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JANUARY - 1942
AUXIER,
Warren
D.
1873-1942
W.D. Auxier
IS VICTIM
OF
HEMORRHAGE DEATH CLAIMS PROMINENT COUNTY MAN
Warren D. Auxier
died at his home on Davis Branch at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, January 14.
Mr.
Auxier was 67 years of age at the time of his death and a member of of
one of Johnson COunty's most prominent families. He was a son of the
late
Joe Auxier of East Point. Mr. Auxier had long been identified with road
construction and was considered one of the leading road contractors of
Kentucky. Dr. P.B. Hall who attended Mr. Auxier and who is a close
relative
of the family said that death was due to a delayed hemorrhage of the
brain.
Mr. Auxier was injured in a car wreck about six weeks ago but he had
apparently
recovered from the head injury he received. He is survived by his
widow,
Mrs. Cynthia (Davis) Auxier, a daughter of the late J. M. Davis and the
following boys; J. J. Auxier, West Van Lear; W. D. Auxier, Jr., and
Warden
Auxier, both of Paintsville. Funeral services will be conducted at the
home at 1 p.m., Friday afternoon, January 16, 1942, in charge of Rev.
S.
C. Honeycutt, of Auxier. Burial will be made in the Davis
Cemetery
near the home. A more detailed account of the death and life history of
Mr. Auxier will be published in The Herald next week. Paintsville
Herald
Thursday 01-15-1942 Life History of Warren D. Auxier Told In Obituary
Warren
D. Auxier, a son of the late Joseph and Lottie Spradlin Auxier, was
born
Thursday, May 22, 1873 and died Wednesday, January 14, 1942, age 68
years,
7 months and 22 days. On New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1st, 1895 he
was united in marriage to Cynthia, a daughter of the late James M. and
Naoma Price Davis. This marriage represented two of the leading
families
of the Big Sandy valley. To this union were born four children, one of
whom, Victor, died early in life. Never were two more devoted than
these
two, never was there a happier home. Warren leaves behind to mourn
after
him his dear wife and these loving children; James Joseph, West Van
Lear;
Warren Jr., Paintsville; Warden Page, East Point; and two
grandchildren;
Anna Carrol and Paul Robert Auxier. The names of his brothers and
sisters
follow: George, of Allen, Ky.; Tobe, of East Point; Mrs.
Gabe
Hughes, Jenkins; Sam L., of Venay, Ind.; J. Downing, of Madison, Ind.;
Mrs. Manda May deceased, and Harry, deceased. Warren possessed the
spirit
of ambition and determination, which are the big factors in every
successful
life. His life work has been construction work usually holding the
position
of superintendent. Because of his ability he always commanded a good
salary,
thereby enabling him to make a good living for himself and
family.
But money was not all to him. He did not forget his soul. On
Sunday,
January 11, 1914, he professed a hope in Christ and joined the United
Baptist
Church to which he belonged at the time of his death. Warren and
Cynthia
always gave a warm reception to every one who visited their home.
Their kind words and warm hand clasps made all feel that brotherly love
dwelt in their home. Some one has said; “In nature nothing dies.”
If so, then men and women do not die. Warren is not dead. He is only
asleep.
His life here was budding and growing into a bigger and greater life
beyond.
Let us look upon what we call “death” as another birth that will take
us
from earth to heaven. The following letter of condolence has been
received
by Mrs. Auxier and family from Henry Copeland, a professor in Syracuse
University, Syracuse, N. Y. Prof. Copeland was formerly connected
with the John C. C. Mayo College here and is a personal friend of the
Auxier
family: 788 Ostrom Ave., Syracuse, N.Y. My dear friend: A telegram has
come from Edna Mae telling of the home going of our beloved
Warren.
Thinking of it the words of verse come to me: “The strife is
o’er,
the battle done, the victory of life is won, the song of triumph has
begun!
Hallelujah!” Warren has left this troubled world. He has entered
into the joy of his Lord! He might have said to us—in leaving—what
Christ
said to his sorrowing friends, “You now therefore have sorrow:
but
I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no man
taketh from you.” Yes, he will see us again—and we shall see him—and
our
hearts, how they will rejoice! What joy he has as he meets his
beloved
sister, Manda, again—and Mollie Auxier—and so many others! Oh,
“the
joy set before” us—the joy of the eternal reunion with our beloved
Warren.
Sincere sympathy, HENRY COPELAND Paintsville Herald Thursday 01-22-1942
BLEVINS,
Luke
1942
Luke Blevins,
age 80, well known citizen of the Mud Lick section, died at his home
there
Monday, January 26, 1942. Although in poor health for a number of
years, he had been critically ill for about one month. He was
born
on Hoods Fork, a son of the late Billie and Kate (Salyer) Blevins. He
is
survived by a number of children and many relatives. Funeral services
were
held at the home on Mud Luck, Tuesday, January 27, 1942, with burial in
the family cemetery there. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 29, 1942
BURKE,
Fannie
1942
Fannie Burke,
age 30, died at her home at home at West Van Lear, on Tuesday, January
6. She had been an invalid for a number of years. She was a daughter of
Mrs. Calvin Burke, and is survived by the following brothers and
sisters:
C. H. Burke, Paintsville; Everett Burke, Allen; Mrs. Green Conley, Van
Lear; Mrs. Lizzie Fairchild, East Point; Howard Burke, and Mrs. Dewey
Williams,
both of Paintsville; Greene Burke, Tutor Key; Arch Burke, West Van
Lear;
John Burke and Ruth Burke, both at home. She was a member of the Church
of Christ. Funeral services were held at the West Van Lear Church of
Christ
at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, January 8, Rev. S. C. Honeycutt of Auxier,
officiating.
Burial at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald Thursday 01-22-1942
CASTLE,
Paulina
(Sparks)
1942
Heart Attack
Fatal To Thealka Woman
Paulina Castle,
age 57, of Thealka, Ky., died at her home there last Sunday night at 11
o'clock. Death was due to a heart attack. Mrs. Castle was the
wife
of Proctor Castle and a well known and respected mother of that
community.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon conducted by
Reverends Winfrey Meek, William Horne and Filmore Gambill. Burial in
the
Thealka Cemetery. Besides her husband Mrs. Castle is survived by five
children,
Bernard Castle, Johnny Castle and Irvin Castle, all of Thealka; Mrs.
Walter
VanHoose, Wayland, and Mrs. Herman Meek, of Pikeville. She is also
survived
by one brother, Jeff Sparks, one sister, Mrs. Wm. Nichols, and four
grandchildren.
Mrs. Castle was a daughter of the late Nelson Sparks of this county. J.
A. Jones, of the Jones Funeral Home, directed the funeral and burial.
Paintsville
Herald Thursday January 22, 1942
COLLINS,
Garland
1942
Garland Collins,
age about 60, died January 3 at a Lexington Hospital after an illness
of
more then a year. His wife Frankie Collins, preceded him in death
several
years ago. The body was shipped to the home of his son, Wiley Collins,
at Van Lear, where funeral services were conducted January 6 by Rev.
Edgar
Hewlett. Burial was made in the Bridgford Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD
Thursday January 22, 1942
FITCH,
Priscilla
Sue
1941-1942
Priscilla Sue
Fitch, age three months, died at the Paintsville Hospital Tuesday,
January
27, after an illness of seven days from pneumonia. She was the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Smith and was born at Meally, this county,
November
16, 1941. Funeral services were held at Thelma at 1 o'clock
Wednesday.
Burial was made at Thelma. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 29, 1942
HACKWORTH,
J.
E.
1879-1942
BAPTIST TIDINGS
VOL 3 PAINTSVILLE, KY., MAY
1942
NO. 11 J. E. HACKWORTH DIES SWAMP BRANCH, JAN. 5 J. E. Hackworth, of
Riceville,
Kentucky was born in Johnson County, Kentucky. he was a son of Andy and
Bidda (Prater) Hackworth. He was born July 12, 1879. He
died
January 5, 1942, at his home at Swamp Branch. He was married to Laura
Wright,
daughter of Sank and Betty Wright, February 1905. to this union
were
born eight childdren, all of whom survive exept one who preceded him in
death in 1912. He was converted and joined the united Baptist Church at
Riceville in February, 1905. He was an ordained minister of this
church for several years. Brother Hackworth's health had been failing
him
for several years, but not until the last few months had his condition
became serious. Everything was done but alas in spite of what
care
and medical skill could do, on January 5, like brave soldier he
gathered
his robes about him and went out tomeet that God in whom he had trusted
so long. On the following day funeral services the body was laid to
Fork
Church at Riceville with Elders Millard O'Bryan. Scott Castle and
Hargus Conley officiating. Immediately after the services the
body
was laid to rest in the old cemetery at Riceville. He leaves to mourn
his
passing, his devoted wife, seven children and a host of relatives and
friends.
He came to the end of the journey being 62 years, 5 months and 24 days.
Submitted By: Betty Daniels
HAGER,
Ben F.
1942
BEN F. HAGER
DIES MONDAY At W. VAN LEAR
Death Was
Caused
By a Gunshot Wound
The people of
this immediate section were shocked and saddened when it became known
that
Bennie F. Hager was found dead in his home at West Van Lear early
Monday
morning, January 19, 1942. Death was due to a gunshot wound. Mr. Hager
was sixty years of age and a member of one of the county’s most
prominent
families. Mr. Hager was a man of fine intellect and possessed a
pleasing
disposition and had many friends who will regret his untimely death. He
had been in ill health for a number of years. His wife, the
former
Miss Exer Childers, a member of another prominent family, preceded him
in death in 1935. He was a retired merchant and before he retired from
business was one of the most prominent merchants and business men of
the
section. He is survived by the following children; Mrs. Loretta Fitch,
West Van Lear; James Oliver Hager, Wheelwright, Ky.; Winfred Hager, at
home. Ernestine Hager, who is taking a course in nursing at
Louisville
and Richard Hager, at home, Bennie Hager, Jr., another son, died about
two years ago. In addition to his children he is also survived by two
grandchildren,
Bonnie Fitch and Frankie Hager and one brother, Fred Hager, of East
Point,
and Mrs. G. M. Stafford, of Paintsville. Funeral services were
conducted
Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 1942, at the West Van Lear Missionary
Baptist Church by Rev. Culley Hager, of Louisa. Burial was made in the
old Stafford cemetery at Hager Hill where he was born.
Paintsville
Herald Thursday 01-22-1942
HITCHCOCK,
General
1942
GENERAL HITCHCOCK
Death has again
visited our neighborhood and removed one of its best citizens. Uncle
Ben
Hitchcock. He had been in poor health for a long time, but his passing
was a shock to his family and friends. He is survived by one brother,
Ben
Hitchcock, two sisters, Mrs. Martha Selvage and Mrs. Elizabeth Blair,
four
sons, Grant, Jesse, Bennie and Eddie Hitchcock and three daughters,
Mrs.
Oscar Arms, Mrs. Ray Baldwin and Mrs. Belvie Baldwin, all of Denver,
and
a number of grandchildren and other relatives. He was laid to rest in
what
is known as the Sam Blair cemetery beside his wife. ------------ Uncle
General Hitchcock was buried January 17. He leaves to mourn their loss
one brother Ben Hitchcock, two sisters, Mrs. Martha Selvage and Mrs.
Elizabeth
Blair, four sons, Grant, Jesse, Bennie and Eddie and three daughter,
Mrs.
Oscar Arms, Mrs. Ray Baldwin and Bevlie Baldwin all of this place, and
a host of friends ans relatives. [Source: Paintsville Herald, January
29,
1942. Johnson county, Kentucky library.]
LEMASTER,
Lonnie
Roscoe
1942
Chandlerville
Man Dies January 31
Lonnie Roscoe
Lemaster, of Chandlerville, died with heart attack January 31. He
was the son of Jacob and Tabitha (Caudill) Lemaster. He was fifty-three
years old and had resided at Chandlerville all his life. At the early
age
of nineteen he was married to Zora Fitch, of Davisville,
Kentucky.
These good people were farmers and were among the outstanding of this
section
of the country. Mr. Lemaster and his son had been out looking over the
farm preparing for the coming year's farming, and on his return, in
sight
of the house he was seized and was pronounced dead on reaching the
house.
He leaves to mourn his going his wife and aged father, 84, and nine
children;
Forest, of Beaver, Ohio, Mrs. Glance Preston, City, Charles Jacob, Red
Jacket, W. Va., Mrs. Mitchell Bayes, Charlie, Ky., Bryce, Wilbur, Ky.,
Hobart Marshal, and Erleene at home, and thirteen grandchildren.
Paintsville
Herald Thursday February 12, 1942
MCKENZIE,
Lydia
(Blanton)
1942
Lydia McKenzie,
82, died at her home at Flat Gap Monday, January 26, after an illness
of
heart trouble. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James
Blanton, and the widow of W. H. McKenzie, and is survived by the
following
children: Forest McKenzie, Mrs. Clennie Blanton, Mrs. Mary McKenzie,
Mrs.
Nola Grim, Mrs. Malta Salyer. She was a member of the Fish Trap United
Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted at the home
Wednesday
at 10 a.m., by Rev. Guy W. Preston. Burial was made in the family
cemetery
on McKenzie Branch. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 29, 1942
MUSIC,
Arcie
1942
Arcie Music,
age 25, died at her home at Lowmansville January 12, following an
illness of thirty days. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Alford Music, and besides her parents she is survived by one
brother,
Bill Music. After short funeral services at the home the body was laid
to rest in the family burying ground at Sycamore. Paintsville
Herald
Thursday January 22, 1942
OREL,
August
1942
PAINTSVILLE
FURNITURE
CO. REPORTS DEATHS OF TWO
The undertaking
department of the Paintsville Furniture Company reports the following
deaths
within the past two weeks. All these deaths are
confined
to local people and are as follows: AUGUST OREL August Orel, a native
of
Austria, died at 11:30 January 4, (1942) in the Paintsville Hospital
following
a short illness from pneumonia. Orel was a native of Austria and had
spent
the past 14 years at Van Lear where he worked as a miner. He made his
home
with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campigotto at Van Lear. He was a member of the
Catholic Church. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday,
January 7, by Father Donavan, of the Catholic Church of
Paintsville.
Burial was made in the Catholic Cemetery at Van Lear. He was a member
of
the American Legion. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 1-22-1942
PHILLIPS,
Sarah Frances (Wiley)
1885-1942
Mrs. T.E.
Phillips Taken By Death
Mrs. Sarah Frances Phillips, 407 East Walnut Street, died yesterday
afternoon in her home following an ilness of one month. Mrs. Phillips,
widow of the late Thomas E. Phillips, to whom she was married
Jan. 20, 1900, had been a resident of Canton for the past 13 years. She
was born in Whitehouse, Ky. Feb. 14, 1885, a daughter of Chester and
Elizabeth (VanHoose) Wylie. Mrs. Phillips was a member of the Baptist
Church. Surviving are seven children, Jesse, Chester and Norman
Phillips and Mrs. William Liddle, all of Canton; Mrs. Goldie Snyder,
Farmington; Mrs. Laura Hudson, Missouri; Mrs. Eva Gunnell, Michigan;
ten grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Bertha VanHoose, Elmhurst;
Mrs. Lina Andrews, Missouri; and Mrs. Jack Schumaker, Elm Park. Funeral
services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the
Murphy Memorial Home. Friends may call at the memorial home. Canton,
Ohio Tuesday Jan. 6, 1942 Submitted By: Bill Liddle Jr.
RAMEY,
Harry H.
1942
HARRY
RAMEY
SUCCUMBS
TO HEART ATTACK
Prominent
Attorney
Will Be Buried Saturday News was received here this morning (Thursday)
that Harry H. Ramey, prominent Eastern Kentucky Attorney, died suddenly
at his home in Salyersville at 11:30 p.m., Wednesday night. Death
was due to a heart attack. Mr. Ramey had been in ill health for some
time
but his condition was not thought to be of a serious nature and his
sudden
death was a shock to his family and the people of Magoffin
County.
Mr. Ramey was one of the best loved and most popular men of his county.
Funeral arrangements were not complete when the Herald went to press.
However
burial has been set for Saturday afternoon in beautiful Blue Grass
Cemetery
near Salyersville. He is survived by his widow, a daughter of Jack
Arnett,
of Salyersville, and one son, Harry Jack Ramey. Paintsville Herald
Thursday
January 15, 1942
RAMEY, HARRY H.
1942
A Tribute
To
Harry Ramey ( Salyersville Independent ) The sudden death of Harry H.
Ramey,
who died at his home in Dixie, Wednesday Night came as a shock to the
entire
community. Having written literally hundreds of obituaries
on paper for others, MR. Ramey left his own obituary written on the
hearts
of his friends and neighbors. Harry Ramey was Salyersville’s first
citizen.
Always ready to lend his assistance to anything benefiting his town and
community, he took the lead in the Kiwanis Club, the Red Cross , his
church
and the schools. He was an eloquent speaker and stood high in the
legal profession. In the words he used so often in writing
obituaries,
Harry “ so lived that when his summons came, To join the innumerable
caravan
that moves, To the realm where each shall take his station, In the
silent
halls of death, He went not like the quarry slave at night, Scourged to
his dungeon, But sustained and soothed, By an unfaltering trust,
Approached
his doom, As one who wraps the draperies of his couch about him, and
lies
down to pleasant dreams.” “And departing, leaves behind him, Footprints
on the sands of time.”: Paintsville Herald Thursday January 22, 1942
Memorial
Services For H. H. Ramey Memorial services, honoring the late Harry H.
Ramey will be held at the Methodist church, Salyersville, Ky., at 3
o’clock.
Eastern War Time, Sunday afternoon, April 5th, 1942. Hon. A. J. May,
Congressman
from the 7th district of Ky., will make the principal address. Hon. J.
W. Turner of Jaintsville will also participate in the
service.
At this service the new Hammond Organ recently presented to the church
by Mrs. Ramey will be heard in a recital by a well known organist
from Huntington. The public is invited. Paintsville Herald
Thursday
4-2-1942
RICE,
Louella
(Long)
1942
LOUELLA RICE
Louella Rice,
age about sixty, died at her home at Oil Springs Wednesday, January 28,
following a short illness from asthma and complications. She was a
daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Long and the widow of the late Farmer Rice. She
is
survived by a number of children and sisters and brothers. Funeral
services
will be held at the home of her father at Oil Springs Friday morning at
10 o'clock in charge of Rev. Guy W. Preston. Burial will be made
in the Oil Springs Cemetery. She was a devout Christian and a member of
the United Baptist Church. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-29-1942
SADDLER,
Priscilla
1942
Mrs. Priscilla
Saddler, age about 70, died at her home at Nippa January 12, after an
illness
of four months. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She
was born on Buffalo and had spent her entire life in Johnson
County.
She was married to Elliott Saddler fifty years ago and is survived by
the
following children: Beulah, Mary, Victor, Rosa, and Johnny
Sadler.;
She is also survived by a number of brothers and sisters. Funeral
services
were held at the home by Rev. J.L. Harrington. Burial was made
near
the home. Paintsville Herald Thursday Jan. 22, 1942
TAYLOR,
Morris
1942
Heart Attack
is Fatal to Local Man
Morris Taylor,
World War Vet, Dies Suddenly in Pike E. M. Taylor, known as Morris, of
Paintsville, died January 6, at Marrowbone in Pike County from a heart
attack. Mr. Taylor was a driller and was employed by H. L.
Skidmore
at the time of his death. He had just completed a night shift
when
death occurred. Mr. Taylor had been afflicted with a weak heart
for
some time. Mr. Taylor was a veteran of World War No. 1 and was a very
popular
man. He was 47 years old. Funeral services were held January 8,
and
burial took place in the family cemetery at Staffordsville.
Members
of the American Legion Post of Paintsville had charge of the services
at
the grave. He is survived by his wife and one son, and his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Will Taylor of Staffordsville. He is also survived by
two
brothers, Willard and Bert Taylor, both of Staffordsville, and one
sister
who is living in Ohio. Funeral services were conducted by the Jones
Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-22-1942
WARD,
Russell
1942
Officer is Killed
Here Saturday
Club Royal Scene
Of Shooting
Russell Ward
Victim
A shooting took
place at the Club Royal here last Saturday night in which Russell Ward,
age about 30, was instantly killed, and two men, both of Magoffin
County,
are being sought in connection with the slaying. The shooting
took
place about 11 o’clock. Ward was a native of the east side of the river
and has been serving for some time as a deputy Constable, and was
elected
in November as Constable of No. 6 Magisterial District Ward was known
as
a good officer. In the absence of an examining trial all the
particulars
of the killing are lacking but it seems that Ward was killed when he
attempted
to arrest the two men who are alleged to have been drunk and
disorderly.
The names of the Magoffin County men are Cooper and Adkins who made
their
escape after the shooting. Cooper is said to be a son of Lon
Cooper,
former Sheriff of Magoffin County. Adkins is alleged to have fired the
shot that killed Ward. Up to Wednesday of this week no arrest had
been made but it is said that the elder Cooper is ready to turn his son
over to authorities, claiming that he had no connection with the
killing.
Mr. Ward is a member of a prominent Johnson County family. He is
a son of the late Shade Ward of Boons Camp and is a nephew of County
Judge
W. J. Ward. He is married and is survived by his wife and two
children.
Later – Adkins was arrested at Salyersville. Paintsville Herald
Thursday
1-1-8-1942
WELLS,
Bradley
Eugene
1942
12-YEAR-OLD BOONS
CAMP BOY HEART VICTIM
Bradley Eugene
Wells, age 12 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Wells, of Boons Camp,
died
January 13, 1942. He is survived by his parents, one sister, Barbara
Sue,
and a host of relatives and friends. The cause of death was due to a
heart
ailment. The attending physician was Dr. P. B. Hall. He was a patient
at
the Paintsville Hospital several days preceding his death. The funeral
services were conducted by the Rev. Spurgeon Honeycutt, of Auxier, Ky.,
in the Wells Chapel at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-22-1942
WILLIAMS,
Elizabeth
1942
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
Elizabeth
Williams
of Meally, KY, died Saturday, January 24, 1942, of a sudden heart
attack.
She was in her 72nd year. She was a member of a large and
prominent
family. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Nancy
Phipps,
Lloyd Williams, Staffordsville, Toy of Van Lear, Fran and Lundy both of
Meally, Mrs. Ida O’Brien and Robert Russell. Four children died
in
infancy. Mrs. Williams was a native of Maggoffin County but had lived
at
Meally for 18 years. She was a member of Old Union United Baptist
Church. Funeral services were held at the Buffalo United Baptist Church
in charge of Rev. Winfrey Meek, Ira Jenkins, Leoanrd Walters and F.F.
Riggsby.
Burial was made at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-29-1942
YOUNG,
Flossie
(Daniel)
1898-1942
Mrs. Flossie
Young, died at her home at Tutor Key, this county, January 10,
(1942).
She had been in ill health for a year, but the primary cause of death
was
due to a stroke. She was a native of Johnson County, having been
born at Stambaugh, February 15, 1898. She was united in marriage to W.
M. (Bill) Young, September 29, 1917, and besides her husband she is
survived
by the following children: Hubert Young, Mary Ethel Rice, Lola
Faye,
Glenn Roe, Soffia Levada,and Charlline. Lillie Mae and
Wayne
Cecil preceded her in death. Her brothers and sisters are,
Nancy Fitch, Pearl Stambaugh, Soffia Stambaugh, and Janis Daniel
(dead).
She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Funeral
services
were held at the home and burial was made in the family cemetery at
Tutor
Key. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 1-22-1942
OBITUARY
Flossie
Daniel Young was born on the Sycamore Fork of Tom's Creek, Johnson
County,
Kentucky, on February the Fifteenth, Eighteen Hundred and Ninty
Eight.
She was the daughter of John A. and Millie (Akers) Daniel. The
parentage
of this good mother dates back to the early settlers of this section of
Kentucky, who were noted for their stern and upright character. Her
childhood
and early womanhood were spent in this section and near the old
hearthstone
where she was born. In her early womanhood or on September the
Twenty-ninth,
Nineteen Hundred and Seventeen she met and was married to W. M. (Bill)
Young, a son of another mountain family. To this union were born eight
children: Hubert of Tutor Key, Mrs. Mary Ethel Rice, Lola Fay, Lillie
May,
Glenroe, Sofie Levada, Julia Sharlee and Wayne Cecil. In their early
married
life they moved to the city of Van Lear where Bill was employed by the
Consolidation Coal Company. They lived there for some years or
until
Bill found himself in declining health. At that time, or some twelve
years
ago they moved to a farm at Tutor Key, Kentucky, where they were living
at the time of Sister Young's death. These people were amoung our very
best citizens and their home has been one amoung the best in all the
community.
In this home they have taught these great and good principles that
build
and grow greater and better citizens and in proof of these taechings
their
children have taken their places amoung our very best citizens. Sister
Young has been numbered amoung our very best mothers and her friends
were
numbered by her acquaintances. To know this good mother was to
love
and respect her. She was one of those old time Christian mothers.
She gave her heart to God and was baptized into the Baptist faith on
February
the Thirteenth, Nineteen Hundred and Thirty Eight, taking her
membership
with the Mouth of Ruth Church of Free Will Baptist. Sister Young
had enjoyed very good health during her life but some thirty days ago
she
suffered a stroke. She was rushed to the Paitsville Hospital where
everything
was done possible for her recovery. But in spite of the best medical
skill
and loving hands, on January the Tenth, Nineteen Hundred and Forty Two
she gathered her robes about her and went out to meet that God in whom
she had trusted. In the passing of this great mother we feel this
county
has lost one among its best citizens, Bill, a faithful and loving
companion,
these children a loving and painstaking mother. She came to the end of
the jouney being fortythree years, eleven months and twenty days old.
PAINTSVILLE
HERALD THURSDAY 1-22-1942
YOUNG,
Mrs.
Bill
1942
MRS. BILL YOUNG
CALLED BY DEATH
Mr. And Mrs.
Bill Young, of Tutor Key, Ky Mrs. Young died Jan. 10, 1942, after
a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband, six children, her
parents,
Mr. And Mrs. John R. Daniel, and three sisters, Mrs. Sampson Fitch,
Kerz,
Mrs. Wince Stambaugh, and Mrs. Heber Stambaugh, both of Stambaugh, KY.
Her obituary was published in the January 29 issue. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday February 26, 1942
FEBRUARY - 1942
ADAMS,
William1
1942
DIES FRIDAY
Uncle Will
Adams
Victim of Heart Disease
William
Adams,
74, died Friday, Morning at his home in Collita after several weeks
illness
from a disease of the heart A prominent farmer of the Jennies Creek
Section
and known familiarly to his many friends as Uncle Will, Mr. Adams had
been
a Freewill Baptist, having fellowship with the church at Collista.
Surviving
are one son, Theodore Adams, of Collista, a sister, Mrs. Mollie
Hensley,
and a brother Dock Adams, both of Blackie, Va The funeral was held
Saturday
afternoon at his native church, burial being made in the family
cemetery
by the undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company.
Paintsville
Herald Thursday 3-5-1942
BLANTON,
Frank
1942
Frank Blanton
Is Called By Death
Frank Blanton,
of Paintsville, Ky., the son of the late L. D. (Doke) Blanton and Sally
(Conley) Blanton, died Saturday morning, February 7. This fine young
man
was employed by the Cconsolidation Coal Co., at its number five mine at
Van Lear, Ky. While in the line of duty as brakeman on a motor, he was
caught between the trip and the rib which practically crushed out his
life
instantaneously. The accident occurred on Friday night and he was
rushed
to the Paintsville Hospital where death occurred. The body was brought
to the Preston Funeral Home where it was prepared for burial, then
returned
to his home on Turner Branch just a mile out of the city. Paintsville
Herald
Thursday 2-12-1942
BOWEN,
David Lee
1942
INFANT DIES
David Lee Bowen,
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Bowen, of Thealka, died Sunday
afternoon
from pneumonia. The funeral was held Tuesday from the home with Rev. F.
M. Gambill having charge. Burial was made in the family cemetery by the
Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 2-12-1942
EALEY,
Betty Jane
1942
Betty Jane Ealey
The ten months
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Beecher Ealey, Betty Jane, died
February
27, at their home in Staffordsville, a victim of pneumonia. One sister,
Sue Ann, survives in addition to her parents. Funeral services were
held
Sunday and burial was made in the Dixon cemetery at Staffordsville. The
Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-5-1942
ESTEP,
Wallace
1942
County Man Shoots
Self
At Allen Wallace
Estep Becomes Despondent Over Ill Health
Wallace Estep,
a former citizen of Johnson County, is reported to have killed himself
at Allen, Floyd County, last week. Mr. Estep was about 50 years of age
and had been known as one of the county's best citizens Mr. Estep had
been
in ill health for a year. He had returned from the hospital a short
time
before he killed himself and had resumed his position with the Kentucky
& West Virginia Gas Company at the Allen station. He was at home
lying
in bed when he is said to have fired a shot into his breast from a shot
gun. His action was prompted by the condition of his health. The
body
was brought to this county and buried in the family cemetery at Flat
Gap
Monday. Mr. Estep formerly worked at the gas station of the same
company
located on Mill Branch one- half mile out of Paintsville and he and his
family are well and favorably known here. He was transferred to Allen
where
he has been employed for several years. Wallace Estep was a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Bill Estep of the Flat Gap section. He was married to Miss
Golda
Cantrell, also of Flat Gap. He is survived by his parents, his widow
and
a number of children. Paintsville Herald Thursday 02-08-1942
HUGHES,
Mary Ann
1942
MARY ANN HUGHES
Hughes Baby Is
Victim Of Pneumonia
Mary Ann Hughes,
year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hughes, died last Thursday
night
at their home on Main Street, from pneumonia. She is survived by her
parents,
one brother, one sister and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H.
Matney.
The funeral was held Saturday morning at the home, Rev. H. E. Trent in
charge. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery. Paintsville Herald
Thursday
February 26, 1942
LITTERAL,
Charlie
H.
1942
2 PROMINENT CITIZENS
DIE LAST WEEK
Charlie H. Litteral
and Arch Music Called by Death
Charlie H.(Buck)
Litteral, 57, died from a sudden heart attack at his home in Oil
Springs
Saturday, February 14, 1942. His parents were Judge W. E. and Sue
Witten Litteral. Mr. Litteral was a lifetime resident of Oil
Springs
and a prominent farmer of that section. In 1902, Mr. Litteral married
the
former Louise Patrick, of Magoffin County. Children surviving are
Linzie Francis, Harry Fleming, Alice Bell, and Jean Bertha, John and
Bobby
George preceded him in death. Two brothers, Vencil of Oil Springs, and
Alice Brown of El Paso, Texas, survive. Funeral services were held
Monday
at the Oil Springs Methodist Church of which Mr. Litteral was a member
with Rev. Hill and Rev. G. W. Preston officiating. Several
musical
selections were rendered by Chick Willis. Burial was made in the
Oil Springs cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY Feb. 19, 1942
MCKENZIE,
Sola
(Rule)
1942
Johnson Co. Woman
Called By Death
Dola (Rule) McKenzie,
age Seventy-two died in the Paintsville Clinic Saturday, February 7,
following
complications and pneumonia. This good mother was born at
Staffordsville,
Johnson county, Kentucky, and spent her entire life in the section
where
she was born. She was the daughter of Jesse and Mary (Rule) Stafford.
In
her young womanhood she was married to the late John McKenzie, of
Volga,
and to this union were born two children, Roby and Ray, who reside at
Volga.
Later she was married to the late Elzie McKenzie and to this union was
born, one son, William Jesse, of Staffordsville, Ky. The body was
prepared
by the Preston Funeral Home and then returned to the home of her son at
Staffordsville. Funeral services were held with the White House
Church
of Volga Sunday in charge of the Elders W. H. McKenzie and Lonza Reed.
Burial was in the cemetery at Volga. Paintsville Herald Thursday
February 12, 1942
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Sola McKenzie
was born at Staffordsville, Johnson county, Kentucky, January 10, 1870.
She was the daughter of Jess and Mary (Stafford) Rule. In her early
young
womanhood she met and was married to the late John McKenzie of Volga
and
to this union were born two sons: Roby and Ray, who both survive and
live
in this county. Some 35 years ago John died and she was later married
to
Elzie McKenzie and to this union was born one son, William Jesse of
Staffordsville.
Mrs. McKenzie has been a life long Christian, giving her heart to God
early
in life. She was baptized into the Christian faith, taking her
membership
with the White House Church at Volga, in which she lived a devoted life
for God. Elzie McKenzie, her second husband, also preceded her in death
4 years ago and after his death she made her home with her youngest
son,
Wm. Jesse. She had been in poor health for the past year but last
Wednesday
she contracted pneumonia and her condition was so alarming that she was
rushed to the Paintsville Clinic, but in spite of medical skill and all
that loving hands could do, on the 7th of February, Mother McKenzie
like
a brave soldier, gathered her robes about her and went out to meet that
God in whom she had trusted so long. In the passing of this mother of
Israel,
we feel that Johnson county has lost one among its best citizens; the
neighborhood
one of its best neighbors; these precious boys, a loving and
painstaking
mother. She came to the end of life being 72 years and 28 days old.
Funeral
services were held in White House Church at Volga, February 8, and were
conducted by Rev. Lonza Reed and Rev. W. H. McKenzie.
Note:
Isola (Rule)
McKenzie is interred at the Prater Cemetery, also known as the White
House
Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday February 19, 1942
MCKENZIE,
Forest
M.
1942
FOREST M. McKENZIE
HANGS SELF
Grieved Over
Death Of Wife Cause Of Act
Residents of
Staffordsville were shocked Monday by the sudden death of Forest M.
McKenzie
whose body was found in the barn on his farm by a neighbor, Everett
Conley.
A coroner's inquest was held, the jury giving a verdict that McKenzie
came
to his death by hanging. McKenzie, age 56, was the son of George and
Ella
LeMaster McKenzie. A farmer, he had resided in Staffordsville all his
life.
He was a member of the Little Mud Lick Freewill Baptist Church. He was
married to Mary Edna Stapleton, whose death sometime ago is believed to
have been the cause of the despondency. The following children
survive:
Ada M. Wooten, Catlettsburg; Gertrude Smith, Prestonsburg; Gladys
Fitzpatrick,
City; Forest McKenzie, Jr., Catlettsburg; Charles Edward, Palatka,
Fla.;
Myrtle May, William Eugene and Robert Jason. Brothers and one sister
surviving
are Den McKenzie, Staffordsville, Jerm McKenzie, Ohio; Clifford, Flint,
Michigan; Dock, Volga; and Mrs. Frank Witten, Flint, Michigan. Funeral
services will be held today (Thursday) at one p.m. at the home in
Staffordsville.
Burial under the direction of the Preston Funeral home will be made in
the home cemetery there. Paintsville Herald Thursday February 19,
1942
MCNEER,
Lucy (George)
1942
LAST RITES FOR
MRS. McNEER FEB. 27
Mrs. Lucy McNeer,
of East Point, died Wednesday night, February 25, 1942 at the
Paintsville
Clinic following a long illness. Funeral services will be held
Friday,
February 22, 1942 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of her son Estill Robinson
at
East Point. Paintsville Herald Thursday February 26, 1942
MUSIC,
Arch
1942
Another well
known Johnson Countian, Arch Music, of Nippa, passed on last Friday.
Born
72 years ago, the son of Abe and Rachel Music, he had spent his life as
a farmer and miner. For the past year he had suffered from a heart
ailment.
His wife, Rosa Castle Music, had died last year. Children surviving
are;
Roy, Mrs. Rachel Scarberry and Artie, who is in the U.S. forces at Fort
Lewis, Washington. Lloyd, Alpha, Troy and Claude preceded their
father
in death. Lum Music, a brother, also survives. Funeral services were
held
Sunday at the Sycamore Church, the Preston Funeral Home having charge.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 2-19-1942
NEWBERRY,
J. C.
1942
J.C. NEWBERRY
OF INEZ DIES
J. C. Newberry,
of Inez, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1942 in Kenova, W. Va. Mr. Newberry
was 77 years of age, and was an employ of the Warfield Gas Co. He
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sadie Newberry and six children.
Burial
was in Inez, Tuesday. Paintsville Herald Thursday February 12, 1942
PRESTON,
Lucille
(Dean)
1942
MRS. LUCILLE
PRESTON DIES AT AGE OF 42
Was Ill For Several
Months Before Death
Mrs. Lucille
Preston, 42 years old, of West Van Lear, died in a local hospital
following an illness of several months. Her husband, the late Charles
Preston,
was killed by a slate fall in the mines last November and she had
been in poor health since that time. She is survived by her aged
father, Whitt Dean, who had made his home with her for several
years,
and two sons, Millard of Van Lear and Earl at home. Mrs. Preston
had lived at Van Lear for years and was loved by everyone.
She was always present and helping in all cases of sickness and
death
among her neighbors. Funeral services were held at the Christian
church,
West Van Lear, at 2 p. m. Saturday. Rev. Honeycutt, of
Auxier,
assisted by Rev. J. H. Short, had charge of the services. Burial
was made in the Wells cemetery where she was placed by the side
of
her husband in the family lot. Burial and funeral arrangements were by
Jones Funeral Home. Note: This cemetery is also known as the "J. B.
Wells
Cemetery" located on Depot Road, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.
Paintsville
Herald Thursday February 19, 1942
SNIPES,
William
B.
1942
WILLIAM B. SNIPES
Van Lear Man
Called By Death
W.B.Snipes ,
54, died Wednesday February 4 1942 from a paralytic stroke suffered
while
at work in the mine about three weeks before. He had been an employee
of
the Consolidation Coal Company for the past twenty-eight years.
Surviving
are his wife,Stella, and the following children Mrs.Dennie Adams, Van
Lear,
Miss Mae Snipes, Mrs.Ruth Scott, Billy and Jean, all at home.His aged
mother
and one brother Joe Snipes, Bonanza, Kentucky, and two half brothers,
Isaac
and Homer Hale, also survive. The funeral was conducted Sunday,
February
8, at his home in Van Lear with Revs. Leonard Walters and Leonard
Arrowood
having charge. Burial was made in the Mayo cemetery by the Jones
Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday Feb.04 1942
STAMBAUGH,
Tom
1942
Paintsville Herald
Thursday
March 5, 1942
ANOTHER aged
native of Johnson County, Tom Stambaugh, better known as Uncle Tom,
passed
away Thursday, February 26, at his home at Meally. A member of the
Church
of Christ, Uncle Tom had been a prominent farmer for many years. His
parents
were the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stambaugh. His wife and a son and
daughter
by a former marriage survive. Hershel Short officiated at the funeral
held
Saturday at the church. Burial was on the home farm.
STAPLETON,
John
Raymond
1942
JOHN RAYMOND
STAPLETON
Pneumonia Kills
Infant The Preston Funeral Home reports the death of John Raymond
Stapleton,
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Stapleton, Oil Springs, which
resulted
from pneumonia February 24. Funeral and burial at the home cemetery at
Manilla will be today at 1 p. m. Thursday FEBRUARY 26, 1942 The
Paintsville
Herald John Raymond, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Stapleton,
of Oil Springs, passed away at their home, February 24, and was laid to
rest February 26 1942, in the Stapleton cemetery on Colvin Branch.
Thursday
MARCH 5, 1942 The Paintsville Herald Manilla Community Column
WARD,
Nashella
Jewel
1942
Nashella Ward
Services Sunday
Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon at the Auxier Church for Nashella Jewel
Ward,
four and one half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Ward, of
Auxier.
The child died in the Paintsville Hospital Thursday morning following a
severe attack of croup. Revs. Dewey Frailey and William Horn had
charge of the service and burial by the Jones Funeral Home was in the
family
lot near the grave of her grandfather, L. D. Clark, who was killed in a
mine accident just one year ago. Surviving are her parents, two
brothers,
Delmas and Roger, and both grandmothers, Mrs. L. D. Clark, of Auxier,
and
Mrs. Dan Ward, city. Paintsville Herald Thursday 2-26-1942
WILLIAMS,
Ora
Lee (Thomas)
1942
Young Wife
Succumbs
Feb. 6
Mrs.
Arville
Williams, age 20, of Flat Gap, died Friday night, February 6, at the
Paintsville
Hospital after a few weeks illness. Before her marriage she was Miss
Ora
Lee Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thomas, of Flat Gap. Mrs.
Williams
was a member of the New Regular Baptist Church at Flat Gap. Besides her
husband and parents she is survived by a son, Danny B., age 3, and a
three
week old daughter, Judy Lee, and one brother, John Paul Thomas, Flat
Gap.
She has many friends and relatives throughout the county. The funeral
was
held Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents and burial was made in
the family cemetery at Flat Gap. Rev. Harry Salyer, Rev. E. S.
Thomas
and Rev. Henry Hamilton officiated. The undertaking department of
the Paintsville Furniture Company had charge of the funeral and burial.
Mr. Williams has been working at Baltimore, Maryland, but the family
had
remained at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald Thursday February 12, 1942
MARCH - 1942
ARNETT,
Ernest
E.
1942
E.E Arnett Dies
At Salyersville
Attorney Ernest
E. Arnett, about sixty years old, died late Wednesday afternoon at his
home in Salyersville. He was a victim of pneumonia. Funeral
arrangements
are indefinite due to the fact that two daughters and a sister must
come
from a distance. Mr. Arnett was well known in Paintsville and was
closely
related to many residents of Johnson County. He as an uncle of Maurice
M. Minix, and a first cousin of Miss Gertrude Patrick, his mother and
late
Robert A, Patrick being brother and sister. Circuit Judge C. A. Bach of
Jackson, is a brother-in -law. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday March 29,
1942
BLEVINS,
Sam
1942
Sam Blevins Is
Buried Here
The body of Sam
Blevins, 79, who died March 30 at Huntington, West Virginia, was buried
here last Thursday. Brothers George , Sol, Lishia and Bob Blevins of
Weeksbury,
and one sister, Cynthia Dills of Hager Hill, survive. Mr. Blevins was
well
known in Johnson County and leaves a large family to mourn his passing.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-9-1942
BOWLING,
Elizabeth
Ann
1942
Funeral For Bowling
Child Friday
Elizabeth Ann
Bowling, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bowling, of
Van
Lear, died Wednesday noon at the Paintsville Hospital, her death the
result
of diphtheria. There is one other child, Frederick Leon, in the family,
The funeral will be held Friday at 10 a. m. at the home in Van Lear.
Paintsville
Herald Thursday 3-13-1942
BURTON,
Al
1942
AL BURTON DIES
SUNDAY
Word was received
in Paintsville Tuesday, March 10, 1942, of the death of Al Burton of
near
Louisa, who dropped dead Monday evening, March 9, 1942, while reading a
newspaper. Although approximately eighty years of age Mr. Burton
had been in excellent health. Born and reared at Blaine, in Lawrence
County,
he was widely known in Johnson, where many close relatives
reside.
Foster Burton of Thealka, is a son and Mrs. Dennis Daniel, Paintsville
is a granddaughter. Another son, John, lives at Ashland, and a
daughter,
Grace, also survives. A brother, Green Burton, lives at
Blaine.
Mrs. Mitchell Daniel formerly of Johnson County, who now lives in
Pikeville,
is a granddaughter. Many other relatives and friends will regret
to learn of his death. Paintsville Herald Thursday 03-12-1942
CONLEY,
Catherine
(Rice)
1942
Catherine Rice
Conley Dies Sunday
Funeral services
were held Tuesday for Mrs. Catherine Rice Conley, who had just two
months
ago celebrated her 95th birthday. Death resulted Sunday after a three
weeks
illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Conley, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Martin
Rice of Riceville, was one of sixteen children, all deceased but two,
Sherman
Rice and Mrs. Sarah Patrick, of the Jennies Creek Section. She was the
mother of a large family, five children born to her by her first
husband,
a Civil War veteran, John White May, and five by her second husband,
Henry
Conley, who died in 1925. Children are Grant May, deceased, Mrs. Maude
Cunningham, Portsmouth, Ohio, Mrs. Emma Patrick, deceased, Mrs. Sola
Rice,
Sitka, Frank May, Deceased, John B. Conley, Lexington, Mrs. Ben J.
Spradlin,
City, Mrs. Frank Custer, Jersey City, N. J., Heber Conley, City, and
Mrs.
Fred Sherman, Thealka. There are also many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Conley had enjoyed the best of health all her many years, being in
especially good health this past winter. She was active in church
affairs
and was a member for over sixty years of the Missionary Baptist church,
having joined at Denver when a young woman. She had made her home with
her daughter, Mrs. Fred Sherman, since the death of Mr. Conley. The
funeral
was held at Mrs. Sherman's home in Thealka, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie
Williams,
John L. Harrington and Miss Margie Conley sang several hymns.
Burial
was made by the undertaking department of the Paintsville Funeral Home
in the Huff cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Thursday
3-29-1942
CURTIS,
John
1942
JOHN CURTIS
DIES SATURDAY
John Curtis,
56, died suddenly Saturday at his home at Manila. He was the son
of Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis and was married thirty years ago to Miss
Mary McCarty. Their children, all living at Manila, are Walter,
Flem,
Hammie, Mrs. Noah McCarty and Ruth. One brother, Leander Curtis and two
sisters, Mrs. Martha King and Sarah McKenzie all of Johnson County,
also
survive. Mr. Curtis was a farmer and a life-long resident of Johnson
County.
He was a member of the Low Gap Church of United Baptist. The
funeral
was held Sunday at the home with Rev. Lonza Reed officiating.
Burial
was made in the home cemetery by the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE
HERALD THURSDAY 4-2-1942
FRALEY,
Joe L.
1942
THELMA MAN DIES
WEDNESDAY
Joe L. Fraley,
68, died Wednesday morning (Mar. 18, 1942) at his home in Thelma after
a seven months illness from heart trouble. A large landowner, Mr.
Fraley
had specialized in raising livestock. He was the son of the late Joe D.
and Ruth Jane Spears Fraley, and was born on John's Creek in Floyd
County.
His wife, Mary Johnson Fraley, and two sons, James W. and Wallace W.,
reside
at Thelma. Funeral services will be held today (Mar. 19, 1942) at the
home
at two o'clock and burial will be made by the Preston Funeral Home in
the
home cemetery. The Paintsville Herald Thursday March 19, 1942
JOHNSON,
Lila
(Tackett)
1871-1942
LILA TACKETT
JOHNSON
MRS. LILA JOHNSON
TAKEN BY DEATH
Mrs. Lila Johnson,
a life long resident of Johnson county, died Sunday night from the
infirmities
of age at her home here. She had been in poor health for some
time.
She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She leaves to mourn her
passing, her husband, Frank Johnson, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Sparks,
Paintsville
and Mrs. Anna Clarke, Barnetts Creek, one son, Martin Johnson, Barnetts
Creek. Funeral serivces were held at the Barnetts Creek church at 10
o'clock
Tuesday with Rev. Flem Arrowood and others conducting the
services.
Burial was made in the family cemetery near the home of Roy Clarke.
Paintsville
Herald Thursday March 12, 1942 OBITUARY Mrs. Liela Tackett Johnson,
daughter
of the late James and Sarah Tackett, was born Feb. 20, 1871, age 71
years,
16 days. In her early girlhood, at the age of 16 years, she was
converted
and joined the United Baptist Church at Barnetts Creek, Ky. On
Jan.
29, 1901 she married Frank Johnson. To this union were born three
children, Mrs. Anna May Clark, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Sparks and Mr.
Martin
Johnson. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, three
children,
five grandchildren and four brothers, Mrs. Wrile Tackett, Monton, Ky,;
Mr. Geo. Tackett, Monton, Ky.; Mr. Charlie Tackett, Dayton, Ohio, and
Mr.
Lige Tackett, Van Lear, Ky, and a host of friends and relatives. This
dear
mother has lived a devoted Christian life for the past 55 years, until
God saw cause to call her home. She gladly folded her arms and
went
out to meet her Savior in that bright world above. Deceased this
life on March 8, 1942. Paintsville Herald Thursday March 19, 1942
MCKENZIE,
Infant
1942
BURNS FATAL TO
18 MONTHS OLD BABY
Alone In House
When Fire Occurs; Mother Out Milking The eighteen month old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Buel McKenzie is dead and Mrs. McKenzie is suffering from
severe
burns on the face and hands resulting when fire destroyed their home on
Low Gap Tuesday. According to information received at the hospital
where
treatment was given, Mr. McKenzie was away at work and Mrs. McKenzie
had
left the house to milk the cow. The baby was alone in the house,
their other child, 3, having gone to visit relatives. When the mother
saw
the flames she rushed back to the house, attempting to enter at the
door.
Finding it impossible to get by the flames, and seeing the baby by the
window, she ran around the house to the window, reaching in and pulling
the baby out. The child lived only a few hours. Paintsville
Herald
Thursday March 26, 1942
PACE,
Clifford
1942
Well-Known Lawyer
Dies After Stroke
On Tuesday afternoon
a group of relatives and friends accompanied the remains of Clifford F.
Pace to Burning Fork, in his native county, Magoffin, where burial was
made. Suffering a stroke of paralysis early Thursday morning Mr. Pace
died
the following day March 6, never regaining consciousness. Funeral
services
were held Sunday at the Mayo Memorial Church, the Commandery of
Pikeville,
of which Mr. Pace was a member in charge. Burial was delayed until
Tuesday
awaiting the arrival of relatives from the state of Washington. The
funeral
was largely attended, the Commandery, the local F. & A. M., the
Eastern
Star, and members of the local bar represented en masse. Rev. H. E.
Trent
and Rev. Guy Coffman participated in the services. Rev C.S. Smith
delivering
the sermon. A choir compose of men and women from the various churches
of Paintsville sang several hymns, accompanied at the organ by Mrs.
Carmel
Murray. Chick Willis gave a beautiful rendition of “Goin’ Home.” After
the services the body was returned to the home. Mr. Pace, age 42 was
the
son of John J. and Molly Bailey Pace, of Magoffin County, and a nephew
of Judge J. F Bailey. He had two sisters, Tressie, who was killed in an
automobile accident several years ago while on her way from Oklahoma
City
to Paintsville to attend their mothers funeral and Versie (Mrs. Nolan
Cecil)
who lives in Washington, and two brothers, Tommie and John Wallis, who
also lives in Washington. Completing High School at Magoffin Collegiate
Institute, Mr. Pace earned enough money from teaching school to attend
the Bowling Green Business College. He became official court reporter
in
this judicial district and graduated from the law college of the
University
of Kentucky in 1931. Practicing in Paintsville, he soon established
himself
as an outstanding lawyer, having an especially well known reputation as
a criminal attorney as well as corporation counsel, representing
Consolidation
Coal Company. He was a member of the Baptist Church, the Masons at
Paintsville
and the Commandery at Pikeville. His wife, the former Sallie Vaughan
and
one son, Martin Allen, besides a host of relatives and friends,
survive.
3-12-1942 Thursday Painstville Herald
PACK,
Mary (Spears)
1942
Mrs. Mary Pack
Two weeks following
the death of her daughter, Zelphia Kelly, Mrs. Mary Pack, aged 67,
passed
away. She was making her home with her son Willie Pack at
Thealka,
at the time of her death which occurred Saturday afternoon. Mrs.
Pack was member of the United Baptist Church. Funeral services were
Monday
at the Baptist Church in Thealka, the Revs. Scott Castle and Filmore
Gambill
officiating. Burial was made by the Paintsville Furniture Company’s
undertaking
department. In addition to her deceased daughter, she was the mother
of
the following: Mrs. Melvin Dutton, Boons Camp: Mrs. Janie
Mollette,Tomhawk,
Mrs. Louvilla Delong, Davisport, Mrs. Kelcie McFaddin, City: Willie
Pack
and Steve Pack, Thealka and Joe Pack, Hardy, Ky. Brothers and sisters
are
Mrs. Nancy Ward, Mrs. Margaret Crum, Mrs. Zelphia Staniford, Mrs.Viola
Bowen, Mrs.Bertha Mollette, Mrs. Minne Spears, Moses, Isaac and Jacob
Spears.
12-17-1942 Thursday Paintsville Hearld
POWERS,
William
1942
DEATH CLAIMS
AGED MEALLY AND RIVER MAN
Following an
illness of two years, William Powers, age 83, died Saturday, March 7,
at
his home at Meally. The son of Dave and Lizzie Fortune Powers, he had
lived
in Johnson County all his life with the exception of fifteen years
spent
in Oklahoma. He had moved there at the turn of the century but had
returned
to Meally to spend his remaining years. His wife, Allie Jeffs Powers,
and
a large family of children survive, Dave, East Point, Mrs. Lizzie
Goble,
Meally, George, Van Lear, Weaver, East Point, Albert, Tutor Key, K. P.,
Beaver Creek, Mrs. Minnie Baldwin, Van Lear; and Dan, Van Lear. One
brother,
George Powers, also survives. Funeral services were held Monday morning
at the Church of Christ at Buffalo, of which he was a member, with Rev.
Honeycutt in charge. Burial was made by the Preston Funeral Home in the
Short Branch cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday 03-12-1942
PRESTON,
Eliphus
F.
1942
ELIPHUS F PRESTON
Still another
old resident of the county, Eliphus F. Preston, passed away last
week.
Age 73, Mr. Preston died at the home in River after a long
illness.
He had previously suffered a paralytic stroke. His parents were Thomas
Jefferson and Nancy Castle Preston. His wife, Margaret Daniel
Preston
and one daughter, Cora, survive. The following brother and
sisters
also are living; R. M. Preston, Beaver, Ohio; Lucy Daniel, Portsmouth,
Ohio; Maude Brown, Louisville; Helen Preston, Tutor Key, and Julia
Woods,
Paintsville. A member of the United Baptist Church, the funeral was
held
in the Georges Creek church March 7, and burial was made at the home
cemetery.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-12-1942
PRESTON,
Marilyn
Lee
1941-1942
Marilyn Preston,
Infant Dies
Marilyn Lee Preston,
infant daughter of John R. and Maye Preston, born October 15, 1941
departed
this life March 16, 1942, age five months, two days. Mourning her
passing,
are her parents, two brothers and one sister, her grandparents, Mr.
Curtis
Preston and Mollie Helton Preston, and grandfather, Ralph Picklesimer,
and family, and a host of sympathetic relatives. The funeral service
was
conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Hudson, Rev. Guy Preston
was
the officiating minister. Interment was made in the Preston Cemetery.
Paintsville
Herald Thursday 4-9-1942
PRESTON,
Nancy
Jane
1941-1942
Preston Infant
Dies Saturday
Nancy Jane Preston,
infant daughter of Roger L. and Lillian Cline Preston was born June
eighth,
nineteen forty one at Harlan, Kentucky, and died March twenty-eighth,
nineteen
forty two at Greenup Kentucky, age nine months and twenty days. In
addition
to the parents she is survived by the grandmother, Mrs. C. M. Preston,
Detroit, Michigan, four aunts, Mrs. F. C. Malin, Mrs. Carl Runge, Miss
Ora Preston, Mrs. Ernest Jessie and one uncle, C. Ray Preston,
Trinidad,
B. W. I. The body was brought to Paintsville, the former home of Mr.
Preston,
where funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Guy Coffman, from the
Jones Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon at three-thirty. Burial
was
made in the Preston family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday
4-2-1942
ROBERTS,
Martha
Louise
1942
18 Year Old Girl
Succumbs
Martha Louise
Roberts, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Roberts, died at 4:30
Thursday
afternoon, March 5, at her home in Stafford Addition. In poor
health
for the past six years, she had been forced to quit school at
Paintsville
High where she was a student this year because of her condition. In
addition
to her parents, grief stricken over her sudden death, a large family of
brothers and sisters survive. They are Walter Roberts, city; Mrs.
Robert Richard, Johnson City, Tenn.; Ellis Roberts, city; Mrs. Blaine
Fraley,
Auxier; Mrs. W. M. Slates, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. W. M. Osborne,
Daniel
Roberts, Mrs. Hobart Helton and Kelsie Roberts, all of Paintsville,
Martha
Louise was the youngest in the family. Funeral services were held
Sunday
afternoon at the Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Millard Van Hoose
and
Rev. Mack Provence preachers. Burial was made by the undertaking
department
of the Paintsville Furniture Company in the old town cemetery.
Paintsville
Herald Thursday 3-12-1942
SHORT,
Mary Jane
(Murphy)
1942
Mrs. Mary Jane
Short, age 73 and a life long resident of Johnson County, died
Wednesday
from the infirmities of age at her home at Stambaugh. She had
been
ill the past two months. The daughter of the late J. C. and Rebecca
Patrick
Murphy and born at Meally, Kentucky, she is the last surviving child of
a large family. She was a member of the Concord Church of United
Baptist. Her husband, Isaac Henry Short had preceded her in
death.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Malta Preston, Meally, Mrs. Dora
Mills,
Stambaugh; Mrs. Gertrude Van Hoose, Sitka, and Mrs. Flora Green,
Stambaugh.
Funeral services with Rev. Guy Preston officiating will be held today
at
2 p.m. at the home. Burial will be in the Murphy cemetery. Paintsville
Herald Thursday 3-5-1942
SIMPSON,
Clarence
1942
Clarence Simpson
Dies Tuesday
Clarence Simpson,
34, died Sunday at his home at Thelma after a long illness from
tuberculosis.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. William Helton, he was born in Carter County,
thee
family moving to Johnson twenty years ago. Mr. Simpson was a miner by
occupation
and a member of the Friendship Church where the funeral was held
Tuesday
morning, the Revs. Leonard Walters, Winfrey Meek and others
officiating.
Burial was made at Williamsport by the Preston Funeral Home. His wife,
Mrs. Neva Lee Walters Simpson, two children, Drexel and Mary Lou, five
brothers, Walter, Charles, Roy, Frank and Norman and two sisters, Mrs.
Mabel Duty and Ethel Simpson, all of Johnson County survives.
Paintsville
Herald Thursday 3-29-1942
SLONE,
Joel
1942
Joel Slone is
Buried Sunday
Joel Slone, 66,
of Dema, Ky., who died in a local hospital Tuesday night from a heart
ailment,
will be buried today at the home cemetery. Mr. Slone had been
seriously
ill since January. In addition to his wife, Diana Taylor Slone, he is
survived
by six sons, W. P. Slone, Cumberland, Ky.; Arizona, Sol, Roosevelt,
Wallace
and Canton, all of Dema, and the following brothers and sisters, Adam,
Sol and Isom Slone, all of Knott County; Green Slone, Floyd County;
Mrs.
Helen Owens and Mrs. Cynthia Owens of Floyd. A farmer and merchant, Mr.
Slone was a member of the United Baptist Church at Dema where
funeral
services are being held. The undertaking department of the
Paintsville
Furniture Company will have charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald
Thursday 3-12-1942
WELLS,
William
S. "Billy"
1942
Wm. S. WELLS
DIES THURS., MARCH 26
One Of Oldest
Employees Of North East Coal Co. William S. Wells, better known as
Billy
among his many friends, died at the home of his son, Ernest, Thursday
morning,
March 26, at the age of 62 years. One of the oldest employees of the
North
East Coal Company, he had started when the mines first began operation
and was with them until his retirement due to illness about a year ago.
He is survived by his wife Rose, one son, Ernest, three grandchildren
and
one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at
the
home of his son by Rev. S. C. Honeycutt with burial in the family
cemetery
at Auxier under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald
Thursday 4-2-1942
WILEY,
Malvania
(Jarrel)
1942
YOUNG WOMAN DIES
FROM T.B.
Mrs. Malvania
Wiley, of Whitehouse, age 24, died Friday March 20, 1942, her
death
the result of tuberculosis. She leaves her husband Otto Wiley and her
parents
Mr. and Mrs. James Jarrel, of Whitehouse. Funeral services were held
Monday
morning at the home and burial was made by the Preston Funeral Home.
Mrs.
Wiley was a member of the Baptist Church. Paintsville Herald Thursday
3-29-1942
WILLIAMS,
David
Powell
1942
DAVID POWELL
WILLIAMS
County and City
Shocked By His Untimely Death
D. Powell Williams,
Johnson County Jailer, died at the Paintsville Hospital at 5:30 o’clock
Tuesday afternoon soon after having been stuck by a train near his home
at West Van Lear. Mr. Williams, who celebrated his 55th birthday on St
Valentine’s Day last month, was one of the county’s most prominent and
beloved public officials, the accident, which took his life, occurred
while
he was taking his cow across the railroad tracks to a watering place on
the property of Scott Duncan, a neighbor. The train, which struck him,
consisted of only an engine and caboose. Mr. Williams was knocked
several yards by the impact of the engine, and was thrown onto a track
parallel with that on which the train was traveling. His glasses were
found
in pieces where Mr. Williams was picked up by the train crew. The
frames of the glasses were found on the cowcatcher of the engine. The
blow
which caused his death was at the base of his skull. He had other
bruise on his forehead. He was taken by the train crew to the
depot
at West Van Lear from where an ambulance removed him to the
hospital.
He was rendered unconscious by the blow and died without regaining his
senses. A native of Johnson County, Mr. Williams was born on Rush Fork
of Tom’s Creek. He was the son of Mr. And Mrs. John
Williams.
His father, known, as “Blind John Williams:” died about a year ago His
mother, who was Miss Malissa Tackett before her marriage, died some ten
years ago. Only last summer Mr. Williams had moved his family from his
Turner Branch farm to the Capt. John Duncan farm at West Van
Lear.
After his election to the office of jailer he bought the place and was
planning to make it into a beautiful home where he would spend the rest
of his days. Mr. Williams had lived in this county all his life except
a few years when he was connected with the North East Coal Company
store
at Auxier. He worked for the Consolidation Coal Company at Van
Lear
and, with K. B. Williams had operated the grocery store on College
Street.
At the time of his death was a partner in the Paintsville-Van Lear Bus
Company with Charley Williams. He had been Chief of Police of
Paintsville,
and in 1933 made the race for County Jailer, Defeated by a small
majority
in that race he entered the race for sheriff in 1937 and lost by less
than
100 votes Mr. Williams was one of the most beloved public men in the
Big
Sandy Valley. He had a pleasant smile and a friendly handshake
for
everyone he met and perhaps had not a single enemy among his
acquaintance.
He was a member of the Christian Church and a Mason. His entire family,
whom, he loved devotedly, is broken with grief Mr. Williams married
Miss
Malta Stambaugh, daughter of the late Troy Stambaugh and Mary Witten
Stambaugh.
Beside his wife, Mr. Williams is survived by three daughters, Nina
Williams
at home, Mrs. Henry Strickline, Paintsville, and Mrs. Bacon R. Sherman,
Thealka, and a son David Powell Williams, Jr. at home; brothers Frank
Williams,
Floyd County and Cecil Williams, Sitka. Funeral Services are to be held
at the Mayo Memorial Church at 1 o’clock Friday afternoon Burial is to
be in the family cemetery at Stambaugh on Tom’s Creek. Paintsville
Herald
Thursday 3-5-1942
LARGE
CROWD ATTEND
FUNERAL RITE FOR D. POWELL WILLIAMS Funeral services for David Powell
Williams
Jailer of Johnson County were held in the Mayo Methodist Church in
Paintsville,
Ky., on March 7, 1942, at 1:30 P.M. with Reverend C. S. Honeycutt
minister
of the Church of Christ. Officiating. The funeral was the largest ever
attended in this city and the beautiful floral offering were many and
an
evidence that Powell was loved and respected by his kinsmen and
friends.
Some one has truly said, “ if you wish to have friends, first be
friendly,
and in this virtue we think no one excelled more than Brother Powell.
After
the funeral service, the body was taken to the Stambaugh Cemetery at
Stambaugh,
Ky., and interment was made there Surviving Mr. Williams are his wife,
Mrs. Malta Williams, three daughters, Nina Williams, Mrs. Henry
Stricklin
and Mrs. Clarence Sherman, also one son, David Powell Williams, Jr.,
and
two grandsons, Forest Roger Williams and David Lee Stricklin. Active
pallbearer
were Lowell Phillips, Oakley Sparks, Russell Dobbins, Herbert Conley,
John
Fred Williams, Roy Melvin, Clarence (Slick), Melvin, Ernest Meek and
Clarence
Preston. Honorary pallbearer were: W. J. Ward, Don C. Van Hoose, Lonza
Reed, Randall Daniel, Judge J. F. Bailey, J H. Cooper, Lester Adam, W
B.
Bailey, W. H. McKenzie, J. Douglas Turner, Ray Turner, M O Wheeler, H M
Howard, Herbert Ward, D H. Dorton, W. M. Burgess, Frank Chandler, J. H.
Frail, M. M. Minix, Chas. W. Williams, V. S. Williams, O. F. Williams
and
G. C. Wells. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-12-1942 ---------
JUDGE WARD
TO
APPOINT JAILER’S WIDOW Judge W. J. Ward announced Wednesday that he
will
appoint Mrs. Malta Williams, widow of Powell Williams, as jailer of
Johnson
County. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-12-1942
APRIL - 1942
BLANTON,
Neva Noel
1942
Miss Neva Noel Blanton Succumbs
Miss Neva Noel Blanton, age 21, died at her home at Barnetts Creek
Wednesday morning, from a lingering illness of several months. Her
Mother Mrs. Harry Blanton and the following brothers and sisters
survive. Mrs. Walter Long, Staffordsville, Johnnie Blanton,
Staffoedsville; Mrs. Ted Bayes, Oil Springs, Ruie, Jewell, Wayne, Anna
Lou, Dora Imogene, and Cora Marie all of Barnetts Creek. Funeral
services were held Thursday at 11:00 o'clock, the Revs. Lonza Reed and
Oscar McCarty, having charge. Burial was made in the home cemetery at
Barnetts Creek by the Undertaking Department of the Paintsville
Furniture Company. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-2-1942
BUTCHER, Ballard
1942
BALLARD BUTCHER
Ballard Butcher, 61, a well known farmer of the Boons Camp section died
at this home there Wednesday, April 22, 1942. He had been ill for
more than two years. He is survived by a number of children and a
great many other relatives of Johnson County. Burial was made in the
home cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday 05-28-1942
BUTCHER, Rachel
1942
BAPTIST TIDINGS VOL 3 PAINTSVILLE, KY MAY 1942
NO 11 EULOGY TO MEMORY OF RICH AND RACHEL BUTCHER
These good people were among Johnson County's best citizens.
Their parentages dates back tothe early settlers of this section of
Kentucky who have characterized and immortalized themselves as among
the greatest of this great nation. The parentage of these good
people came from four of Eastern Kentucy's largest families, the
Butchers and Musics beign the largest. The childhood and early lives of
these good people were spent in the section in which they were
born. They were married August 5, 1913, and their early married
life was spent in this county. Some time after their marriage
they spent a number of years in the counties of Fleming and Greenup,
being very succcessful in their financial ambitions, but returning to
their native hearth to spend their declining years. For some cause rich
never attached himself to any church still he clung to the faith of
Baptists. Mother Butcher, very early in life, took membership
with the Christian Church in which she lived a long and devoted life to
God. R.E. died very suddenly with a heart attack, April 18, 1939, while
Mother Butcher continued the race until April 6, 1942. Both their
funerals were held at the home, Brother Butcher's being in charge of
Elder Aaron Stepp, a Baptist minister, of Inez, KY. Mother Butcher's
funeral was conducted by Elders Hershell Short and Honeycutt, preachers
of her faith. Their bodies were laid to rest in the cemetery at the
mouth of Davis Branch there to await that great promise from God that
they shall come forth anew. The following statement was read in the
hearing of Sister Butcher's neighbors and friends: Rachel (Cunningham)
Butcher was born in Johnson County, Kentucky, on June 29, 1860.
She was the daughter of Jonathan and Isabell (Music) Cunningham.
The parentage of this good mother came here from the State of Virginia
and are Classed with those hearty mountaineers who were known and
caracterized for their traits of righteousness. Especially the early
life and childhood of this good mother were spent in the county and
neighborhood in which she was born. She is a specific
representative of the early teachings of our early fathers which has
proved itself to be of that quality which produced men and women of
stern and moral character. Early in life, or on April 26, 1883, she met
and was married to R. E. Butcher, a son of another large tribe of
Eastern Kentucky families. These good people have been among our
most energetic and industrious and the fruits of their labors rendered
them self-sustaining in their old age. Their entire lives were spent in
this county, save a few years that were spent in the County of
Flelming. But returning to their native hearth to spend their
declining days. "Rich", as he was known to his many friends,
preceded Sister Butcher in death some three years ago, and as she often
expressed it, as the servent Jobe, was only waiting for the time of her
change. Early in life or about 1890, she gave her heart to God and was
baptized into the Christian faith, taking her membership with the
Buffalo Church in which she lived a strict and devoted life for God. In
the passing of this good mother, we feel that Johnson County has lost
one among its best citizens, the neighborhood one of its best neighbors
and these men and women a true and loving sister, the church a staunch
member. She leaves to mourn her going two half-brothers and three
half-sisters, Roe and Alex Webb, Mrs. Susan Baldridge, Mrs. Maggie
Cumbo and Mrs. Matha Boyd. Sister Butcher had one full brother, the
late George Cunningham. She came to the end of the journey of life,
being 82 years, 2 months, and 9 day. Submitted By: Betty Daniels
BUTCHER, Rachel (Cunningham)
1942
Aged Meally Woman Dies Wednesday
Mrs. Rachel Butcher, 83, widow of the late R. E. Butcher, died
Wednesday morning, April 8, 1942 at her home in Meally. Death was
attributed to the infirmities of age. Mrs. Butcher was the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Cunningham, early settlers from the state of
Virginia. She was a member of the Christian Church at Buffalo.
Surviving are two half brothers, Roe and Alec Webb, and three half
sisters, Mrs. Susan Baldridge, Mrs. Maggie Cumbo and Mrs. Martha Brady,
all of Eastern Kentucky. Rev. J. H. Short, Meally and Rev. S. C.
Honeycutt of Auxier. Paintsville Herald Thursday 04-09-1942
CONLEY, Hattie (Selvage)
1942
Hattie Conley
Hattie Conley, age 62, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl
Ratliff last Friday about noon. Mrs. Conley had not been in good health
for some time, but suffered a stroke a short time before her death. She
was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Selvage and is survived by an
aged mother and six brothers and sisters. She leaves several other
children besides her daughter with whom she made her home. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday afternoon with burial at the Selvage
cemetery at the head of Lower Twin Branch. Paintsville Herald Thursday
April 23, 1942
DIXON, Mary Susan (Green)
1942
Mary Susan Dixon Buried today
Funeral services will be held today for Mrs. Lenzie Dixon, 39, nee Mary
Susan Green, who died April 7 after a three months illness of
tuberculosis. Rev. Parker will officiate. She was a member of the
United Baptist Church at Sugar Grove. Surviving are her husband, her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Green, children, Mrs. Geneva Daniels,
Elmer, Russell, Oneda and Frank, brothers, Lon and Ray Green, sisters,
Mrs. Effie Stambaugh and Mrs. Lora Music, all of Chanderville.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-9-1942
DONTA, Tillie Belle (Lewis)
1942
Mrs. Tillie Belle Donta
Mrs. Tillie Belle Donta, 71, died Saturday evening at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. C. C. Ward in Margaret Heights. She had been ill for two
weeks suffering from diabetes. Her father the late David Lewis was a
native of Wales and migrated to America while young. Mrs. Donta was
married to Fred Donta of Boyd County and moved to this county. They
moved to Van Lear where they operated the first Club House of the
Consolidated Coal Company. Her husband preceded her in death some time
ago. During her stay at Van Lear, Mr. and Mrs. Donta made many warm
friends throughout Johnson County. Mrs. Donta is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Mary Julia Wells Ward, and one son, Lincoln Donta at
home. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral
services were held at the home of Mrs. Ward Monday at 2 p.m. The
services were in charge of Rev. C. S. Smith, pastor of the First
Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Terry Jones, James Pack, Alex Vaughn,
Frank Stafford, Charlie Davis, Hasca Dixon and Edgar Vanhoose.
4-23-1942 Thursday The Paintsville Herald
FITCH, Malta
1942
The Jones Funeral Home, 52 Main St. reports the following deaths since
the last issue of The Herald: Malta Fitch Malta Fitch, age 36,
wife of Tom Fitch, of Thealka, Ky., died Tuesday evening following a
long illness. Besides her husband she is survived by eight small
children and several brothers and sisters. She was one of that
community's best mothers and her death is to be regretted. Funeral
services were held at the home Thursday morning by Revs. Music and
Fraley, with burial in Thealka cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday
4-23-1942
HOWARD, Isadore
1942
ISADORE HOWARD
Isadore Howard. age 33, of Glo, Ky., died at his home there Sunday
morning and was brought to the Jones Funeral Home here and prepared for
burial. The body was returned to the home of his father at Pumpkin
Center to await the arrival of a brother from Ft. Lewis, Washington.
Mr. Howard is survived by his wife and five children, his father and
mother, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held
Wednesday morning at the Freewill Baptist Church at Glo. Burial was
made at Garrett, Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 4-23-1942
LEWIS, William Virgil
1942
WILLIAM VIRGIL LEWIS
William Virgil Lewis, six-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lewis,
died at his home in Paintsville April 24 after a week's illness. The
body was taken to Barnetts Creek for burial where funeral services were
conducted on Tuesday by Rev. Guy W. Preston. Paintsville Herald
Thursday 5-28-1942
MAHAN, Frank
1870-1942
FRANK MAHAN, AGE 73, PASSES AT BALTIMORE
Former Citizen of This City Member of Well Known Family Frank Mahan,
age 73, died at Baltimore, MD, Sunday, April 8. Mr. Mahan was a native
of this county, being a son of the late Mason Mahan, an old Union
soldier who died in Paintsville. The body was shipped to Paintsville
Tuesday, April 10 and funeral services were conducted the following
afternoon. He was a member of a well known Johnson County family. The
following obituary read at the funeral tells his life story: Frank
Mahan was born January 16, 1870, and died April 12, 1942, age 72 years.
He was the son of Mason Marion and Amanda Preston Mahan. He died
suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fannie Mahan Davis at
Elliott City, Maryland, where he had made his home for the past 13
years. Mr. Mahan was born on Davis Branch in Johnson County where he
spent his boyhood, moving to Paintsville when a young man. His first
marriage was to Georgia Mae Baldwin, a sister of Fred and John Baldwin
of Paintsville. To this union was born one son, Ralph, who died at the
age of six months. Ralph was followed in death by his mother within a
year. In 1904 he married Myrtle Hackworth, by whom he is survived. To
this union were born one daughter, Fannie, and three sons, Howard, of
Paintsville; Theodore of Weeksbury, KY, and Frank of Elliott City, MD.
He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Emma Boothe, of Huntington,
WV, and Mrs. Cora King of Paintsville; two nephews, Dr. G. M. Stafford
of Paintsville, and Roy Thomas Price of Ashland; three nieces, Mrs.
Martha Amanda Auxier, West Van Lear; Miss Roma Price, Port Clinton, OH
and Mrs. Mae Brown, of Orlando, FL. He spent most of his life in and
around Paintsville and was loved and respected by all who knew him. If
ever he had a bitter word with anyone none of his relatives and friends
remember it. He enjoyed reading the Scriptures and spent much of his
time with them. His passing was in the calm, quiet way that he lived.
And he will be put to rest in the family burial place overlooking the
Big Sandy River of which he loved to talk in his last days. PAINTSVILLE
HERALD THURSDAY APRIL 23, 1942
MCCARTY, Lizzie (Cantrell)
1942
Manila Woman Called By Death
Mrs. Lizzie McCarty, aged woman of Manila, died April 9 following a
four weeks illness. She had suffered from asthma for some time. Born
sixty-nine years ago to Henry and Frankie Cantrell, she was married to
Jim McCarty. Three children were born to this marriage, Hatak, Dillia
and Grats, deceased. Brothers and sisters are Mace, Pirate, Martha
Bayes, Dillia Estep and Lou Donalds. Funeral services were conducted at
the home in Manila by Theodore Williams and Oscar McCarty on Saturday.
Burial was in charge of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD
THURSDAY APRIL 16, 1942
NICHOLS, Ernest
1942
DEATH CLAIMS FLAT GAP MAN, AGE 47
The Preston Funeral Home reports the death of Ernest Nichols, 47, early
this afternoon (Thursday) April 23, 1942 at his home in Flat Gap.
Death came following a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Nichols, a native of
Greenup, Ky., had been in declining health for the past five years. His
wife, the former Cora Blanton, and several children survive. Burial
will be made Sunday, April 26, 1942 in Greenup County. Paintsville
Herald Thursday April 23, 1942
SANDERS, Julia (Jones)
1942
Mother of Ten Dies Sunday
Mrs. Julia Sanders, age 72, died Sunday morning at Williamsport after a
three months illness. A native of Pike County, she had spent the last
five years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. Jones,
Williamsport. She was a member of the New Regular Baptist Church.
Besides Mrs. Jones, she is survived by nine other children: Jim
Sanders, Pike County; Willie Sanders, Hellier; Ernest Sanders,
Weeksbury; Mrs. Dicie Bentley, Sitka; Mrs. Beulah Lewis,
Boons Camp; Mrs. Opal Jones, Clear Fork, W. Va.; Mrs. Vida
Hickman, Virgie; Mrs. Marcella Compton and Mrs. Verta Meek both
of Grundy, W.Va. Many people from Johnson County attended the funeral
held Tuesday at Hellier. Funeral arrangements were made by the
undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company.
Paintsville Herald Thurday April 9, 1942
SPEARS, Jane (Hall)
1942
Riceville Woman Dies April 4th
Mrs. Marion Spears, 66 years old, died Saturday, April 4, at her home
at Riceville following an illness of five weeks. She was a member
of the United Baptist Church and funeral services were held by Revs.
Hargus Conley and Jimmy Yates on Monday at the Long Fork Church. Before
her marriage forty-six years ago, she was Miss Jane Hall, Daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. William Hall, of Floyd County. Her father has
preceded her in death, but her mother age 92 is still living.
Besides her mother she is survived by her husband, one son, Henry
Spears, at home, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs.
Lizzie Wells, Ashland; Mrs. Millie Johnson, Prestonsburg; Mrs. Mag
Keagger, Portsmouth, Ohio, and Joe and James Hall, both of Portsmouth.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-9-1942
STAFFORD, Elizabeth Zenith
1942
Child Is Victim Of Spinal Meningitis
Elizabeth Zenith Stafford, 2, only child of Mr. and Mrs. William T.
Stafford, died at their home at East Point Monday night from spinal
meningitis. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the
home, the Rev. S. C. Honeycutt, of Auxier, officiating. Burial
was by the undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company
in the home Cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald Thursday April
9, 1942
TAYLOR, William (Bill)
1942
Bill Taylor, 65, is Heart Victim
William (Bill) Taylor, age 65, died suddenly at his home in West
Paintsville last Thursday, April 16. Although he had been in poor
health for some time his death was due to a heart attack. Mr. Taylor
was a native of Floyd County but came to Paintsville Many years ago
where he was married too Miss Maude Melvin. He was an employee of
the Paintsville Grocery Company for a number of years and was known as
a good citizen. He was a member of the First Methodist Church. Funeral
services were held Sunday in charge of Rev. H. E. Trent and burial was
made in the old city cemetery. The Preston Funeral Home had charge of
funeral arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-23-1942
VANHOOSE, John W.
1942
Preston Funeral Home Reports Fatalities in County
Undertaker Guy W. Preston has reported five deaths of local people
since the last issue of The Herald. The deaths occurred in
various parts of the county and are reported briefly below: JOHN W.
VANHOOSE John W. VanHoose, 65, died at his home at Barnetts Creek on
Monday, April 27, 1942, following an illness of about thirty days from
complications. He was a good citizen of that neighborhood and a member
of the United Baptist Church. He was born in Johnson County the son of
Lee and Malissa (Salyer) VanHoose. Funeral services were conducted from
the home on the following Friday, May 1, 1942, in charge of minister of
the United Baptist faith. Burial was made at Volga. Paintsville Herald
Thursday 05-28-1942
WARD, John M.
1942
John M. Ward, age 76, of Boons Camp, this county, died at St. Mary’s
Hospital, Huntington, W. Va., Sunday, April 20, after a prolonged
illness. Mr. Ward was a native of Johnson County where he had spent a
long and useful life and raised and educated a fine bunch of girls and
boys who are prominent in the social and business life of the county.
He was a son of the late Greenville and Hannah Butcher Ward who lived
and died in the Boons Camp section of the county. Besides his widow he
is survived by the following children; Mrs. Carmona Ward Howell,
Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Laura Alice Wells, Angie and Hannah Jean Ward,
Paintsville; Greenville, Eugene and Ruth C., at home. Mr. Ward was a
prominent farmer of this section and was a devout Christian. He
was a member of the United Baptist Church. Funeral rites were conducted
from the home Tuesday, April 22,. Rev. John W. Butcher, Rev.
Leonard Walters and Rev. C. S. Smith of Paintsville conducted the
services. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Boons Camp.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-23-1942
WATKINS, Alice
1942
ALICE WATKINS SUCCUMBS AT SALYERSVILLE
Funeral Held At Denver On Sunday 2 p.m. Funeral services were held at
Baptist Church at Denver, Ky., at 2 o'clock Sunday for Mrs. Cynthia
Alice Watkins, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kash Arnett
at Salyersville Friday afternoon at the age of 73 years and 29 days.
Mrs. Watkins was a resident of this county for years, being the wife of
Henry Watkins who departed this life some years ago. She is survived by
three sons, Bart, Worth and Marvin, all of whom are located in
Huntington, W. Va., also three daughters, Mrs. Mose Rice, of near
Paintsville, Mrs. Wilson Salyer and Mrs. Kesh Arnett, both of
Salyersville and one brother. Funeral services were in charge of Rev.
Walters of Salyersville. The Williams quartette of Paintsville
furnished the music. Burial was made in the Denver cemetery by the
Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-9-1942
WILLIAMS, Paulina (Daniel)
1856-1942
PAULINA WILLIAMS
Paulina Williams was born February 24, 1856 in Johnson County,
Kentucky. She was the daughter of David and Sarah Daniel.
She departed this life April 30, 1942, in the old home in which she had
lived since 1885. She was married to Edward H. Williams, who
preceded her in death 34 years ago. At the time of her marriage
she became assistant postmistress of the Dingus office. She served the
public in that capacity as postmaster, after the death of her husband,
for 37 years. To her were born three children Ed C. Williams, of
Ashland, Mrs. Gertrude Bradley, deceased two years ago, and Vesta, who
died when an infant. She was converted in a meeting held by the late
Rev. W. L. Jayne who was her uncle, when she was fourteen years of
age. She became a member of the Flat Gap Church of the Enterprise
Association of Missionary Baptists, living faithful in that body for 72
years. She was 86 years, 2 months, and 4 days old at the time of
her death. She is survived by one son, Ed C. Williams, five
grandchildren, Mrs. Lenora Pelfrey, Mrs. Hillman Easton, Mrs. Fred
McClain, Reva and Wendell Bradley and seven great-grandchildren, two
brothers, D. B. Daniel of Dingus, Ky., and Ison Daniel of Kerz, Johnson
County, Ky., and many other relatives and friends. The funeral was held
from the Union Church with Elders A. C. Bradley, R. H. Ferguson and D.
W. Beculheimer conducting same. She was then laid to rest in the
family cemetery near the church to await the resurrection. Paintsville
Herald Thursday May 7, 1942
MAY - 1942
BUTCHER, Lewis
1942
Lewis Butcher, 96, Passes
Lewis Butcher, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his
home on Johns Creek Monday night, May 25, 1942. He had passed his
96th birthday. A more detailed account of his death will be
published next week. Funeral services were conducted at his home
Wednesday, May 27, 1942, with burial in the family cemetery there.
Lewis Butcher was a brother of Judge John W. Butcher of Williamsport,
Ky. The Jones Funeral Home of Paintsville handled both funerals.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 05-28-1942
CASTLE, Chilt
1942
Castle Child, Age 7, Dies At Manila
Manila, Ky.-Death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Castle and
removed their son, Chilt Edward, age 7 years. He had been ill for the
past three months. He underwent an operation for appendicitis and
had never recovered. He was treated by different doctors and was
taken to Ironton. All was done for him that could be done.
On April 30 he was taken to the Golden Rule Hospital where another
operation was performed and on MAy 1 he died. Surviving are the
heart-broken parents, Wayne and Alma Castle, three sisters and one
brother, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chilt Castle of Van Lear and
many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Blanton
Branch by Rev. F. F. Riggsby, Rev. Lonza Reed and Rev. Oscar McCarty.
Burial was made in the Blanton cemetery. Paintsville Herald
Thursday May 7, 1942
COLLINS, Samuel L.
1942
SAMUEL L. COLLINS DIES IN 92nd YEAR AT AUXIER HOME
Samuel Lewis Collins, one of Floyd County's oldest men, died at his
Auxier home after a short illness Saturday, the day following his 91st
birthday anniversary. Mr. Collins, one of his community's oldest men,
resided at Auxier throughout his life and until his retirement was
forced by advanced age was a blacksmith. He had been a member of
the M. E. Church for 73 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Sarah
Collins, 83, two daughters, Mrs. Valda House, of Johns Creek and Mrs.
Rosa Well, Auxier; four sons, Will and Worth Collins of Auxier, Malcom
Collins of Johns Creek, and Ollie Collins , East Point; 25
grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
The funeral was conducted Sunday, the Rev. W. B. Garrott, Prestonburg,
and the Rev. W. H. Horn, of Auxier, officiating. Burial was made in the
family cemetery, near the Collins home.--Floyd County Time. PAINTSVILLE
HERALD THURSDAY 5-14-1942
CONLEY, Galen
1942
WAR CLAIMS FIRST VICTIM FROM COUNTY
Oil Springs High School Graduate Killed In Action
This week the grimness of the war is brought home to the people of
Johnson County as the first definite casualty was reported. This
information was conveyed in a message from the Navy Department to Mrs.
Warren Helton, of Oil Springs Sunday that her son Gale Conley of the
U.S. Navy had been killed in action. The telegram said that Conley “had
died of wounds received while in action. Further information will
follow by mail later.” No information was given as to the time or place
of his death. Young Conley was a graduate of Oil Springs High School,
class of 1937. He was known as a good student, well liked, and active
in Future Farmers of America organization at Oil Springs. He enlisted
in the U.S. Navy in May 1937. His grandfather, Clark Conley, lives at
Oil Springs. His father Ross Conley, died some years ago. Three
brothers survive; Tom Walter Conley and Homer Lee Conley, both of Oil
Springs, and Ellis Ross Conley, who volunteered in the Navy only three
weeks ago. Three half sisters and one half brother also survive; Joy
Mae Helton, Helen Christine Helton, Grace Evelyn Helton and Paul Edward
Helton. Although other boys have been reported missing this is the
first definite information of the loss of life of a Johnson County boy
reported either by the Navy or War Departments. Paintsville Herald
Thursday May 7, 1942
DAVIS, Russell
1942
DAVIS DEATH CONFIRMED
Adj. General Writes Williamsport Parents Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Davis,
Williamsport, have received the following letter from the War
Department regarding their son, Private Russell Davis, who has been
missing in action since May, 1942. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Since your
son, Private Russell Davis, Signal Corps, was reported missing in
action upon the fall of the Philippines May 7, 1942, the War Department
has entertained hope that he survived and that information would be
revealed dispelling the uncertainty surrounding his absence. However,
as in may cases, the conditions of warfare deny us such information.
All available records and reports concerning the absence of your son
have been carefully investigated and are deemed to warrant a review of
his case. Since the return of our forces to the Philippines and the
occupation of Japan, the War Department and the Armed Forces in the
field have been making every effort to determine the fate of our
personnel who were in the islands at the time of the surrender of
Corregidor, through interrogation of former prisoners of war, natives,
local officials, enemy records, and other sources. The information
obtained has been analyzed and evaluated by the War Department and the
field forces and the status of great numbers of our personnel has been
definitely established. However, no such information has been received
concerning your son. Since no information has been received which would
support a presumption of his continued survival, the War Department
must now terminate his absence by a presumptive finding of death.
Accordingly an official finding of death has been recorded. I regret
the necessity for this message but trust that the ending of a long
period of uncertainty may give at least some small consolation. May
providence grant a measure of relief from the anguish and anxiety you
have experienced during these past years. Sincerely yours, Edward F.
Witsell, Major General The Adjutant General of the Army PAINTSVILLE
HERALD THURSDAY FEB 21, 1946
ELAM, James
1942
James Elam
The body of James Elam, 74, who died in the Paintsville Hos- pital
Sunday, was taken by the Paintsville Furniture Company to his home at
Bayes, at Breath- itt County, Ky., where burial was made on May 19.
Paintsville Herald Tuesday 5-21-1942
FANNIN, Hazel Artus
1942
COUNTY WOMAN MAY 11
Hazel Artus Fannin, 20, died May 11 at a local hospital following a
week’s illness from pneumonia. Miss Fannin, a native of Crockett,
Morgan County, was the daughter of Boone and Lucille Ferguson Fannin.
The body was prepared for burial by the Preston Funeral Home and
funeral services were held Wednesday at Crockett. PAINTSVILLE HERALD
THURSDAY MAY 14, 1942
FITCH, Joe Thomas
1942
THEALKA DEATH CLAIMS CHILD
The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Fitch and took
from them their son, Joe Thomas. He was one year old and had been in
ill health all his life. He is survived by his parents and two sisters,
Mary Louise and Verla Mae. Paintsville Herald Thursday 5-7-1942
GILLEM, William R.
1942
WILLIAM GILLEM
5/28/1942
William L. Gillem, 50, prominent citizen of the Keaton section died at
his home there after an illness of two years from a rare malady known
as St. Vitus dance. He was born in the county and his parents were
Isaac and Mary (Holbrook) Gillem. He is survived by a wife and two
sons, one of whom is in the armed forces of the United States, and the
other resides at Keaton. He was a farmer and a member of the United
Baptist Church. Mr. Gillem died at 12:30 Wednesday of this week, and
funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon-at-2
o'clock. Burial will be made in the home cemetary. THURSDAY PAINTSVILLE
HERALD
LEMASTER, Earline
1942
Undertaking Home Reports Death of 2
The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company reports
the death of Florence Earline Lemaster, 31, who died Sunday from
pneumonia. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Lemaster of
Winifred, and a member of the United Baptist Church. Besides her
parents she is survived by several brothers and sisters. The funeral
was held at the home Tuesday with Rev. Dave Harris officiating.
Paintsville Herald Thursday May 21, 1942
LONG, W. W.
1942
W. W. LONG, 89, DIED MAY 29TH FROM STROKE
Born In Virginia He Had Been Here Since Civil War W. W. Long, one of
the oldest and most prominent citizens of the Oil Springs section, died
at his home there on Friday, May 29. He was past 89 years of
age. Despite his advanced age he had been in good health until he
suffered a stroke two weeks before his death. "Uncle Wash" as he was
known to all people of that section, was a man of splendid character
and held the respect of all who knew him. He was a son of Joel D. and
Lottie Vanover Long and was born in Virginia. He came to this
county during the Civil War and was married to Elizabeth Colvin to whom
were born the following children: Floyd Long, Paris Long, Joel
(deceased), Mrs. Loretta Rice (deceased), Linzie (deceased), Challie
Long, Mrs. Lizzie Caudill, and Mrs. Stella Rice. He was a farmer by
occupation and a member of the Little Paint United Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at the home on Sunday, May 31 in charge of
Rev. John Prater of Magoffin County and Rev. Lonza Reed of
Paintsville. Burial was made in the home cemetery in charge of
the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday June 11, 1942
MAHAN, Jim
1942
JIM MAHAN DROWNED AT LOUISVILLE
Has Many Relatives Throughout Johnson County
Word was received in Paintsville, Sunday that Jim Mahan, 17, son of Mr.
and Mrs. John Mahan, of Louisville, was drowned there Saturday. No
given details of the drowning were (given? Sic.) Mrs. Roxie Mahan, of
this city, grandmother of the drowned boy had gone to Louisville to bid
farewell to another grandson, Carl Mahan, who left Friday, for the U.S.
Army. Mrs. Mahan notified Manuel Fitzpatrick so that relatives here
could know of the tragedy. The funeral was held in Louisville Monday.
The dead youth is also a grandson of Mrs. John R. Williams and the late
Flem Dixon. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY MAY 21, 1942
NICKELLS, Hulda
1942
MRS. NICKELLS, 44, DIES AT THEALKA, KY.
MOTHER OF 8 CHILDREN SUCCUMBS AFTER YEARS'S ILLNESS
Mrs. Hulda Nickells, died at her home in Thealka, Ky., Wednesday, May
27, (1942) following an illness of more than a year. She was 44
years of age. She was married to William Nickells April 29, 1914, and
to this union eight children were born, all of whom are living but
one. In addition to her husband she is survived by the following
children. Mrs. Mavis Hammond, David, Ky.; Delbert and Mary Nickells,
both of Thealka; Mrs. Alice Ruth Waugh, Thealka; Donald and Billy Joe,
at home. All the children were present except Edward who was
unable to leave his post with the U. S. armed forces. She is also
survived by one brother, Jeff Sparks, of Thealka, he being the last
surviving member of a large family of the late Nelson Sparks. Funeral
services were held at the home Saturday afternnon with Rev. Adron Davis
in charge. Burial was made in the Thealka cemetery under the direction
of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 6-4-1942
PARKER, Hannah Leota (McKenzie)
1942
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. LEOTA PARKER, 64
The body of Mrs. Hannah Leota Parker, 64, who died at a New Boston,
Ohio hospital on May 5, (1942) was returned to Paintsville last Friday,
and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Freewill Baptist
Church. Rev. Guy Preston and Rev. C.Z. Cavins officiated. Burial
was made in the town cemetery by the Preston Funeral Home. Mrs. Parker,
a native of Johnson County, was a member of a large family. She was the
daughter of Andy Jackson and Millie Coburn McKenzie who had thirteen
other children beside Mrs. Parker. Seven sisters and three
brotheers are now living. Mrs. Ruby Simpkins, Portsmouth, Ohio;
Mrs. Edna Horton, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Ida Meek, New Boston, Ohio; Mrs.
Sarah Williams, Mrs. Elizabeth Caldwell, Mrs. Flora Blevins and
Mrs. Ross Tackett, all of Johnson County, and Jay McKenzie, city; Fonza
McKenzie, in Pennsylvania and William McKenzie, Flat Gap. By an earlier
marriage, Mrs. Parker had three sons who survive. They are
Freddie Bladwin, who lives in Mississippi, and John Baldwin, Jr., in
the U. S. Army and Allen Baldwin in the U. S. Navy. PAINTSVILLE HERALD
THURSDAY 5-14-1942
PRESTON, Sonny Boy
1942-1942
PRESTON BABY BURIED AT HENDRICKS TUESDAY
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy W. Preston, born Sunday, was buried
Tuesday at Hendricks, in Magoffin County. The baby had been named Sonny
Boy. A large group of Brother Preston's church people accompanied the
family to Hendricks. Elders J. C. Sparks and Roscoe Lemaster officiated
at the funeral service. Paintsville Herald Thursday 5-21-1942
WILLIAMS, Alberta Ann
1942
ALBERTA ANN WILLIAMS
Alberta Ann Williams, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgel Williams,
died at their home at Manila last Friday, May 22, 1942, after a short
illness from pneumonia. Besides her parents she is survived by one
brother and two sisters, Willie Dean, Phillis Jean, and Oralene May.
Funeral was held at the home on Saturday at 10 o’clock. Rev.
Lonza Reed and Rev. Oscar McMarty conducting the services. Burial
followed in the home cemetery at Manila. Paintsville Herald Thursday
5-28-1942
WILLIAMS, Lockie (Witten)
1942
MRS. LOCKIE WILLIAMS, 71,
Mrs. Lockie Williams, 71, Sitka, this county, died at her home there
Friday, May 22, following an illness of about 8 months. She was the
widow of Thomas Newton Williams and the two were united in marriage
September 29, 1888. Her husband preceded her in death in 1934. To this
union were born the following children: Mrs. Ellen Logan, Quincy,
Ky.; Mrs. Lora Baldwin, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Hazel Mills, Yuma,
Arizona; Mrs. Lula Samas, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. W. T. Williams, Sitka;
Mrs. Sarah Estep, Baltimore. Besides her children, she is survived by
the following brothers and sister, William Witten , Thomas Witten and
Chester Witten, all of Sitka; John Witten, Wurtland, Ky., and Mrs. Doll
Rice, Stambaugh, Ky. She was a member of the Christian Church.
Rev. S. C. Honeycutt of Auxier, conducted the funeral services at the
home Sunday morning at 10:30. Burial was made in the family
cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 5-28-1942
JUNE - 1942
AUXIER,
Sam Nathaniel
1942
Sam Auxier, 72,
of Manila Heart Victim
Member of Prominent
Family, Dies At Manila
Samuel Nathaniel
Auxier, age 72, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey VanHoose at
Manila
from heart trouble with which he had been afflicted for the past
several
years. Death came Sunday. Mr. Auxier was a member of a prominent
Johnson
County family. He was a son of the late George W. and Angeline
(Prater)
Auxier. George W. Auxier served the county one term as Sheriff in
addition to be prominent in the business and social life of the county
during his day. Sam Auxier was married to Rose Stapleton and to this
union
were born ten children, Mildred, Ethelbert, Karl, Sammy, Irene,
Charles,
Chester, Marion, Ruby, and Merle. Mr. and Mrs. Auxier moved too
Nebraska
and remained there for many years, later moving to Chicago where most
of
the family now resides. Mr. Auxier returned to this county from
Chicago,
about 10 years ago where he remained until his death. He is survived by
the following brothers and sisters; I. L. Auxier, Paintsville; M. M.
Auxier,
Falls City, Neb; G. G. Auxier, Manila, and Mrs. Martha Vaughan of
Paintsville.
He was a carpenter and contractor and a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at the home of his brother, G. G. Auxier at
Manila, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Oscar McCarty and Rev.
Lonza
Reed officiating. Burial was made in the Auxier family cemetery at
Manila
in charge of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday
6-11-1942
BROWN,
Carlie
1911-1942
CARLIE BROWN
DEATH CLAIMS
THREE VICTIMS WITHIN WEEK
The Dead All
Natives Of Johnson County The Preston Funeral Home has reported three
deaths
of Johnson County people since the last issue of The Herald. They are:
CARLIE BROWN Carlie Brown, age 31, died at Crookstin, Minn., on
Tuesday,
June 23. Death resulted from injuries sustained in a motorcycle
wreck.
Mr. Brown was born at Volga, this county, a son of George M. and Minnie
(Daniel) Brown on June 11, 1911, but had been away for nine years. He
is
survived by the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Sally
Lemaster,
Mrs. Susie Hitchcock, Charlie, Clyde, Claude and Clarence Brown, all of
Johnson County. The body was shipped to the Preston Funeral Home
Saturday
morning. Funeral services were conducted at the Brown home at
Volga
Sunday morning, June 28, in charge of Rev. Harry Salyer. Burial in the
home cemetery at Volga. Paintsville Herald Thursday July 2, 1942
CASTLE,
Vernon
1942
VERNON CASTLE
IS KILLED IN LETCHER CO.
Former Johnson
County Man Is Victim Of Slate Fall
Vernon Castle,
57, was killed instantly early last Saturday morning by a slate fall at
the mine in which he was working at Letcher, Letcher County, Ky.
Castle,
a native of Johnson County, had spent twenty-two years at Estill,
Ky., and last fall had moved to Letcher. His body was returned to
Estill
for burial Monday. A son of William and Lydia Daniel Castle, of
Thealka,
he had been converted some time ago and had joined the Freewill Baptist
Church at the mouth of Rush. Surviving are his mother, his wife, the
former
Maudie Castle of Thealka, and children, Earl Castle of Estill; Mrs.
Dorothy
Haywood, Wayland; Mrs. Reece Meadows, Estill; Mrs. Florence Isom,
Bristol,
Tenn.; Eimon, of the U. S. Army, who came from his post in New Jersey
for
the funeral, and Richard at home. Two brothers, Jim of Thealka,
and
Ballard, Paintsville, also survive. Mr. Castle is a member of the large
Castle family of this county. Because of his absence he was unknown to
some of the younger generation of the family. Mr. Castle served as a
peace
officer in Floyd County for many years, and was known as an efficient
and
fearless official. Paintsville Herald Thursday June 18, 1942
CAUDILL,
Jess
1942
JESS CAUDILL
DIES TUESDAY WAS WELL KNOWN THROUGHOUT COUNTY
Jess Caudill,
76, a prominent resident of West Van Lear and well-known citizen of
Johnson
Co., died suddenly at the home of his son, Lundy, at West Van Lear
Tuesday,
about 11:30 a.m. Mr. Caudill had suffered a stroke about a week before,
but it was thought that his condition had improved. His is survived by
two sons, Lundy, with whom he made his home, and Fred of
Huntington,
W.Va.; two brothers, James of Leander and John of Waverly, Ohio.
Funeral
services were held at 10:00 a.m. this morning at the Missionary Baptist
Church at West Van Lear. Burial was in the family cemetery at Leander,
KY. Paintsville Herald Thursday 6-25-1947
DANIEL,
Margaret
(Daniel)
1942
Tutor Key Woman,
78, Died Monday
Mrs. Margaret
Daniel, of Tutor Key, died at her home there Monday, June 1, after an
illness
of one week. She was 78 years of age. She was the daughter of
Solomon
and Polly Daniel of this county. Her husband preceded her in
death
several years ago. She is survived by one son, Frank Daniel of
Tutor
Key. Funeral services were conducted at Tutor Key Wednesday in charge
of
Rev. Guy W. Preston of Paintsville. Burial followed in the family
cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday June 4, 1942
EVANS,
Oscar
1942
Oscar Evans Auxier
Man, 48 Dies Suddenly
Oscar Evans,
48, better known as "Bobby," died suddenly while at work around the
mines
of the North-East Coal Company on Johns Creek last Friday afternoon.
Mr.
Evans had almost completed his day's work when he began to complain of
severe pains in his chest, and died before a doctor arrived. A World
War
veteran, he is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters, all
home ex- cept the eldest son who was called to the army in
January.
He came from his camp in North Carolina to attend his father's
funeral.
Also surviving are two sisters. Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon
at the Auxier church in charge of Revs. Horn and Conn, followed by
burial
in the Auxier Cemetery by the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald
Sunday
6-25-1942
JOHNSON,
Walter
1942
WALTER JOHNSON
Walter Johnson,
43, died at Staffordsville, June 26, after an illness of one
week.
He was the son of John and Nancy Davidson Johnson and is survived by
his
widow and several children. He was a native of Johnson County but had
lived
at Blaine, Ky. Funeral services were held at Mud Lick Sunday with
Rev. Harry Salyer in charge. Burial in the Ramey cemetery.
Paintsville
Herald Thursday July 2, 1942
LEMASTER,
Mrs.
W. R.
1942
Manila Woman
88, Died Tuesday
Mrs. W. R. Lemaster
of Manila died at her home there after a short illness from heart
ailment.
She is survived by two sons Amos and Tom Colvin of Manila. Mrs.
Lemaster
was one of the best Christian women of that community and her death
will
be regretted by a large number of people who knew her best. She was a
member
of the Fish Trap United Baptist Church and had lived a consistent
Christian
life. Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon
in
charge of Rev. Lonza Reed. Burial was made in the family cemetery. The
Preston Funeral Home had charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday June 11,
1942
LOWE,
Mrs. Henry
(Slone)
1942
LOWMANSVILLE
WOMAN 58, DIED TUESDAY
Funeral services
for Mrs. Henry Lowe, of Lowmansville, who died Tuesday after an illness
of three weeks, will be held today at Dema, KY. Mrs. Lowe, age 58, was
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Slone of Knot County. She was
a member of the United Baptist Church. She leaves a son, Bill Jones of
Dema, KY., and a daughter, Mrs. Belle Gibson, of Raven. Also
surviving
are a brother Arlan Slone, and a sister, Ellen Gibson. The undertaking
department of the Paintsville Furniture Company had charge of the
Funeral
Paintsville Herald Thursday 6-18-1942
ROWLAND,
Joseph
Floyd
1854-1942
Rowland, Joseph
Floyd
7-2-1942
Joseph Floyd
Rowland,88, died at his home in Fuget, this county, Saturday, June
27.
He had been ill for six weeks following a stroke. He was the son of the
late John and Peggy (Fairchild) Rowland, and was born in Johnson County
May 21, 1854. He was the father of nine children, John, William,
Morgan,
and Harrison Rowland, and Rachel, Martha, and Fannie Rowland. He was a
farmer and a member of the United Baptist Church. Funeral
services
were held at the home in charge of Rev. Lonza Reed, Rev. Delmar
Williams
and Rev. Daniel Frazier. Painstville Herald Thursday July 2, 1942
SLONE,
William
Harmon
1942
W. H. Slone,
Head of Produce Firm, Died Monday Night
William Harmon
Slone, better known to hundreds of friends and business associates as
just
plain “Bill”, died suddenly at his home on West Street at 9 p.m.,
Monday
night. Within one month, he would have reached his 65th birthday.
Mr. Slone was a son of Marvel and Elizabeth Wheeler Slone and was born
and raised in the Hoods Fork section of the county. Mr. Slone
attended
the University of Kentucky. Returning to the county he taught in
the Johnson County schools for three years and then embarked in the
produce
business in Paintsville. He organized and operated the
Paintsville
Produce Company until his death and was very successful in business.
Mr.
Slone had many friends and died as he had lived, an upright citizen
with
the respect and friendship of his fellow citizens and business
associates
of the town and county. His death is mourned not only by members
of his own family but by hundreds of others who knew him best. Mr.
Slone
suffered an attack of pneumonia in the early spring and from which he
never
fully recovered. He developed high blood pressure which affected
his heart and death followed. His death was instantaneous.
Funeral
services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First
Missionary
Baptist Church. Rev. A. H. Webb, a former pastor of the church
was
called from Lexington to officiate at the rites. Burial was made in the
family lot in Mayo Cemetery, the Jones Funeral Home directing. Besides
his wife, who was formerly Miss Pearlie Pack, he is survived by two
sons,
Dr. A. D. Slone and Leroy Slone, both at Paintsville, and four brothers
and two sisters. Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-2-1942
STAPLETON,
John
Alva
1942
J. A. Stapleton
Of Red Bush Died Saturday
Father Of Large
Family Dies At Age Of 82
John Alva Stapleton,
82, of Red Bush died at his home there Saturday June 6, after a long
illnes
of asthma. He was a member of a large family. His father was Charley
Stapleton
of Virginia and his mother Elizabeth Williams of North Carolina who
settled
in this county. He was married to Sarah Jane McKenzie at Flat Gap in
1881
and to this union were born the following children: Mannasah Stapleton,
Elna; Ashland Stapleton, Hagar Hill; Nineva Williams, Elna; Hager
Stapleton,
White House; Missie McKenzie, Galloway,Ohio; Cassady Stapleton,
Ironton,Ohio;
Dora Stapleton, Red Bush; Beulah Stapleton(deceased); Burdis Stapleton(
deceased); Charlie Stapleton, Red Bush; Sonny Stapleton, Red Bush, and
Mary Rice, Flat Gap. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 o'clock
in charge of Reverends Lonza Reed, Dennis Williams and Thurman
Ferguson.
Burial was made in the home cemetery. The undertaking department of the
Paintsville Furniture Co. directed the funeral and burial. Paintsville
Herald Thursday June 11, 1942
VANHOOSE,
Chester
1921-1942
COUNTY MAN KILLED
AT URBANA, OHIO
Chester
VanHoose,
21, Died Instantly In Car Wreck
Chester
VanHoose,
21 of Volga, was killed Wednesday, June 3, 1942, when the automobile in
which he was riding with James M. David, Essington, Pa., struck an iron
bridge on route 29, near Urbana, Ohio. It is reported that the
automobile
had been stolen from David Williams, Urbana and David told authorities
that he was AWOL from Co. L, 111th Infantry, Camp Pendleton, Va. He was
held in the county jail at Urbana. VanHoose was a passenger in the car
and was killed instantly. His body was brought to the Preston
Funeral
Home. Funeral services were held Friday, June 5, 1942, at the Old
VanHoose home at Sitka. Rev. Willie Rice and Rev. Freddie Crislip
conducted
the funeral services. VanHoose, son of Mr. and Mrs. John VanHoose, was
born at Jenkins, Ky., in 1921. He is survived by the following
brothers
and sisters: Jerome, Chester, Edgar, Myrtle and Gracie. Paintsville
Herald
Thursday 06-11-1942
JULY - 1942
BLAIR,
Thomas
1942
Thomas Blair, of Painstville, died July 14, after an illness of three
weeks. He was 17 years of age, the son of Green and Mary Jackson
Blair. Funeral services were held July 18, Rev. Fraley officiating.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-30-1942
CAUDILL, Lewis F.
1852-1942
Rev. L.F. Caudill Succumbs At 89
Rev. Lewis F. Caudill died at the home of his daughter at Mash Fork,
KY, last Thursday morning, July 2, following a brief illness. Had Rev.
Caudill lived to September 2, he would have been 90 years of age. He
was a native of Johnson County where he was born September 2, 1852. He
was probably the best known minister of the gospel in Eastern Kentucky
were he had preached for fifty years. He served at one time as pastor
of the Missionary Baptist Church at Paintsville. Funeral services were
conducted at Mash Fork Saturday and were largely attended. PAINTSVILLE
HERALD THURSDAY JULY 9, 1942
CHANDLER, Henry
1942
Henry Chandler A prominent farmer of the Chandlerville section, and
related to many persons in the county, Henry Chandler, age 66, died on
July 21, at his home at Chandlerville. He had been ill the last two
years. Mr. Chandler was the son of the late Isaac and Louise Wheeler
Chandler and had always made his home in Chandlerville. Besides his
wife he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Bunie Stapleton,
Jason, Hansel, Norman, Oval and Clara, all of Chandlerville. Funeral
services were held July 23, ministers of the United Baptist faith
officiating. Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-30-1942
HATCHER, Sarah
1942
FORMER COUNTY WOMAN DIES IN TENNESSEE
Word has reached Paintsville that Mrs. Sarah Hatcher, a former county
woman, died at her home in Kingsport, Tenn., on July 2. She was a
daughter of the late T. J. and Perlina Robinson, and was reared on Lick
Fork of Jennies Creek. Her husband was Greeley Hatcher of Floyd County
who preceded her in death several years ago. Surviving are three
children two brothers, T. S. Robinson of Jennies Creek and S. L.
Robinson Whitaker, and one sister, Mrs. Mae Conley, Louisville.
Paintsville Herald Wednesday August 13, 1942
HENSLEY, Garnett (Mills)
1942
Young Martin Woman Dies
Mrs. Garnett Mills Hensley, age 29, of Tomahawk, died July 19 at a
local hospital following complications resulting from the birth of a
baby a month ago. The daughter of Andrew J. Mills, Tomahawk, she was
married two years ago to James Hensley, who is employed at Dublin, Va.
Besides her father, husband and month old infant, she is survived by
five brothers and three sisters: Ashford, Willie, Robert, Homer and
Thurman and Mrs. Martha Spears, Mrs. Clara Horn and Mrs. Laura Horn.
Under the direction of the undertaking department of the Paintsville
Furniture Company, burial was made Tuesday in the home cemetery.
Ministers of the United Baptist Church officiated. Paintsville Herald
Thursday July 23, 1942
LEMASTER, John
1942
John Lemaster, of Win, was buried on July 26. The son of Joe and Polly
Ann Lemaster, he had died at the age of 65 on July 25. A number of
children survive. Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-30-1942
LEMASTER, Mrs. Caleb (Butler)
1942
Aged Staffordsville Woman Died July 2
Mrs. Caleb Lemaster, 70, of Staffordsville, died July 2, after an
illness of several years. She had suffered several strokes and had been
an invalid in latter years. Surviving are her husband and two
daughters, Mrs. Arbie Combs of Wittensville, and Miss Atha Mae
Lemaster, at home; a brother, Gus Butler, River, and three sisters,
Mrs. Ella Butler, city, Mrs. Fred Meade, Staffordsville, and Mrs. Lydia
McKenzie, River. The funeral was held at the home Sunday morning, Rev.
John Collins, of Oil Springs, in charge. Burial was made in the family
cemetery at Little Mud Lick by the undertaking department of the
Paintsville Furniture Company. Paintsville Herald Thursday July 9, 1942
MURRAY, Aaron
1942
Youth Accidentally Killed Near Waverly
Aaron Murray, 15, of near Waverly, Ohio, accidentally shot himself
through the chest on July 27, 1942. Death resulted
immediately. It is reported that he went out to shoot a crow and
fell from a gate on which he had climbed, causing the shotgun he
carried to be discharged. The youth was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie
Murray, former Johnson Countians, who how reside in Ohio.
Grandparents are Mrs. Cilia Cisco, of Magoffin County, and R.C. Murray,
a native of this section, who live at Waverly. Many relatives from
Kentucky attended the funeral on July 29, 1942. Several brothers and
sisters survive in addition to the boy’s parents and grandparents.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY Aug.6, 1942
PATRICK, Hazel
1942
Hazel Patrick, infant daughter of Flem and Myrtle Preston Patrick, died
July 20, following an illness of a few days. Burial was made at
Meally. Paintsville Herald Thursday July 30, 1942
RICE, Patrick G.
1942
Former Citizen Dies In Lewis County
Patrick G. Rice, of Garrison, Lewis County, died July 3 after a
lingering illness. He was at the King's Daughters' Hospital in
Ashland when death came. Mr. Rice was a native of the Denver section of
Johnson County but moved to Garrison 37 years ago. He owned a
farm on Middle Fork, now owned and occupied by his son-in-law, A. M.
Salyer. His first wife and mother of his surviving sons was also a
Rice, being the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alec Rice. Had
he lived another month he would have reached his 85th birthday.
Surviving are his widow and the following sons: Don of Raceland, Ky.;
Elmer of Portsmouth, Ohio; Ross, of Garrison, and Clay, of Covington.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Walters and daughter, Nancy Catherine, and Mr. and
Mrs. Charlie Walters went to Garrison Sunday to attend the funeral.
Paintsville Herald Thursday July 9, 1942
RUCKER, C.C.
1942
C.C. Rucker, 94, Dies at Van Lear
C.C. Rucker, of Hitchens, Carter County, died at the home of a son,
Anderson Rucker, at Van Lear Monday. He had been visiting there
for several weeks. He was probably the oldest man in Carter
County. The body was taken to Carter County for funeral and burter
County and funeral services were conducted at Hitchens. Burial
was made at Russell. The aged man is survived by sour sons, Solomon
Rucker, Newcastle, Pa.; ANerson Rucker, Van Lear; William
and Cecil Rucker, both of Hitchens; three daughters, Mrs. George
Rose, of Huntington; Mrs. Laura Thomas, Hitchens; and Mrs.
James O'Roark of Prestonsburg. The funeral and burial arrangements were
in charge of the Jones Funeral Home of this city. Paintsville Herald
Thursday 7-16-1942
SALYERS, Patricia Ann
1942
Patricia Ann Salyers
Patricia Ann, the five year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray B.
Salyers, died at a local hospital on July 25, after a week's illness.
Funeral services were held on Monday morning at the Barnetts Creek
Church with Elders F.F. Riggsby, Lonza Reed and Guy W. Preston
officiating. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 7-30-1942
VANHOOSE, Bert
1942
DRAFTEE, 41 SUCCUMBS SATURDAY
Bert VanHoose Dies Suddenly At Bar- netts Creek Bert VanHoose, age 41,
died suddenly Saturday, July 18, 1942, at his home at Barnetts
Creek. A carpenter by trade, Mr. VanHoose had been working at the
Armco plant at Ashland until recently. Mr. VanHoose was unmarried and
was among the inductees who went to Huntington Tuesday, July 14, 1942,
for examination for the Army. He was rejected because of physical
disabilities and returned home. A short time before his death
Saturday, July 18, 1942, he had been in Paintsville attending to
business. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee F. VanHoose and
had made his home with his sister Miss. Eva VanHoose. Besides
Miss VanHoose, he is survived by the following brothers and
sisters. Bennett, at Ashland; Eugene, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. J.
A. Rice, paitnsville, and Mrs. Carl Gish, Ashland. Being of a prominent
family with large connections throughout the county, his funeral held
Monday, July 20, 1942, was one of the largest country funerals held in
many years. Rev. Winn T. Barr of West Van Lear, officiated and the body
was laid to rest in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek by the
undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Co. Paintsville
Herald Thursday 07-23-1942
WELLS, Exer (Meek)
1849-1942
As the Herald goes to press the announcement was made that Mrs. Exer
Wells died at her home on Third Street. She was 92 years of age and had
been ill for a number of years and was one of the best known women in
the county. A more detailed story of the life, death and burial of this
grand woman will be given in the Herald next week. Funeral services
will be held Friday, July 10 at 2 pm at the Wells home. Burial will be
in the Wells Cemetery in Bridgeford. 7-9-1942 Thursday The Paintsville
Herald Obituary Read at Wells Rites The following obituary was read at
the funeral rites for Mrs. Exer Wells who was past 92 years of age when
death came. Mrs. wells was one of the most prominent women of the Big
Sandy Valley and was the last surviving member of one of the county's
most prominent families. She was related to probably more people in
this section than any other women. Mrs Exer wells was born near River,
Johnson County, Ky., September 8, 1849. She was the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Isaac Meek. She was the last member of a family of twelve children.
She was united in marriage to M L K Wells, August 6, 1867, who preceded
her in death July 6, 1927. To this union were born nine children as
follows: Mrs. J. Delong (deceased), W. G. Wells Jr., Mrs. M. L.
Robinson, S. M. Wells, Dr. J. P. Wells (deceased), M. L. Wells,
Ed Wells, Z. Wells, and Mrs Scott P. Duncan. She has thirty-seven
grandchildren, thirty-eight great grandchildren, and fourteen
great-great- grandchildren. At an early age she was united with the
Methodist Church and was an active member of the Old Wells Chapel at
Boons Camp, established by her brother, Rev. Zephaniah Meek. Aunt Exer
was one of the most beloved women in this section and was known by
everyone. She had been confined to her bed for the last six years. Her
happiest moments were when her friends came to visit. She was patient
in her suffering and seldom complained. She always had a pleasant smile
and a timely anecdote to relate. She kept an active interest not only
in her friends, but was ever keenly aware of present world conditions.
She was called to a greater life July 9, 1942 Aunt Exer lived as
though; Yesterday was but a dream, and tomorrow only a vision, But Each
day well lived Made every yesterday a dream of happiness and every
tomorrow a vision of hope. She looked well to each day. The Paintsville
Herald Thursday July 16, 1942
WELLS, John King
1942
JOHN KING WELLS ODDS MAN, 65, DIED MONDAY
Funeral services were held Wednesday for John King Wells, 65, who died
Monday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Joe D. Meade, at Odds. The
son of the late G.W. and Minnie Clark Wells, he has been an invalid for
the last five years. Pneumonia was the direct cause of his death. Mr.
Wells had been a farmer and had never married, making his home with his
sister, Mrs. Meade, and family. He has one other sister who
survives, Mrs. Belle Wells, of Auxier. He is related to many
people in the county who will regret to learn of his passing. Rev.
Bosier Wells and Rev. S. C. Honeycutt, of Auxier, officiated at the
funeral, and burial was in the family cemetery by the Paintsville
Furniture Company. Paintsville Herald Thursday July 23, 1942 JOHN K.
WELLS John K. Wells, prominent farmer and business man, passed away to
his final resting place July 20. Mr. Wells was well and favorably
known throughout the Big Sandy Valley. Honest, quiet and
unassuming he spent the greater part of his life on the farm where he
was born. His word was his bond, and he, thru-out a comparatively
long and well spent life, chose the ordinary pleasures and lived
unostentatiously. 'Tis of such men that Gray writes: "Far from
the maddening crowd's ignoble strife, His sober wishes never learned to
stray Along the cool sequestered vale of life, He kept the even tenor
of his way." Mr. Wells was born September 27, 1867, a son of G. W.
Wells and Mintie Clark Wells, and his farm joins the spot on which his
great grandfather from Virginia, settled after the Revolutionary War,
and where his ashes now rest within one mile of where he, as a pioneer,
settled. The U. S. Government has placed an imposing monument on
his grave for his services as a Revolutionary soldier. Mr. Wells never
married but lived with his sister, Mrs. Cora Wells Meade, until his
death. One other family member of his immediate family is still
living, Mrs. Belle Wells, of Auxier, Ky. He leaves a host of nephews
and nieces and other relatives, the Wells family being a numerous one
in the county. Being a bachelor, kind, gentle and unassuming he was a
favorite with all who knew him and lived a life whom anyone might well
seek to evaluate, for of such citizens nations are made. He was a
member of the M.E. Church. Rev. Bosier Wells, of the M.E. Church,
Rev. Spurgeon Honeycutt, of the Christian Church and Rev. William Horn,
of the Baptist Church, officiated. An immense crowd from this and
adjoining counties followed him to his last resting place. Paintsville
Herald Thursday August 20, 1942
AUGUST - 1942
BARKER, Mary (McKenzie)
1942
Mrs. Mary Barker, age 57, of Sitka, died at her home there after a
lingering illness of more that a year. Mrs. Barker, was a member
of Old Bethel Church of United Baptists and was a devout Christian
woman. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, Aug.9,
1942, in charge of Rev. Leonard Webb of Meally. Following the funeral
services the body was laid to rest in the family cemetery on Barker
Farm. Besides her husband, Lonza Barker, she is survived by one
brother, Hereford McKenzie, and hundreds of relatives and friends.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY Aug.13, 1942
CANTRELL, Alice May
1942-1942
ALICE MAY CANTRELL
The six-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cantrell died at the
Cantrell’s home in Southside Additon August 20, 1942, following an
illness of four days from dysentery. Besides her parents she is
survived by one sister, Virginia Ann. Funeral services were held
Saturday at 4 o’clock at the Holiness Church. Rev. Guy W. Preston
officiating. Burial was made in the Southside Cemetery. The Preston
Funeral Home had charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-27-1942
ESTEP, Alonzo
1942
Alonzo Estep, 49, World War Veteran, died Saturday in the Veteran's
Hospital in Huntington. Burial was at the family cemetery of his wife,
the former Corda Williams, on Asa Creek Monday. Paintsville Herald
Thursday 08-20-1942
GOBLE, Florence (Wells)
1942
FLORENCE GOBLE FLOYD WOMAN PASSES AWAY AUGUST 4TH
Mrs. Florence Goble Succumbs At Local Hospital
Mrs. Florence (Wells) Goble, 69, died Tuesday, August 4, in a local
hospital after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late
Morgan Wells, of Odds, Ky., and was related to many people in Johnson
County. She had lived at Auxier after her marriage to James Goble and
in later years thay had made their home at Lancer, in Floyd County.
Nine children were born to this couple. The body was prepared by the
Jones Funeral Home and removed to the home of a son at Auxier. Funeral
services were not held until Sunday, August 9, pending the arrival of a
son in the U. S. Army. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 8/13/1942
HARRIS, David G.
1942
Well Known Farmer and Minister Died August 20
David G. Harris, 85, well known farmer and minister, died at his home
at Winifred on August 20. He was the victim of a sudden heart attack.
He was a native of Virginia but had lived in Johnson County since two
years of age. He was a son on Elijah and Mary Bishop Harris and a
member of a prominent family. He was the father of the following
children: Mrs. Amanda Jane Lemaster, and John B. Harris, Winifred; Milt
Harris, Mechanicsburg, O., Mrs. Florence Lemaster and Mrs. Laura Slone,
Winifred; James Harris, Idwa; Mrs. Ora Music, Meally; Mrs. Mary Curtis.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday morning at 10
o'clock. Rev. Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was made in the
Wheeler cemetery. Mr. Harris was a member of the Franks Creek United
Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. The Preston Funeral Home had
charge of the funeral and burial. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-27-1942
HOWARD, Lileth (Lemaster)
1942
Win Woman, 42, Dies In Michigan
News has reached here of the death of Mrs. Stephen Howard on August 17.
She was formerly Lileth Lemaster and was a resident of Caseville, Mich.
The body was brought to this county for burial in the old family
cemetery at Win on August 20. Mrs. Howard was 42 years old and besides
her husband she is survived by seven children. Rev. Lonza Reed
officiated at the funeral and burial. Paintsville Herald Thursday
8-27-1942
LONG, Frances Sue
1942
LONG CHILD DIED HERE WEDNESDAY
Frances Sue Long, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Long,
died Wednesday night at their home in Paintsville. Funeral services
will be held at State Road Fork in Magoffin County Friday at 2 p.m.,
with the Rev. H. E. Trent and Rev. Guy W. Preston officiating.
Paintsville Herald Thursday August 20, 1942
MCKENZIE, George Newton
1942
Uncle George McKenzie
The Preston Funeral Home reports the following death. George Newton
McKenzie, old and respected citizen of Staffordsville died there August
12 1942. Uncle George had been in a feeble condition for more than a
year due to the infirmities of age. He was born at Staffordsville a son
of William and Nancy Jane (Rice) McKenzie. His wife, Edith Lemaster
McKenzie, had preceded him in death. He worked as a carpenter, brick
layer and farmer. Mr. McKenzie was 86 years of age, having been born at
Staffordsville Jan. 26, 1856. His entire life was spent in
Johnson County. His children were as follows: Mrs. Lou Dixon,
Sarah and Willie deceased; Mrs. Jennie Wheeler; Forest, deceased;
Dennie, Staffordsville; Mrs. Artie Blair, deceased; Germ and Clifford
McKenzie, and Mrs. Willie Witten. He had two brothers and a sister,
Lindsay and B. McKenzie, and Minnie. He was a member of the Freewill
Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Friday with Reverends Cavins
and Castle officiating. Burial was made in the family cemetery on Mud
Lick. Paintsville Herald Thursday October 20, 1942
MEADE, Mrs. Joe
1942
Mrs. Joe Meade, mother of nine children, died at her home in Stafford
Addition, Wednesday, August 5, 1942. She was 55 years of age and
had been ill for a year, a victim of T.B. Short funeral services were
held at the grave in charge of Rev. Guy W. Preston. Following the
funeral services, burial took place in the old Vaughan Cemetery on the
hill overlooking Southside Addition. Mrs. Meade was a member of the
Freewill Baptist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by nine
children: Arnold D., Dollie Marie, Beulah Ellen, Eugene Elmer,
Lillian Margaret, Robert Henry, Harry, Franklin and Betty Jo, all at
home. The Preston Funeral Home had charge of both funerals. Paintsville
Herald Thursday August 13, 1942
PATRICK, Sam H.
1942
“BIG SAM” PATRICK, 83, DIED FRIDAY
Was Prominent Farmer, Business Man And Trader
Sam H. Patrick, 83, better known in Johnson County as “Big Sam,” died
at his home near Leander in the Jennies Creek section last Friday,
August 7. He had been a semi-invalid during the greater part of his
life but had been confined to his room for over a year. In recent
months his condition became worse until heath relieved him of his
suffering on Friday. Mr. Patrick had long been one of Johnson County’s
most prominent businessmen. He had been engaged in the mercantile
business for more than half a century. He was also a leading farmer and
stock trader, and was known throughout the county. Through his fair and
honest dealings he had gained the confidence and respect of his
neighbors and respect of his neighbors who gathered in great numbers.
Sunday afternoon to pay their last tribute of respect to the memory of
a good man, a friend and benefactor. “Big Sam” Patrick was a son of the
late Jackson Patrick, a pioneer citizen of Johnson County and a member
of one of Eastern Kentucky’s largest and most prominent families. The
old farm and homestead at Leander were inherited by the son where he
made his home until death. A strange coincidence in the death of Sam H.
Patrick was that his father, Jackson Patrick, dropped dead within 15
feet of where the son laid a corpse exactly forty years ago from last
Sunday when the funeral was held. Funeral services were conducted
Sunday afternoon by Rev. Scott Castle. Probably the largest crowd ever
seen at a rural funeral was present. The large Patrick home was so
filled that the crowd overflowed to the lawn. The many beautiful
flowers and the enormous crowd at the funeral and burial were proof of
the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The body was laid to
rest in the Patrick cemetery on the old home farm. Besides his aged
widow he is survived by one son, Hershel Patrick, of Leander. The Jones
Funeral Home of Paintsville directed the funeral and burial.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 1942
PATRICK, Sarah A. (Rice)
1942
Mrs. Sarah A. Patrick And Two Others Succumb
The Jones Funeral Home of Paintsville reports the following death
during the past week. SARAH A. PATRICK Mrs. Sarah A. Patrick, widow of
the late Charles M. Patrick, died Friday, August 14, at her home at
Denver. She was 82 years of age and a member of Liberty Missionary
Baptist Church at Denver. Surviving are two sons, Russell, who had
moved in with his aged parents to care for them in their last days, and
Challie, who lives nearby the home place, and one daughter, Mrs. George
Metcalf, of Lexington. Also surviving is one brother, Sherman Rice, of
Riceville. Mrs. Patrick was a member of one of the county’s largest and
most prominent families. She was a daughter of the late Martin R. Rice
and was the second surviving member of a family of sixteen children.
Funeral services were held at the Missionary Baptist Church near the
home Sunday afternoon. The funeral was largely attended, many relatives
from Paintsville being present. The Charles Williams Quartette
conducted the song service. Rev. Sam Sloan of Catlettsburg, preached
the funeral service. Rev. Sam Sloan was her former pastor and friend.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY AUG 20, 1942
RICE, John
1888-1942
John Rice, of Nippa, died there August 18. Mr. Rice had been ill
for 16 years, suffering from a cancer of the throat. He was a son of
Ben and Loutisha (Witten) Rice and was born at Sitka April 7,
1888. He was married to Chatta VanHoose on February 18,
1909. The wife and the following children survive: Mrs. Mabel
Forest, Mrs. Luda Mae Rapp, Everett and Junior Rice. He is also
survived by the following brothers and one sister: Ed, Will and Charles
Rice, and Mrs. Bess Willis. Mr. Rice was a member of the Freewill
Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at the Mouth of Rush today,
Thursday, 10 a.m., with Rev. Millard VanHoose in charge. He was a
member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Burial was made in the
VanHoose cemetery. Pallbearers were Sterling, Quimby, Estill and Arthur
VanHoose, G. G. Rapp, Walter Castle, Clarence Preston and Jonah Combs.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-20-1942
SHERMAN, Lockie(Derfield)
1942
Mrs. Lockie Sherman, 37, of Ashland, died in a local hospital Monday
night following an illness of four months. The daughter of Enos
Derfield, of Webbville, in Lawrence County, she had married Rex
Sherman, who survives. The remains were taken to the home of a friend
at Glo, Ky., The funeral was held at the Freewill Baptist Church after
which the body was taken to Webbville for burial at the place of her
birth. Funeral services and burial were conducted Wednesday.
Paintsville Herald Thursday August 20, 1942
SPARKS, May (Ward)
1942
Patrick Woman Died Here Saturday
May Sparks, 39, wife of Arlie E. Sparks, of Patrick, KY, died at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Rosa Fairchild on Main Street, Saturday
morning about 4 o’clock, following an illness of more than three
months. She is survived by her husband and eight children, and two
brothers, Asburry Ward, West Van Lear; General Ward, Laing, WV; four
sisters, Mrs. Rosa Fairchild, Paintsville; Mrs. Ivory Daniel, River;
Mrs. Minnie Stacy, Patrick, and Mrs. Birdie Dutton, White House.
Funeral services were held at the home of Rev. Ed Preston, of
Henrietta, KY, Sunday at 2:30 and burial in the Preston cemetery by the
side of her five children who had preceded her in death. Funeral and
burial arrangements were in charge of the Jones Funeral Home in
Paintsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY AUGUST 6, 1942
WELLS,
Mary Margaret
1942
Auxier The death angel visited the home of Rev. and Mrs. Bosier Wells
and took from them their little 11 year old daughter, Mary Margaret.
Mary Margaret died Monday, August 25, 1942, at 9:20 p.m. All during her
illness she kept a smile for those she loved. No sunnier
disposition did any child ever have than did Mary Margaret. She is not
dead but asleep in Jesus. Her departure from this world is
mourned by all hr relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services
were held here at the Methodist Church Wednesday evening. Rev.
Honeycutt conducting the services. Paintsville herald Thursday
September 3, 1942
WHEELER, Blanche (Oppenheimer)
1902-1942
Mrs. HANNIBAL WHEELER
The Paintsville Herald August 20, 1942
Obituary for Mrs. Hannibal Wheeler: The funeral service for Mrs.
Hannibal Wheeler was conducted in the Mayo Memorial Methodist Church
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Charles Perry read a scripture
lesson from the 14th chapter of St. John's Gospel and the 23rd Psalm.
Rev. Guy Coffman made the prayer. Rev. Bud Wiley read the following
obituary and brought the principle message which was followed by a few
remarks by Rev. Coffman. The church choir sang 'When They Ring The
Golden Bells', 'Beautiful Isle of Somewhere' and 'Shall the circle be
unbroken'. Blanche Oppenheimer Wheeler was born at Sandy Hook, Ky.,
March 2, 1902. Departed this life August 12, 1942, at the age of 40
years, 5 months and 10 days." She was converted and joined the
Methodist Church at the age of 13, of which church she was still a
member. Mrs. Wheeler was united in marriage to Hannibal Wheeler, son of
the late D. J. Wheeler, June 19, 1919. To this union were born five
children: C. V. Wheeler, New York; Norma Jean Wheeler, Shelbyville,
Ky.; Hannibal, Nancy and Harrison of this city; also two grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and children named above she leaves survivng
her, her father and mother, Ralph and Nannie Oppenheimer, and three
sisters, Mrs. Lena Siler and Mrs. Mary McDaniel, Paintsville, and Mrs.
Vivian Davis, Williamson, W. Va. Also two brothers, Adurm Oppenheimer,
Portsmouth, Ohio, and Ralph Oppenheimer Jr., Paintsville. She was
preceded in death in 1933 by one brother, Darwin Oppenheimer. No Better
wife or mother ever lived than Mrs. Wheeler. She was wholly devoted to
leer family and her home. She was always interested in her neighbors
and especially in those in distress. She has been in ill health for a
number of years and for the past few months has been confined to her
bed but notwithstanding her illness she was always thoughtful of her
family and constantly inquired about the welfare of her friends. The
Christian is determined by the life they lived. Mrs. Wheeler never
faltered in this respect. She is gone, yet her life will live among
those with whom she came in contact. Her life, her suffering and her
death calls to our attention the portion of the last stanza of
Thantotopsis, written by William Cullen Bryan. Burial was made in the
Mayo Cemetery.
SEPTEMBER - 1942
ADAMS, Wesley
1892-1942
Wesley Adams, age 50, died suddenly from a heart attack at his home in
the Lick Fork section Monday of this week. Mr. Adams, a prominent
farmer of the county, had been suffering from high blood pressure for
more than a year. He was born at Nippa, this county, on May 12, 1892,
and was a son of the late Hardin and Mary Jane (Hall) Adams. He
was married to Hollie Lykins May 30, 1923, and to this union were born
three children, Hardie, Willie and Smith Adams of Whitaker, all of whom
survive. Besides his widow and children he is survived by
four sisters Mrs. Gypsy Dills, Stambaugh, Mrs. Sarah Pelphrey, Mr.
Tilda Harmon, and MR. Jennie Herman, all of Paintsville. Funeral
Services were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 with
burial in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-24-1942
BLANTON, James P.
1942
James P. Blanton, 86, of Oil Springs, died Saturday morning at his home
in Oil Springs from infirmities of age. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Pleasant Blanton, he was born and reared at Oil Springs where he spent
his life as a farmer. He was a member of the United Baptist Church.
Surviving are the following children: John D. Blanton, Owensboro; Mrs.
Cora Brown, Riceville; Mrs. Bora Blair, Asa Creek; Jim and George B.,
Oil Springs; Mrs. Josie Litteral, Catlettsburg, and Flora Arms,
Detroit, Mich. The funeral was held Sunday morning at the home in Oil
Springs, Rev. Millard O'Brien, Asa, preaching the service. A large
crowd attended the service. Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-24-1942
BLEVINS, Barbara Sue
1940-1942
Infant Child Buried Here
We are sorry to report the death of little Miss Barbara Sue
Blevins. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Blevins and
the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Honaker of West Van
Lear. She died in Michigan after a short illness and was brought
back to West Van Lear where her funeral and burial were held Saturday,
September 12, 1942. The entire Blevins and Honaker families have
the sympathy of the community. Child Dies Barbara Sue Blevins was born
January 15, 1940; died September 9, 1942. She was 2 years, 6
months and 24 days old. She leaves a father and mother, Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Blevins. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli
Blevins. Dollie Blevins was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ern
Honaker of West Van Lear. One sister survives besides a host of
friends. The funeral was in charge of Elders Culley Sparks and Bud
Wiley at the Cumbo Cemetery, September 12, 1942, and a large crowd
attended. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 17, 1942
BOGGS, Charles Wesley
1942
CHARLES WESLEY BOGGS
Sitka Man Is Victim Of Cancer
Charles Wesley Boggs, of Sitka, this county, died at his home there
Sunday, September 13. He had been sick two years a sufferer from
cancer. Mr. Boggs was 68 years of age and a native of Carter County. He
was married to Amanda Grim who survives him. He had no children.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Freewill Baptist Church at
Sitka in charge of Rev. Scott Castle. Burial was made at Thealka and
was in charge of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday
September 17, 1942
BRANHAM, Turner E.
1942
Turner E. Branham, Paintsville, died September 30, a victim of
tuberculosis. Five children and his widow survive. The son
of David Jesse and Martha Gibson Branham, he was born at Odds 42 years
ago. Burial was at Odds Saturday,Perry Collins officiating. Paintsville
Herald Thursday October 8, 1942
CANTRELL, James
1869-1942
DEATH CLAIMS J.C. CANTRELL
FATHER OF TEN CHILDREN HAD BEEN ILL THREE MONTHS
James Cantrell, a prominent citizen and farmer of Asa Creek, died at
his home there Monday, September 7, 1942. He had been ill for
more then three months. Mr. Cantrell was a son of the late Henry and
Hannah Fairchild Cantrell. He was born in Morgan Co., November
13, 1869. He was married to Rissie Smith, also of Morgan Co., in
1892 who survives. Besides his widow he is also survived by ten
children as follows: Henry, Ethel Fellinger, Thos. L., New, Jay,
Charlie, H.C., W. L., Louise Blair and Mace. He spent the past twelve
years on Asa Creek where he was a farmer. He was a member of the Church
of the Latter Day Saints. Funeral services were held at Hager Hill
Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o’clock with Rev. Guy W. Preston officiating.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-10-1942
CANTRELL, Johnny
1942
MAN SLAIN ON TICK LICK IN COUNTY JOHNNY CANTRELL
ALLEGEDLY SLAIN BY BROTHER-IN-LAW
Johnny Cantrell who was about 60, was found dead Monday morning on Tick
Lick in Johnson Co., near the Johnson - Magoffin county line. It is
reported that Cantrell was slain by Buddy Hall, a brother-in-law,
following a quarrel between the two men. Hall is said to have returned
to his home in Magoffin Co., where he was arrested by officials of that
county. He was lodged in jail awaiting examining trial. Cantrell’s
remains were taken to the Prater Funeral Home in Salyersville.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-10-1942
CASTLE, Clarence Mitchell
1942
Clarence Mitchell Castle, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Castle,
of Estill, who died in the Paintsville Hospital Saturday morning, was
buried Sunday afternoon at Nippa, the homeplace of his father. Rev.
Bill Strange and Rev. Nelson, of Lackey, were in charge of the funeral
services. Clarence Mitchell was the only child in the family.
Paintsville Herald Thursday September 24, 1942
CRUM, G. W.
1942
Death Claims Martin County Citizen
G.W. Crum, known to all his friends as Uncle George, died at his home
in Inez, September 15 at 9:00 a.m., after an illness of two weeks, at
the age of 73. Uncle George was born and reared in Martin County and as
a young man was a dealer in lumber. In later years, he retired to a
farm but at the time of his death was making his home with his
son-in-law, Leon Buskirk, at Inez. He was preceded in death by
his wife several years ago. Funeral Services were held at the Davis
Baptist Church at Inez today (Thursday) at 2 p.m., the Paintsville
Furniture in charge. He is survived by the following children, Clark
Crum, who is in the U.S. Army stationed at Buckley, Col.; Nathan Crum,
Jackson, Mich.; Sherley Crum, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Thomas Goble, Inez;
Frank Crum, Inez; Charley Crum, Bowling Green; W.H. Crum, Norfolk, Va.;
and Mrs. Lundy Sales, Akron, Ohio. One daughter, Mrs. Leon Buskirk,
died several years ago. Two brothers and one sister also survive.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 9-17-1942
DIALS, Lundy
1942
Former Local Citizen Killed At Baltimore
Lundy Dials, a worker in a ship building yard at Baltimore was
accidentally killed there this week. He was the grandson of Lewis
Daniel and was a native of this county. Mrs. Eddie May, aunt of Mr.
Dials attended the funeral of her nephew at Portsmouth this week.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday September 17, 1942
HAYSLETT, John, Jr.
1907-1942
JOHN HAYSLETT, JR.
John Hayslett, Jr., of Buffalo, died on September 30, after a six weeks
illness. He was born at Paintsville on August 7, 1907, the son of Noah
Hayslett. In 1932 he married Dora Burns who survives. The following
child- ren also are living: Bob, Ven- cil, Burgess, Jean, Denton and
Mildred. Brothers and sisters Surviving are Luther and Bob Hayslett,
Mrs. Denton Kelly and Mrs. O. E. Webber. Paintsville Herald Thursday
October 8, 1942
HILL, Ida Margaret (Harless)
1942
MRS. HILL, 46, IS VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
Martin County Woman Dies At Davella Tuesday
Mrs. Ida Margaret Hill, of Davella, Martin County, died at her home
there Tuesday, September 29, a victim of pneumonia. She had been ill
for only a few days. Mrs. Hill was the daughter of Geo. W. and Eda
(Goble) Harless and was 46 years of age, having been born September 15,
1892. She was the wife of Bernard Hill, and besides her husband she is
survived four children. One son, who is in the U. S. Army plans to
attend the funeral of his mother which has been scheduled for Thursday
(today.) The Jones Funeral Home of Paintsville had charge of the
funeral and burial arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-1-1942
LEWIS, Virgil
1942
Virgil Lewis, age 34, died September 30, from tuberculosis at his home
in Paintsville. He was the son of Jerry and Minnie Ev- ans Lewis and
was born at Barnetts Creek. He was married in 1941, to Miss Gracie Ward
who survives. An infant son born to this couple died in May. There are
no more children. Mrs. Fossie Skaggs and Dixie Lewis, sisters of the
deceased, survive. Mr. Lewis was a member of the Paintsville United
Baptist Church. Revs. F. F. Rigsby, O. I. Williams and Sylvan Lewis
preached the funeral on October 1 at Barnetts Creek. Burial took place
in the Grassy cemetery. Paintsville Herald 10-8-1942
O'BRIEN, James F.
1942
JAS. F. O'BRIEN SUCCUMBS AT AGE OF 73 YEARS
West End Citizen Was Father of Nine Children
James F. O'Brien, 73, of West Paintsville, died at his home there at
8:30 p.m., Thursday, September 24. He had been ill for the past
several months and death was not unexpected. He was a native of Johnson
County and had spent his entire life in the county where he followed
the carpenter's trade during his active life. He had always been
known as a good citizen. Besides his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth (Fraley)
O'Brien, he is survived by nine children: Mrs. Wayne Keyser, Mrs.
Willard Conley and Mrs. Bill Bradley, Catlettsburg; James and Hayes
O'Brien, Kenton, Ohio; Harmon O'Brien, Walter Field, Texas; Richard E.
O'Brien, Mrs. Ted Hensley and Mrs. Buren Castle, of Paintsville. In
addition to these he is also survived by one brother, Jesse O'Brien,
Little Blaine, and Mrs. Mollie Stapleton, Paintsville. Mr. O'Brien had
been a resident of Paintsville for 37 years, moving here from Mingo,
this county. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon, September
26, Rev. Ralph Webb, pastor of the local church, in charge. Burial was
made in the old Paintsville Cemetery on the hill north of the city. The
Jones Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald
Thursday October 1, 1942 OBITUARY James F. O'Brien passed away on
September 24th. He had been in ill health the past 3 years. He
was stricken seriously ill on September 20th and was removed to the
Golden Rule Hospital, but in spite of all that medical attention and
loving hands could do, he departed this life on Sept. 24. Mr. O'Brien
was 73 years, 5 months and 11 days old. He was a retired carpenter. He
leaves to mourn their loss, a loving wife and six children, also 3
children by a former marriage. Mrs. James O'Brien, James O'Brien
and Hayes O'Brien of Kenton, Ohio; Mrs. Buren Castle, Mrs. Ted Hensley
of Paintsville, Harmon O'Brien, now stationed at Walter Field, Texas
with the U.S. Army, Richard, at home, Mrs. Madge Keyser, Mrs. Lena
Conley and Mrs. Anna Bradley, all of Catlettsburg, KY. They are passing
away, these friends of old, like a leaf on the current cast with never
a break in the rapid flow. We watch them one by one as they go
into the dreamland of the past. We can not say, we will not say.
They are dead, they are just away, With a cheery smile and a wave of
the hand, They have wandered into an unknown land. Weep not that their
toils are over Weep not that their race is run God grant we may rest as
calmly When our work like theirs is done. Paintsville Herald Thursday
October 1942
PRESTON, Helen
1942
Helen Preston
Miss Helen Preston, age 58, died September 29 after a year's illness
from tuberculosis. She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Nancy
Castle Preston, of Thelma, and a sister to R. M. Preston, Lucy Daniel,
Mrs. Maude Brown and Mrs. Julia Woods. Funeral services were held
October 2 at Tutor Key, Rev. Millard Van Hoose officiating. Paintsville
Herald Thursday 10-18-1942
RICE, Maude (May) Cunningham
1868-1942
Death Claims Mrs. Maude Rice, 73
Mrs. Maude Rice, 73, died at Sitka, this County on September 30,
1942. She had been ill since March from heart
trouble. Mrs. Rice was a daughter of John White May and Mrs.
Catherine Conley who died in Paintsville in March and was a member of a
prominent family. She was a resident of New Boston, Ohio, at the
time of her death. Mrs. Rice was born at Hager Hill October 26, 1868,
and was first married to Sam J. Cunningham in 1887. To this union were
born the following children who survive; Rice Cunningham, New Boston,
Ohio; Raleigh Cunningham, Portsmouth, Ohio; Robert E. and Sam J.
Cunningham, St. Louis, Mo. In addition to the children she is survived
by the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Sola Rice, Sitka; Mrs.
Stella Spradlin and Mr. Heber Conley, Paintsville; Mr. John
Conley, Lexington; Mrs. May Sherman, Thealka, and Mrs. Virgie Steels,
Newark, NJ Mrs. Rice became ill while here on a visit to her sister
about three weeks ago. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist
Church. Funeral services were held at Sitka, Friday, October 2, in
charge of Rev. Scott Castle and Rev. F. S. VanHoose. Burial was
made at Swamp Branch and was in charge of the Jones Funeral home.
Paintsville Herald Thursday October 8, 1942
SPRADLIN, Ruby Jewel
1942
Denver Infant Dies
Ruby Jewel Spradlin, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Spradlin,
died Sunday evening after an illness of three weeks. In addition to the
parents, one brother, Virgil Eugene, age 2, survives. The baby was
buried Monday at the home cemetery. Rev. Guy W. Preston officiating at
the funeral. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 10, 1942
TRIMBLE, Elzie "Jack"
1942
MEMBER OF PROMINENT FAMILY DIES AT LOCAL HOSPITAL
ELZIE JACK TRIMBLE IS HEART VICTIM
Elzie "Jack" Trimble, age 59, died at the Golden Rule Hospital here
Friday at 12:20 a.m. He had been in ill health several months
with a heart ailment but had been up and about until about three weeks
ago. He was taken to the Golden Rule but died froma sudden heart
attack which came in the early morning hours last Thursday. Mr. Trimble
was a member of a large and prominent family of this county. He
was a son of the late John Mark and Clarenda (Spradlin) Trimble. Mr.
Trimble was a soldier in the regular Army for more than 17 years.
During that time he visited many parts of the world and participated in
the Spanish-American War and the Phillippino Insurrection. At the time
of his death he owned and operated a number of taxis operating out of
Paintsville. The body remained at the funeral home from Friday until
Saturday at noon when it was taken to the Trimble home on Second Street
where it remained until Sunday. Funeral services were conducted at the
Freewill Baptist Church Sunday at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. John
Prater of Salyersville, and Rev. Millard Van Hoose, of
Paintsville. Burial was made in the Wells Cemetery in
Bridgford. Local taxi drivers acted as pallbearers. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Celia Trimble, three daughters, Mrs. Nora
Honeycutt, of Ashland; Mrs. Dorothy Powers, of Burning Forks and Miss
Mildred Trimble, Williamson, W. Va. Brothers and sisters surviving are:
Mrs. Della Hubbard, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Shelly Coldiron, Akron, Ohio;
Miss Clara Trimble, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Bird Preston, Bruce Trimble
and Boone Trimble, Barnetts Creek; W. C. Trimble, Hager Hill;
Harry Trimble, Canada,Pike County and Quince Trimble, Georges Creek.
Funeral arrangements and burial were in charge of the undertaking
department of the Paintsville Furniture Company. PAINTSVILLE HERALD
THURSDAY 9-10-1942
VANHOOSE, Dot
1942
Johnson Co. Woman Dies in Washington
Word has been received here of the death and burial of Miss Dot
VanHoose, at Wenatchee, Washington. Miss Van Hoose, a native of
Johnson County, suffered a paralytic stroke a few weeks ago and died on
Sunday, September 20, 1942. The funeral was conducted on Friday,
October 2, 1942. Miss VanHoose was making her home with her nephew,
Lionel Sublett, at the time of her death. She was the last of a family
of nine children. She was born and reared in Paintsville, going
to Washington two years ago. Many relatives in Johnson County
survive. The deceased was a daughter of the late Thomas and Cinda
VanHoose. She was an aunt of J. V. Stambaugh, Forest Preston,
J.N. Stambaugh and Mrs. Grace Watson. Paintsville Herald Thursday
10-108-1942
WHEELER, Thurman
1942
Thurman Wheeler, 33, died last Thursday night in a Columbus,
Ohio, hospital after an illness of four months. He was the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Wheeler, of Wilbur. In addition
to his parents, his wife, and one daughter, Donna, survive. The
remains were brought to Wilbur, on the Johnson-Lawrence line for
burial Sunday afternoon. Rev. Jiles Wheeler officiated at the
funeral. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 24, 1942
WITTEN, Ben F.
1942
BEN F. WITTEN KILLED IN OHIO
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McKenzie returned last week from Huntington
where they were called to attend the funeral of Ben F. Witten, a
son of the late Dr. George and Mary Williams Witten. Mr.
Witten was killed by a fast train while crossing the tracks at
Marion, Ohio. Mr. Witten was a nephew of Mrs.
McKenzie. Other relatives and friends who attended the
funeral from Paintsville were Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Witten and son,
Mrs. D. P. Williams and Mrs. Henry Owens. Paintsville Herald Thursday
September 24, 1942
WOODS, Frank
1860-1942
FRANK WOODS AND WESLEY ADAMS HEART VICTIMS
The Jones Funeral Home of Paintsville, reports the death of two Johnson
County citizens during the past week. Frank Woods, Paintsville,
and Wesley Adams of Lick Fork. Frank Woods was 82 years of Age having
been born May 16, 1860. He had been blind for several years and
had been in declining health for the past five years. A heart
attack was the immediate cause of his death which occurred Tuesday,
September 15. He was born in Johnson County and had spent his entire
life in and near Paints- ville and was one of our best citizens.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Laura Woods, he is survived by three
children, Lloyd and William Woods, both of Paintsville, and Mrs.
Gypsy Lemaster, of Kerz. He is also survived by one bro- ther, Charles
Woods, and Mrs. Martha Gibbs, both of Paints- ville. Funeral services
were held at the home on Main Street Thursday at 10 a.m. by Rev.
Sherman Woods, a nephew of the deceased, of Ashland. Because of rain
burial was postponed until Friday when the body was laid to rest in the
old Woods cemetery on Mud Lick. Paintsville Herald Wednesday September
24, 1942
WOODS, Phyllis Lee
1942
INFANT DAUGHTER DIES SEPTEMBER 17
Phyllis Lee Woods, infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John Woods died
September 17, after a brief illness. There are four other children who
survive besides the parents. The funeral was held Saturday at the home
in Bridgford and burial was made at Staffordsville in the family
cemetery. The Preston Funeral Home was in Charge. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday September 24, 1942
OCTOBER - 1942
ALLEN,
Jeannette
1941-1942
Jeannette Allen, the nine-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Allen of Ivyton, died at a local hospital on October 6, 1942, after an
illness of six hours from acute indigestion. The body was taken to
Ivyton where funeral services and burial took place Paintsville Herald
Thursday 10-15-1942
ARROWOOD, Bonnie
1942
Maytown Child Buried In County
Bonnie Arrowood, twelve year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Arrowood,
of Maytown, was buried Sunday at the home place at Tutor Key. The child
died Thursday, October 22, following a three weeks illness. Surviving
are her parents and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. G. E.
Pack, Paintsville; Mrs. Frank Janow, Phoenix, Ariz.; John Arrowood,
Springfield, Mo.; James Arrowood with the U. S. Troops in Africa; Paul
Arrowood in the Signal Corps in New York City; Georgene Arrowood,
Pembroke, Va., and Palmer Dillon, Billie Marie and Raliegh at home.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday October 29, 1942
BAYES, Martha (Tackett)
1942
Mrs. Martha Bayes died at her home at Staffordsville on October 31,
following a year's illness from the infirmities of age. She was
84 years old and the daughter of the late Hiram and Lucy Shavers
Tackett. Her husband, Sam Bayes, survives. Three sons born to the
couple have preceded their mother in death. Brothers and sisters
surviving are Sam Tackett, Most Tackett, Mrs. Dicie McKenzie and Mrs.
Susie Blevins. Burial was made Sunday at the Grassy Cemetery at
Barnetts Creek. Rev. Guy W. Preston officiated at the services
held at the Old Union Church at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald
Thursday 11-5-1942
BLAIR, Larry David
1942
REPORTS DEATHS OF TWO INFANTS
The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company reports
the death of two infants this week. Larry David Blair, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Blair, of West Van Lear, died October 28, and was
buried October 30. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Arlie
Blair, where the Blairs made their home. Alice M. Meek, 18 month-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Authie Meek, of Bridgford, died November 2 and
was buried November 3. Blair, Larry D. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY
11-5-1942
CASSADY, Mollie
1915-1942
Inez Woman, Ivyton Infant Die Here
The Jones Funeral Home reports the deaths of two persons from
widely separated sections this week. Mrs. Mollie Cassady prominent
woman of Inez, died at a local hospital October 7. She had
been ill for only a week. She was the wife of Lacy Cassady and besides
her husband, she is survived by three children, Delmar Lee,
Lelia, and Henrietta. The deceased was 27 years of age, having been
born January 24, 1915. The body was removed to Martin County for
funeral and burial. Paintsville Herald Thursday October 15, 1942
DANIEL, VADA (Fairchild)
1911-1942
Mrs. Vada Daniel, of the Nippa section, died at her home there October
24, following a three-months illness from tuberculosis. She was a
daughter of Wes and Hattie (Castle) Fairchild. She was 31 years of age,
having been born at Nippa October 15, 1911. She was married to Wilburt
Daniel February 14, 1936, and besides her husband is survived by two
children, Verlie May and Pauline. Besides her husband and children she
is survived by several brothers and sisters. She was a member of the
Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at Dogwood Sunday
in charge of Rev. Scott Castle and Rev. Scott Daniel. Burial at
Sycamore. NOTE: This cemetery is also known as the "Clark Castle
Cemetery". Paintsville Herald Thursday October 29, 1942
HARRIS, Bess
1942
Miss Bess Harris Died Wednesday
Funeral services for Miss Bess Harris, who died suddenly Wednesday
afternoon, will be held at 10 a.m., Sunday, October 25, at the Van Lear
Methodist Church. Burial will be made on Franks Creek, the old home of
the Harris family. Miss Harris, 33 years old, and daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Harris, of Van Lear, underwent a serious operation last
week. She was apparently improving rapidly. Her death was a great shock
to her family and loved ones. Besides her parents she is survived by
three sisters, Doris Ann, Helen and Alka, all of Van Lear, and one
brother, Warren Harris, also of Van Lear. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY
OCT 22, 1942 MISS BESSIE HARRIS Miss Bessie Harris, who died at a local
hospital on October 21, was published in The Herald last week. Miss
Harris was one of the most prominent ladies of the county and was a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris, of Van Lear. She was born at
Winifred, on Franks Creek, July 10, 1909, where the body was taken for
burial. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY OCT 29, 1942
LEMASTER, Caleb
1942
Caleb Lemaster, 71, who died Tuesday night, October 27, will be buried
this afternoon (Thursday) at the home cemetery on Mud Lick. Rev. John
Collins, Rev, Harry Salyer and Rev. Dord Williams will officiate at the
funeral services at the Church of God, of which church the deceased was
a member. He will be buried by the side of his wife who preceded him in
death four months ago. Mr. Lemaster was the son of the late Daniel and
Martha Jane Williams Lemaster. He is the father of Miss Atha Mae
Lemaster and Mrs. Blanche Combs, of Paintsville. In addition to them
his is survived by three grandsons and two brothers, D. F. Lemaster and
Joseph W. Lemaster, both of Billings, Montana. Paintsville Herald
Thursday October 29, 1942
MCDONALD, Mack
1942
MAN SHOOTS WIFE, THEN KILLS SELF
Mack McDonald Dies Instantly; Wife Not Expected to Live Second Street
was a scene of a tragedy late Saturday evening when Mack McDonald, age
about 55, fired a shot into the head of his wife, then turned the
weapon upon himself and sent a bullet through his head. McDonald died
instantly but Mrs. McDonald was taken to the Paintsville Hospital where
she still lives with little hope for her recovery. The couple had moved
that day into the house on Second Street next to the High Test Oil
& Gas Company. The killing took place while the couple were
connecting a gas stove. It is said that the man first struck his wife
with a pipe wrench and then fired a shot into her head before turning
the weapon upon himself. McDonald is a gas field worker and is said to
have moved to this section from Indiana. He is a World War veteran and
has no relatives in this section. He married the former Sarah Curnutte,
daughter of Mrs. Angie Curnutte of Paintsville. Coroner Guy W. Preston
and a jury empanelled rendered a verdict of suicide. PAINTSVILLE HERALD
THURSDAY OCT 15, 1942
MACDONALD, Sarah (Curnette)
1942
Mrs. Sarah MacDonald, age 38, who was shot by her husband the Saturday
previous, died at the Paintsville Hospital at 8:30 p.m., October 15.
Despite the frightful wound in her head she lived five days before
death relieved her of her suffering. Details of the death and funeral
are contained in an obituary published in this issue of The Herald.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY OCT 22, 1942
MCKENZIE, Infant
1942-1942
MCKENZIE INFANT DIES
The infant son born October 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Rayvern McKenzie at
their home in Omar, W. Va., passed away early Monday and was buried
Tuesday at the mouth of Mud Lick. This was the first child born to the
couple. Mrs. McKenzie was the former Miss Ruby Johnson.
Paintsville Herald Thursday October 22, 1942
MEADE, Lindsay
1942
Lindsey Meade, a member of a large and prominent family of the
Staffordsville section, died in a local hospital on October 2, 1942,
following an operation. Born at Oil Springs on March 2, 1898, he was
the son of John C. and Mary Estep Meade. His wife, the former
Gegie Conley, survives, in addition to the following children:
Wayne, L. G., Louise, Dock, George, Betty Jo, Mary, Buddy, Dessie Fae,
and Sophia Ann. One child, Hassel, preceded his father in death.
Seven brothers, R. C., A. J., G. C., S. C., Tommie, Lennie and Ruie,
and one sister, Laura, also survive. Wonnie C. and Cora died some
years ago. Mr. Meade was a farmer and a member of the Freewill Baptist
Church. His funeral was conducted on Saturday, Rev. Millard VanHoose
and Rev. Guy W. Preston, officiating. Burial was at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Thursday October 8, 1942
MEADE, Thomas Jefferson
1890-1942
Thomas Jefferson Meade, well-known and prominent miner of Van Lear,
died at his home there Saturday, October 17, 1942, after a four-year
illness from a heart ailment. Mr. Meade was a son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Meade. He was 52 years of age and was born at Olive
Hill, Carter County, August 12, 1890. He was married to Miss Ida
Elizabeth Adams at Pikeville, September 9, 1911. Besides his widow, he
is survived by the following children: Mearl and Earl Meade, both
of Van Lear, and Second Lieut. Helen Meade, Army Nurses’ Corps, Station
Hospital, Camp Campbell, Ky. He is also survived by the following
brothers and sisters: Mrs. Dicie Bentley, Glo, Ky.; Mrs. Jennie
Jesse and Mrs. Sarah Strother, both of Ranier, Oregon. Paintsville
Herald Thursday October 22, 1942
PACK, Mrs. Shade (Ratliff)
1942
Mrs.Shade Pack, age 67, died Saturday afternoon, October 24, her death
the result of a stroke suffered two weeks earlier. She was the daughter
of the late John and Mary Collins Ratliff, and was born at Boons Camp.
Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs.Mary
Knight, Bovina, Miss.: John Pack, Hagar Hill: Ernie Pack, Dyton, Ohio:
Mrs.Lizzie Hadden, also of Dayton. One sister, Mrs. Lizzie Colburn, St.
Albans, W.Va., also survives. Funeral services were held Sunday at
Williamsport by Rev. John Butcher and Rev. D.C. Hughes. Burial was made
in the family cemetery at Williamsport. 10-29-1942 Thursday Paintsville
Hearld
PELPHREY, Sarah (Adams)
1942
Mrs.Sarah Pelphrey, who has been in ill health for several months died
at her home on Preston St., in East Paintsville Tuesday, October 13.
Mrs. Pelphrey was the widow of Smith Pelphrey who died in January,
1941. She was a member of a prominent family, and was the daughter of
Hard and Mary Jane (Hall) Adams, both of whom are deceased. She was 64
years of age, having been born in this county September 16, 1878. She
had no children. Her brother, Wes Adams, died at his home at Hager Hill
about three weeks ago. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Tilda
Harmon and Mrs. Virginia Sherman, both of Paintsville, and Mrs. Gypsy
Dills, Nippa, Ky. Mrs. Pelphrey was a member of the Freewill Baptist
Church. Funeral services were held at the local church on Third St. at
2 p. m., Thursday, October 15. Reverends Millard VanHoose and Scott
Castle officiated. Burial was made in the family lot in Mayo Cemetery.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday October 22, 1942
PEMBLETON, Ethel (Horn)
1942
Young Mother Dies After Birth of Twins
Mrs. Bill Pembleton, a young mother of Warfield, Martin County, died
one day last week following the birth of twins. She was buried
Thursday at Inez. She was formerly Miss Ethel Horn, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Rufus Horn of Inez. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-15-1942
PLUMMER, Clifford
1942
CLIFFORD PLUMMER OFFUTT MAN IS KILLED BY TRUCK
Clifford (Chick) Plummer, Offutt, who had been working at Freeburn, W.
Va., was killed one day last week in West Virginia when a truck struck
him as he was walking along the side of the road. The body was
brought to Offutt for burial Friday. His widow, the former Alice
Blanton, two children and one adopted child survive. Paintsville Herald
Thursday October 8, 1942
PRESTON, Della (Daniel)
1882-1942
Death Claims Mrs. Preston October 31 1942
Wife of County Doctor Succumbs To Tuberculosis Della Preston, age 59,
one of the county’s most prominent women died at her home at
Lowmansville October 31. She had been ill for two years from
tuberculosis. Her husband, Dr. Theodore R. Preston, survives, in
addition to one daughter, Mrs. Ollie Gresham, and the following
brothers and sisters; John R. Daniel, Stambaugh; Milt Daniel, Nippa;
Arthro Daniel, Sitka; Mrs. Minnie Brown, Volga; Mrs. Julia Arrowood,
Van Lear; Mrs. Martha Grim, Stambaugh, and Mrs. Jennie Saddler, Nippa.
She was a member of the Eastern Star, of Weleetka, Okla. Funeral
services were held Sunday evening at the Old Georges Creek Church at
Lowmansville. Reverends Caldwell, Hackworth and Grim officiated.
Funeral arrangements were directed by Guy W. Preston, of the Preston
Funeral Home. Mr. Preston and Dr. Preston are brothers. A large
crowd attended the funeral and burial. Paintsville Herald Thursday
11-5-1942
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Baptist Tidings Volume 4 Paintsville,
KY November 1942
NO. 4 LOWMANSVILLE WOMAN DIES Della Preston was born on the Sycamore
Fork of Tom's Creek at what is known now as Nippa, Johnson Co., KY., on
Dec 11, 1882. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Sally Helton
Daniel. On June 5, 1905, she met and was married to Dr. T. R. Preston.
Mrs. Preston suffered from that deadful disease TB. She was taken
by her family to a sanitarium in Lousville and to different hospitals
in Paintsville. But inspite of all that loving hands and medical
skill could do, in the early morning of Saturday, Oct 31, 1942, she
like a brave soldier bid her family and many friends goodbye and went
out to meet that God in whom she had trusted so long. The body was
brought to the Preston Funeral Home for burial and then on Sunday
morning it was returned to the home. In the afternoon, the
body was taken to her old church where the services were held.
Revs. Foster Grim, Dennis Caldwell and Brother Hackworth were in charge
of services. Immediately after the funeral, the body was laid to rest
in the little cemetery in front of the church. She leaves to mourn her
going, her husband, Dr. T. R. Preston and daughter, Ollie (Roy Edward)
Gresham, her aged mother, three brother and four sisters, John R.
Daniel of Stambaugh; Arthro Daniel of Sitka, Milt Daniel, of
Nippa. Mrs Minnie Brown of Volga, Mrs Julia Arrowood of Van Lear,
Mrs. Maltie Grim of Stambaugh, and Mrs Jennie Saddler of Nippa, and a
host of relatives and friends. She came to the end of the journey of
life being fifty nine years, ten months and twenty days old.
PRESTON, "Rell" Morrell G.
1942
M. G. Preston, 79, Pass On
Morrell G. Preston, 79, prominent and well known citizen died at his
home of West Street, Friday, October 2, from the infirmities of age,
his senility having kept him confined to his home for more than a year.
Mr. Preston, better known to our citizens as “Rell”, was a member of a
prominent family of Johnson County. He was a veteran of the
Spanish-American War and served his country in Cuba during the war. He
was married to Ida Walker, daughter of the late Judge J. W. Walker, a
member of another prominent Johnson County family. To this union
were born six children; Redman Preston, who died while a young man;
Glenn F. Preston, Paintsville; Curtis Preston, Salyersville, Darwin
Preston, Waynesboro, Va.; Mrs. Sam Copley and Mrs. Bob Hudson, both of
Paintsville. Besides his widow he is survived by the five latter
named children. He is also survived by one half brother, James W.
Turner. Another brother, Dan E. Preston, died last year. Funeral
services were conducted at the home at 2 p.m., Sunday afternoon by Rev.
R. R. Rose, of the First Methodist Church, and Rev. Guy Coffman, of the
Mayo Memorial Church. Burial was made in the Preston family cemetery in
East Paintsville. Pallbearers were made up of the grandsons of
the deceased. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-8-1942
ROBINSON, Clifford E.
1942
Martin County Soldier
One of Six Killed
Corporal Clifford E. Robinson of Tomahawk, Martin County, was one of
six soldiers who were drowned in the Cumberland River "somewhere in
Tennessee." The accident occurred October 15 when two tanks slid
from a pontoon bridge while on maneuvers. Another Kentucky soldier,
Sgt. Norbert H. Budde, of Falmouth, was also drowned. Paintsville
Herald Thursday October 22, 1942
SKAGGS, Daniel
1942
GILLEM BRANCH-KEATON
OBITUARY
DEATH CLAIMS GOOD CITIZEN
After several weeks of suffering Daniel Skaggs passed away at his home
at Gillem Branch Monday night of last week. He was an honest, upright
Christian man and will be greatly missed in this community where he had
spent his entire life. He was laid to rest Wednesday in the family
cemetery atop a hill overlooking his home. His wife and several
children preceded him in death several years ago. He leaves three
children, Everett Skaggs, Mrs. Floyd Rowland of Gillem Branch, and Mrs.
Chester Smith of Hanging Rock, Ohio., several gradchildren, besides
several other relatives and friends. (Incomplete Obituary) PAINTSVILLE
HERALD THURSDAY 10-15-1942
SKAGGS, Daniel Lewis
1942
Daniel Lewis Skaggs, 67, prominent farmer of the Red Bush section, died
Tuesday at his home. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday
afternoon. Mr. Skaggs was the son of the late Randolph and Eliza Gillem
Skaggs. His wife has preceded him in death. His children
are Eliza, Lizzie, Everett, Eddie, Emma, Audie and Goldie. Brothers and
sisters are Willie, Billie, Henderson, Gertie, Katie and Frances.
Skaggs, Daniel Lewis PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 10-8-1942
SMITH, Mona (Williams)
1942
Mona Smith, 48, of Red Bush died at her home following a five years
illness. She was the daughter of Boone and Elmira Ross
Williams. She was married in 1917 to Ross C. Smith, who
survives. The children are Wilma Louise, Agnes Fae, Covington
Eugene, Pauline, Edra and Nevalee. Brothers and sisters are,
Coonie Fyffe, Alka Fyffe, Eric Fyffe and Nattie Lykins. Burial was made
there Friday, October 9. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-15-1942
SPEARS, Martin
1942
Martin Spears, 84, of Boons Camp, died October 7, following a two years
illness from infirmities of age. He was a native of Martin
County. He was married forty years ago to Ann Music who
survives. Children are Arie, Enoch, John, Allie and Clara.
He was a member of Old Friendship church at Boons Camp. Burial
was made there Friday, October 2. Paintsville Herald 10-15-1942
SPRIGGS, Lloyd
1902-1942
Lloyd Spriggs died last Friday night at his home at Odds after an
illness of five years. He was a son of Henry and Emma Austin Spriggs,
born in 1902. Brothers and sisters are Coles Ward, Oscar Spriggs,
Edna Fitch, Alka Wills, and Vina Spriggs. Funeral and burial services
were held at Odds Monday. Perry Collins in charge. Paintsville Herald
Thursday 10-8-1942
WARD, Billie Ray
1942
BILLIE RAY WARD
Billie Ray Ward, nineteen month old son of Noah and Omo Ward, city,
died October 13 from bronchitis. Other children, were Nona Mae,
Irene, Lulu Frances, Fae, Eddie, Frank, Raymond. Funeral services were
held Wednesday at East Point. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-15-1942
WARD, Clara Mae
1942
Clara Mae Ward, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elzie K. Ward, died at
her home at Daniels Creek October 27, after a two weeks illness from
blood poisoning. Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters,
Mary Evelyn and Jennie. Funeral services were held at the home on
Daniels Creek Wednesday. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-29-1942
WOOD, Jasper
1869-1942
Jasper Wood, of West Paintsville, died at his home there Sunday,
October 4, (1942) after an illness of eight months from heart trouble.
He was a son of Nathaniel and Lucinda (Boyd) Wood, and was born at
Hager Hill April 3, 1869, being 73 years, six months and one day old at
the time of his death. He was married to Miss Julia Preston, also of
this county, on October 29, 1904. In addition to his widow he is
survived by four children, as follows: Mrs. Herbert Chambers,
Jeffersonsville, Ky.; Sylvia Wood at home; Mrs. Everett Blair and
Jasper Fleming Wood, both of Paintsville. He is also survived by
one brother, Ben Wood of Paintsville. Three bothers had preceded
him in death. During his active life he followed the profession of
photographer. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 10-8-1942
WRIGHT, Clyde G.
1895-1942
CLYDE G. WRIGHT, C. & O. EMPLOYEE, DIES
Clyde G. Wright, of Bridgford, died at 9:40 p.m., Oct. 7. He had
been ill for several years and died of cerebral hemorrhage. He was
employed by the C. & O. until he was forced to quit because of ill
health. He was born in Virginia, February 27, 1895. He had lived in
Paintsville the past 18 years. The body remained at the Paintsville
Furniture Fun- eral Home from Thursday until 7 p.m. Friday. Funeral was
held at the home in Bridgford at 2 o'clock Saturday with Rev. Mil- lard
Van Hoose and Rev. Bud Wiley officiating. Burial was in the Wells
cemetery in charge of the Paintsville Furniture Co. The pall bearers
were C & O em- ployees. He was a member of the American Legion.
Surviving are his wife and three children, Lenora, Betty and James, all
at home, one sister, Mrs. J. S. Burke, seven brothers, Lee, Gordon,
Charles, George, Pierce, Roy, of Virginia, and John Wright of Columbus,
Ohio. Paintsville Herald Wednesday October 15, 1942
NOVEMBER - 1942
ADAMS,
Lousina
(Rice)
1942
Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Spears Mothers of Large Families
The Preston Funeral Home announces the deaths of Mrs. Lousina Adams,
White House and Mrs. Jean Spears, Paintsville, both mothers of
large families of the county Mrs. Adams, age 72, was found dead in bed
on the morning of November 29, 1942. The daughter of Alec and
Lucille Horne Rice, she was married to J H. Adams, 5? Years ago.
Thirteen children were born to the couple, two of which have preceded
their mother in death. The others are Mrs. Ruth Castle, Mrs. John
Wheatley and Mrs. Louise Blankenship all of Kenova, W. Va Mr. Minnie
Waddell, Mrs. Dewey Hensley, Mrs. Stella Conley, Paris, William, Mrs.
Henry Seitz, Mrs. Rose Davis and Mrs. Hattie Davis, all of whom reside
at White House She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at
Denver, Ky. Fred Rowland preached the funeral sermon at the home
Monday; burial taking place in the cemetery at White House One of
her many grandchildren is Herbert Conley, Clerk of the Johnson Circuit
Court. Mrs. Spears passed away on November 27, 1942 at the age of
59 Her parents were the late Elder Elijah and Cynthia Litteral
Prater her birthplace being Mash Fork. In 1914 she was married to
Alfred Spears who died in 1935. They had one daughter, Mrs. Nela
Lewis, who resides in Paintsville, and brothers, Warren B. and Walter
H. Mash Fork, Warrick and Wardie of Volga, and Cecil of Paintsville.
Mrs. Spears was a sister of the late Maudie Roman, of
Paintsville. She was a member of the Lick Springs United Baptist
Church. Elders F. F Rigsby, Lonza Reed and J. J. Prater
conducted the funeral Sunday afternoon at the Paintsville United
Baptist Church Burial was in the town Cemetery Paintsville Herald
Thursday 12-03-1942
BLEVINS, Walter Douglas
1942
Preston Funeral Home Reports Two Deaths
Walter Douglas Blevins, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blevins, of
Hager Hill, died November 16, 1942, from pneumonia. This was
their only child. Rev. Guy W. Preston officiated at the funeral
held November 17, 1942. James Douglas Borders, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Vanzee Borders, Cyrus, Ky., died November 21, 1942, from whooping
cough. The baby was buried Sunday. The Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville handled both funerals. Paintsville Herald Thursday November
26, 1942
BORDERS, James Douglas
1942
Preston Funeral Home Reports Two Deaths
Walter Douglas Blevins, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blevins, of
Hager Hill, died November 16, 1942, from pneumonia. This was
their only child. Rev. Guy W. Preston officiated at the funeral
held November 17, 1942. James Douglas Borders, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Vanzee Borders, Cyrus, Ky., died November 21, 1942, from whooping
cough. The baby was buried Sunday. The Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville handled both funerals. Paintsville Herald Thursday November
26, 1942
CONLEY, Dock
1875-1942
Dock Conley, of Wheelersburg, Ky., died at his home there November 6,
after 14 months illness resulting from a stroke. He was 75 years of
age, having been born August 10, 1875. He had resided at Wheelersburg
for only a year, having moved there from Barnetts Creek. He is survived
by the following children: Mrs. Mahala Wheeler and A. C. Conley, of
Wheelersburg; Mrs. Priscilla Crace, Alabama; Blackburn Conley, Falcon;
Minnie Conley and Ira Conley, of Monitor, Washington. He was a member
of the Little Paint United Baptist Church. Funeral services were held
at Wheelersburg Saturday afternoon at 2 0'clock. Burial was made in the
family cemetery at Wheelersburg. Reverends John Prater and Dona Conley
officiated at the funeral and burial. Paintsville Herald Thursday
11-12-1942
FAIRCHILD, Kathleen Norris
1942
Kathleen Norris Fairchild, age 19, died Monday night at her home in
Paintsville following a year’s illness from tuberculosis. She was the
daughter of Mrs. Eunice (Conley) Dallas and Troy Fairchild, and besides
her parents is survived by the following sisters: Mrs. Eunice Johnson,
Mrs. Imogene Bacon, Mrs. Ann Litteral, off of Paintsville, and Maxine
at home. Services were held Wednesday in the chapel of the Preston
Funeral. Rev. John Elliott Conley officiating. PAINTSVILLE HERALD
THURSDAY NOV 5, 1942
HANEY, Floyd
1942
Floyd Haney, 69, died at his home in West Paintsville November 30,
following several months illness from a heart ailment. He was a member
of the Freewill Baptist Church. Although death occurred five days
previous the funeral and burial were postponed until Saturday, December
5, in order that a son, William Haney, a soldier in the U. S. Army and
stationed at Camp Ord California, could be present. The deceased was a
member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Millard VanHoose officiated
at the funeral services. Mr. Haney came here from Magoffin County about
thiry years ago, and during that time he has been a good citizen and a
very industrious man. The Jones Funeral Home had charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-10-1942
KELLY, Zelpha (Spears)
1942
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. ZELPHA KELLY, AGE 35
Death claimed Mrs. Zelpha Kelly, 35, Saturday, November 28, following
an illness of six months. In addition to her husband, Fred H. Kelly,
the following children by a former marriage survive: Walter Stapleton,
Joy Lee Stapleton, Verlie Stapleton, Hobart Stapleton and Freddie and
Mary Stapleton, all at home. Four sisters, Mrs. Janie Mollette,
Tomahawk; Mrs. Lavella Delong, Davisport; Mrs.Golda McFaddin,
Paintsville, and Mrs. Melvia Dutton, Boons Camp, also survive.
Her mother, Mrs. Mary Spears, is a patient at the Golden Rule Hospital
at this time. Mrs. Kelly was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
The funeral was held at the Thealka church Monday with Rev. Scott
Castle and Rev. C. C. Hall officiating. Burial was made in the
family cemetery at Thealka, the Paintsville Furniture Company, funeral
directors, in charge. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY DECEMBER 3, 1942
MARSH, William
1942
FATHER OF LOCAL WOMAN DIES AT MONTICELLO, KY
William Marsh, father of Mrs. Frank Marsh, of Paintsville died Friday
at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. He was buried Sunday at
Monticello, KY. Mr. Marsh had been ill for several months but his death
was a shock to his family and friends. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY NOV
19, 1942
MEEK, Alice M.
1942
REPORTS DEATHS OF TWO INFANTS
The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company reports
the death of two infants this week. Larry David Blair, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Blair, of West Van Lear, died October 28, and was
buried October 30. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Arlie
Blair, where the Blairs made their home. Alice M. Meek, 18 month-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Authie Meek, of Bridgford, died November 2 and
was buried November 3. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 11-5-1942
OSBORN, Cogan
1942
Former Johnson County Youth Dies in Action
Word has been received by his relatives that Cogan Osborn, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Johnnie Osborn, formerly of this county, was wounded in
battle, Nov. 24 and died a few days later. Young Osborn was
approximately 24 years of age and was serving with the Armed Forces in
Africa. He lived in Johnson County at brief intervals during his
life, but for the most part of his life had lived in Nebraska. His
father is the son of the late Thomas and Kattie Brown Osborn and a
brother of Mrs. Dallas Sublett and Mack Osborn of Sitka, Ky., and
Billie Osborn of Ashland. His mother is the daughter of the late Samuel
Estep and his grandmother, Rosa Estep resides at Thealka, Ky. This
young man was a cousin of Mrs. Nellie Mayo, Paintsville, Ky., and of
Dorothy Wyatt, former Referral Agent of Johnson County. Paintsville
Herald Thursday 1-7-1943
PRESTON, Clifford E. (Jack)
1942
Jack Preston Is Killed In Action
Mrs. Gladys Stepp Preston of Louisa has been notified by Adjutant
General Ulio of the War Department that her husband, Pvt. Clifford E.
(Jack) Preston, who was officially, reported missing in action in the
North African invasion Nov. 8, 1942, now is officially regarded as
killed. Pvt. Preston, member of an infantry unit that landed in North
Africa Nov. 8, 1942, was the son of Mrs. Arthur Preston and the late
Mr. Preston of Richardson. Maj. Gen. Ulio’s letter stated he was aboard
a vessel which was sunk during the landing of the invasion army on the
northern coast of Africa. All efforts to find his body have
failed, the officer wrote. Mrs. Preston and her son, who was born two
days after his father was killed in the Nov. 8 landing, live in Louisa.
A Purple Heart was awarded to Pvt. Preston posthumously by the
government, and has been received by Mrs. Preston. Paintsville Herald
Thursday 1-20-1944
RICE, Ellis
1942
Funeral Held for Ellis Rice at Denver
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the United Baptist Church at
Denver for Ellis Rice, 33, of Yukon, West Va., who died from injuries
received in a car wreck. Rev. Horne, of Auxier and Rev. Fraley
officiated at the funeral, and burial was made in the family cemetery
at Collista in charge of the undertaking department of the Paintsville
Furniture Co. The dead man was the son of Mrs. Martha E. Rice,
Collista. In addition to his mother he is survived by his widow
and two daughters, Margaret Yvonne and Betty Louise. Paintsville Herald
Thursday 11-19-1942
RICE, Junior
1942
Junior Rice, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rice, died at the
home of his parents at Nippa November 4. He had been ill four
days. Besides his parents he is survived by the following brothers and
sisters: Hazel, Grace, Frances, Floyd, Richard and Roger. Funeral
services were held at the home at Nippa in charge of Rev. Dennis
Caldwell. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-12-1942
SPARKS, Alonzo
1942
PROMINENT CITIZEN OF COUNTY DIES
Alonzo Sparks, Age 61, Succumbs To Tuberculosis Alonzo Sparks, a member
of one of the county’s largest families, died at his home at
Chandlerville November 15. Mr. Sparks, a prominent farmer of that
section, was 61 years of age and had been ill for four years a sufferer
from tuberculosis. He was married to Lila McGuire, of Davisport, this
county, and to this union were born four children, Howard Sparks,
Paintsville; Mrs. Walter Green, Hager Hill; Mrs. Leroy Castle,
Paintsville, and Amba Sparks at home. Mr. Sparks was of a family of ten
children, all prominent people. His brothers are W.H. Sparks, Kerz;
B.F. Sparks, Spokane, WA; J.F. Sparks, Wenatchee, WA; John Sparks,
Cashmere, WA, and Ed Sparks, Maloga, WA. Four sisters have preceded him
in death. Mr. Sparks was a devout Christian and was a member of Old
Hood United Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted from the
home at Chandlerville at 10 a.m., November 17. The funeral was largely
attended. Revs. O.I. Williams, Geo. W. Gibbs, and F.F. Riggsby
officiated at the services. Burial was made in the family cemetery near
the home. The Preston Funeral Home directed the funeral and burial.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY NOV 26, 1942
SPEARS, Jean (Prater)
1942
Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Spears Mothers of Large Families
The Preston Funeral Home announces the deaths of Mrs. Lousina Adams,
White House and Mrs. Jean Spears, Paintsville, both mothers of
large families of the county Mrs. Adams, age 72, was found dead in bed
on the morning of November 29, 1942. The daughter of Alec and
Lucille Horne Rice, she was married to J H. Adams, 5? Years ago.
Thirteen children were born to the couple, two of which have preceded
their mother in death. The others are Mrs. Ruth Castle, Mrs. John
Wheatley and Mrs. Louise Blankenship all of Kenova, W. Va Mr. Minnie
Waddell, Mrs. Dewey Hensley, Mrs. Stella Conley, Paris, William, Mrs.
Henry Seitz, Mrs. Rose Davis and Mrs. Hattie Davis, all of whom reside
at White House She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at
Denver, Ky. Fred Rowland preached the funeral sermon at the home
Monday; burial taking place in the cemetery at White House One of
her many grandchildren is Herbert Conley, Clerk of the Johnson Circuit
Court. Mrs. Spears passed away on November 27, 1942 at the age of
59 Her parents were the late Elder Elijah and Cynthia Litteral
Prater her birthplace being Mash Fork. In 1914 she was married to
Alfred Spears who died in 1935. They had one daughter, Mrs. Nela
Lewis, who resides in Paintsville, and brothers, Warren B. and Walter
H. Mash Fork, Warrick and Wardie of Volga, and Cecil of Paintsville.
Mrs. Spears was a sister of the late Maudie Roman, of
Paintsville. She was a member of the Lick Springs United Baptist
Church. Elders F. F Rigsby, Lonza Reed and J. J. Prater
conducted the funeral Sunday afternoon at the Paintsville United
Baptist Church Burial was in the town Cemetery Paintsville Herald
Thursday 12-03-1942
WALKER, Lillian (Howes)
1906-1942
WALKER RITES HELD FRI. AT M. E. CHURCH
Obituary Read By Her Pastor, Rev. Rose The funeral service for Mrs.
Lillian Howes Walker, who died suddenly November 25 at a local
hospital, was held Friday afternoon at the First Methodist Church,
conducted by Rev. R. R. Rose, pastor of the church, who was assisted by
Rev. Guy Coffman. A full choir, composed of singers from Paintsville's
churches, sang, "Have Thine Own Way, Lord," "Some Time We'll
Understand," and "Safe in The Arms of Jesus." The following obituary
was read by Reverend Rose: Mrs. Lillian Howes Walker, a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Howes, was born in Paintsville, Ky., March 20, 1906. She
was educated in the public schools in this city; also in the Martha
Washington Seminary, Washington, D. C., in Ohio Wesleyan University at
Delaware, Ohio, and in the University of Kentucky, Lexington, in which
Kentucky institution she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority, and
from which University she graduated with the Bachelor of Arts degree in
1927. Later on she did some post graduate work in the University of
Colorado, at Boulder. For fourteen years she was an efficient teacher
in the Paintsville High School and in the John C. C. Mayo Junior
College. She was united in holy matrimony on May 12, 1929, to Mr. J.
Earl Walker, an attorney at law. Her home was in Paintsville all her
life until the last six months, during which time she and her husband
resided in Ashland, Ky. She was presented unto the Lord in holy baptism
when she was four years of age, with Bishop Bashford performing the
sacred rite. She joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, here in
this sanctuary, in 1922, under the ministry of Rev. E. J. Reese.
She was brought up in Sunday School and worship services of the church,
and she was active in its various organizations, having at one time
been president of the Wesleyan Service Guild. She was faithful to
her church to the end and was a member of this congregation, the First
Methodist, at the time of her passing. In disposition she was friendly,
thoughtful of others, kindly and had a smile for everyone. In
brief, we may say, she was a woman of the highest type--cultured,
educated, refined, and Christian in character. She was an excellent
daughter such that her parents could but delight in her. As a
wife, she was unsurpassed in every respect, as testifies her husband
whose heart is broken. She passed away suddenly and unexpectedly here
in our city on Wednesday, November 25, at 12:55 p.m. She is survived by
her husband, by her parents, by her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. Robt. Montgomery, by her nephew, little Bobby Howes Montgomery, by
numerous other relatives and by many friends. Not only is her passing
indescribable grief to her loved ones, but by it the whole community
and her acquaintances have sustained a loss, and so has her church. He
liveth long who liveth well! All other life is short and vain; He
liveth longest, who can tell, Of living most for heavenly gain. He
liveth long who liveth well! All else is being thrown away; He liveth
longest, who can tell, Of true things done each day. --Horatious
Bonar. We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths; In
feelings, not figures on the dial, We should count time by heart
throbs. He most lives Who thinks most, feels noblest, acts
the best --Philip Bailey Paintsville Herald Thursday November 26, 1942
WALKER, Mrs. Earl (Howes)
1942
Prominent Woman Passes Suddenly
The sudden death of Mrs. Earl Walker, which occurred at 12:45 p. m.
Wednesday following a cerebral hemorrhage earlier in the day, brings
deep grief to the citizens of Paintsville. Mrs. Walker, the daughter of
Atty. and Mrs. Fed Howes, had been a teacher in the Paintsville schools
for many years. She resigned her position last fall to accompany
her husband to Ashland, Ky. where he is connected with the Sandy
Valley Grocery Company. She arrived in Paintsville early this
week for a few days with her parents. She was one of the most popular
young matrons of Paintsville and had a host of friends and relatives
here and in Ashland who will be greatly shocked to learn of her death.
Funeral arrangements are being made by the Jones Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald Thursday November 26, 1942
WARD, David
1942
David Ward, of Inez, died at his home there November 6 after a month’s
illness from rheumatism. He was a well known citizen of Martin County
and leaves many relatives. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Nathan Ward. He was 78 years of age having been born at Inez January,
1874. Funeral and burial took place at Inez Sunday afternoon.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-12-1942
WELLS,
Norman
Member Large Family Dies At Williamsport
Norman Wells, 45, who died Thursday at his home at Williamsport, was
buried Sunday afternoon. Funeral services originally scheduled for
Saturday were postponed until Sunday to await the arrival of a brother,
Sgt. Woodrow Wells, stationed at Denver, Colorado. The deceased had
been an invalid for many years, but the immediate cause of his death
was pneumonia. He was the son of C. J. Wells and the late Victoria Pack
Wells. The funeral was held at Wells Chapel, Boons Camp, under the
direction of the Preston Funeral Home, Rev. B. L. Allen officiating.
Brothers and sisters, all of whom were present at the funeral, are
Raymond Wells, who lives in Ohio; Russell Wells, Williamsport; Curtis
Wells, an employee of the Paintsville Grocery Company; Sgt. Woodrow
Wells; Mrs. Doc Mullins, Motty Bottom, Ky.; Mrs Cas Dutton and Mrs.
John Stepp, both of Chattaroy, W. Va. Attending the funeral from
Paintsville were Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Wells,
Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wheeler and Mr. Shade Wells.
From Pikeville were Mr. R. G. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Wells and
daughter, Willa Mae, and Mr. Geo. Wells. Paintsville Herald
Kentucky Vital Stats. on Norman Wells
WELLS |
NORMAN |
|
045 |
JOHNSON |
JOHNSON |
11-26-1942 |
050 |
24789 |
1942 |
DECEMBER - 1942
BLEVINS,
James
1942
James Blevins died at his home at White House on December 9, 1942, at
the age of 65. Mr. Blevins had been blind since early
youth. The funeral was conducted at the home Thursday, December
10, 1942, Rev. Fred Rollin preaching the services. The Preston
Funeral Home had charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday December 17, 1942
BORDERS, Leona
1942
WHITE HOUSE
Heart Victim Mrs. Leona Borders, age 58, of Henritetta, Ky., died
suddenly with a heart attack last Friday night. Those who survive are
her son, Arvil Burgess, her mother, Aunt Murzie Boyd, age 84. Her
brothers and sisters are Nathon Nathan, Harrison and Lewis Borders,
Mrs. John Meek, Mrs. Hamilton Wallen, Mrs, Jay Daniel and Mrs. Ed
Brown, and a host of other relatives and friends who will greatly miss
her. She was laid to rest in the family cemetery near the home.
Revs. Dock and Fred Rowland were in charge of the services and a large
crowd attended. Those who attended the funeral from here were Mrs.
Beulah Rowland, Miss Josie Cavins, Mrs. Con Butcher, Millard Meek,
Albridge Meek and James Marshall (Truck) Price. Paintsville Herald
Thursday 12-10-1942
CARROLL, Russell
1942
Last rites for Pfc. Russell (Buck) Carroll, who was killed in action
overseas December 31, 1942, at the age of 22, were held Monday, April
25, at 2:00 p.m., from the First Baptist Church, and burial in the
Wells-Buckingham cemetery was under the auspices of the American
Legion. Pfc. Carroll was born June 21, 1920, the son of Mrs. Nora
Carroll and the late John Carroll. He enlisted in the Air Corps in
August 18, 1941, and was stationed in the Philippines, where he gave
his life in the service of his country. He lived a Christian
life, and his initiative and devotion to duty earned for him the
respect of all of his associates. Pfc. Carroll was widely known and had
many friends in the city. He was a graduate of the Paintsville
High School and Captain of the football team in his last year of
school. Surviving are his mother and one brother, James Carroll, both
of this city and a nephew and niece, Jimmie and Gloria Carroll.
Officiating at the funeral was Rev. Roy A. Hamilton. Active
pallbearers were Vernon Lockwood, Rex Helton, Charles Virgil Wheeler,
Ralph Oppenheimer, Jr., Billie Ward and Billie Bailey. Honorary
pallbearers were Glen Siler, Chalmer May, James Hasel Wheeler, Buzzy
Wheeler, Carl Winn, Oran Teater, Ottis Van Hoose. Burial was made
under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Thursday April 21, 1949
Paintsville Herald
CASTLE,
Lydia (Daniel)
1939
CASTLE LYDIA CASTLE, 86, of Thealka, died December 1, following an
illness of six years from the infirmities of age. Born at Mingo,
daughter of the late William and Katherine Stapleton Daniel, she was
married in 1874 to William Castle, deceased. Two children, Ballard
Castle, Prestonsburg, and James B. Castle, Thealka, survive. She
was a member of the Toms Creek United Baptist Church. Funeral services
were conducted December 3 by the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald Thursday December 10, 1942
COLLINS, Kelly B.
1942
Kelly B. Collins, 55, died at his home in Stafford Addition, December
8, (1942) after a lingering illness of many months from cancer. His
widow and the following children survive: Mrs. Glenn Smith,
Paintsville, Mrs. Clyde Miller, Allegan, Mich., Mrs. Ollie Conley,
Paintsville, Mrs. Shim Blanton, Charleston, W. Va., Wm. Franklin
Collins, Allegan, Mich., Kelly, Jr., Betsey, and Doris, at home. Also
surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Harry Adams, and Mrs. Rose Borders,
both of Falcon and two brothers, Millard and William Collins, of
Salyersville. Mr. Collins was buried today in the family cemetery at
Falcon. Funeral services were held at the Freewill Baptist Church in
Paintsville, in which church he had his membership. Rev. Horn of
Auxier, officiated. The undertaking department of the Paintsville
Furniture Company had charge. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 12-10-1942
FANNIN, Arthur
1942
MINER KILLED
We were sorry to hear of the death of Arthur Fannin who was killed at
the mines near Laine, WV, last week. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Fannin and had many relatives in Johnson County. PAINTSVILLE HERALD
THURSDAY DEC 17, 1942
FRALEY, Abbie
1942
FRALEY ABBIE FRALEY, resident of Greentown, died December 2, (1942).
Born at Kerz, Ky., she was the wife of Tom Fraley, who survives. They
have an adopted son now with the U.S. forces in Africa. She belonged to
the Methodist Church. Funeral services conducted by the Jones Funeral
home, were held at Kise, in Lawrence County, Saturday, December 5,
(1942). The Paintsville Herald Thursday December 10, 1942
FRAZIER, Clara (Brown)
Mrs. Clara Brown Frazier, 74, died at the home of her son, Hampton at
Elna on Friday night, December 11, (1942). Funeral services arranged by
the undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company were
held at Elna Sunday, (Dec. 13, 1942) Rev. Dennis Williams in charge.
Children surviving are Garland Frazier, Sciotoville, Ohio; Hampton
Frazier, Elna; Steve Frazier Elna; Verdie Trimble, South Port, Ky.
Gladys Williams, Elna; Brothers and sisters are C. H. (Lum) Brown,
City; Hasten Brown and Roscoe Brown Elna; Mont Brown, Waverly, O., Mrs.
Cynthia Holbrook, Red Bush; Mrs. Cynthia Pendleton, Hillsboro, Ohio;
and Mrs. Amanda Pendleton, Portsmouth. Her husband preceded her in
death having died in April 17, 1937. She was a faithful mother until
death. The Paintsville Herald Thursday December 17, 1942
HALL, Madge
1942
Young Girl Found Dead At Home
A tragedy shocking the entire community occurred Thursday, December 10,
1942 when Madge Hall, age 15 was found dead at the home of her parents
Mr & Mrs D.P. Hall of Bridgford. Funeral services were held Sunday
at the home. Madge was a student at PHS and a popular member of the
younger set. She has one brother, Gaylord Hall, City, and a sister,
Mrs. Harry Mays, Huntington, W. Va. Her grief-stricken parents have the
deepest sympathy of the people of the town and county. PAINTSVILLE
HERALD THURSDAY DECEMBER 17, 1942
HOLSINGER, Garlin Allen
1942-1942
GARLIN ALLEN HOLSINGER
The infant son of Garland and Georgia Fraily Holsinger, Garlin
Allen Holsinger, died Dec- ember 12 from whooping cough. The baby was
born at Van Lear ten months ago, and has three brothers, Charles Paul,
Billie Eu- gene and Vonnie Jewell. Burial was at Riceville Monday, Rev.
Hargie Conley officiating. The Preston Funeral home had charge.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-17-1942
MAY, Julia (Mayo)
1878-1942
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. A. J. MAY
Wife Of Congressman May
Dies Following Long Illness Prestonsburg, Ky.
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Mayo May, wife of Rep. Andrew J. May
[D- Ky.] who died Sunday, December 27, after an illness of more than
two years were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home. She was 64.
Burial was in the family cemetery on the Mayo home place two miles from
Prestonsburg. Mrs. May, daughter of Mrs. Anna Porter Mayo and the late
J. D. Mayo, had been active in the Congressional Women’s Club since the
Mays went to Washington in 1930. She was an active member of the Irene
Cole Memorial Baptist church here and was a charter member of the
Prestonsburg D.A.R. and Women’s club. She was born in 1878 at the Mayo
homestead which was established in 1804 and where her mother still
resides. The Mays were married July 17, 1901. Mrs. May was related to
several prominent Eastern Kentucky families and was a direct descendant
of Gen. John Graham, Revolutionary War hero. Surviving besides the
husband and mother are two sons, A. J. Jr., and R. V. May and a
daughter, Mrs. Olga Latta all of Prestonsburg and six sisters, three
brothers and five grandchildren. Lewis Mayo and W. P. Mayo of
Prestonsburg, who are well known in Paintsville are brothers.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 01/07/1943
MCFADDIN, Isaac
1942
MCFADDIN ISAAC MCFADDIN, 76, a well known and respected citizen of
Johnson County, died at his home in West Paintsville December 3.
He had been ill six months. A farmer by occupation, he was a
member of the Freewill Baptist Church where funeral services were held
December 6, Revs. F. S. VanHoose, C. Castle and C .F. Cavins
attending. Burial was made in the Randolph cemetery in Southside
by the Jones Funeral Home. Mr. McFaddin was a member of a large
family. He was the son of the late John H. McFaddin, who served
as Magistrate in No. 1 District for many years. Paintsville Herald
Thursday 12-10-1942
MILLER, Allene (Daniel)
1942
MEETS UNTIMELY DEATH AT HANDS OF HER HUSBAND
The many friends of Mrs. Allene Miller, 19, will be shocked to learn of
her untimely death at Pikeville, Saturday, December 26, 1942. She
was shot by her husband, Carl Miller. Mrs. Miller formerly lived at
Williamsport where she had many friends. Her mother Minnie
Daniel preceded her in death June 07, 1940. Mrs. Miller was the
youngest of 6 children. Allene was married to Carl Miller on June 28,
1939 and to them was born one daughter, Reba Jane, who survives.
Also survives are her father, Harrison Daniel, Paintsville and the
following brothers and sister; James Wilbur, U.S. Army, Harrison, Jr.,
U.S. Army, Holly Daniel, and Havaland Daniel of Saxonburg, PN, and Mrs.
Jimmie David of Meally Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-07-1943
MURRAY, Mary
1942
MARY MURRAY Cancer claimed another victim, Mary Murray, who passed away
Tuesday night, December 15, 1942, at the age of 74. A native of
Toms Creek, she had made her home at Lowmansville for the past
fifty-five years. She was the wife of Samuel Murray.
Children are Exer and Vina Borders and two step daughters, Rebecca Pack
and Fannie Williams. Brothers and sisters are John and Fred
Stambaugh and Lida Daniel. Funeral services were held by the
Preston Funeral Home December 17, 1942 at the United Baptist Church at
Georges Creek of which church she was member. Revs. L. T. Preston
and Leonard Walters officiated. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY Dec.17, 1942
PERRY, GEORGE
1942
George Perry Death called another aged Johnson Countian on December 10
when George Perry passed away at this home in Boons Camp. Born
sixty-six years ago to Mr. and Mrs. Will Perry, he had married Martha
Harmon. The following children were born to the couple; Sara
Daniel, Elva Daniel, Jack, Gracie Preston, Ina Smith, John, Marie
Smith, Dellie and Delbert, twins. Brothers and sisters to the
deceased are Mitchel, Harland, Susie Davis, Mary Davis, Sally Gillmore,
Martha Perkie. He was a member of the Little Friendship United
Baptist Church where the funeral was held by Rev. Meek, the Preston
Funeral Home in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-17-1942
PICKLESIMER, James B.
1858-1942
Retired Railroad Clerk Is Killed
James B. Picklesimer, 84, retired railway freight clerk of Louisa, was
killed almost instantly at noon December 15 by an east bound Chesapeake
and Ohio Coal Train. Mr. Picklesimer was born near Paintsville, Ky.,
April 5, 1858. Paintsville Herald 12/17/1942
SALYER, Louann (Fairchild)
1858-1942
Mrs. Louann Salyer, died at the home of her son, Sammie Salyer, at West
Van Lear at 1:00 p.m. December 12, 1942. She had been in ill health for
a year and death was attributed to infirmaties incident to advanced
age. She was 83 years of age, having been born March 15, 1858.
She was a member of one of Johnson County's largest families. She is
survived by the following children: Ben Salyer, Paintsville; Mrs. Leo
Daniel, Ashland, Mrs. Lon Williams, Flat Gap; Mrs. J.H. Caudill,
Ashland; Mrs. W.M. Pelphrey and Sammie Salyer, both of Van Lear, and
Hoadley Salyer of Nippa. In addition to her children she is also
survived by the following brothers and one sister, Mrs. Katherine
Salyer, William Fairchild, both of Paintsville; Joe Fairchild, W.V.;
Cyrus Fairchild, Portsmouth, Ohio; Wesley Fairchild, Sitka, and John
Henry Fairchild, Jenkins. She had been a member of the United Baptist
Church for fifty years. Funeral services were held at the home of her
son at West Van Lear at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, in charge of
Rev. Roscoe LeMaster and Rev. Winfrey Meek. The body was taken to Flat
Gap for burial in the family cemetery there. PAINTSVILLE HERALD
THURSDAY JANUARY 22, 1942
STINSON, Roscoe
1942
STINSON ROSCO STINSON, 45, died instantly December 5, 1942 at Plain
City, Ohio, from a heart attack. Mr. Stinson had gone to Ohio
where he was employed. He was the son of Rufus and Recie ( Lyons
) Stinson, and had lived at Sitka this county, during his entire life.
His wife, the former Eva Ross, and the following children survive:
Ruby, Helen, Betty, Bobby, Reva and Billy. Brothers and sisters are
Carl, Gerald, Minnie Conley, Albert, French, Goldie, Sylva, Gretta, Jim
and Jewell. The Preston Funeral Home conducted the Funeral services at
the home today. Paintsville Herald Thursday December 10, 1942
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