Day: June 7, 2012
Hatfields & McCoys: a feuding we will go
By Jordan Thomas Hall With the recent success of the History Channel’s “Hatfields and McCoys” miniseries, I felt this the most appropriate time to suggest a trip to the actual sites. Several years ago I traveled to many of…
My Platform as President Part 2
By Rick Hall Last week I wrote about my platform were I to run for president. Here is the second part of that article. Race relationships — All citizens will be treated equally; period, end of story. Hate crimes will…
Hindman Elementary student wins Grandparent Essay Contest
A Hindman Elementary student was selected as the Knott County winner in the “2011-2012 Grandparent of the Year” contest sponsored by AARP Kentucky and the Kentucky Retired Teachers’ Association (KRTA). Kathryn Hunter, Hindman, Ky., is among thousands of Kentucky fifth…
P.U.S.H
by Dale Slone A man was sleeping at night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light and God appeared. The Lord told the man he had work for him to do and showed him a large rock…
Thornton Ratliff
Thornton Ratliff, age 72 of Leburn, passed away Saturday at his home. He was born in Knott County on December 2, 1939, to Jim Ratliff and Ora Ramey Ratliff. He was the husband of the late Doris Slone Ratliff. He…
Chloe Johnson Hall
Chloe Johnson Hall, age 87, of Hindman, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012, at the Wells Hospice Center at Hazard. She was born in Smithsboro on November 7, 1924, to Ben Johnson and Betty Mullins Johnson. She was preceded in…
Bert Wilson Terry Jr.
Bert Wilson Terry Jr., age 49, passed away Friday at his home. He was born in Newport News, Virginia, on February 11, 1963. He is survived by Parents: Barbara & Rob Smith, Bert Wilson Terry & Mary; 1 daughter: Ashley…
Shelby Jean Mullins Roark
Shelby Jean Mullins Roark, age 65, of Carrie, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012, at Hazard ARH. She was born in Amburgey on January 11, 1947, to Arvil Mullins and Maggie Sizemore Mullins. She was preceded in death by 2…
Joe Fields
Joe Fields, age 70 of Vicco, passed away June 2, 2012, at home. He was born March 9, 1942, in Knott County, the son of the late Riley & Sarah Mullins Fields. He was a disabled coal miner and the…