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COMMUNITY PARTNER: Kevin Varney, (above) senior vice president of Alpha's Northern Kentucky Business Unit, carries gifts for families participating in the program, which benefitted more than 100 children from Pike and Martin counties.

BELFRY – Thrills, chills, face painting, and fabulous balloon creations were all part of a party to help families from Martin and Pike counties.

Family Resource Centers had names of 100 children whose Christmas would be brighter with a little help from Alpha Natural Resources. Alpha's Northern Kentucky Business Unit President Allen Dupree took it from there. The Belfry Fire Department was decked out to host the party on Dec. 17.

“We are happy to have you all here,” said Dupree as he welcomed the families, “We want you all to have a wonderful afternoon and enjoy everything today.”

There were balloon ninjas, reindeer, airplanes, fishing poles complete with fish, and Ariel the Little Mermaid.

Other stations featured face painting.

Faces bloomed with flowers, stars, butterflies and whatever else the little people with big imaginations could think of.

Santa was there with Mrs. Claus and elves. Children lined up to sit on Santa's lap to talk about being naughty or nice and what they might like him to bring down the chimney on Christmas Eve. They also received a photo of their visit with Santa to take home.

The families enjoyed lunch while being entertained by Chaz Thomas. Chaz began learning how to be a circus performer when he attended circus camp in Washington state when he was 15. Since then, he says he had many injuries learning to do the things he does. “Do not try to do any of these stunts at home,” he cautioned the children.

Thomas juggled bowling pins, balls, and fire. He also juggled a sharp knife he first balanced on his nose, an apple he later took a bite of as he was juggling, and a ball he said had been chewed on by a monkey. He also performed some balancing stunts, going up a breathtaking three levels with the assistance of a volunteer.

As the party began to wind down, the children were called to come up and claim their gift. There were many wonderful gifts to choose from in every age group. There were guitars and electronic keyboards, digital cameras and DS video games for the older children. Motorized vehicles, games, dolls and doll houses were there for the in-between ages. And infant choices included learning tables and ride-on toys. Each child was allowed to choose a gift from the appropriate age category. Families also received a $25 gift certificate for a holiday meal.

THUMBS UP: Mingo County Deputy Sheriff Randy Hatfield gives a thumbs up as he poses with 8-year-old Gilbert Elementary student Jacob Bailey during the annual Shop with a Cop event.

SOUTH WILLIAMSON – Pouring rain didn't dampen the spirits of children invited to Wal Mart Dec. 22.

The Mingo County Deputy Sheriff's Association had been working all year to get as many donations as they could to help children from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade have a happy holiday season.

Teachers from each of the county's 10 elementary schools submitted names of 15 children to attend this year's Shop With a Cop.

“We started this in 1996,” Lt. Randy Hatfield said, “We wanted to help the children. For some of them, this will be their Christmas. When we first started, we were able to give each of about 70 children $75. It has grown over the years and we are proud to be able to help at least 100 children and give each $100.”

Hatfield said the deputies split up and went all over the county during the first week of December to get donations.

There are some businesses and individuals who donate every year. We have had a businessman driving through one of the roadblocks ask what the money was for and then write out a check for $5,000.

Wal Mart is also a benefactor for the event and gives $1,500 each year.

As Hatfield spoke, a WalMart patron came up to him and told him it was a wonderful thing they were doing for the children and pressed money into his hand.

As he put the money into his pocket, Hatfield said, “That is not unusual. It happens all the time. Everyone wants to help as many children as possible to have a good Christmas. We are thankful to everyone who gives to support this.  I am thankful for the deputies who put in their personal time and effort every year to make this a success.”

This year, the association was able to help more than the 105 children.

Children were accompanied by a parent or guardian.

They were given a wristband when they registered and told they could purchase anything they wanted up to a total of $100.

Deputies were stationed throughout the store to answer any questions that came up and the carts brought back through a single register to check out.  WalMart also provided dinner for the families to enjoy before they left the store.

PIKEVILLE – The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) has announced the certification of Pikeville Medical Center.

PMC was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care for heart patients.

The AACVPR was founded in 1985. It is dedicated to reducing morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management. Central to the core mission is improvement in quality of life for patients and their families.

Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems (heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, etc.) and pulmonary problems (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease- COPD, respiratory symptoms, etc.) recover faster and improve their quality of life.

Both programs include exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families.

PMC's cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation program participated in the one month application process which requires extensive documentation of the program's practices. The AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-reviewed accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by the AACVPR and other professional societies. Each program is reviewed by the AACVPR National Certification Committee and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.

Certified AACVPR programs are recognized as leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation because they offer the most advanced practices available. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.

OFFICIAL: Kentucky Council on Post Secondary Education President Robert L. King laughs as University of Pikeville President Paul E. Patton, right, and KCTCS President Michael B. McCall sign documents authorizing the implementation of the KCTCS/UPIKE Joint Admission/Joint Enrollment Program.

VERSAILLES – Transferring to a four-year institution became easier for Kentucky Community and Technical College System students with the signing of a statewide agreement with the University of Pikeville.

The agreement allows KCTCS students to be jointly enrolled at both institutions and enables KCTCS students with designated associate degrees to receive a bachelor degree in 10 different programs.

Upon completion of the associate degree outlined in the agreement, KCTCS graduates who meet the admissions requirements and academic policies of UPIKE will be eligible for admission to the following bachelor degree programs:

Associate in applied science degree in criminal justice to the bachelor of arts or science in criminal justice;

Associate in applied science degree in human services to bachelor of arts or science in social work;

Associate in arts or associate in science degree to bachelor of science in biology;

Associate in arts or the associate in science degree to bachelor of science in business administration;

Associate in arts or the associate in science degree to the bachelor of arts or science in communication;

Associate in arts or the associate in science degree to bachelor of arts or science in elementary education;

Associate in arts or associate in science degree to bachelor of arts or science in English;

Associate in arts or associate in science degree to the bachelor of arts or science in middle grades education;

Associate in arts or associate in science degree to the bachelor of arts or science in psychology, and

Associate in arts or associate in science degree to bachelor of arts or science in religion.

“This historic agreement between UPIKE and KCTCS is a significant step forward in providing the citizens of this state with the college access they need to achieve their education dreams,” said KCTCS President Michael B. McCall. “Partnerships between KCTCS and the state's four-year institutions are critical to providing Kentuckians with the access to higher education they need to succeed in today's knowledge-based economy and increasing the number of baccalaureate degrees.”

Students seeking admission to UPIKE must (1) complete the designated associate degree, (2) meet UPIKE's requirements for admission which include a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all classes taken, and (3) apply to and be accepted into one of the 10 UPIKE bachelor programs outlined in the agreement.

Details and application materials are maintained on UPIKE's website.

The KCTCS/UPIKE Joint Admission/Joint Enrollment Program is a special alliance between KCTCS and UPIKE.

This partnership was developed to make the transition from KCTCS to UPIKE as smooth as possible.

Specifically, students who participate in the KCTCS/UPIKE Joint Admission/Joint Enrollment Program will receive additional advising support; can enroll in courses at UPIKE while they are enrolled in classes at KCTCS, and at a reduced tuition rate.

Additionally, students who successfully complete this program are eligible for guaranteed admission to UPIKE.

“The University of Pikeville is pleased to enter into this partnership,” said UPIKE President Paul E. Patton. “KCTCS does a great job of providing a high quality, affordable associate degree. This transfer agreement will build upon the strong community college foundation and encourage a smooth transition to a bachelor's degree program at the University of Pikeville. Creating more opportunities for student success is something both institutions value.”

More information is available by contacting Nicole McDonald (KCTCS) 800-256-3100 or the University of Pikeville Office of Admissions at 606-218-5251.

FRANKFORT – Months after dedicating the state's first all-accessible playground at Bob Amos Park, Pikeville leaders are planning a horseback trail that's accessible to people with physical challenges.

Plans are underway, and some funding has been received, to develop a 10-mile horseback riding trail that's equipped to accommodate people with physical challenges.

Governor Steve Beshear announced this month that Pikeville and 17 other communities in the state received nearly $560,000 in grant funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to enhance tourism. Pikeville's $60,000 share of that allotment will be used for the development of the new horseback trail.

“Being in eastern Kentucky, there are a lot of folks in the area who own horses,” City Manager Donovan Blackburn said. “We've even got folks living in the city limits who own horses. -The mayor himself owns a farm toward Winchester and Lexington, and they raise horses, and there's a tremendous population of people in Pike County who have horses.”

The overall project will cost up to $300,000, Blackburn reported, if city officials get everything they hope.

Initial plans reveal 10 miles of trail, which would begin near the Mountain Water District water tower at Bob Amos Park and continue through the hillside to property the city owns behind UMG on Island Creek.

The actual length of the trail will be determined by the terrain on both sides of the hill, Blackburn reported.

City officials hope to eventually construct stables, a barn and primitive camping sites along the trail, which will also be fitted with a specialized loading station to accommodate people with physical challenges.

The city may also turn an old pond area into an arena where children with physical challenges may ride with supervision, according to Blackburn.

He explained that portions of the trail would travel near previously-established walking trails at Bob Amos, but fencing would be used to ensure that the walking trails are separated from the horse trail.

The new trail is “just another piece of the puzzle” in the city's overall plan to market itself as a “destination location,” according to Blackburn.

“We see it as a quality of life issue,” Blackburn said. “Our goal is not only to improve the quality of life for our own people, but to help these hotels fill up on the weekends-.That helps our local businesses. That helps our restaurants. That helps our hotels and all of our service industries.”

Over the past several years, the city has invested millions to improve Bob Amos Park, the city park and the Hambley Complex.

At Bob Amos, the city commission oversaw a sidewalk project, a facility improvement project to recruit an adventure tourism outfitter, improvements on the tennis courts, the development of a paintball arena, the construction of a new soccer complex and parking lot, the development of the RV park, construction of a basketball court and completion of the Bob Amos Overlook project, which included constructing new shelters and installing new playground equipment, park benches, as well as other improvements.

Commissioners also approved the refurbishing of City Park, which included improvements to the Garfield Annex building, additional playground equipment and other amenities, and the Hambley Complex, which received new turf, bleachers and other improvements.

The improvements are driving tourists to the city.

According to Blackburn, online reservations of Bob Amos shelters, the annex building and parks for birthdays, weddings and other events are increasing, as is the interest in adventure tourism and the city's RV Park.

He reported that the city signed a contract this week to host a softball tournament that will attract hundreds of people to Bob Amos next year.

He commended Senator Ray Jones and representatives Leslie Combs and W. Keith Hall, who helped the city obtain coal severance funding that will be used as matching funds for state and federal grants awarded for city projects.

“It's hard to get my breath sometimes, with all the projects we've got going on and what the commission expects to see,” Blackburn said. “It's been a great blessing-.We have been blessed.”

“We have a responsibility to cater to people from all walks of life,” Blackburn said.

“There are a lot of people with special needs in this community and they are near and dear to this community. We want to be able to give the same types of opportunities to those people.”

The Department for Local Government will administer the grant funding.

The city is working to obtain additional funding for the project, which will be completed in phases as funds are available.

“Our hope is that by the middle of next year, this trail will be under development,” Blackburn said. “We hope by the end of next year to have the stable and everything else in place.”

The construction will included adding ditches and appropriate infrastructure so the trail remains durable and lasts for years.

NEW THEATRE: Jenny Wiley Theatre's new home in Pikeville will be constructed in the area outlined in red. The facility will front Second Street and Hambley Boulevard in Pikeville.

PIKEVILLE – Pikeville leaders are one step closer to bringing a state-of-the-art theatre into the city.

The Pikeville-Jenny Wiley Theatre Building Committee hired New York City architects Holzman, Moss and Bottino Architecture to design the new facility. The hiring took place during a Dec. 16 meeting.

It was contingent upon “the satisfaction of a contract price” that is to be submitted no later than the second week of January 2012.

“This firm has designed theaters all over the U.S.,” City Manager Donovan Blackburn said. “They, by far, had the most experience out of the seven different firms that submitted proposals. Their interview went very well and we know they will bring forth a design that the city, Jenny Wiley Theatre and the community will be very proud of.”

The Jenny Wiley Drama Association and the city of Pikeville signed an agreement on Sept. 1, outlining an ambitious plan to expand the theater, currently located at its amphitheater at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park in Prestonsburg, to Pikeville.

Construction is expected to begin in 2012 on property the city has near the old Dawahares Department Store, which is located near the Pikeville Police Department and intersects Second Street and Hambley Blvd.

Beginning in 2013, the proposed 300-seat theatre will feature musicals, comedies, children's theatre and educational programming.

Lunch and dinner performances will also be available for meetings and conferences. 

The facility will house a box office, gift shop, rehearsal space and possibly, a cafe or coffee shop.

The city will lease the building to JWT for $1 per year for an initial term of 20 years with the option to expand the term in five-year increments.

JWT board members will manage the day-to-day operations of the theater and fund employees, maintenance, insurance and other needs in Pikeville.

The city will provide JWT $50,000 annually to pay utilities and provide additional assistance.

Construction is expected to be funded through coal severance funds, revenues obtained by the sale of two city properties and other means.

Pikeville City Commission has agreed to provide up to $1.2 million for a feasibility study, the design, engineering and construction of a new Regional Professional Theater building for JWT. Blackburn believes the facility will cost upwards of $2 million, with JWT providing some of those funds.

The expansion of JWT into Pikeville is part of a multi-year, multi-faceted plan to expand and improve the business, entertainment and arts and culture opportunities in Pikeville.

While interviewing candidates for the position, committee members used Abingdon, Va., where Barter Theatre is located, as an example of what officials hope JWT can create for Pikeville – a tourist destination.

By DAPHENE KIRK GOBLE
For the Medical Leader

PAINTSVILLE – Big Sandy Community and Technical College hosted a workshop entitled, “A Framework for Understanding Poverty” at its Mayo campus.

Dr. Sue Nelle Dehart, keynote speaker for the event, grew up in what she called “extreme poverty.”

“My childhood background lends itself to a one-car garage and parents who argued regularly,” she said. “I decided early on that I would get an education. I told myself that I was not going to live like this the rest of my life.” 

She is currently a consultant for aha! Process Inc.

“The Framework for Understanding Poverty Workshops” are based on a book entitled the same by Dr. Ruby K. Payne.  The book explains the behaviors of the impovershed, middle class and wealthy.  It submits that the poor have the same native intelligence and achievement levels as the wealthy. 

Key points provided during the workshop included:
Poverty is relative
Poverty occurs in all races and all countries
Economic class is a continuous line, not a clear-cut distinction
Generational poverty and situational poverty are different

The workshop is based on patterns.  All patterns have exceptions. 

All individuals have hidden rules adhered to that are from the environment they are reared in.
Schools and businesses operate from middle class hidden rules
We must understand the hidden rules to help students achieve
Educators must provide support, insistence and set expectations for students
Moving from one class to another requires a tradeoff of 'relationships' for 'achievement'
Education and relationships help one move out of poverty

Reasons to leave poverty:

- It is too painful to stay
- A vision or goal
- Key relationship
- Special talent or skill

For more information, call 606-886-3863, ext. 64711.

SPECIAL VISIT: Santa was busy at the Donald Taylor Community Center at North Matewan, W.Va. He handed out presents for 69 local children and hosted a dinner for more than 200 people. More than 500 gifts have been distributed by the center.

NORTH MATEWAN, W.VA. – The spirit of the season shines brightly at the Donald Taylor Community Center, where volunteers work tirelessly to reach as many in the community as possible.

Many gifts have been gathered, wrapped and distributed for Gift Express 2011. Children receive a toy, gloves and hat, a blanket, a school bag filled with school supplies, and a shoe box filled with small gifts and toiletries.

Gilbert and Cinderella Head Start centers in Mingo County and the Head Start center at Johnson Bottom, Freeburn, Ky., have received 150 gifts.

Another 93 gifts were taken to Jacob's Well in Gilbert to distribute.

Matewan Elementary received 20 gifts and Delbarton Elementary received 56.

Appalachian Outreach volunteers sent presents to 16 children. One family delivered gifts for 10 and another sent five. The final gift was for a five-year-old girl.

That gift was sent by a volunteer whose granddaughter had died at age five.

The grandmother chooses a five-year-old girl to buy for every year in memory of her granddaughter.

The party on Dec. 19 was the icing on the cake for participants as it brought families in for a meal and to let the children visit with Santa.

Dinner was served for over 200 people, 69 of which were children.

Center volunteer Jenny Gannaway said, “I love this part of what I do. I love to give. I love to help people and see the smiles.”

The center still has several stops to make on the Gift Express. Gifts will be distributed to 89 people in nursing homes on Dec. 20, with more than 100 gifts to be given to residents at Matewan's Smith Tower and Williamson's Goodman Manor.

WELCOME: Event organizer Marlow Tackett addresses the crowd prior to the 33rd annual Marlow's Christmas Party held in Whitesburg on Dec. 18. Thousands turned out for the event.

WHITESBURG – Families may have been cold as they spent the night in the parking lot waiting for Marlow Tackett to open the doors on Dec. 18, but it was warm inside-in more ways than one.

The doors opened before 7:30 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. as scheduled because it was so cold outside.

The building was warm, the chairs were set up and members of Marlow's crew were ready with cookies and drinks for everyone. Marlow, a local musician, patiently listened as many people came to him with their questions.

Last year, more than 7,000 families were provided with supplies to make a joyful and memorable Christmas. This year, more families are in need because of the current economic conditions.

“I used to be afraid about how there would be enough for everybody,” said Tackett, “I still get nervous, but God knows who needs it and he will provide.”

For the past six weeks, Tackett and volunteers have been at the site getting everything ready. Becky Hayes has been helping for the past 14 years and she knows how to keep things moving.

Hayes works for Almet near Virginia Beach, Va., and she volunteers two weeks every year to help Marlow in this endeavor. She doesn't come empty-handed either.

She gets donations from friends and family as well as the people she works with. She credits a boy named Jason with melting her heart “like a stick of butter” that first year and says that there has been someone like him for her every year and that's what keeps her coming back.

“It is such a blessing to see people here to get help realize that there is hope,” she said, “I'm excited when it's over. I gather all the newspapers with stories about it to take home. I also have my stories to tell. I can't wait to get home and tell everyone.”

For weeks leading up to the event, the center is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. until midnight.

Volunteers receive deliveries and sort through donations, which is not an easy task.

“Each piece of clothing that is donated has to be gone over to be sure it is in good condition with no stains or anything. Every piece of clothing and every toy is cleaned and sanitized,” said Hayes.

There is a large room filled from the floor to within two feet of the ceiling with bags of clothing that have been processed and categorized as to gender and size.

“Whitesburg is the best community I've ever seen,” Hayes said, “We've had Girl Scouts and Brownies, local mothers, teachers and cafeteria workers. The high school collected gifts and food as admission to their sports activities.”

“We have lost a lot of suppliers this year and this community has stepped up to make up the difference.

There were 57 people who showed up on Dec. 16. Local people, volunteers and churches have fed the volunteers since they've been here too,” she said

Every Friday night in December, there is a “Christmas Jam” for local musicians and entertainers to come in and play from 7 p.m. until midnight. Admission is a Christmas gift or canned food item.

Tackett is the driving force behind “Marlow's Christmas Party,” and he works tirelessly to get the attention of would-be donors and volunteers. Shirley Sexton has a radio program called the Tuesday Morning Round Table. That's how she met Marlow.

“He does such a good job,” said Sexton, “We are so thankful he came back here to do this.”

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Sponsored by University of Pikeville (UPIKE), Appalachian Wireless, Bruce Walters Ford, Walmart and East Kentucky Broadcasting (EKB), this special delivery of toys benefited Marlow Tackett's annual Christmas give-away on Sunday, Dec. 18, in Letcher County. The 33rd annual event served families from Letcher, Pike, Floyd and surrounding communities in Virginia.Pictured, from left, are Kelly Wells, UPIKE men's basketball coach; Bruce Walters, Bruce Walters Ford; James Hurley, UPIKE; Keith Casebolt, East Kentucky Broadcasting; Danny VanHoose, Appalachian Wireless; and Dwayne Moore, Walmart.

Marlow took the stage at 10 a.m. to get things started. He expressed heartfelt thanks to East Kentucky Broadcasting, Ross Harris Coal Company, and Pepsi for their generous contributions and to all the contributors and volunteers who were there to make it a wonderful day for the families.

“We are all here to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ,” he said, before the church service began with a prayer.

After the worship service, the families lined up to go through the offerings of clothing, furniture, food and toys.

To be able to help thousands of people every year, Marlow's Christmas Party has to have continuous donations and volunteers.

For more information, call 606-633-9270 or 606-899-2080.

Franklin Blevins Jr., 63 of Williamson, W.Va., died Dec. 14. Survivors: wife Phyllis G. Dove Blevins; children Angela (Michael) Roberts of Florida, Pastor Christopher (Sharon) Blevins of Turkey Creek; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 17 at the Church of God of Acts 20:28. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, W.Va., under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home.

Judy Kay Hatfield Huddle, 61, of McCarr, died Dec. 11. Survivors: husband of 43 years John Huddle; daughters Shirley L. (Woody) Stinson of Tennessee, Valerie K. Huddle (Erik Frontz) of West Virginia; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 14 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home

Maggie Francis, 70, of Bent Branch, died Dec. 12 at Pikeville Medical Center. Survivors: husband Cecil Francis; children: Danny (Rhonda) Francis, Tenna (Bill) Walters, both of Brushy, Cecil D. (Misty) Francis of Banner, John Francis of Meta, Denna Mounts of Texas, Anita Francis of Breeden, W.Va.; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 15 at Community Funeral Home. Burial: Scalf Cemetery, Hatfield.

Elizabeth A. Thompson Cassady, 86, of Pikeville, widow of Dr. Ballard Weddington Cassady, died Dec. 13 at her residence. Survivors: children Ballard (Marcia) Cassady of Louisville, Ben (Pat) Cassady, Josephine (Ken) Smith of Morehead, Cindy (Barney) Vebables of Texas; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 15 at the First Christian Church. Burial: Johnson Memorial Park under the direction of J.W. Call Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions: First Christian Church of Pikeville, P.O. Box 2746, Pikeville, Ky. 41502; Girl Scouts of Kentucky. Wilderness Council, P. O. Box 4443, Pikeville, Ky. 41502.

John Henry Mullins, 82, of Pikeville, widower of Willa Dean Little Mullins, died Dec. 14. Survivors: children Eddie L. Mullins of Caney Highway, Laura Cooper of Garrison, John Mullins of Highway 611, David Mullins of Irvin; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 17 at Shelby Valley Church of Christ. Burial: Mullins-Roberts Cemetery, Frogtown Road, under direction of Lucas and Son Funeral Home.

Jean Palmer McNeil, 96, of Florida, formerly of Pikeville, died Dec. 14. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: wife Beatrice Osborne McNeil; daughters Patty Jackson of Pikeville , Barbara Freeman of Florida; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 17 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Johnson Memorial Park.

Richard Thompson, 84, of Hager Hill, widower of Maxine Justice Thompson, died Dec. 12. He served in the Navy during World War II. Survivors: daughter Donna S. (Edwin) Ratliff of Kimper; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 15 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: R. H. Ratliff Cemetery.

Anna Faye Goodman Dawhare, 76 of Pikeville, died Dec. 18 at St. Joseph Health Care. Retired from Pikeville Medical Center. Survivors: children Vicki Dawhare (Mark) Cunningham of Lexington, Frank Dawhare III of Pikeville, Greg (Barb) Dawhare of Cohoes, N.Y.; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 22 at Little Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Johnson Memorial Park, under direction of Lucas and Son Funeral Home.

Munford Newsome, 70, of Dorton died Dec. 16 at Rockcastle. Survivors: Steve Newsome, Jeff Newsome, and Jennifer Tackett, all of Dorton, Jamie Newsome of Shelby Gap; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 19 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Mullins Family Cemetery.

Sally Jo Hatfield Boggs, 53, of Mooresville, N.C., formerly of Myrtle, W.Va., died Dec. 17 at her residence. Survivors include husband Loa M. Boggs; one son William Boggs of Sarah Ann, W.Va.; two daughters Nokomis Bailey of Catawba, N.C., and Samantha Baisden of Verdunville, W.Va.; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 22 at Little Dove United Baptist Church at Belo, W.Va. Burial: Ooten Cemetery at Duncan Fork, W.Va., under the direction of Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler.

Lynna Renall Preece, 45, of Hatfield, died Dec. 16 at Appalachian Regional Hospital in South Williamson. Survivors include husband Cecil Ray Preece; two daughters Kashawnna Slone and Alandra Wellman, both of Hatfield; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 20 at Hatfield Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, W.Va.

Raymond Hatfield, 47, of Jamboree, died Dec. 15 at his residence. Survivors include son Brandon Hatfield of Elkhorn City; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 17 at Phelps Presbyterian Church. Burial: Hatfield Cemetery at Jamboree under the direction of Hatfield Funeral home at Toler.

Lois Faye Potter, 79, of Prestonsburg, died Dec. 13. Memorial service: Dec. 17 at Hall Funeral Home. She was a member of the Daughters of American Confederacy and an Eastern Star. Survivors: children William Dennis Potter, Steven B. Potter, Sherry Shepherd, all of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 17 at Hall Funeral Home.

Nancy Spurlock, 70, of Harold, widow of Bobby Spurlock, died Dec. 14. Survivors: children Kenneth (Julie) Spurlock, Kathy (Tony) Adkins, both of Harold, Bobbi (Steve) McKinney of Grethel; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 17 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.

Pauline Newsome Green, 63, of Ivel, died Dec. 11. Survivors: children Larry Douglas Parsons of Louisville, LaDonna (Michael) McKinney of Martin; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 14 at the Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.

William “Bill” B. Hagans, 87, of Langley, widower of Mary E. Osborne Hagans, died Dec. 12. Survivors: children Bill (Debra) Hagans Jr. of Langley, Mack (Marie) Hagans of Printer, Thomas J. Hagans of Allen, Harold R. (Freda) Hagans, Richard E. Hagans, Mary E. (Delmar) Barnett, all of Maytown; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 15 at the Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Hagans Cemetery, Maytown.

Kathleen Q. Cribbs, 82, of Lithia, Fla. and Martin, widow of Aubrey Cribbs, died Dec. 11. Survivors: children Jimmy R. Key of Allen, Garry L. Key of Louisville, Rodney D. Cribbs of Florida, Glenda J. Brashear of Alabama; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 15 in the Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Mandy Dingus Cemetery, Martin.

Thurla Click Ramey, 93 of Alexanderia, formerly of Floyd County. Survivors: sons, Glen N. Ramey, Stanley Vernon (Diane) Ramey, other family members. Funeral: Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.

Roy Spurlock, 73, of Printer, died Dec.12. Survivors: wife Violet M. Adkins Spurlock; sons Billy R. (Jean) Spurlock, Brian K. (Vickie) Spurlock, both of Printer.; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 15 in the Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Meade Cemetery, Printer.