Walls, Connie -age 55 of Jellico passed away May 2 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice at Knoxville. She was born Aug. 15, 1950 at Fonde, KY, the daughter of the late Caryles McCullough and Jean Jones McCullough. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Walls. She is survived by her sons, Jackie McCullough of Lexington, KY, Jimmie McCullough of Frakes, KY; brothers, James McCullough of Frakes, KY, Tony McCullough of Jellico, Larry McCullough of Middlesboro, KY, Danny McCullough of Frakes, KY, David McCullough of Harrodsburg, KY, Anthony McCullough of Middlesboro, KY; several other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held May 5 at the Cox and Son Chapel with the Rev. Steven Perkins officiating. Interment was in the Cumberland Memorial Garden, Corbin, KY. Cox and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Source: The LaFolette Press    11 May 2006
Submitted by Neal Byrge

Ward, Luther -age 88 of Middlesboro, KY passed away Jan. 28 at the Middlesboro Appalachian Hospital in KY. He was a member of Trinity Full Gospel. He was proud to be an American and to serve his country in World War II. He loved fishing and hunting and had a very loving heart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Wilson Ward; parents, Hile and Savannah McGhee Ward; brothers, Arthur, Henry, Lawrence, 
Condy and Junior Ward; sisters, Ruby Grubb, Florence Nolan and Beatrice Warren; special friend, Cloria Moore. He is survived by his daughter, Viva Jean Hall of Covington, KY; step daughter, Diana Williams of Middlesboro, KY; grandchildren, Jennifer and Phillip Barnett. Neal, Dustin and Tommy Williams; four great grandchildren. Graveside services will be Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Campbell Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jeff Kersey officiating. The Campbell County Honor Guard will be in charge of the graveside services.
Source: LaFollette Press 1 Feb 2007
Submitted by Neal Byrge

Warren, Dottie K. -53 of Pineville, passed away on Monday, June 06, 2005 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born in Bell County on June 12, 1951 the daughter of the late Gillis and Mandy Alford Warren. She retired after 30 years as a Registered Nurse at the Pineville Community Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Warren. Survivors include her brother and sisters, Geraldine Warren and Susie Napier, both of Pineville, Bobbie and Randy Manes and Roy Warren, all of Corbin, nieces and nephews, Sue Ann Miracle, David Nichols, Penny Jean Warren, Curtis Warren and Billie Dottie Warren; grand-nieces and nephews, Jennifer Nichols, Mandy Warren, Deborah Warren, McKinsey Warren and Brandon Tate; special friends, Shannon Jefferson and Martha Ferguson. Services were held 2 PM Wednesday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Ferguson and Dr. Steve Morgan. Music will be by Mickey Wilder. Burial followed in the Pinelawn Memorial Gardens, Pineville. Pallbearers were family and friends. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Steve Morgan and Dr. Talmadge Hays. The family received friends from 1 until 9 PM Tuesday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville.
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

WARREN, ERNEST, 90, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Pineville Community Hospital.  Born March 8, 1918, in Knox County, Ky., he was the son of the late Frank Warren Jr. and Maudie Brown Warren. He was a coal miner and electrician at Pine Mountain State Park for many years, and he also worked at the Indianapolis Race Way.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lizzie Miller Warren; sisters, MealieAnn Warren, Sudie Warren, and Dealie Warren; brother, Vigil Warren; and sister-in-law, Edna Mae Warren.He is survived by the following members of his family: wife of 38 years, Pauline Miracle Warren of Pineville; sons, Ralph Canterbury of Dortons Branch, and William Arthur Hulsey of Knoxville, Tenn.; daughter, Joann Mills of Flatlick; nieces, Alice and Ronnie Cox of Middlesboro, Virgie Warren of Pineville, Pamela Bryant of Pineville, Sharon and Richard Calloway of Calloway; nephews, James and Perna Warren of Pineville, Billy Warren of Pineville, Tony Warren of Pineville; and a host of great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wenesday, November 26, at Creech-Durbam Funeral Home, Pineville, with the Rev. George Neal and the Rev. Darrell Lowe officiating.
Interment will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 27, at the Harold Hoskins Cemetery at Straight Creek. Pallbearers will be family and friends.The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Creech-Durham Funeral Home Pineville, which is in charge of all arrangements.
Source:  Middlesboro Daily News  Wednesday, November 26, 2008 1:35 PM EST 
Submitted by Barbara Rice

Washington, Richard L. "Puff" -Pineville -  31, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005, at this home following a sudden illness. He was born in Grand Forks, N.D., on Aug. 16, 1973, the son of Mary Mildred Mays Washington and Ricky Lee Washington Sr. He had been a cook at the Pineville Kentucky Fried Chicken. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, and had served in the U.S. Marines. Survivors include his 
parents, Mary Washington and Ricky Washington; children, Richard Scott Washington, Andrew Steven Washington, Stacey Nicole Washington, Shiann Lashea Washington and Holly Nicole Washington; brothers and sisters, Darrel Washington, Ricky Washington Jr., Donovan Washington, Tyrone Henson, Tracy Washington and Tanessa Washington; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be at 
12 noon Monday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Cornett presiding. Burial will be in the Tan Yard Cemetery, Barbourville, Ky. Pallbearers will be Donovan Washington, Darrell Washington, Tyrone Henson, Curtis Lawson, Harold Hill and Milton Mays. The family will receive friends Monday from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials 
be made to Arnett & Steele Funeral Home for funeral expenses. Arrangements by Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville.
Source:  Middlesboro Daily News   August 8, 2005

Watson, Everett -83, of Corbin, formerly of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at the Pineville Community Hospital. He was born in Pineville on October 29, 1921 the son of the late William and Corda Nicely Watson. He believed in the Baptist Faith. He was a 22 year veteran of the U.S. Army who served in World War II and the Korean War. Watson had been the Assistant Fire Chief for the Pineville 
Fire Department for over 16 years and the current fire house was named in honor of him. He was a member of the Southeast Kentucky Fire Fighters Hall of Fame and was a Kentucky Colonel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and her husband, Martha and Junior Brown and a niece-in-law, Kay Brown. Survivors include his sisters and their husbands, Dorothy and John Partin of Corbin and Marie and J.T. 
Hensley of Pineville, Billy Robbins, Jr., whom he loved as a son, nieces and nephews and their spouses, Kaye and Harrison Middleton of Corbin, Billy Grant Brown of Pineville, Jason and Susan Brown of Pineville and Leigh Ann and Eddie Wilson of London, great-nieces and nephews, Corbin Grant Brown, Ashley Brown, Lauren Wilson, Kyle Wilson, James Michael Brown, Kelly Brown and Jonathan Middleton and special friend, Mattie McGeorge and other relatives and friends. Services were Saturday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. David Peters and Mr. Billy Robbins. Burial was in the Pineville Memorial Cemetery, Pineville. Pallbearers were the Knox County Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Roe, Ronnie Gray, Eddie Willis and O.B. Partin. The Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was in charge of arrangements.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, August 25, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Webb, Hazel  Lee -a resident of Kettle Island, KY who passed away Thursday, May 19, 2005 at the Pineville Community Hospital.  She was born June 17, 1919 in Bell County, KY daughter of the late William Wesley Partin and Amanda Wilder Partin.  She was a member of the Salem Baptist Church.  Other than her parents she was preceded in death by husband Virble Webb, son Kenneth Fuller, Jr., daughter Willie Jean 
Howard and 7 brothers and sisters.  At the time of her death she was 85 years old. She is survived by the following members of her family. Son and daughter in law Marlett & Tammy Webb of New Tazwell, TN; daughter and son in law Phyllis & Phillip Hoskins of Kettle Island, KY; grandchildren Tina Partin of Flatlick, KY, Lee Hoskins of Kettle Island, KY, Allison Hoskins of Kettle Island, KY, Toni Webb of Louisville, KY, 
Asher Hoskins of Kettle Island, KY, David Webb of New Tazwell, TN, Mark Edward Webb of New Tazwell, TN; four great grandchildren, Derrick Partin, Amber Partin, Natasha Partin, Phillip Asher Hoskins and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday May 22, 2005 at the Faith Missionary Baptist Church,  Fourmile, KY with Rev. Kelly Partin Jr., speaking, music was by 
Lucy Smith and Bonnie Hoskins.  Burial followed in the Kelly Partin Cemetery,Chenda, KY.  Pallbearers were Lee Hoskins, Asher Hoskins, Jared Smith, Verlin Middleton, Jeff Partin, James Partin and Phillip Asher Hoskins.  Creech-Durham Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, May 26, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Welch, Mr. Jay -age 77, a much loved resident of Pineville, Ky., passed away Tuesday, December 2, 1980, at the Pineville Community Hospital. He was born October 6, 1903 in Pittsburg, Ky., the son of the late Edward Welch and Jenny Davis Welch.  He was joined in holy matrimony November 11, 1927 at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee to Miss Bertha Barnes, daughter of the late Thomas Frank Barnes and Matilda 
Francis Barnes. He was formerly a local coal officer, a building inspector for the city of Pineville and former chief of police of the city. He believed in the Holiness Faith. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Ann Barnes, Pineville; six children, Robert G. Welch of Pensacola, Fla., Donald Welch of Ft. Wayne, Ind.,  Mrs. Jo Ann Bowman of Pineville, Mrs. Dorothy M. Hunter of Pineville, Mrs. Wanda Faye Goodin of Pineville and Charles 
Edward Welch of Cincinnati, Ohio; one  brother, Frank Welch of Pineville; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Croley of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Mrs. Sarah Davenport of Dayton, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Welch were held December 4, 1980 at the Church of God of Prophecy, Wallsend, Pineville, Ky.,  with the Reverends Kenneth Lyles and Allen Lord officiating.  Burial followed at the 
Wallsend Cemetery, Pineville. The pallbearers were Kevin Welch, Mike Bowman, Buddy Hunter, Terry Welch, Gerald Seggett, David Hoskins, Bryant Caudill,  Jr. Wilson, Lester Thompson and Junior Thompson.    Durham Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Obit from: Pineville Sun, December 1980
Submitted by: Pat Akers Lacy
Note:  (Burial place of Jay Welch is now Pinelawn Cemetery, Bird Branch.)

WHITEHEAD, LOLA MAY-58, Michigan City, died at 4:30 a.m. yesterday (March 11, 1990) at Michigan City Health Care Center. The funeral will be at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday.  Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial park Cemetery, Hobart, Ind. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday.  Mrs. Whitehead was born Dec. 21, 1931 in Pineville, Ky., the daughter of Lee and Sally Brummett Roach Bailey. she was married in Pineville to Charles Woolum, who died Jan 1, 1980. On Feb. 15, 1986 in Michigan City, she married Kenneth Whitehead, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Pam Woolum and Lynn Lewis, both of Michigan City; six sons, Wayne, Doug, Mark, Luke and Brian Woolum, all of Michigan City, and Terry Woolum, Sulfur, La.; one stepson, Charles A. 
Whitehead, Kentucky; 13 grandchildren; one brother, the Rev. Billy Gene Vaughn, Michigan City; and one sister, Leona Whitehead, Michigan City. A brother, Johnny Bailey is deceased. Mrs. Whitehead was a member of the Full Gospel House of Deliverance Church.
Submitted by Robin Woolum

Widner, Robert “Tiny”,Jr., 74, of Central City, died Sunday, March 13, 2005, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. The Bell County, Kentucky native was a retired coal minor for Peabody Coal Company and was of the Pentecostal faith.  He was preceded in death by two daughters, Judy and Sudie Marie; five brothers, Liege, Dewey, Alford, Frank and Charles Widner; and two sisters, Ruby Fox and 
Mary Ruth Widner. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Christine King Widner of Central City; three sons, Jerry Widner and Rodney Widner, both of Beaver Dam and Dewey Widner of Hyden, Kentucky; four daughters, Margaret Smith and Mary Middleton, both of Hyden, Kentucky and Suzanne Johnson of Beaver Dam and Rhonda Lewis of Irvin, Kentucky; four stepsons, Carroll Williams of Greenville and Stevie Williams, 
David Williams and Joan Cook, all of Beaver Dam; 40 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ray Widner of Coats, Kentucky; and two sisters, Frances Saylor of Ohio. Services were Wednesday at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City.
Source:  Ohio County Times News

WILSON, MYRTLE LOUISE of Jenson, Ky,  age 77, of Jenson, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at her daughter’s home in Florence, Ky. She was born in Bell County, Ky. on April 10, 1931, a daughter of the late Dewey, Sr. and Ova Jane Baker Rice. She was a strong and dedicated Christian Woman and a member of the Jenson Pentecostal Church. She owned and operated the Sweet Shop Cafe for many years.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Wilson; grandson, David Wilson; and brothers, Robert and Dewey Rice, Jr.Survivors include her children and their spouses; Donnie and Pam Wilson of Pineville, David and Diane Wilson of Pineville, Henrietta and Kenneth Gallichio of Florence, Charles and Teressa Wilson of Pineville and Gary Wilson of Pineville; fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; sisters and their husbands, Willa Jean and Curt Lefevers of Florence, Bernice and Bobby Davidson of Latonia, Ky., Jeanetta and Bill Hawkins of Taylor Mill, Ky. and Christine Muncy of Latonia; a very special aunt, Bertha Napier; special friend, Mary Ann Miller; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. David Rice and Rev. Miriam Woolum. Music will be by Rev. David Peters. Burial will be in Pinelawn Memorial Gardens with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Madhan Mohan, Jason Taylor, Chris Butler, Bobby Grubbs and Norman Cornelius.The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Monday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville. Guest book at ww.arnettsteele.com.
Source:  Middlesboro Daily News Monday, December 1, 2008 12:18 PM EST
Submitted by Barbara Rice

WOODS, BETTY RAE -Mrs. Betty Rae Woods, 78, entered into rest at Eisenhower Army Medical Center March 2, 2005.  Mrs. Woods was born in Middlesboro, KY and lived in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Colorado, California, Hawaii, Italy, Austria and Georgia.  She attended high school in Pineville, KY., and in her early years worked as a beautician and then a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Virgil Woods 
of Evans, GA, three grandchildren; Ashley M. Woods of Arizona, Christopher D. Woods and Lauren E. Woods of Savannah, G A. A memorial service celebrating Betty’s life was held in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son, Monday March 7, 2005 at 1:30 pm.  Rev. Ronald Etheredge presided. At a later date, interment of her ashes will be in the Memorial Garden of First Baptist Church of Augusta.  Memorial contributions may 
be made to the First Baptist Church of Augusta, P.O. Box 14489, Augusta, GA 30919-0489.Betty’s loving spirit will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA were in charge of arrangements
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, March 17, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Woods, Clyde -82, of Arjay, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2005 at his home. He was born in Field, KY on May 13, 1923 the son of the late Garrett Woods and Martha Brummett. He was a believer in the Holiness faith and had been a coal miner for 27 years before becoming disabled. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosa Saylor Woods and brother Arthur Baker. Survivors include 
his wife, Nancy Addie Graves Woods, son and daughter-in-law, Clyde, Jr. and Virginia Woods, several step-children, two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sister and brothers, Ronald and Audrey Brock of Arjay, Clarence and Virgie Brock of Pineville, Dave Brock of Fort Wayne, IN and Nancy and Zenith Collett of Williamsburg and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were Thursday  at the Arnett 
& Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Long and Rev. Farmer Saylor. Burial was in the Woods Family Cemetery at Simms Fork. Pallbearers were family and friends. The Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was in charge of arrangements.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, May 26, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Woolum, Boyd, of Pineville, age 82, died Sunday, June 18 at his residence. He was native of Straight Creek and son of Kit and China Gambrel Woolum. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Linda Johnson, Arjay; Mrs. Effie Sowder, Artemus; Mrs. Hazel Miller, Pineville; and Mrs. Beulah Moreland, Corbin; two sons, Charles Woolum, Pineville and L. J. Woolum, Richmond, Ind.; a sister Mrs. Bertha Charles, FourMile; five brothers, Henry and Mart Woolum, Pineville; Chester Woolum, Norton, Va., George Woolum, Wheeling, WV., and Mack Woolum, Detroit, 20 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 20 at the Arnett Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Thea O. Carter officiating. Burial was in Brummett Cemetery, Field. Friends of the family served as pallbearers. Arnett Funeral Home was in charge or arrangements.
Submitted by Robin Woolum


WOOLUM, DAVID B - 81, died Saturday at his niece's home.  He was a native of Bell County, a retired employee of Reynolds Metals Co., a Navy veteran and a member of American Legion Post 220 and St. Francis of Rome Catholic Church. Survivors: two daughters, Barbara Thomas and Elsie Lewis; a sister, Gladys Keifer; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a niece, Peggy Black, who cared for him. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Paul Catholic Church, 6901 Dixie Highway. Burial: Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation: Arch L. Heady & Son Dixie Highway, 7710 Dixie Highway, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
Source: The Courier-Journal Louisville, KY Publication Date: April 24, 1994 Page: 08B 
submitted by Barbara Rice

WOOLUM, JAMES (JIM) A - Richmond, Ky, 86,  formerly of Middlesboro, passed away Friday, February 18, 2005, in Richmond.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a retired administrator of the Bell County Health Department. He was also a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, and served on the Vestry Board of the church. Mr. Woolum was a active member of the Middlesboro Jaycees and the Middlesboro 
Little Theater.  He was survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Miller of Lebanon, Penn.; and a grandson, Robert B. Benett.  A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Green Hills Memorial Garden with the Rev. Dr. Beth Macke presiding.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements by Shumate Funeral Home.  Guestbook at www.shumatefuneralhome.com 
submitted by Barbara Rice

Woolum, L H- 67, 1212 S. Ninth St., died Sunday, June 8, 1997, at his residence after a recent illness. He was born April 17, 1930, in Bell County Ky., to Boyd and Mary Knuckles Woolum and had lived in Richmond since he moved here from Kentucky in 1956.  He retired from Kemper Cabinets as a milling specialist. He attended Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church and was an avid bowler. Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Mayer Woolum, whom he married Fe. 11, 1956; a daughter Patricia J. Smith of Hamilton, Ohio; two sons, Robin J. Woolum of Centerville, Ind., and Leonard J. Woolum of Phoenix; three grandsons; a granddaughter, a sister, Beulah Moreland of Corbin, Ky., nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Doan & Mills Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronald Poisel of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lutherania Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Reid Hospital Foundation for Hospice Care, 1401 Chester Blvd.., Richmond, In 47374, or the Wayne County Cancer Society, 1401 Chester Blvd. Richmond, In 47474.
Source: The Palladium  10 June 1997. 
Submitted by Robin Woolum

WOOLUM, MARY-Mrs. Mary Woolum, 52 years old, died at her home at Field, Sunday after a brief illness. Survivors include her husband, Boyd Woolum; five daughters: Mrs. Linda Johnson, Mrs. Hazel Miller, Mrs. Effie Souders, Mrs. Beulah Moreland and Mrs. Cordie Napier, all of Field; and two sons, Jay and Charles Woolum of Field. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Ira Wilson, of 
Beverly and burial followed in the Knuckles Cemetery under direction of N. T. Arnett & Son.
Submitted by Robin Woolum

This obituary appeared in the Flint Journal, Flint, Michigan, on Sunday, February 16, 2003.Stella (Brock) Woolum  of Flint, age 74, died Friday, February 14, 2003, at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich, Michigan. Funeral service will be held at 12PM, Monday, February 17, 2003, at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Lawrence Gill officiating. Entombment in Crestwood Cemetery. Those desiring may 
make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Visitation 2-8PM Sunday at the funeral home. Stella was born in Pineville, Kentucky on January 30, 1929, the daughter of Andrew and Mae Brock, and was a resident of the Flint area most of her life. She married Thomas Woolum on January 1, 1946. She was a former member of Central Church of the Nazarene and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross for many
years. Surviving are husband, Thomas; 3 children, Michael and Susan Woolum, both of Swartz Creek and Christopher of Flint; 2 grandchildren, Jennifer and husband Joe Price of Flint and Keiton Woolum of Swartz Creek; 2 great-grandsons, Britain and Hampton Price; 2 sisters, Mary and husband Buddy Collett and Willie Mae Kelton, all of Pineville, Kentucky; 2 brothers, Murphy Brock of Pineville, Kentucky and Clayton 
Brock of Flint; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Franklin Roosevelt Brock.  Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, MI, phone: 810-235-2345 or 810-694-2345. Web address: www.swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
submitted by DMR1109@aol.com

WOOLUM, PALESTINE WENDELL, 88, of Dewitt, KY formerly of Arjay, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at the Pineville community Hospital.  He was born April 10, 1919, at Slusher, KY, in Bell County, and was the youngest child of Palestine Walker Woolum and Mary Ellen Bingham Woolum. He was known to family and friends as Wendell. He was a 1936 graduate of Bell County High 
School and had to walk four miles from Sim’s Fork to Cary in order to catch the school bus. He only remembered missing the bus two times and graduated from Bell High at age 16 years.  Wendell was by occupation a coal miner and an accountant. On occasion he would perform land surveying. He was a proud member of the Victory Missionary Baptist Church at Arjay, the American Legion and a life member of the Veteran’s 
of Foreign Wars.  During World War II, he served as a B-17 Flying Fortress crew-member. After completing flight training, he was an aerial engineer instructor with the 2nd Air Force in Texas. He was also stationed with the 15th Air Force in Tunisia, Africa.  According to his nieces, Judy Baker, Betty Collins and Geneva Moody, he was a wealth of knowledge of his vast family history and the rich cultural ways of the mountain 
people. His ancestral roots were traced back to the late 1700’s. His father, Palestine Walker Woolum (known to many as “Uncle Pal”) taught school for over 60 years until he retired at the age of 82. Uncle Pal was one of the first superintendents of the newly formed Bell County School System. Wendell’s uncle and his father’s only brother, James F. Woolum, was a soldier with the Union Army during the Civil War. James was
first captured by the Confederates at age 15 and taken in to Tennessee, but he managed to escape and joined the Union Army by the age of 16. Sgt. James Woolum was with Company C, 49th Regiment of the Kentucky Volunteers. He died as a result of catching pneumonia at the age of 19 and five months before the war ended.  In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 37 years, Viola 
Stewart Woolum, brothers, James Neal, Victor Hugo, Walter Cromwell, Leo Kenneth, Daugh Neal, Albert and Ernest and sisters, Lucy W. Hutson, Mattye W. Napier, Mollye W. Cickie, Nelle W. Smith, Dora W. Hunter and Alberta W. Napier.  Wendell has left his family and friends with vivid memories of life in the early days of Bell County. He will always be missed by a host of friends and family. He is survived by more than 
19 nieces and nephews and 39 great-nieces and nephews.  Services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. James Polly and Rev. Danny Robbins. Burial will be in the Pinelawn Memorial Gardens, Pineville. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be S.B. and Stella Gambrel, Dr. & Mrs. Philip Lefeuvre, Dr. Jerry Woolum, Brenda Rogers, Boyd Goodin, Shelby 
Stewart, Lynn Stewart and Kenneth Carnes.  The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 PM Friday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville. Guestbook at www.arnettsteele.com