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JANUARY - 1959


BLEVINS, Flora (McKenzie
 1876-1959
Mrs. Flora Mae Blevins, 82, wife of  John E. Blevins of this city, died in a local hospital  at 4:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 6, after suffering a stroke the day before. She was born August 20, 1876, at Kerz and was the daughter of the late A.J. McKenzie.  She has been a resident of this city for the past twenty-three years.  Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Russell Blevins, Arnold Blevins,and  Johnny Blevins, all of this city; seven daughters, Mrs. Florence Baldridge, West Van  Lear; Mary Brooks of this city; Birdie Blair, Hager Hill; Gypsie Goble, West Van Lear;  May Maynard, Huntington, W.Va., June Davis and Malta Gillson, both of Cincinnati,  Ohio;  one sister, Lula Simpson and one brother, Fonza McKenzie, both of New Boston,  Ohio. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 1:00 p.m., from the First Freewill Baptist  Church on Third Street with C.C.Hall and Scott Castle as officiating ministers. Burial  was in the family cemetery at Staffordsville. PAINTSVILLE  HERALD WEDNESDAY JAN-14-1959
 
BRYANT, Arnold
1959
ARNOLD BRYANT Funeral services were held Monday at 10:30 a.m., at the Enterprise Baptist Church at Kerz for Arnold Bryant, 44, who died Friday afternoon, January 16, in a hospital in Springfield, O., after suffering a heart attack. He was a native of this county and was the son of Jesse and Josie Bryant of Kerz.  He had lived at Springfield for the past eight years where he was employed by the Frigidaire Company. He was married October 29, 1937, to the former Frankie Mae Conley, who survives. Surviving besides his parents and wife are two sons, Walter Paul and Roy Allen Bryant, both of Springfield, and one daughter, Clara Bryant, also of Springfield Officiating ministers were Ellis Hamilton and Bruce Daniel.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the Conley Cemetery in Joes Creek. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21, 1959
    
BURCHETT, Richard
1883-1959
Retired Teacher, Merchant of Ivel Passes, Jan. 30 Richard "Dick" Burchett, 75, retired school teacher and merchant of Floyd county and one of Floyd county's beast known and best loved man, died at 4:00 a.m., Friday, January 30, 1959 in the Pikeville Methodist Hospital following an illness of four days. The son of James Burchett and Mary Goble Burchett, he was born March 19, 1883 in Floyd county and had lived all his life in that county, twenty-three years at Ivel where he was living at the time of his death. He was married to Ama Burchett in 1910, who survives. Alson surviving is one son, W. W. Burchett, attorney of Prestonsburg and one daughter Mrs. Russell Preston, Paintsville; one brother, Oak Burchett, Pikeville; one sister, Mrs. Celia Cline, Endicott, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 1 at the home with Howard Dorsey and Ira McMillan as officiating ministers. Burial followed in the Davidson Memorial Cemetery at Ivel. Paintsville Herald 2-4-59
   
CASTLE, Elizabeth (Grimm)
1959
 Aged Resident, Of Nippa, Dies Sick Six Years Elizabeth (Aunt Bet) Castle, age 91, of Nippa, died at her home at 10:00 p. m., Thursday, January, 29 after an illness of six years. She was the daughter of the late Jeffrey and Sarah Ann Stumbo Grimm and was born in Johnson County where she had resided all her life. Mrs. Castle was a member of the United Baptist Church.  Her husband, James M. Castle, preceded her in death February 26, 1925.  Surviving is one son, Titus Castle, Key Stone, W. Va.; two daughters, Miss Susie Castle, Nippa, and Mrs. Ella Ball, Maybury, W. Va.; one brother, Proctor Grimm, Lowmansville and one sister, Catherine Castle, Stone, Ky. Funeral services were conducted from the Locust Grove United Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, with O. I. Williams and Cullie Sparks as officiating ministers. Burial followed in the Castle Family Cemetery at Nippa. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY FEB.4 1959
 
CASTLE, Lavada (Music)
1893-1959
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. today at the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church for Mrs. Lavada Castle, resident of this city, who died at 7:30 a.m., January 5, in a local hospital following a heart attack suffered eleven days ago. The daughter of the late John Wesley and Mary Ellen Castle Music, she was born November 8, 1893, and had been a lifelong resident of this county.  She was a member of the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Castle and one son, George. Surviving are two sons, James Ira Castle and Ross Castle, both of Ypsilanti, Michigan; three daughters, Mrs. Alice Conley, Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mrs. Katherine Dale, Sitka; Mrs. Irene Ray of this city.  Other survivors include her stepmother, Mrs. Julia Music, McDowell; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Carroll, Willard, Ohio; a brother, A. L. Music, Columbus, Ohio; two stepsisters, Mrs. Brida Castle, McDowell, and Mrs. Lydia Huskey of Tennessee. Services were conducted by Don Fraley and M. R. Thomason.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Thealka. Paintsville Herald Wednesday January 7, 1959
 
CASTLE, Yolanda Rena
1959
YOLANDA RENE CASTLE Rites Held Today, For Castle Infant Funeral services were conducted at the Nippa Freewill Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m., for Yolanda Rena Castle, 11-month-old daughter of Willie and Loraine Castle,  of Nippa, who died in a local hospital at 6:15 a.m., Monday, January 26. Surviving besides the parents are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Castel of Nippa and Mr. and Mrs. Arlin Castle of Sitka. Burial was in the Castle Cemetery at Nippa. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY Jan. 28 1959
 
CAUDILL, Henry C.
1959
Henry C. Caudill, 81, who lived with a son, John, of Ostrander, Ohio, died Saturday, January 17, at the Jane M. Case Hospital, Delaware, Ohio, after a long illness. Born at Oil Springs, Mr. Caudill resided in Delaware County, Ohio, for 30 years.  He was a retired farmer and a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons, John and George, both of Ostrander; James of Norton, Ohio, and Edgar of Delaware.  Four daughters Mrs. Rushie Wells, Delaware; Mrs. Ruth Adams, Marion, Ohio; Mrs. Ruie Voltz, Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Trixie Hensley, Delaware; two brothers, Menfe, Ezel and Gilbert Caudill, Delaware; three sisters, Mrs. Flory Smith, Riceville; Mrs. Lela Trimble and Mrs. Nett Helton, both of Oil Springs; 28 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Bennett-Brown chapel with the Rev. Harlin Montgomery of the United Baptist Church in Beaver, officiating. Burial was in the Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Caudill, Wilbur Adams, Jimmy Caudill, Edward Wells, Orville Wells and Henry Hughes. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 28 January 1959
 
CHANDLER, William
1883-1959
William Chandler of Lowmansville Dies January 14
William Chandler, 75, retired miner of Lowmansville, died in a local hospital at 6:00 p.m., January 14, after an illness of two weeks. The son of Thomas and Emaline George Chandler, he was born July 18, 1883, in Lawrence County.  He was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. He married June 11, 1910 at Ulysses to the former Lyda DeBoard, who survives. Also surviving are six sons, Ova Chandler, Lowmansville; Elmer Chandler, California; Tom Chandler, Jenkins; James Chandler, Whittensville; Orville Chandler; South Point, Ohio; Billie Chandler, River; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Daniels, Hager Hill, and Mrs. Okie Young, Neon; one brother, Albert Chandler, Ashland; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 17, from the Lowmansville Enterprise Baptist Church with Ellis Hamilton and Bruce Daniels as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 21 January 1959
 
CLICK, Mattie Mae (Ramey) 1912-1959 Mrs. Mattie Click Riceville Woman Passes Tuesday Mrs. Mattie Mae Click, 47, wife of Jerry Click of Riceville, died in a local hospital at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, following an illness of several weeks. The son of Nat and Sarah Blair Ramey, she was born May 5, 1912, and had been a lifelong resident of Riceville. Surviving besides her husband are four sons, Ray, Tom, and Jack Click, all of Riceville; Jerry Click, Jr., Tiro, O.; three daughters, Mrs. Faye Rice, Oil Springs; Mrs. Mary Ellen Barnette, Willard, Ohio; Miss Irene Click, Riceville. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Lindsey Williams, Wittersville; Mrs. Tommie Witten, Van Lear; Mrs. Melvin Webb, Wabash, Indiana; Mrs. Audrey Gilbert, Delbarton, W. Va.; Mrs. Garnett Horn, Warfield; Edward Ramey, Holden, W. Va.; George Ramey, Shelby, Ohio; Bill Ramey, Prestonsburg. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., January 15, from the Riceville Freewill Baptist Church with Powell Collins, Scott Castle and Frank Caudill as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Parkins Cemetery at Riceville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday January 21, 1959
 
CONLEY, Boyd
1889-1959
Boyd Conley, 69, farmer and oil field worker of Oil Springs, died at 5:55 a.m., Friday in a local hospital after an illness of three weeks. The son of Isaac and Mahaley Meade Conley, he was born March 18, 1889, and had been a lifelong resident of Oil Springs. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lula Blanton Conley; five sons, Dennie, Ted, Melvin, Clyde and Orville Conley, all of Oil Springs; four daughters, Dixie Cornwell, Mt. Sterling; Edna Mae Litteral, Oil Springs; Eugenia Rice, Baltimore, Md.; Katherine Hardin, Lexington; two brothers, Walter Conley, Oil Springs, Floyd Conley, Salyersville; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Vencil of this city and Susan Conley, Oil Springs. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 25, from the Oil Springs Methodist church with C. C. Hall and George hart as officiating ministers. Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the Litteral Cemetery Paintsville Herald Wednesday 28 January 1959
 
DILLS, Edward
1877-1959
Funeral services for Edward Dills, 81, brother of Roy Dills of Paintsville and a native of Johnson County, died Saturday in King's Daughters' Hospital after an illness of six months. Mr. Dills resided in Ashland, and was born March 19, 1877 in Paintsville, a son of the late William and Elizabeth Baldwin Dills. His wife, Bertrice Bishop Dills, died in 1955. Mr. Dills was a member of the United Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Grace Jordon, Mrs. Stella Hackworth, Mrs. Jesse Dixon, Mrs. Edna McNeal and Mrs. Irene Balcaitis, all of Ashland, and Mrs. Alta Powell of Flatwoods; three sons, Hubert of Ashland, Gene and Roy, both of Bradenton, Fla. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1-14-1959
 
DIXON, Arnold
1924-1959
Arnold Dixon, 34, resident od this city, died Saturday, December 27, in Huntington hosptial following an extended illness. The son of Nancy Stanley Dixon and the Willard A.Dixon,He was born at Van Lear August 20, 1924, but had spent most of his life in this city. A veteran of  World War II he was employed as a brakeman for the C. & O. Railway Company, and was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Madelene Hayes Dixon; one son,Robert Arnold Dixon and a daughter Virginia Carol Dixon, both at home.Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Arthur Willard Dixion, Marion Ohio, James Russell Dixon, Wittensville;Harold Dixion,Estill; Lloyd Dixon,Columbus,Ohio;Mrs.Thelma Griffith,Dayton,Ohio; Mrs. Sadie Hunter,Estill;Mrs.Norma Morris Mullens,W.Va.; Mrs.Sue Harmon  Barnetta  Creek. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 30, from the Southside Freewill Baptist Church with Bruce Daniel and Ellis Hamilton as officiating ministers. Pallbears were John Picklesimer,Arlen Ferguson,  Clarence Wiley, Bob Stafford,Frank Spears and Otis Bates.Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery with members of the DAV conducting the graveside rities. Paintsville Hearld Wednesday Janurary 7,1959
 
FITCH, Albert
1887-1959
 Albert Fitch, Retired Miner, Dies at Meally Albert Fitch, 71, resident of Meally, died at his home at 7:25 p.m., Wednesday, January 7, following an illness of five weeks. The son of the late I. H. and Miranda Penix Fitch, he was born August 15, 1887, at Meally and had been a lifelong resident of that community.  He had been employed as a miner prior to his retirement. He was preceded in death December 18, 1951, by his wife, Leona Fitch. Survivors include five sons, Virgil, Edgar, John, and Burl, all of Meally, Troy Fitch, Ashland; four daughters, Mrs. Alma Webb, Meally; Mrs. Maxie Lilly, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Nolan Fitch, Williamsport, Mrs. Lida Mae Trimble, Hazard.  Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Verna Sammons and Mrs. Verlie Davis, both of Meally, and a brother, Troy Fitch, Sr., Meally. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, at the Buffalo United Baptist Church with Tom Sammons, Nim Sturgill and Arthur Priest.  Burial was in the Fitch Cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1-21-1959
 
FRIEND, Charlie
1876-1959
SERVICES HERE FRIDAY FOR CHARLIE FRIEND
Charlie Friend, 83, former merchant of West Van Lear, died at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana, at 2:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, following a month’s illness. The son of the late Edmond and Nancy Flannery Friend, he was born in Elliott County March 27, 1876.  He had made his home in Indianapolis for the past eleven years. His wife Laura Conley Friend, preceded him in death in 1943. Surviving are two sons, John Friend, Rome, Ohio; Robert Friend, Indianapolis, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Virgie Fannin and Miss Mary Friend, both of Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Jeff Moles of this city and Mrs. Lewis Conley of Ashland.  Also surviving are two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m., from [PARTIAL OBIT Paintsville Herald Wednesday January 21, 1959
 
GUNNELS, W. Henry
1959
W. HENRY GUNNELS Mr. W. Henry Gunnels, age 70, of Chestnut, Ky., died Sunday, January 11, 1959, at 7:00 p.m. in the King’s Daughters’ Hospital at Ashland after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Columbus and Allie Ross Gunnels.  He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Chestnut where he had lived for the past fifteen years. Funeral services were held at the Chapel of the John Steen Funeral Home, and burial was in an Ashland Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Pearl Gunnels, and three sons, Ulys, George and Arnold of Ritman, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. James Hayes and Mrs. Billy Dheel, Ashland; twelve grandchildren, four stepdaughters and eight stepsons; one brother, Ben Gunnels of Betsy Layne; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Clevenger of Cal Run, Ky. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY Jan. 28, 1959
 
HATFIELD, Kennie
1888-1959
Lowmansville Native Passes After Stroke Kennie Hatfield, age 70, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, in the Louisa General Hospital after a two week illness following a stroke. He was born August 18, 1888 at Lowmansville the son of Lewis and Mary Young Hatfield, and had resided at Lowmansville all his life, he was a retired farmer. He was married to Rosa Brown Hatfield, who survives, in addition to three sons, Charlie Hatfield, Mt. Vernon, Ohio; Beecher Hatfield, Henrietta, Oklahoma; Chester Hatfield, Columbus, Ohio and eight daughters, Maggie Skaggs, Gallipolis, Ohio; Florence Williams, Fallsburg, Ohio; Camie Hatfield, Lowmansville; Oma Skaggs, and Mona Brown both of Columbus, Ohio; Joyce Miller, Monroe, Michigan, Julia Adkins, Dayton, Ohio, and Louise Greg, Marysville, Ohio; and one sister, Julia Murray, Ashland. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, at the Lowmansville Enterprise Baptist Church with Ellis Hamilton, Bruce Daniel and Scott Griffith as officiating ministers. Burial followed in the Hatfield cemetery at Lowmansville. Printed:  February 04, 1959
 
HAYDEN, Eunice
1959
SERVICES HELD SUNDAY FOR HAYDEN INFANT
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 18, for Eunice Hayden, infant daughter of Beecher and Opal Music Hayden of Meally, who died in a local hospital, January 17, at 7:00 a.m., following an illness of two days. Surviving besides the parents are the following brothers and sisters: Jerry Darrell, Kenneth Ray, Diana Kay, David Randell, Beecher Eugene and Patsy May Hayden, all at home. Services were held at the home of the grandfather, Mike Hayden, with  J. H. Short as officiating minister.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jan. 21, 1959
  
LONG, Lundy
1959
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 1:00 p.m., at the Oil Springs Methodist Church for Lundy Long, 73, well-known resident of Oil Springs, who died Wednesday, January 7, at 4:30 p.m., in the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Louisville following an illness of a few days.  He was a successful farmer and respected member of the Oil Springs community where he spent his entire life.  He is survived by his wife, Tennie Spradlin Long, to who he had been married for forty six years.  Other survivors include a son, Joe Long, Louisville; five daughters, Mrs. Wayne Blanton, Dwale, Ky.; Mrs. Herschel Conley, Oil Springs; Mrs. Flaudie Risner, Mrs. Israel Blevins and Mrs. Heral Colvins, all of Louisville.  Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Gilbert Caudill, Delaware, Ohio; Mrs. Smith Rice, Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Challie Long, Fairborn, Ohio; and six grandchildren.  Services were conducted by John, Collins and Bruce Daniel.  Burial was in the Litteral Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jan. 14, 1959
  
MAHAN, Helen
1959
Helen Mahan, age 13 died in a hospital in Carey, Ohio, Friday January 30 1959. She was the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Hackworth Mahan, born at Staffordsville, but was living at Carey, Ohio at the time of her death. Surviving besides her parents are three sisters, Dorris Ellen Crabtree, Columbus, Ohio; Viola Mahan and Norcie Mahan, all at home. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday morning, February 2 at the Old Union Church, Staffordsville with Tommie Bailey, Lloyd Williams and George Murray as officiating ministers. Burial followed in the Dixon Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD  FEB.4 1959
 
MARTIN, James
1905-1959
 Daniels Creek Man Dies Here Monday After Hammer Attack Waller Indictment May Be Changed To Murder Charge An indictment for murder is expected to be returned today against Cecil Waller, about 40, of Daniels Creek, by the grand jury, County Attorney Don C. Van Hoose  said today. Waller was charged last week with striking and wounding with intent to kill James Martin also of Daniels Creek. He was placed under a $2,000 bond Martin died about 8:30 p.m. Monday from his wounds in a local hospital.  County Attorney Van Hoose said the indictment is expected to be changed to a charge of murder. Sheriff Wince Trimble said Martin went to the home of Waller on Friday, January 16, 1959, where Waller told him he struck the victim three times with a hammer to prevent being cut with a knife.  Waller and his family then, left the house after Martin was attacked, leaving him lying on the floor.  Neighbors removed him to a cot the next afternoon, the Sheriff said. Sheriff Trimble said he was called to the Waller home on January 17, 1959, and that he removed the injured man to a local hospital in a jeep.  He said the man had bruises and lacerations on the back of his head and had apparently been struck from behind. Martin about 53, and a native of Floyd County, had moved to Fallsburg some time ago, but had recently returned to the Daniels Creek section? He was born June 10, 1905, a son of the late Thomas Martin and Josie Cornette Martin.  He was married to Lovie Hill who survives him. Also surviving besides his mother, are three daughters, Thelma Dennison, Wabash, Ind., Eula Jane Crace, and Evelyn Martin, both of Daniels Creek; one brother, Joel David Martin, Flatwoods, Ky. And three sisters, Oma Lafferty, Lancer, Hazel Music, Prestonsburg, and Dora Blankenship, Endicott, Ky. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 1959, at the Church of Christ on Daniels Creek by Herschel Short and Leonard Webb. Burial will be in the family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1-21-1959
 
PELPHREY, Bruce Wayne
1958-1959
Bruce Wayne Pelphrey, 2-1/2 month-old son of Frank and Ruth Music Pelphrey died at 3:00 a.m. Tuesday at his parents home on the river a few miles above West Van Lear. He was born October 24, 1958 in Paintsville. Surviving besides the parents are a half-sister, Debra Lee, the paternal grandfather, Harry Pelphrey, city, and the maternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Russell Music of Hager Hill. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the home by the Rev. John Franklin Ratliff. Burial will be in the Goble family cemetery PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7, 1959
 
PELPHREY, Labe
1890-1959
14 Jan. 1959 Well-Known Local Man Dies Monday Services Today For Labe Pelphrey Labe Pelphrey, well-known resident of this city, died at 6:50 a.m., Monday at his home on Preston Street after an illness of five years. A native of Johnson County he was born May 4, 1890, the son of Samuel H. and Mary Spradlin Pelphrey.  For several years he owned and operated the Pelphrey Fruit Market and was a government employee in Lima, Ohio, for two years before becoming disabled.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Forty-nine years ago he was married to the former Lou Williams, who survives. Surviving besides his wife and two sons, Vencil Pelphrey, United Baptist minister and operator of Pelphrey's Grocery of this city; Thomas Pelphrey, Tupledo, Ohio; five daughters, Agnes Howard, Dayton, Ohio; Juanita Holbrook, Alger, Ohio; Dorris Jeane Painter, Waverly, Ohio; Okie McKenzie, Bele Center, Ohio; Bonnie Lou Castle, Xenia, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Frankie Conley, Ashland; Mrs. Ervin Spadlin of this city; three brothers, J. H. Pelphrey of this city; Ray Pelphrey Pikeville; Don Pelphrey, Denver.  Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m., today at the Beech Wall United Baptist Church with Paul Turner, F. F. Rigsby, O. I. Williams and Millard Bryant as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Asa Creek. Paintsville Herald  Wednesday Jan.14 1959
   
PENIX, Mahala (Mollett)
1864-1959
Services Monday For Mahala Penix, 94 Mrs. Mahala Penix, 94, beloved and aged resident of Boons Camp, died January 3 at 5:00 p.m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Effie Crum, after an illness of two years. A lifelong resident of this county, she was born December 4, 1864, the daughter of the late Will and Betty Branham Mollett. She had been a member of the United Baptist Church for the past seventy-five years. Her husband, John Penix, preceded her in death March 27, 1935. Survivors include two sons, Seymore and George Penix, both of Davisport; five daughters, Mrs. Effie Crum, Boons Camp; Mrs. Nola Cline, Chattaroy, W. Va.; Mrs. Josie Pruitt, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Jessie Cline, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Carmen Delong, Davisport; two brothers, Elias Mollett, Boons Camp; Joe Mollett, Debord; one sister, Roxie Crum, Debord. Also surviving are forty seven grandchildren, 159 great-grandchildren and 44 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 5, at the Little Friendship United Baptist Church at Boons Camp with Flem Arrowood, Winfrey Meek and Nim Sturgill as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Mollett Cemetery at Boons Camp. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JAN 7 1959
 
PRUNER, Laura (Spradlin)
1892-1959
Mrs. Laura Pruner, 67, well-known resident of this city, died at her home in Greentown at 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, January 7, after a year’s illness. The daughter of H. S. and Martha Lemaster Spradlin, she was born at Denver December 31, 1892. Her first marriage was to W. M. Fairchild, who preceded her in death.  She was later married December 24, 1930, at Denver to W. C. Pruner, who survives. Other survivors include one son, Billie Fairchild, Dayton, O.; a sister, Mrs. Minnie May, Leander, Ky.; three brothers, Chalmer Spradlin, West Van Lear, and Britton and George Spradlin, both of Denver. Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 9, with Mack Provence as officiating minister.  Burial was in the Fairchild Cemetery at Southside. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14, 1959

ROBERTS, Bailey
1888-1959
SERVICES TODAY FOR RETIRED MINER OF OFFUTT
Bailey Roberts, 69, died at 7:55 a.m., January 26, in a local hospital from the effects of a stroke following a month’s illness. A resident of Offutt, where he formerly was employed as a miner, he was born in this county July 13, 1888, the son of George and Sarah Bowens Roberts. He was married in Floyd County March 12, 1913, to the former Gypsie Osborne, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Joe Roberts, Urbana, Ohio; Rufus Roberts, Offutt; two daughters, Anna Lee Blanton of this city; Mrs. Nellie Tackett, Chillicothe, Ohio; one sister, Mary Branham, Williamsport; two brothers, Fred and George Roberts, both of Weeksbury; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m., today from the Boons Camp Free Will Baptist Church with Claude Preston and Scott Castle as officiating minister. Burial will be in the Offutt Cemetery. Paintsville Herald January 21, 1959
  
SALYOR, Debra Jean
1958-1959
Services Monday For Salyor Infant Debra Jean Salyor, 2-month old daughter of Marvin and Magdalene Blair Salyor, died at her home at Barnetts Creek January 25, at 6:00 a.m. Surviving besides her parents, is a brother, Marvin D. Salyor, at home. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 26, with Francis Blair as the officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jan. 28, 1959
 
SHORT, Grant
1959
 Services For Grant Short Held Sunday Funeral services for Grant Short, 80, were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Phelps, of Meally, Sunday afternoon, at 1:00 o'clock with the Rev. Larry R. Wigal, officiating. Mr. Short died at the Phelps home Friday, January 30 at 8:30 a.m., after an illness of three months. A retired miner, he was a member of the Christian Church. He was married to the former Susie Preston who preceded him in death March 20 1927. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Phelps; Mrs. Nora Jordan and Mrs. Ruby Williams, both of Columbus, Ohio; four sons, J.H. Short, Russell and Cecil Short, all of Meally; and Arnold Short, Charleston, W. VA.; 25 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. PAINTSVILLE HERALD FEB.4 1959
 
STAMBAUGH, Mary (Cantrell)
 1890-1959
Volga Resident, Dies January 15 1959
Mrs. Mary Stambaugh, 68, resident of Volga, died at her home at 10:30 p.m., January 15, from the effects of a stroke suffered two hours earlier. She was the daughter of Mrs. Mandy McKenzie Cantrell and the late Noah Cantrell and was  born at Red Bush April 18, 1890.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of Mrs. Mandy McKenzie Cantrell and the late Noah Cantrell and  was born at Red Bush April 18, 1890.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was first married to Harry Gullett, who preceded her in death May 6, 1939.  Her second marriage was to Rado Stambaugh, who survives. Surviving besides her husband are five daughters, Mrs. Verna Salyers, Mrs. Agnes Jordan and Mrs. Edna Blackburn, all of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Hazel Ramey, Milford Center, Ohio; Mrs. Mary Van Hoose, Mechanicsburg, Ohio; five sisters, Mrs. Hasten Brown, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. C.M. Salyer, Red Bush; Mrs. Foster Hamilton, Red Bush; Mrs. Hearld Holbrook, Fairborn, Ohio; Mrs. Volney Fyffe, Red Bush; two brothers, Lonzie Cantrell, Columbus, Ohio; Charlie Cantrell, Nellie, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 11:00 a.m. January 18, from the Old Bethel United Baptist Church with Jimmy Blanton and Arnold Reed as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Volga. Paintsville Herald Wednesday January 21, 1959


FEBRUARY - 1959


BADGETT, Lona (Harmon)
1959
Lona Harmon Badgett, age 72, daughter of the late James and Elmina Harmon, died Saturday morning, February 21, in a local hospital after an illness of fourteen months. Survivors included three daughters Mrs. Tom Henry Music, Cliff; Mrs. Steward Horn, Prestonsburg; Mrs. James Auxier, Paintsville; and one son, John Badgett, Findley, Ohio. Two sisters, Mrs. Lettie Baldridge and Mrs. Emma Wilcox. Services were conducted at the Little Paint Church of God Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. O.M. Simmerman as officiating ministers. Special music was furnished by members of the choir of the Little Paint Church of God. Burial followed in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 2-25-1959
 
BLAIR, Emily (Blair)
1959
Emily Blair, age 45 passed away Sunday, February 8, in a Boston, Mass, hospital. She was born in Johnson County, the daughter of Andy Blair, and was a resident of Barnetts Creek at the time of her passing.  She was married to Buel Blair, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, John, Richard, Jimmie, and Willis all at home; five daughters, Susie Capro, Boston, Mass.; Janie, Darlene, Wanda and Anna Mae all at home; five brothers, Gale, Ivan and Heber Blair all of Troy, Ohio; Guy and Bruce Blair both of Asa. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the home with Lonzie Reed as officiating minister with burial in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 2/18/1959
  
BLEVINS, Mahala (Clark)
1875-1959
On February 1, the death angel visited the home of  Proctor Blevins and took therefrom his beloved mother, Mahala Blevins. In the death of Aunt Hallie, the children have lost a wonderful mother and the community a good neighbor and beloved friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a daughter of the late William and Delilah Clark who came from Virginia by wagon about a hundred years ago. Aunt Hallie was born June 20, 1875. She was 83 years, 7 months, and 12 days old at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to Andy Blevins on May 23,1891. To this union were born seven children. Those living are Proctor Blevins, Mrs. Charlie Tackett, Mrs. Callie Williams, Spainard, Willie and  Troy Blevins. She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Mrs. Tolley  King. She was converted and baptized 11 years ago and from that time lead a rich full life for her Lord. We feel our loss in Heaven's gain. A  loved one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled; There is a vacancy in our home, That never can be filled. Written by Mrs. Curtis Lykins PAINTSVILLE  HERALD WEDNESDAY FEB-2-11-1959
 
BROWN, J. Elbert
1896-1959
J. Elbert Brown, 62, well-known resident of West Van Lear, died in a local hospital Thursday, February 26, at 3:15 a.m., after an illness of three months. The son of the late Marion and Margaret Ramey Brown, he was born at Kerz April 1, 1896, and had lived in Johnson County practually all of his life. A Veteran of World War I, Mr. Brown was a member of the American Legion and was an employee of the Ashland Oil & Refining Company of West Van Lear. He was a member of the Cannon Chapel Methodist Church. Preceding him in death was a son, Sidney "Bo" Brown. Hw is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katherine DeViese Brown, whom he married November 9, 1928, in Parkersburg, W. Va. Also surviving are two brothers, Rpy and Walter Brown of Miami, Florida, and one half-sister, Mrs Jewel West, Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, from the Mayo Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Perry, pastor, Rev. George Hart and Rev. J. I. Myers as officiating ministers. Services were also held at 2:00 p.m., Monday in Williamsburg, Ohio, and burial followed in the Williamsburg Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday March 4, 1959
 
CASTLE, Billie Ray
1959
Billie Ray Castle, Paintsville, 22, died suddenly Monday afternoon on route to the Paintsville Hospital. He was the son of Angus and Mattie Cantrell Castle who survive him. A native of Johnson County, he was a member of the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church, a coal truck operator, and had lived in the county all his life. Other survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Jo Moore Castle; and these sisters and brothers; Mrs. Aline Scarberry, Nippa; Mrs. Nancy Grimm, Paintsville; Bobbie Ralph Castle, Columbus, Ohio and Alvin Castle at home. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning at the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church with the Revs. Millard VanHoose, Claude Preston and C. C. Hall officiating. Burial will be in the Sycamore Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Feb. 11, 1959
 
CASTLE, Bosier
1959
The funeral of Army Major Bosier Castle, retired, was held Sunday, February 8, at 11 a.m. at the Emerson Funeral Home at 4601 S. Sixth.  Burial followed in Manassas, Va. Major Castle, 79, a veteran of three wars and a former Louisville attorney, died of a heart attack at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Ireland Hospital at Fort Knox.  He had been ill several days.  He lived at 4600 Southern Parkway. The retired infantry officer served in the Phillippine Insurrection and in both World Wars.  He received the Silver Star for combat leadership during World War I. After a medical discharge in 1931, Major Castle practiced law for several years.  He was recalled at the beginning of World War II to serve in the Judge Advocate Corps. Major Castle was a native of Johnson County.  He was a member of Deer Park Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Catherine L. Marders Castle; a son, Chilton W. Castle; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Bateman, Lanham, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Davis, Paintsville; four brothers, Lewis, Garr, Elbert all of Paintsville and Millard Castle of Minnesota. Paintsville Herald Wednesday February 18, 1959
 
CHAMBERS, Lorenzo Dow (Uncle Bud)
1959
The Rev. Lorenzo Dow (Uncle Bud) Chambers, 77, member of one of the pioneer families in Logan County, West Virginia, died February 15 at his home at Clothier, W. Va. Following a lingering illness.  His mother was the former Miss Margaret Auxier, a daughter of Samuel Auxire II and Agnes Wells Auxier of the Block House Bottom vicinity.  He was a son of the late Rev. Lorenzo Dow Chambers. The Rev. Chambers was the Methodist minister at Chambers Chapel at the mouth of Rum Junction for many years. He resided at the old home place at Rum Junction for many years before moving to Clothier. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pearl Miller Chambers; four daughters, Mrs. Ambers Vaughn and Mrs. Wallace Robertson, both of Rum Junction, Mrs. Earl Wall of Winfield and Mrs. Luther Morrison of Rochester, Ind.; one son, Otis Carey Chambers of Dabney; two sisters, Miss Cora Chambers and Miss Agnes Chambers, both of Rum Junction; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 25 February 1959
  
CONLEY, Forrest
1892-1959
DEATH CLAIMS FORREST CONLEY
Death came to Forrest Conley, age 67, Saturday February 7 1959, in a Huntington, W. Va., hospital after an illness of one week. Born January 21, 1892 in Johnson County, the son of the late German and Collista Carroll Conley, he had resided at Hager Hill all his life, he was a retired farmer. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Betty O'Bryan, New Concord, Ohio; and LaQuasetl Conley, Louisville. One sister, Mrs. Nona Welch of Lynchburg, Ohio. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 9 in the chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home with Adrain Davis as officiating minister. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Hager Hill. PAINTSVILLE HERALD FEB.11 1959
 
CRIDER, James Paul
1911-1959
Paul Crider Dies Thursday In Ashland
Funeral Services Held Sunday For Native of County
James Paul Crider, 48, son of William M. and Alice Lemasters Crider of West Van Lear, died Thursday at his home in Ashland following a heart attack. He had been a resident of Ashland for 25 years. Mr Crider was born Feb. 19, 1911 at East Point, and he had attended Paintsville schools. He was a member of the board of deacons of athe First Christian Church, Pooge Lodge 325, and the El Hasa Shrine. He served in the Air Force in World War II and was presiden of the Meerchants Wholesale, Inc. at Ashland at the time of this death. Surviving are the parents, his wife, Mrs. Alice Cox Crider, a brother Virgil Crider, Childsburg, Ky., a sister, Mrs. William Greer of East Point, and a step-son Mark CAmpbell of Ironton. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 pm., Sunday, at the John Steen Funeral Home. Masonic services were held Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in the Ashland Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 3-1-1959
 
DELONG, Evelyn (Music)
1920-1959
EAST POINT  RESIDENT PASSES FEBRUARY 3
Evelyn Music Delong,  age 38, passed away suddenly at  her home Tuesday, February 3, at East Point. The daughter of Russell & Alice Hall Music, she was born at East Point , May 9, 1920 and had lived her entire life at East Point.   She was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving besides her parents, are her husband, Ted Delong and five sons, Ted Jr., Billy Russell; Harry Douglas; Jimmy and Mike Delong all at home, and three daughters, Judy, Jan, Sue and Joan at home; two brothers, Bruce Allen Music, U.S. Army in Germany; Charlie Ray Music, U.S. Army in Georgia; Mrs. Flossie Hell Baltimore, Md. and Mrs. Ruth Pelphrey, East Point. Services will be held Thursday, February  5 at the home at 2:00p.m. with Rev. S.C. Honeycutt as officiating minister. Burial will follow in the family  cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY FEB.04, 1959
 
DOTSON, Estill
1909-1959
Estill Dotson, 50, resident of Leander, died in a local hospital at 2:15 a.m., Friday, February 27, 1959. The son of Richard and Cynthia Conley Dotson, he was born in Floyd County February 13, 1909, but he had spent most of his life at Leander and was employed as a miner. Survivors include his wife Mildred Rice Dotson; a son Wade Dotson, Dunstable, Mass; a daughter, Sharon Dotson at home; three brothers; Edwin Dotson, New Boston, Ohio; Glen Dotson, Nashville, Tenn.; Lincoln Dotson, New Boston, Ohio; five sisters; Mrs. Ambie Blain, Leander; Mrs. Grace Williams, Newport News, Va.; Mary Hackworth, Riceville; Addie Puckett, McGuffey, Ohio; Lula Hackworth, Brainard. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday March 1, 1959, from the Leander school with E. H. Overman and Bruce Daniel officiating.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the Dotson Cemetery at Leander. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 3 Apr 1959
 
FRALEY, Thomas
1877-1959
Fraley, Thomas Thomas Fraley, 81, well-known Johnson County man, died instantly about 9:40 a.m. Tuesday after being struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio train near the old Greentown crossing. He died of multiple  fractures and lacerations. Mr. Fraley, who was active for his age, was returning to his home in the Greentown vicinity, after a trip to a neighboring store, when he was struck by the northbound train, The engine and 12 cars passed over his body. He was a son of the late George and Narcissus Dooley Fraley, and was born in Lawrence County November 25, 1877. He had been a resident of Johnson County for 50 years. A retired miner and former employee of the Paintsville Water and Gas System, he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. Osborn. His wife, Abby Miller Fraley, died December 3, 1942. Surviving are the following brothers and sister; Mrs. Maude Boyd, Paintsville; Mrs. Mary Spencer, Pleasant City, Ohio, Dock Fraley, Stockdale, Ohio, Millard Fraley, Houston, Texas, and Fred Fraley, Findlay, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Jones and Preston Funeral Home by Rev. Claude Preston and Rev. Kermit Preston. Burial will be made in the family cemetery at Charley, Kentucky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 2-25-1959
 
HILL, Marvin
1889-1959
MARVIN HILL Marvin Hill, 70, of Blaine, a retired products superintendent for the Martha District of Ashland Oil & Refining Co., died at 12:20 a.m.  Friday following an illness of five years. Mr. Hill was born April 15, 1889, in Relief, Morgan County, a son of the late Thornton and Selina Williams Hill.  He was widely known throughout this area. He was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Dorton Hill, to whom he was married 32 years; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Osborne of Beattyville and Mrs. John Lee Barton of Blaine; one son, H. Volnie Hill of Ashland; two sisters, Mrs. William Sherman of Relief and Mrs. Thomas Bailey of Lucasville, Ohio; four brothers, Albert and Hendrix Hill of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Van and Wayne Hill of Relief; and three grandsons. He was a brother-in-law of  D. H. Dorton and H. T. Dorton, and an uncle of Mrs. B. E. Mullins all of this city. The body was removed to the residence at Blaine Friday and returned to the Young Funeral Home at Louisa Saturday.  The body was taken to the Louisa Methodist Church one hour before the service which was conducted at 2 p.m. Officiating were the Rev. Ellis Hamilton and the Rev. Charles Perry, both of Paintsville. Burial was in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY FEB. 7, 1959
 
KIMBLETON, Lee
1877-1959
Lee Kimbleton Dies February 2
Lee Kimbleton, age 81, passed away at 3:50 p.m., Monday, February 2 in The Tucker County Hospital, Parsons, W.Va., after an illness of one month. The son of the late Preston Henry and Sebra Ellen Holbrook Kimbleton, he was born in Morgan County, August 19, 1877 but had been a resident of Paintsville for 56 years. He was married to Cora Alice Blanton Kimbleton, who preceded him in death April 23, 1932. Mr. Kimbleton was a retired farmer. Survivors include two sons, Kendall Kimbleton, East Chicago, Ind., and Kendrick Kimbleton or Leadmine W.Va. and one sister, Mrs. Crochie Blanton, Greenup. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 5 in Chapel of the Jones and Preston Funeral Home with Lonza Reed as officiating minister Burial followed in the family cemetery at Win, Kentucky. Paintsville Herald 2-11-1959
 
KIRK, Josephine (Bowles)
1959
Josephine Kirk Taken By Death
Was One Time Part Owner of Herald
Mrs. Josephine (Bowles) Kirk, 56, Pikeville, member of a prominent area family died at approximately 7 a.m. Feb. 17 at her home on the North Mayo Trail, Pikeville. Mrs. Kirk, a deputy tax commissioner, had been in poor health in recent years. She was born in Pikeville and she was a daughter of the late C. C. Bowles and Nona (Connolly) Bowles. Mrs. Kirk, who at one time was part owner of the Paintville Herald, was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pikeville, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Pikeville Women's Club.  She was a charter member of the Pikeville Concert Association and for some time served as one of its directors. Music was one of Mrs. Kirk's chief interests.  She was a member of the choir of the Presbyterian Church and a member of the church's music committee for a number of years.  She frequently was hostess to the choir during meetings at her home. Mrs. KIrk was a leader in revitalizing the music group of the  Pikeville Woman's Club recently.  She also was a member of the garden group of the Pikeville Woman's Club. She was a graduate of Pikeville College Academy and she attended Oberlin College, Oberlin, O., and Western College, Oxford, Ohio. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. E. N. Veriters; a sister, Mrs. N.A. Chrisman, and a granddaughter, Betsy Jo Venters, all of Pikeville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. February 19 at the First Presbyterian Church of Pikeville with the Rev. Charles Moffett, pastor of the church, officiating.  Burial followed in the family plot at the city cemetery under direction of the J. W. Call & Son Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY FEB  29, 1959
 
LEMASTER, Linda
1959-1959
Linda Lemaster, 8-month-old daughter of Joe Albert and Florence Boothe Lemaster of Columbus, Ohio, died after an illness of two days, Tuesday, February 24, 1959, while enroute to a hospital in Columbus. Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 1959, from the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Booth at Van Lear. Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek. PAINTSVILLE HERALD MAR.04 1959
 
MCKENZIE, Judy
1948-1959
Judy McKenzie, age 10, passsed away at 10:20 a.m., February 9 in a local hospital  after an illness of only twelve days.  She was born August 13, 1948, the daughter of Robert and Gladys Pennington McKenzie, at Flat Gap where she was residing at the time of her  passing.  She was a student at the Flat Gap School. In addition to her parents, Judy is survived by two brothers, Johnnie and Tommie Ray  McKenzie of Flat Gap. Services for Judy McKenzie were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 12 at the Red  Bush Enterprise Church with Bruce Daniel and Ellis Hamilton as officiating ministers.  Burial  followed in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday February 18, 1959
 
MEADE, Estill
1922-1959
Estill Meade,36, lifelong resident of Hammond,died Saturday of cancer following an illness of four months. Born at White House,Ky.,October 27,1922,H was the son Curt and Ela Castle Meade,who survive. Also surviving are his wife,Faye Meek Meade,three sons,Glen,Wayne, and Darrell, all at home; three brothers,Lloyd Meade,Kopperston, W.Va, Fred Meade and Frank Darrell Meade both White House;and three sisters,Mrs.Pauline Scarberry,Pocahontas,Va.,Mrs.Florence Cook,Kopperston, W.Va, and Judy Ann Meade,White House. Funeral services were held at the Hammond Church of Christ with the Rev.J.H.Short officiating.Burial was made in the Wilson Cemetery at Spicy Gap. Paintsville Hearld Wednesday Feburary 11,1959
 
MURRAY, Kenneth Paul
1936-1959
KENNETH MURRAY DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART ATTACK
Funeral services were conducted at the Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church Sunday at 11:00 a.m. for Kenneth Paul Murray, 22, of Sitka, who died suddenly of a heart attack Thursday at 12:30 p.m. while visiting at the home of Leroy Fannin. The son of Lundy and Nellie Lemaster Murray of Sitka, he was born June 27,1936 at Flat Gap. He was employed as a truck driver. Surviving besides his parents is a brother, Phillip Eugene Murray at home. Services were conducted by Elis Hamilton and Bruce Daniel. Burial was in the Murray Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald Wednesday, 3-4-1959
 
PACK, Charlie
1877-1959
Charlie Pack, 82, retired miner and farmer of West Van Lear, died at his home Tuesday, February 24 at 2:45 p.m.  The son of the late William and Julina Wheeler Pack, he was born in Morgan County, January 9, 1877.  He had made his home at West Van Lear for the past forty-three years and was a member of the United Baptist Church.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maude Roman Pack; one son, Arlie Pack, Logville, KY; five daughters, Mrs. Sel Blake, St., John, Michigan; Mrs. Minnie Wiley, Catlettsburg; Mrs. W.D. Rudd, Lexington; Mrs. W.E. Herrick, Covington; Mrs. Martin Hall, Morrow, Ohio; four brothers, Alonzo Pack, Dayton, Ohio; Albert Pack, Huntington, W.Va.; R.M. Pack, Matthew; Jay Pack, West Van Lear; Raney Pack, Logville; two sisters, Jane Holt, Lucasville, Ohio; Mrs. Chris Bowens, Iowa. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 26, from the Cedar Grove United Baptist Church with Winfrey Meeks, F.F. Rigsby and John Crum as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery in Morgan County. Paintsville Herald Wednesday March 4, 1959
 
PRICE, George
1877-1959
George Price, 81, well-known resident of this city, died at his home on West Main at 9:00 a.m., Monday, February 23, after an illness of six months. He was the son of the late Harlin and Louvicie Price and was born in Johnson County June 10, 1877.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church. He was married fifty-one years ago to Bessie Fairchild, who survives.  Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Atha Daniel, of this city. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., today from the home with Thurman Ferguson as officiating minister.  Burial was in the Van Hoose Cemetery at Nippa. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 1959
 
RATLIFF, Andy
1958-1959
SERVICES SATURDAY FOR ANDY RATLIFF
Services were conducted Saturday afternoon for Andy Ratliff, 6-month-old son of Topey and Ruby Van Hoose Ratliff, who died at his home at Denver at 7:00 p.m., February 20, after an illness of two days. Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday, 2-25-1959
 
REED, George W.
1959
DIES SUDDENLY PASSES SATURDAY
George W. Reed age 87, died suddenly 7:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Earl Williams at Oil Springs. Born in Johnson county, the son of William and Lydia Rice Reed, and had spend his entire life in this county.  He was married to Ida William Reed, who survives.  Also surviving is one son, Elbert Reed, Oil Springs: and five daughters, Lettie Picklesimer, Oil Springs: Edith William, Oil Springs: June Phillips, Pickerington, Ohio: Geneva Conley, Oil Springs and Lena Davis, Dema Ky. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 9 at the home which Lonza Reed, Oscar McCarty and Eual Baldwin as officiating ministers. Burial followed in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY FEB 11, 1959
 
ROWLAND, Elzine (McKenzie)
1877-1959
Elzine Rowland Rites Sunday At Relief
Mrs. Elzina Rowland, 81, died at her home at Relief at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, February 19 1959, following a five year illness. The daughter of James and Martha Lemaster McKenzie, she was born May 15 1877, in this county, but had resided for most of her life at Relief. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Jerry Rowland, preceded her in death twelve years ago. Surviving are fours sons, Creed, Dewey, Claudie, all of Relief; James Rowland, of Fairborn, Ohio; three daughters, Alice and Linnie Rowland, both of Relief; Terie Pennington, Flat Gap; three brothers, Enoch and Loranz McKenzie, both of West Liberty; Marcus McKenzie, Millard, Virginia; one sister, Louemma Tucker, Jenkins. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 10:00 a.m. Sunday February 22, with Lonza Reed, A.C. Bradley, Fred Rowland, and Herschell McKenzie, as officiaitng ministers. Singing was by Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Bradley and Ella Brown. Burial followed in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD FEB.25 1959
 
SALYER, Harry B.
1889-1959
Harry B. Salyer, 69, well-known resident of Volga, died in a local hospital Wednesday, February 11, at 11:35 a.m., following an illness of several months. The son of Manford and Mary Bunyard Salyer, he was born September 3, 1889, at Volga and had lived in that community most of his life, having resided for a few years at Wittensville. He was a minister of the Pentecostal Church and prior to his retirement had been employed by the Louisville Gas and Electric Company for forty-two years. His first marriage was to Hester Sturgill, who preceded him in death.  His second marriage was to Belle Mays, who survives. Other survivors include four sons, Eugene, Ashland; Eugil, Lorain, Ohio; Harry Russell of this city; Leroy Salyer, Lorain, Ohio; one daughter, Betty Jo Wolf, Lorain, Ohio; four brothers, Cline Salyer, Paintsville; Arthur Salyer, LaGrange; Haston Salyer, Ashland; two stepsisters, Mrs. Sally B. Wheeler of this city and Mrs. John K. Cantrell of Flat Gap. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 Saturday morning February 14, from the Southside Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. E. H. Overman, Ellis Hamilton, Woodrow White and E. L. Cyrus as officiating ministers.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet accompanied by Joe Hall.  Solo by Mrs. H. L. McKenzie, Jr., accompanied by James Cox.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 18 February 1959
   
SCARBERRY, Roy 1959
Roy Scarberry, 70, died at his home at Nippa, at 3:40 a.m. Monday, after an illness of 10 years.  He was a native of Nippa and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church and the U.M.W.A. and was a retired miner. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lou Scarberry, whom he married in October, 1926; five daughters, Mrs. Pearlie Meade and Mrs. Maxine Blair, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Gracie Brown, Fort Clinton, Ohio Mrs. Sibyl Burns, Nippa; and Mrs. Newt Daniels, River; a son, Garfield Scarberry, Nippa, and 13 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church by Revs. Millard VanHoose and Claude Preston.  Burial was in Castle cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 4 February 1959
 
SHERMAN, Anna Laura (Richmond)
1884-1959
ANNA L. SHERMAN, NATIVE OF COUNTY, DIES SATURDAY
 Mrs. Anna Laura Sherman, 75, member of a prominent Johnson County family, died at the Portsmouth General Hospital Saturday, February 28, 1959 at 12:45 a.m. She was a resident of Gray’s Branch, Greenup County. Mrs. Sherman had been in ill health for several years and after suffering a heart attack Friday, lived only a few hours. She was born in Johnson County, April 25, 1884, a daughter of the late John and Susan Auxier Richmond.  She was a sister of the late E. B. Richmond and Henry Richmond of Johns Creek and Wm. Richmond of Paintsville. She was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. Surviving are her husband, Wm. Sherman and a son, Arbie Sherman, and one granddaughter, Carol Jean Sherman. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 1, 1959 at 2:00 p.m. at the Greenup Methodist Church. Burial was in the Brick Union Cemetery at Greenup. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MAR.4 1959
   
STAPLETON, Betty (Conley)
1929-1959
Betty Stapleton Rites Held Wed. At Southside
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, February 11, 1:30 p.m., at the Southside Free Will Baptist Church for Mrs. Betty Conley Stapleton, 29, wife of Marion Stapleton, Jr., of Southside, who died in a local hospital at 8:30 a.m., February 9, after an illness of several days. She was the daughter of Vern and Myrtle McFaddin Conley of this city and was born in this county March 22, 1929.  She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband and parents are five children, William Franklin, Carolyn Sue, Eugenia, Shirley Ann and Helen Lavern, all at home.  Other survivors include one sister, Mrs. Jo Ann VanHoose of this city; seven brothers, Robert Earl Conley, Rocky Ridge, Ohio; Paul E. and Charles of Mansfield, O.; George H., Harold D., Billy V., and Clifford M., all of this city. Officiating ministers were Rev. E. H. Overman, pastor of the church, Claude Preston, Bruce Daniel, and Willard Wilcox.  Music was by the choir of the Southside Church with Edgar Preston and Mrs. Charles Williams assisting.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 18 February 1959
 
STAPLETON, Gifta F. (Justice)
1894-1959
Mrs. Gifta F, Stapleton, 65, well-known resident of Winifred and his wife of Link Stapleton, was found in bed at her home at 3:30 a.m., Thursday, February 12. Mrs. Stapleton was injured September 15 in an auto-trailer collision near Ripley, Ohio, when the driver of the car, James Harrison Cantrell, was killed. The daughter of Mrs. Lyda Castle Justice of Winifred and the late W. C. Justice, she was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, January 1, 1894. She had made her home at Winifred for the past thirty-one years and was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband and mother are three sons, Homer Stapleton, Winifred, and James and Bill Stapleton, both of Dayton, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Marie Pack, Chandlerville; Mrs. Margie Gullett, Lexington; Mrs Laura Daniels, Ashland; Mrs. Angie Stapleton, Ypsilanti, Michigan; two sisters, Mrs. Olga Green, Flat Gap; Miss Golda Justice, Winifred. Also surviving are seventeen grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, from the Old Hood Fork United Baptist Church with Tommy Dalton, Tommy Bailey and Lonza Reed as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery at Winifred. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Feb. 18, 1959
 
TACKETT, Charlie
1887-1959
Charlie Tackett, 71, died at his home at Staffordsville Friday, February 20, at 10:30 p.m., after a brief illness. The son of Lewis and Lydia Lemaster Tackett, he was born in this county April 17, 1887, and had been a lifelong resident of Staffordsville where he worked as a stone mason.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mallie Blevins Tackett; four sons, Clarence, Charles Jr., Proctor Carl and Silver Duane Tackett, all of Staffordsville; four daughters, Mrs. Clarice Hudgen, Mrs. Norman Hall and Miss Hallie Tackett, all of Staffordsville; Mrs. Nellie Hall, Mansfield, Ohio; three brothers, Floyd Tackett, Staffordsville; Carl Tackett, Leander and Sam Tackett, Allen. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, with Lonza Reed and Cully Sparks as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 25 February 1959
 
WEBB, Melvin
1959
MELVIN WEBB 53, DIES IN INDIANA
Melvin Webb, 53, died suddenly February 23 1959, in Wabash, Indiana where he had resided for the past four years. A former resident of Van Lear he was familiarly known as "Ted", he was a son of the late Alec and Manda Butcher Webb. Surviving are his wife, Clara Ramey Webb, four sons, Melvin Jr., Herman, Willie and Donald, all of Wabash, four daughters, Mrs. Loretta Lynn, Washington, D.C.; Peggie Sue, Betty Ruth, and Brenda Gale, all of Wabash; also four brothers, Arbie Webb and Carman Webb of Van Lear; John W. Webb, Wabash, Ind.; and Simon Webb, Bucyrus, Ohio; and two sisters, Mrs. Ashley Butcher of Van Lear and Mrs. Daniel Miller, Bucyrus, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. February 26 by Rev. Grover Fannin. Burial was in the family cemetery at Van Lear. NOTE: This Cemetery is also known as the "WEBB-BUTCHER CEMETERY" PAINTSVILLE HERALD MAR.11 1959
 
WELCH, Mary Jane (Wells)
1879-1959
Mary Jane Welch, age 79, passed away at her home Sunday, February 8 after an illness of two months. Mrs.. Welch was born Dec 21, 1879 in Johnson Count, the daughter of the late David C. and Julia Perry Wells and at the time of her death was a resident of Concord where she resided forty five years. She was affiliated with the Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband Samuel Epperson Welch, Paintsville, one son, John Welch, Paintsville, three daughters, Mrs. Chester Witten, Sitka. Mrs.. Johnnie Davis, Paintsville, and Mrs. Evelyn Skauge, Knoxville, Tenn.. Two sisters, Mrs.. Lucy Hall, Paintsville, Mrs.. Kay Patrick, Meally, and one brother Ireland Wells of Van Lear. Funeral services were held at 1:30 pm., Tuesday Feb 10 at the Meally Church of Christ with J. H. Short , Larry Wigel and BC Honeycutt as officiating ministers. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Concord. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Feb.11 1959
 
WELLS, Ben H.
1891-1959
Ben H. Wells, 68, member of a pioneer Family of Johnson County, died at 7:30, Thursday, February 26, in a local hospital after an illness of six months with a heart ailment/ A Retired merchant, miner and farmer, he had resided in the Daniel Creek section all his life. He was born February 14, 1891, a son of the late Alex and Polly Perry Wells. Surviving are his wife, Emma Richmond Wells, two sons, Ben Wells Jars., Greenup Ky., Nebard and Sam Wells both of Van Lear and seven daughters, Mrs Geneva Volota and Mrs Emma Adkins, Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs Jeanette Wells, East Point, Mrs Betty Brown and Mrs Polly Collins, both of Van Lear, Mrs. Minnie Sue Wells, Defiance, Ohio. and Mrs. Maggie Morgan, Glendale Ohio. His brother Wash Wells died December 16 of last year at the age of 59 years. Funeral Services were held at 1{3- pm., Sunday, March 1 at the home by Rev Moses Kitchen Burial was in the family cemetery on Daniels Creel, near Van Lear. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 3-4-1959
 
WHEELER, John W.
1875-1959
Was Johnson County Judge, Circuit Court Clerk And Commissioner Court Of Appeals Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon for John W. Wheeler, one of  Johnson County's most distinguished citizens. Judge Wheeler was born December 4, 1875 and passed away at his home on Main Street,  February 9, at the age of 83. He was born in the Hood's Fork section of Johnson County and spent most of his life  in and around Paintsville. He was a descendant of a pioneer family as his great, great, grandfather, Stephen  Wheeler, came to Kentucky as a pioneer farmer and trapper from Union County, Virginia. William Remy Wheeler, son of Stephen Wheeler, wsa born at Concord on the Big Sandy  below Paintsville where the old Wheeler home was located. Judge Wheeler was also a descendant of a family of ministers.  His great grandfather  was a minister of the Gospel of the Baptist faith for over 40 years.  His Grandfather, John  Borders Wheeler, was a Baptist minister for 30 years. Mr. Wheeler started reading law at the age of 18 and was admitted to the bar soon after  he reached his 21st birthday.  He began practice with his brother, the late Judge C. B.  Wheeler, and after his brother moved to Prestonsburg, he and another brother, M. O. Wheeler,  formed the law firm of Wheeler & Wheeler, one of the strongest legal associations in the valley. When Mr. Wheeler was 15 years of age he became a school teacher and taught a total of 11  years, six of which were at White House.  Many living today were his pupils and always remem- bered to call on him when in town and relive the associations of earlier days. Judge Wheeler served both as County Judge and Circuit Court Clerk.  He entered the  primary of 1919 as a candidate for Commonwealth's Attorney of the 24th Kentucky District and  was nominated by an overwhelming majority, carrying every county in his district, and was  elected without oppostition in the general election in Novemeber. In April 1915 he established the Paintsville Post which he published until March 1918.   He had been part owner of the Paintsville Herald since 1945. Judge Wheeler also served as Commissioner of the Kentucky Court of Appeals when the  Hon. Flem D. Samson was governor. He was married to Miss Dora Walker December 23, 1897.  She died in 1926.  He was again  married in 1935, this time to Miss Douglas Auxier. During his long and beneficial lifetime Judge Wheeler has been the recipient of many  honors and much praise and affection from his fellow citizens.  Recently he was awarded a plaque  for exemplary achievement by the Johnson County Bar Association and was made President Emeritus  of the Association. For more than three score years he stood high in point of service to his fellow man, a  service to which he contributed generously and willingly. The history of the life of this public servant can be found in monumental array of good  deeds as revealed in the practice of his chosen profession. The esteem in which he was held was evidenced by the concern of his loved ones and  fellow citizens and the great number of beautiful floral offerings donated by respecting  and affectionate friends and loved ones. Services were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Orin M.  Simmerman, pastor of the First Methodist Church, with the Rev. M. R. Thomason, pastor of the  First Baptist Church, assisting.  Special music was by members of the choir of the First  Methodist Church. Besides his wife, Judge Wheeler is survived by a daughter, Miss Hermalee Wheeler, at  home; a sister, Mrs. Louise May, Ashland; three brothers, M. O. Wheeler, Paintsville; Franklin  Wheeler, Winifred, and S. L. Wheeler, Detroit, Michigan.  He was preceded in death by two sons  and a daughter; two sisters and four brothers. Pall bearers were members of the Johnson County Bar Association with Jack Lewis, W. B.  Hazelrigg, J. K. Wells, Judge W. D. Sparks, R. B. Harrington, W. A. Johnson, G. C. Perry, III,  and B. E. Mullins serving as active bearers.  Honorary bearers were Judge James W. Turner, Fred  Howes, C. F. Kirk, Don C. VanHoose, and Ben H. Vaughn. NOTE: John W. Wheeler is buried in the Mayo Cemetery Paintsville Herald Wednesday February 11, 1959


MARCH - 1959


CANTRELL, Ella (Napier)
1896-1959
Mrs. Ella Cantrell, age 62, passed away in a local hospital at 7:30 p.m., March 13, 1959.  The daughter of Adron and Mary Blanton Napier, she was born April 23, 1896, in Magoffin County, but resided on Preston Street at the time of her death.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Mance Cantrell, and five sons; Mitchell Cantrell, Paintsville, Mance Cantrell, Jr., Walter Cantrell and Hershell Cantrell of Cleveland, Ohio, and Estill Cantrell, West Van Lear; three daughters, Mary Alice Adams, West Van Lear, Betty Hale, Pineville, Ky., Bertice Mae Spradlin, West Van Lear; and one sister, Sally Curtis, Brooksville, Ky., two brothers, A.J. Napier, Foster, W. Va., and Menifee Napier of Thealka. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. March 17, at the Lick Fork United Baptist Church with Merida Wiley, Paris Music and Grover Fannin as officiating ministers. Interment followed in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD
 
CAUDILL, Menifee
1883-1959
Caudill Rites Held Tuesday At Oil Springs
Menifee Caudill age 76 succumbed at 8:25 a.m. March 14, 1959 in a local hospital. He was born Feb 16, 1883 at Oil Springs, the son of John A. and Lou Ellen Adams Caudill and had spent his entire life at this place, in the occupation of a farmer. He was married to Emma Collins Caudill, who survives, also two sons, William A. Caudill, Ezel, KY and Hager Caudill of Tallahassee, Fla.  He is also survived by one brother, Gilbert Caudill, Delaware, Ohio; and three sisters, Flora Smith, Riceville; Lillie Trimble and Nellie Helton both of Oil Springs. Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 1959 at the Oil Springs Methodist Church with Lonza Reed and George Hart officiating ministers. Interment followed in the family cemetery.
 
DANIEL, Grady
1926-1959
Grady Daniel Dies March 2 In Columbus, O.
Grady J. Daniel, age 32, died March 2 in Columbus, Ohio as a result of a skull fracture.  Mr. Daniel was born April 14, 1926, at Stambaugh, Ky., the son of Roscoe and Bertha L. Fields Daniel, but had been living in Columbus where he was employed as a baker. He was married July 1948 to Pauline Lyon Daniel at Tutor Key, Ky., who survives.  Surviving besides the wife are three daughters, Linda Sue Daniel, Brenda Lou Daniel and Joyce Ann Daniel all of Lowmansville.  Three brothers, Winfield Daniel, United States Army in Korea, Dennis Daniel, Columbus, Ohio; Roscoe C. Daniel, Johnny Daniel of Lowmansville and one sister, Gracie M. Daniel, Lowmansville. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 13, at the home of his father with Eltis Hamilton and Nathan VanHoose as officiating ministers.  Burial followed in the Daniel Cemetery at Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 03-18-1959
 
FITCH, Arch
1904-1959
Arch Fitch, 54, of Ashland Y.M.C.A., died Monday. Mr. Fitch had been under treatment for a heart ailment. Mr. Fitch was born June 15, 1904, the son of the late Mack and Zetta Boyd Fitch. He was employed as a fireman by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co., and had resided in Ashland for five years, moving there from Paintsville. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Velva Fitch, Columbus, a daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Hogg, Louisville; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lou McKenzie, Ashland; and Mrs. Vina Ward, Boons Camp, Ky. Funeral services were conducted Wensday at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller Funeral Home by the Rev. Homer Vanderpool. Burial was in Ashland Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 3-4-1959
 
FOX, Roma (Price)
1902-1959
Mrs. Roma Fox, Former Resident, Dies March 8 Mrs. Roma Price Fox, 56, former resident of this city, died at her home at 18 Myrtle Street, Hampton, Va., Sunday, March 8, after a long illness. The daughter of the late Daniel and Cora Mahan Price, she was born in Paintsville November 20, 1902. She was a graduate of John C.C. Mayo College and the Music and Commercial Department. A resident of Hampton since 1943, she was employed in civil service 21 years and had served in the purchasing agent's office, Langley Air Force Base. She was a member of East Hampton Methodist Church where she was active in the Women's Society of Christian Service and served as a member of the Board. She possessed a kind and lovable disposition and her friends were numbered by her acquaintances who mourn her passing. She is survived by her husband, Russell Fox, a niece, Mrs. Jean Sullivan, Huntington, W. Va., and several cousins. Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, from the East Hampton Methodist Church with the Rev. L.V. Ruckman, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 3-18-1959
 
HALL, Cindy
1959-1959
Hall Infant Dies in South
Word has been received here of the death of an infant daughter, Cindy, born February 7 to Marine Sgt. and Mrs. Harvey Hall at Midway Park, N.C. Sgt. Hall is stationed at the U.S. Marine base at Camp LaJeune, N.C.    Mrs. Hall is the former Patsy Ruth Grimm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milt Grimm. Burial was in the Baby Land Cemetery near by. Paintsville Herald Wednesday March 4, 1959
 
HALL, Paul
1916-1959
Heart Attack Fatal Thursday to Paul Hall
Paul Hall, 43, died of a heart attack at his home at Meally at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5. The son of Martin and Lennie Music Hall, he was born March 15, 1916, at Meally and had been a lifelong resident of that community where he was employed as a miner. Survivors include three brothers, Jim, Tatcher and Virgil Hall, all of Meally; three sisters, Mrs. Virgie Walters, Meally; Mrs. Verna Music, East Point; Mrs. Luther Short, Meally. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday from the home by J. H. Short.  Burial was in the Hall Cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald Wednesday March 11, 1959
 
HALL, Willie F.
1894-1959
Willie F. Hall, 65, former resident of this county, died in St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia, at 10:30 a.m., March 29 1959, after an illness of one year. Death was caused by cancer. The son of Jerry and Mary Jane Short Hall, he was born February 2 1894, at Meally and had lived at Hampton, W. Va., for the past eleven years. He was a retired miner and a member of the Church of Christ. He was married at Meally March 6 1917, to the former Tishia Ward, who survives. Preceding him in death were two sons, Frank and Harold. Other survivors include two sons, Garner Hall, Hampton, W. Va., Willie F.Hall Jr., Homer, Michigan; one daughter, Miss Elnora Hall, Hampton, W.Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Shug Picklesimer; and Mrs. Zora Ward, both of Meally. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., April 1, from the Church of Christ at Meally with J.H. Short and Vernon Mullins as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Short Cemetery at Meally. PAINTSVILLE HERALD APRIL 15 1959
 
HUBBARD, John
1959-1959
Graveside Rites For Hubbard Infant
John Hubbard, 2-day-old son of John B. and Wilda Joan Wilson Hubbard, of Auxier, died in a local hospital Thursday, March 19. Surviving besides the parents are the following brothers and sisters:  Joan, Dorita Lynn, Terry Allen and Dennis Keith Wilson, all at home. Graveside rites were conducted at 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 20, by Rev. S. C. Honeycutt.  Burial was in the Wells Cemetery at Auxier. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 25 March 1959
 
HYDEN, William
1881-1959
Death came suddenly to William Hyden, age 28, on Friday, March 13, age 28 , at his home on Johns Creek. Mr. Hyden was born January 14, 1881 in Johnson County, the son of the late Henry and Artie George Hyden and had been a resident of the Johns Creek section of the county all his life.  He was married to the late Maggie Hobson Hyden, who preceded him in death August 1, 1953. Three sons are surviving: Sam Hyden, Paintsville, Estill Hyden, Prestonsburg; and James Hyden, Man, W. Va.  Two daughters, Mrs. Ireland Wells and Mrs. Tommie Wells both of Van Lear; and one sister, Mrs. Amanda Hobson, of Milo, Ky. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, at the Philadelphia Church of Christ with S. C. Honeycutt and J. H. Short as officiating ministers.  Burial followed in the family cemetery on Johns Creek. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 1959 NOTE: Publishing error on age at time of death
 
ISAACS, James Lewis
1887-1959
Lewis Isaacs Double funeral services were held Sunday at Nippa for James Lewis Isaccs, 71 and his wife, Martha Music Isaccs, 67 who died only 4 hours apart on March 12, 1959 both of heart attacks. Mrs. Isaacs, who collasped when her husband suffered a sudden heart attack and died at his Tutor Key home about 3:00 p.m. was removed to a Paintsville hospital where she died at 8:30 p.m. She was the mother of Ernest James Music, a well known member of the Paintsville Police Force. Mr. Isaacs, a retired miner, was born in Johnson County June 13 1887, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by five children by a former marriage, Hobart Isaacs, Nippa,Ky., John Isaacs, Ohio, Florence Castle, Plymouth, Ohio, Edna Castle, Stambaugh, Ky., and Gertrude VanHoose, Lowmansville, Ky. Mrs. Isaacs was born April 2 1891, a daughter of John and Lou Borders VanHoose. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was first married to James Music and to this union were born five surviving children, Ernest James Music, Lowmansville, Beulah VanHoose, MacArthur, Ohio;  Anna Lee VanHoose of Nippa, Ky., and Opal Roller, Detriot, Mich. She also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Hansel VanHoose, Wittensville; Wess VanHoose, Tutor Key; Guy VanHoose, Tutor Key; Julia Castle, Gypsie Castle, Tutor Key; Lydia Fairchild, Lowmansville; Grethel Daniel, West Van Lear; Anna Witten, Sitka; and Fannie Castle, Charley, Ky. The double funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., at the Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa by Rev. Millard VanHoose, and Rev.Claude Preston. Music was by the Tom's Creek Quartet. Burial was in the Family Cemetery. NOTE: The burial location for James Lewis Isaacs is also known as the "DAVIS-BURTON CEMETERY" NOTE:It should also be noted that James Lewis was buried beside his first wife Louverne (McKenzie) Isaacs, and that his second wife Martha VanHoose Music Isaacs was buried in the Clark Castle Cemetery in Nippa.
 
ISAACS, Martha (VanHoose) Music
1891-1959  
Double funeral services were held Sunday at Nippa for James Lewis Isaccs, 71 and his wife, Martha Music Isaccs, 67 who died only 4 hours apart on March 12, both of heart attacks. Mrs. Isaacs, who collasped when her husband suffered a sudden heart attack and died at his Tutor Key home about 3:00 p.m. was removed to a paintsville hospital where she died at 8:30 p.m. She was the mother of Ernest James Music, a well known member of the Paintsville Police Force. Mr. Isaacs, a retired miner, was born in Johnson County June 13 1887, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by five children by a former marriage, Hobart Isaacs, Nippa,Ky., John Isaacs, Ohio, Florence Castle, Plymouth, Ohio, Edna Castle, Stambaugh, Ky., and Gertrude VanHoose, Lowmansville, Ky. Mrs. Isaacs was born April 2 1891, a daughter of John and Lou Borders VanHoose. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was first married to James Music and to this union were born five surviving children, Ernest James Music, Lowmansville, Beylah VanHoose, MacArthur, Ohio Anna Lee VanHoose of Nippa, Ky., and Opal Roller, Detriot,Mich. She also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Hansel VanHoose, Wittensville; Wess VanHoose, Tutor Key;Guy VanHoose, Tutor Key; Julia Castle,Gypsie Castle, Tutor Key; Lydia Fairchild, Lowmansville; Grethel Daniel, West Van Lear; Anna Witten, Sitka, and Fannie Castle, Charley, Ky. The double funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., at the Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa by Rev.Millard VanHoose, and Rev. Claude Preston. Music was by the Tom's Creek Quartet. Burial was in the Family Cemetery. Note: Martha (VanHoose) Music Isaacs is buried in the Clark Castle Cemetery at Nippa, beside  her first husband, James Music.
 
KEATON, Polly Jane (Cantrell)
1871-1959
Mrs. Polly Jane Keaton, 87, died at her home at Red Bush at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 26, after an illness of several months. The daughter of Covington and Vicie Cantrell, she was born in Morgan county August 14, 1871. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Tom Keaton; one daughter, Lula Keaton, Red Bush; two brothers, Ross Smith, Red Bush; P.R. Smith, Mima, Ky; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Collier, Flat Gap. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 28, from the Smith's Creek United Baptist Church with Lonza Reed and Tommie Bailey as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery in Morgan County. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY APR 1 1959
 
LEMASTER, Carl
1925-1959
Carl Lemaster Dies Suddenly In Michigan
Carl Lemaster, 33, former resident of Lemaster died suddenly in Flint, Michigan, Saturday morning, March 28. He was the son of Lennie and Sis Blanton Lemaster and was born at Leander, May 25, 1925. He had been living in Flint for the past six years. Surviving are his wife, Neva Jo Click Lemaster, three sons, Larry David, and Stevie, all at home; three daughters, Dianna, Darlene and Pamela, all at home; one brother, Everett Lemaster, Flint, Michigan, ; three sisters, Hazel Lemaster, Collista, Mae Cordell, Flint, Michigan Gladys, Lemaster, Collista. Funeral services were conducted today at 11:00 a.m. from the Riceville Freewill Baptist Church with Scott Castle, and Charlie Lemaster as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery. Printed:  August 28, 1959
 
LEMASTER, Everett L. "Butch"
1959
LeMaster Funeral Held Sunday
The funeral of Everett L. “Butch” LeMaster, Sr., 54, former Catlettsburg City councilman, was held Sunday in West Catlettsburg Methodist Church.  He was a native of Johnson County. Mr. LeMaster died Friday in an Ashland hospital.  He left public office in 1956 after serving two terms as a councilman.  He operated a grocery store in Catlettsburg and also was employed for 20 years by Semet-Solval Company in Ashland. Burial was made at Oil Springs Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1 April 1959
 
MAY, W. H. "Preacher
1882-1959
W H MAY, 76  RETIRED MINER, DIES MARCH 30
W. H. "Preacher" May, 76 retired miner of,  West Van Lear, died in a local hospital Monday, March 30, 1959, at 5:35 p.m. Following a two-year illness. The son of Lawyer and Lexetta Spears May, he was born May 20, 1882, in Wayne  County, West Virginia, and had lived at West Van Lear for the past  forty-three years. He was a mason and a member of the Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Laura Ferguson May, six sons; Harvey D May,  Baxter, Tenn.; Marvin H May, Oceana W.Va.; Silas M May, Kapperston, W.Va.;  William D May, Dayton, Ohio; Paul G May, West Van Lear; John R May, Anderson  Ind.; four daughters, Mrs. Mary E Salyers, Martha E Ray, and Elizabeth  Ratliff, all of Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Ella R Taylor, Charleston W.Va.; two  sisters, Mrs. Kate Collins, Davin W.Va.; Mrs. Sara Kirk, Columbus, Ohio; one  half sister Bertha Smith, Mann W.Va.; one half brother Homer Hensley, Mann,  W.Va.; twenty five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, april 2, from the  Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church with Cline Salyers, Jeffie Perry and Warren  Ratliff as officating ministers. Graveside services were condutced by masonic lodge no 885 of Van Lear.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Zelda. PAINTSVILLE HERALD APRIL 1959
 
PLUMMER, James C.
1887-1959
James C. Plummer, 70, brother of Mrs. Kate Ditty of Paintsville, died suddenly March 17, after suffering a heart attack at his home at South Point, Ohio. Mr. Plummer was born May 4, 1887, in Wellston, Ohio, a son of the late Isaiah and Sarah Davis Plummer.  He retired in 1952 as an electrician at Ashland Works of Armco. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Cora Thompson Plummer; three daughters, Mrs. Paul Creech of Ashland, Miss Ethel Plummer at home, and Mrs. Henry McLendon of Zanesville, Ohio; a son, Walter Plummer of Ashland; three sisters, Mrs. Avery Bellomy and Mrs Hobart Mayhan of Jenkins, Mrs. Ditty, and a brother, Arthur Plummer of Jenkins. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MARCH 25, 1959
 
PRESTON, Lottie (Walker)
1884-1959
Mrs. Lottie Walker Preston, wife of T. C. Preston of Huntington, W. Va., died Sunday in a Huntington Hospital following an extended illness.  Mrs. Preston was born in this city May 14, 1884, a daughter of the late Elexious Howes and Cora Lyon Walker, well-known residents of this section.  Mrs. Preston spent her early girlhood in this city and has many friends and relatives here who were grieved to hear of her death. She had been a resident of Huntington for the past fifty-four years and was a member of Johnson Memorial Church of that city. Survivors include besides her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Lyon Lazell of Philadelphia; a sister, Mrs. William Holmes of Ashland; three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday from the Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary in Huntington with Dr. Robert C. Howe officiating.  Pallbearers were Joseph Wunder, Harry Holmes, C. W. Howes, Jr., Zittle Lowry, D. W. McMillan, Roy Powers and Frank Blankenship.  Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 25 March 1959
 
RICE, Celia (Colvin)
1865-1959
Mrs. Celia Colvin Rice, 93, died Monday, March 23, at 12:30 a.m., at the home of her son, Charlie Colvin, Wittensville. The daughter of the late Sam and Phoeba Rice Picklesimer, she was born in this county June 24, 1865. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was first married to Henry Colvin who preceded her in death thirty-two years ago. She was later married to Henry Martin Rice, who also preceded her in death. Survivours include besides her son, Charlie, another son, Leck Colvin, Sciotoville, Ohio, and a daughter, Mrs. Rosa Blair, Barnetts Creek. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., today from the United Baptist Church in this city with Lonza Reed as officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald Wednesday March 25, 1959
 
TACKETT, Floyd
1885-1959
Floyd Tackett, 74, well-known Staffordsville resident, died in a local hospital Thursday, March 12, at 10:00 p.m., following a brief illness. The son of the late Lewis and Cynthia Lemaster Tackett, he was born March 9, 1885, and had been a lifelong resident of Staffordsville where he engaged in farming.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Bertha Caudill Tackett, two daughters, Mrs. Belva Hampton of this city; Mrs. A. C. Collins, Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, Carl Tackett, Leander; Sammie Tackett, Allen. Funeral services were conducted from the Old Union Baptist Church at Staffordsville at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, March 15, with Lonza Reed, J. T. Bailey and Florida Lyons as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Jayne Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 18 March 1959
  
TRIMBLE, Rexford
1902-1959
Services Saturday For Former County Judge Judge
Rexford Trimble, 57, former County Judge of Johnson County and well-known farmer of Volga, died in a local hospital at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, of a heart attack following a few days' illness. The son of the late Kern and Martha Auxier Trimble, he was born at Barnetts Creek January 18, 1902. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He brought to the office of County Judge his high ideals of public service and was liked and respected for the honesty and integrity displayed in the discharge of his duties while serving as a county official. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Bertha Blanton Trimble; one son, John Trimble, Greensburg; three daughters, Mrs. Dennie Williams, Honolulu; Mrs. Carl Allen, Louisville; Mrs. Henry Burchett, Eastwood; one sister, Mrs. Victoria Preston of this city. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 Saturday, March 22, from the Cannon Chapel Methodist Church by Rev. George Hart. Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet with Joe Hall at the piano. Active pallbearers were Carson Auxier, Cecil Auxier, Frank Pelphrey, Jessie Pelphrey, Trimble Pelphrey, Pierce Pelphrey and R.J. Trimble. Honorary pallbearers: John Fred Williams, Coke Williams, Dow Stapleton, Harry Burchett, Vern Horne, Normal Fyffe, Roy Webb, Wardie Prater, Elmon Davis, Harry Davis, Dr. Sanky Williams, Winoe Trimble and Franklin Wheeler. Burial was in the Blanton Cemetery at Volga PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MAR 25 1959
 
WARD, Ballard
1892-1959
Rites Saturday At Southside Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday for Ballard Ward, 67, Southside resident who died suddenly at his home Wednesday. The son of the late Ben and Cynie Helton Ward, he was born January 13, 1892, in Magoffin County.  He had made his home in Johnson County for the past twenty-eight years and was a farmer and member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Ward; three sons, Clark Ward, Waverly, Ohio; Claude and Lester Ward, both of Reed City, Michigan; nine daughters, Mrs. Jo Minnie Haney and Mrs. Fannie Tackett, both of this city; Mrs. Prudie Brackett and Mrs. Girthie Hamilton, both of Ashland; Mrs. Bessie Blevins, Barnetts Creek; Mrs. Cyndie Murray, Bethel, O.; Mrs. Hattie Curtis, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Ruby Shoemaker, Ripley, Ohio; Mrs. Hauter Hunnely, Kenova, W. Va.; one sister, Mrs. Ida Preston, Greenup; one brother, Charlie Ward, Salyersville. Services were conducted from the home with John Frank Ratliff and Homer Evans as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Southside. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY APRIL 1, 1959
 
WARD, Melvin
1880-1959
Well -Known Man Dies At Boons Camp Melvin Ward, 78, one of Johnson County's well-known and respected citizens, passed away at 2:30 a.m., March 31, at the home of Martha Hall of Boons Camp. He had been ill for the past several weeks. A native of Martin County, where he was born June 27, 1880, he was a son of the late Bennie and Mary Jane Mills Ward. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are two sons, Bennie J. Ward, Wheelwright; Coels Ward, Boons Camp, one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Willingham, Ashville, N.C. and one sister, Mrs. Dovie Belvins, Van Lear. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 2, at the Little Friendship Church at Boons Camp. Burial will be made in the Mollett Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 4-1-1959
 
WELLS, Ray
1925-1959
RAY WELLS, 34, DIES MONDAY OF HEART ATTACK
Death came suddenly to Ray Wells, age 34, due to a heart attack, at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 9, (1959) at his home at Boons Camp. Born January 11, 1925, the son of George and Angie Sammons Wells, he had lived his entire life at Boons Camp. Surviving besides the parents is one sister, Mrs. William Mollett, Boons Camp and two brothers, Richard Wells, West Van Lear, and George Wells, Jr., Boons Camp. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11 (1959) at the home of his sister, Mrs. William Mollett, with Nim Sturgill, Jim Preece and Earl Muncy as officiating ministers.  Burial followed in the family cemetery. NOTE: Deathdate figured and entered in this obituary from date of publication. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MAR.11 1959
 
WELLS, Richard Curtis
1910-1959
Dies March 13 Of Heart Attack
Richard Curtis Wells, age 48, formerly of this city, died of a heart attack at 11:00 a. m. March 13 in Lorain, Ohio, where he had been employed as a pipe-fitter. Mr. Wells was born November 9, 1910 at Williamsport, Ky., the son of C. J. and Victoria Pack Wells.  He was married December 6, 1937, to Mary Belle Penix Wells, who survives.  Also surviving are one son Donald Ray Wells, United States Army, Fort Knox and one daughter, Ruby Jean Wells, city, and one grandson; three brothers, Russell Wells, Indianapolis, Ind.; Raymond Wells, Wellington, O. and Woodrow Wells of Wellington, Ohio.  Three sisters, Mrs. Alka Mullens, Ashland; Mrs. Iuke Dutton, Columbus, Ohio; and Mrs. Anna Lou Stepp, Portsmouth, Ohio. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a. m. Monday, March 16, at Old Friendship United Baptist Church at Williamsport, with Nim Sturgill, Earl Muncy, Glen Arrowood, Jim Priest and Arthur Priest as officiating ministers. Burial followed in the Wells Cemetery at Williamsport. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY  MAR.18 1959
 
WILLIAMS, Minnie (Bond)
1886-1959
Mrs. Minnie Williams, mother of Shelby Williams, local photographer, and sister of Guy Bond of this city, died suddenly Tuesday, March 24, at her home at Red Bush. Mrs. Williams, who was 72 years old, was found dead on the porch at her home.  She had recently recovered from a short illness. A native of Virginia, she had been a resident of Red Bush most of her life where she was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church.  She was one of the community's most respected women. She was born May 15, 1886, a daughter of the late J. D. and Finetta Cox Bond, Her husband, Milt Williams, died in 1950. Surviving are two sons, Shelby Williams, Paintsville, Crit Williams, Ashland, and a daughter, Mrs. Willis Williams, Red Bush, three brothers, Ogden Bond, Sheperd, Mich., Don Bond and Guy Bond, both of Paintsville, and two sisters, Mrs. Charlie Hamilton and Mrs. Haden Holbrook, both of Red Bush. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. March 27 at the Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church. Officiating ministers were the Rev. Emerson Collier and Rev. Hood Wallen. Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet. Interment was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY APRIL 1, 1959
 
WOODS, Emma (McKenzie)
1880-1959
Mrs.Emma Woods,78, wife of Charley Woods of Lowmansville, died in a local hospital Monday morning following an extended illness. The daughter of the late John and Sevill Seagraves McKenzie, She was born October 2,1880 in Morgan County and had made her home at Lowmansville for the past thirteen years.She had been a member of the Freewill Baptist Church since she was 16 years of age. Survivours include besides her husband,three sons, James Woods, Ashland;John Woods of this city; Jess Woods,Lowmansville; four daughters, Mrs.Esta O'Bryan, Staffordsville; Mrs.Clara Collier, Mechanicsburg,Ohio; Mrs.Suma Gibbs,Woodstock,Ohio;Mrs.Easter Lemaster,Chandlerville; one brother Merida McKenzie, Flat Gap;44 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m.,today from the Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church with Don Fraley and Scott Griffith was officiating ministers.Music was by the Toms Creek Singers.Burial was in the O'Bryan family cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Hearld Thursday April 1, 1959


APRIL - 1959
   
AUXIER, Henry
1865-1959
Henry Auxier, 94, retired farmer, and uncle of James T. Auxier of this city, died Sunday evening, April 19, at the old family home on Johns Creek after an illness of a few days. He was the last member of the family of the late Major John B. Auxier and Mary Tilsley Auxier..His father was the first surveyor of Johnson County, a member of the State Legislature, and a major in the Union Army during the Civil War. Mr. Auxier was born January 10, 1865, and spent his entire life on his Johns Creek farm. He was married on Feb. 24,1898 to Alice Burchett, who died 35 years ago. A son George Irland, died November 10, 1918. He was alert and active until a short time before his death, and persisted in traveling over his farmland to look over his crops and livestock until a few months before his illness. Surviving is one son, Jesse Brown Auxier, with whom he made his home, and two grandsons, Henry Irland and Harold Kermit. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the Philadelphia Church of Christ by the Rev. S. C. Honeycutt. The body remained at the Jones and Preston Funeral Home until early Tuesday where a large number of friends and relatives gathered to pay final tribute. Burial was in Johns Creek. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 4-22-1959
 
BLAIR, Lester
1910-1959
Lester Blair of Southside Dies April 5
Lester Blair, 48, resident of Southside, died in a local hospital April 5 following a heart attack. The son of Leander and Ellen Montgomery Blair, he was born in Magoffin County August 29, 1910, and had lived in Paintsville for the past thirty-nine years.  He was a minister of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Merzie Montgomery; three sons, Jimmie Lester, Larry and Gary Blair, all of Paintsville; seven daughters; Opaline Castle, Patsy Blair, Hermalee Blair, Mary Sue Blair, Maxine Blair, Sharon Blair and Loretta Blair all of Paintsville; two brothers, Lindsey Blair and Lonnie Blair, both of this city; one half brother, Bill Blanton, Magoffin County; four sisters, Jewell Collins, Paintsville; Rosie Music and Roxie Pelphrey, both of Toledo, Ohio, and Maggie Caudill, Dunbar, West Virginia. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 8, from the Southside Enterprise Baptist Church with Scott Castle, Norman Roberts and Hood Wallen officiating.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Southside. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 12 Apr 1961
 
BOWMAN, Laura Ealey (Blevins)
1885-1959
STAFFORDSVILLE, DIES SUNDAY
Mrs. Laura Ealey Bowman, 74, died at the home of her son, Theodore Ealey at Staffordsville Sunday morning, April 19, 1959 of a heart attack following a brief illness. The daughter of Riley and Susan Tackett Blevins, she was born in this county March 5, 1885 and had been a lifelong resident of Staffordsville.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Her first marriage was to Clint Ealey who preceded her in death.  She was later married to Bill Bowman, who also preceded her in death. Surviving besides her son Theodore, is another son, Garland Ealey, Turner Branch.  Also surviving are two brothers Smith Blevins, Staffordsville: Grant Blevins, Waverly, KY. ; One sister Rosa Lemaster, Lucasville, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday April 21, from the old Union Church at Staffordsville with  Lonea Reed and Lloyd Williams as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Stafford Cemetery at Staffordsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY Apr.22, 1959
 
BURKE, Martha (Burke)
1883-1959
Martha Burke Sitka Resident Dies Wednesday
Mrs. Martha Burke, 75, died at her home at Sitka Wednesday, April 22, 1959 following an extended illness. She was born in this county June 18, 1883, the daughter of the late John W. and Ella Tuckett Burke. She had made her home at Sikta for the past thirty years. Her husband, Richard Martin Burke, preceded her in death on January 31, 1958. Survivors include four sons, Clarence Burke, Mechanicsburg, Ohio; Howard, Douglas, and Raly Vern Burke all of Sitka; five daughter, Mrs. Ora Kimbler, Mrs. Stella Osborne, Mrs. Ludie McKenzie and Mrs. Dorothy Crislip,all of Sitka; Mrs. Fay Adams, Walbridge, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday; April 24, from the home with Ellis Hamilton and Arthur Morris as officiating ministers. Music was by the Sitka singers. Burial was in the family cemetery at Sitka PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MAY.6 1959
 
CASTLE, Robert
1894-1959
Robert Castle Of Stambaugh Dies Tuesday
Robert Castle, 64, resident of Stambaugh, died in a local hospital at 11:25 a.m., Tuesday April 14 1959, after an illness of two and one-half years. The son of James and Katheryn Fairchild Castle, he was born at Tom's Creek November 11 1894. He had lived at Stambaugh for the past twenty eight years where he worked as a miner and carpenter. He was a Mason and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. He was married in this city March 18 1916, to the former Minnie Murphy, who survives. Other survivors include six sons, James Floyd Castle, Eastern, Ky.; Orville Castle, Stambaugh; Richard Castle, Wittensville; Russell Castle, Paintsville; Raymond Castle, Lowmansville; Homer Castle, Kansas City, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs. Oneida Stambaugh, Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. Gracie Pack, Stambaugh; four brothers, Lonnie Castle, Turner Branch; Willie Castle, St. Louis, Mo.; James Castle, Collista; Frank Castle, Ypsilanti, Michigan; 19 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16, from the Sitka Free Will Baptist Church with Claude Preston and C.C. Hall as officiating ministers. Music was by the Tom's Creek Quartet. Masonic rites were conducted at graveside by Chandlerville Lodge No. 858.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Stambaugh. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY APR.22 1959
 
CLICK, Joe
1881-1959
Joe Click, 77, Well known resident of Swamp Branch, died at his home at 5:00 a.m., Wednesday April 22, after an illness of several months. The son of William and Mary Dotson Click, he was born at Swamp Branch August 17, 1881, and had been a farmer and life long resident of that community. Survivors include five sons, Elzie Click, Swamp Branch; Jerry Click, Riceville; Amos Click, Swamp Branch; Murle Click, Riceville; Leonard Click, Leander; six daughters, Malta Caudill, Riceville, Nancy Caudill, Mrs. Okie Conley, Rushie Spears, all of Swamp Branch; Mary Lee Ramey, Shelby, Ohio; Nova Joe Lemaster, Flint Michigan; two brothers, Bennie Click, Boyd County; William Click, Ashland; William Click, Ashland; four sisters, Lillie Frazier, Bonanza; Mary McCalvin and Lovenia Stewart, both of Boyd County; Martha May and Carrie Mccoy both of Ohio. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 11"00 a.m. Friday, with Scott Castle and Charlie Lemaster as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY APRIL 29 1959
 
DANIELS, Harry
1881-1959
Harry Daniels, 77 died Wednesday, April 29 1959, at 5:00 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Quiller Huff, at West Van Lear after an illness of four months. The son of the late Josh and Tildie Preston Daniels he was born in this county June 5 1881. A retired miner he had been a resident of the West Van Lear community for about forty years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. His wife Carolina Music Daniels, preceded him in death in 1953.  Besides his daughter, survivors include three sons, William Daniels, Columbus, Ohio; Cecil Daniels, Martin, Ky; Ervin Daniels, East Lynn, W. Va.; one stepson, Frank Wells, Columbus, Ohio; five daughters, Miss Laura Mae Daniels, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Erma Luzadoer, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Sylvia Demartiz, Chicago Ill.; Mrs. Lucille Eden, Martin, Ky; Mrs. Virginia Hedrick, Inez; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Oma Daniels, Wheelright; Mrs. Wilda Demurray, Weeksbury; one sister Mrs. Sarah Reed, Van Lear. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, from the West Van Lear Church of Christ with S.C. Honeycutt and Cecil Sherman as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. PAINTSVILLE HERALD MAY 6 1959
 
DAVIS, Trinia (Pack)
1878-1959
TRINA DAVIS RITES MONDAY AT SUGAR GROVE
Mrs. Trinia Davis, 80, well known resident of Staffordsville, died in a local hospital at 7:20 p.m., Saturday, April 11, following  a two year illness.  She was a sister of Mrs. W.H. Slone of this city. The daughter of the late Charles & Lavina Chandler Pack, she was born at Chandlerville, May 11, 1878 and was a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband M.A. Davis preceded her in death in 1941. Surviving besides her sister are four sons, Connel Davis & John Davis, both of Winifred; Willie Davis, Ashland; Walter Davis, Sunbury, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Isaac Ramey, Galena, Ohio; Mrs. George Wheeler, Blaine; Mrs. W.A. Stapleton, Staffordsville; Mrs. Elmon Davis, Flat Gap. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00p.m., Monday from the Sugar Grove United Baptist Church with Lonza Reed and M.R. Thomason as officiating ministers.  Music was by the Tom Creek Quartet. Burial was in the family cemetery. Note: This cemetery is also known as the Nickel/Davis/Pack Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY APR.15 1959
 
FAIRCHILD, Levi
1882-1959
LEVI FAIRCHILD SERVICES TODAY AT ROCK HOUSE
Levi Fairchild, 77, president of West Van Lear, died in a local hospital at 12:20 a.m. Monday April 22, 1959, following a brief illness. Mr. Fairchild, a native of this county, was born April 11, 1882 the son of Asa and Sara Ratcliffe Fairchild.  He had made his home at West Van Lear for the past several months and prior to his retirement engaged in farming. His wife Lucy Hitchcock Fairchild preceded him in death May 9, 1953. Surviving are six sons, Son Fairchild of this city; Russell, Walter, Espie, Virgil and Arthur Fairchild all of Staffordsville; four daughters, Mrs. Alma Conley of this city; Mrs. Grace Preston; Minford, Ohio; Mrs. Alice Henson, Lexington; Mrs. Alta Pelphrey, West Van Lear; one brother Ed Fairchild, Staffordsville; one sister, Nola Hannah, Barnetts Creek. Also surviving are fifty-five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the Rock House Freewill Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. today with Claude Preston, Scott Castle and C. C. Hall officiating.  Music was by the Tom Creek Singers and the Paintsville Quartet. Burial was in the Staffordsville Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 4-29-1959
 
FAIRCHILD, Polly (Ratliff)
1868-1959
Mrs.Polly Fairchild,90, known to her many friends as "Aunt Polly" died Sunday Evening Apr.4 1959 at the home of her daughter Mrs.Irvin Music of Hager Hill,following a long illness. The daughter of the late William & Rebecca Green Ratliff she was born in Johnson County Ky on Nov.25 1868,and had been a resident of Hager Hill for the past 50 years.She was a member of the Church of Christ in Van Lear. She was preceded in death by her husband James Fairchild. Surviving are two sons,Dick & Son Fairchild both of Hager Hill,another daughter Mrs.Minnie Cantrell of Hager Hill:two brothers Sam Ratliff,of Chestnut:Alfred Ratliff,Hager Hill:one sister Mrs Alice Ratliff,Sturges Mich. Funeral services were conducted from the West Van Lear Church of Christ,with S.C.Honeycutt and Cecil Sherman officiating ministers.Burial was in the Family Cem.at Hager Hill
 
GRUBB, Richard, Jr.
1959-1959
Word has been received here of the death of Richard Lee Grubb, Jr., one month and seventeen day old son of Mr. And Mrs. Richard Lee Grubb, Sr., Darbydale, Ohio.  He is suvived by one sister, Susan Yvonne and grandparents; Mr. And Mrs. Shelvy M. Baldwin, Galloway, Ohio; Mr. And Mrs. William F. Grubb, Columbus, Ohio; great grandparents, Lawrence Wheeler, Oil Springs; Mrs. Joel H. Baldwin, Sr., Oil Springs; Louis Puckett, McArthur, Ohio, Mr. And Mrs. Steve Grubb, Columbus, Ohio; great-great grandparents, J. C. Wheeler, Wakefield, Ohio; Mrs. Carrie Deneca, Big Plain, Ohio and Mrs. Ina Puckett, London, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the United Baptist Church at Galloway, Ohio at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26, with Rev. Harland Montgomery and Rev. Charles Estepp as officiating ministers.  Interment followed in the Galloway Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 6 May 1959
 
HALL, Bert
1886-1959
Well Known Local Resident Dies Monday
Services Held Today For Bert Hall, 72
Bert Hall, 72, a well known resident of Paintsville, passed away at 1:00 p.m. April 27 1959, in a local hospital following an illness of five years. He was born April 30 1886, in Johnson County, the son of Callway and Sarah Hensley Hall, and had resided in this city for the past thrity-two years. Mr. Hall was married December 21 1910, at Winifred, Ky., to the former Zella Wheeler, who survives. In 1927 Mr. Hall became an employee of the Paintsville Gas and Water Co., holding the job of serviceman for the past thirty-two years. He was considered a very valuable employee and it was with regret that the company accepted his resignation when he was forced to retire in 1954 due to ill health. Survivors beside the wife include one son, Verner Hall of Lexington; three daughters, Mrs. Vertrice Skaggs, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Allene Roberts, Pikeville; and Mrs. Avis Jean McKenzie, of this city; also five grandchildren and one great grandchild; one brother, Jayson Hall, Flat Gap; and three sisters, Emma Lemaster, Kertz; Allie Green, Chandlersville; and Malta Davis, city. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Third Street Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. C.C. Hall as officiating minister. Burial was made in the Old Hood Cemetery at Winifried. PAINTSVILLE HERALD APR.29 1959
 
HAMPTON, Fannie Louise (Butler)
1914-1959
Mrs. Fannie Louise Hampton, 44, well-known fourth grade teacher of the Paintsville City School, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lloyd Preston, Second Street, Wednesday, April 1, at 4:30 p.m., after an illness of three months. The daughter of James P. and Mary Wheeler Butler, she was born December 13, 1914, at Staffordsville and had been a lifelong resident of that community.  She was married December 4, 1937, to Galus F. Hampton who survives. She was a member of the First Church of God and was an active and loyal member, giving generously of her time and talents in unselfish service to its interests. She was a teacher in the Sunday School and for several years she and her husband sang at revival services and were well known throughout Johnson and surrounding counties.  Her life was an inspiration to others and many lives were touched and changed by her example of Christian consecration. She attended Morehead State College and was a teacher for twenty-four years, having taught in the county schools for ten years and in the Paintsville Elementary School for fourteen years.  As a teacher she gave herself unsparingly to her students and their interests.  It was through her untiring efforst in 1952 the Elementary Library was established an din recognition of her contributions, the Paintsville P.T.A. and the Paintsville City School Board recently placed a plaque with the inscription “Fannie L. Hampton Elementary Library” over the entrance to the grade school library. The large number of persons attending her funeral attested to the love and esteem in which she was held. Surviving besides her husband and sister are two other sisters, Mrs. Clyde Stevens and Mrs. John Leake, both of Staffordsville, two brothers, Tom Butler of this city and Lon Butler of Staffordsville. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 4, from the Paintsville High School Gymnasium with Robert J. Kitchen and Willard Wilcox as officiating ministers.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet. Pallbearers were Oran Teater, Billy Lee Conley, Paul Trimble, Eugene Frazier, Robert Auxier and Jim Chandler. Burial was in the Butler Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 8 April 1959
 
HUBBARD, Dora A. (Bickford)
1959
Mrs. Dora A. Hubbard, 74, died suddenly early Monday morning of a heart attack at her home at Auxier. Mrs. Hubbard was born March 20, 1885, at Blue Creek, W. Va., a daughter of the late George and Allie A. Price Bickford.  The family came to the White House section of Johnson County where her father was accosiated with a mining concern in the early days of the coal development.  She had been a resident of Auxier for the past 31 years, and was a member of the Christian Church.  Mrs. Hubbard was one of the most respected women of the Auxier vicinity. Her husband, L. C. Hubbard, a well-known resident of this section, died March 18, 1953. Surviving are six sons, Clifford H. Hubbard, Cleveland, O.; Ted, John, Paul, and William Hubbard, all of Auxier; Jack Hubbard, Ada, O.; and Charles Hubbard, Macon, Ga.  Also four daughters, Mrs. Charles Trivette, Lexington; Mrs. W. L. Wells, Auxier, Mrs. J. E. Donovan, Cleveland, and Mrs. C. L. Kephart, Hagerstown, Md. And the following brothers and sisters:  Ora Bickford, Thealka; Charles A. Bickford, Betsy Layne, Guy and Jay Bickford, both of Mineral, Wash., Mrs. Floyd Castle, Virgie, Ky.; Mrs. John Perry, Oak Hill, W. Va., and Mrs. Carl Jordan, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, by the Rev. S. C. Honeycutt at the chapel of the Jones and Preston Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Wells Cemetery at Auxier. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 15 April 1959
 
JERRICK, Claudine (VanHoose)
1933-1959
Funeral Services To Be Held Saturday For Mrs. Jerrick
Funeral services for Mrs. Johnny Jerrick, 25, the former Claudine Van Hoose, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Claude Van Hoose of Fairborn, Ohio will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday at the Mouth of Rush Church. Mrs. Jerrick died of leukemia about 8:30 this morning in Dayton, Ohio.  She was a former resident of this county. The body will be brought to the Paintsville Funeral Home Friday. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 22 April 1959 OBIT-2 Mrs. Claudine Van Hoose Jurich, 25, died Wednesday morning, April 22, in the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, of leukemia following an illness of eight months. The daughter of Claude and Florence Stambaugh Van Hoose, Fairborn, Ohio, she was born at Nippa May 18, 1933.  She had lived in Dayton for the past six years and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving besides her parents are her husband, Johnnie Jurich; one sister, Mrs. Robert Minton, Fairborn, Ohio; two brothers, Paul Van Hoose and Wilbur Van Hoose, both of Fairborn, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, from the mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist church with Millard Van Hoose and C. C. Hall as officiating ministers.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 29 April 1959
 
LYON, Proctor A.
1891-1959
Brother of Paintsville Banker Buried At Keaton
Proctor A. Lyon, 68, retired merchant of Louisa, and brother of Ross Lyon, President of the First National Bank here, died Thursday in a Louisa hospital following an illness of two and one-half years. Mr. Lyon owned and operated a hardware store after moving from Keaton 40 years ago. He was born at Keaton, Jan. 30, 1891, a son of the late Sanford and Mary Skaggs Lyon. He had been a member of the Louisa Freewill Baptist Church for 19 years. Survivors include his wife, Esta Gillern Lyon; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Johns, Louisa; one son, Manuel R. Lyon, Louisa; two sisters, Mrs. S.B. Ball, Jr., Ashland and Miss Opal Lyons, Louisa; five brothers, Forest F., of Blaine, Roscoe of this city, Buell and Jesse, boht of Louisa, and Robert Lyon, Orlando, Fla. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Louisa, and burial was in the family cemetery at Keaton. Paintsville Herald Apr.22 1959
 
MAY, Tamela Gay
1959-1959
Services Tuesday for Tamele May
Infant Tamela Gaye May, age three months, succumbed at 2:45 a.m., April 28, in a local hospital after a week's illness of pneumonia.She was the daughter of Arnold and Fannie Blair May of Collista. Tamela Gaye is survived, in addition to her parents, by one brother, Gary May and two sisters, Wilma Joyce and Wanda Loyce May, all at home, as well as her maternal grandmother Mrs.Lucy Blair, Leander and paternal grandmother Mrs.Minnie May, also of Leander. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 30, at home with burial to follow in the May cemetery at Leander. Paintsville Hearld Wednesday April-29-1959
 
MCCOY, May (Burchett)
1899-1959
Mrs. May McCoy, 60, resident of Auxier, died suddenly of a heart attack Wednesday, April 29,.  The fatal seizure occurred as Mrs. McCoy, returning from a fishing trip, was walking down a lane leading to her home from the highway. The daughter of the late James and Josephine Marshall Burchett, she was born February 20, 1899, in Floyd county, and had resided in the Auxier vicinity all of her life.  She was a member of the Methodist Church. Her husband, Leonard McCoy, preceded her in death November 28, 1957. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Edna L. McNealy, Akron, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Wells and Mrs. Nett Goble, both of Auxier, two brothers, Robert and Frank Burchett, Also of Auxier, one grandson. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, from the Auxier Methodist Church with Rev. S. C. Honeycutt as officiating minister.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Auxier. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MAY 6, 1959
 
MCGINNIS, Marcus
1896-1959
LOCAL RESIDENT DIES WEDNESDAY
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday from the First Methodist Church for Marcus O. McGinnis, 63 resident of this city who died at 7:30 am Wednesday, April 15 1959 in a Middlesboro hospital following a brief illness. Mr. McGinnus, a driller had made his home in Paintsville since 1926. He was born January 10, 1896 in Pennsylvania, the son of Mack and Adelle Thomas McGinnis. He was a member of th Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Daisy Sedgwich McGinnis, four daughters, Mrs. Gabe Takncs of this city, Mrs. A. J. Wright, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Joe Bass, Breman, Ga., Mrs. Robert Hayes, Forty Fort, Pa., four brothers, John McGinnis of Gallapolis, Ohio, Newell, Owen and Zeldon McGinnis all of EauClair, Pa. Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. O. M. Zimmerman. Pallbearers were Vance Mills, O. O. Roberts, Clarence Cooper, Edward Lemaster, Jr., Charlie Albrocht and Charles M. Mckenzie. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery in this city. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY APR.22 1959
 
MCKENZIE, Hattie (Frazier)
1959
Hettie McKenzie, age 82, passed away April 19 at the home of her daughter, Mrs.  Mary Alice McCoy, Prestonsburg.  She was the daughter of the late Kelly and Sallie Frazier.  Her husband preceded her in death.   Survivors besides Mrs. McCoy include five daughters, Mrs. Ethel Casarro, Mrs. Georgia  Williams, both of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Nannie Price, Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mrs. June Cooper,  Mann, W.Va.; Mrs. Dorothy Preston, Dayton, Ohio; and one son, Walter McKenzie of Columbus,  Ohio.   Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 22, with Elzie Banks and Homer Preston as  officiating ministers.  Burial followed in the family cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday April 29, 1959
 
MCKENZIE, Steven Lyn
1959
Services Held Sunday For McKenzie Infant Stevie Lyn McKenzie, 2-year-old son of Paul and Mary Ruth Conley McKenzie of Flat  Gap, died at 3:34 p.m., Thursday in a local hospital of pneumonia after a ten-day illness. Surviving besides the parents is a brother, James Paul. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 Sunday, April 5, from the home of his  grandfather, John J. Conley at Flat Gap with Ellis Hamilton and Cline Salyer as officiating  ministers.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday April 8, 1959
 
MOLES, Elizabeth (Friend)
1880-1959
Mrs. Elizabeth Moles, 79, wife of Jeff Moles of this city, died Sunday, April 26, in a local hospital after an extended illness.  The daughter of the late Edwin and Nancy Flannery Friend, she was born in Carter County January 4, 1880.  She has been a resident of this city for the past eleven years.  Survivors include besides her husband a son, Francis Moles, Ashland and a sister, Mrs. Lewis Conley, also of Ashland.  Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, from the Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland with Rev. C.E. Elwanger as officiating minister.  Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashland. Paintsville Herald Wednesday April 29, 1959
 
PRESTON, Nathan M.
1886-1959
Nathan M. Preston, 73, well-known farmer and miner of Williamsport, died Saturday, April 1, in a local hospital of a heart condition following an illness of three weeks.  He was a brother of Charles E. Preston of this city. The son of Gerald Lafayette and Julia Pack Preston, he was born April 6, 1886, at Williamsport and had lived in that community most of his life.  He was a member of the Toms Creek United Baptist Church. His wife, Rosa Daniel Preston, preceded him in death September 8, 1950. Surviving besides his brother are four sons, John Mitchell Preston, Ypsilanti, Michigan; Roy Preston, Dayton, Ohio; Elmer Preston, Williamsport; Hoy Preston, Barnetts Creek; one stepson, William Austin of this city; two other brothers, L. T. Preston, Thealka; I. D. Preston, Williamsport; one sister, Mahalia Daniel, Williamsport. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday from the Old Fellowship Church at Williamsport with F. F. Rigsby and Nim Sturgill as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 15 April 1959
 
RICE, Eschel
1890-1959
Eschel Rice, prominent Oil Springs merchant, died unexpectedly at his home April 4, at 8:30 a.m. Death was attributed to a bloodclot. Mr. Rice was a life-long resident of the Oil Springs community, having been a teacher in  the Johnson county school system for a number of years, and a merchant at Oil Springs for the past forty-seven years. He was a member of the Barnetts Creek Baptist churc and Masonic Lodge of Paintsville. He was born at Oil Springs January 29, 1890, an only child of the late James F. Rice and Emily Prater Rice, who survives. Also surviving are his wife Hazel and three children; Willie, Mary Grace and James Douglas. Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday, April 6 at 11:00 a.m., with the Revs. Lonza Reed, Scott Castle and Millard O'Bryan officiating. Singing was by the Tom's Creek Quartet. Burial was made in Rice family cemetery at Oil Springs under the direction of The Caudill Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Wednesday April 29, 1959
 
ROBINSON, Homer
1893-1959
Homer Robinson Dies Monday In Huntington
Homer Robinson, 65, prominent resident of this city, died in St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, W. Va. at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 13 1959, following a brief illness. The son of the late Martin and Pauline Wells Pobinson, he was born in Logan W. Va., October 24 1893, he had resided in Paintsville most of his life and for the past ten years had been employed as a salesman by the Big Sandy Hardware Company. He was a member of the Mayo Church. The unexpected and untimely passing of Homer Robinson leaves an aching void, not only in the hearts of his family and relatives, but in the entire community, which has lost a friend. Homer was never too busy or to tired to help others who needed him. He grew in stature as he bravely faced life, always going far beyond the line of duty. His place in his church and community will be difficult to fill, and his family will forever love and cherish his memory. Survivors include two sons, Homer Preston Robinson, Inez; John Paul Robinson, Cincinnati, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Allen, Inez; three sisters, Mrs.Kenneth Miner, Albany, N. Y.; (unreadable sister of Knoxville, Tenn); Mrs. Walter Lewis of this city. one brother, Bruce Robinson, Tampa, Florida; two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., today from the Mayo Memorial Church with the Rev. Charles Perry, pastor, and Rev. James H. Grayson of Inez officiating. Pallbearers were Deward Kazee, Jack Vickers, William H. Clay, Floyd Wallen, Oscar Wells, and Malcolm Shearer. Burial was in the Wells-Buckingham cemetery in this city. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY APR.15 1959
 
SALYER, Lum
1869-1959
Aged Resident Of Flat Gap Dies Sunday
Lum Salyer, 90 year old farmer of Flat Gap, died at the home of his son, Chandler Salyer, at 4:10 p.m.; Sunday, April 12, following an illness of eleven days. The son of the late Samuel and Ursley Evans Salyer, he was born February 3, 1869, at Flat Gap and had been a lifelong resident of that community. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. His wife, Genetta Williams Salyer, preceded him in death February 20, 1943. Surviving besides his son, Chandler, are two other sons, Ray Salyer and Ralph Salyer, both of Flat Gap; four daughters, Mrs. Hollie Williams and Mrs. Ellllrwin Conley; both of Flat Gap; Mrs. Conn Ross and Mrs. Dola Willliams, both of Bell Center, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. G. W. McKenzie, Rushsylvania, Ohio., 18 grandghildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, from the Bethel Church at Flat Gap with Timmie Bailey, Lonza Reedf and Arthur Morris as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY APR.15 1959
 
SALYERS, Hodley
1895-1959
Hodley Salyers Rites Held Here Friday
Hodley Salyers, 63, well-known resident of Hager Hill, died in the Veterans Hospital, Huntington, WVa., Tuesday, April 14, at 9:10 p.m., after an illness of ten months. A resident of Hager Hill for the past fifteen years, he was born at Flat Gap June 6, 1895, the son of Gardner and Lou Anna Fairchild Salyers. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and a disabled veteran of World War 1. He was married in this city September 19, 1919, to the former Maude Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Edgel Salyers, Dayton, Oh., Brooksie Salyers, Columbus, Oh., Rev. J. Paul Salyers, Inez; two daughters, Mrs. G.R. Witten, Cincinnati, Oh., Mrs. Heber Preston, Wittensville; two brothers, Ben J. Salyers of this city, Sammie Salyers, West Van Lear; four sisters, Mrs. Leo Daniel, Ashland, Mrs. Lon Hall, London, Oh., Mrs. Julia Caudill, Ashland, Mrs. Laura Williams, Flat Gap; five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, from the Third Street  Freewill Baptist Church with Bruce Daniel, Claude Preston, and C.C. Hall as officiating ministers. Music was by the Tom's Creek Quartet. Burial was in the Hager Hill Cemetery. Paintsville Herald April 22, 1959
 
TACKETT, Delilah (Osborne)
1880-1959
Mrs. Delilah Tackett, 80-year-old resident of Staffordsville, died in a local hospital at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 24, following an illness of several months. The daughter of the late John H. and Ellen Boggs Osborne, she was born March 23, 1880, at Staffordsville and had been a lifelong resident of that community.  She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death six years ago by her husband, Sam Tackett. Survivors include three sons, Flem Tackett, Springfield, Ohio; Ray Tackett of this city; Dennie Tackett, Staffordsville; four daughters, Mrs. Homer McFaddin of this city; Mrs. Bill Blair, West Van Lear; Mrs. Ray Kitchen, Springfield, Ohio; Mrs. Hollie Conley, Staffordsville; three sisters, Bertha Osborne and Lillie Osborne, both of Volga; Bessie Hyden, Dayton, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday from the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church with Cline Salyer, Arthur Ramey, C. C. Hall and Claude Preston as officiating ministers.  Music was by the Paintsville Quartet.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 29 April 1959
 
VAUGHAN, Merzie (Stapleton)
1959
Mrs. Murzie Stapleton Vaughn, 85, died Sunday April 25, 1959, in Colcato, Minnesota, after a short Illness of a few months. Daughter of the late Samuel and Jane Williams Stapleton natives of Johnson County, she was a resident of Minnesota for approximately 50 years.  She was a member of the Methodist Church and lived a devoted Christian life. Mrs. Vaughn was very active until her recent illness, having visited Paintsville, Kentucky in October 1958.  During her visit she was the guest of an aunt, Mrs. W. H. McKenzie, and a niece, Mrs. Harry Davis, both of this county.  While she was here she visited various other friends and relatives. Mrs. Vaughn was the daughter of the late Sandy Vaughn, brother of Miss Maude Vaughn and the late Mrs. Jennie Williams, both of Volga, KY. She is survived by three daughters and two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Carey of Washington and Mrs. Christian Gilmer of Minnesota. Funerals Services for Mrs. Vaughn were held in Cokato, Minnesota, on Wednesday, April 23, 1959. Paintsville Herald Wednesday May 13 1959 

MAY - 1959

ARROWOOD, John L.
1959
John L. Arrowood, 49, brother of Mrs. Gaylord E. Pack, Sr., of this city died of cancer at 8:35 a.m., May 14, in Springfield, Missouri, after a long illness. Mr. Arrowood had been greenskeeper at Hickory Hills Country Club for the past 25 years and made his home on the Hickory Hills property on Route 9. He was well-known in golfing and greenskeeping circles. Mr. Arrowood was president of the Centrial Plains Turf Grass Foundation and a director of the Heart of America Golf Course Superintendent's Association. He served on the Hickory Hills R-9 Board of Education for a number of years and was active in  Boy Scout work as Scoutmaster of Troop 29 for several years. A native of Kentucky, he was a past president of the Springfield Toastmasters Club. Survivors besides Mrs. Pack include his wife, Carolina; three sons, Robert, Larry and Max, all at home. A daughter, Mary Lou at home; his father, Mr. Lon arrowood and step-mother, Mrs. Lon Arrowood, Tutor Key, two brothers, James, Phoenix, Ariz., and Paul, Ashland, three sisters, Mrs. Frank Janow, Phoenix; and Mrs. Forrest Oney, Danville, Ill.; a half-sister, Mrs. Charles Strong, Irvine; and a half-brother, Raleigh Arrowood, Denver, Colo. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., May 16, at the Jewel E. Windle Chapel in Springfield with Rev. W. L. Burdaugh and Rev. Kenneth Lee as officiating ministers. Interment followed in the White Chapel Methodist Gardens. Paintsville Herald Wednesday May 20, 1959
 
BAILEY, J. F.
1959
J. F. Bailey, 87, retired attorney, real estate developer and former circuit judge in Johnson and Martin Counties, died at his home at 1409 Richmond Road, Lexington, at 3:55 p.m. Monday after a long illness. In 1916, Mr. Bailey was elected to the bench.  He held the circuit judge post for the next 30 years and resided in Paintsville. Prior to his election, he had worked as a cashier in the Paintsville National Bank, had been a principal in the Paintsville school system and had practiced law in Paintsville. A native of Magoffin County, he was a son of the late Enoch and Charlotte Powers Bailey.  He graduated from Valparaiso University and obtained his degree in law from the University of Michigan. He married Miss Malta Bayes of this city who preceded him in death. Judge Bailey had been a part-time resident of Lexington since 1923 and had maintained an active interest in the local real estate.  He was the developer of the Castlewood Subdivision, which included the purchase by the City of Lexington of the present Castlewood Park property and Loudon House. He was a charter member of the Kentucky Mountain club. Survivors include a son, Wallis M. Bailey, Lexington, and three grandchildren, Charlotte Bailey, a student in Stephens College at Columbia, Mo., and Carolyn  and James Bailey, both of Lexington. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today by the Rev. B. H. Kazee at the W. R. Milward Mortuary  ---   Broadway.  Burial will be in the Lexington Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MAY 20, 1959
 
BLAIR, Daisy A (Lambert)
1890-1959
Mrs. Daisy Alice Blair, 68, resident of Barnetts Creek, died at a local hospital at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 1959, of cancer following an illness of two years. The daughter of James and Mary Fairchild Lambert, she was born in this county December 17, 1890, and had been a lifelong resident of the Barnetts Creek community, she was a member of the United Baptist Church.  Her husband, Jess Blair preceded her in death January 28, 1956. Surviving are six children, three sons, John, Franklin and Vernard Blair, all of Barnetts Creek; three daughters, Alka Caudill of this city; Dixie Blair, Cedarville; Jessie Kemp, Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Shirley Blair, Barnetts Creek; twenty three grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday may 22, 1959, and from the Green Valley Schoolhouse with Wee Caudill, Eurl Baldwin, and Basil Blair were officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald Wednesday May 20 1959
 
BURCHETT, Walter Cecil
1959
Walter Cecil Burchett, 67, brother-in-law of Greenville Helton of this city, died May 20 in Akron City Hospital where he had been admitted a week earlier for a heart condition. He was a native of Johnson County and was a son of Mrs. Artie Burchett of Columbus, O. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla; three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Barr and Miss Georgia Burchett, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Betty Burchholzer of Akron; one son, Gary, at home; one grandchild; and two brothers, Robert of Huntinton, W. Va., James of Columbus, O., and George of Akron. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., May 22, from the Hopkins Funeral Home. Burial was in Ellet Memorial Cemetery in Akron. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MAY 20, 1959
 
CASTLE, Sam
1880-1959
Sam Castle Sam Castle, 80, of Columbus, Ohio, a brother of Ambrose Castle of Thealka, died at 1:00 a.m., Monday in Columbus, Ohio following an extended illness. Mr. Castle was born November 2, 1880 in Johnson County, a son of the later Emory and Elizabeth Hickman Castle. He was a retired farmer and construction worker. His wife, Minnie Hinkle Castle, died in 1944. Prior to moving to Columbus twelve years ago, he lived at Route 1, Louisa. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clyde Carter and Mrs. Martha Moore, both of Columbus, three sons Elmer, Jack, and Lewis Castle, all of Columbus; three brothers, Anderson Castle, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, Rev. Allen Castle, Columbus, and Ambrose Castle, eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Meade Grant Freewill Baptist Church by the Rev. W.S. Boggs. Burial followed in the Castle Cemetery on Route 1, Louisa. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY May  5, 1959
 
DUFF, James Henry
1890-1959
J. H. Duff, 69, Dies in Car-Truck Crash
Victim Was En Route To Family Reunion
Keith Conley, Local Driller, Injured An automobile accident took the life here Monday of James Henry Duff, 69, well-known accountant of Huntington, W. Va., who had been serving business firms in this city for the past 26 years. Mr. Duff was driving south on the new by-pass near the rear of Farmers Supply store when he lost control of his car and the vehicle struck the highway guardrail.  The car swerved about 175 feet across the highway to the junction of Route 23 and Broadway and into the path of an oncoming truck, driven by Keith Conley who had slowed almost to a halt.  The truck, a Willys Jeep, was knocked about 50 feet by the impact, and was damaged extensively. Conley received severe head injuries and other cuts and bruises. Witnesses said Mr. Duff lost control of his car, a 1958 Buick, when he attempted to pass a gasoline truck, driven by Richard McKenzie of this city.  A fender was torn from the gasoline tanker that was also traveling toward the south.  It was after this incident that the victim’s car struck the guardrail, witnesses said. The Demolished death car and badly damaged Jeep obstructed the highway leading into the city, and traffic was held up at a considerable distance along Broadway, as a crowd gathered at the scene. Conley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Conley of this county, is an oil well driller. He was treated at the Paintsville Hospital and released. The victim died at the Paintsville Clinic a few minutes after his arrival there.  He sustained a skull fracture; broken jaw crushed chest and numerous cuts and bruises. The accident was checked by Chief of Police Bill Witten and State Trooper Williamson. Mr. Duff was born April 4, 1890 at Duffield, Lee County VA.  He was married to Irene Duff in 1910 in Bristol, VA. He had lived in Huntington, W. Va., since 1921 and was affiliated the First Presbyterian Church in that city. Surviving besides his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Jack Chandler, a teacher of Peterstown, W. VA.  Mrs. Earl Evans, Hartsville, Ohio and Mrs. Leon Irvin, Abilene, Texas. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, one brother, W. H. Duff, of Premier, W. Va., three sisters, Mrs. Maude Stout and Mrs. S. W. Anderson, both of Duffield, Va. and Mrs. Lois Sparks, Clinchco. Va. The victim was en route to Duffield, the old Duff homestead for a family reunion. At 6:00 p.m. Monday evening, when the accident occurred. The body will be removed from the Preston Funeral Home to the home of Mrs. Anderson in Duffield where the funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in the Lee Memorial Cemetery at Woodway.  Virginia Paintsville Herald Wednesday 20 May 1959
 
GREEN, W. F.
1878-1959
Services Monday At Chandlerville For W. F. Green
W. F. Green, 80, well known farmer of Chandlerville died Friday, May 8, 1959, in a local hospital following a brief illness. The son of the late Marcus L. and Mary Fairchild Green.  He was born October 16, 1878, at Chandlerville and had been a lifelong member of that community.  He had been a member of the United Baptist Church the past sixty-five years and was also a member of Chandlerville Lodge 858 F. & A. M. His first marriage was to the former Letha Stella Sturgill who preceded him in death, October 25, 1938.  His second wife Winnia Hill Green preceded him in death July 18, 1958. Surviving are two sons, Lon Green, Chandlerville; Ray Green London, Ohio; two daughters Mrs. Been Stambaugh, Stambaugh; Mrs. DeMart Music, East Point. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday May 11, 1959, from the home with Harry Bruce Daniel and Cully Sparks as officiating ministers.  Masonic graveside rites were held and burial was in the family cemetery at Chandlerville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday May 12 1959
  
LEWIS, Buelah (Sanders)
1895-1959
Mrs. Buelah Lewis, 64, died at her home at Boons Camp at 7:00 p.m., Saturday May 2, a victim of cancer following and illness of two years. The daughter of Floyd and Julia Sanders, she was born January 23, 1895, at Hellier and had lived at Boons Camp for the past thirty-two years. She was a member of the Prmitive Baptist Church. She was married at Hellier January 23, 1909 to Robbie Lewis who survives. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Joe Lewis, Connway, Va.; Orville Lewis, Dayton, Ohio; Fontaine Lewis, Dayton, Ohio; two daughters Denah Kazee, Dayton, Ohio; Easter Ward, Boons Camp; three brothers, James Sanders, Pikeville; Willie Sanders, Hellier; Earnest Sanders, Weeksbury; six sisters, Dicie Bently and Marcillia Aompton, Grundy, Va.; Opal Jones, Robinson Creek; Vitie Jones, Robinson Creek; Vitie Hickman and Virtie England, Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, from the home with S.B. Justice and R.P. Justice as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Lewis Cemetery at Boons Camp. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY 5-6-1959
  
MCCARTY, Leaner (Williams)
1884-1959
Leaner McCarty, daughter of Columbus and Lucinda Frazier Williams, was born September 13, 1884 at Red Bush, Kentucky and departed this life Saturday night May 30, 1959, at the age of 74 years 8 months and 17 days.  Mrs. McCarty had been in bad health for some several months, however her death was not expected at this time and came as a shock to her family, her neighbors and friends.  March 15, 1906, she was married to Oscar McCarty and to this marriage was born seven children, all of whom survive except one son, Ollie James McCarty, who lost his life during World War II. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband and the following children, Clyde and Joe McCarty, Jessie Lemaster, Manila, Kentucky; Woodrow McCarty, Dollie Salyer and Ester Belle Lemaster, Ashland, Kentucky, 26 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Hettie Dorton, Red Bush, Kentucky.  She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother, Mrs. Dollie McCarty and Oscar Williams.  Mrs. McCarty was converted at an early age and joined the Bethel United Baptist Church April 29, 1900, and since that time as been a devoted Christian and has left an example for her family and friends and all who knew her.  By the passing of this good woman the community has lost a good neighbor, the church has lost a faithful member, but most of all the family has lost a loving companion and mother.  Pallbearers were the grandsons, Onley E. McCarty, Paul Lemaster, Charles McCarty, Michael McCarty, Dewey A. McCarty and Kendal McCarty.  Flower girls were the granddaughters, Louella Snyder, Phyllis Bush, Carolyn Salyer, Loyola Salyer, Oneida Lemaster, Diane Jo Lemaster and Adaline McCarty. Paintsville Herald Wednesday June 10, 1959
  
OSBORN, Nora Alice (Williams)
1959
Mrs. Nora Alice Osborn, sister of Ottie F. Williams of this city, died at her home in Ashland Wednesday, May 13.  She was the widow of Dr. Henry C. Osborn and a native of Lawrence County. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Earl H. Berry, Huntington, W. Va.; Mrs. Harold Williams and Miss Ruth Osborn, both of Ashland; four sisters, Mrs. C. L. Morris, Greenup; Mrs. W. M. Gambill, Abilene, Tex.; Mrs. F. E. Skaggs, Martha, Ky., Mrs. Gusta Miller, Pennsylvania; another brother, Dr. H. C. Williams, Daytona Beach, Florida. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Friday at the Lazear Funeral Home with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashland. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 20 May 1959
  
PELPHREY, Laura (Sturgill)
1872-1959
Laura Pelphrey, Staffordsville, Passes May 19
Mrs. Laura Pelphrey, 87, well-known resident of Staffordsville, died Tuesday afternoon, May 19, at her home following an illness of one  year. The daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Kimler Sturgill, she was born in this county March 1, 1872, and had been a lifelong resident of the Staffordsville community. Her first marriage was to Alex Blanton who preceded her in death.  Her second marriage was to Amos Pelphrey, who died September 1956. Survivors include five sons, George and Leck Blanton, both of Portsmouth, Ohio; Fred, Brooks and Vol Pelphrey, all of Staffordsville; two daughters, Donnie Tackett, Staffordsville, and Grace Dunlap, Detroit, Michigan.  She is also survived by two sisters, Beechie Howard, Bolts Fork, and Winnie Frazier, Ashland. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 10:00 a.m., from the United Baptist Church at Staffordsville with Lonza Reed, Lloyd Williams, Tommie Bailey and John Pelphrey as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Staffordsville. Mrs. Laura B. Pelphrey was born March 1, 1872, in Johnson county.  The fifth child of Mary Ann Kimbler and Henry Sturgill.  On October 19, 1889, she was united in marriage to James E. H. Blanton, to this marriage was born a daughter and two sons. Following the death of her husband on October 1, 1895, she was married to Amos Pelphrey on December 1, 1899.  Preceding her in death was her husband, Amos, on September 21, 1958, her father and mother and six brothers and sisters. Surviving are two sisters, Winnie Frazier, Ashland; and Beechie Howard, Bolls Fork, Ky.  She is also survived by the following children:  Chloe Mahan, Staffordsville; Georgia Blanton, Portsmouth, Ohio; Leck Blanton, New Boston, Ohio; Fred, Brooks, Bert and Vol Pelphrey and Donna Tackett all of Staffordsville and Grace Dunlap of Detroit, Michigan, 48 grandchildre, 92 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  One grandchild, Ben Dorman Tackett, is serving in the armed forces in Korea. Laura B. Pelphrey resided in Johnson county her entire lifetime.  She lived a long and useful life doing worthy deeds among her many friends and neighbors.  She was proud to have done her part as a pioneer, both in rearing a fine family, and by taking part in civic and political affairs.  In her younger days she rode her horse many miles throughout the county to assist in posting and distributing handvills to advance a worthy cause or political figure.  Later in life she was employed in numerous home and business establishments in Paintsville.  She was a faithful wife and devoted mother and was known as a hard working and thoroughly honest woman.  She was affectionately known to hundreds of people during her life as “Aunt Laura.”  She resided for the past twelve years at the home where she passed away, four miles west of Paintsville on Highway 150, near the Mouth of Mud Lick. She left his home on earth Tuesday, May 19 at 6:10 p.m., at the age of 87 years, two months and eighteen days.  She had been in gradual failing health since a recent fall from the porch at her home and had been confined at The Paintsville Hospital for twelve days, she had only been back at her home one day before she succumbed. Laura passed away in the knowledge and faith that she was entering a better world and that a better home awaited her.  She will be sadly missed by her beloved children and other surviving friends and relatives. She was laid to rest in the family cemetery just opposite her last home on earth. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 20 May 1959
  
PENNINGTON, Walter
1890-1959
Walter Pennington, 68, retired mail carrier and farmer of Flat Gap, died at his home Monday, May 18, at 4:45 p.m., after an illness of five years. He was born in this county October 7, 1890, the son of Levi and Sylvia Colvin Pennington. Surviving are six sons, Ray, Roscoe, Roosevelt, and Ren, all of Flat Gap; George and Frank Pennington, both of Ophir; three daughters, Sylvania Patrick and Susie Fyffe, both of Baltimore, Md.; Stella Holbrook, Flat Gap. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., today from the home with Darrel Fyffe as officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery at Ophir. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MAY 20 1959
  
PRESTON, Roy
1912-1959
Roy Preston, 47, resident of Meally, died in a local hospital at 11:45 a.m., Thursday, May 28, of a heart condition following an illness of five years. The son of Jessie and Alvena Murphy Preston, he was born at Meally April 16, 1912, and had been a lifelong resident of that community where he was employed as a miner. He was a member of the United Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. Survivers include his widow, Flossie Jennings Preston; four sons, Roy A. Preston, Freddie Preston, Elbert Preston and James C. Preston, all of Meally; four daughters, Mrs. Charles Osborne, Yellow Springs, Ohio; Mrs. Roger Osborne, Meally; Mrs. Felix Adkins, King Addition; Phyllis Preston, Meally; two brothers, Hubert Preston and Reggie Preston, both of Meally; Mrs. Envie Rice, Stambaugh; Mrs. Zella Ward and Mrs. Sula Lewis, both of Meally; seven grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, May 31, from the Buffalo United Baptist Church with Arnie Murry, George Muncy, Grover Fannin, and Nim Sturgill as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Preston Cemetery at Manila. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 3 June 1959
  
SALYERS, Patton
1901-1959
Patton Salyers, 58, of Lowmansville died suddenly Monday morning in a local hospital.  He had been a resident of Lowmansville for the past seven years where he was engaged as a farmer. Mr. Salyers was born Sept. 24, 1901, in Johnson county, the son of John M. Salyers and Callie Salyers, and had spent his entire life in the county.  He was married to Mary Salyers who survives.  Surviving also are two sons, Vencil and Arzie Salyers both of Lowmansville and two daughters, Mrs. Loretta Blevins, Barnetts Creek and Mrs. Julia Tackett, Staffordsville; two sisters, Rosa Estep, Paintsville and Susanne Johnson, Louisa; three half-sisters, Miss Katherine Salyers, Paintsville; Mrs. Pearlie Crace, Paintsville and Mrs. Isabelle Osborne of Ohio and one half-brother, Oba Salyers, Chandlerville. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., May 20, at the home at Lowmansville with Lonza Reed as officiating minister.  Burial followed in the family cemetery at Kerz, Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 20 May 1959
  
SLONE, Pearl (Pack)
1879-1959
Mrs. Pearl Slone, 79, beloved and respected resident of this city, died at her home in West Street at 4:10 a.m. Sunday,  May 3, 1959, following an extended illness. She was the wife of  W. H. Slone, who preceded her in death July 1, 1942. The last member of a prominent Johnson County family, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Pearlina Chandler Pack and was born in this county August 6, 1879.  She had been a resident of this city for the past fifty-five years. A loyal member of the First Baptist Church, her life was one of consecrated Christian devotional to its principles. She was active in church affairs as long as her health permitted and retained her interest in its activities as long as she loved. A kind and friendly woman possecend  of compassion and understanding, she was held in great affection and high esteem by her many friends in this city and Johnson County. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are two sons, Dr. A. D. Slone and R. L. Slone, both of this city. Also surviving are five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 1959, from the First Baptist Church with the pastor,Rev. M. R. Thompson, and  Rev. Charles Perry of Mayo Memorial as officiating ministers. Active pallbearers were Charles Daniels, Fred Hefner, N. B. McCubbin, Luther Safriet, Alex Vaughn, Jr., and Escom Chandler. Honorary Pallbearers were C. F. Walters, E Walter Spradlin, C. E. Walters, Glen Powell, J. H. DeLong, Paul Porter, E. B. Miller, and Ted Arnold Silvert. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MAY 6 1959
  
STAMBAUGH, Jesse B.
1959
Jesse B. Stambaugh, 68, passed away May 9 in St. Margaret’s Hospital, Kansas City, Kamsas, with Luekemia after an illness of three years. The last six weeks of his life were spent in the hospital. He was the son of James M. and Amanda Stambaugh of Sitka. He was married to Letha Broody, April 19,1910, and to this union three children were born, two of whom preceded him in death. He made his home in the Sitka community until 1922 when he moved with his family to Kansas City. He was employed by the Kansas City Star for many years, and was an employee of the HI-Lewis Oil Company at the time of his retirement in 1955. He is survived by his wife, Letha Stambaugh, 3131 S. 36th Street Kansas City, Kansas, one daughter, MRs. Clarice Caudill, Merriam, Kansas, two brothers Carl Stambaugh, Merriam Kansas, and A.R. Stambaugh, Volga, and two sisters, Mrs. Nova Books, Ashland, and Mrs. Lora Thompson, Sitka. Paintsville Herald Wednesday, 5-20-1959
  
STAMBAUGH, Monroe
1894-1959
Native of County Dies Friday
Monroe Stambaugh Was War Veteran Monroe Stambaugh, 65, former Johnson County man, died Friday, 1959, in Veterans Hospital in Huntington following an illness of six weeks. Mr. Stambaugh, a resident of Ashland for the past 35 years, was born in this county February 25, 1894, a son of the late John T. and Nancy Jane Fairchild Stambaugh. He was a member of the United Baptist Church and was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Madge Cordial Stambaugh; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Pyle of Bardstown, Ky, four sons, James A. Stambaugh, Natural Bridge, Va.; Virgil Stambaugh of Westwood; Robert L. Stambaugh of Flatwoods, and Ralph D. Stambaugh at home; a sister, Mrs. Amanda Davis, Sitka, and two brothers, Millard Stambaugh of Catlettsburg and Jeffie Stambaugh of Columbus. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. Willard Wilcox and burial was made in Ashland Cemetery with members of Clarence Field Post, American Legion conducting graveside rites. PAINTSVILLE HERALD MAY 1959
  
STAMBAUGH, Onda
1944-1959
ONDA STAMBAUGH, MEADE FRESHMAN, PASSES SUNDAY
Onda Stambaugh, 15-year-old freshman at Meade Memorial High School, died in a local hospital at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, May 3, of leukemia, following a four months illness. The son of Frank and Dorothy Murphy Stambaugh, he was born at Meally, May 3,1944, and lived in that community all of his life. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving besides his parents are his brother, Frank Roger Stambaugh, Meally, and his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Everett Murphy. Funeral services were conducted today at 10:00 a.m., from the Meally church of Christ with J.H. short as officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 5-6-1959
  
VANHOOSE, Gertrude (Short)
1896-1959
Mrs. Gertrude Van Hoose, 62, wife of Fred Van Hoose of Kerz, died in a local hospital Thursday, May 28, at 1:45 p.m., following an illness of four months. The daughter of Isaac H. and Mary Jane Murphy Short, she was born in this county August 11, 1896, and had lived in the Kerz community most of her life. Survivors include besides her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Clyde McKenzie and Mrs. Edgel Hackney, both of Sitka; Mrs. Reba Castle, Nippa; two sisters, Mrs. Sam Preston, Meally,  and Mrs. Otto Green, Stambaugh. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, May 31, from the Freewill Baptist Church at Sitka with Scott Castle, Millard Van Hoose and C. C. Hall as officiating ministers.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the Van Hoose Cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 3 June 1959
  
VANHOOSE, Hoy
1893-1959
Hoy Van Hoose, 65, miner and farmer of Tutor Key, died in a local hospital Saturday, May 9, 1959, at 9:15 a.m., following an illness of several months. A lifelong resident of Tutor Key, he was born November 20, 1893, the son of Marion and Emma Dixon Van Hoose. Surviving are his wife, Minnie McKenzie Van Hoose; two sons, Hoy Van Hoose, Jr., and Harry Thomas Van Hoose, both of Tutor Key; four daughters, Frances Witten, Detroit, Michigan, Emogene Blanton and Ida Mae Grimes both of Tutor Key;   Deloris Witten, Sitka; three sisters Stella Van Hoose, Nippa; Madge Stapleton, Paintsville; Gladys Burchett, Lima, Ohio; one brother, Rascus Van Hoose, Lowmansville. Funeral services were conducted at 10:oo a.m., Monday, May 11, 1959, from the home with Lonza Reed and O. I. Williams officiating.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Tutor Key. Paintsville Herald Wednesday May 13 1959
  
WILEY, Carrie (Stapleton)
1887-1959
Mrs. Carrie Wiley, age 72, wife of Merida "Bud" Wiley of this city, died at 9:05 p.m. May 1 1959, at her home following a years illness. She was born January 6 1887, at River, Ky., the daughter of William P. and Jenny Hall Stapleton. Mrs. Wiley was married June 14 1906, to Merida "Bud" Wiley at River, but had resided in this city for the past twenty-two years. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Howard Wiley, U.S. Army, Germany; Lanceford C. Wiley, Poughkeepsie, New York; and Clarence E. Wiley of this city; Also surviving are six daughters, Miss Ola Wiley, city; Mrs. Delbert Copley, Louisa; Mrs. Delbert Mullins, Wise Va.; Mrs. H.G. Beadles, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Bessie Hoar, city; and Mrs. Arnold Jennings, French Morocco, North Africa; one brother, Marion Stapleton, Lancer,Ky.; and one sister, Mrs. Theodore Music, Hager Hill; twenty four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 4 at the home with Grover Fannin, Millard O'Brian, Paris Music, and John D. Music as officiating ministers. Burial followed in the Gambill Cemetery at Thelma. PAINTSVILLE HERALD MAY 06 1959
  
WITTEN, Clarence
1899-1959
Clarence Witten Dies Suddenly Of Heart Attack
Clarence Witten, 60, affectionately known as “P’rat” to his many friends in this city and Johnson County, died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday, May 5, at 3:30 p.m., at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ralph Preston, Third Street. The son of the late Edgar Davis and Ida Litteral Witten, he was born at Oil Springs April 16, 1899. A veteran of World War I, with an outstanding service record, he was wounded in combat and received the Purple Heart and Distinguished Service Cross. Survivors include besides Mrs. Preston, another sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Clayton, Welch, W. Va., and a brother, Charles T. Witten, Portsmouth, Ohio.  Also surviving are five nieces and four nephews. Funeral services were conducted from the Oil Springs Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 8, with Rev. George Hart and Rev. O. M. Simmerman as officiating ministers.  Pallbearers were Paul Sheets, Herbert F. Witten, Fred Edgar Witten, Newton Litteral, John Hereford, Jim Runyon, Robert Morris and Alton Litteral. Burial was in the Litteral family cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 13 May 1959

JUNE - 1959

BLAIR, Elliott
1872-1959
Elliott Blair, 86, resident of Barnetts Creek, died at his home at 10:30p.m. Monday, June 23, 1959, after an illness of several months. The son of Amos and Pauline Litteral Blair, he was born in this county July 8, 1872, and had been a lifelong resident of Barnetts Creek.  He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.  He worked as a farmer prior to his retirement. Surviving are his wife, Mertie May Blair; one son, Leroy Blair, Barnetts Creek; one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Allie, Louisa. Funeral services were today at 1:00 p.m. from the Green Valley Schoolhouse with Scott Castle and Charlie Lemaster as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jun.24 1959
 
BLANTON, Edna (Tackett)
1904-1959
Edna Blanton Former Resident Dies in Ohio
Mrs. Edna Blanton, 54, died suddenly of a heart attack at 11:00 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 1959, while en route to a hospital in Bellaire, Ohio, from her home in Bridgeport, Ohio. The daughter of the late Moses and Mary Susie Shaffer Tackett, she was born in Johnson County December 8, 1904, and had been a resident of Bridgeport for the past nine years. She was a member of the Old Union Baptist Church of Staffordsville. Surviving are her husband, Haden Blanton; three sisters, Mrs. Mamie Dyer, Ashland; Mrs. Shirly Wilson, Staffordsville; Mrs. Maude McKenzie, Dayton Ohio; four brothers, J. H., Paris, and Wayne Tackett, all of Staffordsville; and Ted Tackett, Carey, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday from the Old Union Baptist Church at Staffordsville with F. F. Rigsby, C. J. Sparks and Ransom Hackworth as officiating ministers.  Pallbearers were Bobbie Conley, Ray Verne McKenzie, Edward Tackett, Walter Tackett, Kenneth Tackett, Roger Tackett, Mosie Ritchie, Ranzie Tackett, Glenn Tackett and Earl Tackett. Burial was in the Jayne Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville  Wednesday 24 Jun 1959
 
BOGGS, Ova Ellis
1926-1959
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday from the First Methodist Church in this city for Ova Ellis Boggs, 32, Morehead, who died Wednesday in a local hospital of injuries received in an automobile accident. Boggs, a passenger in the car driven by Claude Christian, Johnson County Extension Agent, sustained several fractures and internal injuries when the car was struck by a trailer-truck on the Dan Davis curve northwest of Paintsville Tuesday morning. The son of Delbert and Opal Edwards Boggs, he was born at Blaine October 8, 1926. He was widley known in this county and the surronding area for his active interest and untiring work in the development of the Extension Service program. He formerly served as County Agent of Floyd County and had moved to Morehead about a year and a half ago as district superviser of the Rural Development Association. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Jake Rice Lodge 606 F&AM of Blaine. Survivors include besides his parents his wife, Barbara Williams Boggs; one son, Johnny Ellis Boggs, Blaine; three daughters, Donna Sue, Brenda Lou, and Linda Lee Boggs, all at home; nine sisters, Mrs. Inus Edwards, Misses Dottie G., Clustine, Daphne, Geraldine, Maxine and Arlene Boggs, all of Blaine; Mrs. Bernice Stephens, Dobbins; Mrs. Leona Cooper, Cherokee; four brothers, Pfc. Delbert Boggs, Jr., U.S. Army, France; Janis Boggs, Dobbins; Elwood Boggs, Blaine; James Everet Boggs, Blaine. Services were conducted by Rev. M. O. Simmerman pastor of First Methodist, and Rev. Harold M. Downey, pastor of the Methodist Church in Prestonsburg. Graveside rites were conducted by Jake Rice Lodge 606 F&AM of Blaine. Burial was in the Estep Cemetery at Fugate. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 7-1-1959
 
BRANHAM, Stanley
1927-1959
STANLEY BRANHAM, SITKA RESIDENT DIES THURSDAY
Stanley Branham, 31, resident of Sitka, died at his home Thursday, June 25, after an extended illness. The son of Frank and Alice Green Branham, he was born October 18,1927, and had been a lifelong resident of the Sitka community. Surviving besides his parents are two brothers, Edcel Branham, Fairborn, Ohio, Paul Edward Branham El Passo, Texas. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Sunday from the United Baptist Church in this city with F.F. Rigsby, O.I. Williams and V.L. Pelphrey as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Pack-Chandler Cemetery at Chandlerville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday, 7-1-1959
 
CLARK, Henry
1885-1959
Henry Clark, 74, retired farmer of Barnetts Creek, died at his home at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 22, after a three days’ illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Barnetts Creek community and was born April 29, 1885, the son of the late William and Deliah Colvin Clark. His wife, Ollie Mae Salyers Clark, preceded him in death November 29, 1958. Survivors include two sons, Millard Clark, Ironton, Ohio; Frank Clark, Marysville, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Adams, Marion, Ohio; Mrs. Arizona Blevins, Barnetts Creek.  A sister, Mrs. Rhoda Blevins, Barnetts Creek, and a brother, Jim Clark, Marion, Ohio, also survive. Funeral services were conducted today at 10:00 a.m., from the Barnetts Creek United Baptist Church with Lonza Reed and Millard O’Bryan as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Salyers Cemetery at Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 24 June 1959
 
DIXON, Resanna (Blair)
1889-1959
Mrs. Resanna Dixon, 69, well known resident of this city, died in a local hospital at 7:30 p.m., Monday after an illness of two months. Mrs. Dixon was born in this county September 10, 1889, the daughter of George N. and Sarah Blair.  She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. J W Justice of this icty: one son, Garred Dixon with the U. S. Army in Germany; one brothr, William, Blair, Owensboro. Funeral arrangements were incomplete according to an announcement by the Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JUNE 3, 1959
 
DOTSON, Lema (Baldridge)
1887-1959 17
Mrs. Lema Dotson, 71, resident of East Point, died Monday at 7:25 a.m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Noah Porter, Auxier, after an illness of one year. Born in Floyd County August 18, 1887, she was a daughter of the late James and Louise Music Baldridge and had been a life long resident of the East Point community.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Thomas M. Dotson, preceded her in death April 1, 1925. Surviving besides Mrs. Porter are two sons, Alex Dotson Hager hill; Edgar Dotson, Lick Fork; five other daughters, Mrs.Celia Webb, Waynesville, Ohio; Mrs. Alta Green, West Prestonsburg; Mrs. Birdie Harman,  E??? Green, Ohio; Mrs. Lenna Mae Snipes, Conover, Ohio; twenty-four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted today at 2:00 p.m., at the home of her son, Edgar Dotson at Lick Fork with Hammie May and Grover Fannin as officiating ministers. Burial was at the Family cemetery at Lick Fork. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 17 Jun.1959
 
FAIRCHILD, Mildred Lee (Chandler)
1917-1959
Mrs. Mildred Lee Fairchild, 41, wife of Bennie Fairchild of this city, died in a local hospital Tuesday afternoon, June 25, after an illness of one year. The daughter of the late LaFayette and Sabra Daniels Chandler, she was born in this county October 30, 1917, and had resided here all of her life.  Prior to her illness she was employed as a clerk at the Pastry Shop. Survivors include besides her husband three sisters, Mrs. Ray Wheeler, Mechanicsburg, Ohio; Mrs. Clifford Pack, Ashland; Mrs. Ray Williams, Ashland; Mrs. Hershell Wheeler, Ashland; one brother, Irvin Chandler; Cable, Ohio.  Also surviving are the following half brothers and sisters:  Frank Chandler of this city; Monroe Chandler, Manson, Washington; S. M. Chandler, Danville; Mrs. Lacy Chandler, Decatur, Ill.; Mrs. Lillie Davis, Huntington, W. Va. Funeral services were conducted from the First Christian Church at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, with Rev. Larry Wigal, former pastor of the church, as officiating minister.  Burial was in the Hall Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1 July 1959
 
GOBLE, Gypsy (Penix)
1899-1959
Former County Resident Dies In Louisville Rites At Inez For Gypsy Penix Goble Mrs. Gypsy Penix Goble, 60, former county resident, died in the Jewish Hospital in Louisville at 12:15 a.m., June 30, from the effects of a stroke following a week’s illness. The daughter of Laffette and Polly Ward Penix, she was born at Boons Camp February 1899.  She was a member of the Christian Church and had lived in Louisville for the past eight years, where she was employed as a nurses’ aide. Her first marriage was to Johnson Stafford, who preceded her in death.  She was later married to Floyd Goble, who also preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, John Stafford, Boons Camp; a daughter, Mrs. Deloris Kendrick, Louisville; two brothers, Shade Penix, Inez; Richard Penix, Davisport; three sisters, Mrs. Allie Ward, Inez; Mrs. Exer Ward, Davella; Mrs. Malvie Ward, Williamsport. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday from the First Baptist Church in Inez with Leonard Webb and Hershell Short officiating.  Burial was in the Two-Mile Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JULY 8, 1959

GRIGSBY, Beatrice (Franklin)
1959
Graveside rites were conducted in Stafford Cemetery at Staffordsville Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Beatrice Franklin Grigsby, who died Monday in Richmond, Ky. She was born in Johnson County, the daughter of Jesse and Ann Turner Stafford. Survivors include Major Earl Franklin, Richmond; Deward Franklin, Georgia; two daughters, Mrs. Ward Taylor, Georgia; Mrs. Nell Rose, Richmond; two brothers, Harry G. Stafford, Paintsville; Jesse Stafford, Jr., Grayson; Mrs. Mollie Litmann, Paintsville; Mrs. Rose Spradlin, Staffordsville. Services were conducted by Rev. M. R. Thomason, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city.  Burial was in the Stafford Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 24 June 1959
 
HAGER, Lowell George
1959
Two Others Injured As Car Crashes Into Tree On Greasy Creek Saturday Evening
Two men died instantly and two others were injured in an automobile accident about four miles south of Boons Camp on the Greasy Creek Road Saturday evening. Dead are Lowell George Hager, 25 of David, Floyd County, and Homer Penix, 34, of Boons Camp. Delmer Crum who lives at David and Elmer Crum of Boons Camp vicinity were treated for severe cuts and bruises at a local hospital and were able to return to their homes. The accident occurred when the 1956 Ford in which the men were passengers collided with a beech tree. Hager, driver of the car, was thrown out of the vehicle and his body was found under the tree. He died instantly of a skull fracture and other internal injuries. Homer Penix was riding in the rear seat when the accident occurred. He also died instantly of a fractured skull and crushed chest. It was reported that Penix had worked on his farm Saturday and he and Delmer Crum had been picked up by the other men as they returned from a trip to Martin County. The accident happened about 7:30 p.m. Hager was born in West Virginia a son of Everett and Hallie Justice Hager. He had been a resident of David for the past 12 years. He had served in the U.S. Army. Surviving besides his parents are three brothers, Charles, James and Ronald, all of David, and four sisters. Mrs. Shirley Branham, Prestonsburg, Mrs. Katharine Prater, Charleston, W. Va., Mrs. Clara Jean Gorrell, and Miss Rose Ellen Hager, both of David. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the David Community Church. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Cemetery at Ivel, Ky. Homer Penix was born June 5, 1925, a son of the late John C. Penix and Mrs. Stella Crum of this city. A miner by occupation, he had spent his life in the Boons Camp vicinity. He was married to Silvunia Glispie Penix who survives. Other survivors, besides his mother, are three daughters, Othel, Maudel, and Alberta, at home, four brothers, John M. Penix, Bill Penix, and Jim Penix, all of Wabash, Ind., Joe Penix, Boons Camp, one sister, Mrs. Elbert Daniels, Boons Camp, and his step- father, Melvin Crum, Paintsville. Funeral services were held at 10:00 tuesday morning at the Little Friendship Church at Boons Camp by Rev. Nim Sturgill. Burial was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JUN 17 1959  
 
HENSLEY, Mary Elizabeth (Adams)
1880-1959
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hensley, 79, resident of East Point, died in a local hospital at 1:45 p.m., Saturday, June 20. A lifelong resident of East Point, she was born April 19, 1880, the daughter of the late Harmon and Isabel Adams.  She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Forest T. Hensley; four sons, William H. Hensley and Wattie L. Hensley, both of Hurley, Va.; Russell Hensley, Springfield, Ohio; George Hensley, Hurley, Va.; three daughters, Virginia Fairchild, East Point; Tennessee Bickley, Springfield, Ohio; Margaret May Hensley, Nolan, W. Va.  Also surviving are thirty-four grandchildren and forty-four great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Virginia Fairchild at East Point with Adron Davis as officiating minister.  Burial was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JUN. 24, 1959
 
JONES, Giddie
1893-1959
Giddie Jones, 66, well-known merchant and farmer of Flat Gap, died Monday in a local hospital following an extended illness. The son of the late Brownlow and Carolina Brown Jones, he was born in Johnson County March 18, 1893, and had been a lifelong resident of the Flat Gap community.  He was a member of the Flat Gap Lodge 616 F. & A. M. Surviving are his wife, Serina Van Hoose Jones; four sons, Henry Jones, Fairborn, Ohio; Marion and Ernest Jones, both of Flat Gap; Chester Jones, U. S. Army, Ft. Benning, Ga.; seven daughters, Mrs. Goldie Ball, Gordon, W. Va.; Mrs. Virginia Anderson, Fairborn, Ohio; Mrs. Audrey Salyers, Fairborn, Ohio; Miss Norma Jones, Fairborn, Ohio; Silvia Kaskey, Williams Mountain, W. Va.; Myrtle Pelphrey, Paintsville; Carol Sue Jones, Flat Gap.  Also surviving are four brothers, Johnnie Jones, Louisa; Lema Jones, Sitka; Dock Jones, Louisa. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Thursday from the home with Harry Bruce Daniel and Don Fraley as officiating ministers.  Graveside rites will be conducted by Flat Gap Lodge 616 F & AM.  Burial will be in the family cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1 July 1959
 
NICKELL, Alma (Ross)
1881-1959
Mrs. Alma Nickell, 77, wife of Albert Nickell of Winifred, died at her home at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 5, of a stroke following an illness of two days. The daughter of Steven and Angeline Williams Ross, she was born at Flat Gap July 31, 1881.  She had been a resident of Winifred for a number of years and was a member of the United Baptist Church. A son, Earl Nickell, preceded her in death in 1940. Surviving besides her husband are four sons, Warner Nickell, Dayton, Ohio; Eulis Nickell and Ross Nickell, both of Sitka; Wendell Nickell, Winifred; one daughter, Mrs. Viola Mae Hil, Dayton, Ohio; one brother Powell Ross, Orofina, Idaho; one sister, Virgie Kittrell, Clarkston, Washington; three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, from the Lower Franks Creek United Baptist Church with Lonza Reed, O. I. Williams, F. F. Rigsby and Cully Sparks.  Burial was in the Lemaster Cemetery at Winifred. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JUNE 10, 1959
 
PENIX, Homer
1925-1959
Two Others Injured As Car Crashes Into Tree On Greasy Creek Saturday Evening
Two men died instantly and two others were injured in an automobile accident about four miles south of Boons Camp on the Greasy Creek Road Saturday evening. Dead are Lowell George Hager, 25 of David, Floyd County, and Homer Penix, 34, of Boons Camp. Delmer Crum who lives at David and Elmer Crum of Boons Camp vicinity were treated for severe cuts and bruises at a local hospital and were able to return to their homes. The accident occurred when the 1956 Ford in which the men were passengers collided with a beech tree. Hager, driver of the car, was thrown out of the vehicle and his body was found under the tree. He died instantly of a skull fracture and other internal injuries. Homer Penix was riding in the rear seat when the accident occurred. He also died instantly of a fractured skull and crushed chest. It was reported that Penix had worked on his farm Saturday and he and Delmer Crum had been picked up by the other men as they returned from a trip to Martin County. The accident happened about 7:30 p.m. Hager was born in West Virginia a son of Everett and Hallie Justice Hager. He had been a resident of David for the past 12 years. He had served in the U.S. Army. Surviving besides his parents are three brothers, Charles, James and Ronald, all of David, and four sisters. Mrs. Shirley Branham, Prestonsburg, Mrs. Katharine Prater, Charleston, W. Va., Mrs. Clara Jean Gorrell, and Miss Rose Ellen Hager, both of David. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the David Community Church. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Cemetery at Ivel, Ky. Homer Penix was born June 5, 1925, a son of the late John C. Penix and Mrs. Stella Crum of this city. A miner by occupation, he had spent his life in the Boons Camp vicinity. He was married to Silvunia Glispie Penix who survives. Other survivors, besides his mother, are three daughters, Othel, Maudel, and Alberta, at home, four brothers, John M. Penix, Bill Penix, and Jim Penix, all of Wabash, Ind., Joe Penix, Boons Camp, one sister, Mrs. Elbert Daniels, Boons Camp, and his step- father, Melvin Crum, Paintsville. Funeral services were held at 10:00 tuesday morning at the Little Friendship Church at Boons Camp by Rev. Nim Sturgill. Burial was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JUN 17 1959  

PHELPS, Leander
1885-1959
Leander Phelps, 73, died at his home at West Van Lear at 7:20 a.m., Saturday after a year’s illness. A native of Johnson County he was born July 5, 1885, the son of Aquilla and Sarah Hicks Phelps.  He had lived at West Van Lear for the past forty-four years.  He formerly worked as a miner and was employed at the Paintsville Hospital for several years.  He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Virgie Phelps; one son, James Phelps, Louisville; one daughter, Mrs. John Sammons, West Van Lear; two brothers, John Phelps, Van Lear; Dolpha Phelps, Elk City, Okla. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 Monday afternoon from the West Van Lear Missionary Baptist Church with Howard Reuter as officiating minister.  Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1 July 1959
 
PRINCE, Minta (Davidson)
1872-1959
Mrs. Minta Prince, 87, resident of Tutor Key, died in a local hospital at 11:30 a.m., June 17 following an illness of ten years. The daughter of Joe and Amanda Stewart Davidson, she was born at Grayson March 8, 1872, and had made her home at Tutor Key for the past forty-five years.  She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, James Prince, preceded her in death September 1949. Surviving are three sons, Joseph Prince, Hurricane, W. Va.; Harry Prince, Tutor Key; James Prince, Tutor Key; three daughters, Mrs. Alma Wells, Hurricane, W. Va.; Mrs. June Justice, Ashland; Mrs. Ruth Carey, Columbus, Ohio; three brothers, J. M. Davidson, Russell, Lisa Davidson, Huntington, W. Va.; Nairm Davidson, Ironton, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted from the home at Tutor Key at 11:00 a.m. Friday with Claude Preston as officiating minister.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Tutor Key. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JUNE 24, 1959
 
RICE, Sam K.
1917-1959
Sam K. Rice, 41, member of a prominet Floyd County family, died at 9:05 p.m., June 30, in a Huntington hospital after an illness of one year. Mr. Rice was born December 10, 1917, a son of Judd Rice and the late Maggie Music Rice.  He had been a resident of the Little Paint section near East Point, all his life. He was a construction worker with Harris Bros. of Prestonsburg, and was a vetern of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Charlestine Burke Rice, one son, John Thomas Rice, and the following brothers and sisters:  Mrs. R. M. Johnson, Hager Hill, Mrs. Bert Cartmell, Ceredo, W. Va., Mrs. Curtis Richirdson and Mrs. John P. Conley, both of East Point, Thomas J. Rice, Hager Hill, John D., Virley C., and James Ray Rice, all of East Point. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the First Church of God on Little Paint by the Rev. Ray Benton. Burial was in the family cemetery at Little Paint. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JULY 8, 1959

ROBINS0N, W. L. "Bill"
1892-1959
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday from the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church for W. L. (Bill) Robinson, well-known merchant and former restaurant operator of this city, who died in a local hospital Tuesday at 8:15 a.m., following an illness of several months. The son of the late Enoch and Nancy Music Robinson, he was born December 9, 1892, in this county and had resided here all of his life.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Maymie Lewis Robinson; two sons, Billie and Eugene, both of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Joe Trimble, Oil Springs, and Mrs. Betty Bayes of this city.  Also surviving are two brothers, Manuel Robinson, Pomona, California; Jimmie Robinson, Portsmouth, Ohio; five sisters, Mrs. Alec Crider, East Point; Mrs. Bill Brown, East Point; Mrs. Bascom Taylor, Nippa; Mrs. Roy Melvin of this city; Mrs. Bert Castle, Jamestown, Ohio. Services will be conducted by Claude Preston and Arthur Ramay with music by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial will be in the family cemetery on Turner Branch. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1 July 1959
 
SESCO, William A.
1870-1959
Aged Martin County Man Dies June 20
William Anderson “Ance” Sesco, 89, a native of Johnson County, died June 20 at the home of his grandson, James Sesco, Jr., Tomahawk. Mr. Sesco had been ill for several weeks.  He was a retired farmer, and had lived in Martin County for the past 80 years.  He was born November 27, 1870, a son of Oscar and Liza Webb Sesco.  He was married to Luecressie Mollette who preceded him in death. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Millard Sesco, Job, Ky., James Sesco, Weeksbury; two daughters, Mrs. Kelly Hall and Mrs. Judy Mollette, both of Tomahawk, and the following brothers and sisters; Glove Sesco and Wesley Sesco, both of Tomahawk, Archie Sesco, Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Nancy Jane Mollette, and Mrs. Rosie Mollette, both of Davisport, Kentucky. The body remained at the home of James Sesco, Jr., until Sunday afternoon.  Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the home of Mrs. Kelly Hall by Rev. Avery Preece and Rev. Walter Wells. Burial was in the Sesco Cemetery at Davisport. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 24 June 1959
 
SPEARS, Ham
1884-1959
Ham Spears, 75, carpenter and building contractor, died Tuesday, June 9, at 4:30 a.m. at his home, at 509 Gartrell St., Ashland, following a brief illness. Mr. Spears was born in Johnson County, Ky., January 11, 1884, a son of the late P. D. and Levina Walters Spears.  He was a member of the local carpenters union and the United Baptist Church at River, Ky. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marie Daniels Spears a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Spears, at home; a son, John G. Spears, serving with the U. S. Navy; a sister, Mrs. R. H. Baker, Flatwoods; one brother, Everett Spears, Coal Grove, Ohio; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the 39th St. United Baptist Church with Elder Everett Slone, Elder C. Sparks and Elder T. J. Howard officiating. Burial followed in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens East. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 17 June 1959
 
SPENCER, Johnnie, Jr.
1919-1959
Johnnie Spencer, Jr., 39, resident of East Point, died in a local hospital at 4:00a.m., Sunday, June 7, after an illness of ten days. The son of John and Hester Spencer, he was born July 2, 1919, in this county and had been a lifelong resident of East Point where he was employed as a miner. Survivors include his wife, Faye Arms Spencer; two daughters, Betty Joyce Spencer and Joyce Ann Spencer, both at home; one brother, Curtis Spencer, Leander; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Music, East Point, and Mrs. Ethel Collinsworth, Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 9, from the Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church with Scott Castle and Charlie Lemaster as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Arms family cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald Wednesday June 10, 1959
 
STAFFORD, Crate, Jr.
1959
Services Sunday For Two-Year-Old Crate Stafford, Jr.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 11:00 a.m., from the Mouth of Rush Free Will Baptist Church for Crate Stafford, Jr., 2-year-old son of Donis and Jessie Peckham Stafford of Springfield, Ohio, who died June 17 at 4:45 p.m. Surviving besides the parents are two sisters, Donnie Mae Stafford and Karen Lynn, both at home. Services were conducted by Rev. Nathan Van Hoose.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the Daniels Cemetery at Sycamore. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 24 June 1959
 
TRIMBLE, Boe
1886-1959
Boe Trimble, 72, Oil Springs resident, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Monday at 5:30 a.m. He was born at Barnetts Creek September 21, 1886, the son of Willie and Sarah Van Hoose Trimble. Mr. Trimble, a carpenter, was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Missouri Caudill Trimble; two sons, Vencil Trimble, Middletown, O.; Eulas Trimble, Fairborn, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Avenell Dills of this city; Sarah Louise Trimble, Oil Springs; four brothers, Pierce Trimble, Oil Sprin gs; James V. Trimble, West Van Lear; Thurman Trimble, Kilbourne, Ohio; Newt Trimble, Blaine, two sisters, Mrs. George Ealey and Laura Trimble, both of Barnetts Creek. Funeral services were conducted today at 2:00 from the Oil Springs Methodist Church with Lonza Reed and Cullie Sparks as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Mitchell Price Cemetery at Oil Springs. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JUL 1 1959
 
TURNER, J. Douglas
1959
Served 32 Years With The First National Bank
J. Douglas Turner, 54, executive vice president of the First National Bank, died of cancer Tuesday night at his home after a long illness. Mr. Turner served the bank for 32 years.  He was a past president of Group Seven of the Kentucky Bankers Association and was active on many committees of the state association.  He was chairman of the resolutions committee at the most recent meeting of the state organization.  At this gathering he offered a resolution and made an address which left a deep impression on the bankers of the entire South. His discourse was praised in an editorial in the Southern Bankers Magazine. Mr. Turner was recently elected to the board of directors of the Centre College Alumni Association.  A member of the Pendennis Club of Louisville, he was also a past president of the local Rotary Club, and Elks Club; he was a Mason and a member of the El Hasa Shrine.  He had been an active and interested member of Mayo Methodist Church, having served on the Board of Stewards for twenty years. Mr. Turner was interred at Mayo Memorial Burial Park.  He was a member of the board of directors of the park and was one of the supervisors of the recent landscaping and renovation which the park has undergone. Douglas was the son of Judge James W. Turner, a First National Bank official, and the late Josephine Creed Turner.  He is survived by his father; his wife, Mrs. Sally Turner; one son, James Douglas Turner II; one daughter, Miss Diane Turner; and two grandsons, James Douglas Turner III, and William Byington Turner. Funeral services were conducted Friday at Mayo Methodist Church with the pastor, the Reverend Charles Perry officiating. Graveside rites were held by the Paintsville Lodge, 381 F. & A. M. Active pallbearers were Clyde Conley, Hansford Teater, William D. Salyers, Robert M. Conley, Robert M. Wilhite, Jr., James T. Newman, Harry LaViers, Jr., James D. Cox. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Davis, Dr. Paul B. Hall, V. S. Williams, Leroy Slone, Ben W. Wheeler, R. C. Lyon, H. C. Holbrook, Russell Meade, Bromley Patton, Ray Turner, Russell Hager, Dr. G. M. Stafford, Dr. John Turner, Dr. James Archer, W. A. Toney, Gelain Baldridge, J. G. Newman, Harry LaViers, Sr., Charles M. Wells, G. H. Rice. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1 July 1959
 
WALTERS, Ruth (Fairchild)
1904-1959
Walters Rites Held Friday at Freewill Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Fairchild Walters, 55, wife of Glen Walters of this city, were conducted at 10:00 Friday from the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church.  Mrs. Walters died in a local hospital at 2:20 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, after an illness of several months. The daughter of Joe and Lizzie Estep Fairchild, she was born January 13, 1904, in this county.  She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include besides her husband, two sons, Paul Johnson, Barnetts Creek; William Henry Johnson, Dayton, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Jewell Proter, Thealka; Mrs. Ray Vern McKenzie, Dayton, Ohio.  Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters; Son Fairchild, Paintsville; Lon and Troy Fairchild, both of Staffordsville; Mrs. M. C. Johnson and Mrs. Lester Adams, both of Paintsville; Mrs. Fred Pelphrey, Staffordsville. Services were conducted by Rev. W. L. Hooper, Scott Castle and Claude Preston with music by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the Johnson Cemetery at Rockhouse. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JULY 8, 1959
 
WHEELER, Louella (Williams)
1876-1959
Louella Wheeler, 82, Dies June 30
Mrs. Louella Williams Wheeler, 82, of Cut Bank, Mont., former Paintsville resident,  died June 30 in a nursing home at Eureka, Calif. Mrs. Wheeler was born Aug. 4, 1876, in Paintsville.  Her husband, Jasper Wheeler,  preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Judy Davis, of Cut Bank and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted July 3 in Great Falls, Mont. Paintsville Herald Wednesday July 8, 1959

JULY - 1959

BLACKBURN, Chattie (Hale)
1907-1959
Mrs. Chattie Blackburn, 52, former county resident, died July 4, at 8:30 p.m., at the home of Eddie Bowens in Yolyn, W.Va. of cancer following an illness of one year. Mrs. Blackburn was born at Boons Camp, March 6, 1907, the daughter of Grant and Lizzie Scarberry Hale.  She had been living in Yolyn W.Va. for the past seven months.  Mrs. Blackburn was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.  Surviving are her husband, Tracy Blackburn, and the following brothers and sisters: Jay Hale, Yolyn, W.Va.; Bill Hale, Wharton, W.Va. Stant Hale, Boons Camp; Mat Hale, Lundale, W.Va.; Emma Perry, Boons Camp; Louisa Bowens, Yolyn, W.Va.; Mouvernia Patrick, Boons Camp.  Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday from the Boons Camp Free Will Baptist Church with James Lyons as officiating minister.  Burial was in the Dennie Pigg Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald Wednesday July 8, 1959
 
BLAIR, Andy
1886-1959
Andy Blair, 72, retired farmer of Denver, died at his home at 9:55 a.m., Monday after an illness of several months. The son of Jim and Elizabeth Hitchcock Blair, he was born October 17, 1886, in this county and had lived at Denver most of his life. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minta Pelphrey Blair; one daughter, Fanny Baldwin, Denver; one brother, Crate Blair, Denver; one sister, Sarah Blair, Lowmansville. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 11:00 a.m., today with Lonza Reed and Monroe Caudill as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jul.29 1959
 
BLAIR, Ray H.
1924-1959
Ray H. Blair, 35, died July 23 in the Veterans’ Hospital at Huntington following an illness of four days.  He resided with a sister, Mrs. Malta Shelton, of Greenup, Ky. Mr. Blair was born May 10, 1924 at Oil Springs, a son of the late Walter and Hettie Conley Blair.   He was a veteran of World War II and was formerly employed with Bartlett Tree Expert Co. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Kay Blair, at home; six other sister, Mrs. Dorothy Newell of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Mollie Jackson of Paintsville, Mrs. Oma Bentley of Wayland, Mrs. Alta Blair of Riceville, Mrs. Lenora Jackson of Ashland, and Mrs. Christine Davis of Flatwoods; and four brothers, Delmar Blair of Ashland, Paul E. Blair of Baltimore, Herbert Blair of Flat Gap, and Wordie Blair of Buchanan. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 29 July 1959
 
BURNS, Carl
1906-1959
Carl Burns, 53, resident of Nippa, died in a local hospital at 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, after an illness of several months. A native of Magoffin County he was born March 18, 1906, the son of Elisha and Mary Robinson Burns. He was employed as a miner and was a member of the United Mine Workers. Surviving are his wife, Virgie Bowling Burns; eight sons, Douglas and Ray Burns, both of Columbus, Ohio;  Rex Burns, Prestonsburg; Jay Burns, Washburn, Indiana; Carl Thomas, Corbet, Smith and Roy, all at home; two daughters, Mary Lou Williams, Sitka; Magadline Burns, at home; one brother, Edd Burns, Nippa; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Pelphrey, Nippa; Mrs. Dora Castle, Kenton, Ohio. Funeral servives were conducted from the home at 2:30 p.m., Thursday with Claude Preston and Don Fraley as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 7-15-1959
 
DANIEL, Arbie
1924-1959
FUNERAL SERVICES AT RUSH CHURCH FOR ARBIE DANIEL
A Nippa man, one of the county’s most decorated heroes of World War II, died Tuesday in Floyd County when he was struck by a falling tree. Arbie Daniel, 35, died instantly about 2:00 P.M. while working for the Roy Rice Lumber Company.  He, with Rice and several others, had cut down a tree, about 4 feet in diameter.  The top of the tree lodged on the top of another, causing the trunk to swing uphill and strike the victim.  He died of a crushed chest, broken neck, and broken back. He was wounded on November 20, 1944, during World War II while serving in Germany. He was awarded medals for battle campaigns in Africa, Italy, France and Germany and held the decorations of five Bronze Stars, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Presidential Unit Citation, American Defense Service Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. He was born May 4, 1924, a son of Frank Daniel and the late Mahala Scarberry Daniel of Nippa. Mr. Daniel was married on March 9, 1946, in Paintsville. Surviving besides his father are his wife, Hellen Pulley Daniel; two sons, Danny Daniel and Tommie Daniel; two daughters, Judy Daniel and Jewell Daniel, all at home; one brother, Wilbur Daniel of Nippa, and four sisters, Alice Music, Mrs. Angie Preston, and Reashal Richmond, Springfield, Ohio, and Myrtle Spradlin of Nippa. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. today at the Mouth of rush Free Will Baptist church.  Officiating ministers were the Rev. Claude Preston and Rev. Millard Van Hoose. Graveside rites were conducted by the Paintsville Chapter Disabled Veterans of America.  Burial was in the Sycamore Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY July 22, 1959
 
DANIEL, Bessie
1959
SERVICES TUESDAY FOR WIDOW OF EX-SHERIFF
Mrs. Bessie Daniel, 75, resident of Thealka died at her home Saturday evening.  She was the widow of former Johnson County Sheriff Julius Daniel, who preceded her in death August 1955. Surviving are two sons, Mitchel and Carl Daniel, both of Thealka; four daughters, Mrs. Herschel Van Hoose, Nippa; Mrs. Charles Spradlin, Thealka; Mrs. Foley North, Tutor Key; Mrs. Jay Rickman, Detroit, Michigan.  Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Scott Daniel, Tutor Key. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 Tuesday from the United Baptist church at tutor Key with German Walters and F. F. Rigsby as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Thealka. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY July 8, 1959
 
DAVIS, Margaret (Yates)
1959
Mrs. Margaret Davis, 91, died at her home at Chandlerville Friday, July 17, following  an extended illness.   The daughter of the late John and Anna Daniel Yates, she was born in this county May  30, 1868, and has resided at Chandlerville practically all of her life. Her husband, Marcus Davis, preceded her in death in 1944. Surviving are one son, Edford W. Davis, Irvin, Ohio; two daughters, Miss Clista Davis,  Chandlerville; Mrs. C. G. Davis, Ashland. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday from the home with Claude  Preston and Arthur Morris as officiating ministers.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.   Burial was in the Burton Cemetery at Chandlerville.  Note: This cemetery is also known as the Davis/Burton Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday July 22, 1959
 
FAIRCHILD, Douglas
1902-1959
Douglas Fairchild, 57, resident of Lick Fork, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday morning while en route to a hospital. The son of John and Rosa Horn Fairchild, he was born in this county February 28, 1902, and had lived most of his life at Lick Fork where he engaged in farming.  He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Fairchild; one stepson, Henry Clevenger; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Clarence Taylor of the city.  Also surviving are two brothers, Walter Fairchild, Lowmansville; Kirk Fairchild, Monticello; five sisters, Mary Jane Pratt, East Point; Gypsie Conley and Emma Fairchild, both of Collista; Allie Blanton, Mansfield, Ohio; Adda Blair, Collista. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Collista Freewill Baptist Church with Charlie Lemaster as officiating minister.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Lick Fork. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 8 July 1959
 
FYFFE, George Ollie
1882-1959
George Ollie Fyffe, 76, retired farmer of Red Bush, died in a local hospital Sunday at 6:00 p.m., after an illness of three weeks. The son of John and Sarah Williams Fyffe, he was born in Morgan County July 16, 1882, and had been a resident of Red Bush most of his life. He was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bessie Wheeler Fyffe; two sons, Volney Fyffe, Elna; Roy Fyffe, Red Bush; two daughters, Sally Kiser, Spencer, W. Va.; Emma Fraze, Sciotoville, Ohio; three brothers, Joe Fyffe, Detroit, Michigan; Tom Fyffe, Cincinnati, Ohio; Jay Fyffe, Everett. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., today from the Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church with Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JUL 15 1959
 
HACKWORTH, George
1885-1959
Retired Farmer Of Collista Passes Friday
Rites Monday For George Hackworth
George Hackworth,74 retired farmer of Collista,died at his home at 2:00 p.m., Friday suddenly of a heart attack. He was the son of Jeff and Sarah Prater Hackworth and was born in this county February 14,1885.He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs.Rissie Collins Hackworth:four sons,Woodrow Hackworth,Latham,Ohio:John Hackworth,Collista: Franklin Hackworth and George Jefferson Hackworth,both of Bainbridge Ohio,four daughters, Lucillie Humphreys and Ruth McKibbin,both of Bainbridge,Ohio:Pamalla Hackworth,Collists,Hazel Drumm,Kenton,Ohio;four brothers, Harrison Hackworth,Brainard;Melvin,John,Bill all of Michigan.one sister Pearlie Patrick,Homer Michigan.Also surviving are twelve grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the home Monday at 2:00 pm,with Lonza Reed,Lloyd Williams,F.F. Rigsby and Frank Caudill officiating ministers.Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Hearld Wednesday July 22,1959
 
HALL, Vina (Slone)
1959
Vina Hall, 86, Dies July 3 Funeral Rites Monday for Winifred Woman Mrs. Vina Hall, 86, died July 3 in a Lexington Hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.  Mrs. Hall was a resident of Winifred and had been ill for several years. She was born in Johnson County, a daughter of the late James and Jemima Pack Slone, and had lived in the Winifred section all her life. She was a widow of the late Jacob C. Hall. Surviving are three sons, Paris Hall, Winifred; Marshall Hall, Columbus, O.; Lloyd Fairchild, Dayton, O.; one daughter, Mrs. Jesse Stapleton, London, O.; and a step-daughter, Mrs. Rausa Hall, Winifred. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Catherine Harris, Springfield, Ohio; Mrs. Rinda Ramey, London, Ohio; Mrs. Clista Harris and Jasper Slone, both of Winifred. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 6, at the Franks Creek United Baptist Church. Officiating ministers were Rev. O. I. Williams, Rev. Ellis Hamilton, and Rev. Lonza Reed.  Music was furnished by the Toms Creek Singers. Burial was made in the Slone Cemetery at Winifred. Paintsville Herald Wednesday July 8, 1959
 
HANEY, Clifford
1959-1959
Haney Infant Dies In Local Hospital
Clifford Haney son of Chester and Harie Gullett Haney of this city, died shortly after birth July 22, in the Paintsville Hospital. Burial was in the Jennies Creek Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 29 July 1959
 
HOLBROOK, Betty Jean (Ratliff)
1932-1959
Mrs. Betty Jean Holbrook, 27, wife of Guy Holbrook of Thelma, died in the Ashland T.B. Sanitarium, Tuesday, July 21, 1959, at 7:30 p.m., following an illness of nine years. The daughter of Sylba Perry Ratliff of Richardson and the late Walter Ratliff, she was born in this city February 18, 1932.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides her mother and husband are a daughter, Kathy Lee, at home; one brother, William Ratliff, Richardson; two sisters, Pauline Perry, Richardson; Margaret Booth, River. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 1:00 p.m., from the Thelma Schoolhouse with Elzie Banks and Nim Sturgill as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Thealka. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY July 29, 1959
 
MCFADDIN, Alma (Murphy)
1904-1959
Alma McFaddin, Local Resident, Dies Thursday
Mrs. Alma McFaddin, 54, well-known resident of this city, died in a local hospital at 5:00 a.m., Thursday after an illness of six weeks. The daughter of the late Robert and Mary Jane Lovins Murphy, she was born October 7, 1904, and had been a lifelong resident of this city. She was a member of the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church and since early life had been a devoted Christian. Her husband, Worth McFaddin, preceded her in death February 1, 1957. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Sue Tackett of this city. Funeral services were conducted form the Third Street Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m., Sunday with Rev. Claude Preston and Rev. Walter Hooper as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Turner Branch Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 5 August 1959
 
MUSIC, W. J. (Jeff)
1892-1959
SERVICES HELD SUNDAY FOR JEFF MUSIC RETIRED MERCHANT, 66,
DIED JULY 24 OF HEART AILMENT
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday for W.J. {Jeff} Music at the family residence at East Point. He suffered a heart attack several weeks ago, and was a patient in the Paintsville Hospital for several days. He died at his home Friday evening, July 24. A retired store manager, he began when a youth in the merchandising business as a clerk in a store of the late J.C.B. auxier at East Point. He was a successful merchant and had owned and managed stores at West Van Lear, Inez, Florida and other places. Mr. Music was born September 17,1892, a son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Telia Pelphrey Music of East Point. He was affiliated with the Church of God and was a member of Van Lear Lodge 885, F & A.M. He was married when a young man to Alka Greer who survives him. Other survivors are three sons, and three daughters, Maurice Music, St. Petersburg, Fla., Roger G. Music, Oil Springs, James Music, Dayton, Ohio., Mrs. Ann Stapleton and Mrs. Frank Jennings, Lexington, MRs. Elizabeth Wesnlowski, El Paso Tex., and one brother, Wilbur Music, Columbus, Ohio., and three sisters, Mrs. Bart Mellon, Paintsville, Mrs. Frank Burchett, Auxier, Ky., and Mrs. Mary Hyden, Prestonburg. He is also survived by several grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Moses Kithchen and the Rev. Howard Church. Music was furnished by the Toms Creek Singers. Final rites were conducted at the graveside by the members of the Masonic Lodge. Burial was in the family cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald Wednesday, 7-29-1959
 
OWENS, Mary (Cook)
1884-1959
Mrs. Mary Owens, 74, wife of Lee Owens of Mine Fork, died at her home at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, following an illness of nine months.  A native of West Virginia she was born September 15, 1884, the daughter of John and Eda King Cooke.  She had resided at Mine Fork most of her life and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.  Surviving besides her husband are five sons, Willie Owens, Falcon; Edgar, Walter and Corbet Owens, all of Oil Springs; Dallas Owens, Mima; three daughters, Edith Barker, Oil Springs; Allie Jackson, Dayton, Ohio; Callie Lemaster, Mima; four brothers, Corbet Cooke, Henrietta; Henry, Dewey and Tiny Cooke, all of Greenup; two sisters, Mrs. Lona Hopkins, Sciotoville, Ohio; Mrs. Ira Jenkins, Oil Springs. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday from the Mine Fork Schoolhouse with Scott Castle and Earl Ratliff as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday July 29, 1959
 
PACK, Nola (Daniel)
1897-1959
Mrs. Nola Pack, 62, wife of E.L. Pack of Collista, died in a local hospital at 5:15 a.m., Saturday of a heart attack following an illness of three years.  The daughter of Hamilton and Mary McFarland Daniel, she was born March 16, 1897, at White House. She had lived at Collista for the past four and one half years and was a member of the United Baptist Church.  Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Paul Pack of this city; Edgar Pack, Marion, Ohio; five daughters, Mrs. Neva Lee Blair, Williamsport; Mrs. Marie Preston, Thelma; Mrs. Erma Lainhart, Richmond; Mrs. Maxine Wells, Sidney, Ohio; Mrs. Dorothy Daniel, Collista; one brother, Frank Daniel, New York.  Funeral services were conducted Monday at 11:00 a.m., from the Old Friendship United Baptist Church at Williamsport with Foster Rigsby, Flem Arrowood and Glen Arrowood as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Pack Cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald Wednesday July 15, 1959
 
PELPHREY, Oscar Henry
1912-1959
Oscar Henry Pelphrey, 47, familiarly known as “Blackie”, was found dead about noon, July 16, on the East end of the Paint Creek bridge in the Southside Addition.  Death was attributed to a heart attack. A son of Harry Pelphrey of this city, and the late Mae Mahan Pelphrey, he was a member of one of the county’s oldest families, and was widely known throughout the area.  He was born July 5, 1912. Surviving besides his father are his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Boyd Pelphrey of Fallsburg, Ky., two sisters, Mrs. Bob Mills of Ironton, and Mrs. Betty Vanhoose of Columbus, and two brothers Redman Pelphrey of Illinois and Frank Pelphrey, a patient at the Veterans Hospital, Huntington, W. Va. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday at the Fallsburg Tabernacle with the Rev. Fred Vanhorn officiating. Burial was in the Fugitt Cemetery at Fallsburg. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 22 July 1959
 
PETRY, Cicero
1890-1959
Cicero Petry, 69, Dies Friday Of Gunshot Wounds
Cicero Petry, 69, resident of West Van Lear, died at his home Friday evening of Self-inflicted gunshout wounds. The son of the late James and Margaret Clark Petery, he was born March 23, 1890, at Cloverport.  He had made his home at West Van Lear for the past thirty years, and was employed as a miner prior to his retirement.  He was a member of the Van Lear Mission and gave generously of his time and energies in helping his fellow man. He was first married to the former Hattie Stanley, who preceded him in death December 7, 1955.  He was later married  to Minnie Fraley who survives. Besides his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Opal Bailey, Oakdale, Penna.; Mrs. Freda Young and mrs. Annabelle Pelphrey, both of Xenia, Ohio.  Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Dell Clendenin, Chesapeake, W. Va. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m., Monday from the West Van Lear Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Moses Kitchen and Rev. E. L. Baldridge as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 5 August 1959
 
PRESTON, Matilda (Trimble)
1912-1959
Mrs. Matilda Trimble Preston, 48, died in a local hospital at 4:15 a.m., Friday, July 17, after an illness of five days.  She had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born in this county November 5, 1912, the daughter of Mrs. Cora Webb Trimble of this city and the late Shell Trimble.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was formerly married to Fred Preston, Jr., who survives.  Other survivors are a son, John Preston, Paintsville; two daughters, Mrs. Cecil Burke, Columbus, Ohio, and Miss Nellie Preston of this city.  Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters:  John Powell Trimble, Maysville; Mrs. Charlie Colvin, Wittensville; Mrs. Bert Estepp, Barnetts Creek; Mrs. Irvin Cantrell, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Millard Overly, Dayton, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted from the United Baptist Church in this city at 1:00 p.m., Sunday with F. F. Rigsby and Loran Reed as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery in this city. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 22 July 1959
 
ROBINSON, Samuel Lewis
1897-1959
Services Held Tuesday For Samuel Robinson
Samuel Lewis Robinson, 83, a lifelong resident of the the county died at the home of his son Saturday, July 24, at 9:00 p.m., following an illness of 16 months. His death was attributed to a heart condition. Born November 30, 1870, he was the son of Jeff Robinson and Plinie Picklesimer Robinson. He had been a lifelong resident of Whitaker. By occupatiion, he was a farmer. He was married to Josie Music Robinson. December 24,. 1897, at East Point. Surviving are three sons, Curtiss Robinson, Whitaker; Samuel L. Robinson, Pontiac, Mich.; and Ernest Robinson, Piketon, Onhio, three daughters, Minnie Arms, Urbana, Ohio; Zora Mareshall, Kenton, O.; and Oeie Myrtle Patrick, Oil Springs; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Conley, Louisville and one brother, T. S. Robinson, Whitaker. Funeral services ere held Thursday at the Whitaker Free Will Baptist Church with the Revs. Adron Davis, Mose Kitchen and Earl Ratliff officiating. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Whitaker under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY APR.15 1959
 
SMITH, Esta Gillem (Ferguson)
1894-1959
Mrs. Esta Gillem Smith, 65, Red Bush resident, died at her home at 10:45 p.m., Sunday following an illness of several months. The daughter of Dan and Sarah Eveans Ferguson, she was born in this county April 13, 1894, and had been a resident of Red Bush most of her life.  She was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. He first marriage was to William Gillem, who preceded her in death May 1942.  Her second marriage was to Ross Smith, who survives. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Marvin and Willard Gillem, both of Anchorage, Alaska; two brothers, Nelson Ferguson, Keaton; Foster Ferguson, Louisa; two sisters, Mrs. Wallace Bailey and Mrs. Lloyd Hill, both of Keaton. Also surviving are the following stepchildren:  Louise McKenzie, Red Bush; Faye McKenzie, Eugene Smith, Edra  Rossit and Neva Lee Masahart, all of Columbus, Ohio; Pauline Beit, Flint, Michigan. Funeral services were conducted from the United Baptist Church at Keaton at 1:00 p.m., today with Tommie Bailey, Henry T. Hamilton and A. L. Bradley officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 15 July 1959
 
TACKETT, Craig
1884-1959
Craig Tackett, 75, resident of Red Bush, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. John Castle, at 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, after an illness of several weeks. He was born in this county June 9, 1884, the son of John M. and Rebecca Lemaster Tackett and was a farmer by occupation. Surviving are his wife, Etta Tackett, three sisters, Naomi Picklesimer, Red Bush; Lucinda Spears and Della Salyer, both of Staffordsville.  Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday from the home of John Castle at Red Bush with Scott Castle and Charlie Lemaster as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Stafford Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 8 July 1959
 
VANHOOSE, Charles T.
1933-1959
Charles T. Van Hoose Dies Wednesday After Long Illness
Charles T. Van Hoose, 26, died at 1:00 p.m., July 1, in a Lexington hospital following a six-year illness of tuberculosis. He was born in this city June 6, 1933, and is survived by his mother, Ethel Spradlin Blevins, and stepfather, John Blevins.  Also surviving is a brother, Lumel Van Hoose of this city. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m., from the Pentecostal Church at Blackberry with John Marshall as officiating minister.  Burial was in the family cemetery on Turkey Knob. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 8 July 1959
 
WARD, Ashley
1924-1959
Ashley Ward, 35, resident of Denver, died in a Lima, Ohio, hospital Sunday morning, July 19. He was born in this county June 29, 1924, the son of John W. Ward and Martha Blair Ward.  He had lived at Denver most of his life and was employed as a tool dresser in the oil fields. Surviving are his wife, Arleen Blair Ward; three sons, Danny, Terry and Jerry, all at home; two daughters, Judith, and LaJeana Ward, both at home.  Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Crate Ward, Denver; Charlie Ward, Carey, Ohio; Edgar Ward, Barnetts Creek; Hager Ward, Carey, Ohio; Zollie Ward, Barnetts Creek; Mary Salyer, Hamdon, Ohio; Cinda Hannah, Vanlue, Ohio; Cora Louellen, Van, W. Va.; Emily Waddell, Miamisburg, Ohio; Margarot Wickham, Gladys Tackett and Joshie Higginbotham, all of Carey, Ohio; Bennie Faye Petmickey, California. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 today from the Green Valley Schoolhouse at Barnetts Creek with Hammie Blair, Prater Blair and Kenneth Trimble as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 1959
 
WILLIAMS, John L.
1924-1959
John L. Williams, 35, son of Laura Salyer Williams and the late Powell Williams of Flat Gap drowned Thursday when the boat in which he was riding capsized in the Detroit River near Trenton, Mich. Three other passengers in the boat swam to safety. Williams' body was recovered at 9:00 p.m. Sunday. Williams, employed as a steel worker in Detroit, Mich., where he had resided for 12 years, was born May 7, 1924, at Flat Gap. He was a Private in the U.S. Army from February 22, 1945, to December 12, 1946. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, the Victory Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Surviving besides his mother are two brothers, Andy Williams and Delman Williams, both of Flat Gap, and six sisters. They are Dixie Wright, Hazel Bailey, both of Red Bush, Murzie Williams, Alma Bailey, both of Flat Gap, Dixie McKenzie, Columbus, O., and Sipp McKenzie, Volga. Also surviving are two half sisters, Callie Williams, Kenova, W.Va., and Goldie McKenzie, Flat Gap, and one half brother, Hollie Williams, Flat Gap. Funeral services were held this morning at 10:00 at the home of Andy Williams at Flat Gap with the Rev. Lonza Reed officiating. Burial took place in the Williams Cemetery at Flat Gap. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JUL 8 1959
 
WILLIAMS, Sarah (Ferguson)
1878-1959
Sarah Williams, Red Bush Woman, Dies In Ohio Mrs. Sarah Ferguson Williams, 80, died July 14 at the home of her son, Oral Williams in Lucasville, Ohio.  She was born December 9, 1878, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ferguson. Her husband, Alfred Williams preceded her in death.  Mrs. Williams and her husband lived at Red Bush before moving to Ohio in 1947. She was a member of the United Baptist Church, and she lived a consistent Christian life for many years. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Esta Salyer, Piketon, Ohio, four sons, Fred Williams, Red Bush, Dole Williams, Belle Center, Ohio, and Oral and Eddie Williams of Lucasville, Ohio, 20 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and four great-great- grandchildren.  She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Viola Boggs of South Shore, Ky., two brothers, Elliott Ferguson of Relief and John Ferguson of Seaman, Ohio. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 22 July 1959
 
WOMACK, Jeffery
1959-1959
Servces Today for Womack Twins Jeffery and Joey Womack,twin sons of Moses and Phoebe Wilcox Womack of Wittensville,died soon after birth in a local hospital July 20. Surviving besides the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr.and Mrs.Everett Wilcox of Wittensville and the paternal grandmother,Mrs. Addie Womack of Grayson. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m.,today from the home of Evertt Wilcox with the Rev.Dearfield officiating.Burial was in the family cemetery at Wittensville. Paintsville Hearld Thursday July 22,1959
 
WOMACK, Joey
1959-1959
Servces Today for Womack Twins Jeffery and Joey Womack,twin sons of Moses and Phoebe Wilcox Womack of Wittensville,died soon after birth in a local hospital July 20. Surviving besides the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr.and Mrs.Everett Wilcox of Wittensville and the paternal grandmother,Mrs. Addie Womack of Grayson. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m.,today from the home of Evertt Wilcox with the Rev.Dearfield officiating.Burial was in the family cemetery at Wittensville. Paintsville Hearld Thursday July 22,1959

AUGUST - 1959

BLAIR, Lacey
1904-1959
Lacey Blair, 54, farmer of Barnetts Creek, died at his home at 2:15 a.m., Sunday following an illness of several months. The son of Green and Marinda Lemaster Blair, he was born August 13, 1904, and had been a lifelong resident of the Barnetts Creek Community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie Baldwin Blair; four sons, Basil and James Francis Blair, both of Lucasville, Ohio; Tilman Blair, Jeffersonville, Indiana; Norman Blair, Barnetts Creek; three daughters, Viola, Naomi and Mayola Blair, all of Barnetts Creek, one brother, Barnetts Creek, one sister, Mrs. Erie Gavis, Portsmouth, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday with Prater Blair, Ferman Blair, Millard Bryant and Lonza Reed all officiating ministers. Burial was in the H. M. Rice Cemetery at Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 12 August 1959
 
BROWN, Marvin
1926-1959
Marvin Brown, age 33, 330 Boyce St., Urbana, Ohio, passed away in the University hospital Columbus, Ohio, August 5, at 11:10 a.m. He was born at River, Ky., February 9, 1926, the son of Frank and Lizzie Vanhoose Brown, who survive and live in Springfield. Other survivors are the widow, Mary McClintich Brown, two sisters, Mrs. Flora Lampasone and Loraine Ferguson of Springfield, three brothers, Russell and Marshall both of Springfield and Frank Jr., of Chesapeake, Ohio. Funeral services were held in the Humphrey's Funeral Home Saturday morning, August 7 at 10:30 with Rev. David Stambaugh officiating . Burial was made in the Mutual Cemetery in Champaign County, Ohio. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Aug. 12, 1959
 
BUCKINGHAM, John E.
1874-1959
John E. Buckingham, 84, native and former resident of Paintsville, died Sunday at King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Frankfort.  He suffered a stroke at his home in Frankfort Monday and was admitted to the hospital the following day. A former state treasurer, during Gov. Chandler’s first administration, he contributed much to the State of Kentucky and was noted for his acumen in business and finance.  During his term as treasurer, the administration cleared the state of costly and unlawful expenditures.  Two years ago Chandler awarded him the Governor’s Medallion for distinguished public and private service to the Commonwealth. Mr. Buckingham spent his early life in Paintsville, and worked on one of the city’s earliest newspapers, the Paintsville Paragraph at the age of 13.  He later became editor.  He never visited Paintsville without a tour of the local newspaper office and shop, and he never lost his interest in the publishing business. He became associated with John C. C. Mayo when industrial development of the Big Sandy Valley was first stimulated by the mining of coal. He made a fortune from his extensive holdings in Eastern Kentucky which he lost during the depression.  He later organized the Tennessee Gas Transmission Co. and organized a chain of banks in Eastern Kentucky. These included the Paintsville National Bank, Paintsville Bank & Trust Co., and the Ashland bank. He was president of other banks at Jenkins, Fleming, Wayland and Weeksbury. He was elected president of the Kentucky Bankers Association in 1940. Mr. Buckingham was born in Paintsville November 9, 1874. He was admitted to the Kentucky bar, although he never graduated from any law school.  After opening an office in Paintsville, he studied 18 hours a day to acquire a teaching certificate.  He taught two years here. Mr. Buckingham was a Methodist, a Shriner, a Mason, and a member of the Rotary Club and the Kentucky Bar Association.  He married the former Miss Nolia Teass who died in 1938. Survivors include three daughters, Miss Martha Buckingham of Ashland, Mrs. R. C. Burns of Catlettsburg and Mrs. Venus Browning of Frankfort, with whom he lived; a half-brother, Hubert Wells of Paintsville; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Volney S. Taylor of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Mrs. V. D. Splane of Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 Tuesday at Rogers Chapel in Frankfort.  The body was then taken to Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland where services were held at 2:30 today. Burial was in Ashland Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 1959
 
CAUDILL, Mary (Saylor)
1861-1959
Services Sunday for Mrs. Mary Caudill
Mrs. Mary Caudill, 98, died at her home at Riceville at 1:45 a.m., Friday following a week’s illness. The daughter of Hiram and Polly Pace Saylor, she was born December 20, 1861, in Magoffin County, but had resided at Riceville most of her life.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Caudill, who died in 1942. Surviving are a son, Edd Caudill, Paintsville; two daughters, Rose Spears, Riceville; Louise Jackson, Oil Springs; one sister, Serena Francis, Riceville. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday from the Riceville United Baptist Church with Scott Castle, Powell Collins and Merida Wiley as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Riceville Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesaday 2 September 1959
 
COLLINS, William
1908-1959
William Russell Collins,51,miner of Van Lear, dies at 8:10 p.m., Friday in a local hospital after an illness of eight months. He was born April 10, 1908, at Odds; the son of  Proctor and Minnie Birchfield Collins and had been a lifelong resident of the Van Lear community. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Angie Spriggs Collins; one daughter, Mrs. Carmie Lena Apel, Owensville; two brothers, Richard Collins, Odds; Robert Collins, Van Lear; five sisters, Jewell Watkins, Ypsilanti, Michigan; Cordia Hill and Ocie Mae Martin, both of Wabash, Indiana; Pauline Austin, Falls Church,Va.; Bernice Phelps, Wabash,Ind; one grandson. Funeral services were conducted from the Church of Christ at Van Lear with Rev. S.B. Honeycutt as officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery at Van Lear. PAINTSVILLE  HERALD WEDNESDAY AUG. 12,1959 
 
CRUM, Paul
1895-1959
Paul Crum, 64, died at his home in Fairborn, Ohio, at 1:40 a.m. August 25, following an illness of two months. The son of Mrs. Nola Burke Crum of Ceredo, W. Va. and the late Sam Vinson Crum, he was born November 8,1895, at Fort Gay, W. Va. He had made his home in Faiborn for the past seventeen years and was employed as an electrician at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He was a member of the First Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margie Webb Crum; one son Jack Crum of Fairborn, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Bowermaster, Fairborn, Ohio; Mrs. Audrey Picklesimer, Springfield, Ohio; one brother, Walter Douglas Crum, Glen Rock, N.J. Also surviving are four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday from the First Baptist Church of West Van Lear with Rev. J.C. Hager as officiating minister. Burial was in the Clubhouse Cemetery of Vaan Lear. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-2-1959
 
DANIELS, Millie (Akers)
1878-1959
Millie Daniels Rites Monday At Stambaugh
Long resident of Toms Creek
Mrs. Millie Daniels,80, life-died Saturday at 2:00 a.m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herber Stambaugh, Wittensville, after an illness of about three weeks. The daughter of the late James and Nancy Burchett Akers, she was born in this county November 9, 1878, and was a member of the Stambaugh Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Daniels. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Nancy Fitch, Kerz; Mrs. Pearlie Stambaugh, Stambaugh; Mrs. Sophia Stambaugh, Wittensville; two sister, Mrs. Minerva Chandler of this city; Mrs. Sophia Blankenship, Nippa. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m., Monday from the Stambaugh Church of Christ with Cecil Sherman and C.M. Blankenship as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Akers Cemetery at Stambaugh. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 8-19-1959
 
DAVIS, Sarah Bell O'Bryan (Pennington)
1884-1959
Mrs. Sarah Bell O'Bryan Davis, wife of Sammie J. Davis, died of a heart attack at her  home at Hager Hill Wednesday, August 12, at 7:30 a.m. The daughter of John K. and Ruth Gillon Pennington, she was born in Elliott County  August 7, 1884.  She had resided at Hager Hill for the past twenty-three years, where she was  a member of the United Baptist Church. Her marriage was to James V. O'Bryan, who preceded her in death September 20, 1931.   She was married at Van Lear to Sammie J. Davis September 17, 1934. Surviving children by her first marriage include six sons, Clyde, Van Lear; John, Hager  Hill; Lonnie, Ypsilanti, Michigan; Alonzo, Meally; Jimmy, Ypsilanti, Michigan; Clarence  O'Bryan, Thealka; five daughters, Mrs. Ruth Page, Hobart, Ind.; Mrs. Bertha Daniels,  Lowmansville; Mrs. Lora Alice Lemaster, Collista; Mrs. Virgie Faye Holbrook, Hager Hill; Mrs.  Roberta Preston, West Van Lear. Also surviving are four brothers, Frank, Withrope, Washington; Ora, Ashland; Charlie,  Flat Woods; and John Pennington, Ashland, 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 10:00 a.m., from the Cedar Grove United  Baptist Church at West Van Lear with Tommy Dalton, Florida Lyons and Millard O'Bryan as  officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Salyers Cemetery at Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Aug. 19,1959
 
GREEN, Lydia Margaret (Salyers)
1878-1959
Mrs. Lydia Margaret Green 81, widow of Enoch Green of this county, died Tuesday morning at the home of a daughter Mrs. John Gambill, in Ashland. Mrs. Green was born June 15, 1878, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Salyers.   She had resided in Ashland since last May. Her husband preceded her in death in 1951. Survivors include five other daughters, Mrs. Lewis Stambaugh of Stambaugh; Mrs. W. E. Davis of Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Mrs. Frank Branham of Sitkak, Mrs. J. H. Spencer of Louisville and Mrs. Bascom Daniels of Louisa; Eight sons, Otto and Johnny Green of Stambaugh, Jim Green of Sitka, Bill Green of Plain City, Ohio, Roman Green of Racine, Wis., Elmer Green of Cardington, Ohio, Elvis Green of Port Hurron, Mich., and Estell Green of Van Dyke, Mich., four half sisters, Mrs. Martha Coldiron and Miss Ethel Salyers of Cincinnati, Mrs. Esta Finnery of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Mary Bentley of Catlettsburg; five half brothers, Chester and Santford Salyers of Cincinnati, Ballard Salyers of Portsmouth and Clarence Salyers of Newport News, Va., 45 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The body will be brought to the Mouth of Rush Church Thursday where the funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Family cemetery at Rock House, Chandlerville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Aug.12 1959
 
HALL, Sarah Elizabeth (Ramey)
1871-1959
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Hall, 87, of Meally, died at her home Sunday following an extended illness. The daughter of the late Henry and Adeline Tackett Ramey, she was born November 27, 1871, in Pike County.  She had resided at Meally most of her life and was a member of the Church of Christ. Her husband, A.J. Hall, preceded her in death in 1909. Survivors include four sons, Curtis Hall, Thelma; Elza Hall, Meally; James H. Hall, Lancer; Charlie Hall, Meally; one stepson, John Hall, West Van Lear; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Laura Sammons, West Van Lear; one brother, Kitson Ramey, Stallings, W.Va.. Also surviving are four grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday from the chapel of the Jones and Preston funeral home with S. C. Honeycutt and J. H. Short as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Wheeler Cemetery at Concord. Paintsville Herald Wednesday September 2, 1959
 
HOLBROOK, William A.
1959
W.A. Holbrook, Elliott Native, Dies In Md.
William A. Holbrook, Sr., 77, a retired U.S. Treasury Department employee died August 21 at Prince George General Hospital. Mr. Holbrook was a native of Elliott County, Kentucky, but at the time of his death was residing at 4618 College and College Park, Md. Mr. Holbrook was born in Sandy Hook and had been with Treasury Department for forty-five years, proir to that time he was a circuit court clerk in Elliott county, entering goverment service at Frankfort, Ky., in 1914 as an employee of the Internal Revenue division of the Treasury. He was married in 1915 to the former Zella Barnett of Frankfort. The Holbrooks moved to Washington in 1918 and to College Park in 1919. Mr. Holbrook was active in College Park civic affairs. He was president of College Park Home and School Associntion. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Col. Charles C. Holbrook, U.S.A. of Robertson Court, Alexandria, Va., Dr. William Holbrook, Univeristy Park, Md. and Dr. Harold H. Holbrook of Rockville, Md., a daughter, Mrs. Helen Tucker of Louisville, a sister, Olga May Holbrook Church, Ashland; two brothers, Hamilton Williams and Clay Holbrook. Funeral services were held at St. Andrews Episcopal church, College Park, with burial in Fort Lincoln cemetery. John Hamilton of Red Bush is an uncle of Mr. Holbrook. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-16-1959
 
HUBLER, Mrs. A. C.
1959
Mrs. Dorton’s Mother Dies Suddenly Friday In Ohio
Mrs. And Mrs. O. T. Dorton and children were called to Columbus, Ohio on account of the death of Mrs. Dorton’s mother,  Mrs. A. C. Hubler.  Mrs. Hubler died suddenly of a heart attack about 5:00 p.m. Friday. Funeral services were held at Worthington, Ohio Thursday at the Corbin Funeral Home and burial was in the Union Cemetery at Columbus. Mr. Dorton returned last night, and Mrs. Dorton remained there with her family for a few days. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 26 August 1959
 
JOHNSON, John M.
1877-1959
John M. Johnson, Staffordsville, Dies Thursday
John M. Johnson, 81, retired farmer of Staffordsville, died Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mitchell Kimbler at Flat Gap. The son of John and Nancy Davis Johnson, he was born November 22, 1877, in this county and had made his home at Staffordsville for twenty-five years. Survivors include his wife, Laura Flanery Johnson; one son, David Johnson, New Holland, Ohio; eight daughters, Louise Stricklan, Mansfield, O.; Jennie James, Inez; Fanny Spencer, Gilbert, W.Va.; Lenore Jones, Kerz; Edna Kimbler, Flat Gap;  Ada Stanley, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Gertrude Blair, Staffordsville; Stella Lemaster, Wilkerson, W.Va.; a brother, Manual Johnson, Ashland.  Also surviving are fifty-two grandchildren and sixteen great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday from the First Church of God at Staffordsville with Willie Duty and Woodrow Frisby as officiating ministers.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the Melvin Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday August 26, 1959
 
LEMASTER, Henry Bascom
1880-1959
Henry Bascom Lemaster, 79, retired farmer of Winifred, died of a heart attack in a local hospital at 5:35 p.m., August 21, following an illness of one year. The son of William D. and Gervie Sloan Lemaster, he was born at Winifred January 27, 1880, and had been a lifelong resident of that community. He was converted and joined the Old Hood United Baptist Church at the age of 19, Later when the Franks Creek United Baptist Church was organized in May 1934, he became a charter member of that church and served as a deacon until his death.  He was a loyal and faithful member, and his life of Christian consecration was an expiring example to others.  He was a beloved and respected member of his community and always greeted his neighbors and friends with a hearty welcome and a kind word. Survivors include his wife, Virgie Florence Harris Lemaster; five sons, Virgil, Flat Gap; Ochie, Marion, Indiana; Roy, Detroit, Michigan; Raleigh, Winifred; John L. Lemaster of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Mayme Campbell, and Mrs. Erma Lyons both of Marion, Indiana; two brothers, Monroe Lemaster, Ashland; Willie Lemaster, Lowmansville; three sisters, Mrs. Lora Fairchild, LaFayette, W. Va.; Mrs. Tera Johnson, Kerz; Mrs. Effie Lemaster, Kerz.  Also surviving are 26 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 1:00 p.m. Sunday with O. I. Williams, Tommie Bailey, F. F. Rigsby and Lonza Reed as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Lemaster Cemetery at Winifred. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 26 August 1959
 
MOLLETT, Susie (Delong)
1959
Mrs. Susie Delong Mollett, 70, wife of Rod Mollett of Tomahawk, died at 3:00 a.m., August 27, in a Paintsville hospital of a stroke following an illness of two weeks. The daughter of Milt and Mary Brown Delong, she was born at Davisport, but had made her home at Tomahawk for the past several years.  She was a member of the Church of Christ.  Surviving besides her husband are five sons, Ked Mollett, Boons Camp; Russell Mollett, Davisport; Edsel, Herman and Curtis, all of Tomahawk, five daughters, Mrs. Thelma Dillinger, Byronsville, N.C.; Dixie Branham, Meally; Mrs. Minnie Davis, Tomahawk; Mrs. Frances Maynard, Columbus, Ohio; Dixie Crum, Boons Camp.  Also surviving is a brother, James Delong, Davisport.  Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday from the home at Tomahawk with Nim Sturgill and James Preece as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Mollett Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday September 2, 1959
 
MOREHOUSE, Charles A.
1894-1959
Charles A. Morehouse, 65, died of a heart attack at 2:30 p.m., August 23, in a Columbus, Ohio, hospital following an illness of one day. He was born June 6, 1894, in Jackson, W. Va., and had resided in Columbus, Ohio, for the past several years. A service station operator, he was a member of the Baptist Church and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jane Cassady Morehouse; two children by a previous marriage, a son, Carl Morehouse, Parkersburg, W. Va.; a daughter, Claire Morehouse, Parkersburg, W. Va.  Also surviving is a sister, Delma Morehouse, Parkersburg, W. Va. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 25 from the chapel of the Richmond-Callahan Funeral Home in Inez with Rev. James Grayson officiating.  Burial was in the Inez Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 1959
 
MUSIC, Lucy (VanHoose)
1891-1959
Mrs. Lucy VanHoose Music, 68, wife of Theodore Music of Lick Fork, died at her home at 9:15 p.m., August 7, after a week’s illness. She was born in this county April 15,1891, the daughter of Pete and Jenny Hall Stapleton and had resided at Lick Fork for the past two and one-half years. She was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Her marriage was to Zoff Van Hoose, who preceded her in death November 20,1951. Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Mrs. M.L. Butcher, Boons Camp, one brother Marion Stapleton, Lancor, eight grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday from the White House Church with Odis Wiley, Henry Rowe, and Sammy Barter as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Osborne Cemetery at White House. Paintsville Herald Wednesday, 8-12-1959
 
PRICE, Ballard
1875-1959
Ballard Price, 84, died at his home at White House at 6:10 p.m., Friday after an illness of four months. He was born at River June 18, 1875, the son of the late Henry and Emma Price Price. He had made his home at White House for the past forty-nine years and was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Sylvia Dutton, White House; Golda Dutton, Monroe, Va.; Virgie Whorley, Amherst, Va.; one brother, Green Price, Thelma; one sister, Mrs. Wilbur Butcher, Williamsport.  Also surviving are three grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday from the White House Church with Fred Rowland and Otis Wiley as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Whitaker cemetery at White House. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 2 September 1959
 
ROBINSON, Martha (Baldridge)
1889-1959
Mrs. Martha Robinson, 70, resident of Auxier, died Monday in a local hospital following an illness of sixteen months. The daughter of the late Logan and Clarinda Branham Baldridge, she was born in Floyd County July 21, 1889, and had resided in Auxier for the past thirty years. Surviving are her husband, William D. Robinson; two sons, Cecil Robinson, Auxier; Charles C. Robinson, Indianapolis, Inc.; four daughters, Miss Ruby Robinson, Auxier; Miss Pauline Robinson and Mrs. Ruth Connors, Cleveland, Ohio; Miss Virginia Robinson, Indianapolis, Inc.; Mrs. Oma Rowland, Ashland; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Nichols, Ironton, Ohio; two sons, Sam Baldridge, West Van Lear; Ed Baldridge, East Point. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday from the Auxier Methodist Church with Rev. S. C. Honeycutt as officiating minister.  Burial will be in the Music Cemetery at Auxier. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 26 August 1959
 
SARTIN, Willis
1959
Jesse Jude, 67, of Pilgrim, Martin County, was placed under a $5,000 bond by Martin County officials last week in the shotgun slaying of his son-in-law, 44-year-old Willis Sartin, of Laura. Sartin died about 5:30 Wednesday afternoon in the Paintsville Hospital.  A coroner’s jury ruled that he died of shotgun wounds in the left abdominal section. Jude was released on bond and was bound over for grand jury action. The shooting occurred August 10 at the Jude home.  The altercation is said to have started over Sartin’s threatening remarks to a Pike County man who was keeping company with Jude’s daughter, a sister of Mrs. Sartin. The funeral was held Saturday and was under the direction of the Richmond-Callahan Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY August 19, 1959
 
SPENCER, John
1876-1959
John Spencer, 82, Retired Farmer Dies Thursday John Spencer, 82, resident of Lick Fork, died at his home at Lick Fork, Thursday following an extended illness. A lifelong resident of the Lick Fork Community, he was born September 5, 1876, the son of  the late Ben and Nancy Hobson Spencer. He was a member of the United Baptist Church and was a farmer prior to his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hester Spencer; one son Curtis Spencer, Leander; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Music, East Point; Mrs. Ethel Collinsworth, Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Logan Spencer, McCarr, one sister, Mrs. Lora Freeman, Auxier; two half brothers, Jessie and Coeger Spencer, both of Rushtown, Ohio; one half-sister, Mrs. Rhoda Ratliff, Chillicothe, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday from the Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church with Charlie Lemaster and John D. Music as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Ratliff Cemetery at Lick Fork. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Aug. 12, 1959
 
WARD, James A.
1879-1959
James A. Ward, Retired Miner, Dies Saturday
James Andrew Ward, 80, retired miner of West van Lear, died at his home at 8:45 a.m., Saturday, August 22, after a year’s illness. The son of the late Nathaniel and Nancy Dillon Ward, he was born August 19, 1879, in Mingo County, W. Va., and had lived at west Van Lear for the past eight years. He was a member of U.M.W. of A. 8752. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth York Ward; five sons, Ora and Arthur Ward, Kermit, W. Va.; Orvel and Robert Lee Ward, Columbus, Ohio; William H. Ward, Delbarton, W. Va.; six daughters, Mrs. Virgie Workman, Kermit, W. Va.; Mrs. Easter LeCrone, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Geneva Marcucki, Charleston, S. C.; Mrs. Ruth Coakley, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Ruby Bailey, Delbarton, W. Va.; Vivian Marie Ward, West Van Lear; two brothers, Granvil Ward, Delbarton, W. Va.; Cleve Ward, Georges Creek, W. Va.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Ethel Collins, Delbarton, W. Va.; Sadie Hensley, West Van Lear. Funeral Services were conducted Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the home of his daughter, Mrs. John H. Bailey in Delbarton, W. Va., with W. H. Compton officiating. Burial was in the Marcum Cemetery at Delbarton. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 8-26-1959
 
WHEELER, James A.
1876-1959
Jas. A. Wheeler, Father Of Local Woman, Dies
Funeral Services Thursday At Old Hood James A. Wheeler, 83, father of Mrs. Harry Adams of this city, died at 12:30 p.m.  Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hobert Lemaster in Ashland.  He had been ill for the  past two years. A retired farmer, he went to Ashland a month ago from Lawrence County where he was  born April 28, 1876.   He was a son of the late Oliver and Amanda Terry Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides the two daughters, are his wife, Mrs. Rosa Hayes Wheeler; a son, Ray  Wheeler of Mechanicsburg, O.; a foster son, Lucian Keeton of Louisa; four brothers, Josh and  Millard Wheeler of Wilbur, Ky., John Wheeler of South Vienna, Ohio and Garfield Wheeler of  Ashland; one sister, Mrs. Alfred Chandler of Ashland; 10 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. The body was taken on Tuesday to the home of Mrs. Adams here. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Edison Conley at 10:00 a.m. Thursday  at the Old Hood Church at Winifred. Burial was in the Sparks Cemetery in Lawrence County. Paintsville Herald Wednesday August 26, 1959
 
WILLIAMS, Marcus
1959
Marcus Williams, 81, former resident of Leander, died in Memorial Hospital in Washington Courthouse, Ohio, at 8:00 a.m., Monday, August 24, after an illness of one week. A native of Johnson County, he was the son of Harrison and Tellia Williams. Surviving are two sons, Marvin Williams, Louisa; George Williams, Beaver, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Hammie May, Riceville; Mrs. Eskel Blair, Washington Courthouse, Ohio.  Also surviving are two daughters Mollie Branharr and Eva Lina Champion, Portsmouth, O. Funeral services were held today at 2:00 from the Beechwall United Baptist Church.  Burial was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26, 1959
 
WITTEN, Argales
1891-1959
Argales Witten, 67, lifelong resident of Wittensville, died Sunday at 1:30 a.m., in a local hospital of cancer following an illness of seven months. The son of William N. and Nancy Alley Witten, he was born in this county October 19, 1891.  He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Rice Witten; four sons, Bill, Angales, Jr., and Russell Witten, all of Lakewell, Florida; Jack Witten, Sebring, Florida, two daughters, Mrs. Edith Sadler, Harold; Mrs. Vivian Bayes, Wittensville; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday from the Rush Fork Methodist Church at Wittensville with Rev. R. S. Dearfield as officiating minister.  Burial was in the Witten Cemetery at Wittensville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 5 August 1959

SEPTEMBER - 1959

ADAMS, Lavella (Wells)
1887-1959
Mrs. Lavella Adams, 72, wife of Tommy Adams of Tomahawk, died at her home August 23 at 2:00 p.m., after an illness of one month. The daughter of Francis and Minerva Hanna Wells, she was born at Odds January 1887.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband is a son by a former marriage, Estill Delong, Drift.  Also surviving are a brother, Bascom Wells, Davisport, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Goble, Lovely. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, August 25, from The Mary Church at Tomahawk with Walter Wells and Dan Salmons as officiating ministers.  Burial was in Williamson Cemetery at Tomahawk. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 1959
 
BARNES, Grace
1899-1959
The following article concerning the death of Miss Grace Barnes appeared recently in a Fulton newspaper.  Miss Barnes who was formerly Home Demonstration Agent in this county has many friends here who will regret to learn of her death. Miss Grace Barnes, 59, life-long a resident of Water Valley and teacher in Fulton and Hickman County schools for many years, died at 1 a.m. Sunday at the Fulton Hospital following a stroke on Saturday morning.  Miss Barnes was stricken while working in the yard at her home at Water Valley early Saturday and was admitted to the Fulton Hospital in a critical condition about 8:30 a.m. She was born in Graves County, July 24, 1899 and had lived in Water Valley all of her life.  For many years she had been a teacher at Hickman and later at Clinton, where she was employed at the time of her death. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m., at the Whitley Home chapel with the Rev. Alfred Maloney officiating.  Burial was in the Water Valley cemetery. Paintsville Herald 9/23/1959

 BARNES, Grace 1959 She was born in Graves County, July 24, 1899 and had lived in Water Valley all of her life.  For many years she had been a teacher at Hickman and later at Clinton, where she was employed at the time of her death. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m., at the Whitley Home chapel with the Rev. Alfred Maloney officiating.  Burial was in the Water Valley cemetery. Pallbearers were:  Fred Stokes, Hugh Pigue, Charles Haskel, Cliff Williams, Bernie Barnes, and Jack Coltharp. Survivors include an uncle, Karl H. Barnes, of Nashville; a niece, Mrs. Robert Gary of Fort Worth, Texas; a nephew, William E. Barnes of Huntsville, Ala.; Mrs. Paul E. Barnes of Paducah, Mrs. P.A. Barnes of DeSoto, Mo., and Mrs. Jack Barnes of Hopkinsville are sisters-in-law of the deceased. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church here. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-23-1959
 
BEVINS, John R., Sr.
1899-1959
John R. Bevins, Sr., 69, resident of this city, died in a local hospital Monday evening after an illness of four years.  The son of the late George F. and Alice Weddington Bevins, he was born in Pike County, December 29, 1899 and had resided in this city for the past twenty-seven years.  He formerly worked as a driller in the oil fields and operated a shoe repair shop.  Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anna Jordan Bevins two sons, John R. Bevins, Jr. of this city; Donald R. Bevins, U.S. Army; two daughters, Mrs. D.A. Justice, Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. C.H. Cole, Kansas City, Mo.  Also surviving are four brothers, William and Charles Bevins, both of Nolan, W.Va.; Sidney Bevins, Detroit, Michigan; Dallas Bevins, Holmes, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Clark, Pikeville; Mrs. Nina McIntruff, Lemoore, Calif.  Twelve grandchildren also survive.  Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday from the Mayo Methodist Church with the pastor, Rev. Charles Perry, officiating.  Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Sept. 9, 1959
 
BLANTON, Hester (Burchett)
1884-1959
Hester Blanton of Low Gap Dies Monday
Mrs. Hester Blanton, 75, widow of Sanford Blanton, of Low Gap died in a local hospital Monday at 8:40 a.m., following and illness of a few days. The daughter of David and Amanda Stapleton Burchett she was born in this county April 13, 1884, and had been a resident of Low Gap most of her life.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Blanche McKenzie, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Hazel Long, Louisville; Mrs. Erle Fairchild, Low Gap. Also surviving are three brothers, Grass Burchett, Staffordsville; Tolbie and Lonnie, Burchett both of Elna?; two sisters Mrs. Ella Rice, Elna; Mrs. Leda Van Hoose, Volga. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 10:00 a.m., today with Lonza Reed and Charlie Lemaster as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Sep.09 1959
 
BOWEN, Ollie (Ward)
1902-1959
Ollie Ward Bowen, 59, died Thursday at 10:30 a.m., at her home at Job, following an illness of several months. She was born at Tomahawk July 25, 1902, the daughter of Columbus and Tildia Williamson Ward. She had made her home at Job for the past twenty-five years and was a member of the United Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Henderson Bowen; one son by a former marriage, James Skaggs, Louisa; Bobby, Thomas Ray and Ashley Bowen, all of Job; two daughters, Mrs. Rowena Young and Mrs. Christine Maynard, both of Job. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters; Anthony Ward, Washington, D. C.; Ashley Ward, Decota, W. Va.; Oakley Ward, Whitehouse; Ora Ward, Ashville, O.; Mrs. Minerva Cassel, Ashville, Ohio; Mrs. Boria Boothe, Decota, W. Va.; Mrs. Pearl Booth, River, Mrs. Gypsy Sparks, White House. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m., from the home with W. H. Precco as officiating minister. Burial was in the Bowen cemetery at Job. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Sept. 30, 1959
 
BURKE, Den
1909-1959
Heart Attack Fatal Thursday To Den Burke
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday from the First Methodist Church in this city for Den Burke, 50, former resident, who died of a heart attack Thursday morning at his home in Akron, Indiana. The son of Jeff and Nancy Ann Horn Burke, he was born in this county February 1909. He had been living in Akron for the past five years, where he was employed as a mechanic. He was a member of the Methodist Church. His first marriage was to Ella Travis, who preceded him in death. He was later married to the former Lenore Spears, who survives. Other survivors include two children by his first marriage, a son, Jack Burke, Stewart, Tenn., and a daughter, Phyllis Ann Gunnell, Pedro, Ohio. Also surviving are three brothers, Don and Tom Burke, both of this city; Raymond Burke, Disco, Indiana; four sisters, Edith Kelly, Akron, Indiana; Shirley Conley, Allegan, Michigan; Flossie Patrick and Gladys Preston, both of this city. Services were conducted by the pastor the Rev. O.M. Simmerman, assisted by the Rev. Harold Dorsey of Prestonsburg. Burial was in the family cemetery at Collista. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-23-1959
 
BURKE, Marvin
1916-1959
Marvin Burke, 43, resident of West Van Lear, died Thursday at 1:30 a.m., in the Veterans Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, following an illness of three years. The son of Mrs. Emma Arms Burke and the late Harrison Burke, he was born in this city June 7, 1916, and had resided at West Van Lear for the past sixteen years. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Oliver Shields and Miss Mabel Burke, both of Richwood; Mrs. Everett Bowling, Van Lear; a stepsister, Mrs. Homer Hale, East Point; two brothers, Harold Burke, West Van Lear; Elmo Burke, Maysville. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m., from the West Van Lear Missionary Baptist Church with Howard Reuter and Johnnie Sammons as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-9-1959
 
BURTON, Vina (Chandler)
1874-1959
Mrs. Vina Burton, 84, well-known and beloved resident of this city, died at her home  on West Third Street, Sunday at 11:10 p.m., following an illness of several months.  She was  the mother of Mrs. Russell Chandler of this city. The daughter of Isaac and Luvina Wheeler Chandler, she was born at Chandlerville  November 30, 1874.  She was a member of the First Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. T. Burton, who died in 1955, and by a  daughter, Mrs. Field Stapleton. Survivors include another daughter, Mrs. Sanford Chandler, Danville; a sister, Mrs.  Cora Wheeler, Chandlerville; a brother, Jay Chandler, Minford, O. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., today from the First Church of God with  Tommie Reynolds, Moses Kitchen and Woodrow Frisby as officiating ministers.  Music was by the  Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Chandlerville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Sept. 9, 1959
 
CASTLE, Nancy Jane (Arrowood)
1882-1959
Nancy J. Castle Of Tutor Key Dies Thursday
Mrs. Nancy Jane Castle, 77, resident of Tutor Key, died at 10:10 p.m., Thursday at the home of her son, Marshall “Bot” Castle, at Thealka after an illness of several months. The daughter of the late Jack and Martellia Welch Arrowood, she was born in this county January 30, 1882, and had been a resident of Tutor Key most of her life.  She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Bascom Castle, preceded her in death in 1921. Surviving besides her son are four other sons, Dick, Russell and Jay Castle, all of Tutor Key; Judge Castle, Springfield, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Bert Preston, Tutor Key.  Also surviving are four brothers, Marion Arrowood, River; Pete Arrowood, Kenova, W. Va.; Liss Arrowood, Gallipolis, Ohio; Garrett Arrowood, Kodak; three sisters, Emma Brown, Van Lear; Florence Wallace, Wayland; Judia Russell, Merimae, W. Va.; twenty-four grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday from the Toms Creek United Baptist Church with Cullie Sparks, James Lyons, and Don Fraley as officiating ministers.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald 23 September 1959
  
CLINE, Grover
1959
Grover Cline, Retired Farmer Dies at Inez
Grover C. Cline, 75, of Inez, a well known Martin County farmer, died Saturday morning at his home following an illness of several weeks. Mr. Cline, who had observed his birthday on Friday, was a leader in the 4-H Club work and federal and state agricultural and electrification programs. He was born at Tomahawk, the son of the late J. W. and Martha Sester Cline. He married the former Miss Jock Daniels of White House, who survives. Mr. Cline was a member of the United Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at the Missionary Baptist Church at Inez by the Rev. James Grayson. Burial was in the Cline Cemetery aat Stidham. Surviving in additon to the widow are five sons, Earl Cline of Justice, Jess Cline of Kopperston, W. Va., Virgil Cline of Mt. Olivert, Ky., J.W. Cline, Jr., of Inez and James Cline of Charleston; three daughters, Mrs. Garnet Ray of Tomahawk, Mrs. Dorothy Farmer of Birmingham, Ala. and Mrs. Mary Lousie Eccles of Charleston; 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The body was taken from the residence to the church by the Richmond Callaham Funeral Home at Inez. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY  SEPT. 9 1959
 
COLLINS, James Connel
1959-1959
Services Sunday For One-Day-Old
James Connel Collins, one-day-old son of Otto and Lola Virginia Delong Collins of Van Lear, died Friday in a local hospital. Surviving besides his parents are two sisters, Sharon Lou and Teresa Ann Collins, both at home; his paternal grandfather, Taylor Collins and his maternal grandfather, Thomas Delong. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday from the home with J. H. Short as officiating minister.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 23 September 1959
 
COLLINS, William Harrison
1959
William Harrison Collins, 80, of Auxier, died at 10 p.m.,Sept.7, at his home. He had been ill 28 months. Mr. Collins, a native of Floyd County, was a son of Samuel and Sarah Ousley Collins. His wife Mrs. Martha Clark Collins, survives. Surviving sons and daughters are Jack Collins and Hazel Collins, both of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Arson Crider of Lancer; Mrs. Patrick May; Mrs, Goodin Clark, W. L. Collins and W. K. Collins, all of Auxier. Three brothers and a sister survive; Malcolm Collins, Prestonsburg, Worth Collins, address unavailable, formerly of East Point, Ollie Collins, in Fleming County, and Mrs, Rosa Wells, of Auxier Road. Seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the home ;the Rev. S.C. Honeycutt officiating. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Auxier under the direction of Moore Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE  HERALD WEDNESDAY SEPT. 16,1959
 
COMBS, Dora B. (Howard)
1959
Mrs. Dora B. Combs,85, of Lexington, formerly of  East Point, died at the home of a  daughter Mrs .O.H .Stumbo, Lexington, at 8:35 a.m., Sept, 4. Mrs. Combs was a daughter of  Reuben and Sallie Richardson Howard and the widow of  Charles D. Combs who died in 1954. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are seven daughters and two sons: Mrs. Hershel Preston, Curnutte, Okla., Mrs  Hershel Patrick, Leander,Ky., Mrs. Thomas L.Baxter, Richmond,Ky., Mrs. Charles  Berhle, Cincinnati, Mrs. Virgil Crider and Mrs. Stumbo, of Lexington, Mrs. A.W.  Stapleton, Springfield, O,. C.E. Combs, of  West Van Lear, and Virgil Combs of East Point.  Surviving also are 30 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild.  One sister, Mrs. J. S. Dingus, of East Point, survives. Funeral rites were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m., from the Little Paint Church of God, Rev.  Moses Kitchen officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at East Point. PAINTSVILLE  HERALD WEDNESDAY SEPT. 16, 1959
 
DANIEL, Alice (Ward)
1889-1959
Mrs. Alice Daniel, 70, wife of Alonzo Daniel of Van Lear, died in a local hospital Monday at 11:30 p.m., after an illness of twelve days. The daughter of the late Shade and Juliana Penix Ward, she was born at Williamsport May 16, 1889, and had resided at Van Lear for the past thirty-five years.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Cecil Daniel, Lowmansville; Estill Daniel, Van Lear; Russell Daniel, Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Fisher, Van Lear; one brother, Clint Meeks, West Van Lear; two sisters, Mary Bell Penix and Sophia Penix, both of Williamsport.  Also surviving are twenty-two grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday from the Old Friendship United Baptist Church at Wiliamsport with Winfrey Meek, Arthur Priest and Nim Sturgill.  Burial was in the Pack Cemetery at Williamsport. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY Sept. 23, 1959
  
DANIEL, Burns
1889-1959
Burns Daniel, 70, retired miner of Tutor Key, died of pneumonia in a local hospital September 2, 1959, at 9:15 a.m.  He had been in ill health for the past eight years. The son of Thomas and Amanda Daniel, he was born at Tutor Key September 2, 1889, and had been a lifelong resident of that community.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church and the U.M.W.A. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Ward Daniel; two sons, Williard Daniel, Fairborn, Ohio; Herschel Daniel, Tutor Key; two daughters, Mildred Meade, Dayton, Ohio; Minnie Fairchild of this city; one brother, Warren Daniel, Tutor Key.  Also surviving are six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., September 4, from the Toms Creek United Baptist Church with Florida Lyons, Cully Sparks and Lonza Reed as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Tutor Key. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY Sept. 9, 1959
 
FITZPATRICK, James "Bud"
1866-1959
James "Bud" Fitzpatrick, 92, retired farmer of Collista, died at his home at 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, following an illness of several weeks. He was born in this county October 2, 1866, and had been a lifelong resident of Collista. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clarenda Fairchild Fitzpatrick; one son, Dennis Fitzpatrick, at home; one daughter, Eunice Fitzpatrick, also at home. A brother, Alex Fitzpatrick, South Portsmouth, Ohio, also survives. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, with Claude Preston and Irvin Rice as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery at Collista. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-16-1959
    
HARRIS, Madie (Price)
1907-1959
Stroke Fatal September 23 To Madie Harris
Mrs. Madie Harris, 52, resident of Willow Run, Michigan, died in a local hospital at 8:00 p.m., September 23, following an illness of eighteen days.  Mrs. Harris was visiting relatives here when she suffered the stroke which resulted in her death. The daughter of N. K. and Jenny Preston Price, she was born at Meally July 10, 1907. A member of the United Baptist Church, she had made her home in Willow run for the past five years. Survivors include her husband, George T. Harris; one son, Noah K. Harris, Willow Run, Michigan; three daughters, Mrs. Dicie Faye Crowson and Mrs. Virginia Ann Smeaton, both of Ypsilanti, Michigan; Miss Georgena Harris, Willow Run, Michigan. Also surviving are seven brothers, Clarence Price, West Van Lear; Wiley Price, Walnut, Ohio; R. T. Price, Williamson, W. Va.; Jessie Price, Ypsilanti, Michigan; Junior Price, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Funeral Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday from the Buffalo United Baptist Church with Elzie Banks and Winfrey Meek as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Price Cemetery in Meally. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 30 September 1959
 
KOROFF, Vivian (Washburn) Allen
1884-1959
Rites To Be Held Thursday In Indiana
Mrs. Vivian Allen Koroff, mother of Mrs. R. L. Slone of this city, died in a local hospital Tuesday morning following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Sophia Kruger Washburn and was born in Owensboro November 6, 1884.  She made her home in Indianapolis, Indiana, until about a year and a half ago when she came here to live with her daughter.  She had made many friends since coming here who learned with regret the news of her death.  She was a member of the Lawrence Church of Christ in Indianpolis. Surviving besides her daughter are two stepdaughters, Mrs.  Lowell Sprinkard and Mrs. Paul Burford, both of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday from the Harry W. Moore Funeral Home in Indainapolis.  Burial will be in the Indianapolis Crown Hill Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 1959
 
MEADE, Beulah (Howes)
1959
Mrs. Beulah Howes Meade, a member of one of Eastern Kentucky’s prominent families and beloved resident of this city, died of cancer Wednesday, September 9, in a local hospital following a brief illness. She was the widow of Dr. Lloyd G. Meade, well-known businessman, who preceded her in death June 6, 1942. The daughter of the late Henry S. and Sarah Ann Fitzpatrick Howes, she was born in this city and resided here all of her life with the exception of a few years spent in Louisville where Dr. Meade attended dental school, following their marriage on June 14, 1905. She was a descendant of a family whose activities are noted in the annals of the Big Sandy Valley and whose influence contributed to its spiritual growth and progress. Her great-grandfather, Elexious Howes, was a Methodist preacher of pioneer days, and the family had much to do with the founding and establishing of the First Methodist Church in this city. She became a member of the First Methodist in early girlhood, and her life was one of inspiring dedication to its principles, a story shining with faith, courage and devotion.  She worked tirelessly and unselfishly in promoting the interests of the church and for the advancement of its expansion program.  She shouldered much of the responsibility for raising funds and completing payment on the present church building, which replaced the former frame structure. She was an active and vigorous leader in all phases of the Woman’s Missionary Society, serving for many years as president and in about every other capacity it had to offer.  She later served for a number of years as president of the W.S.C.S. She was treasurer of the W.S.C.S. at the time of her death and a member of the official board of the church, a postition she had held for the past twenty years. Mrs. Meade, a lifelong Republican, was active in civic affairs an din organizations advocating the cultured interests of the city She was a kind and gracious woman endowed with the dignity and simplicity of greatness.  Always thoughful of others, her heart-warming compassion embraced not only the members of her own family, but extended to all who were in need of her assistance or made an appeal to her broad sympathies. Her life was blessed with spiritual wealth and her days were made rich and full by her capacity for unselfish service. A truly “good woman” her every act was motivated by love—love of God, love of family and love of her fellow man.  As she gave so she received, she was loved by all who knew her. Not only was her death a loss to her family, but to her neighbors and acquaintances who lost a friend.  The many friends who called, the floral offerings and the funds contributed to cancer research were eloquent tributes to a loved one, whose beauty of spirit was reflected in the radiance of her personality and the warmth of her friendship. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. J. E. Radcliffe of this city; a son, W. Howes meade, Washington, D. C.; a sister, Mrs. W. A. Johnson of this city; a granddaughter, Mrs. George Davis, Jr., Ypsilanti, Michigan; a nephew, Howes Johnson of this city and a grand-nephew, Clarence W. Howes, Huntington, W. Va.  A brother, Clarence W. Howes preceded her in death in May, 1913. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday from the First Methodist Church by the pastor, the Rev. O. M. Simmerman, assisted by the Rev. Charles Perry, pastor of Mayo Memorial Church. Pallbearers were W. C. Bailey, Sidney Garland, C. C. Williams, Edd Redd, Trigg Dorton, Paul Stafford, Philip Jenkins and Dr. Howard Meade. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 16 September 1959
 
NEWBERRY, Polena (Williamson)
1870-1959
Mrs. Polena Newberry, 69, lifelong resident of Tomahawk, died at the home of Walter Wells September 23 at 12:30 p.m., after an illness of several months. The daughter of Jonathan and Pricie Williamson Ward, she was born March 15, 1870.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death several years ago by her husband, Tivis Newberry. Survivors include one brother, M. C. Ward, Tomahawk, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Jennings, Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday from the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church with Dan Salmens and Avery Preece as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Wells Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 1959
 
NICKLES, Albert
1883-1959
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday from the Franks Creek United Baptist Church for Albert Nickles, 76, well-known farmer of Winifred, who died in a local hospital Thursday at 3:15 a.m., after an illness of five weeks. His wife, Alma Ross Nickles preceded him in death June 5 of this year. Surviving are four sons, Warner, Dayton; Ohio; Eulis, Kerz; Ross, Idaho; Wendell, Winifred; one daughter, Mrs. Viola Mae Hill, Dayton, Ohio. Also surviving are four grandchildren. Services were conducted by Cully Sparks, O. I. Williams and Tommie Bailey.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the Lemasters Cemetery PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY SEPTMEBER 23, 1959 ALBERT NICKELLS Albert Nickells was born December 22, 1883.  He departed this life September 17, 1959, being 76 years old. Several years ago he met and was married to Myrtie Moore and to this union were born two sons.  His first wife and both sons preceded him in death. He was later married to Alma Ross and to this union were born five sons and one daughter.  They are Ross Nickells of Idaho; Warner Nickells, Dayton, Ohio; Eulas Nickells, Sitka; Wendell Nickells, Winifred.  Earl Nickells, who preceded him in death.  One daughter, Mrs. Viola Mae Hill, Dayton, Ohio. Albert, as he was better known, was one of Johnson County's most honest and prosperous citizens.  He was a hard worker and loved and respected his home and famiy. He had many friends in the county in which he lived.  To know him was to love him and respect him as a friend and a neighbor. During his last days upon this earth, he suffered much pain and agony.  His illness surely was the purpose of God although it brought his family and friends many tears and heartaches.  But the joy of his last few hours will be pleasant memories for years to come because he left bright hopes of a better home to which he was going, where the pain and suffering of this life will be no more. He leaves to mourn this loss, his immediate family, three grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.  We feel that their loss is Heaven's gain. In Memoriam "He has gone from round the fireside, We will see him there no more.  He's gone home to live with Jesus, On that bright eternal shore.  Children, put your trust in Jesus, Walk the straight and narrow way, Then when life down here is over, You'll go home with Him to stay.  There you'll live up there forever, Walk upon the streets of gold, Living there in spirit." PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, 1959
 
PACK, Paris Jay
1890-1959
Paris Jay Pack, 69, retired miner of West Van Lear, died at his home Saturday at 5:30 p.m. of a heart attack after an illness of six months.  The son of William and Julia Wheeler Pack, he was born in this county January 14, 1890, and had resided at West Van Lear for the past thirty years.  He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.  Survivors include his wife, Sally Dutton Pack, two sons, Willie C. Pack, Louisville; Estill J. Pack, Dayton, Ohio; three daughters, Stella Mae Honeycutt, West Van Lear; Della Faye Blair and Gertrude Preston, both of Dayton, Ohio.  Also surviving are three brothers, Albert Pack, Huntington, W.Va.; Alonza Pack, Dayton, Ohio; Rennie Pack, Matthew; two sisters, Alice Bauer, Gowie, Iowa; Jane Bolt, Lucasville, Ohio.  Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 1, from the Third Street Baptist Church with Scott Castle and W.L. Hooper as officiating ministers.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Sept. 9, 1959
 
PENIX, George
1887-1959
George Penix of Davisport Dies Sept. 23
George Penix, 71, retired farmer of Davisport, died at his home at 1:30 p.m., September 23 following an illness of several months. The son of John and Hattie Mollette Penix, he was born at Boons Camp October 6, 1887, and had lived at Davisport most of his life. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. His wife, the former Florence Meeks, preceded him in death August 15, 1958. Surviving are two sons, Estil Penix, Davisport; Harvey Penix, Tomahawk; four daughters, Mrs. Gladys Daniels, Tomahawk; Mrs. Marie Branaham, Clothier, W. Va; Mrs. Vina Salmons, Columbus, Ohio: Miss Shirley Penix, Madison, W. Va. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Effie Crum, Boons Camp; Mrs. Nola Cline, Chattaroy, W. Va; Mrs. Josie Pruitt, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Jessie Cline, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Carmen Delong, Davisport; one brother, Seymor Penix, Davisport. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday from the Trace Fork Baptist Church with Jim Preece, Nim Sturgill and Winfrey Meeks as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Penix Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY SEPT 30, 1959
 
RICE, Warren L.
1925-1959
Sgt. W. L. Rice Rites Conducted In San Antonio
T/Sgt. Warren L. Rice, 34, died of a brain tumor and cancer Wednesday, September 2, in the Brooks Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rice, he was born July 7, 1925, in this city and resided here until he enlisted for four and one-half years in the Navy during World War II.  During that time he served with the Halsey's Fleet. He was discharged in October 1947, returned to Paintsville and finished his high school in 1948.  In January 1949, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at the Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, Texas.  He was a member of the Love Temple Freewill Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Sgt. Rice and his family left Forth Worth for England where he was stationed for three years.  Following completion of his tour of duty, they returned to the states.  After several months, Sgt. Rice and his family left for Spain where he was to serve three years.  However, he only served nineteen months, as he became ill of cancer September 23, 1958.  The cancer went to his brain and he lapsed into a coma June 27, 1959, from which he never recovered. Surviving besides his parents are his wife, Jackuelyn Haney Rice; two daughters, Hazelyn Beth, age 8, and Della Faye, age 6; a sister, Mrs. Nancy Plummer of this city; three brothers, Charles and Paul Irvin Rice of Lansing, Ill.; Lindsay Rice of Moffett Field, Calif., and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside rites were conducted September 8 in the Fort San Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. PAINTVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 1959
 
ROBINSON, Maude (Stapleton)
1891-1959
Rites Monday At Auxier For Maude Robinson
Mrs. Maude Robinson, 67, resident of Auxier, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nola Combs in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, September 12, at 8:25 a.m., following an illness of six months. The daughter of the late Samuel and Julia Hale Stapleton, she was born in Carter County September 17, 1891, and had been a resident of Auxier most of her life. Her husband, Hasidore Robinson, preceded her in death April 1, 1954. Surviving besides her daughter are two brothers, Earl Stapleton, Minford, Ohio; Fred Stapleton; five sisters, Mrs. Malcom Hager, East Point; Mrs. Jeff Wells, Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Robert Burchett, Auxier; Mrs. Ernest Hall and Miss Eula Stapleton, both of Detroit, Michigan. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday from the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. S. C. Honeycutt and Rev. Moses Kitchen as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Music Cemetery at Auxier. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 16 September 1959
 
SMALL, Martha (Meade)
1925-1959
Mrs. Martha Meade Small, 33, wife of Sheridan Small of Crum, W. Va., died in a Williamson, W. Va. Hospital at 3:30 a.m., Friday after an illness of several months. The daughter of Emery and Gertrude Maynard Meade, she was born in Inez March 26, 1925.  She had made her home at Crum for the past twenty-five years and had been a teacher in the Wayne County Schools for thirteen years.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Patricia Gail Small, her grandfather, Joe Meade of Crum, and grandmother, Maude H. Small, Lovely. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Sunday from the Silver Creek Baptist Church at Crum with Alvis Varney, Denny Davis and Henry Conn as officiating ministers. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 30 September 1959
 
SPEARS, Mary (Spence)
1889-1959
Mrs. Mary Spence Spears, 70, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Crum, in Akron, Ohio at 6:00 a.m., September 26 after an illness of several months. The daughter of James and Susanne Mollette Spence, she was born at Milo June 8, 1889.  A member of the United Baptist Church, she had resided at Inez for the past forty years. She was preceded in death June 14 of this year by her husband, Sherman Spears. Surviving besides Mrs. Crum are two other daughters, Mrs. Susanne Cains, Inez; Mrs. Rachel Cassady, Columbus, O.; six grandchildren, including Billy Ray Cassady, coach of Paintsville High School; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday from the United Baptist Church. Burial was in the Salt Well Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 30 September 1959
 
STEPP, James S.
1886-1959
James Sonny Stepp, 74, died at 6:00 a.m., Thursday at his home on Camp Branch following an illness of several weeks. The son of Thomas and Jane Blankenship Stepp, he was born at Inez May 14, 1886, and had been a lifelong resident.  Prior to his retirement he worked as a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ida Smith Stepp; three sons, Robert and Matthew Stepp, both of Inez; Andrew Stepp, Tampa, Florida; five daughters, Mrs. Sarah Ward, Mrs. Dora Ward and Mrs. Ruth Riffe, all of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Renda Crum, Debord; Mrs. Edna Stepp, Tampa, Florida.  Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Dora Starr, Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday from the Camp Branch Church with Arthur Preece, James Preece and Martin Preece as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Stepp Cemetery at Cold Water. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 30 September 1959
 
TURNER, Franb
1872-1959
Franb Turner, 86, retired farmer of Sitka, died suddenly at his home Thursday morning, September 10. The son of the late Samuel and Cynthia Rule Turner, he was born in this county October 22, 1872, and had lived at Sitka most of his life. His wife, Rose Boyd Turner, preceded him in death June 1957. Survivors include one son, Carl Turner, Flatwoods; six daughters, Mrs. Cecil Williams, Flatwoods; Mrs. Ernest Persinger, and Mrs. Steve Branham, both of Sitka; Mrs. Verlin Daniel, Lowmansville; Mrs. Jack Castle, Sitka; Mrs. Jack Stapleton, Lexington. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, with Rev. S. C. Honeycutt officiating.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 16 September 1959
  
VANHOOSE, Lucy (Caudill)
1959
Mrs. Lucy Van Hoose, 75, died at her home in Lowmansville at 8:00 p.m., Saturday following an illness of three weeks. The daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Thompson Caudill, she was born in the county and resided in the Lowmansville community all of her life.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Lenzo Van Hoose. Survivors include three sons; Ezra and Carmel Van Hoose Lowmansville; Ikel Van Hoose Ashland; Three daughters, Mrs. Edgar Coal grove, Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Sam Stambaugh, Salinas, California; Mrs. George Lampkin, Cannelton, Indiana.  Also surviving are three brothers, Linzie Caudill, Portsmouth, Ohio, Cecile Caudill, Lowmansville, Charlie Caudill, Columbus, Ohio, two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Stambaugh, West Virginia and Vina Evans Irontown, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday from the home with Foster Grime and Charles Hankery as officiating ministers.  Burial was in family cemetery in Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Sep.25 1959
 
WELCH, Samuel Epperson "Ep"
1869-1959
Death Calls "Ep" Welch, Aged Citizen Funeral Services Friday at Meally Samuel Epperson Welch. 89, a retired farmer and one of the county's oldest citizens, died at 3am Wednesday, September 3, after an extended illness. He resided on his river farm at Concord a few miles at Concord below Paintsville, where he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. John Davis. His wife Mary Jane Wells Welch died February 8 of this year. Mr. Welch better known as "Uncle Ep" was one of three aged brothers, John and Ulysses both of this county who survive him. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was born on Nov 1, 1869 in Johnson County the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Frances Spears Welch. His father was widely known as a riverman, working on the steamboats that plied the Big Sandy in the 1800's One son Samuel Epperson Jr., was killed in the D-Day invasion of WWII. He is survived by one son, John Welch of Paintsville and three daughters, Mrs Chester Witten of Sitka, Mrs Davis and Mrs. Evelyn Skauge of Knoxville Tenn. Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m., Friday Sept., 5 at the Church of Christ at Meally. Officiating are J. H. Short and the Rev Spurgeon Honeycutt. Burial was in the Welch Cemetery at Concord. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-9-1959
 
WELLS, Lora (Johnson)
1907-1959
Mrs. Lora Wells, 52, wife of Clyde Wells of Meally, died in a local hospital Saturday morning after an extended illness. The daughter of the late David and Martha Mahala Baldridge Johnson, she was born in Johnson County April 3, 1907, and had resided at Meally for the past eleven months. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband are a sister, Mrs. Exer Lilly, East Point, and a brother, William H. Johnson, Hinton, W. Va. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday from the East Point Church of Christ with S. C. Honeycutt and J. H. Short as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Johnson Cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 30 September 1959

OCTOBER - 1959

BALDRIDGE, Henry J.
1959
Henry Jackson Baldridge, 86, of East Point, died Wednesday at the home of his son, Heber Baldridge, on Little Paint Creek.  He had been ill four years. He was a son of William and Dicy Conley Baldridge.  His wife, SArah Wells Baldridge, preceded him in death four years ago.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving sons and daughters, besides Heber Baldridge, are Hebert Baldridge, West Prestonsburg, Kermit Baldridge, Prestonsburg, Mrs. Addie Auxier, of Van Lear, and Mrs. Edith Elkins of East Point.  A brother, W. L. Baldridge, of East Point and two sisters, Mrs. Jane Stephens, of Cliff, and Mrs. Cella Hackworth, of Bonanza, survive. Funeral services were held Friday at 10 a.m., at the home at East Point, the Rev. Grover Fannin officiating.  Burial was made in the Webb cemetery under the directions of the Carter & Callihan Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7, 1959
 
BROWN, Gerald F.
1912-1959
Gerald F. Brown, 47, died suddenly of a heart attack at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 7. Mr. Brown, oil field surervisor for the American Climax Petroleum Corporation, was in the Bradford Supply Store near Oil Springs when the fatal seizure occured. The son of the late Claude and agnes Brady Brown, he was born March 26, 1912, at Bolivar, N. Y., and had made his home in this city for the past seven years. He was a member of Duke Center Lodge 555 F.&A.M. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Schwab Brown, a teacher in the Paintsville City School; two daughters, Linda and Karen, both at home; two brothers, Phillip Brown, Bradford, Pa; Howard Brown, Gifford, Pa., three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Crattie, Mrs. Lucille Looker and Mrs. Jack Monroe, all of Rixford, Pa. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 1:30 p.m., from the Koch-Chatley Chapel in Bradford, Pa. Burial was in the Mckean Memorial Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Oct. 14, 1959
 
BRUTON, Lula (Meriwether)
1959
Mrs. Lula Bruton Dies Thursday in Jackson, Tenn Services for Mrs. Lula Meriwether Hicks Bruton, who died Thursday at 12:45 at her home, 237 Hollywood Dr., Jackson, Tennessee, were held Saturday morning at 10:30 at Lanier Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Dr. W. C. Ader of the First Methodist Church.  Burial was made in the Hollywood Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Lamar Hicks, three daughters, Mrs. John Darnell, Mrs. Z. Wells and Miss Hazel Hicks, all of Jackson, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Z Wells is a former resident of this city, and has many friends here who will regret to learn of her mother’s death. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14, 1959
 
BURKE, Laura A. (Conley)
1959
Laura Burke, 97, Mother Of Nine, Dies At Auxier
Mrs. Laura A. Burke, age 97, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ola Hall, at Auxier, Ky. on October 28. She was the last of Jefferson and Lorena Auxier Conley. One of Johnson County's earliest teachers, she was married to Albert Burke, and was the mother of nine children. Mrs. Burke had been a member of the Methodist Church for 79 years and was a devoted Christian woman. She has many relatives in Johnson County, one of whom is Mrs. Laura Music, former postmaster of East Point, who is a niece. Her husband, a son, and a daughter preceded her in death. Surviving children are Mrs. Ola Hall, Auxier,  Mrs. Stella Wells, Elyria, Ohio,  Roy Burke, Columbus, Ohio,  Bert and Sherman Burke, Williamson, W. Va.,  Willie Burke, Marion, Ohio, and Mrs. Helen Price, Ft. Gay, W. Va. A number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted from the Freewill Baptist Church at Auxier October 31, with the Rev. S.C. Honeycutt of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial followed in the Ford Cemetery at Auxier. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 11-11-1959
 
BUTCHER, Joey Kenneth
1959-1959
Services Wednesday For 6-Weeks-Old Joey Ken Butcher
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, October 7, for Joey Kenneth Butcher, 6- week-old son of Kenneth and Irene Hall Butcher of Williamsport, who died of a virus infection in a local hospital at 11:30 p.m., Sunday, October 4, after an illness of five days. Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Isaac, and a sister, Carolyn, both at home. Services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., from the Boons Camp Free Will Baptist Church with Clyde Boling and Mack Provence. Burial was in the Butcher Cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 10-14-1959
 
BUTCHER, Wilbur, Sr.
1897-1959
Wilbur Butcher, Sr., retired farmer of Williamsport, died at his home October 15 at 10:40 p.m. following an illness of four months. The son of Henry and Agnes Lawrence Butcher, he was born at Williamsport March 23, 1897, and had been a lifelong resident of that community. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Addie Price Butcher; two sons, Phillip Ray Butcher, Williamsport; Wilbur Butcher, Jr., Dayton, O.; three daughters, Sara Frances Preston, Meally; Carol Lee Franklin, Marion, Ohio; two brothers, J. K. Butcher, Fish Trap; Beecher, Williamsport; Edna Ward, Williamsport; Ella Van Hoose, Ulysses. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren. Two daughters, Agnes and Gertrude, preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Sunday from the Friendship United Baptist Church at Williamsport with Earl Marcum, Glen Arrowood and Nim Sturgill as officating ministers. Burial was in the Butcher Cemetery at Williamsport. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY OCT 21 1959
 
CALLAHAN, Paul
1959
An automobile crash about 10:30 Saturday evening on Route 40 at Boons Camp, took the life of one man and injured another. Dead is Paul Avery Callahan, 28, driver of the 1959 Chevrolet station Wagon that left the road and crashed into a tree near the Boons Camp Post Office. The injured man, Chester Lee Quisenberry, 41, an occupant of the car, was removed to the Paintsville Clinic, and was taken to a Lexington hospital Sunday afternoon. Both men were Negroes and they were traveling east in the direction of Inez. The dead man sustained a skull fracture, a fracture of right jaw, and the entire side of his face was crushed, it was reported by Charles Preston of the Preston Funeral Home. Dr. A. B. Carter pronounced the man dead upon arrival at the hospital. Preston said the automobile was the most severely damaged of any he had ever seen. A Johnson County man, James Lyon, was killed several years ago when his automobile left the road to strike the same tree that stopped the automobile driven by Callahan. It is reported that a treacherous curve in the highway at this point may have caused the accidents. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY OCT 14 1959
 
CANTRELL, Amanda (Estep)
1875-1959
Mrs. Amanda Cantrell, 84, resident of Flat Gap, died in a local hospital at 7:00 p.m., Monday after a five-years' illness. The daughter of Ambrose and June Holbrook Estep, she was born in this county January 5, 1875, and had spent most of her life at Flat Gap. She was maried fifty-six years ago to Coy Cantrell, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Virgil Davis, Ashland; Mrs. Ogden Bond and Mrs. Harry Gelander both of Shepherd, Michigan; Mrs. Hubert Marsh, Campbellsville; one son, Ellis Cantrell, Flat Gap; two brothers, Paris Estep and Bob Estep, both of Flat Gap. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday from the Bethel Church at Flat Gap with Lonza Reed and Tommy Bailey as officiating ministers. Burial will be in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY OCT 21 1959
 
CENTERS, Tom
1869-1959
Tom Centers, 90, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ida Stapleton of Meally, at 7:30 p.m., October 15, following an illness of one month. The son of John and Sarah Blair Centers, he was born October 16, 1869, in this county and had resided at Meally for the past four years.  He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and engaged in farming prior to his retirement. Surviving are a son, Adron Centers, Meally; three daughters, Marie Ratliff, Sitka; Della Fairchild, Barnetts Creek; Ida Stapleton, Meally; Lewis Centers, Albert Centers, and Jim Centers, all of Denver; Sam Centers, Paintsville; John Centers, Thealka. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m., from the Liberty Baptist Church at Denver with Scott Castle and Charlie Lemaster as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 21 October 1959
 
CHAMBERS, Cora Elizabeth
1879-1959
Miss Cora Elizabeth Chambers of Rum Junction, an 80-year-old member of one of Logan County’s pioneer families, died suddenly October 21, at her home. She was stricken about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, shortly after going to bed.  She died about an hour later, reports said. Miss Chambers was born October 8, 1879, at Rum Junction, a daughter of the late Lorenzo Dow and Margaret Auxier Chambers.  She had lived on the same farm all of her life.  During recent years she and a sister, Miss Agnes Chambers, age 87, lived alone on the old homeplace. A brother, the Rev. Lorenzo Dow (Uncle Bud) Chamers, died on Feb. 15, at the age of 77. Miss Chambers, who had been a life-long member of Chambers Chapel Methodist Church on Rum Creek, was buried in Chambers Cemetery at Rum Junction following funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday at the residence.  The Logan Banner. Miss Chambers was a granddaughter of the late Samuel and Agnes Wells Auxier.  Her mother was born and was married at the old family home in the Block House Bottom, and Miss Chambers has many relatives in Johnson County. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 28 October 1959
 
DALLAS, Pete
1883-1959
Pete Dallas,76,Dies October 6 of Heart Attack Pete "The Greek" Dallas,76,retired restaurant operator of this city, died of a heart attack in a local hospital at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday,October 6, following an illness of one week. He was born in Athens,Greece,July 1,1883,and had been a resident of this city for approximately 25 years. Survivors include a daughter and a son in Greece and a brother, George Dallas,Norfolk,Va. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m,Thursday from the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with Charles Adams and Claude Prestons as officiating ministers.Burial was in the Fairchild Cemetery at Collista. Paintsville Hearld Wednesday Octorber 14-1959
 
EALEY, Callie (Clay)
1959
Mrs. Callie Ealey, former resident of this city, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday at her home in Philadelphia, Pa.  She was a sister of Miss Sallie Clay of this city. Mrs. Ealey, the daughter of the late Henry and Sally Walker Clay, was born in this city and spent her early girlhood here.  A member of a well-known family, she had many friends and relatives in this city who were shocked and grieved to hear of her death. She was married to Winfield Scott Ealey, who preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death were three brothers, Lloyd and E. M. Clay of this city and Wade H. Clay of Ashland. Survivors include besides her sister, a son, Virgil Clay Ealey, Philadelphia, Pa.; a granddaughter, Mrs. Glen Williams, Philadelphia; two great-grandchildren Glen Williams, Jr., and Lynn Clay Williams also of Philadelphia. Funeral services wer conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday from the Kirk and Nice Funeral Home in Philadelphia and interment followed in the George Washington Memorial Park in that city. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, 1959
 
EVANS, Ressie (Kelly)
1880-1959
Evans,Ressie (Kelly) November 4,1959 Mrs.Ressie Evans,79, Wife of Delone Evans,Wife of Keaton, died at her home Thursday at 3:15 a.m. following an illness of several months. The daughter of Wallace and Cynthia Bailey Kelly, she was born September 15, 1880, and been a lifelong resident of the Keaton community.She was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband, to whom she been married for sixty-one years,are four sons,Proctor Evans,Keaton,Oscar Evans,Columbus, O.,Homer Evans, Martha; Gusta Evans,Keaton,; two daughters Mrs. Vesta Sparks,Martha;Mrs.Golda Skaggs,Keaton;two brothers Joel Kelly, Keaton, Willie Kelly,Springfield, Ohio; one sister Mrs.Renda Evans, Columbus,Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00  a.m, Saturday from the Christian Union Church at Keaton with Emerson Collier, Emery Ferguson and John Pelphrey as officiating ministers.Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Hearld Wednesday November 4, 1959
 
FAIRCHILD, Troy E. Sr.
1897-1959
Flat Gap Native Dies In Ashland After Attack
Troy E. Fairchild Sr., 62, operator of Fairchild Buick-Cadillas Garage, died Thursday at 12:30 a.m. shortly after suffering a heart attack at his home in Ashland. Mr. Fairchild was born Feb. 11, 1897, at Flat Gap, a son of the late Clark B. and Ellen Salyers Fairchild, and had been a resident of Ashland nearly all his life. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Ashland Elks Lodge No. 350. He was a charter member of the Ashland Optimist Club and was a director of the Kentucky Auto Dealers Association. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Imogene Hanks Fairchild; two daughters, Mrs. Morris Griffiths, Ashland and Miss Mary Fairchild, a student at Dallas, Tex.; a son, Troy E. Fairchild Jr., of Lexington; two sisters, Mrs. D. A. Lemaster and Mrs. Alma Evans of Ashland; and three grandchildren. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home by Dr. S. R. Curry, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, assisted by the Rev. Philip Bembower, assistant pastor. Burial was made in an Ashland cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 28 October 1959
 
FYFFE, Link
1898-1959
Funeral Services Held Here Today For Link Fyffe, Sr.
Link Fyffe, 61, widely-known Johnson County man, died suddenly about 11:00 a.m. Monday in the Paintsville Clinic following a heart attack. Mr. Fyffe, a drilling contractor, had returned from Van Lear to his home at Turner Branch where his son, Link Fyffe, Jr. was to accompany him to work. He became suddenly ill and died about 20 minutes after entering the hospital. Mr. Fyffe was born Feb. 13, 1898 in Morgan County, a son of Joe and Cynthia Ferguson Fyffe. He had been a resident of Turner Branch about 12 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Stella Wright Fyffe, two sons, Link Fyffe, Jr., Paintsville, and Billie Joe Fyffe, Pikeville; four daughters, Mrs. John L. Lemaster, a teacher in the Paintsville schools; Mrs. James S. Trimble, Mrs. Jack Hamilton, all of Paintsville, and Mrs. Leroy Salyer of Loraine, Ohio. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters, John H. Fyffe, Staffordsville; Jay Fyffe, Red Bush; Alva Fyffe, and Jim F. Fyffe, both of Blaine; Lonza Fyffe, Manchester, N.H., Mrs. Millard Fyffe, Blaine and Mrs. Martha Kelly, Red Bush. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., today at the Paintsville United Baptist Church with Everett Slone and Paul Turner officiating. Burial will be made in Highland Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY OCT 21 1959
 
HATFIELD, Minerva (Estep) Robinson
1881-1959
Mrs. Minerva Hatfield, 78, lifelong resident of East Point, died Saturday, October 3, at the home of her nephew, Walter Ramey, at East Point, following an illness of several weeks. The daughter of the late John and Jane Stevens Estep, she was born in Johnson County February 7, 1881.  She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was first married to Sam Robinson in 1897, who preceded her in death January 17, 1942. Her second marriage was to John Hatfield, who also preceded her in death. Surviving besides her nephew is a brother, Ben Estep of Blaine. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2:00 p.m., from the East Point Church of Christ with Rev. S. C. Honeycutt as officiating minister.  Burial was at East Point in the Hager-Lake Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7, 1959
 
HOLBROOK, Harry
1959
HARRY HOLBROOK OF THELMA DIES TUESDAY
Harry Holbrook, 83, died of cancer at his home at Thelma at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, after an illness of three weeks. He was a member of the United Baptist Church and had resided at Thelma for the past twenty-five years. Surviving are four sons, Kenis Holbrook, Williamsport; Dewey Holbrook of this city; Walter Holbrook, Thelma; Denzil Holbrook, Wheelwright; two daughters, Mrs. Verna Blanton, Oil Sprints; Mrs. Lizzie Barker, Betsy Layne. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10:00 a.m. from the Thelma Schoolhouse with Tom Sammons, Elzie Banks and Henry Caudill as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Preston Cemetery at Thelma. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY October 21, 1959
 
HORNE, Dora (Johnson)
1878-1959
Dora Horne, 80, Dies October 29
Funeral Saturday For Mother Of Former Co. School Superintendent
Mrs. Dora Horne, 80, well known Johnson County resident, died at her home at Rock House at 6:50 a.m., Thursday. Death resulted from injuries received in a fall at her home about three months ago. The daughter of the late William H. and Arminta Sowards Johnson, she was born in this county December 10, 1878, and had been a lifelong resident of Staffordsville community. A member of a family noted in the Big Sandy Valley for leadership in the educational field, she was held in high esteem by her neighbors and many friends throughout the county. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and her life as a devote Christian demonstrated her faith and courage of her convictions. Surviving are her husband, Albert Horne; one son, Verne P. Horne, Louisville, former superintendent of Johnson COunty Schools; one brother, Mason Johnson, Collista. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday from Rock House Freewill Baptist Church with C.C. Hall as officiating minister. Music was by the Toms Creek Singers. Pallbearers were Crate Rice, Robie Horne, Harold Lloyd Horne, Norman Horne, Harold Bell Rice, Brooks Conley, Cliffton Horne and Ivan Johnson. Burial was in the family cemetery at Rock House. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 11-04-1959

Dora Johnson Horne, the daughter of William H. and Arminta Sowards Johnson, was born on Line Branch near Denver, Kentucky, December 10, 1878, and passed away October 29, 1959, at her home on Rock House at the age of 80 years 10 months and 19 days. She was the youngest in a family of five girls and four boys. One brother, Mason Johnson, Collista, Kentucky, survives. She was converted, baptized and joined the Freewill Baptist Church in 1894 at the age of 15 years, and lived a dedicated Christian life to the end. She was a faithful servant of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and manifested her intrest daily in the service of the Lord and all his humanity and creation. She was united in marriage in March, 1903, to Albert Horne, and to this union one son was born, Verne Horne of Louisville, Kentucky. Her husband and son survive. She was a faithful, loving, kind, and devoted wife and mother. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 11-11-1959
 
HUGHES, Lola (Blair)
1890-1959
Mrs. Lola Hughes, 69, resident of Van Lear died Sunday in a local hospital after a year’s illness. The daughter of the late John Henry and Nancy Conley Blair, she was born in this county May 1, 1890, and had resided at Van Lear for the past twenty-eight years. She was a member of the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, George H. Hughes, preceded her in death December 12, 1955. Survivors include four sons, D. C. Hughes, Fleming; Henry Hughes, DeHue, W.  Va.; Ollie and Roy Hughes, both of Dayton, Ohio; five sisters, Mrs. Lora Blair, Prestonsburg; Mrs. Rose Hughes, Drift; Mrs. Josie Crace, Prestonsburg; Mrs. Neva Hughes, Maryland; Mrs. Virgie Pouch, Louisa. Services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., today from the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church with Edgar Hewlett and Walter Hooper as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Castle Cemetery at Busseyville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 28 October 1959
 
RATLIFF, Gary Lee
1953-1959
SIX-YEAR-OLD GARY RATLIFF DIES IN MICHIGAN
Gary Lee Ratliff, 6-year-old son of Clarence and Roberta Huff Ratliff of Wyandotte, Mich., died at 5:20 a.m., Saturday in a hospital in Caro, Michigan after an extended illness. He was born in this city October 6,1953. Surviving besides his parents are two sisters, Judy Carol and Vickie Lynn, one brother Clarence Jr., all at home. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., today from the home of the maternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Johnnie Huff, Wittensville, with Rev. S.C. Honeycutt as officiating minister. Burial was in the Ratliff Cemetery at Rock House. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 10-21-1959
 
SALYER, James H.
1866-1959
Aged Resident Of Oil Springs Passes Friday
Services Monday For James H. Salyer
James H. Salyer, 93, retired farmer of Oil Springs, died at his home Friday at 5:15 p.m., following an illness of two months. A lifelong resident of Oil Springs, he was born March 27, 1866, the son of the late James and Allie Blanton Salyer.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Survivors include five sons, Harvie Salyer, Oil Springs; Dewey Salyer, Logan, W. Va.; Beecher Salyer, Irwin, Ohio; Mitchell Salyer, Springfield, O; Dee Salyer, Columbus, O.; three daughters, Cassie Blevins, Waverly, Ky.; Hazel Hall, Powell, Ohio; Ethel Mae Salyer West Liberty, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Phelps, Portsmouth, O.; three brothers, Clint Salyer, Irwin, Ohio; William Salyer, Ivyton; Sam Salyer, Cleveland, O.  Also surviving are sixty grandchildren and ninety-five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the home of his son, Harvie Salyer, at 10:00 Monday morning with Millard Bryant and Ferman Blair as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 14 October 1959
 
STAFFORD, Grady
1906-1959
Grady Stafford, 53, prominent businessman of this city and co-owner of the S. & S. Shoe Store, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Wednesday afternoon in a local hospital.  Mr. Stafford, in apparently good health, suffered the attack in the early afternoon and died a few hours later. The son of well-known county residents, the late Thomas and Sarah Litteral Stafford, he was born June 11, 1906, at Oil Springs. He was a member of the First Christian church of this city and a former member of the Official Board.  He also worked tirelessly and unselfishly in any capacity in which he was asked to serve and always gave generously of his time and energies in promoting the interest of the church. A successful businessman, he displayed a sincere desire to serve the public, and his courtous manner and genial personality won for him the respect and friendship of his business associates and those with whom he came in contact. Preceding him in death were two sisters, Mrs. Maye Stafford Wheeler of this city and Stella Stafford, who died in infancy, also a brother, Ray Stafford of this city. He was married August 8, 1941, in Frankfort to the former Miss Mary Fern Songer, who survives. Other survivors include two sisters, Miss Madge Stafford and Miss Mary Louise Stafford, and three brothers, Harve, Charlie and Earl Stafford all of Oil Springs. Funeral services were conducted from the First Christian Church at 2:00 p.m., Friday with Rev. John Pommert, pastor of the church, officiating. Pallbearers were Elmer Castle, Clarence Castle, Robert Montgomery, McKinley Kelly, Frank Patrick and R. T. Cooper. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 4 November 1959
 
WEBB, Boosier
1886-1959
Boosier Webb Rites Conducted at Daniels Creek
Boosier Webb, 73, lifelong resident of Daniels Creek, died at his home October 19, at 2:00 a.m., following a year’s illness.  Mr. Webb was injured several years ago in a timber accident. He was the son of James A. and Elizabeth Burton Webb and born March 12, 1886.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Martha Harless Webb, Offutt; Howard, Van Lear, whom they reared; one sister, Mrs. Lummie Blair, West Van Lear. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday from the home with Jim Hoard and Lewis Blevins as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Webb Cemetery at Daniels Creek. Paintsville Herald Wednesday October 21, 1959
 
WILLIAMS, John
1888-1959
John Williams, 71, died at the home of his son, Clay Williams, Mine Fork, Thursday morning after a week's illness. The son of Alex and Susan Bayes Williams, he was born in this county June 11, 1888.  A retired steel worker, he had made his home in Portsmouth, Ohio for the past several years. His wife, Maggie Williams, preceded him in death. Surviving are five sons, Lloyd Williams, Dayton, Ohio; Clay Williams, Mine Fork; Estill Williams, Columbus, Ohio; Elmer Williams, Plymouth, Indiana; Howard Williams, Cincinnati, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Louella Brickley, Kingston, Tenn; five brothers, Charles Williams of this city; Floyd Williams, Columbus, Ohio; Taylor Williams, Red Bush; Tom Williams, Win; Dord Williams, Mt. Sterling, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday from the United Baptist Church in Wheelersburg with Vencil Pelphrey and Lonza Reed as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14, 1959
 
WILLIAMS, William R.
1959
William Roy Williams, 85, of Apple Creek, Ohio, former resident of this city, was killed instantly at Lucas, Ohio, when he was struck by an engine of a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train. According to reports Mr. Williams, who had been an engineer for forty years, left the train in charge of the fireman and stepped off to check trouble in another unit when he was hit and thrown down an embankment. He had been a resident of Canton, Ohio, for the past forty years, moving to his farm at Apple Creek about two years ago.  He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Canton. Mr. Williams, a veteran of World War I, was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainman, the Locomotive Engineers, McKinley Lodge F. & A. M., Starck Consistory and Scottich Rite bodies and Al Koran Shrine.  He was a graduate of Canton Actual Business College. A brother, Clarence Williams, was killed last March when he was hit by a freight train in St. Louis, Mo.  He also was an engineer and had been with the railroad for thirty-two years.  Both men had no previous accident records. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Laura Williams; two stepdaughters, seven sisters, Mrs. Bessie Salyer Lightman, Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. Dora Stafford, Mt. Sterling, Ky.; Mrs. Blanche Halsey, Middletown, Ohio; Mrs. Inez Gardner, Lakewood, Ohio; Mrs. Lillian Reynolds, Massillion, Ohio; Mrs. Irene Mattice, Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Josephine Schnabelen, Fairview Park, O.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Burial was in the Melsheimer Cemetery Thursday, October 29, at 1:30 p.m. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 4 November 1959
  
WOLFE, Olen
1916-1959
Local  Resident Dies Saturday in Covington
Funeral Services To Be Held Thursday for Olen Wolfe,43
Olen ( Chuck ) Wolfe 43 Paintsville resident died suddenly at Covington,Ky.about 1:00 p.m. October 17.His death is reported to have been caused by a heart attack,however the coroner's report has not been received here.He was found dead in bed but had been ill for several days, it was reported. He had been a resident here about four months and was married to Ruby Jean Wells of this city on July 29, at West Van Lear. Mr.Wolfe was born September 15,1916 in Marion,Va., a son of the late Robert Wolfe and Mollie Chamber Wolfe of West Virginia. Besides his mother and wife he is survived by a step-son, Donald Eugene Wells,and the following brothers and sisters:Ray Wolfe, W.Va. Huston M.Wolfe,Hollywood,Fl.; Charles Wolfe North Carolina, Randolph Wolfe Fort Worth Texas, Harvey Wolfe Atlanta Ga. and Mrs.Charles Davidson Square,W.Va. The body was returned Monday from Covington to the Preston Funeral Home where friends may call. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m.,Thursday, October 22, at Friendship United Baptist Church at Williamsport. Officiating ministers will be Nim Sturgill,Arthur Priest and Earl Muncy. Burial will be in the Wells Cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Hearld Thursday October 21,1959

NOVEMBER - 1959

BRADLEY, William T.
1959
WILLIAM T.BRADLEY, FORMER RESIDENT OF VAN LEAR, DIES
William Thomas Bradley, 87, former Van Lear resident, and uncle of Mrs. Elbert Beers of this city died November 21 in Kenova W.Va. Mr. Bradley was a retired engineer for the C. and O. Railway with more than 40 years of service. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen, Mountain Lodge 99, A.F. and A.M. of Frostburg , MD., for 60 years and the First Baptist Church of Van Lear. He had been a resident of Kenova for several years. Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Annie V. Bradley, one daughter Mrs. J.A. McKay of Callifornia, Pa., two sons, Edward R. of Prestonburg and William T. Jr. of Kenova; 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, two sisters Mrs. Mary Jenkins of Baltimore and Mrs. Margaret Hawkins of Frostburg Md. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Rollins Funeral Home at Kenova by Dr. George W. Swope and burial was in Ridgelawn Cemetery there. Graveside rites were conducted by Kenova Lodge 110, A.F. and AM. Paintsville Herald Wednesday, 12-2-1959
 
CONLEY, Archie H.
1959
Archie H. Conley, Native of City, Heart Victim
Stricken While Visiting Sister In Harrodsburg
Archie H. Conley, 62, a Lexington building contractor and real estate broker, died Friday night, November 29, of a heart attack while out hunting during a visit to his sister, Mrs. Bacon R. Moore, Danville Road, Harrodsburg. Born in Paintsville, Ky., he was a son of the late Atty. B. H. Conley and Celia Cooper Conley.  Besides his sister, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jane Freeman Conley, of Lexington, Ky., two brothers, O. B. Conley and Walton Conley, both of Logan, W. Va., and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Conley was a member of the Board of Deacons of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church, also a member of its Board of Trustees. Masonic rites were conducted at Kerr Bros. Funeral Home in Lexington on Sunday night.  Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church by its pastor, the Rev. Clarence Walker, followed by burial in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg. Pallbearers were George T. Moody, Howard Davis, Leo Range, R. W. Carmichael, Sr., Steve Mahanes and Willis Young. Among those attending the funeral from out of town, were Mr. Conley’s brothers, Mr. O. B. Conley, Mr. Walton Conley and Mrs. O. B. Conley, Logan, W. Va., Mr. And Mrs. Winthrop Hopson, of Cadiz, Kentucky, Messrs. R. T. Cooper and Hannibal Wheeler, Jr., of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9 December 1959
 
DIXON, Lora B. (May)
1890-1959
Mrs.Lora B.Dixon, 69, former resident of  west Van Lear, died in a Lexington hospital at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, November 24. The daughter of the late William and Mary Elizabeth May,she was born in Floyd County June 24, 1890.She was a member of the Riceville Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband ,Manford Dixon; two sons Carl Dixon, West Prestonsburg; Paul Dixon ,Columbus,Ohio; five daughters, Mrs.Overton Wiley,Wheelwright; Mrs.Ethel Woods, Auxier, Mrs. Ruth Stratton, Ypsilanti,Michigan; Mrs.Virginia Bernard, LaPorte,Indiana; Mrs. Lora Blanche Casebolt, Columbus,Ohio; one brother, Bev May, Detroit, Michigan,; Mrs.Alma Picklesimer, Nolan W.Va.; Mrs.Flora Music, Phoenix, Arizons; Mrs.Marion Neeley,Bonanza. Paintsville Hearld Wednesday December 2,1959
 
FERGUSON, Emma (Ison)
1894-1959
Mrs. Emma Ison Ferguson, wife of Paris H. Ferguson of Relief, died at her home at 6:45 a.m., Sunday following an illness of several years. The daughter of Mrs. Alice Coldiron Ison of Blaine and the late Reuben Ison, she was born at Moon September 21, 1894, and had been a resident of Relief for the past forty-seven years. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Gladys Hutchinson and Zelka Burchell, both of Relief; two brothers, D. B. Ison, Moon; Raymond Ison, Blaine; one sister, Cora Cox, Akron, Ohio. Also surviving are four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted today at 11:00 a.m., from the home with A.C. Bradley and Gussie Daniel as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Ferguson Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY NOV 4 1959
 
GRIM, Marion
1911-1959
Slate Fall Monday Kills Marion Grim
Marion Grim, 48, resident of Nippa, was killed instantly Monday in a slate fall at the Princess Elkhorn Coal Company mine at David. The son of Willie and Ruth Castle Grim, he was born August 21, 1911, at Nippa and had resided there all of his life.  A member of the Freewill Baptist Church.  He also was a Mason, a member of the Eastern Star, and U.M.W. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maudie Patrick Grim; two sons, William O. and Francis Marion Grim, both at home; one daughter, Nancy Jeanette Grim, at home; one brother, Heber Grim, Thealka; five sisters, Mrs. Fred Scarberry, Mrs. Eunice Baker, Mrs. Roy Meadows, Mrs. Matthew Music, and Mrs. Frank Burton, all of Nippa. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 4 November 1959
 
GULLETT, Harrison
1871-1959
Harrison Gullett, Lick Fork Resident, Passes Sunday Harrison Gullett, 88, died Sunday at 7:00 p.m., at the home of his son Lonnie Gullett at Lick Fork after an illness of three weeks. The son of the late Matthew and Ruth Bayes Gullett, he was born June 24, 1871, in Magoffin County, but had resided in Johnson since childhood.  He was a former employee of the C. & O. Railway Company. Surviving besides his son are his wife, Roselee Collins Gullett and one daughter, Mrs. Dollie Ratliff, Collista. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., today from the home of his son with Claude Preston and Don Fraley as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Lick Fork. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 25 November 1959
 
JONES, Lucinda (Frazier)
1889-1959
Mrs. Lucinda Jones, 70, wife of Nathaniel Jones, died Monday at 12:30 p.m., at her home at Puncheon after an illness of ten years. The daughter of the late Henry and Mary Elizabeth Lemaster Frazier, she was born February 14, 1889, in Johnson County and had been a lifelong resident of the Sitka community.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church.  Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Charles W., Elhannan and Earl Jones, all of Sitka; five daughters, Mrs. Leslie Blevins, Hillsboro, Ohio; Mrs. Lonnie Craft, Greenup; Mrs. Arville Gilliam, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Everett O’Brian and Mrs. Raymond Stambaugh, both of Sitka; one sister, Mrs. Walter Fannin, Sitka; forth-four grandchildren; twenty- two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., today from the home with Harry Bruce Daniel as officiating minister.  Burial was in the Jones Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 25 November 1959
 
LITTERAL, Luster
1879-1959
Luster Litteral Dies November 27 In Huntington
Funeral services were held Monday, November 30, from the Freewill Baptist Church in Salyersville for Luster Litteral, 80, who died November 27 in the Veterans Hospital in Huntington, W. Va., following an extended illness. He was the son of Wiley and Rebecca Pace Litteral and he was born January 15, 1879. Mr. Litteral enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 21 and served three years during the Spanish American War. He was a member of the Christian Church in Sciotoville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his first wife, one daughter, three brothers and five sisters. Survivors include his widow, Tella Litteral; two sons, Morris Litteral, Martins Ferry, Ohio, and Merrill Litteral, Portsmouth, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Edward J. Barry, Norfolk, Va.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Eddie Long, Stockdale, Ohio, and Mrs. Wade Rice, Oil Springs; one brother, W. C. Litteral, Charleston, W. Va.; four grandchildren; one stepgrandson and three great-grandchildren. Services were conducted by Revs. C. C. Hall and Scott Castle. Interment was in the family cemetery at Oil Springs. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY 12-9-1959
 
MCKENZIE, Marvin "Tom"
1915-1959
Marvin McKenzie Dies Wednesday Of Heart Attack
Marvin "Tom" McKenzie, 44, died suddenly of a heart attack Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m.   The seizure occurred while he was in a coal truck at Sitka. He was born at Volga, October 19, 1915, the son of Mrs. Kittie Rice McKenzie of this  city and the late Roy McKenzie. Surviving besides his mother ae his wife, Sipp Williams McKenzie; one daughter, Mrs.  Deloris Cantrell, Sunbury, Ohio; three brothers, Hobart, John Schuyler and Wade McKenzie all  of Volga; two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday from the Cannons Chapel Church  at Volga with Don Fraley, Claude Preston and Lonza Reed as officiating ministers.  Burial was  in the McKenzie Cemetery at Volga. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Nov. 18, 1959
 
MOORE, Theodore (Ted), Sr.
1902-1959
Brother-In-Law of Local Woman Dies Theodore (Ted) Moore, Sr., 57, died Nov. 19 at his home at Bellefonte, Ashland, Kentucky.  He was born July 16, 1902, in Lawrence County.  He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Howard Osburn of Dewey Dam. Other survivors are his wife, Norma Virginia Ellison Moore, one son, Ted Moore, Jr., one brother, Walter Moore, Ashland and one sister, Monty Hayes of Louisa, also one grandchild, Malissa Ann Moore. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3:00 p.m. at the Miller Funeral Home by the Rev. J. I. Mayer. Burial was in Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2, 1959
 
MUSIC, Donnie
1931-1959
DONNIE MUSIC KILLED IN WRECK IN INDIANA
Donnie Music, 28, died at 10:20 p.m., November 24, of injuries received in a car wreck at Worchester, Ind. According to reports the car apparently went out of control on a curve and crashed into a tree. The son of Shade and Sarah Stanford Music of Boons Camp, he was born December 16,1931 at Boons Camp. He had been living in Rochester, Indiana where he was employed as a worker in the steel mills. Surviving besides his parents are a son , Gary Lynn Music, Boons Camp, six brothers, Sammie, James, Shade Jr., all of Wabash Ind., Walker, Newt, and Ray Music all of Boons Camp, three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Burkes, Holden W.Va., Dixie and Edith Music both of Boons Camp. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday from the Boons Camp Freewill Baptist Church with Claude Preston as officiating minister. Burial was in the Butcher Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald Wednesday, 12-2-1959
 
PERRY, David O.
1879-1959
David O. Perry, 80, retired miner of West Van Lear, died in a local hospital at 12:05 p.m., November 25, after an illness of three years. The son of the late Charles and Eliza Henson Perry, he was born January 19, 1879, in Lawrence County and had resided at West Van Lear for the past thirty-three years. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Edna L. Conley Perry; one son, Condit Perry, Leslie, W. Va., one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Ruth Anderson, Minneapolis, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. Ed Corbin, Chillicothe, Ohio; Ralph Perry, Jenkins, Ky., Charlie Perry, Trotwood, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Sunday from the home with Rev. Charles Perry as officiating minister. Burial was in the Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY DEC 2 1959
 
PRESTON, Mrs. Frank M. (Daniel)
1878-1959
Mrs.Frank M.Preston Dies after Long Illness
Mrs.Frank M.Preston, 81, well-known resident of Tutor Key, died in a local hospital Thursday evening following an extended illness. The daughter of George W.and Elizabeth Helton Daniel,She was born March 17, 1878, and had been a lifelong resident of Tutor Key.She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and was faithful and loyal in her devotion to her church and a loving and kind wife and mother. Surviving are her husband,Frank M.Preston; one daughter, Mrs. Bert Van Hoose, Tutor Key; one brother John L Daniel Thealka; a granddaughter Mrs.Frank P.Conley of this city; one grandson, Leo Ottis Van Hoose,Cincinnati,Ohio;fourgreat grandchildren,Diedra,Eric,and Karen Van Hoose and Paula Joy Conley. Funeral services were conductedbat 2:00 p.m.,Saturday from the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Virgil Dniel and John Pommert was officiating ministers.Burial was in the family cemetery at Tutor Key. Paintsville Hearld Wednesday November 18,1959
 
PRESTON, Otto
1899-1959
Otto Preston, 60, widely known Johnson County man, died of cancer at 5:00 a.m., Wednesday in a local hospital after an illness of six months. He was a member of a prominent family of the West Van Lear vicinity. Born November 9, 1899, a son of the late Clate and Priscilla Elliott Preston he had lived in this county all his life.  Friendly and affable, he had many friends who regret to learn of his passing. He was a carpenter by trade, and was a member of the Church of Christ.  He was also a member of the local B.P.O.E. lodge No. 1858. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the West Van Lear Church of Christ by Rev. S. C. Honeycutt, Rev. Cecil Sherman and Rev. John Pommert. He is survived by one brother, J. Milo Preston of West Van Lear, two nephews, W. D. Preston, West Van Lear, James R. Preston, Paintsville, and two nieces, Mrs. Walter Groom, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. Jerry Fraim, Memphis, Tenn. Pallbearers were Irvin Spradlin, Leo Colvin, Homer Fitch, Quentin Burchwell, Frank Pelphrey, and Frank Baldridge. Burial was made in the family cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 25 November 1959
 
SOWARDS, John Leonard
1959
Leonard Sowards Dies In Columbus
Word has been recieved here of the death of John Leonard Sowards, 66, on November 1. Mr. Sowards passed away in a Columbus, Ohio hospital after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Sowards, one  daughter, Mrs. Con Lyon, both of this city, and five sons, Gerald, Roy M., Leonard, Jr., and Charles E., all of Columbus, and Dan, who resides in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Sowards was a former resident of this city, and he leaves many friends and relatives who mourn his passing. Burial was made in Columbus, Ohio. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Nov. 11, 1959
 
TAYLOR, Bascom
1886-1959
Bascom Taylor, 73, resident of Nippa, died in a local hospital at 7:25 a.m., Friday after an illness of seven years. The son of George and Molly Smith Taylor, he was born in this county November 10, 1886. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and before his retirement worked as a miner and salesman. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jeanette Robinson Taylor; two sons, Earl Taylor, Ashland; Curtis Taylor, England; three daughters, Mrs. Darla Caudill, Leander; Mrs. Rufus Crutcher, Lexington; Mrs.Theodore Daniel, Nippa; two sisters, Mrs. Jim Ratliff, Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Sally Wilcox of this city. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday from the Nippa Freewill Baptist Church with Millard Van Hoose, Scott Castle and Claude Preston as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY NOV 18 1959
 
WALTERS, Alkie
1925-1959
Miss Alkie Walters, 33, native of Boons Camp, died in St Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, W. Va., November 29 at 7:45 p.m., after an illness of ten days. She was born at Boons Camp April 5, 1925, the daughter of Mrs. Mandy Penix Walters and the late Earn Walters.  She had resided in Huntington for the past fifteen years where she owned and operated a grocery store. Surviving besides her mother are four sisters, Mrs. Glen Arrowood, Wayne, W. Va.; Mrs. George Dutton, Huntington, W. Va., Mrs. Ivan Sammons, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Lizzie Ellen Standford, Painesville, Ohio; two brothers, Allen Walters, Boons Camp; Edgar Walters, Flagstaff, Arizona. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday from the Little Friendship United Baptist Church at Boons Camp with Earl Muncy, George Dutton and Glen Arrowood as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Penix Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 2 December 1959
 
WALTERS, Heiskell
1900-1959
County Native, Dies In Ashland
Heiskell R. Dalters, 59, of 1637 Jackson Ave., Ashland, died Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the residence following an illness of nine months. Mr. Walters was born June 22, 1900, in Johnson County, a son of the late James P. and Sarah Daniels Walters, and had been a resident of Ashland for the past 40 years. He was in the grocery business in Ashland for 32 years, having retired last June. He was a member of the United Baptist Church at River, Ky. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Thirty-ninth Street United Baptist Church by the Elders Dave Sturgill and Tommy Howard.  Burial followed in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Lena Mae Borders Walters; two daughters, Mrs. Virgil Dickison and Mrs. James Pinkerman of Ashland; three sons, Capt. Edwin S. Walters, stationed with the U. S. Army in Alabama, Chester H. and Rex B. Walters of Ashland; a sister, Mrs. Samuel Williamson of Johnson County; three brothers, Vent Walters, of Patrick, Ky., German Walters of Georges Creek; and Jesse Walters of Ashland and six grandchildren. Mr. Walters is an uncle of Mrs. George Branham and Mr. Marshall Williamson of this city. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 11 November 1959
 
WEBB, William T. "Sonny"
1886-1959
William T. “Sonny” Webb, 73, retired farmer of Sitka, died in a local hospital Thursday at 1:20 a.m., after an illness of a few days. The son of the late William T. and Sarah Stambaugh Webb, he was born February 22, 1886 and had been a lifelong resident of the Sitka community.  His first wife, Martha Witten Webb, preceded him in death.  His widow, Mollie Blair Webb, survives. He is survived by a son, James Webb, Flatwoods.  Also surviving are six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday from the Sitka Church of Christ with Rev. S. B. Honeycutt as officiating minister.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday December 2, 1959
 
WHITTEN Hattie (Daniel)
1872-1959
Hettie Whitten Dies Sunday At River
Mrs. Hettie Whitten, 87, died Sunday at 1:00 a.m., at the home of her nephew, Cecil Daniel, at River, following an illness of three months. The daughter of the late George W. and Sarah Jane Chandler Daniel, she was born May 2, 1872, and had been a lifelong resident of the River community. She was preceded in death twenty-two years ago by her husand, J. K. Whitten. Surviving are three nephews and three nieces. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday from the home of Cecil Daniel with Bruce Daniel as officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery at River. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY NOV 25 1959
 
WILLIAMS, Augusta (Jayne)
1885-1959
Services Sunday For Mrs. Augusta Williams Mrs. Augusta Williams, 74, well-known resident of Flat Gap, died Thursday in a Lexington hospital after an extended illness. The daughter of the late Henry and Julia Hager Jayne, she was born in this county January 19, 1885, and had been a lifelong resident of Flat Gap. On January 17, 1907, she was married to Tom Williams, who preceded her in death December 25, 1945.  A daughter, Loretta also preceded her in death February 27, 1957. At an early age Mrs. Williams gave her life to Christ and became a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church at Flat Gap.  She was a loyal and devoted Christian all the years of her life and served for many years as Clerk of her church. In addition to her church work she spent several years as a teacher in the Johnson County schools and in the guidance and training of her students she made a valuable contribution to the educational development of the community. She was admired and respected by all who knew her and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need of her assistance. Surviving are two sons, Dean Williams, Sitka; Maurice Williams, Louisville; one daughter, Mrs. Anna Lee Wells, Flat Gap; one brother, Ernest Jayne, Flat Gap; five grandchildren, Lou Ann, Sue and Karen Williams, Louisville; Allen and Tommy Wells, Flat Gap. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday from the home of her daughter with Bruce Daniel as officiating minister.  Music was by the Toms Creek Quartet. Burial was in the Family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Dec.02 1959
 
WITTEN, Powell
1959
Powell Witten age 63 died in Columbus Ohio,November 13,after an extended illness.He was the son of the late George and Mary Williams Witten,former resident of this county.He is survived by his wife,the former Edna Caudill of Denver;one sister Miss Martha Witten, Huntington,W.Va.;one brother,N.K.Witten of Kenova,W.Va. He is a nephew of Mrs.W.H.McKenzie of this city and many other relatives in Johnson County. He resided for some time in Paintsville where he made many friends.He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at East Point,a member of the Christian Church in Columbus Ohio,and a veteran of World War I. Funeral services were conducted from Kincaid Funeral Home Tuesday,November 17.Graveside rites were conducted  by the Masonic Lodge of Huntington.Burial followed in a Huntington Cemetery. Paintsville Hearld Thursday November 25,1959
DECEMBER - 1959


BALDWIN, Wince
1959
Wince Baldwin Of Oil Springs Dies Thursday
Wince Baldwin, 84, retired farmer of Oil Springs, died at 7:20 a.m., Thursday, December 17, at his home after an illness of five months.  He was a brother of McKinley Baldwin of this city. The son of Shelva and Hannah Davis Baldwin, he was born at Oil Springs January 17, 1875, and had been a lifelong resident of that community.  He was a member of the United Baptist Church. His first marriage was to Rebecca Spradlin who preceded him in death.  His second wife, Louise Caudill Baldwin, also preceded him in death. Survivors include besides his brother five sons, Ray Baldwin, Denver; Harvie, Curtis and Marion Baldwin all of Oil Springs; Clarence Baldwin, Lorain, Ohio; three daughters, Lucy Blair and Alma Spradlin, both of Denver; May Baldwin, Oil Springs; four other brothers, John, Dock, and Clint Baldwin all of Oil Springs; Luther Baldwin, Win; three sisters, Eunice Webb, Nora Webb, Susan Baldwin all of Oil Springs. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m., Saturday from the home with Lonza Reed, Thurman Ferguson and Vensil Pelphrey as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23, 1959
 
CONLEY, Ida (Blair)
1874-1959
Mrs. Ida Conley, 85, resident of Collista, died at her home at 11:00 a.m., Monday, after an illness of several months.  A lifelong resident of Collista, she was born March 19, 1874, the daughter of the late Edward and Nancy Morton Blair, she was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.  Her husband, Albert Conley, preceded her in death forty-nine years ago.  A son, Raymond Conley, survives and also two grandsons, all of Collista.  Funeral services were conducted 2:00 p.m., Wednesday from the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Charlie Lemaster as officiating minister.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Dec. 16, 1959
 
GULLETT, Warren, Jr.
1924-1959
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, from the Mayo Memorial Church in this city for Warren Gullett, Jr., who died Friday in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, after an illness of nine months. A native of Johnson County, he was born October 6, 1924, the son of Bessie Meade Gullett and the late Warren M. Gullett.  Most of his life was spent in military service with service in the Army, Marine Corps and Air Force. Survivors also include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Lee Wells Gullett; one daughter, Margaret Ruth Gullett, at home; one sister, Mrs. Geraldine Wells, Columbus, Ohio. Graveside rites were conducted by members of the DAV, who also acted as pallbearers. Services were conducted by Rev. Charles Perry, pastor of the church, and Rev. E. H. Overman, pastor of Southside Free Will Baptist Church.  Burial was in the Wells- Buckingham Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY Dec. 16, 1959
 
HALL, Haley Angeline (Franklin)
1959
Mrs. Haley Angeline Hall, 84, resident of Tomahawk, died Sunday at the home of her son, Ira Hall, Jr., at Tomahawk from the effects of a stroke suffered a week earlier. The daughter of Abraham and Cynthia Franklin, she was born at Van Lear and had lived at Tomahawk for the past fifty years.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Ira Hall, Sr., four sons, Shirley Hall, Ashland; Harry Hall, Sandy Hook; Elijah Hall, Davisport; Ira Hall, Jr., Tomahawk; five daughters, Oma Spears, Trixie Mills, Melissa Ward, Agnes Preece, all of Tomahawk; Goldie Penix, Akron, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Minerva Delong, Nero. Funeral services were conducted at 1:L00 p.m., Tuesday from the home of Ira Hall, Jr., with Melvin Sesco and Mack Province as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Hall Cemetery at Tomahawk. Paintsville Herald Wednesday December 9, 1958
 
HOLBROOK, Bonnie Jeane
1959
Bonnie Jeane Holbrook, 3-year old daughter of Hadie and Fern Slone Holbrook, died at 7:30 p. m., December 24, 1959, of pneumonia while en route to a hospital in this city. Surviving besides her parents are two brothers, Michael Ray and Randal Lee, both at home.  Also surviving are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Slone, Flat gap, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Holbrook, Red Bush. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, from the Flat Gap Enterprise Baptist Church with Homer Evans, Glen Ross and Harrison Ferguson as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery. The Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1-6-1960
 
HOWELL, Lawton
1887-1959
Lawton Howell Dies In Virginia
Native Of County Was Cancer Victim
Lawton Howell, 72, of Hot Springs, Virginia, a native of Johnson County, died Sunday, December 13, at his home after a two-month illness from cancer. He was born at East Point May 11, 1887, a son of the late Franklin Pierce and Magie Webb Howell.  He was a grandson of A. J. and Nancy Auxier Webb of Block House Bottom.  He had been a resident of Virginia for 16 years. Mr. Howell was married to Sally George who died March 1937.  He later married Emily Allen. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Conway Howell of Hot Springs, Va., and Phillip Howell of East Point, and six grandchildren.  One son, Francis Howell, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the East Point Church of Christ by the Rev. S. C. Honeycutt. Burial was in the Webb Cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 23 December 1959
 
HOWES, Fred
1875-1959
Fred Howes, 84, prominent attorney of Eastern Kentucky and one of Paintsville’s most distinguished citizens, did Wednesday, December 9, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Montgomery, after an illness of three months. He was born in Paintsville September 30, 1875, the son of the late Elexious Freemont and Cynthia Preston Howes.  Mr. Howes was a member of an old established family of this section.  His great grandfather Elexious Howes, noted Methodist minister, was among the pioneer settlers of the region. Throughout the years members of the Howes family served the public in their professions and as county officials, and their activities and achievements connected them with much of the constructive work of their times. Mr. Howes was a member of the first graduating class of the Paintsville High School and it had long been a traditional ceremony for him and Judge James W. Turner, also a member of the first class, to present the diplomas at the annual commencement exercises. Following his graduation from high school, he attended Kentucky Wesleyan College at Winchester and Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio.  He returned to Paintsville and taught for eight years in the Paintsville School, a portion of that time serving as principal.  During this period he prepared himself for the profession of law and was admitted to the bar in 1898.  Immediately thereafter he became engaged in doing title work for John C. C. Mayo. After several years of practicing law, he became associated with the late H. S. Hoes and the law firm of Howes and Howes was formed in 1918, becoming one of the strongest legal associations in the Big Sandy Valley. He continued in the practice of law for over fifty years.  In recognition of his outstanding service to the legal profession, the Johnson County Bar Association in December 1958 presented him with a plaque and paid a glowing tribute to the part he had played in the progress of this area.  He was made President Emeritus of the Johnson County Bar Association and commended for his “integrity, devotion to duty, humbleness, compassion and wisdom.” Literary in his tastes, he was a constant reader and was a recognized authority on the life of Abraham Lincoln.  He was often in demand as a lecturer on this subject. Mr. Howes was influential in church and civic affairs; and with his lofty ideals, he served his church and community well.  He was a charter member of the Paintsville Rotary Club and rendered a public service as a member of the Paintsville School Board for two years. He served on the Board of Directors of the Citizens National Bank for twenty-six years and as the chairman of that board for twenty-five years.  He was made Chairman Emeritus March 11, 1958. Mr. Howes became a member of the First Methodist Church in 1904 and served its interests faithfully for fifty-five years.  He gave freely of his talents, singing in the choir, teaching the Men’s Bible Class for more than twenty years and often filling the pulpit. He served as a member of the Official Board for fifty years and as Chairman of the Official Board for more than thirty years.  Last year he was elected an Honorary Steward of the Methodist Church for life. Mr. Howes loved the hills of his native county, and it was his daily custom—and one which he continued until past eighty-to walk through the hills and in quiet meditation renew his spiritual strength. He was respected and held in high esteem by his acquaintances and associates and loved by his many friends who always enjoyed his dry wit and keen sense of humor. Mr. Howes was a man of unusual abilities with a great capacity for service, a man equally at home in the classroom, the choir, the pulpit, before the court or on the bench as special judge. He was married December 24, 1897, to Amanda Allen who preceded him in death in September 1958.  A daughter, Lillian Allen Howes Walker, also preceded him in death in 1942. Survivors include besides his daughter a sister, Mrs. Gypsy Howes Ramey, Portsmouth, O.; a brother, Edgar Howes, Portsmouth, O.; two half brothers, Richard Howes, Ft. Thomas; James Layne Howes, Portsmouth, Ohio; two grandsons, Robert Howes Montgomery and Allen Frederick Montgomery. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday from the First Methodist Church with the pastor, Rev. O. M. Simmerman, officiating. Active pallbearers were W. A. Johnson, W. B. Hazelrigg, B. E. Mullins, O. T. Dorton, R. B. Harrington and Jack L. Lewis. Honorary pallbearers were G. H. Rice, D. H. Dorton, J. C. Maggard, T. C. Meade, Oakley Sparks, W. C. Bailey, W. G. Bailey, M. O. Wheeler, B. H. Vaughan, Don C. Van Hoose, C. H. Vincent, Clark Walters, Ted Arnold Silvert, R. C. Boyd, Grant Wheatley, Dr. Paul B. Hall, Robert Stafford, W. B. Bailey and J. K. Wells. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 16 December 1959
 
MEDDINGS, Charles Huff
1916-1959
Spain Dec. 28     M/Sgt. Charles Huff Meddings, 43, died at Torrejon Air Force Base in Spain December 28, 1959 a victim of cancer following an extended illness. The son of Lawrence and Minnie McCarty Meddings, he was born June 16, 1916, at Garrett, Ky., and moved to Van Lear at an early age. He attended school at Van Lear and was graduated from the Van Lear High School. Following graduation, he was employed by the Consolidation Coal Company until he entered service in June of 1941.  During his eighteen and one-half years’ service, he served in Okinawa, Korea, Japan, Austria, Germany and Spain.  He had been stationed in Spain for the past two and one-half years. Surviving besides his parents are two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Doherty, McHenry, Ill.; Mrs. Beatrice Meade, Van Lear; one brother, Wayne Meddings, McHenry, Ill. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday from the Van Lear Missionary Baptist Church with Leonard Bowling as officiating minister.  Burial was in the Pack family cemetery in King Addition. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 13 January 1960
  
MEEK, Edgar
1959
Edgar Meek, C&O Engineer, Dies in Accident Was Native of Johnson County
Edgar Meek, 52, a native of Johnson County, died December 15 when a C. & O. train on which he was an engineer, collided with another train near Grundy, Virginia.  A fireman was seriously injured in the accident. Meek was a resident of Williamson, W.Va., and had been an employee of the railroad company for many years.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Born at East Point, he was a son of the late Aaron and Elizabeth Katherine Sammons Meek.  He was a brother of Mrs. Marion Leek of East Point and an uncle of Miss Mary Sue Leek, secretary in the County Extension Office here. He attended school at East Point, and was graduated from Belfry High School. He married the former Trulie Allen of Belfry.  Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Bobby Vernon Meek, and one grandson. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Williamson, W. Va., on Dec. 17, and burial was in a Williamson cemetery.  Masonic Rites were conducted at the graveside. Paintsville Herald Wednesday December 23, 1959
 
MIDDAUGH, Henry C.
1885-1959
Henry C. Middaugh, 73, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died December 23 in a local hospital. He had been in failing health for seven years.  Mr. Middaugh was born March 17, 1885, in Johnson County, Kentucky.  A son of John Doker and Alice Hitchcock Middaugh, he was married to Ora Bush, May 4, 1922, who survives.  Also surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Ettalena Hitchcock, Lucasville, Ohio; Mrs. Lorraine Fraley, Portsmouth, Ohio; Mrs. Dorothy Cross, Portsmouth, Ohio; Mrs. Juanita Bayes, Ostrander, Ohio; Mrs. Alice Ashcraft, Delaware, Ohio; and Wanda Middaugh at home. He also leaves five sons, John, Columbus, Ohio; Ralph, Marion, Ohio; Henry Jr., Paul and Jessie Wayne all at home.  A brother, Ambrosia Middaugh, Collista, Ky.; a sister Mrs. Josie Middaugh, Stambaugh, Ky., and he leaves 18 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.  Funeral services were conducted Friday, December 26, with Rev. John Cross and Sandy Phillips officiating.  Interment was in the Lucasville Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday January 21, 1959
 
RATLIFF, Frank
1887-1959
FRANK RATLIFF LOCAL RESIDENT DIES TUESDAY
Frank Ratliff, 72, resident of this city, died in a local hospital at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday after an illness of three weeks. The son of the late Eli and Elizabeth Ward Ratliff, he was born in Johnson County March 23,1887, and had made his home in Paintsville for the past twenty-three years. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Blair Ratliff,. Survivors include two sons, Mitchell and Clyde Ratliff both of Paintsville, two daughters Maxine Ratliff, Paintsville, Mrs. Irene Kessinger, Cleveland O., three brothers, Dennie Ratliff, Barnets Creek, Verlie Ratliff, Mansfield, Ohio, Elis Ratliff, Denver, four sisters, Mrs. Emma Selvage, Mrs. Flora Blair and Mrs. Flossie Selvage, Denver, Mrs. Callie Setser, Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday from the United Baptist Church in this city with O.L. Williams and F.F. Rigsby as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 12-9-1959
 
RICE, Robert
1883-1959
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday from the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home for Robert Rice, 76, retired carpenter, whose charred body was found in the ruins of his four-room frame home last Wednesday when a fire of undetermined origin destroyed the structure. The son of Martin V. and Nancy Whitaker Rice, he was born in Magoffin County February 2, 1883, but had made his home in this city most of his life. Survivors include a son, Clarence Rice of this city; Miss Thelma Rice, Grundy, Va., Mrs. Ernest Grimes, Springfield, O., Mrs. Bill Phillips, Flint, Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Mollie Patrick, Salyersville. Services were conducted by W. L. Hooper, and F. S. VanHoose with music by the Paintsville Quartet. Burial was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16, 1959
 
ROBERTS, Gypsie (Osborne)
1892-1959
Gypsie Roberts, Local Resident, Dies Thursday
Mrs. Gypsie Roberts, 67, died December 10 at 7:40 a.m., at the home of her daughter, Anna Lee Blanton in this city, following an illness of three weeks. The daughter of Thomas and Emma Burton Osborne she was born in Floyd County July 29, 1892, and had been a resident of this city for the past eight years.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Bailey Roberts, preceded her in death January 26, 1959. Also surviving are two sons, Joe Roberts, Urbana, Ohio; and Rufus Roberts, Inez; another daughter, Mrs. Nellie Tackett, Chillicothe, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Salyers, Prestonsburg and Mrs. Cora Smith, Peru, Indiana; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday from the Boons Camp Freewill Baptist Church with Claude Preston and James Lyons as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the Offutt Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16, 1959
 
SPEARS, Sam
1878-1959
Sam Spears Of River Dies Friday
Sam Spears, 81, retired farmer and carpenter of River, died Friday at the home of his nephew, Auburn Daniels, River, following a two years’ illness. The son of the late James A. and Marinda Ward Spears, he was born December 2, 1878, at River and had been a lifelong resident of that community. Surviving is another nephew, Quinby Van Hoose of Tutor Key. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday from the Jones and Preston Funeral Home with Claude Preston as officiating minister.  Music was by the Toms Creek Singers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at River. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 16 December 1959
 
SPRIGGS, James D.
1870-1959
James Spriggs Of Boons Camp Dies December 9
James D. Spriggs, 88, died at the home of his son, Carl Spriggs, Boons Camp, December 9 at 10:00 a.m., after an illness of five years. The son of Robert and Carolyn Gilmore Spriggs, he was born at Boons Camp December 25, 1870, and had been a lifelong resident of that community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Callie Lewis Spriggs, February 9, 1926. Surviving are two sons, Burl and Carl Spriggs, Bellbrook, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Edna Williamson, Seth, W. Va.; two brothers, Al Spriggs, Keaton, Hiram Spriggs, Boons Camp; one sister, Mrs. Allie Collins, Van Lear; 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday from the home of his son, Carl at Boons Camp, with Nim Sturgill and Glen Arrowood as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Lewis Cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Dec. 16, 1959
 
STAFFORD, John H.
1892-1959
John H. Stafford, 67, retired railroader of Milo, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home at 3:30 p.m., December 15.  He was the father of of Ms. William Banks and the brother of Mrs. Elmer Castle, both of this city. He was born at Milo March 28, 1892, and was the son of Richard and Elizabeth Blevins Stafford. Other survivors include his widow, Mrs. Carmel Johnson Stafford; three sons, John Stafford, Jr., Boons Camp; Richard and Gary L. Stafford, both of Milo; three other daughters, Evelyn and Rebecca Stafford, both of Milo; Mrs. Virgil Ray Bowen, Inez; one other sister, Mrs. J. W. Goble, Inez. Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m., December 17, with the Rev. James Grayson as officiating minister.  Burial was in the Stafford Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 23 December 1959
 
STANLEY, Bascom
1882-1959
Bascom Stanley, 77, retired miner of Wittensville, died Saturday in a Jenkins hospital following an illness of two months. The son of the late James B. and Susan Thomblin Stanley, he was born in Boyd County July 2, 1882.  He had been a resident of Wittensville for the past 12 years and prior to that lived at Van Lear for eighteen years.  He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Phoeba Bedil Stanley; three daughters, Mrs. Grace Wilcox, Wittensville; Mrs. Bessie Ussery, Long Beach, California; Mrs. Gladys Meddings, Jenkins; one sister, Mrs. Nan Dixon, Wittensville; one brother, George Stanley, Ironton, O. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 p.m., Wednesday from the Rush Methodist Church with Claude Preston and C. C. Hall as officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Wittensville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9 December 1959
 
STEPHENS, Anna
1959
Mrs. Anna Stephens Dies December 12
Mrs. Anna Stephens, 87, died Saturday night after a long illness.  She was a resident of Floyd County. She was the mother of Claude P. Stephens, former United States attorney for Eastern Kentucky, who died in Prestonsburg November 13. She was the widow of Albert Stephens, who also was an attorney.  A native of Honaker, she was a life long resident of Floyd County. Surviving are two sons, Lindsay Stephens, Denver, Colo., and Lewis Stephens, Ashland, and four daughters, Mrs. Alec Davidson, Mrs. Blaine Smith and Mrs. J. W. Howard, Sr., all of Prestonsburg, and Mrs. Cora McHone, Wheelwright. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 16 December 1959
 
TURNER, James W.
1874-1959
James W. Turner, 85, one of the outstanding figures in the development of the Big Sandy, an organizer of Paintsville’s First National Bank and an ex-member of the Kentucky Legislature, died Thursday, December 17, at the Paintsville Hospital. Mr. Turner was born in Paintsville November 19, 1874, the son of Louisa Hager Turner and Dr. Isaac Redmon Turner, one of the most noted of the early physicians of Johnson County. Judge Turner and the late Fred Howes were the sole members of Paintsville High School’s first graduating class and it had long been a traditional ceremony for him and Mr. Howes to present the diplomas at the annual commencement exercises.  After his high school graduation, Mr. Turner attended the Kentucky Wesleyan College, Ohio Wesleyan College, Harvard University, and the University of Boston, where he received his law degree in 1899.  He went first to Knoxville, and then to Bristol, Tennessee.  He became a clerk and master of chancery at Bristol, but resigned at the end of two years and returned to Paintsville to assist in the organization of the First National Bank (then the Paintsville National Bank) with which he has been connected ever since.  He served on the Board of Directors of that institution for many years; he was chairman of this Board at the time of his death. In 1910, Mr. Turner was elected to the State Legislature.  He was the minority nominee for the speaker of the House and became the minority leader.  In 1910 he was appointed a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky by Governor Wilson and retained that position for twenty-two years—the longest term ever served by any man on that Board—under re-appointments by governors of both major political parties.  Mr. Turner was a member of the State Board of Education. In 1944 and 1945. He ran for Lieutenant Governor on the Republican ticket in 1939 when John Sherman Cooper, present U. S. Senator, was a candidate for Governor. Judge Turner was Circuit Court Judge of the 24th district which includes Martin, Lawrence and Johnson counties, for eight years.  He retired from the bench in 1954. Mr. Turner was a member of the First Methodist Church of Paintsville.  He and Mrs. Turner were instrumental in the building of the church, actively seeking donations and devoting to it much of their time and financial resources.  Mr. Turner was a member of the Official Board for approximately fifty years.  In 1954 he was elected an Honorary Steward for life. Along fraternal lines, he was identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Knights of Pythias and the Masons.  He was a past master of Paintsville Lodge, No. 381, F. & A. M., and belonged to Paintsville Commandery, No. 48 K. T., Paintsville Chapter 131 R.A.M., and El Hass Shrine. Several years ago, he received a Masonic pin signifying his 50-year membership. Mr. Turner was a charter member and first president of the Paintsville Rotary Club. In recognition of Judge Turner’s outstanding service to the legal profession, in 1958 the Johnson County Bar Association presented him with a bronze plaque for exemplary achievement and made him President Emeritus of the Johnson County Bar Association. Aside from his business responsibilities, Mr. Turner devoted much of his time to every worthy cause looking toward the betterment of the people and the advancement of his native city, county and valley; in fact; everything that was for the advancement of Eastern Kentucky found a hearty response in Mr. Turner.  Regardless of whether one calling on him may have worn overalls or the finest tailor-made suit, he always found a welcome smile and a warm handclasp in “Jim Turner.  He was a big man but small enough to recognize, appreciate and love the people of his home and section. He was married September 7, 1896 to Josephine Creed who preceded him in death September 7, 1948.  He lost two sons, Earnest and Chester, in infancy. His other son, James Douglas, died June 23, 1959. He is survived by: a grandson, James Douglas Turner, Jr.; a granddaughter, Diane Turner; and two great-grandsons, James Douglas Turner, III, and Williams Byington Turner. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 20, at the First Methodist Church with the pastors Charles Perry, O. M. Simmerman, and C. F. Allen officiating. Burial was in Mayo Memorial Burial Park. Pallbearers were members of the Johnson County Bar Association and the employees and directors of the First National Bank. Impressive graveside rites were conducted by Paintsville Lodge 381, F. & A. M. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 23 December 1959
 
WEBB, Miriam (Roberts)
1901-1959
Miriam Webb Rites Held at First Christian
Funeral services were conducted at the First Christian Church in this city at 10:30 a.m., Friday for Mrs. Miriam Webb, 58, well-known resident of this city, who died at her home on Main Street at 10:00 p.m., Tuesday following an extended illness. A lifelong resident of this city, she was born October 22, 1901, the daughter of the late Fred and Ida Mahan Roberts. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Melvin Webb; one daughter, Mrs. Mettalea Holbrook, Kenton, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Della Prior, Baltimore, Md. Services were conducted by the Rev. S. C. Honeycutt, with nephews acting as pallbearers.   Burial was in the Clubhouse Cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville Herald Wednesday December 16, 1959
 
WELLS, Sophia (Powers)
1914-1959
Mrs. Sophia Wells, 44, wife of Otis Wells of Van Lear, died at the home of her parents at Van Lear at 10:45 p.m., December 28, after a six years’ illness. The daughter of David and Jenilee Honeycutt Powers of Van Lear, she was born in Floyd County June 12, 1914.  She was a member of the Freewell Baptist Church.  She was first married to Bill Hatfield, who preceded her in death. Surviving besides her husband and parents are three daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou Collins, Mrs. Margaret Fannin and Mary Ruth Wells, all of Van Lear.  Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: George Powers, East Point; James and Orville Powers, both of Van Lear; Elzie Powers, Auxier; Mrs. Maggie Hatfield, Jackson, Ohio; Mrs. Laura Bell Clifton, Auxier. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, at the home of her parents with Grover Fannin as officiating minister.  Burial was in the Government Cemetery at Auxier. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 14 January 1959
 
WHEELER, Bradley
1896-1960
The mysterious death of Bradley Wheeler, 63, who was found dead on a lonely ridge in Magoffin County December 29, remains unsolved after a week of intense investigation, Magoffin Sheriff Roy Holbrook reported yesterday. Wheeler, a native of Magoffin County, was a resident of Paintsville at the time of his death.  A gunshot wound in his chest has been set as the cause of death, according to Magoffin County Coroner Ishmel Caudill. Caudill also stated that an inquest in the case had definitely ruled out suicide and accidental death. "We have not found the weapon, but we know that a shot from a .32 calibre pistol killed Wheeler.  If it had been suicide we would have found the weapon nearby since he died instantly. Wheeler was shot at close range and that rules out accidental death." Caudill added. Sheriff Holbrook said as yet he and state authorities had uncovered no clues in the unexplained killing.  He said that a news story which reported that one man had been arrested in connection with the killing was a mistake. "We sent a man to Johnson County for lodging since we are building a new jail.  It had nothing whatsoever to do with the Wheeler case," Holbrook said. "Right now we have no suspects and have not found a motive for the killing.  About the only thing we know about the case is that he was driven over here by a former Paintsville taxi cab driver.  At about 11:30 a.m. a woman who lives near the spot where Wheeler was later found said she heard a shot.  He was found at about 2:00 p.m. by a resident of the area.  Coroner Caudill placed the time of death at around 12:00. Wheeler was found about 10 miles from Salyersville in the Lacy Ridge section of Flat Fork, where he was raised. Ordis Hammond, Paintsville, was later identified as the man who drove Wheeler to Magoffin County.  Hammond yesterday said he was asked by Wheeler to take him to Flat Fork and did so. "He didn't tell me what his business was over there and I didn't ask him.  I let him out at about 10:00 and he started walking up a hill beside the road.  I came on back to Paintsville," Hammond said. Adding a mysterious element to the case was Hammond's statement to officials that Wheeler showed him an automatic pistol during the ride to Magoffin County. "Brad told me that he had traded a fiddle to the pistol.  Since I was driving I didn't examine the pistol closely and I couldn't say what calibre it was," Hammond added. The gun which the Paintsville man displayed to his driver was not found.  Police did not say they suspected that Wheeler had been killed with his own gun. Wheeler was born Oct. 15, 1896, the son of Sanford and Molly Jayne Wheeler, in Magoffin County.  He was a farmer by occupation and was a member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge here in Paintsville.  He lived here for three years preceding his death. Surviving are three children, one son, Ray Wheeler, Oak Hill, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Wilbur F. Morgan, Portsmouth, O., and Mrs. E. L. Frantz, Santa Ana, Calif. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Raymond Sublett, and a brother, Ernie Wheeler, both of this city.  Three grandchildren also survive. Rites were held Friday, Jan. 1 at the Paintsville Funeral Home, the Rev. F. F. Rigsby officiating.  Burial was in the Jaynes Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday January 6, 1960
    
WHEELER, Edgar
1865-1959
Edgar Wheeler Taken By Death
Edgar Wheeler, 94, died Thursday at 11 a.m. at the home of a son, John Wheeler in  Ashland, after an illness of one month. A retired carpenter, Mr. Wheeler was born Sept. 13, 1865, in Johnson County, a son  of the late Jasper and Nancy Jane Trimble Wheeler, and had been a resident of Ashland for the  past 17 years. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Bocook and Miss Pluna Wheeler, of  Ashland, Mrs. Bruce Stambaugh, of Sitka, five other sons, Ray Wheeler, of Falls City, Neb., and  Ellis, Dennis, Orrel and Walter Wheeler, of Ashland; a brother, Tobe Wheeler, of Staffordsville;  22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 1 p.m., at the Church of Christ at Sitka.   Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday December 12, 1959
     
WILLIS, Calla (Childress)
1959
 Mother Of Former Pastor Dies Dec. 30 Mrs. Calla Childress Willis, a native of Pike County, but for several years a resident of Vancouver, Washington, died at her home suddenly on December 30. Mrs. Willis was the mother of Rev. Homer E. Willis, former pastor of Southside Free Will Baptist church.  She was the niece of the late Judge Joel Childress of Pikeville, and a niece of Dr. Robert Ratliff of Pikeville.  Mrs. Willis had many friends in Paintsville where she visited several times with her son.  In addition to Rev. Willis she is survived by three daughters and five sons. Rev. Willis left Nashville, Tennessee, by plane, where he is now General Director of the National Home Missions for the Free Will Baptist denomination, to attend the funeral which was to be held in Vancouver. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 6 January 1960
  
WRIGHT, Alice (Williams)
1876-1959
Services Sunday At Red Bush For Alice Wright
Mrs. Alice Wright, 84, Red Bush resident, died at her home at 2:00 p.m., Friday after an illness of several months. The daughter of the late Mose and Josephine Webb Williams, she was born July 9, 1876, in Morgan County and had resided most of her life at Red Bush. Her husband, Marion Wright, preceded her in death in 1957. Surviving are one son, Mannis Wright, Red Bush; three daughters, Mrs. Alma Cantrell, Ashland; Mrs. Arthur Ott, Independence; Mrs. Erie Ferrel, Houston, Texas. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 10:30 a.m., Sunday with Ellis Hamilton as officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Dec. 16, 1959
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