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Ernest Eugene DeCoursey

Ernest Eugene DeCoursey, age 93, of Wayland, the husband of the late June Martin DeCoursey, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009, in the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center, in Hazard.
He was born April 3, 1916, in Auxier, the son of the late Charles Vincent DeCoursey and Pauline Hester DeCoursey.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, a retired machinist, a member of the Hueysville Church of Christ, and a member of John W. Hall Masonic Lodge No. 950, for 50-plus years.
Survivors include, a daughter, Eugenia Martin DeCoursey Hall of Wayland; two grandchildren: Brett and Eric Hall; one sister, Grace Dixon of Bucyrus, Ohio; and one brother, Edgar J. DeCoursey of Hindman.
In addition to his w ife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Charles Vincent DeCoursey Jr., and Amerda J. DeCoursey. Funeral services for Ernest Eugene DeCoursey were conducted Tuesday, April 28, at 11:00 a.m., at the Wayland United Methodist Church, with Jack Howard officiating.

Burial was in the Martin Family Cemetery in Wayland, under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home of Martin.
Visitation was at the church.
Pallbearers: Brent Hall, Eric Hall, John Hall, Jonathon Eccis, Tommy Robinson, Gregory DeCoursey, and James. O. Childers.
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Patty Murphy

I would like to pass along a bit of sad news to all “Up the Holler” readers for two reasons. My aunt (Patty Murphy) has just been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and has been given a very short time to live. Actually as of today she is pretty much past sitting up or talking so we don’t have a lot of time to put together a video tribute to be played at a service for her.

I am asking everyone to help me out with the video by sending to me any stories you would like to share especially anything funny or when she was working on something along with you and you can share it with us or maybe she was one of your teachers and she did something that made a difference in your life or you might just have a neat picture of her or even better a picture of her and some of you in it with her….Don’t forget to add the names of everyone in pictures and sign your name to any notes or short letters about something she did or didn’t do….Also, if possible add the date to any of the above

Thank you so much and if anyone might have any questions please call me (850) 309-0458 or email me at lynn.jackson@uky.edu.

Also, you can send the pictures, letters and anything else you might think of to my email and I want you all to know how much your help means to all of us.

Lynn “Collins” Jackson
Lexington Kentucky

Howard Stidham

Howard Stidham of Wayland Kentucky died February 9, 2009. He was 80 years of age and lived on Sizemore Hill for all of his years. He was the son of the late Rosie Hicks Stidham and Hiram Stidham.
He was preceded in death by his sister Beatrice Ritchie. He is survived by two nephews, Clarence Ritchie and Eddie Ritchie, both of Wayland and one niece, Edna Ritchie of Prestonsburg. Howard lived on his hill as did his mother all their lives and knew the true beauty of the land and the history of Wayland.

Orville Hansford

Orville Hansford, age 88, of Wayland, husband of Edith Moore Hansford, passed away Monday, February 9, 2009, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born August 10, 1920, in Burnside, a son of the late George Hansford and Grace Slone Hansford. He was a disabled World War II Army veteran; and a member of the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a son, Don Hansford of Eastern; two daughters: Nodga Webb of Elyria, Ohio, Tyann Barker of Boerne, Texas; four brothers: George Roy Hansford of Wayland, Coye Hansford of Ashtabula, Ohio, Danny Hansford of Topmost, and Byron Hansford of Paintsville; two sisters: Judy Roope of Prestonsburg, and Teresa Huber of Louisville; and four grandchildren: Craig, Krista, Stewart, and Josh.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Charles, Homer, and Don Hansford.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 13, at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial followed in the Bradley Cemetery, in Wayland.

Would Like Info on David Sullen Spencer

I’m not from Wayland, but my father was born there in 1919. My father’s birth certificate states that his father was a policeman. My Dad died in 1960, so I never had a chance to ask him about his father. My uncles, all deceased, said my grandfather (their father) was a sheriff, mine detective, US Marshal, etc., so I’m not sure what to believe. Perhaps he did all that, but my grandfather is a mystery. In my genealogy research, I’ve learned more about my great-great-great-grandfather Spencer than about my own grandfather.

My grandfather was David Sullen Spencer, Sr. (my Dad was David, Jr.). Do you have any idea where in Wayland I may be able to research his background? Yours is one of the few sites I’ve been able to find with any personal information. I’d appreciate any help you can offer.

Many thanks,
Terri Spencer
terri.spencer@spencergroup.net

Ruby C. Roach (Cable)

Just letting everyone know that Ruby C.Roach (Cable) passed away Thursday January 22, 2009. Her and Conley just moved back up to Ohio last week. Funeral services will be Sunday January 25, 2009 @ 12:00 at Newcomer Funeral Home 4104 Needmore Rd. Dayton, Ohio.

Thank you,
Connie Dean (daughter) 937-558-5783

Wayland High School and Gym
Jan. 2009
photo taken by Trish Tufts

Wayland from the Martin Cemetary
Jan. 2009
photo taken by Trish Tufts

Sammons Family Pictures and More

I am looking for any info regarding an old childhood friend of mine....her name is Terry Lynn Creager Johnson. She is the daughter of Garner & Gilda Belle Creager and married Edward (Roonie) Johnson, and last I heard they lived right outside Wayland but that's been years ago. I would really love to reconnect with her. Please let me know if you have any info...

Thanks,
Kimberly Wright
balloonlady243@yahoo.com
Franklinton, NC 27525

also I am attaching a couple of old pics of my family from Wayland, the Sammons.

pic1 James & Cleona Sammons
pic 2 Daughters Peggy, Joan & Judy Sammons
pic 3 house in Wayland located right behind the old company store & fillin station.

Keith, would you please post a couple of pictures from the 1958 class reunion held at the WHS building back in October. Our class celebrated our 50th.We had a wonderful turnout although some were unable to attend due to sickness and other commitments. also nine are deceased.

The reunion was a joyful event as many classmates had not seen each other since graduation. A nice lunch was served and lots of pictures and stories were shared.The class will be planning future gatherings. I would like to thank all my classmates for their attendance.

Thank you,
Rebecca Hall Honn

Names front row: Wade Martin(standing), Stanley Collins, guest-Eddies wife, Eddie Mandt, (part of)Keith Roop. second row: Maynard Gibson, Ronnie Allen, guest-Jackie's husband, Dannette Lee. third row: Orville Nance, guest-Maynard's wife, guest-Ronnie's wife, Jackie Mosley, Rebecca Hall, Linda Coleman, Coleen Hall, Janice Bradley.

front row: Stanley Collins, guest- Eddies wife, Eddie Mandt, Keith Roop, Carolyn Turner, Charles Ray Patton. second row: Ronnie Allen, guest-Jackie's husband, Dannette Lee, Leslie Layne, Shelbia Jean Hall, Pat Truman. third row: guest-Ronnies wife, Jackie Mosley, Rebecca Hall, Linda Coleman, Coleen Hall, Janice Bradley, Bobby Bates, Ida Rose Jones, Kirby Hoffman, Brenda Layne, Ellis Hall, Betty Hall, Buelah Jean Hall, Janice Bates, Pauletta Mount.