Our Obituaries

Alonzo Mosley

August 14, 1940 - May 18, 2013

Name: Alonzo Mosley Age: 72 of: Garner, Kentucky Date of Birth: August 12, 1940 Where: Knott County, Kentucky Date of Death: Saturday, May 18, 2013 Where: Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky Facts of Importance: Moderator of Ivy Point Old Baptist Church for 31 years and a member 40 years Parents: Son of the late Cephus & Ola Caudill...
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Mary Ella Maggard

January 25, 1932 - May 17, 2013

Name: Mary Ella Turner Maggard Age: 81 of: Drift, Kentucky Date of Birth: January 25, 1932 Where: Floyd County, Kentucky Date of Death: May 17, 2013 Where: Residence Facts of Importance: She was a homemaker and a member of Old Beaver Old Regular Baptist Church at Minnie, Ky Parents: The late William & Lorraine Johnson Turner Wife: Of the late Everett Maggard...
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Glenn Potter

December 29, 1947 - May 16, 2013

Name: Pastor Glenn Potter Age: 65 of: Carrie, Kentucky Date of Birth: December 29, 1947 Where: Colson, Kentucky Date of Death: Thursday May 16, 2013 Where: Hazard ARH Facts of Importance: Pastor of the Camp Branch House of Worship. Retired Police Officer. Parents: The Late Ben & Fronia Amburgey Potter. Wife: Sandra Fugate Potter Survivors:...
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Lloyd Bowling

March 28, 1940 - May 14, 2013

Name: Lloyd Bowling Age: 73 of: Vicco, Kentucky Date of Birth: March 28, 1940 Where: Perry County, Kentucky Date of Death: Tuesday May 14, 2013 Where: Hazard ARH Parents: The Late Walter & Phebia Bowling Wife: Edith Jent Bowling Survivors: Son: Ray Bowling Jr. of Kodak, KY.; Daughters: Brenda Adams of Hazard, KY, Tammy (James) Oliver of Hazard...
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James A. Hall

February 16, 1942 - May 12, 2013

Name: James A. Hall Age: 71 of: Grethel, Kentucky Date of Birth: February 16, 1942 Where: Galveston, Kentucky Date of Death: May 12, 2013 Where: Pikeville Medical Center; Pikeville, Ky Facts of Importance: Retired Coal Miner Parents: The late George & Ruth Rogers Hall Wife: Girdell Adkins Hall Other Survivors: One Son: James Edward Hall, of Grethel, Ky; Six...
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Jerry Mayo Leslie

February 19, 1945 - May 11, 2013

Name: Jerry Mayo Leslie Age: 68 of: Chapmanville, WV Date of Birth: February 19, 1945 Where: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Death: May 11, 2013 Where: St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV Facts of Importance: Retired Warehouse Foreman of Arch Coal Parents: the late Frank & Hester Woods Leslie Wife: Deanna Caudill Leslie Other Survivors: one son: Brandon (Heather)...
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Jerry Mayo Leslie

February 19, 1945 - May 11, 2013

Name: Jerry Mayo Leslie Age: 68 of: Chapmanville, WV Date of Birth: February 19, 1945 Where: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Death: May 11, 2013 Where: St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV Facts of Importance: Retired Warehouse Foreman of Arch Coal Parents: the late Frank & Hester Woods Leslie Wife: Deanna Caudill Leslie Other Survivors: one son: Brandon (Heather)...
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Jimmy Ray Moore

February 18, 1944 - May 10, 2013

Name: Jimmy Ray Moore Age: 69 of: Garrett, KY Date of Birth: February 18, 1944 Where: Garrett, KY Date of Death: May 10, 2013 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center Facts of Importance: Retired Courier for Highlands Regional Medical Center and a US Air Force Veteran Parents: the late Willi & Lula Hicks Moore Wife: Judy Sizemore Moore Other Survivors: one son:...
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Vonnie June Moore

March 24, 1934 - May 10, 2013

Name: Vonnie June Moore Age: 79 of: McDowell, KY Date of Birth: March 24, 1934 Where: McDowell, KY Date of Death: May 10, 2013 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center Facts of Importance: Vonnie was a retired grocery store owner and homemaker Parents: the late Charlie and Rebecca Lawson Osborne Husband: the late Bennie Moore Other Survivors: Two sons:...
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Clifford Smith

December 27, 1930 - May 9, 2013

Name: Clifford Smith Age: 82 of: Garrett, KY Date of Birth: December 27, 1930 Where: Blackberry, KY Date of Death: May 9, 2013 Where: Residence Facts of Importance: Retired Factory Worker for General Motors and a member of the Living Water Ministries, Prestonsburg, KY Parents: the late Johnson & Mable Hatfield Smith Wife: Rose Marie Tuney Smith ...
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Richie Dean Elkins

February 28, 1960 - May 8, 2013

Name: Richie Dean Elkins Age: 53 of: London, KY Date of Birth: February 28, 1960 Where: Martin, KY Date of Death: May 8, 2013 Where: Residence Facts of Importance: Disabled Steele Factory Worker Parents: Silas Woodrow Elkins of London, KY and Blanche Clay Patton of Lawrenceburg, KY Other Survivors: three brothers: Kenneth Ray (Marie) Elkins of Melvin,...
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Richard Dean Powers

December 5, 1954 - May 7, 2013

Name: Richard Dean Powers Age: 58 of: Auxier, KY Date of Birth: December 5, 1954 Where: Paintsville, KY Date of Death: May 7, 2013 Where: Kings Daughters Medical Center Facts of Importance: Lineman for Floyd S Pike Power Co. and a member of the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church Parents: the late James & Bonnie Privett Powers Wife: Charlotte Jarrell Powers Other...
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Myrl Hall

October 1, 1949 - May 6, 2013

Name: Myrl Hall Age: 63 of: Hindman, Kentucky Date of Birth: October 1, 1949 Where: Conea, Kentucky Date of Death: Monday May 6, 2013 Where: UK Medical Center Facts of Importance: Salesman Parents: The Late Bethel & Elizabeth Johnson Hall Wife: Brenda Short Hall Survivors: Sons: Michael (Shannon) Hall of Pinetop, KY, Ryan (Jessie) Hall of...
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Ricky James Doll Hall

July 1, 1983 - May 4, 2013

Name: Ricky James "Doll" Hall Age: 29 of: Wayland, Kentucky Date of Birth: July 1, 1983 Where: Portsmouth, Ohio Date of Death: Saturday, May 4, 2013 Where: Leitchfield, Kentucky Facts of Importance: Solid Waste employee in Leitchfield, Kentucky Parents: Son of Teresa Moore Hall & the late Wilburn "Bud" Hall Other Survivors: Daughters: Haley Hall of Wayland,...
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Ronnie Gene Gibson

March 23, 1943 - May 4, 2013

Name: Ronnie Gene Gibson Age: 70 of: Wayland, KY Date of Birth: March 23, 1943 Where: Raven, KY Date of Death: Saturday, May 4, 2013 Where: Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard, Kentucky Facts of Importance: National Guard Member and a Korean War Veteran Parents: Son of the late Eite & Lula Jacobs Gibson Other Survivors: Daughter: Carol Gamble of...
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Edith Evelyn Lafferty

January 18, 1929 - May 4, 2013

Name: Edith Lafferty Age: 84 of: West Liberty, Kentucky Date of Birth: January 18, 1929 Where: Floyd County, Kentucky Date of Death: Saturday, May 4, 2013 Where: residence Facts of Importance: Homemaker and a member of Auxier Freewill Baptist Church Parents: Daughter of the late Perry & Minty Music Crider Wife: Wife of Sammy Lafferty Other Survivors: Sons: Larry...
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Devon Slone

April 4, 1940 - May 4, 2013

Name: Devon Slone Age: 73 of: Mousie, Kentucky Date of Birth: April 2, 1940 Where: Garner, Kentucky Date of Death: Saturday May 4, 2013 Where: Hazard ARH Facts of Importance: Disabled Carpenter Parents: The late Teach & Mary Owens Slone Survivors: Brothers: Roosevelt (Ruth) Slone of Kendallville, IN, Lendel Slone of Mousie, KY.; Sister:...
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Charles Buck Richard Joseph

April 23, 1946 - May 3, 2013

Name: Charles "Buck" Richard Joseph Age: 67 of: David, Kentucky Date of Birth: April 23, 1946 Where: Floyd County, Kentucky Date of Death: Friday, May 3, 2013 Where: UK Medical Center, Lexington, KY Facts of Importance: Security Guard Parents: Son of the late Dayton Joseph Sr. & Geneva Adkins Joseph Wife: Husband of Thelma Shepherd Joseph Other Survivors: ...
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Donald Eugene Shepherd

October 14, 1962 - May 3, 2013

Name: Donald Eugene Shepherd Age: 50 of: Gunlock, Kentucky Date of Birth: October 14, 1962 Where: Paintsville, Kentucky Date of Death: Friday, May 3, 2013 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center Facts of Importance: Head Custodian at Magoffin County Board of Education Parents: Son of the late Luther & Edith Howard Shepherd Wife: Husband of Nola Smith Shepherd ...
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Elizabeth Ellen Spears

March 2, 1927 - May 3, 2013

Name: Elizabeth Ellen (Lizzie) Spears Age: 86 of: Banner, Kentucky Date of Birth: March 2, 1927 Where: Banner, Kentucky Date of Death: Friday, May 3, 2013 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center Facts of Importance: Homemaker and member of New Life United Baptist Church Parents: Daughter of the late Ernest & Victoria Smith Mulkey Wife: Wife of the late Mexico Spears ...
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Charles David Hayes

November 8, 1948 - May 3, 2013

Name: Charles David "Butch" Hayes Age: 64 of: Leburn, Kentucky Date of Birth: November 8, 1948 Where: Lackey, Kentucky Date of Death: May 3, 2013 Where: Hazard Health & Rehabilitation Center Facts of Importance: Retired Car Salesman from Cardinal Automotive Group, Kentucky Colonel, Member of Hindman 1st Baptist Church. Parents: The Late Raymond ...
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Kathy L. Whitaker

October 16, 1952 - May 1, 2013

Name: Kathy L. Whitaker Age: 60 of: Hazard, Kentucky Date of Birth: October 16, 1952 Where: Greenfield, Indiana Date of Death: May 1, 2013 Where: Hazard ARH Parents: The Late William "Billy" & Mildred Settles Irick Husband: R.D. Whitaker Survivors: Husband: R.D. Whitaker of Hazard, KY.; Sons: Mike Kendall of Greenfield, IN, Rick Anderson of...
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Dallas Sparkman

December 20, 1933 - April 30, 2013

Name: Dallas Sparkman Age: 79 of: Willard, Ohio Date of Birth: December 20, 1933 Date of Death: April 30, 2013 Facts of Importance: Dallas was a believer in the United Baptist Faith and retired from MTD products Parents: the late Willie and Sadie Stephens Sparkman Wife: Alta Ratliff Sparkman Other Survivors: One Son: Derek Sparkman & his wife Lurey ; One...
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Martha Jane Murphy

October 9, 1937 - April 30, 2013

Name: Martha Jane Murphy Age: 75 of: East Point, KY Date of Birth: October 9, 1937 Where: Thomas, KY Date of Death: April 30, 2013 Where: Riverview Health Care Center, Prestonsburg, KY Facts of Importance: Retired kitchen supervisor for Highlands Regional Medical Center and a member of the Old Beaver Old Regular Baptist Church, Minnie, KY Parents: the late Ali &...
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Tivis Newsome

January 15, 1933 - April 30, 2013

Name: Tivis Newsome Age: 80 of: McDowell, Kentucky Date of Birth: January 15, 1933 Where: Beaver, Kentucky Date of Death: April 30, 2013 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center Facts of Importance: Tivis was a Carpenter and worked for Big Sandy Community Action Program Parents: the late Jarvie and Rhodina Newsome Wife: Opal Blevins Newsome Other Survivors:...
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Samuel Lee Boyd

March 29, 1931 - April 29, 2013

Name: Samuel Lee Boyd Age: 82 of: Banner, KY Date of Birth: March 29, 1931 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: April 29, 2013 Where: Riverview Nursing Home Facts of Importance: retired coal miner Parents: the late Manuel & Edna Watson Boyd Wife: the late Alice Hall Boyd Other Survivors: two sons: Earnie Boyd of Prestonsburg, KY and Harold (Becky) Boyd of Banner,...
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Azzie Tackett

March 8, 1922 - April 29, 2013

Name: Azzie Tackett Age: 91 of: Plain City, OH Date of Birth: March 8, 1922 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: April 29, 2013 Where: Saint Joseph Hospital Lexington Facts of Importance: Retired Coal Miner Parents: the late George & Margaret Hicks Tackett Wife: the late Prudy Mae Akers Tackett Other Survivors: one daughter: Wilma Jean (Mike) Moore of Cheyenne,...
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Teddy Elliott

June 4, 1936 - April 22, 2013

Name: Teddy Elliott Age: 76 of: McDowell, KY Date of Birth: June 4, 1936 Where: Fed, KY Date of Death: April 22, 2013 Where: Residence Facts of Importance: Retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA Parents: the late Wilburn & Rebecca Hobson Elliott Wife: the late Arnie Thornsberry Elliott Other Survivors: two sons: Jerry Don Elliott of New Straitesville, OH...
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Coty Donovan Crum

April 22, 1992 - April 20, 2013

Name: Coty Donovan Crum Age: 20 of: Lexington, KY Date of Birth: April 22, 1992 Where: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Death: April 20, 2013 Where: Lexington, KY Facts of Importance: Coty was a Chartered Member of the VFW Post 680 Men's Auxiliary Parents: Erlin Randell and Glenda Tackett Crum of Lexington Other Survivors: Two Brothers: Bradley Shaun Crum & Kelby Tyler...
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Denzil Moore

October 5, 1949 - April 20, 2013

Name: Denzil Moore Age: 63 of: Mallie, Kentucky Date of Birth: October 5, 1949 Where: Mallie, Kentucky Date of Death: April 20, 2013 Where: UK Medical Center Lexington, Kentucky Parents: The late Willard & Easter Stamper Moore Wife: Ruby Hall Moore Survivors: Wife: Ruby Hall Moore of Mallie, Ky.; Sons: Mathew Moore of Mallie, KY, Denzil ...
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Irene Conley Wicker

November 12, 1921 - April 20, 2013

Name: Irene Conley Wicker Age: 91 of: Knoxville, TN formerly Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: Nov. 12, 1921 Date of Death: April 20, 2013 Parents: the late Milford Conley and Laura Vanderpool Conley Husband: the late Lawsey A. Wicker Other Survivors: One son: Jack Wicker and his wife Saundra; One Sister: Pauline Owens of Clinton, Maryland; 4 grandchildren and 5...
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Daisy Marie Collins

March 30, 1942 - April 19, 2013

Name: Daisy Marie Collins Age: 71 of: Keokee, VA Formerly Floyd County Date of Birth: March 30, 1942 Date of Death: April 19, 2013 Parents: the late Armina Hall and John L.Hall Husband: the late Dewey Collins Other Survivors: Two sons: Sons: Dewey Collins Jr. (Jennifer Smartt) & John David Collins; Daughter: April Elizabeth Lawson; Grandchildren: Dustin Collins,...
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Julie Emila Gayheart

April 17, 1910 - April 19, 2013

Name: Julie Emila Gayheart Age: 103 of: Ashland, OH Date of Birth: April 17, 1910 Where: Orkney, KY Date of Death: April 19, 2013 Where: Residence Facts of Importance: Homemaker Parents: the late Henry & Arminitie Mead Henderson Husband: Milford Gayheart Other Survivors: children: Haskell Gayheart of Tiro, OH, Hermon Gayheart of Pounding Mill, VA, Harman Gayheart...
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Hazel Slone Henson

December 21, 1944 - April 18, 2013

Name: Hazel Henson Age: 68 of: Mousie, Kentucky Date of Birth: December 21, 1944 Where: Knott County, Kentucky Date of Death: April 18, 2013 Where: Residence Parents: The late Kennel Slone & Myrtle Hicks Handshoe Survivors: Sons: Jimmy (Kim) Hall of Minden, La, John David Hall of Mousie, KY, Willard Dean Hall of Mousie, KY.; Daughters: Dora Lee (Garry)...
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Lisa Combs

May 11, 1975 - April 17, 2013

Name: Lisa Combs Age: 37 of: Emmalena, Kentucky Date of Birth: May 11, 1975 Where: Perry County, Kentucky Date of Death: April 17, 2013 Where: Baptist Health Care Lexington, Kentucky Parent: Phyllis Miller Smith & the Late John D. Mitchell Survivors: Son: Silas Walker of Bulan, KY.; Elizabeth Ann Walker of Whitesburg, KY.; Brothers: Robert Walker...
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Roy Hall

September 22, 1944 - April 16, 2013

Name: Roy Hall Age: 68 of: Teaberry, KY Date of Birth: September 22, 1944 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: April 16, 2013 Where: Pikeville Medical Center Facts of Importance: Disabled Coal Miner Parents: the late Bill & Mona Hamilton Hall 1st Wife: Pauline Hall Companion: Deloris Timm of Teaberry, KY Other Survivors: three daughters: Joetta (Jeff) Slone of...
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Ruby Music

June 12, 1925 - April 14, 2013

Name: Ruby Music Age: 87 of: Covington, GA Date of Birth: June 12, 1925 Where: Endicott, KY Date of Death: April 14, 2013 Where: Residence Facts of Importance: Retired Cook and a member of the Endicott Freewill Baptist Church, Endicott, KY Parents: the late John Wes & Pearl Setser James Husband: the late Fred E. Music Other Survivors: two daughters: Roberta ...
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Russell Roger Thornsberry

February 20, 1938 - April 13, 2013

Name: Russell Roger Thornsberry Age: 75 of: West Liberty, Kentucky Formally of Knott County Date of Birth: February 20, 1938 Where: Mallie, Kentucky Date of Death: April 13, 2013 Where: UK Medical Center Lexington, Kentucky Facts of Importance: Retired Janitor for the Knott County Board of Education Parents: The Late Whitt & Dorothy Young Thornsberry ...
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Oscar Boleyn

October 15, 1916 - April 10, 2013

Name: Oscar Boleyn Age: 96 of: Topmost, Kentucky Date of Birth: October 15, 1916 Where: Floyd County, Kentucky Date of Death: April 10, 2013 Where: Knott County Nursing Home Facts of Importance: Retired Machine Shop Worker, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather & Great-Great-Grandfather. Parents: The late William & Margaret Sparkman...
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Nathaniel Joseph Slone

March 9, 1989 - April 9, 2013

Name: Nathaniel Joseph Slone Age: 24 of: Beaver, KY Date of Birth: March 9, 1989 Where: Dayton, OH Date of Death: April 9, 2013 Where: Beaver, KY Parents: Rickey & Ginger Bentley Slone of Beaver, KY Grandparents: Ornell "Jam Up" & Geraldine Bentley of Beaver, KY and Walker Slone of Dayton, OH and the late Elma Howell Slone Survivors: three brothers: Rickey Shannon...
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Zettie Gean Bentley

February 2, 1935 - April 7, 2013

Name: Zettie Gean Bentley Age: 78 of: Dunnville, Ky Date of Birth: February 2, 1935 Where: Grethel, Ky Date of Death: April 7, 2013 Where: Casey County, Ky Parents: the late Silas Akers and Lona Bell Akers Husband: the late Earmel Bentley Other Survivors: Sons: Jerry Bentley of Dunnsville, Ky; Daughters: Eileen Maynard of Dunnville, Ky, Tammy Hall of...
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Russell L. Shelton

January 14, 1930 - April 7, 2013

Name: Russell L. Shelton A ge: 83 of: McDowell, Ky Date of Birth: January 14, 1930 Where: Drift, Ky Date of Death: April 7, 2013 Where: Pikeville Medical Center Facts of Importance: he was a retired Coal Miner and attended the Old Regular Baptist Church Parents: the late Eddie Shelton and Lily Lafferty Shelton Wife: the late...
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Bobby Juwett Slone

September 8, 1970 - April 4, 2013

Name: Bobby Juwett Slone Age: 42 From: Blue River, KY Date of Birth: September 8, 1970 Where: Knoxville, TN Date of Death: April 4, 2013 Where: Residence Fact of Importance: Disabled Gymnastics Instructor for KY Power Tumbling Husband/Wife: Candi Gross Slone Parents: Peggy Tuttle Slone of East Point, KY and the late Henry Slone Jr. Survivors: two sons: Jared...
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Bobby Allen Adkins

May 8, 1937 - April 2, 2013

Name: Bobby Allen Adkins Age: 75 From: Ivel, KY Date of Birth: May 8, 1937 Where: Ivel, KY Date of Death: April 2, 2013 Where: Pikeville Medical Center Fact of Importance: Retired Night Watchman for Collins Security Husband/Wife: Linda Hall Adkins Parents: the late George and Nanny Lou Layne Adkins Survivors: one son: Brad Allen Adkins of Ivel, KY; four daughters:...
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Lyman Conrad Branham

December 8, 1943 - March 31, 2013

Name: Lyman Conrad Branham Age: 69 From: Langley, KY Date of Birth: December 8, 1943 Where: Martin, KY Date of Death: March 31, 2013 Where: Residence Fact of Importance: Well tender for Columbia Gas Co Parents: the late Lyman Gude & Mary Essie Hagans Branham Survivors: children: MaDonna Faye Murray of Langley, KY, Melissa Collins of Printer, KY, Kelly Jo...
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William Mark Sosebee

March 19, 1980 - March 31, 2013

Name: William Mark Sosebee Age: 33 From: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: March 19, 1980 Date of Death: March 31, 2013 Fact of Importance: he was a pipefitter and member of the Brandy Keg Freewill Baptist Church in Prestonsburg, KY Parents: Donna Gail Elliot Yates and the late William Jerry Sosebee ...
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Thomas Howard Evans

March 15, 1946 - March 31, 2013

Name: Thomas Howard Evans Age: 67 Yrs. & 16 Days From: Drift, Kentucky Date of Birth: March 15, 1946 Where: Middlesboro, Kentucky Date of Death: March 31, 2013 Where: Riverview Health Care; Prestonsburg, Ky Fact of Importance: He was retired from Ford Motor Company Husband/Wife: Oga Mae Evans Parents: Son of the late Howard & Hassel Smith Evans Survivors: Wife...
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Danny Lee Allen

November 18, 1950 - March 29, 2013

Name: Danny Lee Allen Age: 62 From: Hueysville, KY Date of Birth: November 18, 1950 Where: Hueysville, KY Date of Death: March 29, 2013 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center Fact of Importance: Disabled Coal Miner Parents: Thelma Handshoe Allen of Hueysville, KY and the late Bartee Allen Survivors: two sons: Corey Bart Allen of David, KY and Brayden Neal Allen of...
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Nora P. Hoover

June 10, 1944 - March 28, 2013

Name: Nora P. Hoover Age: 68 From: Eastern, KY Date of Birth: June 10, 1944 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: March 28, 2013 Where: Greg & Norene Wells Hospice Center Hazard, KY Fact of Importance: Homemaker and attended Salyer Br. Church Husband/Wife: the late Oney Hoover Parents: the late Jimmy & Madge Prater Survivors: one brother: Zeb Prater of Martin, KY...
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Yvonne Manuel

August 14, 1937 - March 28, 2013

Name: Yvonne Manuel Age: 75 From: Langley, KY Date of Birth: August 14, 1937 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: March 28, 2013 Where: Pikeville Medical Center Fact of Importance: Homemaker Husband/Wife: the late Raymond Manuel Parents: the late Frank Spurlock & Wilda Cox Survivors: one son: Randy Manuel of Langley, KY; one daughter: Robin (Randall) O...
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Joyce Gibson

December 12, 1940 - March 28, 2013

Name: Joyce Gibson Age: 72 From: Gunlock, KY Date of Birth: December 12, 1940 Where: Magoffin County, KY Date of Death: March 28, 2013 Where: Her residence Fact of Importance: Joyce was a homemaker and member of the Living Water Pentecostal Church in Gunlock Husband: Earl Gibson of Gunlock Parents: the late Virgil and Martha...
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Mary Grace Arnett Johnson

September 17, 1926 - March 26, 2013

Name: Mary Grace Arnett Johnson Age: 86 From: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: September 17, 1926 Where: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Death: March 26, 2013 Where: Pikeville Medical Center Fact of Importance: Homemaker, a member of the Lancer Baptist Church and a former Auxiliary Commander for the Auxier DAV Husband/Wife: the late Stanley Johnson Parents: the late Daniel...
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Hattie Mae Hurd

June 21, 1957 - March 26, 2013

Name: Hattie Mae "Pinky" Hurd Age: 55 From: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: June 21, 1957 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: March 25, 2013 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center Fact of Importance: Homemaker Husband/Wife: Lonnie D. Hurd Parents: the late Curtis & Lizzie Endicott Jarrell Survivors: two sons: Lonnie R. Hurd of Prestonsburg, KY and John L. Hurd of...
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Winston Jefferson

August 30, 1913 - March 24, 2013

Name: Winston "Popeye" Jefferson Age: 72 From: Auxier, KY Date of Birth: August 30, 1940 Where: Mason Co. KY Date of Death: March 24, 2013 Where: Residence Fact of Importance: Retired Heavy Equipment Operator for Martin Co. Coal, member of the Masonic Lodge #657, East Point, KY and attended the Methodist Church Husband/Wife: Linda Webster Jefferson Parents: the...
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Patrick Wayne Madden

January 13, 1958 - March 23, 2013

Name: Patrick Wayne "Buck" Madden Age: 55 of: Littcarr, Kentucky Date of Birth: January 13, 1958 Where: Perry County, Kentucky Date of Death: March 23, 2013 Where: Blackey, Kentucky Facts of Importance: Retired Drill Operator Parents: Patsy Nickles Madden & the Late Luther Madden Survivors: Son: Patrick Madden Jr. of Littcarr, KY; Daughter:...
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Meredith Blaine Depoy

December 30, 1942 - March 23, 2013

Name: Meredith Blaine (Mert) Depoy Age: 70 From: Prestonsburg, Ky. Date of Birth: December 30, 1942 Where: Buckhannon, West Virginia Date of Death: March 23 2013 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Ky. Fact of Importance: Founder and owner of Mert's Guns & Ammo, Allen, Ky. a member of Rock Cave Baptist Church, Rock Cave, W. Va, Past...
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Lawrence J. Handshoe

February 25, 1931 - March 21, 2013

Name: Lawrence J. Handshoe Age: 82 From: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: February 25, 1931 Date of Death: March 21, 2013 Fact of Importance: He was a United Stated Air Force veteran as well as a retired dental technician and member of the Episcopal Church Wife: Minerva Arnett Handshoe Parents: the late Nerva Thomas ...
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Drema Derossett Burkley

May 29, 1964 - March 19, 2013

Name: Drema Derossett Burkley Age: 48 From: formerly of Dwale, KY Date of Birth: May 29, 1964 Date of Death: March 19, 2013 Parents: The late William Thomas "Tommy" & Emma Mae Porter Derossett Survivors: two sons: Joshua Kyle Clay of FL and Nick Clay of Prestonsburg; one brother: Greg Derossett of Greathel, KY; one sister: Karen Derossett Clark...
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Connie Mosley

March 28, 1949 - March 18, 2013

Name: Connie Mosley Age: 63 From: Mousie, Kentucly Date of Birth: March 28, 1949 Where: Floyd County, Kentucky Date of Death: March 18, 2013 Where: Residence Fact of Importance: She was a homemaker & a member of Salt Lick United Baptist Church Husband/Wife: Parents: The late Willie & Sadie Stephens Sparkman Survivors: Son & Daughter-in-Law: James (Bonnie)...
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Roxie Thornsberry Hall

January 13, 1930 - March 16, 2013

Name: Roxie Thornsberry Hall Age: 83 of: Kite, Kentucky Date of Birth: January 13, 1930 Where: Kite, Kentucky Date of Death: Saturday, March 16, 2013 Where: Kite, Kentucky Facts of Importance: Homemaker and member of Topmost Baptist Church Parents: Daughter of the late Lewis & Mattie Hall Thornsberry Husband/Wife: Wife of the late Troy...
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Willie Hall

January 31, 1933 - March 15, 2013

Name: Willie Hall Age: 80 From: Beaver, KY Date of Birth: January 31, 1933 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: March 15, 2013 Where: Residence Fact of Importance: Disabled Coalminer Wife: The late Edith Hall Parents: the late Dewey & Ella Mae Bentley Hall Survivors: one son: Bruce Hall of Salyersville, KY; two daughters: Patricia May & Lucille...
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Earnestine Moore Hall

June 29, 1927 - March 15, 2013

Name: Earnestine Moore Hall Age: 85 of: Topmost, Kentucky Date of Birth: June 29, 1927 Where: Mousie, Kentucky Date of Death: Friday, March 15, 2013 Where: Lexington, Kentucky Facts of Importance: Retired Nurse and member of Topmost Baptist Church Parents: Daughter of the late Ernest "EM" & Eliza Hicks Moore Survivors: Son: Wallace "Kim" Hall...
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James Tackett

June 29, 1971 - March 14, 2013

Name: James Tackett Age: 41 From: Galveston, KY Date of Birth: June 29, 1971 Where: Pikeville, KY Date of Death: March 14, 2013 Where: Teaberry, KY Fact of Importance: Construction worker Husband/Wife: Jamie Lena Brown Tackett Parents: Eugene & Brenda Wilhite Tackett Grandparents: Bennie Tackett of Galveston, KY and the late Sola Hall Tackett & Edith Wilhite of...
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John Clark

December 15, 1952 - March 13, 2013

Name: John Clark Age: 60 From: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: December 15, 1952 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: March 13, 2013 Where: Riverview Nursing Home Fact of Importance: Truck Driver of Valley Pipeline, a member of the Prestonsburg VFW and a member of the AmVets, Martin Parents: the late Ralph & Madge Goble Clark Survivors: one son: John D. Clark of...
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Melinda Short

March 12, 2013

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Famer Halbert, Jr.

May 9, 1958 - March 12, 2013

Name: Famer Halbert Jr. Age: 54 From: McDowell, KY Date of Birth: May 9, 1958 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: March 12, 2013 Where: McDowell ARH Fact of Importance: disabled coal miner Husband/Wife: Lorene Hamilton Halbert Parents: the late Famer "Fub" & Kizzie Justice Halbert Survivors: one son: Famer Lee (Amanda) Halbert of TX; three daughters: Tiffany Marcum of...
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John B. Johnson

March 9, 1949 - March 12, 2013

Name: John B. Johnson Age: 64 From: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: March 9, 1949 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: March 12, 2012 Where: Residence Fact of Importance: disabled truck driver and a member of the Faith Freewill Baptist Church, Salyersville, KY Husband/Wife: Brenda Mullins Johnson Parents: the late Robie & Eukie Slone Johnson Survivors: one son: John...
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Melinda Gail Short

October 19, 1979 - March 11, 2013

Name: Melinda Gail Short Age: 33 From: Topmost, KY Date of Birth: October 19, 1979 Where: Martin, KY Date of Death: March 11, 2013 Where: Lackey, KY Fact of Importance: Homemaker Parents: Mary Lou Moore Short of Knott Co. KY and the late Bobby James Short Survivors: brothers & sisters: Gregory Short and Richard Clayton Short of Garrett, KY and Oscar Lee Short of...
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Elder John B. Hamilton

December 26, 1944 - March 10, 2013

Name: Elder John B. Hamilton Age: 68 From: Bevinsville, KY Date of Birth: December 26, 1944 Where: Virgie, Kentucky Date of Death: March 10, 2013 Where: Pikeville Medical Center Fact of Importance: John B. was a disabled painter, a Veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Little Rosa New Salem...
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Loretta Harvel

April 9, 1938 - March 10, 2013

Name: Loretta Harvel Age: 74 From: Tram, Kentucky Date of Birth: April 9, 1938 Where: Pikeville, Ky. Date of Death: March 10, 2013 Where: Pikeville Medical Center Fact of Importance: Homemaker and Disabled caretaker, member of Betsy Layne Church of Christ. Husband/Wife: the late Billy Harvel Parents: the late Leonard Steffey and Anna Fife Steffey ...
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Johnny Wayne Rackey

June 25, 1953 - March 7, 2013

Name: Johnny Wayne Rackey Age: 59 From: Hueysville, Ky Date of Birth: June 25, 1953 Date of Death: March 7, 2013 Fact of Importance: he was disabled worker from Columbia Gas and member of Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church Wife: Easter Salisbury Rackey Parents: Johnie and the late Ruth Little Rackey Survivors: Sons...
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Emogene Montaigne

August 6, 1933 - March 6, 2013

Name: Emogene Montaigne Age: 79 of: Hindman, Kentucky Date of Birth: August 6, 1933 Where: Kite, Kentucky Date of Death: March 6, 2013 Where: Hazard ARH Parents: The late George & Matte Perry Thornsberry Husband: The late Boyd Montaigne Survivors: Sons: Arnold Montaigne of FL, Billy Montaigne of TX.; Daughter: Janet Richmond of Hazard, Ky....
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Jack Duke Justice, Jr.

April 23, 1943 - March 6, 2013

Name: Jack "Duke" Justice Jr. Age: 69 From: Wheelwright, KY Date of Birth: April 23, 1943 Where: Weeksbury, KY Date of Death: March 6, 2013 Where: VA Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV Fact of Importance: Disabled Coalminer and a member of the Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church Husband/Wife: Glenda Bates Justice Parents: the late Jack Justice & Vernie Johnson Justice...
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Mildred Jeanette Calhoun

August 11, 1923 - March 5, 2013

Name: Mildred Jeanette Calhoun Age: 89 From: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: August 11, 1923 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: March 5, 2013 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center Fact of Importance: Homemaker and attended Highland Ave. Freewill Baptist Church Husband/Wife: the late John Graham Calhoun Parents: the late Johnny Pennington & Clemma Porter...
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Danny Ray Dawson

September 18, 1944 - March 4, 2013

Name: Danny Ray Dawson Age: 68 From: Hi Hat, KY Date of Birth: September 18, 1944 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: March 4, 2013 Where: McDowell ARH Fact of Importance: Retired Teacher for Melvin Grade School and Osborne Elementary; a member of the Floyd Co. Retired Teachers Association and a member of the KY Retired Teachers Association Husband/Wife: Gaye Little Dawson ...
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Gloria Jean Kennedy

August 13, 1941 - March 3, 2013

Name: Gloria Jean Kennedy Age: 71 From: Wayland, Kentucky Date of Birth: August 13, 1941 Where: Logan, West Virginia Date of Death: March 3, 2013 Where: Saint Joseph Hospital, Martin, Ky Fact of Importance: Retired from retail Husband/Wife: Parents: The late Herbert & Virginia Zornes Lester Survivors: One Son: Clyde Glen Kennedy II, of Ashland, Ky; Four Daughters: ...
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Anna Mae Roark

March 2, 2013 - March 2, 2013

Name: Anna Mae Roark Age: 86 From: Prestonsburg, Ky Date of Birth: May 19, 1926 Date of Death: March 1, 2013 Fact of Importance: Anna was a homemaker and member of the Church of God of Prestonsburg Husband: the late Darius Roark Parents: the late Elhanon & Nora Nolan Creech Survivors: Son: Darius...
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Von Moore

June 7, 1941 - March 1, 2013

Name: Von Moore Age: 71 From: Wayland, Ky Date of Birth: June 7, 1941 Date of Death: March 1, 2013 Fact of Importance: Von was a self-employed in the lawn care business Wife: Lucille McCoy Moore Parents: the late Troy & Annie Slone Moore Survivors: Daughter: Edie (Larry) Moore-North; Brothers: Everett Moore,...
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Arnold Bob McKinney

August 1, 1949 - March 1, 2013

Name: Arnold Bob McKinney Age: 62 From: Harold, Ky Date of Birth: August 1, 1949 Date of Death: March 1, 2013 Fact of Importance: he was a veteran as well as a disabled carpenter and member of the Betsy Layne DAV Wife: Donna Marie King McKinney Parents: the late James McKinney and Fannie Mae Keathley...
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Alpha Jean Hamilton

May 22, 1946 - March 1, 2013

Name: Alpha Jean Hamilton Age: 66 From: Teaberry, Kentucky Date of Birth: May 22, 1946 Date of Death: March 1, 2013 Fact of Importance: She was a homemaker and member of Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church Husband: the late Donald Ray Hamilton Parents: the late Triplett and Frona Hamilton Hall ...
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Charles Ray Slone

February 2, 1952 - February 27, 2013

Name: Charles Ray Slone Age: 61 From: Betsy Layne, KY Date of Birth: February 2, 1952 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: February 27, 2013 Where: Residence Fact of Importance: Disabled Coal Miner Husband/Wife: The late Rena McKinney Slone Companion: Patrice Blackburn Parents: The late Charles & Nancy Howell Slone Survivors: two sons: Bobby Ray (Tureem)...
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Robert Spradlin

May 19, 1946 - February 27, 2013

Name: Robert Spradlin Age: 66 From: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: May 19, 1946 Where: Johnson Co. KY Date of Death: February 27, 2013 Where: Kings Daughters Medical Center Fact of Importance: Disabled Welder for Dick's Signs Parents: the late Virgil & Dessie Ratliff Spradlin Survivors: three sons: Robert Spradlin, Ronnie Spradlin & David Jo Spradlin all...
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Janalyn Hale

October 7, 1945 - February 26, 2013

Janalyn Hale 67, of Ypsilanti Twp., MI passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital after an extended illness with her loving family around her. She was born October 7, 1945, in Betsy Layne, Kentucky, the daughter of James A. and Angelina (Spears) George. On December 29, 1962, she married Larry Alan Hale at the United Methodist Church in Betsy Layne, Kentucky, and he...
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Troy Owens

February 4, 1943 - February 26, 2013

Name: Troy Owens Age: 70 From: Blue River, KY Date of Birth: February 4, 1943 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: February 26, 2013 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center Fact of Importance: Retired Maintenance for Island Creek Coal Co. Husband/Wife: Ruby Bradford Owens Parents: the late Butler & Ina Webb Owens Survivors: two sons: Tommy Owens and Randy Owens...
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Lilly Mae Damron

September 20, 1941 - February 26, 2013

Name: Lilly Mae Damron Age: 71 From: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: September 20, 1941 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: February 26, 2013 Where: Mt. Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville, KY Fact of Importance: Homemaker and a member of East Point Pentecostal Church Husband/Wife: James Edward Damron Parents: the late Miah & Ella Lewis Spradlin Survivors: two sons:...
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Bernard Thomas

September 19, 1942 - February 25, 2013

Name: Bernard Thomas Age: 70 of: Dayton, Ohio Formally of Knott County, Kentucky Date of Birth: September 19, 1942 Where: Knott County, Kentucky Date of Death: February 25, 2012 Where: Residence Dayton, Ohio Facts of Importance: Carpenter Parents: The late Mavis Thomas Survivors: Son: Jerry Thomas; Daughters: Doris Vanhoose, Connie Hagerty,...
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Donald Gene Stambaugh

March 5, 1946 - February 25, 2013

Name: Donald Gene Stambaugh Age: 66 From: Prestonsburg, Kentucky Date of Birth: March 5, 1946 Where: Floyd County, Ky Date of Death: February 25, 2013 Where: King Daughters Medical Center Ashland, Ky Fact of Importance: He was a retired Maintance worker from American Standard & a member of Third Avenue Freewill Baptist Church; Prestonsburg, Ky Husband/Wife: Husband of...
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Denver Mulllins

May 14, 1957 - February 24, 2013

Name: Denver Mullins Age: 55 From: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: May 14, 1957 Where: Magoffin Co. KY Date of Death: February 24, 2013 Where: Riverview Nursing Home Fact of Importance: Disabled Laborer and of the Baptist Faith Husband/Wife: Darlene McCoy Mullins Parents: the late Clarence & Clara Conley Mullins Survivors: one son: Jason Curtis Mullins and Jesse...
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Virginia Mae DeRossett

October 17, 1921 - February 24, 2013

Name: Virginia Mae DeRossett Age: 91 From: Lexington, Ky Date of Birth: October 17, 1921 Date of Death: February 24, 2013 Fact of Importance: Virginia was a homemaker as well as loving wife mother and grandmother and member of the Tom Moore Freewill Baptist Church of Prestonsburg Husband: the late Robert...
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Luther Hamilton

September 21, 1934 - February 23, 2013

Name: Luther Hamilton Age: 78 From: Teaberry, KY Date of Birth: September 21, 1934 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: February 23, 2013 Where: UK Medical Center Fact of Importance: Coal Miner and a Minister of Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church, Teaberry, KY Husband/Wife: The late Sally Johnson Hamilton & The late Roberta Hamilton Parents: The...
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Willis Shelley Johnson

January 14, 1948 - February 21, 2013

Name: Willis Shelley Johnson Age: 65 From: Melvin, KY Date of Birth: January 14, 1948 Where: Muskegon, MI Date of Death: February 21, 2013 Where: Pikeville Medical Center Fact of Importance: Vocational School Instructor Husband/Wife: Deborah Bernice Burke Johnson Parents: the late Shelley & Louise Peterson Johnson Survivors: two sons: Kevin Dwayne (Julia) Johnson...
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Marlene Newsome Hamilton

January 2, 1949 - February 20, 2013

Name: Marlene Newsome Hamilton Age: 64 From: Huntington, IN Date of Birth: January 2, 1949 Where: Ligon, KY Date of Death: February 20, 2013 Where: Huntington Memorial Hospital Fact of Importance: Caregiver for Pathfinder Services Husband/Wife: the late Denver B. Hamilton Parents: The late Bill & Draxie Caudill Newsome Survivors: two sons: William (Betty)...
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Travis Wayne Hughes

November 22, 1980 - February 19, 2013

Name: Travis Wayne Hughes Age:32 of: Harold, Kentucky Date of Birth: November 22, 1980 Where: Hazard, Kentucky Date of Death: February 19, 2013 Where: Residence Facts of Importance: Coal Miner Parents: The late John B. Hughes and Arlene Thacker Goble Survivors: Mother; Arlene Goble; Son; Travis Hughes 2nd of Harold, KY; Daughter; Bianca Hughes of Harold, KY;...
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Ray Hill

September 21, 1940 - February 19, 2013

Name: Ray Hill Age: 72 From: Wheelwright, KY Date of Birth: September 21, 1940 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: February 19, 2013 Where: Residence Fact of Importance: Retired Truck Driver for the Floyd Co. Road Dept. Husband/Wife: Deborah Hall Hill Parents: the late Grover & Aggie Johnson Hill Survivors: two sons: Stevie Ray Hill of Bevinsville, KY and Shawn...
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Thelma Conn Presley Thacker

September 18, 1935 - February 17, 2013

Name: Thelma Conn Presley Thacker Age: 77 From: Banner, KY Date of Birth: September 18, 1935 Where: Dana, KY Date of Death: February 16, 2013 Where: Pikeville Medical Center Fact of Importance: Homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church Husband/Wife: the late Rufus Thacker Parents: the late Allen & Dixie Jarrell Conn Survivors: one son: Terry...
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Geneva Conley

July 7, 1974 - February 15, 2013

Name: Geneva "Shon Ramey" Conley Age: 38 of: Hazard, KY Date of Birth: July 7, 1974 Where: Martin, KY Date of Death: February 15, 2013 Where: University of Kentucky Medical Center Facts of Importance: Homemaker Parents: Denver and Connie Patton Ramey Survivors: Parents; Two Daughters: Lanora Cheyenne and Emily Katelynn Ramey; Brother: Denver Jason ...
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Geneva Conley

July 7, 1974 - February 15, 2013

Name: Geneva "Shon Ramey" Conley Age: 38 of: Hazard, KY Date of Birth: July 7, 1974 Where: Martin, KY Date of Death: February 15, 2013 Where: University of Kentucky Medical Center Facts of Importance: Homemaker Parents: Denver and Connie Patton Ramey Husband/Wife: Survivors: Parents; Two Daughters: Lanora Cheyenne and Emily Katelynn Ramey;...
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Delene Case Roberts

July 25, 1967 - February 12, 2013

Name: Delene Case Roberts Age: 45 From: Banner, KY Date of Birth: July 25, 1967 Where: Floyd Co. KY Date of Death: February 12, 2013 Where: Residence Fact of Importance: Homemaker and a member the Harold Church of Christ Husband/Wife: Hilton Eugene Roberts Jr. Parents: Vernon & Julavene Kidd Case of Honaker, KY Survivors: two daughters: Shanna Roberts Hamilton of...
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Zelma Marie Yates Lawson

May 2, 1939 - February 12, 2013

Name: Zelma Marie Yates Lawson Age: 74 From: Printer, KY Date of Birth: May 2, 1939 Where: Honaker, KY Date of Death: February 12, 2013 Where: Residence Fact of Importance: Homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, Honaker, KY Husband/Wife: Bobby Lawson Parents: the late Kermit Yates & Versie Damron Case Survivors: four sons: Jeffrey Kidd, Michael...
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Vicki Leigh Salyers

December 9, 1957 - February 11, 2013

Name: Vicki Leigh Salyers Age: 55 From: Dwale, Ky Date of Birth: Dec. 9, 1957 Where: McDowell, Ky, Date of Death: Feb. 11, 2013 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Ky, Fact of Importance: Disabled Husband/Wife: Parents: Betty Jo Salyers, Dwale, Ky, and the late Paul Salyers Survivors: Sister and Brother in Law; Bridget and...
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