Boyd - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

MRS. W. H. LESLIE, resident of Ashland, early 1900s

RebeccaWeigold — 1 Oct 2008 6:33:19 GMT

While perusing my local antique mall, I came across two old cardboard fans which belonged to Mrs. W. L. LESLIE. Both fans were from Ashland funeral homes. I remember one was a picture of Christ in Gethsemane. Mrs. LESLIE's address was written on the back in (I presume) her handwriting and was, if I recall, something like 2156 Carter Ave.

I have researched it a little bit on the census and there was a Wade Leslie and wife, Hattie, living in Ashland ca. 1930. They had two children, at least, one being Wade, Jr. and the other, Kathleen (again, I *think.*) I'm doing this all from memory.

I am not related to this family (that I know of), but it always bothers me when I see personal items at flea markets and antique stores such as memorabilia and especially pictures which family might be interested in.

I would be happy to buy these 2 fans (2.50/apiece) if they are still available by the time this is read, and mail them to any interested family member. You never know when someone is looking for something.

Vance C. NEESE descendants

alendman — 22 Jun 2002 7:06:05 GMT

Please help if you can!

I am looking for descendants of Vance C. NEESE. who died in Ashland, Boyd Co. KY on Feb. 14, 1977. Was this man the same Vance C. NEESE who was born in Wythe or Tazewell Co VA ca 1897?

The Vance C. NEESE I am interested in was the son of William Grant and Emma May (HEDRICK) NEESE who were married ca 1893. Emma May was my aunt. She died just a few months after Vance was born. I believe that William Grant NEESE then may have married a Roxie M. UMBERGER.

I have a photo of William Grant NEESE with his second wife and with Vance (age about 5) and an infant daughter named May.

Would like to contact any descendants of this Vance C. NEESE to share the picture that I have and to, hopefully, find a picture of my aunt Emma May HEDRICK NEESE.

I am hoping that someone in Ashland or Boyd Co. will contact any descendants they may know of and ask them to contact me - (812-935-6693) or alendman@bluemarble.net.

Thanks so much for any help you can give!

Allison

BIRT

Daphne Briles — 28 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Boyd County census of 1870 Ashland Ky PO shows this family
BURT William and Rebecca wife with children Lewis, Addie, Alice, Mary, William, Frank, Clara. I believe that this William age 9 if my great grandfather. William Birt married Nancy Jane Ball. If you have information about this family please contact me.

Coroner Report written on Death Certificate

Wayne_Fielder — 19 May 2008 11:51:48 GMT

Greetings all,

I have a DC that has "Coroner's Report" written in the "nature of death" area. The death is listed as an accident but the family has always been suspicious and the immediate family would never go into much detail.

What I'm wondering is how long would a Coroner's Report be kept?

This DC is from September 1, 1933 in Boyd Co. Kentucky for Bernard Emerson Karnap.

James Harve CHILDERS obit 16 March 1863

KY2NC — 3 Jul 2006 2:08:16 GMT

My gggfather James Harve CHILDERS (or Childres, Childress) lived in Catlettsburg until he died there 16 March 1863. I am searching for an obit or detailed death record showing family members, place of burial, cause of death, etc. Any suggestions about where I can look?
Thanks,
Critton Joe Childers
PS: I descend from his son Samuel Houston Childers

OBIT Juanita Oney Day 1925-2008

KandyBackAgee — 17 Aug 2008 12:06:27 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON JUANITA DAY FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 8/8/08

Juanita Oney Day, Age 82, a resident of Miamisburg, OH for the last 45 years, passed away on August 6, 2008 at her residence. Juanita was born in Ashland, KY on October 9, 1925 to the late Bige and Vena Oney. She attended school in Ashland, KY and worked for the Boyd County Board of Education and then Armco Steel before her marriage to her husband Charles Day of 50 years who preceded her in death in 1996. Juanita is survived by her son Phillip Day and wife Elizabeth of Miamisburg, OH, her two granddaughters Michelle Nicole Day of Sarasota, FL and Sergeant Cassie Ann Day, United States Army, her sister Ernestine Bayes of West Carrollton, OH and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends August 8, 2008 from 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the SANNER FUNERAL HOME, 800 So. Alex Rd., West Carrollton, OH. Graveside services will follow at 1:45 p.m. at Miami Valley Memory Gardens. Mike Friedman officiating.

Needing help !!!!

sharonlynneh64 — 7 Aug 2008 8:38:41 GMT

I am needing help to find a marriage records of 2 families. 1st is for a curtis lee frady (b.6/8/1919 in Tenn.) marrying lilly ellen (Hawkins) williams (b.3/9/1917 in Ross co. Ohio) on Dec. 12,1939 in Cattlesburg, Boyd co, Kentucky.. the date may be off a few days.

2nd is for Raymond Eli Hawkins (b.2/15/1920 in Ross Co, Ohio) and Nellie Opal Jeffrey (b. 6/2/1923 in Wv) on oct. 31,1939 in the same place. I hope some one will be able to tell me where to find this info at or could find it for me. if so my email address is sharon_williams21@yahoo.com

sharon hawkins Frady williams

Looking for a Half-Sister

bhillnoblesrn — 31 Jul 2008 7:40:30 GMT

Looking for a half-sister. Born about 1938-1940. Half sister is "Ruth" and sister's name would be "Sue" or "Susan". Ruth thinks she may have been a Woods before she married. This is being put on by a friend of Ruth's. Sue was born in Boyd County, Kentucky. Anyone that may know of her, please reply.

African American Schools in Boyd County

GaryBurnette — 29 Jul 2008 3:06:16 GMT

First, I am not a member of this list so please contact me offline (gdburnette@aol.com).

I have a photograph of a group of African American children and their teacher taken apparently as a school or class photo. I would say the photo was taken about 1900 give or take a couple of years. A relative of mine was the teacher.

Does anyone have any specific historical information about African schools in Boyd County at that time that might have more information to go with this photo?

OBIT Betty Vanover Black Wynn 1937-2007

KandyBackAgee — 10 May 2007 10:14:58 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON BETTY BLACK-WYNN FROM DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 5/9/07

Betty Vanover Black-Wynn, age 69 of Dayton, OH passed away May 7, 2007. Betty was born in Ashland, KY, September 28, 1937 and was a retired nurse from the V.A. Medical Center. Survived by her husband, Ernest Wynn; beloved mother of her children and their spouses, Mary and Randy Dozier; Paul and Linda Black, Jim and Diane Black, Henry and Donna Black, Robert and Debbie Black and Ira and Cindy Black; beloved grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Also survived by 2 sisters; Ella Fay Rakes and Bonnie McKinney and 3 brothers; Bob, John and Doug Vanover. Funeral service 10:30 A.M. May 11, 2007 at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel", 5040 Frederick Pk. at Needmore Rd. Reverend Ronald Harshe officiating. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-8 P.M. May 10, 2007 at the George C. Martin Funeral Home.

John Tomlin

Renee Carlson — 9 Nov 2003 1:32:54 GMT

I am searching for info on my gr gr grandfather John Tomlin. His daughter Estella Belle Tomlin was my gr grandmother she was born June 18, 1874 in Boyd Co. KY, married James McDowell, Boyd Co Ky. Estella died in May 1953 in Bowling Green Ohio. Any help greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Renee

Hawkins Bishop

almostheaven1962 — 29 Mar 2008 12:01:38 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for any information that might pertain to the family of Hawkins Bishop, b. 1873 in Pike county, Kentucky, who was married to Stella Ferrell, and was also involved with an Emma Porter. Emma Porter and Hawkins also had a son that she named Hawkins Bishop Jr. I am searching for any information on him, as well as Hawkins children from his marriage to Stella Ferrill. These children were: Helen G. Bishop, Gladys Bishop, Mary Jane Bishop, Stella Bishop (married James Murphy) and Warren Bishop.
Any information or leads on this family will be greatly appreciated.

Mary (Polly) Shook, Byron, Dace, Horine, Hogan of MO

pjbar — 16 Jul 2003 11:03:01 GMT

Looking for the burial place...1886...I believe it to be in Missouri. 1880 Census shows her living with son, Solomon Horine Jr. in Crawford Co., Mo.

OBIT Melvin Runyon 1921-2008

KandyBackAgee — 28 Jun 2008 11:22:17 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON MELVIN RUNYON FROM THE COLUMBUS (OH) DISPATCH 6/25/08

Melvin Runyon, age 86, of Columbus, OH, former resident of Hilliard, OH for several years, passed away June 24, 2008, at his residence after a long illness. Born November 29, 1921, in Ashland, KY. Member of St. John Lutheran Church, Dublin, since 1957, where he was also a prior Sunday School Teacher. Retired from Hall's Motor Transit after 30 years of service. Special interest in carving out walnuts. Retiree from Columbus Teamsters Local #413. Preceded in death by his parents Eliza Jane (Daniels) and John Runyon, brothers Sam, Johnny and Norman, step-son Brad Linley, sisters Mamie and Ruth. Survived by wife, Peggy M. (Linley) Runyon of 22 years; step-sons, Douglas Linley, Roy (Rita) Linley; daughter-in-law, Bobbi Linley; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Myrtle; several nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., June 26, 2008 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and then after 10 a.m. June 27, 2008 at St. John Lutheran Church, 6135 Rings Rd., where service will be held 11 a.m. Pastor John E. Greig officiating. Interment Forest Grove Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all staff members at Mt. Carmel Hospice for all the kindness and help through this troubled time. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

OBIT Robert Pogue DeBenedictis 1929-2008

KandyBackAgee — 28 Jun 2008 11:10:59 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON ROBERT DEBENEDICTIS FROM THE COLUMBUS (OH) DISPATCH 6/26/08

Robert Pogue DeBenedictis, aged 79 years, died May 23, 2008, in Granville, OH where he resided. Mr. DeBenedictis was born to Thomas Antonio and Mary Catherine Jones DeBenedictis, both of whom predeceased him, on November 23, 1929 in Wheeling, WV. He was also predeceased by his first wife, the former Mary Alice Phillips, of Ashland, KY. He was a graduate of Holy Family School, Ashland, KY, the University of Kentucky and Marshall University where he completed his Master's Degree. He was a member and office holder of Benjamin Franklin Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. He co-founded and was active in the Licking County Players, Newark, OH. He retired from the Newark school system where he was a teacher and administrator. He is survived by his wife, Hildegard; their four children, Dr. Erik (Beverly) DeBenedictis, Helene Alspach (David), Dr. Mach (Carin) DeBenedictis and Lance (Sara) DeBenedictis; also by their nine grandchildren, Christine, Katie and Teri Alspach, Erika, Heidi, Elizabeth, Cara, Talia and Ariane DeBenedictis; two sisters, Roberta DeBenedictis, Antoinette D. (Carr H.) Newman; a niece, Felicia A. (David, deceased) Andrecht; a nephew, Lindsey Pogue (Amy) Newman; and a great-niece, Stella McVay Newman. After cremation, he will be interred at Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashland, KY. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

OBIT Marsha Branham Oty 1953-2008

KandyBackAgee — 28 Jun 2008 6:16:22 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON MARSHA OTY FROM THE COLUMBUS (OH) DISPATCH 6/16/08

Marsha Branham Oty, age 55, of Pataskala, OH passed away after battling an illness at OSU Hospital on June 14, 2008. Marsha was born May 27, 1953 to Okla and Vivian Branham(Franklin) in Ashland, KY. She is survived by her loving husband, Fred Oty; daughter, Tracey (Brook) Bellow; son, Roger Bellow; mother, Vivian; sister, Pamela (David) Sparks; sisters-in-law, Diana Oty, Laura Oty; brothers-in-law, David Oty, Steve (Brenda) Oty; and numerous nieces and nephews. Marsha was preceded in death by her father Okla and sister Connie Sue Branham. Marsha will be remembered as a loving mother and wife. She was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church in Ashland, KY and retired from the State of Ohio, Capital Square Review & Advisory Board. The family will receive friends on June 18, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the PFEIFER FUNERAL HOME. A Funeral Service will be held on June 19, 2008 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Tim Swanson officiating. Burial will follow at the Fernwood Cemetery. Donations may be made to the National Brain Tumor Foundation. Condolences available at www.pfeiferfuneral.com Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

John Litteral and Hattie Brooks Stith

schappell178 — 17 Jun 2008 7:57:10 GMT

I am looking for the parents of this John Litteral. believe he was born in 1922 and died in 1981. Does anyone know him.
Thanks,
Sue

Need an obit look-up, PLEASE!! Can someone help?

patriciastaley223 — 18 Jun 2008 3:48:55 GMT

I'm trying to obtain an obit for the following. Can someone help, please!!

Hazel Merritt, died 1 Dec 1964

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia in Illinois

Andrew J. Burton

Ed De Long — 4 Apr 2005 6:14:46 GMT

My great grandfather was Andrew Jefferson Burton (born May, 1847), married Nancy Jane Kitchen (born July, 1851) on October 15, 1870 in Boyd County at the home of John Kitchen, who gave surety of $100.00 for the marriage. Andrew and Nancy had 11 children: Henry J. born July, 1871; Rachel M., born 1872; Martha J. born May 1876; Bennett born June 25, 1879; William born March 18, 1880; John Riley born August 16,1881; Sarah L born October 22, 1883; Nehemiah J. born August 13, 1886; Elizabeth born August 2, 1887; Rebecca B. born January 10, 1888; Isabel Juliett born August 5, 1891.

Andrew Jefferson Burton's Parents were Andrew Jackson Burton and Emeline Fannin. I have a list of children, but nothing else on Andrew Jackson or Emeline. Any information would be appreciated.

Jan 1904 Deaths of Conrad Gehringer and Arnold M. Wyatt

KyResearchNut — 18 Jun 2008 1:25:39 GMT

This article taken from the Friday, Jan 8, 1904 issue of Kentucky Advocate, Danville, Boyle Co, KY.

Two Pioneers Dead.
Ashland, Ky., Jan. 8--Two deaths occurred here, both being prominent men and pioneers in the history of Ashland. They were Conrad Gehringer, aged 68, and Arnold M. Wyatt, aged 71 years.

Klaiber/McGlothlin/Pope

Hjgbey — 13 Jun 2006 3:46:09 GMT

Does anyone know where Matthew Klaiber and his second wife Amanda McGlothlin (Widow of Anson Pope) are buried? Thank you.

Fannin-Pope Marriage

Hjgbey — 2 Jul 2006 6:50:01 GMT

I'm looking for information on John Pope who married Frances Fannin Dec. 4, 1894 in Lawrence County, Kentucky. Does anyone know anything about this couple. I'm trying to find out who the parents of John were. Thanks so much.

Fannin Roots

jpfannin1 — 15 Jun 2008 4:37:54 GMT

FANNING/ FANNIN/ FANNON ANCESTRY
FANNING DNA PROJECT

A DNA Project was initiated in 2006 for the surname of Fanning. This project also includes various spellings of this surname, such as: Fannin, Fannon, Fannan, and other variations. As of February 25, 2008, we have 21 participants in the project covering four different lineages and reaching from the USA to Ireland, Spain and Australia.

The overall goal of the project is to connect as many branches of Fannings as possible. In order to test for this project, a male DNA sample, preferably the oldest male with surname of Fanning (again any variant) should test. A cheek swab is sent to the testing company and within six to nine weeks, in most cases, results are available.

The project uses the Y-chromosome test. The Y-chromosome is passed from father to son for generations. If you have spent any time researching your family history, you have probably reached a point where you cannot identify earlier ancestors. Perhaps you have documented 3 generations, or 6, or 8. But, at some point the trail grows cold. DNA can be a wonderful addition to your research, pointing you in the right direction, connecting you to new researchers and opening new doors. The Fanning DNA Project is intended to help provide additional answers to those questions. DNA testing is not a magic wand that can solve every mystery or answer every question. It is another tool that can complement our search of written and oral records, graveyards, etc.

The Y-DNA tests require a male with the surname of Fanning, etc. Only males can test for this project. Females can also participate by encouraging male Fannings, Fannins, etc. to test or by contributing to the financial costs of another’s test. On the Fanning website under the recruitment tab there is a link for contributions. Family Tree controls the "trust" accounts for each surname. A person can donate for a specific test such as Middleton Fanning descendants or just donate to the general fund. The link is:

http://www.familytreedna.com/contribution.html

For more information about this exciting DNA Project visit the following websites:

www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/f/fanning or www.familytree.com

You may, also, contact the Fanning Project Administrator, Cathy Stoppel at: pstoppel@wvi.com.

We hope that you or others you know will join our project. The more tests that are made, the more effective the results of the project will be. There are many genealogical mysteries that may ultimately be affected by this new scientific tool. Thank you for taking the time to read this posting.

Pat Fannin, a Fanning DNA Project participant
jpfannin@hotmail.com

Looking to purchase books

niccalalis — 12 Jun 2008 5:18:58 GMT

I am interested in buying copies of Appalachia Crossroads and The Halls of Muddy Creek. If you have these or know someone who does and would like to sell them please contact me at glomrc@yahoo.com

WEBB

t_calkins — 14 Jun 2002 8:39:40 GMT

Alonzo Jackson WEBB m. Feb 23, 1909 Catlettsbuirg, Boyd Co., KT Gypsie Duvall. Children: Benjamin b. 1910, Laura b.1911, Emmett b. 1913, Burl b. 1915. Need ancestors and decendants of Alonzo and Gypsie

Allen Funeral Home

GeneKirk76 — 31 May 2008 1:08:53 GMT

I have found several mentions of the Allen Funeral Home in my research. Was it in Boyd County or are they referring to one that is in Hurricane, W.Va.? Several of my Boyd ancestors deaths were handled by them.
Thanks for any help.

Gene Kirk

OBIT James H. "Jim" Broughton 1927-2008

KandyBackAgee — 23 May 2008 10:05:42 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON JAMES BROUGHTON FROM THE COLUMBUS (OH) DISPATCH 5/18/08

James H. "Jim" Broughton, 81, of Columbus, OH died May 17, 2008. Born January 17, 1927 in Ashland, KY. Preceded in death by his parents Williard and Isabelle Broughton and son Galen Broughton. Survived by Helen, his wife of 46 years; sons, Jeff (Trish) Broughton, Ed (Lori) Swanson and Darren Broughton; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. Jim was a drummer in the U.S. Army Band 1947 to 1953. He graduated from Kansas City School of Watchmaking and spent 23 years traveling 48 states and Canada teaching electronic watch repair. Jim was President of The American Watchmakers Institute where he received the fellowship award. He was also a Kentucky Colonel. Funeral will be May 20, 2008 12:30 p.m. at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High Street. Pastor William Snider officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery on Rathmell Rd. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. on May 19, 2008 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association. To sign online guest book please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

Bocook Family

darcy chamberlin — 31 Aug 2003 1:16:03 GMT

i just started this genealogy thing and i am doing it for a very specific reason....the bocook family has an inherited blood disease that can lie dormant---when it comes back it causes all kinds of problems and can be mistaken for leukemia. i want to notify bocook family members or anyone related to the bocook family to have a blood test

thanks!!!

The Moores of Boyd County

mimoore — 20 Aug 2001 12:57:41 GMT

Am searching for information about my grandparents BOOKER MOORE and STELLA MOORE of Boyd Co. My father WILLIAM H. was born in Boyd Co. in 1903.

Greenup County Cemetery Locator Guide

greenupgenealogy — 21 May 2008 9:00:47 GMT

The Greenup County Genealogy & Historical Society website has the Greenup County Cemetery Locator Guide online at the following address:

http://www.geocities.com/greenupgenealogy/

This is a constant work in progress. If you find errors please report them to greenupgenealogy@yahoo.com

Vicki Evans

John D. Ross Cemetery

maxinebur1 — 12 May 2008 2:03:52 GMT

Does anyone know of any recent photos of the John D. Ross Cemetery that might be online. I have found some but they are before or during the most recent cleanup. I'd like to see what progress has been made but live out of town. Thanks.

OBIT Thomas J. Sarven 1931-2008

KandyBackAgee — 12 May 2008 10:39:42 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON THOMAS SARVEN FROM THE SPRINGFIELD (OH) NEWS-SUN 5/11/08

Thomas J. Sarven, 76, of Lawrenceville, OHpassed away May 9, 2008 in his residence following a brief illness. He was born December 25, 1931 in Ashland, KY, the son of Thomas S. and Daisy (Horn) Sarven. Mr. Sarven was retired form Springfield Chrysler and Rogers Garage. Survivors include his wife Georgiana (Clere) Sarven whom he married December 23, 1954, three children; George Thomas Sarven, North Hampton, Darrell R. (Nanci) Sarven and David M. Sarven all of Springfield, OH, nine grandchildren; Aaron, Amber, Tommy, Tyler, Josh, Brandi, Zach, Alli and Kyle, six great grandchildren, two brothers; Harold (Mary) Sarven, Springfield, William (Harriett) Sarven, Ashland, KY, one sister; Minnie (Ralph) Spears, Ashland, KY and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Steven R. Sarven, two sisters; Frances Sarven and Rosa Dean, three brothers; Lawrence, David and Ray Sarven and his parents. Friends may call in the JONES -KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME from 5 PM until 8 PM May 12, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM May 13, 2008 in the funeral home with Pastor Dwight Coffelt officiating. Burial will follow in Myers Cemetery.

OBIT Lester F. Peterman 1941-2008

KandyBackAgee — 9 May 2008 11:54:44 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON LESTER PETERMAN FROM THE SPRINGFIELD (OH) NEWS-SUN 5/9/08

Lester F. Peterman, 66, of Springfield, OH died May 7, 2008 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born June 12, 1941 in Ashland, KY, to John and Juanita (Howard) Peterman. He retired as Postmaster from the United States Postal Service in Jamestown, OH and prior to that he worked locally for the Postal Service for 28 years. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church, Antique Classic Boating Society, VFW Post 1031, Classic Car Club and was a United States Marine veteran having served in Vietnam. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Penny K. (Stinnett); two sons and spouse, James A Peterman, Plain City, OH and Jeffrey (Christi) Peterman, Waverly, OH; three grandchildren, Trevor, Chelsea and Justin; four brothers and spouses, Dennis (Nonie) Peterman, Mocksville, NC, Don (Kathy) Peterman, Woodstock, GA, Jerry (Pam) Peterman and Harry (Jan) Peterman, all of Springfield, OH; brother-in-law, Bob (Mary) Stinnett; sister-in-law, Nancy (Jim) Ervin and numerous nieces and nephews. Lester was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on May 9, 2008 at Central United Methodist Church, 102 W. High St. at Center St, Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 10, 2008 in the church with Pastor Julie Carmean officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Central United Methodist Church.

OBIT James G. Gibson 1929-2008

KandyBackAgee — 7 May 2008 6:36:39 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON JAMES GIBSON FROM THE BROWN COUNTY (OH) NEWS-DEMOCRAT 4/25/08

James G. Gibson, 78, of Mt. Orab, OH died April 23, 2008 in Batavia, OH. Mr. Gibson was a retired educator and was in the Air Force. He was born May 1, 1929 in Cattletsburg, KY, the son of the late James S. and Bertha Hyden Gibson. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Alice Jean Shelton, and one brother, Charles Labon Gibson. Mr. Gibson is survived by his wife, Noreta Blackburn Gibson; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Cathy Gibson of Batavia, OH and Jim and Deanna Gibson of Bloomington, IN; one sister, Betty Ousley of Claypool, IN; two brothers, Leonard Gibson of New Richmond, OH and David S. Gibson of Nicholasville, KY; and six grandchildren. Visitation: 3 to 8 p.m. April 27, 2008 at Egbert Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, OH. Services: 10 a.m. April 28, 2008 at Fairview Church. Lee Shafer officiating. Burial: Mt. Orab Cemetery. Memorials: Fairview Church.

Mary Isabelle Mowery Kirk

GeneKirk76 — 3 May 2008 11:02:10 GMT

Searching for the death info on my Great Grandmother. Known as "Belle", She was married to George Thomas Kirk, resided in Boyd County and is buried in the Kirk Cemetery on Bear Creek. She was born in December of 1867 and died somtime between 1899 and 1904.Any info greatly appreciated.
I have been searching for years.

OBIT Jeanne Dawson Judd 1923-2008

KandyBackAgee — 3 May 2008 12:12:06 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON JEANNE JUDD FROM THE MIDDLETOWN (OH) JOURNAL 5/2/08

Jeanne Dawson Judd, 84 of Ashland, KY, formerly of Middletown, OH passed away April 29, 2008. Mrs. Judd was born June 3, 1923 in Ashland, KY a daughter of the late C.W. "Benny" & Ruth Kilbourne Dawson. Jeanne was a homemaker and volunteered many hours at local hospitals. She was very active with AIM (Arts in Middletown. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Suzanne and Tom Bailey and a brother and sister-in-law Bill and Liz Dawson all of Russell, KY, two grandchildren Brian & Rebecca Bailey Services will be at 1:30 May 3, 2008 at the Steen Funeral Home-Central Ave. Chapel in Ashland, KY. Visitation will be 11:30 AM until service time. Burial will follow in the Ashland Cemetery. In her memory, friends may make contributions to the local Alzheimers Association. Online condolences at: www.steenfuneralhomes.com

Murphy Reunion

BrendaWoods79 — 2 May 2008 1:52:20 GMT

If you are related to Elliott Murphy Sr.
He was married 3 times..
1)Tennie Maynard Murphy, 2) Cora ? Murphy
3) Rosa Hinkle Murphy.

They lived in the following areas, Greenup Co.& Pike Co. KY & Mingo Co. W.VA

The reunion will be May 24, 2008 at 11:30 A.M. In South Shore,Ky.

Please contact the following for more information.

Treseaj_2000@yahoo.com Or Woodysmom1514@yahoo.com

Hope To See You There

Ollie Stanley

Hjgbey — 24 Apr 2008 5:27:39 GMT

I'm trying to find a death date and burial place for Ollie Stanley who was married first to Elmer Holbrook and then to William Henry Barber. She was born about 1891 to Susan Geneva Ross and John Milton Stanley. She was living with her husband William H. Barber and 2 Holbrook children in the 1930 Boyd Co. census. Thank you for any help.

CWVE HOWELL, William 1845/KY married Elizabeth Kate Dobbs 1867/England died 1917/WA

kzw2007 — 29 Apr 2008 6:03:20 GMT

Pvt. William Howell joined the 45th KY Infantry on 7/14/1863 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co. KY and was discharged 12/24/1864 at Catlettsburg. He stated in his pension records that the was born 10/30/1845 at Greenup Co. KY His brother Thomas Howell also joined the 45th KY infantry. William death record gives his parents as EVAN HOWELL & ANN WILLIAM but I cannot find those names in KY 1840 or 1850? Would love to connect with anyone researching this family and share what I have.

I cannot find William or his brother Thomas Howell in KY at all nor can I find Evan or Anna Howell in KY. The first time I find William Howell for sure is in 1900 in Granby, Newton Co. MO. I checked, KY, MO, IL, Colorado, Wyoming, WI.

1880 Joplin, Jasper Co. MO James Dobbs 1841/England machinist, Susan 1843/England, James R. 1865/England, Kate 1866/England (this should be Elizabeth Kate b/1866 that married William Howell in 1887 at Jasper, MO.),Thomas 1870/MO, Henry 1872/MO, Bessie 1880/MO.

Elizabeth Kate Dobbs married William Howell 5/7/1887 at Jasper Co. MO

1900 Granby, Newton Co. MO William Howell 10/1846/KY miner, Elizabeth K 4/1867/England had 2 chd 2 liv, De Etta 1/1888/CO, James W. 1891/New Mexico

1910 Spokane, Spokane Co. WA William Howell 1846/KY, Katie 1867/England married once 2 ch 2 liv, De Etta 1888/CO, James 1892/New Mexico.

William Howell died 12/11/1917 at Providence Hospital in Everett, Snohomish Co. WA giving his address as the hospital. The hospital was informant so no idea why family was not noted as James W. his son was noted in bio in Everett, said he was married born 10/31/1845 in KY and that his parents were EVAN HOWELL b/Wales and ANNA WILLIAM b/Wales and he was a miner. Could not find parents in KY 1840 or 1850 to prove their names.

Elizabeth Kate Dobbs Howell remarried to a Ormma M. Holcomb 10/20/1924 in Washington Co., OK but I cannot find either in 1920 census in OK. James her son was in Yolo Co., CA in 1920 cannot find De Etta Howell Graves so maybe she was with her.

Elizabeth K. Holcomb requested CW pension from her first husband Wm. Howell service with 45th KY Infantry when her 2nd husband died 5/23/1929 in Dewey, OK.

Elizabeth K. Holcomb died 2/21/1936 at Santa Cruz Co. CA and the informant was her son J.W. Howell living in Watsonville. Her death record stated her father was J. Bodds (but it was really Dobbs) b/England. James said she was born in Halston, England 4/22/1867.
Everett Daily Herald
12/30/1917

William Howell died Yesterday afternoon at the Providence hospital after an operation on Monday. He was the father of J.W. Howell, physical director of the Everett Young Men’s Christian association, and now acting secretary. William Howell was 72 years of age. He was a Civil war veteran, and the local G.A.R. will have charge of his funeral which will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Challacombe’s chapel. Howell had spent most of his life in Colorado and Wyoming, in the days when that territory was the “farthest west”. He was a noted scout and hunter and took part in many Indian battles. He numbered among his close friends, Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill, and other famous Indian scouts. Besides his son, he leaves a widow, who resides in Everett, and a daughter, Mr. W.L. Graves, of Nelson, B.C., whom is expected arrive in Everett tomorrow. N.B. Challacombe is in charge of funeral arrangements. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. The G.A.R. and the Women’s Relief corps will conduct special exercises at the funeral. Howell was a member of the Forty-fifth Kentucky regiment of mounted infantry during the civil war.

OBIT Cecil H. Porter 1932-2008

KandyBackAgee — 26 Apr 2008 1:43:34 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON CECIL PORTER FROM THE MIDDLETOWN (OH) JOURNAL 4/24/08

Cecil H. Porter, Age 76, of Carlisle, OH passed away April 22, 2008 at his residence. He was born April 17, 1932 in Ashland, KY. Cecil was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Army and remained in the Air Force Reserves until 1960. Cecil was employed at Appleton Papers and retired from General Motors in 1995 from Delco Moraine. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Porter and mother Clemence (Elliott) Porter. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Brenda (Johnson) Porter; three daughters Rhonda (Rusty) Douglas of New Market, TN, Debra (Darryl) Highland of Carlisle, OH, Patty Adams of MA; two sons David (Andrea) Porter of Carlisle; Tim Porter of MA; brothers Carl Porter of Springboro, OH, Sam Porter of Lakeland, FL, two sisters Nancy Kirk of Springboro and Bonnie Schul of Carlisle; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services are April 26, 2008 at 10am at Anderson Funeral Home 40 N. Main St Springboro, OH with Pastor Bruce Moore officiating. Burial will be in Butler County Memorial Park with full military honors. Visitation will be April 25, 2008 from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to sign the family guest book.

John Rich

CALLA|MA56081 — 23 Apr 2004 6:55:30 GMT

I am searching for the place of origin for John Rich, he was born 10 Dec 1864, married abt 1896 in Catlettsburg and died in Pike Co. He married Lavada Shell. His daughter Myrtle Garlina Rich was born 22 Mar 1902 in Catlettsburg, Boyd,Ky. I would like to contact anyone who knows this family. Sue

History of Boyd County - Video

meinhartstock — 16 Apr 2008 11:37:33 GMT

20 Years ago there was a Video made of the History of Boyd County. For the last few years I offered the Audio portion of that History at the KYBoyd Webpage. Since I have completely FREE space now I thought I would upload the Video Portion of the show on the Webpage.

Please go to:

http://kykinfolk.com/kyboyd/

Then go to History

and/or go to:

http://kykinfolk.com/kyboyd/general/general.htm

Down at the bottom of the page you can DOWNLOAD ONLY, the four part series. Again you must SAVE TO YOUR COMPUTER.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE FILES FROM THE SITE.

If you have problems doing this, just email me and I will try to give further instructions. You simply right-click with your mouse on the link and save target as to your computer's hard drive.

Enjoy,
Mark

OBIT Nelma "Betty" Banks Sams Haven 1932-2008

KandyBackAgee — 15 Apr 2008 2:20:06 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON NELMA HAVEN FROM THE MIDDLETOWN (OH) JOURNAL 4/13/08

Nelma "Betty" Banks Sams Haven, Age 75, of Middletown, OH passed away April 11, 2008 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born August 29, 1932 in Ashland, KY to Luther Oney and Nola Myrtle (Whitt) Banks. She worked as a Nurses Aide and Surgical Tech for Middletown Regional Hospital for 20 years. Betty was a member of the Sacred Dwelling Place Church and a life member of the D.A.V. and American Legion # 218 Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents Luther and Nola Banks; husbands, James Paul Haven and Wallace Sams; son, Marc Harrison; brothers Darrell and Harold Banks and sisters Henrietta Hudson and Ruth Moore; and stepson Gary Sams. Betty is survived by her sons, Stephen (Brenda) Harrison and Scott (Lera) Harrison, both of Middletown, OH; daughter Sheila (Don) Manning of Middletown; step-children Mike (Jackie) Sams of Middletown, Jenny (Larry) Glore and Cheryl (Gary) Tarter both of Hamilton, OH; 26 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; brothers Billy D. (Jeanie) Banks of Middletown and Robert G. (Mamie) Banks of Franklin, OH; and sister Bonnie Allen of Newark, OH. Visitation will be held on April 14, 2008 from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Baker-Stevens Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on April 15, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Roy Shepherd officiating also at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Sacred Dwelling Place Church, 8812 Oriole Dr. Franklin, OH 45005. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.baker-stevens.com

KYBoyd Webpage

meinhartstock — 14 Apr 2008 3:00:25 GMT

Again the KYBoyd Webpage hast moved to:

http://kykinfolk.com/kyboyd/

I had to change 1,000s of the html webpages to accomondate this huge move.

I NEED YOU! to tell me if something doesn't work, such as, a picture doesn't come up, or you try a link and it doesn't connect, etc.

YOU ARE MY EYES on this website. I think there are only a few sporadic webpages that don't work and I don't think I can fix them all without your help.

Please respond to this email and/or email me at meinhartstock@yahoo.com if you have problems with anything.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
Mark Meinhart (KYBoyd C.C.)
meinhartstock@yahoo.com

Seeking great grandparents Joseph William Taylor m. Ethelene Gillespie

tori57 — 6 Apr 2008 9:18:28 GMT

I have information that my great grandparents are Joseph William Taylor who married Ethelene (Rachel?) Gillespie. They had a son, my grandpa, Joseph Henry Taylor, born 1914. My great-grandparents divorced. I don't have any dates. Any information is greatly appreciated. My grandpa was born in Boyd county. After the divorce my great grandmother and he moved to Fayette county to live with her parents.

Aremathy Darby

mhmiller_1 — 19 Apr 2003 7:25:41 GMT

Looking for information on AREMATHY DARBY born June 1874 in Boyd County, Kentucky to John Darby and Elizabeth Johnson. She died in 1942. She was first married to George Washington Gayheart and they had seven girls. She later married William "Bill" Mayberry. It is believed that she had at least one other husband. Aremathy is buried in the Dixon Cemetery at Westwood. Any help would really be appreciated.

john L pitts grave

bigc1979 — 29 Mar 2008 8:28:49 GMT

looking for john L pitts grave site he was my Ggrandpa e-mail big_c_79@yahoo.com

Wesley Cooper

mokyd — 8 Jun 2005 10:43:43 GMT

Hi, I am looking for a Wesley Cooper who Married a Mary Jane Watkins, They had two kids, William and Tom Cooper.
The time period is arounf 1860-1890.
I am also looking for a Rachel Cooper who married a Penix from the John Penix family of Greenup County, Ky. thank you

OBIT Greg Blair 1956-2008

KandyBackAgee — 29 Mar 2008 1:30:14 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON GREG BLAIR FROM THE MADISON COUNTY (OH) PRESS 3/24/08

Greg Blair, 52, of South Solon, OH died March 21, 2008, at his residence. Born January 25, 1956, in Ashland, KY, he was a son of James and Phyllis (McSorley) Blair. Greg had formerly been employed as a sheet metal fabricator with Union Local No. 24. Survivors include his wife, Karen (Cutlip) Blair; daughter, Amanda (Michael) Stiles of Mt. Sterling, oh; sons, Greg Blair II of Ky, Mathieu (Harmony) Blair of South Bloomingville, oh, Jacob Blair of South Solon, oh; granddaughter, Kristi who lives at home with her grandparents; grandchildren, Mathieu II, Elijah, Ashli, Noah, Mikey, Macy, Sara and Abby; parents of Huntington, WV; brothers, Jim (Tina) Blair, Ben (Tammy) Blair, Joe (Shelly) Blair; sisters, Sheila Linley, Sharon (Pat) Williams, Lora Blair, Tammy (Cliff) Workman; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. March 25, 2008, at the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 N. Main St., London, OH. The Rev. Larry Hendricks will be officiating. Interment will follow at Paint Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. March 25, 2008. Condolences may be sent to Greg's family at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com

John Henry Wallace

ashleighandalec — 26 Mar 2008 8:18:14 GMT

I am looking for information on my ancestor John Henry Wallace (b. 1842) and who married Sarah Alice Vermillion (b. 1847 in Lawrence, Ohio). My understanding is that they had ten boys and one girl (Frank, Charles (from whom I am descended), George, Clinton, Lafayette, William, John, Fred, Harry, Hattie and Ray).

I am looking for two pieces of information:

1. I do not know John Henry Wallace's parents.

2. I believe that John was married before Sarah Alice. He has a son Lincoln who was born in 1865, and on the 1880 census, it lists his mother's birthplace as being Kentucky. Any information on Lincoln and his mother would also be appreciated.

Thanks!

OBIT Lessie Mae Blanton Stephens 2008

KandyBackAgee — 20 Mar 2008 7:22:07 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON LESSIE STEPHENS FROM THE LEBANON (OH) WESTERN STAR 3/20/08

Lessie Mae (Blanton) Stephens, Age 90 of Lebanon, OH passed peacefully March 11, 2008 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Manford Lee Blanton, a Commissioned Kentucky Colonel by Governor Louie B. Nunn April 28, 1971 and Addie Nickell Blanton of Ashland, KY. Lessie was a member of the United Baptist Church of Wheelersburg, KY. She worked at the Avco Manufacturing Company in Evendale, OH and also worked many years as a waitress at a local restaurant known as Pasquales in Lebanon where she lived. She was preceded in death by her son, Junior in a car accident; her heartache never healed from the loss of her son. She is survived by one daughter, Janet Lee Stephens Pottorf; two sons, Bradford Keith Stephens and Gregory Phillip Stephens and his wife, Brenda; one granddaughter, Robyn Kimberly Crisenberry and her husband, Andy, and their son Casey; four grandsons, Jason Pottorf and his wife, Lisa, and their children Blake, Hannah Leigh and Brendan; Adams Stephens and his wife, Amanda, and their children Tyler, Cole and Kendal, Eric Stephens and his wife, Kelly, and their children Ryan and Shelby and Justin Stephens and his wife, Karen; one nephew, Michael Blanton of Sacramento, CA. A private service was held by the family with burial at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Blue Ash, OH. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com

John B. LESLIE Family

CrystalDingler62 — 28 Nov 2006 5:23:11 GMT

Seeking information on the family of John B. LESLIE, b. 1831 West Virginia and d 1917, Bolts Fork, Boyd Co, KY. Wives were Mirahia HAMMOND d before 1880 and Sarah b. June 1866 in KY. Probable children were Virginia “Ginny” (Leslie) CURTIS b. August 1856, William C. b. 1851, Dollie b. 1852, Esop b. 1855, Frank b. 1855-6, Martha b. 1863, Curtis F. b. Jan. 1890, William L. b. April 1887, Dollie b. b., Oct 1891, and Ada A. b. June 1893. John was a Union soldier in the War Between the States, enlisting on 17 August 1863 in K Company of the 40th Kentucky Infantry as a Private and rose to Sergeant. After 1870, he moved his family to Minnesota for a few years before returning to Kentucky.

James Theodore & Janie Almeda Cordial/Cordel Gibson

TomWagner6436 — 4 Mar 2008 5:53:30 GMT

I am looking for descendants of James and Janie. I am researching the Cordial side of the family. I do have a lot of informatin I can share for free. Thank you.

Tom Wagner
1335 Odell Town Road
Nettie, WV 26681
304 846 2058
cousin26681@yahoo.com

Clarence & Betty Cordial/Cordel Hall - Catlettsburg

TomWagner6436 — 4 Mar 2008 5:49:56 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Clarence and Betty Cordial/Cordel Hall. I am researching the Cordial side of the family.

Tom Wagner
1335 Odelltown Road
Nettie, WV 26681
304 846 2058
cousin26681@yahoo.com

OBIT Irene Elizabeth Price Hayes 1925-2007

KandyBackAgee — 28 Feb 2008 12:39:30 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON IRENE HAYES FROM THE THOMPSON-WALLACE FUNERAL HOMES OF SOUTHWEST OHIO 2008.

Irene Elizabeth Price Hayes, a scrappy 82-year-old who always told it as she saw it, went to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ December 3, 2007, at Hospitality Homes Nursing Center in Xenia, OH. She was born November 25, 1925 in Ashland, KY, to the late Jacob and Ellen Rawlins Price. Orphaned at a young age, she survived some of her childhood years as a household servant in South Ashland and later worked in the photographic department of Wright Field (now part of Wright-Patterson AFB) near Dayton, OH. She also worked as a collator at Reynolds Paper Co., in Dayton. During her most productive years Irene and her late husband, Billy Ray Hayes, owned and operated Hayes Grocery at Scottown, OH. Irene loved children and animals. Although she never had children of her own, she had numerous nieces and nephews she doted over and who thought of her as a second mom. Her animals were so well treated that one brother was quoted as saying that if he should be reincarnated, he wants to come back as Irene’s dog. She is survived by two sisters, Goldie (Thomas) Nash of Council Bluffs, IA, and Laura (Alvin) Chapman, Fairborn, OH; a brother, Randall “Gene” (Madonna) Hollingsworth of Xenia, OH; a sister-in-law June Hollingsworth of Hillsboro, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers Homer E. Price, Jodie Price, George H. Hollingsworth and Donald Dean Hollingsworth; two sisters Clara B. Hall and Naomi K. Brewer; and several step-brothers and step-sisters. She was a member of Northside Church of Christ, Hillsboro, OH. Thompson Funeral Home, Hillsboro, OH, is in charge of arrangements. Services will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

OBIT Brent Allen Smith 1960-2007

KandyBackAgee — 25 Feb 2008 11:52:59 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON BRENT SMITH FROM THE TURNER FUNERAL HOMES OF SOUTHWEST OHIO 2008.

Brent Allen Smith age 47 of Hillsboro, OH died December 31, 2007 at his home. He was born December 15, 1960 in Ashland, KY, the son of Carl and Glada Pennington Smith. Services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro, OH. Pastor Larry Maynard will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Care Hospice, P.O. Box 123, Wilmington, OH 45177.

OBIT Harold R. Bolin 1941-2008

KandyBackAgee — 25 Feb 2008 11:46:30 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON HAROLD BOLIN FROM THE TURNER FUNERAL HOMES OF SOUTHWEST OHIO 2008.

Harold R. Bolin, age 66, of Wilmington, OH died January 19, 2008 at his residence. He was born April 14, 1941 in Ashland, KY, the son of the late Odford and Ruth Beculhimer Bolin. He was a self-employed General Contractor. He is survived by his children, James Randell (Cristy) Bolin of New Vienna, OH, JR. (Shaunda) Bolin of Lynchburg, OH, and Billy Joe (Beth) Bolin of Wilmington, OH; step-mother Bertha Bolin of Lynchburg; sisters Juanita (Ronald) Bentley of Baltimore, OH, Joy (Ronnie) Hill of Circleville, OH, and Erma (Michael) Martin of Gahanna, OH; brothers Eugene Bolin of Denver, CO, Curt (Robin) Bolin of Blanchester, OH, and Chad Bolin of Lynchburg, OH; grandchildren Amber (Roderic) Domain, Alysha Bolin, Shelbi Bolin, Kendra Bolin, Devin Bolin, Daniel Bolin, Kayla Goble, Krista Goble, Kyle Norris, and Charlie Workman; and great-grandson Joseph Domain. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Betty Jo Goble Bolin on April 15, 2001, one son Danny Ray Wilson Bolin in 1962 and one brother Orville Bolin. Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Resthaven Memory Gardens. Public visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 pm January 23, 2008 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home, Hillsboro, OH. Memorial donations to help with funeral expenses may be made to the family in care of the Turner & Son Funeral Home, P.O. Box 127, Hillsboro, OH 45133.

William Lindsey Pogue

kwltr — 24 Feb 2008 2:35:41 GMT

I am looking for an obit that was apparently in the Ashland Independent on April 8, 1881 for William Lindsey Pogue conc erning his death on March 31,1881. I am also looking for his burial location.

Obit Lookup Please?

schappell178 — 22 Feb 2008 11:24:47 GMT

I am looking for an obit for an Alford Foster Richmond who died in 1958 in Boyd co. Ky. He was born 1876 in Lewis co. ky. Thanks for any help. Sue

Chaffins Family Research

t_r_chaffins — 2 Mar 2004 4:59:14 GMT

Searching for any Chaffins or form thereof in Boyd Co. These can be from any time frame. Thankful for any response
Tom Chaffins

OBIT William D. "Bill" Farson 1919-2008

KandyBackAgee — 17 Feb 2008 1:40:30 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON WILLIAM FARSON FROM THE COLUMBUS (OH) DISPATCH 2/17/08

William D. "Bill" Farson, age 88, of Columbus, OH died February 15, 2008 at The Manor At Whitehall. Born July 27, 1919 in Ashland, KY to William, Sr. and Pearl (Williams) Farson. U.S. Navy veteran of W.W. II. Retired grocery store and supermarket owner. Member of the Ralph R. Rickly Lodge #670 F.&A.M., Aladdin Shrine Temple: Hospitality Unit, Royal Order of Jesters, Southeast Shrine Club, Kentucky Colonels, V.F.W., and American Legion. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Sara M. (Beatty) Farson; son, David (June) Farson, of Shawnee Mission, KS; daughters, Jane (Bob) Birkhimer, of Port St. Lucie, FL and Beth (Dan) Espinoza, of Columbus, OH; grandsons, Jeff (Leah) Farson, of KS, Ryan (Lisa) Estes, of NC, and Adam Estes, of IN; great-grandson, Austin Estes; and brother, James (Betty) Farson, of SC. Funeral service 10 a.m. February 19, 2008 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, where the family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. February 18, 2008. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice, in Bill's memory. To share condolences with his family visit www.schoedinger.com "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

Avondale

Addie Childers — 15 Feb 2005 5:11:50 GMT

I am researching Avondale, it was a part of Ashland, KY that was burnt down in the late 1960's. Anyone that has any information about Avondale please Email me. Thank you!

East Fork Methodist Church

Hjgbey — 12 Feb 2008 2:44:14 GMT

I'm trying to find a little history of the East Fork Methodist Church. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

OBIT Roy J. Campbell 1946-2008

KandyBackAgee — 6 Feb 2008 10:49:40 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON ROY CAMPBELL FROM THE COLUMBUS (OH) DISPATCH 2/6/08

Roy J. Campbell, 62, Logan, OH passed away February 4, 2008. Born January 15, 1946, in Catlettsburg, KY of Henry "Red" Shocky and Pauline Campbell. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. February 8, 2008, at HEINLEIN-BROWN FUNERAL HOME, Logan, OH. Calling hours will be February 7, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home and 1 hour prior to the service. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

George Lewis Kazee, Ersula Jaynes, William Colbert, and Mary Jones

bchunter75 — 1 Nov 2004 5:55:47 GMT

Hi! I'm doing research on my Boyd Co., KY, ancestors, and I was wondering if anyone out there had information on the following individuals from my family tree. George Lewis KAZEE (or KESEE) was born on January 13, 1866, in Boyd Co., KY, and died on July 29, 1931, in Ashland, KY. He married Ersula JAYNES (or JANES) in 1890. She was born on September 18, 1866, in Greenup Co., KY, and died on December 5, 1942, in Ashland, KY. George's death certificate lists his parents as John KAZEE/KESEE and Emily DIXON. Ersula's death certificate lists her parents as Henry JAYNES/JANES and Mary DARBY. The 1880 U.S. Census lists George Lewis KAZEE/KESEE living with his parents in Bloom Furnace, Scioto Co., OH, but I believe they only lived in Ohio for a short time. The other individuals I'm looking for William COLBERT and Mary JONES, husband and wife. I have no information on them, but believe that they lived in Boyd Co. The Kazee's and Colbert's were the parents of my great-grandparents, Earl Kazee, Sr., and Pearl Colbert. Thank you for your time and please e-mail me if you can help...

Obit look-up request: Minnie (Havener) Fisher

yoiks — 17 Oct 2007 5:23:17 GMT

Is there someone in the Ashland area that can do a look-up for me? I'm looking for the obituary for Minnie (Havener) Fisher who died about 3 Sep 1932. I found an index at the Boyd County Public Library's site that lists an obituary for Minnie Fisher in the 3 Sep 1932 edition of the Daily Independent, page 5.

Thanks in advance!

Looking for Tolliver Graves in Flat Gap Ky. area

ClariceKelly56 — 31 Jan 2008 12:08:06 GMT

Hello,
I am trying to find the graves of Drury Tolliver, his wife Mahala and his sister Tabitha. Drury/Drew/Dru died 1926. Mahala died 1913 and Tabitha died 1916, all died in Johnson Co., Flat Gap area.
I went to Flat Gap a few weeks ago, but had no luck in locating the graves. No one that I talked to in that area could help me. I plan to go back again sometime and give it another try.
I noticed by the Census that some of the family ended up in Boyd County, am hoping some of the family will see this and give me some idea of locating the Tolliver graves.
My great-grandmother was a Tolliver and a sister to Drury.
I have been in touch with Drury's granddaughter, but she not been there in years. She's in her 90s and lives down south.
If anyone knows any thing that might help, you can post a message here or e-mail me at clariceky@yahoo.com

Any help greatly appreciated.
Clarice Kelly

OBIT Harold Fraley 2008

KandyBackAgee — 30 Jan 2008 1:49:02 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON HAROLD FRALEY FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 1/29/08

Harold Rule Fraley, age 86, of Medway, OH, formerly of Ashland, KY, passed away on January 27, 2008. He was born to the late Volna O. and Effie Lee (Fraley) Fraley in Ashland, KY. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Jane (Fugate) Fraley; brothers, James E. "Chuck" Fraley, William R. Fraley, Raymond E. Fraley and sisters, Stella M. Cole, Orilla A. Hartman and Sandra K. Fraley. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Groves) Fraley; step-daughter, Patricia (Bob) LeBlanc; brother, Ronald O. Fraley, Somerville, OH and sisters, Irene C. Griffith, Ashland, KY, Catherine D. McDaniel, Lakeland, FL, Lynda E. Fosson, Ashland, KY and Donna L. (Tom) Yoby, West Chester, OH and many nieces and nephews that will miss him. Harold was a World War II Veteran and retired from Armco Steel Corporation. A funeral service will be held at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd., on February 1, 2008 at 2 PM with interment following in Valley View Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held from 1 PM until the time of service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

OBIT Harold Rule Fraley 2008

KandyBackAgee — 30 Jan 2008 1:42:20 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON ROBERT WITTEN JR FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 1/29/08

Harold Rule Fraley, age 86, of Medway, OH, formerly of Ashland, KY, passed away on January 27, 2008. He was born to the late Volna O. and Effie Lee (Fraley) Fraley in Ashland, KY. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Jane (Fugate) Fraley; brothers, James E. "Chuck" Fraley, William R. Fraley, Raymond E. Fraley and sisters, Stella M. Cole, Orilla A. Hartman and Sandra K. Fraley. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Groves) Fraley; step-daughter, Patricia (Bob) LeBlanc; brother, Ronald O. Fraley, Somerville, OH and sisters, Irene C. Griffith, Ashland, KY, Catherine D. McDaniel, Lakeland, FL, Lynda E. Fosson, Ashland, KY and Donna L. (Tom) Yoby, West Chester, OH and many nieces and nephews that will miss him. Harold was a World War II Veteran and retired from Armco Steel Corporation. A funeral service will be held at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd., on February 1, 2008 at 2 PM with interment following in Valley View Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held from 1 PM until the time of service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

"Hall" 1-75 Commenwealth of Kentucky and stat of Ohio

dlmichel2008 — 29 Jan 2008 11:57:13 GMT

Spent Time in Ohio near Rocky Ridge or Port Clinton. May have met an waitress at a truck stop in Port Clinton - Darla Jean Wittman. This would of been between 19620-1963.
Any Information please e-mail dlmichel2001@yahoo.com
Thanks will help my brother find his dad.

OBIT Robert Witten Jr. 1951-2008

KandyBackAgee — 18 Jan 2008 11:56:12 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON ROBERT WITTEN JR FROM THE MADISON COUNTY (OH) PRESS 1/17/08

Robert Witten Jr., 56, of Galloway, OH passed away suddenly January 15, 2008, at Mount Carmel West Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born April 5, 1951, in Ashland, KY.
Rob was a retired maintenance man from the Kal Kan Company.
More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially Morgan and Madison his new grandchildren. His favorite hobbies included gardening, fishing and taking care of his numerous pets.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy whom he married January 23,1971; mother, Julia Davis of West Jefferson, OH; a daughter, Dr. Mary Beth (Travis) Kaylor; two sons, Rob Witten of Galloway, OH, Craig Witten of Columbus, OH; twin granddaughters, Madison and Morgan Kaylor; a sister, Betty (Harley) Yates of West Jefferson; many friends.
Rob was preceded in death by his father, Robert Witten.
Family and friends may call from 6-8 p.m. January 18, 2008 and 9-10:30 a.m. January 19, 2008, at the RADER-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 W. Main St., West Jefferson. Graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. January 19, 2008 at Hampton Cemetery in West Jefferson. Pastor Donnie Branham will be officiating.

OBIT Peggy Watson Gunter 1927-2008

KandyBackAgee — 18 Jan 2008 11:50:19 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON PEGGY GUNTER FROM THE MIDDLETOWN (OH) JOURNAL 1/18/08

Peggy (Watson) Gunter, 80, of Monroe, OH died January 17, 2008 at University Hospital. She was born in Boyd County, KY on March 5, 1927 to parents Charles Raymond and Minnie (Caudle) Watson. Mrs. Gunter is survived by one daughter, Kim (Chris) Hanor; two sisters, Kathleen Cochran and Lorayne Franz; a brother, Lawrence Watson; two grandchildren, Jennifer L. Hanor and C. Jordan Hanor; and numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Gunter; daughter, Pamela Gunter; parents; and a brother, Charles Watson Jr. Funeral Service will be held January 21, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Ashland Cemetery Chapel, Ashland, KY. Interment will follow. Memorial donations may be made to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, P.O. Box 643270, Cincinnati, OH 45264-3270. Arrangements by Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via our web page at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com

William Hale 1858-1939

Wayne Carver Sr — 19 Apr 2005 11:28:47 GMT

William Hale b.15 Nov 1858 Boyd Co,Ky Spouse: Jennie Tyler
Son of Burris B. Hale and Martha Hensley
Died 29 Mar 1939
Cemetery: Hale Cem Brushy,Ky (homemade casket).

Source: Funeral record of Stapf Funeral Home of Greenup Co,Ky.

Lloyd Lambert

salarmy98 — 10 Jan 2008 3:40:38 GMT

I am looking for information on Lloyd Lambert. Lloyd lived in the Ashland area in the 1950's. I believe he was born between 1933-5.

OBIT Jack Blevins 1921-2008

KandyBackAgee — 5 Jan 2008 12:19:13 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON JACK BLEVINS FROM THE SPRINGFIELD (OH) NEWS-SUN 1/4/08

Jack Blevins, 86, formerly of Springfield, OH died January 1, 2008 in Mt. Juliet, TN. He was born in Ashland, KY on May 18, 1921 the son of Thomas and Margaret (Griffith) Blevins. He owned and operated Columbus Ave Marine for twenty years and was a US Army Air Corp WW 2 veteran. Survivors include three children and spouses Roger and Connie Blevins, Mt. Juliet, TN, Connie and Tom Langston, Ormond Beach, FL and Linda Miller, Springfield, OH; six grandchildren Kimberly Blevins, Tony Blevins, Joshua Langston, Rachel Howard, Jacob Langston and Charles Miller and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Louise Blevins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. January 5, 2008 in the Chapel at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Craig Grammer officiating. Family will receive friends one half hour prior to the service. Burial will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Conroy Funeral Home.

Look-up for male Boyd who died netween 1874-80 in Manitoba

labonzzz — 20 Dec 2007 6:55:39 GMT

Looking for the husband of Ann Boyd who died during this time period in Manitoba. He was killed by a falling tree. He might have been named Peter of Andrew. Any death information with any name might help.
Thanks,
Bonnie

Caines Family History

Vicki Caines Clair — 21 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the Caines Families of Boyd County, and nearby counties.
I am especially interested in Jobe, Thomas, Hiram, Andrew, &
Luther. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

OBIT Irene Sparks Graney 1916-2007

KandyBackAgee — 12 Dec 2007 1:19:20 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON IRENE GRANEY FROM THE MIDDLETOWN (OH) JOURNAL 12/11/07

Irene Sparks Graney, age 91, passed away December 9, 2007 in Naples, FL. She was born on May 12, 1916 in Ashland KY to Dr. Proctor Sparks and Mary Gambill Sparks. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Joy Sparks and her husband of 63 years Mike Latelle Graney. Irene graduated from University of Kentucky where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority, The Honorary Captain of ROTC, Miss Kentucky, and Campus Sweetheart. She married her high-school sweetheart Mike Graney in 1937. Irene and her family lived in Middletown, OH for over 30 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Browns Run Country Club and was active with the Middletown Symphony Orchestra. She was a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution. For the last 25 years she lived in the Naples, FL area. She is survived by a son, Michael Proctor Graney of Powell, OH, a granddaughter Noelle Graney of Santa Fe, NM, a grandson Michael W. Graney of Columbus, OH and four great grandchildren Michael Liam Graney, Nathan Alexander Graney, Bridgette Rose Graney, and Isabelle Morrow Graney, all of Columbus, OH. A graveside service conducted by Rev. Paul Holbrook will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashland, KY at a date to be determined.

OBIT Donald Eugene Stevens 1936-2007

KandyBackAgee — 12 Dec 2007 1:15:56 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON DONALD STEVENS FROM THE SPRINGFIELD (OH) NEWS-SUN 12/11/07

Donald Eugene Stevens, 71, of Enon, OH formerly of Lucasville, OH passed away on December 9, 2007 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1936 in Ashland, KY, the son or Henry Clay and Maggie (Slusher) Stevens. He served our country in the United States Army from 1955-1957 in the Airborne "Screaming Eagles." He owned his own construction company in the 70's and then started with the Springfield City Schools in 1979 where he worked for ten years in carpentry. He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years Beulah (Alley) Stevens of Enon, OH; daughter, Cathy Stevens of Enon; two sons and a daughter- in-law, Donnie and Euna Stevens of Springfield, OH; and Craig A. Stevens of Enon; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Judy Wilson of Springfield, and Opal and Leon Short of Lucasville, OH; four brothers and sisters-in-law: Russ and Verna Stevens of Beaver, OH; Junior and Maggie Stevens of Wheelersburg, OH; William and Nancy Stevens of Springfield; and Clyde and Elera Stevens of McDermott, OH; brother-in- law, James Toppins of South Vienna, OH; eleven grandchildren: Justin and Kelsie Hatfield, Trevor and Nikki Hatfield, Tony and Tia Rice, Buffy and Rick Ferryman, and Jeffrey, Tristan, and Destiny; two great grandchildren, Nicholas Hatfield and Damian Hall, numerous nieces and nephews, and best friend, Jack Long of Springfield. A gathering of family and friends will be held on December 12, 2007 from 5-8 pm in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME where the service will be held on December 13, 2007 at 10:30 am. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com

OBIT Kathleen Marcella Newman Flannery 1927-2007

KandyBackAgee — 12 Dec 2007 1:10:31 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON KATHLEEN FLANNERY FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 12/11/07

Kathleen Marcella (Newman) Flannery, Age 80 of Harrison Twp., OH passed away December 10, 2007. Mrs. Flannery was born in Ashland, KY, October 11, 1927 to the late Bascom Newman & Effie (Justice) Staffan, retired from W.P.A.F.B., attended First Baptist Church of Northridge in the 1970's & was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Bonnie Cody & a brother, Bill Newman. Survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, James; daughter & son-in-law, Sharon and Dick Herrick of Holt, MI; son, Michael Flannery of Vandalia, OH; grandchildren, Michael Flannery of Vandalia & Kristina Martin of Lansing, MI & numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral service 10:30 A.M. December 13, 2007 at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel" 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. Pastor Glenn Flannery, officiating. Interment Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 December 12, 2007 at the George C. Martin Funeral Home. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.georgecmartinfuneralhome.com

Hiram Dulaney/Barbara Yeager death and burial

WendyWhite42 — 11 Dec 2007 6:23:15 GMT

Hiram Dulaney (son of Elijah Dulaney and Marchel Griffith) and his wife, Barbara Ann Yeager (daughter of George Yeager and Phoebe Dulaney) lived in Boyd County and in Lawrence County. I am looking for death and burial information for them. Thanks.

Harkless Pack

Ruby Moore — 20 Mar 2003 5:46:50 GMT

I've just begun working on my family history I need to find some information on my grandparents Harkless Pack and Ruth Ray Pack After my grandfather died she married Clyde Elliot My grandparents lived in Boyd County Kentucky

Nancy MILLER, w/o Levi STEED, m. 1836

jlaws0n — 21 Jun 2006 4:16:12 GMT

I'm searching for any information on the parents and siblings of Nancy MILLER who married Levi STEED on Aug. 28, 1836 in Wood Co., (W)VA. Levi STEED, b. abt 1800 in PA, was the s/o Aaron STEED and grandson of Peter STEED. Nancy MILLER may have been Levi's second wife.
Levi is listed on the 1840 census for Wood Co., (W)VA with three males under 15 and three females under 15 in his household. An older female (age 40-50) may be his wife, Nancy.
Before 1860, Levi moved to Boyd Co., KY and appears in Ashland on the 1860 census. Other STEEDS in Ashland are Aaron, George, Henry and Levi STEED, Jr. I would appreciate any help with this family.

Old Cigar Factory

drharter — 18 Nov 2007 6:19:45 GMT

I would like to find a picture of the old cigar factory located in Ashland. It used to be located where the bowling alley is at now. It was run by my great-great-grandfather in the early 1900's. He passed away in 1925. His name was Casper Henry Forson. He arrived in America from Germany in the late 1880's so it would be dated sometime between those years. I would appreciate and help that anyone would be willing to offer.

Thank you,
Debbie

Grandfather's Journal - change of address

Kay Mason — 27 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Please note: Kay Mason has a new e-mail address:
KLMPIANO@aol.com

My grandfather, WILLIAM FRANKLIN MASON, wrote a 252 page Journal about his life in several north-eastern counties in KY from 1872 to 1914....among them was Boyd County.

I indexed the names in the Journal and that took up another 34 pages. I couldn't possibly list all surnames here. If youhavesurnams that hyou would like quotes about, just e-mail me.

Kay Mason

Scouts (Boyd County)

meinhartstock — 19 Nov 2007 5:05:38 GMT

I would like to add a New Section to the KYBOYD Webpage and that would be for the Scouts of Boyd County. I was thinking in terms of Boys Scouts, but why not Girl Scouts, also.

If you have some pictures of Troops, Packs, Dens, etc. whatever including Scout Camp, trips, or related Scout activities, please contact me in regards in getting these items posted.

Thanks for the shares,
Mark (KYBoyd Email/Webpage Coordinator)

Siems, Jessen, Lewis, Brewer

Patricia Lowry — 14 Jun 2006 9:11:44 GMT

OBIT Glendine Sherman Tobias Fultz 1936-2007

KandyBackAgee — 17 Nov 2007 11:53:40 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON GLENDINE FULTZ FROM THE SPRINGFIELD (OH) NEWS-SUN 11/17/07

Glendine Sherman (Tobias) Fultz, 71, of Urbana, OH passed from this life into her heavenly home November 15, 2007. Born October 21, 1936, in Ashland, KY, she was the 2nd daughter, and 6th child of 15 children born to Ervin and Dixie (Rice) Sherman of Paintsville, KY (both deceased). In 1945 the Sherman family moved from Catlettsburg, KY to Mechanicsburg, OH. Glendine attended high school there and graduated from Clark Co. JVS in Springfield, OH. She married Donald Tobias of Mechanicsburg in 1953 (deceased 1973) and lived in Springfield for the next 16 years. They became the parents of 3 beloved children, Robert Steven (deceased Thursday, November 8, 2007) (Pam) Tobias, Dianna Susan (Jeff) Anderson and Donald Mark Tobias. In 1976 she married Roger Fultz of Urbana. In addition to her husband, and 2 children and spouses who survive are 5 precious grandchildren, Lori Fulton, Erica (Danny) Morrow, Matthew (Katie) Tobias, Amanda Tobias and Nicole Fultz. A beloved grandchild, Ryan Steven Tobias, passed away in January 2005. Also surviving are 9 great grandchildren in whom she delighted, Chaney and Hayden Fulton, Maxwell "Ryder" Brown, Eli and Alex Morrow, Ryan Christopher and Ashton Thomas Tobias, Nicholas Fultz and Haley Howard, 4 sisters, 5 brothers also survive, Janet Shipley, Brenda (Gale) Dixon, Yvonne (Larry) Hampton, Judy (Rick) Michael, Robert (Ilene) Sherman, Bert (Diane) Sherman, Edgar (Goldie) Sherman, Lowell (Barbara) Sherman and Terry (Julie) Sherman. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents, first husband, her son, her step-son, 1 grandson, are 2 sisters, and 3 brothers, Betty Hill, Jane Tull, Dickie Sherman, Jim Sherman and Bill Sherman. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-5 p.m. on November 18, 2007 in the Skillman, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 19, 2007 in the Mechanicsburg Baptist Church with Rev. Andrew Scott officiating. Burial will follow Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg. Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Mercy Hospice 1343 N. Fountain Street Springfield, OH

Edna Johnson, 1920's, Fairview/Westwood?

revas_m — 15 Nov 2007 10:35:21 GMT

Looking for information on an Edna Johnson, lived in Fairview, Kentucky (not sure which county) and attended church in Westwood in the 1920s. Probably born 1900-1910 or so. I have her 1927 diary . . . speaks about a man named Hager Cartwell (?--handwriting is hard to decipher) and their on-again, off-again relationship. No relation--and sounds silly--but I'd like to know what happened to her and if I find her family, I'd love them to have transcripts of her diary.

Old Oakview Elementary School

jdc4598 — 15 Nov 2007 10:09:34 GMT

Am looking for a picture of the old 2-story Oakview Elementary School on Blackburn Ave. It use to sit where the new one story is now.
Thanks

OBIT Ray "Gene" Shelton 2007

KandyBackAgee — 12 Nov 2007 12:06:48 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON RAY SHELTON FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 11/11/07

Ray (Gene) Shelton, Age 78, of Dayton, OH passed away November 9, 2007 at his home. Ray was a veteran of the Korean War. Ray was a retired Dayton firefighter after many years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Wynona, 1 brother, Cecil (Marg) Shelton, of Vandalia, OH; 2 sons, Larry (Judy) Shelton, of Arcanum, OH, Carl (Theresa) Shelton, of Wilmington, OH; 3 grandchildren, Charlene, Lisa, and Cody; 4 great-grandchildren, Steven, Taylor, Megan, Damien; and many other nieces, nephews friends and relatives in the Ashland KY area. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him for the person he was; loving, caring, and always willing to help anyone. His memory will live in our hearts forever. A very special thanks to Hospice Home Care in our time of need. The family will receive friends and family 6-8PM November 12, 2007 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Funeral services will be held 10 AM November 13, 2007 at the funeral home. To leave the family a special message, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com