jeff Patton, of Holly, and four sisters: Mrs. Laura Patton, Lexington, Mrs. Bell Hobbs and Mrs. Betty Taulbee both of Beattyville and Mrs. Maggie Rose of Kokomo, Ind. Carole

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At 09:18 AM 10/16/2002 -0400, Carole Bays wrote: >Wolfe County News - Jan. 2, 1952 > >SHORT ILLNESS FATAL IN LEE TO S.H. STAMPER > >Funeral services were held Friday for S.H. "Steve" Stamper, 87, who died >at his home on Rock Lick (the next line had a wrinkle and I'm unable to >read it.) He had been ill only a short time prior to his death. > >Born in Lee County near the historic old Hieronymus Ford across the North >Fork River. Mr. Stamper was the son of the late Huston Stamper. He was a >black smith and farmer by trade and up until a few years ago resided at >Canyon Falls. > >Mr. Stamper was buried in the Buck Creek Cemetery at Williba and just >across the river from the site of his birthplace. > >Among the survivors are two daughtesrs, Mrs. Sophia Crawford, Rock Lick; >and Mrs. Eliza Fulks, Utica, Michigan. One son; Burt Stamper of Ashland, >Ky. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters. They are Mrs. Mary >Ann Perry of Wolfe County and Armilda of Clark County, whose last name was >not learned. The brothers are Jesse Stamper of Beattyville and Huston >Stamper, somewhere in Canada. > >Carole 1900 Wolfe County Ky. Precinct Dist. Antioch #36/36 Stephen H. Stamper, head, b. Feb. 1867, age 33, m.15 yrs, KyKyKy, farmer Dulceena, wife, b.Mar. 1871, age 29, m. 15 yrs, 3 ch-3 liv, KyKyKy Rosa, dau, b. Feb. 1887, age 13 Birty, son, b. Nov. 1890, age 9 Sophia, dau, b. Nov. 1897, age 2 1910 Ky. Miracode Index STEPHEN STAMPER District: 0095 Color: W Age: 43 Birthplace: Kentucky Visit: 0017 County: Lee Relation: Husband Relatives: Wife Culcena 40, Kentucky Son Bertia 19, Kentucky Daughter Slpha 12, Kentucky Daughter Eliza 08, Kentucky Norma from - Middletown, Ohio Family Page: http://www.angelfire.com/oh/myfamilygenes Gentry Records Page: http://members.tripod.com/~nanny_4/index.html Mail lists I manage: WERNER-L, KYPERRY-L, BAKER-L, OHBUTLER-L, SE-KENTUCKY-L, GENTRY-L

Wolfe County News - March 14, 1956 BRACK CARROLL DIED MARCH 8 AT NEWPORT Brack Carroll, 55 died in Newport on Thursday night, March 8 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joan Feebach. He is survived by his wife, Queenie Carroll, Lexie, and six daughters: Miss Bessie Carroll, Lexie, Mrs. Joan Feebach, and Miss Bertie Carroll, both of Newport, Miss Katie Carroll, Jacksonville, N.C. also Virginia Carroll and Geraldine Carroll all of Lexie, two sons, James and J.B. Carroll, both of Lexie, two sisters, Mrs. Dora Bush, Middletown, Ohio and another sister, Lou, five brothers, Bill Carroll, Middletown, Ohio, Jim Carroll, Newport; Mort Carroll, Mt. Sterling, Captain Carroll, Mt. Sterling and Coleman Carroll, Barbourville, also several grandchildren. The body was brought to Hearne Funeral Home, Campton, Friday and kept until Friday night when it was taken to the home at Lexie. Funeral Services were held at Rose Chapel, Sunday with Rev. John Dalton officiating. Burial was in the Childers cemetery at Lexie. Arrangements for funeral and burial were in charge of Hearne Funeral Home, Campton. Carole

Wolfe County News - Nov. 2, 1955 FALL INJURIES PROVE FATAL TO JOHN MALONEY John Maloney, 79, died on Oct. 24, 1955 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington as a result of injuries received when he fell over a cliff ten days previously. Funeral was held at the home near Bethany, Ky., with the Reverends Colter and Walter officiating. Burial under the arrangements of Hearne Fuenral Home was held at two p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16. He is survived by four sons, Carl, Walled Lake, Mich; Fred, Detroit, Mich; Samp, Bethany and Harry, Walled Lake, Mich. Also four daughters; Mrs. Lela Knaro, Middletown, Ohio; Mrs. Julia Whisman, Detroit, Mich; Mrs. Daisy Morris, Greighton, Mich., and Mrs. Lillie Johnson, Farmington, Michigan. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Carole

Wolfe County News - Jan. 2, 1952 SHORT ILLNESS FATAL IN LEE TO S.H. STAMPER Funeral services were held Friday for S.H. "Steve" Stamper, 87, who died at his home on Rock Lick (the next line had a wrinkle and I'm unable to read it.) He had been ill only a short time prior to his death. Born in Lee County near the historic old Hieronymus Ford across the North Fork River. Mr. Stamper was the son of the late Huston Stamper. He was a black smith and farmer by trade and up until a few years ago resided at Canyon Falls. Mr. Stamper was buried in the Buck Creek Cemetery at Williba and just across the river from the site of his birthplace. Among the survivors are two daughtesrs, Mrs. Sophia Crawford, Rock Lick; and Mrs. Eliza Fulks, Utica, Michigan. One son; Burt Stamper of Ashland, Ky. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters. They are Mrs. Mary Ann Perry of Wolfe County and Armilda of Clark County, whose last name was not learned. The brothers are Jesse Stamper of Beattyville and Huston Stamper, somewhere in Canada. Carole

Wolfe County News - Dec. 1948 LEONARD STAMPER DIED IN MORGAN J. Leonard Stamper, a prominent farmer of Morgan County, born in 1889, passed away December 2, 1948, at the age of 59. He died of a heart attack in the Good Samaritan hospital in Lexington. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church at Ezel at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4. by Dr. Gabriel Banks of Morehead. Burial followed in the Ezel cemetery and was in charge of Potter and Co., Funeral Home at West Liberty. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Golden Stamper, two small daughters and a married daughter, Mrs. Pauline McKenzie, of Campton and one son, Woodroe Stamper, of Grassy Creek. Also one brother, Will Stamper, of Grassy Creek. Pallbearers for the funeral were Harold Rose, Walter Bach, Glen Oldfield, C.F. Cecil, Jr., Ova Amyx, Cummings Fugate, Arthur Rose and Forrest Williams. Carole

Wolfe County News - Jan. 4, 1956 FUNERAL RITES HELD MONDAY FOR YOUTH, 19 Funeral services for Emory Ray Campbell, 19 s/o Ida and Dell Campbell, Campotn, were held in the First Church of God, Campton, Monday, Jan. 2 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. J. Edward Cunningham pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating and assisted by Rev. Strong, pastor of the First Church of God. Burial was in the Evans Cemetery under the direction of Hearne Funeral Home. Survivors include the parents and six brothers; Earl, Dayton, Ohio; Willie, Franklin, Ohio, Donald, Harold and Vernon all of Cincinnati, Ohio and Jackie at home with his mother, also a half brother, Benny Joe Harrod of Dayton, Ohio; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Horton and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Martha Campbell both of Campton, numerous aunts and uncles and other relatives and a host of friends. Carole Note: Emory Ray died as the result of an auto accident.

Wolfe County News - Jan. 4, 1956 JOE D. NICKELL DIES SUDDENLY ENROUTE HOME Joe D. Nickell, 66 s/o the late Caleb Nickell, died Thursday night, Dec. 29 enroute home from a trip to visit his son. He became ill in the car and was pronunced dead by Dr. Paul Maddox when they stopped at the Clinic in Campton for medical help. He had been sick for about three years. Funeral was held at the Amyx Mission Church at Buskirk Sunday, Jan. 1 at ten o'clock with the Missionaries in charge. Funeral was at Cannel City in the Burton Cemetery in charge of Potter Funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Nanny Taulbee Nickell, Helechawa; five sons; Burnice, Dayton, Ohio; Ralph in Germany; Herman, Helechawa; Hubert, Daysboro and Herschell, Daysboro. Also three sisters: Mrs. Bertha Ishmael, Mt. Sterling; Mrs. Pauline Elam, Cannel City and Mrs. Dorothy Prater, Maytown. He also leaves some brothers and a sister. Carole

Mrs Flinchum was: Malinda Bradley first married 1907 to Jame L Rose, son of Curly Bob Rose and Anna Lovings. Carole Bays wrote: > Wolfe County News - Aug. 31, 1955 > > LEE CITY LADY FOUND DEAD AT HOME IN COUNTY > > Mrs. Blaine Flinchum, age 64 was found dead at her home near Lee City, Ky., on Tuesday afternoon August 23 at 5:30. The cause of her death was not known. > > She is survived by her husband, Blaine Flinchum, and two daughters and three sons by a former marriage, Mrs. Lizzie Alice King, West Middletown, Ohio; and Mrs. Mamie Martin, Middletown, Ohio; Malcom Rose and Raymond Rose both of Rosefork, and William H. Rose of West Middletown, Ohio. > > Funeral services were held at the Lee City Missionary Church at ten o'clock on Friday morning. August 26, under the direction of Potter's Funeral Home, West Liberty with Miss Carter, Missionary officiating. Burial was in the Rosefork Cemetery. > > Carole > > > > > > > ==== KYWOLFE Mailing List ==== > This Wolfe-L Rootsweb mailing List is owned and maintained > by Diane Montgomery Parsons and Joan B. Williams. You can reach them by > sending a email to : KYWOLFE-admin@rootsweb.com > > >

Wolfe County News - May 8, 1957 HEART ATTACK CLAIMS LIFE OF NELLIE COMBS Mrs. Nellie Combs, daughter of M.H. Wells, Landsaw, Ky., age 56 died April 30th in Royal Oak, Mich. She suffered a heart attack and died enroute to the hospital. She was a member of the Rosedale Baptist Church, Landsaw, KY. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Dizinang, Spokane, Washington; Mrs. Arbutus Abney, Holt, Minn. and Miss Maude Combs, Chester, Pa, also one son by her first husband, Enoch Bakey Jr., of Detroit, Mich; her father, N.H. Wells, Landsaw, five sisters; Mrs. Callie Walters, Springfield, Ohio; Mrs. Maude Combs, Hazard, Ky., Mrs. Nancy Curry, Nevada, Mo., Mrs. Margaret Wells, Chester, Pa.; Mrs. Maxine Vires, London, Ky., also three brothers, M/Sgt. Willard Wells, Ft. Stewart, Ga., Emmett Wells, Royal Oak, Mich. and Ollie Wells, Detroit, Mich. and 12 grand children. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 5th at ten a.m. in the Rosedale Baptist Church at Landsaw, Ky, by Rev. Walter Strong and Rev. Fred Litteral and burial was in the Rose Cemetery at Landsaw. Arrangements were in charge of Hearne Funeral Home of Campton. Pallbearers: Harvey Wills, Ira (Jiggs) Combs, E.E., E.O. and Reese and Roy Cundiff. Carole

Thanks Wanda. Bruce was my uncle through marriage. He married my Great Aunt Gertrude Lykins. I never got to meet Uncle Bruce. I stay in contact with Aunt Gert and his daughter Carole. He would be so proud of his grandson Kenneth, he is now a Police Officer. Crystal Jackson Cincinnati, OH

Wolfe County News - May 16, 1956 PROMINENT WOMAN DIES OF HEART ATTACK Mrs. Mary Graham McGuire, 66, widow of Walter Turner McGuire, died about 1:00 a.m. Wednesday while enroute to a Lexington hospital after suffering a heart attack. She was in an amburlance driven by Herbert Holman, Jr. deputy Powell County coroner, and accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Armour. It is believed that death struck Mrs. McGuire in the vicinity of Virden. She was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Clark County Hospital. She had suffred a heart atack a few months ago, but had made substantial progress toward recovery, and had been putting in some time daily at her post of duty. She had hed that position since 1941. She was a member of the Clay City Methodist Church where she served as organist 30 years, and was a charter member of Pilot Knob Eastern Star Chaper, Stanton, and was a member of the Col. George Nicholas Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also a charter applicant for the newly formed Auxillary of Robert Gabriel White Post of the American Legion and a former member of the Filson Club. Mrs. McGuire was kind, thoughtful, helpful and courteous to all with whom she came in contact. She had many friends. She served as secretary of the Powell County Chapter of the Red Cross during World War I, was the first Democratic Chairwoman in Powell county and was a member of the National Postmasters Association. Mrs. McGuire's parents were J.B. and Lida Eaton, early settlers of Clay City; Her husband, a native of Lee County, served in the Kentucky Legislature, representing Powell and Wolfe counties in 1921. He also served an interim appointment as Postmaster of Clay City. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Lowell D. Puffenberger, Ashland: two sons, Walter McGuire, Denver, Colorado and Kelly M. McGuire of Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Maupin and a brother, John C. Eaton, of Clay City, and two grandchildren. The body was taken to Hearne Funeral Home, Stanton, and prepared for burial and later removed to the residence. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Clay City Methodist Church by the Rev. G.C. Gaunce, burial in the Eaton Cemetery, Clay City. Active pallbearers were Lynn, Johnnie, Louie and Robert Eaton, Harry O'Rear and Asa Mize. Honorary bearers includeded Johnny Kennon, Joe and Tom Mountz, Sam Carr, W.C. Rose, Sr., W.E. Armour, Edmon Burgher, A.G. Shimfessel, John Kimbrell, Otis Powell, J.D. Spaudling and Frank Daniel. Carole

Wolfe County News - May 16, 1956 PROMINENT ATTORNEY CLAIMED AT LEXINGTON Elmer Drake, one of the most genial members of the Fayette bar, died Saturday morning. A heart attack suffered at midnight at his home, 110 Tahoma Road, Lexington, proved fatal to this 54-year old attorney about 8:30 a.m. Saturday May 12. A native of Campton he was born on May 5, 1902 a son of Mrs. Lucy Hanks Drake, now of Lexington, and the late James Drake. He was a member of the First Methodist Church, the Kentucky Mountain Club of Which he served as president in 1938, and the Fayette, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. He was graduated from Wesleyan College with a bachelor's degree in 1927 and received his law degree from the University of Kentucky in 1931. He was admitted to the bar in the same year. Besides his mother he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Della Soard Drake, and three sisters: Mrs. James H. Harper, Lexington; Mrs. James R. Welch, Ft. Thomas; and Mrs. T.E. McMullen, Philadelphia. Funeral services were conducted at Lexington Monday afternoon at three o'clock with the Rev. Steadman Bagby of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Lexington Cemetery. Mr. Drake was widely known in Wolfe County and had a host of friends here. He is the nephew of C.M. Hanks and Fred Hanks of Campton and Finley Hanks of Pine Ridge. Carole

Wolfe County News - August 31, 1955 HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL TO STANTON MAN Charles Andrew Denniston, 70, well known Stanton merchant, died at his home last Sunday night, August 28 of a heart attack. A native of Menifee County, he came to Powell County eight years ago and had since been in the merchandising business at Rosslyn and Stanton. The deceased was born September 27, 1884 in Menifee, the son of the late James and Sarah Lawson Denniston. He had been a member of the Church of God since his youth. Funeral services will be held Wedneday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the Stanton Christian Church, conducted by Bro. W.J. Chapman of Montgomery County. Burial will be in the Fortune Cemetery, with interment in charge of Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Mary Denniston; four daughters, Mrs. Ruby Triplett and Mrs. Sallie Shrout of Salt Lick, Ky., Mrs. Dorothy McIntosh of Corbin and Mrs. Charlene Newkirk of Lexington; four sons, William Verney and Dallas M. Denniston of Campton, Herman Denniston of Pine Ridge and Earl Denniston of Mt. Sterling, two brothers, Garrett Denniston of Mt. Sterling and Claude Denniston of Jeffersonville, and one sister, Mrs. Jean Brown of Mariba, Ky. Mr. Denniston left 25 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Carole Carole

Wolfe County News - Aug. 31, 1955 LEE CITY LADY FOUND DEAD AT HOME IN COUNTY Mrs. Blaine Flinchum, age 64 was found dead at her home near Lee City, Ky., on Tuesday afternoon August 23 at 5:30. The cause of her death was not known. She is survived by her husband, Blaine Flinchum, and two daughters and three sons by a former marriage, Mrs. Lizzie Alice King, West Middletown, Ohio; and Mrs. Mamie Martin, Middletown, Ohio; Malcom Rose and Raymond Rose both of Rosefork, and William H. Rose of West Middletown, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Lee City Missionary Church at ten o'clock on Friday morning. August 26, under the direction of Potter's Funeral Home, West Liberty with Miss Carter, Missionary officiating. Burial was in the Rosefork Cemetery. Carole

More infomation on the obit of France Drake Thanks ---------- From: Margaret Hayes Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 3:30 PM To: Norma Adams Cc: Anna Carole Bays Subject: Re: [KYWOLFE-L] Francis Drake - 1920 census listing Norma, FRANCIS DRAKE's wife was MARY ELLEN JOHNSON. She was b. 5/24/1875 Lee & d. 8/29/1955 Lee & buried Riverview Cem. She was the d/o JAMES JOHNSON & NANCY LUTES. FRANCIS & MARY ELLEN md. 12/24/1897 Lee & lived in Wolfe 1900 (Torrent #106) & in Lee 1910. Hope this helps, Margaret ----- Original Message ----- From: Norma Adams <njadams@cinci.rr.com> To: <KYWOLFE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [KYWOLFE-L] Francis Drake - 1920 census listing > At 09:16 PM 10/11/2002 -0400, you wrote: > >Wolfe County News - June 1956 > > > >DRAKE RITES HELD SUNDAY AT ZOE CHURCH > > > >Francis Drake, 85, died Friday, May 25th at his home on Beattyville Road, > >in Wolfe County. He was a retired farmer and merchant. His wife preceded > >him in death eight months ago. > > > >He is survived by one son, Jesse Drake, Middletown, Ohio; one daughter, > >Mrs. Nannie Gentry, Beattyville; two brothers, Granville Drake, Campton > >and Henry Drake, Tallega. > > > >Services were conducted at the First Church of God, Zoe, on Sunday > >afternoon at two p.m. with Rev. Willard Brewer and Rev. E.C. Hutchhinson > >officiating. > > > >Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery, Beattyville, under the direction of > >B.F. Porter and son Funeral Home. > > > >Carole > 1920 Lee Co. Census - Beatyville Dist. > #167/174 > Francis Drake, head, 48, KyVaVa, farmer > Mary E., wife, 43, KyKyKy > Jessie, son, 20, KyKyKy, teamster > Nannie, dau, 4 6/12, KyKyKy > > Does anyone know what Francis Drake's wife's maiden name was? > > Daughter Nannie Drake married Frank Gentry, s/o Henry C. Gentry & Emily > Carroll.. > > Norma > > > from - Middletown, Ohio > Family Page: http://www.angelfire.com/oh/myfamilygenes > Gentry Records Page: http://members.tripod.com/~nanny_4/index.html > Mail lists I manage: WERNER-L, KYPERRY-L, BAKER-L, OHBUTLER-L, > SE-KENTUCKY-L, GENTRY-L > > > ==== KYWOLFE Mailing List ==== > Kentucky's Lost & Found > http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyekg//lost.html > > >