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     Roger W. Wagers was buried at Barbourville Cemetery, Barbourville, Knox Co., Kentucky.² He was born on February 3, 1961 at Hyden, Leslie Co., Kentucky.² He married Tammy Michelle Merida, daughter of Curtis Merida and Thelma J. Smith, on May 28, 1982.^1,2 Roger W. Wagers died on December 6, 2015 at Bimble, Knox Co., Kentucky, at age 54.² He Mr. Roger W. Wagers, 54, of Bimble, passed away Sunday morning, December 6, 2015 at his home. He was a son of the late Arnal and Opal Wagers born on February 3, 1961 in Hyden. Roger was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. On May 28, 1982, he united in marriage with Tammy Merida and to this union two sons were born. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Rebecca and Rosetta; two brothers, Arnal Jr. and Hershel and two nephews, Christopher and Jason. Survivors include his loving wife, Tammy Wagers of Bimble; two sons, Kyle Wayne Wagers and Britney and Bradly Derek Wagers all of Bimble; three sisters, Bonnie Holland and husband, Roger, of Indiana, Mary Gilbert and husband, Paul, of Ohio and Evelyn Bowling and husband, Ernest, of London; a brother, Hargous Wagers of London; a granddaughter, Preslie Michelle Wagers; father and mother-in-law, Curtis and Thelma Smith Merida of Bimble; a sister-in-law, Tracy Smith of Bimble; a brother-in-law, Todd Merida and wife, Rebecca, of Corbin; among other loved ones and dear friends. His funeral service was conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Wednesday, December 9 at 2 P.M. with Rev. A.B. Smallwood and Kim Merida officiating. He was laid to rest in the Barbourville Cemetery. Casket bearers were family and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home. on December 17, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 401-80-3589.⁵ Donald Joshua "Josh" Tye was buried at Barbourville Cemetery, Barbourville, Knox Co., Kentucky.^2,3 He was born on November 22, 1949 at Barbourville, Knox Co., Kentucky.^2,4,5 He married Evelyn Merida, daughter of Adison Merida and Gladys Allen, on December 28, 1975 at Knox Co., Kentucky.^1,3,6 Donald Joshua "Josh" Tye died on December 15, 2006 at Corbin, Whitley Co., Kentucky, at age 57.^2,3,5 He Mr. Donald Joshua Tye, 57, of Barbourville, passed away Friday morning, December 15, 2006 at the Oak Tree Hospital in Corbin. He was the husband of Evelyn Merida Tye. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Knox Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Barbourville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday after 9:30 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Knox Funeral Home. on December 17, 2006.³