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BLAIR,
Harlan Jr.
1972
Harlan Blair, Jr., 54 of Denver died Friday, January 21 at his home
after an extended illness. He was a miner. He was the son of the late
Harlan and Rosa Lee Caudill Blair. Immediate survivors include his
wife, Bethel Hitchcock Blair; six sons, Billie J. Blair of Jackson
Center, OH, Jackie Allen Blair of Urbana, OH, Jimmie Edward Blair,
Timothy Lee Blair, Jerry Dean Blair and Deward Deon Blair, all of
Denver; six sisters, Bonnie Fay Herd of Genoa, OH, Jean Sharon Spears
and Betsy Jane Auxier, both of Springfield, OH, Tena Sue Blair, Lisa
Ann Blair, and Terese Lynn Blair, all of Denver, four brothers, Estill
Blair of Carey, OH, Wallace Blair of Troy, OH, Eual Blair of Collista,
and Otto Blair of Vanlue, OH, and four sisters, Ethel Weddington of
Leander, Emily Conley of Pierceton, IN, Josephine Hitchcock of Hager
Hill and Miriam Hammond, also of Hager Hill. Funeral services were
conducted by James Harris Blair and Lonza Reed at 11 a.m. Monday,
January 24 at the Beechwall United Baptist Church at Leander. Burial
followed in the family cemetery at Denver under direction of the
Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 26,
1972
BLANTON, Bonnie Sue
1972
Bonnie Sue Blanton, 26, of Louisville, died Tuesday, January 18 in the
Jewish Hospital at Louisville following a brief illness. She was a
secretary for the Boyd Moving and Storage Company. She was the daughter
of Johnnie and Emogene VanHoose Blanton of Tutor Key. Immediate
survivors include one brother, James Paul Blanton of Tutor Key, and two
sisters, Mrs. Betty Lou VanHoose of Catlettsburg and Jonna Jean
Blanton of Tutor Key. Funeral services were conducted by Lonza Reed,
Everett Slone and C. J. Sparks at 1 p.m. Friday at the Tom’s Creek
United Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Park
under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, January 26, 1972
BOGGS, Amanda
1972
Amanda Boggs, 88, of Blaine, died Wednesday, January 19, at an Ashland
hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the
First Church of God. She was the daughter of the late James and Susan
Boggs. Immediate survivors include one son, Raymond Boggs of Blaine,
and one sister, Mrs. Mona Davis of Mt. Airy, NC. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Moses Kitchen at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 22 at the
First Church of God at Martha. Burial followed in the family cemetery
at Blaine under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, January 26, 1972
BURKE, Walter W.
1972
Walter W. Burke, 76, of Thealka, died Monday, January 17 in a local
hospital following an extended illness. He was a retired carpenter and
was affiliated with the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. He was the son
of the late William and Arminta George Burke. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Vivian Welch Burke, one son, Elmer G. Burke of
Seattle, WA, two daughters, Mary K. Coleman of Dayton, OH and Francis
E. Thacker of Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, January 19 at the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church by Don
Fraley, Ellis Hamilton and C. C. Hall. Burial followed in the Welch
Cemetery at Concord under direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 19, 1972
CASTLE,
Alva
1972
Alva (Buck Crider) Castle, 58, of Thealka died Monday, January 31, in
the Paintsville Hospital following a one week illness. He was
affiliated with the Freewill Baptist Church. He was the son of the late
I. S. and Ida McKenzie Castle. Immediate survivors include his wife,
Dorothy Castle, two sons, William Gene Castle, and Albert Lee (Robert)
Castle, both of Thealka, one daughter, Sandra Charles of Thealka, one
half brother, James Crider of Staffordsville, and two sisters, Mrs.
Onedia Castle of Thealka, and Mrs. Onna McKenzie of Staffordsville.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Don Fraley and Rev. Bruce
Daniel at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 3 at the Thealka Freewill Baptist
Church. Burial followed in the Walnut Grove Cemetery at Ulysses under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
February 9, 1972
CAUDILL,
Matthew
1972
Matthew Caudill, 83, of Thelma died Sunday, December 31 at his home
following an extended illness. He was a retired miner and railroad
employee and was affiliated with the United Baptist church. He was the
son of the late Ben and Cynthia Ward Caudill. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Rena VanHoose Caudill, two sons, Mitchell Caudill of
Thelma and Pierce Caudill of NC, four daughters, Elsie Castle of
Sandusky, OH, Mauda Davis of Marion, OH, Josie Austin of Paintsville,
and Ada Donaldson of Thelma, and two sisters, Goldie Holbrook of
Thelma, and Phoebe Preston of Jeffersonville. Funeral services were
conducted by Buell Ferguson and Nim Sturgill on Tuesday, January 2 at
11 a.m. at the home at Thelma. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial
Park at Staffordsville under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 3, 1973
COLVIN,
Roy
1972
Roy Colvin, 73, of Van Lear, died at his home, Wednesday, January 5. He
was a miner and affiliated with the Freewill Baptist church. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Irene Conley Colvin, two sons, Danny Colvin
and Jimmy Colvin, both of Paintsville, and four daughters, Mrs. Ruby
Tucker of Paintsville, Mrs. Sue Spradlin of Prestonsburg, Mrs. Betty
McFaddin of Paintsville and Mrs. Bonnie Davis of Ashland. Also
surviving were one half sister, Nannie VanHoose of Alger, OH and one
half-brother, Solen Conley of Florida. Funeral services were conducted
at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 8 by C. C. Hall and Scott Castle at the
Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Wells Cemetery
at Paintsville under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1972
CONLEY, Floyd
1972
Floyd Conley, 79, of Oil Springs, died Thursday, January 13 at his home
following an extended illness. He was a retired merchant and farmer. He
was the son of the late I. W. and Mahala Meade Conley. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Sally Blanton Conley, one brother, Walter
Conley of Oil Springs, and two sisters, Miss Susan Conley of Oil
Springs, and Mrs. Myrtie Vencil of Paintsville. Funeral services were
conducted by Charles Stapleton at the Staffordsville Freewill Baptist
Church at 11 a.m. Sunday, January 16. Burial followed in the Church
Cemetery at Staffordsville under direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 19 1972
DILLS, John B.
1972
John B. Dills, 82, of Nippa, died January 5 in the Paintsville Hospital
following a one week illness. He was a retired miner and was affiliated
with the Freewill Baptist church. He was the son of the late Emmit and
Zina Preston Dills. Immediate survivors include his wife, Junetta
Castle Dills, one daughter, Mrs. J. P. Hill of West Prestonsburg.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 8 by Revs.
Millard VanHoose and Claude Preston at the Mouth of Rush Freewill
Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Sycamore Cemetery at Nippa under
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, January 12, 1972
FRANKLIN, Bertha (Goble)
1972
Bertha Franklin, 76, of West Van Lear died Friday, January 21 in a
local hospital following an extended illness. She was the daughter of
the late C. C. Goble and Helen Baldridge Goble. Immediate survivors
include her husband, Galyan Franklin, one daughter, Mary Stapleton of
West Van Lear, three sisters, Minnie Hurt of West Van Lear, Mary Belle
Music of East Point, and Alice Music of Red Bush, and three brothers,
Calhoun Goble, Ben Goble, and Tom Goble, all of West Van Lear. Funeral
services were conducted by Cecil Sherman at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 23
at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the family
cemetery at West Van Lear under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 26, 1972
HAMILTON,
Ben L.
1972
Ben L. Hamilton of New Boston, OH died Thursday, January 27 of an
apparent heart attack. He was the son of the late Haden F. Hamilton and
Nancy Emily Green Hamilton. Immediate survivors include his wife,
Lillian E. Hamilton, one sister, Mary Jane Chandler of Paintsville,
four brothers, Henry Hamilton of Ashland, Charles O. Hamilton of Red
Bush, and Lloyd and Hargis Hamilton, both of Paintsville. Funeral
services were conducted at the Pennington Funeral Home at New Boston by
Rev. Jerry W. Reid and Rev. Harold C. Dicks at 1:30 p.m. Sunday,
January 30. Burial followed in Floral Hills Memory Gardens under
direction of the Pennington Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, February 2, 1972
HANEY,
Maggie
1972
Maggie Haney, 59, of Paintsville died Tuesday, January 18 in a
Lexington hospital following an extended illness. She was the daughter
of the late Floyd and Loudine Gullett Haney. Immediate survivors
include one brother, Bill Haney of Flint, MI, and three sisters, Mrs.
Bessie Ward of Waverly, OH, Mrs. Ina Risner of Portsmouth, OH, and Mrs.
Loona Webb of Dakota, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m.
Friday, Janaury 21 by Willis Tackett in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Burial followed in the town cemetery in Paintsville under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 26,
1972
HORN, Lizzie (Sublett)
1972
Lizzie Horn, 87, of Jenny’s Creek, died Monday, January 3 in a local
hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the
Freewill Baptist church. She was the daughter of the late Allen Thomas
and Rhuemia VanHoose Sublett. Immediate survivors include one son,
Clifton Horn of Paintsville, three sisters, Mae Ward of Paintsville,
Mrs. Ralph Williams and Mrs. Ransom Daniels, also of Paintsville, and
three brothers, Brooksie Sublett of Paintsville, Monroe Sublett
of Akron, OH, and Frank Sublett of Coal Grove, OH. Funeral services
were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 5 by Bill Campbell and
Fred Hawkins in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed
in the family cemetery at Jenny’s Creek under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 5,
1972
JAYNE, Frank
1972
Frank Jayne, 60, of Staffordsville, died Thursday, January 6 at his
home following a brief illness. He was a self-employed pottery
dealer. He was the son of the late Johnnie and Cora Blanton
Jayne. Immediate survivors include his wife, Georgia Litteral
Jayne, three sons, Bill Jayne of Portsmouth, OH, Kenneth Jayne and
Geral Jayne, both of Dayton, OH, three daughters, Sandra Sparks of
Columbus, OH, Carolyn Lyons of Marion, OH, and Marilyn Castle of
Dayton, OH, and three sisters, Mrs. Pearlie Blevins, of Paintsville,
Mrs. Lillie Blanton, of Jackson, OH and Mrs. Angeline Caudill of Cable,
OH. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January
9 at the Big Mud Lick Church of God by Woodrow Risby and C. C.
Hall. Burial followed in the Jayne Cemetery at Staffordsville
under direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1972
JOHNSON,
Louella (Egbert)
1972
Louella Egbert Johnson, 84, of Turner Branch, died Monday, December 25,
at her home following a short illness. She was a housewife and was
affiliated with the First Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the
late Daniel and Mary Egbert. Immediate survivors include her husband,
Alfred Johnson, one son, Carlton E. Johnson, of Columbus, OH, one
daughter, Virginia Vaughn of Norfolk, VA, one brother, John G. Egbert
of Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. Dora Johnson of Frankfort. Funeral
services were conducted Wednesday, December 27 at 2 p.m. by Rev. J. H.
Burton at the First Methodist Church. Burial followed in the family
cemetery at Denver under direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 3, 1973
JONES,
Nadine
1972
Nadine Jones, aged three days, died Thursday, January 27 in the
Paintsville Hospital. She was the daughter of David and Geraldine
Bashers Jones of Sitka. Immediate survivors include three brothers,
Jimmy Lee Jones, Franklin Dean Jones, and Billy Ray Jones, all at home;
three sisters, Janet Sue Jones, Tammy Lynn Jones, and Mary Ann Jones,
all at home. Graveside rites were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 29
at Sitka with Rev. Daniels officiating. Burial followed in the family
cemetery at Sitka under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2, 1972
KESTNER,
Ashley Edward
1972
Ashley Edward Kestner, 2, of West Van Lear died Saturday, December 20
in Lexington following an extended illness. He was the son of Ashley
and Norma Jo Blevins Kestner. Also surviving is one sister, Regina
Lynn, at home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Davis on
Tuesday, January 2, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear
under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, January 3, 1973
LEMASTER,
Dula
1972
Dula Lemaster, 69, of Staffordsville, died Thursday, January 20 at her
home following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the
Freewill Baptist church. She was the daughter of the late Tobe and
Spicy Tackett McKenzie. Immediate survivors include her husband, Floyd
Lemaster, five sons, Charles Lemaster, of Brookville, FL, Clarence
Lemaster of Smyrna, TN, Paul Lemaster of Springfield, OH, Robert
Lemaster of North Lewisburg, OH, and Eugene Lemaster of Staffordsville;
two daughters, Mrs. Lorene Blair and Mrs. Juanita Blanton, of
Staffordsville; four sisters, Mrs. Suna Conley of Staffordsville, Mrs.
Mary Jayne and Mrs. Alka Murray both of Paintsville, Mrs. Donnie Salyer
of Kerz, and two brothers, Curtis McKenzie and Francis McKenzie, both
of Kerz. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Woodrow Frisby, Rev.
Bruce Daniel, and Rev. Alfred Frzier, Jr. at 1 p.m. Sunday,
January 23 at the First Church of God at Staffordsville. Burial
followed in the Freewill Baptist Cemetery at Staffordsville under the
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, January 26, 1972
LEMASTER,
Lennie (Spradlin)
1972
Lennie Lemaster, 75, of Manila died Monday, January 31 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated
with the United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Andy
and Ellen Cantrell Spradlin. Immediate survivors include three sons,
Leon Lemaster of Marysville, OH, Harold Lemaster of Manila, and Wendell
Lemaster of Paintsville; two daughters, Mrs. Opal McKenzie of
Staffordsville, and Mrs. Garnet Blanton of Columbus, OH; and one
sister, Mrs. Alta Salyer of Dayton, OH. Funeral services will be
conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 3 at the Fishtrap United
Baptist church at Manila by Lonza Reed and Arnold Reed. Burial will
follow in the family cemetery at Manila under direction of the
Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2,
1972
LEMASTER,
Zora (Fitch)
1972
Zora Fitch Lemaster, 81, of Ashland died Tuesday, January 18 in Kings
Daughters Hospital in Ashland following an extended illness. She was
affiliated with the Old Hood United Baptist Church. She was the
daughter of the late Charles and Mandy Slone Fitch. Immediate survivors
include five sons, Forest Lemaster of Jackson, OH, Charles J. Lemaster
of Stockdale, OH, Brice Lemaster of Delbarton, WV, Hobert Lemaster of
Ashland, and Marshall Lemaster , also of Ashland; four daughters, Mrs.
Luda Preston of Paintsville, Mrs. Gladys Bayes of South Charleston, OH,
Mrs. Alkie Blevins of Charley and Mrs. Erlene Clay of Grayson, six
brothers, Dennie Fitch of Wilbur, Loyd Fitch of Portsmouth, OH, Selsie
Fitch of Ashland, Samson Fitch of Kerz, Homer Fitch of Hager Hill and
Buell Fitch of Springfield, OH; and three sisters, Miss Neva Fitch of
Kerz, Mrs. Eula Burchett of Kerz, and Mrs. Vernie Daniel of McDowell.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 20 by
Edward Salyers, Jessie Edgar Caudill, and Jarrett Caudill at the Old
Hood United Baptist Church. Burial followed in the family cemetery at
Wilbur under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, January 26, 1972
MARSHALL, George Henry
1972
George Henry Marshall, 82, of East Point died Friday, January 7 in the
Paintsville Hospital following a two week illness. He was the son of
the late Henry and Rebecca Cantrell Marshall. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Marth Tackett Marshall, one son, Shellman Marshall of
Warsaw, IN, three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Bayes of Warsaw, IN, and Mrs.
Darkcus Freeman and Mrs. Della Mae Tackett, both of East Point, three
brothers, Luther Marshall and Turner Marshall, both of Warsaw, IN, and
Tom Marshall of McGuffy, OH, and one sister, Mrs. Doshie Spencer of
East Point. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, January
10 at the Lick Fork United Baptist church by Paris Music, Lemuel
Williams, and John Pelphrey. Burial followed in the family cemetery at
East Point under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 19, 1972
MCKENZIE,
Louesina (Estep)
1972
Louesina McKenzie, 88, of Fuget, died Monday, January 31 in the
Paintsville Hospital, January 31 following a short illness. She was
affiliated with the United Baptist church. Immediate survivors include
four sons, Ova McKenzie of Martha, Charlie McKenzie of Columbus, OH,
Willie McKenzie of Elna, and Dolphia McKenzie of Fuget, one daughter,
Mrs. Estill Wheeler of Waverly, OH, and one brother, Oscar Estep of
Fuget. Funeral services were conducted by Lonza Reed and Melvin Wright
at 10 a.m. Wednesday February 2 at the Cold Springs United Baptist
Church at Elna. Burial followed in the Patty Flat Cemetery at Elna
under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, February 2, 1972
MURPHY,
Emma (Wilson)
1972
Emma Wilson, 88, of Offutt, died Thursday, January 13 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. She was the
daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Murphy. Immediate survivors
include three sons, Cecil Wilson of Staffordsville, Thomas Wilson of
Boons Camp, and Henry Wilson of Detroit, MI, four daughters, Mrs. Elsie
Price of Freeburn, Mrs. Ethel Ward of River, Mrs. Easther Hensley of
Springfield, OH and Miss Imogene Wilson of Offutt, and one sister, Mrs.
Myrtle Mollett of Boons Camp. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m.
Sunday, January 16 at her home by Rev. Claude Preston. Burial was in
the River Cemetery under direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January, 17, 1972
NORTHROP,
Maxine (Ford)
1972
Maxine Northrop, 50, of Maytown died Monday, January 31 in a Lexington
hospital following a short illness. She was the daughter of Norma
Preston Ford and the late Willie Ford. Immediate survivors include her
husband, William Northrop, two daughters, Mrs. Tamayra Hensley and Miss
Nancy Karen Northrop, both of Langley, two sisters, Mrs. Richard
Childers, and Mrs. Charles Burkett, both of Warsaw, IN and two
brothers, Bobby Ford and Jackie Ford, both of Auxier. Funeral services
were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 2 at the Maytown United
Methodist Church by Rev. C. C. Hall and Rev. John Huffman. Burial
followed in the Ford Family Cemetery at Auxier under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2,
1972
PACK,
Evelyn (Selvage)
1972
Evelyn Tinecy Pack, 51, of Paintsville died Wednesday, January 19, in a
local hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated with
the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church and was employed by the G. C.
Murphy Company in Paintsville. She was the daughter of Cal and Audrey
Fyffe Selvage. Immediate survivors include her husband, Russell Pack,
two sons, Tony Pack, and Mike Pack, both of Van Lear, and three
sisters, Mrs. Neva Jean Barker of Taylor, MI, Mrs. Juanita Hunter of
Jacksonville, FL and Mrs. Betty Moore of Van Lear. Funeral services
were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday by Rev. James Lyons and Charles Banks
at the Van Lear Freewill Baptist church. Burial followed in Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 26, 1972
PARSON,
Pierce
1972
Pierce Parson, 49, of Whitehouse died Monday, December 25 at St. Mary’s
Hospital following a six month illness. He was a mill worker and was
affiliated with the Church of Christ. He was the son of Coger and Mary
Wicher Parson. Immediate survivors include his wife, Pauline VanHoose
Parson, two sons, Duran Parson at home, and William Pierce Parson, also
at home, one daughter, Pamela Susan Parson, at home, two brothers, Ora
Parson of Meally and Calvin Parson of Xenia, OH, and five sisters, Mrs.
Alice Spriggs of Charleston, SC, Mrs. Belle Ratliff of Whitehouse, Miss
Vickie Parson of Whitehouse, Mrs. Catherine Stallings of Charleston,
SC, and Imogene Hime of Dayton, OH. Funeral services were conducted by
J. H. Short and Bennie Blankenship on Thursday, December 28 at 1 p.m.
in the Hammond Church of Christ. Burial followed in the Parson Cemetery
at Whitehouse under direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, January 3, 1973
PENIX,
Zelpha (Mills)
1972
Zelpha Penix, 74, of Davisport, died Friday, January 7 in the Louisa
General Hospital following a two week illness. She was the daughter of
the late Henry and Malissa Ward Mills. Immediate survivors include her
husband, Richard A. Penix, two daughters, Ruth Penix of Davisport and
Mrs. Edgar Wells, also of Davisport, and one brother, Bascom Mills of
Davisport. Funeral services were conducted at her home at 2 p.m. Sunday
by Nim Sturgill and Earl Muncy. Burial followed in the family cemetery
at Davisport under direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville,
Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1972
PRESTON,
Maxie (Sherman)
1972
Maxie Sherman Preston, 81, of River died Sunday, January 30 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated
with the United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Henry
Roscoe and Loucinda Orsborn Sherman. Immediate survivors include one
son, Raymond Preston, of Henderson, three daughters, Loretta Thompson
of River, Imogene Boggs of Virginia Beach, VA and Billie Gemberling of
Cincinnati, OH; one brothers, Doke Sherman of Paintsville, and one
sisters Matilda Begley of Thealka. Funeral services were
conducted by
Earl Muncy, Cullie Sparks, and Glen Arrowood at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
February 2 at the Old Friendship United Baptist Church at Williamsport.
Burial followed in the family cemetery at River under direction of the
Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 9, 1972
ROBINSON,
Minttie (Goble)
1972
Minttie Goble Robinson, 93, of West Van Lear, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Gayle Perkins, Tuesday, January 4 after an extended
illness. She was affiliated with the Church of Christ. She was the
daughter of the late Comadore and Lucinda Baldridge Goble. Immediate
survivors include two son, Jim Robinson of Hellier and Tommie Robinson
of Elwood, IN; six daughters, Mrs. Manchie Goble of West Van Lear, Mrs.
Ollie Robinson, Mrs. Manda Perkins, Mrs. Amma Titlow, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Akers, all of West Van Lear, and Mrs. Okey Knotts of Elwood,
IN, and one brother, Buck Goble of Prestonsburg. Funeral services were
conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, January 7 by Cecil Sherman at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Cumbo
Cemetery at West Van Lear under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1972
SAUCIER, Mrs. E. E.
1972
Mrs. E. E. (Leana) Saucier of El Paso, TX died Sunday, January 16. She
was the daughter of the late George M. and Lydia Johnson. Immediate
survivors include her husband, E. E. Saucier, two sons, Rev. George
Saucier and Rev. David Saucier, both of Fairgrove, MI, two sisters,
Mrs. Emma Castle of Paintsville and Mrs. W. H. Young of Pamona, CA, and
one brother Alfred Johnson of Paintsville, Interment was in the
National Cemetery at Fort Bliss, TX. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
January 26, 1972
SELVAGE,
Audrey (Williams)
1972
Audrey Selvage, 75, of Van Lear died Wednesday, January 26 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated
with the Freewill Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late L.
P. and Josephine Williams. Immediate survivors include her husband, Cal
Selvage, three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Hunter of Jacksonville, FL, Mrs.
Reva Jean Barker of Taylor, MI, and Mrs. Betty Moore of Van Lear, and
one sister, Bertha Jarvis of Athens, OH. Funeral services were
conducted by Charles Banks and Lowell Pelphrey at 2 p.m. Friday January
28 in the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville under the direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2,
1972
SPEARS,
Windolyn
1972
Windolyn Machele Spears, an infant, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, January
11 in the Paintsville Hospital. She was the daughter of William and
Patricia Collins Spears of Thelma. Immediate survivors include the
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Epp Spears of Butler, OH, the
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Collins, Jr., of Nippa, the
maternal great grandparent, Mr. Marion Collins, Sr., of Boons Camp and
the paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Sadler of Nippa.
Also surviving is one sister, Gindolyn Renee Spears and one brother,
William Michael Spears, both of Thelma. Funeral services were conducted
at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 13 at the home of Marion Collins, Sr. by
Elzie Banks. Burial followed in the Sadler Cemetery at Nippa under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
January 19 1972
SPRADLIN, Sarah (Blair)
1972
Sarah Spradlin, 74, of Paintsville, died January 10 in the Paintsville
Hospital following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the
late Britton F. and Lucinda Conley Blair. Immediate survivors include
two daughters, Mrs. Dallas Jackson, and Miss Effie Spradlin, both of
Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted by Hammie May and James H.
Blair at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 13 at the Beech Wall Church. Burial
followed in the Blair Cemetery at Barnetts Creek under direction of the
Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 12,
1972
STAMBAUGH, Salina Kay
1972
Salina Kay Stambaugh, an infant, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, January 9 in
the Paintsville Hospital. She was the daughter of Berlin and Patricia
Gail Maynard Stambaugh of Sitka. Immediate survivors include her
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Stambaugh of Sitka.,
maternal grandfather Fred Maynard of California and maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Henry Alred of Paintsville. Paternal great
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Maynard of Hager Hill, and the maternal
great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Goble of West Van Lear. Graveside
rites will be conducted by Elmer Kelsoe at the McKenzie Cemetery at
Sitka. Burial will be in the McKenzie Cemetery under direction of the
Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 19, 1972
SUBLETT, Alvin B.
1972
Alvin B. Sublett, 69, of Paintsville died at his home as the result of
a fire that destroyed his dwelling. He was a Paintsville city employee.
He was the son of the late Jay and Lode Webb Sublett. Immediate
survivors include one sister, Mrs. Fannie Allen of Martin. Funeral
services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, January 17 by Rev. Scott
Castle in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the
Sublett Cemetery on Mill Branch Road under direction of the Paintsville
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 19, 1972
WARD,
Irvin
1972
Irvin Ward, 66, of Lowmansville died Monday, January 31 in the
Paintsville Hospital following a ten day illness. He was a retired
miner and was affiliated with the Enterprise Baptist Church. He was the
son of the late Simon and Mary Bowens Ward. Immediate survivors include
his wife, Arvelva Skaggs Ward, two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Combs of
Columbus, OH and Mrs. Dorothy Butler of Oakland, MD, and two sisters,
Margie Sparks of Whitehouse and Edith Walters of Jowel Ridge, VA.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bruce Daniel, Rev. Virgil
Daniel, and Rev. M. T. Womack, Jr., at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 3 at
the Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church at Lowmansville. Burial
followed in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
February 9, 1972
WHEELER,
William Perishing
1972
William Perishing Wheeler, 52, of Minford, OH, died in the Huntington,
WV Veteran’s Hospital, Monday, January 17 after an extended illness. He
was the son of the late B. C. Wheeler of Lucasville, OH, formerly of
this area. Immediate survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jean Wheeler, one
son, William David Wheeler, at home, and one daughter, Lori Wheeler,
also at home. Also surviving is his mother, Mrs. Alice Wheeler, and one
sister, Louise Wheeler, and one brother, Lehman Wheeler, all of
Lucasville, OH. Also surviving is a brother, Clyde Wheeler of
McDermott, OH. Funeral services were conducted at the Ervin and Dodson
Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. Friday, January 21. Burial followed in the
family cemetery at Lucasville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January
26, 1972
WHITE,
Hannah (Gump)
1972
Hannah White, 82, of Volga, WV, died Monday, January 31 at the St.
Joseph Hospital at Buckhannon, WV following an extended illness. She
was affiliated with the Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the
late Leonard and Jane McGlumpy Gump. Immediate survivors include one
son, Orville White of Houston, TX, and one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude
Patton Arms of Volga, WV. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev.
Charles Milam at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 3 in the Paintsville
Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2, 1972
WITTEN,
Rhonda (Johnson)
1972
Rhonda Whitten, 97, of Lowmansville, died January 9 in the Paintsville
Hospital following a six month illness. She was the daughter of the
late Thoney and Cora Johnson. Immediate survivors include her husband,
Herschell Whitten, one son Robert Whitten of Lowmansville, and one
brother, Everett Johnson of San Antonio, TX. Funeral services were
conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 12 by Rev. Bruce Daniel at the
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Castle Cemetery
at Lowmansville under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1972
WOODS,
Hancel Lee
1972
Woods Hancel Lee Woods, 56, of Cleveland, OH, died Sunday, December 31
in St. Vincents Hospital in Cleveland following an illness of one
month. He was the son of the late B. F. Woods and Mary Collier Woods.
Immediate survivors include one sister, Mrs. Norman Burke of Lexington,
and a niece, Mary Grace Mills of Ironton, OH. Funeral services were
conducted by Claude Preston on Wednesday, January 3 at 2 p.m. in the
chapel of the Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Mayo
Cemetery at Paintsville under direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 10, 1973
FEBRUARY 1972
ALLEN,
Lincoln Patrick
1972-1972
Lincoln Patrick Allen, an infant, died Wednesday, February 16 in the
Paintsville Hospital. He was the son of Woodrow and Wanda Castle Allen
of Paintsville, and the maternal grandmother is Mrs. Pearl Castle of
Paintsville. Also surviving is one brother, Joseph Sherman Allen.
Burial was in the Patrick Cemetery at Meally under direction of the
Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville, Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1972
BLAIR,
John B.
1972
John B. Blair, 87, of Barnetts Creek died Wednesday, February 2 at his
home at Barnetts Creek following a brief illness. He was a retired
farmer and was affiliated with the United Baptist Church. He was the
son of the late Green and Merinda Lemaster Blair. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Rosa Colvin Blair, six sons, Curtis Blair of Barnetts
Creek, Bayless Blair of Jackson, OH, Wayne Blair of Barnetts Creek,
Granville Blair of Wheelersburg, OH, Paul Blair of Dola, OH, and Grady
Blair of Paintsville, two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Webb of Barnetts
Creek and Maxie Lemaster of Salyersville. Funeral services were
conducted by Lonza Reed, Flem Arrowood, and James H. Blair at 11 a.m.
Sunday, February 6 at the Caudill Fork United Baptist Church at Oil
Springs. Burial followed in the Rice Cemetery at Barnetts Creek under
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, February 9, 1972
BUTLER, Claudia
1972
Claudia Butler, 66, of Paintsville, died Monday, February 7 in the
Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington following an illness of several
weeks. She was a retired teacher, a teacher for many years in the
Primary Department of the First Baptist Church and a lifelong teacher
in the Paintsville Elementary School until her retirement in 1971. She
was also affiliated with the D.A.R. and the Johnson County Republican
Women’s Club. Immediate survivors include one brother, Virgil Butler of
Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday,
February 10 by Rev. Charles Milan and Rev. Lowell Rice at the First
Baptist Church in Paintsville. Burial followed in the Mayo Memorial
Cemetery in Paintsville under direction of the Paintsville Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 16, 1972
COLLINS, Wiley
1972
Wiley Collins, 75, of Van Lear, died Monday, February 7 in Our Lady of
Bellefonte Hospital at Russell following an extended illness. He was a
retired miner. He was the son of the late Garland and Frances Blanton
Collins. Immediate survivors include his wife, Maudie McFaddin Collins,
two sons, Clyde Archie Collins of Franklin, OH, Curtis Collins of
Dayton, OH, four daughters, Ruth Harper of Davidson, MI, Sue Byrd of
Swartz Creek, MI, Joyce Short of Russell, and Eddie Dills of Columbus,
OH. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 10 in
the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home by Claude Preston. Burial
followed in Highland Memorial Park under direction of the Jones Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 16, 1972
FERGUSON, Beulah (Litteral)
1972
Beulah Ferguson, 63, of Red Bush died Wednesday, February 2 in the St.
Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, WV. She was affiliated with the Pollard
Baptist Church. She was the daughter of Julia Litteral and the late
John Litteral. Immediate survivors include her husband, W. H. Ferguson;
one brother, John T. Litteral of Ashland, and three sisters, Mrs.
Arnold Reffitt, Mrs. Charles Hackworth, and Mrs. John Reffitt, all of
Ashland, Funeral services were conducted by Scott Castle, Willard
Bailey, and O. I. Williams at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 5 in the
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Kirby Flats
Cemetery at Ashland under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 9, 1972
FLETCHER,
Rosa Lee (Spradlin)
1972
Rosa Lee Fletcher, 81, of Swamp Branch died Thursday, February 24 in
the Jenny Wiley Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was
affiliated with the United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the
late James T. and Phoebie Blair Spradlin. Funeral services were
conducted by James H. Blair at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 26 in the
Beechwall United Baptist Church. Burial followed in the family cemetery
at Leander under direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1972
FREEMAN,
Watt
1972
Watt Freeman, 86, of East Point died Tuesday, February 24, 2009 29 in
the Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. He was a
retired miner. He was the son of the late William and Matilda Davis
Freeman. Immediate survivors include his wife, Pearl Watson Freeman.
Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at the Auxier
Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Government Relocation Cemetery
at Auxier under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1972
GIBSON,
Lizzie (Caudill)
1972
Lizzie Gibson, 68, of Riceville, died Thursday, February 3 in the
Paintsville Hospital following a brief illness. She was the daughter of
the late Jim and Rena Patrick Caudill. Immediate survivors include two
sons, Manuel Gibson of Riceville and Lee Gibson, also of Riceville,
three daughters, Gladie Hudnall of Riceville, Ethel Decker of Radford,
VA and Velva Jackson of Riceville; two step daughters, Tressie Ivey of
Oak Hill, WV and Verna Skaggs of Fayetteville, WV and three brothers,
Tommy Caudill of Lima, OH, Lonzo Caudill of Lima, OH and Lloyd Caudill
of Allen. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Scott Castle at 1
p.m. Sunday, February 6 at the Freewill Baptist Church at Riceville.
Burial followed in the family cemetery at Riceville under direction of
the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February
9, 1972
GREEN,
Minuard
1972
Minuard Green, 72, of Blaine died Saturday, February 19 in the King’s
Daughters’ Hospital in Ashland following a ten day illness. He was a
retired farmer and was affiliated with the United Baptist Church. He
was the son of the late George and Mary Ramey Green. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Clara Barker Green, four sons, Oakley
Green, of Red Bush, Chester Green of Lowmansville, Arthur Green of
Amherst, OH and Douglas Green of Indianapolis, IN, six daughters, Mrs.
Nola Afentakin of Long Island, NY, Mrs. Ola Kustrounis of Ambridge, PA,
Mrs. Mary Reese of Salem, NJ, Mrs. Dollie Schmidt of Morton, IL, Mrs.
Oral Woods of Indianapolis, IN, and Mrs. Nora Blair of Barnetts Creek,
four brothers, Jessie Green of Paintsville, Sam Green of Nippa, Frank
Green of New Holland, OH, and Lawrence Green of OH and three sisters,
Pherbe Jane Castle, Zora Sparks of Lowmansville, and Mrs. Melissa
Sparks of Cincinnati, OH. Funeral services were conducted bat 11 a.m.
Monday, February 21 by Florida Lyons, Jarrett Cordle, and Johnny King
at the Sugar Grove United Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Green
Cemetery at Lowmansville under direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1972
GRIM, Mary
(Wheeler)
1972
Mrs. Mary Felcie Grim, 74, of Kenova, WV, formerly of Johnson County,
died Thursday, February 17 at the residence of her son, Harold Grim of
Kenova. She was affiliated with the United Baptist Church. She was the
daughter of the late Shanklin and Elizabeth Murray Wheeler. Surviving
in addition to her son, are her husband, William Wortha Grim, four
sisters, Mrs. Norsie Anderson of Point Pleasant, WV, Mrs. Flossie Weese
of Catlettsburg, Mrs. Geneva Arrington of Blaine, and Mrs. Clista
Harrison of Winifred; three brothers, Cecil Wheeler of Walbridge, OH,
Michael Wheeler of Mesa, AZ, and Roy Wheeler of Winifred; and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday,
February 19 at the Old Hood Fork United Baptist church by Everett
Sloan, O. I. Williams and Garrett Caudill. Burial followed in the Old
Hood Cemetery near Blaine. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 23,
1972
HAGER, Chauncey
1972
Chauncey Hager, 84, of East Point, died Tuesday, February 15 in the
Crest Haven Nursing Home in Paintsville following an extended illness.
He was a retired carpenter. Immediate survivors include two brothers,
Harry Hager and Charlie Hager, both of East Point. Funeral services
were conducted by Mose Kitchen at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 17 in the
chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Hager
Family Cemetery at East Point under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 16, 1972
HOLBROOK, Campbell S.
1972
Campbell, S. Holbrook, 90, of Paris, died Sunday, February 6 in the
Bourbon County Hospital. He was a school teacher for 45 years, former
principal of Center High School, and a former member of the Bourbon
County School Board. He was affiliated with the Baptist Church and
served as a deacon, teacher of adult classes, and a former treasurer of
the church. Immediate survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Flannery
Holbrook of Russell Cave Road, one son, Charles William Holbrook of
Winchester, OH, one daughter, Mrs. Jack Welsh of Lexington, four
sisters, Mrs. Sallie Shuff of Lexington, Mrs. Ollie Fyffe of Red Bush,
Mrs. Hatler Johnson of Paintsville, and Mrs. Earl Auxier of LaFollette,
TN, and one brother, John Hayden Holbrook of Red Bush. Funeral services
were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 8 in the Hinton-Turner
Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, February 16, 1972
KNIGHT,
Paul Kline
1972
Paul Kline Knight, 62, of Bradford, PA, died in a Bradford Hospital,
Sunday, February 13 following an extended illness. He was employed by
the oil company and lived in Paintsville from 1954 to 1963 before being
transferred. Immediate survivors include his wife, Genevieve Dieter
Knight, two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Danzer of Prairie Village, KS, Mrs.
Nancy Lyon of Danville and one son, Stanley Paul Knight of Arlington
Heights, IL and four grandsons. Stanley and Nancy are graduates of
Paintsville High School. Nancy is married to Joe A. Lyon, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Tivis J. Lyon of Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 1, 1972
LEMASTER,
Rena Faye (Montgomery)
1972
Rena Faye Lemaster, 26, of Paintsville, died Friday, February 4 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated
with the Freewill Baptist church. She was the daughter of Henry and
Opal VanHoose Montgomery. Immediate survivors include her husband, Joe
Lemaster, two sons, Mark Lemaster and Luke Lemaster, both at home, and
three daughters, Josephine Lemaster, Dennie Marie Lemaster, and Donnie
Jean Lemaster, four brothers, James Montgomery, Bert Montgomery, Wade
Montgomery and Ike Montgomery, all of Paintsville, and four sisters,
Barbara Ann Cantrell, Almeda Horne, Margie Montgomery and Ruth
Montgomery, all of Flat Gap. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m.
Monday, February 7 at the Rockhouse Freewill Baptist church at
Staffordsville by John Frank Ratliff, Charles Stapleton and W. A.
Caudill. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Davis Branch under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, February 16, 1972
MAIN,
Mary (Bowen)
1972
Mary Bowen Main,73, of Cincinnati, OH, died Thursday, February 24 at
the Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati. She was a member of the V. F. W.
lady’s auxiliary. She was the daughter of the late John E. and Laura
Penix Ward. Immediate survivors include her husband, Maurice Main, one
step-daughter, Patricia Ann McGoron, and three brothers, Allen Collins
of Williamson, WV, Elias Collins of Delbarton, WV and Jimmy Bowen of
Williamsport. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday,
February 28 in the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home by Jimmie Davis.
Burial was in the old Friendship Memorial Gardens at Williamsport under
the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 1, 1972
MCKENZIE,
Trigg
1972
Trigg McKenzie, 74, of Red Bush died Friday, February 11 in the
Prestonsburg General Hospital following a brief illness. He was a
retired construction worker and was affiliated with the United Baptist
Church. He was the son of the late William and Katherine Estep
McKenzie. Immediate survivors include his wife, Ruby Baldwin McKenzie,
two sons, Maxell McKenzie of Morrilton, Arkansas, and Raymond McKenzie
of Elna, four daughters, Mrs. Alline Rutledge of Hampton, VA, Mrs.
Pauline Blair of Columbus, OH, Mrs. Evelyn Blevins of College Park, MD,
and Mrs. Rena Wyatt of New Carrollton, MD, two brothers, Colbert
McKenzie of London, OH and Tolbert McKenzie of Elna, four sisters, Mrs.
Allie Fairchild of Low Gap, Mrs. Martha Estep of Fuget, Mrs. Maggie
Burchett of Elna, and Mrs. Elsie Burchett of Elna. Funeral services
were conducted by Lonza Reed and J. T. Bailey at 11 a.m. Monday,
February 14 at the Cold Springs United Baptist Church at Elna. Burial
followed in the Patty Flat Cemetery at Elna under direction of the
Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 16,
1972
MEDDINGS,
Lawrence
1972
Lawrence (Jinks) Meddings, 77, of North Manchester, IN died Saturday,
February 26 in North Manchester. He was a retired coal miner. He was
the son of the late Patrick Henry and Mollie Nelson Meddings. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Minnie McCarty Meddings, one son, Wayne
Meddings, of McHenry, IL, two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Meade of North
Manchester, IN, and Mrs. Virginia Doherty of McHenry, IL, and one
sister, Mrs. Bessie Pack of Paintsville, Funeral services were
conducted by Mose Kitchen at Van Lear Freewill Baptist church at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, February 29. Burial followed in the Pack Cemetery in
Paintsville under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1972
PACK,
Bobby Ray
1972
Bobby Ray Pack, 33, of Cleveland, OH, died Saturday, February 5 at the
U. K. Medical Center following an extended illness. He was employed at
the Rand Corporation. He was the son of Harkless and Minnie Castle
Pack. He is survived by his wife, Bertie Mae Adams Pack. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Don Fraley, Rev. Ervin Castle, and Rev.
Kermit Preston at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, at the Thealka Freewill
Baptist church. Burial followed in the Pack Family Cemetery at Thealka
under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, February 16, 1972
SPRADLIN, Alice Marie )Waddle)
1972
Alice Marie Spradlin, 76, of Whitehouse died at 10:15 a.m. Monday,
February 14 en route to the Paintsville Hospital following an illness
of one month. She was affiliated with the Phillip Cove Freewill Baptist
church. She was the daughter of the late James and Matelda Spradlin
Waddle. Immediate survivors include four sons, Herbert Spradlin of
Wabash, IN, Russell Spradlin of Prospect, OH, Frank Spradlin of Mt.
Gilead, OH, and Henry Spradlin of London, OH, two daughters, Dorothy
Sizemore of Tomahawk, and Mrs. Dixie Smith of Williamsport, and one
sister, Mrs. Fonnie Short of Louisa. Funeral services were conducted by
Walter Dutton at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17 at the Phillip Cove
Freewill Baptist church. Burial followed in the Spradlin Cemetery at
Tomahawk under direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1972
SPRADLIN, Wayne
1972
Wayne Spradlin, 70, of Hager Hill died Saturday, February 26 at his
home. He was a retired miner and farmer and was affiliated with the
Freewill Baptist Church. He was the son of the late George B. and
Charity Adams Spradlin. Immediate survivors include his wife, Veva Rice
Spradlin, seven sons, Raleigh Spradlin of Hager Hill, Irvin Spradlin of
Paintsville, and Albert, Earl, Georgia, Clemens and Walter Spradlin of
Denver. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 29
by Richard Williams and Scott Castle at the Rockhouse Freewill Baptist
Church. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Hager Hill under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 1, 1972
STAMBAUGH,
Morgan
1972
Morgan Stambaugh, 89, of Stambaugh died Wednesday, February 23 in Kings
Daughters Hospital in Ashland following an extended illness. He was a
retired clerk and was affiliated with the Church of Christ. He was also
a former Deputy County Court Clerk. He was the son of the late Troy and
Mary Witten Stambaugh. Immediate survivors include his wife, Mildred
Castle Stambaugh, one son, Broaddus Stambaugh of Stambaugh, two
brothers, C. H. Stambaugh, of West Van Lear and J. C. Stambaugh of
Jenkins, and two sisters, Mrs. Lula Akers of Lima, OH, and Mrs. Minnie
Burchett of Jenkins. Funeral services were conducted by Cecil Sherman
and Bill Ford at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 26 in the chapel of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Stambaugh Family
Cemetery at Stambaugh under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1972
WARD,
Lorinza L.
1972
Lorinza L. (Bud) Ward, 32, of Paintsville died Sunday, February 20 in
the Veteran’s Hospital in Huntington, WV following a three month
illness. He was affiliated with the First Baptist church. He had served
six years in the United States Army and four years in the United States
Navy, and he was a former policeman, substitute teacher at Paintsville
High School, and an honor graduate of Prestonsburg Community College.
He was the son of Bennie f. and Louellon Reed Ward. Immediate survivors
include two brothers, Cecil Prater, Jr., of Geneva, NY and Jack Ward of
Columbus, OH, and four sisters, Marie Conley of Paintsville, Betty
Garten of Paintsville, Anna Tackett of Cincinnati, OH and Cathy Ward of
Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Charles Milam at 2
p.m. Wednesday, February 23 at the First Baptist Church in Paintsville.
Burial followed in the family cemetery at Tutor Key under direction of
the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1972
WILLIAMS,
Alka (Reed)
1972
Alka Williams, 76, of Ashland, died Wednesday, February 2 at King’s
Daughters’ Hospital in Ashland following a brief illness. She was
affiliated with the United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the
late Benjamin and Louise Wheeler Reed. Immediate survivors include four
sons, Langley Williams of Oil Springs, Ashley Williams of Miamisburg,
OH, Kendrick Williams of Oil Springs, and James Williams, Jr., of
Dayton, OH, two daughters, Mrs. Imogene Brown of Ashland and Mrs. Ruth
Pendleton of Ashland, one brother, Arthur Reed of Swamp Branch, and two
sisters Mrs. Eulah Johnson of Harrodsburg and Mrs. Mae Williams of Win.
Funeral services were conducted by Everett Slone, Lonza Reed, and
Arnold Reed at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 5 in the Fishtrap United
Baptist Church at Manila. Burial followed in the Williams Cemetery at
Win under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, February 9, 1972
WILLIAMS, Clyde Cecil
1972
Clyde Cecil Williams, 65, of Barnetts Creek, died Tuesday, February 1
at King’s Daughters’ Hospital. in Ashland. He was a farmer, and was
affiliated with the United Baptist Church. He was the son of the late
Alex and Elizabeth Davis Williams. Immediate survivors include two
sons, George B. Williams of Chesepeake, OH and Cecil M. Williams of
Dallas, TX, three brothers, Arnold Williams of Huntington, WV, Martin
Williams, of Kenova, WV, and Bob Williams of Ashland, two sisters, Mrs.
Molly Prichard of Ashland and Mrs. Jannie Preston of Manila. Funeral
services were conducted by Arnold Reed, Lonza Reed, and J. T. Bailey at
11 a.m. Friday, February 4 in the Fishtrap United Baptist Church at
Manila. Burial followed in the Ealey Cemetery at Barnetts Creek under
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, February 9, 1972
MARCH 1972
AUXIER,
Edith (Webb)
1883-1972
Services were held Monday, March 6, for Edith Webb Auxier, 88, of East
Point, who succumbed Friday, March 3 after an extended illness. Her
husband, James S. Auxier, died March 31, 1953. She was the daughter of
the late Jake and Adeline Honeycutt Webb, and was born in Johnson
County in September 1883. Mrs. Auxier was a member of the Third Street
Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, James T. Auxier
of Irvine, John A. Auxier of Coalwood, WV, and Russell Auxier of El
Paso, TX, a daughter Mrs. Sarah Bullock, lived in Deming, NM, seven
grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A brother and sister,
McKinley Webb and Mrs. Mollie Music, live at East Point, and another
sister, Mrs. Angie Pack, lives at Van Lear. Rev. C. C. Hall officiated
at services in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home . Burial followed in the
family cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 8,
1972
BORDERS,
Everett Jr.
1972
Everett Borders, Jr., 24, of Ulysses, died Tuesday, March 28 on
Kentucky Route 80 at Allen as the result of an automobile accident. He
was a truck driver and was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist church.
He was the son of Everett, Sr. and Marie Hall Borders. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Francis Cline Borders, two sisters, Mrs.
Patricia VanHoose of Lorraine, OH, and Miss Pamela Borders of Ulysses
and four brothers, Harold Borders of Gahanna, OH, Larry Borders of
Crestline, OH, David Borders of West Jefferson, OH and Daniel Borders
of Ulysses. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday April 1
by James Arthur Hayes at the Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church at
Ulysses. Burial followed in the Rosco Borders Cemetery at Ulysses under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, April 5, 1972
CASTLE, Don C.
1972
Don C. Castle, 62, of Tutor Key died Saturday, March 11 in a local
hospital following an extended illness. He was a miner. He was the son
of the late Lum and Carrie VanHoose Castle. Immediate survivors include
his wife, Oneida Church Castle, two brothers, Raymond Castle of Marion,
OH, and Elmer Castle of Marion, OH and three sisters, Tillie Meade of
Wittensville, Virgie Davis of Marion, OH and Mayme Castle of
Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Don Fraley at 11
a.m. Tuesday, March 14 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Burial followed in the Church Family Cemetery at Tutor Key under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 15, 1972
CAUDILL, Estill
1972
Estill Caudill, 60, of Winifred died Sunday, March 19 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an illness of five years. He was a
retired merchant and assistant postmaster. He was the son of Alonzo and
Allie Lemaster Caudill. Immediate survivors include his wife, Stella
Esta Williams Caudill, one son, Roger Kenneth Caudill of Winifred, one
daughter, Mrs. Betty Jo Lemaster of Portsmouth, OH and four
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Lonza Reed and Tommy
Bailey at the Old Hood United Baptist church at 11 a.m. Thursday, March
22. Burial followed in the Lemaster Cemetery at Winifred under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
March 29, 1972
DANIEL, Vina (Belcher)
1972
Vina Daniel, 81, of Nippa died Tuesday, March 7 in the Paintsville
Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the
Freewill Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Alex and
Sarah Fannin Belcher. Immediate survivors include one son, Jeff Daniel,
Jr., of Nippa, one brother, Okie Daniel of River, and four sisters,
Sybal Daniel of Nippa, Ann Ruth Daniel of Nippa, Edith Lyons of
Columbus, OH, and Sarah Branham of Dayton, OH. Funeral services were
conducted by Millard VanHoose and Claude Preston at 11 a.m. Thursday,
March 9 at the Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa. Burial followed in the
family cemetery at Nippa under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1972
DAVIS, James Michael
1972
James Michael Davis died Saturday March 18 at his home at Stambaugh
following an accident in which a tractor overturned. He was a fifth
grade student and was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist Church. He
was the son of James and Ilene McKenzie Davis. Immediate survivors
include his paternal grandfather, C. M. Davis of Chandlersville, and
his maternal grandfather, Francis McKenzie of Sitka, two sisters,
Darlene Machel Davis and Shuna Lynn Davis, both at home, and one
brother, Christopher Scott Davis, at home. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. C. C. Hall and Rev. Bruce Daniel at 2 p.m. Monday,
March 20 at the Sitka Freewill Baptist church. Burial followed in the
Hood Church Cemetery at Sitka under direction of the Paintsville
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1972
DUTY, Bernice (Ward)
1972
Bernice Duty, 57, of Williamsport, died Wednesday, March 1 in a local
hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the
Freewill Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late John H. and
Pricey Wiley Ward. Immediate survivors include her husband, Rev. W. J.
Duty; one son, John C. Duty of Catlettsburg, two daughters, Charlene
Smith of Georgetown and Willadean Blevins of Paintsville; five
brothers, Willard Ward of Elkhorn City, Heber Ward of Los Angeles, CA,
R. C. Ward of Wharton, WV, Ray Ward of Los Angeles, CA and Roy Ward of
St. Louis, MO. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Glen Slush at 11
a.m. Friday March 3 in the Hammond Freewill Baptist church. Burial
followed in the family cemetery at Whitehouse under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1972
GIBSON, Manuel
1972
Manuel Gibson, 44, of Riceville died Sunday, March 19 as the result of
drowning in a creek near his home. He was a disabled miner. He was the
son of the late Nathaniel and Lizzie Caudill Gibson. Immediate
survivors include one borhter, Lee Gibson of Riceville, and five
sisters, Mrs. Velva Jackson of Riceville, Mrs. Ethel Decker of Radford,
VA, Mrs. Gladie Hudnall of Riceville, Mrs. Teresa Ivey of Oak Hill, WV,
and Mrs. Verna Skaggs of Fayettesville, WV. Funeral services were
conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, in the Riceville Freewill Baptist
Church. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Riceville under
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 22, 1972
HALL, Cynthia Sue
1972
Cynthia Sue Hall, an infant, died Thursday, March 23 in the Paintsville
Hospital. She was the daughter of Virgil Ray and Christine Wells Hall
of Meally. Immediate survivors include two brothers, James Ray Hall and
Ronnie Eugene Hall, both at home. Graveside rites were held at 2 p.m.
Friday, March 24 and were conducted by Edgar Preston at the Hall
Cemetery at Meally. Burial followed in the Hall Cemetery under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
March 29, 1972
HAMILTON, Courtney Shay
1972
Courtney Shay Hamilton, the infant daughter of Lt. C. Douglas and
Donna May Hamilton, died Sunday morning in Brunswick, GA. The body was
brought to the Scobee Funeral Home in Winchester, where the 10 a.m.
services were held. Burial followed in the Winchester Cemetery. Other
survivors include a sister, Christi Lee Hamilton, at home. Paternal
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hamilton of Thelma and maternal
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee May of Columbus, GA. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1972
HONEYCUTT, Hansford
1972
Hansford Honeycutt, 69, of Van Lear died Thursday, March 16, in a local
hospital following an extended illness. He was a miner and Allied Die
and Chemical employee and was affiliated with the Cedar Grove United
Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Esaw and Margarett Webb
Honeycutt. Immediate survivors include his wife, Beatrice Dawson
Honeycutt, two sons, Everett Honeycutt of South Point, OH and Eldon
Honeycutt of Columbus, OH, one daughter, Mrs. Lorrale Salyers of
Warren, MI; two brothers, Cecil Honeycutt and Jimmy Honeycutt, both of
Van Lear, and two sisters, Christine Fannin and Margarett Ward, both of
Van Lear. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 19
by Elzie Banks and Nim Sturgill in the chapel of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Honeycutt Family Cemetery at Van
Lear under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1972
HONEYCUTT, Johnny
1972
Johnny Honeycutt, 75, of Meally died Tuesday, March 14 in a local
hospital following an extended illness. He was the son of the late Esaw
and Margarett Webb Honeycutt. Immediate survivors include five sons,
Cecil Honeycutt of Wabash, IN, Millard Honeycutt of Meally, Kelsie
Honeycutt of Hager Hill, Robert Honeycutt of Meally, and Chalmer
Honeycutt of Meally, two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Craft of Meally and
Mrs. Elsie Fitch of Meally; two brothers, Cecil Honeycutt of Van Lear
and Jimmy Honeycutt of Van Lear, and two sisters, Christine Fannin and
Margarett Ward both of Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March
22, 1972
JAYNES, Howard
1972
Howard Jaynes, 41, of Wittensville, died Sunday March 5 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an illness of three months. He was a
carpenter and was affiliated with the Mazie Union Church. He was the
son of Charlie and the late Vonnie Mae Conley Jaynes. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Mary Collier Jaynes, four sons, at home,
Howard Jackie Jaynes, Arnold Jaynes, Timothy Earlston Jaynes, and
Charles Mitchell Jaynes; three sisters, Avonell Hampton of
Wittensville, Ywan Skaggs of Paintsville, Minnie Baldridge of
Paintsville, and five brothers, Clarence Jaynes, U. S. Air Force,
Germany, Eulas Jaynes of Paintsville, David Jaynes, U. S. Air Force,
Hampton, VA, Charlie Jaynes, Jr., of Paintsville and Danny Jaynes, U.
S. Air Force, Fayetteville, NC. Funeral services were conducted at 1
p.m. Wednesday, March 8 by J. T. Bailey, Homer Evans, and Herman Ross
at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Fannin
cemetery at Crocket under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1972
KING, Henry Martin
1972
Henry Martin King, 83, of Flat Gap died Thursday, March 16 in a local
hospital following a short illness. He was a farmer and was affiliated
with the Bethel United Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Bill
and Mary Osborne King. Immediate survivors include his wife, Rebecca
Curtiss King. one son, John King of Sitka and two daughters, Polly
Conley of Flat Gap and Verly Cantrell of Sunbury, OH. Funeral services
were conducted by Euell McKenzie, Arnold Reed, and Tommy Bailey
Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Bethel United Baptist church at Flat Gap
under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 22, 1972
LEMASTER, Pearlie (Lyons)
1972
Pearlie Lemaster, 77, of Sitka died Friday, March 10 in a local
hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the
Pentacostal Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late Will and
Minerva Cordle Lyons. Immediate survivors include her husband, Cellie
Lemaster, two sons, Howard Lemaster of Columbus, OH and William
Lemaster of Sitka, one daughter, Geraldine VanHoose of Dayton, OH,
three brothers, Arnold Lyons, of Sitka, Mace Lyons of Ashland, and
Estil Lyons of Columbus, OH, three sisters, Mrs. Zora Bingham of
California, Mrs. Pansy Jones of Virginia and Mrs. Terrie Caudill of
Ashland, Funeral services were conducted by Arthur Daniel and Bruce
Daniels at 11 a.m. Monday, march 13 at the Pentacostal Church of Christ
at Sitka. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Sitka under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 15, 1972
MAY, Leona Pearl (Caudill)
1972
Mrs. Leona Pearl May, 75, of East Point, died Monday, March 20 at the
Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg following an extended
illness. She was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist Church. She was
the daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Fairchild Caudill. Immediate
survivors include two sons, Homer May of Warsaw, IN, Gail May of
Denver, four daughters, Mrs. Geneva Woods of Columbus, OH, Mrs. Jeanett
Collins of Findley, OH, Mrs. Rhoda Greer of Findley, OH, and Mrs. Bruce
Spencer of East Point, five brothers, Earl Caudill of Louisa, Reggie
Caudill of Radnor, OH, Ralph Caudill of Florida, George Caudill of
Cable, OH and Grant Caudill of Cable, OH, and one sister, Mrs. Jessie
May of Delaware, OH. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Charlie
Lemaster and Rev. Bill Campbell at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22 in the
Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the family
cemetery at East Point under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1972
OSBORNE, Alice (DeLong)
1972
Alice Osborne, 88, of East Point, died Wednesday, March 1 in a
Prestonsburg hospital following an extended illness. She was the
daughter of the late Sampson and Margaret Priest Delong. Immediate
survivors include two sons, Frank Osborne of West Van Lear and Walter
Osborne of Lucasville, OH; three daughters, Mrs. Martha Nelson of
Prestonsburg, Mrs. Esta George of East Point, and Mrs. June Music of
Ashland, one brother, Bill T. Delong of West Van Lear and one sister,
Rebecca Martin of Ypsilanti, MI. Funeral services were conducted by C.
W. Holcomb at 1 p.m. Saturday, march 4 at the East Point Church of
Christ. Burial followed in the family cemetery at West Van Lear under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday March 8, 1972
PENNINGTON, Ellen (Blair)
1972
Ellen Pennington, 85, of Staffordsville, died Thursday, March 2, in a
local hospital, after a lengthy illness. Born in January, 1887, in
Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Jane Conley
Blair, and was a member of the Caudill Fork United Baptist Church. Her
husband, Jerry Pennington, died in 1945. Survivors include three sons,
seven daughters, 70 grandchildren, 86 great grandchildren and three
great-great grandchildren. Included are Leslie Pennington of Bradford,
OH, Frank Pennington of Fairborn, OH, Burlie Pennington and Grady Owens
of Falcon, Neely Music of East Point, Ada Johnson of Staffordsville,
Oma Salyers of Oil Springs, Ruby Brown of Paintsville, Jessie Adams of
Woodstock, OH and Eva Saylor of Zanesville, OH. Surviving brothers and
sisters include, Goldie Vinson of Paintsville, Ervin Blair of Oil
Springs, Asa Blair of West Van Lear and Herbert Blair of Sunbury, OH.
Services were held Sunday, March 5 at the State Road Fork United
Baptist Church, with Orville Conley, Beecher Hunley, Elzie Banks and C.
J. Sparks officiating. Burial followed in the family cemetery at
Falcon. The Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1972
PENNIINGTON, Terri (Rowland)
1908-1972
Terri Rowland Pennington, 63, of Red Bush, died Sunday, March 5, in a
Lexington hospital after an extended illness. She was the daughter of
the late Jerry and Elzinia McKenzie Rowland and was born in October
1908, in Morgan County. Her husband, Charlie Pennington died May 31,
1971. Mrs. Pennington was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church.
Survivors include six sons, Ira, Walter, Melvel, Glen and Luther
Pennington, all of Red Bush and Arthur Pennington of Edison, OH; and
four daughters, Mrs. Gladys McKenzie, Mrs. Ruth Pennington, and Mrs.
Paulette McKenzie, all of Red Bush and Mrs. Merzie Lewis of Boons Camp.
Surviving brothers and sisters include Claudie, Lennie and Dewey
Rowland, of Relief, and Jimmy Rowland, of Fairborn, OH. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, March 8, at the home, with Rev. Bruce
Daniels and Rev. Paul E. Keaton officiating. Burial followed in the
family cemetery at Red Bush. The Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1972
SANDERS, Ollie
1972
Ollie Sanders, 82, of West Van Lear, died Saturday, March 25 in a local
hospital following an extended illness. Immediate survivors include
four sons, Woodrow Sanders of Neon, Beecher Sanders of Baltimore, MD,
Thomas Sanders of Topeka, KS, and Wise
Sanders of Ohio. Funeral services were conducted by J. W. Holcomb at
11:30 a.m. Monday, March 27 in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Burial followed in the Austin Cemetery at Meally under direction
of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March
29, 1972
SPRADLIN, Alec Frank
1972
Alec Frank Spradlin, 87, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, March 22 in a
local hospital March 22 following an extended illness. He was
affiliated with the Freewill Baptist Church. Immediate survivors
include three sons, Beecher Spradlin of Paintsville, Bert Spradlin of
Ashland, and Virgil Spradlin of Catlettsburg, two brothers, George
Spradlin of Marion, OH and Elzie Spradlin of Thealka. Funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Hershell Ray Fields and Rev. Lee Music at 11
a.m. Saturday, March 24 in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Burial followed in the family cemetery in Paintsville under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 29, 1972
STAMBAUGH, Bruce
1972
Bruce Stambaugh, 77, of Sitka died Monday afternoon March 13 in Kings
Daughters’ Hospital in Ashland following an illness of a few days. He
was the son of the late Garfield and Thursa VanHoose Stambaugh.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Lizzie Wheeler Stambaugh, three
sons, Howard Stambaugh of Sitka, Harold Stambaugh of Ashland, and
Walter Stambaugh of Portsmouth, OH, five sisters, Mrs. Fannie Davis of
Stiak, Mrs. Lucy VanHoose of Paintsville, Mrs. Rouie Daniel of Ohio,
Mrs. Gladys Roberts of Ohio, and Mrs. Nellie Rice of Sitka, and four
brothers, J. V. Stambaugh of Paintsville, James Stambaugh of
Paintsville, Lowell and Morris Stambaugh also of Paintsville. Funeral
services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16 by Rev. Jerry
Ginnan in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial followed
in the family cemetery at Sitka under direction of the Paintsville
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1972
VANHOOSE,
Glen
1972
Glen VanHoose, 71, of River died Sunday, March 26 in the Louisa General
Hospital following an extended illness. He was a retired coal miner and
was affiliated with the Estill Freewill Baptist church. He was the son
of the late James and Sarah Music VanHoose. Immediate survivors include
his wife, Gertrude VanHoose, four sons, Ova Lee VanHoose of Dayton, OH,
Kenneth Paul VanHoose of Lowmansville, Francis Gene VanHoose of Dayton,
OH, and Ralph VanHoose of Dayton, OH, three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Mae
Perkins of Dayton, OH, Mrs. Jeannetta Mae Larick of Dayton, OH, and
Mrs. Delores Gean Hayes of Lowmansville, four brothers, Lincoln
VanHoose of Columbus, OH, Willie VanHoose of Logan, OH, Nathan VanHoose
of Lowmansville, and Vernon VanHoose of Logan, OH, three sisters, Mrs.
Lillie Mae Castle of Lowmansville, Mrs. Mae Gilkerson of WV and Mrs.
Bessie Ratliff of Youngstown, OH; one half brother, Claudie VanHoose of
Springfield, OH and two half sisters, Sarah Clockston of New Carlisle,
OH and Ruby VanHoose of Springfield, OH. Funeral services were
conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 in the Chestnut Grove
Enterprise Baptist Church by Rev. Charles Stapleton. Burial followed in
the VanHoose Cemetery at river under direction of the Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1972
WHEELER,
Cora (Pack)
1972
Cora Pack Wheeler, 87, of Stambaugh, died Friday, March 10 in the Crest
Haven Nursing Home following an illness of 15 years. She was the
affiliated with the United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the
late Isaac and Lucinda Wheeler Chandler. Immediate survivors include
four sons, Walter Pack of Stambaugh, Clifford Pack of Ashland, Charles
Pack of Dunkirk, OH and Vencil J. Pack of Lima, OH; and three sisters,
Mrs. Delcie Williams of Mechanicsburg, OH, Mrs. Marie Williams of South
Solon, OH, and Mrs. Margie Wheeler of Ashland. Funeral services were
conducted by O. I. Williams, Lonza Reed, and Fred Hawkins, at 11 a.m.
Sunday, March 12 in the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home. Burial
followed in the Chandler-Pack Cemetery at Chandlersville under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
March 15, 1972
WHEELER, Herbert
1972
Herbert Wheeler, 77, of Ashland died Friday, March 10, 1972 in Ashland
following an extended illness. He was a mining engineer and was
affiliated with the Methodist Church. He was the son of the late Henry
and Elizabeth Pack Wheeler. Immediate survivors include one son, W.
Bruce Wheeler of Ashland, one sister, Mrs. Charles Powers of Ashland,
and two half-sisters, Mrs. Hazel Tygrett of Dallas, TX and Mrs. Nancy
Martin of Paintsville, and one half-brother, Herman F. Wheeler of
Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Orin Simmerman,
Jr. Sunday, March 12 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
followed in the Preston Cemetery in Paintsville under the direction of
the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March
15, 1972
WILLIAMS,
Dean
1972
Dean Williams, 60, of Sitka, died Thursday, March 30 at his home
following an accident with a shot gun. He was a heavy equipment
operator with Terry Elkhorn Mining Company. He was the son of the late
Tom and Augusta Jayne Williams. Immediate survivors include his wife,
Marie Haynes Williams, one brother, Maurice Williams of Campbellsville,
and one sister, Mrs. Frank Wells of Flat Gap. Funeral services were
conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1 in the Paintsville United Baptist
Church by O. I. Williams and Bruce Daniels. Burial followed in the Hood
Church Cemetery at Sitka under direction of the Paintsville Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1972
APRIL-1972
ADAMS, Eddie
1972
Eddie Adams, 80, of Marion, OH, died Thursday, April 13, in the Marion
General Hospital following an illness of seven years. He was a retired
employee of Commercial Steel Casting Company of Marion. He was the son
of the late John T. Adams and Mary Workman Adams. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Ruth Caudill Adams, one son, Otto Wilburn Adams of
near Prospect, OH and two daughters, Mrs. John Witkowski of Marion, OH
and Mrs. Betty V. Hazlett of Marion, OH. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. William Layne at the Denzer Funeral Home on Saturday,
April 15 at 2 p.m. Burial followed in the Waldo Cemetery at Waldo, OH
under direction of the Denzer Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, April 19, 1972
ARMS, Everett
1972
Everett Arms, 76, a retired carpenter and painter residing in
Paintsville, died Tuesday, April 4, in a local hospital. Born august
23, 1895, he was the son of Samuel K. and Sarah Adams Arms, and was a
member of the Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his wife,
Alka Estep Arms, he is survived by five sons, Orville and Alvis Arms of
Chesapeake, OH, Billy Arms of Columbus, OH, Wayne Arms of St. Louis, MO
and Herbert Arms, of Staffordsville; and two daughters, Everetta
Bradley of Columbus, and Vicky Reed of Springfield, OH. Seventeen
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren also survive. Two brothers,
Raymond and Ray Arms, live at Leander, another brother, Grady, lives at
Columbus, and a fourth brother, Beecher, lives in Baltimore. Services
were held Friday, April 7 at the Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church,
with Richard Williams, Norman Roberts and Willard Wilcox officiating.
Burial followed in the family cemetery at Denver. The Jones-Preston
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, April 12, 1972
AUXIER, Dick
1972
Dick Auxier, 64, of East Point died Sunday, April 9, at his home. A
retired miner, he was born in July 1908, the son of Belle Preston
Auxier and the late Tobe Auxier. He was a member of the Church of
Christ. Seven sons, four daughter, 20 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren survive. Included are Russell and Pete Auxier of East
Point, , Harold Auxier of Hager Hill, Ray Auxier of Paintsville,
Douglas and Martin Auxier of Columbus, OH, Mablene Conn and Rosella
Auxier of Columbus, Mary Smallwood, a Michigan resident, and Doris
Stewart who lives in West Virginia. Two brothers, Frank and Edgar
Auxier, live at East Point and another brother, Samuel, lives in
Paintsville. A sister, Mrs. Lottie Delong, lives at Hager Hill and
another sister, Mrs. Lydia Conley, lives at South Point, OH. Services
were held Tuesday, April 11, in the East Point Church of Christ, with
Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial followed in the Auxier family
cemetery at East Point. Arrangements were under the direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12,
1972
CALVINS, Samuel
1972
Samuel Cavins, 65, of Offutt died Thursday, April 20 in a Lexington
hospital following an extended illness. He was a retired C & O
Railroad employee. He was the son of the late Sam and Lizzie Smith
Cavins. Immediate survivors include his wife, Beatrice Laney Cavins.
one son, James E. Cavins of Offutt, four daughters, Rosa Lee Stambaugh
of Emmett, MI, Norma Faye Bolen of Paintsville, Minnie Marie Cavins and
Rebecca Sue Cavins, both of Offutt, one half-brother, Ben Cavins of
Sitka, one half-sister, Bid Ratliff of Van Lear and one sister, Tillie
Simpson of Drift. Funeral services were conducted by Lee Music and
Hershell Fields at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 23 in the Chapel of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the family cemetery at
Offutt under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1972
COLVIN, Dora (Caudill)
1892-1972
Services were held Friday, April 7, at Fishtrap United Baptist Church
for Dora Colvin, 80, of Oil Springs. Mrs. Colvin succumbed at her home.
The daughter of Abel and Louise Rice Caudill was born in March 1892.
She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Roy Colvin
died in 1957. Survivors include two sons, Don Colvin of Prestonsburg
and Bert Colvin of Newport Richie, FL, five grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren also survive. A brother, Jim Caudill, lives at
Stanton, and two sisters, Josie Reed and Audrey Blanton, live at Oil
Springs. Revs. Tommy Bailey and Lonza Reed officiated at services.
Burial followed in the Colvin family cemetery at Oil Springs. The
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1972
CRIDER, William
1972
William Crider, 78, of Stambaugh, died Friday, April 14 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an illness of several months. He was a
retired miner and was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist Church. He
was the son of the late Alfred and Lizzie Wells Crider. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Laura Castle Crider, one son, Rev. Walter
Crider of Urbana, OH, one daughter, Evalena Tackett of Urbana, OH, one
sister, Julia Adkins of Paintsville, one half-sister, Oneda Castle of
Thealka, and one half-brother, James Crider of Staffordsville. Funeral
services were conducted by Bruce Daniel and Steve Branham on Monday,
April 17 at 11 a.m. in the Freewill Baptist Church at Sitka. Burial
followed in the Stambaugh Cemetery at Stambaugh under direction of the
Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1972
CRUM,
Addie
1972
Addie Crum, 83, of Boons Camp died Friday, April 28 at his home
following an extended illness. He was affiliated with the United
Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Adam and Louise Young Crum.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Effie Penix Crum, one son, Mardie
Crum of Wabash, IN, three daughters, Gypsy Dutton of Chattaroy, WV,
Janie Butcher of Boons Camp, Esterah Davis of Wabash, IN. Funeral
services were conducted by Nim Sturgill, Arthur Preece and Glen
Arrowood at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 1, in the Little Friendship United
Baptist church. Burial followed in the Crum Cemetery at Boons Camp
under direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, May 3, 1972
DAVIS, John C.
1972
John C. Davis, 77, of Concord died Thursday, April 13 in a local
hospital following a brief illness. He was a retired barber and
blacksmith and was a member of the Church of Christ, and the Disabled
American Veterans. He was the son of the late James and Trin Arrowood
Davis. Immediate surviviors include his wife, Julia Welch Davis, three
sons, Charles E. Davis of Paintsville, Chadwick Davis of Meally and
Garland Whitten of Cincinnati, OH; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Fitch of
Meally; one sister, Nancy Johnson of Paintsville and three brothers,
Jimmy Davis of Columbus, OH, George C. Davis of Meally and Bruce Davis
of Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted by Benny Blankenship at
the Meally Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16. Burial followed
in the family cemetery at Concord under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1972
GAMBOE,
Hannah M. (Risen)
1972
Hannah M. Gamboe, 91, of Paintsville died Sunday, April 30 in the Crest
Haven Rest Home following an extended illness. She was affiliated with
the Missionary Baptist church. She was the daughter of the late James
and Elizabeth Ranken Risen. Immediate survivors include one son, Floyd
Gamboe of Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted by Charles Milam
on Wednesday, May 3 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Winchester Cemetery at Winchester
under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, May 3, 1972
HALL, Nanie (Gillan)
1972
Nanie Hall, 65, of Paintsville died Wednesday, April 19 in the
Paintsville Hospital following a short illness. She was affiliated with
the Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late John Wess and
Dora Collins Gillan. Immediate survivors include five sons, Clarence
Gillan of Columbus, OH, Robert Hall of Salyersville, Douglas Hall of
Van Lear, Tom Hall of Paintsville and Bill Hall of Paintsville, six
daughter, Mrs. Betty Broomhall of Dayton, OH, Mrs. Joyce Smith and Miss
Renee Hall, both of Paintsville, Mrs. Peggy Kain, Mrs. Patsy Morgan,
Mrs. Jackie Boyd, all of Dayton, OH and one sister, Mrs. Eunice Spears
of Columbus, OH. Funeral services were conducted by Edgar Preston and
Bennie Blankenship on Friday, April 21 at 2 p.m. in the Meally Church
of Christ. Burial followed in the Hall Cemetery in Paintsville under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
April 26, 1972
JACKSON,
Mollie (Blair)
1972
Mollie Jackson, 67, of Paintsville died Tuesday, April 25 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an illness of four weeks. She was
affiliated with the Freewill Baptist church. She was the daughter of
the late Frank and Kate Conley Blair. Immediate survivors include her
husband, Elisha Jackso, four sons, Dallas Jackson of Paintsville,
Haskell Jackson of Warsaw, IN, Lawrence Jackson of Homestead, Fl, and
Robert Jackson of Paintsville, and one daughter, Mrs. Joy VanHoose of
Urbana, OH; two brothers, Delmar Blair of Baltimore, MD, and Paul Blair
of Baltimore, MD and five sisters, Mrs. Oma Litteral of Marion, OH,
Mrs. Alta Blair of Riceville, Mrs. Malta Shelton of Ashland, Mrs.
Christine Davis of Ashland, and Mrs. Dorothy Newell of Baltimore, MD.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Scott Castle and Rev. Charlie
Lemaster, Friday, April 28 at 11 a.m. in the Third Street Freewill
Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Mayo Memorial Cemetery in
Paintsville under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1972
KIING,
Lawson
1972
Lawson King, 67, of Van Lear died Wednesday, April 19 at his home
following an extended illness. He was a retired coal miner. He was the
son of the late David and Mary Baker King. Immediate survivors include
his wife, Emma Blair King, four sons, Charles King, and Clarence V.
King, both of Staffordsville, Lawson Luie King of Dayton, OH, and David
A King of U. S. Army, Italy, five daughters, Margarett Mitchell of
Dayton, OH, Stella Marie Jennings of Charleston, WV, Fonda Faye
Bendenritter of Cleveland, OH, Garnett Alexander, of Wooster, OH and
Romonia J. King of Van Lear, two brothers, Carl Keen of Van Lear and
Jimmy Keen of Van Lear, and one sister, Nora Collins of Auxier. Funeral
services were conducted by Cecil Sherman at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22
in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the
King Family cemetery at Hager Hill under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1972
MAHAN, Herbert
1972
Herbert Mahan, 57, of Staffordsville, died Monday, April 3 in a local
hospital following an extended illness. He was a miner. He was the son
of the late Ernest and Chloie Blanton Mahan. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Lucille Maynare Mahan, five sons, Roger Dean Mahan of
Columbus, OH, Gary Ray Mahan, Farrell Dawson Mahan, Timmy Michael
Mahan, and Mitchell Allen Mahan, all of Staffordsville, seven
daughters, Anna Cairl Fairchild of Thelma, Marlyn Jane Fairchild of
Staffordsville, Rena Joan Fairchild of Columbus, OH, Connie Faye Mahan,
Judith Lynn Mahan, Audrey Glea Mahan and Olive G. Mahan, all of
Staffordsville, two sisters, Crotene Kimbler of Staffordsville and
Pearlie King of Columbus, OH; and four brothers, Challie Mahan of
Paintsville, Elmer Mahan of Staffordsville, Frank Mahan of Carrey, OH
and George B. Mahan of Carrey, OH. Funeral services were conducted at 1
p.m. Wednesday, April 5 by Irvin Castle and John Frank Ratliff at the
Little Mudlick Church of God at Staffordsville. Burial followed in the
Dixon Cemetery at Staffordsville under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1972
MCKENZIE, Dennis
1972
Dennie McKenzie, 81, of Staffordsville died Monday, April 2 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. He was a retired C
& O Railroad Employee and was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist
church. He was the son of the late George and Edith Lemaster McKenzie.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Beechie Blevins McKenzie, four
sons, Marvel McKenzie of Staffordsville, Leslie McKenzie of Williamson,
WV, Russell McKenzie of Fairborn, OH and Lonnie B. McKenzie of
Staffordsville, one daughter, Mrs. Ova Daniel of Dayton, OH, one
brother, Clifford McKenzie of flint, MI, and one sister, Mrs. Merlie
Witten of Flint, MI. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 5 in the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home by
Claude Preston, Scott Castle and Ellis Hamilton. Burial followed in the
Church Cemetery at Staffordsville under direction of the Paintsville
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1972
MEADE, Gus
1972
Former Johnson Countian Gus Meade, 70, died Wednesday, April 19 at
Mercy Hospital in Portsmouth, OH. He was born in Johnson County in
September 1901, the son of Fred and Lula Butler Meade. A motel owner,
he was residing in Franklin Furnace, OH, at the time of his death.
Among survivors are five sisters in Paintsville, Mrs. Crate Rice, Mrs.
Robert Gunning, Miss May Meade, Mrs. W. C. Bailey and Mrs. Hysell
Burchett; and a sister, Mrs. W. T. Welch, living in Lexington. Services
were held Saturday, April 22, in the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral
Home, with Rev. Holly Conley and Rev. Tommy Reynolds officiating.
Burial followed in the family cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1972
MOLLETT, Haskell
1972
Haskell Mollett, 53, of Marnego, OH died in Mansfield, OH on Wednesday,
April 12. He was a press operator for the Fisher Body Company of
Mansfield. He was the son of the late Jerry and Sarah Jane Spears
Mollett. Immediate survivors include his wife, Billie June Mollett, one
son, Charles Mollett of Columbus, OH, three sisters, Mrs. Deloris Mills
of Mansfield, OH, Mrs. Amanda Potter of Thelma, and Mrs. Bessie Blevins
of Tomahawk, and five brothers, Edgar Mollett of Mansfield, OH, James
Mollett of Meally, Jerry Mollett of Mansfield, OH, Carl Smith of
Indianapolis, IN, and Forrest Mollett of Paintsville, Funeral services
were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16 in the Tomahawk Church of
Christ by Edgar Preston. Burial followed in the Spears Cemetery at
Tomahawk under direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1972
MURPHY, Clarence
1906-1972
Clarence Murphy, 66, a retired upholsterer, died Sunday, April 23, at
Versailles, where he was making his home. Born in Johnson County in
April 1906 he was the son of Elizabeth Remphrey, now of Shelbyville. He
was a member of the United Methodist Church. His wife, Virginia Mollett
Murphy, succumbed in July 1963. Survivors include three sons, Paul
Curtis Murphy of Kamath Falls, OR, Thomas Murphy of Columbus, OH, and
Douglas Murphy of Paintsville, two daughters, Mrs. Betty Nash of
Beaumont, TX and Mrs. Susan Duryea of Versailles, and ten
grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday, April 26, in the chapel of
the Paintsville Funeral Home with Rev. J. H. Burton officiating. Burial
followed in the family cemetery at Buffalo. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, April 26, 1972
PENIX,
John Jr.
1972
John Penix, Jr., 43, of Williamsport died Tuesday, April 25 at his home
following an extended illness. He was the son of Sophia Ward Penix and
the late John Penix. Immediate survivors include two brothers, Ernest
Penix of Williamsport, and Chadman Penix of Landville, WV, and three
sisters, Mrs. Mary Belle Wells of Williamsport, Mrs. Vivian Setser of
Williamsport, and Mrs. Eula Robinson of Paintsville. Funeral services
were conducted by Glen Arrowood, Ivan Butcher, and Earl Muncy on
Friday, April 28 at 11 a.m. in the Old Friendship United Baptist
church. Burial followed in the Penix Cemetery at Williamsport under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
May 3, 1972
PENIX, Sherry
1972
Sherry Penix, an infant, died Sunday, April 23 in the Paintsville
Hospital. She was the daughter of Estill and Betty Mills Penix.
Immediate survivors include one half-sister, Dixie Crum of Meally, and
five sisters, Virginia Ann Penix of Meally, Lydia Litton of Offutt,
Catherine Castle of Offutt, Jean Vance of Inez, and Verlie Hall of
Meally. Funeral services were performed by Arthur Preece and Elzie
Banks in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Monday, April
24 at 1 p.m. Burial followed in the Crum cemetery at Williamsport under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, May 3, 1972
PRESTON,
Matilda (Daniels)
1972
Matilda Preston, 72, of River died Monday, April 24 in the Paintsville
Hospital. She was affiliated with the United Baptist Church. She was
the daughter of the late Luther and Sayviller Preston Daniels.
Immediate survivors include her husband, Arthur Preston, three sons,
Clifford Preston of Williamsport, Claude Preston of McVeigh, Robert
Preston of Dayton, OH, two daughters, Verona Adams of Ashland and Opal
Adams of Baltimore, MD, one brother, Jay Daniels of River, and six
sisters, Tava Phillips of Paintsville, Mary Meek of River, Manda
Stapleton, Gladys Castle and Goldie Castle, all of Tutor Key, and
Roberta VanHoose of Dayton, OH. Funeral services were conducted by C.
J. Sparks and Glen Arrowood in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home at 11 a.m. on Thursday April 27. Burial followed in the family
cemetery under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1972
RAMEY,
Nancy (Ward)
1889-1972
Nancy Ward Ramey, 82, died Monday, April 3, in Ashland, after an
extended illness. Born at Mingo in September, 1889, she was the
daughter of Phillip and Barbara Allen Gibbs Ramey. She had been a
resident of Ashland for the past 25 years. She was a member of the
United Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, Robert Ramey,
survivors include two sons, Joe Ramey of Madison, WV, and Orville Ramey
of Ashland, four daughters, Mrs. Lou Ella Slayers of Ashland, Mrs.
Gertrude Castle and Mrs. Rissie Wilson of Baltimore, and Mrs. Rebecca
Mullins of Springfield, VA; 16 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren. Two sisters, Mrs. Lucinda Castle and Mrs. Mary Fletcher,
live at Tutor Key. Irvin Castle and Scott Castle officiated at services
Thursday, April 6, in the Toms Creek United Baptist Church. Burial was
in the Ward Cemetery at Tutor Key. The Preston Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1972
REED, Callie
1972
Callie Reed, 75, of Swamp Branch died Tuesday, April 11 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated
with the Freewill Baptist church. She was the daughter of the late
Elliot and Emma Bayes Spradlin. Immediate survivors include her
husband, Arthur Reed, one son, William Reed of Louisville, four
daughters, Mrs. Garnet VanHorn of Louisville, Mrs. Ethel Hale of
Prestonsburg, Mrs. Josephine Wiggins of Aken, SC, and Mrs. Wilma Jane
Lemaster of Jeffersonville, IN and two sisters, Mrs. Frankie Williams
of Swamp Branch and Mrs. Nola Collins of Paintsville. Funeral services
were conducted by Scott Castle and Melvin Blanton at the Riceville
Freewill Baptist Church on Friday, April 14 at 11 a.m.. Burial followed
in the family cemetery at Riceville under direction of the Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1972
SALYER, Stanley
1913-1972
Stanley Salyer, 58, maintenance supervisor for Kentucky, West Virginia
Gas Company, died Saturday, April 8, in a Huntington, WV hospital after
an illness of several weeks. The Paintsville resident was born in
December 1913, the son of Hoke and Esta Williams Salyer. He was a
member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Immediate survivors include
his wife, Jewell Stinson Slayer, a daughter, Mrs. Charles Ward of
Ashland and two grandsons in Ashland. Three brothers and a sister also
survive. They are Clyde Salyer of Drift, Paul Salyer of Piketon, OH,
and Emery Salyer of Middletown, OH and Mrs. Florence Bussey of Allen.
Fellow employees served as pallbearers at services. Rites were held at
Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church, with Ellis Hamilton, Bruce Daniel
and Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial followed in the family
cemetery at Flat Gap. The Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1972
SPEARS, Fannie
1882-1972
Fannie Spears, 89, succumbed Sunday, April 2, at a local nursing home,
after an extended illness. Born in June 1882, at Boons Camp, she was
the daughter of Martin and Drucella Walters Spears. She was a member of
the United Baptist church. Two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Mollette of Offutt
and Mrs. Clara Mollett of Boons Camp survive. Also surviving are three
half brothers, Enoch and Ira Spears of Auxier and Marion Spears of
Ravenden Springs, Arkansas. Services were held in the chapel of the
Preston Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 5, with Nim Sturgill and
Everett Crum officiating. Burial was in the Mollett Cemetery at Offutt.
The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1972
STAMBAUGH, Lawrence
1972
Lawrence Stambaugh, 82, of Sitka died Monday, April 10 in Our Lady of
Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland following an extended illness. He was
affiliated with the Pentacostal Church of Christ. He was the son of the
late Sam and Almina Osborne Stambaugh. Immediate survivors include his
wife, Elizabeth Dye Stambaugh, four sons, Arthur Stambaugh of Warren,
MI, Edward Stambaugh of Centerburg, OH, Frankie Stambaugh of Sitka, and
Samuel Stambaugh of Greenup, one daughter, Mrs. Geneva Salyers of
Sitka, one brother, George Stambaugh of Sitka, one sister, Mrs.
Kathrine Castle of Staffordsville, four half-brothers, Prater Stambaugh
of Sitka, Epheran Stambaugh of Springfield, OH, Hobert Stambaugh of
Sitka, and John Rob Stambaugh of Sitka, and four half-sisters, Myrtle
Salyers of Centerburg, OH, Mrs. Imogene Brown of Sitka, Miss Goldie
Stambaugh of Sitka, and Mrs. Mary Albright of Columbus, OH. Funeral
services were conducted by Lewis Blevins and Melvin Blanton at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12 in the Sitka Pentacostal Church of Christ. Burial
followed in the Stambaugh Cemetery at Sitka under direction of the
Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1972
VANHOOSE, Manuel
1887-1972
Retired miner, Manuel VanHoose, 86, of Paintsville died Tuesday, April
4 at his home. Services were held Friday, April 7, at the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home, with Rev. Scott Castle officiating. Burial was in the
VanHoose family cemetery in Paintsville. The son of Jessie and Julia
Pelphrey VanHoose, he was born in Johnson County in April 1887. His
wife, Ora Bland VanHoose, preceded him in death. Survivors include four
sons, Vencil, Lester, Alvin and Morris VanHoose, all of Paintsville,
and four daughters, Opal Montgomery, Gladys Ward, and Marie VanHoose,
of Paintsville, and Anna Harper of Mansfield, OH. A sister, Flora
Hoguston, lived as Hindman. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12,
1972
WEBB, McKinley
1972
McKinley Webb, 76, of East Point died Wednesday, April 19 at his home
following an extended illness. He was a farmer and was affiliated with
the United Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Jake and Adeline
Honeycutt Webb. Immediate survivors include his wife, Bessie Miller
Webb, seven daughters, Mrs. Geneva Saunders of Hager Hill, Mrs.
Estillene Martin of Chillicothe, OH, Mrs. Emagene Music of Auxier, Mrs.
Murial Dutton of Dayton, OH, Mrs. Mildred Banks of Cincinnati, oH, Mrs.
Kinalene Horne of Xenia, OH, and Mrs. Adeline Stambaugh of Xenia, OH,
and two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Music of East Point and Mrs. Angie Pack of
Van Lear. Funeral services were conducted by C. J. Sparks at 1 p.m.
Friday, April 21 at the East Point Church of Christ. Burial followed in
the family cemetery at East Point under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1972
WILLIAMS, Ona
1972
Flat Gap resident Ona Williams, 87, died Tuesday, April 18, at her
home, after an illness of several months. Born May 29, 1884, she was
the daughter rof Hannah Katherine Frazier and Crayton Williams. She was
a member for 72 years of the United Baptist Church. She was married to
the late Elder Dennis Williams. Survivors include two sons, Larry
Williams of Flat Gap, and Perry Williams of Fairborn, OH; and three
daughters, Lesta Jackson of Midway, OH, Loucina Pennington of Fairborn,
OH, and Katherine Colyer of Springfield, OH. Twenty grandchildren, 52
great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren also survive. A
brother, K. W. Williams, lives at Flat Gap, and another brother, Erie
Williams, lives at Georgetown. Charlie Estep, Lonza Reed, Arnold Reed,
J. T. Bailey and Scott Williams officiated at services held Thursday,
April 20, at the Bethel United Baptist Church in Flat Gap. Burial
followed in the Williams Cemetery at Flat Gap. The Paintsville Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
April 26, 1972
MAY-1972
AKERS, Samuel Kent
1972
Samuel Kent Akers, 75, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, May 2 in the
Paintsville Hospital. He was affiliated with the Church of Christ. He
was the son of the late John C. and Loucinda Davis Akers. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Norma Meek Akers, and one brother, Hobart
Akers of Kenova, WV. Funeral services were conducted by Scott Castle
and Homer Evans on Friday, May 5 in the chapel of the Preston Funeral
Home. Burial followed in the Welch Cemetery at Concord under direction
of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1972
ARROWOOD, Julia (Daniel)
1972
Julia Daniel Arrowood, 84, of West Van Lear, died Tuesday, May 2 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated
with the Church of God. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and
Sarah Helton Daniel. Immediate survivors include one sister, Mrs.
Jennie Grim of Nippa. Funeral services were conducted by Tommy Reynolds
on Friday, May 5 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home.
Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville under direction
of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1972
BLANTON, Wayne
1972
Wayne Blanton, 54, of Staffordsville, died Sunday, May 7 in St. Mary’s
Hospital in Huntington, WV following an illness of a few days. He was a
service station attendant. He was the son of the late Harry and Betty
Davis Blanton. Immediate survivors include his wife, Nadine Picklesimer
Blanton, one daughter, Sandra Kaye Blanton of Staffordsville, one
brother, Johnnie Blanton of Tutor Key, and seven sisters, Mrs. Rosa
Long of Ashland, Mrs. Ruie Osborne of Prestonsburg, Mrs. Virgie Bayes
of Staffordsville, Mrs. Jewell Lang, Mrs. Anna Carter, and Mrs. Dora
Fink, all of Baltimore, MD, and Mrs. Marie Dutton of Urbana, OH.
Funeral services were conducted by Lonza Reed, Arnold Reed, and Jimmie
Blanton on Tuesday, May 9 at 1 p.m. in the Fish Trap United Baptist
Church. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Pickle Fork under
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, May 10, 1972
BLESSING, Frank
1972
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 25, for Frank Blessing,
66, of West Van Lear who died at his home on Monday, May 22. The son of
the late Thomas and Alice George Blessing he was a retired C & O
Railroad employee and was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Murphy
Blessing on Sep 11, 1967. Survivors include a son, Frank Blessing, Jr.,
of Dayton and a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Marsh of Roann, IN. Additional
survivors are six stepchildren, Loretta Blair of Paintsville, Shelia
Valentine, Richmond, VA, Billy Boyd, Troy, OH, Robert Boyd, Detroit,
Kenis Boyd, Whitehouse and Nancy Cook, Fairborn, OH. Blessing is also
survived by three brothers and two grandchildren. Services were
conducted at the Chestnut Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend
William Tackett officiating. Burial followed in the Boyd Cemetery at
Richmond under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1972
BOWLIN, Charlie B.
1972
Charlie B. Bowlin, 69, of Paintsville died Sunday, May 7 in a local
hospital following a short illness. He was a truck driver. He was the
son of the late Bailey and Sylvania Cantrell Bowlin. Immediate
survivors include one son, Orville Bowlin of Indiana, one half-brother,
Ted Blair of Ohio, and five brothers, John Bowlin of Flat Gap, Jim
Bowlin of Van Lear, Amos Bowlin of Paintsville, Mance Bowling of Floyd
County, and Reecie Bowling of Van Lear. Funeral services were conducted
by Cline Salyers on Wednesday, May 10 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the family cemetery at
Van Lear under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, May 17, 1972
BOWLING, Irene (Greer)
1972
Irene Bowling, 58, of East Point died Saturday, May 6 in a Pikeville
hospital following a short illness. She was affiliated with the Church
of God. She was the daughter of the late William and Malissa Hall
Greer. Immediate survivors include her husband, Vernon Bowling, three
sons, Vernon Bowling, Jr., of Hudsonville, MI, Bob Bowling of Grayson,
and Joe Bowling of Aurora, MO, one daughter Mildred Jean Preston of
East Point, one brother, Charles Greer of East Point, and three
sisters, Mrs. Gladys Blair of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Mrs. Priscilla
Johnson of Sylvania, GA, and Mrs. Edith Burchett of East Point. Funeral
services were conducted by Moses Kitchen on Tuesday, May 9 at 2 p.m. at
the East Point Church of Christ. Burial followed in the family cemetery
at East Point under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1972
BROWN, Carlie C.
1972
Carlie C. Brown, 25, of Ypsilanti, MI died Tuesday, May 16 from
injuries sustained in an airplane crash. He was employed by Motor Wheel
Company in Ypsilanti and was affiliated with the Methodist Church. He
was the son of Claude and Evelyn Kerns Brown of Volga. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Judy Ann Stapleton Brown, one son,
Christopher Michael Brown, at home, one brother, John Y. Brown of
Columbus, OH, two sisters, Mrs. Roger Owens of West Van Lear, and Mrs.
Michael Wattenburger of Winchester and his maternal grandmother, Mrs.
Ella Kerns of Columbus, OH. Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Frank Spillman on Saturday, May 20 at 2 p.m. in the Cannons Chapel
Methodist Church at Volga. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial
park at Staffordsville under direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 24, 1972
CASTLE, Arnold Lee
1972
Arnold Lee Castle, 25, of Thealka died near his home on Wednesday, May
10 resulting from gunshot wounds. He was the son of Murner and the late
Melinda McKenzie Castle. Immediate survivors include one brother, Bill
Castle of Thealka, and six sisters, Judy Ealey of Paintsville, Ruth
Pigg of thealka, Jean Martin of Harrison, OH, Betty Triplett of Marion,
OH, Denice Fields of Harrison, OH and Greta Music of East Point.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13 in the
Thealka Freewill Baptist church by John Frank Ratliff and Bill Runyon.
Burial followed in the family cemetery at Thealka under direction of
the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 17,
1972
CASTLE, Patricia Ann
1972
Patricia Ann Castle, 32, of Oil Springs, died Thursday, May 25 at her
home following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Fred
and Ruth Adams Gullett. Immediate survivors include her husband, James
M. Castle, three sons, Ronald Castle, James M. Castle, Jr., and Jerry
Castle, all of Oil Springs, and two daughters, Donna Castle and Peggy
Dona Castle, both of Oil Springs. Funeral services were conducted by
Harold Stevens on Saturday, May 27 in the chapel of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Burial followed in the castle Family Cemetery at
Lowmansville under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1972
CAUDILL,
Darley
1972
Darley Caudill, 65, of West Van Lear, died Wednesday, May 31 at the
University Medical Hospital in Lexington following a sudden illness. He
was a retired oil pumper and was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist
Church. He was the son of the late Wilbur R. and Cora Bell Caudill.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Marie Messer Caudill, five sons,
Lee Edward Caudill and Billy Ray Caudill, both of Lexington, Glen
Richard Caudill and James Russell Caudill, both of Springfield, OH, and
Dan Alvin Caudill of West Van Lear; one step son, Dean Messer of
Paintsville, one daughter, Mrs. Brenda Darlene Lewis of Springfield,
OH; three step daughters, Mrs. Janet Fairchild of Ashland, Mrs. Thelma
Jewel Sychowski of Stone Park, IL, and Carol Wallen of Thelma, two
brothers, Solomon Caudill of Eustis, FL and Albert Caudill of
Williamsburg, OH, and two sisters, Mrs. Nora Mullins of Trenton, OH and
Mrs. Docie Brewer of Williamsburg, OH. Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Willard Wilcox and Rev. John Frank Ratliff on Friday, June 2 at
the Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church at Staffordsville. Burial
followed in the Highland Memorial Park under direction of the
Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1972
CONLEY,
Lucy (Rice)
1972
Lucy Conley, 80, of Hager Hill died Tuesday, May 16 at her home
following an extended illness. She was the affiliated with the Lick
Fork United Baptist church. She was the daughter of the late Bascom and
Frankie Fletcher Rice. Immediate survivors include one son, William
Henry Conley of Hager Hill and one grandson, James R. Conley. Funeral
services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. by Tommie Bailey and
Linville Williams at the Lick Fork United Baptist Church. Burial
followed in the family cemetery at Hager Hill under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 17, 1972
DANIEL, William T.
1972
William T. Daniel, 49, of Offutt died Wednesday, May 3 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. He was a mechanic.
He was the son of Don and Maxine Perry Daniel. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Betty Ward Daniel, one son, Jerry N. Daniel of
Offutt, two brothers, Hobart Daniel of Williamsport and Ira Daniel of
Fresno, CA, and two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ward, Williamson, WV and Mrs.
Helen Runyon of Cannonsburg. Funeral services were conducted by Frank
Spillman on Saturday, May 6 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Preston
Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Ward Cemetery at Offutt under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
May 10, 1972
HERKLESS, Lula (McKenzie)
1972
Lula McKenzie Herkless, 76, of Paintsville died Friday, May 19 in the
Community Hospital in Springfield, OH following an illness of several
weeks. She was a retired florist and was affiliated with the Freewill
Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late James and Cynthia
Dills. Immediate survivors include three sons, George W. McKenzie of
Paintsville, James N. McKenzie of Hager Hill and Charles D. McKenzie of
Springfield, OH and one daughter, Mrs. Richard Koogler of Springfield,
OH. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bruce Daniel and Rev. Don
Fraley on Monday, May 22 in the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Burial followed in the Wells Cemetery in Paintsville under direction of
the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 24,
1972
HONEYCUTT, Linda Sue (Brown)
1972
Linda Sue Honeycutt, 22, of Flat Gap died Monday, May 1 in a local
hospital resulting from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was the daughter of Mary Ward Brown and the late James Brown.
Immediate survivors include her husband, Joe Lee Honeycutt, one
step-son, Greg Honeycutt, at home, two daughters at home, Patricia Joe
Honeycutt and Lora Jean Honeycutt, three brothers, Gene Arthur Brown of
Van Lear, James Paul Brown of Wabash, IN, and Jimmy Ray Brown of
Lawrence County, and three sisters, Shirley Mae Brown of Van Lear,
Nealma Collins of Van Lear and Donna Jean Brown of Van Lear. Funeral
services were conducted by Cecil Sherman on Thursday, May 4 at 2 p.m.
in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the
Honeycutt Cemetery at Van Lear under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1972
JASPER, Robert Jr.
1972
Robert Jasper, Jr., 49, of Paintsville died Saturday, May 27 in a local
hospital following a brief illness. He was a retired Air Force officer.
He was the son of Mary Jasper Mossman and the late Robert Jasper.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Virginia Nelson Trimble Jasper;
two step sons, Johnny Trimble of Tacoma, WA and Sgt. James H. Trimble,
U. S. Army, Germany, one daughter, Vickie Wells of Paintsville, three
brothers, James Jasper of Oceana, WV, Ladd Jasper of Oceana, WV, and
Charles Melvin Jasper of Denver, CO, and three sisters, Mrs. Agnes
Rucker of Dayton, OH, Mrs. Altamae Smith of Ashland, and Mrs. Vera
Nelson of Lexington. Funeral services were conducted by Leslie M.
Rogers and Don Fraley on Tuesday, May 30 in the chapel of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial
Park Cemetery at Staffordsville under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1972
MATTHEW, Clifford A.
1972
Clifford A. Matthew, 68, of Sitka died Friday, May 12 on the state
highway at Sitka as the result of an automobile accident involving an
oncoming truck. He was a retired mechanic and was affiliated with the
First Church of God. He was the son of the late Joe and Elizabeth
Heckard Matthew. Immediate survivors include his wife, Eliza Kazee
Matthew, one son, James Matthew of Lexington, three daughters, Mrs.
Robert Baldwin of Paintsville, Mrs. Orville Cooley of Eastern, and Mrs.
Carolyn Perkins of Sitka. Funeral services sere conducted by Tommy
Reynolds at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 14 at the First Church of God in
Paintsville. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Lenore, WV under
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, May 17, 1972
MINIX, Mary Elizabeth (Webb)
1972
Mary Elizabeth Minix, 76, of Paintsville died Friday, May 26 at her
home following a brief illness. She was affiliated with the First
United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Adam Pete and
Elizabeth May Webb. Immediate survivors include two sons, Maurice M.
Minix, Jr. of Prestonsburg, Billy Wendell Minix of Pikeville, two
brothers. J. O. Webb of Prestonsburg, and Henry Webb of Louisa and one
sister, Mrs. Maggie Allen of Eastern. Funeral services were conducted
by J. H. Burton on Monday, May 29 at 2 pm. at the First United
Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Bluegrass Cemetery at
Salyersville under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1972
PACK, Henry
1880-1972
Henry Pack, 91, died Wednesday, May 24, in his home in Lowmansville,
The son of the late James and Martha Grimm Pack he was born Oct 8, 1880
and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the United Baptist Church
and had been preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Murry Pack.
Surviving are a son, Hershell Pack of Lowmansville, two daughters, Ola
Arrowood, of Gallipolis, OH, and Ruth Smith of Phoenix, AZ four
brothers and five sisters. Services were conducted Friday, May 26, in
the Lowmansville United Baptist Church with Reverends Irvin Preston and
Lonza Reed officiating. Interment followed in the Dr. T. P. Preston
Cemetery at Lowmansville with the Preston Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1972
SAGRAVES, William Earl
1972
William Earl Sagraves, 72, of Lowmansville, died Monday, May 22, in a
Prestonsburg Nursing Home. A retired miner and a member of the
Enterprise Baptist Church, he is survived by his wife, Silva Skaggs
Sagraves. Additional survivors include five sons, Carl of Reynoldsburg,
OH, Kenneth of Obetz, OH, Pedro of Columbus, Curtis of East Liberty, OH
and Cecil of Plain City, OH and two daughters, Marie Hancock of
Reynoldsburg, OH and Ruby Spaulding of Columbus, OH. Also surviving are
two sisters, Adline Baker and Lora Sagraves, both of Columbus, OH, 22
grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services were conducted
Wednesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. in the Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist
church with Rev. Bruce Daniel officiating. Burial followed in the
family cemetery at Lowmansville under the direction of the Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1972
SPRIGGS, Henry Jr.
1972
Henry Spriggs, Jr., 77, of Oil Springs, died Saturday, May 13 at his
home. He was a retired miner and was affiliated with the Pentacostal
Church. He was the son of the late Henry and Lancie Rice Spriggs.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Sarah Jenkins Spriggs, one
step-son, James Star of Vest, and one sister, Laura Walters of Meally.
He was also the legal guardian of Ernie, Rosetta, Geraldine, Ray and
Will Jenkins. Funeral services were conducted by Tom Litteral, Herman
Baldwin, and Johnnie Whitt at the home of the deceased at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 16. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Vest under
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, May 17, 1972
STAMBAUGH,
Don Cecil
1972
Don Cecil Stambaugh, 44, formerly of Johnson County, died Tuesday, May
30 at Greenville, Mississippi Hospital in Greenville,MS following a
brief illness. He was the son of Murrah and the late Albert Stambaugh.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Emma Williams Stambaugh, a step
son, Larry Adams, Sr., of Little Rock, Arkansas, one brother, Clyde
Stambaugh of Stambaugh, three sisters, Dorothy Stambaugh of Stambaugh,
Mrs. Orville Burchett of Stambaugh, Mrs. Roy Coleman of Pinebluff,
Arkansas and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 1 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Services were conducted by Don Fraley and Steve Branham. Burial
followed in the family cemetery at Stambaugh under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1972
WHEELER,
Reggie R.
1972
Reggie R. Wheeler of Fairborn, OH died Monday, May 22. He was born on
January 2, 1900 on Rock House, Burning Fork, Magoffin County, to Clay
and Carrie Flint Wheeler. He served in the Army in France during W. W.
I where he was injured. He farmed on Burning Fork until 1942 when he
went to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio to work. He retired from
there in 1958. In October 1929 he married Annie Laurie Bailey who
preceded him in death on February 4, 1955. He married Ada Griffith
Blair in November 1955 at Paintsville. She survives him at home. Also
surviving are two children, Mrs. Clifton (Dorothy) Alspaugh of Yellow
Springs, OH and Thomas L. Wheeler of Fairborn, OH; eight grandchildren
and a great grandson. Other survivors include three step children, Bert
Blair of Kenova, WV, Ernest Blair, at home, and Mrs. Lester (Rebecca)
Click of Mobile, AL, and five step grandchildren. He is also survived
by all sisters and a brother, Mrs. James (Gay0 Long, Greensboro, NC,
Mrs. Adam (Emma) Hoover, Man, WV, Mrs. Edward (Lady) Bentley, Deane,
KY, George Wheeler, Oak Ridge, TN and Mrs. Otto (Virginia) Culbertson,
Inglewood, CA. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1972
WRIGHT,
Manis
1972
Manis Wright 66, of Red Bush died Friday, May 19 in the Paintsville
Hospital following a ten day illness. He was a retired pipe fitter. He
was the son of the late Marion and Alice Williams Wright. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Dexie Williams Wright, and one sister, Mrs.
Hattie Ott of Independence. Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Willard Bailey and Rev. Homer Evans on Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m. in the
chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial followed in the family
cemetery at Red Bush under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 24, 1972
JUNE-1972
BLANTON, Luda (Jones)
1972
Luda Blanton, 63, of Volga died Thursday, June 8 at her home following
a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Ella
O’Bryan Jones. Immediate survivors include her husband, Haskell
Blanton, four sons, Lowell T. Blanton of Flat Gap, Jack Blanton of
Volga, Bill Blanton of Jamestown and Kendrick Blanton of Springfield,
OH; two daughters, Roberta Blanton of Columbus, OH and Linda Esham of
Georgetown and two sisters, Corda McKenzie of Paintsville and Vada
Lowry of Columbus, OH. funeral services were conducted by Harold
Salyers at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10 at the home. Burial followed in
the family cemetery at Flat Gap under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1972
CLIFTON, John A.
1972
John A. Clifton, 77, of Van Lear died Sunday, June 25 at his home
following an extended illness. He was a retired coal miner and was
affiliated with the Church of Christ. He was the son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Clifton. Immediate survivors include his wife, Mary
Belle Powers Clifton, two sons, James Clifton of Florida and John
Clifton of Rome City, IN, one daughter, Gladys Clifton , and three
brothers, Frank Clifton of Florida, Tom Clifton of Florida and Judge
Clifton of Van Lear. Funeral services were conducted by Mitchell
Salyers and Bill Cantrell on Wednesday, June 28 at 1 p.m. in the Van
Lear Church of Christ. Burial followed in the Clifton Family Cemetery
at Lancer under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1972
CRACE, Albert
1972
Albert Crace, 90, of Lexington died Saturday, June 24 at the U. K.
Medical Center in Lexington following an illness of two years. He was a
retired carpenter and was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist Church.
He was the son of the late William R. and Julia Jackson Crace.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Clara Litteral Crace, three sons,
Burns Crace of Lexington, Gene Crace of Brooksville, FL and Bennie
Crace of Oil Springs, three daughters, Ruby Conelley of Flatwoods, Ruth
Litteral of South Charleston, OH and Pearlie Blair of Oil Springs, and
two brothers, Ashland Crace of Ashland and Archie Crace of Oil Springs.
Funeral services were conducted by O. I. Williams and C. J. Sparks on
Monday, June 26 in the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial
followed in the Adams Cemetery at Oil Springs under direction of the
Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1972
FRAIL, J. Howard
1887-1972
J. Howard Frail, 84, succumbed Friday, June 9, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. K. B. Williams in Paintsville. The son of James W. and
Martha Ann Donohue Frail, he was born in August 1887, in West Virginia.
He had been a resident of Paintsville since 1922. He was in business in
the city over that 50 year period, since early ‘40’s as Frail’s
Department Store, retiring from active participation in the past few
years. A charter member of Paintsville Kiwanis Club and former member
of the original Chamber of Commerce, he was active in community affairs
during his entire business career. He has been a member of the First
United Methodist Church for a half century. His wife, Edna Gates Frail,
preceded him in death ten years ago. Survivors include a son, James H.
Frail, Jr., of Orlando, FL; three daughters, Mrs. Gena Williams of
Paintsville, Mrs. Ilene Gambill and Mrs. Mildred Armstrong of Daytona,
FL; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also surviving
are a brother, Maywood Frail of Charleston, WV, and sister Mrs. Lessie
Seafler of Elkview, WV. Services were held Monday, June 12 in the First
United Methodist Church, with Rev. J. H. Burton officiating. Burial
followed in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. The Paintsville
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, June 14, 1972
JOHNSON, Ivan
1972
Ivan Johnson, 63, of Hager Hill died on Monday, June 5 at his home
following an illness of several months. He was a farmer, Korean War
Veteran, and was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist Church. He was
the son of the late Mason and Rhoda Fitch Johnson. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Anna Laura Colvin Johnson, one son, Barry Keith
Johnson, of Hager Hill, three daughters, Diana Lynn Johnson, Nancy Kaye
Johnson, and Sherri Lee Johnson, all of Hager Hill; two brothers, L. A.
Johnson and Grant Johnson, both of Hager Hill, and three sisters, Mrs.
Carna Lee Cantrell and Mrs. Mary Little, both of Hager Hill and Mrs.
Bessie Little of Eubank. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Claude
Preston and Rev. Richard Williams on Wednesday, June 7 at 11 a.m. at
the Rock House Freewill Baptist church. Burial followed in the family
cemetery at Hager Hill under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1972
LEMASTER, Ray
1972
Ray V. Lemaster, 46, of Sitka died Sunday, June 4 following injuries
sustained from shotgun wounds. He was dead on arrival at the
Paintsville Hospital. He was the son of the late Edgar Poe Lemaster and
Emma Hall Lemaster. Immediate survivors include his wife, Nancy
Stambaugh Lemaster, two sons, Edgar Ray Lemaster of Sitka, and Jeffery
Neil Lemaster of Sitka, one daughter Shanna Sue Lemaster of Sitka, four
brothers, Con Lemaster, of Winifred, Roy Lemaster of Ypsilanti, MI,
Jess Lemaster of Sitka and Everett Lemaster of Sitka, and two sisters,
Alma Daniels of Oregonnia, OH and Loretta Young of Dayton, OH. Funeral
services were conducted by Bruce Daniels and Harold Salyers on Tuesday,
June 6 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Burial followed in the Daniels Cemetery at Sitka under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1972
RICE, Marquis L.
1972
Marquis L. Rice, 77, of Paintsville died Sunday, June 25 following an
extended illness. He was a retired engineer for the C & O Railroad.
He was the son of the late John and Anna Elizabeth Humphrey Rice.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Grace Slone Rice. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Burton of Wednesday, June 28 in
the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1972
ROBINETT, Laura (Spradlin)
1972
Laura Spradlin Robinett, 58, of West Prestonsburg, died at 3:20 p.m. on
Saturday, June 10 in the Prestonsburg General Hospital following a
sudden illness. She was affiliated with the United Baptist church. She
was the daughter of Julie Conley Spradlin and the late Sanford
Spradlin. Immediate survivors include one son, James R. Robinett of
West Prestonsburg, one step son, William Junior Robinett, of Chapman,
two daughters, Mrs. Hester Ratliff of Barnetts Creek, and Mrs. Anna
Kaye Webb of Columbus, OH; three step daughters, Imogene Chapman of New
Buffalo, MI, Charlene Hacker of Chapman and Hazel Arms of Robinett, WV,
three brothers, Virgil Spradlin of Lancer, KY, Norman Spradlin of
Columbus, OH and Arnold Spradlin of Michigan, and three sisters, Mrs.
Dora Ward and Mrs. Anna Mae Blair, both of Denver, and Mrs. Arvie
Fairchild of Lancer. Funeral services were conducted by James Harrison
Blair, Nim Sturgill and Hammie May at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13 in
the Barnetts Creek United Baptist Church. Burial followed in the
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville under direction of the
Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1972
SALYER, Lula Belle (Blair)
1972
Lula Belle Salyer, 83, of Barnetts Creek died Saturday, June 3 at her
home following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the
Barnetts Creek United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late
Sam P. and Marinda Lemaster Blair. Immediate survivors include one son,
Asbury Salyer of Barnetts Creek, and two daughters, Dorthy Bellar of
Barnetts Creek and Madge McAndrews of Frankfort. Funeral services were
conducted by Lonza Reed, Prater Blair, and John Pelphrey at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 6 in the Barnetts Creek Untied Baptist Church. Burial
followed in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek under direction of
the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1972
SANDERS, Lonnie
1972
Lonnie Sanders, 57, of Indianapolis, IN, died Wednesday, June 21 at his
home following an extended illness. He was employed by the city of
Indianapolis. He was the son of the late William L. and Nannie Kenney
Sanders. Immediate survivors include his wife, Lizzie Rowland Sanders,
two sons, Bill Sanders and Douglas Sanders, both of Indianapolis, IN,
three brothers, Charles Sanders and Billy Edward Sanders, both of
Hellier, and Curt Sanders of New Mexico, and two sisters, Christine
Sanders and Anna Rae Sanders of Hellier. Funeral services were
conducted by Scott Castle at the Hammond Creek Freewill Baptist church
on Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. Burial followed in the Rowland Family
Cemetery at Hammond under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1972
SCOTT, Infant
1972
Infant Scott, died shortly after her birth on Sunday, June 25 in the
Paintsville Hospital. She was the daughter of Hebern and Charolett May
Scott. Immediate survivors include three brothers, Hank Scott, Roby
Scott and Randy Scott, all of Springfield, OH. Graveside rites were
held on Monday, June 25 in the Scott Family Cemetery at Riceville under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, June 28, 1972
SLONE, Dorothy
1972
Dorothy Elaine Slone, 16, of Flat Gap, was dead on arrival at the
Paintsville Hospital from injuries sustained when she apparently jumped
from a moving automobile on Saturday, June 3. She was the daughter of
Selse Slone and Jeanie Ruth Hughes. Immediate survivors include
maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edd parker of Blaine and paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Slone of Flat Gap. Also surviving are
three brothers, Dickie Lee Slone of Columbus, OH, Keith Edward Slone of
Columbus, OH and David Michael Slone, also of Columbus, OH; one step
brother, Joe Edward Slone of Flat Gap, three sisters, Shelia Kay Slone
of Columbus, OH, Donna Jean Slone and Shirley Ann Slone, both of
Columbus, OH and one step sister, Bonita Carrol Slone of Flat Gap.
Funeral services were conducted by Homer Evans, Glenn Ross, Harrison
Ferguson on Monday, June 5 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Flat Gap under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, June 7, 1972
STACY, Thelma (Tuzy)
1972
Thelma Tuzy Stacy, 53, of Fairborn, OH died Monday, June 26 in
Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. She was the daughter of the late
Frank and Edith Metz Tuzy. Immediate survivors include three sons,
Billy Stacy of Newark, NJ, Bobby Stacy of Painesville, OH, and Ricky
Stacy of Jacksonville Beach, FL, one daughter, Janice Tevis of
Lexington; two sisters, Mrs. Marie McAllister of Van Lear and Mrs.
Agnus Shrout of Kingwood, WV and one brother, Bill Tuzy of Baltimore,
MD. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 30 by Rev.
James Heard in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial
followed in the Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 5, 1972
STAFFORD,
Burl Jr.
1972
Burl (Buster) Stafford, Jr., 46, of Paintsville died Thursday, June 15
in the Veteran’s Hospital at Huntington, WV. He was the son of the late
Burl Stafford and Fannie Kennard Stafford Sammons. Immediate survivors
include one son, Rodney Stafford of Indianapolis, IN, two brothers,
Carl Paul Stafford of Indianapolis, IN, Everett Stafford and Albert
Stafford, both of Paintsville, and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Shipley of
Hendersonville, TN, and Mrs. Pauline Burton, of Phoenix, AZ. Funeral
services were conducted by Elders Tom Sammons and Charles Price at 11
a.m. Sunday, June 18 at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
followed in the Wells Cemetery at Paintsville, where American Legion
Post 150 of Salyersville conducted military honors. Funeral
arrangements were made by Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, June 21, 1972
VARNER, James Howard
1972
James Howard Varner, 21, of East Pont died suddenly on Friday, June 2
at River as the result of an automobile accident. He was the son of
Murtie and the late George Varner. Funeral services were conducted by
Bruce Spencer on Monday, June 5 at the East Point Church of Christ.
Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville under
the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, June 7, 1972
WALLEN, William
1972
William (Bill) Wallen, 88, of river died on Monday, June 19 at his home
following an illness of seven months. He was a retired miner. He was
the son of the late Robert and Anna Bryant Wallen. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Gypsie Murry Wallen, five sons, Irvin Wallen and
Virgil Wallen, both of Williamsport, Floyd Wallen of Tutor Key, Ballard
Wallen and Melvin Wallen, both of Xenia, OH, eight daughters, Mrs.
Garnett Wiley, Mrs. Betty Stapleton, Mrs. Mae Price, Mrs. Olgia Clay,
Mrs. Dortha Daniel, and Mrs. Mearl Wallen, all of River, Mrs. Edith
VanHoose of Wilmington, OH, and Miss Fay Wallen of Ashland. Funeral
services were conducted by C. J. Sparks and Charles Price on Wednesday,
June 21 at 11 a.m. at the River United Baptist church. Burial followed
in the Wallen Cemetery at River under direction of the Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1972
WALTERS, Virgie (Hall)
1972
Virgie Walters, 81, of Meally died Tuesday, June 6, 1972 at the Crest
Haven Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was affiliated with
the Meally Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late Martin
and Linnie Music Hall. Immediate survivors include one daughter, Mrs.
Hazel Short of Meally, two sisters, Verna Music of East Point and
Lucille Short of Meally, four grandchildren, thirteen great
grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were
conducted by J. H. Short and Bennie Blankenship on Thursday, June 8 at
10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in
the family cemetery at Meally under direction of the Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1972
WINTER, Belva Jane (Adams)
1972
Belva Jane Adams Winter, 76, of Charleston, WV died Friday, June 16 in
the Kanawha Valley Hospital in Charleston following a brief illness.
She was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Thompson Litteral.
Immediate survivors include her husband, A. O. winter, two sons, James
C. Adams of Sitka and Lee Ray Adams of Van Lear, three step sons,
Edward Winter of Elkhart, IN, Wilber winter of Nitro, WV, and Curtis
Winter of Poca, WV, one step daughter, Mrs. Ruth Forbes of Nitro, WV,
two brothers, Arthur Litteral of Eskdale, WV and Jess Litteral of
Eskdale, WV, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Mae Butcher of Dawes, WV and
Mrs. Clara Sloan of Pittsburg, PA. Funeral services were conducted by
Lonza Reed at 1 p.m. Monday, June 19 in graveside rites at the Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Funeral arrangements were made by the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1972
JULY-1972
BALDWIN,
Mae
1972
Mae Baldwin, 64, of Oil Springs died Tuesday, July 25 in the
Paintsville Hospital following a short illness. She was affiliated with
the United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Wince and
Rebecca Spradlin Baldwin. Immediate survivors include one sister, Alma
Spradlin of Denver, and three brothers, Harvey Baldwin of Oil Springs,
Curtis Baldwin of Barnetts Creek, and Marion Baldwin of Oil Springs.
Funeral services were conducted by Arnold Reed, John R. Pelphrey and
Jarrett Cordle at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 27 at the home at Oil
Springs. Burial followed in the Baldwin cemetery at Oil Springs under
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, August 2, 1972
CANTRELL,
Flora Bell (Curtis)
1972
Flora Bell Cantrell, 65, of Fuget died Thursday, July 20 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated
with the United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late John
and Sarah Adams Curtis. Immediate survivors include her husband, Olva
Cantrell, two sons, Ernie Cantrell, of Flat Gap and Eudell Cantrell of
Fuget, two daughters, Mrs. Nola Rowland of Fuget and Mrs. Ruby Rowland
of Fairborn, OH, one sister, Golda Hall of Centersburg, OH, two half
sisters, Ola Pennington of Red Bush and Clora Cantrell of Fuget, and
two half brothers, Fonza Cantrell of Flat Gap and Buell Cantrell of
Flat Gap. Funeral services were conducted by Charlie Estep, Arnold
Reed, and Melvin Wright on Sunday, July 23 at the Bethel United Baptist
church at Flat Gap at 10 a.m. Burial followed in the family cemetery at
Fuget under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, August 2, 1972
CONLEY,
Bertha (Barnett)
1972
Mrs. Bertha Barnett Conley, 76, of Bloomfield died Sunday, July 30 at
Flaget Hospital in Bardstown, after an extended illness. Survivors
include her husband, B. H. “Harry” Conley, formerly of Paintsville, two
daughters, Mrs. Mary Snider, Bloomfield, Mrs. Irene Lemaster, Ashland,
and five sons, Warren, Fort Wayne, IN, Arnold, Fayettesville, Ark.,
Jerry, Shelbyville an Donald and Ernest, both of Bardstown. Funeral
services were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 2 with burial
following in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Bloomfield. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, August 22, 1972
DANIEL,
Jason Powell
1972
Jason Powell Daniel, 54, of Louisville died Saturday, July 22 at his
home in Louisville. He was the son of Ollie Wheeler Daniel Preston and
the late Orlando Preston. Immediate survivors include his wife, Neva
Grim Daniel, one son, Jerry D. Daniel of Louisville, three brothers,
Hershell Daniel of Madisonville, Clarence Daniel of Logan, WV, and
William Daniel of Ashland, and six sisters, Mrs. Hazel Dalton, Mrs.
Agnes Ross, and Mrs. Lizzie Davis, all of Paintsville, Mrs. Norma Davis
of Huntington, WV, Mrs. Freda Conley of Danville, and Mrs. Ruby Arms of
Lucasville, OH. Funeral services were conducted by Arnold Reed and
Buell Ferguson at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 25 at the Franks Creek United
Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Beckie Lemaster Cemetery at
Winifred under direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, August 2, 1972
DANIEL,
John W.
1972
John W. Daniel, 62, of River died Thursday, July 20 in the Paintsville
Hospital following an extended illness. He was a retired miner and was
affiliated with the United Baptist Church. He was the son of Cort and
the late Ora Walters Daniel. Immediate survivors include his wife,
Hazel Mollett Preston Daniel, three sons, John L. Daniel of
Springfield, OH, Jay N. Daniel of River, and Billy E. Daniel of River,
one step son, Muriel Preston of Tutor Key, two daughters, Mrs. Ora
Alice Ward of River and Mrs. Joan Carrol Hensley of River, one step
daughter, Mrs. Rita Hackeny of Gary, IN, one brother, Cort Daniel, II
of River, and one sister, Mrs. Joyce Ann Young of Tutor Key. Funeral
services were conducted by C. J. Sparks and Nim Sturgill at 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 22 at the River Untied Baptist church. Burial followed
in the Daniel Cemetery at River under direction of the Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1972
FRALEY, Martha Ellen (Payne)
1972
Martha Ellen Fraley, 84, of Thealka, died Sunday, July 9, in the
Paintsville Hospital following a brief illness. She was affiliated with
the Freewill Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Melvin
and Elizabeth Meade Payne. Immediate survivors include three sons,
Foster (Lang) Fraley of Thealka, Charles Fraley, Jr., of Hager Hill and
Rev. Don Fraley of Thealka, four daughters, Mollie Hunter of Stambaugh,
Edith Sherman of West Van Lear, Louise Borders of Thealka, and Lucy
Castle of Thealka, and one sister, Mrs. Rosa Ann Thompson of New
Castle, IN. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, July 12 at
the Thealka Freewill Baptist church by Rev. Irvin Castle, Rev. Orville
Burchett, and Rev. Claude Preston. Burial followed in the family
cemetery at Thealka under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1972
HAMPTON,
George Tilon
1972
George Tilon Hampton, 57, of Rockwood, MI died Thursday, July 20 in the
Veteran’s Hospital in Dearborn, MI following a brief illness. He was a
mechanic. He was the son of the late Wade and Ada Davis Hampton.
Immediate survivors include three brothers, Charles Hampton of
Catlettsburg, Gaius F. “Tebe” Hampton of Paintsville, and Raymond of
Wyandotte, MI and three sisters, Ruby McGee of Charleston, WV, Agnus
Edertown of Brandywine, MD, and Betty Hollwell of Metairie, LA. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Henry Skaggs on Monday, July 24 at 2
p.m. at the Valley Street Freewill Baptist Church in Catlettsburg.
Burial followed in the Catlettsburg Cemetery under direction of the
Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 2, 1972
HAYSLETT,
Rule Sr.
1972
Rule Hayslett, Sr., 67, of Paintsville died on Tuesday, July 4 in the
Paintsville Hospital following a brief illness. He was a retired miner
and barber. He was the son of the late Preston and Liza Barnett
Hayslett. Immediate survivors include his wife, Mayme Deboard Hayslett;
two sons, Rule Hayslett, Jr., of Louisville, and Randell Hayslett of
Paintsville, and one sister, Mrs. Dosha Allen of Salyersville. Funeral
services were conducted by Irvin Castle on Friday, July 7 at 1 p.m. in
the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the
Hall Cemetery at King Addition under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1972
MCKENZIE, Dixie (Williams)
1972
Dixie Williams McKenzie, 65, of Columbus, OH, died Tuesday, July 11 at
her home. She was the daughter of the late Powell and Laura Salyer
Williams. Immediate survivors include her husband, William McKenzie,
two brothers, Belmon Williams, and Andy Williams, both of Flat Gap, and
seven sisters, Miss Murzie Williams of Flat Gap, Mrs. Dexie Wright of
Flat Gap, Mrs. Sip McKenzie and Mrs. Alma Bailey, both of Columbus, OH,
Mrs. Hazel Bailey of Red Bush, and Mrs. Goldia McKenzie of Flat Gap,
and Mrs. Callie Williams of Huntington, WV. Funeral services were
conducted by J. T. Bailey and Willard Bailey on Friday, July 14 in the
Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Burial followed in the
Williams Cemetery at Flat Gap under direction of the Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 19, 1972
MOLLETTE, James R.
1972
James R. Mollette, 51, of Meally died Sunday, July 2 in the Paintsville
Hospital following a brief illness. He was employed as a maintenance
man. He was the son of Elias and the late Martha Golden Mollette.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Ocilene Walters Mollette, four
sons, Darwin Lee Mollette, Darell Lynn Mollette, Denvil Ray Mollette,
and James Doyle Mollette, all of Meally, five daughters, Phyllis Brown
of Warren, MI, Mrs. Ernest Pennington of Van Lear, Mrs. James Howard of
Springfield, OH, Mrs. Raymond Reed of Meally and Mrs. Lilly Mollette,
also of Meally; two brothers, David Mollette of Roanoke, VA and Bill
Mollette of Boons Camp, two sisters, Mrs. Burnam Cassidy of Columbus,
OH and Mrs. Francis Pinkerman of Gallipolis, OH. Funeral services were
conducted by Walter Dutton at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 at the Boons
Camp Freewill Baptist church. Burial followed in the family cemetery at
Sitka under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, July 5, 1972
PATRICK,
Lavena (Adams)
1972
Lavena Patrick, 70, of Paintsville died Saturday, July 29 at her home
following a brief illness. She was affiliated with the Church of God.
She was the daughter of the late John and Rachel Gillem Adams.
Immediate survivors include two sons, William Roy Patrick of Dayton, OH
and Ray Patrick of Columbus, OH, one daughter, Freda Brown of Volga,
two brothers, Thurman Adams of Elna, and Fred Adams of Greenup and two
sisters, Mrs. Clovie Fairchilds of Thurman, OH, and Mrs. Versie Jenkins
of Columbus, OH. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bruce Daniels
on Monday, July 31 at 11 a.m. at the Cannons Chapel Methodist Church at
Volga. Burial followed in Patty Flat at Fuget under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 2,
1972
PERRY,
Arthur
1972
Arthur Perry, 71, of Van Lear died Sunday, July 16 in the Paintsville
Hospital. He was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist Church. He was a
retired miner. He was the son of the late Jeff and Sis Hinkle Perry.
Immediate survivors include three sons, James Arthur Perry of Toledo,
OH, Michael Allen Perry of Toledo, OH, Tommy Perry of Van Lear, five
daughters, Ruby Wells of West Van Lear, Sally Lyons of Marion, OH, Judy
Collins of Taylor, MI, Audrey Davis of Columbus, OH, and Anna Marie
Williams of Indianapolis, IN, one brother, Bennie Perry of Paintsville,
one sister, Mrs. Jennetta Darnley of Oak Hill, WV, also 24
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted on Wednesday, July 19 at the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church
by Rev. Lee Music and Rev. Charles Banks. Burial followed in the Crum
Cemetery at Boons Camp under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 19, 1972
RANIER, Harry B.
1972
Prestonsburg businessman Harry B. Ranier, who died early Monday morning
in Paintsville, was buried today at Ivel. A contractor and coal
operator, he was active in Johnson, Martin and Magoffin Counties in
strip mining, and spent much of his time in Paintsville directing those
operations. He owned H. B. Ranier Construction Company of Prestonsburg,
and was president of East Kentucky Construction and Mining Company,
tipple operators at West Van Lear, Tipple Elkhorn Mining Company; R
& C Processing Company; and R & R Processing and Mining
Company. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Hale Ranier, and a son,
Harry H. Ranier, both of Prestonsburg, Also surviving are a brother, a
sister and four grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday, morning at
the First Untied Methodist Church in Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, July 5, 1972
SHORT, Elizabeth
1972
Elizabeth Short, 79, of Sitka died Monday, July 17 in the Paintsville
Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the
Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late William and Dullcena
Wells Witten. Immediate survivors include her husband, B. B. Short, one
son, B. B. Short, Jr., of Sitka, one daughter, Thelma Bennett of
Lebanon, OH Funeral services were conducted by Hershell Short,
Frank Webb, and Billie Blankenship on Thursday, July 20 at 2 p.m. in
the Meally Church of Christ. Burial followed in the Witten Cemetery at
Sitka under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, July 19, 1972
SPARKS, John Henry
1972
John Henry Sparks, 62, of Whitehouse, died Saturday, July 8 at his home
following an extended illness. He was a retired miner and was
affiliated with the Freewill Baptist church. He was the son of the late
Daniel and Minnie Lou Crace Sparks. Immediate survivors include his
wife, Margie Ward Sparks, one step son, James Lee of Whitehouse, two
foster daughters, Frances Kinkade of Meally and Mary Blevins of
Wittensville and one brother, Rufus Sparks of Whitehouse. Funeral
services were conducted by Selsus Dutton and Clyde R. Bowling at the
Chestnut Freewill Baptist church on Wednesday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Burial
followed in the Ratliff Cemetery at Whitehouse under direction of the
Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 19, 1972
STURGILL, Norma (Robinson)
1972
Norma Sturgill, 78, of Thealka, died Friday, July 14 in the Paintsville
Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the
Freewill Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late James Henry
and Rhoda Branham Robinson. Immediate survivors include four sons, Rev.
James Sturgill of Auxier, Jack Sturgill of thealka, Milfrod Sturgill of
Coal Grove, OH, and Edgar Sturgill of Indianapolis, IN, and one
daughter, Mrs. Maggie Lafferty of Louisville, CO. Funeral services were
conducted by Don Fraley and C. J. Sparks on Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m.
in the Freewill Baptist church at Thealka. Burial followed in the Dixon
Cemetery at Sitka under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 19, 1972
AUGUST-1972
BOYD,
Howard
1972
Howard Boyd, 61, of Ironton, OH died Friday, August 18 in Ashland
following an extended illness. He was an electrician and was affiliated
with the Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He was the son of the
late Mastin and Lou Van Hoose Boyd. Immediate survivors include his
wife, Pauline Boyd, two sons, George H. Boyd of Ashland, and Willis K.
Boyd of Chesapeake, OH, one daughter, Patricia Ann VanHoose of
Paintsville, one brother, Russell Boyd of Frankfort and two sisters,
Edna Mae Blevins of West Van Lear, and Myrna Meek of South Gate, MI.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Charles Stewart on Monday,
August 21, at 1 p.m. at the Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Burial
followed in the Woodland Cemetery at Ironton, OH under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23,
1972
BROWN, Lacy
1903-1972
Lacy Brown, 69, of Ada, OH died August 28 in his home of a heart
attack. He was born January 29, 1903 in Paintsville to Wesley and Cora
Blanton Brown. One March 5, 1922 he married Cloie Lemaster and she
survives. Also surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Bureeda Hackworth of
Ada, Mrs. Betty Selvage of Alger, Mrs. Mildred Burkholder of Bluffton,
Mrs. Viola Wilson of Toledo, Mrs. Elwanda Hastings of Dunkirk, Mrs.
Judi Ludwig of Toledo, OH. Four sons, Claude Brown of Ada, Willis Brown
of Bellefontaine, Eugene Brown of Alger, OH, and Larry Brown of Harrod;
five sisters, Mrs. Dewey (Alkie) Whitaker of Cave City, KY, Mrs. Alta
Gilkerson of Chicago, IL, Mrs. Beacher June Arms of Baltimore, MD, Mrs.
Kathleen Bone and Mrs. Myrtle Copley both of Chesapeake; four brothers,
Hershel, Raymond, Gail and Wesley, Jr., all of Paintsville and 20
grandchildren. Mr. Brown was a member of the Alger Baptist Church.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 31 in the Ada Hanson
Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Selvage and the Rev. Amos Hackworht
officiating. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery at Alger. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1972
BROWN,
Lydia (Borders)
1972
Lydia Brown, 84, of Wittensville died Tuesday, August 1 at her home
following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the Methodist
Church. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Martha Wellman
Borders. Immediate survivors include three daughters, Marvel Boyd of
Frankfort, Mabel Daniel of Wittensville, and Shirley Ross of Flat Gap.
Funeral services will be conducted by Ellis Hamilton and Frank Spillman
at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 3 in the Borders Chapel of the Methodist
Church at Ulysses. Burial will follow in the Borders Cemetery at
Ulysses under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, August 2, 1972
CASTLE, Sylvia (Woods)
1972
Sylvia Woods Castle, 61, of Paintsville died Saturday, August 19 in the
Paintsville Hospital following a year’s illness. She was the daughter
of Julia Preston Woods and the late Jasper Woods. Immediate
survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Elaine Daniel, of Paintsville, one
brother, Jasper Fleming Woods of Paintsville, and two sisters, Mrs.
Herbert Chambers of Lexington, and Mrs. Everett Blair of Mansfield, OH.
Funeral services were conducted by Claude Preston and Scott Castle on
Tuesday, August 22 at 11 a.m. at the Third Street Freewill Baptist
Church. Burial followed in the Town Cemetery under the direction of the
Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1972
CONLEY, James Willard
1972
James Willard Conley, 43, of Dayton, OH died Sunday, August 6 at
Grandview Hospital following a brief illness. He was a member of the
North Dayton Church of God. He was a station manager for the Bonded Oil
Company. He was the son of Elmer and Viola Conley. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Rhoda Roberts Conley, four sons, Eddie, Dwayne,
Jeffery and Jall, all of Dayton, six sisters, Mrs. Allene Mason of
Isonville, Mrs. Loretta Wheeler of Catlettsburg, Mrs. Fannie Baldwin of
Springfield, OH, Mrs. Brenda Blanton, Mrs. Judy Crider and Miss Betty
Sue Conley, all of Staffordsville, one brother, Nevil Conley of
Springfield, OH. Funeral services were conducted at Hyden, in Leslie
County, Thursday, August 10 under direction of the Walker Funeral Home.
Burial followed in the Roberts Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, August 23, 1972
CRUM, James Esley
1972
James Esley Crum, 58, of Boons Camp, died Friday, August 18 in the
Paintsville Hospital following a sudden illness. He was a disabled
veteran. He was the son of the late James and Laura Spears Crum.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Ollie Mae Castle Crum, four sons,
James Phillip Crum of Ashland, Eugene Crum of Pontiac, MI, Leonard
Ernest Crum and John Crum both of Pontiac, MI, one step son, John Crum,
JR., of Boons Camp, two daughters, Audrey Faye Blevins and Dimple Raye
Baldwin, both of Pontiac, MI, two step daughters, Jean Woody of Boons
Camp and Ruth Meek of Dayton, OH and one brother, Frank Marion Crum of
Pontiac, MI. Funeral services were conducted by Bill Tackett, Otis
Bowling and Jim Daniels on Sunday, August 20 at 11 a.m. at the Boons
Camp Freewill Baptist church. Burial followed in the Crum Cemetery
under direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, August 23, 1972
DANIELS, Winson
1972
Winson Daniel, 77, of Sitka, died Friday, August 18 in a local hospital
following an extended illness. He was employed by the Paintsville
Sanitation Department and was affiliated with the Enterprise Baptist
church. He was the son of the late Wyatt and Sarah Rhotten Daniel.
Immediate survivors include four sons, Charles Daniel of Dayton, OH,
Harmon Daniel of Oregonia, OH, James Daniel of Detroit, MI, and John
Daniel of Sitka, one daughter, Lucille Bennett of Lorraine, OH; and one
sister, Marinda VanHoose of Sitka. Funeral services were conducted by
Ellis Hamilton and Bruce Daniels on Sunday, August 20 at 2 p.m. at the
Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Daniel Cemetery
at Sitka under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1972
ESTEP, Walter
1972
Walter Estep, 69, of Flat Gap, died August 25 at a local hospital after
a brief illness. A construction worker by trade, he was the son of the
late William and Polly Evans Estep. He was born in Johnson County in
August 1903. His wife, Neva Cantrell Estep, preceded him in death.
Survivors include a son, Bobby Estep of Flat Gap, and five
grandchildren. Mrs. Estep also is survived by three brothers and
sisters, including Ambers Estep and Terese Salyer of Flat Gap and Sarah
Jane Cantrell of Delaware, OH. Services were held Monday, August 28 in
the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home, with Rev. Orville Burchett
officiating. Burial followed in the Cantrell Cemetery at Fuget.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1972
FITCH, Charles
1972
Charles (Sweety) Fitch, 52, of Meally died Wednesday, August 30 at his
home following a brief illness. He was a retired miner stemming from
disability and was affiliated with the Church of Christ. He was the son
of Ethel Plummer Fitch and the late Troy Fitch. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Freda Davis Fitch, two sons, Charles H. Fitch of
Pineville, WV, and Garland Fitch of Thealka, one daughter, Carol
Gottleid of Oxam Hill, MD, one brother, Paul Fitch of Williamson, WV,
and one sister, Mrs. Arville Short of Meally. Funeral services were
conducted by J. H. Short and Bennie Blankenship on Saturday, September
2 at 2 p.m. in the Meally Church of Christ. Burial followed in the
Davis Cemetery at Thealka under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 6, 1972
HANNAH,
Danny Ray
1972
Danny Ray Hannah, infant son of Enoch and Dixie Fairchild Hannah,
succumbed at birth at the Paintsville Hospital on August 27. Services
were held Tuesday, August 29 at the Rock House Freewill Baptist church
with Charlie Lemaster officiating. Burial followed in the Hannah
Cemetery at Staffordsville. Surviving, in addition to the parents, is a
brother, Enoch Douglas Hannah at home. Paternal grandparents are Mr.
and Mrs. Morris Hannah of Staffordsville. Maternal grandparents are Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Fairchild of Greenup. The Jones-Preston Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30,
1972
HORNE, Myrtie (McCloud)
1972
Myrtie Horne, 71, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, August 23 at her home
following an extended illness. She was a retired school teacher and was
affiliated with the Freewill Baptist church. She was the daughter of
the late William I. and Hattie Conley McCloud. Immediate survivors
include five sons, Francis Eugene Horne of Marion, OH, John W. Horne of
Fairborn, OH, Norman L. Horne of Manila, Robert L. Horne of Marion, OH
and Harold Lloyd Horne of Paintsville, two daughters, Mrs. Eula Sammons
of Meally and Mrs. Minerva Castle of Dayton, OH, two brothers, Beecher
McCloud of Stambaugh and Charles McCloud of Stambaugh, and two sisters,
Mrs. Sophia Kimbler and Mrs. Vivian Castle, both of Paintsville.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Richard Williams, Rev. John
Frank Ratliff and Rev. Herb Arms on Saturday, August 26 at 11 a.m. in
the Rock House Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Horne
Family Cemetery at Staffordsville under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1972
KEEN, Roger
1972
Roger Keen, 21 of Wabash, IN, was killed in an automobile accident on
Friday, August 4 near Wabash. He was employed by the Smelting
Corporation in Wabash. He was the son of Jimmy and Maxine Honeycutt
Keen. Immediate survivors include his wife, Kathy Keen, one son, James
Lee Keen of Wabash, IN and three brothers, Tim Keen of Paintsville and
Terry and Danny Keen both of Van Lear. Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Lee Music on Tuesday, August 8 at 2 p.m. at the Philadelphia
Church of Christ. Burial followed in the Arland Wells Cemetery at Van
Lear under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, Aug 16, 1972
LAWSON, Loucinda
1972
Loucinda Lawson, 69, of Lowmansville, died Sunday, August 20 in the
Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH following a brief illness. She was the
daughter of the late Enoch and Mary Daniels Lawson. Immediate survivors
include three sons, Ruford Lawson of Lowmansville, Okie Lawson of
Union, OH, and Jasper Lawson of Dayton, OH, six daughters, Mrs. Delphia
Runkle of Piova, OH, Mrs. Mary Wilkson of Bellefontaine, OH, Mrs. Laney
Sweat of Piova, OH, Mrs. Lillie Rice of Union, OH, Mrs. Ethel Wright of
Las Almito, CA, and Mrs. Suzie Burchett of Lowmansville, two brothers,
Jim Lawson of Pedro, OH, and Tom Lawson of Wheelersburg, OH, and one
sister, Mrs. Laury Miller of Wheelersburg, OH. Funeral services were
conducted by C. J. Sparks, O. I. Williams and Florida Lyons at Georges
Creek United Baptist Church on Wednesday, August 23 at 11 a.m. Burial
followed in the Lawson Family Cemetery at Lowmansville under direction
of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
August 30, 1972
LEMASTER, Columbus
1908-1972
Columbus Lemaster, 63. of 1114 Pawnes Ave., died Sunday in Paintsville,
Kentucky. Born December 9, 1908 in Johnson Co., Ky. Survivors are his
wife, Thelma Spears Lemaster; two sons, Billy and Buford Lemaster;
three daughters, Mrs. Donald Sparks, Mrs. Ronald Cooke and Mrs. Terry
Davis; twelve grandchildren; three brothers, James, Jay and Lawan
Lemaster and three sisters, Mrs. Grace Wilson, Mrs. Harvey Clemens and
Miss Mattie Lemaster. Funeral services wil! be held Wednesday at 1 p.m.
at the Stone Valley United Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Corbet
Jenkins, Rev. Homer Church and Rev. Eual McKenzie. Burial will be in
Mansfield Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Wsppner Funeral Home.
New Journal- August 28, 1972, Mansfield Ohio Submitted by Kim
Donley 2009
MAY,
McConnell
1972
McConnell May, 59, of Leander died Friday, August 18 at his home
following a sudden illness. He was a miner and was affiliated with the
United Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Ballard and Minnie
Spradlin May. Immediate survivors include his wife, Mary Sue Preston
May, two sons at home, John Walter May and Paul David May, four
daughters, Connie Jo May, at home, Linda Stylers of Columbus, OH, Alka
Salyers of Plain City, OH, and Janet Ward of Denver; six brothers,
Patrick May of Louisa, Arnold May of Paintsville, T. H. May of Leander,
Hargus May of Jackson, MI, Ted May of Wheelersburg, OH, and German May
of Oil Springs; and seven sisters, Virgie O’Bryan of Paintsville, Dora
Blair of Winn, Alka Nichols of Marion, OH, Myrtie Blair of Leander,
Malta Blair of Denver, Ruby O’Keefe of Indianapolis, IN, and Omega
Curmitt of Charlotte, NC. Funeral services were conducted by Lonza Reed
and Virgil Howard on Sunday, August 20 at 11 a.m. at the Beechwall
United Baptist Church. Burial followed in the May Cemetery at Leander
under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, August 23, 1972
MAYO, William (O'Bryan)
1972
William O’Bryan Mayo, 74, of Gibsonia, PA died Friday, August 4 at his
home. He was affiliated with the Methodist Church. He was a retired
executive of the Eastern Associated Coal Company, former executive
director of the Laurel Rest Home in Uniontown, PA and served as a board
member and past president of the Connellsville, PA State General
Hospital. Immediate survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eleanor Bane Mayo,
one son, William O’Bryan Mayo, Jr., of Charlottesville, VA, three
daughters, Mrs. Donald Beckett of Pittsburg, PA, Mrs. William Grarlatt,
Jr. Blackstone, VA, Mrs. Kenneth S. Hobbs of Gibsonia, PA, one brother,
Walter T. Mayo of Sun City, AZ, and one sister, Mrs. Ronald Harris of
Winifred. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1972
MCKENZIE, Maude (Tackett)
1891-1972
Maude McKenzie, 80, a former Johnson Countian who had been living in
Dayton, OH, succumbed there Thursday, August 24, after an extended
illness. The daughter of the late Moses and Susan Shaffer Tackett, she
was born here in November, 1891. Her husband, Robie McKenzie, preceded
her in death in August, 1967. Survivors include two sons, Ray Vern
McKenzie of Trotwood, OH, and Robie McKenzie of Dayton; three
daughters, Kathleen Fitchpatrick, Gladys McKenzie and Edna Susan
Cochran, all of Dayton. Also surviving are two brothers and two
sisters, Paris Tackett, Wayne Tackett and Mrs. Shirley Wilson, all of
Staffordsville, and Mrs. Mayme Dyer of Wheelersburg, OH. Fourteen
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren also survive. Services were
held in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Sunday, August
27 with Alfred Frazier Jr., and John Frank Ratliff officiating. Burial
followed in the Highland Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1972
MOLLETT, Joe D.
1972
Joe D. Mollett, 92, a resident at the Jenny Wiley Nursing Home, died at
the nursing home on Thursday, Aug 10. He was the son of the late
William E. and Elizabeth Branham Mollett. Immediate survivors include
his son, William Mollett of Patona, WV, four daughters, Clara Austin of
Van Lear, Laura Meek of Hamden, OH, Dalphne Estep of Columbus, OH, and
Alice Beggly of Dry Hill, and one sister, Roxie Crum of Dauella.
Funeral services were conducted by J. W. Holcomb on Saturday, Aug 12 in
the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Burial followed in the
Austin Cemetery at Meally under direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Aug 16, 1972
MUSIC, Fred
1972
Fred Music, 72, of East Point died Sunday, Aug 13 at Meally following a
sudden illness. He was affiliated with the Church of Christ and was a
retired employee of the Kentucky West Virginia Gas Company. He was the
son of the late John and Sola Spradlin Music. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Vernie Hall Music, two daughters, Mrs. Billye Howard
and Miss Juanita Music, both of Van Lear, three brothers, Dewey Music
of East Point, John Music of Ashland, and Everett Music of Hager Hill
and three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Williams of Flat Gap, Mrs. Ollie Lyons of
East Point, and Mrs. Sally Moles of Little Hocking, OH. Funeral
services were conducted by J. H. Short and Bennie Blankenship on
Tuesday, Aug 15 at the Meally Church of Christ at 2 pm Burial followed
in the Music Family cemetery at East Point under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Aug 16, 1972
SPEARS, Frank
1972
Frank Spears, 50, of West Van Lear, died Wednesday, August 30 in the
Veterans Hospital in Huntington, WV, following an extended illness. He
was a barber and was affiliated with the Collista Freewill Baptist
Church. He was the son of the late Edgar and Victoria McFaddin Spears.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Gloria Huff Spears, two sons,
Ronnie Spears and Keith Spears, both of West Van Lear, one daughter,
Saundra Blevins of West Van Lear, three brothers, Walter Spears of
Clearwater, FL, Darman Spears of Collista, and Harmon Spears of
Springfield, OH, and three sisters, Fannie Meade of Van Lear, Arlene
Johnson of Hager Hill and Jenny Hall of Martin. Funeral services were
conducted by Clarence Lemaster on Saturday, September 2 at 10:30 a.m.
in the Collista Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 6,
1972
TRIMBLE,
Leroy
1972
Leroy Trimble, 43, of Hamilton, OH died Tuesday, August 1, after a
sudden illness. Born August 14, 1928 at Barnetts Creek, he was the son
of Doshia Blair Trimble and the late Conroy Trimble. Mr. Trimble was
employed by the Cincinnati Enquirer as a proofreader at the time of his
death. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Paula Mathews Trimble, a son, Randy, and a
daughter, Peggy, all of Hamilton. In addition to his mother, he also is
survived by three brothers, Kermit, of Barnetts Creek, Kenneth of
Columbus, OH and Clifford Trimble of Ashland, and two sisters, Mrs.
Chloie Blanton of Mechanicsburg, OH and Mrs. Catherine Colvin of
Leander. Services were held Friday, August 4 at the Little Paint United
Baptist Church of Oil Springs, with Prater Blair and Flem Arrowood
officiating. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek.
The Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, August 9, 1972
VANHOOSE, Fanny (Scarberry)
1972
Fanny VanHoose, 68, of Johnson County, died August 22 at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Son Butcher of Whitehouse following an extended
illness. She was affiliated with the Enterprise Baptist church. She was
the daughter of the late Jake and Mary Skaggs Scarberry. Immediate
survivors include one brother, Oscar Scarberry of Ashland, OH, and two
sisters, Mrs. H. C. Hicks of Columbus, OH, and Mrs. Son Butcher of
Whitehouse. Funeral services were conducted by Herman Deboard and
Ezekial Lyons on Thursday, August 24 at 1 p.m. at the Whitehouse
Enterprise Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Butcher Cemetery at
Whitehouse under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1972
WALTERS, Laura (Spriggs)
1972
Laura Walters, 83, of River, died Wednesday, August 2 at her home
following a one year illness. She was a housewife and was affiliated
with the United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Henry
and Linchie Belle Price Spriggs. Immediate survivors include six sons,
Wince Walters of Offutt, Gaylord Walters and Taulbee Walters, Jr., of
Columbus, OH, John L. Walters and Vern Walters of Williamsport, and
Gene Walters of East Point, and four daughters, Mrs. Neva Lee Grims of
Dayton, OH, Mrs. Ethel Wallen of Xenia, OH, Mrs. Nannie Hall of
McDowell and Mrs. Faye Ward of Offutt. Funeral services were conducted
by Glenn Arrowood, Earl Muncy, and C. J. Sparks at 11 a.m. Friday,
August 4 at the Old Friendship United Baptist Church. Burial followed
in the family cemetery at Williamsport under direction of the Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 9, 1972
WELLS, Charlie Arthur
1972
Charlie Arthur Wells, 67, of Van Lear died Thursday, August 24 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. He was affiliated
with the Church of Christ. He was the son of Cora Honeycutt and the
late George Moses Wells. Immediate survivors include his wife, Jennie
Ward Wells, three sons, Charles Wells of Van Lear, Jerry Wells of
Thornville, OH, and Paul Henry Wells of Paintsville, four daughters,
Mrs. Francis Honaker of Virginia Beach, Miss Lois Wells of Van Lear,
Mrs. Janet Vance of Severn, MD and Mrs. Carol Davis of Van Lear, five
brothers, George Wells of West Van Lear, John Wells, of Van Lear,
Willie Wells of Van Lear, Woodrow Wells of West Van Lear, and Henry
Wells of South Point, OH and three sisters, Mrs. Mag Collins of Van
Lear, and Mrs. Eula Williams of Van Lear and Mrs. Mable Adams of
Henryville, OH. Funeral services were conducted by Cecil Sherman
Saturday, August 26 at 2 p.m. in the West Van Lear Church of Christ.
Burial followed in the family cemetery at Van Lear under direction of
the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August
30, 1972
WHITT, Sherman
1972
Sherman Whitt, 70, of Paintsville, died Friday, Aug 11 at his home
following a brief illness. He was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist
Church. He was the son of the late William and Mary Chaffins Whitt.
Immediate survivors include two sons, John W. Whitt, and William J.
Whitt, both of Paintsville, four daughters, Mrs. Mary Ray of Pikeville,
Mrs. Hattie Kestner of Flat Gap, Mrs. Addie Steel of Sciotoville, OH
and Mrs. Elizabeth Blevins of Offutt, and one brother, James Whitt of
Pikeville. Funeral services were conducted by Lee Music and Otis
Bowling at the home of Mrs. Kestner at Flat Gap on Monday, Aug 14 at 2
p. m . Burial followed in the Swamp Branch Cemetery at Swamp Branch
under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, Aug 16, 1972
WILLIAMS, Thomas H.
1972
Thomas H. Williams, 74, of Oil Springs, died Wednesday, August 9 at the
Mt. View Rest Home in Salyersville, following an extended illness. He
was a retired pipe fitter. He was the son of the late Daniel Boone and
Rhoda Cooper Williams. Immediate survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lou
Williams, one son, Carl Williams of Dayton, OH, four daughters, Mrs.
Glen Conley of Oil Springs, Mrs. Bob Johnson of Richmond, Mrs. Frank
Davis of Sciotoville, OH, Mrs. Jack Salyers of Flat Gap and one sister,
Mrs. Hoyt Osborne, of Ironton, OH. Funeral services were conducted by
Alfred Frazier, Jr., and Arnold Reed on Saturday, August 12 in the
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville under direction of the Paintsville
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1972
YOUNG, Abby Lynn
1972
Abby Lynn Young, infant daughter of Albert and Lillie Mae Kestner Young
of Paintsville, died August 21 in the Paintsville Hospital. Grave side
rites were held on Wednesday, August 23 under direction of Richard
Williams at the Church Family cemetery at Tutor Key. Burial followed in
the Church Family Cemetery under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1972
YOUNG, Herbert
1972
Barnetts Creek resident Herbert Young, 66, succumbed August 24 at a
local hospital after an extended illness. The son of Hattie Murray
Young and the late Monroe Young of Lowmansville, he was born in Johnson
County, in October 1905. A member of the Freewill Baptist Church, he
was a miner by trade, and was a veteran of WWII. Mr. Young is survived
by his wife, Lizzie Blair Young, and two daughters, Mary Lou Young and
Loretta Young of Barnetts Creek. Surviving brothers and sisters include
Herschell Young of Lowmansville, Jay Young of Staffordsville, Clarence
Young of San Francisco, Lawrence Young of Columbus, and Mrs. Georgie
Little of Huntington. Scott Castle and Charlie Lemaster officiated at
services held Sunday, August 27 at the Third Street Freewill Baptist
church in Paintsville. Burial followed in the family cemetery at
Lowmansville. The Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1972
SEPTEMBER-1972
BENTLEY, Ira
1972
Ira Bentley, 55, of Paintsville died Monday, September 4 in the
Paintsville Hospital following a 4-year illness. He was retired. He was
a native of Jenkins and was the son of the late Martin and Angeline
Bentley. Immediate survivors include his wife, Opal Borders Bentley,
three brothers, Russell Bentley of Catlett, VA, Davis Bentley of
Pennsylvania, and Jasper Bentley of Fontana, CA, and two sisters, Mrs.
Marie Parker of Suitland, MD, and Mrs. Opal Brumett of Manassas, VA.
Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, September 6 at 2 p.m. by
Rev. Stanley Borders and Earl Gillispie at the Third Street Freewill
Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Park under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
September 13, 1972
BOWLING, William Paris
1972
William Paris Bowling, 89, of East Point, died Wednesday, September 27
in Grundy, VA following an extended illness. He was affiliated with the
Church of Christ. He was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Webb
Bowling. Immediate survivors include six sons, Virgil Bowling of
Grundy, VA, Steward Bowling of Kenton, OH, Julius Bowling of Van Lear,
Henry Bowling of van Lear, Demart Bowling of Middletown, OH, and Edgar
Bowling of Middletown, OH and four daughters, Mrs. Virginia Hyden of
East Point, Mrs. Mary Wilson of Silver Springs, MD, Mrs. Vertirice
Rizetts of Littleton, MA and Mrs. Ernestine Smith of Mansfield, OH.
Funeral services were conducted by Mitchell Salyers at 11 a.m. Friday,
September 29 at the Van Lear Church of Christ. Burial followed in the
Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1972
CLAY, Mrs.
E. M. (Vaughan)
1972
Mrs. E. M. Clay of Paintsville succumbed September 29 after an extended
illness. A native of Johnson County, she was the daughter of Bascom and
Louisa Davis Vaughan. Mrs. Clay was the former owner of the Carolyn
Clay Shoppe in Paintsville. A member of the First United Methodist
Church for the past 50 years, she also was a member of the D.A.R. and
was long active in Red Cross work. Her husband, E. M. Clay died in
1950. Survivors include a son, E. Maxwell Clay of Lawrenceville, VA,
three daughters, Mrs. Hansel Wiley and Mrs. William G. Bailey of
Paintsville and Mrs. Roger Womack of Carlisle, and a sister, Miss Mary
Vaughan of Paintsville, six grandchildren also survive. Services were
held Sunday, October 1, at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev.
J. H. Burton officiating. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery at
Paintsville. The Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Pall bearers included J. B. Wells, John E. Cooper, John
M. Trimble, Joe Redcliff, W. C. Bailey, O. T. Dorton and Dr. Lon Hall.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1972
CONLEY, Sudie (Lowe)
1905-1972
Sudie Lowe Conley, 67, of Hager Hill, died Tuesday, Sep 12, at her home
after an extended illness. Born in Morgan County in August 1905, she
was the daughter of Larkin and Martha Adams Lowe, and was a member of
the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Wroth Conley, died in January
1959. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Hartie Adams of Hager Hill,
and three brothers, Elbert Lowe of Middletown, OH, Ernest Lowe and
Edward Lowe both of Morehead. Services were held in the chapel of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Thursday, Sep 14, with Rev. Lowell
Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in the Wells-Buckingham Cemetery at
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1972
DANIEL, Bruce
1972
Bruce Daniel, 23, of Nippa died as the result of a traffic accident on
Rt. 581 north of Paintsville on Sunday, September 10. He was the son of
Anna Ruth Daniel. Immediate survivors include three brothers, William
Kermit Daniel of Paintsville, Dallas Daniel of Nippa and Glenville
Daniel, also of Nippa, and one sister, Mrs. Patricia Ann Wright of
Thealka. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Claude Preston at 11
a.m. Wednesday, September 13 at the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist
Church. Burial followed in the Daniel Cemetery at Nippa under direction
of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
September 13, 1972
DANIELS, Frank Sr.
1888-1972
Retired engineer Frank Daniels, Sr., 84, of West Van Lear, succumbed
Saturday, Sep 16, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Okie Fraley, also of
West Van Lear. Born May 5, 1888, at Whitehouse, he was the son of Ham
and Mary McFarland Daniels. Seven sons and four daughters survive. They
include Shirley Daniels, Albert Daniels, and G. H. Daniels of Thelma,
Norton Daniels of Dayton, OH; Frankie Daniels, Jr. and Douglas Daniels
of Silver Creek, NY, Jess Daniels of Cliff, Mrs. Ethel Penix of Silver
Creek, Mrs. Beatrice Daniels of Van Lear, Mrs. Okie Fraley of West Van
Lear, and Mrs. Mable Fraley of Kopperston, WV. Forty-three
grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren also survive. Newt Music,
Charles Banks and Hershell Fields officiated at services on Tuesday,
Sep 19, in the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the
Old Friendship Memorial Cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, September 20, 1972
FASNACHT, Lillian (Williams)
1972
Mrs. Lillian (Williams) Fasnacht of Massillon, OH died recently in a
Massillon hospital. Born in Paintsville, she was a Kentucky resident
for 40 years. She was a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church at
Waynesburg, KY. Survivors include her husband and two sons, Ellwood
Reynolds of Dallas, TX and Glenn Reynolds of Canton, OH, five sisters,
Mrs. Bessie Lightman of Nashville, TN, Mrs. Blanche Halsey of
Middletown, OH, Mrs. Al Schnabelen of Cleveland, OH, Mrs. Thomas
Gardner and Mrs. Willard Mottice of Canton. Funeral services were held
at the Gordon-Shaidnagle-Hallinger Funeral Home with the Rev. Maurice
D. White officiating. Burial was in Massillon Cemetery. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1972
GREEN, Hobart
1972
Hobart Green, 75, of Blaine, died Wednesday, September 27 at his home
following a 3-year illness. He was a retired farmer and was affiliated
with the United Baptist church. He was the son of the late Garfield and
Ellen Lemaster Green. Immediate survivors include his wife, Zora Ross
Green, one son, Howard Green of Blaine, and one daughter, Mrs. Edith
Wheeler of Springfield, OH. Funeral services were conducted by Jesse
Cordle, J. T. Bailey, and Lonza Reed at the Old Hood United Baptist
Church at Blaine at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 30. Burial followed in
the Old Hood Church Cemetery at Blaine under direction of the
Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1972
GRIFFITH,
Bertie Marie (Blair
1972
Mrs. Bertie Marie Griffith, 45, of Oil Springs died Friday, September
29 near Campton as the result of an auto accident on the Mountain
Parkway. She was employed as a waitress at the Starfire Motel in
Paintsville and was affiliated with the United Baptist Church. She was
the daughter of the Sina Blanton Blair and the late Lindsey Blair.
Immediate survivors include one son, Edgar Ray Griffith at home, four
brothers, Charles Blair of Volga, Howard Blair of Thackery, OH, Carl
Blair of Springfield, OH, and Glen Blair of Thelma and two sisters,
Juanita Rowe of Oil Springs and Linda Cantrell of Waynesville, OH.
Funeral services were conducted by James H. Blair and Lonza Reed at the
home at Oil Springs on Monday, October 2 at 1 p.m. Burial followed in
the family cemetery at Oil Springs under direction of the Paintsville
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1972
HAMPTON, Harry F.
1972
Harry F. (Rickie) Hampton, 15, of Wittensville died September 9 on Rt.
23 north of Paintsville as the result of a traffic accident. He was the
son of Howard an Anna Jaynes Hampton. Immediate survivors include five
brothers, all of Wittensville, Dennie Hampton, Lincoln Hampton, William
H. Hampton, James J. Hampton, and Charles Eulas Hampton, and five
sisters, Mrs. Barbara Percy of Van Lear, Mrs. Bonnie C. Reffett of
Lovely, Laura K. Hampton, Anna Robin Hampton, and Sodianna Lynn
Hampton, all of Wittensville. Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Charles Stapleton and Rev. Harold Stevenson at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
September 12 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial
followed in the Hampton Family Cemetery at Wittensville under direction
of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
September 13, 1972
MCCARTY, Forest
1972
Forest McCarty, 83, of Ashland died Sunday, September 3 at the Elmwood
Nursing Home at Catlettsburg following an extended illness. He was
affiliated with the Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Will and
Ida Pennington McCarty. Immediate survivors include his wife, Ella
McKenzie McCarty, three sons, Dallas McCarty of Ashland, Douglas
McCarty of Ashland, and James H. McCarty of Flatwoods, one
half-brother, Espa McCarty of Oil Springs, and one half-sister, Irene
McCarty of Keaton. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. George
Travis on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Burial followed in the McCarty Family Cemetery at Oil
Springs under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, September 6, 1972
HORNE, Rouie (Conley)
1972
Mrs. Rouie Horne, 70, of Rock House died Monday, September 11 in the
Paintsville Clinic following a 3-month illness. She was affiliated with
the Freewill Baptist church. She was the daughter of the late Charlie
and Rose McFarland Conley. Immediate survivors include her husband,
Robie Horne, three sons, Athol Horne of Columbus, OH, Charles Horne of
Clyde, OH, and Paul Horne of Rock House, one daughter, Mrs. Carl Blair
of Barnetts Creek, and three brothers, Orville Conley of Winchester,
James Conley of Raceland, and Ray Conley of Rock House. Funeral
services were conducted by Claude Preston, Charlie Lemaster, and
Richard Williams on Wednesday, September 13 at 2 p.m. at the Rock House
Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Horne Cemetery at Rock
House under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1972
MEADE, Dr. Howard Leslie
1919-1972
Dr. Howard Leslie Meade, 53, of King Addition, Paintsville, died
Wednesday, September 27, at the Cleveland Medical Clinic in Cleveland,
OH. The son of Arnollis and Beaulah Ward Meade, he was born March 19,
1919, in Paintsville. He was engaged in the practice of dentistry in
Paintsville from 1953 until 1969, when he was forced into early
retirement by his health. He was a former member of the Paintsville
Board of Education, serving for two terms, and a member of the Johnson
County Medical Association and Kentucky Medical Association. Survivors
include his wife, Lillian Williams, Meade, three sons, Don Cecil Meade,
David Leslie Meade and Phillip Lee Meade; three brothers, Arnollis
Meade of Lexington, Charles Meade of Washington, and Curtis Meade of
Detroit, and two sisters, Mrs. Lourita Sullivan of San Francisco and
Mrs. Helen Pack of Washington. Services were held September 29 in the
chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home, with Rev. J. H. Burton
officiating. Burial followed in the Meade family cemetery at Volga.
Active pall bearers were Greg Meade, Harold Hall, Charles D. Williams,
Greg VanHoose, Tom Meade, Bob Meade, and Ken Meade. Honorary
pallbearers were Oran Teater, Davis S. Jones. J. K. Wells, Robert
Conley, Dr. Joe Spears, Dr. Joe Rapier, Dr. William Blair, Dr. M. M.
Hall and Otto Baldridge. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1972
MURRAY,
Mary
1972
Mary Murray, 81, of Paintsville, died Thursday, September 28 in
Paintsville following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the
late Elijah and Suzzie Stapleton Brown. Immediate survivors include two
sons, Curtis Thompson of Springfield, OH and Clyde Thompson of Dayton,
OH, one step son Ocie Murray of Jenkins, two daughters, Mrs. Irene
Castle of River and Mrs. Margie Rowland of McDowell, WV, and three step
daughters, Sylvia Murray of Huntington, WV, Alice Fairchild of Nippa
and Zelda Salyers of Adams, and one sister, Merida Brown of Stambaugh.
Funeral services were conducted by Charles Stapleton and O. I. Williams
on Sunday, October first at the River United Baptist Church. Burial
followed in the family cemetery at River under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4,
1972
MEADE, May
1972
May Meade, a retired teacher, died Sunday, Sep 17, at the age of 65.
Miss Meade succumbed at a Lexington hospital, after an illness of
several weeks. A Paintsville resident, she was born in May, 1907, at
Oil Springs, the daughter of Fred and Lola Butler Meade. Surviving are
five sisters, Mrs. Crate Rice, Mrs. Robert Gunning, Mrs. W. C. Bailey
and Mrs. Hysel Burchett, all of Paintsville, and Mrs. William Welch of
Lexington. Services were held Wednesday, Sep 20, in the chapel of the
Paintsville Funeral Home, with Rev. Tommy Reynolds and Rev. Lowell Rice
officiating. Burial was in the Meade Cemetery at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1972
MONTGOMERY, C. E.
1972
C. E. Montgomery of Beech Grove died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 20
in the St. Francis Hospital. A native of Paintsville, he is survived by
his father, Willy Montgomery, his wife, Pauline Montgomery, one
daughter, Karen Sue, and two sons, Floyd R. Montgomery and Charles M.
Montgomery. Those attending the funeral from here were Burt Montgomery,
Rev. Willie Montgomery, Marvin Montgomery, Joe Montgomery, Louise
Montgomery, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Montgomery and family from
Paintsville. From Springfield, OH, Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson and
family, and from Ashtabula, OH, those attending were Mrs. And Mrs.
Steve Candala and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Addair, Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Long, Mrs. Lora
Long, Mrs. Rebecca Shannon, and Mrs. Rosa Lee Long, and from
Mississippi, Mrs. Eddie Hamilton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
September 27, 1972
MUSIC, Willis
1972
Willis Music, 53, of Slade died Tuesday, September 19 at Slade. He was
affiliated with the Church of Christ. He was the son of the late
William (Bill) and Maggie Hurt Music. Immediate survivors include his
wife, Dorothy Pack Music, two stepsons, Buster Burchett of Fairborn, OH
and James Eric Daniel of Williamsport, and four step daughters, Kathy
Sue Daniels of Williamsport, Jeanna Lou Daniels of Williamsport, Rita
Nolene Daniels and Pamela Marie Daniels, all of Williamsport, two
brothers, Eliga Music of David and Clint Music of Meally, and four
sisters, Mrs. Oma Elkins of Meally, Goldie Huff of Meally, Laura
Childers of David and Mayme Music of Bonnafe, FL. Funeral services were
conducted by J. H. short at 11 a.m. Friday September 22 at the Meally
Church of Christ. Burial followed in the Music Family cemetery at
Meally under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, September 27, 1972
PERRY, Frankie
1972
Frankie Perry, 20, formerly of Johnson County, died Friday, Sep 15, at
Warsaw, IN, as the result of a car accident. He was the son of Benjamin
and Effie Cordell Perry, and was born in Johnson County in March 1952.
His wife, Kathy Sparks Perry, survives. Other survivors include three
brothers and three sisters, Hedgel Perry and Elbert Perry of Warsaw,
Captain Walter Perry of Fort Campbell, Mrs. Leonard Fannin of
Paintsville, Mrs. Loretta Johnson of Cooksville, OH and Mrs. George
Campbell of Fonda, KY. Rev. Albert Whitaker officiated at services held
Monday, Sep 18, at the Van Lear Freewill Baptist church. Burial was in
the family cemetery at Van Lear. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
September 20, 1972
SELVAGE, Jean Catherine
1972
Jean Catherine Selvage, an infant, died Monday, September 25 in the
Paintsville Hospital. She was born to J. C. and Beulah D. Adams Selvage
of Wittensville. She is also survived by one sister, Jamie Carol
Selvage of Wittensville. Paternal grandparents are Clayton and Louise
Selvage and the maternal grandparents are Lester and Marshia Adams of
Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted by Hondel Adams on
Wednesday, September 27 in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Burial followed in the Adams Cemetery at Turner Branch under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday October 4, 1972
SIMPSON,
Frank
1972
Frank Simpson, of New Lexington, OH , a former Johnson County resident,
was killed September 24 in Ohio in an automobile accident. Born in
Carter County in May 1921, he was the son of Missouri Simpson and the
late William Simpson. Surviving, in addition to his mother, is his
wife, Verna Scott Simpson, a daughter, Mrs. Sandy Berry of Columbus,
and two sons, Ross of New Lexington, and Mike, who lives in Virginia.
Surviving brothers and sisters include Charlie Simpson of Ulysses,
Walter Simpson of Offutt, Roy Simpson of Willard, Norman Simpson of
Michigan and Mable Duty of Meally. Burial was in New Lexington.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1972
SLONE,
Virgil
1972
Virgil Slone, 71, of Sitka, died Saturday, September 30 in the
Paintsville Hospital following a one day illness. He was a prominent
fruit farmer and was affiliated with the United Baptist Church. He was
the son of the late J. M. Slone and Minnie Sparks Slone. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Augusta Harris Slone, one daughter, Mrs.
Elma Jean McCarty of Hillards, OH three half brothers, Clarence Slone
of Sitka, Regnald Slone of Paintsville, and James Slone of Paintsville,
one half sister, Miss Clarice Slone of Paintsville and two sisters,
Mrs. Hobert McKenzie of Fuget, and Mrs. Irvin Castle of Paintsville.
Also surviving is his step mother, Jane McKenzie Slone. Funeral
services were conducted by Buell Ferguson, Tommie Bailey, Jessie
Cordial on Monday, October 2 at the Old Hood United Baptist Church at 2
p.m. Burial followed in the Old Hood Cemetery at Winifred under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
October 4, 1972
TRIMBLE, Doshia ((Blair)
1897-1972
Doshia Trimble, 75, of Barnetts Creek, succumbed Monday, Sep 18, at the
home of a son, Kermit Trimble, also of Barnetts Creek. The daughter of
Alamander and Artelia Blair, she was born in Sep 1897, in Johnson
County. She was a member of the United Baptist church. Her husband,
Conroy Trimble, preceded her in death in 1971. Survivors include three
sons, Kermit Trimble, Clifford Trimble, of Ashland and Kenneth Trimble
of Columbus, OH; and two daughter, Mrs. Chloe Blanton of Mechanicsburg,
OH and Mrs. Kathaleen Colvin of Leander, 19 grandchildren and 19 great
grandchildren also survive. Other immediate survivors include Prater
Blair of Huntington, WV, Gay Blair of London, and Wayne Blair of Oil
Springs. Services were held Wednesday, Sep 20 at the Caudill Fork
United Baptist church at Oil Springs, with Francis Blair, Eual Baldwin
and Flem Arrowood officiating. Burial followed in the family cemetery
at Barnetts Creek. The Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1972
WHEELER, Erie (Rice)
1972
Mrs. Erie Wheeler, 76, of Oil Springs, died September 7 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. She was the
daughter of Green and Cora Davis Rice. Immediate survivors include five
sons, Wayne Wheeler of Oil Springs, Paul Wheeler and Robert Wheeler,
both of Oil Springs, Francis Wheeler of Springfield, OH, and Marshall
Wheeler of Barnetts Creek, two daughters, Mrs. Joe Arnett of
Sciotoville, OH, and Mrs. William Gabbe of Riverside, CA, and five
brothers, Frank Rice of Orlando, FL, Grant Rice of Ft. Myers, FL,
Charles Rice of Falcon, Roy Rice of Centerville, OH, and Johnnie Rice
of Oil Springs. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Melvin Blanton
on Sunday, September 10 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church at
Oil Springs. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Wheelersburg
under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, September 13, 1972
WILLIAMS, Charles Vaughan
1972
Charles Vaughan Williams, 40, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, September
20 at his home following a sudden illness. He was a teacher and was
affiliated with the First United Methodist Church. He was also a Korean
War veteran. He was the son of the late V. S. and Nova Jayne Williams.
Immediate survivors include two brothers, Dr. Gerald Williams of Ormond
Beach, FL and Paul Williams of Maitland, Fl and three sisters, Mrs.
Kathaleen Nickell of Orlando, FL, Jean Grindstaff of Sanford, FL, and
Mrs. Mary Patrick of Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted on
Saturday, September 23 at 2 p.m. by Rev. J. H. Burton at the First
United Methodist Church in Paintsville. Burial followed in the Mayo
Cemetery at Paintsville under direction of the Paintsville Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 27, 1972
WRIGHT,
Prudie Jean (Cantrell)
1972
Prudie Jean Wrigth, 36, of Paintsville died Tuesday, September 26 at
Kings Daughters Hospital in Ashland. She was the daughter of Hallick
and Polly Cantrell Cantrell. Immediate survivors include her husband,
Willie Wright, two sons, Danny Wright and James Wright, at home, one
daughter, Linda Wright at home; four brothers, Chester Cantrell and
Orville Cantrell, both of Troy, OH, and Johnny Cantrell and David
Cantrell, both of Greenup, and six sisters, Virgie Farris of Troy, OH,
Gladys Davis of Sunbury, OH, Gertrude Hunt of Delaware, OH, Versie
Miller and Ruth Taylor both of Troy, OH and Mabel Simpson of Delaware,
OH. Funeral services were conducted by Lonnie Wright on Thursday,
September 28 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Burial followed in the Williams Cemetery at Flat Fork under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, October 4, 1972
OCTOBER-1972
BURCHETT, Lonnie
1893-1972
Services were held Wednesday, October 18 for Lonnie Burchett, 79, of
Elna. Mr. Burchett, a retired farmer and lifelong Elna resident, died
October 15 at his home after an extended illness. Born June 2, 1893, he
was the son of David and Amanda Stapleton Burchett. He was a member of
the United Baptist church. Survivors include his wife, Elsie McKenzie
Burchett, and two sons, Leondis Burchett of Midway, OH and LaVaughan
Burchett of Xenia, OH. Eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren
also survive. A brother, Taylor Williams and Scott Williams officiated
at services held at the Cold Springs United Baptist church at Elna.
Burial was in the Patty Flat Cemetery at Elna. The Paintsville Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
October 18, 1972
BUSH, Arnold
1917-1972
Arnold Bush, 55, of Paintsville succumbed October 11 at his home in
Woodland Court, after an illness of several months. He was born in
Paintsville on January 8, 1917, the son of Andy and Ellen Cooper Bush.
Mr. Bush was a member of the First Church of God. There were no
immediate survivors. He was the nephew of O. C. Cooper of Paintsville
and Minta Stapleton of Hager Hill, and brother-in-law of Mrs. Hazel
Bush of Pikeville. Services were held in the chapel of the Paintsville
Funeral Home on Friday, October 13, with Rev. Tommy Reynolds
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery at Staffordsville under
the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, October 18, 1972
CASTLE,
Everett
1972
Everett Castle, 58, of Lowmansville died Sunday, October 29 at Ashland
following an extended illness. He was a retired coal miner and was
affiliated with the Freewill Baptist church. He was the son of Lousina
Ward Castle and the late Dow Castle. Immediate survivors include his
wife, Dorothy Mae Bryant Castle, two brothers, James Hobart Castle of
Hurricane, WV and Ermal Castle of Charleston, SC, and three sisters,
Dorothy Hunt of Detroit, MI, Sylvia Stacy of Fairborn, OH, and Fannie
Pruitt of Tutor Key. Funeral services were conducted by F. M. Gambill,
Arnold Price, and Nathan Gibson on Wednesday, November 1 at 2 p.m. at
the Thealka Freewill Baptist church. Burial followed in the family
cemetery at Lowmansville under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1972
CAUDILL,
Jesse F.
1972
Jesse F. Caudill, 64, of Sitka, died Thursday, October 26 in the
Paintsville Hospital following a short illness. He was a miner and
farmer. He was the son of the late John Henry and Lou Sparks Caudill.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Ruby Crislip Caudill, three sons,
Ochal Caudill of Urbana, OH, James Cecil Caudill of Urbana, OH, and
Willis Ray Caudill of Troy, OH, five step daughters, Patricia
Picklesimer of Sitka, Margie Mounts of Arcanum, OH, Jo Ann Walls of
Paintsville, Betty Heuser of Chicago, IL and Elizabeth Stafford of
Englewood, OH, and one brother, Ervin Caudill of Sitka. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Bruce Daniel and Rev. Edward Salyer at
the home at Sitka on Sunday, October 29 at 2 p.m. Burial followed in
the Caudill Cemetery at Sitka under direction of the Paintsville
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1972
CONLEY, Claudie
1972
Claudie Conley, 90, of Sheridan, IN died Sunday, October 29, at the
River View Hospital in Noblesville, IN following an extended illness.
He was a retired miner and was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist
Church. He was the son of the late John E. and Susan James Conley.
Immediate survivors include two sons, Willard Conley of New Paris, OH
and Chester Conley of New Paris, OH, and one sister Mrs. Mildred Nelson
of Sheridan, IN. Funeral services were conducted by Claude Preston on
Wednesday, November 1 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Freewill Baptist
Church in Paintsville. Burial followed in the Horn Cemetery at
Staffordsville under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1972
CONLEY, Dude
1972
Dude Conley, 84, of Oil Springs, died Friday, October 27 in the
Mountain Manor Nursing Home at Prestonsburg following an extended
illness. He was a retired oil field worker and was affiliated with the
Freewill Baptist church. He was the son of the late Katherine Conley.
Immediate survivors include two step sons, Gail Trimble of Livermore,
and C. H. Trimble of California, and one step daughter, Edith May
Sarcuss of Pittsburgh, PA. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. M.
T. Womack, Jr., and Rev. Melvin Blanton in the Paintsville Funeral Home
chapel at 11 a.m. Sunday, October 29. Burial followed in the family
cemetery at Oil Springs under direction of the Paintsville Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1972
CONLEY, Sybil (Stapleton)
1972
Sybil Stapleton Conley, died Friday, October 27 in Orlando, FL
following an extended illness. She was the daughter of Sam and Matilda
Stapleton. Immediate survivors include one daughter, Mary Evelyn, and
one grandson, also, a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Fannin of Akron, OH, and
two brothers, Henry Stapleton of Paintsville and Claude Stapleton of
St. Louis, MO. Funeral services were conducted in Orlando, FL.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1972
DAVIS,
Julia (Welch)
1972
Julia Coonie Davis, 74, of Thealka died Monday, October 16 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated
with the Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late Samuel E.
and Mary Jane Wells Welch. Immediate survivors include three sons,
Charles E. Davis of Paintsville, Chadwick Davis of Meally, and Garland
Whitten of Cincinnati, OH; one daughter, Freda Fitch of Meally, one
brother, John Welch of Huntington, WV, and two sisters, Evelyn Skague
of Van Lear and Virgie Witten of Sitka. Funeral services were conducted
by J. H. Short at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 19 at the Meally Church of
Christ. Burial followed in the Davis Family cemetery at Thealka under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, October 25, 1972
FAIRCHILD, Henry
1886-1972
Henry Fairchild, 86, a former Johnson Countian living in Louisville for
the past three years, succumbed there October 13 after a short illness.
He was born in Johnson County in September 1886, the son of Thomas and
Elizabeth Jane Conley Fairchild. Mr. Fairchild was a member of the
United Baptist Church. His wife, Hannah McKenzie Fairchild, preceded
him in death in October 1960. Survivors include a son, Tom Fairchild,
and two daughters, Mrs. Jewell Cantrell and Mrs. Ethel Lemaster, all of
Louisville. Six grandchildren and three great grandchildren also
survive. A sister, Mrs. Ed Blanton, lives at Win. Services were held
Monday, October 16 at the Low Gap United Baptist Church, with Lonza
Reed, J. T. Bailey and Arnold Reed officiating. Burial was in the
family cemetery at Low Gap. The Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1972
GOBLE, Curwood
1972
Curwood Goble, 60, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday, October 4 after a
vehicle accident north of Paintsville. The son of Millard and Janie
Harril Goble, he was born December 29, 1911 at Prestonsburg. He was a
member of the Church of God at Paintsville. His wife, Marietta
Fairchild Goble survives. Also surviving are two brothers, Walter Goble
of Georgetown and Pete Goble of Riverview, MI; four sisters, June Grey,
Mary Cecil, Helen Craig and Jo Anne Lynn all of Taylor, MI; two half
brothers, Jimmy Goble of Prestonsburg, and Gary Goble of Richmond, VA;
three half sisters, Sharon Helton of Lexington, Margie Kendrick of
Prestonsburg, and Judy Price of Maryland; and two step sisters, Doris
Lafferty and Peggy George of Prestonsburg. Services were held October 7
in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Raymond Wright and
Woodrow Frisby officiating. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial
Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1972
GRAY, J. D.
1972
Services were held here Monday, October 16 for J. D. Gray, 46, of
Detroit, who died October 11 in the Veteran’s Hospital at Allen Park,
MI. Born in Rogersville, AL in march, 1926, he was the son of Mamie
Butler and the late Buford Gray. He was a mechanic by trade. Survivors
include his wife, Frances VanHoose Gray; two sons, J. D. Gray, Jr., and
James David Gray of Taylor, MI, a daughter, Mrs. Deborah L. Forcier of
Lincoln Park, MI, a step son Gary Witten of Lake Wales, FL and a step
daughter, Mrs. Karen Gray of Taylor. Also surviving are a half sister,
Mrs. Sybil Smith of Rogersville, and six half brothers, Percy and
Edward Butler of Rogersville, Robert, Don and Lawrence Butler of
Detroit, and James Paul Butler of Washington. Elder C. J. Sparks
officiated at graveside rites Monday in the VanHoose Cemetery at Tutor
Key. The Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1972
JONES, Lillian M.
1972
Lillian M. Jones, 67, of Paintsville died Tuesday, October 17 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated
with the Enterprise Baptist church. She was the daughter of A. R. Jones
and the late Sarah Blevins Jones. Immediate survivors include two
brothers, Lemmie Jones of Paintsville and Curtis Jones of Sitka, and
two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Map and Mrs. Vivian Conley of Springfield, OH.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bruce Daniels and Rev. Ellis
Hamilton on Saturday, October 21 at 11 a.m. at the Kerz Enterprise
Baptist Church at Sitka. Burial followed in the Family Cemetery at
Puncheon Fork at Sitka under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1972
JONES, Rhonda
1972
Rhonda M. Jones, 3, of Paintsville died Friday, October 20 in the
Paintsville Hospital. She was the daughter of Howard and Wanda Hibbitte
Jones Rowland. Immediate survivors are Stoney Rowland, step father, one
brother, Howard Joseph Jones, and one half Brother, Michael Lee
Rowland. Funeral services were conducted by J. H. Short Sunday at 1
p.m. in the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the
Hager Hill Cemetery at Hager Hill under direction of the Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1972
LEMASTER, John
1972
John Lemaster, 80, of Whitehouse, succumbed October 10 at his home
following a sudden illness. A retired coal miner, he was the son of
James and Sarah Scarberry Lemasters. His wife, Maxie Parson Lemaster,
preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Frank Lemaster and
Gifford Lemaster of Baltimore, and seven daughters, Mrs. Joan Lambert
and Mrs. Garnett Pinkowski of Whitehouse, Mrs. Jessie Murray of West
Van Lear, Mrs. Agnes Rittinger and Mrs. Peggy Tucker of Baltimore, Mrs.
Magdalene Johnson of Silver Grove and Mrs. Pearl Ellis of Langley. A
brother, Sherman Lemaster, lives at Whitehouse and a sister, Mrs. Jane
Nuckols, lives at Ashland. Survivors include 29grandchildren and 22
great grandchildren. Services were held Friday, October 13 at the
Hammond Church of Christ. Burial followed in the family cemetery at
Whitehouse. Hall Brothers Funeral Home of Martin was in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1972
LEMASTER,
Shelvie Gene
1972
Shelvie Gene Lemaster, 31, of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, October 31 as the
result of a truck wreck south of Wayland on Kentucky 7. He was a truck
driver for Adams Construction Company. He was the son of Erie Lemaster
Barker and the late Frank Lemaster. Immediate survivors include his
wife, Sally Bellar Lemaster, three sons, Frankie Eugene Lemaster, Danny
Ray Lemaster and Roy Allen Lemaster, all at home, and one daughter,
Martha Sue Lemaster, at home, three brothers, Bobby Joe Lemaster of
Circleville, OH, Paul Lemaster of Flat Gap, and Arlen Lemaster of
Fairborn, OH, and three sisters, Emma Jean King of Staffordsville,
Beatrice Salyers of New Holland, OH and Evalene Seith of Ohio. Funeral
services will be conducted on Friday, November 3 at 11 a.m. in the
chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1,
1972
MCKENZIE,
Edward
1939-1972
Services were held Saturday, October 7 for Edward Harper McKenzie, 33,
of Volga, who was killed in a vehicle collision north of Paintsville on
October 4. The son of John S. and Edna Lee Reed McKenzie, he was born
in Johnson County, March 16, 1939. He was employed as a driver for
Adams Ford Construction Company, and was a member of Masonic Lodge 616
F & AM, Flat Gap. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his
wife, Ruth Ann Hill McKenzie, a son, Mark Edward and daughter, Mary
Ann, at home. Also surviving are two sisters, Rose Ann Rowland of Flat
Gap and Linda Ison of Volga. J. T. Bailey and Lonza Reed officiated at
services, held in the Bethel United Baptist church at Flat Gap. Burial
followed in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. The
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1972
MEADE, Guy B. Jr.,
1972
Guy B. Meade, Jr., 52, of River died Sunday, October 22 in the
Veteran’s Hospital at Lexington following a brief illness. He was a
retired salesman. He was the son of Lizzie Ward Meade and the late Guy
B. Meade. Immediate survivors include his wife, Dorothy Stambaugh
Meade, two sons, Guy B. Meade, III of Henderson and Roger Meade of Fort
Wright, one brother, P. J. (Jinks) Meade of Thelma, and two sisters,
Mrs. Lillie Mae Price of David, and Mrs. Anne Belle Young of Universal
City, TX. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Burton and O.
I. Williams on Wednesday, October 25 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Gambill Cemetery at
Thelma under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1972
MILES, Monterville
1915-1972
The past State Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, Monterville
Miles, 57, died Wednesday, October 4. A Meally resident and civil
engineer, he was the son of Fred and Virgie Akers Miles, born at
Whitehouse in September, 1915. A son, Ronalville Miles resides at
Logan, OH. Mr. Miles saw military service from 1941 through 1945
earning seven bronze stars. Members of the DAV served as pallbearers
and provided graveside services. Also surviving are three brothers,
Jess Miles of Lafayette, IN, Eugene Miles of Paulding, OH and John Lee
Miles of Whitehouse. J. H. Short and Ellis Hamilton officiated at
services at the DAV Hall at Meally on Saturday, October 7. Burial was
in the Miles Cemetery at Hammond Creek. The Preston Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1972
NELSON, Violet (Bradley)
1972
Violet Nelson, 64, succumbed October 4 at Riverside Hospital in
Columbus, OH after a brief illness. Mrs. Nelson was born in Powellton,
WV in November 1907, the daughter of Lewis and Almeda Ann Shepard
Bradley. Her husband, Earl Nelson, preceded her in death in 1969.
Survivors include two daughters, Jo Ann Howard of East Point and
Earlene Daniels of Hardy, and two sons, James E. Nelson of Washington
Court House, OH, and Fred Charles Nelson of Columbus. Surviving
brothers and sisters include Everett Bradley of Van Lear, William
Bradley of Maysville, Mrs. Francis Hart and Mrs. Numa Pickle of
Paintsville, Mrs. Edith Orstott of Rochester, IN, Mrs. Gladys
Oppenheimer of Columbus, OH, and Mrs. Mary Schell of Flint. MI. Ten
grandchildren also survive. Rev. Jerry Ginnan officiated at services in
the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Friday, October 6.
Burial was in the family cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, October 11, 1972
PHILLIPS, Sandy T.
1886-1972
Sandy t. Phillips, 85, of Fuget, died October 10 at Paintsville
Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Johnson County, he was born
in December 1886, the son of William and Margaret Sparks Phillips. Mr.
Phillips was a retired school attendance officer, formerly employed by
the Scioto County Board of Education, a member of Masonic Lodge 465 at
Lucasville, OH and a member of the United Baptist Church, serving as a
minister for 66 years. Survivors include his wife, Claretta Estep
Phillips, two sons, Eual Phillips of Lucasville, and Sandy Phillips,
Jr., of Anchorage, Alaska, and three step daughters, Geneva Young of
Columbus, OH, Dove McKenzie of Mansfield, OH and Peggy Kidd of Rembert,
SC. Seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and eight step
grandchildren also survive. Services were held October 12 at the Old
Bethel United Baptist church at Flat Gap, with J. T. Bailey, Buell
Ferguson and Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in the Candy Run
Road Cemetery at Lucasville, OH. The Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1972
PRESTON, Hazel (Lemaster)
1915-1972
Hazel Preston, 56, of Sitka, died October 3 at the Paintsville Hospital
after a brief illness. The daughter of Willie and Edna Johnson
Lemaster, she was born December 31, 1915, in Johnson County. Survivors
include her mother, her husband, John Preston, two sons, Bobby Colvin
and William Colvin of Sitka, and five daughters, Lois McKinley of
Dayton, OH, Lillian Gamble of Paintsville, Adeline Stambaugh, Phyllis
Honeycutt, and Joyce Tackett, all of Sitka. Fifteen grandchildren and a
great grandchild also survive. A sister, Mrs. Erma Chandler, lived in
Baltimore, and another sister, Mrs. Hemma Lyons, in Fairborn, OH. Lonza
Reed officiated at services Friday, October 6 at the Old Hood United
Baptist Church. Burial was in the family cemetery at Winifred. The
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1972
PRESTON, Rose (Stanley)
1972
Rose Stanley Preston, 91, of Davis Branch died Friday, October 20 at
her home following a brief illness. She was affiliated with the United
Baptist church. She was the daughter of the late Wheeler and Orphia
Clark Stanley. Immediate survivors include three sons, Fred Preston,
Jr. of Marion, OH, Robert Preston of Paintsville, and Willard Preston
of Rockford, IL, eight daughters, Nellie Elam of Lexington, Maude
Jackson of Dallas, TX, Laura Schultz of Washington, PA, Inez Davis of
Paintsville, Alice Roberts of Paintsville, Estelle Porter of Elyria,
OH, Mary Rowman of Paintsville, and Julia Sawha of Somerset, PA.
Funeral services were conducted by Buel Ferguson, C. J. Sparks, and
Elzie Banks on Monday, October 23 at the home at Davis Branch at 10
a.m. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Davis Branch under
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, October 25, 1972
RICE, Charlie
1894-1972
Retired miner Charlie Rice, 78, of Wittensville, succumbed Monday,
October 9, at the Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness. The son
of Ben and Tish Witten Rice, he was born at Nippa, April 1894. He was a
member of the Methodist Church, and a former member of the Johnson
County Board of Education. He is survived by his wife, Wannie Mae
Osborne Rice, five sons and four daughters. They include, Charlie Joe
Rice of Wittensville, Virgil Rice of Washington Court House, OH, James
rice of Yellow Springs, OH, Billie Carl Rice of Richmond, VA, Wilbur
Rice of Sidney, OH, Mrs. Emily Fyffe of Paintsville, Mrs. Venus Wellman
of Ashland, Mrs. Betty Jo Blair of Louisa, and Mrs. Grace Looker of
Troy, OH. Also surviving are 24 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday, October 11 at the Rush
Fork Methodist Church, with Rev. Billie Carl Rice officiating. Burial
was in the Family cemetery at Wittensville. Pall bearers were William
Rice, Walter Clay Osborne, James Meadows, Vencil Meadows, Bill Meadows,
and George Meadows. The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1972
RICE, James Roger
1972
James Roger Rice, 46, of Stambaugh died Wednesday, October 18 following
a rock fall in a coal mine. He was dead on arrival at the Paintsville
Hospital. He was the owner and operator of the Carol Coal Company of
Stambaugh and was a World War II veteran. He was the son of Myrtle Rice
Blanton of Sunfield, OH and the late Ralph Rice. Immediate survivors
include three sons, Danny Rice, James H. Rice and Roger William Rice,
all of Stambaugh, three brothers, Richard Rice of Springlake, NC,
Francis Rice of Chicago, IL, and Hugh Rice of Chicago, IL; and two
sisters, Mrs. Grace Pelphrey of Westland, MI and Mrs. Hazel Stevens of
Chicago, IL. Funeral services were conducted by Buel Ferguson, O. I.
Williams, and C. J. Sparks on Friday, October 20 at 2 p.m. at the
Locust Grove Church at Stambaugh. Burial followed in the Rice Cemetery
at Stambaugh under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1972
SAMMOMS,
Verna (Fitzpatrick)
1897-1972
Verna Sammons, 75, of Meally, died Monday, October 23, at the
Paintsville Hospital. She was the daughter of I. H. and Meronda Penix
Fitzpatrick, and was born in April 1897, at Meally. She was a member of
the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Tom Sammons, survives. Also
surviving are two sons, Ivon Sammons of Akron, OH and Raymond Sammons
of Ann Arbor, MI and two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Bushee of Lutz, FL and
Mrs. Betty Ruth Johnson of Bucyrus, OH. A sister, Mrs. Verlia Davis,
lives at Meally. Services were held Thurs, October 26, at the Buffalo
Untied Baptist Church with Charles Price, Arthur Priest, Nim Sturgill
and Glen Arrowood officiating. Burial followed in the family cemetery
at Meally. The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1972
SKAGGS,
Neva (Howard)
1972
Mrs. Neva Skaggs, 78, of Paintsville died Tuesday, October 17 in the
Jenny Wiley Rest Home at Paintsville following an extended illness. She
was affiliated with the First Christian Church and was a retired South
Central Bell employee. She was the daughter of the late C. M. and
Martha Daniel Howard. Immediate survivors include one brother, C. M.
Howard of Independence, and one sister, Mrs. F. M. Powers, also of
Independence. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jerry Ginnan on
Thursday, October 19 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral
Home. Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville under
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, October 25, 1972 (Note: Cemetery records has the last name
as Staggs; also Banner’s death certificate has Staggs as the last name)
SLONE, Proctor Rule
1972
Proctor Rule Slone, 85, succumbed at his Sitka home October 4. A farmer
by occupation, he was born in March 1887, at Sitka, the son of Marvel
and Elizabeth Wheeler Slone. He was a member of the Old Hood United
Baptist church. He was married in 1904 to Laura Emma Harris Slone, who
preceded him in death in November 1967. Two sons and a daughter
survive. They are Bruce Slone and Sylvia Slone of Sitka and Clyde Slone
of Hillard, OH; six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and a
great-great grandson also survive. The grandsons were pallbearers.
Services were held Saturday, October 7 at the Old Hood United Baptist
church with Everett Slone, Tommy Bailey, and Edward Salyers
officiating. Burial was in the Slone cemetery at Sitka. The Preston
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, October 11, 1972
SPARKS, Sarah Hattie (Castle)
1972
Sarah Hattie Castle Sparks, 76, of Lexington died Monday, October 16 in
Lexington after a brief illness. She was affiliated with the Van Lear
chapter of the Eastern Star for 25 years. She was the daughter of
Christopher Columbus and Elizabeth Jane Lemaster Castle. Immediate
survivors include two sons, Dr. O. D. Sparks of Olk City, OK and
Howard Sparks of Paintsville, three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy
Bradley of Kenova, WV, Mrs. Darlene Preston of Canton, OH, and Mrs. Sue
Estep of Lexington, one brother, Richard Castle of Sciotoville, OH, and
one sister, Florence Lemaster of Sunbury, OH. Funeral services were
conducted by C. J. Sparks on Wednesday, October 18 at 2 p.m. in the
chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the
Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1972
STAPLETON, Jack Ward
1972
Jack Ward Stapleton, 56, of Lexington, succumbed recently at the Good
Samaritan Hospital. Born in Dwale, Floyd County, he was the son of Mrs.
Elizabeth Finlayson Stapleton of Lexington and the late Jacob Walter
Stapleton, Sr., He was the nephew of Mrs. Ray Stafford and Mrs. C. O.
Wheeler, Sr., of Paintsville and Mrs. Ridda Finlayson of Lexington. A
salesman for Sherwin Williams, he was a member of the Hunter
Presbyterian Church, Oleika Temple Shrine and Fayette Lions Club, and a
veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Freda Turner
Stapleton, a son Jack Ward Stapleton, Jr., of Lexington, two brothers,
Jacob Walter Stapleton, Jr., and John McClelland Stapleton of
Lexington, and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Kenada Jones of Lexington and
Mrs. Rondle Hall of Boca Raton, FL. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
October 18, 1972
VANHOOSE, Verlie (Daniel)
1972
Verlie Daniel VanHoose, 36, of Springfield, OH, died Thursday, October
19 in the Mercy Crest Nursing Home in Springfield. She was the daughter
of the late Wilbur and Vado Fairchild Daniel. Immediate survivors
include two sons, Charles Michael VanHoose of Nippa and James Mitchell
VanHoose of Springfield, OH, three daughters, Sharyn Kaye VanHoose of
Morehead, Karen Sue VanHoose of Springfield, OH, and Deana Juen
VanHoose of Springfield, OH; two half brothers, Harry Slone of
Larriane, OH and Horace Slone of West Virginia, and one sister, Pauline
Griffith of Springfield, OH. Funeral services were conducted by Claude
Preston in the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home on Monday, October 23
at 11 a.m. Burial followed in the Sycamore Cemetery at Nippa under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
October 25, 1972
WILCOX,
Grace (Stanley)
1972
Grace M. Wilcox, 66, of Wittensville died Monday, October 30 in a local
hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the
Rush Fork Methodist Church. She was the daughter of Phoebe Bevil
Stanley and the late Bascom Stanley. Immediate survivors include her
husband, Everett E. Wilcox, Sr., one son, Everett E. (Buddy) Wilcox,
Jr., of Ashland, five daughters, Opal Chandler of Springfield, OH,
Violet Skaggs of Lowmansville, Jean Conley of Wittensville, Helen Grace
of Mansfield, OH, and Phoebe Womack of Wittensville, and two sisters,
Bessie Ussery of Long Beach, CA and Gladys Meddings of Jenkins. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Ellis Hamilton and Rev. Frank Spillman
on Wednesday, November 1 at 1 p.m. at the Rush Fork United Methodist
Church. Burial followed in the Family cemetery at Wittensville under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, November 1, 1972
NOVEMBER-1972
ARMS,
Oscar
1972
Oscar Arms, 80, of Denver died Tuesday, November 28 in the Murphy
Medical Center in Warsaw, IN following a brief illness. He was a
retired miner and was affiliated with the Baptist Church. He was the
son of the late Jessie and Cynthia Blair Arms. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Sarah Hitchcock Arms, four daughters, Ora Blair of
East Point, Violia Blair of Flat Gap, Venice Arms of Warsaw, IN, and
Veleria Brewer of Warsaw, IN, one brother, Oliver Arms of Urbana, OH,
and four sisters, Mary Spradlin of Denver, Lydia Spradlin of Denver,
Ruie Spradlin of Denver, and Martha Arms of Swamp Branch. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Scott Castle on Saturday, December 2 at
2 p.m. in the Liberty Baptist Church at Denver. Burial followed in the
family cemetery at Denver under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 6, 1972
AUXIER, J. J.
1972
J. J. Auxier, 74, of New Boston, OH, died in a Portsmouth, OH hospital
November 22. He was a Johnson County native, and a retired C & O
engineer. He was the son of the late Warren and Cynthia Davis Auxier of
the Davis Branch Road. He is survived by his wife, Clara, a daughter,
Anna Lavender, two brothers, Phene and Warden, and a nephew, Paul R.
Auxier of Glendale, AZ. The funeral was held in New Boston on Friday at
St. Monica Church. Graveside services and burial was in the Davis
Cemetery. He leaves many relatives in the county, being the grandson of
the late Joseph and Lottie Spradlin Auxier of East Point, and the late
James and Naomi Davis of Davis Branch. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
December 6, 1972
BLANTON,
Charlie
1908-1972
Charlie Blanton, 64, of Staffordsville, KY, died Sunday in a
Paintsville hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at
Bethel United Baptist Church of which he was a member, by ministers, J.
T. Bailey, Florida Lyons and Arnold Reed. Burial will be in the family
cemetery at Staffordsville. Born Nov 14, 1908 in Johnson County, KY, he
was a son of the late George and Addie Pritchard Blanton. He was a
retired clerk with the Kroger Co. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma
McKenzie Blanton; two sons, John W. Blanton of Staffordsville and
George L. Blanton of Flat Gap, KY; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Evelyn
Baldwin and Mrs. Nell Pelphrey of Staffordsville; two brothers, Sanford
and George Blanton, Jr. of Volga, KY, two sisters, Mrs. Sally Pelphrey
of Volga and Mrs. Addie Blanton of Oil Springs; 11 grandchildren and
one great grandchild. Friends may call Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1972
BLANTON,
Clyde
1972
Clyde Blanton, 56, of Win died Thursday, November 30 in the Paintsville
Hospital following a brief illness. He was affiliated with the United
Baptist church. He was the son of Lillie Blanton Pelphrey of Volga and
the late John F. Blanton. Immediate survivors include his wife, Hope
Williams Blanton, one son, Burgess Blanton of Fairborn, OH, one
daughter, Mrs. Lyla Honeycutt of Dayton, OH, and three sisters,
Christine Stacy of Pompano Beach, FL, Ivel McDonald of Columbus, OH,
and Neva Lemaster of Manila. Funeral services were conducted by Lonza
Reed, Arnold Reed, and J. T. Bailey on Saturday, December 2 at 11 a.m.
in the Low Gap United Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Williams
Cemetery at win under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 6, 1972
BLANTON,
Haden
1972
Haden Blanton, 64, of Nippa died Saturday, November 18 at congress Lake
Road in Suffield, OH. He was a retired miner and farmer and was
affiliated with the United Baptist Church. He was the son of the late
Paris and Croshie Blanton. Immediate survivors include his wife, Myrtle
Dale Rice Blanton, three step sons, Richard Rice of Spring Lake, NC,
Francis Rice of Chicago, IL, and Floyd Rice of Addison, IL, two
daughters, Mrs. Hazel Stephens of Justice, IL, and Mrs. Grace Pelphrey
of West Land, MI, two brothers, D. J. Blanton of Wurtland, and Fronia
Blanton of Midway, GA, and two sisters, Ilene Gregory of Lucasville,
OH, and Minie Conley of Detroit, MI. Funeral services were conducted by
Cully Sparks, Buell Ferguson, and Howard page on Wednesday, November 22
at 11 a.m. in the Old Union United Baptist Church at Staffordsville.
Burial followed in the Tackett Cemetery at Staffordsville under
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
November 29, 1972
BURCHETT, Billy Joe
1972
Billy Joe Burchett, 45, of Wittensville died Wednesday, Nov 8, in St.
Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV following an illness of two weeks. He
was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist church. He was the son of
Jesse and Alka VanHoose Burchett. Immediate survivors include one
sister, Mrs. Charlie B. VanHoose of Wittensville and a niece Sonja
VanHoose Music also of Wittensville. Funeral services were conducted by
Claude Preston and Bruce Daniel on Saturday, Nov 11 at 1 p.m. at the
Toms Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville under direction of the Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1972
CAUDILL, Alka
1972
Alka Caudill, 66, of Staffordsville died Wednesday, November 1 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an illness of several weeks. She was
affiliated with the United Baptist church. She was the daughter of the
late Jesse and Daisey Lambert Blair. Immediate survivors include her
husband, Monroe Caudill, three sons, Raleigh Caudill of Denver, Paul
Caudill of Denver, and Rudolph Caudill of Leander, one daughter, Mrs.
Alice Arms of Leander, three brothers, Frank Blair of Paintsville, John
Blair of Barnetts Creek and Bernard Blair of Barnetts Creek, and two
sisters, Dixie Blair of Columbus, OH and Jessie Kemp of Bozeman, MT.
Funeral services were conducted by John Pelphrey, Francis Blair and
Basil Blair at the Caudill Fork United Baptist church at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 4. Burial followed in the Caudill Cemetery at Denver
under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, November 8, 1972
CONLEY, William Victor
1972
William Victor Conley, 64, of West Van Lear died Tuesday, Nov 7 in
Lexington following an extended illness. He was a merchant and was
affiliated with the West Van Lear Church of Christ. He was the son of
the late William Amos and Arminta Alice Rice Conley. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Jean Corder Conley, one brother, John E.
Conley of West Van Lear, and six sisters, Miss Alta Conley of West Van
Lear, Mrs. Mae McCloud of Pikeville, Mrs. Ocie Akers of West Van Lear,
Mrs. June Young of Paintsville, Mrs. Vertrice Howard of Tuscon, AZ and
Mrs. Maxine Goble of West Van Lear. Funeral services were conducted by
Cecil Sherman and Kenneth C. Goble on Friday, Nov 10 at 2 p.m. at the
West Van Lear Church of Christ. Burial followed in Highland Memorial
Park at Staffordsville under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1972
CURTIS, Artie Mae (Branham)
1972
Artie Mae Curtis, 80, of Akron, OH died Monday, November 20 following
an illness of three weeks. She was a housewife and was affiliated with
the United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Turner and
Martha Angles Branham. Immediate survivors include her husband, Van
Curtis, one son, Clifford Curtis of Urbana, OH, four daughters, Mrs.
Gaza Zeffer of Akron, OH, Mrs. Bella Zeffer of Akron, OH, Mrs. Ora
Fraley of Camas, WA, and Mrs. Blanche Prince of Camas, WA, three
sisters, Mrs. Nancy Caudill of Plain City, OH, Mrs. Virgie McCormick of
Pedro, OH, and Mrs. June Mollett of Williamsport, and two brothers,
Frank Branham of Sitka, and Steven Branham of Sitka. Funeral services
were conducted by Howard Page and Hammie Price on Thursday, November 23
at 11 a.m. in the Little Friendship United Baptist Church. Burial
followed in the Dennie Pigg Cemetery at Boons Camp under direction of
the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 29,
1972
DAVIS, Eula
1972
Eula Davis, 74, of Paintsville died Monday, November 13 in the Crest
Haven Nursing Home following an illness of six months. She was
affiliated with the United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the
late Silas and Elizabeth Minix Kissinger. Immediate survivors include
four sons, Miles Davis, Elmer Davis, and Paul Douglas Davis, all of
Paintsville, Jack Davis of Inez, and four daughters, Mildred Spencer of
Paintsville, Evelyn Rasnake of Staffordsville, Nellie Cantrell of Hager
Hill, and Patsy Esterling of rush, and one sister, Bertha VanHoose of
Springfield, OH. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Woodrow Frisby
on Wednesday, November 15 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Paintsville
Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Fraley Cemetery in Paintsville
under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, November 22, 1972
FYFFE, Evelyn
1972
Evelyn Fyffe, 61, of Keaton died Friday, Nov 10 in the University of
Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington following an extended illness. She
was the daughter of the late Dockie and Stella Ison. Immediate
survivors include her husband, Joe Lee Fyffe, one son, William Kenneth
Fyffe of Independence, two daughters, Velma Dixon of Lewisburg, OH and
Hazel Keaton of Keaton, five sisters, Hazel Ferguson of Staffordsville,
Pheoba Ferguson of Moon, Cracie Skaggs of Moon, Fannie Mae Patton of
New Boston, OH and Lou Ethel Brown of Circleville, OH and two half
sisters, Susanna Keaton of Columbus, OH and Gladys Burton of Blaine.
Funeral services were conducted by Hager Kelly on Tuesday, Nov 14, at
11 a.m. in the Christian Union Enterprise Baptist church at Keaton.
Burial followed in the Fyffe Cemetery at Keaton under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15,
1972
GAMBILL, Mrs. Lawrence C. (Dragoo)
1972
Mrs. Lawrence C. Gambill, 86, of Paintsville died Wednesday, November 1
in the Crest Haven Rest Home following an extended illness. She was
affiliated with the Pentacostal Church of Christ. She was the daughter
of the late James F. and Sarah Lowe Dragoo. Immediate survivors include
five sons, Bennie B. Gambill, Frank G. Gambill, and Marvin R. Gambill,
all of Cincinnati, OH, Earl G. Gambill of Daytona Beach, FL, and Hubert
C. Gambill of Paintsville, one daughter, Eula Gray Randle of Las Vegas,
NV, and one brother, Benny Dragoo of Georgetown. Funeral services were
conducted by Lenzie Cyrus on Saturday, November 4 at 10 a.m. in the
Paintsville Pentacostal Church. Burial followed in the Lexington
Cemetery at Lexington under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1972
HAYES, Carlen
1972
Carlen G. Hayes, 42, of Paintsville died Sunday, November 26 in
Paintsville following a short illness. He was a welder. He was the son
of Glenna Smith Hayes and the late Sterlin Hayes. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Anna Jean Burkett Hayes, one son, David Hayes, of
Pikeville, two half brothers, John Sizemore of Gulf Port, MS and Jim
Sizemore of Belpre, OH, and four half sisters, Judie Sizemore, Ann
Timmerman of Indianapolis, IN, Doris Legg of Zansdale, OH, and Linda
Becker of North Dakota. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Charles
Milam on Wednesday, November 29 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial
Park Cemetery at Staffordsville under the direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 29,
1972
JACKSON,
Louise (Caudill)
1972
Louise Jackson, 92, of Dayton, died Wednesday, November 29 in the
Washington Manor Nursing Home in Dayton, OH following a five week
illness. She was a former resident of Johnson County. She was the
daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Saylor Caudill of Riceville. She
was the widow of the late Elisha Jackson of Oil Springs. Immediate
survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Caudill of Riceville, Mrs.
Rushia Blanton of Oil Springs and Mrs. Ruby Gullett of Dayton, OH, one
son, Henry Jackson of St. Paris, OH. Mrs. Jackson was a member of the
Pentecostal Holiness Church and was one of the two Civil War Widows in
the United States. Funeral services were held at the Dryden road
Pentecostal Church in Dayton, with Rev. Arvis Swafford officiating.
Burial was in the Millerstown Cemetery at St. Paris, OH. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, Dece13, 1972
LAFFERTY,
Marion Eugene Jr.
1972
Marion Eugene Lafferty, Jr., infant, died Saturday, November 11 in the
Paintsville Hospital. He was the son of Marion Eugene and Audrey Fay
Cantrell Lafferty of Flat Gap. Also surviving is one sister, Glenda
Gail Lafferty, at home, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Cecil Cantrell, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Adkins. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Cecil
Cantrell by Arnold Castle on Monday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Burial followed in the Cantrell Family Cemetery at Volga under
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, November 15, 1972
LYONS, Mintie (Stambaugh)
1972
Mintie Stambaugh Lyons, 78, of Sitka died Friday, November 24 at Kings
Daughters Hospital in Ashland following an illness of ten years.
She was affiliated with the Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the
late Thomas and Melisa Bayes Stambaugh Burchett. Immediate survivors
include her husband, Arnold Lyons, three sons, Raymond Lyons of
Paintsville, Emory Lyons of Ashland, and Elva Lyons of Dayton, Ohio,
two daughters, Mrs. Edith Sipple of Paintsville, and Mrs. Esther Rice
of Falcon and one half-brother, Eddie Burchett of Stambaugh. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Bruce Daniel on Sunday, November 25 at
2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home. Burial
followed in the Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville under the
direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
November 29, 1972
MAYO,
Walter T.
1972
Walter T. Mayo, 79, died Saturday morning, November 25, at his home,
11442 Coggins Drive, Sun City, AZ. Mr. Mayo was born in Paintsville,
and was a World War II veteran. He was employed with the G. F. & I
Steel Corporation for 45 years in Pueblo, CO. After retiring he moved
to Sun City, AZ in 1963. He was a member of the United Church of Sun
City. His wife, Olga, preceded him in death in September 1966.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Neva Mayo Harris of Tampa, FL. Funeral
services were conducted at Lundberg’s Golden Door Chapel. Burial
followed in Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, December 6, 1972
MCKENZIE,
Ford
1972
Ford McKenzie, 63, of Dayton, OH, died Thursday, Nov. 2 at his home. A
former resident of Johnson County, he was the son in law of Millard
Hobson of Van Lear and a graduate of Paintsville High School. At the
time of his death he was manager of the appliance department of Elder
Beerman's, in Dayton. His wife, the former Evelyn Hobson, survives. A
son, Tommy, is at home and a daughter, Mrs. Judy Williams, lives in
Trotwood, OH. A granddaughter also survives. Brothers and sisters
include Kendall McKenzie of Lucasville, OH, Homer McKenzie of
Morristown, TN, Mrs. Neva Violet of Columbus and Mrs. Ola Conley of
Enon, OH. Services were conducted Monday, Nov 6, at the Bradford and
Connelly Funeral Home in Dayton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
November 15, 1972
MEDDINGS,
William Otto
1972
William Otto (Ott) Meddings, 63, of Jenkins died Thursday, November 2
in the Jenkins Hospital following an extended illness. He was employed
as a miner. He was the son of the late John and Rachel French Meddings.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Gladys Stanley Meddings, two
sons, James Meddings of Jenkins and David Meddings of Paducah, one
daughter, Mrs. Rachel Musgraves of Jenkins, and one sister, Ninnie
Adams of Long Beach, CA. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Herman
Bates, Jr. on Sunday, November 5 at 1:30 p.m. Burial followed in the
Davidson Memorial Cemetery at Ivel under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1972
OSBORNE, Harold
1909-1972
Harold Osborne, 63, a retired miner and Sitka resident, died in a local
hospital on Thursday, October 26, after an extended illness. He was the
son of Mack and Lou VanHoose Osborne, and was born in September 1909,
at Sitka. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Osborne
is survived by his wife, Stella Burks Osborne, and nine children. They
include Thomas, Willard, Robert and James Osborne, all of Wabash, IN,
Betty VanHoose of Paintsville, Iva Jay Miller and Barbara VanHoose of
Springfield, OH, Doris Palmer of Belair, FL, and Donita Lemaster of
Wabash. Surviving brothers and sisters include Edna Witten and Evalena
Womack of Springfield, OH, Virgie McCarty of Aid, OH, Olga Salyers of
Piketon, OH, and Letha Wiley of Dayton, OH. Thirty grandchildren and a
great grandchild survive. Services were held Saturday, October 28 at
the Sitka Freewill Baptist Church with Bruce Daniels officiating.
Burial was in the Osborne Cemetery at Sitka. The Preston Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November
1, 1972
PATRICK, Lillie (Caudill)
1972
Lillie C. Patrick, 64, of Hager Hill died Sunday, November 12 at her
home following a brief illness. She was affiliated with the Missionary
Holiness Church of Great Bridge, VA. She was the daughter of the late
William and Rosanna Caudill. Immediate survivors include her husband,
Joseph Patrick, two sons, Frank Patrick of Atlanta, GA, and Aurther
Patrick of Long Beach, CA and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Helen Hughes of
Hager Hill. Funeral services were conducted by Raymond Wright on
Tuesday, November 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Rosewood Cemetery at Norfolk, VA
under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, November 15, 1972
REDD, Ruby (Ransom)
1972
Ruby Ranson Redd, of Paintsville, died Friday, November 17 in the
Paintsville Hospital. She was affiliated with the Mayo Methodist Church
and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was the daughter of
the late Reed H. and Lou D. Redd Ranson. Immediate survivors include
one son, Edd Redd of Paintsville, two grandchildren, Margaret Judith
Redd and John Edd Redd, and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Crowell of South
Boston, VA and Miss Garnett Ranson of Chester, PA. Funeral services
were conducted on Monday, November 20 at the Doyne-Burger Funeral Home
in Farmville, VA. Burial followed in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery at
Farmville under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1972
SHORT, Russell
1972
Russell Short, 67, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, Nov 14 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. He was affiliated
with the Church of Christ. He was the son of the late Grant and Susie
Preston Short. Immediate survivors include his wife, Hazel Walters
Short, two sons, Homer Short of Meally and J. P. Short of Paintsville,
two daughters, Mrs. Garnet Ward of Louisa, and Mrs. Janice Williams of
Thelma, three brothers, J. H. Short of Meally, Cecil Short of Meally
and Arnold Short of Winchester and three sisters, Ethel Phelps of
Meally, Nora Jordan of Columbus, OH and Ruby Williams of Columbus, OH.
Funeral services were conducted on Friday Nov 17 at 2 p.m. in the
Meally Church of Christ by Bennie Blankenship. Burial followed in the
Short Cemetery at Meally under direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
Graveside rites were conducted by the Van Lear Masonic Lodge.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1972
SPRADLIN, Rosa (Spencer)
1972
Rosa Spradlin, 69, of Thealka, died Monday, Nov 6 at East Point
following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the Thealka
Freewill Baptist church. She was the daughter of the late Letcher and
Emma Spears Spencer. Immediate survivors include her husband, Elzie
Spradlin, one son, Ray Spradlin of Willard, OH, one daughter, Irene
Meek of Thealka, one sister, Lizzie Selvage of Paintsville, and three
brothers, Willie Spencer of Thealka, Perry Spencer of OH and Estil
Spencer of Thealka. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Don Fraley
and Rev. Claude Preston on Thursday, Nov 9 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of
the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville under direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1972
STAPLETON, Proctor
1972
Proctor Stapleton, 87, of Thealka died Sunday, November 12 at his home
following an extended illness. He was affiliated with the Freewill
Baptist Church. He was the son of the late William and Lydia Craft
Stapleton. Immediate survivors include his wife, Louise Staniford
Stapleton, and his first wife, Myrtle Lou Stapleton, three sons, Roy
Stapleton, of Volga, Ray Stapleton of Logville, and Ranna Stapleton of
New Carlisle, OH, one daughter, Bonnie Dalton of Fairborn, OH, and one
sister, Lilly Wilcox of Baltimore, MD. Funeral services were conducted
by Don Fraley on Wednesday, November 15 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the McClure Cemetery in
Morgan County under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1972
ULMER, Ida
1972
Mrs. Ida Ulmer, 101, of Cogan Station, PA died Monday, November 13
following a two year illness. She is survived by three daughters, Ruth
Ulmer of Volga, Florence Gehr of Williamsport and Gertrude Gaulhamus of
Cogan Station, PA, along with several grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Details regarding funeral services were not available.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1972
WARD, Shade Jr.
1972
Shade W. Ward, Jr., 81, of Van Lear died Friday, November 22 in a local
hospital following an extended illness. He was a farmer and worked with
lumber. He was the son of the late Shade and Mary Mollette Ward.
Immediate survivors include his wife, Elsie Webb Ward, one son,
Herschel Ward of Frankfort, two sisters, Laura Dennison of Boons Camp,
Nancy Webb of Boons Camp, four half sisters, Sarah Henton of Pikeville,
Jenny Wells of Van Lear, Elaine Gearheart of Harold, and rosella Davis
of Meally, and one half brother, Ervin Ward of Ohio. Funeral services
were conducted by Bill Tackett and Ruel Fraley on Sunday, November 26
at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial
followed in the family cemetery at Meally under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 29,
1972
WEBB, Mahala
1972
Mahala Webb, 73, of West Van Lear, died Thursday, November 2 in the
Crest Haven Rest Home following an extended illness. She was the
daughter of the late George and Emma Hatfield Burchwell. Immediate
survivors include two sons, Russell Webb of West Van Lear, and Eugene
Webb also of West Van Lear, and two daughters, Edith Davis of West Van
Lear and Gladys Pelphrey of Van Lear. Funeral services were conducted
by Lowell Pelphrey on Saturday, November 4 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of
the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the family cemetery
at Hager Hill under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1972
DECEMBER-1972
BLAIR, Dee
1972
Dee Blair, 74, of Oil Springs, died Thursday, December 14 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. He was a retired C
& O railroad employee. He was the son of the late William S. and
Sarah Ann Blair. Immediate survivors include his first wife, Esta
Conley Blair, his second wife, Madge Blanton Blair, is deceased. Also
surviving are two step sons, Harold Morris Conley of Dayton, OH, and
Lindsay Francis Conley of Paintsville, four daughters, Mrs. Hester Bell
Arms of Leander, Mrs. Violet Spradlin of Springfield, OH, Mrs. Ruth
Harmon of Barnetts Creek, and Mrs. Martha Ann Harmon of Hager Hill, and
two step daughters, Mrs. Mary Sue Adams of Lima, OH and Mrs. Louise
Picklesimer of Ashland, two brothers, Dexter Blair of Leander and
Estill Blair of Washington, Courthouse, OH, one half brother, Crate
Blair, of Wheelersburg, OH, and two sisters, Connie Blair of Dola, OH
and Mrs. Hester Picklesimer of Springfield, OH. Funeral services were
conducted by Lonza Reed on Sunday, December 17 at 11 a.m. in the
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the family cemetery
at Barnetts Creek under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 20, 1972
BOYD, Ruby (Ward)
1972
Ruby Boyd, 60, of Meally died Saturday, December 16 in the Prestonsburg
General Hospital after an illness of three weeks. She was affiliated
with the Freewill Baptist church. She was the daughter of the late Ben
Ward and Mary Alice Plummer Ward. Immediate survivors include one son,
Ben Albert Boyd of Meally, three brothers, Carlos D. Ward of New
Lebanon, OH, Hobart Ward of Paintsville, and Henry Ward of Wabash, ON,
and five sisters, Goldie Carter of Garrison, Nellie Foster of Drift,
Faye Johnson of Weeksbury, Bernice Gibson of Wayland, and Lucille
McDowell of Hobart, IN and two half brothers, James Ward and Bobby Ward
both of Columbus, OH. Funeral services were conducted by C. C. Hall and
Ervin Castle on Tuesday, December 19 at 2 p.m. at the Third Street
Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the family cemetery at
Thelma under direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, December 20, 1972
BUTCHER, George W.
1972
George W. Butcher, 88, of Thealka, died Saturday, December 23 at the
home of a daughter. He was a retired school teacher and was affiliated
with the United Baptist church. He was the son of the late Frank and
Mary Perry Butcher. Immediate survivors include two sons, Clarence
Butcher of Florence, and Frank Butcher of Riverside, CA; two daughters,
Mrs. Arthur Pope of Williamsport, and Mrs. Dorsel Sparks of Thealka,
two brothers, Leonard Butcher of Olive Hill and Walter Butcher of
Cincinnati, OH, and four sisters, Mrs. Ollie parker of Morehead, Mrs.
Mary Lou Burnnett of Cincinnati, OH, Mrs. Nancy Caudill of Batavia, OH
and Mrs. John Groves of Pleasant Plains, OH. Funeral services were
conducted by Flem Arrowood, O. I. Williams, and Ivan Butcher on
Tuesday, Dec 26 at 11 a.m. in the Old Friendship Church. Burial
followed in the Offutt Cemetery at Offutt under direction of the
Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 27, 1972
DANIEL, Cecil
1972
Cecil Daniel, 74, of River died Sunday, Dec 24 in the Paintsville
Hospital following a brief illness. He was a retired miner and was
affiliated with the United Baptist Church. Immediate survivors include
two sons, James K. Daniel of Offutt and William T. Daniel of Bossier
City, LA, one daughter, Mrs. Louise Hale of Taylor, MI and one brother,
Seamore Daniel of Wabash, IN. Funeral services were conducted by Ivan
Butcher, O. I. Williams and Arnold Reed on Wednesday, Dec 27 at 11 a.m.
at the River United Baptist church. Burial followed in the family
cemetery at River under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 27, 1972
DANIEL, Tina Mechieal
1972
Tina Mechieal Daniel infant, died December 3 at home. She was the
daughter of Earl Daniel and Tersa Ann Mollett Daniel of Tomahawk.
Immediate survivors include two brothers, at home, Earl Daniel, Jr.,
and Jerry Lee Daniel, and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Daniel of Tomahawk,
paternal grandparents, and Mrs. Elva Mollett of Boons Camp, maternal
grandmother. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, December 5 at
2 p.m. at the home of Elva Mollett by Earl Muncy and Nim Sturgill.
Burial followed in the Daniel Cemetery at Tomahawk under direction of
the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 13,
1972
DORTON, Hettie (Williams)
1972
Mrs. Hettie Dorton, 89, of Red Bush died Wednesday, December 6 at 12:30
p.m. in the Crest Haven Nursing Home following an illness of several
weeks. She was affiliated with the United Baptist church. She was the
daughter of the late Columbus and Lucinda Frazier Williams. Immediate
survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Duell Williams of Red Bush, three
granddaughters, and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted by J. T. Bailey, Lonza Reed, and Ellis Hamilton on Friday,
December 8 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Burial followed in the family cemetery at Red Bush under direction of
the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December
13, 1972
HALL, John Martin
1972
John Martin Hall, 92, of West Van Lear, died Saturday, December 16 in
the Paintsville Hospital following a brief illness. He was a retired
carpenter and was affiliated with the Church of Christ. He was the son
of the late Andrew and Sarah Goble Hall. Immediate survivors include
one son, Robert Hall, of Fondulac, WS, one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Groves
of Ashland, and several grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted
by Cecil Sherman and Bill Ford on Tuesday, December 19 at the West Van
Lear Church of Christ. Burial followed in the Concord Cemetery at
Thealka under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, December 20, 1972
HALL, Johnie
1972
Johnie Hall, 48, of Meally, died Monday, December 11 in the Paintsville
Hospital of an apparent heart attack. He was a mine foreman and was
affiliated with the United Baptist Church. He was the son of James Hall
and Callie Sesco Hall. Immediate survivors include his wife, Blanche
Ferguson Hall, one son, Buell Vernon Hall, U. s. Army, Washington, D.
C. , two daughters, Cynthia Susan Hall and Elizabeth Louise Hall, both
at home, six brothers, Roy Lee Hall, Bobby Ray Hall, Walter Hall, Avery
Hall, and James Russell Hall, all of Ypsilanti, MI, and Billie George
Hall of Akron, OH, and four sisters, Roberta Tussey, Carrol Jean Smith,
and Loucrissie Harrison all of Ypsilanti, MI and Lola Ann Setser of
Akron, OH. Funeral services were conducted by Buell Ferguson, Charles
Price, O. I. Williams, and C. J. Sparks on Thursday, December 14 at 11
a.m. in the Buffalo United Baptist church. Burial followed in the
Preston Cemetery at Meally under direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 20, 1972
MCKENZIE,
Mary (Spears)
1878-1972
Mrs. Mary McKenzie, 94, Paintsville died Wednesday at her residence
following an illness of two and one half years. Mrs. McKenzie was born
April 20, 1878, at East Point, a daughter of the late Alec and Mary
Burke Spears. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Her
husband, Dock McKenzie preceded her in death in 1963. Surviving are a
son, Dallas McKenzie of Ashland; two daughters, Mrs. Madge Johnson and
Mrs. Edna Lemaster, both of Paintsville; a sister, Mrs. Ronald Harris
of Winifred; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 11 great-great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at the Preston
Funeral Home in Paintsville by John P. Salyers and Tommy Reynolds,
ministers. Burial will be in the Stafford Cemetery at Hager Hill.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 6, 1972
MOLLETT,
Fred
1972
Fred Mollett, 69, of Davis Branch died Tuesday, December 12 in the
Paintsville Hospital following an illness of three weeks. He was a
retired miner and was affiliated with the United Baptist church. He was
the son of the late Eligah and Emma Clines Mollett. Immediate survivors
include his wife, Laura Davis Mollett, three sons, David Mollett of
David, Donald Mollett of Lexington, and Bobbie Mollett of Paintsville,
one daughter, Barbara Mollett of California, two brothers, John B.
Mollett of Paintsville and Burns Offutt Mollett of Paintsville, and
four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Colvin of Thealka, Mrs. Stella Fletcher of
Inez, Mrs. Amonda Holbrook of Bradenton, FL, and Mrs. Grace Preston of
Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted by Tom Sammons, Elzie
Banks, and Charles Price on Friday, December 15 at 11 a.m. at the
Buffalo United Baptist Church at Meally. Burial followed in the Colvin
Cemetery at Thealka under direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 20, 1972
PELPHREY, Challie
1972
Challie Pelphrey, 73, of Staffordsville, died Saturday, December 16 in
the Paintsville Hospital. He was retired. He was the son of the late
John Paris (Deal) Pelphrey and Laura Trimble Pelphrey. Immediate
survivors include his wife, Mollie Salyer Pelphrey, two sons, Robert C.
Pelphrey of Tutor Key and Jack D. Pelphrey of Ashland, one step son,
Dallas Salyers of Staffordsville, four daughters, Ruby Blanton of Van
Lear, Agnes VanHoose of Staffordsville, and betty McKenzie and Mabel
Hazelett, both of Hager Hill, two brothers, Jessie Pelphrey of
Staffordsville, and Trimble Pelphrey of Lucasville, OH, three sisters,
Martha Salyers of Manila, Patsy Blevins of Barnetts Creek, and Merzie
Meade of Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted by J. T. Bailey
and Arnold Reed on Monday, December 18 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Pelphrey Family
Cemetery at Staffordsville under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 20, 1972
POWERS, Steve Michael
1972
Steve Michael Powers, 23, of Florida died Saturday, December 2 in West
Palm Beach following a brief illness. He was a paint contractor. He was
the son of Tonie and Oma Puckett Powers. Immediate survivors include
his wife, Judy Pullian Powers, one son, Christopher Michael Powers, one
sister, Mrs. Orin Adams of Springfield, OH, and five brothers, M. B.
Powers of Swamp Branch, Tonie Powers, Jr., of Springfield, OH Paul
Powers of Leander, Merle Powers of Swamp Branch, and Phillip Powers of
Riceville. Funeral services were conducted by Melvin Blanton and
Charles Stapleton on Wednesday, December 6 at 10 a.m. in the Riceville
Freewill Baptist church. Burial followed in the family at Swamp Branch
under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, December 13, 1972
VANHOOSE, Dencil
1972
Dencil VanHoose, 54, of Tutor Key died Thursday, Dec 21 at his home. He
was a retired coal miner. He was the son of the late Norman and Tava
VanHoose. Immediate survivors include his wife, Edna Mae Stapleton
VanHoose, and three sons at home, Jim Wayne VanHoose, Johnny Norman
VanHoose and Charles Warren VanHoose, four brothers, Luther VanHoose of
River, Bill Price of Dayton, OH, Homer Price of Dayton, OH, and Bernard
Price of OK, and one sister, Roberta Butcher of Van Lear. Funeral
services were conducted by Charles Stapleton and Claude Preston on
Saturday, Dec 21 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Tutor Key. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, December 27, 1972
VANHOOSE, Lonnie C.
1972
Lonnie C. VanHoose, 87, of River, died Thursday, Dec 21 at his home
following an extended illness. He was a grocery store manager and was
affiliated with the Freewill Baptist church. He was the son of the late
Andrew J. and Lina Murray VanHoose. Immediate survivors include his
wife, Octavia Vance VanHoose, two sons, Raymond VanHoose of Ulysses,
and Andrew VanHoose of Cincinnati, OH. Funeral services were conducted
by Ellis Hamilton on Saturday, Dec 23 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Vance Cemetery at
Wurtland under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday December 27, 1972
VANHOOSE, Roy Jr.
1972
Roy VanHoose, Jr., 54, of Melbourne, FL died Saturday, Dec 23 at his
home following a brief illness. He was a former employee of the
Goodyear Company. He was the son of Minnie McKenzie VanHoose and the
late Hoy VanHoose. Immediate survivors include his wife, Louisa Arnold
VanHoose; two sons, Larry Wellman VanHoose, and Roger Dean VanHoose,
both of Detroit, MI, four daughters, Linda Lou Engels, Judy Anne
Alford, Marquetta Mills, and Wanda Jean Mills, all of Detroit, MI, one
brother, Harry Thomas VanHoose of Tutor Key, and four sisters, Emogene
Blanton of Tutor Key, Frances Gray of Detroit, MI, Ida May Grim of
Tutor Key, and Deloris Witten of Sitka. Funeral services were conducted
by O. I. Williams and J. T. Bailey on Tuesday, Dec 26 in the chapel of
the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial followed in the family cemetery at
Tutor Key under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, December 27, 1972
WILLIAMS, Berlin
1972
Berlin Williams, 48, of Columbus, IN, died Monday, December 18 at his
home following an apparent heart attack. He was an employee of the
golden Foundry, where he was a foreman and was also a World War II
veteran. He was the son of Goldie Osborne Williams and the late
Albert Williams. Immediate survivors include his wife, Irene Ford
Williams, three sons, Kenneth Williams of Greenwood, Keith Williams of
Scottland, and Gary Williams at home, six brothers, Gene Williams,
George Williams and Lloyd Williams, all of Boons Camp, Rufus Williams
of Van Lear, Albert Williams, and John Williams both of Columbus, IN.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. in Columbus, IN. Burial
followed in the Rest Haven Cemetery at Edinburgh. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, December 27, 1972
WILLIAMS, John
1972
John A. Williams, 67, of Paintsville, died Friday, December 15 in the
Paintsville Hospital following a sudden illness. He was a retired
Southern Bell employee and was affiliated with the First Methodist
Church. He was the son of the late James Wiley and Willie Priest
Williams. Immediate survivors include his wife, Erie Stapleton
Williams, two sons, Jim Williams of Paintsville and Major Harold C.
Williams. U. S. Air force, Panama Canal, one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Jo
Frye of Winchester and Mrs. Ida Lou Simmons of Old Hickory, TN. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Burton on Monday, December 18 at
10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial
followed in the Stapleton Cemetery at Sitka under direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 20,
1972
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