Family Obituaries
Julia Leaha Beach (Poore)
1951-08-29 2023-09-22
Julia Leah Beach, age 72, born August 29, 1951, in Hazard, Kentucky, beloved
mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on September 2,
2023. Preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Evelyn Poore, siblings, Craig M.
Poore, Reynoldo V. Poore, and Sheila A. Moore.
She is survived by her children, Daymon C. Beach (Muneera), Walnut Creek, CA,
Johnathon A. Beach and James C. Beach, Denver, CO, grandchildren, Avery J. Beach,
Cashen M. Beach, Kiyah T. Beach, and Emery J. Beach all of Denver, CO, and Naima
D. A. Beach, of Walnut Creek, CA, sisters Edna M. Howell-Parrish, Ramonia R. Knox,
Joyce E. Keith, Rache...
Elizabeth (Bobbie) Boyce (Combs)
1926-02-15 2003-07-29
Mary Elizabeth (Combs) Boyce, born February 15, 1926 in Hazard, Ky. Known to many as “Bobbie” legally changed her name to Elizabeth Mary Bobbie Boyce in the early eighties. As a young girl she attended Liberty High School. In her spare time she enjoyed skating, attending baseball games, dancing and singing.
After the tenth grade Bobbie left high school to help her mother care for her ailing father Simon. It was then that she learned how to cook, clean, and sew. She would purchase material and make copies of the dresses she saw in store front windows. Taking pride in her appearance, Bobbie always dressed as if she was attending a royal affair.
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Eugene Boyce
1922-01-05 2010-02-10Eugene Boyce was born January 5, 1922: the only child of Mack and Sissie Lee (Garrett) Boyce, native of Monroe GA. He was a soldier in the US Army and served his country during WWII. Upon completing his mission and receiving a medal of honorable discharge, he relocated to Dayton, Ohio following in the footsteps of his uncles Andrew and Marsh Garrett. Devoting his life to Christ he was a lifelong member of Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Board for over 55 years until his health would not allow him to serve. He was employed at Frigidaire, a division of General Motors Corp from which he retired after 32 years of service. On December 20, 1960 he took Elizabet...
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Anna "Bell" Brown (Thompson)
1952-07-10 1995-11-06
Anna "Bell" Brown (Thompson)
July 10th, 1952 - November 6th, 1995
Anna "Bell" Thompson Brown
Anna “Bell” Thompson Brown Age 43, of Dayton, Ohio passed on November 6, 1995 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, following a lengthily illness. She was born on July 10, 1952 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Elton and Winnie (nee Combs) Thompson ,Sr. ; her sister, Arminta and brother, Elton Thompson, also proceeds her in death.
Anna “Bell” is survived by her husband, Charles Brown; a sister Barbara Jean ( Hughey Lee) Huggins, two cousins, Lloyd and Clyde Huggins. Anna “Bell” is also survived by numerous young girls who she mentored and mothered...
hristine Marva Clayton (Thornton) (Clayton)
1919-02-02 1989-10-16On Tuesday night, October 16, 1989 at 11:35 P.M. , the Lord called home his faithful Servant, Christine Marva Combs Clayton of Red Fox, Kentucky home. She was born February 2, 1919 to the union of the late Simon and Janie B. Combs of Perry County, Hazard , Kentucky. She joined the church at a very early age and at the time of her death was a member of the Consolidated Baptist Church, Hazard, Kentucky. Christine was known as a excellent cook and retired after serving 30 years as a cook at Mt. Mary Hospital in Hazard, Kentucky. She was also a member and Past Matron of Mt. Pride No. 88 Order of Eastern Star, Cecelia Dunlap Grand Chapter P.H.A. State of Kentucky. She was proceeded in...
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Anna B. Combs (Hollis)
1925-10-24 2001-11-25COMBS, Anna B. age 76 was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and departed this life, November 25, 2001. Anna was the only child of Henry Hollis and Josie Hollis-Bibbs. She moved to Dayton when she was a child. She was one of the founding members of the Salem Missionary Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School, Class of 1944 and went on to complete her course work in nursing, retiring from Bethany Lutheran Village after a number of years. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Josie Hollis-Bibbs and her husband, James E. Combs, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory , three daughters, Deborah A. Combs, Celestine L. Holman, Alena Combs, two sons Jame...
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Count Anthony Combs
1956-02-23 2013-05-27
Count Anthony Combs was born in Dayton, Ohio, February 23, 1956 to Simon Paul Combs and Doretha Bishop (Combs) Henderson. Count attened local colleges and completed his education in the military. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp , June 11, 1973 and was honorably discharged June 9, 1977.
In his leisure Count enjoyed fishing, gardening, boating, listening to music, being with his dog "Sugar" and most of all he loved Jesus.
He left to cherish his memories: wife Gloria Combs; two daughters: Erica Lynn Combs and Ebony Henderson; mother: Doretha Henderson; sisters: Cynthia M. Combs; Angela T. (Bruce) Gordon; brothers: Marcus P. Combs; Damon A.(Ebony) Combs;...
Deborah Ann Combs
1951-12-12 2007-08-27
Deborah Ann Combs, age 55, of Dayton departed this life on Tuesday, August 28m 2007. She was the eldest of five children born on December 12, 1951 to the late James and Anna combs in Dayton, Ohio. Deborah was a graduate of Patterson Co-Op High School, class of 1969 and received her Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management in 1975 from Kentucky State University where she completed various courses in education.
Deborah was teacher for Dayton Public School System and managed a full service restaurant for Cassano Pizza, Inc., as well as served as a Corrections Officer for the Twin Valley Psychiatric Hospital Cataldi Center for 15 years and was a Crew Leader for the Depart...
Hilda Combs (Maniece)
1935-08-26 2002-04-26Hilda Maniece Combs and Lionell Lloyd Combs,Sr. were married October 8, 1955 in Hazard, KY. To thier union were born three children: Lionell Lloyd Combs Jr., Daryle Combs, and Jackie Combs. Hilda passed away April 26, 2002 in Dayton, OH after a brave battle with cancer. She is survived by husband Lionell L. Combs. Daughter; Jackie Combs Minor. Sons: Lionell L. Combs, Jr and Daryl (Barbara) Combs. Grandsons: Lionell Lloyd Combs III and Alexander Jason Combs. Great Grand Son; Lionell Lloyd Combs IV .
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Janie Beatrice Combs
1894-04-18 1965-10-12Janie Beatrice Combs (Mamma Janie) was born on April 18, 1884. A lifelong resident of Hazard Kentucky she passed away in 1965 after a lengthily illness. Janie was married to Simon Benjamin Combs in 1911. The young couple did not waste time starting their family. During the next 18 years of their marriage Janie gave birth to 10 children. 1913 Winnie ,1914 John, 1916 James, Christine 1917, Edythe 1921, Evelyn 1924, Elizabeth(Bobbie) 1926, Charity , Simon (Paul) 1931 and Lionel 1935 Janie’s life was dedicated to raising her children, and she was also a community activist. She was considered a political power broker of that time. She was a staunch Republican endorsed and campaigned for many l...
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Kenneth Combs
1930-11-09 2017-01-28
Kenneth Combs age 86, Loving husband to Colleen Combs passed away peacefully on January 28, 2017. He leaves to mourn his passing two children; Crystal Combs (Christopher) White and Kenneth A. (Cheryle) Combs; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and a host of other relatives and friends.
Like the descendants of Simon and Janie, Kenneth is both Cornett and Combs. Kenneth was born in Cincinnati to Burnaham Combs (Brother of Simon Combs) and Ethel Cornett Combs in Cincinnati in 1930, the youngest of three boys. Despite losing both of his parents during the depression in early childhood, he would never define his childhood origins as tragic. Instead it has provided the basi...
Mary Florence Combs (Brown)
1924-06-12 2013-09-12COMBS Mary Florence (Brown), 89, of Lexington and Hazard, KY, united with her Heavenly Father on Sep 12, 2013 at Saint Joseph hospital in Lexington, KY. She was preeced in death by her husband of 58 Years, John W. Combs, Sr. Mary Florence is survived by seven loving and devoted children, Monica Walker (Harrison-deceased), Temple Hills, MD; Josephine Primous (Howard), Palm Beach, FL; John W. Combs, Jr. (Darrylyn), Mary Walker and Lenora Combs of Lexington, KY; Byron Felix Combs, Louisville, KY; and Victor Combs (Dorothy) Conroe, TX. Also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and one surviving sister, Eloise Cornett, Indianapolis, IN. She was a faithful member of her chur...
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Ronald William David Combs
1961-01-01 2009-03-03Reynoldo Vonda Poore was born in Hazard, Kentucky on February 12, 1953 to Evelyn and Martin Poore. The family moved to Dayton, Ohio that year. He attended Whittier Elementary and graduated from Dunbar High School in the Class of 1971. Reynoldo worked well with his hands and shared his talents with others in the areas of house and car repair. Reynoldo enjoyed his work as a practical nurse and for many years he worked as a cable installer with Time Warner Cable, this job allowed him to travel across the nation installing cable lines in numerous states. He was an avid reader and owned many books. His hobbies included: fishing, woodworking, tinkering with anything mechanical and growing house pl...
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Simon (Paul) Combs
1931-02-08 1973-09-12Staff Sargent Simon (Paul) Combs, U.S. Airforce, 46 , passed away September 1975 and was a resident of Dayton, Ohio . In 1950 Paul joined the U.S. Airforce where he attained the rank of Staff Sargent. He was one of ten children born to the late Simon and Janie Combs. At the time of his death in Dayton, Ohio he was married to Diane L.( Ranson) Combs and they were the parents of one son Damon Combs. Paul was survived by his previous wife Doretha Combs (Moore) and children: Cindy, Count Anthony, Eugene Maurice, Marcus Paul and Angelia Combs. He leaves in memory devoted sisters and brothers; Winnie, John, James, Christine, Edythe, Elizabeth, Evelyn, Charity and devoted brothers John, J...
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Simon Benjamin Combs
1888-04-01 1945-08-02Staff Sargent Simon (Paul) Combs, U.S. Airforce, 46 , passed away September 1975 and was a resident of Dayton, Ohio . In 1950 Paul joined the U.S. Airforce where he attained the rank of Staff Sargent. He was one of ten children born to the late Simon and Janie Combs. At the time of his death in Dayton, Ohio he was married to Diane L.( Ranson) Combs and they were the parents of one son Damon Combs. Paul was survived by his previous wife Doretha Combs (Moore) and children: Cindy, Count Anthony, Eugene Maurice, Marcus Paul and Angelia Combs. He leaves in memory devoted sisters and brothers; Winnie, John, James, Christine, Edythe, Elizabeth, Evelyn, Charity and devoted brothers John, J...
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Lionel Lloyd Combs Jr.
1956-05-18 2025-01-23
Lionel Lloyd Combs Jr., age 68, of Dayton, Ohio departed this life on Thursday January 23, 2025. Born May 18, 1956, in Hazard Kentucky, he moved to Dayton with his mother and father.
Affectionately referred to as Lloyd his entire life, he was a lifelong resident of Dayton, Ohio. Lloyd attended school in the Jefferson Township school district, where he graduated from high school in May of 1974. After working for a while and briefly attending Sinclair Community College, he decided on a different path, and joined the United States Army. He enlisted and served 3 plus years in the Army and hoped to become a helicopter pilot. Ultimately, he ended up in the communications field. Bef...
John Willie Combs, Jr. ("Boonie")
1948-02-21 2016-12-28
John W. Combs, Jr, age 68, loving husband of Darrylyn Callaway Combs, unexpectedly transitioned to reap his eternal reward on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. John, affectionally known by many as "Bonnie" or "Hazard", was born on
February 21, 1948 to the proud parents of the late John W. Combs Sr. and Mary Florence Combs.
Being born and raised in Hazard, Kentucky, he was educated in the public school system and was engaged and involved in both football and basketball. He graduated from Kentucky State University and pursued a career as a teacher in Imch, Kentucky where he met the love of his life, Darrylyn Callaway. The love and devotion John and Darrylyn had towards one an...
James Eldridge Combs, Sr.
1917-11-06 1979-06-12
Former Hazard, Ky resident James Eldridge Combs passed award June 12, 1979, in Dayton, Ohio . James was born November 6, 1917, in Hazard, KY , to Simon and Janie Combs. James was a graduate of Kentucky State University and earned a Masters in Education. He was a member of Omega Omega Si Phi Fraternity and a member of the Mason Lodge.
For many years he was an elementary school teacher for Hazard City Schools. In the 1960's he moved his family to Dayton OH, where he taught math and science to 5th and 6th grade students in Dayton Public and Jefferson Twp. Schools, for over 15 years.
James served in the United State Army, during World War II . He and his wife the late...
John Willie Combs, Sr.
1914-06-27 1999-10-08John Willie Combs, Sr. was born to Simon and Janie Combs on June 27,1914 at Peach Street in Hazard, Kentucky. After attending elementary and high school in Hazard, he attended Kentucky State College in Frankfort, Kentucky. He received his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Government and History. He did his graduate work at the University of Kentucky and the University of Cincinnati after his degree at Kentucky State College. He was convinced that he could most help his people, mountain people, by serving as a teacher. “Fess”, as he was called by many, was proud of his place in the history of the mountains. He spent more than 40 years doing the thing he loved best, educating the students of Per...
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Lionel L. Combs, Sr.
1935-09-04 2013-07-12COMBS, Sr. Lionel L. ( Detective ), age 77, of Dayton, born in Hazard, Kentucky, departed this life Friday, July 12, 2013. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He spent the majority of his adult life in Dayton, with the exception of those years he lived in Las Vegas, NV. He was a 26-year veteran of the Dayton Police Department retiring in 1988. During his time with the Dayton Police Department, he attended Sinclair Community College and earned his Associate Degree. He attended Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where he sang with the male chorus and helped out with the food pantry. Preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Hilda P. Combs, parents, Simon and Janie Combs, brothers, John,...
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Austin Irving Fox
1907-08-10 1989-04-22Austin Irving Fox, was born August 10, 1907, in Clay City, Kentucky, and passed away on April 22, 1989 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born to the parents of Alex and Mandy Fox and had six siblings, Carl Fox, Joanna Fox, Roosevelt "Bunch" Fox, Arch Fox, Lucy Fox Gay, and Alex Fox, III, who all proceed him in death. Austin was married to Edythe L. Fox for 44 years, who also preceded him in death. He had seven children: Austin Paul Fox, David I. Fox, Marva Fox Hughes (Leon), Cherise Fox Whitlock (Marvin), Cheryl Fox Atwater (Bruce), Byron L. Fox (Veronica), and Mitzi Fox Sander (Dennis). Austin also had a host of grand children and nieces and nephews. Austin retired from Delco Products in 1970 a...
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Austin Paul Fox
1946-10-14 2013-08-17Austin Paul Fox (October 14, 1946 - August 17, 2013) FOX, Austin Paul, age 66 of Dayton, departed this life on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born October 14, 1946 in Dayton, OH to the late Austin I. and Edythe Louise (Combs) Fox. Paul graduated from Roosevelt High School, Class of 1964. After high schoo,l he worked for Inland; a Division of General Motors Corporation and later graduated from the Southwest School of Nursing. He was an avid sports fan and cheered for the Cincinnati Reds and the Bengals. In additon to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his infant grandson, Kelsey Paul Little. Paul is survived by a devoted son and daughter-in-law, Kelvin P...
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Edythe Louise Fox (Combs )
1921-10-31 1987-02-15Edythe Louise Combs Fox was born on October 31, 1921, the fifth child of Simon and Janie Combs, in Hazard, Kentucky. As a child Edythe loved learning, and had a strong desire to go to college and become a teacher. Edythe attended Liberty High School, and graduated in 1939. After graduation, she attended Kentucky State Normal School (now Kentucky State University), in Frankfort, Kentucky. In 1941 at the start of WWII, Edythe had to leave Kentucky State, and return to Hazard. Her brothers, John and James, who were both teachers, joined the military and had to leave their classrooms. When Edythe returned home, she substituted for her brothers in their classrooms. Several years into the...
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Jermaine Gabriel Thornton
1970-11-15 2020-05-08
Jermaine Gabriel Thornton passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 49. Born on November 15, 1970, in Dayton, Ohio, Jermaine is proceeded in death by his parents, Patricia and Philip Thornton.
Jermaine is survived by his wife Sunny Marie Hall and sons Luca and Noah. Jermaine's siblings Victoria Thornton and David Thornton join his biological siblings Donee Boykin and Brian Brown, l cousins, aunts, an uncle, his business partner and a host of friends to mourn him.
Jermaine is remembered as a beloved husband, father, brother, cousin, and friend who graduated from Colonel White High School in Dayton and the Culinary Arts Program at Ho...
Doretha Henderson
1936-05-12 2021-02-12
Doretha Henderson, the only daughter to homemaker Nettie Lee Green and coal miner Cutis Bishop Sr. was born in Blue Diamond, KY on November 24, 1936.
At an early age Doretha realized the ultimate calling on her life was to be a mother to may, hence her beloved name” Granny”. Doretha married early in life and raised her five children with Simon Combs Jr. She later married her long-time friend and love Henry “Paw Paw” Henderson. Sr. With this blended family of 13 children and 27 grandchildren there was never a dull moment in the house. While in Dayton, OH Doretha worked at WHIO Channel 7 for several years in facility management, later moving to Ocala, FL to work for Sears...
Cairo Howell
2011-12-24 2011-12-24
Infant, Cairo Howell, of New Lebanon, Ohio passed away December 24, 2011 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. He was born to Craig and Tamiko Howell. During Cairo’s brief visit to the world he met his parents, maternal grandmother, Cleretta Brown, and Aunt, Talibah Brown. Cairo is survived by his father Craig Howell; his mother, Tamiko Howell both of New Lebanon, OH; paternal grandparents, Edna Howell-Parrish and William Parrish of Holland, MI; maternal grandparents, Cleretta Brown and Donnie Brown of Dayton, OH and a host of aunts,uncles and cousins. A private memorial to celebrate the life of Cairo was held at the hospital.
" Our baby boy unseen and unhear...
Barbara Jean Huggins (Thompson)
1931-07-31 2000-07-03
Barbara Jean (Thompson) Huggins was born July 31, 1931 to Winnie Lee (Combs) Thompson and Elton Thompson in Hazard, Ky. Barbara Jean passed away July 3, 2000, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Barbara Jean graduated from Liberty High School where she served as Home Coming Queen. She attended Central State University in Wilberforce, Oh and became a nurse.
She was preceded in death by parents Winnie Lee Thompspn and Father Elton Thompson Sr., sisters, Arminta Thompson and Anna Bell (Thompson) Brown and Brother Elton Thompson Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Huey of Cleveland, Ohio; children, Lloyd(Cecelia) of Ontario, California, Clyde, Eugene (Kathy) Brian...
Huey Lee Huggins
1931-07-07 2008-12-18DEACON HUEY LEE HUGGINS, U.S. Army Veteran, 77 years old, passed away on Dec. 18, 2008. Hughey was preceeded in death by wife Barbara Jean (thomsons ) Huggins. Huey leaves to mourn, children Lloyd (Cecelia); Clyde; Eugene (Kathy) and Brian (Nicola). Siblings Albert (Betty); John (Tina); Walter (Audrey); Willie Frank; Norman (Jamie); Rose (Roosevelt); Maxine and Shelbra. Special Friend, Ann Seats and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; parents Alberta and Eugene Huggins; siblings Eugene, Jr. and Ruby Day (Washington); Martha Faye Huggins. VISITATION FRIDAY, DEC. 26, 3 - 9 P.M., AT H.M. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 3856 E. 131 ST., CLEVELAND. Funeral Services...
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Marla Denean Jenkins
1971-08-23 2017-03-23
Marla Jenkins the daughter of Rev. Davis Fox and Grandchild of Edyth Combs Fox. before her passing, Marla wrote 7 books including her last book entitles" Shut Up and Grow-Recipe for a better Life" She was truly gifted with the creative spirit that runs through the Combs genes. passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, with her Mother by her side.
Marla was a resident of Heights, Maryland at the time of her passing. A funeral service was be held on March 31, 2016, at 1 PM at the Rising Star Baptist Church 2924 Wardle Ave. Youngstown OH 44505. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Tod Homestead Cemetery Youngstown OH.
Derek Anton Keith
1952-04-02 2014-01-25KEITH, Derek Anton age 61, of Dayton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Derek was born on April 2, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio where he attended Roosevelt High School and continued his education at Model City Culinary School where he also completed his second certification in masonry. Derek was married to Joyce E. Keith on June 23, 1973, and they were married for 40 years. He worked as a Stone Cutter at Rahn Granite Surface Plate Company and held other jobs at W.A. Apple Manufacturing Company, Yodel Die Cast Corp. as well as Merchant Security Company. His hobbies and interests include: Fishing, Wood working, Landscaping & Lawn Care, as well as Gardening and was a me...
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Charity Jewell Lindon (Combs)
1928-11-27 2005-06-20
Charity Jewell (Combs) Lindon, 76, of Hazard, died Monday, June 20, 2005 in Lexington. She was the daughter of the late Simon and Janie Combs. Charity was a dedicated member of Consolidated Baptist Church in Hazard, KY, where she served as President of the Missions Ministry; she was also a soloist in the choir. Charity along with her sister in law Florence Combs directed the youth and children’s choir. And for many years she served as the financial secretary for the church. Charity was loved in the community for her outreach and served on the Hazard Housing Board and on the Kentucky Human Rights Commission in Frankfort, KY.
Charity was preceded in death by he...
Frederick "Freddie" Lindon
1948-05-26 2014-12-14
Frederick "Freddie" Lindon, age 66, of Hazard, KY passed away on December 14, 2014 at the Hazard Medical Center. He was the son of the late Edward Lindon and the late Charity Combs Lindon. He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Charles Ray & James "Jim" Lindon and one son: Frederick Lindon.
He is survived by one son: Johnathan (Tiffanie) Lindon; one daughter: Monique (Ametrius) Holland; five sisters: Gloria (Carl) Cain, Mary Alice (Harold) Givens, Vivian Clemons, Sharon Lindon & Lutricia (Floyd) Beatty; two brothers: Bruce (Marietta) Lindon & William (Debra) Lindon; special friend: Joe "Zig" Hagans; five grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family & friends.
James Lindon ("Jim Rose ")
1947-05-26 2009-05-30
Jim Rose, passed away (Saturday, May 30) at the Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. He was 62 years old. He suffered a heart attack and an abdominal aneurysm. He was flown to Holston Valley hospital in Tennessee where he later died
Rose, a 6-foot-3 guard of Hazard, Ky., came to WKU in 1967 as a highly-touted two-time All-State and prep All-American out of Hazard High School, where he played varsity basketball for five years. Rose was a two-time All-State player and All-American at Hazard High
Rose led Hazard to three consecutive state tournaments starting in 1964. No high school freshman had a more impressive Sweet Sixteen debut than Rose. According to the Lexin...
James Edward Moore
1950-08-21 2014-01-13MOORE, James Edward "Doc" or "Jimmy" age 62, of Dayton, born August 21, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 at the V. A. Medical Center. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked for Defense Electronic Supply Center as a fireman where he later became the first African American Fire Chief. Preceded in death by his second wife of 23 years, Vita M. Goodin-Moore; mother, Maggie Stevens; father, Willie Stollings; sister, Etta Frazier; stepsister, Sherrie Hall. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Charlene; devoted sons, James "Yahantey " ( 1st wife Cindy Lumpkin). and Mychal T., I; step-son, Chad Levell; grandchildren, Alexis, Ahmi, Mychal II, Myc...
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Shelia Ann Moore (Poore)
1956-03-30 2016-03-17Sheila Ann ( Poore) Moore, age 59, born March 30 , 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away March 17, 2016. Proceeded in death by her parents, Martin and Evelyn Poore, siblings; Craig M. Poore and Reynoldo V. Poore. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Clinton W. Moore, children, Shayla D.(Corey) Favor and Jennifer M. Moore Columbus, OH, stepdaughter Chekeyla L. Moore of Dayton, OH, grandchildren, Dajuan Elijah , Makayla, M.J. and Mario Moore , all of Orlando, FL.; sisters Edna M. Howell-Parrish (William), Ramonia R. Knox, Julia L. Beach, Joyce E. Keith, Rachell R. Poore; brother Anthony J. Poore of Dayton; faithful dog Peaches...
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Elizabeth Ann Perkins (Porter)
1948-08-20 2020-08-13
ELIZABETH ANN PERKINS (PORTER) PERKINS, Elizabeth Ann, age, 71 of Dayton, Ohio, transitioned from Earth to Heaven on August 13, 2020. Elizabeth was born to Willie Porter and Bobbie Combs in Hazard, Kentucky. She was also loved and cared for by her step-father Eugene Boyce (teenage years into adulthood). Proceded in death by her parents, step-father, and brother, John Willie. She is survived by her husband, Charles H. Perkins; daughters, Andrea M. Perkins & Anne Marie Herndon-Perkins; grandsons, Demetrius J. Perkins & Dominick A. H. Thomas-Perkins; granddaughters, Peyton M. and Parker M. Herndon; great-grandson, Isaiah Byrd-Perkins; her brother; Benjamin L. Porter; her sisters, Judy C...
Craig Martin Poore
2015-07-05 2015-01-14POORE, Craig Martin Age 71, of Dayton, passed away on January 14, 2015, at The Dayton, V.A. Hospice of congestive heart failure. He was born on July 5, 1943 in Hazard, KY to the late, Martin and Evelyn (nee Combs) Poore. His brother, Reynoldo Poore, also precedes him in death. Craig is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Poore; son, Lawrence Martin Poore (Jeffe Weaver); two grand children Tatianna and Alexandria Evelyn Poore , siblings, Edna (Bill) Parrish, Ramonia (Rufus) Knox, Julia Beach, Joyce (Derek) Keith, Sheila (Clinton) Moore, Anthony Poore, and Rachell Poore; Gloria Wilson(foster) dear Friend, Michelle Munday; special cousins Monica Walker and Phillip Thornton, Nieces; Mona Lisa an...
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Evelyn Virgie Poore (Combs)
1924-01-04 2004-03-14Evelyn Virgie (Combs) Poore was born on January 4, 1924 in Hazard, KY she passed away March15, 2004 in her hometown of Dayton, OH at the age of 80 years old. Evelyn accepted Christ in her life as a young girl . She was a member of Town Mountain Baptist Church in Hazard where she taught Sunday School. Like her sisters and brothers she attended Liberty High School in Hazard . Evelyn started working as a young girl and saved her money from cooking and baby sitting to buy her school clothes. On October 6, 1941 Evelyn married her sweetheart Martin Poore. In 1952 they moved to Dayton, Ohio where they made their home. During their 47 years of marriage, they had 9 children , 3 sons and 6...
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Martin Poore
1921-05-09 1988-01-02
Martin Poore was born in Hazard, Kentucky, and May 9, 1921 to James and Edna Poore. He departed this life January 2, 1888. Early in life he was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Hazard, Kentucky where he was baptized. In months prior to his death he renewed his faith while praying with Rev. David I. Fox and accepted The Lord Jesus Christ as his savior.
As a youth in Kentucky he attended Liberty H.S. where he played football and the drums. He also worked for CCC-Civilian Conservation Corps. In 1942, Martin and Evelyn V. Combs were married. Martin then joined the military. He was a Veteran of World War II Army Air Corps and upon returning home from the service in 1947 he worked...
Reynoldo Vonda Poore
1953-02-12 1989-01-15Reynoldo Vonda Poore was born in Hazard, Kentucky on February 12, 1953 to Evelyn and Martin Poore. The family moved to Dayton, Ohio that year. He attended Whittier Elementary and graduated from Dunbar High School in the Class of 1971. Reynoldo worked well with his hands and shared his talents with others in the areas of house and car repair. Reynoldo enjoyed his work as a practical nurse and for many years he worked as a cable installer with Time Warner Cable, this job allowed him to travel across the nation installing cable lines in numerous states. He was an avid reader and owned many books. His hobbies included: fishing, woodworking, tinkering with anything mechanical and growing house pl...
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Benjamin Leonard Porter
1956-06-06 2025-01-28
Benjamin Leonard Benjamin of Dayton, Ohio transitioned from Earth to Heaven on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Benjamin was born to Willie Porter and Elizabeth ‘Bobbie’ Combs in Hazard, Kentucky.
Benjamin was raised, loved, and cared for by stepfather Eugene Boyce (teenage years into adulthood). Benjamin graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1969. Ben was a Roosevelt Teddie who participated in school activities such as playing basketball and football. “Gentle Ben” as he was affectionately known, was baptized at MT Zion Baptist Church in Hazard, Kentucky in the late 1950’s. He was a man of great integrity and required the respect of others. Benjamin followed in his dad’s footstep...
Josephine Primous (Combs)
1946-02-22 2022-02-25
Josephine Combs Primous completed her divine appointment on February 25, 2022. She was surrounded by love, support, and care from her husband, children, and close family members.
Josephine was born, February 25, 1946, in Hazard, KY to the late John Willie Combs and Mary Florence Brown Combs. Josephine was the second of seven children. She received her formal education in the Perry County School System. Early in her academic journey, Jo, as she was affectionately called, demonstrated her leadership qualities. While attending Liberty High School, she was instrumental in starting an all-girls basketball team, participated in Cheerleading, and was among African American students...
Anthony Ray Walker
1971-07-06 2020-05-29
On Friday evening, May 29, 2020, at 7:40 p.m., Anthony Ray Walker of Temple Hills, Maryland, quietly and peacefully slipped away from us and entered into eternal rest in the presence of the Lord. Anthony Walker was a dedicated father, son, brother, cousin, and friend. He loved his family dearly.
Anthony Walker was born on July 6, 1961 in Washington, DC. He was the son of the late Harrison K. Walker Sr. and the late Monica L. (Combs) Walker. Anthony graduated from Ballou Senior High School in Washington, DC; he attended Coppin State University in Baltimore, MD for 2 years. In addition he attended a Georgetown Technical School in Washington, DC and was certified as a Phlebotomy T...
Elton "Baby Elton" Thompson
1949-07-06 1971-09-30
NAME: Elton Thompson
BIRTH DATE: 1949
GENDER: Male
RACE: Non-white
RESIDENCE PLACE: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
DEATH DATE: 30 Sep 1971
HOSPITAL OF DEATH: St Lukes Hospital
DEATH PLACE: Cleveland, Cuyahoga
CERTIFICATE: 072848
AGE AT DEATH: 22
CERTIFIER: Physician
AUTOPSY: Yes, used for certification
MARITAL STATUS: Never Married
CENSUS TRACT: 1208
Winnie Lee Thompson (Combs )
1912-08-03 1969-03-19Winnie Lee Combs Thompson was born and raised in Hazard, Kentucky where she attended Elementary and High School. She graduated from The Poro Beauty School and worked as a Beautician in Hazard, Kentucky. Winnie married Elton Thompson in Hazard, and they became the parents of 4 children: Arminta Thompson (who died as a child from an accidental fire in the home) , Barbara Jean Thompson, Elton (Baby Elton), and Anna Belle Thompson. In the 1950's Winnie retired as a beautician for health reasons and Elton retired from work on The railroad, they relocated their family to Dayton Ohio, and joined most of her siblings who migrated to Dayton, OH in the 50s. They purchased a home in the Westwood Neig...
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Winnie Lee Thompson (Combs)
1913-01-01 1969-03-19Winnie Lee (Combs) Thompson of Hazard Kentuckywas married to Elton Thompson. She was the oldest child born to Simon and Janies Combs. Winnie was known as one of the best beauticians in Hazard,Kentucky. She attended Liberty H.S. In Hazard and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Baptist Church until she moved to Dayton, Ohio in the 1960's . She was preceded in death her parents; Simon and Janie Combs and a daughter; Arminta Thompson and and her husband Elton Thompson,Sr. . Winnie was the mother of Barbara Jean(Thompson) Huggins who was married to Hugey Huggins. (deceased) Her son Elton Thompson, Jr passed away from an illness as a young man and was never married. Annabelle (Thompson)...
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Elton Thompson, Sr
1893-07-20 1965-01-01
Elton Thompson, Sr. was born July 20, 1893, in Pratt City, (Jefferson County) Alabama to Darcus Idaho and George Thompson, who worked as a miner. US Census records indicate that Elton finished 7th-grade elementary school in Pratt City. During Elton’s adult life he worked as a coal miner at ICD Railroad Company in Pratt City. At the age of 21 Elton Thompson was single and registered for the World War 1 Draft in Pratt City Alabama, where he worked at the IRD Railroad as a miner.
By April 3rd, 1920, Elton had moved to Hazard, Ky. Perry County Records indicates he applied for a marriage license with Sun Ella Branford. They were married in Hazard, by William Wells. Elton like his father...
Patricia Ann Thornton (Parks)
1943-04-05 2012-05-06
THORNTON, Mrs. Patricia Anne (Parks) age 69, of Dayton, born in Richmond, KY, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012. After graduating from Dunbar High School, Class of 1960, Patricia earned a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Kentucky University, a Master's degree from Wright State University and pursued a Specialist of Education Degree from the University of Dayton. Patricia was a retiree of the Dayton Public Schools, teaching at MacFarlane Elementary and Middle Schools.
Patricia, also, retired as Vice President from the Dayton Urban League after 21 years of service. As a member if several local boards and councils, Patricia received local and national for her work with Da...
Phillip William Thornton
1936-10-04 2017-10-01
PHILIP WILLIAM THORNTON, age 80, departed this life on October 1, 2017. A beloved father and friend, Philip was a proud native of Hazard, Kentucky (Perry County) and a resident of Dayton, Ohio for many years.
Philip graduated from Eastern Kentucky University and was a charter member of Calvary Grace Brethren Church where he faithfully sang with the Men of Calvary and served as a Trustee until his death.
After his notable service as a Senior Director with the Dayton-area YMCA, Philip retired and continued to serve his community as a parking attendant with PMI Associates and the Dayton Dragons.
When he was not spending time with his family or servi...
Monica Lee Walker (Combs)
1943-08-26 2017-09-18
On Monday, September 18, 2017, Monica passed away at her home in Temple Hills, MD Monica Lee (Combs) Walker quietly and peacefully entered into eternal rest in the presence of the Lord. Monica L. Walker was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She loved her family dearly. She was surrounded and
supported by her loving family during the last days of her life."
Monica L. Walker was born on August 26, 1943 in Hazard, KY. She was the oldest child of seven siblings to the late John W Combs Sr. Mary Florence (Brown) Combs. Monica accepted the Lord at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at an early age. As an adult she joined Cornerstone Ba...