1951    

JOHNSON COUNTY KENTUCKY
  HISTORICAL  & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PAINTSVILLE, KENTUCKY

 
OBITUARY WEBSITE
  

1951
 

  JOHNSON COUNTY KENTUCKY
RELATED OBITUARIES
1951
 
PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED THE "JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY"  TO POST  OBITUARIES FROM THE "PAINTSVILLE HERALD" THE   BIG SANDY NEWS AND OTHER NEWSPAPERS
   

THIS IS "COPYRIGHTED" MATERIAL AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY "PERMISSION" FROM THE ORIGINAL PUBLISHER.
 

THESE OBITUARIES WERE GLEEMED FROM MICROFILM. SOME PUBLICATIONS WHERE NOT ON
MICROFILM SO IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION REGARDING A DEATH WE HAVE MISSED IN THIS TIME PERIOD
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SUBMIT IT, WE CAN ADD TO THESE PAGES.
 
THESE OBITUARIES ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER -  IN THE MONTH
THAT PERSON PASSED AWAY
  
   
     
JANUARY - 1951

ADKINS, Orville
1893-1951
Orville Adkins, 57, city, was found dead about 11 p. m., January 1, 1951, on the Greentown Road. A broken neck has been pronounced as the cause of death, but the manner in which he died has not been definitely determined. Born November 13, 1893, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adkins, he had been a resident of Paintsville for several years. Surviving besides his wife, Mrs. Julia Adkins, is one son, Billie Adkins, city and one daughter, Mrs. Mitchell Meade, city. One son preceded him in death, having been killed in death, having been killed in World War II. Also surviving are one brother and two sisters: Mr. Lonnie Adkins, Wayland, Ky.; Mrs. Charlie Burnett, Wayland; Mrs. Everett Todd, Sandy Hook. Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at 1:00 p. m. at the Thealka Church.  The Rev. Don Fraley conducted the services. Burial followed in the Hall Cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-4-1951
BARNETT, Andrew J.
1884-1951
Passes Jan. 18
Services At Kerz For Urbana Resident
Andrew J. Barnett, 76, Urbana, Ohio, father of Mrs. Leslie Van Hoose, city, passed away at 11:00 a.m., January 18, in an Urbana Hospital, after an illness of one and one-half years.  A cerebral hemorrhage was reported as the cause of death. A retired grocery merchant, he was born May 4, 1884, in Johnson County, and had been a resident of Urbana for the past 24 years.  His wife preceded him in death in 1918. Surviving besides his daughter living in Paintsville is another daughter, Mrs. Augusta Ray, Farmington, Mich.; and the follow sons:  Maurice, Detroit; Clarence, Urbana; John, Cleveland; Russell, Columbus.  Also surviving is one half brother, John Picklesimer, Mingo, Ohio. Funeral rites were held at 2:00 p.m., January 21 at the Jones Funeral Home by the Rev. Claude Preston.  Music was provided by the Williams Quartette. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Kerz under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. January 25, 1951 Paintsville Herald
BLAIR, Elizabeth (Hitchcock)
1951
Succumbs At Denver
Elizabeth Hitchcock Blair, 84, died Tuesday, January 2, 1951 at the home of her son, Andy Blair at Denver after an illness of several months. She was born in Johnson County and was the daughter of Parker Hitchcock.  She was a member of the United Baptist church.  Her husband, James F. Blair preceeded her in death. Surviving are another son, Crate Blair, of Denver and a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Blair.  One brother, Ben Hitchcock of Ivyton Ky., also survives. Funeral services were held today at 1:00 p.m. at the home of her son, Andy Blair, at Denver by Revs. Millard Bryant, Hammie May, Foster Rigsby and Prater Blair. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Denver by the Paintsville Funeral Home. January 4, 1951 Paintsville Herald
BOYD, Anderson
1873-1951
Stroke Is Fatal
To Anderson Boyd
A stroke at 1:30 p.m., January 2, 1951 was fatal to Anderson Boyd, 78, who died at his residence in Van Lear. He had been ill for four months. Born January 1, 1873, in Ulysses, Kentucky, he was the son of James and Martha Walker Boyd. He had been a resident of Ulysses since 1913, and was a member of the United Baptist church. Surviving besides his wife Catherine Boyd are the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Gracie Bowling, Van Lear; Mrs. Roberta Collins, Odds; Mrs. Virgie Bowling, Mrs. Eula Banks both of Van Lear; Gustava Collins, Odds. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-4-1951
BRANHAM, Sarah K.
1896-1951
Sarah K. Branham Passes January 1
Mrs. Sarah Kirk Branham, 54, passed away in a local hospital on January 1, 1951 at 4:30 p.m. after an illness of several days. A resident of Paintsville, she was born March 2, 1896 in this county, the daughter of William and Sarah Jane Kirk.  Her husband, Turner Branham, preceded her in death. Survivors are three sons, John Branham, Franklin, Ohio: Ottis Branham and Albert Branham, Paintsville, three daughters, Mrs. Alman Sexton, Martha Jane Branham, all of Paintsville, two brothers, Tom Kirk and Lewis Kirk, both of Rarden, Ohio and two sisters, Mrs. Flora Hoops, Bluefield, Va., and Mrs. Vercie Elkins, Feds Creek, Ky. Funeral services were held at the residence by Rev. Scott Castle on January 4 at 11:00 a.m.  Burial was made in the Daniels Creek cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-4-1951
BROOKS, George
1951
Funeral Services At Ironton, Ohio George Brooks, 66, died at 11:45 p. m., January 20, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jerome Castle, city, after an illness of two years. Born in Lomansville and the son of George W. and Anna Brown Brooks, he had been a resident of Kitts Hill, Ohio, for the past 20 years.  A farmer by occupation, he was a member of the Hampton Lodge, F.A.M., Cattettsburg, Ky. Surviving besides his wife, Alma Chaffin Brooks, are two sons and four daughters:  Charles, Army Hospital, Hot Springs, Ark.; Joseph, Kitts Hill, Ohio, Mrs. Nellie Daniels, River; Misses Anna Laura and Roberta Brooks, both of Kitts Hill; Miss Louise Brooks, Washington, D. C. Also surviving are two brothers L. D. Brooks, Oak Hill, W. Va., and David Brooks, Paintsville, Ky. The body was removed from the Jones Funeral Home to the Tracy Brammer Funeral Home, Ironton, Ohio, where services were held at 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, January 23. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Kitts Hill. Paintsville Herald January 25, 1951
BRYANT, Tennie (Murray)
1951
Funeral rites Held at Kerz
Tennie Bryant, 62, died January 24, at her residence in Kerz after an illness of several months. The daughter of Lafe and Pricie Wheeler Murray, she had been a resident of Kerez all her life, and was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband, Manford Bryant, are one son and two daughters:  Cecil, Dover, Ky.; Mrs Delane Caudill, Kerz; Mrs. Marie Schillin, Marysville, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m., Friday, January 26, at the residence with the Rev. Willie Davis and Edward Salyer officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald January 25, 1951
CANTRELL, Mace
1898-1951
The body of Mace Cantrell age 52, prominent merchant and farmer of Flat Gap was found hanging in a barn near his home by members of his family early Tuesday morning. It is thought he had taken his own life after becoming despondent over the loss of two sons, Norman Cantrell, who died while serving in World War II, and Odes Cantrell, who was reported missing in Korea a few days ago.  A third son, Emery Cantrell had received a call for induction into the armed services.  A son-in-law, Arnold Fyffe, was killed while serving in the navy during World War II. Cantrell was born  October 3, 1898 at Elna, Ky., the son of Noah and Amanda McKenzie Cantrell. He had lived at Elna before moving to Flat Gap about four years ago. In 1920 he was married to Anna Bolin, who survives him. Other survivors include his mother, two sons, Emery Cantrell and Tommie Cantrell of Flat Gap, five daughters, Mrs. Carma Brandeg, Fairbourne, Ohio, Mrs. Ruth Kelly, Juanita and Venus at home, and Miss Gay Cantrell, of Dayton, Ohio,  also seven sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Allie Salyers, Mrs. C. Salyers, both of Flat Gap, Mrs. Volney Fyffe, Elna, Mrs. Foster Hamilton, Red Bush, Mrs. Herald Holbrook, Relief, Mrs. Hasten Brown, Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Rado Stambaugh of Volga. Funeral services will be held at the Bethel Church at Flat Gap by Rev. Lonza Reed on Friday, January 5,a t 11:00 a. m. Interment will be made in the family cemetery at Flat Gap under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 1-04-1951
CAUDILL, Winfrey Ward
1905-1951
FUNERAL SERVICES were conducted at the Freewill Baptist Church in Salyersville at 2:00 p. m., Saturday, January 13, for Winfrey Ward Caudill, 45, resdient of Wheelersburg, who died in a hospital in this city at 9:20 p. m., Wednesday, January 10, after a four-day illness due to a heart condition from which he had suffered for the past five years. A well known drilling contractor, he was a prominent figure in the oil and gas fields in this area where he had worked for the past sixteen years. The large crowd assembled to pay its final tribute was evidence of the high esteem in which he was held by his friends and associates. Born in Magoffin County, December 21, 1905, he was the son of Millard and Nannie Ward Caudill, residents of Burning Fork, KY. He was married December 24, 1926, at Oil Springs to Miss Ruie Rice who survives him. To his family he was a patient and loving husband and father, always mindful of the little things that go into every-day living which made of his home [Partial Obit] Paintsville Herald Thursday  1-18-1951
COLVIN, LouVerna (Akers)
1884-1951
FUNERAL SERVICES AT STAMBAUGH
Lou Verna Colvin, 66, Van Lear, died at 6:15 a.m., Thursday, January 25, (1951) in a local hospital. Death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage. Born February 13, 1884, in Johnson County, the deceased was the daughter of the late James H. and Nancy Jane Burchett Akers. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving besides her husband, Thomas Colvin, are two sons and three daughters: James Arthur, Van Lear; John Thomas, Crestline, Ohio; Mrs. Bertha Castle, Englewood, Colorado; Mrs. Emma Davis, Van Lear; Miss Virginia Ruth Colvin, Van Lear. Also surviving are three sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Millie Daniel, Stambaugh; Mrs. Minerva Chandler, city; Mrs. Sophia Jacobs, Nippa; Mr. Millard Akers, Stambaugh; Mrs. Thomas B. Akers, Wittensville. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 27, (1951) at the Church of Christ, Stambaugh, by the Rev. S.C. Honeycutt. Burial was made in the Akers Cemetery, Stambaugh, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday February 1, 1951
CONLEY, Laura Virgie (Fannin)
1886-1951
Laura Conley Dies at Red Bush Jan 17
Laura Virgie Conley, 64, died at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vonnie Jaynes, Red Bush, after an illness of six Months. Born April 22, 1886, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of Hardy F. and Rebecca Fyffe Fannin. She was a member of the Bethel United Baptist Church. Surviving besides the daughter and husband, George Conley, are two sisters and one brother: Mrs. Pete Daniel, Ashland; Mrs. Ben Williams, Cedarville, Oh, Mr. Boyd Fannin, Plummers Landing, Ky. Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m., January 18, at the residence with the Rev. Lafe Skaggs officiating. Burial was made in the Fannin Cemetery, Crockett, Ky., under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. The Paintsville Herald Jan 25, 1951
DANIEL, Paul Leon
1931-1951
KOREAN CASUALTY TO ARRIVE FRIDAY
Services To Be Sunday  For Sgt. Paul L. Daniel Of West Van Lear Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, September 19, 1954 at 2:00 p.m. at the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church here for Sgt. Paul Leon Daniel, who was killed in action in Korea January 7, 1951. Born February 20, 1931 at Van Lear, Ky., he was the son of Earl and Grethel Van Hoose Daniel of West Van Lear.  He enlisted in the service in October 1948, at the age of 17. He took his basic training at Camp Breckinridge, Ky., and spent three days' furlough at home Christmas, 1949.  He was then sent to Japan where he was among the first to participate in battle in Korea. In a telegram from the Defense Department in January 1951, he was reported missing in action. In August 1954 the Defense Department notified the family of his death. The body will arrive by train Friday morning, September 17, 1954 and will be taken to the Paintsville Funeral Home.  It will be removed to the home on Buckingham Avenue in West Van later in the day. Surviving besides the parents are one sister, Mrs. Edd Preston, Davis Branch, and one brother, Earl Daniel, Jr. West Van Lear. The Revs. Claude Preston and Virgil Daniel will officiate at the military funeral.  Music will be furnished by the Toms Creek Quartet and the Paintsville Quartet. Burial will be made in the Davis Cemetery at Davis Branch under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15 1954
HAGER, Edgar H.
1900-1951
Burial At Warfield
For Edward H. Hager
Edward H. Hager, 50, suffered a heart attack at 3:00 a.m., January 8 1951 and died suddenly at his home in Kermit, W. Va. He was Superintendent of the Earlston Coal Company at Kermit. Born July 10, 1900, in Logan County, W. Va., he was the son of Thomas and Ella Hill Hager. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and the Kermit I.O.O.F. Surviving besides his wife, Mrs. Mamie Burgess Hager, are two sons and one daughter: Jack, Kermit; Cyril, with the U. S. Army in Korea; Mrs. Edith Crum, Kermit. Also surviving are three brothers and one sister: Boyd and Curby Hager, both of Huntington; Orliss Hager and Mrs. Leona Haney, both of Manila, W. Va. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Kermit, with the Rev. Clifford Boothe officiating. Burial was made in the Warfield Cemetery. The Kermit I.O.O.F. was in charge of the graveside rites. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-18-1951
HALL, Charles Fred
1926-1951
Services Friday At First Methodist For Fred C. Hall Gallant Youth Is Ill for 9 Years Final rites will be conducted from the First Methodist Church at 2:00 p. m., Friday, February 2, when the people of this city pay their last tribute to Fred Charles Hall, 24, a gallant youth who died at his home on Highland Avenue at 2:45 p. m., January 30, 1951, a victim of tuberculosis after a nine-year illness. He was born in Letcher County February 5, 1926, the son of Mrs. Hulda Price Hall of this city and K. P. Hall.  He was affiliated with the First Methodist Church. Freddy, as he was affectionately known to his friends, was loved and admired by all who knew him and who witnessed his valiant fight against the dread disease from which even his courage and bravery could not save him. A member of the Tiger basketball team he was stricken at the close of his sophomore year in high school and did not have much of an opportunity to exhibit sportsmanship in athletics but the cheerful attitude he maintained throughout his years of suffering was a display of sportsmanship of the highest type.  He remained an ardent sports fan and was always keenly interested in the activities of his school and town.  The Senior Class of the Paintsville High School dedicated this year’s annual to Freddy, an honor of which he was never aware as it was to have been a surprise for him. His pleasing personality, warm smile, and gracious manner endeared him to all who met him and the people of his town are saddened by the loss of their friend, Freddy. Surviving besides his parents is one brother, Everette, of this city. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. C. W. Krebs, pastor of the church.  Burial will be in the Mayo Cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday
HAYDEN, Lacy Jr.
1951
Hayden Infant Dies Suddenly While Playing Lacy Hayden, Jr., about 18 months old, died suddenly, January 1951,  at his home at East Point Tuesday while playing with a small brother and sister.  It is reported that the child collapsed while crying and efforts made to revive him were of no avail. He is the son of the late Lacy Hayden who was drowned in the Big Sandy River near East Point about two years ago. Funeral services were held today at the residence and burial was made in the family cemetery. Survivors are one brother, one sister, and his mother, Mrs. Estalene Blackburn. Paintsville Herald  Thursday 1-11-1951
HITCHCOCK, Caleb
1876-1951
SERVICES AT MANILA
FOR PROMINENT MAN
Funeral services will be conducted at the home Friday, January 19, at 10:00 a. m., for Caleb Hitchcock. 74, prominent Johnson, Countian, who died Wednesday morning, January 17, at his home at Manila after a two year illness. A native of the county, he was born February 23, 1876, the son of the late Nimrod and Mary Frances Bayes Hitchcock. A leader in community affairs and church activities, he had been a member of the missionary Baptist Church for over forty years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Abigal Brown Hitchcock; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Picklesimer, Volga; two sons, Taulbee Hitchcock, Manila, Verlie Hitchcock, Milford Center, Ohio. Services at the home will be conducted by Rev. Roy A. Hamilton, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Manila under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-18-1951
HORN, Minerva Ellen (VanHoose)
1878-1951
RITES AT ROCKHOUSE FOR JOHNSON NATIVE
Minerva Ellen Horn, 72, succumbed at 11:00 p.m., January 18, 1951, to an illness of four months at her home in Rockhouse, KY. Born January 23, 1878, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Lee and Malissa Salyers Van Hoose.  She had a been a resident of Rockhouse all her life, and was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, John Horn, and three sons and two daughters:  Norman, Robie and Clyde Horn, all of Staffordsville, Mrs. Golda Slone, New Boston, Ohio; Mrs. Decie Mae Harris, Portsmouth, Ohio.  Also surviving are a brother, Jesse Van Hoose, Volga and a sister, Mrs. Lula Osborne, Sitka. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., January 20, at the residence with the Revs. Lonza Reed and Millard O’Bryan officiating. Songs were furnished by the Toms Creek Quintet. Burial followed in the family cemetery under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 18, 1951
JOHNSON, Levi
1877-1951
RITES AT VOLGA FOR PROMINENT MAN
Levi Johnson, 73, prominent resident of Volga, died at a local hospital at 7:30 p.m., Monday, January 8,following a two weeks' illness. Born in Wise, Va., April 13, 1877, he was the son of the late John and Nancy Davidson Johnson. A successful farmer before his retirement, he was widely known and respected by his many friends in the community and county.  His wife, Nora Cooper Johnson, survives him. Surviving also are nine children: three daughters, Mrs. Kirby Huffins, Travis City, Michigan, Mrs. Clarence McCoy, Sandusky, Ohio, Mrs. James Leibee, Ashland: six sons, Malcolm, Columbus, Ohio, Warnie, Chester, henry, Ray, and Kirt all of Circleville, Ohio. Surviving are also three brothers John Mart, Staffordsville, Jim, Louisville, Manuel, Ashland, and a sister Mrs. John Will Keaton, Staffordsville. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church at Volga, Wednesday, January 10, at 2:00 p.m., by Revs. Scott Castle and Sam B. Rucker. Burial was in the Ramey cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JAN.04, 1951
MEEK, Lothario "Bud"
1871-1951
SERVICES TOMORROW FOR WELL-KNOWN MAN
Lothario "Bud" Meek, 79, died January 24, at his home in Boons Camp after an illness of five years. Born Novemeber 14,1871, at Boons Camp, he was the son of James Meek, and was a well known merchant and farmer throughout this section. Surviving besides his wife, Talitha Ward Meek, whom he married May 5, 1892, in lawrence County, are five sons and three daughters: James, Boons Camp; Arby, Gallup, KY; Birdie, Paintsville; Shady, Tomahawk; Grover, Springfield, Ohio; Mrs. Adda Boyd, Williamsport; Erma Walters, Williamsport; Alma Meek, Boons Camp. Also surviving is one brother, Aaron Meek of Boons Camp. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 26, at the residence by the Revs. Bruce Daniel and Dewey Brown. Burial will be made in the Meek Cemetery, Boons Camp, under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-18-1951
PERKINS, Larry Franklin
1950-1951
PERKINS INFANT DIES
Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. today for Larry Franklin Perkins, 5 month-old son of Willie and Elizabeth Salyer Perkins of Riceville and one of a family of fifteen children. Death occurred in a local hospital at 10:15 p .m. Monday, January 8, 1951, following a few days’ illness with pneumonia. Survivors include besides the parents the following brothers and sisters:  Ernest, Lennis, Haskel, Dick, Jimmie Ray, Clarence B., Powell, Patsy, Geraldine, Mary Frances, all f Riceville; Wendell Minix, Stockbridge, Michigan, Willie, Jr., Mrs. Ruby Gosman, Carey, Ohio, Mrs. Normal Frances, Hager Hill. Services were conducted at the home by Rev. Jim Yates. Burial was in the family cemetery at Riceville under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 11, 1951
RICE, Zona (Sagraves)
1900-1951
Mrs. Zona Sagraves Rice, 50, who resided with a sister-in-law, Mrs. J. R. Walker, of Ashland, died in King's Daughters' Hospital at 2:25 p. m. January 5, 1951 following an illness of one year. Mrs. Rice, a resident of Ashland practically her entire life, was born at Whitehouse, February 5, 1900, a daughter of John Sagraves, now a resident of London Ohio, and the late Mary Graham Sagraves.  She attended the First Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p. m., January 7, at the John Steen Funeral Home with the Rev. Carroll Hubbard, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.  Burial was made in the Ashland Cemetery. Surviving are the father,  two sons, William Rice, Ashland, and John Mac Rice, Charlotte, N. C. two brothers, Paul Sagraves, Portsmouth, and Hurst Sagraves London, one sister, Miss Clara Sagraves, London, two grandchildren and several step-brothers and step-sisters. Paintsville Herald  Thursday 1-1-1951
RIFFE, William T.
1862-1951
William T. Riffe, 89, retired farmer of Glenwood, Lawrence County, Kentucky, died in King's Daughters' Hospital at 9:40 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, following an illness of one year. He was an uncle of Mrs. J. Douglas Turner of this city. A lifelong resident of Lawrence County, Mr. Riffe was born there, January 15, 1862, a son of William S. and Elizabeth Short Riffe. His wife, Mrs. Mollie Ross Riffe, died four years ago. He was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church, Glenwood, and Greenhill Masonic Lodge No. 221 of Bolts Fork. Surviving are seven sons, W. C. Riffe, Boyd County; J.D. Riffe, Lawrence County; Paul Riffe, Coal Grove, Ohio, Burns Riffe, Lorain, Ohio; H. T. Riffe (rest is missing) PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB. 1 1951
SHERMAN, Emma Jean
1951-1951
INFANT DIES JAN. 1
SHORTLY AFTER BIRTH
Emma Jean Sherman, infant daughter of Roscoe and Frances Sherman, died Monday, January 1 at the Golden Rule Hospital shortly after birth. Her parents, residents of Thealka, and one sister, Shelba, survive. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon. Burial was made in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 1-4-1951
STAMBAUGH, Sarah L. (Cantrell)
1903-1951
SARAH STAMBAUGH
TAKEN BY DEATH
RITES CONDUCTED AT STAMBAUGH
Sarah Jane Caudill Stambaugh, 47, died at 10:00 p. m., Monday, January 15, in a local hospital after an illness of seven weeks. The daughter of William and Rida Mae Lemaster Caudill, she was born March 26, 1903 at Wilbur, Kentucky.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church, and had been a resident of Stambaugh for the past 12 years. Her husband, Eugene Stambaugh, preceded her in death on August 7, 1949. Surviving sons and daughters are:  Warren G., Long Beach, Calif.; Granson and John Stambaugh, both of Stambaugh; Mrs. Louise Martin, Lowmansville; Mrs. Evelyn Hays, Peoria, Ill. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters:  Ralph Caudill, Lucasville, Ohio; Chester Caudill, Fallsburg, Ky.; Amos Caudill, Beaver, Ohio; James Caudill, Rock Island, Ill.; Shelby Caudill, Portsmouth, Ohio; Mrs. Zona Jordan, Mechanicsburg, Ohio; Mrs. Nancy Caudill, Lucasville; Mrs. Shirley Grono, Harvey, Ill.; Mrs. W. J. Wheeler, Ashland. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a. m., January 17, at the Locust Grove United Baptist Church by the Revs. Foster Rigsby and L. T. Preston. Burial was made in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JANUARY 18, 1951
STOLTZ, David
1951
"UNCLE JOE," 106 DIES IN COLUMBUS, JAN.6
Word has been received here that David Stoltz, 106, better known as "Uncle Joe" died Saturday, January 6, in the Marshall Rest Home on East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio.  He suffered at stroke December 15. A traveling salesman for Lightning Hot Drops in this county twenty-five or thirty years ago, he was a general favorite throughout this section and was affectionately known to young and old alike as "Uncle Joe Hot Drops." He was buried Tuesday in Pinkerton cemetery in Columbus, Ohio. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 11, 1951
TIBBS, Doshia (Spradlin)
1904-1951
Doshia Tibbs, 46, wife of Ray Tibbs, died in a local hospital Wednesday, January 29, following an illness of several months. Death was attributed to a stroke. A resident of Auxier she was born in this county February 4, 1904, the daughter of John and Emma Bishop Spradlin. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband are five children; two daughters Mrs. Emma Rae Wells and Mrs. Agnes Webb, both of Auxier; three sons, Dola Clifford Harmon, Cleveland, Ohio, and Arthur and Bryan Tibbs, both of Auxier. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Effie Linz, Auxier, Ky.; Mrs. Virgie Adams, Davy, W. Va.; two brothers, Paul and Obe Hager, both of Auxier. Funeral services were conducted from the Auxier Methodist Church at 1:30 p. m, Wednesday, January 31, with Revs. William Horn and Melvia Webb officiating. Burial was in the Hobson Cemetery at Auxier under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday February 1, 1951
TITLOW, Jacob
1877-1951
Jacob Titlow  Passes Jan. 18
Funeral rites AT W. Van Lear
Jacob Titlow, 73, West Van Lear, retired miner, passed away January 18 in a local hospital after a short illness.  Death was said to be the result of a stroke suffered earlier. He was born November 3, 1877, in Boone county, V. Va., and was the son of Frederick and Lucinda Snodgrass Titlow. He had been a resident of West Van Lear for 17 years, and was a member of the Church of Christ. His wife preceded him in death October 16, 1944. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: William, Dayton, John, West Van Lear; Charles, U. S. Navy, Harry, Dayton, Mrs. Joel Martin, Estill, Ky.; Mrs. Phillip Keeny, Dayton; Mrs. David Adams, Elwood, Ind.; Mrs. Leroy Tracy, Dayton; Mrs. Richard Knopp, Dayton. Also surviving are one brother and two sisters;  Mr. Fred Titlow, Clay, W. Va.; Mrs. Mary Rich, Charleston W. Va.; Mrs. Eliza Bosher, Cheylan, W. Va. Funeral rites were conducted at 10:00 a. m.; Saturday, January 20, by the Rev. S. C. Honeycutt at the West Van Lear Church of Christ. Burial followed in the Cumbo Cemetery, W. Van Lear, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 25,1951


FEBRUARY - 1951

CASTLE, Malissa
1951
Former Flat Gap Woman Dies In Ohio
Mrs. Malissa Castle, 78, former Johnson Countian, died in the General Hospital at Portsmouth, Ohio, Saturday, February 3, from the effects of a stroke suffered three days previously. She was the mother of Willie Castle of this city, and she and her husband, the late John Castle, were residents of Flat Gap before moving to Ohio several years ago.  At the time of her death she was making her home with a son, Ernest, at Lucasville, Ohio. Her husband preceded her in death January 20, 1934, and a daughter, Mrs. Piney Higgins, on March 20, 1948. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Glen Lemaster, Manila; Mrs. Senda Hill, Indianapolis, Ind., and two other sons, Lunda, Portsmouth, Ohio, and Luther, Lucasville, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 6, at Portsmouth, Ohio, and burial was in the family plot at Lucasville, Ohio. Paintsville Herald Thursday 02/08/1951
CLINE, Josephine Elizabeth (Moore)
1915-1951
Josie Elizabeth Cline, 36, wife of Ransom Cline of Turkey Creek, died in the Memorial Hospital in Huntington, W.Va., Saturday afternoon, February 10, (1951) following an illness of five weeks. She was born at McClure, Ky., January 29, 1915, the daughter of Wallace and Laurna Prince Moore, who now reside at Milo, Kentucky. She had lived at Turkey Creek for the past nine years and was a member of the Regular Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband and parents are two children; one daughter, Ibba Lauran, 11 years old, and one son, Bobbie Kenneth, 12 years old. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters; Ernest Moore, Beckley, W.Va.; Printisa Moore, Lovely, Wallace and Hobart Moore both of Inez, Mrs. Anita Cline and Mrs. Fannie Mae Blackburn, both of Turkey Creek; Mrs. Mahel Dalton, Mrs. Dolly Blackburn, Miss Frances Moore, all of Inez and Mrs. Lassie Hensley, Logan, W.Va. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 12, (1951), at the home by Revs. Johnny Bivens, Emmett Case, and Harrison Bevens. Burial was in the Julis Burgett cemetery at Turkey Creek under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home of Inez. Paintsville Herald Thursday February 15, 1951
COOPER, Sam
1951
Sam Cooper, 74, father of Mrs. Kelly Cottle, city, died in the Miami Valley Hospital at Dayton, Ohio., Saturday, February 10, after suffering a stroke and heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Haney Cooper, another daughter and two sons, Mrs. E. B. Taylor, Stephenville, Texas, James Edgar, Dayton Ohio, and Henry Clay, Ashland, KY., a stepdaughter, Mrs. Vernia Ison, Charlotte Furnace, KY., seventeen grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter, Dora Ann Cottle, Detroit, Michigan. Burial was in the family cemetery at Lacy Creek, under the direction of the Potter Funeral Home of West Liberty, KY. Paintsville Herald Thursday 2-15-1951
DANIEL, William
1908-1951
WILLIAM DANIEL TAKEN BY DEATH
William Daniel, 42, died at 9:30 p.m., Friday Feb.23, at his home in Lowmansville, after an illness of four years. He was born in Lowmansville on May 8, 1908, the son of Fary and Isabelle Daniel. His occupation was that of miner and he was a member of the United Mine Workers. He was married in Louisa, Ky., in 1925, to Mae Fraley, who survives him. Surviving daughters and sons are Mrs. Delores Belmy, Dayton, Ohio; Judith Ann, Aurdey, Peggy and Brenda Daniel, all of Lowmansville: Billie Eugene, Johnnie and Garry, Lowmansville. Also surviving are three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Jim Van Hoose, Nippa; Mrs. Minnie Fraley, Pearch Creek, W. Va.; Mrs. Jessie Woods, Lowmansville, and James A. Daniel, London, Ohio. Funeral services were held by Revs. Scott Castle and Beecher Music at the home on Monday, February 26, at 11:00 a.m. Burial was in the Daniel Cemetery at Sycamore, under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY MAR. 1 1951
DAVIS, Martha (Williams)
1885-1951
Martha Davis, 65, succumbed at 9:45 a. m., Thursday, February 22, in a local hospital, after an illness of five months. She was born January 8, 1885, in Martin County, the daughter of George and Lynda Sammons Williams. A life-long resident of Lovely, KY., she was married there on June 16, 1923, to Morgan T. Davis, who survives her. Also surviving are three daughters and seven sons, Mrs. jack Pelphrey, and Mrs. Luther Preece, both of Lovely; Mrs. Dorothy Perry, Philippine Islands. Anthony C. and Warren G. Columbus, Ohio; Wallace J., Morgan T. Jr., and Chester Glenn, all of Lovely; George Robert, U. S. Army, and Rufus Ray, Lovely, Surviving stepchildren are King Sherman Davis, Logan W. Va., Cecil Davis, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Howard Litteral, Oceana, W. Va.; Miss Brookie Davis, and Mrs. Russell Kirk, both of Lovely, KY. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m., Sunday, February 25, at the home at Lovely, by the Rev. Clifford Booth. Burial was in the Davis Cemetery under the direction of the Richmond Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, KY. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-1-1951
DELONG, Frank
1888-1951
Frank Delong, 62, prominent resident of Debord, died in St. Mary's Hospital Sunday, February 18, 1951, after a  short illness. The son of the late Dave and Nancy Davis Delong, he was born at Debord, July 17, 1888.  A lifelong resident and well known farmer of that community, he served as a Justice of the Peace, and was a member of the I.O.O.F. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fannie Small Delong and fifteen children.  Nine daugthers, Mrs. Howard Preece and Mrs. Hansford Goble, both of Inez, Mrs. Trixie Dommeick, Williamson, W. Va.; Mrs. Stella Gates, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Harrison, Moore, Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. George Smith, Yolyn, W. Va., Mrs. Norman Koper, Louisville, Mrs. Maggie McGaven, Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Luther Goff,  Williamson, W. Va.  Six sons, Tilden, Frank Jr., Howard, Arthur, and William all of Debord and John of Indianapolis.  Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. Lora Wells, Kayford, Ky., Mrs. Lizzie Howard, Pilgrim, Ky., and two brothers, Harrison Delong, city, and Tilden Delong, Debord.  Also surviving are twenty-five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 10:30 a.am, Wednesday, February 21, 1951, by Revs. Martin Preece and Arthur Preece.  The I.O.O.F. Lodge was in charge of the burial services. Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home of Inez. Paintsville Herald Thursday March 1, 1951
DILLS, Cynthia (Blevins)
1866-1951
Cynthia Dills Succumbs Feb. 23
Services Held here  For City Woman
Mrs. Cynthia Dills, 84, Succumbed at her home on Friday, February 23, at 2:00 a. m. afteran illness of three weeks. She was born in Paintsville on August 9, 1866, the daughterof Lewis and Polly Ann Meade Blevins. A life-long resident of this city, she was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church Her Husband, James H. Dills, to whom she had been married for 62 years, preceded her in death six months ago. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mary Jane Blevins, Springfield, Ohio: Mrs. Lula Herkless, and Mrs. Julia Welch, Both of this City.  Also Surviving are two brothers, George Blevins, City and Elisha Blevins, Staffordsville. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, February 25, 1951, at 2:00 P.M. at the home by Revs. Bruce Daniel and Roy Blevins.  Interment was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday Mar. 1, 1951
FYFFE, Cecil
1875-1951
Cecil Fyffe, 76, retired Lawrence county farmer, died Thursday, Feb. 1, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Oscar Perry of Louisa, after suffering a heart attack. He was the father of Dock Fyffe, resident of Flat Gap. Mr. Fyffe, who had resided with the daughter for the past six years was born February 1, 1875, at Red Bush, Ky., a son of the late William H. and Anna McKenzie Fyffe. He was a former resident of Flat Gap, Ky. His wife, Mrs. Laura Kelly Fyffe, died in 1942. Surviving are another daughter, Mrs. Everett Bush, Johnstown, Ohio; and four other sons, J. H. Fyffe, Martha, Ky.; Pleas Fyffe, Sciotoville, Ohio; George and Fred Fyffe, Blaine, Ky.; and a brother, Steve Fyffe, Route 4, Louisa, 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. PAINTSVILLE HERALD FEB. 8 1951
GAMBILL, Lawrence C.
1883-1951
Lawrence C. Gambill, 67, succumbed Tuesday morning, February 6, at a local hospital after an illness of only a few hours. He was born in Lawrence County, Kentucky, March 21, 1883, the son of R. R. and Amanda Osborn Gambill. A resident of Johnson County for the past nineteen years, he was well-liked and respected member of the community. At the time of his death, he was a resident of this city, where he was member of the Freewill Baptist Church. His occupation was that of electrician. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Oma Dragoo Gambill, one daughter and six sons, Mrs. Eulah Randie, Lexington; Bennie Gambill and Lawrence E. Gambill, city; Earl G. Gambill, Daytona Beach, Fla.; Hubert C. Gambill, Riverside, Calif.; Frank G. Gambill, Chicago, Ill.; and Marvin R. Gambill, U.S. Army Air Force. He is also survived by two brothers and one sister, Mr. Merritt Gambill, Middletown, Ohio; Mr. Raymond Gambill, Pensacola, Fla., and Mrs. J. F. Crutcher, Pensacola, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 9, at the Freewill Baptist church, city. Burial will be made in the Lexington Cemetery, at Lexington, Ky., under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD FEB. 8 1951
HALL, Zetta (Justice)
1951
MRS. ZETTA HALL DIES FEBRUARY 24
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 27,at 2:00 pm.for Mrs. Zetta Justice Hall, 38 who died at 11:30 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 1951, in a Detroit, Michigan, hospital after a bried illness. She was the daughter of George L. and Nancy Justice and had lived all her life in Phillis (Pike County) Kentucky.  She was married in Pikeville, KY., in 1929 to Ora Hall, who survives her. Besides her husband and parents, she leaves four sons, Charles Clinton, Wendell, Vernon and Jimmie, all of Hayman, KY., and one daughter, Mrs. Christine Gibson, also of Hayman.  Also surviving are three sisters and one brother, Mrs. John Sanders and Mrs. Dewey Good, both of Pikeville, Mrs. Jesse Ramey, Detroit, and Virgil Justice, Phillis, KY. The services were held at the home of her father at Phillis, KY., by Revs. Winston May and Willie Courtney. Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the P aintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday March 1, 1951
HENSLEY, Nancy J.
1868-1951
Nancy J. Hensley Dies Feburary 4 Nancy Jane Hensley, 82, died at 12:15 p. m., Sunday, Feburary 04, at Chattaroy, W. Va., after being suddenly stricken with illness. Born November 10, 1868, in Mingo County, W. Va., she was the daughter of Stanley and Nancy Jane Lafferty Hensley. She had been residing at Job, Kentucky, for the past nine months, where she was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She is survived by one foster daughter, Mrs. Dave Fannin, Job, Ky., one sister, Mrs. Roxie White, Missouri Branch, W. Va., aand one granddaughter, Mrs. Carl Pack, Job, Kentucky. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, Feburary 06, at the Assembly of God Church at Chattaroy, W. Va., by Revs. D. B. Watson, Jr., and George Mullett. Burial was made in the Harris Cemetery under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home of Inez, Ky. Paintsville Herald Feburary 08, 1951
HOUSTON, Janet Louise
1949-1951
Janet Louise Houston, one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Houston, Paintsville, died Thursday, February 8, at a local hospital of pneumonia after an illness of two days. She was born December 17, 1949, at Meally, KY.  The family has lived in Paintsville for the past seven months. Besides her parents she is survived by four sisters and three brothers, Avanal Houston, Wanda Lou, Nora, Shirley Ann, Leslie, James Paul and Charles Edward, all at home, a half brother, Leonard Music, Meally, Ky., and a half-sister, Mrs. Jewell Sowers, Roseville, Ohio. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, at the home by Rev.J.H.Short Burial was in the SHort Cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral  Home. Paintsville Herald February 15, 1951
HURT, Mary (Music)
1951
MRS. MARY HURT PASSES FEB. 4
SERVICES AT HOME IN WEST VAN LEAR
Mrs. Mary Hurt, 82, died at 7:30 a. m., Feb. 4, at her home in West Van Lear after an illness of three years. She was the daughter of Dave and Pricilla Goble Music, and was a member of the Christian Church.  Her husband, the late Robert Hurt, preceded her in death five years ago. Surviving are three sons and three daughters: Winfield and Willie Hurt, both of West Van Lear; Isaac Hurt, Michigan; Mrs. Pricilla Hall, East Point; Mrs. Luda Tackett, Chandlerville; Mrs. Sola Caudill, Michigan. Also surviving are one brother and three sisters: William Music, Meally; Mrs. Hattie Powers, Meally; Mrs. Clarenda Parker, Whitehouse; Mrs. Minerva Blevins, Peach Creek, W. Va. Funeral rites were held at the residence at 1:00 p. m., Tuesday with the Rev. Herschell Short officiating. Burial followed in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 2-8-1951
JOHNSON, James D.
1951
James D. Johnson, 73, died February 2 in a Lexington Hospital after an extended illness. A resident of Johnson County all his life, he was the son of James D. Johnson and Mahala Litteral Johnson. He was a farmer by occupation and was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are three brothers and one sister: S.J. Johnson, Ashland; Leonard Johnson, Wheelersburg, Ohio; Dr. Glen Johnson, Wayne, W. Va. Mary Fraley, Thelma. Services were conducted at 1:30 p.m., February 4, at the Buffalo Baptist Church by the Revs. Cullie Sparks and Leonard Walters. Burial was made in the Johnson Cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD FEBRUARY 8, 1951 
LEMASTER, Belle (Salyer)
1873-1951
Mrs. Belle Lemaster, 77, died at 6:30 a. m., Feb. 21, 1951, at her home in Flat Gap after an illness of three months. Born December 14, 1873, at Flat Gap, she was the daughter of Joe Salyer and Kate Stapleton Salyer.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church.  Her husband, Alva Lemaster, preceded her in death 24 years ago. Surviving sons and daughters are; Harry and Luther Lemaster, Flat Gap; Bruce, West Liberty; Mrs. Verna McKenzie, Volga; Mrs. Ruie Curtis, Elna; Lexie and Mary Lemaster, Flat Gap.  Also surviving are tow sisters: Elizabeth Salyer, Manila; Mrs. Nancy McKenzie, wake Port, Minn. Funeral serviced will be held tomorrow (Friday) morning at the residence by the Revs. Lonza Reed and Charlie Lemaster. Burial will be made in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 2-22-1951
LEMASTER, James E.
1951
Released Prisoner Says Sgt. James E. Lemasters, Death Occurred In 1951 A soldier recently released from a Communist Prison Camp tells of the death of Sgt. James E. Lemaster who was captured in Korea by Communists on December 01, 1950. In a letter from the office of the Adjutant General, Washington, DC, Mrs. and Mrs. Plennie Lemaster of Denver were given the information. Signed by Major General Wm. E. Bergin, the letter read:  “Information obtained from a soldier, recently released by the Communists and returned to military control discloses that he and your son were captured the same date.  He stated that he knew your son about one month before he died of dysentery in February, 1951, at Pyokton, North Korea.  As the exact time of your son’s death in February 1951, is not known, the Department of the Army has established the date of death as 28 February, 1951, the latest date in the month he could possibly have been alive. The records of the Department of the Army have been amended accordingly.” Mrs. Lemaster, the boys mother said this week she received a short letter from him after his capture, part of which was deleted.  She said she had held hopes he was alive and would be released to return home after the truce was signed. He was 22 years of age at the time of his death and volunteered on June 15. 1948.  He received his training at Ft. Knox and other camps in the United States and latter served 14 months on Okinawa where he was cited for having saved the life of a comrade. After serving in Okinawa, he returned to the States in January 1950 and spent a furlough with home folks. He was a resident of Barnett’s Creek at the time of his enlistment in the army. Paintsville Herald Printed:  August 26, 1953
LEMASTER, Sophia (Wells)
1897-1951
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, at Odds, Ky., for Mrs. Sophia LeMaster, 54, who died Sunday, February 25 in a local hospital after a 3-year illness of heart trouble. She was born in Floyd County, Kentucky, on March 7, 1897, the daughter of Alex and Polly Wells. For the past 7 years she had been a resident of Lowmansville, where she was affiliated with the Methodist Church.  Her husband H. C. LeMaster, whom she married on January 7, 1944 in Paintsville, survives her. She is also survived by a son, Eugene Wells, Van Lear, Ky., one sister, Maggie Clarke, Odds, Ky., and four brothers: Wash Wells, Lowmansville; Ben Wells, Odds; Sherman Wells, Urbana, Ohio; and Richard M. Wells, Auxier, Kentucky. Services were conducted by Rev. R. Lemaster. Burial was in the Odds Cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-1-1951
MAY, Willie
1891-1951
Willie May, 59, brother of Mrs. Otto Pratt of this city, died suddenly at his home, at Whitaker, at 2:30 p.m., Friday, February 16, 1951, following a heart attack. Born in Johnson County, May 3, 1891, the son of the late Sam and Sarah Fairchild May, he was a successful farmer of his community and one of its most respected citizens. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Leona Caudill May, and seven children, four daughters, Mrs. Geneva Woods, Groveport, Ohio, Mrs. Rhoda Whitaker, East Point; Mrs. Dessie Spencer and Mrs. Jeanette Collins, both of Whitaker; three sons, Gale May, Denver; Homer and Darvel May, both of Whitaker. Surviving also besides his sister, Mrs. Pratt, is a brother, Claude May, of Asa. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 18, 1951, at the Freewill Baptist Church by Rev. Willard Wilcos and Rev. Scott Castle.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Whitaker under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald  Thursday February 22, 1951 
MCFADDIN, Amanda (Ratliff)
1872-1951
Funeral Services Held At Collista
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 1951, at the Collista Freewill Baptist Church for Amanda McFaddin, 78, who died at 6:30 a.m., Thursday, February 8, 1951, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Fonzo Adams, Collista, Ky.  She had been ill for several months. A life long resident of Johnson County where she was born February 23, 1872, she was the daughter of James and Martha Jane Blanton Ratliff.  She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband preceded her in death in 1900. She is survived by two other daughters, and three sons, Mrs. Mollie Adams, Collista; Mrs Nannie Selvage, Paris, O., Elza Ratliff, Marion, Ohio, Harry B. Blair, city, and James Selvage, Matewan, W. Va.  Also surviving are two brothers and one sister, Mrs. Mint Spencer, Collista, Ky., Silas Ratliff, city and John E. Ratliff, Barnetts Creek, Ky. The services were conducted by Revs. Adrian Davis and Charley Lemaster. Interment was in the Hager Hill family cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald  Thursday February 15, 1951 
MURRAY, Emmett
1884-1951
The Body of Emmett Murray, 66, was found on a hillside of his farm at White House Sunday following a search made by neighbors. It is thought that death occurred Thursday, February 8, and a coroner's jury pronounced the cause of death "unknown." A native of Johnson County he was born July 18, 1884, the son of the late Rhode and Serilda Fannin Murray. He had been a lifelong resident of White House where he engaged in farming. He is survivied by one sister, Mrs. Gypsie Wallen of River, Ky. Funeral services were conducted at his home at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, by Rev. Bud Wiley. Burial was in the family cemetery at White House under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY February 15, 1951
PRESTON, Frank
1951
Frank Preston, 48, died at his home in Paintsville at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, February 23, after an illness of four weeks. He was born in Johnson County, the son of  Mr. and Mrs. Winifred Preston. He had been a resident of Paintsville for 15 years, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.  He was married July 3, 1940, to Addie Dale, who survives him. Also surviving are one sister and three brothers, Mrs. Bob Gross, Toledo, Ohio; Life Preston, Marion Preston and Clate Preston, all of Paintsville. Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, February 25, at the home, by Rev. Scott Castle. Burial was in the town cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Mar.01 1951
STAMBAUGH, Rexford Ray
1942-1951
REXFORD RAY STAMBAUGH
STAMBUAGH CHILD DIES FEB. 25
Rexford Ray Stambaugh, 8, son of Mr. And Mrs. Reginald Stambaugh of Stambaugh, Ky., died at 5:00 a. m., Sunday, February 25, in a local hospital after an illness of five years. He was born September 13, 1942, and had lived all his life in Stambaugh. Surviving besides his parents are two sisters, Mrs. Betty M. Burchett, Stambaugh, and Mrs. Mary N. Chandler, city. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a. m., Tuesday, February 27, at the Locust Grove Church, by Revs. F. F. Rigsby and L. Walters.  Interment was in the Stambaugh cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY MARCH 1, 1951
TRIMBLE, Shell
1880-1951
Shell Trimble, 70, city, livestock dealer and chief deputy sheriff of Johnson County, died at 3:30 p. m., Feb. 10, 1951 at Hayswood Hospital in Maysville after an illness of four months. Well known throughout Johnson and adjoining counties, he was born August 12, 1880 in this county, and was the son of John and Matilda Van Hoose Trimble. He was a member of the United Baptist Church, and was a man of the highest character and integrity. Surviving besides his wife Cora Webb Trimble, whom he was married to for fifty years, are one son and five daughters:  John Powell Trimble, Maysville; Mrs. Fanny Colvin, city; Mrs. Tilda Preston, city; Mrs. Miranda Ward, Maysville; Mrs. Dixie Estep, Barnetts Creek; Mrs. Laura Pelphrey, Fish Trap, Kentucky. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p. m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1951 at the United Baptist Church here by the Revs. Lonza Reed and Harlen Montgomery. Burial followed in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers were:  Joe Radcliffe, Billie Johnson, Boone Trimble, Bruce Trimble, Ham Burchett, and Arbie Daniel. Active pall bearers were:  Wince Trimble, Pierce Trimble, Johnny Davis, Russell Lemaster, Langley Ward, and Delmar Preston. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB. 15, 1951
VANHOOSE, Alonzo F.
1951
Alonzo F. Van Hoose, 77 years old, well-known businessman, died at his home in West Prestonsburg Friday morning, February 23, victim of a heart attack.  He was the brother of F. S., Byron, and Bert Van Hoose, all of this city. Mr. Van Hoose had suffered a previous heart seizure and had been in failing health, but had worked on the day preceding his death.  His passing came as a shock to many friends in this and surrounding counties. For the last several years he had been associated with his brother, F. S. Van Hoose, in the operation at West Prestonsburg of the F. S. Van Hoose Lumber Company.  He was a onetime deputy collector with the Internal Revenue Department and was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. He also was a member of the Paintsville Rotary Club and was commander of Paintsville Post, Spanish American War Veterans. A native of Johnson County, Mr. Van Hoose was a son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Dixon Van Hoose. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Hannah Van Hoose, two sons, South Van Hoose, Oakland, Calif; and Ted Van Hoose, Chicago, Ill.; and two daughters Mrs. Maudie Goins and Mrs, Charles Jacobs, both of Frankfort, Ky. He also leaves four brothers, and one sister, F. S., Byron and Bert Van hoose all of Paintsville, Clyde Van Hoose, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mrs. Gladys Burchett, of West Virginia. Funeral rites were conducted from the Freewill Baptist Church at Tom's Creek, Johnson County, Sunday afternoon, and burial in the family cemetery there was directed by the Arnold Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Edmund, Estill, Ollie, Perry, Quinby and Wendell Van Hoose, Rex Helton and Scott C. Craft, Honorary pallbearers were members of Paintsville Post, Spanish American War Veterans. Paintsville Herald  Thursday  March 8, 1951
WEBB, Julia (Hammond)
1951
Julia Webb 2-Year Illness Fatal to Julia Webb 61 Funeral services were held at 1:pm Monday, Feb 26,by Rev. Sammy Branham, for Julia Webb 61 who died Feb 24th, at 1:30 p.m. after two years of illness. A resident at the time of her death of Buffalo Horn, Martin Co. Where she lived for the past forty years, she was a member of the Baptist Church. She was married on Dec 23, 1907, to Willie Webb, who survives her. Also surviving are six daughters and five sons: Mrs. Tellia Nicolous, Fairfield, Iowa; Mrs. Susie Endicott, Job, Ky; Mrs. Elizabeth Stepp, Inez, Ky; Mrs. Annie James, Slagle, W.Va.; Mrs. Bessie Clark, Huntington, W.VA., Frank, McClelland, and Willy Jr., all of Webb W.Va; Joe, Detroit, Mi.; and Claude, Naugatuck, W.VA. Five sisters and five brothers survive. They are Becky Triplet, Hardy, Ky.; Lizzie Clagorn, Hardy, Ky.; Goldie Stacy, Hager, W.Va.; Nellsa Maynard, Fort Gay, W.Va.; Elisa Simers, Louisa;Frank Hammond, Clifford, Ky.; Henry Hammond, Williamson, W.Va.;; Clifford Hammond, Louisa and Grady Hammond, Clifford, Ky. Internment was in the Webb cemetery at Job, Ky., under the direction of the Richmond Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Ky. Paintsville Herald March 1, 1951
WEBB, Lynn (Preston)
1925-1951
Succumbs to Extended Illness on Feb. 28 Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 2, for Lynn Preston Webb, 35, who died at his home on East Street, around 6:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 28, after an extended illness. A member of one of the city's prominent families, he was born in Paintsville, May 13, 1925, the son of Mrs. Beulah Preston Webb and Mr. Sidney Webb. He attended the Paintsville City Schools. From early boyhood he excelled in athletics and during his years in high school was a member of the football team. His friendly manner, engaging smile, and good humor made him popular with his classmates and won for him many friends in this town where his entire life was spent. Throughout his illness, Lynn was uncomplaining and cheerful, always greeting his friends with a smile, and displaying an interest in their activities. He was a member of the Mayo Memorial Methodist Church of this city. Preceding him in death are two brothers, Gordon and Sidney. Survivors besides his parents, one sister, Mrs. Robert Switzer, Trimble, Tn., and one brother, Robert Webb, Pikeville. Services will be in charge of Rev. J. I. Meyer, pastor of the Mayo Memorial Methodist Church. Pallbearers will be Roger Stewart, Dan Pugh, J.K. Wells, Clarence Castle, George Branham, Clarence Sherman, Earl Gillespie and Jesse Roberts. Burial will be in the Preston cemetery under the direction of the Painstville Funeral Home. The Paintsville Herald March 1, 1951
WHEELER, Dr C.C.
1872-1951
Dr. C. C. Wheeler, 78, brother of John W. and M. O. Wheeler of this city, died suddenly of a heart attack in a Detroit hospital Wednesday evening, February 21.  He had been making his home with his son in that city for some time, since forced by a partial stroke several years ago to retire from active practice. A member of one of the county's well-known families, the son of the late Martin Van Buren and Sarah Justice Wheeler, he was born April 16, 1872, at the Wheeler home place on Hoods Fork of Blaine.  He was the second child in a family of eleven children whose services and activities have contributed greatly to the social development and progress of this county and the surrounding area. His early youth was spent in the Hoods Creek section where he attended the rural schools of the county and the Blaine High School.  He then studied medicine at Knoxville, Tenn., and later attended the Louisville Medical School from which he received his degree. Following his graduation he returned to this section and became a general practitioner traveling by horseback thru the rural sections of this county and in Morgan and Lawrence counties.  During his fifty years of service "Doc" became a beloved and welcome figure in these counties and in the coal fields of Eastern Kentucky where he also ministered to the ills of the people. He was first married to Allie Ramey of this county and to this union was born one son, Ora. Following her death he later married Amanda Swan of Lawrence County who preceded him in death August 12, 1935.  Also preceding him in death were his parents, one sister, Lora Alice, and two brothers, Judge C. B. Wheeler, Prestonsburg, and Dr. J. C. Wheeler, Pikeville. Survivors include one son, Ora, Detroit, Michigan, two daughters, Mrs. Arbie Weaver and Mrs. W. Skaggs, Louisa, Ky.  Surviving also are eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Louise May, Ashland, Mrs. A. S. Dempsey, Belpre, Ohio, John W. and M. W. Wheeler, city, Franklin Wheeler, Winifred, Dr. W. H. Wheeler, Olive Hill, and S. L. Wheeler, Detroit, Michigan. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 24, from the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with the Rev. C. W. Krebs of the First Methodist Church officiating. Music was furnished by members of the choir of the First Methodist Church. Following this service the body was taken to the Wheeler home on Hoods Fork where services were held by Elder Cully Sparks of this city assisted by Mr. Jasper Sloe of Winifred.  Hymns were presented by a group of singers composed of Mrs. Jim Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Slone, and Mr. Bunk Murray. Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 3-1-1951


MARCH - 1951

BLAIR, Herschell
1904-1951
Herschell Blair Passes March 3
Funeral Services Held At Leander
Herschell Blair, 46, died in a local hospital at 2:00 a.m., Saturday, March 3, after a two months' illness. The son of Millard Blair of Leander and the late Lou Ellen O'Bryan Blair, he was born at Barnetts Creek, October 19, 1904.  A truck operator he had resided at Leander for the past four years.  Always friendly and willing to assist those in need, he had many friends in this county where most of his life was spent.  He was married in 1927 to Ada Griffith, who survives him. He was preceded in death eighteen years ago by one son, Herschell Eugene. Surviving besides his widow are three children, Rebecca Lou, Leander, Bert, Staffordsville and Ernest Ray, Leander, and one granddaughter, Linda Faye.  Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Blanton, Win, and Mrs. Gladys Williams, Flat Gap. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 5, at the Leander High School by Revs. Willard Wilcox and Scott Castle.  Songs were by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Asa under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. March 8, 1951 Paintsville Herald
BROWN, Charles A.
1910-1951
Former Lawrence County Resident Dies In Ohio
Charles A. Brown, 40, a former resident of Georges Creek, Lawrence County, died Friday, at his home in Mutual, Ohio, following an illness of four weeks. A resident of Mutual for nine years, Mr. Brown was born December 30, 1910, a son of L. B. and Minnie Miller Brown, now residents  of Mutual. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the Chestnut Grove Church of God with the Rev. Mose Kitchen officiating.  Burial was in Borders cemetery. Surviving are the parents, four sisters, Mrs. Ray Borders, Mrs. Ray Slone, Mrs. Nathan George, Urbana, Ohio, and Mrs. Herbert Wriston, Beards Fork, W. Va., five brothers, Elzia Brown, Beaver, Ohio, Burns, Marshall, Scott and Everett Brown, Urbana. Paintsville Herald March 22, 1951
BURCHWELL, Jesse
1875-1951
Rites At W. Van Lear For Popular Resident
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 6, at the West Van Lear Church of Christ for Jesse Burchwell, 75, one of the county's prominent and well-liked residents.  He had been in ill health for the past several months, but death occurred suddenly when he suffered a heart attack at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, March 4, at his home at West Van Lear. Born in Floyd County November 5, 1875, the son of the late James and Emma Akers Burchwell, he had resided at West Van Lear for the past twenty years, and was held in high esteem by his neighbors in that community and his many friends throughout this section.  He was affiliated with the Church of Christ and worked in the mines before his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Mintie Burchett Burchwell; two daughters, Mrs. Essie Hall, city, Miss Jewell Burchwell, West Van Lear; three sons, William J. Burchwell, Seco; Cecil H., Dayton, O.; and Quentin, West Van Lear.  Surviving also is one sister, Mrs. Louisa David, Muncie, Ind. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. S.D. Honeycutt, Burial was in the Cumbo cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Thuursday March 8, 1951 Paintsville Herald
BURCHWELL, Thurman
1894-1951
Services Held Sunday For Thurman Burchwell A fall of about six-feet from a scaffold at his home in Relief, last Thursday proved fatal to Thurman Burchwell, 56.  His head hit a concrete block and fractured his skull, it was said.  He was pronounced dead at the Paintsville Hospital. The son of Edmon Burchwell, he was born at Relief on October 17, 1894, and had been a resident there all his life.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church, and followed the occupation of farming. Surviving besides his wife, Mrs. Fannie Sherman Burchwell, are three sons, M.E. Apple Creek, Ohio Ray, Relief, and Clay Burchwell, Berea, Ohio; and one daughter, Wandalene Hill, Relief. Also surviving are one sister, Cora McKenzie, Akron, Ohio; and three brothers, Dow, Arthur and John Burchwell, all of Hoods Creek, Ky. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, at the New Regular Baptist Church, Relief, by the Ferguson Brothers.  The Guy W. Preston Funeral Home directed the burial, which was made in the family cemetery at Relief. Thursday March 25, 1951 Paintsville Herald
CASTLE, Lawrence
1857-1951
Lawrence Castle Passes March 10 Rites At Sycamore For "Uncle Clark" Beverly Lawrence Castle, 93, better known as "Uncle Clark," died Saturday, March 10, 1951  at the home of his son, Sterling Castle, following a week's illness. One of the county's oldest citizens, he was an admired and respected resident of his community and widely known throughout the county.  A native of this county, he was born August 28, 1857, the son of the late Drewy and Sarah Ward Castle.  A prominent farmer before his retirement, he was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist church.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy VanHoose Castle in November 26, 1939, and also by one daughter and two sons. Survivors include three sons, Sterling, Nippa, Oscar, Wittensville, and Harrison, Nippa. Funeral services were conducted at the Sycamore Church Monday, March 12, at 2:00 p.m., by Revs. Claude Preston and Millard Van Hoose with songs by the Toms Creek Singers.  Burial was in the Castle cemetery at Nippa under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 03/14/1951 Note: This cemetery is also known as the Clark Castle Cemetery
CENTERS, Daisy (Arms)
1951
10 DAY ILLNESS FATAL
TO THEALKA RESIDENT
Mrs. Daisy Arms Centers, 32 wife of John Centers, Jr., of Thealka, died in a local hospital at 11:00 a. m., Monday, March 5, following a ten day illness. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Arms, of Thealka she was born at Collista, KY. a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She had been a resident of Thealka for the past four years. Survivors include besides her husband and parents, five sons, Mitchell, Billy Joe, Harry Douglas, Kenneth Ray, and Charles all at home. Surviving also are four sisters, Joyce Arms, Mrs. Johnnie Clark, Mrs. Ernest Castle all of Thealka and Mrs. Jesse Tackett, Fleming; two brothers, Sanford and George H. both of Thealka. Funeral services were conducted at 11:30 a. m., Wednesday, March 7, at the Thealka Church with Rev. James Lyons officiating. Burial was in the Collins cemetery at Rock House under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday  3-8-1951
COOK, Prissler (Crum)
1879-1951
MRS. PRISSLER COOK
DIES SUDDENLY MARCH 15
Mrs. Prissler Cook, 72, wife of Samuel Cook, of Debord, KY., died suddenly at 7:15 a. m.., at her home Thursday, March 15. Born March 10, 1879 in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Liza Williamson Crum. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Most of her life was spent in this community. Survivors include besides her husband eight children; four daughters, Mrs. Bertha Rice, Slagle, W. Va., Mrs. Myrtle Fletcher, Debord, Mrs. Virgie Preece, Louisa, Mrs. Alafair McGinnis, Debord, four sons, Callaham Cook, Louisa, Addie Cook, Calf Creek, Charlie Cook, and Edwin P. Cook, both of Debord. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Jackie Crum, Debord, Mrs. Addie Crum, Boons Camp; Mrs. Mary Ward, Inez, Ky.; She also leaves fifty one grandchildren and twenty four great-grandchildren. Services were conducted at the home at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 17, by Revs. Sammy Branham, Avery Preece, W.H. Preece, and Elmer Cassady. Burial was in the Cook Cemetery at Debord under the direction of the Richmond Callaham Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-22-1951
CRUM, Pearl (Webb)
1895-1951
Mrs. Pearl Crum, 55, wife of Scott Crum of Lovely, Ky., died at Memorial Hospital, Monday, March 5, 1951, at 2:30 p.m. following a short illness. She was born at Pilgrim, Ky. February 25, 1895, the daughter of Mrs. Nancy Muncy Webb and the late Samuel Webb.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Survivors include besides her husband and mother, five children: four sons, Oscar L. Jude, Huntington W. Va.; Ted Jude, English W. Va.; Russell L. Jude, U. S. Army, Ft. Benning, Ga.; Howard Jude, U. S. Army, Camp Campbell, Ky., one daughter, Mrs. Pauline Streeter, Chicago, Illinois.  Surviving also are six grandchildren.  She also leaves six brothers and sisters, Earl Webb, Lovely; Marcie Webb, Pilgrim; Ermel Webb, Lovely; Mrs. Myrtle Kirk, Inez; Mrs. Ella Hale, Oak Hill, Ohio; and Bertha Preece, Lovely. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 2:30 p. m., Thursday, March 8, 1951 by Revs. Lonnie Murphy, Tom Kirk, and Archie Stepp. Burial was in the Webb cemetery at Lovely under the direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-11-1951
DALTON, Delia Ruth (Sluss)
1932-1951
Mrs. Delia Ruth Sluss Dalton, 18, wife of Bascom Dalton, of Warfield, died at her home at 1:00 p. m., Sunday, March 4, 1951, while giving birth to twins. The two infants have been placed in a local hospital and are reported in good condition. She was born in Warfield, September 25, 1932, and had lived there all her life. She was the daughter of Herbert and Martha Collier Sluss. Other survivors include four sisters, Ailene, Rosa Belle, Barbara, and June, all of Warfield and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sluss also of Warfield. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 6, at 2:00 p. m. at the home. Burial was in the Warfield cemetery under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, of Inez. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 3-11-1951
DANIEL, Genoa L. (Lemaster)
1876-1951
Mrs. Genoa L. Daniel, 75, wife of M.L. Daniel, of Tutor Key, died in a local hospital Monday, March 19, at 5 :30 p.m., following an illness of five weeks. Born in Morgan County March 8, 1876, the daughter of the late Wallace and Katherine Rowland LeMaster, she had lived at Tutor Key for sixty years.  She was member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a well-known and beloved resident of her community. She was preceded in death by one daughter and one son. Survivors include besides her husband, seven children; three daughters, Mrs. Dan Short, Van Lear; Mrs. Frances Phelps, Martin; Mrs. John Ward, , Hampton, Va.; four sons, George W., Sitka; Roy, Charles Callis and Rowland Daniel all of Tutur Key. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Lillie Helton, Hampton, Va., and one brother T.A. LeMaster, Phoebus, VA. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. today at the home by Elder J. Benson Lewis and Elder Don Ellison. Burial was in the family cemetery at Tutur Key under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE  HERALD THURSDAY 3-15-1951
DUTTON, Rose (Preston)
1951
PNEUMONIA IS FATAL TO ROSE P. DUTTON
Mrs. Rose Preston Dutton, 58, died at 9:00 a. m., Thursday, at her home in Tutor Key, after an illness of one week. Cause of death was attributed to pneumonia. She was the daughter of Asbury Preston, and had been a resident of Tutor Key for six years. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband Mose Dutton, are two sons, Lloyd, Tutor Key, Clyde, of paintsville, and two daughters, Mary Prater, Whitehouse, and Ollie Mae Dutton, Tutor Key. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Julia Childers, Louisa. Funeral rites were conducted at 1:00 p. m., Saturday at the United Baptist Church, Greasy Creek, by the Revs. W. Meek and Guy Preston. Burial was made in the Greasy Creek Cemetery under the direction of the Guy W. Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-15-1951
FITZPATRICK, Clara E. (Daniel)
1951
Native Of Johnson
Dies In Ashland
Mrs. Clara E. Fitzpatrick, 62, Route 2, Ashland, died at 9:45 Sunday night (1951) at her home following an illness of nine months. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was born in Johnson County, Ky., a daughter of Henry and Frances Daniel. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., at the residence.  The funeral party left Ashland at 10 a. m. Wednesday for Johnson County, where burial took place in the Daniel cemetery. Surviving are the husband Oscar Fitzpatrick; one son, Walter Fitzpatrick, Ashland; a granddaughter, Patricia Fitzpatrick; a sister, Mrs. T. M. Littleton, Ashland, and two brothers, W. E. Daniel, Moorehaven, Fla., and C. S. Daniels, Louisa. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 3-11-1951
FLETCHER, Oma (Kirk)
1875-1951
Mrs. Oma Fletcher, 75, prominent woman of Inez, died at her home Tuesday, March 13, 1951 at 2:15 p. m., of a heart condition following several years' illness. The daughter of the later Martha and Thompson Kirk, she was born in Catlettsburg, July 10, 1875.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church and had resided in Inez for the past forty-nine years.  She was married at Pilgrim, Ky., November 30, 1895 to J. C. Fletcher, one of the county's outstanding residents and public officials, who served twelve years as sheriff, eight years as judge, four years as superintendent of schools and four years as county court clerk.  He preceded her in death October 15, 1945. Survivors include six children, five daughters, Mrs. America Endicott, Job, Ky.; Mrs. Sam Sloane, Mrs. Curtis Crum, Mrs. George Blankenship all of Inez; Mrs. Frank Hensley, Braeholm, W. Va.; one son, Joe Fletcher, Inez.  Surviving also are three sisters, Mrs. Mary Newsome, Lovely, Mrs. Emma Preece and Mrs. John Kirk, Kermit, W. Va. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p. m., today at the United Baptist Church and burial was in the Fletcher cemetery under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home of Inez. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 3-11-1951
GULLETT, Cynthia Ann (Litteral)
1865-1951
Mrs. Cynthia Ann Gullett, 83, well-known resident of the city, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. George Kimbler, at 6:00 a.m., Saturday, March 24, following an illness of two years. A native of Magoffin County, she was born April 16, 1865, the daughter of the late John W. and Elzia Pace Litteral. Her husband Charles Gullett preceded her in death in 1936. Surviving are two other daughters, Mrs. Ida Wagner, Ashland, and Mrs. Ava Carter, Cleveland, and one son Matthew of this city. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Celia Richie, Cincinnati, Ohio, and one brother Amos Litteral, Oil Springs. Funeral services were conducted at the Kimbler home on Peach Street at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, by Rev. Harry Salyer and Rev. Henry Tackett. Burial was in the Town Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD MAR. 29 1951
HACKWORTH, Roy
1891-1951
RITES ARE HELD AT STAFFORDSVILLE
A stroke proved fatal last Thursday to Roy Hackworth, 60, prominent farmer of Staffordsville, who died in a local hospital at 7:05 a.m., March 29. He had been ill since suffering his first stroke nine months ago. A resident of Staffordsville for fourteen years, he was born July 1, 1891, in Magoffin County the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hackworth. His wife Ella Hackworth survives. They were married November 15, 1910 in Magoffin County. Surviving besides his wife are seven children; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Mayhan, Mrs. Beecher Ealey, both of Staffordsville, Mrs. Freman Sizemore, Mrs James Williams both of Carey, Ohio; three sons, Ransom, Vanlue, Ohio, and Hanford and Bruce both of Staffordsville. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. William Litteral, Owensboro, Mrs. Ronald Adams, Salyersville, and one brother, Mr. Walter Hackworth, Salyersville. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 31, at Old Union Church at Staffordsville with Revs. Leonard Walters, Lloyd Williams and George Murray, officiating. Burial was in the Dixon cemetery at Staffordsville under the direction the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD APR. 5 1951
HALL, Edith (Mollett)
1916-1951
HEART ATTACK VICTIM
Edith Hall, 34, wife of Melvin Hall, of Auxier, died suddenly the victim of a heart attack at her home at 10:00 p.m., Friday, March 30. A native of Floyd County she was born December 20, 1916, the daughter of Ben and Bertha Gunnels Mollett. She had been a resident of Auxier for thirteen years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Other survivors include eight children, Wanda Alice, Helen, Brenda Kay, Delba Frances, Bennie, Phillip, Monroe and Melvin J., all at home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev.S.C.Honeycutt at Auxier Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 2. Burial was in the Auxier cemetery at Auxier under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD APR. 5 1951
JOHNSON, Margaret (Mayo)
1905-1951
Mrs. Margaret Mayo Johnson, 45, died suddenly at 8:15 p.m., Friday, March 30, at her home in the Alhambra Apartments at Ashland, Ky.  Death was attributed to a heart attack. Mrs. Johnson, a resident of Ashland for thirty-two years, was born in this city September 30, 1905. She was the daughter of Mrs. Alice Meek Mayo, now a resident of Ashland, and the late John C.C. Mayo, one of the pioneers in the development of the Eastern Kentucky coal fields. She was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church. Surviving are the mother, a son, John Frank Johnson III, U.S. Army in Maryland, a daughter, Mrs. William P. Settlemayer, Lexington; a bother John C.C. Mayo, Ashland, and a granddaughter, Linda Mayo Settlemayer, Lexington. Private funeral services were conducted Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at the home of her mother Bath Avenue with the Venerable Francis M. Cooper, rector of Calvary Episcopal Church officiating. Pallbearers were John W. McKenzie, Alexander Cameron, Richard A. Gorrell, Charles Newton King, Thomas Kentner, and William Cox of Lexington. Burial was in the Ashland cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 
LYON, Sanford
1865-1951
PASSES AT LOUISA
Sanford Lyon, 85, father of Ross Lyon of this city, died in a Louisa hospital at 11:50 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, after an illness of ten days.  A retired farmer, he had lived in Louisa for twenty-seven years. He was born at Keaton, Ky., June 11, 1865, a son of the late William and Linna Skaggs Lyon. His first wife, Mary Skaggs Lyon, died in 1907.  He was later married to Margaret Ferguson, who survives.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church at Keaton for twenty-six years. Survivors also include besides his widow and son, two daughters, Mrs. C. B. Wells, Louisa, and Mrs. Sylvester Ball, Jr., Lexington, and five sons, Forest L. Blaine, Proctor H., Louisa, Buell S., Louisa, Jesse D., Louisa and Robert D., Orlando, Fla.  Surviving also are nineteen grandchildren eleven great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m., Saturday at the Free Will Baptist Church in Louisa with the Rev. Prater Blair of Huntington and the Rev. J. E. Bailey of Red Bush officiating.  Burial was in the Lyon cemetery, at Keaton. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-5-1951
LYONS, Samuel M.
1886-1951
Samuel M. Lyons, 64, prominent farmer of Chapman, died at his home at 3:00 p. m., Thursday, March 1, after an illness of more than four years. He was born in this state September 6, 1886, the son of the late Bud and Celia Conley Lyons.  A resident of Chapman for the past ten years, he was a member of the United Baptist Church. Survivors include nine children; three daughters, Miss Opal Lyons and Mrs. Zelphia Shannon both of Chapman and Mrs. Virginia May Stidham of Ohio; six sons, Florida, Tutor Key; Bert, River; Edgar, Wharton, West Virginia; Mitchell, Hubert and Walter, all of Chapman.  He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Ora Lyons, Estill, Ky.; Andrew Lyons, Tutor Key; George Lyons, Charley, Mrs. Zelphia Bryant, Berlin Heights, Ohio, and Mrs. Lula Van Hoose, Van Lear. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a. m., Sunday, March 4, at the Lowmansville United Baptist Church by Revs. F. F. Rigsby, Cully Sparks and Leonard Walters. Burial was in the family cemetery at Ulysses under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 3-8-1951
MCKENZIE, Lou (Sparks)
1873-1951
Services Held Saturday For Mrs. Lou McKenzie Mrs. Lou McKenzie, 78, well-known resident of Kerz, died at her home at 10:30 p. m., Thursday, March 15, after an illness of one year. A native of Johnson County, she was born March 2, 1873, the daughter of the late Elijah Sparks and Angeline Sparks.  She had lived in the Kerz vicinity most of her life.  Her first marriage was to Henry Caudill, who perceded her in death, and she later married Tom McKenzie, who also preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Jesse and Irvin Caudill, both of Kerz; six sisters, Mrs. Manda Salyers and Mrs. Jane Green, Lowmansville, Mrs. Cora Curtis, Flat Gap, Mrs. Mary Salyer of Michigan, Mrs. Hannah Burke, Grove City, Ohio, Mrs. Ellen Arrowood, Meally; one brother, Henry Sparks. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p. m., at the home of her son Jesse, at Kerz, Saturday, March 17, with Revs. Henry Caudill, Edward Salyer, and John Daniel. Burial was in the Daniel cemetery at Kerz under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald  Thursday March 22, 1951
MCKENZIE, Mary Elizabeth (Salyer)
1951
99-Year Old Woman
Native Of Johnson Dies March 26
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McKenzie, 99, native of Johnson County died Monday afternoon after an illness of three days.  She was living with her son, Herbert McKenzie on Strait Creek in Boyd County at the time of her death. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of the Baptist Church and was a daughter of Henderson and Senia Whitley Salyers of this county.  She had been a resident of Boyd County for the past seven years, moving there from Greenup County. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in Ashland and burial was made in the Ashland Cemetery. Surviving are another son, Vint McKenzie, Ashland and three daughters, Mrs. Etta Arnold, Johnson County; Mrs. Lou Stambo, Catlettsburg, and Mrs. Bessie Stevens, Steubenville, O. Paintsville Herald  Thursday March 29, 1951
OSBORNE, James E.
1951
James E. Osborne, 68, died in a local hospital Thursday, March 22, 1951 at 6:30 p.m., after an illness of two days.  Death was attributed to a heart attack. He was born in Johnson County, the son of the late T. R. and Malinda Burton Osborne.  He had been a resident of Offutt for the past three years, and was a minister in the Freewill Baptist Church.  He is survived by his wife, Cora Ward Osborne. Surviving besides his wife are four sons, Thomas and Arthur, Red Jackett, W. Va.; and Bert and James, Williamson, W. Va. He also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Bailey Roberts, Offutt, Mrs. J. Salyers, Prestonsburg, Mrs. Cora Smith, Wabash, Indiana and Mrs. Martha Green, Louisa. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, at two o'clock at Offutt with Revs. Beecher Music, Sam Baker and Earl Ratliff officiating.  Burial was in the Offutt cemetery under the direction of the Guy W. Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-29-1951
PERRY, Samantha
1869-1951
SERVICES HELD AT HOME FOR SAMANTHA PERRY
Funeral services for Mrs. Samantha Perry, 81, resident of Barn Rock, who died at her home at 4:30 a.m., Thursday, March 15, 1951, were conducted Saturday at 1:00 pm at the home with Revs. Hood Wallin and T. J. Bailey officiating. A native of Lawrence County, she was born May 1, 1869, the daughter of the late Mrs. and Mrs. Louis Perry.  A member of the Regular Baptist Church she had resided at Barn Rock for the past forty-one years.  Her husband preceded her in death in 1930. Surviving are three sons, Charlie Perry, Sciotoville, Ohio; Noah and Cam of Barn Rock. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Jim Wright and Mrs. Laura Williams, Red Bush. Burial was in the Red Bush cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday March 22, 1951
PHILLIS, Phillip Kirk
1918-1951
Phillip Kirk Phillis, born in Paintsville, May 21, 1918, was one of our town's  most loved young men, one whose future was very promising.  He spent most of his short [partial obit] Paintsville Herald Thursday 3-15-1951
SPRADLIN, Prudence Darlene
1951-1951
Rites Held Tuesday
For Spradlin Infant
Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday morning for Prudence Darlene Spradlin, 9- day-old infant of Hendrick and Myrtle Daniel Spradlin of Nippa, who died at her home Monday morning. Besides her parents she is survived by the following brothers and sisters, James Kenneth, Charles Ernest, Larry Thomas, Ruth Allene, and Dorris Erlene all at home. Burial was in the Family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday March 11, 1951.
STAPLETON, Mary E. (Arrowood)
1865-1951
Mary E. Stapleton, 85, well-known resident of Tutor Key, died at 5:45 a. m., Friday, Mar. 2, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Virgie Van Hoose, after an illness of seven weeks. Born in North Carolina September 18, 1865, the daughter of the late George and Samantha Dillingham Arrowood, she had resided in the Tutor Key community for the past sixty years. Well liked and respected in that section and throughout the county, her death was a shock and loss to her many friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband and three sons and three daughters. Three children survive her, Mrs. Virgie Van Hoose, Mrs. Cora Price, and Hansford Stapleton all of Tutor Key.  The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Alice Bayes, Ashland, Mrs. Vina Wells, Pikeville, Garrett Arrowood, Waverly, O.; Albert Arrowood, Offutt, and Ben Arrowood, Illinois. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a. m., Sunday, March 4, from the home of Mrs. an Hoose at Tutor Key with Rev. Claude Preston officiating.  Songs were presented by the Toms Creek Singers. Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday March 8, 1951
SWORD, Hila Jane (Ramsey)
1881-1951
EXTENDED ILLNESS PROVES FATAL
Mrs. Hila Jane Sword, 69, prominent woman of the city and wife of H. C. Sword of Bridgeford, died in a local hospital Sunday morning, March 25, after an extended illness. Born in Pike County, October 31, 1881, the daughter of the late George and Mary Frances Slone Ramsey, she had been a resident of this city for the past several years.  She was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving besides her husband are six children; four daughters, Mrs. Charles Hall, Washington, D. C., Mrs. Richard Hicks, Garrett, and Mrs. W. H. Potter and Mrs. O. V. Bennett both of this city; two sons, Hugh E., Dwale, Ky., and Clyde H., Cleveland, O.  Surviving also are the following brothers and sisters, Reese Ramsey, Chattanooga, Tenn., Alex Ramsey, Ashland, Cude Ramsey, Millard, Tom Adkins, Shelbiana, Mrs. Maggie Thacker, Sutton, Mrs. John Justice, Pikeville, and Mrs. George Marrs, Robinson Creek, Kentucky. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday March 27, at the First Christian Church with the pastor, Rev. Harold L. Burnside, officiating.  Burial was in the Wells-Buckingham cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 3-29-1951
TRAVIS, Jay R.
1951
News was received here last Thursday of the sudden death in Stonington, Conn., of Jay R. Travis, former Johnson countian. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Travis of this city. In declining health for the past two months, he suffered a heart attack Thursday morning and his sudden death was a shock to his relatives and friends. A resident of Stonington for the past thirty-five years, he was serving as Chief of Police, a position he had held for sixteen years. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Nash Travis, two daughters, Mrs. Rodger Gould and Mrs. Howard Gobriel both of Stonington. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Dan Pugh and Miss Hazel Travis, of this city; Mrs. J. T. Caudill, Stambaugh, Ky., Mrs. N. S. Ross, Pikeville, and one brother, Buell Travis, city. Funeral services were conducted at Stonington, Saturday, March 10, 1951 at the First Baptist Church and burial was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY MAR. 11, 1951
WELLS, Alex L.
1867-1951
Services At Odds For Well-Known Man Alex L. Wells, 83, died at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, March 22, 1951, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmon Clark, at John's Creek, Ky. He was born March 27, 1867, in Johnson County, Ky., the son of James and Emmaretta Collins Wells.  A well-known and respected citizen of Odds, Ky., where  he had lived all his life, he was a member of he Philadelphia Church of Christ, and had been engaged in farming.  from which he was retired.  His wife preceded him in death in February, 1942. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Elmon Clark, Johns Creek, Mrs. Frank Music, David, Ky., and Mrs. Eugene Wells, Van  Lear, Ky., and one son, Melvin Wells, Odds, Ky.  He is also survived by a sister and a brother,  Mrs. Agnes Wells, Hindman, Ky., and Walker Wells, Van Lear. Services were held at the Phildelphia Church of Christ at 1:00 p.m. , on Sunday, March 25, 1951, by Rev Harold Burnside.  Music was furnished by the Williams Quartet.  Burial was in the Wells cemetery at Odds, Ky., under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday March 29, 1951


APRIL - 1951
   
BROWN, Lewis
1870-1951
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brown Lewis Brown, 80, native of Johnson and a lifelong resident of Lowmansville, died at his home April 25. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. His first marriage was to Ina Castle in 1894, who preceded him in death in 1910.  To this union five children were born, Mrs. Beulah Slone, Ashland, Glen, Lowmansville, Ernest, Ashland, Roby, Plain City, Ohio and Rollie, Hilliards, O. Me was married to Sarah Daniels in 1914, who survives him.  To this union two children were born, Bunia and Walter, who preceded him in death.  He also leaves twenty-three grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Paintsville Herald April, 1951 Rites Held for Aged Lowmnsville Resident Lewis Brown, 80, prominent farmer of the county, died at his home at Lowmansville at 7:00 a. m., Tuesday, April 25 of a heart condition from which he had suffered for the past five years. A native of Johnson, he was born December 2, 1870, the son of the late John J. and Fanny Spencer Brown. His entire life was spent in the Lowmansville section. He was a member of the United Baptist Church.  He was first married to Ina Castle who preceded him in death in 1910 and then to Sarah Daniel, who also preceded him in death. Surviving are seven children:  one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Slone, Ashland, six sons, Glen, Lowmansville, Ernest, Ashland; Robbie, Plain City, Ohio; Robbie, Hilliards, Ohio, and Bernie and Waler Brown.  Also Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Katie Hinkel, Lowmansville. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 10:00 a. m., Friday, April 27, by Revs.  Robert Daniel and G. W. Preston.  Burial was in the family cemetery under of direction of the G. W. Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald May 3, 1951
CASTLE, Con
1888-1951
Con Castle Dies At Home In Nippa
5-Year Illness Fatal To Retired Miner
Con Castle, 62, died at his home in Nippa, Ky., on Wednesday, April 4, at 4:00 a.m., after an illness of five years. He was born in Johnson County, Ky., December 15, 1888, the son of James and Sarah Daniels Castle.  A life-long resident of Nippa, he was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and had been engaged in mining, from which occupation he had retired. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Sadler Castle, three daughters, Mrs. Numa Daniels, Lowmansville, Mrs. Vonda VanHoose, Nippa, and Mrs. Ruth Daniels, River and four sons, Edwin, Washington, D.C., Raymond, Springfield, Ohio, Lofty, Nashville, Tenn., and Homer, at home. Also surviving are three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Malta Rice, Sitka; Mrs. Lell Murphy, Seco; Mrs. Brida Taylor, Staffordsville and Jonah Castle, Nippa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 6, at the home, with Revs. Millard VanHoose and Don Fraley officiating.  Burial will be in the Nippa family cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 04/05/1951
GRACE, Lucian
1903-1951
Services Held Tuesday For Lucian Grace Lucian Grace, 47, miner of Lovely, Ky., died at his home Sunday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m., following a two-year illness.  Death was attributed to a stroke. Born August 19, 1903 in Martin County, he was the son of Mrs. Mary Goble Grace now of East Kermit and the late John Grace.  He had resided at Lovely for the past eight years. Survivors include besides his mother, his wife, Mrs. Marie Davis Grace, two daughters LuLa Mae and Phyllis Ann both at home; two sons John Rae and Lucian, Jr. at home. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters;  Curtis Grace, Lovely; Mrs. Belinda Dillion, Big Creek; Mrs. Virginia Chaffnis, Wayne County, W. Va.; William Grace, Blaine Grace, Mrs. Carrie Stepp and Mrs. Eunice Harmon all of East Kermit, W. Va. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, and burial was in the East Kermit Cemetery under the direction of The Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD April 26, 1951
HAGER, Robert B.
1951
Attack Fatal To Robert B. Hager
Robert B. Hager, 69, of New York City, formerly of Johnson County died April 20, 1951 in a Norton, Virginia hospital of a heart attack. He was the owner of the Hager Coal Company. Surviving are the widow, the former Goldie Mitchell of Greenup, Ky., two sons, R. Barton Hager, Jr., Tiffon, O., and V. Mitchell Hager, Westport, Conn., two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Geiger and Miss Edna Hager, and a brother Russell Hager, all of this city. His stepmother, Mrs. Jane Hager of Paintsville and two grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 p.m., April 22, at the Greenup Presbyterian Church with the Rev. J. Arthur Depew officiating. Burial was made in the Riverview Cemetery at Greenup. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-19-1951
HAMPTON, Pearl
1951
Rites for Hampton Infant Held Here April 13
Pearl Hampton, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buell Hampton, of Canton, Ohio, died, at her home there on April 11. The parents are former residents of Johnson County. Surviving besides the parents, are three sisters, Faye, Elizabeth Ann and Mabel, all at home, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ward of Turner Branch and Mr. and Mrs John Hampton, of Ashland. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 13, at the graveside in the Ward Cemetery at Turner Branch by Nancy Bowling. Paintsville Herald April 19, 1951
JONES, Mary Evelyn
1951
Mary Evelyn Jones 7-Year-Old Child Dies Suddenly
Services Conducted  Sunday at Flat Gap
Mary Evelyn Jones, 7-year-old daughter of Giddie and Serena Van Hoose Jones of Flat Gap, died suddenly in a local hospital, Thursday, April 26, 1951. Surviving besides here parents are the following brothers and sisters:  Carol Sue, Myrtle, Norma, Chester, and Marion, all of Flat Gap, Mrs. Goldie Balls, Gordon, W. Va., Mrs. Sylvia Kaskay, Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Virginia Anderson, Mrs. Audrey Salyers and Henry and Ernest Jones, all of Fairborn, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the home of the parents at 1:30 p. m., Sunday, April 29, by Rev. Harry Bruce Daniels and Rev. Don Fraley.  Music was furnished by the Toms Creek Quartet. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 5-3-1951
LESTER, C. L.
1875-1951
An illness of several months proved fatal to C. L. Lester, 76, well-known county resident, who died at his home in Southside at 7:15 a.m., Thursday, April 19. A native of Lawrence County, he was born at Blaine, April 5, 1875, the son of the late Lindsey and Nancy Osborn Lester.  A successful farmer of Denver for many years, he was an esteemed and respected member of that community.  He was a member of The New Regular Baptist Church since 1901 and also a member of the Masonic Lodge.  He was married May 13, 1897, to Della Hamilton, who survives him.  Preceding him in death besides his parents were four sisters and two brothers. To his family he was a patient and loving husband and father always mindful of the little things which go into every day living and made his home a landmark in the community where happiness radiated to all who came in contact with it. To his many other relatives and friends he was never too busy to lend a helping hand, never too tired to go to any one in distress, never too sick to present his words of cheer, his pleasant smile, or his thoughtfulness for every one. Surviving besides his wife, Della Hamilton Lester, are three children, one daughter, Mrs. Everette Rice, city; three sons, W. E. Lester, Jenkins, Dewey Lester, Canada, Ky., and Walter Lester, Salinas, Calif.  Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Amanda Tilson, Hilliard, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted from the Free Will Baptist Church, Third Street, in this city, Saturday at 2:00 p.m., April 21.  The officiating ministers were Rev. Millard VanHoose, Rev., Claude Preston, and Rev. C. C. Hall.  Hymns were by the Paintsville Quartet. Burial was in the Hager Hill cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-19-1951
MAYNARD, William
1901-1951
RITES HELD THURSDAY FOR MARTIN RESIDENT
William Maynard, 50, died at 7:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 18, 1951, in the Memorial Hospital at Williamson, after an illness of two months. He was born in Martin County, Kentucky, Feb. 25, 1901, the son of Mart and Sara Maynard, and was a llifelong resident of Beauty, Kentucky.  He was employed by the Earlsston Coal Company, Kermit, W.Va., and was president of U.M.W. of A. Local 6449 in Kermit.  He was married twenty- seven years ago at Beauty to his wife, Opal, who survives him. He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Sara Maynard, two daughters, Mrs. Elioise Dulton, and Jean Maynard, both of Beauty; and three sons, Estill and Glenn of Beauty, and Eliza with the U.S. Army. Burial services were conducted, Thursday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m at the home with Rev. Allen Herman officiating. Burial was under the direction of the Callihan Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday April 26, 1951
PACK, Hazel (Talbert)
1904-1951
Services Today For Well-Known Woman Mrs. Hazel Talbert Pack, 46, died at her home in Whitehouse, Ky., at 4:55 p.m., Monday, April 30, after an illness of several months. She was born in Ohio, September 14, 1904, the daughter of Electra Montgomery Talbert and the late Harvey Talbert. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Whitehouse. Besides her mother, she is survived by one daughter and three sons, Christine Pack, Whitehouse, Russell, West Liberty; Grover, Whitehouse, and Joe, Thelma, Ky. Two sisters and three brothers also survive: Mrs. Clara Smith, and Mrs. Oliver Hughes, both of Hampton, Tenn., Edd Talbert, Holden, W.Va., H.F.  Talbert, Rhode Island, and Charlie Talbert, Hampton, Tenn. Funeral services were held at the Hammond Freewill Baptist Church today at 10:00 a.m., by Revs. Charley Bailey and Doc Rowland. Burial will be made in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 5-3-1951
PATRICK, Samuel
1905-1951
Rites Held At Warfield For Martin Resident
Samuel Patrick, 45, died at his home at Beauty, Kentucky, Wednesday, April 25, at 4:30 a. m. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He was born May 14, 1905, in Martin County, the son of Samuel and Matilda Nichols Patrick.  His occupation was that of a coal miner, and he had resided in Beauty the last twenty years.  He was a member of the Church of Christ and was also a member of the Masons.  His wife preceded him in death. Surviving are two daughters, Shelby Jean Patrick and Mrs. Naomi Maynard, one son, Donald Lee Patrick; one brother, J. W. Patrick, Garrett, Kentucky; and four sister, Mrs. Emma Dameron, Warfield Kentucky, Mrs. James Preston, Kermit, W. Va., Mrs. John D. Whitman, Portsmouth, Ohio, and Mrs. Ida Shortridge, Portsmouth, Ohio. Funeral services were held Friday, April 27, 1951, at the Warfield High Gym, with Rev. Hershell Short officiating.  Burial was in the Warfield Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY May 3, 1951
PATRICK, Zella (VanHoose)
1907-1951
SERVICES HELD WEDNESDAY FOR MRS. ZELLA PATRICK
Mrs. Zella Patrick, 44, wife of Pete Patrick of East point, died in a local hospital, Sunday afternoon, April 22, 1951, after an illness of two years.] She was born Jan. 29, 1907, in Johnson County, the daughter of Sam Van Hoose and the late Lou Verna Daniel Van Hoose, and was a resident here all her life. Surviving besides her husband are seven daughters Dora Mae, Darlene, Helen, Joan and Jane Patrick all of East Point, KY.;; Mrs. Geradine Freeman, East point and Mrs. Jean Goble, Detroit, Mich.; two sons, Billie Ray and Robert L. Patrick of East Point.  Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Cora E. Hall, Russell, Ky., Mrs. Marie Green, Drift, Kentucky; Mrs. Marie Green, Drift, Kentucky; and Mrs. Neva Gullett, Paintsville; Five brothers, Heman and Angus Van Hoose, Paintsville, Herbert Van Hoose, New York City, Herschel Van hoose, Logan, W.Va., and Jessie Van Hoose, New Jersey. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday April 25, with the Revs. Charlie LeMasters and James Mollette officiating. Burial was in the Family Cemetery at East Point, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday April 26, 1951
RICE, Schuyler
1868-1951
Succumbs Sat. Rites Held Monday For Volga Resident Schuyler Rice, 81, prominent farmer of Volga, died April 14, 1951 in a local hospital following a six-month illness. He was born at Little Mud Lick, November 21, 1868, the son of the late W. B. and Elizabeth Butler Rice.  He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and was a respected member of the community in which he had lived for forty-three years.  He was married February 14, 1890, at Staffordsville to Rosa Witten who survives him.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Rice, Sitka, and a grandson Pfc. Charlie McKenzie, who lost his life in World War II. Surviving besides his widow is one daughter, Mrs. Roy McKenzie, Volga.  Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Kitty Estep, Georges Creek, and a brother Willie Rice, Sitka.  He also leaves four grandsons, Hobert, Marvin, John S., and Wade McKenzie all of Volga. Funeral services were conducted at the home of his daughter at 2:00 p. m., April 16 with Revs. Millard Van Hoose, Don Fraley, Claude Preston, officiating.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Volga under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald  Thursday 4-19-1951
SHANNON, Margaret (Cummings)
1872-1951
Mrs. Margaret Isabelle Cummings Shannon, 79, former Lawrence County school teacher, and wife of Ernest E. Shannon, president of the First National Bank, of Louisa, and former state treasurer, died at her home in Louisa, at 6:30 a.m., April 4, following and illness of one week. Mrs. Shannon, a resident of Louisa for 60 years, was born at Peach Orchard, Ky., March 4, 1872, a daughter of the late William C. and Margaret Suzanne Isabelle Cummings, natives of Scotland. The family moved to Ashland when she was four years old and moved to Louisa when she was nineteen. She was a graduate of the old Ashland Academy. Mrs. Shannon was a member of the First Methodist Church of Louisa, a charter member of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the church and a member of the Womens Christian Temperance Union. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the First Methodist Church with the Rev. E.P. Swann, pastor, and the Rev. Charles S. Perry, pastor of the Louisa Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial was in Pinehill Cemetery. Surviving are the husband, one daughter, Mrs. Robert Ripley, and a brother, John C. Cummings, all of Louisa. Shannon, Margaret PAINTSVILLE  HERALD THURSDAY 4-12-1951
SLONE, Alice (Pennington)
1870-1951
Mrs. Alice Slone, 80, died in a local hospital at 11:10 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 1951, after and illness of five months caused by complications from a broken hip. She was born in Elliott County, Kentucky, December 8, 1870, the daughter of the late John K. and Rebecca Grizzel Pennington.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Slone, jailer of Johnson County from 1918 to 1922.  She had resided in West Van Lear, Kentucky, four years prior to her death, and was a member of the Cedar Grove United Baptist Church there. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Picklesimer, West Van Lear; three sisters, Mrs. Nancy Holbrook, Portsmouth, Ohio, Mrs. Mary E. Slone, Ashland, Kentucky, and Mrs. Belle Davis, Hager Hill, Kentucky, and five brothers, Norman Pennington, Portsmouth, Ohio, Charlie Pennington, Russell, Kentucky, John and Ora Pennington, Ashland, Kentucky, and Frank Pennington, Twist, Washington. Funeral Services were conducted Saturday, April 14, at the Cedar Grove United Baptist Church in West Van Lear with the Revs. Cully Sparks, Everett Slone aned Lonnie Murray officiating. Burial was in the Ashland cemetery under the directions of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday April 19, 1951
STAMBAUGH, Rhode H.
1870-1951
RHODE H. STAMBAUGH SERVICES HELD MONDAY
FOR TUTOR KEY CITIZEN
Rhode H. Stambaugh, 81, died at the home of a son, Virgil Stambaugh, Tutor Key, Ky., at 8:00 a. m., Saturday, April 7, as the result of a stroke suffered three weeks ago. He was born in Johnson County on January 24, 1870, the son of Jonathan and Mima Holbrook Stambaugh.  A respected and well-liked member of the community, he had been a resident of Tutor Key for the past five years and was a member of the United Baptist Church.  He was a retired farmer.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Belcher Stambaugh, in 1929. Surviving are three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Mima Castle, Tutor Key, Mary Ellen Stambaugh, Hazard; Julia Stambaugh, Tutor Key, Mary Ellen Stambaugh, Hazard, Julia Stambaugh, of this city, Virgil Stambaugh, Tutor Key, and John Stambaugh, Cincinnati, Ohio.  Also surviving is a brother, Dr. H. M. Stambaugh, of Youngstown, Ohio. Funeral services were held Monday, April 9, at 10:00 a. m., at the Toms Creek United Baptist Church by Revs. Foster Rigsby, Cullie Sparks and Florda Lyons.  Interment was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD  THURSDAY APRIL 12, 1951 NOTE: Real name was: Rhoderick Stambaugh 
WAGNER, Jean (Marshall)
1951
Mrs. Jean Marshall Wagner, wife of Rolla W. Wagner of West Van Lear, died in a local hospital April 15, after an extended illness. She was born in Salyersville, the daughter of Lewis and Rena Patrick Marshall, who preceded her in death several years ago. She was married October 23, 1923, to Rolla W. Wagner of Marietta, Ohio, and to this union seven children were born: Mrs. Geraldine Burke, Van Lear; Mrs. Marguerite Webb, West Van Lear; James Lewis, Charles Douglas, Betty Jean, Rolla Williams, Jr., and Paul Bradley at home. At a very early age she became a member of the First Baptist Church at Salyersville, Ky., and in her latter years moved her membership to the West Van Lear Baptist Church and remained a consistent member until her death. Her devotion to her family and her church and her willingness to serve them at all times were outstanding characteristics of her Christian life. She was patient and enduring in her suffering, faithful in her prayers, and faithful in her Christian duties. Her influence for good will long remain in the lives of her family and friends. Surviving besides her husband and children are a sister, Mrs. Harry Frontz, Tucson, Arizona, and three grandchildren Brenda Joyce and Michael Burke and Cornellia Webb. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday in the First Baptist Church at Salyersville with Rev. Lewis Lynch officiating assisted by Byrd Ison. Music was furnished by the choir of the West Van Lear Baptist Church. Burial was in the Blue Grass Cemetery at Salyersville under the direction of the Prater-Dunn Funeral Home of Saylersville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY APRIL 19 1951
WILLIAMS, Dr. Pleasant H.
1878-1951
Native Of Johnson Dies At Ashland Home
Dr. Pleasant H. Williams, 78, a native of this county and a practicing dentist in Ashland for 50 years, died suddenly at his home in Bellefonte, Tuesday morning, April 24, 1951. He was found dead in bed by the maid who was making the rounds of the house.  Dr. Williams was active in his practice until a few years ago when he retired.  Death was attributed to a heart attack. He seemed in food spirits the night before and had dinner with his sister, Mrs. W. H. Salyer and family. He was born June 6, 1878, the son of Dr. Henderson and Melissa Holbrok Williams.  He attended school in Johnson County and later was graduated from the Catlettsburg High School. Upon his graduation from high school, Dr. Williams taught school in Ashland public schools and was principal of the Pollard school for several years. He resigned from the school system and entered the Cincinnati School of Dentistry, now a part of the University of Cincinnati, and obtained his degree of DDS. Dr. Williams taught in the dentistry school for two years before beginning his practice in Ashland. In 1898 when war broke out with Spain he joined Company L, First Kentucky Volunteer Infantry. The company was inducted into the United States Army at Lexington on June 3.  On August 3, they boarded a transport for Puerto Rico where the company was stationed all during the war. He was a past department commander in 1944-45 of the United Spanish War Veterans and took a great interest in the organization.  He was a member of the First Methodist Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a past president of the Kentucky State Dental Association. He is survived by one son, Pleasant H., Jr., attorney, Ashland, two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Salyer, Ashland, Mrs. Mollie Elam, Washington, D.C. and one brother, Lon W. Williams, of Ashland. Paintsville Herald Thursday 5-3-1951 

MAY - 1951

BLAIR, Rosa Lee (Caudill)
1886-1951
DENVER WOMAN DIES MAY 13, AFTER LONG ILLNESS
RITES HELD TUESDAY FOR MRS. ROSA L. BLAIR
Mrs. Rosa Lee Blair, 64, died in a local hospital, Sunday, May 13,1951, at 8:55 a.m after an illiness of five months. She was born in Johnson County, June 7, 1886, the daughter of Campbell and Emily Blair Caudill, and was a lifelong resident of Denver.  She was married to Harlan Blair for 31 years, who preceded her in death 15 years ago.  To this union were born 11 children, five boys and six girls, ten of whom are still living.  Her eldest child Ruie, died at an early age.  She became a member of the United Baptist Church in 1937, and remained a devout member until her death. Surviving are five sons, Estill and Euel, of Denver, Wallace of Christansburg, Ohio, Harlan, Jr. Collista, and Otto, Leander, Five daughters, Mrs. Ethel Weddington, Leander, Mrs. Emily Conely, Pierceton, Ind. Mrs. Josephine Blanton, and Mrs. Marian Hammond of Denver, and Miss Alma Blair, Cincinnati, Ohio.  Also surviving are three brothers, Frank and Luther Caudill of Fort Gay, W.Va. Monroe Caudill, Denver and three sisters, Mrs. Adaline Salyer, Paintsville, Mrs. Josephine Hitchcock, Denver and Mrs. Gertrude Litteral, Oil Springs.  Twenty-two grandchildren, also survive. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 15, 10:00 a.m. at the Beechwall United Baptist Church at Denver, with the Revs. Prater Blair and Foster Rigsby, Hammie May and Millard O’Bryan officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Denver, under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Hearld May 17, 1951
BYINGTON, Mrs. Walter
1951
Funeral services for Mrs. Walter M. Byington, 85, former resident of Ashland and mother of Mrs. J. Douglas Turner of this city, who died Tuesday, May 1, in Bristol, Tenn., were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 3, in Bristol.  Burial was in Rose Hill Burial Park at Ashland at 1:00 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Guy Coffman officiating at the graveside services. Mrs. Byington, a member of the Methodist Church of Louisa is survived by eight daughters, Mrs. W.A. Craven, Mrs. E.C. Peeples, Louisville; Mrs. E.O. Remmels, Eaton, Mich.; Mrs. E.E. Fleming, Miami, Fla.; Mrs. J. Douglas Turner, Paintsville; Mrs. J. Mott Woods, Misses Diana and Douglas Ann Byington all of Bristol; two sons, Walter M. Byington, Jr., Lansing, Mich.; and John S. Byington, Danville, Ky., two sisters, Mrs. Forest Twinam, Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Charles Lane, Columbus; a brother John S. Riffe, Louisa; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Thursday May 10, 1951 Paintsville Herald
CASTLE, Laura Bell (Curtis)
1873-1951
Mrs. Leander Bell Castle, 77, died in a local hospital, Wednesday, May 30, at 10:00 p.m., after a few days illness. She was born November 22, 1873, in Johnson County, the daughter of George and Rachel Cantrell Curtis.  At the time of her death, she was a resident of Van Lear, where she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Jim King.  Her husband, Chilt Castle, passed away 7 years ago.  She was a devoted member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are six sons, J. O. Castle, Staffordsville, John Castle, Red Bush, Wayne Castle, Cattletsburg, Lundie Castle, Washington, C. C., Ray Castle, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, and James Castle, Monaville, W. Va., three daughters, Mrs. Jim King, Van Lear, Mrs. Golda Jenkins, Van Lear, and Mrs. Mary Conley, Cattlettsburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Powell King, Chillicothe, Ohio, and Mrs. Sarah McKenzie, Fort Gay, W. Va. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jim King, at Van Lear, Saturday, June 2 at 10:00 a.m., with the Revs. Cullie Sparks and Lonza Reed officiating.  Songs were song by the Paintsville Quartet.  Burial was in the Van Lear cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday June 7, 1951
GIBSON, Beverly L.
1876-1951
Beverly L. Gibson, 74, of Main Street passed away May 22 at 11:45 p.m. in a local hospital where he had been a patient for the past four months.  A victim of pneumonia, he had been in ill health for the past few years after suffering a stroke at his home here. Mr. Gibson came to this county with his family in 1911 and resided at Van Lear where he was a faithful employee of the Consolidation Coal Company for 41 years.  After retiring from his work there he moved to this city, where he was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Unassuming and patient, he was a devoted husband and father, and a benevolent neighbor. Born in Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia, Dec. 20, 1876, Mr. Gibson was the son of William and Sarah E. Spencer Gibson.  He was married to Allie Mae Stephens of Carter County in October, 1901.  He was a member of the Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, one son, James Ewing Gibson, Middletown, Ohio, one daughter, Mrs. W. H. Brown, Detroit, Mich., two grandsons and two granddaughters, Billy Brown, of Cincinnati, O., Cpl. Robert Brown, Cherry Point, N. C., Mrs. Robert B. Kegan, Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Louise Piepmeyer, Cincinnati, O., and a brother Lee Gibson, of Tampa, Fla.  Also surviving are three great-grandsons, and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon, May 25, at 2:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home by J. H. Short. Burial was made in the Club Hill cemetery at Van Lear under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD May 31, 1951
GOODMAN, Edward
1871-1951
Graveside rites were conducted in this city Friday at 2:00 p.m., for Edward Goodman, 80, retired C. & O. conductor, who died at the home of his nephew, Herbert Meade in Russell at 1:17 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, after an illness of several years. He was born at Coalton, Ky., April 29, 1871, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodman. He retired from active service with the C. & O. a number of years ago. In addition to his wife, Lelia, he is survived by five nephews whom he reared: Edward Meade, Ashland, Richard Meade, Lexington, Kenneth and Herbert Meade and Cecil Meade of Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted at Russell at 2:00 p.m., Thursday afternoon with Rev. John R. Gilpin, pastor of the church officiating. The Rev. F. S. Van Hoose officiated at the final service held here. Burial was in the family cemetery in this city. PAINTSVILLE HERALD May 31, 1951
GREEN, Enoch M.
1874-1951
Services Sunday For Aged Farmer
Enoch M. Green, 77, Chandlerville, one of Johnson County's best known citizens, died suddenly at 10:00 a.m., May 25, in St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington W. Va. "Uncle Enoch" as he was known to his friends was the father of 14 living children. His death came as a shock to his family as he was thought to be convalescing satisfactorily from a major operation when he suffered an attack and died suddenly. Born in Morgan county, August 4, 1874, the son of Jimmie and Vina Craft Green, he had been a resident of this county for 70 years, where he followed farming as an occupation. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lida Margaret Salyers Green, eight sons and six daughters, Elva Green, Flint, Mich., Estill Green, Vandyke, Mich., Jim Green, Sitka, William Green, Plain City, Ohio, Otto Green, Stambaugh, Roman Green, Racine, Wis., Elmer and John Green, Chandlerville, Mrs. Lewis Stambaugh, Mrs. John Davis, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Mrs. Frank Branham, Sitka, Mrs. J. H. Spencer and Mrs. Bascom Daniels, Louisa.  Also surviving are 39 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 27, at the residence by Elders F. F. Rigsby and Culley Sparks. Interment was made in the family cemetery at Chandlerville by Guy W. Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD May 31-1951
HAGER, Ed Wilbur "Obe"
1907-1950
AUXIER MINER DIES SUDDENLY WHILE AT WORK
Heart Attack Fatal To Ed "Obe" Hager Ed Wilbur "Obe" Hager, 44, died suddenly while at his work as a coal miner at Stevens Branch, at 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 7. Heart attack was given as the probable cause of death. Born in Johnson County, March 8, 1907, he was the son of Ed Wilbur and Emma Bishop Hager. He had lived in Auxier since childhood. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Webb Hager, one daughter, Mrs. Emma Delores Justice, Cincinnati, Ohio, and one son, Wilbur G. Hager, at home. Also surviving are one sister and one brother, Mrs. Effie Litz and Paul Hager, both of Auxier, one half-sister, Mrs. Virgie Adams, West Virginia, and two half-brothers, Vernie Spencer and Richard Spencer, of this city. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 10, in the Auxier Methodist church by Rev.S.C. Honeycutt. Burial was in the Hobson cemetery at Auxier under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD MAY 10 1951
HAMILTON, Thurman E.
1888-1951
T. HAMILTON, 62
SUCCUMBS MAY 20
SERVICES TUESDAY FOR KEATON, RESIDENT
Thurman E. Hamilton, 62, died at his home at Keaton at 6:30 p.m., May 20, 1951, after an illness of three years. He was born in Keaton, November 11, 1888, the son of Mrs. and Mrs. F.P. Hamilton and was a lifelong resident of that community.  His occupation was farming, and he was a member of the United Baptist Church. He was married May 5, 1923, at Crockett, Kentucky, to his wife, Katherine, who survives him. Surviving besides his wife, are one son Edgar Hamilton, at home one daughter Matilda Hamilton, at home; five brothers, Charlie Hamilton, Relief; John Hamilton, Red Bush; Brady Hamilton, Terryville, KY., Emory Hamilton, Keaton, and O.A. Hamilton, Paintsville, and two sisters, Lizzie Hamilton, Keaton, and Mrs. Jim P. Skaggs of Ashland. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, at the home with the Revs. J.T. Bailey, Rufus Fannin and Charlie Lyons officiating. Burial was under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday May 24, 1951
KELLY, Sarah Ellen
1878-1951
Rites Held Tuesday At Red Bush Home
Sarah Ellen Kelly, 72, wife of the late Squire Kelly, died in a local hospital, Saturday afternoon, May 5, 1951 after an illness of four years. She was born September 20, 1878, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Levi and Catherine Conley Johnson.  She had resided in Red Bush all her life and was a member of the Methodist Church.  Her husband preceded her in death, August 4, 1946. Surviving are two sons, Alvin and Watt Kelly, both of Red Bush; two daughters, Miss Beulah Kelly, Red Bush; and Mrs. Soula Enger, Mt. Healthy, Ohio; two brothers, Otto Johnson, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Charlie Johnson, Fairborn, Ohio; and three sisters, Mrs. Zona Kazee, who lives in Missouri, Mrs. Laura Layne, Harold, Kentucky, and Mrs. Lou Barber, Red Bush. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 8, 1951 at 10:00 a. m. , at the home with the Revs. Tommy Bailey and Giles Beckelheimer officiating.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Red Bush under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 5-10-1951
PREECE, Emma
1938-1951
EMMA PREECE RITES HELD FRIDAY AT McCLURE
Emma Preece, 13 year old student, daughter of Amos and Stella Blackburn Preece of McClure, Kentucky, died at St. Josephs Hospital,  Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, May 8, after An illness of two weeks. She was born April 10, 1938, at McClure, and was a resident there all her life. Besides her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandmother, Martha Preece of Pilgram, Kentucky, and her maternal grandparents, John and Emma Blackburn of Pilgram, Kentucky, and the following brothers and sisters, Oudia, Kennis, John, James Sherman, Clarence and Lindel Sue, all living at home. Funeral services were conducted Friday, at 10:00 a.m., May 11, at the home, with Ministers of the Baptist Church of McClure, officiating. Burial was in the Preece Cemetery at McClure under the direction of Richmond-Callahan Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE  HERALD THURSDAY 5-17-1951
PRESTON, Clara (Daniel)
1880-1951
Services to be conducted Saturday at Tutor Key. Mrs. Clara Daniel Preston 71, beloved Johnson County Woman, died at her home at Tutor Key Wednesday morning, May 2, after an illness of several months. Born December 7, 1880, the daughter of the late Thomas and Amanda Daniel, she was a member of a well-known family of the county, and her death was a shock to her many friends throughout this section. A kind and gracious manner endeared her to all that knew her and she was an admired and respected member of her community.  A loyal and devoted member of the United Baptist Church, she was faithful in her daily life to those Christian principals in which she believed. She was married fifty-five years to John E. Preston who preceeded her in death September 11, 1950. Survivors include six children, three daughters, Miss Rushia Preston, Pikeville; Mrs. Doke Patrick, and Miss Ruby Preston both of tutor Key; three sons Lloyd H. Preston and Clyde Preston, of this city and Claude Preston, Detroit, Mich. Surviving also are four brothers, Julius Daniel, Thealka, Tom Daniel, of this city, and Burns and Warren Daniel of Tutor Key. Funeral Services will be conducted at the United Baptist Church at Tutor Key at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 5, by Rev. Cullie Sparks. Hymns will be sung by the Paintsville Quartet. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Tutor Key under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald 5-3-1951
PROFITT, Betsy Emily (Howard)
1872-1951
Rites Held Wednesday For Mrs. Betsy Profitt Mrs. Betsy Emily Profitt, 79, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. J. Ward, Paintsville, at 7:00 a.m., May 23, after an illness of ten years. She was born April 26, 1872, in Magoffin County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Howard.  She had resided with her daughter several years prior to her death, and was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church.  Her husband, Jim Profitt preceded her in death six years ago. Surviving, besides Mrs. Ward, is one other daughter, Mrs. Hattie Hunter of Ashland. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. Ward at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, with Revs. Wise Reed and Henry Tackett, officiating.  Burial was in the Southside Cemetery under the direction of the G. W. Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 05-31-1951
RICE, Emeline (Price)
1868-1951
MRS. SHERMAN RICE SUCCUMBS
MAY 4 AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Services Held Sunday For Prominent Woman Mrs. Emeline Price Rice, 82, died at her home at Swamp Branch, Ky., at 3:00 a.m., Friday, May 4, 1951, after an illness of five years. The daughter of the late Hamilton and Evelyn Salyer Price, she was born at Oil Springs, Ky., October 7, 1868. She was a member of the United Baptist Church for seventy years, having been converted at the age of twelve. She was the widow of Sherman Rice, Sr., prominent resident of the county, who preceded her in death March 1, 1947. Also preceding her in death was one son Earl, who died 1914. Mr. and Mrs. Rice spent the fifty-nine years of their married life on a part of the original farm homesteaded by Mr. Rice's pioneer grandfather, John R. Rice, in 1815. Mrs. Rice was a devout Christian, homemaker, mother, and good neighbor. She lived a happy and useful life filled with a high purpose. Her main interest was the welfare of her family. Friends and strangers alike were always given a warm welcome when they visited her home. Kindness ruled her heart and words of encouragement and inspiration flowed from her life into lives of others. Surviving are eight children, seven daughters, Miss Kathryn Rice, Swamp Branch, Mrs. Maurice Backer, and Mrs. Wallis Bailey, both of Lexington, Mrs. Oscar Rice, Louisa, Mrs. S. K. Fiddler, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. J. L. Wilkins, Mt. Hope, W. Va., Mrs. Walter Meek, city; one son Sherman Rice, Jr., Swamp Branch. Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. William Preston of this city and Mrs. David Rice of Swamp Branch. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 6, by Rev. Lewis Lynch. Burial was in the family cemetery at Swamp Branch under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY MAY 10 1951
RICE, Sterling C.
1894-1951
Sterling C. Rice Killed May 3 In Mine Accident Rites Conducted Sunday  At Denver For Victim Funeral services were held at 11:00 a. m., Sunday, May 6, for Sterling Clay Rice, 57, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah C. Rice, at Denver.  He was killed May 3, 1951 in a mining accident in Harlan, Ky., where he had worked for 18 years.  The services were conducted by Rev. C. E. Brown. Born February 4, 1894 in Denver, Ky., he was the son of Sarah C. Blair Rice and the late George W. Rice.  He was married June 22, 1920 to Lillian Fitzpatrick.  He joined the church at Denver when he was a young man and was very active in church work. Other survivors include three children, James Marvin Rice, Johnson City, Tenn.; Georgene Rice Jones, Niles, Ohio; Yolanda Rice Costanzo, Middlesboro, Ky; two grandchildren, James Marvin Rice, Jr., and Sharon Lee Costanzo, and three brothers Norman Rice, of this city, Archie Rice and Alger Rice, Denver, Ky. Paintsville Herald  Thursday 5-10-1951
ROBINSON, Margaret (Spears)
1883-1951
Funeral Services Conducted May 31 Mrs. Margaret Robinson, 67, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marshall Van Hoose at Thealka, at 2:20 a.m., Tuesday, May 29, after an illness of one year. She was born in Johnson County, Sept. 10, 1883, the daughter of John and Adeline Robinson Spears, and spent practically all her life if Thealka.  She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.  Her husband, the late Proctor Robinson, preceded her is death, May 20, 1931. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bernard Castle,city, Mrs. Tommy Mcfaddin, of Springfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Marshall Van Hoose Thealka; four sons, John, Clarence and Ernest Robinson, all of Thealka, and William Robinson of Glo, Kentucky; and two sisters Mrs. John Adams, Fredericksburg, Maryland, and Mrs. Letcher Spencer, Thealka. Funeral services were conducted today at 10:00 a.m., at the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church, with Revs. F.M. Gambill and Raymond Dale officiating. Burial was in the Dixon cemetery at Sitka, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald. Thursday 5-31-1951
SEGRAVES, Edgel A.
1930-1951
Edgel A. Segraves, 20, of Flat Gap died Monday in a local hospital from head injuries received Saturday evening when the Chevrolet automobile which he was driving overturned and rolled over an embankment.  The accident happened near the home of Charlie Williams of Elna. In the automobile with the victim were, Roger McKenzie, Odell Picklesimer, and three other men whose names were not learned.  McKenzie was treated for severe cuts on the head and face and the others suffered shock and bruises, it was reported. Segraves was born August 20, 1930 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Iva Segraves of Flat Gap. He was a farmer by occupation. Surviving besides his parents are four sisters and one brother, Doris Gay Segraves, at home, Mrs. T. McKenzie and Mrs. Junior Blanton both of Volga, Mrs. Emma Zander of Flat Gap, and Leddie Segraves at home. Funeral services were conducted today at 10:00 a.m. at Joe's Creek Church by Rev. Don Fraley, Rev. Bruce Daniel and Rev. Lafe Skaggs. Burial was made in the McKenzie Cemetery at Joe's Creek under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 5-24-2951
TAYLOR, Douglas W.
1892-1951
Services Held Sunday For Well-Known Man Douglas W. Taylor, 58, died suddenly of a heart attack Thursday at 2:30 p. m., May 10, in a clothing store on second street, while conversing with friends. He was born November 23, 1892, in Paintsville, the son of Harry and Ella Rice Taylor, and was a life-long resident of this city.  He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the American Legion.  Mr. Taylor was a cab driver by occupation and was never married. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Emma Virgin, Russell, Ky., and Mrs. Hattie O'Grine, Chicago, Ill.; and one brother, William J. Taylor, San Antonio, Texas. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 13, at 2:00 p. m., at the Freewill Baptist Church, with the Revs. Claude Preston, F. S. Van Hoose, and Fred Rowland officiating.  Hymns were by the Paintsville Quartet.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Staffordsville, under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald  Thursday  May 17, 1951
TRIMBLE, Patrick
1951
PATRICK TRIMBLE TAKEN BY DEATH AFTER LONG ILLNESS
RITES HELD TUESDAY AT BARNETTS CREEK
Patrick Trimble, 54, died in a local hospital at 9:30, May 20, 1951 after an illness of nine years. He was born at Barnetts Creek, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Trimble. He was a miner by occupation and had been a resident of King Addition twelve years at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Irene Williams Trimble. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, John Trimble, Columbus, Ohio and Claude Trimble, New Albany, Indiana; two daughters, Mrs, Amos Wright, Columbus, Ohio and Miss Margaret Trimble, Paintsville; one step-daughter, Mary Louise Mazuer, Michigan City, Indiana; three half brothers, Farmer Ratliff, Barnetts Creek; Freddie Ratliff, Staffordsville, and Gorden Ratliff, Jackson, Michigan; and three half sisters, Mrs. Gladys Fraley, King Addition, Mrs. Soder LeMaster, Ashland, and Mrs. Clara Preston, Staffordsville. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, May 22, 1951 at the Freewill Baptist Church at Barnetts Creek, with Rev. Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek, under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY MAY 24, 1951
WEBB, Martha
1951
East Point Woman Dies in Lexington Miss Martha Webb, prominent East Point woman, succumbed in a nursing home in Lexington, Sunday, May 27, a victim of a stroke. She had been removed to Lexington only a few days before her death. She was 80 years old, nine months and two days old at the time of her death and she was the last remaining member of the immediate family of the late Jake and Nancy Auxier Webb, Her entire life had been spent on the old Webb farm in the Lower Block House Bottom, near East Point where her parents resided. A great lover of children, she leaves a host of friends as well as relatives who are deeply shocked and saddened to learn of her sudden passing. It can be said that her well spent life was a fulfillment of all that is noble and good. She was predeceased in death by a sister, Mrs. Frank Howell, and two brothers, Dr. Tobe Webb, of Floyd County and Buddy Webb. Surviving are five nieces and nephews, Bernard Howell, Huntington WV, Lawton Howell, Homeland, VA, Wilber Webb, Charleston, WV, Virgil Webb, Prestonsburg, and Mrs. Glen Spradlin of Prestonsburg. The body was removed to the Carter Callaham Funeral Home in Prestonsburg and later to East Point where funeral services were held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the church of Christ by the Rev. Julian Ford. Burial was made in the family cemetery in the lower Block House Bottom under the direction of the Carter-Callaham Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 5-31-1951
WELLMAN, Edra Mae (Swisher)
1923-1951
Rites At Warfield THursday For Martin County Woman Edra Mae Wellman, 28, died in a hospital in Lodi, Ohio, at 12:45 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, 1951,. She was born at Pilgrim, Ky., January 16, 1923, the daughter of Bruce and Ada Harmon Swisher. She was married in 1948, in Pike County, to Donald Wellman, who survives her.  She had been a resident of Burbank, Ohio, nine months at the time of her death. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son and a daughter by a former marriage, Harold Eugene Beavens, Jr., 8, and Linda Rae Beavens, 4 and daughter, Kathy Jane Wellman, 2 1/2; two brothers Ralph Austin Swisher, Dayton, Ohio and Denny Allen Swisher, U. S. Army; and one sister, Mrs. Virginia Marcum, Beauty, Ky. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 10, 1951, at eh Warfield, Ky., Methodist Church with Rev. Hager, of Louisa, officiating, Burial was in the Harmon cemetery at Pilgrim, Ky., under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday May 17, 1951

JUNE - 1951

BLAIR, Dora (Blanton)
1892-1951
Several Months Illness Fatal
To Asa Resident
Mrs. Dora Blair, 58, died at her home at Asa, Sunday, June 3, at 11:55 a.m., after an illness of several months. She was born in Johnson County, November 11, 1892, the daughter of James and Frances Blanton, and was a resident of Asa most of her life.  Her husband, Verner Blair, survives her. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Virgil Blair, Asa; two daughters, Mrs. Willie Weddington, New Carlysle, O., and Mrs. Orville Willams, Tip City, Ohio; three brothers, John D. Blanton, Owensboro, Kentucky, Jim Blanton and George B. Blanton, both of Oil Springs; and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Arms, who lives in Michigan, and Mrs. Bruce Litteral, Catlettsburg, Kentucky. Funeral services were conducted at the home, Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. with the Revs. Hargus Conley, Millard O'Bryan, James Yates, and Ferman Blair officiating.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Asa, under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. June 7, 1951 Paintsville Herald
BLANTON, Mayme (Blair)
1911-1951
RITES HELD JUNE 24 FOR WELL-KNOWN WOMAN
Mayme Blair Blanton, 39, died suddenly at 10:20 a.m., Friday,, June 22 a her home in Volga. She was born September 21, 1911, at Volga, the daughter of Drice and Norma Ramey Blair, and was married in 1930 to Sanford Blanton, all of whom survive her.  A well-known county woman, she was a life-long resident of Volga, where she was a member of the United Baptist Church. Besides her parents and husband, she is survived by a daughter and two sons, Mrs. Dennis Blair, Barnetts Creek, Charles Blanton and Billie Blanton, both of Olga.  Also surviving are five sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Mary Fairchild, and Mrs. Sarah Fairchild, both of Wittensville, Gracelee Blair, Volga, Mrs. Lydia Webb, Sitka, Mrs. Opal Conely, of this city, Carl,Bill and Drice Blair, Jr., all of Volga, and Dave Blair, U.S. Air Force, Alaska Funeral services were held Sunday, June 24, at 10:00 a.m. at the home by Revs. Lonza Reed and Jimmy Blanton. Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald June 28, 1951
CANTRELL, America V. (Fields)
1870-1950
America V. Cantrell, 80, succumbed at 5:40 a. m., Tuesday, June 19, 1951, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dick Fairchilds, at Hager Hill as a result of a stroke.  She had been ill three weeks. Born July 26, 1870, in Elliott County, Ky., she was the daughter of Jason and Dianna Wells Fields.  She was a member of the Christian Church and was well-known and well loved in the community.  Her husband, Ben Cantrell survives her. Also surviving are four daughter, Mrs. Dick Fairchids, Hager H; Mrs. J. M. Brooks, Huntington, W. Va.; Mrs. Hobart Hayes, city and Mrs. Georgia Bayes, Hager Hill. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m., at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Arch Bayes, Hager Hill, by Revs. S. C. Honeycutt and Irvin Music. Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 6-21-1951
CASTLE, Ballard
1873-1951
Heart Attack Fatal
To Ballard Castle, 77
Ballard Castle, 77, died suddenly of a heart attack, on Wednesday, June 13, at 9:00 a.m.  He was stricken near the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clay Austin, Thealka, with whom he lived. He was born November 3, 1873, in Johnson County, the son of Basil and Cynthia Fletcher Castle. A well-known retired farmer, he had lived in Johnson County practically all his life, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death, by his wife, on July 21,1950. He is survived by five daughters and three sons, Mrs. A. L. Borders, Ashland; Mrs. Eva Slone, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. James R. Hayes, Zanesville, Ohio; Mrs. Clay Austin, Thealka; Mrs. Judge Castle, Thealka; Ballard Castle, Jr., Zanesville, O.; Colla M. Castle, Bloomingsburg, Ohio; and Freeland Borders, Greenfield, Ohio.  Also surviving are two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Mary Boyd, Springfield, Ohio, Mrs. Lewis Goble and Garfield Castle, both of Inez, Ky. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m., in the Walnut Grove Church, at Ulysses, Ky., by Revs. Willard Wilcox and Don Fraley.  Burial was in the Ulysses Walnut Grove cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 06/21/1951
CLARK, Lydia (McKenzie)
1871-1951
LYDIA CLARK, 80, TAKEN BY DEATH
SERVICES HELD WED. AT BARNETTS CREEK
Lydia Lemaster Clark, 80, died at 10:00 a. m., Monday, June 18, at the home of her grandson, Ray T. Preston, at West Van Lear, after an illness of five months. She was born February 12, 1871, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. McKenzie. She was born in Johnson County, and had lived for the past 18 years at the home of her grandson, Cecil Preston of Williamsport, KY. She was affiliated with the United Baptist Church there. She was married on November 22, 1888, at Fuget, KY, to Richard Lemaster, who preceeded her in death in 1902. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fred McClure, Thealka, and Mrs. Bessie Brooks, city, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m., Wednesday, June 20, at the Barnetts Creek United Baptist Church by Revs. L. T. Preston, F. F. Riggsby and Leonard Walters. Burial was in the Lemaster cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday  6-21-1951
COLLINS, Perry
1913-1951
Perry Collins, 38 Services at Odds Mark Final Rites Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ at Odds. Ky., Saturday June 15, at 1:00 p.m., for Perry Collins, 30, who died suddenly as a result of a heart attack, at his home in Odds. He was born April 4, 1913 at Odds, Ky., the son of W. P and Callie Ward Collins, and was a member of the church of Christ and U. M. W. A. He had been employed as a miner. He is survived by his wife Dorrie Collins to whom he was married in 1940 at Prestonsburg, Ky. Also surviving are one daughter and five sons, Amanda Collins, Manford, Manuel and William, all at home: five sisters, Mrs. Victoria Pennington, Naples, Ky., Mrs. Rosa Crum, Davella; Mrs. Estella Burke, Mrs. Sadie Wells, and Mrs. Cynthia Collins, all of Odds. Hansford Collins, MN.; Ollie Collins Weeksbury, Harmon Collins W.Va., and James Collins Detroit, Mi. Rev. Leonard Webb and Rev. Herschell Short officiated at the services. Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. The Paintsville Herald June 14, 1951
DANIEL, Cleveland S.
1884-1951
Cleveland S. Daniel, 67, retired merchant and former manager of the Sandy Valley Grocery Company died Sunday, June 18, 1951,  at his home in Louisa, following an illness of two years. He was born in Johnson County, May 27, 1884, a son of Henry and Frances Ross Daniel and had been a resident of Louisa for 20 years. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Louisa Baptist Church with the Rev. J. C. Hager and the Rev. Charles Perry officiating. Burial was made in Pine Hill Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Alice Seagraves Daniel, one son, Clyde Daniel, Louisa; a brother, William E. Daniel, Moore Haven, Fla., a sister, Mrs. Thomas Littleton, Ashland, and one granddaughter. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 6-21-1951
FITZPATRICK, Earl
1898-1951
Rites Held Today For Earl Fitchpatrick
Earl Fitchpatrick, 52, died at his home at Leander, Ky., at 7:20 a. m., Tuesday, June 12, 1951 after an illness of several months. Born October 12, 1898, I Johnson county, he was the son of Albert and Barbara Estep Fitchpatrick.  He was a prominent and well-liked citizen of Leander, where he had lived all his life.  At one time he had been a Magistrate of the district, and was a member of the East Point Masonic Lodge.  His occupation at the time of his death was that of school teacher and farmer. Surviving is a brother, Normal Fitchpatrick, Leander, Ky. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., today, at the Leander High School by Revs. Verne Conley, Mason Fitchpatrick, and Arthur Ramey.  The Paintsville Quartet sang several hymns. Masonic Rites were accorded the deceased.  Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 6-14-1951
INGRAM, William J.
1889-1951
WILLIAM J. INGRAM DIES IN DETROIT;
SERVICES HELD AT OFFUTT
Mr. William J. Ingram, 62, died at his home in Detroit, Michigan, Monday, June 4, 1951 after an illness of seven months of a heart condition. He was born at Summers Landing in Carter County, June 30, 1889, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Ingram. He was an engineer by occupation and had been a resident of Detroit for sixteen years. He was a member of the United Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He was married to Jennie Ward, November 3, 1914, who survives him. Beside his wife, he is survived by a step-daughter, Mrs. Dimple Irene Cotlke, Detroit, Mich., and a brother, Alex Ingram, Vanceburg, Ky. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 8, 1951 at the home of Harlan Perry, with the Revs. Leonard Walters and U. S. Walters, officiating. Burial was made in the Ward cemetery at Offutt, under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JUN. 14, 1951
MEEKS, Ard Dean
1945-1951
NATIVE OF BOONS CAMP DROWNS SWIMMING
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Wells Chapel, Boons Camp, for Ard Dean Meeks, five year old son of the Rev. and Mrs. Arbie Meeks of Gallup, who drowned Thursday while swimming. The accident occured when the child was swimming in the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River at Chapman. He was almost rescued by a companion. The companion, whose name was not learned, noticed the victim having difficulty in the water, went to his rescue and brought him within a short distance of the bank when he lost his grip. The body was recovered near the scene of the tragedy. The child was born August 15, 1945 at Boons Camp, the family moving to Gallup eight months ago. Surviving are his parents, two brothers, Leslie Meeks, of Springfield, Ohio and Buddy Meeks at home, two sisters, Flora Ann and Sue Meeks, at home; and grandmothers, Mrs. Lolitha Meeks, Boons Camp and Mrs. Flora Mae Roberts, Bluefield, W. Va., Burial was made in the family cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald Thursday 6-28-1951
MUSIC, Flora (Perkey)
1908-1951
3-Month Illness Proves Fatal
To County Woman Rites At Boons Camp For Mrs. Flora Music
Mrs. Flora Music, 43, died at her home, Sunday, June 10, at 1:30 a.m., after an illness of three months. She was born in Johnson County, July 8, 1908, the daughter of Mr. W.H. Perkey, and the late Mrs. Perky, and was a resident of Boons Camp for twenty years. She was married to Dallas Music, May 20, 1932. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by two sons, Delbert Ray Music and Dallas Lee Music, both at home, her father, W.H. Perkey, Boons Camp, five sisters, Mrs. Edna Ward, Boons Camp, Mrs. W.T. Mollette, Boons Camp, Mrs. John McGinniss, Lavella, Ky., Mrs. Wallace Houston, Paintsville and Mrs. Opal Daniel, Boons Camp, and one brother, Frank Perkey, Boons Camp. Funeral service were conducted Tuesday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m., at the home, with J.H. Short and W.L. Webb officiating. Burial was made at the Music Cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY June 14, 1951
RAMEY, Harry K.
1951
SERVICES TODAY FOR MAGOFFIN CO. JUDGE
Harry K. Ramey, 32, of Salyersville, county judge of Magoffin County, was drowned Monday when he fell from a fishing boat near Tazewell, Tenn. Judge Ramey was the son of the late Harry Ramey and Mrs. Ramey of Salyersville, and is widely known in this section. The accident accurred (sic) when he and Mrs. Ramey, along with J. H. Hall and Don Prater, Jr., also of Salyersville, had gone to Norris Lake on a fishing trip.  He was fishing from a boat in Clinch River, a tributary of Norris Lake, and was the only one of the party involved in the mishap. The body was recovered Tuesday at 5 p. m. and returned to Salyersville. A  Navy veteran of World War II, Judge Ramey had been serving as county judge since 1950.  His wife is the former Ione White of Ashland. Besides his widow he is survived by his mother and one small daughter. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p. m. today at Salyersville, and burial will be made in the cemetery there. PAINTSVILLE HERALD 6-7-1951
RICE, Forrest
1951
SERVICES HELD AT ASA SUNDAY FOR FOREST RICE
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 24, at 3:30 p. m., for Forest Rice, 57, who died at 6:00 p. m., Friday, June 22, after an illness of several months. The services, which were held at the home in Asa, Ky., were conducted by Rev. Millard O'Bryan. Songs were sung by the Tom's Creek Quartet. A life-long resident of Johnson County, he was the  son of Minta Rice and the late Y. B. Rice. His first wife, Daisy Conly, preceded him in death. He was later married to Amba Dotson Rice, who survives him. He is also survived by one son from his first marriage, Ellis Rice, of Glasgow, Ky. Interment was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD 6-28-1951
RICHMOND, W.B.
1879-1951
W.B. RICHMOND, INEZ, RESIDENT, DIES JUNE 21
Services Held Sunday For Prominent Man W. B. Richmond 72, prominent banker and merchant, of Inez, died at his home at 11:00 p.m., Thursday, June 21, following an illness of seven years. A native of Martin County he was born in Inez, February 7, 1879, the son of the late Cass and Armentia Crum Richmond. A well-known businessman of this section and a respected and popular resident of Martin County, his death was a loss to the community where his entire life was spent in active and useful services. A veteran of the Spanish American War, he was a member of the Methodist Church and the Masonic Order. He is survived by his wife, Preshie Williamson Richmond, whom he married March 29, 1900, at Tomahawk, Ky. Surviving besides his wife is one daughter, Mrs. Anna Mae Cox, Charleston, W. Va. Also surviving are a grandson, Wilbur E. Cox, II, and the following brothers and sisters: Grover Richmond, Kermit, W. Va., Rev. Shirley Richmond, Burlington, N.C., Dr. Lewis C. Richmond, Milton, W. Va., Mrs. Daisy Williams, Kermit, W. Va., and Mrs. Vernon R. Collinsworth, Inez, Kentucky. Funeral services were conducted at the Inez High School Gym at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 24, by Rev. George Hart and Rev. Brewer. Graveside services were in charge of the Marion Hale Lodge No. 672 F., A.M. Burial was in the Salt Well cemetery at Inez, under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JUN 28 1951
STAMBAUGH, James
1951
JAMES STAMBAUGH, 71,
DIES IN CALIFORNIA
James Stambaugh, 71, a native of Paintsville, died at Mills Hospital in San Mateo, Calif., Tuesday, June 5, following a heart attack. He had lived in San Mateo for 30 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lucia Stambaugh, and two cousins, Lieut. Col. Joe Estep and Russell Estep, both of San Mateo. Mr. Stambaugh was a member of San Mateo-Burlingame camp 130, Spanish American War Veterans and Matalan Post 2068, VFW. Memorial rites were conducted by the Spanish-American War Veterans Thursday, June 7, at 8 p.m., and funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 8, at the chapel. Rev. R. H. Richardson of the Burlingame Methodist church officiated. Inurnment followed at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park. The ashes were interred at the Golden Gate National Cemetery with military service Monday. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JUNE 21 1951
VANHOOSE, George W.
1867-1951
Services Held Saturday At Nippa Church
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 9, at the Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa for George W. Van Hoose, 83, retired Armco Steel Corp., employee, who died 10:15 Tuesday, June 5, at his home in Ashland.  Death occurred following an illness of one year. He was born in Johnson county, November 19, 1867, a son of John and Nancy Brown Van Hoose. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Alice Van Hoose; five sons, Elmer and Heber Van Hoose, Ashland; Robert Van Hoose, Lorain, Ohio; three brothers, Charles and Walter Van Hoose, of this city and Cyrus Van Hoose, Tulsa, Okla., a sister, Mrs. Ida Rice, West Virginia; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were conducted by Rev. Millard Van Hoose and Rev. Scott Daniel.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday  June 14, 1951
WEBB, Millard
1902-1951
Millard Webb, 48, widely known deaf mute, died at 2:00 a.m., Monday Morning in a local hospital, four hours after being shot in an altercation at his home in West Van Lear. Ralph Daniels, also of West van Lear has been charged with the willful murder in connection with the death, and is being held in the Johnson County Jail pending the examining trial. According to the Atty. Don Van Hoose, the trouble grew out of  ill feeling caused by Daniel's abuse of his wife, who was the former wife of Webb. The victim resided with his daughter, Mrs. James Bush, and her husband and child. Mrs. Bush is also the daughter of Mrs. Daniels. It was stated by Sheriff D. B. Trimble that the furniture and household goods in the Webb home were destroyed and wrecked by Daniels Sunday evening and witnesses stated that he left saying that he would return. Upon his return, Bush said he and Webb lay down to avoid bullets from the accused man's gun, but Webb was shot three times with a 38-Colt pistol. It was reported that in the fracas Daniels also received a number of buckshot wounds in his body, but suffered only minor injuries. Sheriff Trimble stated that Daniels fled from the scene but called Monday morning saying that he wanted to surrender and he later appeared in the jailers office and gave himself up. Daniels is the son of Marion Daniels of Tomahawk. Webb was born, Nov 1, 1902, the son of the late A. J. (Jack) Webb of Johnson County. He was an employee of the Paintsville Water Company. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James Bush; one grand-daughter; tow brothers and four sisters, Elzie Webb and Andrew Webb, Dewey Dam, Mrs. Willie Van Hoose, Van Lear, Mrs. Jonnie Honeycutt, Meally, Mrs. Nola Spears, Collista, and Mrs. Ray Rowland, Dingus, Ky. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. by Rev. Winfield Holbrook, Rev. Leonard Walters, and Rev. Fannin. Burial was made in the Keaton cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. The Paintsville Herald June 14, 1951
WHEELER, Mollie (Booth)
1875-1951
Mrs. Mollie Booth Wheeler, 75, Blaine, Ky., died August 18 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hugh Boggs in Ashland where she had been visiting for the past four weeks. She was the widow of Amos Wheeler who died at Blaine in 1944. Born March 18, 1875 at Dobbins, Ky., she was the daughter of James and Isabelle Harmon Booth. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are three other daughters, Miss. Monie Wheeler at home. Mrs. Lundie Murray, Ashland, and Mrs. John Skaggs Soldier, Ky., three sons, Orville and Ernest Wheeler, Blaine, and Gus Wheeler, Groveport, O., 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at the family residence at Blaine and burial was made in the family cemetery there. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-23-1951
WILLIAMS, Mary L. (Hatcher)
1951
Rites Held Wednesday For Former Resident
Mrs. Mary L. Hatcher Williams, 50 died June 11 at her home, 324 Lee Street, Bristol, Va., after a long illness. Mrs Williams was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Hatcher, of Catlettsburg, Ky, and formerly of Johnson county. Besides her husband, Mr. S. M. Williams, she is survived by two sons, William Lee Williams, of Alexandria, Va., and Frederick A. Williams, of Bristol; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Louise McGlothlin and Mrs. Dorothy L. Kegley, of Bristol; and Mrs. Lucy E. Barnes of Charlottesville, Va.; four sisters, Dr. T. H. Whittaker of East Pairie, Mo., Dr. Meta Thompson, of Lexington, Ky., Mrs. Lucy H. Setser, of Van Lear, Ky., and Mrs. Bertha G. Maddox, of Paintsville, Ky., and nine grandchildren.  Also several nieces and nephews. Burial was made in the family cemetery, Bristol, Tenn. Paintsville Herald Thursday June 14, 1951

JULY - 1951

BURKE, Glodia
1946-1951
Death Claims 5-Year-Old
Goldia Burke Goldia Burke, five-year-old daughter of Mr. Walter Burke, of Daniels Creek died at her home, Friday, July 28, following a life-long illness.   She was born February 28, 1946. Survivors include besides her father, five brothers, Perry, Estill, Chester, William and Randall, and three sisters, Lena Elizabeth, Tissie and Mabel, all at home. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 30, at 10 a. m., at the home of Ali Wells, with Leonard Webb officiating.  Burial was made in the Collins cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald  Thursday August 2, 1951
CANTRELL, Ben
1868-1951
Ben Cantrell, 84, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dick Fairchilds at Hager Hill, Wednesday, July 4,1951, after an illness of twenty-four years. His death followed within a few weeks that of his wife, America V. Cantrell, who died June 19, 1951. A son of the late George and Nancy J. Salyer Cantrell, he was born in Magoffin County February 24, 1868. He had lived at Hager Hill for forty-five years and engaged in farming until forced by ill health to retire. Four daughters survive, Mrs. Dick Fairchild and Mrs. Georgia Bayes of Hager Hill, Mrs. Hobart Bayes, City and Mrs. J.M. Brooks, Huntington, W. VA. Surviving also are three brothers, Sam Cantrell, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Amos Cantrell, Oil Springs, Wilse Cantrell, Magoffin County; one sister, Mrs. Elmer Jones, Hager Hill. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m., at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Arch Bayes, Hager Hill, by Revs. S. C. Honeycutt and Irvin Music. Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 7-12-1951
CASTLE, Garrett
1889-1951
Services Tuesday For Garrett Castle
Garrett Castle, 62, well-known Red Bush farmer, died Sunday, July 15, at 5:45 p.m., in a local hospital, following a few days illness. Born at Red Bush September 5, 1889, the son of the late Harrison and Lou Salyer Castle, he was married to Alice Cantrell Castle, August 8, 1908, at Red Bush.  He had been a resident of Red Bush most of his life, and had lived a few years in Paintsville. Surviving besides his wife are three children:  Herschell Castle, Paintsville, Homer Castle, West Van Lear, and Mrs. Delphia Phillips, Lexington; four sisters, Mrs. Merzie Brown, Sitka, Mrs. Ida Castle, Sitka, Mrs. Rose Burchett, Elna, and Mrs. Ella Tackett, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 17, at 2:00 p.m., at the Bethel Church at Flat Gap.  Officiating ministers were Lonza Reed and Don Fraley.  Hymns were sung by the Paintsville quartet.  Burial was made in the Salyer Cemetery at Flat Gap under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 07/19/1951
CAUDILL, James
1927-1951
JAMES CAUDILL SERVICES TUESDAY FOR CPL. JAMES CAUDILL
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Winifred for Cpl. James A. Caudill, 23, who was killed in action in Korea, July 7, 1951.  Cpl. Caudill is the second Korean casualty to be returned to Johnson County for burial. He was born at Winifred December 13, 1927, the son of Mrs. Mima Caudill and the late Ben Caudill.  He engaged in farming before entering the service. Surviving besides his mother are two sisters, Miss Eloise Caudill, Winifred, and Mrs. Mary Alice Doane, Sunbury, Ohio, and one brother, Jess Maywood Caudill, Winifred. Services were conducted from the home at Winifred by Elders T. J. Bailey and Lonza Reed. Burial was in the family cemetery at Winifred under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday  February 14, 1952
DANIELS, Elon
1907-1951
Elon Daniels, 43, Taken By Death  After 4-Day Illness Elon Daniels, 43, of Georges Creek, Ky., died at 4:30 a.m., Monday, July 9, in a local hospital after an illness of four days. He was employed at Langley, Ky., as a coal-loader for the Liberty-Elkhorn Coal Co. He was born July 12, 1907 at Georges Creek, a son of J. R. Daniels and the late Muriel Hannah Daniels.  He had been a member of the Methodist Church for nineteen years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Delia Bentley Daniels; his father, J. R. Daniels; five daughters, Marie, Jo Ann, Mary Elizabeth, Betty Jean, and Dixie all at home; four sons, Elon Jr., of Georges Creek; Wade and George Herman, both of Urbana, O.; and James Larry, at home; one sister, Mrs. Sonny Slone, of Stirrat, W. Va., and two half-brothers, John Andrew Daniels of Georges Creek and Carl Daniels of Louisa. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p. m., Wednesday, July 11, at the Borders Chapel Methodist Church with the Rev. Arbie Meeks and the Rev. John Bellamy officiating.  Burial was in the Borders cemetery at Georges Creek. Paintsville Herald Saturday  July 21, 1951
EVERSOLE, John C.
1869-1951
81 year old Man
Was Native of Perry
John C. Eversole, 81, passed away at 1:00 a.m. July 18, 1950, at his home at Inez after a two- month illness.  His death was attributed to heart failure. Born in Perry County July 16, 1869, he had been a resident of Inez for the past 25 years where he followed farming as an occupation. He was a memeber of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife Lucinda Grisby Eversole, five sons and four daughters, James and Samuel, Blue Diamond, Ky., Press Louisville, Rollen, Typo, Bige Lincoln, Ky., Mrs. Sara Slawson, Cincinnati, O., Mrs. Ethel Eversole, Typo, Mrs. Anna Feltner, Combs, Ky., and Mrs. Bonita Slone, Inez.  He also leaves one brother, Press Eversole, Butterfly, Ky., and one sister, Mrs. Sitha Campbell, Manuel, Ky., and a large number of grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 20, 1950, at the Nazerene Church by Rev. Clifford Booth.   Burial was made in the Saltwell Cemetery under the direction of the Richmond-Callahain Funeral Home of Inez. Paintsville Herald Wednesday July 13, 1951
FAIRCHILD, Delbert
1894-1951
Delbert Fairchild, 57, a carpenter, died at 2:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 24, 1951, at his home in Ashland following an illness of two weeks. Mr. Fairchild, a resident of Ashland for 28 years, was born in Johnson County February 23, 1894, a son of Jesse and Vina Slone Fairchild. Funeral services were conducted today at 2:00 p.m., at the Thirty-ninth Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Everett Slone and the Rev. T. J. Howard officiating.  Burial was in the Williams cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Alice Murray Fairchild; the mother, Mrs. Vina Hall, Flat Gap, Ky., two sons, Richard Fairchild, Sprinfield, Ohio, and Vernon D. Fairchild, Ashland; three daughters, Mrs. Garnet McMahan and Mrs. Shirley White Toledo, Ohio, two half-brothers, Paris and Marshall Hall, Flat Gap, one sister, Mrs. Jessie Stapleton, London, Ohio, and three grandchildren. Paintsville Herald Wednesday July 26, 1951
NEWSOME, Wanda Karen
1951-1951
GRAVESIDE RITES HELD SATURDAY FOR INFANT
Graveside rites were held Saturday, July 28, at 2 p.m., for Wanda Karen Newsome, five-day-old daughter of George and Ida Bentley Newsome of this city, who died in a local hospital Friday morning, July 27. Surviving are her parents and one sister, Sandra Kay Newsome, at home. Services were conducted at the Stafford Cemetery in Hager Hill with Rev. Scott Castle officiating. Burial was made under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY August 2, 1951
PACK, Stanley
1896-1951
Stanley (Dick) Pack, 82, died at his home at Boons Camp Tuesday, July 3, of a heart condition from which he had suffered for the past three years. A native of West Virginia he was born September 9, 1896, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Pack. He had lived at Boons Camp for the past fifty years. Surviving are six children; four daughters, Mrs. Susie Branham, Mrs. Vina Pack, both of Boons Camp; Mrs. Lizzie Shelton and Mrs. Zina Sexton, both of Drift, Ky., two sons, John Pack, Drift, Ky., Willie Pack, Boons Camp. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Frank Pack, Minnie, Shade Pack, Collista, Jesse Pack, Minnie, Elzie Pack, Boons Camp, Mrs. Vina Skaggs, Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Anna Gears, Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Branham, Williamsport, Mrs. Alta Smith, Wabash, Indiana. Graveside rites were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 5. Burial was in in the Mollette cemetery at Boons Camp under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-12-1951
RICE, James F.
1867-1951
JAMES F, RICE, 84
SUCCUMBS JULY 22
BRIEF ILLNESS TAKES OIL SPRINGS RESIDENT
James F. Rice, 84, died at 10:30 a. m., Sunday, July 22, at his home in Oil Springs, after an illness of two weeks. A life-long resident of Oil Springs, he was born January 30, 1867, the son of William and Amanda Patrick Rice.  His occupation was that of merchant. Surviving are his wife, Emily Prater Rice, one son, Eschel Rice, Oil Springs and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 23, at 10:00 a. m., at the home, with Rev. Scott Castle, and Rev. Curt Salyer officiating.  The Paintsville quartet sang several hymns. Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD 7-26-1951
STAPLETON, John Logan
1887-1951
John Logan Stapleton Dies In Grayson John Logan Stapleton, 64, Grayson, former Johnson County man, died Sunday morning in the Stovall hospital following a brief illness. Mr, Stapleton was born in Johnson County on May 9, 1887. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Tempie Alexander Stapleton, and four sons, also three brothers, James Stapleton, Wisconsin; Levi and Oscar Stapleton, Indiana. Funeral services were conducted at the Gilbert Chapel by the Rev. Everett Montgomery. Burial was made in Adkins Cemetery in Grayson. Paintsville Herald Thursday July 26, 1951
WARD, Fannie (Dempsey)
1881-1951
MRS. FANNY D. WARD PASSES JULY 31
Mrs. Fanny Dempsey Ward, 70, prominent Inez woman, died at her home at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 31, 1951, after an illness of several months. The daughter of the late Joseph B. and Mary White Dempsey, she was born at Inez, February 7, 1881.  A lifelong resident of Inez she was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was married June 8, 1904 to Grove C. Ward, of Inez.  One son, Donahoe Ward preceded her in death in 1950. Survivors include one daughter, Miss Gladiolas Ward, Inez, and one son, J.B. Dempsey, Inez. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 3, with Rev. George Hart officiating assisted by Rev. Floyd Chambers. Burial will be in the Dempsey Cemetery at Warfield under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home of Inez. Paintsville Herald Thursday August 2, 1951
WARD, John V.
1883-1951
SERVICES HELD SUNDAY FOR PROMINENT RESIDENT
John V. Ward, 68, prominent Johnson County resident, died at his home at Tutor Key, Friday, July 6, 1951, following a year’s illness. Born March 12, 1883, a Tutor Key the son of Shadwick and Lavina ward, he well-known lawyer and successful farmer and was widely known throughout the county. He was a member of the United Baptist Church and of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.  His wife , Mrs. Minta McKenzie Ward, survives him. Surviving also are three sons, John Paul at home; James V., and Stanley Roger, Columbus, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Collista Daniels, Catlettsburg, Mrs. Selina VanHoose and Mary Daniel, both of Tutor Key; two brothers, James A. and Steve, both of River. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m, Sunday, July 8, at the home with Revs. Roscoe LeMaster, G.B. Preston, and G.W. Preston officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Tutor Key under the direction of the G.W. Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday June 12, 1951
WHEELER, Marietta (Hamilton)
1876-1951
Marietta Wheeler, 75,  Dies At Staffordsville Death claimed one of Staffordsville's prominent women Wednesday when an illness of several months proved fatal to Marietta Wheeler, 75, who died at her home at 5:25 p.m., July 25, 1951. The daughter of the late Ben and Nancy Fairchild Hamilton, she was born in Morgan County April 12, 1876.  She had lived at Staffordsville for twenty-six years and was loved and respected by her many friends in that section.  A member of the Enterprise Baptist Church, she supported its work and was devoted to its cause.  Her first marriage was to Clay Williams, and following his death, she became the wife of George Wheeler, who preceded her in death. Surviving are four children, three daughters, Mrs. Millard Bradley, West Liberty, Mrs. Marvel McKenzie, Staffordsville one son, Virgil Williams, Ashland. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 27, by Revs. Bruce Daniel, Bill Hill, and Claude Preston.  Hymns were by the Tom's Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Relief under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-2-1951
WHEELER, Monroe "Roe"
1951
Services Held Today For Well-Known Man A heart seizure unexpectedly took the life of Monroe "Roe" Wheeler, 50, whose body was discovered Tuesday morning in his room at the Wheeler Hotel on Main Street. A native of Paintsville he was the son of Mrs. Mollie Jayne Wheeler of this city and the late Sanford Wheeler, one of the leading merchants of the city and county.  He was the owner of the Wheeler Hotel Building and had other property holdings. He attended the public school in this city and lived in Paintsville all of his life, where he was widely known and liked by his townspeople.  His genial personality and unswerving loyalty to his friends made him popular among his associates and acquaintances, who were shocked and grieved at his untimely death. Surviving besides his mother are two daughters; Mrs. George Dix, city, and Miss. Mollie Marie Wheeler, Leslie, Michigan. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Raymond Sublett, city, and Bradley Wheeler, Lucasville, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted from the home of his mother on West Main Street today at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. F. F. Rigsby officiating.  Songs were furnished by the Paintsville Quartet. Active pallbearers were Randall Daniel, Dennis Daniel, Maurice Minix, Charles Q. Wheeler, Jr., Clyde Preston, and Mike Kocio.  Honorary pallbearers were Clark Walters, Ben Vaughan, Don Van Hoose, M. O. Wheeler, Lynn Jennings, Walter Van Hoose, D. B. Trimble, Judge James W. Turner, and Judge John W. Wheeler. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-2-1951
WILLIAMS, Missouri A. (Webb)
1872-1951
Funeral services were conduced from her home in Red Bush at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 7, for Mrs. Missouri A. Williams, 78, who died Thursday, July 5, following a 6-month illness. The daughter of the late Aaron and Sally Hill Webb, she was born November 28, 1872 in Morgan County.  She spent practically all of her life in Red Bush where she was a well-loved and respected member of her community. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Marcus K. Williams, preceded her in death August, 1940. Survivors include for children; two daughters, Mrs. Emma turner, Sciotoville, Ohio, Mrs. Mae Lower, Idaho, Ohio; two sons, Oka L. Williams, Red Bush, Johnson County Maintenance Foreman for the Kentucky State Highway Department, and Virgil Williams, Dayton, Ohio. Surviving also is a sister, Mrs. Laura Wood of this city. Revs. Lonza Reed, Tommy Bailey, Dewey Brown, and Merida Wiley, officiated at the funeral services. Burial was in the family cemetery at Red Bush under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald July 12, 1951
YOUNG, Frank S.
1883-1951
Service Held Tuesday For Lowmansville Man
An illness of several months proved fatal to Frank S. Young, 68, whose death occurred in a local hospital at 10:00 a. m., Sunday, July 8, 1951. Born April 26, 1883, in Lawrence County, the son of Robert and Fannie LeMaster Young, he was a lifelong resident of Lowmansville where he was a well-known farmer of that section.  His wife, Mrs. Evaline Wiley Young, survives him. Surviving besides his wife are nine children; five daughters, Mrs. Birtsy Kelly, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Fanny Crabtree, Huntington, W. Va., Mrs. Sally Ann Scarberry, Lee Sage, Ohio, Mrs. Ollie Francis Church, Berlin Heights, Ohio, Mrs. Inez Virginia Young, Lowmansville; four sons, William A., Irwin, Ohio, Ulysses R., Tampa Fla., Wiley H., Lowmansville, Morris C., Mechanicsburg, Ohio.  A sister, Mrs. Julia Crace, and a brother, Garfield Young both of Catlettsburg also survive. Funeral services were conducted at the Enterprise Baptist Church at Lowmansville at 1:00 p. m., Tuesday, July 10, by Revs. Bruce Daniel and Walter Skaggs.  Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 7-12-1951

AUGUST - 1951

BARKER, Jarrett C.
1888-1951
Heart Attack Fatal To Jarrett Barker
Funeral services were held August 28 at the Freewill Baptist Church at Van Lear for Jarrett C. Barker, 63, well known resident of Van Lear.  He suffered a heart attack near Cynthiana, Kentucky, last Saturday and died, August 1951, before arriving at a hospital.  He had gone to Cynthiana with a group of friends on a hunting trip and was stricken shortly after his arrival there. Mr. Barker was a retired miner who came to Van Lear from Carter County about thirty-four years ago.  He was born in Carter County on February 27, 1888, a son of William B. and Susanna Johnson Barker.  He had been an employee of the Consolidation Coal Company at Van Lear for many years. Surviving are his widow, Julia Carroll Barker, four sons, Walter Barker, Earl Barker, Emery Barker all of Van Lear, and Ernest Barker, U. S. Army; and one daughter, Mrs. Jesse Lemaster of Win, Kentucky. He leaves also two brothers and three sisters, Avory Barker and Flem Barker, Mrs. Purlina Bledsoe, Mrs. Elizabeth Knipp, and Mrs. Minnie Rower. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Edgar Hewlett, and Rev. Willard Wilcox. Music was by the Toms Creek Singers. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Van Lear under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-30-1951
BORDERS, Jay
1922-1951
Jay Borders, 29, died in a hospital in Montgomery, W. Va., Monday, August 6, following a three weeks illness. The son of the late Nathan and Lula Charles Borders, he was born in Johnson County, February 12, 1922.  He had lived in Montgomery for the past year where he was employed as an auto mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Alice Price Borders; one sister, Mrs. Willa Dean Skaggs and a brother, Hubert Borders, both of Gallipolis, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted today at 10:00 a.m., at the White House church by Rev. Addie Lance.  Burial was in the family cemetery at White House under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. August 9, 1951 Paintsville Herald
CASTLE, Ernest Sgt.
1951
Services Friday For War Veteran
And Riceville Man
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for two young men of Johnson County whose lives ended in two different tragedies during the past week. Dennis Perkins, 25, son of Willie Perkins of Riceville, was found dead Wednesday morning on the creek bank in Stafford addition.  His body was hanging from his belt which was fastened around his neck.  He was said to have been despondent over ill health. Sgt. Ernest Castle, 31, died Sunday in a Morganfield, Ky., hospital from injuries received in a train accident at Morganfield.  He was a veteran of World War II and had just returned from the Korean War.  He was expected to receive his discharge this week. Graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion and funeral services will be held by Rev. Don Fraley and Rev. Arthur Ramey.  Burial will be in the Thealka Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Survivors include, besides his parents, the following brothers and sisters: Curtis Castle and Mrs. Norma Jean Haney of this city, Everett Castle and Mrs. Donna M. Estep of Thealka, Sam B. Castle, Jr., Springfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Ruth A. Campbell, Water Gap, Ky. Perkins, a C. & O. employee, had been a patient in the C. & O. Hospital in Huntington, W. Va., for the past several days where he was receiving treatment for a stomach ailment.  He left the hospital Sunday evening and members of his family were searching for him when his brother, Haskell Perkins discovered his body.  He was last seen Sunday evening about 6:30 near the spot where the body was found yesterday morning. Surviving are his father and step-mother and a number of brothers and sisters.  His mother Nola Collins Perkins preceded him in death in his early life. Paintsville Herald Thursday 08/09/1951
CRISLIP, Marie Opal (Smith)
1922-1951
Mrs. Marie Crislip Dies August 20 Services Wednesday For Local Woman Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday August 22, 1951 at the First Methodist Church, by Rev. C. W. Krebs, for Mrs. Marie Crislip, who died Monday, August 20, 1951 at 5:30 p. m., at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Maria Meek, at Concord, Ky., after a lengthy illness. She was born October 6, 1922, the daughter of Mrs. Raymond Smith, Holden, W. Va., and the late Don Howe. A lifelong resident of Paintsville, she was a devoted member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Everett Crislip, whom she married on December 10, 1940 in Paintsville. Interment was in the Wheeler cemetery at Concord, under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-23-1951
Just as the sun was sinking in the West on August 20, 1951, the spirit of Marie Opal Crislip left its tenement of clay and took its flight into life eternal.  Her departure came after nine months of illness and suffering which she bore uncomplainingly. She was born October 6, 1922, in Johnson County, the daughter of Mrs. Verlie Price Smith and the late Don Howe.  She was united in marriage to Everett Crislip, December 18, 1940.  No children were bone to this union. She is survived by her husband, Everett Crislip, of Paintsville, her mother, Mrs. Verlie Price Smith, and step-father, Raymond Smith of Varney, W. Va., her grandmother, Mrs. Maria Meek of Paintsville, her aunts, Mrs. Russell Reneer, Paintsville, Mrs. I. D. Preston, Williamsport, Mrs. Columbus Lowe, Maysville, Ky., and Mrs. W. H. Thomas of Ashland, Ky., her uncles, Virgil, Clarence and Authie Meek, all of Paintsville, and Rev. Bert Howe, Huntington, West Virginia, and Glenn and Cleve Howe of Maysville, Ky. Mrs. Crislip was a member of the First Methodist Church of Paintsville.  She was a good wife and a splendid neighbor. Pallbearers were her uncles, Russell Reneer, Paintsville, Authie Meek, Paintsville, Bert Howe, Huntington, W. Va., Glenn Howe, Maysville, Ky., and her cousins, Shaw Howe, and Luke Howe, both of Maysville, Ky. Flower girls were Mrs. Ralph Melvin, Mrs. Bob Murray, Mrs. K. B. Williams, Mrs. Charles Fitch, Mrs. Buell Williams, Mrs. Cecil Blair, Opal Blair Noretta Howard, all of Paintsville and Mrs. Bill Coleman of Dayton, Ohio. Her earthly work is finished and she has entered into rest eternal and waits for her loved ones in the house of many mansions. 
DUTTON, Moses
1872-1951
MOSES DUTTON HEART VICTIM
Moses Dutton, 79, a member of one of Johnson County's oldest families, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Prater of Whitehouse, Saturday, August 25, at 6:00 a. m., following an illness of two years. The cause of his death was attributed to heart condition. He was born in 1872 at boons Camp, the son of Elias and Sally Penix Dutton. He was a member of the United Baptist Church and had been a preacher for forty years. By occupation he was a farmer. His wife preceeded him in death, March 8, 1951. he is survived by two daughters and two sons, Ollie may Dutton at home, and Mrs. Mary Prater of Whitehouse; Clyde Dutton of Mechanicsburg, Ohio, and Lloyd Dutton at home. Also one brother, Bill Dutton, of Boons Camp. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 26, at 1:00 p. m., at Boons Camp, with G. W. Preston officiating. Burial was made in the Branham cemetery under the direction of Guy's Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-30-1951
FYFFE, Jackie Ray
1951
Burns suffered when he fall into a tub of scalding water recently at his home in Blaine proved fatal to Jackie Ray Fyffe, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Fyffe. He was rushed immediately to a local hospital for treatment, but died at 11:00 p.m. Friday, August 17, a week after the accident. Besides his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Fyffe and Mrs. Henry Hayes. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 19, at 11:00 a.m. at home by Revs. Emery Ferguson, A. C. Bradley and Emerson Collier. Hymns were sung by the Paintsville Quartet. Burial was in the family cemetery at Blaine under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD 8-23-1951
JAMES, Martin Cecil
1911-1951
RITES HELD SUNDAY FOR MARTIN C. JAMES
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 26, 1951 for Martin Cecil James, a life-long resident of Inez. He died in the St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, W. Va., Thursday August 23, 1951 at 11:45 a. m., following a four-month illness. The cause of his death was attributed to complications. By occupation, he was a miner. He was born March 15, 1911, at Inez, Kentucky, the son of Joseph and Nancy Pemberton James. Surviving are six sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Nellie Limalie, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Alka Snider, Inez, Ky.; Mrs. Edith Hinkle, Williamson W. Va.; Mrs. Elizabeth Parsons, Inez, Ky.; Miss Esther James, Columbus. Ohio, and Mrs. Mildred Boothe, Isoban, W. Va.; Brady James, Kermit, W. Va., and Russell James, Inez. Services were conducted at 2 p. m., at the United Baptist Church in Inez with Amos Slone officiating. Burial was made in the James cemetery in Inez under the direction of the Richmond Callaham Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY AUG. 30, 1951
LEMASTER, Myrtle (Kimbler)
1951
Funeral services for Myrtle Kimbler Lemaster, five-year old daughter of Cha and Sadie Kimbler Lemaster, were conducted at the Sitka School at 10:00 a. m. Tuesday, August 28, 1951. Rev.  Harry Salyers was in charge of the funeral services. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Sitka by the Jones Funeral Home. A victim of rheumatic fever, the child died at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hoppie Kimbler at Sitka. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-30-1951
MEADE, George Douglas
1951
Sgt. George Douglas Meade, 20, who fought with the U. S. 7th Division in many bitter battles in Korea, was killed Saturday, August 25, in an automobile accident near Middlesboro, Ky.  Sgt. Meade had recently spent a 30-day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Gegie Conley Meade at Oil Springs. He died four hours after being admitted to a Middlesboro hospital. According to reports the accident occurred near the city of Middlesboro when an automobile collided with a truck on Dead Man's Curve. Two other persons were killed in the accident and three were left with critical injuries. Two of the dead and one of the injured were from Harlan County. Listed as dead are Helen Collins, 17, Harlan, and Robert M. Owens, 29, Dayhoit, Harlan County. The injured were Charley Williams, Stinnett, Leslie County; Lucille Brummitt Smith, Highsplint, Harlan County, and George Rapier, Chicago, the truck driver. The two women, Owens, and Meade were riding in a 1951 automobile.  It was thought that Williams was a hitchhiker in Rapier's truck, an old panel model. Details of the crash were not made available. Sgt. Meade had been a member of the U.S. Army for three years and had served for 23 months in Korea. He was the son of the late Lindsey Meade and he has many friends and relatives in this county who are grieved to hear of his death. Surviving besides his mother are the following brothers and sisters, Wayne Meade, Oil Springs; L. G. Meade, Middletown, Ohio; Buddy Meade, Oil Springs, Mrs. Leo Trimble, Paintsville; Cecil Eugene Meade, U. S. Army, Korea; Betty Jo Meade, and Sofa Ann Meade, all of Oil Springs. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 28, at 10:00 a.m. at the United Baptist Church at Staffordsville. In charge of the services were Reverend Claude Preston and Reverend Scott Castle. Songs were sung by the Sitka Quartet. Interment was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY August 30, 1951
MESSER, John W.
1883-1951
John W. Messer, 68, former jailer of Johnson County and retired miner, died at 6:10 p. m., Aug 22 at his home at West Van Lear after an illness of about two years.  Cause of death was attributed to complications. Mr. Messer was born in Carter County on July 4, 1883, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Messer. He had spent almost his entire life in this county, He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow,Mrs. Vina Webb Messer, two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Hazel Cartwright, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Ida Spradlin, West Van Lear, Rennie Messer, Earl Messer and Frank Messer all of West Van Lear.  He leaves also four sisters and one brother, Mrs. Addie Adams, Ashland, Ky., Mrs. Jennie Castle, Pontiac, Mich., Mrs. Carrie Farley, Kanawha Falls, ?W. Va., Mrs. Mary Ramsey, Pontiac, Mich., and Fred Messer also of Pontiac. Funeral services will be held at the Cedar Grove Church at West Van Lear, Saturday, August 25, at 10:00 a. m.  In charge of the services will be Rev. Grover Fannin, Rev. John Crum and Rev. Winfrey Meeks. Burial will be made in the Webb Cemetery at East Point by the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday August 23, 1951
PERKINS, Dennis
1951
SERVICES FRIDAY FOR WAR VETERAN AND RICEVILLE MAN
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for two young men of Johnson County who lives ended in two different tragedies during the past week. Dennis Perkins, 25, son of Willie Perkins of Riceville, was found dead Wednesday morning on the creek bank in Stafford addition.  His body was hanging from his belt which was fastened around his neck.  He was said to have been despondent over ill health. Sgt. Ernest Castle, 31, died Sunday in a Morganfield, KY., hospital from injuries received in a train accident at Morganfield.  He was a veteran of World War II and had just returned from the Korean War.  He was expected to receive his discharge this week. Graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion and Funeral services will be held by Rev. Don Fraley and Rev. Arthur Ramey.  Burial will be in the Thealka Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Survivors include, besides his parents, the following brothers and sisters:  Curtis Castle and Mrs. Norma Jean Haney of this city, Everett Castle and Mrs. Donna M. Estep of Thealka, Sam B. Castle, Jr., Springfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Ruth A. Campbell, Water Gap, KY. Perkins, a C. & O. employee, had been a patient in the C. & O., Hospital in Huntington, W. Va., for the past several days where he was receiving treatment for a stomach ailment.  He left the Hospital Sunday evening and member of his family were searching for him when his brother, Haskell Perkins discovered his body.  He was last seen Sunday evening about 6:30 p.m near the spot where the body was found yesterday morning. Surviving are his father and step-mother and a number of brothers and sisters.  His mother Nola Collins Perkins preceded him in death in his early life. Paintsville Herald Thursday August 9, 1951
TACKETT, Amanda (Jenkins)
1855-1951
Mother of Local Woman Dies Monday In Ashland Mrs. Amanda Tackett, 95, mother of Mrs. Henry Vanover of Paintsville, died at her home at Ashland, August 27, 1951 following an illness of seven weeks. Mrs. Tackett was born in Magoffin County, November 12, 1855, a daughter of William and Sallie Blevins Jenkins.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She is survived by three other daughters, Mrs. Catherine Coffee, Mrs. Tony Benton and Mrs. M. B. Johnson all of Ashland; three sons, C. P. and Harrison Tackett, Ashland, and Alonzo Tackett, Stockdale, O., two sisters, Mrs. Clarenda Rigsby, Paintsville, and Mrs. Emma Lykins, Edna, Ky., 40 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-30-1951
WARD, Garfield
1882-1951
GARFIELD WARD, 69,
DIES AUGUST 31
Garfield Ward, 69, died at his home at 10:30 a.m., Friday August 31, 1951, after an illness of six months of a heart condition. A life-long resident of Boons Camp, he was born may 3, 1882, the son of King S. and Susan Baldridge Ward. He was preceded in death on August 5, 1951, by his brother Jerry Ward. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Stanford, and a brother, Arthur Ward, both of Boons Camp. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 2, at the home by Revs. Charley Bailey, Don Fraley and James Lyons. Interment was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 6, 1951
WARD, Jerry R.
1892-1951
JERRY R. WARD, 59,
PASSES AUGUST 5 AT BOONS CAMP
Jerry R. Ward, 59, Boons Camp farmer, died at his home at 11:40 a.m, August 5, 1951,of a heart attack following an illness of three months. A lifelong resident of Boons Camp, he was born May 6, 1892, the son of the Late Mrs. and Mrs. King S. Ward. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Stanford and  two brothers, Garfield and Arthur Ward, all of Boons Camp. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, August 7, at the home at 2:00 p.m., with Revs. Charley Bailey and Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in the Boons Camp under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday August 9, 1951
WHEELER, Lindsey
1951
Retired Farmer Dies At Blaine Lindsey Wheeler, 73, retired farmer of Blaine, Ky., retired farmer of Blaine, Ky., and brother of Mrs. L. T. Preston of this city, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at his home following an illness of seventeen months. He was the son to the late William and Rachel Pennington Wheeler.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church, the Masons, and the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving besides his sister are the widow, Mrs. Roberta Wheeler, and seven brothers, Andy Wheeler, Oklahoma City, Okla., Arbie, Charles, and Roscoe Wheeler, Ashland, Ottie Wheeler, Fullerton, Ky., Leo and Chester Wheeler, Blain. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., at the residence with the Rev. Alfred Chandler officiating.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-9-1951
WILLIAMSON, Jesse Lee
1895-1951
Jesse Lee Williamson, 56, died at 12:30 p. m., Monday August 20, 1951 at his home in Inez, after an illness of about six months.  The cause of his death was attributed to complications. He was a farmer by occupation and had been a resident of Inez for 35 years.  He was born at White House, September 14, 1895, the son of Mr. And Mrs. William Williamson.  In 1917, he was married to Rebecca DeLong. Surviving besides his wife are four sons and one daughter, Earl, U. S. Army, in Germany, Elmer, U. S. Marines in California; Russell, Ithaca, N. Y., John C., U. S. Air Force in Texas; and Wanda Lee, Inez.  Also surviving are two brothers, Chas. Williamson and John Williamson, both of Tomahawk. Funeral services were held at the home on Salt Well Road, at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, August 22. Officiating ministers were Aubrey Stepp and Martin Preece.  Burial was made in the Salt Well cemetery under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 8-30-1951

SEPTEMBER - 1951

BAILEY, Lela (Williams)(Thomas)
1888-1951
Services were held Monday For Lela Bailey, 63
Mrs. Lela Thomas Bailey, 63, died at her home at Flat Gap, on Saturday September 15, at 9:30 p.m., after an illness of several weeks. The daughter of Winston and George Ann Williams, she was born May 28, 1888 in Flat Gap, Ky., where she lived all her life, and where she was a member of the New Regular Baptist Church. She was married on November 23, 1902 to Ed Thomas, who died in 1935. She was later married to Charlie Bailey, who preceded her in death 6 years ago. Survivors included four daughters, Mrs. Jennie McKenzie, Pasadena, Calif.; Mrs. Fay Fyffe, Louisa Ky.; Mrs. Blanche Conley and Mrs. Anna McKenzie, both of Flat Gap, and three brothers Winnie Williams, Oil Springs, Joe Ballard Williams, St. Paris, Ohio, an d Winifred Williams, Baltimore, Md. Funeral services were held Monday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m., in the Bethel United Baptist Church by Rev. Lonza Reed and Rev. Hood Wallen. Burial was in the Salyer cemetery at Flat Gap, under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-20-1951
CASTLE, James Monroe
1890-1951
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p. m., Wednesday, at the United Baptist Church at Lowmansville, Ky., for James Monroe Castle, 81, of Ulysses. He was born June 7, 1890, in Johnson County, a son of the late Thomas and Victoria Daniels Castle.  He was a retired farmer. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Vessie Mae O'Bryan Castle; seven daughters, Misses Adleen Maxine, Beatrice Mae, Cora Victoria, Louberta, and Janell Marvene Castle at home and Miss Jewell Castle of Louisa; four sons, Private First Class Aubrey E. Castle serving in the Army at Frieburg, Germany, and Thomas Glen, Lonnie Paul and Hoyte E. Castle at home; three sisters, Mrs. James Daniels, London, Ohio, Mrs. Ales Pelphrey, Galloway, Ohio, and Mrs. Troy Van Hoose, Ashland; four half-sisters, Mrs. Paul Wellman, and Mrs. Zella Martha Castle, Baltimore, Mrs. Andy Lipp, Columbus, and Mrs. Fred Steele, Cordell; three brothers, Craig Castle, Thealka, Harry Castle, Columbus, Ohio and Ernest Castle, Wayland, and grandchild. Paintsville Herald 9-20-1951
CASTLE, Willie D.
1900-1951
Willie Castle, 51, Dies Sept. 10 In V.A. Hospital
Military Rites Friday
For Local Veteran
Willie D. Castle, 51, died at 12:00 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10, in the Veteran's Hospital at Dayton, Ohio, where he had been one week.  He had been ill for some time. Born July 4, 1900, at Barn Rock, Ky., he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Castle.  He had lived in Paintsville four years, and was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Goldia Hicks on March, 1935.  On February 3, 1947, he was married to Sylvia Woods, who survives him.  A son, John Charles Castle, was a casualty of World War II. Other survivors include six daughters, Beulah Roberts, S. Charleston, Ohio; Beatrice Orandal, Arlington, Va.; Imogene Weatherington, Tampa, Fla.; Juanita Gartin, Columbus, Ohio; Dollie Earle, London, Ohio; Dorothy Elaine Castle, city; three sons, William Donald Castle and Earl Castle, Arlington, Va.; Fillis Castle, U.S. Air Force, three brothers, Luther Castle, Lucasville, Ohio; Lundy Castle, Portsmouth, Ohio, Ernest Castle, Lucasville, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Galen LeMaster, Manila, Ky., and Mrs. Cynthia Hill of Waverly, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 14, in the Freewill Baptist Church, on Third Street, by Rev. Scott Castle and Rev. Bruce Daniel.  Military rites will be conducted at the grave in Town Cemetery by the American Legion.  Burial will be under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday Sept. 13, 1951
CAUDILL, John D.
1951
John D. Caudill, of Hager Hill, well-known Johnson County man and member of a prominent family of this locality, was killed instantly Tuesday in a mine of the Elkhorn Coal Corporation at Wayland. He was a machine operator and had been working at the Wayland mine since April 1933.  A fall of slate about 17 ft. long and 11 inches thick at the place where Mr. Caudill was working pinned him beneath it, the weight crushing his body. He was native of Riceville and was the son of William and Mary Scalf Caudill. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Dollie Conley Caudill, one son, Dallas Caudill of Silver Lake, Ind., two daughters, Daisy and Dorothy, at home. One son was a casualty of World War II. Other survivors are three brothers, Frank Caudill, Swamp Branch; Thomas Caudill, Plymouth, O., Archie Caudill North Manchester, Ind., two sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Howard, Garrett, and Mrs. Lizzie Hackworth, Bonanza. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at the residence at Hager Hill, by Rev. Alec Coburn, Rev. Hargus Conley, and Rev. Green Allen. Burial will be made in the Conley Cemetery at Bonanza, Ky. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY SEP. 6 1951
CHURCH, Lou (Stumbo)
1897-1951
SERVICES SUNDAY FOR
LOWMANSVILLE WOMAN
Lou Stumbo Church, 54, of Lowmansville, died September 28, at 10:00 a. m., in the King's Daughters' Hospital in Ashland where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. A native of Lawrence County, she was born May 12, 1897, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marion McKenzie, She had lived at Lowmansville for the past twenty years. She was married September 9, 1951, to Pat Church who survives her. Survivors include three children, one daughter, Mrs. Kellam Vanhoose, Lowmansville; two sons, Eugene Salyer, Catlettsburg, Roger Osborn, Carrollton. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Melvin Arrowood, Meally, Mrs. Bessie Newberry, Garrett, two brothers, Herbert McKenzie and Vent McKenzie both of Ashland. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p. m., September 30 at the home of her daughter with Rev. Scott Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Van Hoose cemetery at Lowmansville under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday  10-4-1951
DEMPSEY, Julia Ann (Wheeler)
1884-1951
DEATH TAKES  JULIA DEMPSEY, 67 AFTER LONG ILLNESS
SISTER OF LOCAL MEN DIES IN OHIO SEPT. 14
Julia Ann Wheeler Dempsey, 67, sister of John W. Wheeler, and Martin O. Wheeler of this city died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, September 14, 1951, at her home at Belpre, Ohio after a long illness. She was born at Winifred in this county on June 11, 1884, a daughter of the late Martin V and Sarah Justice Wheeler. Mrs. Dempsey was a devout Christian and was active in many civic affairs of the community where she had resided for twenty-five years. Educated in the Paintsville schools, she later taught in the schools of Johnson and Martin counties.  She was a frequent visitor here where she had many friends who will regret to learn of her death. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Elaine, one sister, and three brothers. She was married on July 3, 1906 to A.S. Dempsey who survives her. Other survivors are one son, Dr. Edward Dempsey of Washington University Medical School, St. Louis, Mo., one daughter, Lt. Frances Dempsey, U.S. Navy, Boston, Mass., and the following brothers and sisters; John W. Wheeler and Martin O. Wheeler of this city Franklin Wheeler, Winfred S. L. Wheeler, Detroit, Mich., Dr. W.H. Wheeler, Olive Hill, and Mrs. Louise May of Ashland. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Spencer Funeral Home in Belpre, and interment was made in the Rockland cemetery there. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 20, 1951
EVANS, Martha Jane (Pennington) (Wallen)
1862-1951
Services at Red Bush
For Aged Resident
Mrs. Martha Jane Wallen Evans, 89, died at her home in Red Bush, Sunday September 30, 1951, at 4:45 p.m., after an illness of two weeks. She was born in Morgan County on May 12, 1862, the daughter of James and Nancy Pennington.  She had resided most of her life in Red Bush, where she had been a member of the United Baptist Church for 62 years.  Her first marriage was to Dr. E. T. Wallen, who preceded her in death. She later married Merida Evans, who also is deceased. Surviving are three sons, Rev. Hood Wallen, Keaton, Ky.; Rev. C. M. Wallen, Chillocothe, Ohio; and Bernard Wallen, Buena Vista, Ohio, three stepdaughters, Mrs. Melissa Williams, Greenup County, Ky.; Mrs. Felix Fyffe, Ohio; and Mrs. Lina Fyffe, Keaton, Ky., and one stepson, Jim Evans of Barn Rock, Ky. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 1951, at the Enterprise Baptist Church at Red Bush, Ky., by Revs. Tommie Bailey and Emerson Collier.  Internment was in the Hamilton Cemetery at Red Bush under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Wednesday October 3, 1951
FAIRCHILD, Raymond
1951
Master Sgt. Raymond Fairchild, 35, Shively, Ky., former resident of Paintsville, died Saturday, Sept. 8, at 10:00 p.m., at Fort Knox Hospital after an illness of three months. He was a member of the Air National Guard at Standiford Field for two years before being called to active duty. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alma Meade Fairchild, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fairchild, Lowmansville; three sisters, Mrs. Reginald Slone, city; Mrs. Raymond Castle and Miss Nelle Fairchild, both of Lowmansville, and four brothers, Ralph, Dayton, Ohio; Robert, Dayton; Rural, U.S. Army; and Roy, Lowmansville. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 12, 1951, at 11:00 a.m. at Hardy's Shively Chapel.  Internment was in the cemetery at Shively, Ky. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 20, 1951
HALL, John Melvin
1870-1951
John Melvin Hall was born on Bobb’s Branch, near Paintsville, in Johnson County, April 1, 1870, and departed this life September 21, 1951, age 81 years 5 months, and 20 days. He was the only child of Christopher C. Hall and Ellen Preston Hall. On December 14, 1892, he was married to Ellen Davis, daughter of James Madison Davis, and Naomi Price Davis, near the site of his present home. To this union were born seven children, Dr. Paul B. Hall, Dr. Lon C. Hall, Rev. Christopher C. Hall, Rev. Christopher C. Hall, Mrs. Lenore Gullett, all of Paintsville, KY., Dr. Lloyd M. Hall, of Salyersville, KY., Carl Mitchell Hall of Hampton, Va., and Neva Hall who preceded him in death on October 23, 1912.  He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Though orphaned early in life he received his early education in local school and the University of Kentucky.  He became a teacher at 17 years of age and continued in this profession for 35 years, teaching in the county and city schools and Mayo College.  He served this county as judge for four years then became United States Commissioner for Eastern Kentucky and served in this capacity for several years until his retirement. He was converted and joined the United Baptist Church in early manhood. He was a charter member of the Masonic Lodge of East Point, Kentucky. Judge Hall had a keen and active interest in his fellowman and in the civic and public affairs of his country, but his strong moral character and his integrity were his outstanding qualities. Judge hall left much for his family and friends to emulate. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 27, 1951
HOWARD, Georgia Mae
1951-1951
RITES HELD THURSDAY FOR HOWARD INFANT
Funeral services were held at the grave in the Howard cemetery at Falcon on Thursday, September 13, at 1:00 p. m. for Georgia Mae Howard, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Howard, Falcon, Ky., who died shortly after birth on Wednesday, September 12. The officiating minister was Rev. Joey Howard, and burial was under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 9-20-1951
LEMASTER, Wilma Fay
1943-1951
SERVICES WEDNESDAY FOR 8-YEAR-OLD
An illness of four months proved fatal to 8-year-old Wilma Faye LeMaster, who died in a local hospital September 8, at 1:00 p.m.  The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James LeMaster of this city, she is survived by her parents and one sister, Lana Jane. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 12, at the United Baptist Church in this city with Elder Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was in the LeMaster cemetery near the Magoffin-Johnson Co. line under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-13-1951
WILMA FAY LEMASTER Wilma Fay Lemaster, born February 5, 1943, the daughter of James and Grace Lemaster, was called from this life September 8, 1951, to dwell with the angels in heaven by her Creator.  Wilma Fay through her short span of years, encountered more than her share of difficulties, which she bore with the cheerfulness and goodness which is characteristic of one of our Master's chosen ones.  She was loved and cherished by her playmates who mourn her passing, and admired for her spunk and courage by all who knew her. While in life she lost the battle, in death she has gained the victory as she was assured by her Creator in john 11, verse 25 and 26: " I am the resurrection and the life.  He that believeth in me, though he be dead, yet shall he live, and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die." Wilma Fay Lemaster is survived by her father, James Lemaster, her mother, Grace Lemaster and one sister, Lana Jane Lemaster, and by a host of relatives in Johnson County and Magoffin County.  She comes from one of the largest and most prominent families in the Community. We bid Wilma Fay good night here, but we have that assurance that we can say good morning in Heaven. Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-27-1951
PRESTON, Curtis W.
1871-1951
Services held Today for Curtis W. Preston Curtis W. Preston, 79, of South Point, Ohio, former resident of this city, died Monday, September 24, at General Hospital in Ironton, Ohio, where he had been a patient since Sunday noon. He had been in failing health for several months, but was visiting relatives in Portsmouth when he became critically ill. He was born at Georges Creek, October 7, 1871, the son of the late Hamilton and Julia Preston. A member of a large and prominent family, he was widely known in the city and county. A retired merchant, he was for many years one of Paintsville's leading business men. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of this city and the Masonic Lodge. He left Kentucky about ten years ago and had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. O.W. Boggs since that time. Survivors include besides his daughter, a son, Kenneth, city; two sisters, Mrs. George Burgess Portsmouth, Ohio. Mrs. John Henry Preese, Louisa; two brothers, George Preston, Georges Creek, John Preston, Phoenix, Ariz., one grandson, John Curtis Boggs, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted today at 2:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church in this city with the pastor Rev. C. H. Hockensmith, and Rev. W.E. Caudill, pastor First Baptist Church of South Point, officiating. Burial was in the Brown Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald 9-27-1951
PRICE, C.C. "Lum,"
1872-1951
SERVICES SATURDAY FOR AGED RESIDENT
C.C. (Lum) Price, 79, died suddenly Wednesday about 4:15 p.m. at his home on Main Street of a heart attack.  He had been in ill health for several years but his death came unexpectedly. He was widely known in Eastern Kentucky and was a member of one of Johnson County's oldest and best-known families.  He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Price spent the early part of his life in the operation of steamboats and flatboats on the Big Sandy River. Among the last of the rivermen in the county engaged in the transporting of merchandise and passengers, he enjoyed telling of the many interesting incidents of that early era. He had a generous and benevolent nature that endeared him to all who knew him. Born in Johnson County, May 11, 1872, he was the son of C.C. and Sarah Meek Price. He Was married early in life to Miss Addie Davis who preceded him in death.  To this union Were born three children, one son and one daughter who died in infancy and Robert Price Of the Davis Branch section. Also surviving are his wife of a later marriage, Mrs. Amanda Kegley Price, and one brother, John Price of Thelma. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 22, at 2:00 p.m. at the Freewill Baptist Church by Rev. Scott Castle, Rev. Claude Preston and Rev. C.C. Hall. Burial will be made in the family cemetery on Davis Branch under the direction Of the Jones Funeral home. PAINTSVILLE  HERALD THURSDAY 9-20-1951
ROBINSON, Billie Jay
1929-1951
Sgt. Billie Jay Robinson, 21, Korean War veteran whose home is on the Davis Branch Road near West Van Lear, was killed Saturday, Sept. 29 in an automobile accident in Union County about six miles from Camp Breckinridge where he was stationed. He was the son of Jay and Obie Ward Robinson. His death brings to a total of three the number of youthful veterans of Johnson county who have returned from Korean battlefields to meet death in traffic accidents near their homes. The two other recent fatalities are Sgt. George D. Meade and Sgt. Ernest Castle. Saturday's accident occurred when the Plymouth car which Sgt. Robinson was driving left the highway on a curve and struck a tree.  Sgt. Newell D. Weaks of Nashville, also on occupant of the automobile, was killed. Sgt. Robinson enlisted in the Army on August 6, 1948 at Belfry, Ky., and was assigned to the First Cavalry Division in Korea after serving with occupation forces in Japan for two years. He was awarded three Bronze Stars for participation in three major battles in Korea. Enlisting in the service while a senior at Belfry High School, he passed his senior scholastic tests while in Tokyo. Born December 1, 1929 in Johnson County, he was the grandson of the late George Robinson and Addie Robinson of East Point and Mr. and Mrs. John Ward of West Van Lear.  He was the nephew of Mrs. Josephus Howard of this city Surviving besides his parents, is one brother, John Cecil Robinson, of Evanston, Ky. Funeral services were held at the family residence at 1:00 p. m. today by Rev. S. C. Honeycutt.  A military ceremony by the American Legion was held at the graveside. Songs were sung by the Toms Creek Singers. Interment was made in the Keaton Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald. Thursday 10-4-1951
VANHOOSE, Herman
1951
Train Victim Buried Today Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m.,today, at Lowmansville, for Herman Van Hoose, about 47, whose body was found early Tuesday on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway near Ranger, W. Va. The body was discovered in the middle of the tracks about 6:30 a. m.  His skull was crushed and his left leg severed.  His right leg previously had been amputated and he was walking with a crutch when he apparently was struck by a train Monday night. Identity was established through a bank book on his body. Surviving are his father, Sam Van Hoose, of Lowmansville, three sisters, Mrs. Neva Gullett, and Mrs. Maxie Van Hoose, both of Paintsville and Mrs. Cora Ethel Workman, of Wurtland, Ky, six brothers, Herbert Van Hoose and Angus Van Hoose, both of Paintsville, Hersell Van Hoose, Lowmansville, Jesse Van Hoose, Curtis Van Hoose and Sammie Van Hoose, all of Lexington, Ky. Funeral services were held at the graveside by Rev. Beecher Music. Burial was made in the Castle cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville Herald September 13, 1951
WARD, Edsel
1920-1951
Services Held Sunday For Davisport Miner Injuries suffered in a mine accident proved fatal to Edsel Ward, 31, Davisport miner, who died at 7:00 a.m., Friday, September 14, while being taken to a hospital. The accident occured at the Cinderella Coal Corp. at Hatfield, Ky., where he was employed. A native of Martin County, he was born August 8, 1920, the son of Melvin and Grace Delong Ward and was a lifelong resident of Davisport. He was married in 1933 to Rebecca Mills who survives him. Surviving besides his widow are four children; one daughter, Virginia Ward; three sons, Paul Douglas, Harold Dennis, and Kenneth Edsel. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Melvin and Burns, Davisport, Jack Ward and Mrs. Glovinia Cassell, Tomahawk, Haskel, Oscar and Emary, Akron, Ohio, and Myrtle, Betty Sue, and Lois Ann Ward, Davisport. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 16, at the Boyd Cemetery at Davisport with Revs. Arthur Preece and Herman Davis officiating. Burial was in the Boyd Cemetery under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald September 20, 1951

OCTOBER - 1951

CASTLE, Bennie
1862-1951
Bennie Castle, 89, Dies At Harold, Ky. "Uncle" Bennie Castle, 89, died Saturday, October 20, at the home of a grandson, Thomas Cecil, Harold, Ky., after an illness of three days. He was born at Nippa, Ky., on November 15, 1862, the son of Marken and Katie Penix Castle.  In 1880, he was married to Katherine Castle, who preceded him in death on January 19, 1939. Surviving are two daughters and two sons, Maudie Cecil, Harold, Nannie Ward of this city; A. C. Castle, Omar, W. Va., and R. B. Castle, Ironton, Ohio.  Also surviving are 29 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  Four of his grandsons are in the service: Terry R. Ward, Newfoundland; Robert E. Ward, Dayton, Ohio; Charles Castle, San Diego, Calif. and Herbert Castle, Japan. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a. m., Tuesday, October 23, at the Freewill Baptist Church at Boldman, Ky.  Burial was in the family cemetery, at Harold, Kentucky. Paintsville Herald Thursday  October 25, 1951
CASTLE, Burbridge (Brown)
1895-1951
Services Held Monday For Mrs. Lewis Castle A victim of a heart attack, Mrs. Burbridge Castle, 56, died at her home in Greentown Addition at 8:45 a.m., Saturday, October 20.  Death followed an unexpected seizure suffered a few minutes earlier while she was engaged in her usual household duties. The daughter of the late George W. and Trinnie Ward Brown, she was born in Johnson County June 9, 1895.  A lifelong resident of the county, she was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church of this city.  She was married to Lewis Castle who survives her Surviving also are four children, three daughters, Mrs. Lillie M. Butcher and Mrs. A.L. Lyons both of this city, Mrs. James Auxier, Madison, Indiana; one son, Jack C. Castle, of this city.  Also surviving are two brothers, William Brown, Jenkins, and Frank Brown, Parsons, Kansas. Funeral services were conducted at the Freewill Baptist in this city Monday, October 22, at 2:00 p.m. Revs. C.C. Hall and Millard Van Hoose officiated and special numbers were given by the Toms Creek Singers.  Burial was in the Davis Branch Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral home. Thursday October 25, 1951 Paintsville Herald
CASTLE, Earl
1928-1951
Lowmansville Man Killed Monday Earl Castle, 24, of Lowmansville was killed Monday in a slate fall in a mine of the Tutor Key Coal Company at the Mouth of Rush.  His injuries included a broken neck and crushed vertebra. It was reported that the victim who had been employed at the mine for the past 15 months had returned to his place of work after lunch time.  As he stooped to pick up a shovel, the fall of heavy slate occurred, crushing him beneath it.  He died shortly after being removed from the mine and before medical aid could be secured. With him at the time of the accident was Richel Castle. Born in Johnson County January 28, 1928, he was the son of Elroe Castle and the late Montie Borders Castle.  He was a member of the United Mine Workers. The Tutor Key Coal Company is owned and operated by Walter Castle and son, Willard Castle, of Lowmansville. Surviving besides the father are five brothers, Hershell Castle, Eugene Castle, Billy Castle, Darrell Castle, John Allen Castle, and one sister, Ruth Castle, all of Lowmansville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 24, at 2 p. m. at the family residence by Rev. Robert Castle and Rev. Leonard Walters. Burial was made in the family cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald  Thursday October 25, 1951
CASTLE, John Z.
1951
John Z. Castle, 76, of Ulysses, father of Edgell Castle of Thealka, died Friday, October 27, 1951, in a Louisa hospital of injuries suffered when struck by a car a few hours earlier near his home. Ashland State police identified the driver as William C. Justice of Justell, Ky. It was reported that one leg was severed and that the victim suffered injuries to the other leg and head injuries.  Mr. Castle was a retired farmer. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Minnie Ruthie Castle, one daughter, Mrs. Hanney Miller of Mechanicsburg, Ohio, three other sons, Ray Castle of Amherstdale, W. Va., Walter and Otto Castle of Ulysses; one sister, Mrs. Mary Prewitt of Cedero, W. Va., and one half-sister, Mrs. Millie Bowen, Thealka. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p. m. today at the Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church at Ulysses by the Rev. Byrd Webb and the Rev. Don Fraley. Burial was made in the Ira Borders Cemetery near the home. Paintsville Herald 11-1-1951
CAUDILL, Mary Delana (Bryant)
1913-1951
SERVICES WEDNESDAY FOR MARY D. CAUDILL
Mary Delana Caudill, 37, wife of Jesse Caudill of Kerz, died in a local hospital at 3:05 a.m., Monday, October 29, (1951) following an illness of two weeks. A native of Johnson County she was born November 7, 1913, the daughter of Milford Bryant and the late Tinnie Murray Bryant. Surviving besides her husband are five children; two daughters Esta and Ethel Caudill; three sons, Ocel, Willis and James all of Kerz. One sister, Mrs. Gusta Schilling, Marysville, Ohio, and one brother, Cecil Bryant, Waverly, Ohio also survive. Funeral services were conducted from the home at Kerz, at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 31, (1951), with Revs. Lonza Reed and Edward Salyer officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Kerz under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday November 1, 1951
HAMILTON, Sarah (Isom)
1871-1951
DEATH CLAIMS SARAH HAMILTON
Sarah Hamilton, 80, prominent Red Bush resident, died at her home at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, October 28, 1951, after an illness of nearly a year. The daughter of the late Isom and libby Ison, she was born in Elliott County, Mary 29,1871.  She had lived at Red Bush for fifty-five years and was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. She was married to Ben Hamilton who preceded her in death July 12, 1948. Survivors include four children; one daughter, Prudy Hamilton, Red Bush; three sons, Estill and Isom, Red Bush, and Emery, New Richmond, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 30, by Rev. A.V. Bradley. Burial was in the family cemetery at Red Bush under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald November 1, 1951
HARMON, Larry Joe
1949-1951
Short Illness Takes
Harmon Child
Larry Joe Harmon, 22-month-old son of Roberlin and Fay Grim Harmon, Thealka, Ky., died at 2:30 a. m., Wednesday, October 10, 1951, after an illness of only a few hours. He was born December 25, 1949, at Sycamore, Ky., and besides his parents is survived by a brother, Harold Douglas Harmon. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a. m., Friday, October 12, at the Sycamore School by Rev. Don Fraley.  Hymns will be sung by the Tom's Creek Quartet.  Burial will be made in the cemetery at Sycamore under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald  Thursday 10-11-1951
LONG, Charles Elwood
1951
Clyde Elwood Long, 46, prominent merchant of Bristol, Florida, and former resident of Johnson County, died Friday night, October 12, in the Gadsden County Hospital in Quincy, Florida, after suffer a s stroke at his home earlier that day. He had been in ill health for about two years, but seemed to be improving in recent weeks. A nephew of Mrs. Ruth L. Wells and Mrs. John L. Wells of this city, he was born in Paintsville, and moved to Florida with his parents while quite young. He had been in business at the intersection of Roads 12 and 20 for more than 15 years and had numerous friends in all parts of the country. He was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Clarice Long and mother, Mrs. J. L. Robertson, both of Bristol, Florida. Funeral services were held at the Lake Mystic Church Sunday at 4:00 p.m., with Rev. J. W. McAdams of Tallahassee in charge assisted by Rev. Bandy and Rev. Lytie. Interment was in Lake Mystic cemetery beside his father, E. C. Long, who preceded him in death in 1918. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY NOV. 1 1951
MCKENZIE, James Daniel "Dan"
1878-1951
A two weeks' illness proved fatal to James Daniel (Dan) McKenzie, 73, who died in a local hospital at 10:40 p. m., October 9, 1951. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McKenzie, he was born in Clay County December 27, 1878 and had lived in this city the past ten years. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1946. Survivors include ten children; four daughters, Mrs. Erma Carruthers, Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Linda Castle, Thealka, and Mrs. Ervie Hensley and Mrs. Nancy Ferguson, both of this city, six sons, Dillard, Arthur and Ora Olis, Thealka, William, US Army, Daniel E., Ypsilanti, Michigan, and Harold Douglas, Tutor Key. Surviving also are two brothers, Jesse McKenzie, Volga, and Clayton (Pate) McKenzie, of Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p. m., Friday, October 12, 1951 at the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church by Revs. Don Fraley and C. C. Hall. Burial was in the McKenzie cemetery at Volga under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD OCT. 18, 1951
MOLLETT, Viola (Crum)
1951
Mrs. Viola Mollett, 73 succumbed at 6:00 a.m., Sunday, October 7, at her home at Boons Camp, Ky., after an illness of one week. Born in Johnson County, Ky., the daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. William Crum she had lived most of her life in Boons Camp, where was a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband preceded her in death in 1948. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ben Branham, Boons Camp,  Mary Jane Lewis and Mrs. Clara Hall, both of Ivel, Ky., and Mrs. Josephine Crace. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Frank DeLong, who resides in West Virginia. Funeral Services were held at Little Friendship Church at Boons Camp at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, by Revs. J.H. Davis, Leonard Walters and Arthur Preece. Burial was  in the Branham Cemetery at Boons Camp under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-11-1951
PHELPS, Thomas
1862-1951
Thomas Phelps, 89, died at 6:00 p.m., October 10, 1951, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Gervin Short, in Van Lear, Ky., after al illness of four months. He was born in Johnson County on September 11, 1862, the son of Quiller and Sarah Huff Phelps. A life-long resident of this county, he was a retired farmer, and a member of the West Van Lear Church of Christ. He was preceded in death on July 11, 1943 by his wife Trinvella Webb Phelps. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Emma Pelphrey, Nellis, W. Va., Mrs. Annie Hall, David, Ky., and Mrs. Frankie Short, Van Lear, Ky., seven sons, Lon and John, Meally, Ky., William, Minneapolis, Minn.; Jay, Ypsilanti, Mich., Kent, Van Lear; Sam, West Van Lear and Bruce, Evanston, Ky. Also surviving are three brothers, John Phelps, Van Lear, Lee Phelps, West Van Lear and Dolphia Phelps, Elk City, Okla. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 13, at the West Van Lear Church of Christ, by Rev. S. C. Honeycutt.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Meally, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.
Obituary Thomas Phelps was born September 11, 1862, in Wise County, Virginia. Deceased October 10, 1951, at the age of 89 years and 29 days.  He was the son of Quiller Phelps and Sarah (Hickey) Phelps.  He was the oldest of a family of 10 children of whom only three brothers remain. Dolphia Phelps, Elk City Oklahoma, .John Phelps, Van Lear, Ky., L. A. Phelps, West Van Lear, Ky. His parents moved from Virginia and settled in Kentucky on the east side of the river in Johnson County on Millers Creek, where he has lived throughout his life. In the year 1884, he was married to Trinvillia Webb. Deceased this life in 1943.  To this union were born 12 children, four daughters and eight sons, of whom one son and one daughter preceded him in death, leaving to mourn his loss three daughters: Mrs. Gervin Short, Van Lear, Kentucky. Mrs. Dan Pelphrey, Ashford, West Virginia, Mrs. ?as H. Hall, David, Kentucky. The seven remaining sons are: Lon, Meally, Kentucky, William, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jay, Ypsilanti, Michigan, John R., Meally, Kentucky, Sam, West Van Lear, Kentucky, Bruce, Evanston, Kentucky, Kent, Van Lear, Kentucky. Uncle Tom, as he was called by all who knew him has been complimented for the kind deeds and the moral life he has lived in this community. In the year of 1944 he accepted Christ as his personal Savior, made the good confession and was baptized into Christ and lived a devoted Christian life. May God rest his Soul Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-18-1951
PRESTON, Frank H.
1951
Colonel Frank H. Preston, 43, son of the late F.H. and Mollie Rowland Preston, city, died Saturday at his home in Huntington following a heart attack. Colonel Preston was on leave from Fort Campbell at the time of his death. He was formerly with the army Engineers in Huntington and was scheduled to leave this week for Ankara, Turkey, where he had been assigned as an engineering advisor on the Marshall Plane Program. He entered the army in April, 1941, and spent 39 months overseas during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit, eight battle stars and the Arrowhead for the invasion of Southern France. Surviving are his wife, Mrs.Lorna Preston; one daughter, Miss Connie lee Preston, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Alexander and Mrs. Mildred Lowery, both of Huntington; a brother John Preston of Nashville, two uncles T.C. Preston and J.E. Preston, of Huntington, and two aunts, Mrs. C.W. Howes, and Mrs.. Lee A. D. Tait, of Huntington. Funeral Services were held at the Klingel-Carpenter Funeral Home in Huntington. Burial was made in the Woodmere Cemetery where graveside military rites were held. Paintsville Herald Nov.01 1951
SCHMITT, Joseph J.
1921-1951
JOSEPH J. SCHMITT IS POLIO VICTIM
Funeral Wednesday For Father Of Three Joseph J. Schmitt, 29, of Paintsville, father of three, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Joseph's Hospital in Lexington after a brief illness from poliomyelitis.  He was removed to the Lexington hospital on Saturday after becoming paralyzed below the waist. He was the husband of the former May Wells, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wells of this city. Born in Paintsville on Dec. 29, 1921, he had resided here most of his life where he was engaged in the drilling of oil wells. He was married on April 17, 1945, and after serving four years in the U. S. Army during World War II, he continued to make his home here. He was affiliated with the Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, one son, Michael Joseph, 5; two daughters Nancy Catherine, 3., and Ruth Meyers, two months; his father, Joseph F. Schmitt of Pittsburgh and one brother, Robert W. Schmitt, also of Pittsburgh. His mother, Ruth Meyers Schmitt, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 24, at 10:30 at Our Lady of The Mountain Chapel by Rev. Joseph Wimmers. Burial was made in the Wells Cemetery at Boons Camp under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald 10-25-1951
STAPLETON, Marjorie (Stapleton)
1919-1951
Services Tuesday for Voga Woman Marjorie Stapleton, 32, Dies in Local Hospital Marjorie Stapleton, 32, wife of Dale R. Stapleton, died in a local hospital at 2: a. m., October 1. The daughter of Sandy and Hattie Brown Stapleton, she was born in Johnson County January 30, 1919 and had lived at Volga most of her life. Surviving besides her husband are seven children: Viola rose, Mary Louise, Janet Hattie, Barbara Dale, James Wayne, Raymond, Jr., and Jarred Thomas all at home.  Surviving also are the following brothers and sisters:  Neal, Dan, Ray, Mitchell, Redford, Virgie all of Volga, Tom, Staffordsville, Mrs. Albert Mines, Monticello, Minn. Funeral services were conducted at Cannon Chapel Church at Volga, at 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, October 2, with Revs. S. B. Rucker and Harry Salyer officiating. Burial was in the Stapleton cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home Paintsville Herald Thursday October 4, 1951
TACKETT, Raymond
1951
Corporal Raymond Tackett, age 23 years, nine months and six days, was killed in action in Korea on October 12, 1951. He was the son of Mrs. Maude Tackett and the late Rev. Jess Tackett. His father preceded him in death two years and two months ago. He is survived by his mother, five sisters, Mrs. Joe Johnson, city; Mrs. James Vonnie Reed, city, Mrs. Jim Gussler, Ashland, and Libby Ann and Shirley Maude, at home; two brothers, Jess Jr., and Thomas Eugene at home.  Also surviving are his two grandmothers,  Mrs. Mintie Litteral and Mrs. Nola Tackett of this cty and a host of frends and relatves.(Spelling copied as is.) Raymond was esteemed and loved by many friends. He was inducted into the armed forces on October 20, 1950, and served with the 23rd Infantry Regiment. He had been overseas for about six months when he was killed instantly while leading in combat on Heart Break ridge. For His heroic valor in battle Cpl. Tackett received posthumously one of the highest awards to be bestowed by our Government, The Purple Heart, for services over and above the call of duty. "Greater Love Hath No Man, Than This, That a Man Lay Down His Life For His Friends." Paintsville Herald 2-14-1952
WARD, Travis H.
1951
HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE DIES OCTOBER 10
Funeral services were held at the Sulphur Springs United Baptist Church at Tomahawk, October 12, for Travis H. Ward, 62, a prominent Martin countian, who died Tuesday, October 10, 1951, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. He was serving as road inspector for the Kentucky Highway Department at the time of his death which followed a month’s illness. He was a veteran of World War I and in Masonry was a member of the Marion Hale Lodge 672, Inez, and Noble in Beni Kedem Shrine Temple in Charleston, W.Va. Survivors include one sister, Belva A. Ward, Tomahawk, one brother, Foster T. Ward, Inez, and a number of other relatives. Services were conducted by Elders Guy W. Preston and Roscoe LeMaster. Burial was in the Ward Cemetery at Inez under the direction of Guy’s Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday October 18, 1951
WILEY, Donald Edwin
1951
Graveside Rites Held Friday For Wiley Infant Graveside services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 19, for Donald Edwin Wiley, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wiley of White House. Survivors include besides the parents, two sisters, Judith Ann and Phyllis Gene both at home; three brothers, Burl Jackson, Paul David, and Garry Rogers all at home. Burial was in the Osborn Cemetery at White House under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald October 25, 1951

NOVEMBER - 1951

BALDWIN, Frederick
1876-1950
Services held Sunday For Southside Resident
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m., from the home at Southside for Frederick Baldwin, 75, who died at his home at 4:00 a.m., Friday, November 9, 1951 following a five-month illness resulting from a stroke suffered in May of this year. A native of Johnson County and lifelong resident of this city, he was born March 18, 1876, the son of the late George and Rhoda Dixon Baldwin. He was a veteran of the Spanish American War and a member of the Methodist Church. A retired blacksmith and farmer, at one time he operated a blacksmith shop and corn mill located on the creek bank behind the present Grant Wheatley property. "Booner", as he was called by his many friends, was an old-time banjo player and was a popular figure at many of the social gatherings of the county. Surviving are his wife, Frances Sublett Baldwin, and eleven children; six daughters: Mrs. Mabel Spears, David, Ky; Mrs. Nola Webb, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bradley, Mrs. Lodessie Endicott, Mrs. Katherine West, and Mrs. Irene Burke, all of this city; five sons, William F., George T., and Buster of this city. Robert L., Carey, Ohio, and Frederick, Winchester,………  continued [The rest of this obit was missing] Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-15-1951
COLVIN, Cecil Edward
1951
SHOTGUN BLAST KILLS NATIVE OF JOHNSON CO.
Funeral services for Cecil Edward Colvin, 27-year-old Catlettsburg cab driver and former Catlettsburg High School star athlete who was killed instantly Friday morning (Nov. 9, 1951) when struck in the head by the full blast of a shotgun charge, allegedly fired by Chauncey, alias Jack Sprouse, were conducted Sunday afternoon (Nov. 11, 1951) at 2:00 in the West Castlettsburg Methodist Church. Rev. Arthur Chandler of Ashland officiated and was assisted by R.S. Derifield, pastor of the church. The fatal shooting occurred at 2:00 a.m. Friday morning and it is said followed a brief argument between Sprouse and Colvin. A native of Johnson County he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Foster Colvin, of Catlettsburg, former residents of Colvin Branch. Colvin had been a life-long resident of Catlettsburg where he starred in all branches of sports at Catlettsburg High Scholl and played baseball, softball, and basketball with a number of independent teams in the the tri-state area. He had just recently signed a contract to play professional baseball next spring with the New (?), N.C. team. Surviving besides his parents are his widow, Mrs. Irene Stapleton Colvin, and four brothers, Foster, Jr., Hubert, Dorce, and James Harold Colvin all of Catlettsburg. Burial was in the Williams Cemetery at Ashland. Paintsville Herald Thursday November 15, 1951
COX, Brenda
1951
RITES WEDNESDAY  FOR COX INFANT
Services were held at Borders Chapel at Georges Creek at 10:00a.m., Wednesday, November 21, for Brenda Cox, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claudis Cox of Georges Creek. The Rev. Jeff Perry officiated and interment was in the Borders Cemetery at Georges Creek under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-22-1951
FYFFE, Florence (Gullett)
1880-1951
SERVICES HELD TODAY FOR OIL SPRINGS WOMAN
Mrs. Florence Fyffe, 70, prominent Oil Springs resident, died at her home at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, following a year's illness. The daughter of the late Jim and Nancy Salyer Gullett, she was born at Oil Springs, November 16, 1880. A lifelong member of that community she was held in high esteem by her neighbors and friends. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was first married to Hardy McKenzie who preceded her in death and later to Lark Fyffe, who also preceded her in death. Survivors included seven children; four daughters, Mrs. Ella McCarty, Ashland, Mrs. Erie LeMaster, Manila, Mrs. Cora Cochran, Shelby, Ohio, and Mrs. Deallie Curtis, Elna; three sons Ollie Fyffe, Red Bush, Wallie Fyffe, Volga, Charlie Fyffe, Oil Springs. Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. Cleffie Cochran, Oil Springs, and Mrs. Deallie McCarty, Manila, and one brother, Leck Gullett, Oil Springs. Funeral services were conducted today at 10:30 a.m., at the Low Gap United Baptist Church with Revs. Lonza Reed, Buel Ferguson, and Tommie Bailey officiating. Burial was in the McCarty Cemetery at Manila under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD NOV. 15 1951
GREEN, Willie W.
1879-1951
Willie W. Green, 72, died at his home at Lowmansville at 9:15 p.m., November 3, 1951 after a 6- month illness. The son of the late Burl and Angeline Caudill Green, he was born in Lawrence County March 4, 1879.  A successful farmer of his section, he was also a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jane Sparks Green, and three daughters, Mrs. August Curnette, Portsmouth, Ohio, Mrs. Angie Boggs, Martha, Ky., and Mrs. Monnie Blevins, Painesville, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 5, by Revs. Byrd Webb and Nathan Vanhoose.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Sycamore under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-8-1951
HALL, Hulda (Cantrell)
1885-1951
Services Today For Oil Springs Woman Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a. m., this morning for Mrs. Hulda Hall, 65, former resident of Oil Springs, who died at the home of her son, Squire Hall in Columbus, Ohio, at 3:10 p. m., Monday, November 26, 1951.  Death occurred suddenly following a stroke. A native of Magoffin County she was born December 12, 1885, the daughter of the late George W. and Martha Williams Cantrell.  A resident of Oil Springs for most of her life she had been in Columbus with her son for the past two months.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Survivors include six children; five daughters, Mrs. Birdie Collins, Powell, Ohio, Mrs. Lydia Jackson, Oil Springs, Mrs. Mollie Babasko, Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Esta Salyers, Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Ethel Meade, Romulus, Michigan.  One son, Squire, Columbus.  One sister, Miss Lula Cantrell of this city and one half brother, Willie Hall, Delaware, Ohio, also survive. Services were held at Oil Springs at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lydia Jackson, with Rev. Lonza Reed officiating.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Oil Springs under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-27-1951
JASPER, Robert P.
1888-1951
SERVICES HELD TUESDAY FOR ROBERT P. JASPER
Robert P. Jasper, 63, died at his home, Depot Road, at 5:40 a. m., Sunday, November 11, 1951 after an illness of ten months. The son of the late Thomas and Agnes Park Jasper, he was born October 11, 1888 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, and had lived in this city for approximately thirty years. A well-known baseball player he was popularly known throughout this section as one of the pitchers for the winning Van Lear baseball team of many years ago. He was formerly employed as mine electrician for the Consolidation Coal Company. Surviving are his widow, Mary Corbin Jasper, and seven children; three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Rucker, Van Lear, Mrs. Alta Mae Smith, Huntington, W. Va., Mrs. Vera Nelson, Lexington; four sons, James Jasper, Kopperston, W. Va., Robert P. Jasper, U. S. Army, Camp Campbell. Ky., Ladd Jasper, Kopperston, W. Va., and Charles Jasper of this city. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: James and David Jasper, Blaine City, Penna., Ladd Jasper, Larimer, Penna., Mrs. Lois Dill, Glen Hope, Penna., and Mrs. Jean Branham, Irvona, Penn. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, November 13, 1951 with Rev. J. I. Meyer officiating. Burial was in the Wells Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY NOV. 15, 1951
JONES, Wanda (Spencer)
1919-1951
Former Resident Dies In Ohio
Services Held Sunday For Mrs. Wanda Jones Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, November 25, 1951 from the home of Mr. Dock Jones, Vine Street, for Mrs. Wanda Spencer Jones of Rushtown, Ohio.  Elder Joseph Krantz officiated assisted by Elder Lewis E. Ferguson and Elder Elder Seldon Davidson of Russell, Kentucky. A former resident of Johnson County, Mrs. Jones was born March 3, 1919 in this county, the daughter of Watt and Ida Spencer of Jennies Creek. She was married to Ray B. Jones in 1947and to this union was born one daughter, Jennie Marie. She attended the Church of   Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include, besides her husband, Ray Jones, and 119 month old daughter, her mother, Mrs. Ida Spencer, and the following brothers and sisters;  Jay Spencer, James Spencer, Mrs. Reba Palmer, Ray Spencer, Bethel Spencer, and Kenneth Spencer. Burial was in the Jones Cemetery  at Hood, under the direction of the Newman Funeral Home of Portsmouth, Ohio, and the Jones Funeral Home of this city. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-6-1951
MAY, Lindsay
1878-1951
Death Claims Lindsay May, 73  Services Tuesday For Floyd Resident  Lindsay May, 73, retired farmer of Cliff, Ky., died at his home at 9>45 a.m., Sunday, November 25, 1951, following a four-year illness. A lifelong resident of Floyd County, he was born October 31, 1878, the son of the late Patrick and Arminta George May. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Clara Harmon May, and eight children, four daughters, Mrs. Leona Hager, Roseburg, Oregon, Mrs. Fannie Warrens, Wayland, Mrs. Audrey Beverly, Cliff, Mrs. Ethel Lilly, East Point; four sons, Patrick and Clyde of Cliff, Orion, Columbus, Ohio, Billy, David, Ky. Also surviving is one brother, Willie May, Hager Hill, one half sister, Mrs. Angie Castle, Lowmansville and one half brother Walker Burke, Thelma. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 1951, at the Cliff Freewill Baptist Church by Rev. Willard Wilcox. Burial was in the George Cemetery at East Point under the directions of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald  Thursday November 27, 1951 
MCCOY, Mrs. John
1912-1951
Mrs. John McCoy, 39-year-old mother of three serving in the U. S. Armed Forces, died in a Prestonsburg Hospital Saturday, November 3, after a four-year illness.  Death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage. A resident of Wheelwright for twenty-five years, she was born in Martin County May 14, 1912, the daughter of Mrs. Jeff Daniels of Tomahawk, and the late Mr. Daniels.  She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, John McCoy and six children; three daughters, Christine Mary Margaret, and Jo Ann all at home; three sons, John McCoy, Jr., U.S.M.C., Don McCoy, U.S.M.C., Gene McCoy, U.S. Army. The following brothers and sisters also survive:  George Daniels, Russell Daniels, Bill Daniels, Mrs. Ada Boyd all of Tomahawk, John Daniels, Columbus, Mrs. Elsie Boyd, White House. Funeral services were conducted from the home of her brother, Russell Daniel at Tomahawk at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 5 with Rev. Randal Goble officiating.  burial was in the Daniel Cemetery at Tomahawk under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD November 8, 1951
MEEK, Robert "Bob"
1892-1951
SERVICES HELD TODAY FOR ROBERT MEEK
Robert (Bob) Meek, 59, well known resident of Boons Camp died in a local hospital Tuesday, November 6, following an illness of one year. The son of Jeff and Deliah Spriggs Meek, he was born at Boons Camp in May 1892. He remained a lifelong resident of the community where he engaged farming and was employed as a miner. Survivors include his wife, Ida Meek, and eight children; three daughters, Mrs. Elbert Amburn, Fairborn, Ohio, Mrs. Harold Robinson, Greenup, Mrs. Carolyn Meek, Boons Camp; five sons, Arville, Wyandotte, Michigan, Earl, of Columbus, Ohio, Leon and Arnold, Fairborn, O., Elmer, Boons Camp. Also surviving are three brothers, Elias, Boons Camp, Sam and Jim, both of Lenco, W. Va., one sister, Carolyn Spriggs, Bidwell, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted today at the Little Friendship Church at Boons Camp with Revs. Leonard Walters, Lafe Preston, and Winfrey Meek. Burial was in the Mollette Cemetery at Boons Camp under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-8-1951
MEREDITH, Leonard
1951
Death Takes Father of Thelma Meredith Leonard Meredith, 74, of Elk Valley, Tenn., father of Miss Thelma Meredith, former Home Demonstration Agent of this county, died Nov. 23 at St.Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nannie Lawson Meredith, four sons, Kenneth Meredith, Concord, Tenn., Howard Meredith, Elk Valley, Clifton Meredith, Knoxville, Edgar Meredith, West Plains, Mo., two other daughters, Mrs. Jennings Lawson, Elk Valley, Mrs. Fremont Gardner, Coryville, and ten grandchildren. Funeral services ere held Sunday, Nov. 25, at 2:00 p. m., at the El;k Fork Baptist Church at Elk Valley. Interment was made in a local cemetery by the Ellison Funeral Home of Jellico, Tenn. Paintsville Herald Thursday  November 27, 1951
NUNNERY, James
1865-1951
James Nunnery, 86, died at 2:50 p.m., on Sunday, November 4, at his home in Ulysses, Ky. , after an illness of two months. Born February 22, 1865, at Thomas, Ky., on Johns Creek, he was the son of Steven and Nancy Ray Nunnery. A retired farmer, he lived at Thomas, KY., until three years ago, when he moved to Ulysses. He was married in 1886, to Cynthia Baker, who survives him. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. J.W. James, Allen, Ky., Mrs. W.D. Steel, Betsy Layne, Mrs. Toliver McCoy, Meta, Ky., one son, J.D. Nunnery, Ulysses, eighteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A brother Tom Nunnery, Martin County, and a sister, Mrs. Layde Lowe, Meta, Ly., also survive him. Funeral services were held at the home in Ulysses on Tuesday, November 6, at 11:00 a.m. by Henry Parsons and W.M. Fraley. Hymns were sung by the Paintsville Quartet. Burial was in the Nunnery cemetery at Thomas, Ky., under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY November 8, 1951
PENNINGTON, Mrs Hiram (Smith)
1883-1951
MRS. HIRAM PENNINGTON SUCCUMBS NOV. 16
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 17, for Mrs.. Hiram Pennington, 69, who died at her home at Ophir at 10:00 a.m.  She had been ill for the past eight months. She was born June 19, 1883, in Morgan County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mahan Smith.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband and nine children; seven daughters, Mrs. Estill Blanton, Mine Fork, Mrs. Christy Gullett, and Mrs. Buell LeMaster, Win, KY., Mrs. W.M. Peters and Miss Edna Pennington, Ophir, KY., Mrs. Fonza Salyers, Springfield, Ohio;, Mrs. Jess LeMaster, Columbus, Ohio; two sons, William and Jim both of Ophir. Services were conducted from the home and burial was in the Pennington Cemetery at Ophir under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday November 22, 1951
PRICE, Martin Luther
1878-1951
Martin Luther Price, 73, member of a prominent Johnson County family, passed away November 30, 1951 at his home in King Addition after an illness of two years.  His death was attributed to pneumonia, which he contracted a few days prior to his death. He was the son of the late Martin Luther and Exer Preston Price of this county and was a member of the United Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge, F. & A. M. He was born in this county in August 5, 1878. Before moving to Paintsville about the year 1938, Mr. Price was postmaster at Van Lear where he resided with his family for many years. He had a kindly disposition that won him many friends throughout the entire county. His wife, Mrs. Mary Rebecca Davis Price, to whom he was married on December 14, 1898, survives him.  Other survivors include five sons and one daughter, Luther Price, Morehead, Ky., John C. Price, Elmer Price, E. H. Price, State Fire Warden, Cecil Price, and Nora Thelma Price, all of Paintsville. One sister, Mrs. Virgie Grim, of West Van Lear, also survives. Preceding him in death were two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Sherman Conley, Mrs. W. L. Smith and George W. Price. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 2, at the United Baptist Church with Rev. F. F. Rigsby and Rev. Sylvan Lewis officiating. Interment was made in the Johnson Cemetery at Thelma under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-6-1951
RICE, Alice (Johnson)
1861-1951
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 23, from the home at Rock House for Mrs. Alice Johnson Rice, 90, one of the county's oldest residents and best-beloved women. Death occurred at midnight Tuesday, November 20, after an illness of several months. Born in Pike County September 12, 1861, she was the daughter of the late William and Arminta Johnson. She was widely known throughtout this section, having spent most of her life at Rock House. An outstanding member of her community, she was loved and respected by her neighbors and many friends. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and her life was an example of Christian devotion to her church and unselfish service to others. She was married to Clinton Rice, who preceded her in death three years ago. Surviving are seven children: four daughters, Mrs. Maude Colvin, Dayton, Tenn., Mrs. Emma Vance, Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs. Grace Preston, Hillsboro, Ohio, Mrs. Erie Nichols, Marion, Ohio; three sons, Dr. D. B. Rice, Center, Texas, Mose and Crate Rice, Rock House. A sister, Mrs. Nora Horn, and a brother Mason Johnson, both of Rock House also survive. Surviving also are twenty- five grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were conducted by Rev. C. C. Hall and Rev. Claude Preston. Songs were by the Toms Creek Quartet. Burial was in the family cemetery at Rock House under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY NOV. 27 1951
RICE, Conrad Milton
1951
NATIVE OF JOHNSON DIES NOV. 7 IN BOYD
Funeral services for Conrad Milton (Uncle Milt) Rice, 73, native of Johnson County and retired carpenter of the Cannonsburg Road, Boyd County, whose death occurred at his home Wednesday, November 7, were held Saturday afternoon in the England Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Jay Duvall officiated and was assisted by Rev. C. C. Lett. The song service was presented by the church choir. The son of the late John A. and Elizabeth Daniels Rice, he had resided in Boyd county for the past 56 years. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Rice had celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary March 15 of this year. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eva Musser Rice; four sons, Earl Rice, Route 1, Catlettsburg, Wilson Rice, Mt. Rainer, Md., Rev. John Alex Rice, Muncie, Ind., and Millard Rice, Route 1, Catlettsburg; four daughters, Mrs. Verna Duval, Route 1, Catlettsburg, Mrs. Marie Bradley, Mrs. Delia Mae Treuthard and Mrs. Bertha Stanley, all of Huntington, W. Va. Five sisters, Mrs. John Nunley, Barbecue Road, Catlettsburg, Mrs. Harry Steed and Mrs. Mollie Stongaugle, both of Ashland, Mrs. Alice Gubser, Newport, Ky., and Mrs. Mae Rowe, Hyattsville, Md. Twenty-four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Catlettsburg Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY NOV. 15 1951
STAMBAUGH, Manford Phillip
1951
MANFORD PHILLIP STAMBAUGH NATIVE OF JOHNSON DIES IN KANSAS
Manford Phillip Stambaugh, 74, native of Johnson County and brother of A. R. Stambaugh, of Volga, died November 9 at his home in Merriam, Kansas. The son of the late James M. and Amanda J. Stambaugh, he was born at Sitka and lived in that section until moving to the West where he had made his home for the past forty-eight years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie Caudill Stambaugh, two daughters and five sons.  Besides his brother, A. A., two other brothers also survive, Carl M. Stambaugh and Jesse B. Stambaugh, both of Merriam, Kansas, and two sisters, Mrs. Lora Thompson of Sitka and Mrs. S. L. Brooks, Ashland. Interment was in the family cemetery at Merriam, Kansas, November 12. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY November 22, 1951
VANHOOSE, Zelph
1892-1951
Heart Attack Fatal To White House Man Services Held Saturday For Zelph Van Hoose Zelph Van Hoose, 59, retired miner of White House, died at his home at 9:30 p. m., November 20, after a two-year illness.  Death was attributed to a heart attack. A native of Johnson County, he was born April 18, 1892, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Van Hoose.  He was a member of the U. M. W. A. and also a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Lucie Van Hoose, and one daughter, Mrs. Marcus Butcher, Freeze Fork, W. Va., Surviving also are a sister, Mrs. Den Welch, Borderland, W. Va., and a brother, Willie Van Hoose, Louisa, Ky. Funeral services were conducted at the White House Church at 10:30 a. m., Saturday by Revs. Grover Fannin and Merida Wiley.  Burial was in the Osborne Cemetery at White House under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald  Thursday  November 29, 1951
WARD, Amanda (Franklin)
1912-1951
Mrs. Amanda F. Ward Succumbs Wednesday An illness of eleven months proved fatal to Mrs. Amanda Franklin Ward, 39, who died at her home in this city at 6:15 a.m., Wednesday, November 28 1951. The daughter of John and Polly Isaac Franklin, she was born at East Point, April 14, 1912. She had lived in this city most of her life and was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving besides her husband is one daughter, Nola Bell Ward of this city. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Vada Gullett, city, Mrs. Julia Morgan, Wayland, and three brothers, Galen Franklin, West Van Lear, Ben Franklin, Detroit, Michigan, Sam Franklin, Troy, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Pentecostal Church in this city with the Rev. Arthur Ramey officating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Leslie under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald
WARD, Bish
1873-1951
Bish Ward, 77, well-known resident and retired farmer of Boons Camp, died at his home Tuesday at 7:30 a.m., the victim of a sudden heart attack. The son of the late Greenville and Hannah Butcher Ward, he was born December 1, 1873, in Martin County, but had lived in the Boons Camp section most of his life where he was one of the community's most respected and well-liked members. He was married in 1902 to Martha Branham, who survives him. Surviving besides his widow, Mrs. Martha Branham Ward, are eight children, four daughters, Mrs. Nellie Mollette, Miss Verna Ward, and Billy Edyth Ward all of Boons Camp and Mrs. Elna Buster, Cincinnati, Ohio, four sons, Lee, Bish, Jr., and Ashley all of Boons Camp and Wiley, Winifred, Ky. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday with Hershell Short officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald November 22, 1951
WARD, John
1882-1951
SERVICES SATURDAY FOR JOHN WARD, 68
John Ward, 68 retired miner, died in a local hospital, Thursday, November 29, following an brief illness. The son of the late, Bennie and Mary Jane Mills Ward, he was born January 31, 1882 in Martin County. He was a member of the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church and had been a resident of Johnson County most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Sally Booth Ward, and four children, one daughter, Mrs. Jay Robinson, City, three sons, Marion and James C. both of Van Lear, and John Jr., Hampton, Va. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Telia Perry, Tacoma, Washington, Mrs. Levi Blevins, New London, Ohio; one brother, Melvin Ward, Boons Camp; one half-sister, Mrs. Bruce Ellis and three half-brothers, George Holly and Carlos Ward all of Omar, W.Va. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 1, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jay Robinson at Davis Branch.  Services were conducted by Rev. Walter Hooper and music was by the Tom’s Creek Singers. Burial was in the Keaton Cemetery at Davis Branch under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday December 6, 1951
WEBB, Fillmore
1881-1951
Fillmore Webb, son of the late James and Merinda Wireman Webb, was born at Oil Springs, Ky. March 6, 1881, and departed this life November 11, 1951, at the age of 70 years 8 months and 5 days. He was converted at the age of 28, baptised and joined the Low Gap United Baptist Church. He was married in 1903 to Geneva Hall who preceded him in death two years ago. He is survived by a son, Lester Webb, Dayton, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Ed Summers, Louisville, Ky., and Mrs. Langley Ward, City; two granddaughters, Mrs. Charles K. Cross and Mrs. Wheeler Hoskins, both of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Leander Webb, Oil Springs, Ky., and two sisters, Mrs. Dan Davis, Manila, Ky., and Cora Trimble, City. He spent all his life in Johnson County where he made many friends. He was a very successful businessman, a retired merchant, and livestock dealer. He had a kind disposition and was very much devoted to his family. For the past two years he had been in declining health and many times during his illness he talked of his faith in God and all was well with him. A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled God in his wisdom has recalled The boon his love has given, And though the body slumbers here The soul is safe in Heaven.
RITES WEDNESDAY FOR WELL-KNOWN STOCKMAN Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, (1951) by Revs. Merida Wiley, F.F. Rigsby and C.W. Krebs, at the Paintsville United Baptist Church for Fillmore Webb, 70, prominent local livestock dealer. He succumbed at a local hospital on Sunday morning, November 11, (1951), after an illness of six months. The son of the late James and Miranda Wireman Webb, he was born March 6, 1881 at Oil Springs, Ky. For the last 28 years he had been a resident of Paintsville where he was a member of the United Baptist Church. His wife preceded him in death on February 6, 1949. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Langley Ward, city, Mrs. Edward Summers, Louisville, and one son, Lester Webb, Dayton, Ohio, two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Shell Trimble, city, Mrs. Dan Davis, Manila, Ky., and Leander Webb, Oil Springs. Burial was in the Wells-Buckingham cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday November 15, 1951
DECEMBER - 1959


ALLEY, Anderson
1861-1950
Anderson Alley, 90, died December 20, 1951 at his home in Beauty, Ky., after an illness of two months.  Pneumonia was named as cause of death. Born March 10, 1861, in Martin County, he was the son of Thomas Alley.  He had been a resident of Beauty for the past 30 years and was a farmer by occupation. One son, Thomas Alley, Hode, Ky., survives.  Also surviving are many grandsons and daughters, who reside throughout Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia. Funeral services were conducted at 10;00 a. m., December 23, at his home in Beauty. Burial was made in the Dempsey cemetery, Warfield, under the direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-4-1951
BLANTON, Paris
1881-1951
PARIS BLANTON, 70,
TAKEN BY DEATH DEC 8 AT FLATWOODS
Paris Blanton, 70, well-known miner and farmer, died at 2:00 p.m Saturday, December 8, 1951, at his home in Flatwoods following an illness of several months. A native of Johnson County he was born April 16, 1881 at Win, KY., the son of the late Jesse and Elizabeth Reed Blanton.  He was a member of the Low Gap United Baptist Church which he joined about thirty years ago. He was married in 1904 to Croshie Kimbleton, who survives him.  Preceding him in death were two daughter, Elizabeth and Hester and five sisters. Surviving besides his widow are eight children, Mrs. Ellen Gruber, Flatwoods, Haden Blanton, Bridgeport, Ohio, Mrs. Minnie Conley, North Kenova, Ohio, William P. Blanton, Detroit, Michigan, Mrs. Myrtle Daniels, Wurtland, Mrs. Aileen Gregory, Otway, Ohio, David J. and Franklin Blanton at home.  Also surviving are three brothers, Ernest and William Blanton, Ashland, KY and Irvin Blanton, St. Louis, Michigan, one sister, Mrs. William Parson, Ashland. Surviving also are 13 grandchildren11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday at the Church with burial in the cemetery. Paintsville Herald December 13, 1951
BLEVINS, Rebecca May (Borders)
1951
Long Illness Takes Rebecca M. Blevins
Mrs. Rebecca May Blevins, 35, wife of Proctor Blevins, died at her home at Staffordsville Thursday, December 6, 1951, after an illness of two years. She was the daughter of John and Martha Sparks Borders of this county and was a member of the United Baptist Church.  She had lived at Staffordsville for the past twelve years. Other survivors besides her husband are her three sons, Alifare, John Andy, and Rudolph all at home, and the following brothers and sister: Ray Borders, Buell Borders, Estill Borders, Russell Borders and Bertha Borders. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday, December 8, with Rev. John Daniel and Rev. Lonza Reed officiating. Interment was made in the Winifred cemetery under the direction of the Guy W. Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-13-1951
CHANDLER, William N.
1886-1951
William N. Chandler, 64, well-known resident of this city, died in a Lexington hospital at 9:15 a. m., Sunday, December 31, following an illness of several months. He was born December 13, 1886, in this county, the son of the late G. M. and Susan Witten Chandler. Most of his life was spent in Paintsville where for many years he worked as a carpenter. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was liked and respected by his many friends throughout the city. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minerva Akers Chandler and two daughters, Mrs. Lucia Williams, Ashland, and Mrs. Susie Spencer, Lexington. Surviving also are two grandchildren, Tommy and Roberta Williams of Ashland. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 1:30 p. m., Tuesday, January 2, by Revs. Harold L. Burnside and F. S. Vanhoose. Choral selections were rendered by members of the Choir of the First Christian Church. Burial was in the Witten cemetery at Stave Branch under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday  1-4-1951
COLDIRON, Virginia (Litteral)
1951
MRS. VIRGINIA LITTERAL COLDIRON 78,
A native of Johnson County, and one of Eastern Kentucky's best known and highly respected citizens, died December 5, at her home in Greenup after an illness of three days. She was the wife of Attorney John S. Coldiron, and the daughter of the late Flem Litteral, of Oil Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Coldiron had resided in Greenup for a number of years. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children, Mrs. Alice Willis, Russell, Mrs. Rebecca Thomas, Portsmouth, O., Joseph and Frank, at home and William of Missoula, Mont., one sister, Mrs. Hannah Litteral of Oil Springs also survives. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a. m., at the residence by Rev. Guy Coffman, the Rev. W. H. Muncey and the Rev. J. Arthur Depew. Burial was made in the Williamson cemetery at Ashland. Paintsville Herald Thursday  12-13-1951
DANIEL, Lafe M.
1916-1951
LAFE DANIEL, 36, DIES DECEMBER 13
Services Saturday for White House Man Lafe M. (Spike) Daniel, 36, died in a local hospital at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 13, following an illness of 8 months. He was born in Johnson County April 17, 1916, the son of Cort Daniel and the late Ora Walters Daniel. A well-known resident of White House, he was employed as a miner before his illness and was a member of U.M.W.of A. He was also a member of the United Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mabel Pack Daniel, and two children, Janet Sue and Donald Edward, both at home. Survivng also are two brothers, John W. and Cort Daniel, Jr. and one sister, Joyce Ann Daniel, all of River. Funeral services were conducted from the home at White House Saturday at 10:00 a.m., by Elder C. J. Sparks.  Songs were presented by the Toms Creek Quartet. Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE  HERALD THURSDAY 12-20-1951
DANIEL, Wallace
1951
PASSES DEC. 21
Services At Kerz For City Resident Wallace Daniel, 76, King Addition, passed away December 21 at the Golden Rule Hospital. Born in Johnson County, he had been a resident of King Addition for the past six years. He was the son of John and Samantha Daniel, and was a retired miner and farmer. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides his wife, Dora Fyffe Daniel, whom he married on May 11, 1934, at Prestonsburg, are two sons and three daughters. Jason Daniel, Chandlerville; Wallace V. Daniel, Jr., at home; Mrs. Malta Cordle, Wilbur, Ky.; Mrs. O. I. Williams, city; Mrs. Jason Chandler, city. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters: Garfield Daniel, Lowmansville, Proctor Daniel, city. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., December 24, at the Sugar Grove Church, Kerz, with the Revs. Herman Davis, Leonard Walters, and Alonza Reed officiating. Burial was made in the Daniel cemetery, Kerz, under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JAN. 4 1951
DAVIS, Ernie
1894-1951
SERVICES SUNDAY  FOR SITKA RESIDENT
Ernie Davis, 57, well-known coal operator of this section and prominent resident of Sitka, died at his home at 9:00 a. m., Friday, December 7, the victim of a sudden heart attack. In apparently good health, he had left his home that morning to visit one of his mines and was stricken soon after his arrival at the mine. Following the seizure he was removed to his home where he lived only a short time. A native of the county he was born February 8, 1894, the son of the late Lee and Vina Daniel Davis. He resided at Thealka for a number of years before moving to Sitka. He was married thirty-seven years ago to Fannie Stambaugh, who survives him. He was an esteemed member of his community and highly respected by his many friends. A devoted husband and father, he was ever mindful of his family's happiness and welfare, administering abundantly but wisely to their needs and considerate in the little things that go into everyday living to make that living a joy. Surviving besides his widow, Mrs. Fannie Stambaugh Davis, are two sons, Ernest James Davis, Baltimore, Md., and Lee Garfield Davis, Sitka. Surviving also are a brother, Willie Davis, Nippa, and two granddaughters, Donna Sue and Linda Lee Davis. Funeral Services were held Sunday at 1:00 p. m., at the home with Revs. Spurgeon Honeycutt, W. L. Webb, and Joseph Zavadsky officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Sitka under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-13-1951
FITCH, Mrs. Albert (Meeks)
1889-1951
Service Wednesday For Mrs. Albert Fitch Mrs. Albert Fitch, 62, died at her home at Meally, Monday, December 17, 1951 following an illness of several weeks. Born at Boons Camp, March 6, 1889, she was the daughter of Aaron Meek and the late Mrs. Meek. She had lived at Meally for forty-three years, where she was a popular and beloved member of her community.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband are nine children: four daughters, Mrs. Jake Webb, Meally, Mrs. Early Lilly, Columbus, Ohio, Miss Nola Fitch, Meally, Mrs. Garth Trimble, Urbana, Ohio, five sons, Virgil, Edgar, John, Troy E. and Burl, all of Meally. Surviving also are the following brothers and sisters; Davis Meek, city, John Meek, River, Henry Meek, Wabash, Indiana, Jack Meek, Isaac Meek, Ted Meek, Flem Meek and Willis Meek all of Boons Camp, two sisters, Mrs. W. G. Wells, Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Burl Stafford, Boons Camp. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at the United Baptist Church at Buffalo with Elders Leonard Walters, Tom Sammons and Winfrey Meek officiating.  Burial was in the Fitch cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 12-13-1951
HALL, Lewis
1951
Tomahawk Resident In Fatal Accident Lewis Hall, 73, of Tomahawk was fatally injured in an automobile collission near LaGrange, Ky., December 21 1951. He was enroute to Louisville when the accident occurred. A native of Floyd County, he had lived at Tomahawk for thirty years. He was married in 1900 to Mary Bailey, who survives him. One daughter, Dora, preceded him in death. Surviving besides his wife, Mary Bailey Hall are eight children; six daughters, Mrs. Nancy Jane Daniel, Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Joe Lewis, Boons Camp, Mrs. Myrtle Gpuker, Louisville, Mrs. Lizzie Crum, Detroit, Michigan, Mrs. Milt Arthur, Davisport, Mrs. Everett Wallen, Tomahawk, two sons; Charlie J. and Elza Hall, both of Tomahawk. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Sturgill, Boons Camp, and 27 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted, December 24, at 2:00 p.m. at the Phillip Cove Freewill Church by the Revs. Fred Rowland and Melvin Sisco. Burial was in the Butcher cemetery near Yellowstone Gap under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD JAN.3 1952
HUFF, Frank
1951
Frank Huff, 86, died at his home at Nippa Thursday, December 20, 1951 following an illness of two weeks. Born at Thealka, he resided at Nippa most of his life. Surviving are his wife Mollie Huff, and six children, Mrs. Edna Castle, Mrs. Ethel Castle, Frankie huff Jr., Mrs. Eunice Crews, Harry Huff and Elby Ray Huff. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 29 at 2 p.m. at the home with Revs. Scott and Joanh Castle officiating. Burial was in the home cemetery under the direction of the Guy W. Preston Funeral Home. The Paintsville Herald January 3, 1952
JONES, Marie (Preston)
1907-1951
MARIE JONES Lengthy Illness Takes Marie Jones Mrs. Marie Jones, 44, died at a local hospital at 12:45, Friday, December 21, 1951 after an illness of four years. She was born at Thelma, Ky. August 21, 1907, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Preston. She had lived in Paintsville for the last four years and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, John Jones died January 24, 1949. Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis and Sue Jones and five sons; Burlin Cecil Jones, Paul Jones, Dorma Jones, Delmar Jones, all at home; and Billie Ferguson, Cocklin, Michigan, a son by a former marrage. A sister, Mrs. Grace Conley, city also survives.  Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 23,  at the Freewill Baptist Church here by Revs. F.S. Van Hoose, and Scott Castle. Burial was in the Thelma, Ky. cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Jan.3 1952
LEWIS, Delphia (Parker)
1864-1951
DELPHIA LEWIS
Mrs. Delphia Lewis, 87, died at 11:55 p.m., Tuesday, December 25 1951, at her home at Betsy Lane, Ky., after an illness of several months. She was born at Mt. Airy, N.C., December 15 1864, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parker.  She was a member of the Methodist Church. She was preceeded in death by her husband, George Lewis, eight years ago. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Lee Cox, Betsy Lane, Ky. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 27 1952,  at the First Church of God in this city, by Revs. Robert Anderson and Scott Griffith. Burial was in the family cemetary at East Point, Ky., under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald January 3, 1952
MANN, Harriet (Goble)
1951
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p. m., today for Mrs. Harriet Mann, one of the county's oldest women, said to be 105 years of age, who died at her home, at Lowmansville at 5:00 p. m., Tuesday, December 11 of complications. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Goble, she was born at Goble Branch in Van Lear. A member of the Church of Christ, she had lived at Lowmansville for the past eight months.  Her husband, Henry Mann, preceded her in death in 1910. Survivors include four children, three daughters; Mrs. Liza Blevins, Van Lear, Mrs. Susie Octen, Ragland, W. Va., Mrs. Rachell Moore, Lowmansville, one son Lonnie Mann, Van Lear. Services were conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rachel Moore at Lowmansville by J. H. Short and W. L. Webb. Burial was in the Goble cemetery at Van Lear under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday 12-13-1951 INSERT: Harriet was the wife of Henry Mann, the 1900 Johnson Co Census states she was born July-1861
PRICE, Jenny (Preston)
1868-1951
Services Saturday For Meally Resident A six-month illness proved fatal to Mrs. Jennie Price, 83, who died at her home at Meally at 2:00 p.m.  Wednesday, December 12, 1951. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Preston, she was born in this county December 22, 1868. Most of her life was spent at Meally, where she was loved and respected by her neighbors and friends.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, N. K. Price, who died November 5, 1938, and also by two daughters, Cora Lee Patrick and Dicie Fay Chambers. Surviving are ten children,  three daughter., Louvilla Smith, Dearborn, Michigan, Mrs. Anna Powers, and Mrs. Maudie Harris, both of Meally; eight sons, Clarence George Price, West Van Lear, William Wallace Price and Jesse Price, Gallia, Ohio, R. T. Price, Williamson, W. Va., Jonah Price, Tutor Key, Jake Holbrooke and N. K. Price, Jr., both of Ypsilanti, Michigan. A sister, Mrs. Sallie Williamson, Tomahawk, Ky., survives and also 31 grandchildren, 33 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the United Baptist Church at Buffalo by Elders L. T. Preston, F. F. Rigsby, and Arthur Preece.  Burial was in the Price cemetery at Meally under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-13-1951
RICHE, Erie (Blair)
1951
Mrs. Erie Riche Taken By Death Rites at Freewill for City Resident Mrs. Erie Hondel Riche, 46, widely known Paintsville woman, died Thursday, Dec 28 at 5:20 p.m. at her home after a long illness. She was born March 21, 1904, at Volga, the daughter of Harrison and Lottie Clay Blair. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was married to Marion Hondel in 1930 who died one year later. In 1934 she was married to Fred Richie who survives. Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Marion Allen, Paintsville, three sister, Mrs. Tera Nelson, Mrs. Golda VanHoose and Mrs. Vera VanHoose all of Paintsville, five brothers, Tom Blair, Thomas, Ky., Crossford Blair, Kenwood, Ky., Liss Blair, Leander, Drice Blair, Volga and Bruce Blair, Dwale, Ky. Funeral services were held Sunday December 31 at 2p.m., at the Freewill Baptist Church on Third Street by Revs. C. C. Hall, F.S. VanHoose and Claude Preston. Songs were by the Paintsville Quartet. Internment was made in the Mayo cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. The Paintsville Herald Thursday Jan 4, 1951
RIGSBY, Lonie
1893-1951
LONIE RIGSBY DIES AT RED BUSH DEC. 24
Lonie Rigsby, 57, succumbed at 6:00 a.m., December 24, at his home in Red Bush after an illness of five years. He was born February 13, 1893, at Red Bush, and has been a resident their all his life. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rigsby. Surviving brothers and sisters are: Ballard, Glenn and J.P. Rigsby, all of Red Bush; D. P. Rigsby, Keaton; Miss Norvie Rigsby, Red Bush; Mrs. Lon Kelly, Denton, Ky.: Mrs. Jim Moore and Mrs. Monie Skaggs both of Barn Rock. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 25, at the Rigsby home in Red Bush. Burial was made in the Rigsby cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JAN. 4 1951
SALYERS, Cline
1926-1951
Oil Springs Man Buried In Magoffin
A heart attack suffered about 11:30 a. m., Thursday, December 21, 1951 proved fatal to Cline Salyers, 24, resident of Oil Springs who was stricken shortly after he left his car and was walking toward the J. B. Pack's Fruit Market at Staffordsville. Born in Magoffin County, March 20, 1926, the son of Tona and Lillie Jane Cantrell Salyers, most of his life was spent in this county, where he was employed by Oliver Jenkins in the oil fields.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Lou Slone Salyers, and one daughter, Kathy Ann.  Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mr. James Wallace Salyers, Oil Springs, Mrs. Wammie Marie Brown.  Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Mr. Hammie Salyers, Mr. Earl Salyers, Miss Avenell Salyers, Miss Barbara Fay Salyers, all of Wheelersburg, Ky. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Sunday. Paintsville Herald  Thursday 1-4-1951
VANHOOSE, Alice (Daniels)
1875-1952
Mrs. Alice Daniels Van Hoose, 76, died at 3:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 25, 1951 at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Ashland, following an illness of three year. Mrs. Van Hoose, a resident of Ashland for 56 years, was born February 6, 1875, in Johnson County, a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John L. Daniels.  She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.  Her husband, George Van Hoose died six months ago. Surviving are five sons, Elmer and Heber Van Hoose, Ashland, Rupert Van Hoose, Tampa, Fla, Russell Van Hoose, Nashville, Tenn., and John Van Hoose, Lorain, Ohio, a brother, Frank Daniels, Johnson County, a sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Daniels, Johnson County, nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 am Sunday, December 30, at the Freewill Baptist Church on Tom's Creek, with the Rev. Millard Van Hoose officiating.  Burial was in the family cemetery in Johnson County. Paintsville Herald 1-3-52
WARD, Infant
1951
RITES HELD THURSDAY FOR WARD INFANT
Graveside rites were conducted at the Town Cemetery in this city at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 29, 1951, for the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Burl Ward of Blackberry. Surviving besides the parents are two sisters, Shirley and Mary Mae,one brother, Robert Allen, all at home. Burial was under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday December 6, 1951
WARD, William
1878-1951
William Ward, 68, retired construction worker, died 8:30 am Saturday, Dec. 22 1951 at his home in Ashland Ky, following an illness of two years. A resident of Ashland for 27 years he was born March 9, 1878, in Johnson County, a son of Andrew and Lydia Litteral Ward. Surviving are his wodow, Mrs. Hannah Ward, four daughters, Miss Virgiia Ward, at home, Mrs. Thurman Adams, Mrs. Beulah Witten and Mrs. Donna Hicks, Portsmouth, Ohio., a stepson, Wayne Griffith, David KY, and 16 grandchildren. Services were held Monday, December 24 at 10:30 am at the Gospel Tabernacle in Ashland, with the Revs R.G. Cromwell and Henry Layne officiating. Burial was in the Oil Springs cemetery. The Paintsville Herald January 3, 1952
WELLS, Charles Jefferson
1872-1951
Rites At Wells Chapel For Prominent Man Charles Jefferson Wells, 78, died of a heart attack at 9:40 a. m., December 21, at the home of his son, Curtis, city. He had been ill for ten months. The son of William Allen and Mary Hicks Wells, he was born December 18, 1872, at Boons Camp, and was a member of one of the county's largest and most outstanding families. He was a member of the Wells Chapel Methodist Church, at Boons Camp. He spent his early life in the profession of teaching and was a recognized farmer of the county. He was for several years a member of the Agricultural Conversation Association. Due to ill health, he had spent considerable time in Florida during the past few years. He had been an invalid for the past ten months. He was preceded in death by his wife, Victoria, who died October 28, 1920, and the following children: Norman, Beulah, Ethel, and John Wilson. Surviving are four sons and three daughters; Russell, Williamsport; Curtis, city; Raymond, Martinsville, Ohio; Woodrow, Chicago; Mrs. Alka Mullins, Ashland; Mrs. Iuka Dutton, Chattaroy, W. Va.; Mrs. Anna Lee Stepp, Chattaroy. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. G. C. Perry, Louisa; Mrs George Walters, Shoals, W. Va.; R. G., Pikeville; John L. and G. C. Wells, of this city. Funeral rites were conducted at 2:00 p. m., December 24, at the Wells Chapel Church, with the Revs. Charles Perry and S. R. Rooker officiating. Burial was made in the Wells Cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 04, 1951
   OBITUARY TABLE     HOME 
  
 
PLEASE SIGN OUR GUESTBOOK AND LET US KNOW YOUR
THOUGHTS, & COMMENTS REGARDING THIS WEBSITE. THANK YOU

.   
QUESTIONS - COMMENTS - CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS
PLEASE E-MAIL 
  
COPYRIGHT
JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
  
ONLINE DATE: FEB. 27 2003    
.
.