Toledo, Ohio - Lance Gose, 87, of Toledo, Ohio, died peacefully, Saturday afternoon, September 29, 2012 in St. Charles Hospital, Oregon, Ohio after a long illness.  He was born July 5, 1925 in Magoffin County, Kentucky and as a youth moved to Willard, Ohio.  He worked for the B & O Railroad in, Willard, Ohio until being drafted into the Army in 1943.  During World War II he saw action at the Battle of the Bulge and several other battles in the European Theatre campaign.  After 20 years of service in the Army, with many military citations and awards, he retired from the service as a First Sergeant. After retirement he worked as a postal worker in Cleveland, Ohio, as a civil service employee at Heath, Ohio Air Force Base and several companies as a security guard supervisor. He was an avid reader, enjoyed fishing, watching old western movies, and all sporting events on T.V.  Lance also liked, very much, playing cards and Ohio lottery games. He is survived by his son, Larry Gose of Toledo, Ohio, by two sisters, Lucille Hamons of Westerville, Ohio, and Connie (John) Fackler of Shelby, Ohio.  He is also survived by three brothers, Claude (Helen) Gose of Heath, Ohio, Chandos (Janet) Gose of Norwalk, Ohio, and Stanton Gose of Mansfield, Ohio, and many cousins. Lance was preceded in death by his wife, Alta (Ashley) Gose, by his parents, Reuben and Cloia Gose, by his brother, Carson Gose, and by his sister, Anna Mary Gose.  He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. Associations of Toledo, Ohio and the Masonic Organization of Heath, Ohio.  Graveside services at Maple Grove Cemetery, New Haven, Ohio will be announced at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Hospital, Oregon, Ohio.

 Caulene “Polly” Martin, age 84 of Garrett, KY, wife of the late Roy S. Martin, passed away Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY.  She was born November 11, 1927 in Jellico, TN, the daughter of the late Earl and Irene Cummins Buckner.  She was a former U.S. Census Bureau employee and a member of the Garrett First Baptist Church.
 
 Mrs. Martin is survived by one son, Johnny Martin of Edmond, OK, two daughters, JoAnne (Ron) Roberts of Milford, OH, Peggi (Randall Bob) Jordan of Salyersville, KY, three sisters, Mary Conley, Norfolk, VA., Nora Jean Cuntz, Cincinnati, OH. and Rose Ella Buckner, TN five grandchildren, Greg Roberts, Roy John Martin, Colleen Acerra, Jennifer Hall, and Jason Jordan, and eight great grandchildren.
 
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers, Earl Buckner, Jr., Hank Buckner, Gilbert Buckner, Jim Buckner, Rusty Buckner, Carl Smith, Earl Smith and John Smith Jr. 
 
 Funeral services for Caulene “Polly” Martin were held Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY with Randy Osborne officiating.  Burial followed in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, KY.
 

 Saul Joseph age 77 of Royalton, Kentucky passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012 at his home. He was born September 8, 1935 in Magoffin County to the late Malcom and Lona Prater Joseph.
 
Saul is survived by his; wife Mary Bailey Joseph, five sons; Jerry Joseph (Angie) of Betsy Layne, Kentucky, Darrell Joseph (Jamie) of Salyersville, Kentucky, Paul Joseph(Mary) of Wolcott, IN, Ronald Joseph(Karen) of Lafayette, IN and Larry Joseph of IN, one daughter; Rita Bailey(Elmer) of Salyersville, Kentucky, two brother: Luther Joseph of Gapville, Kentucky, and Elijah Joseph of Gapville, Kentucky. Also surviving are 26 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren and several great- great-grandchildren.
 
In addition to his parents, Saul is preceded in death by two sons; David Joseph and Greg Joseph, one daughter; Patty Montgomery, four brothers: Arthur Joseph, Morgan Joseph, Elmer Joseph and John Joseph; and two sisters; Bertha Bailey, and Flora Bailey.
 
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 1 PM from the Magoffin County Funeral Home chapel with Greg Minix officiating. Burial followed in the Brushy Fork Cemetery at Brushy Fork, Kentucky.  Arrangements were under the arrangements of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
 

 John B. Shepherd age 81 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born August 9, 1931 in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late Morgan and Margaret Wireman Shepherd.
 
He is survived by his wife; Ruth Shepherd, two sons; Pete Shepherd of Salyersville, Kentucky and Johnny Shepherd of Salyersville, Kentucky. Also surviving are four grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, and 1 step-great-grandson. Also surviving is a special cousin; Ethel Wireman Stephens. 
 
In addition to his parents, John B. is preceded in death by one brother, Paul Shepherd.
 
Funeral Arrangements for John B. Shepherd were conducted Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 2 PM from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Greene officiating. Burial followed in the Holbrook Cemetery at Gardner Branch Rd in Salyersville, Ky.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.

 Edgar Alvin Poe age 83 of Louisa, Kentucky formerly of Magoffin County, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, Kentucky. He was born May 19, 1925 in North Judson, Indiana to the late Ben and Elizabeth Puckett Poe. He is survived by his wife Wanda Jennings Poe, six sons: Joseph Poe, Alvin Elige Poe, Benny Poe and Roger Rowe all of Salyersville, Kentucky, James Poe of Louisa, Kentucky and Edgar Poe of Florida; six daughters: Elizabeth Cavens of Paintsville, Kentucky, Clara Salyers of Salyersville, Kentucky, Susan Poe of Louisa, Kentucky, Kathy Poe of Indiana, Nellie Poe and Cathy Poe both of Ohio; one brother Noah Poe of Illinois and two sisters Nick Poe of Ohio and Jane Poe of Tennessee, 29 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren also survive.
 
In addition to his parents he's preceded in death by two brothers Ben Poe and Cornell Poe.
 
There will be no visitation or funeral. Arrangements were under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home

 Ruth Howard Salyer age 87 of Lexington, Kentucky formerly of Magoffin County, Kentucky passed away Tuesday September 4, 2012 at the Pine Meadows nursing home in Lexington, Ky. She was born June 18, 1925 in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late George and May Hurt Howard. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband Clay Salyer. Ruth is survived by two sons Nick Clay Salyer of Lexington, Kentucky, Dan Salyer of New York, New York, and one daughter Susan Salyer of Lexington, Kentucky.
 
Also preceding Ruth in death is one brother, Paul Howard and two sisters, Imogene Salyer and Juanita Salyer. Ruth was a retired school teacher.
 
Funeral services for Ruth Howard Salyer were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating clergy was Robert Felber. Burial followed in the Roark Cemetery at Burning Fork, Kentucky.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
 

Phyllis Arnett May age 75 of Salyersville, Kentucky, wife of Homer May JR passed away Saturday afternoon, July 21, 2012 at the Salyersville Health Care Center.

Phyllis was born January 19, 1937 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Sidney and Phoebe Arnett Arnett.

Mrs. May is survived by her husband; two sons; Charles Kevin May of West Liberty, Kentucky and Paul Bryan May of Salyersville, Kentucky; one daughter, Kimberly Jane Patrick; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

In addition to her parents, three brothers; Russell Arnett, Gratz Bill Arnett and Ace Arnett; and two sisters; Frannie Cummings and Cora Cox preceded Phyllis in death.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel with Buster Blanton, John Blanton and Dewey Mac Mullins officiating. Burial followed in the May Cemetery at Pleasant Hill, Kentucky.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.

Charles JR "Doodle" Howard, age 51, of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, Kentucky.

Charles was born September 9, 1960 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, the son of Charlie and Henrietta Brown Howard whom survive.

Also surviving is his companion, Kimberly Parson; two sons: Christopher Charles Howard and Brandon Scott Howard both of Salyersville, Kentucky; one stepson: Randall Yielding of Lexington, Kentucky; two daughters: Candida Dawn Howard and Brandi Nicole Tucker both of Lexington, Kentucky and stepdaughter, Chelsea Yielding of Salyersville, Kentucky; two brothers: Tommy Howard and Tony Howard, both of Salyersville, Kentucky; one sister: Vicki Sue Bailey of Salyersville, Kentucky and six grandchildren.

Funeral Services were conducted Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel with Brandon Howard, Gary Bolen, Gary Ward and Hearl Howard officiating. Burial followed at the Head of Buffalo Cemetery, in Salyersville, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Charles JR “Doodle” Howard Memorial Fund.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.

Virgilene Markland Davis, age 51, wife of Michael Dean Davis, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012. She was a 51 year old native of Magoffin County, daughter of Betty Risner Markland of Mt. Sterling, and the late Robert Markland, a surgical technician at the Labor and Delivery department of Central Baptist Hospital for 22 years, a member of the Eastern Star and active committee member of the Perinatal Loss Counseling at Central Baptist Hospital, and a member of the Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a daughter, Tiffany (Adi) Antoni and a son, Homer Todd Smith, both of Lexington, 3 stepdaughters, Gina DeBruler of Jeffersonville, Dede Davis of Mt. Sterling and Toni (Jeremy) Foushee of Lexington, 7 grandchildren, Keira, Ashlynn and Drew Antoni, Summer and J.D. Taylor, Colton and Sydney DeBruler, 3 brothers, Randy Boone Markland and Robert Neal West, both of Salyersville, and Terry Lee Arnett of Ashland, 4 sisters, Lisa Shultz and Brenda Risner, both of Mt. Sterling, Kathy Lykins of West Liberty and Kay Issac of Salyersville, and many beloved friends and extended family. Her funeral was held 10:00 Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling, with Pastor Rick Johnson officiating.  Burial followed in Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Contributions are suggested to the March of Dimes or Clark County Christian Drug Collide Project. Arrangements were under the direction of the Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.