RALPH JUNIOR NIECE of Eolia, KY passed away on February 4, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. He was the son of the late Dennis and Edna Brock Niece. He was born August 31, 1934.

Surviving are 2 sons, Ralph Douglas and Ralph Kenny Niece; 6 daughters, Mary Adams, Delana Bowman, Pam Adams, Melissa Brock, Georgia Dickerson and Joanna Adams; 3 brothers, Carfa, Chester and Jimmy Niece; 4 sisters, Heneritta Absher, Juanita Adams, Joyce Ann Standifer and Sue McKnight; 19 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

Ralph was preceded in death by 1 son, Junior Darnell Niece; 1 brother, Brad Niece; 3 sisters, Mae Hatton, Agie Halton and Maxine Dollarhide. Ralph is truly missed by the Little Dove Church family.

-Written by the church clerk