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     Her married name was Rice. Ann Klugman married Lucian Rice, son of Samuel George Rice and Sallie Jane Sturgill.

     Richard Rice was the son of Lucian Rice and Ann Klugman.

     Howard Estill Allen was born on 31 December 1914 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Melvin V. Allen and Lula Gearhart. Howard Estill Allen appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Howard age 5 living in home of father. He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Howard E. age 15 living in home of father. He married Emily Olga Rice, daughter of Samuel George Rice and Sallie Jane Sturgill, on 15 July 1940 at Floyd County, Kentucky. Howard Estill Allen died on 7 December 1994 at King's Daughters Hospital, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, at age 79. He was buried at Allen Cemetery, Eastern, Floyd County, Kentucky.

     Her married name was Peterson. Sallie Lou Allen was born on 27 August 1941 at Floyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Howard Estill Allen and Emily Olga Rice. Sallie Lou Allen married Jerry Peterson. Sallie Lou Allen died on 1 May 1997 at Carter County, Kentucky, at age 55. She was buried at Allen Cemetery, Eastern, Floyd County, Kentucky.

     Jerry Peterson married Sallie Lou Allen, daughter of Howard Estill Allen and Emily Olga Rice.

     Her married name was Rice. Nellie Ann Compton was born on 19 March 1911 at Banner, Floyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Roscoe Compton and Elizabeth Cannon. Nellie Ann Compton appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Nellie age 19 living in home of father. She married Oscar Ola Rice, son of Samuel George Rice and Sallie Jane Sturgill, on 27 August 1931 at Floyd County, Kentucky. Nellie Ann Compton died on 14 March 2003 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, at age 91. She was buried at Gunnels Cemetery, Banner, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Her obituary on 17 March 2003: Nellie Ann Rice, age 91, of Banner, widow of Oscar Ola Rice, passed away Friday, March 14, 2003, at the Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. She was born March 19, 1911, in Banner, the daughter of the late Roscoe Compton and Elizabeth Compton. Survivors include three sons, Lucian George Rice and Howard Ray Rice, both of Salyersville, and Oscar Elmer Rice of Martin; one daughter, Betty Jane Hopkins of Charleston, South Carolina; one sister, Maxine Rice of Charleston, South Carolina; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, James Luther Rice, and Jack Moses Rice; and two brothers, Alvis Comptom and James Compton. Funeral services for Nellie Ann Rice were conducted Saturday, March 15, at 1 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergyman John Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in the Gunnels Cemetery, at Banner, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Howard Rice, Oscar Rice, Danny Ray Rice, Carson Hopkins, Don McFarland, and Carl Rice. Honorary: Lucian G. Rice, Dustin Menix, Joseph Menix, Maxwell Rice, Colby Rice, Jason Rice, Justin Aldler, Calan Davis, and Hayes Thibodeaux.

     James Luther Rice was born on 1 June 1932 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Oscar Ola Rice and Nellie Ann Compton. James Luther Rice married Sybil Potts. James Luther Rice married Nancy Gervane. James Luther Rice died on 19 January 2000 at Hanahan, South Carolina, at age 67.
His obituary on 2 February 2000: James Luther Rice age, 67, of Hanahan, South Carolina, died January 19, 2000, at a Charleston Hospital. He was born June 1, 1932, in Banner, the son of the late Oscar Ola Rice and Nellie Compton Rice of Paintsville. He attended Betsy Layne High School, served in the US Army and was a retired construction worker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Gervane Rice.. Survivors include his mother, Nellie Compton Rice of Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville; one sister, Betty Jane Hopkins of Goose Creek, South Carolina; three brothers, Lucian G. Rice of Salyersville, Howard R. Rice of Salyersville, Oscar E. Rice of Martin. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, February 5, at the Gunnell/Rice Cemetary, at Banner.

He was buried at Gunnels Cemetery, Banner, Floyd County, Kentucky.

     Jack Moses Rice was born on 24 March 1934 at Banner, Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Oscar Ola Rice and Nellie Ann Compton. Jack Moses Rice married Norma Senters. Jack Moses Rice married Maxine Compton, daughter of Roscoe Compton and Helen Conn. Jack Moses Rice died on 18 October 1996 at Goose Creek, South Carolina, at age 62.

     Howard Ray Rice was born on 24 November 1942 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Oscar Ola Rice and Nellie Ann Compton. Howard Ray Rice married Lyla Kay Howard, daughter of ? Howard and Alda Lykins. Howard Ray Rice died on 22 October 2010 at Magoffin County, Kentucky, at age 67.
His obituary on 25 October 2010: Howard Ray Rice was born on November 24, 1942. After a brief but very harsh struggle with cancer, Howard passed away on Friday morning, October 22, 2010. Both of Howard Ray’s parents are pre-deceased. Howard’s father was Oscar O. Rice and his mother was Nellie Ann Compton Rice. Howard is survived by a long list of loved ones. Howard Ray was married to his loving wife Lyla Kay (Howard) Rice on September 11, 1965. This year Howard and Kay celebrated their forty-fifth (45th) year of marriage. From their marriage, came three (3) children: Danny Ray Rice who is married to Sheila Rice, Danny and Sheila live in Mallie Kentucky; Beth Ann Conley who is married to JD Conley of Salyersville, KY; and Waynette McFarland who is married to Don Wayne McFarland of Salyersville, Ky. Howard Ray also left behind six (6) grandchildren that meant the absolute world to him: Dustin Minix, Joe Minix, Rachel Rice, Colby Rice, Hannah McFarland and Max McFarland. Howard Ray Rice was one of six (6) children. He was preceded in death by three (3) brothers: Lucian George Rice; Jack Moses Rice and James Luther Rice. Howard is survived by one sister Betty Rice Hopkins of Charleston, South Carolina and one (1) brother, commonly known as “The Big O”, Oscar Rice of Martin, Kentucky. Howard Ray was a loving, caring and spiritual person. Howard was a member of the Burning Fork Community Church. Howard attended church faithfully for many years and he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior in September of this year. As a young man, Howard Ray proudly served his country. Howard served for several years in the United States Air Force. He completed basic training in Texas and was stationed numerous places throughout our country and the world abroad. He was honorably discharged from his service and then he eventually came back home to work in Salyersville, Kentucky. As you all know, Howard Ray Rice and Louie Reed worked as masonry contractors for many years. R & R Masonry is responsible for thousands of churches, businesses, homes and buildings of all types in Kentucky. Howard was a perfectionist on the job and he took much pride in his work. This is all fine background information about Howard Ray Rice, it’s describes his heritage, his work history and his background. However, there is so much more to Howard Ray than when his born, when he passed away and the physical things that he left behind. When I think of Howard, several words come to mind, the first word that automatically comes to mind is LOVE. There is a saying that “the most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love and to let it come in.” Howard Ray strongly loved his wife Kay, his children, his grandchildren, all of his family and his friends with a passion that could not be questioned. I believe that one scripture from the Bible accurately describes the loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and that Howard Ray truly was, and this is found in Corinthians Ch 1 —13. Love is kind, it does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud, it is not rude. It is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices in truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails, And now these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love, but the greatest of these is Love. This scripture is typically heard at weddings, but I believe that every single word of this verse accurately describes Howard Ray Rice. He attended hundreds, perhaps thousands, of baseball, basketball and football games to support his children and grandchildren. Howard always attended piano recitals, cheerleading events, dance recitals for his grandchildren. He also never hesitated at the opportunity to go to Knott County and baby sit, play and spend time with his grandchildren whenever the opportunity presented itself. What stands out about all of the support that Howard gave his wife Kay, his children and his grandchildren is that he did not go and participate in all of their activities out of obligation, but out of nothing more than absolute unconditional love. To his family, Howard Ray was a protector and a provider and was always loving and kind. To countless, no doubt thousands of young people that he coached in Little League Baseball, Howard was a role model, a leader and an inspiration. To his friends, he was true, which leads us to the next word that describes Howard Ray. That word is character. Howard Ray was an honest man, a decent man and a true man of character. The Bible tells us that “good men must die, but death cannot kill their names.” Howard Ray and Louie Reed, while working under the company name R & R Masonry have left their mark on Kentucky. No matter where you go in Kentucky, it is easy find a church, a home or some other beautiful building that was blocked or bricked by their powerful hands. Howard Ray was the hardest working person that I have ever seen. No one ever needed a contract for work that was done by Howard, his handshake and his word were truly his bond, which was indeed a bond that would not be broken. He took pride in the houses and structures that he helped build and he often told me how relaxed and at peace he was while he was on the job. Howard loved to look back at his completed product and know that it was a job that was well done to absolute perfection. Howard Ray was simply a good man who loved and served his country, he was the ultimate protector and provider for his family and he was a solid, true and loyal friend. My dad recently described Howard Ray in a very simple but powerful way when he said that “Howard Ray just made the world a better place.” This is probably the truest statement that I have ever heard that describes a good and descent man like Howard Ray Rice. General George Patton said,” It is foolish and wrong to mourn the real men who have died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived.” Howard Ray was an honest and a real man and I do thank God that he lived. Howard Ray Rice was also fun-loving, had a great sense of humor, was Magoffin County Sports fanatic and he loved life and he enjoyed every minute that he had on this earth. Baseball was one of Howard’s passions. He was able to follow Danny Ray from Little League, to High School, to College. After that, it was his grandkid’s turn. Howard turned his attention to Dustin and Joe and followed them throughout high school and for the last few years he has been an absolute supporter and baseball fan of his grandson Max. Howard probably never missed a baseball game that involved any of his children or grandchildren. If he did miss a game, I am sure that it was because of a pressing obligation at work or an emergency that simply could not be helped. Howard loved to play golf and he was good at it. Howard enjoyed the time that he got to spend having fun with his family and friends on the golf course. One of his favorite times of the year was the annual golf trip that a large group of us took to South Carolina each year. He not only got to play golf on beautiful golf courses with his family and friends, but he and his brother Oscar often got to visit and spend time with their sister-in-law Maxine and their sister Betty and her husband Carson, who all live in South Carolina. Unfortunately, cancer did not let Howard go on the trip this year, but he was sorely missed by everyone and was there in thought, in prayer and in spirit. Howard Ray also loved bowling. Howard was a competitor and was good at whatever he did and he bowled in a number of leagues for many years. He actually bowled two perfect games with scores of three hundred. Howard took a great deal of pride in the ring that he received for bowling those perfect games. In closing, Howard Ray was also a spiritual man. He firmly believed in God and made preparation for eternity when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour. Howard was sick, he was tired, he was weak and heavy laden, and God touched him with his finger and let him sleep, have peace and have rest. Socrates said “Death may be the greatest of all human blessings and the day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.” Howard Rice was a decent and wise man who made preparations for Heaven and for eternity. Death never takes a wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go. Howard was wise and was ready to go. I am 100 % certain that the gates of Heaven have swung wide open to accept Howard Ray and he is rejoicing with his family and friends that have gone on before him. I have often heard that every man dies, but not every man really lives. Howard Ray lived a wonderful life. Our pastor, Eddie Dennison has often preached a sermon that involves a person’s headstone. Sure, it may say the day a man is born and the day that a man dies. But the most important thing about the headstone is the hyphen that
separates the date of birth and the date of death, that hyphen defines who were and what you did as a person on earth. Howard Ray filled in that hyphen with a depth of life that was filled with love, with passion and with a character that cannot be questioned or denied. When we think about Howard we have options. We can shed tears that he is gone or we can smile because he has lived. We can close our eyes and pray that he’ll come back or we can open our eyes and see what he has left. Our hearts can be empty, because we cannot see him, or we can be full of the love that we shared. We can turn our back on tomorrow and live yesterday or we can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. We can remember only that he his gone or we can cherish his memory and let it live on. We can cry and close our minds, be empty and turn our backs or we can do what Howard would want, smile, open our eyes, love and go on. Howard Ray will be forever missed by his loving wife Kay, his children, his grandchildren, his brother and sister and all of his good friends, but no doubt our sad loss is Heaven’s gain. Today, we should celebrate the life of Howard Ray Rice, but we should know that there is bigger and better celebration going on in Heaven, because a Saint has come home. He was buried at Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

      Missouri Belle Dingus was also known as Belle. Her married name was Rice. She was born on 12 September 1887 at Alpharetta, Floyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Solomon Dingus and Rebecca Hunter. Missouri Belle Dingus married Simmieon Andrew Rice, son of Moses F. Rice and Sarah Sturgill, on 28 December 1905 at Floyd County, Kentucky. Missouri Belle Dingus appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Belle age 22 living in home of husband married 4 years with no children. She appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky; listed as Belle Rice age 32 can read and write. She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Belle age 43 living in home of husband. She died on 18 May 1976 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 88. She was buried at Martin Cemetery, Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky.

     Roma Vernon Rice was born on 27 April 1911 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Simmieon Andrew Rice and Missouri Belle Dingus. Roma Vernon Rice appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Verna Rice age 8 in home of father. He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Vernon age 18 living in home of father. He married Alma Sawyer on 18 March 1946. Roma Vernon Rice died on 24 December 1995 at Bluegrass Medical Center, Frankfort, Kentucky, at age 84.

     Her married name was Davis. Eleanor McWharter was born on 5 April 1840 at Kentucky. She was the daughter of Harvey McWharter and America Ulen. Eleanor McWharter appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at Greenup County, Kentucky, listed as Ellen age 10 living in home of father. She appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Ellena age 19 living in home of father. She married William Davis, son of David Davis and Cahterine Bryson, on 29 January 1861. Eleanor McWharter died on 4 April 1864 at age 23.

     James W. McWharter was born on 2 January 1842 at Kentucky. He was the son of Harvey McWharter and America Ulen. James W. McWharter appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at Greenup County, Kentucky, listed as James age 8 living in home of father. He appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as James W. age 18 living in home of father. He served as 1st Sergeant in Co. F. 14th Kentucky Infantry Regiment. Enlisted 11/19/1861. He was mustered in 12/10/1861 at Louisa, Ky for a term of three years and mustered out at Louisa, Ky 1/31/1865. on 19 November 1861. He married Margaret L. Davis, daughter of William Davis and Elizabeth A. McCroskey, on 22 January 1866 at Boyd County, Kentucky. James W. McWharter appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as James age 28 head of house. He died on 24 November 1919 at Carter County, Kentucky, at age 77.

     Benjamin S. McWharter was born in 1845 at Kentucky. He was the son of Harvey McWharter and America Ulen. Benjamin S. McWharter appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at Greenup County, Kentucky, listed as Benjamin age 4 living in home of father. He appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Benjamin S. age 15 living in home of father. He enlisted as a private in Co. F. 14th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry on 10/8/1862 and was mustered in the same day in Portsmouth, Ohio for a term of three years. He was mustered out at Louisville, Ky, 9/15/1865. Benjamin married and his wife died shortly after the birth of one of their two children. Benjamin lived in Louisiana and occasionally returned to Boyd Co, Ky to visit relatives. on 8 October 1862.

     Charles H. McWharter was born in 1844 at Kentucky. He was the son of Harvey McWharter and America Ulen. Charles H. McWharter appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at Greenup County, Kentucky, listed as Charles H. age 6 living in home of father. He appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Charles H. age 13 living in home of father.

     John C. McWharter was born on 22 September 1849 at Kentucky. He was the son of Harvey McWharter and America Ulen. John C. McWharter appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at Greenup County, Kentucky, listed as John C. N. age 1 living in home of father. He appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as John C. age 10 living in home of father. He appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as John age 20 living in home of father. He married Elizabeth Susan Fields, daughter of James M. Fields and Mary Ann Eastham. John C. McWharter died on 4 April 1926 at age 76.

     Her married name was Childress. Octavia Jane McWharter was born in 1856 at Boyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Harvey McWharter and America Ulen. Octavia Jane McWharter appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Octavia J. age 4 living in home of father. She appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Jane age 15 living in home of father. She appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Octavia J. age 23 living in home of father. She married Jesse M. Childress. Octavia Jane McWharter died in 1934.

     Her married name was Hennecke. America Aurora McWharter was also known as Ro McWharter. She was born on 7 May 1858 at Boyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Harvey McWharter and America Ulen. America Aurora McWharter appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as America A. age 2 living in home of father. She appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as America age 12 living in home of father. She appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as America R. age 22 living in home of father. She married Henry Hennecke in 1890. America Aurora McWharter appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Aurora age 41 born May 1859 married 10 years with no children, living in home of husband. She died on 28 January 1912 at age 53.

     Her married name was Davis. Theora Thursandra McWharter was born on 7 May 1858 at Boyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Harvey McWharter and America Ulen. Theora Thursandra McWharter appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Thursander age 2 living in home of father. She appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Thursandra age 12 living in home of father. She married Volney O. Davis, son of William Davis and Elizabeth A. McCroskey, on 1 January 1880. Theora Thursandra McWharter died on 21 April 1895 at Kentucky at age 36.

      Adeline McWharter also went by the name of Addie. Her married name was Holbrook. She was born on 15 November 1861 at Boyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Harvey McWharter and America Ulen. Adeline McWharter appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Adaline age 9 living in home of father. She appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Adaline J. age 17 living in home of father. She married James Holbrook, son of Braddock Holbrook and Juda Jordan, in 1896. Adeline McWharter appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Elliott County, Kentucky, listed as Adeline age 38 born November 1861, married 4 years with no children, living in home of husband. She died on 12 July 1925 at Kentucky at age 63. She was buried at Holbrook Cemetery, Elliott County, Kentucky.

     Her married name was Ellis. Mary Bolt was born in 1842 at Kentucky. She was the daughter of Montraville T. Bolt and Patience Clay. Mary Bolt married James Kenton Ellis, son of Wesley Ellis and Julia Ann Muncy, on 4 April 1860. Mary Bolt appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 at Lawrence County, Kentucky, listed as Mary age 28 living in home of husband. She died on 13 December 1875.

     James Wesley Ellis was born on 28 July 1885 at Lawrence County, Kentucky. He was the son of James Kenton Ellis and Mary Elizabeth McWharter. James Wesley Ellis appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as James age 13 born July 1886 living in home of mother. He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as James age 23 living in home of mother. He married Lydia Margaret McKeeney, daughter of Emory McKeeney and Nancy DeFoe, on 22 August 1913. James Wesley Ellis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as James age 33 head of house. He appeared on the census of 6 April 1930 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as James age 43, married at age 27, head of house. He married Edna Christine Simmons. James Wesley Ellis died on 19 April 1963 at Ashland, Kentucky, at age 77. He was buried at Fields Cemetery, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

     Her married name was Quick. America Ulen Ellis was also known as Metta Ellis. She was born on 22 February 1889 at Falls Of Blain, Lawrence County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of James Kenton Ellis and Mary Elizabeth McWharter. America Ulen Ellis appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Mettie age 11 born February 1889 living in home of mother. She appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Metty age 20 single, working as a servant. She married Lawrence Quick. America Ulen Ellis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Peoria County, Illinois, listed as Metta E. age 27 living in home of husband. She died on 30 April 1973 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, at age 84.

     Her married name was Ellis. Lydia Margaret McKeeney was born on 11 August 1894 at Lawrence County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Emory McKeeney and Nancy DeFoe. Lydia Margaret McKeeney married James Wesley Ellis, son of James Kenton Ellis and Mary Elizabeth McWharter, on 22 August 1913. Lydia Margaret McKeeney appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Margaret age 25 living in home of husband. She appeared on the census of 6 April 1930 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Margaret age 36, married at age 19, living in home of husband. She died on 9 October 1962 at Ashland, Kentucky, at age 68.

     James Clifford Ellis was born on 13 August 1914 at Cannonsburg, Kentucky. He was the son of James Wesley Ellis and Lydia Margaret McKeeney. James Clifford Ellis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Clifford age 5 living in home of father. He appeared on the census of 6 April 1930 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Clifford age 15 living in home of father. He married Rosemary Smith on 29 October 1940 at Ironton, Ohio. James Clifford Ellis died on 14 February 2001 at Kingsdaughter Hospital, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, at age 86.
His obituary on 15 February 2001: James Clifford "Cliff" Ellis, 86, of Cannonsburg, died Wednesday in King's Daughters Medical Center. Mr. Ellis was born Aug. 12, 1914, in Boyd County, a son of the late James Wesley and Margaret McKenney Ellis. He was parts manager of Don Hall Chevrolet. He was a member of Meade Station Church of God, past president of Boyd County Rural Lions Club, and a 1932 graduate of Boyd County High School. He was instrumental in organizing Boyd County High School football. Surviving are his wife, Rosemary; three daughters, Sue Maswell of Venice, Fla., Nancy Ball of Catlettsburg and Sally Wagner of Wetumpka, Ala; two sisters, Mary McDonald of Lexington, and Opal Callihan of Wurtland; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Meade Station Church of God by the Rev. Havley Johnson and the Rev. Terry Clayton. Burial wiil be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mauselleum. Friends may call from 6 to 9 tonight at Steen Funeral Home-Marshal Steens Funeral Chapel and one hour before the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Meade Station Church of God, 1315 Marsh Hill Drive, Ashland, Ky 41102. He was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

     Her married name was Wright. Grace Ann Ellis was born on 7 April 1924 at Cannonsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of James Wesley Ellis and Lydia Margaret McKeeney. Grace Ann Ellis appeared on the census of 6 April 1930 at Boyd County, Kentucky, listed as Grace age 6 living in home of father. She married Arson Avery Wright on 9 October 1940. Grace Ann Ellis died on 4 April 1998 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 73. She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Covina, Los Angeles County, California.

     Lawrence Robert Ellis was born on 31 May 1931 at Cannonsburg, Kentucky. He was the son of James Wesley Ellis and Lydia Margaret McKeeney. Lawrence Robert Ellis married Jessie Arlene Terry, daughter of Cecil Terry and Minnie Sparks, on 2 June 1953 at Ashland, Kentucky. Lawrence Robert Ellis died on 24 July 1983 at Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, at age 52. He was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

     Edward Hall married Julia Etta Baldridge, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Baldridge and Orlena Frazier.

     Her married name was Baldridge. Mary Cox married Willie Leonades Baldridge, son of Benjamin Franklin Baldridge and Orlena Frazier.

     Richard Henry Cox married Ava Baldridge, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Baldridge and Orlena Frazier.

     Eli Anderson Lambert was the son of William Franklin Lambert and Mary Jane Johnson. Eli Anderson Lambert married Lula Ethel Baldridge, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Baldridge and Orlena Frazier.

     Noah Mauk married Delila Baldridge, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Baldridge and Orlena Frazier.

     Her married name was Baldridge. Augusta Mullins married Claude Clayton Baldridge, son of Benjamin Franklin Baldridge and Orlena Frazier.

     Her married name was Baldridge. Theo Kendall married Claude Clayton Baldridge, son of Benjamin Franklin Baldridge and Orlena Frazier.

     Her married name was Baldridge. Ida Forrester married Claude Clayton Baldridge, son of Benjamin Franklin Baldridge and Orlena Frazier.

     Lindsey Smedley married Lola Baldridge, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Baldridge and Orlena Frazier.

     Her married name was Compton. Helen Conn was born on 29 June 1898 at Floyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Hiram Riley Conn and Nancy Catherine Howell. Helen Conn appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Helen age 2 born June 1897 living in home of father. She appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Helen age 10 living in home of father. She appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Helen age 20 living in home of father. She married Roscoe Compton. Helen Conn appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Helen age 32 living in home of husband. She died on 25 May 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 31. She was run over by a train trying to save her daughter who had wondered onto the railroad tracks. on 25 May 1930.

     Roscoe Compton was born in 1888. He married Elizabeth Cannon. Roscoe Compton married Helen Conn, daughter of Hiram Riley Conn and Nancy Catherine Howell. Roscoe Compton appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Roscoe age 42 head of house. He married Betty McCown.

     Clare E. Compton was born on 24 July 1926 at Floyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Roscoe Compton and Helen Conn. Clare E. Compton appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Clara age 4 living in home of father. She died on 25 May 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 3. She died with her mother when they were run over by a train. on 25 May 1930.

      Alvis Compton also went by the name of Abb. He was born on 18 April 1912 at Marrowbone Creek, Pike County, Kentucky. He was the son of Roscoe Compton and Betty McCown. Alvis Compton appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Alvis age 17 living in home of father. He married Sadie Pauline Compton. Alvis Compton died on 27 July 1997 at Salyersville, Kentucky, at age 85. He was buried at Gunnells & Rice Cemetery, Banner, Floyd County, Kentucky.
His obituary on 31 July 1997: Age 85, of Salyersville, died July 27, 1997. Born April 18, 1912 at Marrowbone Creek, Pike Co., s/o Roscoe and Betty McCown Compton. He was preceded in death by wife Sadie Pauline Compton in 1984. Survivors include three sons, Alvis Compton Jr., Richard Compton, Hershel Ray Compton; one daughter, Leona Nelson; two sisters, Maxine Rice, Nelle Rice. Burial is at the Gunnells & Rice Cemetery at Banner, KY.

      Oriole Rice also went by the name of Ora. Her married name was Compton. She was born in 1911. She was the daughter of Preston Taulbey Rice and Alice Woods. Oriole Rice appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Oriole age 9 living in home of father. She appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Ora age 20 living in home of father. She married Jim Compton, son of Roscoe Compton. Oriole Rice died on 28 August 2003 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Her obituary on 28 August 2003: Oriole Rice Compton, 93, of Louisville died Thursday, August 28, 2003 at Jewish Hospital. She was a retired housekeeper for the former Methodist Evangelical Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Dinah C. Carr and Gail Samons; a son, Donald L. Compton; and a brother, Douglas Rice. Eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at Arch L. Heady & Son - Oak Street. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday. She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

     Her married name was Conn. Elizabeth Ellen Crum was born in March 1850 at Floyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of William Crum and Amanda Robinson. Elizabeth Ellen Crum appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Elizabeth age 3 months living in home of father. She appeared on the census of 15 August 1860 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Elizabeth age 10 living in home of father. She married Hiram Riley Conn, son of Ira Lee Conn and Eleanor Jarrell, on 9 February 1869 at Floyd County, Kentucky. Elizabeth Ellen Crum appeared on the census of 12 July 1870 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Elizabeth age 19 living in home of husband. She appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Elizabeth age 27 in home of husband. She died on 23 August 1893 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 43.

      Isaac Conn also went by the name of Ike. He was born on 13 March 1883 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Hiram Riley Conn and Elizabeth Ellen Crum. Isaac Conn appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Isaac age 18 born April 1882 living in home of father. He married Geneva Boyd, daughter of Linney Boyd Sr and Mary Moles, in 1904. Isaac Conn appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Isaac age 28 married 5 years, head of house. He appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Isaac age 36 head of house. He appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Isaac age 47 married at age 21, head of house. He died on 15 December 1962 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 79. He was buried at Akers Cemetery, Dana, Floyd County, Kentucky.

      David Morgan Conn also went by the name of Dave. He was born on 2 April 1886 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Hiram Riley Conn and Elizabeth Ellen Crum. David Morgan Conn appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Davey Margan age 15 born April 1885 living in home of father. He married Anna Jane Burchett, daughter of James Burchett and Julia Ann Jarrell, on 29 June 1905 at Floyd County, Kentucky. David Morgan Conn appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as David age 24 married 5 years head of house. He appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as David age 33 head of house. He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Dave age 44 head of house. He died on 14 June 1968 at Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia, at age 82.
His obituary on 15 June 1968: David Morgan Conn, 82, of Rt. 1, Rush, a retired farmer and livestock dealer, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday in a Huntington Hospital after a brief illness. He was born April 2, 1886, in Floyd County, a son of the late Hiram and Ellen Crum Conn. He was a member of the United Baptist Church in Floyd County. Surviving are four sons, Adrian and Richard Conn, both of Catlettsburg, Leonard Conn of Banner and Mermon of Prestonsburg, four daughters, Mrs. Earl Akers of Albany, Ohio, Mrs. Fred Collins of Owingsville, Mrs. Tim Edmond of Beach City, Ohio, and Mrs. Homer Staton of Rt. 1, Rush; two brothers, Charlie Conn of Dana and Henry Conn of Banner; one sister, Mrs. E. W. Rice of Banner; 28 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. Staton of Rush, at 10 a.m. Sunday by the Rev. Wallace Calhoun and the Rev. William Rice. Burial will be in the Conn Cemetery at Owingsville. Friends may call at the Staton residence. The Kilgore and Collier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was buried at Conn Family Cemetery, Bath County, Kentucky.

      Carl Lee Conn also went by the name of Lee. He was born on 7 July 1888 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Hiram Riley Conn and Elizabeth Ellen Crum. Carl Lee Conn appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Lee age 12 born July 1887 living in home of father. He married Nannie G. Boyd, daughter of Linney Boyd Sr and Mary Moles, in 1907. Carl Lee Conn appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Carl L. age 23 married 3 years head of house. He appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Lee age 31 head of house. He appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Lee age 40 married at age 18, head of house. He died on 17 August 1962 at Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 74. He was buried at Conn Cemetery, Banner, Floyd County, Kentucky.

     Greenberry Conn was born on 14 January 1872 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Hiram Riley Conn and Elizabeth Ellen Crum. Greenberry Conn appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Green B. age 8 in home of father. He married Montana Jane Akers, daughter of William H. Akers and Mary Melissa Tipton, in 1893. Greenberry Conn appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Greenberry age 27 born January 1873 married 7 years, head of house. He appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Green age 37 married 17 years, head of house. He married Martha Boyd, daughter of Linney Boyd Sr and Mary Moles, in 1913. Greenberry Conn appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Green age 48 head of house. He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Green age 58 married at age 20, head of house. He was killed in a school board election gun fight at the head of Prater. on 2 July 1933 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He died on 2 July 1933 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 61. He was buried at Jarrell Cemeter, Spurlock Creek - Dana, Floyd County, Kentucky. He Article from the Paintsville Herald, July 6, 1933
PRATER CREEK IS SCENE OF BLOODY BATTLE SATURDAY SIX OTHERS WOUNDED
One of the bloodiest battles ever to occur in Kentucky took place during a school trustee election on the head of Prater Creek in Floyd county late last Saturday afternoon and as a result five persons are dead and six others have bullet holes in their body. Seated on the opposite sides of the table, the two factions, one supporting Arnold Robinette and the other Arville Sammons, "shot it out." When the smoke of battle cleared, Wilburn Conn and Wayne Click were dead, and nine others wounded, Green Conn, Mimms Conn and his son Millard Conn died Sunday from their wounds. Lawrence Conn, another son of Mimms Conn is shot through the bowels and is a dying condition. Ike Conn who was wounded in right thigh is at liberty under a $10,000 bond on each of two charges in the killing of Mimms and Millard Conn. He was arrested after treatment at the Beaver Valley Hospital at Martin, by Sheriff B. F. Sturgill of Floyd County. All other participants in the bloody battle are dead or in the hospital at Martin. Witnesses said there were no signs of drinking at the school election but the night was bitter between the two factions. It is said that more than $500 was spent in the school district by the two sides.
Sol Sammons, the candidate for school trustee supported by the Green Conn faction, it is said, was leading by two votes when the shooting took place. Two votes were ready to be cast for Arnold Robinette, the candidate backed by Mimms Conn and sons and Hayden Howell. As the two voters arrived according to the report, Green Conn stepped inside the three into the room where the election was being held and announced that time for closing the polls was at hand. The opposition and Hayden Howell were seated at the table to tabulate the two more votes for his candidate. Mrs. Martha Conn, wife of Green Conn, snatched at the poll sheet, it was reported and Lawrence Conn did likeness whereupon Green Conn knocked the latter down with fists. Guns then began to blaze across the little table. "When this happened," Hayden Howell is reported to have said at the hospital, "Millard Conn shot Green in the back as Green started to pull a pistol. Then the shooting was almost continuous. There were from thirty to forty men and women in the room and I saw the men fall on every side of me. I was unarmed and the fight was between Mimms and his son, Millard and Lawrence on one side against Green, Ike and Wilburn Conn and Wayne Click on the other. As I ran from the midst, stooped over, a bullet hit me in the back." Lawrence Conn was quoted as saying at the hospital at Martin that Ike Conn shot him while he stood begging for his life, his revolver in his holster. Mimms Conn is quoted at the hospital at Martin that when the shooting began, he crouched behind a door and took no part in the fight, but that Ike Conn after shooting several others, turned and saw him and fired upon him. It is said that Millard and Ike Conn did most of the shooting. Three teachers are necessary for the school at which the shooting took place. Sol Sammons was a candidate with an announced intention of recommending Woodrow Conn, Richard Hall, and Green Conn, Jr., as teachers. Jerry Howell was named as one of the teachers to be appointed by Arnold Robinette, the other candidate. Other disturbances were reported from other sections of the state in the school trustee elections held last Saturday. One is reported killed in Breathitt County and two were wounded in Lawrence County. The election passed off quietly in Johnson County. on 6 July 1933.

      William Conn also went by the name of Will. He was born on 14 November 1869 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Hiram Riley Conn and Elizabeth Ellen Crum. William Conn appeared on the census of 12 July 1870 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as William age 6 months living in home of father. He appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as William age 10 in home of father. He married June Boyd, daughter of John S. Boyd and Margaret Church Stidham, in 1889. William Conn appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as William W. age 27 born November 1872 married 10 years head of house. He married Elizabeth Jarrell in 1901. William Conn appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as William age 40 married 10 years head of house. He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as William age 52 head of house. He died on 20 July 1939 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 69.

      Benjamin Franklin Conn also went by the name of Frank. He was born on 13 March 1877 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Hiram Riley Conn and Elizabeth Ellen Crum. Benjamin Franklin Conn appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Benjamin F. age 3 in home of father. He appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Frank age 23 born April 1877 living in home of father. He married Catherine M. Rice, daughter of Francis Marion Rice and Hannah E. Mead, in 1901. Benjamin Franklin Conn appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Benjamin F. age 34 married 9 years, head of house. He appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Franklin age 42 head of house. He appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Frank age 53 married at age 23, head of house. He died on 13 August 1951 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 74.¹ He was buried at Conn Cemetery, Banner, Floyd County, Kentucky.
His obituary on 23 August 1951: Frank Conn, 74, died August 13 at his home in Dana. He had been bedfast since suffering a heart attack 11 months ago. A son of the last Hiram and Ella Crum Conn, he was a farmer and had lived at Dana all his life. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Kitty Rice Conn, two sons, Allen and Oakie Conn, and one daughter, Mrs. Sadie Crisp, all of Dana. Also surviving are eight brothers, Dave Conn of Boyd county, Ike, Charles, and Henry Conn, all of Dana, Jim Conn of Allen, Lee Conn of Ivel, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Nicie Rice and Mrs. Myrtle Williams of Dana. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 10 a.m. Thursday, the Revs. Bert T. Conn, Johnny King, and Arthur Priest officiating. Burial was made in the family cemetery under direction of the Carter and Callihan Funeral Home.

      Amanda F. Conn also went by the name of Mandy. Her married name was Click. She was born on 13 February 1873 at Floyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Hiram Riley Conn and Elizabeth Ellen Crum. Amanda F. Conn appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Manda F. age 7 in home of father. She married Ulysses Grant Click, son of Alexander David Click and Martha Webb, on 30 August 1888 at Hiram Conn's house, Floyd County, Kentucky. Amanda F. Conn appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Manda age 27 born Feb 1873 living in home of husband, married for 12 years with 7 children, all still living. She appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Amanda age 37, married 22 years with 13 children, 12 still living. listed in home of husband. She appeared on the census of 18 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Mandy age 46 in home of husband. She died on 29 November 1926 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 53. She was buried at Click Cemetery, Arkansas Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky.

     Her married name was Conn. Jennie Wright was born on 27 February 1865. She married Hiram Riley Conn, son of Ira Lee Conn and Eleanor Jarrell, on 7 June 1919 at Floyd County, Kentucky. Jennie Wright appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Jennie B. age 53 living in home of husband. She appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Jennie B. age 65 living in home of husband. She died on 7 September 1938 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 73.