EMMA STAPLETON
1911-2006
Emma Adams Stapleton, 94, of Flat Gap, died Friday, Jan. 13, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg.
Born Nov. 2, 1911, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the
late Ashland and Rose Hampton Adams. She was a homemaker.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Noah Stapleton, in
2002.
Survivors include a son, William David Stapleton of Flat Gap; four
daughters, Betty Thompson of Sitka, Hattie Auxier of Paintsville,
Mary Perciful and Judy O'Bryan, both of Flat Gap; a sister, Gladys
Castle of Thealka; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;
and several great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 16, at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel, with Jerry Scott and Larry O'Bryan officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under
direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Big Sandy News
Wednesday
Jan.18 2006