Tag Archives: Breathitt County

Happy Birthday, Sonny!

Posted on June 7, 2024 by sdbowling

Lewis “Sonny” Haddix, a beloved Jackson hitchhiker, had a challenging life marked by tragedy. His gentle demeanor endeared him to everyone he met. Happy Birthday, Sonny! Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Businesses, Jackson, Traditions, Tragedy | Tagged Back Family, Bill Back, Breathitt County, Family Diner, Haddix Family, Jackson | 1 Comment

The Jaxon Theatre

Posted on June 4, 2024 by sdbowling

The Jaxon Theatre Building has survived numerous fires and reminds many Jackson residents of a bygone era when the Saturday Western was all the rage. Continue reading →

Posted in African-American, Breathitt County, Businesses, Disasters, Entertainment, Fire, Jackson | Tagged Adkins Family, Breathitt County, Elvis, Hollon Family, Jackson, Jaxon Department Store, Jaxon Theatre, Main Street, Martin's, Movies, Pelfrey Family | Leave a comment

Breathitty County’s Vietnam Casualties

Posted on May 27, 2024 by sdbowling

Honoring the twelve known Breathitt County connected causalities during the Vietnam War. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Military, Tragedy, Vietnam | Tagged Breathitt County, Bush Family, Carpenter Family, Caudill Family, Centers Family, Collins Family, Combs Family, Fraley Family, Jackson, Montgomery Family, Patrick Family, Spencer Family, Vietnam, Watkins Family, Watts Family | Leave a comment

Daniel Boone Tyra

Posted on May 24, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Daniel Tyra
13th Kentucky Cavalry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Civil War, Confederate Army, Military | Tagged 5th Kentucky Infantry, Breathitt County, Civil War, Confederate Army, Pence Family, Tyra Family | Leave a comment

Feudist’s Catfish Killing

Posted on May 23, 2024 by sdbowling

Jerry South gained a reputation as a “Bad Man.” Linked to several killings during the feud era, “Bad” Jerry” met his end during a fight over catfish in 1896. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Civil War, Confederate Army, Feuds, Frozen Creek, Military, Murder, Politics, Tragedy, Union Army | Tagged 5th Kentucky Infantry, Breathitt County, Catfish, Civil War, Cope Cemetery, Cope Family, Frozen Creek, Kentucky River, North Fork, South Family | 1 Comment

Heart Attack Claimed Ervine Turner

Posted on May 11, 2024 by sdbowling

Judge Ervine Turner suffered a heart attack on May 11, 1968. He lingered 12 days in Lexington before his death on May 23. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Coal, Education, Feuds, Industry, Jackson, Middle Fork, Politics, Schools | Tagged Breathitt County, Breathitt County Schools, Circuit Court, Jackson, Superintendent, Turner Family | Leave a comment

Price Houshell Died May 1

Posted on May 1, 2024 by sdbowling

A highly decorated Breathitt County veteran of the Spanish-American War died on May 1, 1943. Price Hounshell is buried at Noctor. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Military, Spanish-American War | Tagged Breathitt County, Hounshell Family, Spanish-American War | Leave a comment

Sawdust and Baseball: Whick, Kentucky

Posted on April 16, 2024 by sdbowling

A brief look at Whick, Kentucky – 1998. Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Breathitt County, Industry, Sports, Timber | Tagged Allen Family, Breathitt County, Lumber, Sawmill, Strong Family, Whick | 1 Comment

Jackson’s 1918 Eclipse

Posted on April 8, 2024 by sdbowling

Breathitt County has experienced many solar and lunar eclipses. The last big event here was in 1918. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson | Tagged Breathitt County, Eclipse, Jackson, Sewell Family, Solar, World War I | Leave a comment

Brack Haddix

Posted on April 3, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Brack Haddix
38th Military Police Company Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Military | Tagged 38th Military Police, Breathitt County, Military | Leave a comment