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JANUARY - 1943

ARROWOOD, Mrs. Willie K. (Rosa Preston Wells)
1943
MRS. WILLIE K. ARROWOOD TAKEN BY DEATH The death angel visited the home of Mrs. J.B. Fraley at Drift, Saturday, January 30, 1943  and took her loving mother, Mrs. Willie K. Arrowood. She had been in failing health for the past few years she had made her home with another daughter, Mrs. Charles Jennings also of Drift.  On Tuesday before her death the home of Mrs. Jennings burned and Mrs. Arrowood had gone to the home of Mrs. Fraley.  She had high blood pressure for several years and the shock from the house burning was more than she could stand. On Friday she had a stroke from which she never recovered.  She was converted and joined the United Baptist Church, on January 12, 1930.  Although she had been denied the privilege of attending church very much for the past two years she would call her brother and sisters in the church in for services in the home.  There she would shout the praises of God and tell them of her hope beyond this vail.  We feel that her husband has lost a true companion, the children a loving mother. She was first married to Robert Wells and to this union were born three children who are Robert Wells, Jr., Detroit, MI., Arlie Wells, of Meally and Mrs. J.B. Fraley, of Drift, KY. Mr.Wells preceded her in death many years ago. She met and married Willie K. Arrowood and to this union were born six children, three of whom have preceded her in death, two died in infancy and one was fourteen years old. She leaves to mourn their loss the first named children, her husband, and the following children;  Bill Arrowood, Mrs. Charles Jennings of Drift, KY., and Estill Arrowood of the U.S.A. Air Corps stationed at Nashville, TN. They were all present for the funeral.  She also leaves 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Stanford Williamson, Staidham, KY., and Mrs. Jennie Price, Meally, KY. and one aunt, Mrs. Clystia Preston, Meally. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Preston.  She had spent her entire life at Meally, Johnson Co., until two years ago.  Her health got so bad she and her husband moved to Drift to live with her daughter. She came to the end of the way being 62 years, 1 month, and 3 days old.  The funeral was held at the United Baptist Church at Meally, where she was a member, on February 01. Paintsville Herald Thursday 2-04-1943 ARROWOOD, Rosa (Preston) 1943 ROSA ARROWOOD Rosa Arrowood, 62, died at the home of her husband, Willie K. Arrowood, Drift, KY, on January, 30, 1943.  She had been ill for two years from the infirmities of age, but a stroke, however, was the immediate cause of her death. She was the daughter of Raleigh and Vina Ward Preston of Meally, this county. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children:  Bill Arrowood, Mrs. Nola Jennings, Estill Arrowood, Mrs. Buddie Wells, Mrs. Goldie Fraley and Mrs. Arlie Wells. Two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Williams, and Mrs. K. Price, of Meally, also survive. Funeral services were held at Buffalo Church of which she was a member, Monday morning. The Preston Funeral Home officiated at each funeral. Paintsville Herald Thursday 2-04-1943


BLAIR, Earl
1943
EX-SERVICE MAN, DIES OF SELF-INFLICTED WOUND
Ill Health Caused By Being Shell Shocked and Gassed Led To Rash Act Earl Blair, age 46, of East Point took his own life by firing a bullet through his brain.  The tragedy took place near his home near the hour of midnight Friday, January 17, 1943.  Two other men were witnesses to the tragedy.  Dr. C. E. Johnson conducted an inquest and the Coroner’s jury returned a verdict of death by self-inflicted woundws. Mr. Blair was a prominent ranlroad (railroad) man and had many friends along the Big Sandy Division of the C & O and his untimely death has brought sorrow to many. The cause of the rash act is attributed to ill health.  Mr. Blair was an ex-service man and was with the American Expeditionary forces in France.  During his stay in France he participated in a number of battles and was badly shell shocked and gassed and this is believed to have caused Mr. Blair to have designs on his own life. Mr. Blair had no children.  Besides his widow, Mrs. Glady (Greer) Blair, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters. Chas Blair, Jenkins, Ky.; Watt Blair, Frank Blair, Mrs. Seldon Smith and Mrs. Fronza McCloud, of West Van Lear; Mrs. Lon Rice, Collista and Mrs. Luther Fitch, of Hager Hill.  He is also survived by a large number of other relatives throughout Johnson County. Mr. Blair had spent the greater part of his life in and around East Point. Funeral services were held at the home at 1:30 Sunday afternoon, January 19, 1941, in charge of Rev. Prentis Spear, pastor of the East Point Methodist Church.  Burial was made in the family cemetery near the home.  The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company. The American Legion of which Mr. Blair was a member, conducted the impressive Legion services at the grave. Paintsville Herald Thursday 01-23-1941


BLEVINS, W. H.
1943
HOLLIE BLAIR LOOSE STONE DISLODGED CAUSES DEATH
Loses Life In Mine While Digging  Coal A West van Lear man, W. H. Blevins, was killed in a similar accident on Thursday, January 28, 1943. Paintsville Herald Thursday 02-11-1943 BLEVINS, W. H. 1915-1943 YOUNG FATHER KILLED IN MINE JANUARY 28 W. H. Blevins and Rosa Arrowood Succumb Last Week A tragic accident occured at Van Lear January 28, which resulted in the death of William Harrison Blevins of the neighboorhood. He and his father-in-law, Gayland Franklin had gone to a country mine to secure coal for home consumption. After the men had been in the mine for some time  a slate fall took place and Blevins was caught in the avalanche of the slate. Franklin was struck but injured. He ran for help and six other men aided in extricating the body. He was married to Miss Mary Franklin and was the father of three children. He was a member of a large family of thirteen children, and was a son of James A. Garfield Blevins and Nora (Meade) Blevins, who reside at West Van Lear. He was 28 years of age having been born July 5, 1915. Besides his widow he is survived by Chester and Lester Blevins, twins and Gayland Blevins. He is also survived by his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Jesse Blevins, Mrs. Fannie Wetzel, Mrs. Mervie Hall, Paul, Mrs. Bertha Drake, George, Beecher, Bridgett, Autria Faye, Richard Odell, Myra and Helen. Funeral was held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of his parents at Van Lear, Rev. Guy W. Preston officiating. He was a member of the Christian Church at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald Thursday 04-02-1943


BURKE, Infant
1943-1943
Odds Infant Dies On Jan. 8, 1943, the death angel visited the home of Robert Burke and took from them a new born son. Paintsville Herald Thursday 01-14-1943


CANTRILL, Ben Jr.
1943
Mrs. Nancy Cantrill, of West Virginia, was called to the bedside of her son, Ben Jr., who was stricken seriously ill at the home of Mrs. Cantrill's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Preston, Wednesday and died Friday morning about one o'clock, January 15, 1943.  The funeral services were held at Mr. Preston's Sunday.  Burial was made in the family cemetery near the home. The Paintsville Herald Thursday January 21, 1943


CISCO, Chester
1943
Meningitis Fatal To Cisco Infant, January 21, 1943
Chester Cisco, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmon Cisco, Glo, Ky., died January 15 at the Paintsville Hospital from meningitis.  The baby had been sick the past month being brought to the local hospital late in December. Seven brothers and four sisters survive in addition to the parents. Paintsville Herald Thursday 21 Jan 1943


DICKERSON, George Jr.
1943
HUSBAND OF LOCAL GIRL DIES IN CINCINNATI, OHIO
George Dickerson Jr. beloved husband of Eloise Dickerson (nee Roberts) and son of George H. Dickerson, Sr. and the late Grace Dickerson, died Friday, January 22, 1943 at the residence of 901 Lincoln Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, age 29 years.  Funeral from the John J. Radel Co., Funeral Home, 652 State Avenue, with services at Salt Lick, KY., Monday, January 25. Mrs. Dickerson is a native of Paintsville, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Roberts, of West Paintsville.  Mrs. Earl Roberts and Mrs. Charlie Roberts attended the services at Salt Lick. Paintsville Herald Thursday 2-11-1943


JONES, Flora Frances
1943
FLORA FRANCES JONES AND GERALDINE GHEEN STAFFORD DIE
Death claimed Mrs. Flora Frances Jones, 56, of Hager Hill on January 15, 1943,.  She had been ill the past year with a heart ailment. The deceased woman was a member of a large and prominent family being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.P. McKenzie, of the Flat Gap section. She was married in 1907 to Elmer Jones of Hager Hill and the following children were born to the couple:  Mrs. Walter Cantrell, Ova Jones, Mrs. Sam Shell and Mrs. Leonard Kestner, all of West Van Lear, Lavenna Jones, deceased, Miss Dolores Jones and Miss Virginia Jones both of Hager Hill. Three brothers H.L. McKenzie and Charley McKenzie of Paintsville and Elzie McKenzie, Flat Gap, and three sisters, Mrs. Roscoe Salyer, Louisa, Mrs. Wade Mckenzie, Red Bush and Mrs. Hervert Blair, Paintsville survive.  Another brother, Ira has preceded her in death. Mrs. Jones was a member of the United Baptist Church.  Funeral services were held by the Jones Funeral Home at the Cedar Grove Church at West Van Lear on Sunday, January 17, Revs. Leonard Arrowood F. Banks and Roscoe Lemaster officiating. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-21-1943


KENNARD, John Wallace
1943
IS FATAL TO  JOHN KENNARD
Father Of Large Family Dies At His Home Tuesday John Wallace Kennard died at his home in Paintsville at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, January 26. Mr. Kennard had been ill for the past six months but his immediate death was caused by a stroke. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. from the Regular Baptist Church, at Logsville, Morgan County. Burial will be made in the family cemetery at Logsville. His occupation was teamster and he has lived in Paintsville for the past twenty years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maude Kennard and the following children: Oscar Kennard, Paintsville, Sam Kennard of the U.S. Army, stationed at Greenville, S.C., Mrs. John Titlow, Delphas, Ohio, Mrs. Charles Rice, David, Ky, and J.B. and Vonnie Kennard at home. Also four brothers, Flem Kennard, Pleasantsville, Iowa, Robert Kennard, Akron, Ohio and Burns and Rollie Kennard, Logsville, Kentucky. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JAN 21, 1943


LITTERAL, Thomas
1881-1943
TOM LITTERAL OF OIL SPRINGS DIES MONDAY
Prominent Citizen Vic- Tim of Stroke At Age of 61 Thomas Litteral, a member of a prominent Johnson County family, died at his home at Oil Springs. He was 61 years of age and was a victim of a paralytic stroke. Members of the Litteral family have long been prominent in the social and political life of the county. He was a son of the late Flem Litteral and was a nephew of the late William Elzie Letteral one of the best loved men of the county. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday by Rev. Allen of Oil Springs and burial was made in the Litteral family cemetery at Oil Springs. A large crowd attended the funeral and burial. His wife died several years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Gladys, who is an operator at the Ora-Ann Beauty Shoppe at Paintsville. One son, Newton Litteral, at home, also survives. He also has one brother, Harry H. Litteral, who resides in Ohio. Among those attending the funeral rites from Paintsville included Mrs. P.B. Hall, Mrs. Hopkins Preston, Mrs. Orion Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Preston, Mrs. Pearl Litteral, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. M.O. Wheeler, Mrs. Josephus Howard and Mr. Grady Stafford. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB 4, 1943 WILLIAM THOMAS LITTERAL Born July 5, 1881, died January 1, 1943, age 61 years, 6 months and 26 days. He was the son of Fleming and Sarah (Prater) Litteral. He married Malva Meade who preceded him in death several years ago. To this union two children were born, Gladys Litteral and Newton Thomas Litteral, both at home. He is also survived by the following sisters, Mrs. Ida Witten, Oil Springs, Mrs. Virgie Coldiron, Greenup, Mrs. John Runyon, Fort Thomas, Miss Hannah Litteral, Oil Springs and one brother, Harry Litteral, Shreve, Ohio and a host of relatives and friends. Dr. Walter C. Connelly, of Salyersville eulogizes on the death of his old friend Thomas Litteral. Back of us lies a pleasant land, wherein Tom and I departed ourselves together in freedom and unheeded joyousness and for a time forgot that sooner or later the common place would inevitably encroach upon us. That time has come and his eulogy of life brings back to memory our many happy days in Oil Springs, where we as barefoot children frolicked and romped this beautiful country. My heart prompts me to speak a word of our association in our young manhood, and happily recall the many times we would meet at Uncle Flem’s and play games for innocent pleasure. Both Uncle Flem and Aunt Sarah would join in the merriment and have as good as a time as any of us. We were young and carefree, each with a pal or sweetheart, myself with a charming girl who later became by wife and the mother of my two children, one of whom Mrs. Charlie Stafford is living here now. The death call of our old  ? lengthening rapidly and my every sphere of life we are remind that in the midst of life we are in death. We who mourn him cannot free ourselves from the sense of personal loss? To recognize the oft repeated admonition of the uncertainty of life and instability of all things human. Death in itself need not be somber spectrum. A warm friendship existed between Tom and me. I found in him a gentleman whose acquaintance I was always glad to cultivate, genial in character and pleasant in association. He was born of Christian parents, reared in a Christian home and a true Christian himself. What better could be spoken of any man? It is not only to show our respect to the memory of the dead that we pause for a time, our labor to voice our opinion of their lives, but also to place on perpetual records the narrative of their careers to tell the work they have accomplished, the deeds they have performed, in order that they may be examples to those who seek to follow. Tom was modest, unassuming and in the discharge of his duties he performed faithfully and well. As a friend he was devoted and true. As a citizen he was honest and patriotic. He was a devoted husband, a kind and indulgent father. His body will rest beneath the sod in the section of the country he loved so well, near family and friends who will keep his grave green and his memory, the fondest recollection. “Rest  ?sweet  After Strife.” PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB 4, 1943


PICKLESIMER, Margaret
1943
Margaret Picklesimer Following a short illness, Mrs. Margaret Picklesimer, age 75, passed away at her home in Staffordsville on January 10. She was the daughter of the late Geo. W. and Mollie Alexander Sturgill. Her husband was Jesse Henry Picklesimer, deceased. Children surviving are Rufus Fraley, Henry Picklesimer and Joe Picklesimer, all of Wheelwright, Mrs. Huston Williams, Van Lear, and Mrs. Geo. Hitchcock, Staffordsville. Funeral services were held Monday at the Holiness Church Little Mud Lick, Rev. Scott Castle officiating. Burial was made in the Melvin Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday 01-14-1943 ADDITIONAL NOTE: Her husband was David Jessie Picklesimer not Jesse Henry.  The Rufus Fraley that is listed as a surviving child was a grandson, son of John and Laura Picklesimer Fraley. Paintsville Herald 1-14-1943


SIZEMORE, Phyllis Ann
1942-1943
Phillis Ann Sizemore
Phillis Ann Sizemore, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Sizemore, of Norfolk, Va., born June 5, 1942, age 7 months, 18 days departed from this life Jan. 22, 1943. She took seriously ill and was rushed to the hospital on December 30 and everything that loving hands could do was done for her, but it was God’s will that she should go and live with Jesus. She leaves a father, mother, one sister, grandparents and a host of relatives to mourn her passing. In the Bible we find these words: “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Little Phillis Ann is in that bright land where cometh no night. May this thought comfort the hearts of her loved ones, that they can meet her again in heaven, where there will be no sorrow, pain or death. If they are prepared when God calls them they shall see Phillis Ann. Our darling one has gone away,  To that land of peace and love. Where all the pure in heart shall go, And Dwell together above. In heaven there is one angel more, Since our darling went away. But our home will be sad and lonesome, As we journey on each day. Dear mother, father and sister, When your life on earth is o’er. Come here and live with your darling one, Where parting is no more. Where eternal flowers are blooming In that city where the lamb is the light, Our darling is safe in the arms of Jesus, Up in Heaven where cometh no night. Paintsville Herald Wednesday March 11, 1943 


STAFFORD, Geraldine Gheen
1943
Geraldine Gheen Stafford
Pneumonia claimed another victim Sunday, January 17, when Geraldine Gheen Stafford died at the Paintsville Hospital at the age of 24.  She was the daughter of Ralph and Mollie (Higgins) Stafford, of Staffordsville.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister Roberta and a large number of relatives and friends who mourn her passing.  A brother Howard died some years ago. Burial took place Tuesday at the Stafford family cemetery following services by Revs. S. C. Honeycutt and Ralph Webb at the home in Staffordsville. Paintsville Heral Thursday 1-21-1943


STAPLETON, Ned
1845-1943
NED STAPLETON OLDEST MAN IN THE COUNTY DIES JAN. 27
Uncle Ned Stapleton would have been 98 in March. Uncle Ned Stapleton, probably the counties oldest citizen, died at his home in Volga,Ky Wednesday, January 27th. Had he lived until March 11, he would have been 98 years old. Mr. Stapleton was born in Scott Co.,Va, March 11,1845 and was the son of James and Susan Stapleton. In 1863 he came to Johnson County and soon thereafter enlisted in the Union Army. After peace was declared he purchased a farm on what came to be known as Stapleton Branch in the Volga vicinity. This was his home for the remainder of his life. In 1865 he married Sarah Burchett. They became the parents of ten children: Henry "Buddy" Stapleton, deceased: Mrs. Miles Sturgill, deceased: Sam Stapleton,deceased(lived at East Point.) :Mrs. Tommy (Ick) Melvin: Mrs. Sam Auxier, Chicago: Marion Stapleton, Collista; Mrs. Millard Auxier, Nebraska; Sandy Stapleton, Volga; Crate Stapleton,Flat Gap; and Harry Stapleton, Volga. Mrs. Stapleton died in 1915. In 1919, Mr. Stapleton married Mrs. Mary Bell Cooper, who survives him. Uncle Ned was a remarkably strong personality. He suffered his share of life's sorrows and misfortunes, yet he maintained an active and vigorous interest in life throughout his 98 years. He was an honorable upright citizen. He was at the time of his death and had beeN for forty years, a member of the United Baptist Church at Bethel. he was active in the political affairs of the county. As a neighbor, he was generous and considerate. During the last fifteen years of his life, Mr. Stapleton was deprived of his eyesight, but he retained full possession of his mental faculties until the time of his death. His hearthside became a favorite spot for those who would hear from a direct source of Civil War days in Scott Va and Johnson Co.,Ky. On the history of Johnson County from the Civil War to 1900 and later, he was an authority. He would relate stories of the past with a zest and clarity that captivated the listener and transported him back three quarters of a century through time. Funeral services were held for Mr. Stapleton on Friday, January 29, and he was buried in the family cemetery on the home farm. Mr. Stapleton was the grandfather of Dow Stapleton. Principal of the Oil Springs High School, and an uncle of Frank Stapleton, Mayor of Denver,Colorado. The Paintsville Herald Thursday Feb. 11,1943


STRICKLIN, Charles M.
1943
Charles M. Stricklin, 36, city, died January 8, after several months illness.  The son of Henry and Katherine McFaddin Stricklan, he had married Cloe Collinsworth, and to this union were born three children, one son and two daughters.  Besides his immediate family, he is survived by two brothers.  Frank Stricklin, Mansfield, Ohio, and Henry Stricklin, city, and two sisters, Mrs. Garnet Flint, city, and Mrs. Sola Mahan, Mansfield. Mr. Stricklin had lived in Paintsville his entire life.  By occupation he was a concrete worker and several years ago operated an auto parts store on Main Street. Funeral services were conducted at tehd Freewill Baptist Church Sunday morning, by the Revs. F. S. VanHoose, C. Z. Cavins and Scott Castle.  Burial was in the Fairchild Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday 01/14/1943


VANHOOSE, Willie
1943
Willie VanHoose Dies After Stroke
Willie VanHoose who suffered a stroke six months ago died at his home at Manila Saturday, January 9, at the age of 60 years. A prominent farmer of that section he was the son of John Wesley and Elizabeth Boldin VanHoose and was married to Gracie McCarty. Their children are Mrs. Hazel Reed, Mrs. Gypsie Colvin, Marshall, Homer, Mrs. Opal Blanton, Ola and Imogene. Brothers and sisters of Mr. VanHoose include Mrs. Eulah Parsons, Della VanHoose, Mrs. Rose Compton, Mrs. Nerve Williams, Mrs. Ida Fairchild, J. A. VanHoose, Oscar VanHoose, and Charles VAnHoose. Funeral services under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home were conducted at the residence of the deceased in Manila, Rev. Lonza Reed officiating. Paintsville Herald Thursday 01-14-1943


WILLIAMSON, Mary
1943
MARY WILLIAMSON
Mrs. Mary Williamson, Sitka, who suffered a paralytic stroke a week early, died January 05, 1943, at the age of 80 years.  She was the widow of Mack Williamson and was at the time of her death living with their son William Williamson at Sitka. Funeral services were held at Inez on January 07, 1943. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-14-1943


FEBRUARY - 1943

ARMS, Anna Fay
1943
Anna Fay Arms, 22, died Wednesday, February 10, 1943, from tuberculosis. She was the daughter of Dan and Mary Conley Arms. Brothers and sister surviving are Curtis, Hershel, Mrs. Gertrude Woods, Mrs. Della Bunyard and Mrs. Nettie Weddington. The funeral was held at Hager Hill Saturday, February 13, 1943, Rev. Scott Castle officiating. Paintsville Herald Thursday 02-18-1943


BLAIR, Hollie
1943
LOOSE STONE DISLODGED CAUSES DEATH
Loses Life In Mine While Digging  Coal
The second accident of its kind in the county within the past two weeks occurred Friday, February 12, 1943, when Hollie Blair was killed in a coal bank near his home at Asa.  Blair was digging coal when a loose stone became dislodged, striking him and causing immediate death. Surviving are his wife, Lizzie Blair, children, Lorene, Hannah, Imogene, Jerdiene, Pauline, James and Elmer, mother, Mrs. Catherine Blair, brothers Vernie and Albert, sisters, Mrs. Mollie Trimble, Mrs. Clara McFaddin, Nola and a host of friends and relatives. He was laid to rest in the Sam Blair cemetery at Asa Saturday, February 13, 1943, the Preston Funeral Home having charge of arrangements. A West van Lear man, W. H. Blevins, was killed in a similar accident on Thursday, January 28, 1943. Paintsville Herald Thursday 02-11-1943


BROWN, Martin P.
1873-1943
Word was recived in Paintsville of the death of Martin P. Brown, 70 year old prominent business man of Weber Co., Utah.  He had been ill the past year from a heart ailment. Mr. Brown was born in Paintsville, Jan 25, 1873.  He moved to Ogden, Utah, with his family when he was nine years old.  He later became an active worker in the Morman church in Utah. He is survived by his widow, five sons, and three daughters, two brothers, and three sisters.  A few years ago, Mr. Brown returned to Paintsville and renewed the  acquantance of many old friends and relatives who will  regret to learn of his death. Paintsville Herald  Thursday Feb. 25, 1943 


BUTCHER, Phyllis Jean
1943
PHYLLIS JEAN BUTCHER
Pneumonia claimed two year old Phyllis Jean Butcher February 16.  The daughter of Walter and Laura Hammond Butcher, of Wheelwright, the child was ill only a week.  The body was returned to the home place at Whitehouse for burial. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 2-18-1943


CONLEY, Charles
1943
Charles Conley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Conley, Bloomfield, Kentucky, who was reported on February 3 to be missing in the North African theatre, was killed in an explosion of a group of mines being laid under enemy fire. Several other members of his company were also killed by the explosion. This information received by the parents on July 30 was sent from the first sergeant of Charles' company and was the first news Mr. and Mrs. Conley had had since the youth was reported missing. Charles and his family are natives of Johnson County. He is a nephew of Hobart Conley, Mrs. Rolla Dixon, Mrs. Simon Daniel, city, and Everett Conley, Staffordsville. For sometime he worked at the Nehi Bottling plant here. In 1938 he moved where he was inducted into the service. Receiving his initial training at Ft. Knox, Charles was sent to Ireland and was with the first troops to land in the North African invasion. The family is now living at Bloomfield, Ky. They have two other sons in service, Don at Philadelphia and Arnold in Mississippi. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY AUG 5 1943


DANIEL, Isom
1943
Well Known Singing School Teacher Dies
Isom Daniel, 84, for more than 55 years a singing school teacher in Johnson and adjoining counties, died at the home of his daughter, Mr. A. J. Daniel at Kerz February 27, 1943, following an illness of three years.  His pleasing and friendly disposition had won for him many friends throughout Johnson County.  He is survived by four children, Mrs. Leslie Williams, Kenwood; Mervin Daniel, Columbus, O.; Mrs. Ira Slone, Kenwood, and Mrs. Arby Daniel, Kerz. Also 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.  One brother, Bloom Daniel of Dingus, Ky., also survives. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-11-1943


DAVIS, Trin (Arrowood)
1943
PROMINENT WOMAN DIES AT MEALLY
Member Of One Of County’s Largest Families
Mrs. Trin Davis, 72 years old, widow of the late James Davis, died at her home on Buffalo Creek, Meally, Ky., Tuesday night of last week following a short illness. At the time of her death she was living at her old home place with her son James Davis, Jr., and his family. Mrs. Davis was born on Millers Creek, the daughter of Geo. Arrowood and Samantha Dillingham Arrowood, who had come to Johnson County from North Carolina a few years before. Besides the son with whom she lived Mrs. Davis is survived by four other sons, Lee Davis, of Wheelwright, Ky., John Davis of Paintsville; George Davis of Meally, and Bruce Davis, Boons Camp; a daughter Mrs. Everette Johnson, Paintsville; a stepdaughter Mrs. Lou Minty Hannah, of West Van Lear, three brothers William Garrett Arrowood, Waverly, Ohio whom she had not seen since he moved to Ohio 30 years ago; Albert Arrowood of Offutt, and Ben Arrowood, Soldier, Ky.,; five sisters Mrs. Mary Ellen Stapleton, Tutor Key; Mrs. Nancy Branham, Offutt; Mrs. Harriett Ward, Pikeville; Mrs. Alice Bayes, Ashland and Mrs. Vina Wells, Pikeville. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Buffalo Christian Church where the funeral was held Thursday of last week. Rev. Leonard Webb and Rev. J.H. Short conducted the services. Burial was in the family cemetery at Meally. After her marriage Mrs. Davis and her husband lived for a short time on Toms Creek before moving to Meally where she had lived since. Her husband died five years ago. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB 11, 1943


FITZPATRICK, Sissie (Estep)
1943
Mrs. Sissie Fitzpatrick, 65, Leander, died Friday, February 12, 1943,  following a lingering illness.  The daughter of John and Sally Marshall Estep, she had married Albert Fitzpatrick who died in 1939.  She was the mother of Earl Fitzpatrick, magistrate of Johnson County, and Normal Fitzpatrick.  Also one brother, Roy Estep, and two sister, Mrs. Dick Ratliff and Mrs. Joe Fairchild survive. The funeral was held at the Leander High School Sunday, afternoon.  Revs. Millard Van Hoose and Scott Castle officiating.  She was buried in the family cemetery by the side of her husband. Paintsville Herald Thursday 2-18-1943


GARRAD, Mrs. Lee
1943
Mother of Dr. Garred Claimed by Death
Mrs. Lee Garrad, 70, of Louisa died Monday at Morehead, Ky., She was the mother of Major M. D. Garred, Ashland orthopedic surgeon now stationed at a base hopsital at Aberlene, Texas, who was widely known in the section for his treatment of the crippled children.  Three other sons all physician and four daughters survive. Paintsville Herald Thursday 2-4-1943


HANEY, Alice (Reed)
1943
ALICE HANEY City Woman Dies Sunday
Alice Haney, 66, wife of Bill Haney, of 444 Peach Street, died early Sunday morning after an illness of several months from heart trouble. Mrs. Haney, a former resident of Magoffin Co., was the daughter of Sol and Adeline Whitt Reed, and had been a resident of Paintsville for more than twenty years.  She is survived by her husband, several sons and daughters and her aged mother who makes her home with them. Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Scott Castle in charge after which burial was made in the town cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday February 23, 1943


HOWE, Maude (Castle)
1943
PROMINENT PAINTSVILLE WOMAN DIES
Daughter Of Captain John W. And Angie Randolph Castle Mrs. Maude Castle Howe, 74, wife of John Howes, passed away Tuesday evening at their home on Fifth Street. She had been in declining health for the last several years becoming critically ill a few weeks ago. Mrs. Howes was a daughter of the Captain John W. and Angie Randolph Castle. Her father was a prominent undertaker and furniture dealer of Paintsville and will be remembered by many older residents of Big Sandy. The deceased was Paintsville’s only music teacher for many years and was active in church work and civic affairs. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. S.H. Jett and Mrs. Carmel Murray. Two brothers, Homer and Edmond, died some years ago. Another brother, Leonard, succumbed last week in California. Her only surviving brother is Fred Castle who resides in Huntington. Funeral services will be held at the Mayo Church today. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB 25, 1943


HOWELL, Permelia (Chaffin)
1943
The victim of a valvular (sic) heart trouble, Mrs. Permelia Howell, 52, of Glo, Ky., died February 9. Her parents were Andrew and Polly Fyffe Chaffin. She was married to Joseph Howell. Mrs. Howell belonged to the Christian Church. Funeral services were held February 11, Rev. S.C. Honeycutt in charge. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB 18, 1943


HOWES, Jim Berry
1943
KILLED AT BOLDMAN
Jim Berry Howes, 40, was killed instantly Wednesday afternoon in an accident at the pumping station at Boldman, in Pike County. The deceased is a son of Will H. Howes, Betsy Layne, and a nephew of John and Fred Howes, city. The funeral will be held at Betsy Layne Friday afternoon. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB 11, 1943


HUFF, Barbara
1943
SUCCUMBS AFTER LIFE-LONG ILLNESS
Residents of West Van Lear were grieved over the death of sixteen year old Barbara Huff which occurred last Thursday morning. Barbara was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Quiller Huff, had been an invalid since birth but in spite of her condition, she was cheerful and always eager to welcome her numerous friends. Burial took place Saturday at the family cemetery, Rev. W.T. Barr and S.C. Honeycutt in charge. Besides her parents she leaves five sisters, Gloria, Sybil Louise, Goldia May, Carol and Marjorie. Paintsville Herald Thursday Feb.25 1943


MEADE, Ella (Bush)
1871-1943
VAN LEAR WOMAN IS BURIED FRI.
Was Daughter of Late Charlie and Margarret Bush Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ella Meade, Friday at the home at Van Lear.  Mrs. Meade, the daughter of the late Charlie and Margaret Bush, passed away February 17 after suffering from ill health for the past several years. Deceased was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church which she joined at the age of 18.  She had lived a devoted Christian life and had a host of relatives and friends who loved her and mourn her passing. Her husband, Bob Meade, two daughters, Mrs. Nora Blevins and Mrs. Fay Sword, both of Van Lear, survive in addition to several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Three children preceded her in death, two in infancy and one aged 18.  She is also survived by one brother and four sisters. Mrs. Sherman Gullett is a sister. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our house Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled The boon his love had given. And though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in Heaven.  Paintsville Herald Thursday February 18, 1943

MRS. BOB MEADE Funeral arrangements had not been made when the Herald went to press for Mrs. Bob Meade, Van Lear, who died Wednesday, February 17, at the Paintsville Hospital.  A grandson in the army stationed in Mississippi has been notified and the funeral will not be held until his arrival. The deceased was a victim of heart trouble.

Obituary Ella (Bush) Meade was born March 30, 1871 at Greenup and departed this life Feb. 17, 1943.  The daughter of Charlie Bush and Margaret (Castle) Bush.  In the year of 1892 on August 27 she met and was married to Robert Meade the son of Levi Meade and Nancy (Castle) Meade and to this union were born five children, three preceded her in death, Ray, Charlie and Beulah and two, living, Mrs. Leslie Sword and Mrs. Dick Blevins both of Van Lear.  She had twenty one grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.  She leaves four sisters, Mrs. Sherman Gullett, Paintsville, Mrs. Marion Collins, Powell, O. Mrs. Frank Williams, McDowell and Mrs. John Stanley and her brother John Bush address unknown. Paintsville Herald Thurdsday 2-25-1943


MEADOWS, Mary
1943
Mary Meadows Miss Mary Meadows, 79, Nippa, died February 24, at the home of her sister, Mrs.Tela Castle, at Staffordsville.  Six months previously she had suffered a stroke and was an invalid until death.  She was the daughter of the late Elisha and Susan Astrap Meadows, and had spent her entire life at Nippa.  Besides her sister, Mrs. Castle, she is survived by a brother, Thomas Meadows, of Nippa.  She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.  The Preston Funeral Home conducted the funeral at Staffordsville February 25.  Rev. Guy Preston and Rev. Millard VanHoose  officiated. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-4-1943


MUSIC, James Andrew
1943
James Andrew Music, age 77, of East Point succumbed Saturday after several years illness. He was the son of the late John and Minerva Baldridge Music, and was married to Josie Patrick. The following sons, who all live close to the home place, survive. Jake Music, Heber Music and Harry B. Music. A retired farmer, Mr. Music was a member of the Christian Church. Burial was made at the church at East Point Monday, February 15, Rev. S.C. Honeycutt, of Auxier, in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday 2-18-1943


PENIX, Dimple Sue
1943
BOONS CAMP INFANT BURIED
The funeral of Dimple Sue Penix the three month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Leonard Penix was held at Little Fellowship Church Sunday. A large crowd attended. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB. 25, 1943


PICKLESIMER, Myrtle (Mayo)
1943
Myrtle Mayo Picklesimer, 20, of Volga, died February 26 at the Golden Rule Hospital following a three weeks illness. Her husband, Douglas Picklesimer, and two children survive, in addition to her mother, Mrs. Boone Blevins, Staffordsville. Brothers surviving are J. T. Mayo, and W. B. Blevins. Robert Lacey Blevins, Howard Raymond Blevins and Joe Ramey Blevins. Funeral services conducted by the Preston Funeral Home were held at the home at Volga Sunday with Rev. Harry Salyer in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday 03-04-1943


RICE, Georgia
1943
GEORGIA RICE DIES IN INDIANA
Miss Georgia Rice about twenty years old, died Wednesday following an operation at Sullivan, Ind. Miss Rice made her home at Sullivan with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rice, former residents of Paintsville. Her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Green Rice, reside at Oil Springs. Burial will be made at Sullivan. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB 25, 1943


SPARKS, Woodrow
1915-1943
WOODROW SPARKS IS BURIED TODAY
Funeral services for Woodrow Sparks, Van Lear, who was shot and killed Sunday night by Alonza Daniel, will be held today (Thursday) at Boons Camp. Sparks, a son of Mrs. Rosie Sparks, Weeksbury, and the late Richard Sparks, was born at Boons Camp on August 2, 1915.  He was a miner for the Consolidation Coal Company’s mine at Van Lear at the time of his death.  His wife is the former Virgie May Penix.  Their children are Richard Allen and Gladys Sue. Brothers and sisters of the deceased are Green Sparks, Odis Sparks, Jim Sparks, Mollie Ward, Ida Crum, Ruby Bolden and Ethel Bolden. Paintsville Herald Thursday March 04, 1943 WOODROW SPARKS OBITUARY Woodrow Sparks, son of Richard and Rose Waller Sparks, was born August 2, 1915 and passed away February 28, 1943.  His age at the time of his departure was 27 years, 6months and 26 days.  He was married to Virgie Mae Penix, January 15, 1938.  He leaves to mourn their loss his wife and two children, Richard Allen, age 4 and Janet Sue, age 2, his mother, Rose Sparks Bolden, and step-father, Grover Bolden of Weeksbury, five half sisters, Mrs. Marvin Ward, Mrs. John Crum, both of Van Lear, Mrs. Esley Crum, Boons Camp, Ruby and Ethel Bolden of Weeksbury, three brothers, Green Sparks, Otis and James Sparks of Massilon, Ohio, his father-in-law and mother- in-law, Mr. And Mrs. Allen Penix of Boons Camp and a host of friends and relatives.  The deceased was born at Boons Camp but made his home at Van Lear where he was employed with the Consolidation Coal Co.  He had worked for this company eight years and will be missed by his fellow workers.  He was loved by all who knew him.  His last words he was known to have spoken were “Lord, I am shot.”  All the family wish to thank all who showed their kindness and respect during the sad hours of bereavement and we hope our loss is Heaven’s gain. Mrs. John Crum and family. Paintsville Herald Thursday March 11, 1943


WELLS, Kenneth Ray
1943-1943
Kenneth Ray Wells, the son of W. L. and Margery Preston Wells of Van Lear, lived only two days.  The baby was born at the Paintsville Clinic Sunday, February 14, and passed away Thursday following a cerebral hemorrhage.  Brothers and sisters are Vernon, Bonny Jean, and Patricia Ann.  The funeral was held Wednesday at Nippa. Paintsville Herald Thursday 2-18-1943


WHEELER, Jiles
1943
ILLNESS FATAL TO REV. JILES WHEELER, 70
Member of Large and Prominent Family Dies Tuesday
One of the most promenient men of the Chandlerville section of Johnson County, Jiles Wheeler, passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 70. Mr. Wheeler was making his home in the Wheeler residence on Main Street, Paintsville, when taken by death. Funeral services were held today at the old home place at Chandlerville, the Preston Funeral Home having charge of the arrangements. The deceased man was the son of the late William and Judy Green Wheeler.  His first wife, Darcus Chandler, mother of his seven children died several years ago. A second wife, Cora Pack, survives in addition to a brother, Jasper M. Wheeler of Montana, and sisters, Mrs. Vina Wheeler, city and Mrs. Rose Coffee, Ashland. Mr. Wheeler was a director, and large stockholder in the Sandy Valley Grocery Company and the owner of much real estate located at Chandlerville, Paintsville and Ashland. Paintsville Herald Thursday February 4, 1943



MARCH - 1943

ARMS, Bettie Lou
1943
Bettie Lou Arms Dies Friday
Bettie Lou Arms, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Arms, East Point, died suddenly Friday morning, March 26, 1943. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, March 28, 1943, with the Rev. Scott Castle officiating. The Paintsville Furniture Co., had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 04-01-1943


BLAIR, Robie F.
1943
 Rites Sunday for Pvt. Robie Blair Body of Volga Youth Returned From Europe Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 31, 1948 at 10 a.m. at the Cannon’s Chapel for Pvt. Robie F. Blair who was killed in New Guinea on March 14, 1943.  The son of Mr. And Mrs. Darius Blair of Volga, he was born on March 10, 1918 and had resided in this county his entire life until he was called to the service of his country.  Pvt. Blair was one of the first casualties of World War II from Johnson County. Besides his parents, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Raymond Fairchild, Wittensville, Miss Grace Lee Blair, Volga, Carol H. Blair, Volga, William E. Blair, Volga, Junior Blair, Volga, Mrs. Sanford Blanton, Volga, Mrs. H. Webb, Sitka, Mrs. Walter Fairchild, Wittensville, Mrs. Junior Conley, city and Dow Blair, Volga. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Scott Castle and Rev. Millard Van Hoose. Burial will be in the family cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 28 October 1948


 
BLANTON, Ezra

1943
Ezra Blanton, 35, died at the home of his father, James Blanton, at East Point, Thursday, March 7, after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the home with Rev. John D. Music and Reverend Mollette in charge. Burial was under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Mr Blanton is survived by his father and several brothers and sisters. Prior to World War II, he had served six years with the Army. Paintsville Herald Thursday 03-14-1943


BLANTON, Mary Lee
1943
Mary Lee Blanton, the infant daughter of Mrs. Louise Blanton, Leander, passed away on March 25 1943. Burial was made on the 26th. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-1-1943


BOWE, Susan (Witten) Chandler
1943
AGED SITKA WOMAN DIES ON MARCH 4 BORN EIGHTY-SIX YEARS AGO AT STAVE BRANCH
Death claimed Mrs. Susan Bowe on March 04, 1943, at her home at Sitka following a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Bowe was born eight-six years ago on Stave Branch near Staffordsville.  Her parents were the late Isaac Q. and Elizabeth Hackworth Witten.  In her youth she was married to G. M. Chandler who died some fifty years ago.  They had one son, Willie N. Chandler, who now resides in Paintsville. In 1900 she married James S. Bowe, who passed away ten years later. Two sisters, Mrs. Schuyler Rice, Volga, and Mrs. Julia m. McKenzie, Barnetts Creek survive. Two grandchildren, Mrs. C.P. Williams, Ashland, and Miss Susie Chandler, city, and two great- grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held at the home in Sitka in charge of W.H. McKenzie and burial was made at her birthplace at Stave Branch on Sunday, March 07, 1943, the Preston Funeral Home having charge arrangements. Mrs. Bowe was an industrious active woman, managing her own household up until her death.  She was well loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-11-1943

OBITUARY Susan (Witten Chandler) Bowe, was born on the Stave Branch near Staffordsville on June the Nineteenth, Eighteen Hundred and fifty-six and has spent her entire life in Johnson CO .  She was the daughter of the late Isaac Q. and Elizabeth (Hackworth)Witten. Early in her young womanhood, she met and was married to G.M. Chandler and to this union was born one son, Willie Chandler of Paintsville, who is well-known by practically every citizen of the county.  GM departed this life while still a young man. In nineteen hundred she was married to James S. Bowe and some years ago, he to, departed from this life. She leaves to mourn her going Willie her son, two granddaughters, Mrs. Crit Williams of Ahland, and Susie Chandler of Paintsville, two great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Schuyler Rice and Mrs. Julia McKenzie, and a host of relatives and friends. She came to the end of the journey of life on March 04, 1943, being eight-six years, eight months and sixteen days old. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-11-1943


BROWN, Leander
1943
Leander "Uncle Lee" Brown, one of the oldest citizens of Johnson County, passed away at the home of his sister's, Mrs. Miranda Wheatley, Sunday afternoon.  Had he lived until April 10, he would have reached his ninetieth birthday.  Death resulted from burns received when he fell in an open grate Friday. In his youth, he moved with his wife, Lynchia Vanhoose Brown to Kansas, where they lived until her death fifteen years ago.  He returned to Paintsville and has made his home since with Mrs. Wheatley, his only living sister.  They were the parents of eight children one of whom, Edgar survives.  He lives in Kansas. Mr. Brown has many relatives in the state of Utah, including Gov. Hubert Maw, who visited him Paintsville last year, and Mrs. May Layne and family. The funeral was held Monday with Millard and F. S. Vanhoose officiating.  The Preston Funeral home was in charge. The Paintsville Herald  Thursday March 11, 1943 


BUSKIRK, Mrs. Tom
1943
Mrs Buskirk Succumbs
Funeral services were held Sunday at Prestonsburg for Mrs. Tom Buskirk, 82, member of a widely known Martin County family who died at her home near Inez. Mrs. Buskirk was the mother of Miss. Hattie Buskirk, who for a number of years worked for the Big Sandy Hardware Company here in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Thursday 03-25-1943


CASTLE, Lanie (Chandler)
1943
MRS. LANIE CASTLE, 52,
SUCCUMBS SUFFERED A STROKE OF PARALYSIS SUNDAY
Was Mother Of Seven
Mrs. Lanie Castle, 52, suffered a stroke of paralysis Sunday and died Wednesday morning at her home in Chanderville. She will be buried Friday at 2 P.M., services to be conducted at the home. Mrs. Castle was the mother of seven children, Devina, Jason, Hansel, Fonnie, Norman, Oval and Clearia. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. John Castle, Lowmansville, and her husband was Henry Chandler who died last July. Brothers and sisters are Hollie, Faris, Lafe and Clearia. She was a member of Old Hood United Baptist church. The Preston Funeral Home will be in charge of the funeral. Paintsville Herald  Thursday March 25, 1943


HILL, Lorena
1943
The six months old daughter of Holbrook and Beulah Williams Hill, Lorena, died at their home at Mine Fork on March 24.  She was buried the following day. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-1-1943


LEMASTER, Jacob
1943
JACOB LEMASTER
Mr. Jacob Lemaster, another aged citizen, also 84 years old, died March 30, 1943, following a stroke suffered a few days previously. His funeral was held on March 31, 1943, at the home at Wilbur. He has one daughter, a Mrs. Chandler who resides in Ohio. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-1-1943


OPPENHEIMER, Oscar
1884-1943
Oppenheimer Rites Held Here Sunday
Large Crowd Pays Last Respect To Successful Business Man
In the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives, the body of Oscar Oppenheimer who died suddenly Friday morning, was laid to rest in the family lot in the Mayo cemetery Sunday afternoon.  Funeral services for the deceased were held at the First M. E. Church in Paintsville, the Masonic Lodge of Paintsville, of which Mr. Oppenheimer was a member, having charge.  Beautiful hymns were rendered by a mixed choir, accompanied by a Mrs. Hansel Wiley at the organ. Rev. Guy Coffman, pastor of the Mayo Memorial Church read the scripture. Prayer was offered by Re. R. R. Rose of the First M. E. Church, and Rev. H. E. Trent, Barbourville, Ky., a former pastor here and personal friend of the deceased, delivered the message. Rev. Trent read the following obituary written by Atty. M. O. Wheeler a lifelong friend of Mr. Oppenheimer. Oscar Oppenheimer was born at Sandy Hook, in Elliott County, Kentucky, on January 16, 1884 and died in the Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness followed in a minor operation on March 16, 1943. At the time of his death his age was 59 years, seven months, and thirteen days. On July 12, 1934 he was united in marriage to Nell Prater.  He and his wife resided her in Paintsville from the time of their marriage until the time of his death and during these years have conducted a business here in Paintsville, jointly. He is the son of Silas and Mary (Evans) Oppenheimer.  His father preceded him in death several years ago and one sister who died in infancy.  He leaves to mourn him, his widow, Nell (Prater) Oppenheimer, his mother, Mary (Evans) Oppenheimer, who is now eighty years of age and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Oliver DeHart, Sandy Hook, Ky., Mr. Will Thomas, Columbus, O., Mrs. Mabel Stapleton, City, Ralph Oppenheimer, City, Dr. Orta Oppenheimer, Lincoln Nebraska, Rudolph Oppenheimer, city, and George Oppenheimer, Cincinnati. In Oscar’s young manhood, his father traveled to Paintsville and was a operator of the firm of Oppenheimer and Flax for more than 25 years.  It was in Paintsville that his family was practically reared. Oscar has been known for a number of years as one of the outstanding business men of Paintsville. To know him was to like him. He was a devout believer that God made man like himself and breathed into him an immortal soul that is to live and have parallel existence. He believed that all religion came from Christ the Saviour of men, and that religon was not man made but heaven sent. Following this conviction he was a liberal contriutor to all the churches of his home town and only recently on his own record, made a liberal contribution on the payment on the new organ puchased by the M.E. Church at Paintsville, Kentucky. He has been active in the Masonic Lodge for a number of years, and at the time of his death was a 32th degree Mason and a Shriner. Oscar has been successful in the business world and this success was achieved largely thru his ability to mix and mingle with people. If he ever spoke unkindly of anyone, we never heard of it - a honorable, conscientious, good citizen. He was a happy, cheerful soul, tender, sympathetic and true. His kindness and generosity have helped many unfortunates and his hearty hand clasp and genial smile have added much to the happiness of mankind. He was a true and devoted husband, was always mindful of the welfare of his wife and aged mother. These eulogies given to-day and all those heard since his death are not made up of artifical rhetoric. They are genuine. They represent the thoughts of his friends and are entwined about their hearts. They represent the career of an honest man with an extremely sympathetic heart. With these noble characteristics we are impelled to exclaim for these who best knew him. "Oh for the sound of a voice that is bushed, and the touch of a vanished hand." The vacancy his death has caused can not be filled, but there is consolation both for his friends and his relatives that we may henceforth cherish his memory. He has quietly taken leave of us for some unsuspected isle in far off seas to that rest for the body and repose for the soul, which the merciful father of all has graciously provided, for the cortial frames of all our race, we would reverently entrust him. We know not where His Islands lift. Their forwarded palms in air  We only know we cannot drift Beyond his love and care. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-1-1943


ROWLAND, Rebecca (Estep)
1943
FUGET LADY DIES AT AGE OF 79 YEARS AGED CITIZEN WAS BURIED MONDAY AFTERNOON
Member Large Family Mrs. Rebecca Rowland, age citizen of Fuget, was buried Monday afternoon at the home cemetery, the Revs. Lonza Reed, Dennis Williams and D. L. Frazier officiating.  Mrs. Rowland, the widow of Joseph F. Rowland would have been 79 years old had she lived until September.  She was the daughter of the late Lilbern and Rachel Estep. A large group of friends and family attended the service. Children are Johnnie, William, Rachel, Mary, Lizzie, Martha, Vanie, Morgan and Harrison. Brothers and sisters are Richard, Dr. William, Wesley, Harrison, Henderson, Morgan, Savana, Sarah and Jane. She was a member of the Cold Springs United Baptist Church.  The Preston Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday March 25, 1943


SPEARS, Caldonia
1943
CALDONIA SPEARS AGED VAN LEAR WOMAN DIES AFTER STROKE
Mrs. Caldonia Spears, 69, of Van Lear, died Tuesday evening at the Paintsville Hospital following a stroke which she suffered Sunday night on her way home from church.  Funeral services are being conducted this afternoon (Thursday) at Van Lear. Mrs. Spears is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Varner, with whom she made her home. The Jones Funeral Company has charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday March 25, 1943


STEPP, Squire Andy
1943
ANDY STEPP AGE 49, DIES SUDDENLY
SUCCUMBS SATURDAY NIGHT AT INEZ, KY.
Was Martin Official
Squire Andy Stepp, 49, died suddenly Saturday night at Inez, Ky., and was buried Tuesday afternoon in the family cemetery on Cold Water. Squire Stepp had served as Justice of the Peace of Martin County for the past fourteen years and leaves a host of friends and relatives in the county to mourn his untimely death. His widow and five children survive. the eldest son, Claude, is in the U. S. Navy stationed at Bainbridge, Md., and came  home to attend the funeral. The other children are John, Mildred Ann, Elizabeth Jewell and Billy Jean. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-25-1943


VICKERS, Jacqueline Kay
1943-1943
VICKER’S INFANT DIES Jacqueline Kay Vickers, who was born March 3, 1943 died at 3:00 a. m., Tuesday, March 16, 1943 at the home of her parents Mr. & Mrs. Howard J. Vickers, 842 Monroe Ave., Chillicothe, Ohio. Surviving are the parents, one sister, Neida Lee at home; her grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. C. W. Vickers, Portsmouth, Ohio and Mr. S. M. Wells, Paintsville, Ky. Services were held at 3:30 p. m. Wednesday, March 17, with burial in the Wells Cemetery at Boones Camp with Reverend Guy Collins officiating. Mrs. Vickers will be remembered as Mrs. Nancy Wells.Paintsville Herald Thursday March 25, 1943


WARD, Lewis
1943
Baptist Tiding Volume 4   Paintsville, KY.,       July, 1943      NO.12 Lewis Ward Lewis Ward and his good wife, Judith Ward.  These good people were born in the Eastern part of Johnson County and are the direct descendants of the early settlers to this part of Eastern Kentucky. Their ancestry represents some of the largest and most prominent families of all this section who have been in the fore ranks in the development of this country. Their ancestors were at all times God fearing people and early in their lives they gave their hearts to God and have lived devoted lives for God.  They are Baptist by faith and tradition and have been members of the United Baptist Church for many years. As it is once appointed unto man to die, on March the twenty-sixth, Nineteen Hundred and Forty- three, Father Ward gathered his feet in death at about the age of ninety, and went on to reap his reward.  Mother Ward is still treading the path alone. Lewis Ward At the age of 84, Lewis Ward died March 25 at his home in Boons Camp.  He is survived by his wife Judith Ward.  Mr. Ward was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Ward.  Funeral services were held March 26. Deceased was a member of the United Baptist Church. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-1-1943


WHEELER, Nina (Craft)
1943
DEATH CLAIMS WILBUR WOMAN AT YOUNG AGE
Was Mother Four Children;
Twins Born Few Weeks Ago
Mrs. Nina Wheeler, age 36, died March 3, at her home at Wilbur.  Two weeks prior to her death twin babies neither of whom survived were born to her.  She was the wife of Troy Wheeler and the mother of four other children.  Frances, Earl, Louise and Elmer. Her parents are Franklin and Rosemont Slone Craft and she has two brothers, Willie and Wilbur. Under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home, funeral services were held at the home on March 6, Alfred Chandler officiating. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband and children. Note:  The cemetery where Nina (Craft) Wheeler is buried is now known as the "Troy D. Wheeler Cemetery" at Cordell, Lawrence Co., KY. Paintsville Herald Thursday March 11, 1943


WILLIAMS, Kelse
1943
Kelse Williams Dies Suddenly
Kelse Williams, age 58, died suddenly early this morning (Thursday) at the Paintsville Clinic from pneumonia. Although in ill health for several years, Mr. Williams was critically ill only a few days. Funeral arrangements are being made by the Jones Funeral Company. Services will be held at Mr. Williams' home in Southside Saturday morning at 10:30, after which the body will be taken to Ashland for burial. Surviving are his wife and one son, Kenneth B. Williams, who owns the Williams' Cash Market on College Street. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday  March 25, 1943





APRIL - 1943
   

ADAMS, John D.
1943
Funeral services were held for John D. Adams, 52, Sunday afternoon at the Freewill Baptist Church, Rev. Millard Van Hoose in charge. Mr. Adams had died on April 1 from pneumonia. He had been in poor health for some time. The body was brought from Martin to the home of a sister, Mrs. Mint Holbrook, in Paintsville, and burial was made following the funeral in the Preston cemetery. Mr. Adams was a son of the late Wiley and Samantha Collins Adams. His father was a Magoffin man and his mother a Johnson County native. He was a veteran of World War I and served in France for eighteen months. He was widely known here where he made his home for many years before moving to Martin. His wife was the former Ida Hampton, Paintsville. They had no children. Brothers and sisters surviving are Mrs. Starky Moneries of Whitesburg, Mrs. Holbrook and Dora Adams, city, Garrett Adams, city, Bill aams, Ironton, Ohio, and Jesse Adams, Burning Fork. The Paintsville Herald Rhursday 4-8-1943


BELL, James D.
1943
Former Mayo Pastor Dies
Rev. James D. Bell, 62, retired Methodist minister and pastor of the Mayo Memorial Church in 1930 and 1931, died Monday in a Charleston, West Va., hospital. He had been ill two years. The body was taken to Ashland were burial was made in the Rose Hill Burial Park, the Masonic lodge in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-22-1943


BOWLING, James Arthur
1943
AUTO VICTIM IS BURIED WEDNESDAY
16 Year Old Boy Was  Driver of Death  Car
James Arthur Bowling, 22, who died instantly when struck by an automobile late Monday night, April 19, 1943, was buried Wednesday afternoon, April 21, 1943, Rev. Grover Fannin of Dewey, Ky., officiating. The dead man was a resident of Van Lear, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Bowling.  The car which struck him was driven by Jack Stafford, sixteen year old boy, also of Van Lear.  The accident occurred near the No. 4 mine overpass at Van Lear.  It is reported that Stafford who was driving a car belonging to his father, Joseph Stafford, did not have a driver’s license.  An inquest was held Tuesday morning, April 20, 1943, and Coroner Guy W. Preston states that the case will be investigated further by the Grand Jury at the June Term of court. Bowling was at the time of his death employed by Olma Sparks. Surviving besides his parents are three brothers, Arnold, Albert and Glenn, all of Van Lear. The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Co. had charge of arrangements.    Paintsville Herald Thursday 04-22-1943


BROWN, Telitha (Boyd)
1852-1943
Mrs. Telitha Boyd Brown Dies
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Telitha Boyd Brown, Friday afternoon at the Jones Funeral Home.  She died Wednesday evening in the Golden Rule Hospital. Mrs. Brown was born September 12, 1852.  At the time of her death she was 90 years and seven months old.  She was the daughter of Greenville Boyd and Mary West Boyd and was born in Lawrence County.  She had one son, Will T. Thurmond, who preceded her in death several years ago.  She leaves one brother, Mr. Sherman Boyd, three granddaughters and one grandson, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Burial was in the family cemetery in Kings Addition. Paintsville Herald Thursday 15 Apr 1943


COLLINS, Manford
1943
COLLINS DIES AT HIS HOME
Funeral Services Were Held At Oil Spring
Mantford Collins, 79, died at his home in West Paintsville at 7:45 p.m. Monday. Funeral services were held at Oil Springs, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Methodist Church. He had been a member of the church for the past 60 years. Surviving in addition to his wife, Mrs. Ellen Lemaster Collins, five daughters, Mrs. Fred Branham, Mrs. Sherman Patrick of Ashland, Mrs. John W. Robinson, Mrs. Thomas Patton and Mrs. R.T. Cantrell of Paintsville. Thirty six grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren also survive. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY MAY 1, 1943


COOPER, Mrs. N. E. (Fuller)
1943
MOTHER OF LOCAL MAN DIES SUNDAY
Mrs. N. E. Cooper, aged resident of Salyersville, passed away Sunday night at 9:30. Mrs. Cooper, the mother of Cyrus R. Cooper, city, was 87 years old and had been in ill health for some time. She was born at Lenwood, Kansas the daughter of R.P. and Louise Reed Fuller, and was married in 1878 to Mr. Cooper who preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Salyersville Methodist Church. Survivng in addition to her son, Cyrus, are two ther sons, Ralph, Princeton, Ky. and Master Sargent Harry Cooper, Ft. Benning, Ga. , who came to Kentucky two weeks ago for a few days visit with his mother. Mrs. Cooper was well known in Paintsville and many local people attended the funeral at Salyersville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 4-22-1943


DANIEL, John
1943
John Daniel is Killed In Accident
Falls From Truck in Highway, Hitting on Head In an accident occurring on the Mayo Trail Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 1943, John R. Daniel, age 72, of Stambaugh, lost his life.  Daniel was riding in the back of a pick-up truck driven by Sterling VanHoose, of Stambaugh, and from the evidence available, apparently lost his balance, pitching out of the truck and hitting on his head.  The three occupants of the truck did not know that he had fallen out and continued on their way to Nippa to attend the funeral of Bascom Vanhoose.  The body was discovered by Roe Wheeler and his sister, Mrs. Raymond Sublett, who saw an object fall from the oncoming truck.  Mr. Wheeler stated that they thought the canvas top of the truck had blown off but on investigating found it to be Daniel’s body lying in the road, death having occurred immediately. At the inquest held Thursday morning, the jury’s verdict was that Daniel had come to his death by accidentally failing from a truck.  The funeral arranged by the Preston Funeral home, will be held Friday afternoon, at two o’clock at the home at Stambaugh.  The dead man is a son of Joe and Sallie Helton Daniel.  His wife, who survives, is the former Millie Akers. Children surviving are Nancie Fitch, Pearl Stambaugh and Sofia Stambaugh. Brothers and sisters are Milt, Artho, Julia Arrowood, Malta Green, Minnie Brown, Jennie Saddler and Della Preston, deceased. Paintsville Herald ""Death Certificate for John Daniel states his death date was April 21 1943"""


FAIRCHILD, Ida (VanHoose)
1943
Death came to Mrs. Ida Fairchild of Fuget Sunday. The widow of the late Brenford Fairchild, she was 63 at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Elizabeth Baldwin Van Hoose. Her children are Mrs. Mattie Estep and Mrs. Laura Williams, both of Fuget. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral was held Monday, Rev. Lonza Reed in charge. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday April 15, 1943


ISOM, Nora (Williams)
1943
Mrs. Isom, Moon, Ky., died in the Paintsville Clinic on April 28.  She had been ill only two days.  The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Williams, she was married to Ruban Isom and they had two children, Vilta May and Randall.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church.  The funeral was held at Moon Sunday. Paintsville Herald 5-6-1943


LYONS, Mary (Bowen)
1943
Paintsville Furniture Co. Reports Death
The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Co., reports the deaths of Mrs. Walter Lyons and Douglas Francis Reed. Mrs. Lyons, the mother of six small children, the youngest of whom is only two weeks old was taken from her home at Lowmansville to the Paintsville Hospital last Thursday.  She died early Monday morning at the age of 34. Before her marriage she was Mary Bowens, daughter of Andy Bowen, who now resides in Ohio.  Four brothers, Bill, Cecil, Roy and Berman Bowen, and one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Davis, also live in Ohio.  She was a member of the Regular Baptist Church.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, Rev. Robert Castle officiating. Paintsville Herald Thursday 04/15/1943


MAY, Franklin Eugene
1943
CHILD KILLED WHEN CAR GOES OVER BANK.
Accident Occurs near Meade Farm On Jennies Creek Franklin Eugene May, age 3, was mortally wounded Monday afternoon when the car in which he was an occupant went over the embankment close to the Meade farm near Denver.  The child was with his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Elmer May, and a baby sister.  They were returning from Paintsville to their home at Denver when the accident occurred. He was rushed to the Paintsville Clinic but death came soon after arriving there.  None of the other members of the family were seriously injured.  The little boy was buried Wednesday afternoon by the undertaking department of the Furniture Department.  Rev. Mason Fitzpatrick and Rev. Ervin Ratliff officiated. Paintsville Herald Thursday 04/08/1943 Franklin Eugene May, little son of Elmer and Bernice [Blair] May, was born August 3, 1939, Departed this life April 5, 1943, age 3 years, 8 months and 2 days.  Franklin’s sunny disposition made him many friends. He leaves to mourn their loss his parents and baby sister, Mary Edyth and a host of relatives and friends. Paintsville Herald Thursday 04/15/1943


MCKENZIE, B.
1943
Volga Man Dies This Morning After suffering a stroke a week ago, Mr. B. McKenzie died at four o'clock this morning (Thursday) at his home at Volga.  He was 63 years old.  The Preston Funeral Home has charge of arrangements, funeral to be held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the home in Volga. Paintsville Herald Thursday April 8, 1943 B. McKenzie Notice of Mr. McKenzie's death appeared in the Herald last week.  He was buried on April 9. Rev. Allen and Rev. Lonza Reed preached the funeral sermon.  He was buried in the McKenzie cemetery at Volga.  One brother, W. H. McKenzie, city, one daughter, Mrs. Georgia Meade, two sons, Russell and Rexford, and his widow, Mrs. Lyda McKenzie, survive. Paintsville Herald Thursday April 15, 1943


OSBORNE, Shirley (Lemaster)
1943
Pneumonia Claims 26 year old man.
Services held Thursday Shirley Osborne, 26 of Flat Gap, died Wednesday April 7, after a ten day illness from Pneumonia. Funeral services will be held today{Thursday} at 2 pm at the Methodist Church at Flat Gap. Mr.Osborne was the son of Calvin and Vanie Estep Osborne.He has one child,Calvie Junior. Brothers and sisters surviving are Mildred Lemaster,Lorene Salyer,James,Louise and Nancy Carrol. Revs. Harry Salyer and Allen will deliver the funeral service.The Preston Funeral home will have charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday April 8,1943


PICKLESIMER, John H.
1943
J. H. Picklesimer Died At Barnets Creek
J. H. Picklesimer died at Barnets Creek April 28, Uncle John had been in very poor health for some time. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife, Mrs. Oma Picklesimer, three daughters, Mrs. Verna Salyer, Mrs. Josie Williams, and Mrs. Mintie Blair, all of Ohio, four sons, Kelly Picklesimer of Ohio, Frank Picklesimer of Staffordsville, Ralph and Jim of Barnetts Creek, one brother, Ben Picklesimer, one sister, Mrs. Celia Rice, Barnetts Creek and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, April 30, at Barnetts Creek church of which Uncle John was a member, Services were conducted by Rev. F. F. Rigsby, Rev. Lonza Reed and Rev. Millard O'Bryan. The Preston Funeral Home was in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday 05-06-1943


REED, Douglas Francis
1943
DOUGLAS REED
Douglas Francis Reed died of a heart disease at the Paintsville Clinic after an illness of four months. He was 21 years old and had prior to his illness been employed in Washington, D. C. as a radio technician. When a small boy, his father, Everett Elliott Reed, died and his mother was married to G. E. Hall, Barnetts Creek. The following brothers and sisters survive: W. C. Reed, Baltimore, Md.; Geo. E. Hall, Washington, D. C.; Betty Lou, Jack and Morgan Hall, all at home. The body was laid to rest in the Trimble Cemetery at Barnetts Creek Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Furman Blair in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday April 15, 1943


ROBINSON, George W.
1871-1943
G.W. Robinson Of East Point Dies April 10th
George W. Robinson, prominent resident of East Point, passed away at 5:05 last Saturday morning, April 10.  He had suffered from a heart ailment the past year.  Funeral services were held April 12, East Point Church of Christ, of which church Mr. Robinson was a member.  The Rev. C.S. Honeycutt officiating. Mr. Robinson was born at East Point on July 12, 1871, the son of the late William F. and Catherine Robinson.  In 1891, he was married to Miss Addie Music.  The following children were born to this couple: Callie Robinson, deceased; Stella Robinson Auxier, East Point; Robert Robinson, deceased; William Robinson, Hager Hill; Jay Robinson, Belfrey; Dorothy Robinson Hall, Ashland; Frank Robinson, U.S. Army, stationed in Australia, and Geo. E. Robinson, U.S. Army, stationed in California. One brother, John Robinson of Wayland, and three sisters, Mrs. Josephus Howard, city, Mrs. Alice Litz, Auxier and Mrs. Josie Brown, Lowmansville, survive.  One brother, Ben, preceded him in death several years ago. The Jones Funeral Company had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday April 15, 1943


ROBINSON, Wallie
1943
The body of Wallie Robinson, who died from a long illness on April 24 in his 52nd year at Syracuse, N.Y., was returned to Paintsville for burial Wednesday.  The deceased man had been a soldier in the U.S. Army for thirty-one years.  His funeral was conducted by the American Legion Post of Johnson County at the Mayo Memorial Church Wednesday afternoon.  An impressive military ceremony was held at the Wells Cemetery where the body was laid to rest. Robinson, a Master Sergeant in the army, is the son of Lucinda Robinson, now Mrs. T.L. Meek and the late George Robinson. He served in World War No. 1 and later, when on duty in Honululu in 1834, married Miss Evelyn Saunders, who survives, in addition to a six year old daughter, Joyce, and a five year old son, Wallie, Jr.  He is also survived by two brothers, Sam Robinson, Auxier, and John Robinson, now a prisoner of the Japs in the Philippines.  His mother and four sisters, Mrs. Dakota Helton, city, Mrs. Ervin Lyons, St. Elmo, Ill., Mrs. Nick Polos, Huntington, and Mrs. George Moffett, Kingsport, Tenn., also survive Paintsville Herald Thursday April 29, 1943


SPARKS, Mary J.(VanHoose)
1943
MARY J. SPARKS
Mrs. Sparks, age 81, who died Sunday, was buried Tuesday, the Revs. Eddie Preston and Mastin Boyd officiating.  She was a resident of Whitehouse and the daughter of the late Jesse VanHoose.  She belonged to the United Baptist Church at Old Toms Creek.  Three sons, Mason, at Ironton, Ohio, Carvin, Ashland, survive, in addition to a half brother, Mart VanHoose, Thealka, and a two half sisters, Mrs. Cora Castle, Thealka and Mrs. Emma Scarberry, Nippa. Paintsville Herald Thursday 04/15/1943


SPEARS, F.P.
1943
Attend Funeral At Catlettsburg
Johnson Countains attending the funeral of F. P. Spears at Catlettsburg were Dock Spears, Thealka, Julius Spears, River, Lonnie Hall, W. B. Webb and Roy Spears of Auxier. Mr. Spears was 88 at the time of his death which occured at the home of a daughter, Mrs. A. J. Eaker, in Catlettsburg. He was born in Paintsville and has many relatives here who will regret to learn of his death. Paintsville Herald Thursday 05-06-1943


TACKETT, Moses McClellan
1863-1943
MOSES McCLELLAN TACKETT
Death claimed Moses McClellan Tackett on Monday, April 19 (1943).  A native of Staffordsville, he died at his home there after an illness of three years from infirmaties of age.  Mr. Tackett was born on June 11, 1863, to Hiram C. and Lucy Tackett, now deceased. In 1885, he was married to Mary Susan Shaffer, of Rush, Carter County, Ky.  They following children were born to this couple; Hannah Rosetta Ritchie, deceased; J.H., Staffordville; Ollie Conley, deceased; Maud McKenzie, Volga; Paris F., Staffordsville; W. H. ,Staffordsville; Buell V., deceased; Wayne, Staffordsville; Edna Blanton, Jackson, O.; Mayme Dyer, Paintsville; Shirley Wilson, Bypro.  Brother, Sam Tackett, Volga, and sisters Susan F. Blevins, Staffordsville and Spicey McKenzie, Kerz, survive. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Barnetts Creek Church of United Baptist, of which he was a member. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 4-22-1943


VANHOOSE, Bascom
1943
BASCOM VAN HOOSE
Another aged citizen succumbed this week when Bascom Van Hoose, aged 79, died at his home at Nippa after a five year illness of a heart disease.  He was the son of E. P. and Julia Price Van Hoose.  His marriage to Miss Julia Hylton, also of Nippa, took place on Dec. 1, 1881. The following children were born to them: Edd, Ashland, Arthur, Glo, Burns, Thealka, Beulah, Nippa, Mrs. Claud Preston, Nippa, Mrs. Hirst Bailey, Tutor Key, Leslie, Thealka and Charles W., City. Brothers and Sisters are Louella of Nippa; Millard, Nippa; Kenis, Nippa; Farris, Deceased; Mantford, deceased; Albert, deceased and Martelia, Deceased. Mr. Van Hoose was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at Nippa.  Rev. Powers, of Virginia and Rev. Dingus, officiating.  Pallbearers were Joe, Bert, Eddie, Charlie B., Marshall, Perry and James K. Van Hoose and Earnest Adams. The Jones Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements for these two men. Paintsville Herald Thursday 22 Apr 1943


WALTERS, Emma
1943
WOMAN IS FOUND DEAD IN KITCHEN
NEIGHBORS DISCOVER BODY OF MRS. EMMA WALTERS
Neighbors found the body of Mrs. Emma Walters in the kitchen of her home in Greentown at eight p.m. Wednesday night. Mrs. Walters, age 69, had apparently been preparing dinner and had suffered a heart attack.  Death apparently came at once since she held a cake turner in her hand.  The mortician stated that she had probably been dead six hours. Mrs. Walters had been seen at about eleven o'clock Wednesday morning.  She had made the statement she might go fishing amd when she was not seen during the day her neighbors became alarmed and started a search.  Since no trace was found of her near the river, they returned to her house where they discovered her body. A widow of the late W. M. Walters, Mrs. Walters has one son, Charlie Hodge, of Postsmith, Ohio, by a former marriage. Funeral arrangements are imcomplete awaiting the arrival of Mr. Hodge.  Remains are at the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 4-8-2943  



MAY - 1943

BROWN, Elbert A.
1943
LOUISA MAN
COMMITS SUICIDE
Wounds Daughter And Slays Her Companion (Ashland Independent) Louisa, May 10, 1943.  Two men are dead and a young woman lies critically wounded in a local hospital today as the result of a shooting which horrified residents of the “Italy” section of Louisa Monday night, May 3, 1943. A jury summoned Tuesday morning, May 4, 1943, by Dr. H. S. Young, Lawrence County coroner, reported that Elbert A. Brown, 54, of Memphis, Tenn., and Miss Garnet Mullins, 25, were shot by Tom Mullins, 58, father of the girl who then turned the gun on himself, committing suicide. The testimony of three person living near the Mullins home was that Brown and Miss Mullins were seen together at her home and that a short time later the father appeared “intoxicated and mad,” searching for the couple. The shooting, occurring half a block from the home was described by eye-witnesses who said Mullins emptied his 38 calibre pistol at the couple, then put a single shell back into the gun, pressed it to his head near the right ear and ended his own life. Sheriff Arch Thompson said that Mullins, the father of several children, had attempted suicide last December because of domestic difficulties.  His wife is dead. Miss Mullins, who was hit in the chest by one of the bullets is in the Riverview hospital. The other victim was a buyer for the Darby Lumber Co., of Memphis and had been in Louisa for several weeks on business.  His body will be shipped to Memphis. Paintsville Herald Thursday 05-06-1943


BURKE, J. H.
1943
Body Of Lawrence County Man Found
The body of J. H. Burke, Rt. 4, Louisa, was found on the railroad track at Dawkins, in Johnson County, Sunday morning. The Preston Funeral Home prepared the body for burial, returning it to Louisa Monday. A coroner's inquest was held Thursday evening by Coroner Guy W. Preston, the jury's decision being that Burke was killed by a moving train. It is estimated that the man had been dead about six hours before his body was discovered. Burke had been a railroader for the past fifteen years. His two sons now serving in the armed force have been called home for the funeral which will be held Sunday at the home in Lawrence County. Paintsville Herald Thursday 06-03-1943


BURKE, William Albert
1943
Train Victim Buried Monday
Aged Auxier Citizen Killed Instantly May 21
Funeral services were held Monday, May 24, for William Albert Burke, 83 years old, who was killed by a passenger train near his home at Auxier last Friday evening. It is reported that the elderly man had gone for a bucket of water and that he was almost across the track when the oncoming train struck him. Death came instantly. Mr. Burke was a native of North Carolina. In 1886 he married Laura Alice Conley of East Point who is now 81 years old. The following children were born to this couple; Ola L. Burke Hall, Auxier; Stella E. Wells, address unknown; Roy E. Burke, Olympia, Ky.; Bertha L. Burke, Williamsport, W. Va.; Frank Spears, deceased; I. S. Burke and Helen Price, Williamson. A farmer by occupation, Mr. Burke was a member of the Church of God. The funeral was held at the East Point Christian Church, Rev. S. C. Honeycutt officiating. In addition to his widow and children, survivors include thirty-six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and four brothers Tom L., East Point; Grant, Van Lear; Henry, Prestonsburg; and R. N. Burke, Williamson. The Jones Funeral Home had charge of the funeral. Paintsville Heraald Thursday 05-27-1943


CASTLE, Madge (Borders)
1943
Madge Castle
Heart trouble was the cause of the death of Mrs. Madge Castle, who died May 13 at Ulysses. She was the daughter of Forest and Prisie Burton Borders and was forty years of age at the time of her death. Elder Guy Preston conducted the funeral services held at Lick Log Church on May 15. Her husband, Clyde Castle who she married in 1923, and two children, Clyde Gene and Phyllis Pauline survive in addition to her mother, one brother, Walter Borders, and two sisters, Mrs. Meza Bowens and Mrs. Mary Daniel, all of Ulysses. Paintsville Herald Thursday May 20, 1943


CASTLE, Nathan
1943
NATHAN CASTLE
Following a two weeks illness from an infection caused when a tooth was extracted, Nathan Castle of Tutor Key died suddenly Tuesday night at the Golden Rule Hospital. Mr. Castle was fifty years of age, the son of Sallie Van Hoose Castle and the late Jackson Castle. His wife, the former Laura McKenzie, and the following children survive: Mrs. Mona Howard, of Wheelersburg, Vonnie, Roy, Eddie, Goldie, Lizzie, Junie, Della Mae, Sallie Marie, Gracie and Emma, all at home. Brothers and sisters living are Harry, General and Clyde Castle and Mrs. Ella Green and Mrs. Gracie Green, of this county. He was a member of the Old Tom's Creek Church of United Baptists. The funeral was held today at the home in charge of Baptist brethren. Paintsville Herald Thursday May 6, 1943


CAUDILL, John E.
1943
JOHN E. CAUDILL
Following a six months illness
John E. Caudill passed away at his home at Denver on May 16. The body was laid to rest on the 17th in the home cemetery, Elders Hargus Conley and Millard O’Bryan officiating at the funeral.  A bachelor his entire 62 years.  Mr. Caudill was the son of Ben and Elizabeth Spradlin Caudill.  His sister, Mrs. Jennie Adams, who survives, made her home with him. Paintsville Herald Thursday 20 May 1943

DEATH TAKES DENVER MAN Death came to John E. Caudill at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jim Adams, in Denver, following many weeks of ill health.  He was buried in the family cemetery near the home of Ben Hitchcock. Surviving are his sister, Mrs. Adams, three nephews, Miles and Frank Adams of Denver, and Emerson Caudill Ivyton.  Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. And Mrs. Wiley Hitchcock and daughter, Dorothy Eleanor, Cincinnati.  Rev. Hargus Conley and Rev. Millard O’Bryan were in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday 27 May 1943


COLLINS, Robert
1943
COLLINS BOY IS KILLED
IN AFRICA
Was One Of First U.S. Soldiers To Land Africa Mr. and Mrs. Sam Collins, city, were notified Friday by telegram from the War Department that their son, Robert Collins, was killed in action in May in North Africa. Young Collins enlisted three years ago at the age of 17. He had been in Africa the past year. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JUNE 3, 1943


DANIEL, Quintus Cincinnatus
1943
Quintus C. Daniel In his ninety-second year, on May 16,1943, Quintus Cincinnatus Daniel passed away at the Paintsville Clinic after two weeks illness. The son of the late John Marcus and Mary Goocius Daniel, he was married sixty-nine years ago to Frances Jerushas Combs, who makes her home with a son, T. J. Daniel, at Oil Springs. Other children are; Mrs. Charles E. Byrd, Lexington; Mrs. J. G. Long, Millard,Texas; Charles Elwood Daniel, New York City. Two brothers, Lee Daniel, Hazard, and Walter Daniel, Athol,Ky., also survive. The body was taken to Mt. Sterling, Ky., for burial Tuesday. Paintsville Herald Thursday 5-20-1943


GULLETT, Sherman
1884-1943
SHERMAN GULLETT
After a lingering illness, Sherman Gullett, employee of The Paintsville Herald since its first issue in 1901, passed away early Saturday afternoon.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 19, 1943, at the home in Southside.  Rev. Sam Sloan, Rev. Cletus Wiley and Rev. Ralph Webb officiating.  The burial was not until Thursday, May 20, 1943, awaiting the arrival of a son Fred, from California. Born in Magoffin county in the year 1884 to the late Mathew and Ruth Bayes Gullett, he moved to Johnson County with his parents when a small boy.  At the age of 16 he was married to Miss Irene Bush, daughter of Chas and Margaret Castle Bush, both deceased. In 1901 he accepted a position with the Paintsville Herald, which had just been established by the late Warren M. Meek.  When Charles A. Kirk purchased the paper, these two, Sherman and Charlie, comprised a team of boosters for Paintsville and Eastern Kentucky that has never yet been matched.  The town was young.  There were many changes to come and it can truthfully be said that no civic improvement large or small, took place without the idea first occurring to these public spirited men who convinced the public of the need through the pages of the Herald. Through the years, Sherman has watched the community grow, seeing many of his ideas become actualities. Known throughout the county by young and old alike, Mr. Gullett leaves a vacancy in the Herald office that it is impossible to fill.  His years of experience in meeting the public life constant boosting of worth while civic improvements, the loyalty to his native hills expressed by him through the Herald’s columns, his unquestionable patriotism and interest in the local men in service, his vast knowledge of the county’s families and their kinship one to another, and above all his pride in his job and the Herald, these are characteristics that can never again be found all in one person. Sherman was kind and good to his seven sons, two of whom are in the service of their country. He was a devoted husband through the years to his wife, who administered to him faithfully to the end doing everything humanly possible for his comfort and welfare. Survivors are his widow, seven sons, Warren M. Gullett, city, William S. Gullett, Owensboro, S. Sgt. Charles A. Gullett, Camp Shenango, Pa., Robert F. Gullett, Catlettsburg, Pvt. Fred Gullett, Desert Center, Calif., Paul Gullett, city, and Andrew Jack Gullett, at home and one brother Harrison Gullett, city. The Preston Funeral home had charge of the funeral.   Paintsville Herald Thursday May 27, 1943

Sherman Gullett was born on State Road Fork of Licking River, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, on September the Tenth, Eighteen Hundred and Eighty Four.  He was the son of the late Matthew and Ruth  (Bayes) Gullett. His childhood life was spent in the county and in the neighborhood in which he was born.  At about twelve or fifteen, his father moved his family to Johnson and settled in the city of Paintsville. In the school of this county and city, Sherman obtained his education and on completion of same, he entered the printing business, with Warren M. Meek, who at that early date had just established the Paintsville Herald.  Warren Meek passed on by the reason of death and the paper passed into the hands of the late Charles A. Kirk and Sherman continued his relations with this paper.  In the passing of Charles A. Kirk, the paper passed into the hands of W. W. Robinson and still Sherman was the mainstay of the paper.  For forty-two years, this good man was the man behind the scenes that produced the great paper for our mountain people. Early in his young manhood, he met and was married to Irene Bush, a daughter of another large and prominent mountain family and to this union were born fifteen children.  Eight by the reason of death, passed in infancy to that good land; seven survive him:  Warren M., city; William S., Owensboro; Charles A., with the Armed Forces of the U. S. Army; Robert F., Rush, Ky.; Fredrick, with the Armed Forces of the U.S. Army; Paul R., and Andrew J., city. Here is a man still in death who has been one among the main factors and the man that has been probably unseen in his great work, who has been the backbone of the development of Western Kentucky. Sherman’s father was a Union soldier and fought in the great conflict, that raged between the North and South.  He was also a devout Christian, loving and cherishing the Baptist faith.  In the home were taught those great and good principles, which make and produce greater and better citizens.  Sherman as a child, was inbued with these noble principles, and they became a part of him.  Although, for some reason he did not fully give his heart to God until his last days. But in the declining hours, he called those of whom he had faith, and in humble prayer, he gave his heart to God and was able to tell his companion and his children that he was ready to make the crossing. In the passing of Sherman Gullett, we feel that Sister Irene has lost a true and loving husband, these children a loving and a painstaking father, this neighborhood, county and state on among its best and most noble citizens. He leaves to mourn his going besides his wife and children, one brother, Harrison Gullett of this city and the following nine grand children, Warren Jr., Geraldine gullet, Billy Thomas, Marvin Elwood, James Orville Gullett; Frances Irene Chyrole Gullett, Paul Ronald Gullett and Patsy Gullett, and a host of relatives and friends. He came to the end of the journey of life being fifty-eight years, nine months and twelve days old. Paintsville Herald Thursday 06-10-1943


HALL, Buddy
1943
Magoffin Man Dies In Ohio
The body of Buddy Hall, 63 year old Magoffin County citizen, was returned to his home at Wheelersburg from Columbus, Ohio, where he died on May 4 following a six months illness from diabetes.  The Preston Funeral Home sent to Columbus for the body and conducted the funeral on May 7.  Burial was in the home cemetery. Paintsville Herald 5-6-1943


KEGLEY, Lyda (Webb)
1862-1943
LYDA KEGLEY
Death came to Mrs. Lyda Kegley May 15 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.C. Price, in Paintsville. She had been ill for sometime. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Freewill Baptist Church, Rev. Scott Castle in charge. Burial was made in the Fairchild cemetery. Mrs. Kegley was born on Feb. 5, 1862 to Henry and Cynthia Fairchild Webb in Johnson County. Her husband now deceased was John Kegley. The ten children born to this couple all of whom survive, are Rhoda Kegley Flannery, Argonne, Wis, Amanda Price, City; Cynthia Koner, Manhattan, Ill; Jincy Whismore, Sandy Hook; Lucinda Stephenson, South Portsmouth, O.; Dock, Olive Hill; Vesta Koner, Joilet, Ill; Myrtle Rowe, Sandy Hook; Lee Flannery, Oldtown, Ky; and Noah Kegley, Crandon, Wis. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY MAY 20, 1943

Lydia Kegley was born in Johnson County on Colvin Branch on February 5th 1862. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Cynthia (Fairchild) Webb. The parentage of this good mother dates back to the early settlers of Eastern Kentucky and represents some of the largest and most prominent of the County. In her early life, or on September the 10th, 1877, she was married to John Kegley and to this union were born ten children all of whom are living: Noah Kegley, Crandon, Wis.; Amanda Swiger Price, City; Cyntha Koerner, Manhatten, Ill.; Jincy Whisman, Sandy Hook, Ky.; Loucina Stephenson, South Portsmouth, O.; Dock Kegley, Olive Hill, Ky.; Vesta Koerner, Joliet, Ill.; Myrtle Flanery, Old Town, Ky. Early in her life she gave her heart to God and was baptized into the Methodist faith about 65 years ago and in which faith and church she lived a long and devoted life for God. In the passing of this good mother we feel that these children have lost a loving and painstaking mother, this community one among its best citizens. She leaves to mourn her going besides her children forty-four grandchildren, forty-nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, and a host of relatives and friends. She had only one sister who preceded her in death several years ago and two brothers, Ben Kegley and George Kegley now living at her old home place, Newfoundling, Kentucky. She has been living with her daughter, Mrs. Amanda Swiger Price, for twenty-one years. She came here in poor health and for the past three years had been unable to be out. She came to the end of the journey of life being eighty-one years, three months and ten days old. Her funeral was held at the Freewill Baptist Church by the Rev. Scott Castle, and the body was laid to rest in the Fairchild Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY MAY 27, 1943


LEMASTER, Minnie (Collins)
1943
MINNIE LEMASTER
Aged Denver  Woman Dies
Mrs. Minnie Lemaster, 70, passed away at her home at Riceville May 30 1943.  Six months ago this elderly lady suffered a broken hip in a fall and since that time had been an invalid. The funeral was held May 31 at Mrs. Lemaster's old home place at Oil Springs. Rev. Allen and Rev. Cyrus officiated and the Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The deceased woman was a daughter of Allen and Elizabeth Ratliff Collins. Her husband, Sam Lemaster, survives in addition to the following children; Mrs. Eva Bayes, Riceville; John at Jenkins; Mrs. Fannie Lemaster, Dallas, Texas; Walter at Conley, Ky.; Mrs. Eulah Fraley, of Lexington; Mrs. Edith Bailey, Columbus, Ohio; and Mrs. Gladys Sexton at Columbus. Brothers and sister living are Mrs. George Helton; Elders John and Will Collins; Mrs. Emma Caudill, all of Oil Springs; Mrs. Lou Richie, Piketon, Ohio; Mrs. Julia Matthews, Logan, W. Va.; and Mrs. Virgie Williams, of Charleston, W.Va. Mrs. Lemaster was a member of the Penacostal Church of Christ at Ballot. Paintsville Herald Thursday 6-3-1943


MOLLETTE, Laura Belle (Crum)
1943
Death Claims Mrs. Mollett
Mrs. Laura Belle Mollette, 45, succumbed on the evening of May 11 at her home at Boones Camp from a heart attack.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church.  The funeral and burial were held last Thursday morning at the Mollette cemetery, the Rev. John Butcher officiated. She is survived by her husband, James Mollette, the following children: James, Jr,; Lizzie, Chloetta, and Jimmie Lee at home, Everett, Kopperson, W.Va.; her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Crum, Chapmansville, W.Va., and the following brothers and sisters, Joe Crum, Chapmansville; Jay, Davisport, Vaughan in West Virginia; Edwin, U.S. Army; Charles, Davisport; Anna Bell Crum, Debord and Lulu Bell Crum, Huntington. The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday May 20, 1943


MULLINS, Tom
1943
LOUISA MAN  COMMITS SUICIDE
Wounds Daughter And Slays Her Companion (Ashland Independent) Louisa, May 10, 1943.  Two men are dead and a young woman lies critically wounded in a local hospital today as the result of a shooting which horrified residents of the “Italy” section of Louisa Monday night, May 3, 1943. A jury summoned Tuesday morning, May 4, 1943, by Dr. H. S. Young, Lawrence County coroner, reported that Elbert A. Brown, 54, of Memphis, Tenn., and Miss Garnet Mullins, 25, were shot by Tom Mullins, 58, father of the girl who then turned the gun on himself, committing suicide. The testimony of three person living near the Mullins home was that Brown and Miss Mullins were seen together at her home and that a short time later the father appeared “intoxicated and mad,” searching for the couple. The shooting, occurring half a block from the home was described by eye-witnesses who said Mullins emptied his 38 calibre pistol at the couple, then put a single shell back into the gun, pressed it to his head near the right ear and ended his own life. Sheriff Arch Thompson said that Mullins, the father of several children, had attempted suicide last December because of domestic difficulties.  His wife is dead. Miss Mullins, who was hit in the chest by one of the bullets is in the Riverview hospital. The other victim was a buyer for the Darby Lumber Co., of Memphis and had been in Louisa for several weeks on business.  His body will be shipped to Memphis. Paintsville Herald Thursday 05-06-1943


O'BRYAN, Edward Lee
1943
Edward Lee O’Bryan
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard O’Bryan, of King Addition, named Edward Lee O’Bryan died Wednesday morning. Burial will be made today. Paintsville Herald Thursday May 6, 1943


RICHMOND, Henry B.
1943
Johns Creek Man Succumbs
Henry B. Richmond, Johns Creek, died from a heart ailment on May 11 at the age of 67 years, 7 months and 6 days. He was the son of the late John Richmond, who came to this county from Scotland, and Angeline Auxier Richmond. His wife, the former Lula Porter, died on May 5, 1936. Mr. Richmond had several years ago been a magistrate of District No. 2 in Johnson County. Children are J. S. Richmond, Van Lear, Mrs. Alice Collins, Auxier, Edgar Richmond, of the U. S. Army stationed near Nashville, Tenn., and Mrs. Margaret May, VAn Lear. Edgar was called home from camp last week because of the illness of his father. Brothers and sisters are John Richmond, Elk City, Okla., E. B. Richmond, Holden, W. Va., W. R. Richmond, City; S. B. and James A. Richmond, both deceased; Mrs. Margaret Hager, Greenup; Mrs. W. S. Preston, Ashland; and Mrs. W. C. Sherman, Greenup. Funeral services will be conducted today (Thursday) at the home, and the body will be laid to rest in the family cemetery on the farm where Mr. Richmond was born and had lived his entire life. The Jones Funeral Company has charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 05-06-1943


SHELLY, Mrs. Harry (Williams)
1943
Shelly Rites In Ashland
Friday Funeral services for Mrs. Harry L. Shelly, Tulsa, Okla., prominent former Ashland resident who died in a Louisville hospital Wednesday, May 5, were conducted Friday afternoon from the home of her sister, Mrs. Wade Clay, at Ashland. Rev. Howard W. Whitaker, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated and burial was in the Ashland cemetery. Pallbearers were Judge H. R. Dysard, e. Poe Harris, Dr. W. L. Gambill, Dr. P. H. Williams, Dr. Ed Conley and Clyde Miller. Mrs. Shelly was born in Johnson county, a daughter of Dr. N. K. and Josephine Howes Williams, both of Johnson county. Surviving are her husband, Harry L. Shelly and a son by a former marriage, Kendrick Watson, of Oklahoma, two brothers, Bruce and Sandy Williams, both of Ashland, and one sister, Mrs. Wade H. Clay of Ashland. Paintsville Herald Thursday 05-06-1943


SMITH, Amos F.
1943
Death Claims Aged Meally Citizen
Two weeks after suffering a stroke of paralysis, death came to Amos F. Smith, 72 year old resident of Meally.  He died on May 12 and leaves his widow, the former Jennie Preston Miller, surviving. Mr. Smith was a native of Pike County, the son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Rollie Maynard Smith. In 1890, he had married Armildia Fannin, of Martin County, who died some years ago.  On Dec. 2, 1937, he married his present wife.  Four children by his first marriage survive in addition to four brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at the Buffalo Church of United Baptists Thursday afternoon and burial will follow Friday morning at his old home in Martin County. Paintsville Herald Thursday May 13, 1943


STAMBAUGH, John T.
1943
John T. Stambaugh Another old and beloved citizen,
John T. Stambaugh, 80, of Winifred, passed into the great beyond on May 15.  His death was brought on by the infirmities of age.  He was the son of the late R. J. Stambaugh. His wife, Nancy Jane Fairchild Stambaugh, and the following children survive;  Mrs. Amanda Daniel, Millard, Jeffie and Monroe.  His funeral was held May 17 with George Gibbs officiating. Paintsville Herald Thursday, May 20, 1943


VANHOOSE, Joueverna (Daniel)
1882-1943
The Baptist Tidings Volume 4
Paintsville, KY., July 1943     NO. 12 Joueverna Daniel VanHoose of Nippa, Johnson County, KY. This mother was born on Tom's Creek, a tributary of Big Sandy River, running across the northern part of Johnson County, on May the second Eighteen Hundred and Eighty-two.  She was the daughter of the late Jim and Rebecca Hall Daniel. The home in which this good mother was blessed to be born was a godly one and one which was a light to the entire community.  Her parents were devout followers of God and all these lessons were breathed into the hearts of their children and true to this teaching, these children have been God-fearing men and women. Early in her young womanhood she met and married to Sam VanHoose a son of another native family and to this union were born Herman, Neva, Zella, Hershal, Herbert, Angus, Carol Edith, Maree, Sammie, Curtis and Jessie. Early in her life she gave her heart to God and was baptized into the Baptist faith taking her membership with the Freewill Baptist Church at the mouth of Rush Fork.  In this church this mother has lived a devoted life for God.  It seemed to be her meat and drink to talk of God and his goodness and to testify to the love that God has for the human family. On the past May the fifth, she took suddenly ill and was rushed to the Golden Rule Hospital, where every thing possible was done for her but in spite of all that medical skill and loving hands could do, on the evening of the seventh, she like a brave soldier, gathered her robes about her and went out to meet God. On the ninth, the funeral services were held at the mouth of Dogwood Fork of Sycamore, in charge of Scott Castle and others, and immediately after the services the body was laid to rest in the Sycamore cemetery, there besides her father, mother and all the rest of her family who had outstripped her in the race of life. In the passing of this mother we feel that Johnson County has lost one among its best citizens.

VANHOOSE, Mrs. Sam  1943  MRS. SAM VAN HOOSE  Death came to Mrs. Sam Van Hoose, 60, Monday night at the Golden Rule Hospital. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at the Sycamore Church, of which she was a member. Burial was in the Sycamore cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday 05-06-1943


JUNE - 1943

BLEVINS, Katherine
1943
KATHERINE BLEVINS SUCCUMBS
Funeral services were held Sunday for Mrs. Katherine Blevins who passed away Saturday at the home of her son, Boone Blevins, on Mud Lick. She was a long time resident of Slate Branch, the widow of Luke Blevins. Several children survive. The funeral was conducted by the Preston Funeral Home . Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-1-1943


BRANHAM, John Heber
1943
John Heber Branham
The five month old son, John Heber Branham, of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Branham, Depot Road, city, died on Thursday, June 10, 1943, after a few days illness. He was buried on Saturday, June 12, 1943, at Buffalo.  There are three other children in the family. Paintsville Herald Thursday 06-17-1943


BROWN, Mary E. (Kennard) Howes
1943
MARY BROWN IS BURIED TUESDAY
Related To Many People In Johnson County
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown passed away early Monday morning at the home her son, Harry C. Brown, at Hazard, Ky. Some years ago she had sustained a broken hip in a fall and had been an invalid since that time. A short funeral was held at Hazard Tuesday and on Wednesday the body was taken to Lexington, the former residence of a granddaughter, Roberta Howes, who died a few years ago. Mrs. Brown has a large family connection in Johnson county where she was born 79 years ago to Elza and Cynthia Litteral Kennard. Her home was at Oil Springs until her marriage to Millard F. (Dude) Howes when she moved to Paintsville. This  couple had two children, a son Harry referred to above and a daughter who died in infancy. Several years after death of her first husband, she was married to Frank Brown, of Paintsville. He also preceded her in death, after which she made her home with her son, first at Lexington, Ky., and for the past two years at Hazard. Her membership was with the Methodist Church and she was an active worker both in Paintsville and in the Lexington church. The late L. D. Kennard, attorney of Paintsville was a brother to Mrs. Brown. Many relatives and friends in the county will regret to learn of her death. Paintsville Herald Thursday 06-24-1943


COLLINS, Robert
 1943
 North African Casualty Returned For Reburial T-5 Robert Collins, 18, who was killed in North Africa on June 28, 1943, was returned here for reburial last week. He was born in this county Dec. 11, 1923, the son of Mr. And Mrs. Sanford Collins. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters;  Charles, James, Sanford, Jr., Tilson, Mrs. Denzial Frisby, Mrs. Clarence Gilliam, all of this city, and Mrs. Millie C. Pillon of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at the grave by Rev. Frank Boothe, at 2:00, June 18, and burial was made in the Hall Cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 24 June 1948


COX, A.W., Jr.
1943
SON OF DEPARTMENT STORE OWNER KILLED
A. W. Cox, Jr., 20 year old son of a prominent department store owner, was killed in a plane crash near the city limits of Dunbar, W. Va., Sunday. Cox held a private pilot's license and had been preparing for an examination to become licensed commerical flyer. The senior A. W. Cox is owner of the A. W. Cox Department Store in Paintsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 7-1-1943


FLEMING, Cynthia (Waddell)
1943
CYNTHIA FLEMING BURIED SUNDAY
Mrs. Cynthia Fleming, who died at Martin, KY,, Friday, June 18, 1943, was brought to the home of her brother, James Waddle at Van Lear for funeral and burial by the Jones Funeral Company, city.  Services were conducted at ten a.m. Sunday, Rev. Mose Kitchen, East  Point, and Rev. Hayes, Martin, officiating. She was the daughter of the late Arnold and Lula Ward Waddell and was born at White House on August 15, 1903.  Surviving in addition to her brother are a sister at Logan, W.Va., and a son by a former marriage who is with the US Army at Ft. Knox. Paintsville Herald Thursday 6-24-1943


FOSTER, Alice (Litteral)
1943
PAINTSVILLE WOMAN DIES TUESDAY
WAS RESIDENT OF THIS COUNTY MANY YEARS
Mrs. Alice Foster, elderly widow of Campbell Foster, who passed away Tuesday at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Ella Louise Gullett, Paintsville.  Mrs. Foster had been ill for many months and was 74 years old at the time of her death. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Millard VanHoose, were held Wednesday afternoon, the body being laid to rest in the town cemetery, under the direction of the Jones Funeral home. A native of Magoffin County, Mrs. Foster had moved from Oil Springs, to Paintsville some thirty-five years ago.  She has no living children. The following brothers and sisters survive;  Mrs. Charles Gullett, city; Mrs. Dudley Richie, Cincinnati, Ohio; Joe Litteral and Billy Litteral, Ashland.  A grandson, Clarence Foster also survives. Paintsville Herald Thursday 6-17-1943


PRESTON, Julia
1943
Mrs. Preston Dies At Davis Branch
Mrs. Julia Preston died at the home of her son, Fred Preston, Davis Branch, at 1:45 p. m. June 2.  Mrs. Preston was ninety years old at the time of her death.  Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1 O’clock at the United Baptist Church on Buffalo, of which church she was a member.  Rev. Leonard Walters and Rev. Garland Preston will officiate. The body will be laid to rest in the family cemetery at Offutt. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth VanHoose, Lucasville, O., Fred Preston, City, Mrs. Warren L. Preston, Cincinnati, O., Elmer E. Preston, New Haven, Conn., and one sister, Mrs. Alice Bradley, Red Dragon, W. Va. The undertaking department of the Paintsville Funeral company had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 6-3-1943


RICE, Martha
1943
VOLGA MRS. MARTHA RICE DIES
We regret to announce the death of Ms. Martha Rice of this place who died June 07, 1943,.  We extend our sympathy to the family. Paintsville Herald Thursday 6-17-1943


ROBERTS, Donald Ray
1943
WHITE HOUSE
The people of this community were very sorry to hear of the death of little Donald Ray, the son of  Mr. and Mrs. Norman Roberts.  Funeral services were held at the Wiley cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday June 24, 1943


SIMPSON, Infant
1943-1943
Simpson Infant Dies
The five day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simpson, of West Van Lear, passed away on June 20 and was buried Tuesday in Carter County, near Hitchins, Ky. The Mother was the former Della Miller. Paintsville Herald Wednesday June 24, 1943


WEBB, Walbridge
1943
Webb,Walbridge
SHORT ILLNESS FATAL TO MAN
Walbridge Webb, a 63 year old resident of West Van Lear, succumbed on Friday, June 25, (1943) following a six day illness. He was the son of Jasper Webb, West Van Lear and was married in 1903 at Fort Gay, West Va., to Mintie Conley. Their children are H. D. Webb, Mrs. Roxie Smith, Mrs. Malta DeHart and Mrs. Geneva Bayes. Mr. Webb also had three sisters, Mrs. Loda Sublett, city, Mrs. Addie Akers, Catlettsburg, and Mrs. Henry Walters, Shreveport, La., who survive. He was a machinist helper for the C. & O. Railway Co., and was a member of the Christian church. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon (Jun. 27, 1943) at West Van Lear by the Jones Funeral Co. The Paintsville Herald Thursday July 1, 1943


WILLIAMS, Rosanna (Blanton)
1943
Rosanna Blanton Williams
The body of Mrs. Rosanna Blanton Williams was brought from her home in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Logsville, in Magoffin County, on Tuesday. Mrs. Williams, 65, died Saturday morning following a three month illness from diabetes. She was buried at her native home at Logsville Tuesday. Many relatives in this area survive. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday  June 17, 1943


WOOD, Benjamin F.
1943
Paintsville Man Dies Sunday
Death claimed Benjamin F. Wood, who had been ill several years, on Sunday, June 27.  He was buried on Tuesday, the funeral being held by Rev. Guy Coffman at the Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Wood was 67 years old, the son of the late Nathaniel and Lucinda Boyd Wood.  His wife, the former Mary Collier, died in 1925.  Their two children, Mrs. Gladys Burke, Pikeville, and Hancel Wood, city, survive.  One brother, Jasper Wood, preceded him in death nine months ago. The Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday July 1,1943 (NOTE: Other siblings that predeceased Benjamin were: Samuel F. Woods, James F. Woods and Minna Woods.  His maternal grandparents were James H. Boyd and Mary Woods of Floyd County.)


JULY - 1943

ARMS, Amanda (Blair)
1859-1943
AMANDA ARMS
Last rites were held on Sunday, July 11, 1943, for Mrs. Amanda Arms, who died at her home at Asa on Saturday morning, July 10, 1943, at the age of eighty-three years, ten months and nineteen days. Her husband, Sanford Arms, survives. Mrs. Arms was the daughter of Watt and Matilda Spradlin Blair and was born in this county on August 20, 1859. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Burial was made at Denver, Ky. Rev. Millard O’Bryan delivering the sermon. Paintsville Herald Thursday 07-15-1943


ARMS, Miles E.
1943
DENVER BOY KILLED IN SICILY
Married Paintsville  Girl in February
Mrs. Angie Marie Arms, city, on Tuesday, August 3, 1943, received notice that her husband, Pvt. Miles E. Arms had been killed in Sicily on Thursday, July 15, 1943. Private Arms, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Arms, of Denver, had gone overseas in April 1943 and was only 21 years old at the time of his death. He had come home on furlough in February 1943 at which time he was married to Miss Angie Marie Howard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Howard. Paintsville Herald Thursday 08-05-1943 ARMS, Miles Edward 1943 Funeral services were held at Denver at 1:30 p. m. Sunday, March 6, 1949, for Pvt. Miles Eldred Arms, who was killed in action in Sicily in 1943. He was born at Denver in this county, the son of Oscar and Sarah Jane Hitchcock Arms. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving besides the parents are the following brothers and sisters: Ora Arms, Denver, Viola Bair, City, Venice Estilene A and Velira Arms both of Denver. Funeral services were conducted at the parents' home by Rev. Willard Wilcox. Burial was made in the family cemetery direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-10-1949


BOLIN, Douche (Collins)
1943
YOUNG VAN LEAR  MOTHER DIES
The home of Estill Bolin, Van Lear, miner was saddened last week when death came to his young wife, Douche, who died at the Paintsville Hospital on July 15, 1943. She was twenty-five years of age. In addition to her husband and two children, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Collins, of Odds, KY., and a number of brothers and sisters. The funeral was held by the Preston Funeral Home at the old home at Odds on July 18. Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-22-1943


BROWN, Frankie Sue
1943-1943
Infants Succumb Past Few Days
The Preston Funeral Home reports the death and burial of two infants in the county during the past few days. Joan Johnson, born in January to Joe and Juanita Hannah Johnson, Riceville, died Monday.  The body was laid to rest in the home cemetery on Wednesday. Frankie Sue Brown, infant daughter of Clyde and Georgie Marie Lemaster Brown, Volga, succumbed a few hours after birth. Both babies were the only children of these couples. Paintsville Herald Thursday, July 29, 1943 SEPARATED LISTING Joan Johnson, born in January to Joe and Juanita Hannah Johnson, Riceville, died Monday.  The body was laid to rest in the home cemetery on Wednesday. Paintsville Herald Thursday, July 29, 1943 Frankie Sue Brown, infant daughter of Clyde and Georgie Marie Lemaster Brown, Volga, succumbed a few hours after birth. Paintsville Herald Thursday, July 29, 1943


BUTCHER, Infant
1943
Soldier Called Home By Infant's Death
Sgt. Danny B. Butcher, who is now stationed at West Overfield, Mass., was called home because of the death of his infant daughter who passed away Saturday evening. Sgt. Butcher had just returned to camp after spending fifteen days at home. Burial took place at the Butcher Cemetery at Williamsport on Tuesday. Sgt. Butcher will remain at home a few days with his wife, Mrs Elevanda (Wells) Butcher and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Butcher. Paintsville Herald Thursday 08-05-1943


CARROLL, Russell
1943
PVT. RUSSELL CARROLL
Mr. and Mrs. John Carroll of Bridgford, were notified Sunday by the War Department that their son, Pvt. Russell Carroll had died in the Philippines.  No information as to the cause of his death or of the date was released. On January 21, 1943, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll had been informed that their son was a prisoner of the Japanese. Known to all his classmates and friends in Paintsville as Buck, Pvt. Carroll had been captain of the Paintsville Football Team in 1939.  He was employed by the Nehi Bottling Company before enlisting in August, 1941.  A shorttime after enlisting he volunteered for overseas duty and was sent to the Philippines as a mechanic in the air force before the Pearl Harbor attack. After the Philippines fell to the Japanese no word was heard of Pvt. Carroll until the following January when the War Department reported him to be a prisoner. The Herald joins with this young man’s friends in extending sympathy to his bereaved family. Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-15-1943


DALE, Sarah (Castle)
1943
Thealka Woman Succumbs Friday
Mrs. Sarah Dale, 55, was found dead in bed Friday morning at her home in Thealka.  In poor health for the past two years, it is reported that Mrs. Dale had been dead several hours before discovered by her daughter. The funeral was held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Thealka Church with the Jones Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Revs Millard VanHoose and Don Fraley officiated. Survivors included her husband, John Dale, a mine foreman at the Thealka mine, four children by an earlier marriage, Richard, Geneva, Doris, of Thealka, and Carl Thomas in foreign service, and a son John Dale, Jr. She is also survived by a brother, Proctor Castle, who is the last of a large family of the late Jacob and Lydia Wiley Castle. Paintsville Herald Thursday 5 Aug 1943


DAVIS, Walter
1889-1943
JOHNSON MAN SUCCUMBS IN ARIZONA
Left Johnson County Several Years Ago
News was received here Tuesday of the death 'early Tuesday morning’ of Walter Davis at Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Davis was a son of the late Dan Davis who resided near Paintsville, and a brother of Harry Davis. He moved from Johnson County to Phoenix, Ariz., in 1920. In addition to his brother Harry Davis of this county, and his sister, Mrs. W.L. Gambill of Ashland, Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lou Segraves Davis, a son, Lt. David Scott Davis of Minnesota and a daughter, Mrs. Fowler Wood of Tucson, Arizona. It was announced that the body would be brought to Johnson County for burial. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JULY 22, 1943 DAVIS IS BURIED SUNDAY The body of Walter Davis who died last week at Phoenix, Ariz., arrived in Paintsville on Sunday and was taken to the home of a brother, Harry Davis, where the funeral services and burial were held Monday afternoon. Mrs. Davis and their son, Lt. Daniel Scott Davis accompanied the body from Phoenix. Rev. R.R. Rose of the First Methodist Church was in charge of the services, and burial was made in the family cemetery near the graves of his parents, a brother Roy and a sister June who had preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, a son, Lieut. Davis, one daughter, Jo Ann, one brother, Harry and one sister, Mrs. D. Gambill, of Ashland. Walter Davis was born in Johnson County, Kentucky, March 24, 1889. He was a son of Dan and Martha Jane Davis. His father was actively engaged in farming, the mercantile business, and was prominently engaged in the development of banking in Johnson County. As a banker his father was prominent in the business and industrial development of Eastern Kentucky. His mother was before her marriage Martha Jane Rule. She was a member of a prominent Johnson County family. During his childhood and early manhood Mr. Davis lived on the Davis farm near Paintsville. He attended the common schools of the county, the Paintsville Public school and the Sandy Valley Seminary and graduated from the latter institution in the class of 1909. In 1916, he married Miss Lou Segraves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Green Segraves of the Flat Gap vicinity. To them were born two children, Daniel Scott and Joan. In 1920, Mr. Davis and his family moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he lived until the time of his death on July 20, 1943. As a youth on his father’s farm Mr. Davis developed an abiding interest in agriculture. To this vocation he devoted his attentions throughout his life. During his early manhood, he was a successful farmer and dealer in livestock. In 1920, he became engaged in growing cit (REST IS MISSING) PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JULY 29, 1943


GIBBS, George W.
Rev. 1943 STOKE IS FATAL TO GEO. GIBBS
Former Magistrate Passes Away On July 25th Rev. George W. Gibbs, 70 year old resident of Chandlerville, passed away at his home Monday. He suffered a paralytic stroke a week before his death.  Services were held Wednesday, July 28, at the old home place in Tutor Key, his fellow Baptist brethren, Revs. F. F. Riggsby, Roscoe Lemaster and Tipp Preston, officiating. A member of the Old Hood Church of United Baptist, Reverend Gibbs had many years been a minister of that faith.  He was a mason and twice was a magistrate of Johnson County.  His parents, both natives of the county, were Abraham and Matilda Daniel Gibbs.  In December, 1874, he was married to America Brown.  The following children were born to this couple:  Roby, Talmadge, Reece, deceased, James, Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham, and two who died in infancy. Reverend Gibbs had many friends and relatives in the county and will be greatly missed.  His funeral was arranged by the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-29-1943


HILL, Cora Frances (Fyffe)
1943
Relief Woman Dies Sunday
Mrs. Cora Frances Hill, Relief, died on Sunday at the Paintsville Hospital.  She was buried on Tuesday at the home cemetery at Relief. Born on June 28, 1907, to Joseph and Cynthia Ferguson Fyffe, Mrs. Hill had spent her entire life near her birthplace.  In 1922 she was married to Obie D. Hill.  Five children, three of whom have died, were born to this union.  She is survived by a large number of brothers and sisters. The Preston Funeral Home had charge of the funeral arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-29-1943


HUGHES, Elizabeth (Castle)
1889-1943
Mrs. E. Hughes Dies At Local Hospital
Mrs. Elizabeth Castle Hughes, 56, native of Thealka, but resident of Paintsville for many years where she was engaged in the retail grocery business, died July 29 at the Golden Rule Hospital following an illness of one month. Funeral services were held July 31 at Tutor Key, and interment was in the family cemetery there. Born at Thealka Oct. 9, 1889, she had been a resident of this county her entire life. She was married in July, 1906, to Robert Hughes. A devout Christian mother, the deceased was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church of Paintsville and she will long be remembered and her precious councel appreciated in the lives of all who came under her influence. She made numerous friends while she was engaged in business because of her kindness and fair dealing. Her parting is mourned by a multitude of friends who knew her life in the various communities in which she lived and was known. Survivors are her husband, Robert Hughes, of Tutor Key; a daughter, Fanny Hughes, of Paintsville; a brother, Bill Castle, Tutor Key; and a grandson, Jack Raymond Preston, of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Thursday 08-08-1943


JOHNSON, Joan
1943
Infants Succumb Past Few Days
The Preston Funeral Home reports the death and burial of two infants in the county during the past few days. Joan Johnson, born in January to Joe and Juanita Hannah Johnson, Riceville, died Monday.  The body was laid to rest in the home cemetery on Wednesday. Frankie Sue Brown, infant daughter of Clyde and Georgie Marie Lemaster Brown, Volga, succumbed a few hours after birth. Both babies were the only children of these couples. Paintsville Herald Thursday, July 29, 1943 SEPARATED LISTING Joan Johnson, born in January to Joe and Juanita Hannah Johnson, Riceville, died Monday.  The body was laid to rest in the home cemetery on Wednesday. Paintsville Herald Thursday, July 29, 1943 Frankie Sue Brown, infant daughter of Clyde and Georgie Marie Lemaster Brown, Volga, succumbed a few hours after birth. Paintsville Herald Thursday, July 29, 1943


MCFADDEN, Nora (Collins)
1888-1943
MRS. LAUDE  MCFADDEN SUCCUMBS
Spent Practically Her Entire Life In This County
Nora Collins McFadden was born June 9, 1888 at Falcon, Magoffin County, Ky., the daughter of James and Mary Adams Collins. On Oct. 4, 1909 she met and was married to Laude McFadden of Paintsville, and to this union were born eight children; Ruth Ledesima, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Warren M. Gullet, City; George H. McFadden, City; Mrs. Herman Borders, Martin, Ky.; Clarence McFadden, U.S. Army; Mrs. James Mason, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Eugene at home, one daughter, Neva, who died in infancy. After her marriage, she and her husband settled at Paintsville where they had made their home until her death. She had been a Christian for many years, belonging to the Freewill Baptist Church, Paintsville. Through these long years she had only one aim and that was her family, aiding and helping them in every way possible. In the passing of “Nora” as she was familiarly known, the children have lost a loving mother and the father a faithful companion also the community an industrious and Christian woman. The funeral was held Sunday, July 25, at the Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Scott Castle, Filmore Gamble and Don Fraley officiating. Burial was at the family cemetery in Southside, the Jones Funeral Home in charge. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JULY 29, 1943


MEEK, Janet Sue
1943-1943
Meek Infant Dies Monday
The Jones Funeral Home reports the death of Janet Sue Meek, five month old daughter of Shade and Laura Mollett Meek, Boons Camp, which occurred suddenly Monday evening. Mrs. Meek had brought the baby to Paintsville for medical care and went on to the home of a sister here in Paintsville where death took place. The body was taken back to the home at Boons Camp for funeral and burial. Paintsville Herald Wednesday, July 29, 1943 (NOTE: Shade Meek was the son of Clinton Meek and Lydia Meek Meek.


OSBORNE, Amy
1943
West Van Lear Woman Succumbs
Mrs. Amy Osborne, 78 years of age died at her home in West Van Lear, Sunday July 4, 1943, from infirmities.  The funeral was held at East Point Tuesday, July 6, 1943, and burial was made in the East Point Cemetery.  Mrs. Osborne was a native of Martin County.  Her husband preceded her in death several years ago.  The Preston Funeral Home had charge of arrangement. Paintsville Herald Thursday 07-08-1943


PENDLETON, R.T.
1943
R. T. Pendleton Last rites were held July 30 for R. T. Pendleton who died at his home at Ophir after a lingering illness.  A merchant at Ophir, Mr. Pendleton was 65 years old at the time of his death. Paintsville Herald  Thursday 8-5-1943


PHELPS, Trenvilla (Webb)
1943
TRENVILLA PHELPS
After a four year illness, death claimed Mrs. Trenvilla Phelps, of Meally on Sunday morning, July 11, 1943.  She was 77 years old last June 22, Mrs. Phelps was a daughter of James and Frances Huden Webb and had been a life long resident of the county. She was a member of the Christian Church at Meally where funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon.  Revs. SC. Honeycutt, JH Short and JL Harrington officiating. She is survived by her husband Thomas Phelps who is now 81 years of age and the following children: Lon, John and Bruce Phelps, all of Meally, Mrs. Emma Pelphrey, Nellis, W.VA.; Ben and Jay helps, Van Lear, WM. at Minneapolis, MN; Mrs. Anna Hall, Kent, Sam and Mrs. Frankie Short, all of West Van Lear. They were all present for the funeral except WM. Phelps who could not get transportation from his home in Minn.in time for the services. Brothers and sisters living are Alex Webb and Harry Webb, West Van Lear; Sam Webb, Muilo,KY; Mahala Stambaugh, Hager Hill; and Bruce Webb in Oklahoma. Paintsville Hearld Thursday 7-15-1943


SAMMONS, David
1943
Native Dies In West Virginia
David Sammons, 81 years old, passed away July 14 at his home in Webb, West Va., after a two weeks illness.  He was a native of this county, the son of Joseph and Kate Hager Sammons.  He was married twice, his first wife being Rebecca Ward, his second marriage being to Mary Moles. For the past twenty years he had made his home at Webb. The body was brought to the Preston Funeral Home and prepared for burial and was them removed to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Maude Mills, Tomahawk, where services were held on the 16th.  Mr. Sammons was a member of the United Baptist Church at Trace.  The funeral was in charge of his Baptist brethren. Paintsville Herald 7-22-1943


TRIMBLE, George William (Oral)
1943
Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Trimble of Kilbourne, Ohio, formerly of West Van Lear, have received a letter from the Naval Department regarding their son, George William ( Oral) who has been missing since July 14, 1943. The letter reads in part: Your son, George William Trimble Seaman, First-Class, has been carried on the official records of the Navy Department in the status of missing in action as of July 14, 1943.  He was a member of an armed guard crew, serving on board the S. S. Samuel Heintzelman when that vessel was reported overdue from patrol and presumed lost. On July 1, 1943, the Samuel Heintzelman sailed singly from Freemantle, Australia for Colombo, Ceylon, where she was due to arrive on July 14, 1943.  No message was known to have been received from that ship following her departure.  She did not arrive at Columbo, or any other known port, however, on September 30, 1943, debris from a vessel, including a plank marked “ SS Samuel Heintzelman” was washed up off MinniMinni Village, Madine Islands.  On the previous day, two lifeboats, apparently unoccupied, were sighted and later disappeared in the same area. Enemy naval units were known to be operating in the Indian Ocean at the time the Samuel Heintzeman was lost.  To date, no further word has been received concerning that vessel or her crew. In view of the additional length of time that has now elapsed your son was determined to have been missing in action, and in view of the fact tat his name has not appeared on any list of personnel liberated from Japanese prisoners of near camps, I am reluctantly forced to the conclusion that your son is deceased. I know what little solace the formal and written words can be to help meet the burden of your loss, but in spite of that knowledge, I cannot refrain from saying very simply that I am sorry, It is hoped that you find comfort in the thought that you son gave his life for his country, upholding the highest traditions of he Navy. Sincerely Yours James Forrestal Paintsville Herald Thursday 31 Jan 1946


VANHOOSE, Lee Jasper
1868-1943
Lee Jasper VanHoose
Mr. VanHoose died from a cerebral hemorrhage on Sunday, July 11.  A farmer by occupation, he had resided all his life in Johnson County and was a member of the United Baptist Church.  He was a son of William and Caroline Lemaster VanHoose and was born on September 16, 1868.  His wife, Airmura VanHoose preceded him in death nineteen years ago. Funeral services wee held at Volga on July 14, Rev. Lonza Reed delivering the sermon.  Burial was made in the Webb Cemetery. Survivors are four sons, Troy and Ervin at Baltimore; D. C. at Cleveland, Bandy Volga; and one daughter, Mrs. Verna Patterson, Cleveland. Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-15-1943


WILLIAMS, Ammon
1943
MINER IS VICTIM OF SLATE FALL
Was Related to Many Citizens in Johnson County
Last rites were held for Ammon Williams, 32 year old victim of a mine slate fall, on Saturday, July 17, at the Freewill Baptist Church in Sitka.  Burial followed in the Turner family cemetery at Sitka.  Revs. Don Fraley and Fillmore Gambill officiated at the service. Paulbearers were members of the crew with whom he worked in the mines. The accident occurred on Wednesday, July 14, in the North East mine at Thealka.  Williams being caught under the slate fall.  Death came on Friday at two a. m. Several other miners working nearby narrowly escaped injury. Williams, a member of the Freewill Baptist Church was the son of Frank and Linda Bush Williams, of McDowell, Ky.  He was born in this county on April 8, 1911.  His wife the former Lina Turner, and three children, Patricia Ann, Carl Thomas and James Roger, survive.  Patricia Ann was ten years old the day on which her father was buried.  He also has one brother, Ronald Williams. D. Powell Williams, the late sheriff of Johnson County who was killed last year when struck by a train, was this young man's uncle. The Jones Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-22-1943


AUGUST - 1943

ATHINGTON, Harkless
1943
HARKLESS ATHINGTON
A life-long resident of Lowmansville, Harkless Athington, age 39, passed away on August 23, 1943, at the home of an aunt in Ashland, KY. For the past ten years he had suffered from heart trouble incurred during services in the first World War. He was enrout to the Veterans Hospital at Huntington when striken. His wife, an Ashland girl, was Miss Anna May Kirk. Their children are Dorothy Jean, Gladys Pauline, Ethel May, Frances and Joanne.  He also has a brother, Irvin Athington, London, Ohio, and three sisters, Mrs. Jay Griffith, Mrs. Dewey Lemaster and Mrs. Hollie Wilson, all of Lowmansville. The decesed was a farmer at Lowmansville and until recently had been a merchant of that community. He was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church and also a Mason. Services will be conduced today (Thursday) at one p.m. at the Chestnut Grove Church. Paintsville Heald Thursday 8-26-1943


BOWEN, Earchel
1943
RUPTURED APPENDIX KILLS MINER
Earshel Bowen, a native of Job Martin Co., and a miner employed at Chatteroy, W.Va., died Monday at the Paintsville Hospital from a ruptured appendix. A member of the United Baptist Church and of the United Mine Workers of America, Bowen was 27 years old at the time of his death. He leaves a widow and five children. Under the direction of the department of  the Paintsville Funeral Company, the body was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon at the home cemetery in Job. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-19-1943


BOYD, William Sherman
1943
City Resident Buried On August 27th
A lifelong resident of Paintsville, William Sherman Boyd, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 1943, at the Paintsville Clinic after a lingering illness. His early life was spent on the river, having owned and operated a steamboat on the Big Sandy River.  Later he was engaged in the timber business and in real estate. His children are Mrs. Wilda Butcher, R. C. Boyd, G.V. Boyd, Ashland, and Bryan Boyd, Denver Col. Six of his twelve grandchildren are in the armed forces, namely, W. S. Boyd, Lieutenant in the air force, Tucson, Ariz., Stuart Boyd, chief petty officer, U.S. navy, Oakland, Calif., Richard C. Boyd, U. S. navy, Chicago, Ill., Frank S. Boy, U. S. navy, convoy duty in Atlantic, and Russell Boyd, Pearl Harbor. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, August 26, 1943, at the residence of Mrs. Butcher.  The Revs. Guy Coffman and Charles Perry conducted the service Music was in charge of Mrs. Carmel Murray.  Pallbearers were C. H. Vinson, Dan Wheeler, Tom Butler, Jack Hager, Henry Potter, Russell Price and Ernest Meek.  Internment was made in the Preston cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday 09-02-1943


CASTLE, Catherine (Fairchild)
1943
Davisville
Catherine Castle, widow of the late James C. Castle, who formerly lived in Greentown, died at the home of her youngest son, James, near the mouth of Barnetts Creek Saturday morning after a long illness of heart trouble. Mrs. Castle was the daughter of the late Abner Fairchild and Lucinda Salyers Fairchild and had spent most of her life in Johnson County. She is survived by five sons, Lonnie, Thealka; Milty, Van Lear; Willie and Frank, Paintsville and James, Barnetts Creek. Mrs. Castle was 77 years, 10 months and 1 day old at her death and is survived by her four brothers, one being William Fairchild, better known as "Uncle Bill" who lives in Paintsville. Funeral services were held at the home of her son James, Sunday afternoon by Rev. Millard Van Hoose, after which she was taken to the cemetery near Nippa where burial services were held and she was laid to rest by the side of her husband who preceded her in death some 16 or 17 years ago. Funeral and burial services were under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday August 19, 1943


CASTLE, Ruth (Caudill)
1943
Mrs. Ruth C. Castle
Mrs. Ruth Caudill Castle, 18 year old wife of Arthur Castle and mother of a fifteen months old daughter, Savilla Sue, passed away Tuesday at their home in Thealka.  For the past three months she had suffered from a tumor on the brain and no hope had been held for her recovery. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Caudill, and two sisters, Dora Caudill and Mrs. Cynthia Franklin, Thealka, in addition to her husband and child. Services will be held this morning (Thursday) at the Old Concord Church of United Baptist, of which church she was a member, with Baptist brethren officiating. Paintsville Herald Thursday August 26, 1943


CASTLE, William Estil
1943
William Estil Castle
William Estil Castle, the son of Robert and Minnie Murphy Castle, Stambaugh, died Tuesday at the age of 14. The body was laid to rest in the Murphy cemetery on Wednesday Several brothers and sisters survive in addition to the parents. Paintsville Herald Thursday August 5, 1943


HOWARD, Jacob
1943
LAST RITES FOR JACOB HOWARD
Funeral services for Jacob Howard were held at the Freewill Baptist Church by Rev. Scott Castle and Rev. Wise Reed Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. Mr. Howard had been in poor health for sometime and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by his wife and several children. Two sons who are in the army were unable to be present at the funeral and burial of their father, one son Harland, being in North Africa and the other, Dick, still on this side. Burial was on the Southside under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY AUG 19, 1943


HUGHES, Elizabeth (Castle)
1889-1946
Mrs. E. Hughes Dies At Local Hospital
Mrs. Elizabeth Castle Hughes, 56, native of Thealka, but resident of Paintsville for many years where she was engaged in the retail grocery business, died July 29 at the Golden Rule Hospital following an illness of one month. Funeral services were held July 31 at Tutor Key, and interment was in the family cemetery there. Born at Thealka Oct. 9, 1889, she had been a resident of this county her entire life. She was married in July, 1906, to Robert Hughes. A devout Christian mother, the deceased was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church of Paintsville and she will long be remembered and her precious council appreciated in the lives of all who came under her influence. She made numerous friends while she was engaged in business because of her kindness and fair dealing. Her parting is mourned by a multitude of friends who knew her life in the various communities in which she lived and was known. Survivors are her husband, Robert Hughes, of Tutor Key; a daughter, Fanny Hughes, of Paintsville; a brother, Bill Castle, Tutor Key; and a grandson, Jack Raymond Preston, of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Thursday 08-08-1943


PACK, John
1887-1943
Burns Fatal to John Pack
Was Martin County Magistrate
Burns suffered two weeks previously caused the death of John Pack, Davisport, on August 5 at the Golden Rule Hospital. Pack, the magistrate of his district in Martin County, had been priming an automobile at the filling station in Boons Camp. A spark from the spark plug ignited the container he was holding, the burning gasoline coming into contact with his clothing. The burns were principally on the chest and lower abdomen. Funeral services were held Saturday by United Baptist brethren. The deceased was born in 1887 to the late Aaron and Susie Ward Pack. Forty-four years ago he was married to Dora Wells, Boons Camp. Their children are Walter Pack, LaGrange, Ky.; Clarence, Pontiac, Mich.; Flora, Davisport; Angie and Anna at Dritt, KY. The Preston Funeral Home had charge of the burial. Paintsville Herald Thursday August 5, 1946


PATRICK, Calista Alice (Stafford)
1862-1943
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. PATRICK
Member Of Prominent Family Succumbs
Funeral services for Mrs. R.A. Patrick was conducted from the residence Monday, September thirteenth, 10:30 A. M., Rev. R.R.Rose, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Rev. Guy Coffman, pastor of the Mayo Memorial Church, assisted Rev. Rose in the service. Songs "Rock Of Ages" and "Lead, Kindly Light," were sung by a group of local singers. Mr. Chick Willis sang "Sometime We'll Understand," accompanied by Perry Parrigin, pianist. Mrs. Patrick was eighty years of age. Her death occurred at 5:15 P.M. September eleventh, in the Paintsville Clinic, resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage. The following obituary was read. Calista Alice Patrick was born November 24, 1862, at Paintsville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Francis Marion and Marietta Lavender Stafford. She was descended from Eastern Kentucky's pioneer families. She was educated in the public schools of Paintsville. At an early age she became a member of the Paintsville M. E. Church, now the First Methodist. On February 22, 1882, she was married to Robert Anderson Patrick of Burning Fork in Magoffin County. Her husband died in 1937. They were parents of four daughters. They are Nora O'Neill, who died in infancy; Bertha, wife of Harry C. Howes of Hazard, Kentucky; Beulah Wheeler, who died in 1927; and Gertrude of Paintsville. In addition to the two daughters who survive, Mrs. Patrick leaves five sisters, two brothers and four granddaughters. The sisters and brothers are: Mrs. Arminta Lyons Wheeler, Frank's Creek, Kentucky; Mrs. M. E. Stafford, Abingdon, Virginia; Mrs. F. F. Smith, Parkersburg, W. Va.; May F. Stafford, Newark, N. J.; Ella Stafford, Lexington; and Dewitt T. Stafford, Paintsville. The granddaughters are: Alice Jeannette Wheeler, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Betty Dean Wheeler, Paintsville; Mary Margaret Howes, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Martha Louise Howes, Hazard. Mrs. Patrick's life work was her home and the rearing of her daughters. The compiler of the biblical proverbs might well have had her in mind when he wrote concerning the characteristics of a good wife; "She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eatheth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed;" Her life was quite, and she kept the even tenor of her way without ostentation. But her influence reached outside her home, and she will be missed by many friends who share the family's sorrow at her passing. Her religious faith was simple and found expression in numerous little deeds of kindness which passed unnoticed except by the recipient. Her going leaves an empty space as when "a lordly cedar falls upon the hills and leaves a lonesome place against the sky." PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday September 16, 1943


RIGGSBY, Watt
1943
Watt Riggsby Dies At Red Bush
Following a long illness
Watt Riggsby passed away Friday at his home at Red Bush. A steadfast Christian, Mr Riggsby had long been a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. The funeral was conducted by Revs. Bill Smith and Henry T. Hamilton. Mr. Riggsby's wife and daughter survive. Paintsville Herald Thursday 08-08-1943


ROBERTS, Francis E. "Mutt"
1943
KILLED IN ACTION
City Boy Dies Overseas Aug. 14
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Roberts, city, were notified Tuesday by a telegram by the Adjutant General that their son, Pfc. Francis E. Roberts, 22 years old, was killed in action on August 14 in the North African area. The last letter received by his parents, was written from Sicily and mailed on July 30. Known familiarly as "Mutt" to his Paintsville friends, Francis entered the service on July 14, 1942, and had been overseas since December taking part in the battle of North Africa.  He had previously worked at Wilbur's Dairy Bar, JuneBug's and Nel and Oscar's.  He was popular with the younger people and has many friends and relatives in the county who extend sympathy to his parents. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 9, 1943


ROWLAND, Harrison
1943
LIGHTNING KILLS MAN
Kenwood Father Leaves Four Children
The electrical storm Tuesday afternoon resulted in the death of Harrison Rowland, Kenwood, who was struck by a bolt of lightning as he was cutting stovewood.  His brother-in-law, Jesse Williams, was only a few feet from Rowland when the lightning hit.  He was stunned but unhurt. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Lonza Reed officiating.  The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of the burial. Rowland has a wife and four children who survive. Paintsville Herald Thursday August 12, 1943


TRIMBLE, Gypsie (Stapleton)
1943
WELL-LOVED WOMAN DIES
Stroke Fatal To Mrs. Gypsie Trimble
The community was shocked and grieved to learn of the sudden passing of Mrs. Gypsie Trimble, a bookkeeper at the Second National Bank for he past 23 years.  She suffered a stroke early Saturday morning, death coming 20 minutes later.  She was 46 at the time of her death. Mrs. Trimble prior to her connection with the bank was a teacher in the Johnson County schools for about three years she has been a loyal member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since twelve years of age.  About ten years ago she was united in marriage to W. E. Trimble, a son of Mr. And Mrs. J. M. Trimble of Hager Hill, Kentucky.  Gypsie and her husband have recently completed a very modern home and moved to their farm at Hager Hill.  Where she was residing at the time of her passing. She was a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Abe Stapleton.  Her father died while she was very young and until the time of her marriage to Mr. Trimble she resided with her mother in Paintsville, Kentucky.  Her mother was a sister to John, Will and Jim. Walker, all of who were ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Gypsie and her husband accumulated quite a bit of property and she was always very thoughtful and generous with the poor and needy.  Her loyalty and devotion to the Methodist Church of which she and her ancestors were consistent members so long were such that she devised all her property to her husband for life with the remainder interest to the Methodist Church. Too much cannot be said on behalf of the loyalty and devotion of this good woman to her church her husband, the community in general and to the banking institution for which She labored so long.   She was on vacation from her duties at the bank at the time of her death and it was her intentions to consume a large part of this vacation in attendance of the annual conference of the Methodist Church, which is now in session at Lexington, Kentucky. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the First Methodist Church with a large crowd of friends and relatives present. Paintsville Herald Thursday 2 Sept 1943


VANHOOSE, Elizabeth (Daniel)
1943
AGED BRIDGFORD WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Elizabeth Daniel Van Hoose did Sunday afternoon, Aug. 1, at her home in Bridgford Addition.  Mrs. Van Hoose was 79 years of age and had been in good health until Sunday at 3 a. m. when she as taken seriously ill.  Death came unexpectedly Sunday at 3:45 p.m. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. Scott Castle, Rev. Millard Van Hoose and Rev. Bud Wiley. She is survived by two sons, Ivan and Earl both of Bridgford.  Two Grand children, Clifford Van Hoose and Mrs. Thomas J. Carter of Ashland, three sisters and one brother. Burial was made in the family cemetery with the Paintsville Funeral Home in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12 Aug 1943


WARD, Delores Jean
1943
DELORES WARD DAUGHTER OF J. N. WARD WAS PLAYING WITH CHILDREN IN RIVER
Stepping into water over her head, little Delores Jean Ward, nine year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J. N. Ward, Offutt, was drowned Monday night while playing in the Big Sandy River half a mile below the mouth of Greasy Creek with a number of her school mates. The child’s body was found an hour later when Albert Arrowood and Taulbe Walters, of Offutt, searching in water ten feet deep, pulled up a trotline and found that a fishhook of the line had become entangled with the child’s hair. Efforts were made to revive the little girl and she was rushed to the Paintsville Clinic in the automobile of W. J. Walters who had been summoned after she had sunk from view. Scores of persons who had lined the bank of the river while searchers carried on their work, saw the child pulled limp from the water. A handkerchief said to have belonged to the child was discovered on a hook of the trotline before the child’s body was found dangling from another. Two other children, school mates of the drowned girl, and the mother of the two, were pulled from the river by Ralph Castle 35 years old, River, who also was swimming in the river at the time of the tragedy. The mother was Mrs. Vina Daniel, and her children were Freda, 11, and Lloyd Mae 9. The little victim had run hand-in-hand with the Daniel girls from shallow water into the deeper part of the stream while the victim’s sister, Mrs. Beatrice Arrowood and the Daniel woman sat on the bank nearby looking on. Mrs. Daniel, although unable to swim, ran into the water in an attempt to save the children.  She herself had to be rescued. Services for the little girl were held Wednesday afternoon at the residence.  Rev. German Walters, George’s Creek, Ky., officiated.  The body was prepared for burial by Guy Preston of the Preston Funeral Home.  Burial was in the family cemetery on the point at Offutt. A large crowd of relatives and friends attended. Besides her parents and her sister Beatrice, survivors are Mrs. Burl Arrowood, Mrs. Ethel Daniel, Betty Catherine Ward, Burl Ward, Bobbie Ward and Barbara Sue Ward. Paintsville Herald Wednesday August 05, 1943


WEBB, Sarah (Blair)
1943
MEMBER OF PIONEER FAMILY DIES
Sarah Webb died at her home at Jenny's Creek Aug. 4, (1943) at the age of 71 years and 4 days old. She was the daughter of Andy Blair. Mother and father preceded her in death several years ago. Surviving are her husband, Caney Webb, two sons, Henry of Milton, Ohio and Edd of Van Lear, three daughters, Mrs. Bennie Adams, Hager Hill; Mrs. Ressie Blair, Rock House, and Mrs. Anna McGaw. Three brothers, Pat Blair, Hager Hill, Andy Blair, Paintsville and Dan Blair, Ohio also survive. Funeral services were conducted at the home August 6 (1943) with Rev. Adron Davis in charge. Burial was in the Webb cemetery. The Jones Funeral home had charge of the burial. The Paintsville Herald Thursday August 19, 1943


WILLIAMS, Charles Esmond
1943
Charles Esmond Williams
An employee of the Consolidation Coal Company the past ten years, Charles Esmond Williams was discovered dead in bed on the morning of August 23 at the Club House where he resided.  A coroner's inquest held the cause of his death to be hear failure. Born at Bertha, Ky., fifty-three years ago, Mr. Williams had married Margaret Rogers, to which union five children were born. The body was prepared for burial and taken to Williamson Tuesday where services were conducted. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-26-1943


WILLIAMSON, Willie
1943
WILLIE WILLIAMSON DIES SUNDAY
Death came to Willie Williamson, 34, year old resident of Milo, in Martin Co., on Sunday morning.  Born in Lawrence Co., to Nanthan and Altie James Williamson.  Mr. Williamson was wed in 1932, to Miss America Justice.  They have the following children:  Clyde Glenn, Marie, Lola Jean, Paul and Madoline.  Brothers and sisters surviving are Mrs. Rose Hammond, Mrs. Minnie Rogers Wallin, Oscar and Velma. The Preston Funeral Home directed the funeral and burial held Monday at the home in Milo.  Brethren of the Baptist faith conducted the funeral. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-19-1943


YOUNG, George G.
1943
Death Claims Father Of Eight Children
George G. Young, 80, died Tuesday at the home of a son Thomas Young, in Van Lear.  Eight children, all of whom live in Johnson County, survive.  The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at Chandlerville. Thursday August 26, 1943 Paintsville Herald


SEPTEMBER - 1943

ADAMS, Jim Henry
1943
Jim H Adams
Dies At White House
Jim Henry Adams, age 78, died Wednesday morning at his home in White House. He had been ill for the past two years. His wife the former Lou Sina Rice, preceded him in death a few years ago. He is survived by twelve children and fifty grandchildren, also ten great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in White House. The Paintsville Herald. Thursday 9-2-1943

CASTLE, James
1943
AGED NIPPA MAN DIES
Brother To Paintsville Doctor 76 Years Old
The Preston Funeral Home has reported the death of James Castle, 76 year old resident of Nippa. Death came on September 1 following an illness of two years from infirmities. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Castle, deceased was a brother to Dr. W. R. Castle, Paintsville physician. Fifty-five years ago, Mr. Castle was married to Sarah Daniel, also of Nippa, who survives in addition to the following children: Con Castle, Nippa; Mrs. William Rice, Sitka; Mrs. Dewey Murphy, Seco; Mrs. Brida Taylor, Staffordsville, and Jonah, Nippa. Other survivors include Dr. Castle, and the following sisters: Mrs. C. B. Van Hoose and Mrs. Martha Meade, of Nippa, and Mrs. Bethlehem Wiley, Beaver Creek. Mr. Castle was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church, Mouth of Rush. Services were held on September 3, Rev. Millard Van Hoose in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 9, 1943


COX, Moses Franklin
1883-1943
M.F. COX DIES AT AGE OF 84
UNCLE OF JUDGE W. H. COX
WAS MUD LICK RESIDENT
Moses Franklin Cox, 84 years old, for more than 50 years a resident of the Mud Lick Neighborhood of Johnson County, died Thursday of last week at his home in Louden, Ohio. He left Johnson County 25 years ago. At the time of his death, Mr. Cox was making his home with a daughter, Mrs. W. A. Stapleton. Mr. Cox, son of the late Isaac Cox and Mrs. Lydia Fairchild Cox, was born at Dunganon, Va., where he lived until he was six years old.  His parents moved to Johnson County and settled on Big Mud Lick in 1862. Mr. Cox was married to Cynthia Caudill September 20, 1883.  To this union, five children Were born.  Three have preceded him in death.  His wife died August 20, 1897. Besides his daughter with whom he resided, Mr. Cox is survived by a son, Sam Cox, Ashland, Ky. And by two children of a second marriage, Willie Cox and Mrs. John Alley, Ashland, and 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was an Uncle of former Judge W. H. Cox, of Paintsville. Mr. Cox was the last surviving member of a family of 10 children. He was buried last Saturday in the Melvin Cemetery near Ironton, Ohio. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 9-30-1943


DEMPSTER, Mrs. Will J.
Former Resident Dies Suddenly
News was received Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Will J. Dempster who died suddenly at her home in Knoxville, Tenn.  Mrs. Dempster was well known in Paintsville where she resided several years.  Her husband, who died a few years ago, owned the Dempster Construction Company and built the highway from Paintsville to Salyersville.  A married daughter Elizabeth lives in Texas. Paintsville Herald Thursday, September 9, 1943


GROSE, Dottie
1943
Girl 12 Dies of Hear Ailment
Dottie Grose, 12 years old, daughter of Beecher Grose and Mrs. Nanny Blevins Grose, died at her home at White House Tuesday night, September 28, 1943, from a heart ailment.  She had been seriously ill for a week. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday, October 1, 1943, with burial in the home cemetery at White House. Burial arrangements are being made by the undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company. Paintsville Herald Thursday 09-30-1943


HELTON, Reva Jean
1943
Reva Jean Helton
9-1-1943
Other deaths reported by the funeral home include that of a twelve year old girl, Reva Jean Helton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Helton, Bloomington, Magoffin County.  She passed away at the Paintsville Hospital on September 1, 1943 and was buried at the Bloomington on the third. Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-9-1943


JAYNE, J. W.
1943
J. W. JAYNE, 71 DIED MONDAY
Staffordsville Man Had Been Ill For Six Years
J. W. Jayne, Staffordsville, died at his home Monday, September 13, 1943, after an illness of six years.  He was 71 years old. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Jayne of Morgan County.  Mr. Jayne was the uncle of Harrison Wheeler. President and Sherman Wheeler, vice-president of the Sandy Valley Grocery Company.  Mr. Jayne’s sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Jayne Wheeler of Paintsville is the widow of Chas. W. Wheeler, founder of the grocery firm. Other survivors are Mr. Jayne’s widow, Mrs. Cora Blanton Jayne who he married in 1892; four daughters, Mrs. Lillie Blanton, Win, Ky; Mrs. Pline Griffith and Mrs. Pearlie Trimble, Staffordsville, and Mrs. Angeline Blanton, Paintsville; three sons, Frank Dona and Jesse Jayne, Staffordsville; three brothers, Joe Jayne, Win and Andy and Doris Jayne, both of Ohio, and three other sister.  Mrs. Laura Lemaster, Mrs. Mollie Wheeler, Mrs. Ella Sellards. Services were held Thursday, September 16, 1943 at the home with Rev. Guy W. Preston in charge. The Preston Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Thursday 09-23-1943


JOSEPH, Kate (Ward)
1943
MRS. JOSEPH DIES FROM HEART ATTACK
Mrs. Kate Ward Joseph prominent Boons Camp citizen died last Thursday, from a heart attack. She was 70 years old. Mrs. Joseph, whose first husband Greenville Ward, died many years ago, was married five years ago, to the late Woods Joseph of Williamsport.  Following the death of Mr. Joseph, Mrs. Joseph returned to her home at Boons Camp where she died. Surviving Mrs. Joseph are four sons; Lorenze, Aaron, Russell and Marshall Ward all of Boons Camp; four daughters, Mrs. Irene Hinkle, Stidham, Mrs. Lokie Meek and Mrs. Jennie V. Preston of Boons Camp, and Mrs. Grace Dutton, WV.; two brothers, Canada Wells and George Wells of Boons Camp and three sisters; Mrs. Emma Wells, Pikeville; Mrs. Susan Nesbitt, Lucasville, OH; and Mrs. Allie Butcher, Williamsport. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Wells Chapel at Boons Camp by Rev. Saddler, with Rev. Guy W. Preston assisting.  Burial was in the home cemetery. Mrs. Ward was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wells and had spent almost her entire life in the Boons Camp section where she was loved by all who knew her. Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-16-1943


MEADE, Joe
1943
Obit Two infants, Donald Meek, son of Mr. And Mrs. Ted Meek, Boons Camp, died September 3, and Joe Meade, son of Mr. And Mrs. Wallace Meade, Ulysses, succumbed on September 6. Paintsville Herald Thursday, September 9, 1943 OR Separately.... Donald Meek, son of Mr. And Mrs. Ted Meek, Boons Camp, died September 3. Paintsville Herald Thursday, September 9, 1943 (Donald was born June 14, 1943.  Parents were Ted Meek 1899-1977 and Lillie Mae Castle Meek 1901-1982) Joe Meade, son of Mr. And Mrs. Wallace Meade, Ulysses, succumbed on September 6. Paintsville Herald Thursday, September 9, 1943


MEEK, Donald
1943
Obit Two infants, Donald Meek, son of Mr. And Mrs. Ted Meek, Boons Camp, died September 3, and Joe Meade, son of Mr. And Mrs. Wallace Meade, Ulysses, succumbed on September 6. Paintsville Herald Thursday, September 9, 1943 OR Separately.... Donald Meek, son of Mr. And Mrs. Ted Meek, Boons Camp, died September 3. Paintsville Herald Thursday, September 9, 1943 (Donald was born June 14, 1943.  Parents were Ted Meek 1899-1977 and Lillie Mae Castle Meek 1901-1982) Joe Meade, son of Mr. And Mrs. Wallace Meade, Ulysses, succumbed on September 6. Paintsville Herald Thursday, September 9, 1943


O'NEAL, Agnes (Blankenship)
1943
Former Louisa Woman Dies in Ypsilanti
Mrs. Agnes Blankenship O’Neal, was burned to death in their trailor at Ypsilanti, Mich., Thursday afternoon, September 9, 1943. She and her husband had returned from work at the Willow Run plant of the Ford Motor Co., during a downpour of rain when they discovered a leak in the roof of their trailor.  They put some tar on the stove to melt to fix the roof and the tar became overheated causing a nearby gasoline tank to explode, burning Mrs. O’Neal to death. Mrs. O’Neal was a daughter of Jack and Belle Welch Blankenship of Louisa. She was born and reared in Louisa and had lived there all of her life, until she married Mr. O’Neal and moved to Michigan.  Mr. and Mrs. O’Neal held responsible positions with the Ford Willow Run plant. Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are a brother, Clyde Welch of Louisa.  She was a niece of Mrs. Isaac Meek. Offutt, Ky. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the parents home with the Rev. L. D. Rounds, assisted by the Rev. William W. Moore officiating. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 16, 1943


PATRICK, Calista Alice (Stafford)
1862-1943
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. PATRICK
Member Of Prominent Family Succumbs
Funeral services for Mrs. R.A. Patrick was conducted from the residence Monday, September thirteenth, 10:30 A. M., Rev. R.R.Rose, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Rev. Guy Coffman, pastor of the Mayo Memorial Church, assisted Rev. Rose in the service. Songs "Rock Of Ages" and "Lead, Kindly Light," were sung by a group of local singers. Mr. Chick Willis sang "Sometime We'll Understand," accompanied by Perry Parrigin, pianist. Mrs. Patrick was eighty years of age. Her death occurred at 5:15 P.M. September eleventh, in the Paintsville Clinic, resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage. The following obituary was read. Calista Alice Patrick was born November 24, 1862, at Paintsville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Francis Marion and Marietta Lavender Stafford. She was descended from Eastern Kentucky's pioneer families. She was educated in the public schools of Paintsville. At an early age she became a member of the Paintsville M. E. Church, now the First Methodist. On February 22, 1882, she was married to Robert Anderson Patrick of Burning Fork in Magoffin County. Her husband died in 1937. They were parents of four daughters. They are Nora O'Neill, who died in infancy; Bertha, wife of Harry C. Howes of Hazard, Kentucky; Beulah Wheeler, who died in 1927; and Gertrude of Paintsville. In addition to the two daughters who survive, Mrs. Patrick leaves five sisters, two brothers and four granddaughters. The sisters and brothers are: Mrs. Arminta Lyons Wheeler, Frank's Creek, Kentucky; Mrs. M. E. Stafford, Abingdon, Virginia; Mrs. F. F. Smith, Parkersburg, W. Va.; May F. Stafford, Newark, N. J.; Ella Stafford, Lexington; and Dewitt T. Stafford, Paintsville. The granddaughters are: Alice Jeannette Wheeler, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Betty Dean Wheeler, Paintsville; Mary Margaret Howes, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Martha Louise Howes, Hazard. Mrs. Patrick's life work was her home and the rearing of her daughters. The compiler of the biblical proverbs might well have had her in mind when he wrote concerning the characteristics of a good wife; "She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eatheth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed;" Her life was quite, and she kept the even tenor of her way without ostentation. But her influence reached outside her home, and she will be missed by many friends who share the family's sorrow at her passing. Her religious faith was simple and found expression in numerous little deeds of kindness which passed unnoticed except by the recipient. Her going leaves an empty space as when "a lordly cedar falls upon the hills and leaves a lonesome place against the sky." PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday September 16, 1943


SALYER, Ella (VanHoose)
1943
Paintsville Herald
Thursday
September 9, 1943
COUNTY WOMAN DIES IN CATLETTSBURG
Mrs. Ella Vanhoose Salyer, 64, native of Johnson County., died Saturday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Asbury Neeley, of 10th. Street, Catlettsburg, after an illness of the past two years. She had lived with her daughter, and a son Warren Salyer of Haverhill, Ohio, since her husband preceded her in death two years ago. Mrs. Salyer was the widow of James Monroe Salyer. She was a member of the United Baptist Church of Barnett’s Creek, Johnson County, KY, her parents were the late William and Martha Caudill Vanhoose. Surviving in addition to the son and daughter, is eight grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Leet Caudill of Ashland, KY, and a brother, Mr. Forrest Vanhoose of Coldwater, Mich.. Funeral services were conducted from the Barnett’s Creek United Baptist Church in Johnson County Monday morning with burial following in the Salyer family cemetery. Rev. Millard O’Bryan and Rev. Prater Blair officiating.


SHUEY, Harriet
1943
Shuey Baby Dies Wednesday
Harriett Shuey, 14 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Shuey, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at Lafollette, Tenn. Where the Shueys now reside. The Jones Funeral Home sent an ambulance for the body and is expected to return this afternoon when a private burial will be held at the Mayo Cemetery. The baby was a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Thomas, city, its mother being the former Esther Thomas. There are two other little girls in the family. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Sept. 9, 1943


STEWART, Robert L.
1943
R. L. Stewart Cancer Victim
Funeral Services Held September 14 Last rites for Robert L. Stewart, of David, Kentucky, were held on September 14 at Garrett Chapel, Brother Richardson in charge.  Mr. Stewart succumbed on Sunday morning, September 12, after an illness since April from cancer.  He was sixty-one years old. Deceased was a native of Boyd County.  His first wife, Cora Stewart, of Boyd County, preceded him in death in 1931.  On October 1, 1942, he was married to Vivian Stambaugh, of Johnson, and to this latter marriage was born a daughter, Sara Marie, who is six weeks old. Children by his first wife are George W. Stewart, Sprigg, W.Va., Mrs. Eddie Dillow, Ligon, Ky., and Graden Stewart, who is employed in defense work at Knoxville, Tenn. The Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 16, 1943


WARD, Henry Harmon
1943
WARD DIES OF HEART ATTACK MERCHANT
TIMBERMAN WAS FIFTY YEARS OLD
Henry Harmon Ward, former merchant at Boons Camp and Davisport, and for many years engaged in the sawmill and timber business in Johnson and Martin counties died at his home on Webb Branch, Van Lear, last Thursday.  He was 50 years old. Mr. Ward, son of the late Shade Ward and Mrs. Margaret Mollette Ward, was a nephew of Mrs. J.B. Wells, Sr., and County Judge, W.J. Ward of Paintsville. For a time during the oil boom days of the 1920’s, Mr. Ward was engaged in the livery stable business in Paintsville with Enoch Standiford.  He was married in 1914 to Miss Clara Penix of Boons Camp.  he is survived by his widow and the following children:  Mrs. Estell George, Van Lear; Henderson E. Ward, with the US Army Engineers in England; Mary Margaret, James Hassell and Charles Douglas Ward, at home. Surviving Mr. Ward are also a brother, Shade Ward, Jr., of Van Lear and five sisters, Mrs. Laura Dennison and Mrs. Nancy Webb, Boons Camp; Mrs. Sarah Roberts, Pikeville; Mrs. Jennie Wells, Odds, and Mrs. Roselle Davis, Mealy, and his step-mother, Mrs. Chad Tackett, Boons Camp Services for Mr. Ward were held Sunday at the Little Friendship Baptist Church, Boons Camp, by Rev. John W. Butcher and Rev. Winfrey Meek.  Burial was in the Penix Cemetery on the farm of his wife ‘s family at Boons Camp. The Paintsville Furniture Co., undertaking department had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-30-1943


OCTOBER - 1943

ABSHIRE, Fanny (Robinette)
1943
Fanny Abshire, 42, Dies at Van Lear
Mrs. Fanny Abshire, 42, died at her home in Van Lear Tuesday after suffering two years from TB. Surving are her husband Sherman Abshire, four children at home, two sons in the U S Army and her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Rigg Robinette, Blaine. Funeral services wil be held at her own home at Blaine, Friday norning at 10:00 A. M. with the rev. Burgess officiating The Preston Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. The Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-28-1943

BAYES, John W., Jr.
1943
John W. Bayes, Jr.
On October 19, 1943, at a North African base T-5 John W. Bayes, Jr., died from a heart ailment. He was the son of Mr. And Mrs. John Bayes, Riceville, who received the following letter from the Adjutant General concerning the death of their boy: "Dear Mr. And Mrs. Bayes: "It is my distressing duty to confirm the recent telegram sent to you, in which you were informed that your son, Technician Fifth Grade John W. Bayes, Jr., 35,443,939. Corps of Engineers, died on 19 October 1943 in the North African Area. "The official casualty report states that your son died as a result of cardiac arrhythmia auricular fibrillation. "I regret that there is no additional information available at this time, as casualty reports prepared under war conditions are of necessity brief.  However, you may rest assured that his remains have been reverently interred, and his grave has been properly marked for further identification.  As soon as military security will permit, The Quartermaster General, who has jurisdiction over such matters, will advise you further as to the location of the grave.  Upon termination of the war, consideration will be given to the return of his remains to the United States. "I realize that little can be said or done at this time to comfort you in your deep sorrow, but I do wish to express to you the deep sympathy of the War Department.  It is hoped that your grief may be alleviated somewhat by solemn pride in the fact that your son gave his life in the service of the country. "Your sorrow is fully realized and I extend to you my deepest sympathy. Sincerely yours, J.A. Ulio, Major General, The Adjutant General" Paintsville Herald Thursday, January 6, 1944


BELCHER, Jesse Jack
1943
INFANT BURIED SUNDAY AT TUTOR KEY, KY.
Jesse Jack Belcher, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Belcher of Thealka was buried Sunday at Tutor Key. The Preston Funerla Home was in charge. The Belcher's have two other children, Jerry and Bryce Belcher. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-7-1943


COTTON, John Wesley
1869-1943
JOHN WESLEY COTTON, 74, DIES
John Wesley Cotton, 74, died at his residence in Paintsville on Friday, October 29, (1943) after an illness of three months with dropsy. He was born in Catlettsburg on March 14, 1869.  Mr. Cotton, a machinist, belonged to the Holiness Church and was an Odd Fellow and a Mason. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Cotton. Funeral services were held in Paintsville on Sunday.  The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 11-4-1943


DANIEL, Mary (Daniel)
1943
Mrs. Mary Daniel, Tutor Key, Dies
Mrs. Mary Daniel, 67,Tutor Key, died Tuesday,October 12,1943, at mid-night after suffering for three weeks with a heart ailment. Mrs. Daniel was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mose Daniel. She was born on Tom's Creek in 1897, and was married to Joe Daniel. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband and seven children, four having preceded her in death. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-14-1943


ESTEP, Jack Merle
1943
Services Thursday for Jack Merle Estep of Paintsville
Jack Merle Estep 9 years old died Sunday morning Oct.  17th at his home on Bridge Street after a week’s illness from measles. He was the son of Mr. And Mrs. Ezra Estep and was born in Mingo County W. Va.. Besides his parents Jack Merle is survived by one brother Stanley Norris, 13. Funeral services were held in the home Wednesday morning at 10:30 with the Rev. R. Rose of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial was made in the Buff cemetery at River. The Preston Funeral Home was in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10/24/43


LEMASTER, Junior 1943 Rites Sunday For War Casualties Bodies Of 2 Local Soldiers Returned Funeral services were conducted Sunday for two local soldiers, casualties of World War II, who were recently returned from overseas cemeteries. Funeral services were held for Pfc. Elmer H. Salyer Sunday at 10 A. M. at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Salyer at Red Bush. Pfc. Salyer was killed November 28, 1943, and was 23 years of age at the time of his death. Surviving are his parents and four sisters. Rites were conducted at the grave side by the American Legion. Funeral services were held at the Fish Trap Baptist Church Sunday at 10:30 for Pvt. Junior Lemaster, son of the late Flem Lemaster and Mrs. Lennie Lemaster. He was killed October 13, 1943 at the age of 22 years. Revs. Lonza Reed, Oscar McCarty and Charles Estep were in charge of the services. Interment was made in the family cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 23 September 1948


MAYER, Mrs. Joseph
1943
Mother of Pastor’s Wife Succumbs
Mrs. Joseph Mayer, passed away  Friday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guy Coffman where she had made her home the past few years. Mrs. Mayer had been in poor health for several months becoming seriously ill the past week. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10 o’clock at the Coffman residence, with Rev. H. L. Clay, Ashland officiating. Following the services the body was taken to Charleston, W. Va., for burial. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 10-14-1943


MEADE, Thomas F.
1943
Paintsville Herald
Thursday
10/21/1943
STAFFORDSVILLE MERCHANT DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Thomas F. Meade, merchant of Staffordsville, Ky., died Sunday evening following a lingering illness of several months.  He moved from Oil Springs to his present location and had conducted a store and poultry business until ill health caused him to retire. He is survived by his wife the former Marie Dixon and the following childrne by a former marriage:  Marvin Meade, Oil Springs; Dixie Meade at home; Mrs Dorothy Keaton, Staffordsville; Mrs. Donna Crum, Stambaugh; Morris Meade at home and Mrs. Alma Fairchild, Baltimore, Md. He is also survived by one brother, Leck Meade, Salyersville, Ky., and one sister, Mrs. Haley Conley, Oil Springs, Ky. Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday at _______ with Harv Scott Castle in charge after which he was taken to Oil Springs and burial was made in the family cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.


MEEK, Maude (Meek)
1943
Mrs. Maude Meek, 30,  Dies at Boons Camp
Mrs. Maude Meek dies. Mrs. Maude Meek, 30 years old, wife of Bert Meek, died at her home at Boons Camp Monday afternoon after an illness of four months.  She was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Jesse Meek. Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning with burial in the Meek Cemetery on Hurricane Branch.  Her Uncle, Rev. Winfrey Meek was in charge. Surviving Mrs. Meek, besides here husband and parents are two sisters, Mrs. Goldie Butcher, Paintsville and Mrs. Judie Meek of Boons Camp. The Preston Funeral Home had charge of burial arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday, October 14, 1943 (NOTE: Maude's parents were Jesse Meek and Mary Jane Crum Meek.  Her paternal grandparents were Nathan Meek and Columbia J. Webb Meek.  Maude's husband was Virgil Bert Meek 1915-1970, son of Isaac Meek and Elizabeth Thompson.)


OSBORN, Joe
1943
Van Lear Man Falls Dies
Skull Fracture Fatal to Joe Osborn
Joe Osborn, 48 years old of West Van Lear was fatally injured Sunday when he Fell in the road near his home, Guy W Preston Johnson County Coroner announced This week. Taken to his home after his fall the victim at first was not believed to be In a serious condition. A doctor was summoned and Mr.Osborn was taken to the Paintsville Clinic where he died early Monday from a skull fracture. Mr. Osborn was said to have been walking along the road with friends when he suddenly Fell backwards. He was not married. He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Osborn. Surviving Mr. Osborn are a brother J.E. Osborn and four sisters Mrs. Gypsie Roberts, Mrs. Cora Smith, Mrs. Martha Greer and Mrs. Margaret Salyer. Funeral services were held at 10 o’clock Wednesday by Rev. Roscoe Lemaster. Burial was at East point. The Preston Funeral Home had charge of burial arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday October 7,1943


RAMEY, Dan
1943
Dan Ramey, 73, Dies At Odds
Dan Ramey, 73, died Friday, October 8, 1943, at his home at Odds, Ky.  Mr. Ramey had been in poor health for the past several months but death came suddenly. He is survived by his wife, Sara Collins Ramey and the following children:  Joe, Jr., Odds; Hayes and Rube Ramey, Weeksbury; Mrs. Monnie Bolden, Welch, W. Va.; Mrs. Sybil Smith, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Myrtle Smetanka, Ill.; and Mrs. Della Dale, city, and five brothers.  He was buried at Van Lear Sunday, October 10, 1943, with Fred Rowland, Scott Castle and Bert Castle officiating. F. J. Conley of the Paintsville Furniture Company was in charge of the arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-14-1943


ROBERTS, Samuel
1943
NATIVE OF JOHNSON DIES
Word has been received here of the death of Samuel Roberts who passed away at his home in Coopersville, Ohio, on October 30.  Mr. Roberts was born in Paintsville to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts.  He is an uncle to Mrs. Leonard Short and Mrs. Jim Lambert, city, and a brother to Mrs. W. C. Jones, Danville, Ky., and Mrs. U. G. May, Huntington.  There are many other relatives here who will be sorry to learn of his death. Paintsville Herald Thursday December 2, 1943


SCOTT, A.C.
1943
BUSINESS MAN DIES AT HOME IN CINCINNATI
Owner of Scott’s Store Succumbs
The many friends of A. C. Scott will be grieved to learn of his untimely death which occurred at his home in Cincinnati, Wednesday, October 13, 1943, from a heart attack.  Mr. Scott came to Paintsville seven years ago and established Scott’s Department Store where he enjoyed a thriving business and made many friends in Paintsville and in the county. Mr. Scott owned several other stores through Kentucky and being a good business man made a success in the mercantile business.  Although making his home in Cincinnati, he was a regular visitor at his store here.  In the passing of Mr. Scott Paintsville has lost a popular business man that will be greatly missed. Surviving are his wife and two sons.  One son is in the U. S. Army stationed in Georgia. Burial took place on Friday October 15, 1943 in Cincinnati. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-21-1943


STONE, Mary E. (Conley)
1943 Mary E. Stone
10-10-1943
Stone Funeral Rites Held Tuesday
Funeral Services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock in the United Baptist Church at Bonanza Ky., for Mrs. Mary E. Stone, 82, Widow of Elliott Stone, who died Sunday morning, October 10, 1943, at the home, after an illness of two weeks. Rev. Hargus Conley officiated at the services and burial was made in the Conley cemetery at Bonanza. Mrs. Stone, a native of Floyd County, Ky., was born May 23, 1861, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mahala Davis Conley, and had been a resident of Ashland for six years. Surviving are two sons, Malcolm and Albert Stone, both of Ashland and one daughter, Mrs. W. L. Music of East Point Ky.  Mrs. Stone was an aunt of Miss Virginia Conley, city. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-14-1943


TRAVIS, Henry
1943
HENRY TRAVIS, 76 SUCCUMBS, WEDNESDAY
Henry Travis, 76 years old, died Wednesday, October 13, 1943, at his home in Stafford addition. He had suffered many years from a heart disease. Mr. Travis was the son of the late Robert and Permelea Ramey Travis, he was born at Wilbur,  and in 1892 was married to Susanna Fairchild. Surviving  Mr. Travis are his wife and five daughter, Mrs. Ethel Caudill, Betsy Layne; Mrs. Elza Ross, Waverly, Oh; Mrs. Dan Pugh, Mrs. Ella Burke and Hazel, city, also two sons, J.R., of Westerly, Rhode Island and Buell Ray, city, also a sister, Mrs. Burton Dean, of Ft. Gay, WV. Mr. and Mrs. Travis moved to Paintsville about twenty years ago where he had been a stone mason and carpenter until the time of his sickness. He was a member of the United Baptist Church of Paintsville. Funeral services will be held at the family cemetery at Winifred with Rev. Roscoe Lemaster and Elder Culley Sparks officiating.  The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of funeral burial arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-14-1943


WALTERS, Charley
1943
CHARLEY WALTERS DIED WEDNESDAY
Charley Walters, 35 years old, Van Lear, died Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock in the Paintsville Clinic from T.B., after an illness of only eight days. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Walters of Boons Camp. In 1927 he was married to Miss Reecie Cantrell and to this union were born eight children, Gracie M., Robert, Nora Jean, Margie, Betty, Sara Ellen, Margaret Jane and Shirley Sue. Besides his wife and children, Mr. Walters is survived by one brother and three sisters, Willie, Cissy, Rose and Laura. He was a miner for the Consolidation Coal Company at Van Lear. Burial will be made at Van Lear.  Funeral arrangements are not complete.  The Preston Funeral Home will handle the funeral and burial arrangements. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 10-21-1943


WALTERS, H.C.
1943
Native of County Dies In Louisiana
H. C. Walters, 81 years old, Shreveport, La., and former resident of Johnson County, died last week in his Louisiana home according to word received by relatives here.  Mr. Walters was the son of the late John Walters and Mrs. Sallie Litteral Walters of Boons Camp.  His mother was near 100 years old when she died ten years ago. Mr. Walters is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, Williamsport; Mrs. Mary Swetman and Mrs. Sallie Graham and a brother, Robert Walters, all of Blaine, Ky., his wife, Mrs. Fannie Webb Walters, Shreveport, a son, Dr. M.L. Walters, Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters Mrs. A. E. Blizzard, Shreveport, La., and Mrs. C. L. Braswell, Minden, La., and nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Walters left Johnson County in 1881.  He had been associated with the Long-Bell Lumber Co., in Louisiana for 45 years where he served as land and timber agent for the firm. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-4-1943


WARD, King Hiram
1943
KING HIRAM WARD DIES AT AGE 75
King Hiram Ward, Williamsport, died last Thursday at his home following an illness of five years.  He was the son of the late Rev. David Ward who was a United Baptist minister.  Mrs. Ward is survived by his widow. He was 75 years old. Burial was on Bob’s Branch Friday.  The Preston Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-14-1943


WEBB, Bonnie Evelyn
1943
BONNIE EVELYN WEBB SUCCUMBS
Bonnie Evelyn Webb, infant daughter of Ray Webb and Grace Pelphrey Webb, Relief, died on October 26, (1943). Surviving besides her parents are two brothers, Buel Ellis and William Elmer Webb. Funeral services were held October 29, (1943) and burial took place at Relief. The Preston Funeral home had charge of arrangements. The Paintsville Herald Thursday November 4, 1943


WILCOX, Henry Clay
1943
Henry Clay Wilcox, Wittensville, died Friday, October 23, 1943, at the Golden Rule Hospital where he had been taken after being hit by a car driven by Langley Brown, 18, of River, Kentucky. Brown, a draftee, had returned from Huntington where he had gone for examination.  He was driving his automobile home from Paintsville when he struck Mr. Wilcox.  Brown is under bond until the November tern of court is reported. Funeral services were held at the home of his son, Jesse Wilcox.  The Jones Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. The Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-28-1943


YOUNG, Freda Mae
1943
Infantile Paralysis Is Fatal To Child
Freda Mae Young, three and a half years old, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Bradley Young of Chandlerville, died last Thursday following an illness of four days from infantile paralysis. Three brothers of the little girl are in the armed service, one over seas.  They are Charles Robert, Eugene R., and Noah E. Young.  Four younger brothers, Paul Norman, Jesse Bradley, George Alvin and Richard Douglas Young survive. Burial was Monday morning with Rev. Roscoe Lemaster in charge. The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Thursday October 14, 1943 Paintsville Herald


NOVEMBER - 1943

BOYD, William Bryan
1943
W. B. BOYD SUCCUMBS IN WYOMING
Widely Know Through  Big Sandy Valley
The body of William Bryan Boyd, accompanied by his widow, Mrs. Rosa Fairchild Boyd, their two daughters Barbara Jean and Joanne, and Mrs. Boyd’s sister, Mrs. Robert McFarland, arrived Wednesday, December 1, 1943, for internment at Paintsville.  Boyd, age 45, died at Cheyenne, Wyoming, Saturday, November 27, 1943, following a heart attack.  Funeral services will be held today (Thursday, December 02, 1943). Mr. Boyd was born forty-five years ago to the late W. S. and Judith Meek Boyd.  He had made his home with his family at Denver, Col., for the past two years where he held a responsible position with the Union Pacific Railway Company.  A World War veteran, Mr. Boyd had been with the army seven years.  He is survived by a host of relatives in the county. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-02-1943
    
BURDINE, Josephine
1943
MRS. BURDINE SUCCUMBS AT HOPITAL HERE
Was Mother Of County Agent
Mrs Josephine V. Burdine, 60, died Wednesday morning at the Paintsville Hospital after suffering a stroke several days ago. Mrs. Burdine was born in Virginia but had resided in Paintsville several years. She came to Paintsville in July to make her home with her son, Howard Burdine. Surviving are her husband, John W. Burdine and the following children, Howard L. Burdine, city, Hubert Burdine, Jeffersonville, Ind.; John Burdine, Camo Chaffer, Ark.; Carson Burdine, Murray, Ky.; Mrs. Ruth Bibby, Chicage, Ill; Mrs Irene McDougall, American Embassy, Bolivia; Mrs. Mary Brown, Pineville, Ky.; and Miss Joyce Winifred Burdine, city. Funeral services were held at Mayo Church at 2 o'clock today (Thursday) with Rev. Guy Coffman in charge of the service. Burial followed in the Mayo Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-11-1943
    
DEMPSEY, Essie (Golden)
1943
PROMINENT INEZ WOMAN SUCCUMBS
Widow Of The Late Lewis Dempsey
Mrs. Essie Golden Dempsey, 72, succumbed at her home November 30, 1943 at her home in Inez. A prominent and beloved woman of her town, Mrs. Dempsey, until a short time before her death had been actively engaged in the work of the Methodist Church, of which she was organist and Sunday School Teacher. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She was a native of Fairmont, W.Va., and was the widow of the late Lewis Dempsey a merchant of Inez. Surviving are four daughters; Hazel Barton, Warfield, Corene Cooper and Evelyn Moss, Inez; and Gladys Steppe, Kermit. Funeral services in charge of the Paintsville Furniture Company are incomplete, awaiting the arrival of relatives in the service. PAINTSVILLE HERALD DECEMBER 2, 1943
    
DIXON, Madalin Ray
1943
Daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Elmer Dixon Dies
Madalin Ray Dixon, infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Elmer Dixon, Staffordsville, died Tuesday, November 9.  Surviving are her parents and six brothers and sisters.  The Paintsville Frniture Company was in charge of aragements. Paintsville Herald  Thursday 11 Nov 1943
    
FYFFE, James Oliver
1943
JAMES OLIVER FYFFE FATHER OF FOUR DIES
The Preston Funeral Home reports the death of James Oliver Fyffe, 63, which occurred Sunday at his home in Ophir following a stroke suffered Saturday night.  His four sons, Elbert and Arnold, of the United States armed forces, and Joe and Bunyard, who work in East Chicago, Indiana, were notified of their father’s death.  Funeral arrangements were delayed pending the arrival of the boys. In addition to his sons he is survived by his wife, Sheila Cantrell Fyffe. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 02, 1943
   
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GULLETT, Josie Lillie
1929-1943
Local girl dies in  Bridgeford. the Preston Funeral Home reports the death of Josie Lillie Gullett, age 14, which occurred Saturday after a three day illness. The funeral will be held at the Freewill Babtist Church, burial takeing place in the Gullett cemetery at southside.she was the daughter of Arthur and Dora Gullett,she is survived by one brother James R Gullett,  three half brothers, Willie Gullett, Vencil Conley, Fred Conley, one half sister, Eunice Conley, as well as her parents.
 
SHE WAS BORN JULY 8 1929 AND DIED NOVEMBER 20 1943. information supplied by James Arthur Gullett.

    
HAGER, Samuel Patton
1869-1943
Former Paintsville Man Dies
Well Known Business Man Succumbs
Samuel Patton Hager, 74, Huntington, W. Va., former president of J. M. McCoach and Company, and a widely known figure of Huntington business circles died in St. Marys’ hospital Sunday, November 28th of a heart disease and complication after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Hager was born at Paintsville, March 8, 1869, son of the late Daniel Marion and Mary Borders Hager, and spent his boyhood days in Paintsville where he attended public school and assisted his father, who at that time was engaged in the mercantile business.  In his early teens he went to Kansas where he worked with an uncle engaged in banking and hardware store. While there he met Miss Edna Earl Smith, of Prichard, W. Va., who was visiting in Kansas, and they were later married.  On August 8, 1888, they went to Hoisington, Kansas, and resided there for two years before going to Pittsburgh, Pa., where Mr. Hager was engaged for many years in the wholesale produce business.  They moved to Huntington in 1909 where Mr. Hager joined J. M. McCoach Company, and later became president of the company, a position he held until McCoach Company was liquidated, then retired about two years ago.  At one time Mr. Hager was president of the state organization of cold storage and ice operators. Surviving are the widow, two sons, James Pritchard and Daniel Irvin of Huntington; two granddaughters, Miss Patsy Helen Hager of Huntington and Mrs. Carl Deiner, of Reading, Pa., Mrs. Dan M. Hager, of this city, stepmother, two sisters, Miss Edna Hager and Mrs. V. L. Geiger; three brothers, Eugene Hager, Russell Hager, of Paintsville, and R. B. Hager, of New York City. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and the body placed in the family mausoleum in Spring Hill Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-2-1943
  
HITCHCOCK, Eula Mae
1943
Hitchcock Infant Dies Friday, Nov. 5
Eula Mae, infant and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hitchcock, died Friday, November 5, 1943. Burial was made Saturday, November 6, 1943, in the home cemetery.  The Preston Funeral Home was in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-11-1943
    
LYONS, Lorie E.
1943
Keaton Woman Dies Monday
Mrs. Lorie E. Lyons, 60, died at her home at Keaton, Monday 8 of a stroke suffered one week ago.  The daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Tivis Wallen, she is survived by her husband and four children, Mrs. Beulah McKenzie, Tivis, Covie, and Kerlin. Mrs. Lyons was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at the Christian Union Church, Keaton, with burial in the home cemetery.  The Preston Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Thursday 11/11/1943
   
MAY, Andrew
1943
Andrew May, 75, White House, Dies Mon.
Andrew May, 75, White house died Monday, November 1 after suffering a stroke.  He is survived by  his wife and several children. Funeral services were held at the Freewill Baptist Church at White House on Thursday, with Rev. Issac C. Stratton, of Banner, officiating. Burial was made in the family cemetery at White House. F. J. Conley of the Paintsville Furniture Company was in charge of arrangements. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 11-11-1943
  
MILLER, Shelby Jean
1941-1943
Dyphtheria Takes Child
Shelby Jean, the two year old daughter of Ray and Julie Daniel Miller, died Sunday, November 28, at the home of her grandfather, Joe Daniel, at Tutor Key. Death was attributed to dyphtheria. Services were held Monday at Tutor Key with Rev. Jim Prince officiating. The child was born at London, Ohio, on October 14, 1941. She has one brother, Roger, and a sister, Mary Lou. The Preston Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-2-1943
   
MURRAY, Frank Arthur
1943
FRANK ARTHUR INFANT SUCCUMBS
Frank Arthur, infant sone of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Music, Van Lear, died Friday, November 3 1943. Burial was made Saturday, November 8 at Van Lear.  The Preston Funeral was in charge of the arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-11-1943
   
PICKLESIMER, Albert
1943
FATHER AND SON KILLED IN ACCIDENT
Car Drops From Road Into Paint Creek Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Barnetts Creek for Albert Picklesimer 62 year old farmer of that section, and his son Robert T. Picklesimer, 35, both victims of an automobile accident occurring Saturday afternoon at Staffordsville. Witnesses stated that the car in which the Picklesimers were riding left the road and literally flew through the air, striking a tree on the hillside and crashing some hundred feet below in Paint Creek just below the mouth of Big Mud Lick. The elder Picklesimer was killed instantly, his son dying Sunday at a local hospital to which he had been taken. Survivors of Albert Picklesimer are his wife, Mrs. Zelda Trimble Picklesimer, two daughters, Syble Rice, Collista and Avalee at home, brothers Sherman, W. Va.; John R., Sam and Albert, all of Ohio, and Sanford at Van Lear, and a sister, Mrs. Clarence Williams, of Ohio. Robert is survived by his wife Mes. Hester Blair Picklesimer and four children, Charles Willis, Coralee Fay, William Robert and Rogert Albert. The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Co. had charge of the funerals. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-02-1943
   
PICKLESIMER, Robert
1943
FATHER AND SON KILLED IN ACCIDENT
Car Drops From Road Into Paint Creek Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Barnetts Creek for Albert Picklesimer 62 year old farmer of that section, and his son Robert T. Picklesimer, 35, both victims of an automobile accident occurring Saturday afternoon at Staffordsville. Witnesses stated that the car in which the Picklesimers were riding left the road and literally flew through the air, striking a tree on the hillside and crashing some hundred feet below in Paint Creek just below the mouth of Big Mud Lick. The elder Picklesimer was killed instantly, his son dying Sunday at a local hospital to which he had been taken. Survivors of Albert Picklesimer are his wife, Mrs. Zelda Trimble Picklesimer, two daughters, Syble Rice, Collista and Avalee at home, brothers Sherman, W. Va.; John R., Sam and Albert, all of Ohio, and Sanford at Van Lear, and a sister, Mrs. Clarence Williams, of Ohio. Robert is survived by his wife Mes. Hester Blair Picklesimer and four children, Charles Willis, Coralee Fay, William Robert and Rogert Albert. The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Co. had charge of the funerals. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-02-1943
   
PORTER, Benjamin Wells
1943
Benjamin Wells Porter passed away Saturday, November 13th, 1943, at his residence in  Paintsville, Kentucky, at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 25 days. He was the son of Solomon Porter of Floyd County and Sarah Wells Porter of Johnson  County and the grandson of Dr. Benjamin Pendleton Porter.  He was married to Grantess  Taylor Preston of near Williamson, to which union were born the following children:  James Frank, Mabel Louise, and Paul, now living and Dewey, deceased. He was a Professor in the public schools of Kentucky until 1910 and held a life  certificate. Due to ill health he was forced to give up teaching and became a commercial  salesman employed by C. Reed and Company of Baltimore, Maryland, which position he  held until the last few years.  He was not only a teacher and a salesman, but an inventor  as well and spent his spare time in studying and working on his inventions.  He was able  to obtain several useful patents and on November 29th, 1939, was admitted to the Federal  Bureau of Inventors.  He was a member of the Chartered Institute of American Inventors  of Washington, D. C., also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and  United Commercial Travelers.  He was accomplished in music and after retiring from  business, devoted his time to music and the building of string musical instruments of  which he leaves quite a collection.  He was a devout Christian from early manhood and  an earnest worker for all good and charitable causes. Up until the time he was stricken  with a heart attack three weeks prior to his death, he had been very active in politics and  the affairs of the nation, reading the daily papers and listening to news broadcasts via the  radio. He leaves surviving him, his wife and three children; also his stepdaughter, Virginia  Preston Robinson; his stepson Atty. Roscoe C. Preston, Sr. or Catlettsburg, Kentucky,  and Phoenix, Arizona, now deceased. He also leaves the following grandchildren: Dixie  Porter Wells, of Macon, Georgia; James Frank Porter, Jr., of Inez, Kentucky; Frances  Elizabeth Porter of Paintsville, Kentucky; Homer Preston Robinson, Jane Frances  Robinson Allen and John Paul Robinson of Inez, Kentucky; Roscoe C. Preston, Jr., Lt.  Robert E. Preston and James Francis Preston of Tuscon, Arizona.  Also a great- granddaughter Carol Mills of Macon, Georgia. He was a devout Christian from early manhood and an earnest worker for all good and  charitable causes. Paintsville Herald  Thursday 11-11-1943
   
PRESTON, A.W.
1943
A.W. Preston Dies At Wayne
Mrs. Bascom Price, White House, and her daughter, Mrs. Emma Jean Moon, city, were called to Wayne W. Va., Tuesday by the death of  Mrs. Price’s father, A. W. Preston.  Mr. Preston, age 87, suffered a heart attack and died Monday at Wayne. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-2-1943
    
PRESTON, George W.
1859-1943
GEORGE W. PRESTON
Last Saturday one of our most active and best liked citizens passed away. George W. Preston who was active and influential in the business, religious and civic life in the city and county for over 50 years died after an illness of over 12 years. Mr. Preston was born April 5, 1859 and was the son of Monterville and Lorenda Price Preston, one of seven children. At an early age Mr. Preston engaged in the lumber and timber business in the Big Sandy Valley and was connected for a number of years with the old Yellow Poplar Lumber Company of which the late Leon Issacson was President.  Those were the days when the Big Sandy Valley was in rich in Virginia poplar forest-in those days when great rafts of timber by the hundreds went down to the Ohio on every side of the Big Sandy. Mr. Preston was also active in the mercantile business at the mouth of Big Paint Creek long before the railroad came to Paintsville.  The mouth of Big Paint Creek was then a busy point on the Big Sandy River, as all the merchandise to and from Morgan, Magoffin and Johnson counties passed through that point. Mr. Preston for a number of years was a member of the board of Directors and a Vice President of the old Paintsville National Bank and served in that capacity until he was forced to resign 12 years ago because of ill health.  He also served on the board of Directors of the Paintsville Bank & Trust Co., the predecessor of the Second National Bank. Mr. Preston was married to Kitty Lavender on February 7, 1889, who died 10 years later and to this union were born five children, two of whom are now living, George Herschel and Ernest Ray. In 1903, Mr. Preston was married to Talitha Howard Childers whose patient and loving hands nursed him through 12 years of illness. Throughout his business career Mr. Preston was a sold, substantial business man and his word was a good as a bond.  He possessed a keen insight and a sound business judgment. He leaves a host of loving friends and relatives to mourn his passing. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-11-1943

  
SALYER, Elmer H.
1943
 Rites Sunday For War Casualties Bodies Of 2 Local Soldiers Returned Funeral services were conducted Sunday for two local soldiers, casualties of World War II, who were recently returned from overseas cemeteries. Funeral services were held for Pfc. Elmer H. Salyer Sunday at 10 A. M. at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Salyer at Red Bush. Pfc. Salyer was killed November 28, 1943, and was 23 years of age at the time of his death. Surviving are his parents and four sisters. Rites were conducted at the grave side by the American Legion. Funeral services were held at the Fish Trap Baptist Church Sunday at 10:30 for Pvt. Junior Lemaster, son of the late Flem Lemaster and Mrs. Lennie Lemaster. He was killed October 13, 1943 at the age of 22 years. Revs. Lonza Reed, Oscar McCarty and Charles Estep were in charge of the services. Interment was made in the family cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 23 September 1948



DECEMBER - 1943


BURKE, Ella (Travis)
1943
Ella Travis Burke, wife of Den Burke, and daughter of Mrs. Henry Travis, died at the home of her mother , Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock p.m. Dec. 30, following a paralytic stroke which she suffered on Dec. 29. She had been in ill health for some time, and her condition seemed improving for a time, until recently, and her death came as a shock to her family and neighbors and friends. Mrs. Burke is survived by her husband, Den Burke and two children, Phyllis Ann, 11, and Jack Douglas 9. Also her mother, Mrs. Henry Travis, and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. J. T. Caudill, Betsy Layne, Ky., J. R. Travis, Westerly, R. I.; Mrs. N. S. Ross, Waverly, Ohio; Buel Ray Travis, Hazel Travis and Dan Pugh, Paintsville. Funeral services were held at the home of her mother Saturday morning, conducted by Rev. C. J. Sparks after which the remains were taken to Riceville, Ky. where burial was made in the Burke family cemetery, conducted by Rev. Scott Castle under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 01-06-1944

CANTRELL, Cecil
1943
Cecil Cantrell, thirty year old Vocational School bus driver; succumbed at his home at Hager Hill Saturday, December 18, 1943, following an illness of five weeks. His wife and four children, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mass Cantrell, and the following brothers and sister, all of Hager Hill, survive; Mitchell, Jr., Walter Thomas, Hershel, Estill, Mrs. Alice Adams, Betty Ruth and Bernice May. He was a member of the United Baptist Church.  The funeral was held Sunday morning at the Concord Church, Revs. Leonard Walters, L. T. Preston and Henry Caudill officiating. Burial was made by the undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company. The Paintsville Herald Thursday December 23, 1943


CHILDERS, Haden
1943
HADEN CHILDERS HADEN CHILDERS, 94 DIES AT RICHARDSON
Haden Childers, 94, farmer and respected citizen of Richardson, died Dec. 27 at his home.   Deceased was born on Georges Creek, a son of Russell and Betty Wells Childers, members of pioneer Big Sandy families.  He had lived at Richardson the past 35 years. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Davis, Richardson; Mrs. Lafe Preston and Mrs. Glen Davis, both of Paintsville; three sons, Reck, Frank and Harmon Childers, all of Richardson; a sister, Miss Pricie Childers, Hager Ky. And a brother, Pres Childers of Paintsville. His wife, Mrs. Mary Borders Childers, died in 1936. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JANUARY 06, 1944


COLLINS, George
1943
GEORGE COLLINS
George Collins, 53, succumbed at his home at Odds on December 8. He was the son of W.P. and Alverta Spears Collins, both living at Odds. The funeral was held on Tuesday at the home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY DEC 16, 1943


CONLEY, Nancy Jane (Price)
1872-1943
OBITUARY
Nancy Jane Price of Hager Hill, the daughter of Luther Price and Exer (Preston) Price was born Aug. 10th, 1872 and died Dec. 10th, 1943, age 71 years and four months. In the year of 1892 ahe was married to W.T.S. Conley at East Point, Ky., by Samuel Preston. To this union were born three children, Everett Conley, Hager Hill, Mrs. Laura Exer Fairchild, West Van Lear and one infant who died at birth.  She also had one brother and sister, Martin L. Price, Paintsville and Mrs. Virgie Grim, Nippa. She was converted, baptized and received into the church the 2nd Saturday in August, 1888.  She lived a devoted Christian life until separated by death.  We feel she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. (Conley), Price, Nancy Jane PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 12-16-1943


CONLEY, Nancy Jane (Spradlin)
1866-1943
Mrs. Jane Conley, 75, Dies at Swamp Branch Mrs. Nancy Jane Conley died at the home of her son, Luther Conley, Swamp Branch, Ky., Friday, December 19, and was buried Sunday, December 21. The following obituary was read at the funeral: Mrs. Jane Conley was born October 31, 1866, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Spradlin.  In December 1886, she was married to Henry Martin Conley and to this union twelve children were born, ten of whom are still living. She was a member of the United Baptist Church for more that forty years, lived a devout Christian life and was loved by all who knew her. Throughout her long illness of about four years she displayed great courage and was always kind, cheerful and considerate to all with whom she came in contact. She departed this life December 19, 1941, at the age of 75 years, 1 month and 19 days. Surviving her are six daughters and four sons as follows:  Mrs. Alec Crider, East Point, Ky.; Mrs. Walter Vaughan, Riceville, Ky., Miss Virginia Conley, East Point; Mrs. Eddie Baldridge, Massillon, Ohio; Mrs. Douglas Ramey, Louisville, Ky.; Alfred Conley, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Luther Conley, Swamp Branch, Ky.; Elbert Conley, Bonanza, Ky., and Kermit Conley, Swamp Branch, Ky. In addition to the above children she is also survived by one brother, W. H. Spradlin, Portsmouth, Ohio, 19 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Now she has gone but to those she loved there is the memory of her sincere and beautiful life. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled. A Place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled. “Where’re He sees a smile too bright, Or heart too pure for taint and vice. He bears it to that world of light, To dwell in Paradise.” Oh Mother when I think of thee , “Tis but a step to Calvary, Thy gentle Hand upon my brow, Is leading me to Jesus now.” The Paintsville Furniture Company directed the funeral and burial. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-25-1941


DIXON, Mrs. Elmer (Conley)
1943
Mrs. Elmer Dixon Dies At Rock House
Mrs. Elmer Dixon died Thursday, Dec. 2, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Conley at Rock House. Mrs. Dixon had been seriously ill for some time.  She was 35 years old and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, 6 children?  Edna Earle, Avanell, Ina Ruth, Hansel, Billy and Dean, all at home; one sister, Mrs. Robie Horne, and four brothers Earl, Orville, and Ray, all of his place and Pvt. James Conley, Boston, Mass. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her parents, Saturday afternoon by the Revs. Millard Van Hoose, Scott Castle and Fred Rowland.   Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Paintsville Furniture Co. Paintsville Herald  Thursday 9 Dec 1943


ESTEP, William Henry
1943
Services Tuesday for W. H. Estep of Flat Gap
PROMINENT FLAT GAP MAN DIES SUNDAY
Death claimed William Henry Estep, 83 year old resident of Flat Gap on Monday December 18. Mr. Estep was buried at the home cemetery on Tuesday. The son of Ambrose J. and Jane Holbrook Estep, Mr. Estep had been a farmer his entire life. Fifty-six years ago he married Hollie Ann Evans who survives in addition to the following children; Ambrose J., Wallace, Mrs. Sarah J. Cantrell, Martha and Walter all of Flat Gap. Brothers and Sisters surviving are Scott, Paris, Bob, Mrs. Minnie LeMaster, Mrs. Maude Cantrell and Mrs. Frankie Ellen Conley. The Preston Funeral Home had charge of the funeral. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12/16/43


FITZPATRICK, Rowe
1943
RUPTURED APPENDIX CAUSES DEATH
Rowe Fitzpatrick, 38, died Sunday at the Paintsville Clinic from ganrene poisoning which resulted from a ruptured appendix occurring last week.  An operation had been performed but little hope  had been held for his recovery. The deceased had made his home with his mother, Mrs. Lucy Fitzpatrick, Third St, who survives in addition to two brothers, Tom Roy, Columbus, Oh., and J.B., overseas and a sister, Mrs. Eugene Bayes also of Columbus.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Southside church.  Rev. Cyrus of Russell, KY, being in charge. Internment by the undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Co., was made on Tuesday at Holly Branch..  Mr. Fitzpatrick was a member of the Leander Holiness Church. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-23-1943


FYFFE, Millard
1943
MEN BLOWN THIRTY FEET
Station At Keaton Is Fatal Scene
Two men are dead and another seriously burned, the result of an explosion occurring early Tuesday afternoon at the compressor station of the Ashland Oil and Refining Company at Keaton. The dead men are Ora McKenzie, prominent man of that section, and Millard Fyffe of Morgan County.  John Pelphrey of Morgan County is being treated at the Paintsville Hospital for severe burns about the face and body. According to reports from members of the family and employees at the plant, the three men were repairing a leak in a gas pipe near the station.  When the explosion occurred they were blown thirty or forty feet.  McKenzie and Fyffe were killed instantly, their bodies being badly mangled.  Pelphrey who was afire ran to a nearby creek and extinguished the flames.  Marvin Hill, superintendent of the station, switched off the gas in the pipeline and brought out the bodies of the two dead men. Mr. McKenzie had been chief mechanic for the company some twenty years, spending most of that time at the Keaton station.  He was fifty years of age, and a member of the Masonic Lodge 616. The funeral arrangements to be made by the Preston Funeral Home are incomplete pending the arrival of the family. Surviving Mr. McKenzie are his widow, the former Belva Boggs, the following children, Walter, Mrs. Jewell Salyers, Ruben, Mrs. Harry Burchett, Marshall, Mrs. Farrell Ferguson, Ora Jr., Audia Mae, James, Tommie and Betty Jean, and a sister, Mrs. Della McKenzie. Paintsville Herald Thursday  December 23, 1943


GAMBILL, Tommie
1943
TOMMIE GAMBILL
Tomie Gambill, 25, native of Red Bush, died on December 8 at Columbus, Ohio, in which city he had been working the two years.  Death was attributed to an infection resulting from an accident which occured on his job.  His wife, Mary Rowland, and two children survive.  The body was returned to Red Bush by the Preston Funeral Home and services were held at the Baptist Church at Red Bush on Sunday.  Burial was in the home cemetary. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-16-1943


GIBBS, Alma (Castle)
1943
Funeral for Alma Gibbs Held Today
Alma Gibbs, 36, died Tuesday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Farris Castle on Castle Fork, near Lowmansville.  She had been ill for about three months and her passing had been expected for the last month. She was united in marriage to Ruel C. Gibbs who died some four or five years ago.  One daughter, Bonnie Jean survives.  She also leaves to mourn her passing, two brothers and two sisters, Oakley Castle, Lowmansville; Roy Castle, Hager Hill; Mrs. Nora Puckett, Thealka, and Mrs. Mae Green, Lowmansville. Funeral services were held at the home of her parents by Revs. Fillmore Gambill, Dan Fraley, and Charles Bailey, Thursday at 1 o'clock, with burial in the family cemetary under the direction of The Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-9-1943


HAMILTON, Thomas George
1943
THOMAS GEORGE HAMILTON FOUND DEAD IN WHEELER HOTEL ROOM
Sudden Death Takes T. G. Hamilton Thomas George Hamilton, age 55, was found dead in the Wheeler Hotel in Paintsville at eight o'clock Saturday night.  The body was discovered by the manager, Bradley Wheeler.  A coroner's inquest, held Monday afternoon, determined that death was caused by heart failure. Hamilton, a native of the Red Bush section, was born to the late H. F. and Nancy Green Hamilton. In 1907 he was married to Miss Florence Pelphrey at Lenox, Ky. Five children, two of whom are in the service, survive in addition to the following brothers and sister: Ben L., Portsmouth, O.; Henry T., Flat Gap; Charlie P., Red Bush; Hargis, Skaggs, Lloyd E., in the navy, and Mrs. Frank Chandler, city. The deceased had worked for the United States Government at Pearl Harbor and was there on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked. He had returned to Johnson County approximately a year ago. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at Red Bush, Rev. Jiles Beculheimer officiating, with the Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday December 16, 1943


HAMPTON, Don
1943
DON HAMPTON
Truck Driver Is Killed In Magoffin County
Don Hampton, 35, driver and salesman for the Williams Grocery Company, was fatally injured on Wednesday, December 22, when the truck he was driving turned over on the Royalton Road near the mouth of Mason Creek in Magoffin County.  Hampton died in an ambulance at Oil Springs on the way to a local hospital. Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased in Magoffin County December 28.  The entire personnel of the Williams Grocery Company attended the funeral. He had worked for the company for more than a year and was considered a valuable employee. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 6, 1944


LEMASTER, Flem, Jr.
1943
FLEM LEMASTER JR.
It is reported that Mrs. Minnie (should read Lennie) Lemaster, Manilla, is in receipt of a message from the War Department notifying her of the death of her son, Flem Lemaster, Jr., who was killed in action in Italy. He was 23 years old and was inducted in July 1942. Lemaster had attended Oil Springs High School and had completed a course in electricity and welding at the Mayo School when inducted into the service. Last winter he had married Miss Olga Mae Vencil, who resides in Paintsville. The Herald extends sympathy to the bereaved's mother and wife. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-9-1943


LITTERAL, Powell
1943
MAN FOUND DEAD NEAR C.& O. TRACKS
The body of Powell Litteral, city was found Monday afternoon lying approximately thirty feet from the C. & O. Railroad tracks at Thealka. Coroner Guy W. Preston has stated that an inquest will be held later in the week to determine the cause of death. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Litteral, a member of a large Eastern Kentucky family is survived by a number of children who have been notified of their father’s death. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY DEC 9, 1943


MCKENZIE, Ora
1943
MEN BLOWN THIRTY FEET
Station At Keaton Is Fatal Scene
Two men are dead and another seriously burned, the result of an explosion occurring early Tuesday afternoon at the compressor station of the Ashland Oil and Refining Company at Keaton. The dead men are Ora McKenzie, prominent man of that section, and Millard Fyffe of Morgan County.  John Pelphrey of Morgan County is being treated at the Paintsville Hospital for severe burns about the face and body. According to reports from members of the family and employees at the plant, the three men were repairing a leak in a gas pipe near the station.  When the explosion occurred they were blown thirty or forty feet.  McKenzie and Fyffe were killed instantly, their bodies being badly mangled.  Pelphrey who was afire ran to a nearby creek and extinguished the flames.  Marvin Hill, superintendent of the station, switched off the gas in the pipeline and brought out the bodies of the two dead men. Mr. McKenzie had been chief mechanic for the company some twenty years, spending most of that time at the Keaton station.  He was fifty years of age, and a member of the Masonic Lodge 616. The funeral arrangements to be made by the Preston Funeral Home are incomplete pending the arrival of the family. Surviving Mr. McKenzie are his widow, the former Belva Boggs, the following children, Walter, Mrs. Jewell Salyers, Ruben, Mrs. Harry Burchett, Marshall, Mrs. Farrell Ferguson, Ora Jr., Audia Mae, James, Tommie and Betty Jean, and a sister, Mrs. Della McKenzie. Paintsville Herald Thursday  December 23, 1943


MURRAY, Orville
1943
ORVILLE MURRAY
In a holiday tragedy occurring at Hazard, Kentucky, Orville Murray, 40, employee of the East Kentucky Beverage Company, lost his life and seven other members of his family were made critically ill when they were poisoned by fumes escaping from a hot water tank in the basement. They were discovered on the Sunday night following Christmas by a friend who, seeing their car in the driveway and getting no response from inside the house, broke down the doorway. Mr. Murray died on Monday, December 27.  His wife and mother, Mrs. Laura Murray, remain in a critical condition at a Hazard Hospital. It is reported that their four children and a neice of Mr. Murray's who were all unconscious when found are now out of danger. The dead man was a native of Lowmansville. The funeral was conducted Friday at his old home place there and an impressive burial by the Paintsville Masonic Lodge followed at the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 6, 1944


MUSIC, Cecil
1943
Cecil Music, 33 year old miner, was fatally injured by a slate fall in the mines of the Inland Steel Company at Wheelwright. December 18, 1943. He had lived at Wheelwright for the past several years and was a native of Johnson County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Music, of the Buffalo Creek section. His wife, and four children survive. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 1-6-1944


PRATER, J. J.
1943
Rev. J.J.Prater Succumbs Tuesday
Death came to Rev. J.J.Prater,76 years old, Moderator of the Paint Union Association of United Baptists, at his home at Salyersville Tuesday evening, December 7. Reverend Prater was widely known and loved throughout Eastern Kentucky. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete. However according to Rev. F.F.Rigsby Moderator of the Paintsville Church, it is thought that the funeral will be held Saturday morning at Salyersville. Paintsville Herald Thursday December 9,1943


SMITH,
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Mart (Marie Bolden) Smith
1943
Son Of Former City Woman Killed In Virginia The five year old son of Mr. And Mrs. Mart Smith died Friday only a few hours after being struck by an automobile at Harmon, Virginia.  Mrs. Smith will be remembered as Miss Marie Bolden, city. Attending the funeral Sunday at Harmon were Mrs. Ellen Bush and daughter Mary Francis, city, Bruce Bolden, Prestonsburge, Loue Nance, Roseland, Ky., Viola Smith, Ashland and Mr. And Mrs. Kermit Heartsock.  Miller Yard, Va. Paintsville Herald Thursday December 23, 1943


STURGILL, N.R. Sr.
1943
AGED COUNTY MAN DIES THURSDAY
N. R. Sturgill, Sr., Buried Sunday The body of N. R. Sturgill, Sr., 69, who died last Thursday, was laid to rest in the family cemetery at Boons Camp on Sunday morning, the Revs. Preston, Leonard Walters, John Butcher and Winfrey Meek officiating.  Services were held at the church at Three Forks of Greasy.  Burial was made by the undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company. A farmer and timberman, Mr. Sturgill had been a lifelong resident of Boons Camp.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church.  Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth Mollette Sturgill, children, Bill, W. Va., Mrs. Susie Necessary, Boons Camp, Mrs. Stella Mills and Mrs. Beulah Mils, Tomahawk, N. R. Jr., Frank and Bert of Boons Camp, one brother, Sam Sturgill, Barnetts Creek, and a sister, Roxie Mahan, city. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12/16/1943


THOMPSON, Lola
1943
LOLA THOMPSON
Death came to Lola Thompson, 33 years old mother of Volga, on December 11, 1943.  Her death was caused by tuberculosis.  Surviving are her husband, James Thompson, and four children.  Burial was  held Tuesday afternoon at her old home in Sitka. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-16-1943


VAN HOOSE, B.B.
1943
Sudden Death Comes To Prominent County Man
B. B. Van Hoose, 60, livestock dealer and manager of the Paintsville Live Stock Marker, died after an illness of an hour at his home near Nippa, Thursday morning about 4 o’clock. Mr. Van Hoose was in town late Wednesday and was feeling as well as usual and had planned on attending the funeral of his brother-in-law Bryan Boyd, on Thursday afternoon.  He is survived by his wife, Grace, and three children, Sterling of Stambaugh James of Nippa and Mrs. Eddie Burchett of Stambaugh. Funeral services were held at the Freewill Baptist Church at the Mouth of Rush, Sunday 1 o’clock with Revs. Scott Daniel and Millard Van Hoose in charge it was said by several present that it was the largest number of people ever assembled at this church on any occasion. Burial followed in the family cemetery near his home under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 9 Dec 1943


VIRES, Russell
1943-1943
Paintsville Herald
Thursday
December 16, 1943
RUSSELL VIRES
Russell Vires, three years old, son of Mr. And Mrs. John Vires Odds, passed away Friday, at the Paintsville Hospital. Death was attributed to Croup. The child was buried on Tuesday in the home cemetery at Odds.


WARD, Elzie
1943
BOONS CAMP CITIZEN DIES
Elzie Ward, 85 year old citizen of Boons Camp, died suddenly December 16 1943.  He was buried the following day at the home cemetery.  Surviving are his wife and four children, Elzie Jr., Mrs. Martha Hall, Mrs. Trinie Steel, and Mrs May Hall. Burial was made by the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-23-1943


WATKINS, Reece
1943
RITES HELD FOR WATKINS
Defense Worker Buried Saturday
Last rites were held Saturday, December 18, 1943, for Reece Watkins, 38 year old, defense worker who died on Wednesday, December 15, 1943, after a short illness.  The son of the late Sam Watkins, Van Lear, the deceased was employed at Jeffersonville, Ind., as a welder in the boatyards at the time of his death.  The body was brought to the Jones Funeral Home and later taken to the home of a brother-in-law, Alex Farmer at Van Lear.  Services were held at the Hager Hill church, Rev. Bowling, of Oak Hill, Ohio, and Rev. Scott Castle, having charge. Burial was made at the family cemetery near Leander were impressive services were held by the Masonic Order from Van Lear, of which order Mr. Watkins was a member. Surviving are his wife, the former Nora Martin, a daughter and a son. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-23-1943


WELLS, Abbie G. (Richmond)
1903-1943
Obituary
Abbie G. Richmond Wells was born on April 24, 1903.  She was the oldest daughter of Elijah b. Richmond and Zora Webb Richmond. On Oct. 21st 1926, she was united in marriage to Hobart Wells and to this union were born Charles Kermit, Illenia Grace and Jack Richmond.  Her husband and three children survive. Her father, Elijah Richmond and her three sisters, Mrs. Charlie Newsom, Mrs. John Brickley and Miss Fanny Richmond, also her three brothers, Otis, John D and Elijah B., Junior. survive. Her mother departed this life January 7, 1927. She leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn her passing. She was converted and declared her faith in Christ about four years ago and since that time has lived a true consecrated life in her savior. She passed from this life on December 17, 1943 at the age of 39 years, 7 months and 13 days. To one whose sun of life has reached its zenith and then has settled down behind the western horizon, death comes not so much as a heartless robber, but as a merciful agency to release the care worn traveler from this weary journey and usher them into the presence of their heavenly master, but to one who was yet in the prime of life, whose life’s sun had not reached its zenith, death comes more as a heartless robber, but all children of God must answer to that call when it comes and bow in humble submission to His divine will. Until that time when we shall meet her again though it greatly grieves our heart, we must take our leave and in our sadness say farewell. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-6-1944


YOUNG, David Lee
1943
Thealka Boy Dies
David Lee Young, 11 year old son of J. H. and Pearl DeLong, Thealka, died December 13 after an illness of several years.  He had been an invalid most of his life and his passing was not unexpected.  Services were held at the home on December 15, Rev. Ralph Webb in charge.  Bural was made in the Wells Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.  There is another son, Henry in the service stationed at Miami, Fla., and two sisters, Marguerette and Dorothy, both employed at Washington, D.C., who were all present for the funeral services. Thursday December 23, 1943 Paintsville Herald

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