August, 2007
One person falls ill with a dreadful disease; after many prayers are lifted, healing comes and all is well. Another person falls ill with a similar sickness; after numerous prayers are heard, the person dies and a family is heartbroken. We have such trouble understanding these situations. 
I bought the new pair of slacks because they fit me to a tee; as a matter of fact they were even long enough with no alterations necessary, which can be pretty uncommon since I’m such an odd size. And, of course, since the fit and style were so perfect, I tucked the new Ann Taylor navy blue pants in the back of my closet. “I just might need these for a special occasion; so I’ll save them… just in case,” I reassured myself. Unfortunately, I have, on occasion put items away in my closet and forgotten about them until they’re no longer in fashion.
Did you ever have a day when you just got up feeling diskabobbled? I did and I couldn’t figure our why. I knew I had no fear of the tests I faced the next day. So where was that nagging unpleasant feeling coming from.
On more than one occasion, my father has attempted to convey to me the importance of a college education and, to that end, has spoken these insightful words to me: “The Credential Society”. Although many times that wisdom has fallen on “deaf ears”, he knew how important it was for me to obtain a degree from a university.
Early Troublesome
Creek Settlers
1835-1840
Descendents of
Jonathan T. Jones
and his wife Lucinda
The Jones descendants that live on Troublesome Creek in Breathitt, Knott and upper Lost Creek in Perry County are descendants of Jonathan T. Jones and his wife Lucinda.
Jonathan and his family moved to the McGilton area of Perry County between 1835-1840 and settled on land purchased from William Campbell and Tolbert Holliday. Jonathan raised his descendants are buried in several family cemeteries in the same area in Perry County near the head of Toms Branch, McGilton and the right fork of Pigeon Roost. Jonathan and Lucinda’s children are: Elizabeth 1834, Andrew Borkin 1836, Samantha J. 1837, Delitha 1839, Peggy 1842, Susan 1851, Sally 1854, and William 1855.
The First Day
Smiles, hugs, handshakes and an eye-catching new purple banner were all a part of the first day back for Riverside students.
As students, those returning and new ones, exited the buses they were greeted by administrators, faculty and staff. Parents were welcomed as well.
The streams, roadways and meadows along the way are in full bloom with the tall grand “Queen of The Meadow” and “Purple Ironweed.” These are sometimes known by different names by folks but whatever you call them they are beautiful. Rev. Earl Swartzentruber brought the message at Morris Fork Church with 33 in attendance. Coy and Martha Turner were there, doing well, and requested prayer for their son, Michael, who will be undergoing back surgery once again. Mike has suffered much and hopefully he will receive relief with this operation. Keep him in your prayers.
Thelma Jo Campbell
Thelma Jo Campbell, age 76, of Jackson, KY, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, KY. Born January 16, 1931 to the late Walter and Gracie Jett Hays of Breathitt County and the widow of Green Campbell. Mrs. Campbell was owner of Old Country Inn and member of The First Church of God.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda and husband, Charles Moore, Jackson, KY; Mary Campbell and friend, Frank Noble, Jackson, KY; one daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Campbell, Jackson, KY; one brother, Russell Kash and wife, Mardi Hays, TN; one sister, Sue Clair, Jackson, KY; two grandsons, Larry James Jr. and wife, Sabrina Campbell, Shelbyville, KY; Steven Trey and wife, Melissa Campbell, Richmond, KY; four great grandchildren, Adrianna Campbell, Alexander James Campbell, Aiden Trey Campbell, Xavier Gage Campbell.
Preceded in death by husband; parents; godparents, Graden and Mae Jett; two sisters, Clarasten Campbell and Imogene Sewell.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 17, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at First Church of God, Hwy. 30 West, Jackson, with Reverend Bobby Hollon and Reverend Russell Kash Hays officiating. Burial followed in the McIntosh Cemetery, Clayhole, KY, with Breathitt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sue and I traveled, in her van, from their home in the Northwestern corner of Indiana to Dave’s home in Central Ohio, near Archbold. Traveling through Archbold, I recalled the story told at Frank Dutcher’s funeral.
Kelsey Sebastian, the daughter of Arch and Rebecca Sebastian, has been awarded a Provost Scholarship to attend the University of Kentucky this fall.
The Provost Scholarship has a total value of $6,000, awarded over four years in $1,500 increments.
Kelsey is a 2007 graduate of Breathitt County High School, and received her diploma during Commencement Exercises in May.
Kelsey Sebastian, the daughter of Arch and Rebecca Sebastian, has been awarded a Provost Scholarship to attend the University of Kentucky this fall.
