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Eva Combs Obituary

Eva Mae "Nan" Combs, 74, of Buckhorn, passed away Wednesday, July 23, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James and Bernice Hamblin, and was a retired school teached with the Perry County School System for many years. She was a lifelong resident of Buckhorn.

She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Combs; one sister, Ronola Hamblin; and one brother, Lee Hamblin.

She is survived by one son, Brian and Sharon Combs, of Buckhorn; three daughters, Dodie and Ron Turner, of Buckhorn, Phyllis Combs, of Hazard, and Angie and Ray Jr. Spicer, of Buckhorn; three brothers, Foster Hamblin, of Texas, Russell Hamblin, of Richmond, and Tony Hamblin, of Georgetown; one sister, Jo Eversole; eight grandchildren, Beth Jamey, Stephany, Andy, Matt, Brook, Sarah-Mae, and Jesse; one great-grandson, Ryan; and a host of other relatives and friends survive.

Arrangements were handled by the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home in Hazard. Family received friends after 5 p.m., Friday, July 25, at the Buckhorn Log Cathedral, and funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 26, with Tom and Gail Burns officiating. Interment was at the Laurel Pointe Cemetery in Buckhorn.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Hazard Herald from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2014.

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