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JANUARY - 1978

   
  
BALDRIDGE, Lloyd
1927-1978
Lloyd Baldridge, 59, died Saturday, Jan 7 in Oceana, WV after a brief illness. Mr. Baldridge was born in Johnson County, Sep 3, 1927, the son of Tom and Anna Daniels Baldridge. He was employed as a miner. Surviving are his mother, Anna Baldridge, a son, Ricky Baldridge, Mathy, WV; two brothers, George Baldridge of Whitehouse, and Ulysses Tackett of Delaware, OH; and four sisters, Nancy Tackett, Whitehouse, Virginia Rowland and Grace Pruitt, Springfield, OH, and Pearl Davis, Waldo, OH. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan 9, in Hammond Freewill Baptist Church at Whitehouse with Sam Sites and Cecil Butcher as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery at Whitehouse with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1978
   
BLANTON, Ed
1885-1978
Ed Blanton, 92, died Wednesday, Jan 18, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Born Sep 14, 1885 in Morgan Co., he was the son of Elias and Minerva McCarty Blanton. Mr. Blanton was a resident of Winn and a retired farmer and oil field employee. Preceding him in death were two wives, Hattie Howard Blanton and Ellen Blanton, Dec 25, 1974. Surviving are four sons, John, Elna, Jim, Blanie, Jack all of Winn and Melvin of Beattyville; four daughters, Alta Cantrell and Della McKenzie of Fuget, Ethel Curtis and Mary Cochran, of Oil Springs; 51 grandchildren; 92 great grandchildren; 41 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan 21 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Tommy Bailey, Lonza Reed, and Fonzie Cantrell officiating. Burial was in the Williams Cemetery at Winn. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 25, 1978
  
BLEVINS, Bertha Mae (Williams)
1906-1978
Bertha Mae Blevins, 71, died Saturday, January 21, in Louisa Community Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Blevins was born March 9, 1906, in Magoffin County, the daughter of David and Lize Blanton Williams. She was a resident of Paintsville and was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Blevins. Surviving are three brothers, Albert Williams and Lester Williams, Muncie, IN and Willie Williams, Portsmouth, OH. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 24 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Cecil Tackett officiating. Burial was in Persimmon Point Cemetery at Staffordsville with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 1, 1978
  
BOWLING, Vernon
1978
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan 17 in Paintsville, KY for Mr. Vernon Bowling age 73 of Stambaugh, KY who passed away Friday night, Jan 13, 1978 in a Lexington hospital from a lengthy illness. A native of Kentucky, he was a retired coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Mary, 3 sons, Vernon, Jr., Robert and Joseph, one daughter, Mildred, several grandchildren five sisters, Mrs. Eliza Wood and Mrs. Mae Ankrim both of Oak Hill, Mrs. Ruth Shumate of Athens, Mrs. Hazel May of Van Lear, KY, Mrs. Edith Musick of Welch, WV, and three brothers, Everett Bowling of Van Lear, KY, Charles and Ernest Bowling of Oak Hill. Burial was made in the family cemetery at East Point, KY under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1978
   
CASTLE, Edna May
1975-1978
Edna May Castle, 2, died Thursday, Jan 5, at Stambaugh. She was born May 26, 1975, in Johnson County, the daughter of Thomas Marion and Mary Jane Jackson Castle. Surviving are her father Thomas Marion Castle; two brothers and two sisters, Tommy, David, Brenda and Ruth Ann, all at home. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 7, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in the Clark Castle Cemetery at Nippa with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1978
  
CASTLE, Katie (Castle)
1902-1978
Katie Castle, 75, died Thursday, January 12, in Riverside Hospital, Columbus, OH, after an extended illness. Mrs. Castle was born November 30, 1902 in Johnson County, the daughter of Jakie and Serina Jane Sadler Castle. She was a resident of Nippa and a member of the United Baptist church. Her husband, Davey Castle, preceded her in death. Surviving are three sons, Odis Castle of New Carlisle, OH, Davey Ray Castle, of Westerville, OH, and Eugene Castle of Columbus, OH; five daughters, Dorcie Daniels, Jane Draghi and Fay Patrick all of Columbus, Betty Ward, Fort Worth, TX, and Joyce Resser, Circleville, OH, five brothers, James Castle, Flatwoods, Willie F. (Bill) Castle, South Solon, OH, Don Castle and Lenzie Castle, Nippa and Jakey Castle of Springfield, OH; 17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan 15, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Daniels officiating. Burial was in the Clark Castle Cemetery at Nippa with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1978
  
CASTLE, Mary Jane (Jackson)
1941-1978
Mrs. Mary Jane Castle, 36, died Thursday, January 5, at Stambaugh. Mrs. Castle was born October 7, 1941 in Elba, OH, the daughter of Leroy and Ruby Stock Jackson.  Surviving are her husband, Thomas Marion Castle; 2 sons, Tommy Castle and David Castle of Stambaugh; 2 daughters, Brenda Castle and Ruth Ann Castle of Stambaugh; 2 brothers, Russell Jackson of Columbus, OH and Bernard Jackson of Steubenville, OH; 4 sisters, Ann Pearch of Rantove, TN, Donna Vess and Wilda Handschumacher of Warner, OH and Wilma Wagoner of Lowell, OH. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 7, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Clark-Castle Cemetery at Nippa with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1978
   
CASTLE, Mima (Harris)
1978
Mima Castle, 75, died Sunday, Jan 29 in Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Castle was a resident of Flat Gap and the daughter of the late Maywood and Collista Slone Harris. Surviving are her husband, Oscar Castle; four step sons, Jerry Castle and Mitchell Castle both of Paintsville, Wellington Castle, Guthrie and Ernest Raymond Castle of Dayton; a daughter, Kathleen Stull of St. Petersburg, FL; four brothers, Woodrow Harris and Herbert Harris of Flat Gap, Jim Harris of West Van Lear, and Charlie Harris of OH; four sisters, Ruthie Wheeler and Zona Craft of Flat Gap, Pearlie Lyons of Springfield, OH and Lula Hamilton; 6 grandchildren; 8 step grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today Wednesday, Feb 1 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Jerry Castle and Scott Castle officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Flat Gap with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 1, 1978
  
CASTLE, Teddy Ray
1975-1978
Teddy Ray Castle, 2, died Thursday, Jan 5, at Stambaugh. He was born May 26, 1975, in Johnson County, the son of Thomas Marion and Mary Jane Jackson Castle. Surviving are his father Thomas Marion Castle; two brothers and two sisters, Tommy, David, Brenda and Ruth Ann, all at home. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan 7, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in the Clark Castle Cemetery at Nippa with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements.  Paintsville Herald Wednesday, January 18, 1978
   
CENTERS, Mary Jane (Collins)
1893-1978
Mrs. Mary Jane Centers, 85, died Sunday, Jan 29, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Centers was born Jan 20, 1893 in Johnson County, the daughter of Garfield and Hannah Combs Collins. She was a resident of Hager Hill and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Lewis Centers, preceded her in death May 22, 1967. Surviving are two sons, Den Centers and Daniel Boon Centers, both of Hager Hill; four daughters, Mrs. Ethlene Little, Mrs. Neva Ratliff and Mrs. Sophia Fairchild, of Hager Hill, and Mrs. Iris Ward, Offutt; three sisters, Mrs. Nettie Reed, Ironton, OH, Mrs. Dollie Arms, East Point, and Mrs. Golda Centers, Denver; 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Feb 1, in the Third Street Freewill Baptist church in Paintsville with Revs. Richard Williams and Herbert Arms officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Hager Hill with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Grandsons will serve as pallbearer Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Feb 1, 1978
   
CONLEY, Burns Jr.
1936-1978
Burns Conley, Jr., 41, died Monday, January 2, at his River home after an extended illness. Mr. Conley was born January 18, 1936, in Floyd County. He was self employed as owner operator of Preston’s Lake. Surviving are his wife, Edith Hayes Conley, his parents, Burns Sr., and Hazel Boyd Conley; two daughters, O’Shara Lynn and Anita Faye, both at home, a brother and two sisters, Charles Robert Conley, Mildred Wiley and Kathy Branch, all of Grove City, OH. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 4, in Belles Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Willie Gene Hayes and James A. Hayes officiating. Burial was in the Conley Cemetery at River with Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald. Wednesday, January 11, 1978
  
CONLEY, John E.
1901-1978
John E. Conley, 76, died Tuesday, January 3, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. He was born March 22, 1901, in Floyd County, the son of William and Armintia Conley and was a resident of West Van Lear, and a retired employee of Ashland Oil. He was preceded in death by a brother, Victor Conley. Surviving are 6 sisters, Mrs. Alta Conley, Mrs. Ocie Akers and Mrs. Maxine Goble all of West Van Lear, Mrs. May McCloud of Pikeville, Mrs. June Young of Paintsville, and Mrs. Vertrice Howard of Tucson, AZ.  Funeral services were held Friday, January 6, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Kenneth Goble officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery, Paintsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1978
   
COTTLE, James E.
1948-1978
James E. Cottle, 29, died Friday, January 20, in Louisa Community hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Cottle was born September 27, 1948, in Johnson County. He was a resident of Flat Gap, a truck driver, and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his father, Junior Cottle, his mother, Lorraine Moore Cottle Tackett, his step mother, Roberta Cottle, his wife, Sherry Sparks Cottle, a daughter Winona Lynn, at home, a brother, Douglas Ray Cottle, Keaton, a half brother, David Richard Cottle, Keaton, and a half sister, Virginia Baldwin, Oil Springs. Funeral services were held Monday, January 23, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in the Pigeon Church Cemetery at Oil Springs with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 25, 1978
  
COX, Mariam (Preston)
1906-1978
Mrs. Miriam Cox, 71, died Tuesday, Jan 17, in Paintsville Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Cox was born Sep 4, 1906 in Johnson Co., the daughter of Warren and Laura Preston. She was a resident of Paintsville, a member of the First Baptist Church and former director of the Johnson Co., Senior Citizens Program. Her husband, Byrd W. Cox preceded her in death Nov 27, 1967.  Surviving are two sons, Paul W. Cox, Urbana, IL and Andrew B. Cox, Louisville; four sisters, Mrs. Geneva Picklesimer, Whitesburg, Mrs. Elizabeth Rusmiselle, Louisville, Mrs. Roberta Ziegler and Mrs. Elouise Niederkirchner, both of NY; three brothers, Charles Preston, Milford, OH, Gaylord Preston, Schenectady, NY, Chester Preston, Cincinnati, OH; and one grandson, Neal Cox, Louisville.  Funeral services were held Friday, Jan 20, at the First Baptist Church in Paintsville with Dr. Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Roy E. Lemasters, L. B. Lemaster, Gene Graves, Bill Borders, Tom Raymond King, James Heber Conley, Frelan Bradbury, Sid Garland and Clyde Blevins. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 25, 1978
   
GOBLE, Hessie (Fitch)
1891-1978
Hessie M. Goble, 86, died Monday, Jan 16, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Goble was born in Lawrence County, March 7, 1891, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Pack Fitch. She was a resident of West Van Lear and a member of the United Baptist church. Her husband, Jack Goble, preceded her in death on Aug 18, 1957. Surviving are a son, Carlos Goble, West Van Lear, four grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan 19, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Elder O. I. Williams officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 25, 1978
   
JAYNE, Billy
1932-1978
Billy F. Jayne, 45, died Tuesday, January 31, in Dayton, OH. He was born August 27, 1932, in Johnson County, the son of Frank and Georgia Litteral Jayne, and was a resident of Fairborn. Surviving are his wife, Wilma Vaughn Jayne, his mother, Georgia Jayne, a son, Johnny Jayne, Dayton, two daughters, Kathy Jayne, Fairborn and Beverly McGarey of Staffordsville; two brothers, Kenneth Jayne and Gerald Jayne, Dayton, three sisters, Marilyn Castle, Staffordsville, Carolyn Lyons, Marion, OH, and Sandra Sparks, Columbus, OH, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, February 3, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Woodrow Frisby and Terry Jones officiating. Burial was in the Jayne Cemetery at Staffordsville with Jones- Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1978
   
JEWELL, Joanne (Castle)
1932-1978
Joanne Jewell, 45, Newark, OH, died Wednesday, Jan 4, in Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, OH, after suffering a massive stroke. She was born in Johnson County, the daughter of Bosier and Mable Murphy Castle, June 25, 1932. Surviving are her husband, Paul; five sons, Robert, Michael, and David of Newark; Mark, serving with the Marine at Quanitico, VA, and Philip, serving with the Navy at Cecil Field, FL; and two daughters, Mrs. Angela Scott of Newark and Patricia, at home, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bosier Castle, Newark, OH; two brothers, Ernest William Castle, Newark and Robert Castle, Shiloh, OH; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Brown, Newark and Mrs. Judy Adkins, Shiloh. One daughter and two brothers are deceased. Services were held at the Church of God in Shelby, OH by Rev. Tommy Williams with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Shiloh. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1978
   
JOHNSON, Marvin D.
1927-1978
Marvin D. Johnson, 50, died Wednesday, January 4, in Veterans Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, after an extended illness. Mr. Johnson was born December 24, 1927 in Johnson County, the son of Sanford and Ethel Daniels Johnson. He was a resident of Sunbury, OH. Surviving are his wife, Nancy McKenzie Johnson; his step mother, Tera LeMaster Johnson, Sitka; a daughter, Mary Lynn Johnson, Sunbury, OH, a brother, Orbin Johnson, Flat Gap; and a half-brother, Harmon Burton, Sitka. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 8 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Bruce Daniels and Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Sitka with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1978
   
JONES, Fannie (Ward)
1916-1978
Fannie Jones, 61, died Monday, January 23, in Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Jones was born August 8, 1916, in Magoffin County, the daughter of Ballard and Mary Jane Roe Ward. She was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Her first husband, Rev. Henry Tackett, preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, Rea Jones; two sons, Thurman Tackett, Flat Gap, and William A. Tackett, Long Beach, CA; a step son, George Jones, Portland, OR; four step daughters, Joann Heinreck and Betty Kidd, Paintsville, Margaret Mounts and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Dayton, OH; three brothers, Clark Ward, Waverly, OH, Claude Ward and Lester Ward, Reed City, MI; four sisters, Hester Nunlley and Jo Ann Haney, Huntington, IN, Prudie Brackett, Paintsville and Cindy Murray, Waverly, OH five grandchildren and 23 step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 25, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. John Frank Ratliff, Willard VanHoose and Johnny Wheeler officiating. Burial was in the Roe Cemetery at Kerz with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 1, 1978
   
KEATON, Rev. Marvin
1928-1978
The Rev. Marvin Keaton of Middleboro passed away Sunday, January 15, at the Middlesboro Community Hospital. The Rev. Keaton was born December 26, 1928 in Johnson County, the son of Lewis Keaton and Beulah Cantrell Keaton. He was a resident of Middlesboro for the past 14 years and a veteran of the Korean War.  He was the former pastor of the Northside Baptist Church, the Cannon Creek Baptist Church, the Red Oak Baptist Church and at the time of his death was serving as the interim pastor of the Northside Baptist Church.  he is survived by his father, Lewis Keaton of Paintsville, his wife, Martha Helen Salyer Keaton of Middlesboro; 2 daughters, Caroline Jane Keaton and Helen Joyce Keaton both of Middlesboro; 4 sons, Marvin Anthony Keaton, Ricky Alan Keaton, Joseph Andrew Keaton, and Michael Aaron Keaton all of Middlesboro; 2 sisters, Mary Ann Keaton and Bonnie Sue Reed both of Davis Branch.  Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday February 1, 1978
  
MURPHY, Truly Mae (Brown)
1895-1978
Mrs. Truly Mae Murphy, 82, died Wednesday, January 11, in Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, after an extended illness. Mrs. Murphy was the daughter of A. J. and Vicy Prater Brown and was born April 28, 1895, in Salyersville. She had been employed as a beauty shop operator. Her husband, Thomas Murphy, preceded her in death. Surviving are a brother, Frank Brown, Hager Hill and two sisters, Erma Vest, Cincinnati, and Myrtle Brown, Paintsville. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 15, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in the Brown Cemetery at Royalton with Jones-Preston Funeral home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1978
   
PARKER, Eugene
1973-1978
Larry Eugene Parker, 4, died Wednesday, January 25, at his home in Columbus, OH. He was born August 14, 1973 in Paintsville, the son of Larry and Anna Lois Lewis Parker. Surviving in addition to his parents is a brother, Darren Michael Parker at home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 31, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Homer Evans officiating. Burial was in Hood Church Cemetery at Sitka with Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 1, 1978
  
PARSONS, Julie (Blanton)
1906-1978
Julie Blanton Parsons, 71, died Sunday, January 8, in Kenton, OH, after an extended illness. Mrs. Parsons was born November 15, 1906, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John Wallace and Virginia Williams Blanton. She had been a resident of West Mansfield, OH for 30 years. Surviving are her husband, Walter H. Parsons, three brothers, Ben Blanton, Creola, OH, Jim Blanton, Columbus, OH and Ora K. Blanton, Rolling Heights, CA, and three sisters, Lura King, Kingston, OH, Jewel Conley, Catlettsburg, KY, and Merle Baldwin, Oil Springs. Funeral services were held Monday, January 9, in Ballinger Schnurrenburger Funeral Home in West Mansfield with Rev. Alva Long officiating. Burial was in Blanton Cemetery at Manila with Preston Funeral Home handling local arrangements. Paintsville Herald Wednesday, January 18, 1978
   
PICKLESIMER, Dennis
1912-1978
Dennis Picklesimer, 65, died Friday, Jan 20 at his home in Denver after a brief illness. Mr. Picklesimer was born Jan 29, 1912, in Johnson County, the son of the late Maurice and Mae Watkins Picklesimer. He was affiliated with the Liberty Baptist Church, Denver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Spradlin in 1977. Surviving are three daughters, Anna Louise Honeycutt of Hager Hill; Pauline Fitch of Meally and Evelyn Hayden of East Point; one sister, Mrs. Irene Adams of Hager Hill and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan 23 at Liberty Baptist church with Dr. Charles Milam and Rev. Herbert Arms officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Denver with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 25, 1978
   
SALYERS, Rosa (Dixon)
1889-1978
Rosa Salyers, 88, died Sunday, January 1, in the Paintsville Hospital after and extended illness.  Mrs. Salyers was born February 6, 1889, in Johnson County, the daughter of Flem and Sarah McKenzie Dixon. She was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Austin Salyers, preceded her in death.  Surviving are a son, Robert Salyers, of Fl; five daughters, Oma McKenzie and Nova Castle of Paintsville; Clova Weigand, of Fl, Ola Franklin and Katherine Rudd of Fairborn, OH; a brother Kenneth Dixon of Fairborn; three sisters, Stella Dye and Hazel Preston of Fairborn and Cora Mahan of Louisville; 28 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.  Funeral services held Wednesday, January 4, in the Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Fraley and Lee Music officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 4, 1978
  
SPRADLIN, Oliver
1900-1978
Oliver Spradlin, 77, died Friday, Jan 6, at his West Van Lear home after an extended illness. Mr. Spradlin was born in Johnson County, Sep 12, 1900, the son of Andy and Ida Selvage Spradlin. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Manda Pelphrey Spradlin; a son, Robert Spradlin; West Van Lear; a daughter, Margarett Ratliff, West Van Lear; a sister, Mrs. Dolly Collins, Melvin; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan 8, in Cedar Grove United Baptist Church, West Van Lear, with John Pelphrey as officiating minister. Burial was in the Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1978
   
STAMBAUGH, Florence (Bayes)
1913-1978
Mrs. Florence Stambaugh, 64, died Friday, January 27, in Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born June 14, 1913, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Warren and Martha Jane Burchett Bayes. Mrs. Stambaugh was a resident of Paintsville, a social worker for the Dept. of Human Resources, Bureau of Social Ins. and a member of the Church of Christ. Her husband, Gilbert Stambaugh preceded her in death September 26, 1971. Surviving are a son, Richard Stambaugh, Williamson, WV, two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Neighborgall and Mrs. Dotty Harrington, Columbu, two brothers, Virgil Bayes and Ervin Bayes, Ashland, a sister, Mrs. George Dills, Nippa and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 30, in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Ford, Dave Flanery and Richard Radcliff as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Meadows Cemetery at Nippa with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Edd Redd, Jackie Crislip, Gilbert Stambaugh, James Thompson, Dean Bayes and Ronald Stambaugh. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 1, 1978
   
STAPLETON, Milton
1911-1978
Milton T. Stapleton, 66, died Tuesday, January 24, in Washington Court House, OH. Mr. Stapleton was born October 25, 1911, in Johnson County, the son of Leonia and Mary O’Bryan Stapleton. He had been a resident of Washington Court House for 36 years and was a retired painter. Surviving are one brother, Jesse Lee Stapleton, Defiance, OH; two sisters, Stella Melvin, Paintsville, and Onetha Lemaster, Washington Court House. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 1, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in the Mitchell Hall Cemetery at Davis Branch with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1978
  
TACKETT, Nettie (Boyd)
1897-1978
Nettie Boyd Fields Tackett, 81, died Tuesday, Jan 10, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Marsh, Paintsville, after an extended illness. Mrs. Tackett was born March 4, 1897 in Richardson, the daughter of Martin and Ellen Boyd Boyd. She was a member of the Mouth of rush Freewill Baptist church. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Grover Mack Fields, 1915, and T. J. Tackett, 1956. Surviving are three sons, William Bill Tackett, Medway, OH, Harold Tackett, Milton, IN and Rev. Floyd Tackett, Harold; five daughters, Mrs. Alice Litz, Huntington, WV, Mrs. Lillian Woods, Medway, OH, Mrs. Dorothy Osborne, Wittensville, Mrs. Ruth Marsh, Paintsville, and Mrs. Deloris Castle, Nippa; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Smith, Toledo, OH; 21 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and four step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan 13, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Moses Kitchen and Dewey Conley officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1978
   
WHITTEN, Herschell C.
1909-1978
Herschell C. Whitten, 71, died Friday, January 6, at his Tutor Key residence after an extended illness. Mr. Whitten was born Mar 11, 1909 in Johnson County, the son of Robert Whitten and Amanda Whitten Adams. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist church. Surviving are his mother, Amanda Adams; his wife, Rhoda Whitten, a son, Robert Earl Whitten, Lexington; three brothers, Charles Whitten, Detroit, MI, Densil Whitten, Prestonsburg, and jay Whitten, SC; and two sisters, Hazel Meade, Williamsport, and Mrs. Marsella Mills, Detroit, MI. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan 8, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Charles Stapleton and Scott Castle officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Lowmansville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1978

 
FEBRUARY - 1978

   
  
BLAIR, Lydia
1889-1978
Lydia Blair, 88, died Thursday, February 2 in Louisa after an extended illness. Born May 23, 1889, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Franklin P. and Nancy Adams Blair. Miss Blair was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 5, in the First Baptist Church of Paintsville with Rev. Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1978
   
CAUDILL, Stella Mae
1909-1978
Stella Mae Caudill, 68, died Sunday, February 26, in Hammond Lake, IN. She was born in Johnson County, June 17, 1909. Her husband, Warnie Caudill, preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Edmund Caudill, Columbus, and Franklin Eugene Caudill, Auxier; and two daughters, Wanda Jane Pitts and Betty Jewell Lewis both of Hammond, IN. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Mar 2, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. James Sturgill and T. A. Patton officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Auxier with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1978
   
CHARLES, Lewis
1894-1978
Lewis Charles, 83, died Monday, February 27, at his Boonscamp home. Mr. Charles was born May 20, 1894 in Lawrence County, the son of George and Lina Wiley Charles. He was a resident of Boonscamp. Surviving are his wife, Madie Dawson Charles, three sons, James Charles, Van Lear, Fonzo Charles, Indiana, Ernest Charles, Boonscamp, a sister, Gracie Patrick, Florida and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 1 in Boonscamp Freewill Baptist Church with Jimmy Price and Jimmy Daniels officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Boonscamp with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1978
  
DANIEL, Jay
1915-1978
Jay Daniel, 62, died Feb 17, 1978 at the Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Daniel was born July 29, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of Luther and Savillar Preston Daniel. He was a resident of Tutor Key, a retired miner, and a member of the River United Baptist Church.  Surviving are his wife, Nellie Brooks Daniel; 4 sons, Walter K. Daniel of Columbus, Randall Jay Daniel of Obetz, OH., Clarence Ray Daniel of River, and Leonard Milton Daniel of Leander; 2 daughters, Lenora Wyatt of Dayton and Violet Marie Carr of New Lebanon, OH; 6 sisters, Gustava Phillips of Paintsville, Amanda Stapleton, Gladys Castle and Roberta Vanhoose of Tutor Key, Goldia Castle and Mary Meek of River and 18 grandchildren.  Services held at River United Baptist Church with Charles Price, Londis Meek and Hollie Jay Vanhoose officiating. Burial was in Luther Daniel Cemetery at River. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 22, 1978
   
HALL, Irene (Davis)
1915-1978
Mrs. Irene Davis Hall, wife of Dr. Lon C. Hall, died February 15 at her home on Court Street in Paintsville after an extended illness. Mrs. Hall was born October 11, 1915, the daughter of the late William R. Davis and Lenora Davis. Her father was for 27 years manager of North East Coal Company commissaries at Thealka, Whitehouse, and Auxier. Mrs. Auxier attended elementary school at Jno. C. C. Mayo College preparatory school. She graduated from Paintsville High School in the class of 1932. She played on the Paintsville Comets basketball team which in 1932 was runner up in the State Tournament. She was on the Girls All State team that year. Following high school graduation, Mrs. Hall attended Boothe Business School and Western State Teachers College. Mrs. Hall was well known in golf circles throughout the state. She won the Paintsville Women’s Golf championship two times and participated in regional and state tournaments. She assisted in a number of golf tournaments held at the Paintsville Country Club and spearheaded the fund drive for renovation of club facilities. In the late 1960’s she was President of the Kentucky State Women’s Golf Association. Until her illness Mrs. Hall was active in community activities. She was president of Paintsville Parent Teachers Association for two years, and served as a Red Cross volunteer. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paintsville.  Mrs. Hall  is survived by her husband, Dr. Lon C. Hall, 2 sons, Dr. Bryan Davis Hall of San Francisco, Ca, Dr. Tom M. Hall of Lexington; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Clay of Laurel, Md., and Mrs. Wilma Moreton of West Sacramento, Ca.; 3 grandchildren, Amanda, Patrick, and Jonathan Hall all of San Francisco.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday, February 19, by Rev. Charles Milam at Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in Davis Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 22, 1978
   
FRANKLIN, Don
1920-1978
Don Franklin, 57, died Sunday, February 5, in Marion General Hospital, Marion, OH, after a short illness. Mr. Franklin was born December 27, 1920, in McDowell, the son of Henry and Nancy Lemaster Franklin. A former resident of Paintsville, he had resided in Marion since 1959 was employed since then as a crane operator for Armco Steel, was a veteran of World War II and a member of the DAV and Eagles Lodge. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Nancy Franklin, three sons, Don, Jr., Morral, OH, Benjamin and Barry of Marion, a daughter, Mrs. Gregory (Phyllis) Brown, Cincinnati, OH, two brothers, Jimmy and Jerry of Marion, three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Bonman and Mrs. Keenis Holbrook of Marion, OH and a Mrs. David Sublett, Burgess, OH, and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 8 in Snyder Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Marion Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1978
    
GOBLE, Henry
1907-1978
Henry Goble, 70, died Saturday, February 25, in Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Mr. Goble was born September 25, 1907 in Johnson County, the son of James and Anna Lee Whitaker Goble.  He was a resident of Auxier, a retired employee of Kentucky- West Virginia Gas Company and deacon of the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Gracie Akers Goble, who he married June 11, 1934 in Floyd County; 5 sons, Jackie Lee Goble of Monticello, IN, James Goble of Lebanon Junction, KY, Charles Henry Goble of Fairborn, OH, Donald Ray Goble of Auxier and Paul David Goble of Prestonsburg; 6 daughters, Patricia Ann Wells of Gulfport, Miss, Mary Hunter, Brenda Spurlock, and Wanda Gilbert of Monticello, IN, Barbara Ratliff of Auxier and Phyllis Cornett of East Point. Also 2 brothers, Dan Goble of Prestonsburg and James D. Goble of Los Angeles, CA; 3 sisters, Marvella McClellan of Xenia, OH, Lou Bucahann of Los Angeles, CA, and Ann Olivers of Mullins WV; 21 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 28, in the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church with Douglas Burke, Junior Wells, and T. A. Patton officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery at Prestonsburg with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1978
   
HOUCK, Paul George
1898-1978
Paul George Houck, 78, died Saturday, February 18, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Houck was born October 7, 1898 in Tennessee and was a resident of Paintsville. His wife, Fay Houck, preceded him in death, March 26, 1976. Surviving are two sons, Paul Houck, Jr., Paintsville, and Frankie Neal Ward, Georgia. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 21, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 22, 1978
   
LEMASTER, Florence (Harris)
1884-1978
Florence Lemaster, 93, died Wednesday, Feb 15 at her home at Winifred after an extended illness. Mrs. Lemaster was born Oct 29, 1884 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Dave and Katherine Wheeler Harris. She was a member of the Old Hood United Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Bascom Lemaster, who died on Aug 21, 1959. Florence and Bascom were married on July 20, 1899. Surviving are four sons, Roy Lemaster of Winifred, John Lemaster of Paintsville, Raleigh Lemaster of Marion, IN, and Virgil Lemaster of Flat Gap; two daughters, Mayme Campbell of Marion and Erma Lyons of Blaine; one brother, Jim Harris of Paton, IA; 26 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb 18, at the Old Hood United Baptist Church with Tommy Bailey and O. I. Williams officiating. Burial was in the Lemaster Cemetery at Winifred with the Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 22, 1978
   
MAYNARD, Polly (Burgett)
1895-1978
Polly Maynard, 83, died Sunday, February 26, in J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center, Louisa, after an extended illness. Mrs. Maynard was born in Martin County, September 27, 1895, the daughter of Gabe and Nancy Muncy Burgett. She was a resident of Ulysses and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Vernon Maynard, preceded her in death, August 4, 1971. Surviving are a daughter, Eva Maynard, Ulysses, two brothers, Richard Burgett and Ben Burgett, Logan, WV and a sister, Minnie Fields, Chicago. Funeral services were held, Tuesday, February 28, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Bruce Daniels and Byrd Webb officiating. Burial was in the Borders Cemetery at Ulysses with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1978
   
MUSIC, Alice (Hall)
1898-1978
Mrs. Alice Music, 79, died Friday, February 10, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Music was born May 12, 1898, in Johnson County, the daughter of Grant and Susan Hall. She was a resident of Red Bush, formerly of East Point and a member of the Church of Christ. Her husband, Russell Music, preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Charlie Music and Bruce Music, both of Springfield, OH, two daughters, Flossie Keel, Baltimore, MD, and Ruth McKenzie, Red Bush, eight brothers and sisters, Gayland Hall, John Music, Barney Hall, and Calhoun Goble, Ben Goble and Tom Goble of West Van Lear, Mary Belle Music, East Point and Minnie Hurt, West Van Lear, 21 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, February 13, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Dave Flannery and Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in the Music Family Cemetery at East Point with Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 15, 1978
  
PENNINGTON, Arthur
1924-1978
Arthur Pennington, 53, died Wednesday, Feb 22, in Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, OH after a brief illness. Mr. Pennington was born June 4, 1924 in Johnson County, the son of Charley and Terri Roland Pennington. He was a resident of Mt. Gilead, OH. Surviving are his wife, Wilma Campbell Pennington; a son and daughter, Arthur Pennington and Penny Pennington, Mt. Gilead; four brothers, Ira Pennington, Mervel Pennington and Luther Pennington, Red Bush and Glenn Pennington, Thelma; and four sisters, Gladys McKenzie, Flat Gap, Merzie Lewis, Boons Camp, Ruth McKenzie and Paulette McKenzie, Volga. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb 25, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Daniels officiating. Burial was in Pennington Cemetery at Red Bush. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1978
   
REED, Malta (Reed)
1895-1978
Malta Reed, 82, died Tuesday February 7, at her home in Manila. Mrs. Reed was born September 29, 1895 at Manila, the daughter of the late Asa J. and Elizabeth Gullett Reed. She was affiliated with the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Milton Reed, preceded her in death in November 1950. Surviving are a brother, Elder Lonza Reed at Flat Gap and a niece Mrs. Pauline Reed Horne of Manila. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 9, at 11 a.m. in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders J. T. Bailey, Buell Ferguson, and Wayne Blair officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery on Colvin Branch, Oil Springs, with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1978
   
SMITH, Anna Mae
1911-1978
Anna Mae Smith, 66, died Friday, February 24, in Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Smith was born May 23, 1911, in Johnson County, the daughter of Millard Morgan and Alice Adkins. She was a resident of East Point and a member of the Church of God. Her husband, John Smith, preceded her in death in 1957. Surviving are two sons, Jay James Kimbler, Georgia and Basil Smith, six daughters, Kathleen Estep, East Point, Barbara Ann Smith, Delbarton, WV, Alka Loucille Smith, Prestonsburg, Dorothy Lee Smith, Michigan, Minnie Combs, Indiana and Mary Conley, Wayland; a brother, Henry Morgan, Wayland, and 22 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 26, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Moses Kitchen officiating. Burial was in the Powers Cemetery at East Point with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1978
  
SPARKS, Olma B.
1894-1978
Olma B. Red Sparks, 83, died Monday, Feb 13, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Dayton, OH, after an extended illness. Mr. Sparks was born Sep 18, 1894 in Johnson County, the son of John and Missouri Phillips Sparks. He was a resident of Union, OH. Surviving are his wife, Clara Ward Sparks; two sons, Dr. O. D. Sparks, Oklahoma City, OK; and Howard Sparks, Paintsville; three step sons, Henderson Ward, Springboro, OH, James Ward, Englewood, OH and Douglas Ward, Brookville, OH; three daughters, Dorothy Bradley of Kenova, WV, Darlene Preston of Canton, OH and Sue Estep of Lexington, a step daughter, Estelle Ward Burga, Hager Hill, two brothers, J. O. Jarvie Sparks, Thelma, and Chester Sparks, Lake Plaza, FL; three sisters, Alma Neeley, Hampton, VA, Maxie Studghill, York Town, PA, and Mona Roth, Lake Plaza, FL. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb 17 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with C. J. Sparks and Charles Price officiating ministers. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Van Lear Masonic Lodge No. 885 conducted Masonic services. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 22, 1978
   
STANDIFER, Lucy (Watson)
1919-1978
Lucy Watson Standifer, 59, died Thursday, February 9, in South Bend, IN. Mrs. Standifer was born January 12, 1919, at Carver, KY., the daughter of Raleigh and Stella Jackson Watson. She had been a resident of Knox, IN for the past four years, and was employed at Wagoner’s Industry, Plymouth. Surviving are two sons, Moses Standifer, JR., and Gary Standifer, both of Paintsville; four daughters, Edna Mae Hale, Ann Arbor, MI, Phyllis Goble, West Van Lear, Kathy Fraley and Debbie Standifer, Paintsville, seven brothers and sisters, Dorothy Watson, Hamlet, IN, Elsie Bailey, Knox, IN, Mattie Young, Osceota, IN, Min Kryniki, Michigan City, IN, Lee Watson, Carver, Roy Watson, North Judson, IN and Harley Watson, Plymouth, IN; and 17 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 12, in the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Clay Watson officiating, Burial was in the Watson Family Cemetery at Carver with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 15, 1978
   
TRIMBLE, Wannie
1978
Wannie Trimble, 69, formerly of Paintsville, died Thursday, Feb 9 in Lexington. He was the son of the late Charlie and Amanda Trimble of Paintsville. Mr. Trimble is survived by two sons, Robert Trimble of Lexington and Charles Trimble of Houston, TX; and two granddaughters, Robyn and Lisa Dennis of Houston, TX. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb 13 at the White Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Lexington with Chaplain Richter officiating. Burial was in Nelson National Cemetery near Lexington. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 15, 1978
    
WEBB, Susie (Vanderpool)
1907-1978
Susie Vanderpool Webb, 70, died Wednesday, February 22, in Wabash, IN after an extended illness. Mrs. Webb was born December 24, 1907, in Magoffin County and was a resident of Van Lear. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Sara Shepard Vanderpool. She was a member of the Church of God. Mrs. Webb was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Webb in 1955. Surviving are a son, Reuben Webb of New Lexington, OH; five daughters, Ruth Ferguson, Lenora Webb, Margaret Webb and Rita King, all of Wabash, IN; and Amy Honeycutt of Roann, IN; two brothers, Jim Vanderpool of Gunlock, KY and Alie Vanderpool of Emma, KY; one half brother, Alonzo Shepard of McDowell, KY, one half sister, June Stephens of Prestonsburg; 23 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 25 at Hall Brothers Chapel with Henry Crider and Virgil Hunt officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at East Point Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1978

 
MARCH - 1978

   
   
BLAIR, Herbert
1910-1978
Herbert Blair, 68, died Sunday, March 12, at his Sunbury, OH residence after an extended illness. Mr. Blair was born January 11, 1910 in Johnson County, the son of Levi Franklin and Mary Jane Conley Blair.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ival McKenzie Blair. Surviving are 2 sons, Henry Blair and Gary Neal Blair both of Sunbury; 2 daughters, Mrs. Patricia Ann Spencer of Seminole, Fl, and Mrs. Regina Kay McGlothin of Galena, OH; 2 brothers, Asa Blair of West Van Lear and Irvin Blair of Oil Springs; a sister, Goldie Vincent of Wayland; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 16, in Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Daniel officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1978
   
BURDETTE, Halcie (Wright)
1908-1978
Halcie Burdette, 69, died in Winter Haven, FL on March 12. She was a resident of Vinton, OH. She was born October 2, 1908 in Point Pleasant, WV, daughter of the late James and Lena Belle Bennett Wright. Mrs. Burdette was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Claude Burdette on September 8, 1972. Surviving are two daughters, Linda Pettus of Winter Haven, FL and Betty McCloud of Wittensville; two brothers,  Herman Wright of Vinton, OH, and Jess Wright of Wichita, Kansas; one sister, Etta Phiffer of Hollywood, FL, and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Billy Joe and Richard Grant Burdette. Mrs. Burdette was a member of the Chapel Hill Church of Christ in Gallipolis, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 29, 1978
   
CASTLE, Bosier
1902-1978
Bosier Castle, 75, Newark, OH, passed away at his home March 4. He was born August 6, 1902, in Paintsville to the late Lewis and Isabelle (Daniels) Castle. He was a coal miner until 1951 when he moved to Ohio. He was retired from the Newark Air Force Station and served with the Marines during World War I. Surviving are his widow, Mable (Murphy) Castle; two sons, Ernest William Castle of Newark and Bobby Lewis Castle of Shiloh, OH; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Brown of Newark, Mrs. Judy Adkins of Shiloh; two sons and one daughter preceded him in death. Mr. Castle is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Services were held in the Shelby Church of God by the Rev. Arthur Kennard with burial in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Shiloh, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1978
  
FAIRCHILD, Ronald
1978
Ronald Jason Fairchild, two day old son of Ronald and Tammy Lynn Blair Fairchild, died Monday, March 27 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Elmone and Pauline Conley Blair and paternal grandmother, Roberta Castle Fairchild, all of Paintsville. Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 29, by Rev. Jerry Castle with burial in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1978
   
FLETCHER, Elliott
1880-1978
Elliott “Elec” Fletcher, 98, died Thursday, March 23, at his Wittensville residence after an extended illness. Mr. Fletcher was born December 24, 1880, in Magoffin County, the son of Garfield and Lou Fletcher. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter, Richard Fletcher of Wittensville and Loudena Fletcher, Lima, OH, and brother, Elzie Fletcher, Salyersville. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 26, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 29, 1978
  
GRIMM, Jeff
1897-1978
Jeff Grimm, 80, died Wednesday, March 22, at his Stambaugh residence after an extended illness. Mr. Grimm was born August 16, 1897, in Johnson County, the son of Sam and Laura Burchett Grimm. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Vella Preston Grimm, two sons, Lionel Grimm, Owingsville, KY and Edgel Grimm, Thomas, KY; a daughter, Fannie Williams, Sitka; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 25, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in the Old Hood Church Cemetery at Sitka with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 29, 1978
   
KIMMERLE, Murlie (Dixon)
1978
Murlie Dixon Kimmerle, 71, died Thursday, March 9, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Dayton. She was a retired employee of Delco Products and was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Margaret Dixon, and a sister, Shirley Dixon Wilcox. Surviving are a brother and sister in law, Roy and Rose Dixon, Hamersville, OH, brother in law, Jess Wilcox, Wittensville, cousins, Ike and Ernestine Burchett, Paintsville and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 11, in Morris Funeral Home with burial in Woodland Cemetery in Dayton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1978
   
MCCARTY, Neva (Lemaster)
1902-1978
Neva Gladys McCarty, 75, died Sunday, March 26, at the home of her daughter, Rouie Burke, Wurtland, KY. Mrs. McCarty was born March 27, 1902, in Johnson County, the daughter of George W. and Ettie Castle Lemaster. She was a resident of Oil Springs and a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Grantz McCarty, preceded her in death. Surviving are three sons, Hetsel McCarty, Man, WV, David McCarty and Branche McCarty, Marion, OH, three daughters, Jenny May Salyers, Oil Springs, Rouie Lee Burke, Wurtland, and Faye Platt, Springfield, OH; a brother and sister, Edgel Lemaster, Louisa, and Emmie Lemaster, Beaver, OH; 22 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 29, in Low Gap United Baptist Church at Oil Springs, with Elders Lonza Reed, J. T. Bailey, and Melvin Blanton officiating. Burial was in Halleck McCarty Cemetery at Oil Springs with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1978
   
MILLER, Ruby (Kimbler)
1978
Mrs. Ruby Jewell Miller died Tuesday, March 14, in Highlands Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Mrs. Miller was born in Johnson County and was the daughter of James Blaine and Tishia Salyer Kimbler. She was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Earl Miller, a son, Douglas Miller, Paintsville, a daughter, Mrs. Brunell Murray, Dayton, two brothers, Claude Kimbler, Marysville, OH and Mitchell Kimbler, Kerz, KY; four sisters, Normalee Norris, Dallas, TX, Shirley Salyers, Madge Murray and Flora Siler, all of Middletown, OH and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 16, in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Bruce Daniel and Willard Bailey officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Paintsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Harry Doug McKenzie, Bobby McKenzie, Ronnie Salyer, Harry Salyer, Edgel Ross, Gene Wheeler and John Friend. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1978
   
OSBORNE, Vannie
1892-1978
Vannie Osborne, 84, died Thursday, March 23, in Elmwood Village Nursing Home in Ashland after an extended illness. Mrs. Osborne was born in Johnson County, October 10, 1892, the daughter of Richard and Francis Ramey Estepp. She was a resident of Sitka, and a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Her husband, Calvin Osborne, preceded her in death May 6, 1975. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Fred Verville, Columbus, Mrs. Clyde Lemaster, Sitka, Mrs. Lonzo Caudill, Chillicothe, OH, Mrs. Lorraine Salyers, Flat Gap, and Mrs. Cova June Francis, Bellefontaine, OH, four brothers and one sister, Hansford Estepp, Flat Gap, Sheridan Estepp, Red Bush, Harrison Estepp, Prestonsburg, Bill Estepp, Columbus, and Mrs. Exer Estepp, Virginia, nine grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and ten great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 26, in Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church at Sitka with Reverends Ellis Hamilton, Francis Rice and Harold Salyer officiating. Burial was in the Osborne Family Cemetery at Sitka with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 29, 1978
   
PICKLESIMER, Christopher
1978
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 1, for Christopher Gerald Picklesimer, infant son of Emory and Brenda Page Picklesimer of Oil Springs. Surviving in addition to his parents are maternal grandparents, Howard and Mary Ellen Stambaugh Page, Thealka, and paternal grandmother, Mary Cockhran Picklesimer, Oil Springs. Graveside services were conducted at the Cockhran Cemetery by Elder Lonza Reed. Jones-Preston Funeral Home handled arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1978
   
PRESTON, Claude
1896-1978
Rev. Claude Preston, 81, died Thursday, March 30, at his Nippa residence after an extended illness. Rev. Preston was born December 25, 1896 in Johnson County, the son of John and Sally Dials Preston. He was former owner of Nu Way Cleaners, a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and had been an ordained minister for 33 years. Surviving are his wife, Nellie VanHoose Preston, who he married April 24, 1917, two daughters, Mrs. Helen VanHoose, Nippa, and Mrs. June Ella Lyons, Paintsville, two brothers, Millard Preston, Elkhorn City and Clarence Preston, Auxier; a sister, Gracie Burke, East Point, two grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 2, in the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends C. C. Hall and James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Bascom VanHoose Cemetery at Nippa with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Vencie Meadows, Bill Meadows, Bill Salyers, Ova Greene, Dallas VanHoose, Clyde VanHoose, Howard Stambaugh, and Paul D. Daniel. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1978
  
PRESTON, Victoria (Lynch)
1883-1978
Mrs. Victoria Preston, 94, died Monday, March 13, in Camden, MI. Mrs. Preston was born May 14, 1883 in West Virginia, the daughter of Robert and Martha Golden Lynch. She was a resident of Camden and a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Solomon “Dick” Preston preceded her in death September 2, 1960. Surviving are two sons, Herbert Preston, Camden and Robert Preston, Ottowa, OH, a daughter, Mrs. Leona Dawson, Ottowa, OH, a brother, Jimmy Lynch, Kenova, WV, two sisters, Mrs. Leora Travis and Mrs. Flora Meredith, St. Petersburg, FL; 19 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 17 in the United Baptist Church at Thelma with Elders C. J. Sparks and Elzie Banks officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thelma with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1978
   
REED, Edwin
1945-1978
Edwin Reed, 33, died Sunday, March 12, in Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Mr. Reed was born in Johnson County, Jan 31, 1945, the son of John and Hazel VanHoose Reed. He was a resident of Red Bush and a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his parents are four brothers, Charles Reed and William Reed, Paintsville, James D. Reed, Red Bush, and Robert Reed, Van Lear; and three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Gambill, Flat Gap, Mrs. Wanda McKenzie, Sitka and Mrs. Wilma Collins, East Point. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Mar 15, in Pigeon Freewill Baptist church at Oil Springs with Revs. Charles Stapleton, Bill Runyon and John Frank Ratliff officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1978
  
ROWE, Glaydas (Tackett)
1911-1978
Glaydas Tackett Rowe, 66, died Thursday, March 9 in a Pikeville Hospital after several months illness. She was born October 16, 1911 at Staffordsville, the daughter of the late Johnny and Clara Blevins Tackett, Sr. She is survived by one son, John Franklin Rowe of Charleston, WV, and one daughter, Marietta Hogston of Belcher, KY; three brothers, Thurman and Johnney Tackett, Jr., of Staffordsville, Garland Tackett of Columbus, OH, four sisters, Anna Lemaster, Hager Hill, Ethel Salyers, of Volga, Martha Hampton of Wittensville and Golda King of Paintsville and seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manley Rowe. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 11, at the Bailey Funeral Home in Elkhorn City, KY. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1978
  
SALYER, Oakley
1904-1978
Oakley "Simmie" Salyer, 73, died Tuesday, Mar 7 at his Volga residence after an extended illness. Mr. Salyer was born Nov 17, 1904 in Johnson County, the son of Zack and Manda Sparks Salyer. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Tackett Salyer; three sons, Simmie Salyer, Jr., Paintsville, Donald Eugene Salyer, Salyersville, and Thurman Gale Salyer, Volga; six daughters, Christine O'Bryan and Rita Cantrell, Salyersville, Mary Blanton and Cynthia King, Flat Gap, Melva Cantrell and Anna M. King, Volga; a brother and sister, Tommy Salyer, Kerz, and Mrs. Alice Blevins, Volga; 28 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 10, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Eual McKenzie and Toby Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1978
   
SILER, Leathern
1899-1978
Leathern L. Siler, 78, died Tuesday, March 21, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Siler was born September 15, 1899 in Whitley County, the son of John and Ellen Wells Siler. He was a resident of Paintsville, a retired employee of C & O Railroad where he worked 47 years, and a member of First Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Lena Oppenheimer Siler; a daughter, Mrs. Ray E. Preston, Paintsville; a brother, Dewey Roaden, Cincinnati, two sisters, Garneeda Roaden, Corbin and Mattie Robinson, Covington, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 24, at the First Christian Church with Rev. Terry Jones officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 29, 1978
   
SOWARDS, Fannie(Roberts)
1894-1978
Fannie (Shug) Sowards, died Sunday, March 19, in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH after an extended illness. Born June 27, 1894 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Dan and Carrie Melvin Roberts and a resident of Englewood, OH. Her husband, John Leonard Sowards, Sr., preceded her in death. Surviving are three sons, Charles Sowards, Grove City, OH, John L. Sowards, Jr., Dayton, OH, and D. H. Sowards, Ft. Worth, TX, a daughter, Mrs. Freda Lyons, Sitka; and two sisters, Geneve Lambert, Huntington, WV, and Jessie Miller, Paintsville; 16 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 23, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Castle and Rev. Bruce Daniels officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 29, 1978
   
THOMS, Hazel (Mayo)
1908-1978
Hazel Mayo Thoms, 69, died Sunday, March 19, in Harper Valley Hospital, Detroit, MI, after an extended illness. Mrs. Thoms was born August 30, 1908, in Johnson County, the daughter of Grover and Effie Spradlin Mayo and was a resident of Detroit. Surviving are her husband, Ralph M. Thoms, two nieces and one nephew, Mrs. Thoms was the niece of Mrs. Patty Barber, Paintsville. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 23, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C. C. Hall officiating. Burial was in Barber Cemetery, Davis Branch, with Jones- Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 29, 1978

 
APRIL - 1978
   
 
 
AUSTIN, Bessie (Bolen)
1910-1978
Bessie Austin, 67, died Thursday, April 13, at her Boons Camp residence after an extended illness. Mrs. Austin was born June 15, 1910, the daughter of Joe and Allie M. Trimble Bolen. She was a member of the Meally Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Isom Austin, a son, Alvin Austin,  Clinton, IL, a daughter, Lillie Mae Daniels, Boons Camp, two brothers, John Bolen and Paul Bolen, Wabash, IN, three sisters, Dessie Lee, Michigan, Doshie Daniels, West Van Lear, and Tessie Fannin, Prestonsburg, 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 16 in the Meally Church of Christ with Reverends Bennie Blankenship and J. H. Short officiating. Burial was in Austin Cemetery at Boons Camp with Jones- Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1978
   
AUSTIN, Josie (Caudill)
1915-1978
Josie Austin, 63, died Tuesday, April 25, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Austin was born Feb 1, 1915, in Johnson Co., the daughter of Matthew and Bessie Dutton Caudill. She was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the Baptist church. Her husband, William Bryant Austin, preceded her in death in 1964. Surviving are four sons, Woodrow Austin, James Austin, and Michael Ray Austin, Paintsville and Paul Austin, Warsaw, IN; six daughters, Victoria Elliot, Warsaw, Goldie Litton, Meally, Francis Morgan, Columbus, Dimple McCarty, London, OH, Doshia Clemons and Judy Jenkins, Paintsville; a brother, Pierce Caudill, SC; three sisters, Ada Baldwin, Thelma, Mandy Davis, Paintsville, and Elsie Castle, Thealka, 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 27, in Pentecostal Church of Christ, Paintsville, with Reverends Melvin Blanton and Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in L. T. Preston Cemetery at Williamsport with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1978
   
BALDRIDGE, Melvina (Price)
1929-1978
Melvina Price Baldridge, 48, died Friday, April 28, in Delaware, OH, after an extended illness. Mrs. Baldridge was born May 28, 1929, in Johnson County, the daughter of Herbert and Ruby Prater Price. A resident of Delaware, OH, she was a housewife and a member of the Freewill Baptist church. Surviving are her husband, Ulysses "Joe" Baldridge; five sons, Lester, Eddie, David, Thomas, and Dweayne, all of Delaware; seven daughters, Mrs. Brenda Preston, Boons camp, Mrs. Linda Slone, Marysville, OH; Mrs. Joann Wheeler, Clrois Baldridge, Mrs. Charollette Miller, Annabelle Baldridge and Mrs. Melissa Baldridge, all of Delaware; two brothers, Carl D. Price, Prestonsburg, and Jack Price, IN; three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn booth, WV, Mrs. Louise Rowland, Springfield, OH and Mrs. Virgie Ward, Tutor Key; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 30, in the Hammond Freewill Baptist church at Whitehouse with Rev. Jack Pruitt officiating, Burial was in Baldridge Cemetery at Whitehouse with Jones- Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1978
   
BLEVINS, Shoppel
1918-1978
Shoppel Blevins, 60, died Sunday, April 2, at Paintsville Hospital after a sudden illness. Mr. Blevins was born in Johnson County, February 7, 1918, the son of Elisha Sr. and Sara Elizabeth Craft Blevins. He was a resident of Paintsville, a member of the Little Mud Lick Freewill Baptist Church, and was operator of Blevins Trucking. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Curry Blevins, a step son, Casper Lewis Sears, Jr., Belleville, MI; a daughter, Margaret Lyon Sublett, Paintsville, two step daughters, Jeri Blevins, Ashland and Kathleen Cook, Belleville, MI; two brothers, Wayne Blevins, Paintsville, and Elisha Blevins, Jr., Staffordsville; three sisters, Beechie McKenzie, Leah Colvin, and Shirley King, all of Staffordsville; and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 5, at 1 p.m. in the Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends James Crider and John Frank Ratliff officiating. Burial will be in the Staffordsville Cemetery with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1978
   
BRANHAM, Steve
1901-1978
Rev. Steve Branham, 76, died Friday, April 7 at Highland Regional Medical Center. Rev. Branham was born August 15, 1901 in Johnson County, the son of Turner and Martha Engle Branham. He was a resident of Sitka, a retired coal miner, and an ordained minister since 1969. Rev. Branham was pastor of the Collista Freewill Baptist Church for four years. Surviving are his wife, Zona Turner Branham, who he married September 22, 1922 in Johnson County, a son, Beauford Branham, Springfield, OH, three daughters, Kathleen Ealey, Pompano Beach, FL, Margaret Williams, Gloucester, VA, and Doris Daniel, Laurel, Miss., a brother, Frank Branham, Sitka, three sisters, Virgie McCormick, Pedro, OH, June Mollette, Williamsport, and Nancy Caudill, Plain City, OH; 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 10 in the Sitka Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Richard Williams, Herb Arms, and Mark Daniel officiating. Burial was in the Turner Family Cemetery at Sitka with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Paul David Daniel, Mark Daniel, Timothy Daniel, J. C. Ealey, Darrell Ealey, and Don Branham. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1978
    
CASE, Hiram
1923-1978
Paintsville resident Hiram Case, 53, died Tuesday, April 4. Mr. Case was born April 13, 1923, in Floyd County, the son of Linzie and Jayne Case. He was a retired employee of Adam Ford Company. Surviving are his wife, Maudie Marie VanHoose Case, Nippa, Charles Case, Martin and Goble Case, Hunter, and two sisters, Laura Mullins, New London, OH and Alvan Castle, Printer. Funeral services were held Friday, April 7, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Don Fraley and James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1978
  
CRACE, Paul
1925-1978
Paul Crace, 52, died Sunday, April 9, in Versailles, KY. Mr. Crace was born October 27, 1925 at Oil Springs, the son of Carl and Mary Ward Crace. He was employed as a plasterer and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his mother, Mary Crace, Hollywood, FL, two sons, Jeffery Crace and Gregory Crace, Barnetts Creek, two brothers, Harry Crace, Oil Springs, and David Crace, Hollywood, FL and a sister, Mrs. Edith Norton, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 12, in the Oil Springs Methodist Church with Reverends Richard Held and Melvin Blanton officiating. Burial was in Litteral Cemetery at Oil Springs with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1978
   
DAVIS, Alice
1906-1978
Mrs. Alice Davis, 72, died Sunday, April 16, in Paintsville Hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Davis was born in Johnson County, Mach 12, 1906, the daughter of Newton C. and Luna Williams Fairchild. She was a resident of Nippa, a retired school teacher and had been a member of the Freewill Baptist Church for 30 years. Surviving are her husband, Bill Davis, a son, Ernest Ray Davis, Picayune, Miss; three brothers,  Thurman Fairchild, Ashville, OH, Harmon Fairchild, Worthington, OH, and Dorman Fairchild, Paintsville, and three sisters, Mrs. Edith Fairchild, Oil Springs, Mrs. Thomas Caudill, Derby, OH, and Mrs. Dorothy Colvin, Delaware, OH. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 19, at the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa with Reverends James K. Caudill, Bill Meadows and Bill Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1978
   
EVANS, Oscar
1978
Oscar N. Evans, 80, died at his home in Sun City Center, FL, April 7. He was born in Gallia, OH and moved to Paintsville in 1920. He was associated with Evans Oil & Gas Company and Evans & Dixon Drilling Company. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and Paintsville Lodge 381 F & AM. Survivors are his wife, Ruth, of Sun City Center and son Paul, of Ashland. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1978
   
GREENE, Alka (Baldridge)
1910-1978
Alka Greene, 67, died Sunday, April 3, in U. K. Medical Center. Ms. Greene was born October 27, 1910 in Floyd County, the daughter of Thomas Dotson and Lerna Baldridge. She was a resident of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are seven sons, James Earl, Whitesburg, Burl, Ft. Wayne, IN, Gerald, Brookston, IN, Tom, Floyd and Harold, Prestonsburg, and Julian, East Point, three daughters, Wanda Hamilton, Prestonsburg, Pat Sampson, Centerville, Ala., and Phyllis Hackworth, Granby, MA, two brothers,  Alic Dotson, Warsaw, IN and Edgar Dotson, East Point, five sisters, Louise Porter, Columbus, Celia Webb, Waynesville, OH, Berta Harmon, and Alma Snapps, Warsaw, IN, and Lerna Mae Snapps, Degraff, OH; 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held today, Wednesday, April 5, in Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Clarence Lemaster and Rev. Lowell Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in the Greene Family Cemetery at East Point with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1978
  
HELTON, Nettie (Caudill)
1899-1978
Mrs. Nettie Helton, 79, died Friday, April 14, in Mt. Manor Nursing Home at Prestonsburg after an illness of several months. Born February 26, 1899, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of John A. and Louie Adams Caudill and was a resident of Oil Springs. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Dewey Helton; three sons, Dewey Helton, Jr., Pilgrim, KY, John C. Helton, Newport Beach, CA, and George H. Helton, Frankfort, three daughters, Mrs. Irene Vance and Mrs. Cynthia Whitt, Paintsville and Mrs. Virginia Wolfe, Ironton, OH, a sister, Mrs. Pierce Trimble, Beaver, OH, 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 16, in Caudill Fork United Baptist Church at Oil Springs with Elders Flem Arrowood, Lonza Reed, and Kenneth Trimble officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Dr. John J. Whitt, Danny M. Helton, Charles Dewey Wolfe, Charles m. Allen, Eldon C. Caudill, and Charles Blair. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1978
   
HOUSTON, Ernest
1917-1978
Ernest Houston, 60, died Saturday, April 29, in Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Houston was born in Perry County, OH August 21, 1917, the son of Charles and Daisy Sowers Houston. He was a resident of Meally, a retired miner and a member of the Meally Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Imogene Ward Houston; three sons, Les Houston, Albuquerque, NM, Donald Ray Houston and Ralph Houston, Prestonsburg; a daughter, Mrs. Janice Pelphrey; two half brothers, Amos Music, Bonnifay, FL, and Billy Music, East Point; a sister, Mrs. Stella Abrams, New Lexington, OH, 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 2, in the Meally Church of Christ at Meally with Rev. J. H. Short officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Meally with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1978
   
JOHNSON, Martin
1905-1978
Martin Johnson, 72, died Monday, April 10, in Campton Medical Center. Mr. Johnson was born May 29, 1905 in Johnson County, the son of Frank and Lila Tackett Johnson. He was a resident of Staffordsville, a retired employee of Bartlett Tree Service, and a member of the Caudill Fork United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ada Pennington Johnson, three sons, Jarvie Vencil Johnson, New Lexington, OH, Leroy Johnson, Chillicothe, OH, and Jerry Johnson, Staffordsville; two daughters, Gladys Blair, Borderland, WV, and Mary Ferguson, Staffordsville; 13 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 13, n Hurricane United Baptist Church at Boons Camp with Elders Nim Sturgill, Jim Preece, and Richard Mollette officiating. Burial was in the Pennington Cemetery at Falcon with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1978
   
JOHNSON, Russell
1900-1978
Russell Johnson, 78, died Monday, April 3, in Highland Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Mr. Johnson was born January 1, 1900, in Martin County, the son of George and Nancy Meek Johnson. He was a resident of Williamsport and a retired coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Sunie Fannin Williamson Johnson; two sons, Clarence E. Johnson, Dayton, and Don R. Johnson, Williamsport; two daughters, Phyllis Novelli, Columbus, and Allene Evans, South Vienna, OH; five step daughters, Willia Mae Farley, Jackson, OH, Loula Estellene, Dayton, OH, Naoma Mollette, Williamsport, Vaughn Deon Marcia and Diona Scharlene McCallister, Springfield; 11 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 6, in Little Friendship United Baptist Church at Boons Camp with Elders Tom Preece and Arthur Preece officiating. Burial was in L. T. Preston Cemetery at Williamsport with Jones- Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1978
   
MANN, Bill
1913-1978
Bill Mann, 64, died Monday, April 3 in Van Lear. Mr. Mann was born December 2, 1913 in Johnson County, the son of Lonnie and Allie Music Mann. He was a resident of Van Lear. Surviving are his wife, Amanda Cantrell Mann; his mother, Allie Mann, Martin, a son, Jimmy Mann, Van Lear; six daughters, Ruby Blevins and Dixie Mann, Van Lear, Erma Music, Florida, Alice Stuart, Lucasville, OH, Mildred Yarns, Huntington, IN, and Opal Mann, Prestonsburg, two brothers, Logan Mann, Ohio and Henry Mann, Indiana; two sisters, Dixie Cantrell, Indiana, and Liza Cisco, Martin, and 21 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 6, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lee Music officiating. Burial was in Mann Cemetery at Van Lear with Jones- Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1978
  
MCKENZIE, James
1978
James E. McKenzie, 54, died April 6, in Mechanicsburg, OH. He was the son of the late Eskel and Pina McKenzie, of Lowmansville. Mr. McKenzie was married to Oneida Puckett McKenzie, formerly of Paintsville; and had two sons, Gary Lee, Springfield, OH and Rod of Mechanicsburg. He was a nephew of Bill McKenzie of Thealka. Funeral services were held Monday, April 19, at Mechanicsburg with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1978
   
MURRAY, Elbert
1896-1978
Elbert Murray, 82, died Tuesday, April 25, in St. Anthony Hospital, Columbus, OH. Mr. Murray was born Jan 12, 1896, in Johnson Co., the son of Thomas and Mary Jane Kimbler Murray. He was a resident of Sitka, a retired farmer, a member of Kerz Enterprise Baptist church and DAV No. 18. His wife, Oma Salyers Murray preceded him in death Nov 22, 1975. Surviving are six sons, Paul Murray, Thomas Murray and Troy Ray Murray, all of Columbus, Clarence Murray and Phillip Eugene Murray of Springfield, and Robert Murray, Dayton; four daughters, Neva Guistrel of Brookville, FL, Maxine Ripley of Baltimore, MD, Irene Slone and Lorraine Harris, Flat Gap; 24 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Apr 28, in Kerz Enterprise Baptist church at Sitka with Reverends Bruce Daniels and Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Salyer Family Cemetery at Sitka with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. DAV No. 18 conducted graveside services. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1978
   
PRESTON, Edgar
1900-1978
Edgar Preston, 77, died Thursday, April 10, in Paintsville Hospital. Mr. Preston was born December 23, 1900, in Johnson County, the son of Melvin and Lou Stacy Preston. He was a resident of Paintsville, a retired miner and a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by two wives, Norma Fletcher Preston and Gussie Burgess Preston. Surviving are four sons, Escomb Preston, Billie Joe Preston, and Edgar Preston, Jr., Dayton, and Maryln Preston, Flatwoods, three daughters, Rebecca Wells, Paintsville, Doris Davis, Dayton, and Joyce Preston, St. Clair Shores, MI; a sister, Lena May Maynard, Middleport, OH; 28 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 23, in the Meally Church of Christ with Reverends J. H. Short and Everett Maynard officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at Meally with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1978
   
PRESTON, Mahala (Trimble)
1888-1978
Mrs. Mahala Preston, 90, died Saturday, April 8, 1978 at her Barnetts Creek home after an extended illness. Mrs. Preston was born Feb 12, 1888 at Barnetts Creek, the daughter of J. M. and Clarinda Spradlin Trimble. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Byrd Preston, on Sep 25, 1962.  Surviving are a son, Byrd O. Preston, Paintsville; three daughters, Miss Garcie Preston, Barnetts Creek, Mrs. Bonnie Spencer, Dayton, OH, and Mrs. Valeria Thompson, Tucson, AZ; two sisters, Mrs. Shelia Coldiron, Westerville, OH, and Mrs. Clara Levy, Miami, FL; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 11, in Fairview Freewill Baptist Church at Barnetts Creek with Revs. C. C. Hall and Donald Caudill officiating. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery at Barnetts Creek with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1978
   
ROBERTSON, James
1978
James Robertson, died Wednesday, April 13, in Highland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Robertson was born at Taylor, KY, the son of James Lawson Robertson and Mary Ware. He was a resident of Auxier Road, owner of Jim’s Truck Stop, a member of the Christian Church, Campbellville and East Point Lodge F & AM and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his mother, Mary Ware, his wife, Minnie Pearl Holly Robertson; a brother, Ernest Robertson, Jacksonville, FL, two daughters Lora Robertson and Ollie Scott, Campbellville. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 16, in Wilder Edward Funeral Home in Perryville with Reverends Stanley Smith and Kenneth Whitehouse officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery at Perryville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. East Point Lodge conducted Masonic services Thursday, April 14 at 8 p.m. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1978
   
STAMBAUGH, Verlie
1923-1978
Verlie Hobert Stambaugh, 55, died Sunday, April 23, in Paintsville Hospital. Mr. Stambaugh was born in Johnson Co., Jan 15, 1923, the son of Sam and Rebecca Lemaster Stambaugh. He was a resident of Sitka, a disabled miner and a member of the Pentecostal Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Jewell McKenzie Stambaugh; five sons, Billy Gene, Verlie Franklin, Bennie Darrell, Terry Glen and Timothy Hobert, all of Sitka; five daughters, Wanda Jo Couch, Rita Fay Cantrell and Sherry Lynn Stambaugh, Sitka, Dianna Rose Price, River, and Sandra Bernice Cantrell, Flat Gap; three brothers, Ephriam, Ray and John, all of Sitka; five sisters, Imogene Brown, Sitka, Mary Gillispie, Columbus, Myrtle Salyer, FL, Lissy Castle, Wharton, WV and Collista Church, Ashland, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 26 in the Sitka Pentecostal Church of Christ with Rev. Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Sitka with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1978
   
STURGILL, James H.
1916-1978
Rev. James H. Stugill, 61, died Wednesday, April 5. He was born July 2, 1916, in Johnson County, and was a resident of Auxier. Rev. Sturgill was a retired miner, an ordained Freewill Baptist minister and a member of DAV Chapter 18. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Norma Robinson Sturgill. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Wells Sturgill who he married November 6, 1937, in Paintsville; a son, Sheldon (Budd) Sturgill, Louisville, three daughters, Marlene Jarvis and Sharon Kay Kershner, Ypsilanti, MI, and Emma Joyce Music, Westland, MI; two brothers, Milford Sturgill, Coal Grove, OH, and Jack Sturgill, Tutor Key, a sister, Maggie Rickman, Denver; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 8, in Auxier Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Don Fraley and Forest Lewis officiating. Burial was in Wells Cemetery at Auxier with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1978
  
TURNER, Ray
1886-1978
Ray Turner, 91, died Friday, April 14, in the Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Turner was born May 31, 1886, in Johnson County, the son of John W. and Lou Wheeler Turner. He was a resident of Turner Branch, a retired banker, a member of the United Baptist Church, and Paintsville Masonic Lodge 381 F & AM and El Hasa Temple, Ashland. His wife, Virgie Conley Turner preceded him in death November 6, 1973.  Surviving are a son, Dr. John W. Turner, Paintsville, a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Compton, Paintsville; seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 16, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Irvin Preston and Florida Lyons officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Robert M. Conley, Marvin Holbrook, Bromley Patton, James O. VanHoose, Ralph Frazier, and William C. Martin. Paintsville Herald. Wednesday, April 19, 1978
   
WARD, Jimmie
1900-1978
Jimmie Ward, 77, died Tuesday, April 25, in Paintsville at the home of his son, W. D. Ward. Mr. Ward was born Oct 1, 1900, at Deboard, KY, Martin Co., was a resident of Paintsville and a retired miner. Surviving are two sons, W. D. Ward, Paintsville, and Charles David Ward, Auxier; two daughters, Sarah Magadlene Williams, Knoxville, TN and Betty Lou Bailey, Norris, TN; a sister, Lisa Newsome Deboard; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 27, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Glenn officiating. Burial was in Mayo Memorial Cemetery at Paintsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Lowell Pelphrey, Ronald Blair, Howard Hughes, Ray Bailey, Sylvester Newsome and Danny Ward, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1978
 
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AKERS, Donna (Miller)
1947-1978
Donna Akers, 31, died Sunday, May 14 at her Ulysses residence. Mrs. Akers was born January 7, 1947 in Springfield, OH, the daughter of Albert and Maxine Hodgson Miller who reside in Springfield. Other survivors are her husband, Ronnie Akers, three sons and three daughters, Perry, Woody, Ronnie, Michelle, Robin and Judy, all at home; and a sister, Judy Hamilton, Springfield, OH. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 17 in Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church at Lowmansville with Reverends James Kelly Caudill and Harold Dean Burchett officiating. Burial was in Castle Cemetery at Ulysses with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 17, 1978
    
ARMS, Dora (Hall)
1896-1978
Dora Arms, 81, died Wednesday, May 17, at her Hager Hill residence after an extended illness.  Mrs. Arms was born July 7, 1896, in Johnson County, the daughter of Add and Minerva Wright Hall. She was a member of the Church of God and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Arms, August 2, 1969.  Surviving are five sons, Tony, Virgil, Bert and Jack, of Hager Hill, and Lundy, of Paintsville; two daughters, Eula Ramey, of Riceville, and Faye Ratliff of Hager Hill; a brother and sister, Walbridge Hall of West Van Lear and Clora Wright, of Lima, OH; 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services held Saturday, May 20, in the Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Lowell Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 24,1978
   
BLEVINS, Dora (Frazier)
1902-1978
Dora Blevins, 75, died Tuesday, May 9, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Born August 18, 1902, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Henry and Margarett Riggs Frazier. She was a resident of Staffordsville and a member of the Pentecostal Church.  Her husband, Boone Blevins, Sr died in 1970. Surviving are 5 sons, Boone Blevins, Jr of Staffordsville, Robert Blevins and Raymond Blevins of Springfield, Joe Blevins, of Flat Gap, and Jesse Mayo Blevins of Blairville, GA; a brother, Wayne Frazier of Staffordsville; 4 sisters, Carie Stamper and Jessie Tackett of Staffordsville, Ethel Frazier of Paintsville and Virgie Coates of Louisa; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 12, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Woodrow Frisby and Moses Kitchen officiating. Burial was in Ealey Family Cemetery at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Ma 17, 1978
   
BUTCHER, Willie
1908-1978
Willie Butcher, 69, died Tuesday, May 30, at his Van Lear residence. Born December 17, 1908, in Johnson County, he was the son of Harm and Emma Weeks Butcher. Surviving are two sons, William, Jr., Margate, FL, and Clarence, Baltimore, MD, two brothers,  Ashley Butcher, Van Lear, Lewis Butcher, Wabash, IN, two sisters, Virgie Combs, Wabash, IN, and Sarah Newberry, Auxier; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 2, in Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Elders Elzie Banks and O. I. Williams officiating. Burial was in the Ashley Butcher Cemetery, Van Lear, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1978
  
CASTLE, Patrick
1912-1978
Patrick Castle, 66, died Wednesday, May 24, in Highland Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Mr. Castle was born February 16, 1912, in Johnson County, the son of John and Ida Price Castle. He was a resident of Offutt, a retired coal miner and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Blanton Castle; two son, Patrick Castle and Scotty Allen Castle both of Offutt; six daughters, Betty Lou Castle, Urbana, OH, Patricia Sue Mollette and Margie Baldwin, Offutt, Nora Osborne, Raderfield, WV, Brenda Chandler, Staffordsville and Doris Bolen, Jolo, WV; three sisters, Ruby Walters and Opal Meek, Williamsport and Christine Puckett, Paintsville; 14 grandchildren. Funeral services held Saturday, May 27, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Young officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Offutt. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1978
    
CONLEY, Joe
1938-1978
Rev. Joe Conley, 40, died Tuesday, May 30 in University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, after an extended illness. Rev. Conley was born February 24, 1938 in Johnson County, the son of the late Russell Conley and Easter Thompson Conley, who survives. He was a resident of Davis Branch, was ordained minister at North Ridge Freewill Baptist Church, Dayton, OH, in 1965, and moved his letter from there to Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church, and was an employee of American Standard. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Zella Pauline Dillon Conley, three sons and a daughter, Gene D., Ray A., Joe R. and Valorie all at home; two brothers, Morris Mitchell Conley, West Van Lear and Paul H. Conley, Springfield, OH; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Daniel and Ruby Conley, Davis Branch and Evalene O’Bryan of Dayton, OH. Funeral services were held Friday, June 2 in Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Don Fraley and Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in Conley Cemetery at Hager Hill with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Tom Rice, Randall Hayslette, Jack Endicott, Orbin Spradlin, Malcom Ratliff, Ray Prater, and Fairy Hannah. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1978
    
CRACE, Ocie Mae (Allen)
1902-1978
Ocie Mae Crace,76, died Friday, May 12, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Crace was born April 23, 1902 in Magoffin County, the daughter of Levi and Hattie Dotson Allen. She was a resident of Paintsville, a retired employee of the Kentucky School of Nursing, Louisville, and a member of Ivyton Pentecostal Church. Her husband, Paris Lee Crace, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Paris (Cracker) Crace, Paintsville, three brothers, Willie Allen, Sammie Allen and Armey Allen, all of Ivyton, one grandson and one great granddaughter. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 14, in the Ivyton Pentecostal Church with Reverends C. C. Hall and Adam Marshall officiating. Burial was in the Crace Cemetery at Ivyton with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Ma 17, 1978
   
DANIELS, Malta (Ratliff)
1931-1978
Malta Daniels, 47, died Wednesday, May 24, at her Barnetts Creek residence. Mrs. Daniels was born January 10, 1931 in Johnson County, the daughter of Eli and Ethel Evans Ratliff. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Rebecca Lodge No. 116. Surviving are two daughters, Connie Wheeler, Staffordsville, and Helen Picklesimer of Barnetts Creek; two brothers, Eli Ratliff, Jr., and William Ratliff, Barnetts Creek; two half brothers, Ellis Ratliff and Verlie Ratliff, Denver; three half sisters, Dorothy Williams, Middletown, OH, Elzie Burke, Barnetts Creek, and Emmalee Selvage, Columbus, and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, May 26 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Bruce Spencer and Woodrow Frisby officiating. Pleasant Valley Rebecca Lodge No. 116 conducted services. Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1978
   
DANIELS, Walter
1913-1978
Walter E. Daniels, 64, died Friday, May 5, in Huntington VA Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Lawrence County, December 14, 1913, he was the son of Jess and Angie Brown Daniels. Mr. Daniels was a resident of River, a retired Defense supply agent for the federal government, a veteran of World War II and a member of D.A.V. Chapter 18.  Surviving are his wife, Mary Novotny Daniels; a son, Charles F. Daniels of Stoutsville, OH; a brother, Charles Arden Daniels of Paintsville; a sister, Mrs. Edith Janey Chaptman of Concort, TN 2 granddaughters. Funeral services were held, Sunday, Ma 7, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Milam officiating. Graveside services were conducted by D.A.V. Chapter 18. Burial was in family cemetery at River with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1978
  
DAVIS, Jack Sr.
1923-1978
Jack Lloyd Davis, Sr., 55, died Saturday, May 6, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born May 5, 1923, in Johnson County, the son of Elbert and Clora Walters Davis. He was a resident of Boons camp, a member of the Protestant Church, a veteran of World War II and a member of D.A.V. chapter 136.  Surviving are a son, Jack Davis, Jr of River; a daughter, Clora Sue Bear of Detroit, MI; 2 half brothers, Bill Cox and Ed Cox both of Dunellen, Fl; a half sister, Eva Wiley of Portsmouth, OH; 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 9 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Grover E. Castle and James Kelly Caudill officiating. Graveside services were conducted by D.A. V. Chapter 136. Burial was in family cemetery at Flat Gap with Jones- Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1978
   
GAMBILL, Violet (Painter)
1914-1978
Mrs. Violet Gambill, 63, died Sunday, May 21, in Dettemer Hospital, Troy, OH after an extended illness. Mrs. Gambill was born November 17, 1914, the daughter of the late James Painter and Georgia Sewell Painter, who survives. She was a resident of Paintsville and a retired employee of G. C. Murphy. Her husband, Lawrence Estill Gambill, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Earl Raymond Gambill, Paintsville, six daughters, Naomi Barron, Huntington Beach, CA, Francis Cooper and Mildred Sharp, Los Angeles, CA, Ilene Camden, Piqua, OH, Sally Gamboe and Jean Ealey, Paintsville, four brothers, Harold and Earl, West Virginia, James and George, Michigan; two sisters, Leona Gambill Paintsville and Myrtle Payne, West Virginia; 23 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 25, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1978
    
GREENE, Inis M. (Sparks)
1978
Inis M. Greene, 70, died Thursday, May 11, in Grove City, OH. Mrs. Greene was the daughter of Alonzo Sparks and Delilah McGuire Sparks and a member of the Old Hood United Baptist church. Her husband, Walter Greene, preceded her in death March 5, 1976. Surviving are a daughter and son in law, Betsy and David Sowers, Grove City, OH; two grandchildren, Caroline and Christopher Sowers and two sisters, Mrs. Leroy (Nora) Castle of Columbus, and Mrs. Selce (Amba) Fitch of Ashland. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 13, at Miller Funeral Home in Grove City with Pastor Armin Barnick officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 24, 1978
  
HARRIS, Neva M. (Mayo)
1900-1978
Harris Mrs. Neva M. Vickers Harris, 77, died Tuesday, May 16, in Tampa, FL. Born May 24, 1900, she was the daughter of John and Margaret Byrd Mayo and was a member of the Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles W. Vickers, in 1952. Surviving are her husband, Ronald Harris; two sons, Howard and Charles of Tampa, FL; two daughters, Mrs. Ann Seitz, Milford, OH and Mrs. Betty Vanbon, Tampa; 16 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 20, in Mayo Memorial Church in Paintsville with Rev. Sam Glenn officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery, Paintsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 24, 1978
 
LANCE, Marie (Daniel)
1911-1978
Mrs. Marie Daniel Lance, 66, died Wednesday, May 10, in Paintsville Hospital after an illness of several weeks. Born December 26, 1911, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Arby J. and Etta Mae Daniel Daniel. Mrs. Lance was a resident of Sitka and a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Grover Lance whom she married on January 29, 1938; a stepson, David Lance of Marysville, OH; 4 brothers, Mitchell, Marshall and Maucie Daniel all of Ashland and Rev. Bruce Daniel of Sitka; 2 sisters, Mrs. Muriel Castle of Ashland and Mrs. Geneva Rice of Brookville; 2 step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 13, in the Enterprise Baptist Church at Kerz with Reverends Ellis Hamilton, C. C. Hall, Francis Rice and Harold Salyer officiating.  Burial was in Old Hood Church cemetery at Sitka with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 17, 1978.
   
LEMASTER, Con
1912-1978
Con Lemaster, 65, died Monday, May 22, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Born June 29, 1912, in Johnson County, he was the son of Poe and Emma Hall Lemaster. Mr. Lemaster was a resident of Flat Gap and a retired carpenter.  Surviving are his wife, Bessie McKenzie Lemaster; 3 brothers, Roby Lemaster of Ypsilanti, Mi Jess Lemaster and Everett Lemaster both of Sitka; a sister Mrs. Loretta Young of Dayton. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 25, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Bruce Daniels and Elder Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Sitka with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1968.
   
LIGHTMAN, Bessie (Salyer)
1888-1978
Mrs. Bessie Salyer Lightman, 89, died Thursday, May 18, in Baptist Hospital, Nashville, TN. The daughter of Clay and Hettie Trimble Williams, she was born August 22, 1888, in Montgomery County and was a resident of Nashville. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were two husbands, Manuel Salyer, 1933, and Morris Lightman, 1944. Surviving are two sons, Paul Salyer, Nashville, and Dr. John M. Salyer, San Anna, CA; a daughter, Mrs. Hettie Gregory, Nashville, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 20 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery, Paintsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 24, 1978
   
MEEK, Jim
1896-1978
Jim Meek, 82, died Wednesday, May 3 in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Meek was born March 15, 1896 in Johnson County, the son of Lathore and Litha Ward Meek. He was a resident of Boons Camp, a retired miner and farmer and a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Sadie Sluss Meek whom he married July 8, 1949; 2 sons, Otto Meek, of Springfield, OH, and James Meek of Peebles, OH; 7 daughters, Mrs. Dean Brooks, Mrs. Erma Gallagher, and Mrs. Verna Stultz all of Springfield, Mrs. Willa Shirley and Mrs. Betty Zelnik both of Columbus, Mrs. Francis Coon of Russell and Mrs. Annabelle Meek of Williamsport.  9 Step- grandchildren, Burley Gross and Mrs. Geneva Reed, Staffordsville, David Gross, Wabash, Ind., Samuel Gross, Paintsville, Mrs. Edith Hall, Paintsville, Mrs. Margarett Reed, Boons Camp., Mrs. Ruth Bowling, Hager Hill, Mrs. Loula Blankenship, Grethel, and Mrs. Nellie Richmond, Van Lear. Also a brother and 2 sisters, Grover Meek of Springfield and Mrs. Alma Meek and Mrs. Erma Walters both of Boons Camp. Services held in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Jimmie Daniel and Otis Bowling officiating.  Burial was in family cemetery at Boons Camp . Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1978
   
MELVIN, Stella (Robinson)
1902-1978
Stella Robinson Melvin, 76, died Saturday, May 27 in Highland Regional Medical Center. Born January 7, 1902 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Enoch Walter and Nancy Ellen Music Robinson. Mrs. Melvin was a resident of Paintsville and a member of Mayo United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Roy Melvin whom she married August 24, 1922, in Catlettsburg, three sons, Charles T., Leroy and Powell, all of Paintsville; two daughters, Mrs. Patsy Knight and Mrs. Shirley Short, Paintsville, a brother and two sisters, Manuel G. Robinson, Pomona, CA, Juanita Taylor, Nippa, and Clara Brown, Catlettsburg, 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 30 in Mayo Methodist Church with Rev. Sam Glenn officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Honorary pallbearers were Cecil Blair, Wes Mason, Jimmy Melvin, and Hoosie VanHoose. Pallbearers were Robert Conley, A. P. Mason, L. T. Goggans, Walter Brugh, W. D. Ward, and Jimmy Garnett. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1978
  
MUSIC, Barbara (Salyers)
1944-1978
Mrs. Barbara Music, 34, died Wednesday, May 31 in Madison Heights, MI. Mrs. Music was born May 6, 1944, in Kosco County, IN, daughter of the late Edward Salyers and Pauline Lemasters Salyers. Also surviving are her husband, James Music, who she married May 22, 1962; a son, James Music, Jr., at home, two brothers, Eddie Salyers, Madison Heights, MI and Mitchell Salyers, Leander; and four sisters, Mrs. Maxie McDavis, Mrs. Sherry Ann Cramer and Mrs. Sandra Keaton, all of Leander, and Mrs. Sharon Witten, Madison Heights. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 3, in Riceville Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Herb Arms and Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in Hannah Cemetery at Leander with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1978
    
PICKLE, Lynda Kay
1950-1978
Lynda Kay Pickle, 28, died Wednesday, May 3, in Lawrence County. Miss Pickle was born February 2, 1950, in Paintsville, the daughter of James and Numa Bradley Pickle. She was a resident of Paintsville. Surviving in addition to her parents are two sisters, and a brother, Delores Pickle, Mrs. Sherry Horn and J. Eric Pickle, all of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 6, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Glenn officiating. Burial was in Holbrook Cemetery at Davis Branch with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were James Eric Pickle, Everett E. Bradley, Bernie Hart, Danny Allen Ward, Ronnie VanHoose, Barry VanHoose, Robert Chandler, Harvey Patton, and Larry Patton and Danny Ward. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1978
   
PRESTON, America (Carter)
1895-1978
America Carter Preston, 83, died Wednesday, May 24 at her Paintsville residence. Mrs. Preston was born October 2, 1895 in Franklin County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Carter. Her husband, Fred Preston preceded her in death April 25, 1973.  Surviving are two sons, Milton Preston of Paintsville, and Stuart Preston of IN; and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Milligan of Detroit, MI. Funeral services held Sunday, May 28 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Jim Foster and Edgar (Dick) VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements.  Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1978
  
PRESTON, Marion
1890-1978
Marion Preston, 87, died Wednesday, May 10 at his Paintsville residence. Mr. Preston was born July 12, 1890, in Lawrence County, the son of Winfield and Malissa Castle Preston, and was a retired coal miner.  His wife, Malinda Steele Preston, preceded him in death October 22, 1976.  Surviving are his sons, Thornz Preston and Elmer Preston of Paintsville; 3 daughters, Cora Preston Arms, Lilly Preston and Lora Preston all of Paintsville and several grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Saturday, May 13, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lowell Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Paintsville with Jones- Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 17, 1978
   
REDFORD, Minnie (Heaton)
1896-1978
Minnie Redford, 79, died Tuesday, May 16, in Highland Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born July 25, 1896, in Warrington, England, she was the daughter of Joe and Mary Ann Heaton. Mrs. Redford was a resident of West Van Lear and a member of the West Van Lear Church of Christ. Her husband, John Thomas Redford, preceded her in death in 1942. Surviving are four daughters, Lily Smith, Ivy McKeown and Joan Dodd,, Warrington, England, and Dorothy Preston, Kettering, OH, three sisters, Ada Warburton, Lily Tonge and Maria Smith all of Warrington, England, 11 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 19 in the West Van Lear Church of Christ with Joe Adray and Samuel Casebolt as officiating ministers. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1978
  
ROWLAND, Claudie
1915-1978
Claudie Rowland, 62, died Monday, May 1, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Born May 15, 1915, at Relief, KY, he was the son of Jerry and Elzina McKenzie Rowland. Mr. Rowland was a resident of West Liberty, a retired school teacher, a member of the Enterprise Baptist church and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are two brothers, Jimmy Rowland, Fairborn, OH and Linnie Rowland, West Liberty Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 4, at the West Liberty residence with Ellis Hamilton, Lowell Ferguson, Lonnie Ferguson, and Paul E. Keaton as officiating ministers. Burial will be in Conley Cemetery at Crockett, KY with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1978
  
SLONE, Marjorie L. (Sparks)
1912-1978
Marjorie L. Slone, 66, died Tuesday, May 23, in St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV after a brief illness. Mrs. Slone was born Mar 26, 1912 in Lawrence County, the daughter of John and Bertha Pack Sparks. She was a resident of Sitka, a retired school teacher for the Lawrence and Johnson County school systems, and a member of the Old Hood United Baptist church. Surviving are her husband, Bruce D. Slone; two brothers, W. D. Sparks, Louisa, and Marvin Sparks, Blaine; and a sister, Jewell Ross, Blaine. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 27, in Old Hood United Baptist Church with Everett Slone, Tommy Bailey, and Edward Salyer as officiating ministers. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery at Sitka with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1978
  
VANHOOSE, Claude
1896-1978
Claude VanHoose, 81, died Saturday, May 6, at Highlands Regional Medical Center at Prestonsburg after an extended illness. Mr. VanHoose was born September 29, 1896, in Johnson County, the son of Charlie B. and Sarah Castle VanHoose. He was a resident of Stambaugh, a retired civil service employee for Wright Patterson Field at Dayton, OH, and a retired school teacher for the Johnson County School system and a veteran of World War I.  Surviving are his wife, Florence Stambaugh VanHoose whom he married April 3, 1926; a son, Wilbur D. VanHoose of Dayton, OH; a daughter Mrs. Charles Minton of Fairborn, OH; 2 sisters, Mrs. Chattie Estes of Troy, OH and Mrs. Eula Stambaugh of Nippa; 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, May 8, I the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa with Reverends James K. Caudill and LIfis VanHoose officiating.  Burial was in Highland Memorial Park with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Military graveside services were conducted by D.A.V. Chapter 18 Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1978.
  
WALLEN, Ashland
1923-1978
Ashland Wallen, 54, died Thursday, May 25, in Paintsville Hospital after a sudden illness. Born September 14, 1923 in Jenkins, he was the son of Sam and Garrett Wallen. Mr. Wallen was a resident of Paintsville, a retired sheriff’s deputy and employee of the Paintsville police department, a member of Paintsville Lodge 381 F &AM and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Francis Wallen, a son, Doug Wallen, Paintsville, a daughter, Nancy Wallen, Paintsville, three sisters, Ruth Russell, West Van Lear, Shirley Jones, Corbin, and Deloris Ray, Florida, two brothers, Arthur Lee Wallen, Delbarton, WV and Don Wallen, Florida, his step mother, Maggie Wallen Wheelwright and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 28, in Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Graham Abbott officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Masonic Lodge 381 F & AM conducted Masonic services. Serving as pallbearers were Harold VanHoose, Andy Blanton, Tim Hazelette, Guy Dozier, Phillip Nickell and David Wheeler, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1978
  
WELLS, James Leonard
1950-1978
James Leonard Wells, 27, died recently in Pike County. Mr. Wells was born December 17, 1950, in Johnson County, son of the late Gene Wells and Lorraine Castle Wells, who survives. He was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the First Baptist Church. He graduated from Paintsville High School, attended Mayo State Vocational School, graduating with honors in data processing, attended Lees Junior College and Berea College and had been employed for two years as a clerk for Heart O’Highland Motel. Other survivors include a sister, Anita Justine Wells at home, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Buster Baldwin, Paintsville. Funeral services were held Friday, May 19, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Richard Williams and Herb Arms officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Dave Conley, Phil McFaddin, Don McFaddin, Howard McFaddin, Bobby Howard, and Bobby Spencer. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May  24, 1978
   
WOODS, Julia (Preston)
1887-1978
Mrs. Julie Woods, 90, died Thursday, May 11 in Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness.  Mrs. Woods was born June 22, 1887 in Johnson County, the daughter of T.J. and Nancy Castle Preston. She was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Jasper Woods, Sr preceded her in death.  Surviving are a son, Jasper Woods of Paintsville; two daughters, Annis Chambers of Cynthiana and Frankie Blair of Mansfield, OH; 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren.  Funeral services held Sunday, May 14 in the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church  with Revs. Ellis Hamilton and Scott Castle officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 17, 1978
 
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ARMS, Lucinda (Blair)
1904-1978
Lucinda Arms, 74, died Sunday, June 25, in Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born October 17, 1904, n Magoffin County, she was the daughter of Asa and Plina Phelps Blair. Mrs. Arms was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, William Son Arms, preceded her in death in 1965. Surviving are five sons, Paul E. Arms, Henry Arms, and Harry F. Arms, Geneva, NY, James A. Arms, Horsehead, NY and Lloyd Arms, Pennsylvania; three daughters, Martha Long and Mary Smith, Sitka and Linda Linthicum, Pasadena, TX, a brother, Arbie Blair, Paintsville, 37 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 28, at 2 p.m. in the Sitka Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1978ARMS, Lucinda (Blair) 1978 Mrs. Lucinda Blair Arms, 73, of Paintsville died June 25 at Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. A native of Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Asa and Plina Phelps Blair. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, William S. Arms, preceded her in death in 1965. Survivors include five sons, Paul E. Arms, Henry Arms and Harry F. Arms, all of Geneva, NY, James A. Arms of Horsehead, NY, and Lloyd Arms of Pennsylvania and three daughters, Martha Long and Mary Smith of Sitka and Linda Linthicum of Pasadena, TX. A brother Arbie Blair, of Paintsville, also survives, as doe 37 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Services were held at the Sitka Freewill Baptist Church on Wednesday, June 28, with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park. The Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 5, 1978
    
BRANHAM, Loretta (Ratliff)
1911-1978
Loretta "Lora" Branham, 66, died Monday, June 12, in Highland Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Born June 13, 1911 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Harvey and Nola Hampton Ratliff, a resident of Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Sam Branham, preceded her in death Aug 17, 1971.  Surviving are three sons, Charles and Craig Branham, Nippa, and Paul Branham, Boons Camp; two daughters, Mrs. Garnett Young, Columbus, OH and Mrs. Malta Burton, Catlettsburg, two brothers, Jim Ratliff of Staffordsville and Jess Ratliff of Blanchester, OH; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Music, Van Lear, Mrs. Venus Music, Greenwich, OH and Mrs. Flora Culwell, Stambaugh; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 16, in Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist church with Revs. James Kelly Caudill and Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Burial Park at Ashland with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1978
   
BLAIR, Nettie (Williams)
1899-1978
Nettie Blair, 66, died Tuesday, June 13, in Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness. Born May 20, 1899 in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of Tollie and Mallissa Jane Wiggle Williams. She was a resident of Denver and a member of Beechwall United Baptist Church. Her husband, Crate Blair, preceded her in death December 29, 1975.  Surviving are a son, Leroy Blair of Denver; a daughter, Melba Blair; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services ere held Saturday, June 17, in Beechwall United Baptist Church at Denver with Elders Basil Blair, Francis Blair and James Blair officiating. Burial was in Blair Cemetery, Denver with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1978
        
BROWN, Audrey P. (Williams)
1926-1978
Audrey Pauline Brown, 51, of Staffordsville, succumbed June 30 at Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Paintsville businessman, Proctor S. Brown. The daughter of Loy and Molly McKenzie Williams, she was born in Johnson County on November 28, 1926. Survivors in addition to her parents and husband, include three sons, Roger, Michael and David Brown and a daughter, Deedra, all of Staffordsville. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Janis Loyola Blanton of South Charleston, OH and Mrs. Mellana Sharyl Cantrell of Staffordsville. Services were held Monday afternoon, July 3, in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home, with Elders Jesse Fyffe, O. I. Williams and Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 5, 1978
   
BROWN, Verla (Combs)
1904-1978
Mrs.Verla Combs Brown, 73, died Monday, June 12, at King’s Daughters’ Hospital, Ashland. Born November 8, 1904, she was the daughter of Robert and Melandia Preston Combs. Mrs. Brown was a resident of Ashland and a member of the Methodist Church. Her husband, Roy Brown, preceded her in death March 19, 1976. Surviving are a brother, and four sisters, Arnold Combs, Leesburg, FL, Shirley Lyons, Ashland, Merlie VanHoose, Wittensville, Ruby Davis, Baltimore, MD, and Jewell Holden, McWhorter, WV Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 14, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tobe Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Combs Cemetery, Wittensville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements.  Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1978
   
CANTRELL, Walter
1908-1978
Walter Cantrell, 70, died Sunday, June 4 in Paintsville Hospital. A retired farmer and resident of West Van Lear, Mr. Cantrell was born Jan 4, 1908 in Magoffin County, the son of Amos and Clara Conley Cantrell. Surviving are his wife, Cova Jones Cantrell; two sons, Walter Cantrell, Jr., Springfield, OH, and Larry Cantrell, West Van Lear; three daughters, Jewell Lee Dayton, OH Clara Francis, Collinsworth, OH and Betty Letuli, Medway, OH; five brothers, Wayne of Woodstock, OH, Fonzie and Granville, of Mechanicsburg, OH, Billie of Delaware, OH, and Bobby of London, OH; three sisters, Dixie Music of Mechanicsburg, OH, Gertrude miller of Rosedale, OH, and Esta Blintlinger of Plumwood, OH; 7 grandchildren; one great grandchild, four step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 7, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1978
   
CASTLE, Gladys (Stafford)
1919-1978
Mrs. Gladys S. Castle, 58, died Friday, June 16, in Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness.  Born Nov 27, 1919, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Frank and Bertha Collins Stafford, a resident of Paintsville and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.  Mrs. Castle was in the U. S. Army three years, a member of the Thelma Homemakers Club, and Business and Professional Women’s Club, Apple Festival Board, Farm and Field Day Board, and Republican Women’s Club, and was a former house parent for Hope Haven. Surviving are her husband, Arville Castle; a son, Danny Castle, Paintsville, two daughters, Sandy Rice, Lexington and Connie Estep, Portsmouth, OH; a sister Mildred Cyrus Thompson, Orange Grove, FL; and two granddaughters. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 18, in the Pigeon Freewill Baptist Church at Oil Springs with Rev. Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery at Davis Branch with Jones- Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday June 21, 1978
   
CAUDILL, Winnie
1901-1978
Winnie Caudill, 76, died Saturday, June 24, in Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Prestonsburg, after an extended illness. The son of Hayden and Della Lewis Caudill, he was born December 26, 1901, in Johnson County. He was a resident of Auxier, a retired coal miner and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Alice Burton Caudill; 2 sons, James Caudill and Carl Caudill of Auxier; step-son Willis Sparks and foster daughter, Violet Caudill; 2 sisters, Bessie Burton of Cincinnati and Gracie Spradlin of Fairborn, OH.  Services held in Auxier Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. John Frank Ratliff and T. A. Patton officiating. Funeral services were held Monday, June 26 in the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends John Frank Ratliff and T. A. Patton officiating.  Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1978
  
CENTERS, Albert
1895-1978
Albert Centers, 84, died Sunday, June 4, at his Denver residence. Mr. Centers was born in Johnson County, Jan 7, 1895, the son of John and Mary Centers. He was a member of the Collista Freewill Baptist Church, the DAV, and was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Goldie Collins Centers; a son, Albert Centers, Jr., Washington, two daughters, Irene Bowers, Alaska, and Ruth Pearl Fletcher, Denver; a brother, Sam Centers, Paintsville, a half brother, John Centers, Thealka; two half sisters, Nola Yates, Williamson, WV and Beula Duncan, TN; 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 8, at the Collista Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Herb Arms and Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Denver with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. DAV Chapter 136 conducted services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1978
   
COMBS, Blanche (Lemaster)
1910-1978
Mrs. Blanche Combs, 68, died Thursday, June 1, at a Dayton, OH hospital. Mrs. Combs was born April 27, 1910, at Staffordsville, the daughter of Caleb and Frankie Butler Lemaster, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Arbie Combs, preceded her in death in September 19, 1975. Surviving are three sons, Kenton Combs, Sarasota, FL, Phillip Combs, and Jack Combs, Dayton, OH; a daughter, Diana Combs, Dayton; a sister, Atha Lemaster, Paintsville, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 4, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Tobe Wheeler and Roger VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Combs Cemetery at Wittensville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1978
  
COMBS, Virgie (Butcher)
1897-1978
Mrs. Virgie Butcher Combs, 80 died Tuesday, June 20, in Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, IN. She was born August 9, 1897 in Johnson County, and had been a resident of Wabash for 26 years. Mrs. Combs was employed for 15 years at the Tip Top Cafe and was a member of Emanuel Baptist church. Her husband, Carew Combs, preceded her in death in 1933. Surviving are three sons, Ervin Combs, Largo, IN, Carew Combs, Jr., and Logan Combs, Wabash, IN; two daughters, Viola Hibbits and Virginia Bolen, of Van Lear; two brothers, Lewis Butcher, Wabash, and Ashley Butcher of Van Lear; a sister, Sarah Newberry, Auxier; 19 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 24, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Ray Banks officiating. Burial was in Butcher Cemetery, Van Lear, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1978
  
DANIEL, Everett
1931-1978
Everett Daniel, 47, died Tuesday, June 20, in St. Vincent Hospital, New York City, NY after a short illness. Mr. Daniel was born April 21, 1931 in Johnson County, son of the late Charles Daniel and Alka Castle Daniel. He was a resident of New York City, and was employed by Mayflower Hotel Coffee Shop. Surviving in addition to his mother are six brothers, Murel Daniel, Louisville, Max Daniel, Delaware, OH, Charles Daniel, Tutor Key, Frank Daniel, Columbus, Raymond Daniel, King of Prussia, PA, and Jess Daniel of Greenville, OH; and a sister Bernice Morgan, Louisville. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 24, in Baker Branch Freewill Baptist church with Rev. Irvin Castle officiating. Burial was in the Daniel Family Cemetery, Tutor Key, with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1978
  
DANIEL, Julia (Lemaster)
1892-1978
Mrs. Julia Daniel, 86, died, Monday, June 12, at her Euclid Avenue home after an illness of several months. Daughter of the late Henry and Amanda Castle Lemaster, she was born March 7, 1892 in Johnson County and was a member of the United Baptist Church.  Her husband Lawrence Daniel died May 6, 1971.  Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Morris Conley and Mrs. John Leonard Spears both of Paintsville; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 14, in Paintsville United Baptist Church with Elders O. I. Williams and Everett Slone officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements.  Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1978
   
FAIRCHILD, Lou (Bayes)
1885-1978
Oil Springs resident, Mrs. Lou Sina Fairchild, died Wednesday, June 28, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Fairchild was born July 21, 1885 in Johnson Co., daughter of J. J. and Catherine Fairchild Bayes. She had been a member of the Pentecostal Church since June 23, 1918, and was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Fairchild, in 1941.  Surviving are three sons, Delbert Fairchild and Doug Fairchild, both of Oil Springs and Wayne Fairchild of Olive Hill; a brother, Moody Bayes of Catlettsburg; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Long and Mrs. Dewey Conley of Fairborn, OH, and Mrs. Julia Salyer of Flat Gap; 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 30, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Melvin Blanton and Harold Salyer officiating. Burial was in Litteral Cemetery at Oil Springs with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 5, 1978
  
FYFFE, Faye (Williams)
1908-1978
Mrs. Faye Fyffe, 69, died Thursday, June 15, in Columbus, OH. Daughter of Boone and Elmira Ross Williams, she was born October 1, 1908, in Johnson County, and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Her husband, Jay Fyffe preceded her in death September 21, 1973. Surviving are a son, Carl Fyffe, Columbus; two sisters, Mrs. Proctor Fyffe, Atlanta, GA and Mrs. Duel Fyffe, Alligan, MI; two granddaughters and one great grandson. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 18, in Old Paint Church at Relief with Paul E. Keaton, Jerry Brown and Robie Ferguson as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Williams Cemetery, Red Bush, with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1978
   
GILLESPIE, Earl C.
1914-1978
Rev. Earl C. Gillespie, 64, died Sunday, June 4, in Highland Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Mr. Gillespie was born Feb 5, 1914, in Johnson County, the son of Earl and Anne Bailey Gillespie. He was a resident of Paintsville, a retired employee of Paintsville Grocery, and was a member of the First Freewill Baptist church, Paintsville, where he served as pastor for three years. Surviving are his wife, Viola Chandler Gillespie; a daughter, Earlene Lyons, two grandchildren, Robert Earl Lyons and Rebecca Kaye Lyons; two sisters, Susie Daniels, Shelbyville and Beatrice Callison, Fairborn, OH; and two half sisters, Eva Vaughn, Ashland, and Emma Damron, Catlettsburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 6, in the First Freewill Baptist church with Revs C. C. Hall and Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Paintsville herald June 14, 1978 Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1978
   
GREER, Charles W.
1915-1978
Charles W. Greer, died Thursday, June 1 in Highland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Greer was born December 21, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of William Webster and Malissa Hall Greer. He was a resident of East Point and a member of the D.A.V. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Boyd Greer, three sons, John Michael Cleveland, OH, Homer and Ricky, both of East Point, four daughters, Clara Edith Krupcak, Myrtle Deloris Laux, and Charolene Greer, all of Cleveland, and Billie Carol Hyden, East Point; three sisters, Gladys Blair, New Surma, FL, Percilla Johnson, Richmond, and Edith Burchett, East Point; 10 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 4, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dave Flannery officiating. Burial was in Greer Cemetery at East Point with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Chapter 136 D.A.V conducted graveside services. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1978
   
HOLBROOK, Elsie (Blanton)
1904-1978
Elsie Blanton Holbrook, 74, died Tuesday, June 6, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Blanton was born February 9, 1904 in Magoffin County, the daughter of Andy Jack and Mary Belle Fuget Blanton. She was a resident of Thelma and a member of the Old Friendship United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Dewey Holbrook; two sons, Jack Holbrook and Harry Holbrook both of Galion, OH; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Katz of Sunbury, OH, Mrs. Beulah Grandinetta and Mrs. Sue Patton, both of Columbus; a brother and sister, Granville (Curly) Blanton of Jackson, OH and Mrs. Thelma Bentley of Garrett; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Friday, June 9, in Concord United Baptist Church at Thelma with Elders Buell Ferguson and Nim Sturgill officiating. Burial was in Holbrook Family Cemetery at Thelma with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1978
  
JOHNSON, Carlton
1917-1978
Carlton Egbert Johnson, 60, died Tuesday, June 27, at his Columbus, OH, residence after a brief illness. Mr. Johnson was born November 26, 1917 in Johnson County, son of Alfred and Louella Johnson. He was a member of the North Broadway Methodist Church and American Society of Agriculture Engineers, and had been a professor at OH State University for about 25 years.  He is survived by his wife, Alice P. Johnson, who he married June 27, 1948 in Jewell, Iowa; 3 sons, Cleve, Bruce, and Brian all of Columbus; 2 daughters, Diane Johnson Kesler of North Canton, OH, and Karen Johnson of Columbus; a sister, Virginia Vaughn of Norfolk, VA. Funeral services were held Friday, June 30, in Weirarend Funeral Home with Dr. William Smith officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1978
   
JONES, Zella (Gibbs)
1891-1978
Mrs. Zella Gibbs Jones, 87, died Friday, June 26, in Mt. Manor Nursing Home, Prestonsburg, after an extended illness. Daughter of Henry M. and Martha Woods Gibbs, she was born April 22, 1891, in Johnson County.  Mrs. Jones was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Wittensville. Her husband, Littleton "Dock" Jones, preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marie Wheeler of Paintsville and Mrs. Violet Rowe of Hager Hill; 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services held Thursday, June 29, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Wittensville, with Johnny Wheeler, Jr and Joseph Lundwall officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery at Kerz with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 5, 1978
   
LYON, Ada (Williams)
1978
Mrs. Ada Williams Lyon, 86, died Wednesday, June 14, following a heart attack.  Mrs. Lyon was born at Red Bush, daughter of the late N.M. and Ella Cochran Williams. She was a resident of Lexington, a member of the Baptist Church and Eastern Star. Surviving are a son, Wallace "Dickey" Goldin, of Lexington; three sisters, Mrs. Carmen Blanton of Belle, WV, Mrs. Lexie Haney of Lexington and Mrs. Sipp Salmon of Orlando, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services held Friday, June 16, in Aaron Smith's Funeral Home in Lexington with Rev. Robert Custer officiating. Burial was in Wheelersburg, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1978
  
MEEK, Courtney
1978
Courtney Jo Meek, 18 month old daughter of Herbert and Glenda Hall Meek, of Whitehouse died Tuesday, June 27 after an extended illness.  A brother, Stewart David Meek is at home.  Maternal grandmother is Joann Lambert of Whitehouse, and maternal grandparents are Herb and Mattie Meek also of Whitehouse.  Services held Thursday, June 29, in the chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Hill officiating. Burial was in the Meek Cemetery at Whitehouse. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 5, 1978
   
MOLLETT, Margie (Meeks)
1917-1978
Margie Mollett, 61, died Thursday, June 15, at her Boons Camp residence. Daughter of the late Rosco Watson and Mary Spears Meeks, Williamsport, who survives, she was born in Johnson County, May 21, 1917, and was a member of the Little Friendship United Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, James E. Mollett; two sons, James Mollett, AZ and Robert Mollett, Wabash, IN; three daughters, Rose Music, Wabash, Judy Preston and Patricia Lewis, Boons Camp; six half brothers, Junior Meek, Boons Camp, Henry Meek, Martin County, Hobart Meek and Clyde Meek, Williamsport, Daniel Meek and Grover Meek, OH; two half sisters, Estell Fyffe and Daisy Mock, OH; 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 18, in Little Friendship United Baptist Church at Boons Camp with Elders Earl Muncy and Tom Preece officiating. Burial was in Allen Penix Cemetery at Boons Camp with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1978
   
MUSIC, Frank B.
1915-1978
Frank B. Music, 62, died Sunday, June 11, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Music was born July 10, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of Arch and Della Preston Music. He was a resident of Johns Creek and self employed in the mining industry.  Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Wells Music; 4 sons, Dexter, of Hager Hill, Rex, James David and Joe all of Johns Creek; a daughter, Mrs. Vivian Young of Winchester; 6 sisters, Mrs. Clista Daniels and Mrs. Marshall Ward of Boons Camp, Mrs. Audie Williamson of Van Lear, Mrs. Evelyn Pauley of Clothier, W.VA., and Mrs. Faye Cole of Columbus, OH.  Burial was in Music Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1978
  
PACK, Randall
1978
Services were held Wednesday, June 28, for Randall L. Pack, infant son of John Lowell and Gracie Castle Pack. In addition to the parents a brother, Lowell C. Pack, survives. Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiated at graveside services, with burial in the Old Hood Cemetery. The Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 5, 1978
  
PENNINGTON, Kendrick
1978
Kendrick Earl Pennington, 8 day old son of Glenn and Helen Cole Pennington, Red Bush, died Friday, June 16, in Prestonsburg. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, MR. and Mrs. Lucas Cole. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 18, in the home of his parents with Rev. Bruce Daniels officiating. Burial was in Pennington Cemetery at Red Bush with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1978
  
SKAGGS, Nellie (Conley)
1917-1978
Nellie Skaggs, 60, died Tuesday, June 6. She was the daughter of Leander and Laura Lyons Conley, and was born in Johnson County, Dec 17, 1917. Mrs. Skaggs was a resident of Lowmansville and a member of Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Walter Skaggs; three sons, Carl and Ron of Columbus, OH and Cliff of Hillard, OH; two brothers, Burns Conley and Rudolph Conley of Columbus; four sisters, Shirley Sparks, Lowmansville, Judy Skaggs, Reynoldsburg, Mary Johnson and Alma Davis, both of Columbus. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 8, in Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church with Revs. Bruce Daniels and Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Oakley Castle Cemetery with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1978
  
SMITH, Geneva (Robinson)
1978
Mrs. Geneva Smith, 41, died Friday, June 2, in Doctors North Hospital, Columbus, OH after an extended illness. She was born in Johnson County and was preceded in death by her father, Everett Robinson and her husband, Cecil Brown. Surviving are her mother, Brooksie Deboard, three sons, Howard Brown, Cecil Dean Brown, and Dane Eugene Brown of Columbus; three daughters, Connie Brown, Claudia Kay Brown, and Delta Marie Brown, of Columbus, four brothers, Orvill Robinson, Paul Robinson, Richard Robinson, and Bobby Robinson, a sister, Claudette Smith, Jacksonville, FL, three half brothers, Bill Hurt, Frank Hurt, and Garry Hurt, Columbus and a grandson, James Brown Funeral services were held Monday, June 5, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Sammons officiating. Burial was in Caudill Cemetery at Falcon, KY, with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1978
   
WARD, Ernest
1906-1978
Services for Ernest Ward, 71, Greenwood, IN, a retired coal miner, were held Thursday, June 29, at G. H. Herrmann Funeral Home with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery at Greenwood. He died Monday, June 26, in St. Francis Hospital Center, in Indianapolis. Mr. Ward had been employed 20 years at various coal mines in eastern Kentucky and by Island Creek Coal Co., at River, retiring in 1969.   Born on August 30, 1906, at River, son of Elliott and Mary Harris Ward, he had been a resident of Greenwood for four years. He was married to Ethel Wilson on August29, 1931 and was baptized into the River United Baptist Church on October25, 1938. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Union. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel Ward, three sons, Ernest, Earl, and Curtis Ward, all of Greenwood; six daughters, Mrs. Norma Boger and Mrs. Joyce Rednour, both of Greenwood, Miss Verlie Ward and Mrs. Wanda Janus of Indianapolis; Mrs. Lorena Caste of Franklin, IN, and Miss Shirlie Anderson of Terre Haute, IN. Also two sisters, Mrs. Georgia M. Layne, Betsy Layne and Mrs. Virginia Kendrick of Panama City, FL and 11 grandchildren. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1978
   
WELLS, Alva W.
1900-1978
Alva W. Wells, 78, died Monday, June 12, at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, OH. Mr. Wells was born May 13, 1900 in Boyd County, the son of John and Elizabeth Wells. He was a resident of Circleville, OH, a retired carpenter and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving are his wife, Dixie Williams Wells, a sister, Gracie Wells, Ironton and several nieces and nephews in Johnson County. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 15, in the Porter Funeral Home Chapel, Mt. Sterling, with Rev. Bruce Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Darbyville Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1978
   
WELLS, Shawn Phillip
1978-1978
Shawn Phillip Wells, six weeks old son of James Phillip and Debra Stewart Wells, died Thursday, June 15, in UK Medical Center, Lexington. He was born May 2, in Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Surviving are paternal grandmother, Lucy Wells, Van Lear and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stewart, Paintsville. Graveside services were held Sunday, June 18, in the family cemetery at Webbville, KY with Rev. Harry Neal Frisby officiating. Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1978
   
WILLIAMS, Mable  (Blair)
1924-1978
Mrs. Mable Williams, 54, died Thursday, June 22, at the home of her son at Meally after an illness of several months. Born April 27, 1924 in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of Oscar and Louise Litteral Blair. Mrs. Williams was a member of the United Baptist church and Paintsville Eastern Lodge 320. Surviving are her husband, Beecher Williams; four sons, Beecher Williams, Jr., Mt. Vernon, OH, James Williams, Meally, Earl E. Williams, Fairborn, OH, Michael Williams, Delaware, OH; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Moore, Delaware, OH and Mrs. Alka Williams, Elna; two brothers, Marshall Blair, Van Lear, Beecher Blair, Wabash, IN; four sisters, Mary Baldridge, East Point, Annie Murphy, Van Lear, Eunice Hyden, Wabash, IN, and Myrtle Wheatley, Paintsville; 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 24, in the Old Union United Baptist church at Staffordsville with Elders Ivan Butcher, Ervin Preston and Roy Coffee officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Meally with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1978
    
WILLIAMS, Winnie
1901-1978
Winnie Williams, 77, died Wednesday, June 26, at his Colvin Branch residence after an extended illness. Born in Johnson County, April 24, 1901, he was the son of Sam P. and George Ann David Williams. Mr. Williams was a retired mechanic and a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, June Horne Williams, who he married July 22, 1922; three daughters, Mary Jo Elswick, Pikeville, Prudence Avonelle Smith, Colvin Branch, and Julia Ann Ward, West Van Lear, a brother, Lexie Williams, Louisville, eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 29, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Lonza Reed and J. T. Bailey officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Colvin Branch with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 2, 1978
 
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BEST, Mae (Meade)
1893-1978
Mrs. Mae Meade Best, 85, died Tuesday, July 25, at her Mt. Vernon, OH home after a sudden illness. Born April 18, 1893 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Henry P. and Zina Davis Meade. She had been a resident of Wayland, was a retired school teacher, and a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Elmer H. Morrison, Wayland and Mrs. Hubert Daniel, Mt. Vernon, OH; a sister, Mrs. Vina Riley, Huntington, WV, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 27 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Graham Abbott officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Chester Riley, Jr., Dorsel H. Sparks, John George Sparks, Kenny Meade, Gran Meade and Jesse Songer. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August2, 1978
   
BLAIR, William Rex
1893-1978
William Rex Blair, 84 died Monday, July 10, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Born September 1, 1893 in Johnson County, he was the son of Joseph and Rachel Arms Blair. Mr. Blair was a resident of West Van Lear, a retired coal miner and a member of Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Dora Whitaker Blair, whom he married May 17, 1917; four sons, William Rex Blair, Jr., Paintsville, Elroy Blair, West Van Lear, Marvin Blair, Warsaw, IN, and Moris Blair, Middletown, OH, three daughters, Martha Shell, West Van Lear, Mary VanHoose, McGuffey, OH, and Margie Robinette, Van Lear; a sister, Alta Whitaker, East Point; 28 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 12, in the Southside Freewill Baptist Church in Paintsville with Reverends Eddie Young, Ellis Hamilton, and Scott Castle officiating. Burial will be in the Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1978
   
BLANTON, Callie 
1892-1978
Callie Blanton, 86, died Friday, July 14, in Highland Regional Medical Center. Born Jan 19, 1892, in Johnson County, he was the son of J. M. and Drue Blanton. Mr. Blanton was a resident of Leander and a retired miner and farmer. His wife, Alta Lemaster Blanton, preceded him in death May 4, 1977.  Surviving are three sons, Estill Blanton, Warsaw, IN, Charlie Blanton, Marion, OH, and Bill Blanton, Bonanza; five daughters, Sola Tackett, Riceville, Lola Picklesimer, Waldo, OH, Ethel Adams, Prospect, OH, Bethel Ratliff, Leesburg, IN, and Evelyn Click, Leander. Also surviving are three sisters, Lillie Blanton, Plymouth, OH, Sis Lemaster, Hager Hill, and Manda Click, Leander; 33 grandchildren, 98 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July 17, in Long Fork United Baptist church at Riceville with Elders Buell Ferguson and James H. Blair officiating. Burial was in Bayes Cemetery at Swamp Branch with Paintsville Funeral Home handling  Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,  July 19, 1978
    
CAUDILL, Kammy Gail
1978-1978
Miss Kammy Gail Caudill, infant daughter of Elzie and Reva Click Caudill, of Swamp Branch, died shortly after birth late Thursday, July 20. Surviving, in addition to her parents are two brothers, Danny Ray and Davis Joe; five sisters, Debbie Faye Campbell, Sandy Kae, Donna Mae, Sherry Lynn, and Kandy Carol; her maternal grandparents, MR. and Mrs. Elzie and Mandy Click and her paternal grandfather, Lonza Caudill. Graveside rites were conducted Friday, July 21, at the Bayes Cemetery at Swamp Branch with Donald Ray Caudill officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1978
    
CRAFT, Geraldine (Greer)
1926-1978
Geraldine Craft, 52, of Meally, died Sunday, July 16 after a brief illness. Born Oct 13, 1926, Mrs. Craft was the wife of Dewey Craft who survives. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Lottie Booth Greer and a member of the Church of Christ of Meally. Additional survivors include three sons, Timmy Craft, Arbie Craft, and Ronnie Craft, all of Meally; a daughter, Vanessa Fannin of Van Lear; two brothers, Bobby Gene Greer of Cleveland, OH, and Billy Joe Greer of Thelma; two sisters Maxine Endicott of Thelma and Ernestine Collins of Prestonsburg; 6 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Craft were held Wednesday, July 19, in the Chapel of Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Rev. J. H. Short officiating. Interment in the Craft Cemetery at Meally with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1978
  
CUNNINGHAM, Elva (King)
1896-1978
Mrs. Elva Cunningham, 82, died Thursday, July 20, in Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. Born Feb 8, 1896, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Samuel and Cynthia Fitch King, and was a resident of King Addition. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Cunningham, on July 21, 1965. Surviving are a daughter, Ethel Kinner, Paintsville; two brothers, Tom Raymond King, Paintsville, and Clarence King, Burnside, KY, and a sister Rebecca Patrick, Mize; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 23, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in King Cemetery, Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1978
   
DAMRON, Louranza
1928-1978
Louranza Dowell (L. D.) Damron, 50, died Sunday, July 2, in Lexington V. A. Hospital. Mr. Damron was born March 12, 1928 in Edgewater, KY, son of Wayne and Cloie Sykes Damron. He was a resident of Van Lear and a retired miner. Surviving are his mother, Cloie Damron, his wife, Ruby Bowling Damron; three sons, Louranza Dowell Damron, II, Michael Damron, and James Damron, all at home; seven daughters, Mrs. Linda May, Mrs. Connie Music, and Mrs. Sherry Dixon, Van Lear; Lana Damron, Betty Damron, Pamela Damron, and Sharon Damron, at home; three brothers, Paul Damron and Ronald Damron, Columbus, OH and Wayne Damron, Michigan, and three sisters, Vonda Burke, Weeksbury, Loretta Barnette and Todie Price, Columbus, OH. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 6, in the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Cumbo Cemetery, West Van Lear, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Graveside services were conduced by DAV No. 136. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1978
   
DOTSON, Edgar
1913-1978
Edgar Thomas Dotson, 65, died Thursday, July 13, at his East Point residence. Born in Floyd County, on January 1, 1913, he was the son of Thomas and Lema Baldridge Dotson. Surviving are a son, Thomas Dotson, East Point, a step son, William Fitchpatrick, Paintsville, a daughter, Debbie Brewer, Warsaw, IN, a brother, Alex Dotson, Warsaw, IN, five sisters, Louise Porter, Columbus, OH, Celia Webb, Waynesville, OH, Bertie Hamilton and Alma Snipes, Warsaw, IN, and Lema Snipes, DeGraff, OH, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 16, in Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Clarence Lemaster and Rev. Lowell Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in the Dotson Family Cemetery, East Point, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 19, 1978
   
FAIRCHILD, Abner
1904-1978
Abner Fairchild, 74, of Nippa, died Sunday, July 23, at an area hospital. The son of eh late Wesley and Hattie Castle Fairchild, He was born May 27, 1904, and was a self-employed gunsmith and blacksmith. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice Murray Fairchild, a son, Eugene Fairchild of Rushsylvania, OH; a daughter, Mrs. Loretta Music of Paintsville, a brother, Roby Fairchild of Wabash, IN, two sisters, Ms. Savilla Daniel of Nippa and Ms. Vondia Dale of Longwood, FL, and five grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Fairchild were held Wednesday, July 26 in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with ministers Londis Meek and Junior Womack officiating. Burial was in the Willie Castle Cemetery at Cave Fork Hollow, Nippa, with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 2, 1978
   
GAMBLE, Rosie (Smith)
1914-1978
Rosie Gamble, 63, died Monday, July 31, at her Flat Gap residence after an extended illness Born September 11, 1914 in Morgan County, she was the daughter of John and Bea Smith. Surviving are her husband, Kendell Gamble, two sons, Johnny Gamble and Tommy Gamble, Flat Gap; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Pennington and Mrs. Lillie Mae Conley, Flat Gap; three brothers, James C. Smith, Xenia, OH, Roy Smith, Pocahontas, WV, and Ray Smith of Ironton, OH; a sister, Lennie Price of Sandy Hook, and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 2, in the Flat Gap Enterprise Baptist Church with Reverends Harold Salyers and Homer Evans officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 9, 1978
    
HAMILTON, Ruby (Blair)
1908-1978
Ruby Blair Hamilton, 69, died Saturday, July 8, after a short illness. Mrs. Hamilton was born October 9, 1908 daughter of Green and Mary Jackson Hamilton. She was a resident of Thealka and a member of the Thealka Freewill Baptist church. Her husband, Claude E. Hamilton preceded her in death. Surviving are three sons, Paul of River, Robert and Frank of Thealka, six daughters, Helen Welch, River, Ann Blanton, Stockdale, KY, Dora Daniels, Tutor Key, Claudetta Conley, Ashland, Margaret McFaddin and Sara Kay Slone, Thealka, four sisters, Elizabeth Ruth Collins and Betty Stambaugh, Paintsville, Cora Cantrell, Auxier and Sylvia Roberts, Stockdale, OH; 28 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July 10 in the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in Hamilton Cemetery at Thealka with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1978
   
HARMON, Arthur
1913-1978
Arthur (Ott) Harmon, 64, died Thursday, July 6, in Lexington VA Hospital. Born October 13, 1913 in Floyd County, he was the son of Bill and Lucy Garrett Harmon. Mr. Harmon was a resident of Paintsville, a veteran of World War II, and had been a newspaper carrier for the Herald Dispatch for 24 years. Surviving are a son, Terry Harmon, Lexington, a step son, John B. Wheatley, Springfield, KY, a brother, Fred Harmon, Paintsville; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 9, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Glenn officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1978
   
HAYES, Mart
1886-1978
Mart Hayes, 92, died Saturday, July 29, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marie King, Sitka. Mr. Hayes was born March 24, 1886 in Lawrence County, son of Milton and Jane Cordle Hayes. He was a member of the United Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Daniel Hayes, July 31, 1969. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marie King, Sitka, and Mrs. Garnet McCarty, Hilliard, OH, three sisters, Mrs. Angus Adams, Seattle, WA, Mrs. Mollie Adams, Ashland, and Mrs. Dollie Gatterdam, Columbus, OH, one grandson and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 1, in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with J. T. Bailey, Edward Salyer and Bruce Daniel as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Old Hood Church Cemetery at Sitka with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 2, 1978
   
KELLY, Beulah
1897-1978
Beulah Kelly, 80, died Wednesday, July 12, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Born July 23, 1897, in Johnson County, he was the son of Squire Q. and Sarah Johnson Kelly. Mr. Kelly was a resident of Keaton, a member of the Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church and a member of Eastern Star. Surviving are two brothers, Alvin Kelly, Paintsville, J. W. Kelly, Red Bush, and a sister, Soula Kelly Enger, Tampa, FL. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 15, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Ellis Hamilton, and O. I. Williams officiating. Burial was in the Kelly family cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 19, 1978
   
PELPHREY, J. H.
1893-1978
J. H. Pelphrey, 84, died Tuesday, July 18, at his Paintsville residence. Mr. Pelphrey was born Sep 7, 1893, in Johnson County, the son of Harrison and Mary Spradlin Pelphrey. He was a retired businessman and a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lora Reed Pelphrey; a son, J. H. Pelphrey, Jr., Morehead, a sister, Mrs. Irvin Spradlin, Paintsville; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. A daughter, Josephine Stout, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Friday, July 21, in the Paintsville United Baptist church with Elders O. I. Williams, Lonza Reed, J. T. Bailey and Everett Slone officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Paul B. Hall, Dr. F. M. Picklesimer, Vern Horn, Ross Lyons, O. T. Dorton, Elmon Davis, Escomb Chandler, Howard Patrick, Russell Chandler, Walter Pelphrey, Charles Williams, David Jones, Charles Spradlin, Harry Thomas, Bo Burton and Tom Butler. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,  July 26, 1978
    
SHERMAN, Kelly
1978-1978
Graveside rites were conducted last Thursday, July 20, for Kelly Denise Sherman, eight day old daughter of Edgar and Clovis Powers Sherman of Hager Hill. Reverend Scott Castle conducted the services, held at the Powers Cemetery in Van Lear. Surviving are her parents, a sister, Brenda, and her brothers, Jerry Michael, James, Paul, Doug, and Bernard Edgar, all at home, her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Annie Powers and her paternal grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Glen and Imogene Baldridge. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1978
  
TACKETT, LeRoy
1919-1978
LeRoy Tackett, 59, Mansfield, OH, died Monday, July 10, in Mansfield General Hospital following an extended illness. He was born May 13, 1919 in Johnson County and had lived in Mansfield for the past 33 years. Mr. Tackett was a retired employee of Mansfield Tire and Rubber Company, a member of the 25 Year Club Mansfield Tire and member of the Roseland Grance and Past Master of the Roseland Grange Club and he attended the Church of Christ in Christian Union. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U. S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia Walker Tackett; two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Brenda) McLarnan and Mrs. David (Debbie) Risner, both of Mansfield; two grandchildren; two brothers, O. E. Tackett, Staffordsville and Robert Tackett, Springboro, OH; two sisters, Lucille Riley, Minneapolis, MN and Ruby Dills, Mt. Sterling and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 13 in the Diamond St. Home of the Wappner Funeral Directors conducted by Rev. Keith Grove, pastor of the Church of Christ in Christian Union. Burial was in Mansfield Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 19, 1978
   
TRUXAL, Frank Jr.
1958-1978
Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 24, for Frank Albert John Truxal, Jr., 20, who died last Thursday, July 20, in Cleveland, OH as a result of a drowning accident. Born April 26, 1958 in Cleveland, Truxal was the son of Frank Albert John Truxal, Sr. and Mrs. Charlene Greer Truxal, who survive. Also surviving are his wife, Karen Truxal, a brother, Richard Greer, of East Point, and his grandmother, Ms. Dorothy Green, also of East Point. Reverend Dave Flannery officiated at funeral services for Mr. Truxal, held in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Greer Family cemetery at East Point with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1978
  
WILLIAMS, May
1978
Miss May Williams, Tates Creek Pike, died July 22 after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late James A. and Flora Penley Williams, a native of Oil Springs, and a resident of Fayette County, since 1957. Miss Williams was a retired teacher, having taught and served in the Paintsville city schools for several years. She received her formal education at the Stetson University, Deland, FL. She was a member of the Southland Evangelistical Methodist Church and the Captain John McKinley Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. W. W. Brakefield, Lexington, and Mrs. J. P. Schwartz, Lanham, MD, a brother, James Williams, Lexington, four nieces and nephews, five great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Aaron Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Baldridge officiating. Burial was in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Howard Blakeman, Chris Blakeman, James P. Blakeman, J. P. Schwartz and Thomas Todd. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1978
  
AUGUST - 1978

   
  
BLEVINS, Lazarus
1925-1978
Lazarus Blevins, 52, died Wednesday, August 16, in Highland Regional Medical Center. Born August 24, 1925, in Johnson County, he was the son of Elzie and Rhoda Clark Blevins and was a resident of Paintsville. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Ward Blevins; seven sons, Larry Allen, Oil Springs, Jerry Lynn, Davisport, Chester Adam, Dane Azel, Rodney and Bennie Joe, all of Paintsville; five daughters, Darlena Carol Hitchcock, Rver, Rose Mary VanHoose, Nippa, Barbara Alice Fairchild, Rusha Ann Blevins and Shirley Blevins, Paintsville. Also four brothers, Pluma Blevins and George Blevins, Barnetts Creek, Herbert Blevins, Dayton, OH, and Kite Blevins, Louisville; three sisters, Rusha Dye and Runa Dye, Dayton, Elsie King, Staffordsville; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 19, in Barnetts Creek United Baptist Church with Elders Lonza Reed, and John Red Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Blevins Family Cemetery at Barnetts Creek with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1978
   
BROOMHALL, Harold
1920-1978
Harold J. Broomhall, 57, died Thursday, August 31 in Kettering Memorial Hospital in Kettering, OH after an extended illness. Born December 26, 1920, in New Philadelphia, OH, he was the son of Ernest and Mollie Infield Broomhall. Mr. Broomhall was a retired employee of National Cash Register and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 147 and Socttish Rite. Surviving are his wife, Betty Hall Broomhall, a step daughter, Renee Hall Kretzer, Van Lear and a sister, June Broomhall, Utica, NY. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 3, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Hall Cemetery at King Addition. Services were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 6, 1978
   
BURCHETT, Tolvie
1898-1978
Tolvie Burchett, 79, died Saturday, August 19, in Paintsville Hospital following a brief illness. A resident of Inez, he was born November 24, 1898, in Johnson County, son of David and Manda Stapleton Burchett. Mr. Burchett was a retired pipe line employee and a farmer and was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Maggie McKenzie Burchett, who he married May 27, 1922 in Paintsville, a son, Rogell Burchett, Inez and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 22 in Cold Springs United Baptist Church at Elna with Elders Lonza Reed, Buell Ferguson, and Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Patty Flat Cemetery at Elna, with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1978
  
BURTON, Harold
1925-1978
Harold Burton, 53, died Thursday, August 17, in Floyd County. A resident of Van Lear, he was born April 12, 1925, in Johnson County, son of Roscoe and Rennie Goble Burton. Mr. Burton was a coal miner, a veteran and a member of Harold Burton’s Band. Surviving are his wife, Ella Robinson Burton, two sons, Ray Burton, Morehead, Harold Burton, Van Lear, a daughter, Debbie Burton, Van Lear, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 19, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Cecil Sherman officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1978
    
DAVIS, Charles
1962-1978
Charles Keith Davis, 16, died Thursday, August 24, in Highland Regional Medical Center. A resident of Van Lear, he was born February 4, 1962, in Johnson County, son of Orion Davis and the late Dottie Conley Davis. He was a student at Johnson Central High School, a member of the Junior NROTC and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to his father, are his step mother, Rosie Davis, five brothers, Glen Roger Williams, Lima, OH, Gary Hubert Williams and James Williams, Thelma, Michael Scott Davis, and Stevie Alex Davis, Van Lear; three sisters, Charlotte Christine Parsons, Thelma, Georgene Sterling, Lima, OH and Carolyn Mildred David, Van Lear. Also maternal grandmother, Fannie Jackson and paternal grandparents, Hubert and Cora Davis, all of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 27, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Eugene Case and John R. Dollarhide officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1978
  
FANNIN, Elizabeth (Castle)
1917-1978
Mrs. Elizabeth Castle Fannin, 61, died Tuesday, August 29 at her Staffordsville residence. Born May 5, 1917 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Jay and Kathryn Stambaugh Castle. Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Bill Fannin, four sisters, Madge Lowe, Staffordsville, Betty Borders, Urbana, OH, Marie Lowe, Freeport, OH, and Mary Arms, Oil Springs. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 31, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Scott Castle and Tobe Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Castle Cemetery at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 6, 1978
    
FITCH, Deloris (Bowling)
1936-1978
Deloris Fitch, 42, died Thursday, August 17, in UK Medical Center, Lexington after a brief illness. Ms. Fitch was born February 14, 1936 in Johnson County, and was a resident of Hager Hill. Surviving are her mother, Fannie Franklin, Hager Hill, two brothers, William Bud Bowling and David Bowling, East Point; six sisters, Billie Goble, Prestonsburg, Linda Touseley, OH, Bertha Franklin, Barbara Stambaugh, Emma Hyden, and Gayle Ratliff, Hager Hill and her grandfather, Bill T. Delong. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 20, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dave Flannery officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1978
   
FLINT, Charley
1908-1978
Charley (Arnold) Flint, 69, died Wednesday, August 30, at Beyer Memorial Hospital in Ypsilanti, MI. Born September 4, 1908 in Magoffin County, he was the son of Ernest and Maude Prater Flint. MR. Flint married Garnet (Ruth) Strickland February 20, 1927 in Prestonsburg and she preceded him in death on November 2, 1974. A resident of Ypsilanti since 1955, he was a member of St. Alexis Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 190. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Russell (Bobbie) Hoskins, Milan, MI, Mrs. J. R. (Doris) Bryant of Ypsilanti, a son, John E. Flint of Offutt, 12 grandchildren, one great granddaughter and three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 2, in the St. Alexis Catholic Church with Father Robert Burroughs officiating. Burial was in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 6, 1978
   
IRVIN, Neola (Roberts)
1978
Mrs. Neola Roberts Irvin died at her Cincinnati, OH home Wednesday, August 2, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late B. F. and Effie Roberts. Surviving are a son, W. R. Irvin, Louisville; two grandchildren, Myra and Bobby Irvin; two sisters, Anna Toney, Lexington, and Myra Redd, Cincinnati, and her step mother, Mrs. B. F. Roberts. Mt. Sterling. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 16, 1978
    
JAYNE, James Ernest
1921-1978
James Ernest (Jim) Jayne, 56, died Wednesday, Aug 9, at his Flat Gap residence. Mr. Jayne was born Sep 20, 1921 in Johnson County, the son of Ernest and Minnie Holbrook Jayne. He was employed at Hamilton Auto Sales. Surviving are his wife, Nell Hamilton Jayne; a son, Johnny Michael, at home; two brothers, Edgar Jayne, Storrs, CT and Bill Jayne, Atlanta, GA; three sisters, Leora Arnett, Lexington, Carrie Jones, Prestonsburg, and Irene Gardner, Charlotte, NC. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug 12, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 16, 1978
   
MCKENZIE, Frank
1908-1978
Frank McKenzie, 70, died Thursday, August 14, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Born August 16, 1908 in Johnson County, he was the son of James and Laura Mayhan McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was a resident of Volga, a retired miner and farmer and a member of the Concord Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Edna Lemaster McKenzie, who he married August 30, 1928, in Johnson County, five sons, Almous Paul, Springfield, OH, Roger, Phillipsburg, OH, Lowell, Sunburg, OH, Alan, Centerburg, OH, and Elden, Volga; three daughters, Ernestine McFarland, Pataskala, OH, Virginia Jackey, Sunburg, OH, and Edra Lynn Davison, Delaware, OH. Also a brother, Hallie McKenzie, Volga, two sisters, Ollie Long and Maxie McCarty, Columbus, OH, and 27 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 27, in the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Henry Green officiating. Burial was in McKenzie Cemetery at Volga with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1978
   
PELPHREY, Glen
1909-1978
Glen Pelphrey, 68, died Thursday, August 24, in Kendallville, IN, after an extended illness. Born November 5, 1909, in Johnson County, he was the son of Obie and Mary Pelphrey, and was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Marie Tackett Pelphrey; two sons, Glenn O. Pelphrey and Hank Pelphrey, both of Staffordsville; four daughters, Barbara VanHoose, Urbana, OH, Helen Harmon, Paintsville, Wanda Adkins, New Carlisle, OH, and Mary Ratliff, Whitehouse; three sisters, Mrs. Leona Sturgill, Barnetts Creek, Mrs. Nolice Picklesimer, Circleville, OH, and Mrs. Pearl Spradlin, Michigan; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 28 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Lowell Webb and Bob Lyons officiating. Burial was in the Pelphrey Cemetery at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1978
   
PENNINGTON, Robert
1978-1978
Robert Lee Pennington, infant son of Gary and Billie Music Pennington of Van Lear, died Monday, August 28, in Paintsville Hospital, after an extended illness. Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 30 in the Pennington Cemetery at Van Lear with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 6, 1978
  
PERRY, Jeff
1903-1978
Jeff Perry, 75, died Sunday, August 6, in the Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Johnson County, August 2, 1903, he was the son of Lee and Laura Ward Crum Perry. Mr. Perry was a resident of Boons Camp and a retired coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Minnie Mollette Perry, who he married July 2, 1927; one daughter, Loretta Blackwell, Franklin, OH and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 8, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Earl Muncy and Glen Arrowood officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Boons Camp with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 9, 1978
   
PORTER, Earl Chester
1953-1978
Earl Chester Porter, 25, died Monday, August 14. He was born April 8, 1953, in Johnson County. He was the son of the late Eddie and Olga Wells Porter and was a resident of East Point. Surviving are three brothers, Eddie Porter, Jr., Leander, John Porter, Van Lear, and Danny Porter, East Point, ten sisters, Mary R. May, Paintsville, Nellie Reed and Martha Porter, East Point, Bessie Christopher, Emma Galiant, Lockborn, OH, Julia Reffett, Van Lear, Dimple Spradlin, New Carlisle, OH, Dorothy Haney, Peru, IN, Connie Porter, Salyersville, and Brenda Porter, Washington. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 17, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dave Flannery officiating. Burial was in Ramey cemetery at East Point with Jones- Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1978
  
SKAGGS, Nicholas Ray
1962-1978
Nicholas Ray Skaggs, 15, died Thursday, August 17, in University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. Born December 15, 1962, he was a resident of Keaton and a freshman at Johnson Central High School. Surviving are his parents, Manuel and Wanda Mason  Skaggs; a brother and sister, Connie Elaine and Eric Norman; paternal grandparents, Norman and Golda Evans Skaggs, and maternal grandmother, Mae Damron, Hitchins, KY. Funeral services were held Sunday, Augusta 30, in Point Pleasant Church at Flat Gap with Paul E. Keaton, Homer Evans, and Buell Webb officiating. Burial was in Skaggstown Community Cemetery at Flat Gap with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1978
  
SMITH, Wendell
1916-1978
Wendell Smith, 61, died Tuesday, Aug 8, at his Wabash, IN home after an extended illness. Mr. Smith was born Aug 20, 1916 the son of James W. and Vallie Sanderson Smith and was a retired coal miner. his wife, Malvie Smith preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Tommie Allen Smith, Ft. Wayne, IN; a step son, Douglas Music, Wabash; a daughter, Martha Boggs, Wabash; four brothers, merle Smith, Youngstown, OH, L. W. Smith, Lomita, CA, Robert Smith and Winston Smith, Wabash; a sister, Mrs. Jean Moskal, Wampum, PA and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug 11, in Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Daniels officiating. Burial was in Webb Cemetery at Van Lear with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 16, 1978
  
SPRADLIN, Pamela
1949-1978
Pamela Spradlin, 29, died Tuesday, August 29, in Fairborn, OH after an extended illness. Born February 24, 1949 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Raymond and Gracie Caudill Spradlin, and a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. Surviving are her mother, Gracie Spradlin and a brother, Raymond Spradlin of Denver, four sisters, Charlestine Hayden, Pansy Preston, Angie Preston, and Ramona Spradlin, Fairborn, OH. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 31 in the Liberty Baptist Church at Denver with Rev. John Sammons officiating. Burial was in the Spradlin Cemetery at Denver with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 6, 1978
   
TAYLOR, Faye Etta (Caudill)
1931-1978
Faye Etta Taylor, 47, died Saturday, August 12, in Paintsville Hospital. Mrs. Taylor was born January 24, 1931 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Elmer Castle and Delia Osborne Caudill. She was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the Pigeon Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to her mother are her husband, George Taylor, five sons, Larry Lemaster, Paintsville, Phillip Ward, Berea, Toby Ward, Terry Ward, and Gregory Ward, all of Paintsville, five daughters, Garnett Hitchcock, Van Lear, Phyllis Ward and Mary Ann Seagrave of Paintsville, Peggy Ann Ramey and Regina Irene Rose of Flat Gap. Also, a brother, Clifford Castle, McArthur, OH, six sisters, Wilma Cavins, Wittensville, Vertrice Hayes and Beatrice Murray, of Middletown, OH, Sarah Alice Hayes, Paintsville, Mary Dykes, Florida, and Dareatha Murphy, Van Lear and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 15, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Melvin Blanton and Edd Laney officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1978
   
WELLS, Belknap
1902-1978
Van Lear resident, Belknap Wells, 76, died Tuesday, August 15. Born January 22, 1902, in Martin County, he was the son of Merion and Alice Burke Wells, and was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Bowens Wells, three sons, Belknap Wells, Jr., of Price, Howard Wells, Cincinnati, OH, and Jesse Morris, Lexington, a daughter, Lucille Coleman of Regina, three brothers,  Ivory Wells, Paintsville, Kermit Wells, Meally, and Clifford Wells, Van Lear; and four sisters, Laura Mollette, Ypsilanti, MI, Hattie Wells, Garnetta Rucker, and Imogene Sammons, all of Van Lear. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 17, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1978
 
SEPTEMBER - 1978

   
   
ADAMS, Danny Allen
1941-1978
Danny Allen Adams, 37, died Saturday, September 9 at Keaton. Born June 13, 1941, in Johnson County, the son of Wayne and Viola Cantrell Adams. Surviving are his mother, Viola Adams, Fuget; two brothers, Donnie Adams, Paintsville and Kenneth Adams, Fuget; and two sisters, Betty Merle of Fuget and Shelly Adams of Dayton, OH. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 12 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Fraley officiating. burial was in the family cemetery at Fuget with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1978
   
BALDRIDGE, Earl
1926-1978
Earl Baldridge, 52, died Saturday, September 16, in Paintsville. Born January 18, 1926, in Johnson County, he was the son of Tom and Florence Blevins Baldridge. Surviving are a daughter, Janet Adams, Paintsville; four brothers, Glenn of Staffordsville, John E. and Robert of Paintsville, and William of FL; and two sisters, Eva Ellis and Edna Baldridge of WV. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 20, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones- Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 27, 1978
   
BALL, Beatrice
1978-1978
Beatrice Penny Ball, infant daughter of Martin and Geraldine Williams Ball, Flat Fork, succumbed shortly after birth, September 23 at Paintsville Hospital.  Survivors, in addition to the parents, are a brother, Sammy Douglas Ball, Three sisters, Rosie Alice Ball, Debra Lynn Ball and Lori Ann Ball, a half brother Mark Anthony Ball, all of Flat Fork; a half brother, Martin Ball, Jr. and two half sisters, Judy Ruth Ross and Janice Ball, all of Columbus, OH.  The maternal grandfather is Clay Williams of Flat Fork and the paternal grandfather is Oliver Ball of Columbus.  Lloyd Williams officiated at graveside services held September 24, in the Williams family cemetery at Mine Fork. The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 27, 1978
  
CASTLE, Arline
1902-1978
Arline Castle, 76, died Saturday, Sep 29, at his Sitka residence. Mr. Castle was born Aug 1, 1902, the son of Hayes and Hattie Jane Castle Castle. He was a retired miner. Surviving are his wife, Lucinda Daniels Castle; seven sons; Arthur, Stambaugh, Clyde, Flat Gap, Willie, Nippa, Nathan, Fairborn, OH, Richard, Sitka, Paul, Wittensville, and Hayes, Gallion, OH; two brothers, Ora Castle, Seco, KY, and Rell Castle, Plymouth, OH; two daughters, Rieda Daniels, London, OH, and Dova Daniels, Columbus, OH; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct 1, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James K. Caudill officiating. Burial was in the Family cemetery at Sitka with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Oct 4, 1978
   
CHILDERS, Earl
1906-1978
Earl Childers, 72, died Sunday, Sep 24, 1978 at the Paintsville Hospital. Earl, the son of Wally and Hema Short Childers, was born Jan 12, 1906 and was a resident of Meally at the time of his death. Survivors include one son, Lindsey Childers, Meally, Four daughters, Adelie Kretzer, Wanda Jean Childers and Deloris Childers all of Meally and Ethel Melvin of Paintsville, one brother, Harry Childers of Ypsilanti, MI, and one sister, Gladys Baldridge of East Point. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sep 27, 1978 at the Meally Church of Christ by J. H. Short and Jerry Scott. Burial will be in the J. H. Short Cemetery, Meally, under the direction of Jones and Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 27, 1978
  
CHILDERS, Tony Lee
1951-1978
Tony Lee Childers, 27, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Paintsville Hospital.  He was born July 14, 1951 in Johnson Co., son of Clarence and Agnes Childers Butcher.  He was a resident of Thelma.  Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Sammie Butcher and Lyndon Jo Butcher, and two sisters, Joyce Fairchilds and Nanette Greer, all of Thelma. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 23, in the family cemetery at Thelma with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 27, 1978
   
COLLINS, Nevaleen (Hipkins
1931-1978
Nevaleen Collins, 47, died Friday, September 8, in Circleville, OH after an extended illness. Born September 4, 1931 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Lundy and Ethel Caudill Litteral Hipkins. Mrs. Collins was a member of Adelphi Community Church. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, James E. Collins of Circleville; a son, James Darrell of Circleville, six daughters, Janet Collins of Columbus, OH, Debra Young, Jacqueline, Jill, Julia and Justine Collins of Circleville. Also four brothers, Darmin and Leon of Springfield, OH, Freeman and Troy, South Vienna, OH, four sisters, Lavaughna Banion, Urbana, OH, Evelyn Wilson and Retta Thomas, South Charleston, OH, and Mallie Scott of Springfield, OH, four grandchildren and in laws, Johnie and Nola Collins of Riceville. Funeral services were held Monday, September 11, in Adelphi Community Church in Circleville. Graveside services were held in the Litteral Cemetery at Oil Springs under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1978
   
CONLEY, Eddie
1913-1978
Eddie "Ted" Conley, 65, died Wednesday, Sep 6, in Marion General Hospital, Marion, OH, after an extended illness. The son of Boyd and Lula Blanton Conley, he was born Aug 19, 1913 in Johnson County, and was an oil field employee. Surviving are his mother, Lula Conley, Oil Springs; a son, Lowell Conley, Fayetteville, NC, a daughter, Mrs. Linda Napper, Marion, OH, three brothers, Melvin Conley, Van Lear, Orville Conley, Wilmington, OH, and Clyde Conley, Oil Springs; four sisters, Dixie Cornwell, Mt. Sterling, Jean Rice, Ocean City, MD, Edna May Litteral, Oil Springs, and Catherine Hardin, Lexington; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sep 9, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C C. Hall officiating. Burial was in Litteral Cemetery at Oil Springs with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1978
   
COOPER, Lela (Lemaster)
1890-1978
Mrs. Lela Cooper, 87, died Monday, September 18 in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Born November 10, 1890, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of James and Mary Ellen Trimble Lemaster. Mrs. Cooper was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie C. Cooper, September 15, 1977, and a son, Clarence Cooper, March 6, 1969. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ollie Spradlin, South Point, OH; two granddaughters, and one great grandson. Funeral services held Thursday, September 21 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lowell Webb officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1978
   
DANIEL, Eugene
1883-1978
Eugene Daniel, 95, died Sunday, September 10, at Mt. Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg. Born January 20, 1883, in Johnson County, he was the son of David J. and Elizabeth Lyon Daniel. Mr. Daniel was a resident of Paintsville, a retired agent for C & O Railroad and a member of the Mayo United Methodist Church.  Preceding him in death were 2 wives, Anna Preston Daniel and Daisey Ray Daniel.    Surviving are a son, Paris Daniel of Cincinnati, OH; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren, one step granddaughter and a niece, Mrs. Escom Chandler of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 12, in the Paintsville Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Glenn officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1978

ELKINS, Bobby
1937-1978
Bobby Gene Elkins, 41, died Sunday, September 24, at his Meally residence. Mr. Elkins was born March 21, 1937, in Milford Center, OH, son of William J. and Oma Music Elkins. He was an auto body repairman for Hayden's Body Shop.  Surviving in addition to his parents are a son, Bobby Gene Elkins, Jr.; a brother and sister, Roy Francis Elkins, Logan, WV and Ester Hall, Meally. Funeral services held Wednesday, September 27 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.H. Short officiating. Burial was in the Elkins Family Cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 27, 1978
   
FANNIN, Elizabeth (Stapleton)
1891-1978
Mrs. Elizabeth Fannin, died Friday, September 22, in Akron, OH. Born October 19, 1891, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Matilda VanHoose Stapleton. Surviving are three sons, Morris, Charles and Fred and a daughter, JoAnne Dulaney, all of Akron; two grandchildren, Judy Delaney and William L. Fannin; and a great granddaughter, Kelly Ann Fannin. Funeral services held Monday, September 25, in the Eckart Baldwin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in East Akron Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 27, 1978
   
FITZPATRICK, Carl
1923-1978
Funeral services were held September 20, for Carl Fitzpatrick, Jr., 55, who died Saturday, September 16, in Dayton, OH. Mr. Fitzpatrick was born March 3, 1923 at Catlettsburg, and had been a resident of Dayton for 25 years. He was preceded in death by a son, David Lee. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen McKenzie; four children, Janice, Nolan, Fancy and Patty, all of Dayton, and his father, Carl Fitzpatrick, Sr. of Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 27, 1978
   
LYKINS, Arthur
1925-1978
Arthur Lykins, 53, died Saturday, September 2, at his Staffordsville residence after an extended illness. Mr. Lykins was born June 28, 1925, in Magoffin County, son of Ollie and Maggie Penix Lykins. He was a disabled veteran. Surviving are his mother, Maggie Lykins, his wife, Ocie Miller Lykins, two daughters, Gloria Hill, Wittensville and Darlene Risner, Salyersville; two brothers, Allen Lykins and Ollie Lykins, Salyersville; three sisters, Erma Caudill, Catlettsburg, Ethe Howard, Wheelersburg, and Letha Lykins, Bedford, KY and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 5, in the Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. John Frank Ratliff officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with DAV Chapter 136 conducting graveside services. Jones-Preston Funeral Home handled arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1978
 
PARRIGAN, Virgil
1914-1978
Virgil Parrigan, 64, died Saturday, September 9, in Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson, after an extended illness. Mr. Parrigan was born April 14, 1914 in Dickerson County, VA.  He was a disabled miner and a member of the Baptist Church.  Surviving are his wife, Fannie Castle Parrigan; 3 daughters, Ruth Ann Parrigan, Jennifer Parriagan and Marlene Slater all of South Williamson; 2 grandchildren, Betty Slater and Paul Slater and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 11 n the Georges Creek United Baptist Church at Lowmansville with Elders Ervin Preston and Tom Preece officiating.  Burial was in the Castle Cemetery at Lowmansville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1978
   
PELPHREY, William
1893-1978
William "Bill" Pelphrey, 85, died Saturday, September 30, at his West Van Lear residence after an illness of several years.  Mr. Pelphrey was born June 23, 1893, in Johnson County, the son of Clark and Martha McKenzie Pelphrey. He was a retired miner, a veteran of World War I, and a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lula Pelphrey; three sons, William Jr, David and Gregory all of West Van Lear; three step-sons, Robert Trimble of Paintsville, Charles Combs of Loveland, OH and James Combs of North Manchester, IN; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Preston of Lexington; three stepdaughters, Gertrude Bradfield, of Reading, OH, Gladys Wood of West Van Lear; and Patricia Johnson, of Catlettsburg. Also a brother, Frank Pelphrey of Nippa; two sisters, Calley Saylor of Salyersville and Sally Adams of Sciotoville, OH; 24 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Monday, October 2, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders O.I. Williams and Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was in W.J. Trimble Cemetery at Barnetts Creek with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1978
   
PICKLESIMER, Hester (Blair)
1906-1978
Mrs. Hester Picklesimer, 72, died Sunday, September 17, in Springfield, OH, after an extended illness. Daughter of William and Sarah Blair, she was born April 4, 1906, in Johnson County, Mrs. Picklesimer was a retired employee of Wright Patterson Air Force Base and a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Robert, preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons, Millis, Roger and William Robert of Springfield; a brother, Dexter Blair of Leander; 2 sisters, Connie Blair of Dola, OH and Eschel Blair of Washington CH, OH. Funeral services were held in Springfield, Tuesday, September 19. Graveside services were held today, Wednesday, September 20, in family cemetery at Barnetts Creek with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Paintsville Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1978
  
SALMONS, Sipp (Williams)
1978
Former Red Bush resident, Mrs. Sipp Williams Salmon, 93, died Monday, September 18, in Orlando, FL, after an extended illness. Mrs. Salmon was the daughter of the late Napolian M. Williams and Sarah Ferguson Williams of Red Bush. She was married to the late Floyd Salmon of Portsmouth, OH and was preceded in death by three sisters, Ada Lyon, Myrtie Pendleton, and Margie Stapleton, and three brothers, Robert R., Ashley, and Wallace. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Carmen Williams Blanton of Belle, WV and Mrs. Lexie Williams Haney of Lexington; a niece, Mrs. Mae McIntyre of Orlando, FL, several nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held September 22 in Brooks Funeral Home Chapel in Portsmouth with burial in Wheelersburg, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1978
  
SALYER, Paris
1899-1978
Paris Salyer, 78, died Thursday, September 21, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Son of the late Tia and Ollie Fairchild Salyer, he was born October 4, 1899, in Johnson County. He was a resident of Hager Hill and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. His wife, Gladys Salyer, preceded him in death in February 1976. Surviving are a step son Henry Hammond of Hager Hill; 2 daughters, Ruth Damron of Morehead and Jackie Sorrell of Dayton, OH; 2 sisters, Vina Stenson of Paintsville and Jewell May.  Funeral services were held Saturday, September 23, in the Collista Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Bruce Daniels and Clarence Lemaster officiating.  Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with  Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 27, 1978
  
SALYERS, Homer
1915-1978
Homer Salyers, 63, died Sunday, September 11, in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Born June 8, 1915, in Johnson County, he was the son of James C. and Laura Lemaster Salyers. A resident of Flat Gap, Mr. Salyers was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lorraine Osborne Salyers; a daughter, Mrs. Audrey Huggins of Paintsville; two brothers, Dewey Salyers and Charles Salyers, Springfield, OH; a sister, Gladys McCormick, Springfield, OH and two grandchildren, Melony and Harold C. Monroe. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Sep 13, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Salyers Cemetery at Flat Gap with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1978
   
SUMMERS, Johnna (Laux)
1955-1978
Johnna Chyrel Summers, 23, died Saturday, September 23, in Parkview Memorial Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. Born August 30, 1955, in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of William V. Summers and Myrtle Deloris Greer Laux. Surviving in addition to her mother are two brothers, Billy Summers and Joseph Laux of Cleveland. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 28, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dave Flannery officiating. Burial was in the Greer Cemetery at East Point with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1978
   
WITTEN, Ruby (Salyers)
1895-1978
Mrs. Ruby Aster Witten, 83, died Tuesday, September 26, at Sitka after an extended illness. She was born January 24, 1895 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Jeff and Laura Webb Salyers. She was a resident of Sitka and a member of the Sitka Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Thomas F. Witten, Sr., three sons, Carmel Witten, Wittensville, Thomas Witten, Jr., Sitka and Frank Howard Witten, Lima, OH; a daughter, Rusha Nichols, Sitka; 19 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, September 29, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Benny Blankenship and Rev. Hershell Short officiating. Burial was in the Witten Cemetery at Sitka with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1978
 
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BALDRIDGE, Sarah (Ward)
1894-1978
Sarah Ward Baldridge, 84, died Monday, October 30, in Paintsville Hospital.  She was born March 27, 1894, in Johnson County, daughter of Milton and Mary Jane Ward, and was a resident of Meally. Her husband, George Elliot Baldridge, preceded her in death.  Surviving are two daughters, Geneva Mollett and Neva Parson, of Meally. Funeral services held Thursday, November 2, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bennie Blankenship and J. H. Short officiating.  Burial was in Memorial Gardens, Williamsport. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1978
   
BLANTON, Burnette H.
1928-1978
Burnette H. Blanton, 50, died Monday, October 9, in Lakeland, FL. Born in Johnson County, September 29, 1928, he was the son of the late Albert Blanton and Florence Weddington Blanton. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Athlene Oney Blanton, two sons, William A. and Thomas M. of Lakeland, FL, three brothers, Herbert K. West Liberty, James W., New Carlisle, OH, and Eddie, Denver, and two sisters, Janet McCarty, Jeffersonville, OH, and Blanche Pelphrey, Staffordsville. Funeral services were held Friday, October 13, in the First Baptist Church in Paintsville with Michael Heacock officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Denver with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1978
  
BLANTON, Lizzie (Pennington)
1903-1978
Mrs. Lizzie Blanton, 75, died Wednesday, October 4, at her Flat Fork home after an extended illness.  Mrs. Blanton was born August 12, 1903, in Johnson County, the daughter of Harm and Polly Smith Pennington. Surviving are her husband, Estill Blanton; three sons, Garvin of West Liberty, Everett and Henry Harm of Flat Fork; two daughters, Gracie Blanton of Flat Fork and Jeanette Gamble of West Liberty; two brothers, Bill Pennington, West Liberty and Jim Pennington, Columbus; four sisters, Rosie Peters, West Liberty, Cynthia Salyers, Springfield, OH, Opal Lemaster, Columbus, and Edna Jenkins, Oil Springs; 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Friday, October 6, in the Pendleton Church, Ophir, KY, with Lige Smith, Jessie Smith and Lenville Ball as officiating ministers. Burial was in family cemetery at Jelico, KY with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1978
  
BORDERS, Louise (Fraley)
1911-1978
Thealka resident Louise Fraley Borders, 67, succumbed Saturday, Oct 18 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, after an extended illness.  Mrs. Borders was the daughter of Charles and Martha Payne Fraley, and was born in Johnson County on Mar 11, 1911. Survivors include two daughters, Patty Wells and Peggy Sturgill, both of Thealka, and 5 grandchildren. Surviving brothers and sisters are Rev. Don Fraley of Thealka, Foster "Lang" Fraley, of Thealka, Charles Fraley, Jr. of Barnetts Creek, Mollie Hunter of Stambaugh, Edith Sherman of West Van Lear, and Lucy Castle of Stambaugh. Rev. Bill Meadows and Rev. Irvin Castle officiated at services Tuesday, Oct 31, in the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. Burial, under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home, was in the Fraley Cemetery at Thealka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1978
  
BRUGH, Frank
1896-1978
Frank W. Brugh, 82, of 5904 Cable Road, Cable, OH, father of Walter and Raymond Brugh, died at his residence Wednesday, November 15, at 2:40 a.m. He was born March 12, 1896 in Montvale, VA, the son of James W. and Jane Draper Brugh. He had been a resident of the Cable, OH area for the last 30 years. During his early life, he was employed as a coal miner and formerly was a resident of Paintsville. More recently he worked as a farmer. Additional survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Luther (Lucy) Smith, Springfield, OH, Mrs. Myron (Betty) Smith of Kennard, OH, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hubbard of Bellfontaine, OH, Mrs. Robert (Delma) Bell of Marion, OH, Mrs. Jon (Barbara) Marquis, and Mrs. Robert (Patsy) Hoffer, both of Spring Hill, OH; three sons, Lacy of Urbana, OH, Robert of Cable, OH, and William E. of Woodstock, OH; 30 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Pearl Brown of Salem, OH; three brothers, Ernest of Salem, VA, Warren of Norfolk, VA and Vernon of Cleveland, OH. His wife, Margaret preceded him in death in October, 1960. A daughter, one son and one brother are also deceased. Services were held Saturday, November 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Walters Funeral Home, Urbana, OH with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers were the following grandsons: Jim Brugh, Baton Rouge, LA, Gene Ginn, Spring Hill, OH, Tommy and Mike Ginn, Bellfontaine, OH, Leonard Smith, Kennard, OH and Mike Brugh, Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1978
  
BURTON, Harmon
1914-1978
Harmon Ulysses Burton, 63, died Wednesday, October 18, at Paintsville Hospital. Mr. Burton was born November 19, 1914 in Johnson County, son of Bradley and Ethel Daniels Burton. He was a resident of Sitka, a mechanic for the State Highway Department, a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church and Chandlersville Lodge No. 858. Surviving are his wife, Oakley Castle Burton; 2 sons, James Bradley of Sitka and John Alvin of Flat Gap; a half brother, James Orbin Johnson of Flat Gap and one grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 21, in Kerz Enterprise Baptist  Church with Reverends Ellis Hamilton and Harold Salyers officiating.  Burial was in Daniels Cemetery at Sitka with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1978
  
CALDWELL, John Q.
1914-1978
John Q. Caldwell, 64, died Saturday, October 7, in Chandlersville. Born February 3, 1914, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Harrison and Alice Witten Caldwell. Surviving are his wife, Flora Ratliff Caldwell; two sons, Billy Caldwell, Grove Point, OH, and Bobby Caldwell, Stambaugh; four daughters, Molly Carter, West Jefferson, OH, Barbara Dale and Betty Ann Meade, Stambaugh, and Sharlene Clark, Miami, FL; and a sister, Emma White, Columbus. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 10, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends James Kelley Caudill and Charles Stapleton officiating, Burial was in the family cemetery at Chandlersville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1978
   
CANTRELL, Bill
1908-1978
Bill Cantrell, 70, died Thursday, October 19, in Marion, OH. Mr. Cantrell was born in Morgan County, July 20, 1908, son of Henry and Mint Conley Cantrell. He was employed as a truck driver. His wife, Zellia Conley Cantrell, preceded him in death in 1974.  Surviving are a son, Harry Cantrell, Marion; three daughters, Mrs. Edward McKenzie, Marion, Mrs. Cecil Frazier, Iberia, OH, and Mrs. Sam Ferrell, Prestonsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Obrie Montgomery and Mrs. Mary Tackett, Paintsville. Funeral services held Sunday, October 22, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cecil Frazier officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1978
  
CLAY, Jewell (Bevil)
1917-1978
Mrs. Jewell Clay, 61, formerly of Johnson County, died October 26, at Marion, IN. She was the daughter of Richard and Elsie McCoy Bevil, and was born in Johnson County, on July 21, 1917. A resident of Marion, she was a member of the Assembly of God. Survivors include her husband, Manuel Clay, two sons, James Clay of Huntington, IN and John Clay of Cincinnati, a daughter, Mrs. Charles Kidwell of Marion; nine grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services were held Monday, October 30, in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Castle officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Gap Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1978
  
COLLINS, Birdie (Hall)
1978
Mrs. Birdie Collins, 69, formerly of Oil Springs, died Thursday, October 12, at a Mesa, AZ hospital. She was the daughter of the late “Buddy’ Preston Hall and Halda Cantrell Hall and was a retired hospital housekeeper. She is survived by her husband, Dallas, Collins; two sons, Hassell Collins, of Santa Clara, CA, and Robert Collins of Phoenix, AZ, two sisters, Esta Hall of Ohio, and Mollie Staggs of Michigan; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, October 16, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Phoenix, AZ. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1978
   
COLLINS, Herbert
1929-1978
Herbert Hoover Collins, 49, died Saturday, October 21, in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Collins was born March 17, 1929 in Johnson County, son of the late Charlie and Martha Bolden Collins. Surviving are a son, Herbert Lee Collins, Ashville, OH, a daughter, Drema Kirk, Columbus, two sisters, Dorothy Hale, Dayton, and Missouri Pierce, Sunbury, OH, and two brothers, Jack Collins, Dayton, and Chester Collins, Sunbury, OH. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 26, in Old Friendship United Baptist Church at Williamsport with Earl Moncey and Arthur Preece officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1978
   
DILLS, Howard
1919-1978
Howard “Hard” Dills, 50, died Monday, October 23, in the Veterans Hospital, Huntington, WV after a brief illness. Born January 10, 1919, in Thealka, he was a resident of Nippa, a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his parents, Ernest and Gypsy Adams Dills of Mt. Vernon, OH; his wife, Georgene Bayes Dills who he married Sept. 1, 1941; a son, Howard Eugene Dills of Mt. Vernon, OH; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jack Crislip of Flatwoods and Mable Dills of Nippa; 2 brothers, Thomas Dills of Milwaukee, Wisc and Ray Dills of Mt. Vernon, OH; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bessie Mae Roberts of Taylor, MI and Mrs. Mary Louise Sanders of Dearborne Heights, MI; 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 26 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. C. C. Hall and Bill Meadows officiating. Burial was in Meadows Cemetery at Nippa with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1978
  
FILLINGER, Edith (Cantrell)
1895-1978
Ethel Fillinger, 83, died Sunday, Oct 15, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Prestonsburg. Born Sep 23, 1895, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of James and Rissie Smith Cantrell. Mrs. Fillinger was a resident of Paintsville, a former cook for Paintsville Clinic, and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Jess Fillinger, preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Rissie Combs, Paintsville, and Letha Mae Carr, Dayton; three brothers, H. C. Cantrell, Tuscon, AZ; John M. Cantrell, Hager Hill and Newt Cantrell, Rush, and a sister, Louise Blair, Staffordsville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct 18, in Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Henry Green and John Runyon officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Oct 25, 1978
   
FILLINGER, Ethel (Cantrell)
1895-1978
Ethel Fillinger, 83, died Sunday, Oct 15, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Prestonsburg. Born Sep 23, 1895, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of James and Rissie Smith Cantrell. Mrs. Fillinger was a resident of Paintsville, a former cook for Paintsville Clinic, and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Jess Fillinger, preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Rissie Combs, Paintsville, and Letha Mae Carr, Dayton; three brothers, H. C. Cantrell, Tucson, AZ; John M. Cantrell, Hager Hill and Newt Cantrell, Rush, and a sister, Louise Blair, Staffordsville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct 18, in Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Henry Green and John Runyon officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1978
  
HARMON, Earsel
1911-1978
Earsel Ray Harmon, 67, died Sunday, October 1, as the result of an automobile accident. Born May 7, 1911, in Martin County, he was the son of the Uriah and Cora Hale Harmon. He was a resident of Paintsville, a retired coal miner and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Naomie Harmon, seven children, Harvey, JR., Millersport, OH, Margaret Meade and Earsel Ray, Paintsville, Mildred Preston, Columbus, Molly Hale, Baltimore, MD, Greenville Cook, Wichita, KS and Shirley of Columbus. Also a brother, Billy Joe Muncy, Holden, WV, three sisters, Sue Mollette, Mary Jane Harmon, and Helen Harmon, 21 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 3, in Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Inez with burial in the Harmon Cemetery, Wolfe Creek. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1978
    
HUDSON, Robert
1898-1978
Robert F. Hudson, 79, died Sunday, October 22, in Port Richey, FL after an extended illness.  Born November 15, 1898, in Richmond, VA, he was the son of Robert F. and Maude H. Hudson.  He was a retired machinist and a member of the Methodist Church.  Surviving are his wife Gertrude Preston Hudson; a son, Bob Hudson of Joliet, IL; 2 daughters, Joan Bolens of Lansing, MI and Lois Glass of New Port Richey, FL; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, October 27, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Graham Abbott officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1978
  
KEATON, Ricky
1978
Ricky Keaton He was a resident of Middlesboro most of his life.  He was a 1978 graduate of Bell County High School and a member of Northside Baptist Church.  Preceding him in death was his father, Rev. Marvin Keaton, Jan 15, 1978.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Martha Helen Salyer Keaton of Middlesboro; 2 sisters, Carolyn Jane Keaton and Helen Joyce Keaton of Middlesboro; 3 brothers, Marvin Anthony Keaton, Joseph Andrew Keaton and Michael Aaron Keaton all of Middlesboro; his grandfather, Lewis Keaton of Paintsville; his grandmother, Martha Salyer of Paintsville; and several aunts and uncles.  Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1978
   
MONTGOMERY, Alice (Howes)
1910-1978
Alice Jane Montgomery, 68, died Thursday, October 12, in Mayfair Manor Nursing Home, Lexington, after an extended illness. Daughter of Fred and Amanda Allen Howes, she was born April 29, 1910, in Johnson County. Mrs. Montgomery was a retired school teacher and a member of the First Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, R. K. (Bob) Montgomery, two sons, Robert Howes Montgomery, Worthington, OH, and Allen Fredrick Montgomery, Columbus. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 15, in the First Methodist Church, Paintsville, with Rev. Graham Abbott officiating. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1978
  
PAGE, Arthur
1926-1978
Arthur Howard Page, 52, died Tuesday, October 10, at Staffordsville. Mr. Page was a resident of Thealka, an employee of S. J. Groves, and a member of Operator Local 181. He was born August 16, 1926, son of Rupert A. and Orean Neal Page. Surviving are his father, Rupert Page, his wife, Mary Ellen Stambaugh Page, a daughter, Brenda Picklesimer, Sitka, and a brother, Rupert A. Page, Jr., Lexington. Funeral services were held Friday, October 13, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Don Fraley and Tommie VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1978
   
PICKLESIMER, Alvin G.
1923-1978
Alvin G. Picklesimer, 55, died Monday, October 9, in Fairborn, OH. He was born April 22, 1923, in Rowan County, son of Oakley and Mallie Hitchcock Picklesimer and was a retired miner. Surviving in addition to his parents, are a son, John B. of Sitka; two daughters, Diana Gaye Shomblin, Fairborn and Robin Picklesimer, Sitka; six brothers, L. G. of Dayton, Custer of Wittensville, Kermit of Sitka, Allan H. of Zanesville, OH, and John L. of Proctorville, OH and Kent of Flatwoods and two sisters, Lina F. Dean, Bellevue, KY, and Helen Blair, Sunbury, OH. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 12, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Volga with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1978
  
PICKLESIMER, Chloe (Reed)
1893-1978
Mrs. Chloe R. Picklesimer, 84, died Sunday, Oct 22, at the Barnetts Creek residence of her son, Leroy Picklesimer, after a brief illness. Mrs. Picklesimer was born Nov 3, 1893, in Johnson County, daughter of Johnny and Victoria Davis Reed. She was a resident of Franklin Furnace, OH, and a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Smith Picklesimer, preceded her in death Sep 11, 1930. Surviving are two sons, Martin Picklesimer, Lancaster, OH, and Leroy Picklesimer, Barnetts Creek; three daughters, Mrs. Emerald Salyers, Paintsville, Mrs. Victoria Williams, Plymouth, IN, and Mrs. Maxine Oliver, Franklin Furnace, OH; a brother,  Walter D. Reed, Dayton, OH; two sisters, Mrs. Lora Pelphrey, Paintsville, and Mrs. Norcie Trimble, Barnetts Creek; 17 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct 25, in Paintsville United Baptist Church with Elders Charles Price, Kenny Pelphrey, O. I. Williams and Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1978
   
PENNINGTON, Marvie (Young)
1900-1978
Services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, November 2, for Mrs. Marvie Pennington of Flat Gap, who succumbed October 30 after a brief illness. Mrs. Pennington, 78, was born in Morgan County, February 22, 1900.The daughter of John and Margaret Cantrell Young. She was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Her husband, Walter Pennington, preceded her in death in December 1959. Survivors include seven sons and five daughters, They are Frank, Roscoe, James, Dee, Ray, and George Pennington of Flat Gap, Ren Pennington of Red Bush, Stella Holbrook and Renetia Saylor of Flat Gap, and Sylvia Patrick and Susie Fyffe of Baltimore, MD. Surviving brothers and sisters, are Susie Arms of Pennsylvania, Dollie Hamilton of Ashland, Sissie Cantrell of Ophir, and Melvin Young of Piqua, OH. Fifty four grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren also survive. Revs. Homer Evans and John Pelphrey were to officiate at services at the Point Pleasant Church, with burial to follow in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Salyersville. The Paintsville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1978
   
SPRADLIN, Cordie (May)
1903-1978
Mrs. Cordie Spradlin, 74, died Sunday, October 15, in Paintsville at the home of her daughter, Geneva Lewis. Mrs. Spradlin was born November 23, 1903, in Johnson County, daughter of Thomas and Susan May. She was a resident of Denver and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Noah Spradlin, preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, James Spradlin and William T. Spradlin, Dayton, OH; three daughters, Lillie M. Wiley, Pikeville, Geneva Lewis, Paintsville, and Loretta Houston, Dallas, TX; a sister, Mrs. Marie Blair, Carey, OH; a half brother, Herschel Rivers, Leander; 22 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October’18, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Clarence Lemaster and Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in the Spradlin Cemetery at Denver with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1978
  
SWISHER, Susan
1978
Susan Michelle Swisher, eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Swisher, Mansfield, OH, died after being struck by a car. Surviving in addition to her parents are a sister, and brother, Jamie and Bret, paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, Mrs. E. F. Blanton, Manila, and Bill Cochran, Indianapolis, IN, and great grandmothers, Denna Helton, Mansfield, and Mrs. Luther Lemaster, Manila. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 14, in Finefrocks Funeral Home in Mansfield, Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Shiloh. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1978
   
VANHOOSE, Angus
1914-1978
Angus (Hoosie) VanHoose, 64, died Friday, Oct 6, in Paintsville. Mr. VanHoose was born July 7, 1914 in Johnson County, the son of the late Sam and Louverna Daniels VanHoose. He was a member of the Mayo United Methodist Church and Paintsville Lodge 381 and a salesman for Electrolux. Surviving are his wife, Mary Newsome VanHoose; a son, John S. VanHoose of Morehead; two brothers, Jessie VanHoose and Herbert VanHoose; three sisters, Zella Patrick, Cora Ethel Hall and Marie VanHoose. Masonic services were held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and funeral services were held Sunday, Oct 8 in the Mayo United Methodist Church with Rev. Sam Glenn officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1978
  
WILCOX, Dora
1882-1978
Dora Wilcox, 96, died Wednesday, October 25, in Homestead Nursing Home, Lexington. Mrs. Wilcox was born October 15, 1882 in Johnson County, daughter of Robert and Lydia Meade Wilcox. She was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Della Ratliff of Richlands, VA; 2 sisters, Delphia Ratliff and Flossie VanHoose of Paintsville.  Funeral services were held Friday, October 27, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Castle officiating.  Burial was in Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1978
  
WILCOX, Mrs. Lillian (Langley)
1902-1978
Mrs. Lillian Mae Wilcox, 75, died Sunday, October 29, in Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Wilcox was born December 25, 1902, in Floyd County, daughter of James M. and Bertha Sammons Langley. She resided at East Point at the home of her son, was affiliated with the Church of God and a former school teacher. Her husband, Lewis Wilcox, preceded her in death September 1, 1970. Surviving are two sons, Donald D. Wilcox, Sr. East Point and Robert L. Wilcox, Michigan, two daughters, Billie Jo Hoagland and Nina Lois Fields, both of Florida; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; three brothers, Oscar Langley, Portsmouth, OH, Henry Langley, South Shore, and Joe Langley, Cincinnati, and two sisters, Julia VanHorne, Cincinnati, and Beatrice Roberts, Portsmouth. Private funeral services were held Tuesday, October 31, in Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, with Rev. Moses Kitchen officiating. Burial was in the Wilcox Cemetery at East Point with Carter Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1978
   
WILLIAMS, James
1978
Dr. James Sankey Williams, 71, died Friday, Oct 27 in St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Volga, Williams lived in Nicholasville and retired this year after 32 years of practice. Before moving to Nicholasville, he served as a captain with the Army Air Corps Medical corps for 37 months during World War II. Williams was a member of Jessamine County Board of Health and served as president and for two years as secretary of the Kentucky Academy of General Practice. He also was a member of the Kentucky Medical Association, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Practice and was on the staffs of Central Baptist, Good Samaritan and St. Joseph hospitals. Since 1962, he had been on the medical executive board of Good Samaritan Hospital. In 1963, he was awarded the "Doctor of the Year" citation and in 1976 a day was set aside in his honor for his service to Nicholasville. Williams was a member of Nicholasville United Methodist Church where he was a trustee and served on the administrative board. He also was a member of Alpha Nu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Kappa and the Nicholasville Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife, Goldia P. Williams, two sons, Sankey Vaughan Williams, Philadelphia, Pa, and James Coke Williams of Atlanta, GA; two daughters, Hazel Williams, Bynum, Georgetown, and Clare Helen Sullivan, Orlando, FL; two sisters, Mrs., Harry Davis of Paintsville and Mrs. J. R. Bunyard of Detroit and grandchildren. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1978
 
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BLANTON, Herbert
1901-1978
Herbert Blanton, 77, died Monday, Nov 27, at his Oil Springs residence. He was born May 3, 1901 in Magoffin County, son of Manford and Sola Whitt Blanton, and was a retired oil field worker. Surviving are a son, Ernest Leon Blanton of Columbus, OH; seven sisters, Vera Collins, London, OH, Mella Stone, Washington Court House, OH, Stella Salyers, Erwin, OH, Zella Jackson, Paris, OH, Beatrice Butler, Springfield, OH, Judy Wolfe, Gahanna, OH and Buretta Miller, Paintsville; seven brothers, John M., Melvin, Chester and James, Oil Springs, Hobart, Oak Hill, OH, Edward, Kings Creek, OH and Clarence, Mutual, OH; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov 30, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Tobe Wheeler and Herbert Arms officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 29, 1978
  
BLEVINS, Marie (Hall)
1925-1978
Marie Blevins, 53, died Friday, November 3, in Highland Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born March 24, 1925, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of Jim and Ilent England Hall. Mrs. Blevins was a resident of Staffordsville and a member of the Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Elisha Nelson Blevins, Jr.; two son, Hershell Allen and Ronald Eugene of Staffordsville; three daughters, Latona Ann Crider and Elizabeth Jean Blevins, Staffordsville and Nita Gail Coots, Leatherwood, KY; a step-daughter, Sandy Jollie, Topeka, Ks; a brother, Ernest Hall of Lowmansville; three grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren. Funeral services held Sunday, November 5, in Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church with James Crider and John Frank Ratliff officiating. Burial was in the Staffordsville Church Cemetery with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1978
    
BOND, William
1903-1978
William Donald Bond, 75, died Wednesday, Nov 1, in Highland Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born Oct 19, 1903 in Johnson County, the son of J. D. and Finetta Cox Bond. Mr. Bond was a resident of Paintsville and a retired pipe fitter. Surviving are his wife, Anna Lillian Harvey Bond; two brothers, Ogden Bond, Mt. Pleasant, MI, and Guy J. Bond, Thelma, and a sister, Mrs. Betha Holbrook, Red Bush. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov 5 in Enterprise Baptist church, Red Bush, with Revs. Ellis Hamilton, Lafe Skaggs, and Emerson Collier officiating. Burial was in the Bond Cemetery at Red Bush with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Pallbearers were Ford Hamilton, Jack Hamilton, Sheb Williams, J. D. Bond, Michael Endicott and Gary Endicott. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1978
   
CRUM, Jesse
1897-1978
Jesse Crum, 81, of River, died November 17, at his home. The son of Jim and Ketheryn Honeycutt Crum, he was born in Martin County in April, 1897. He was a retired fire tower watchman. Mr. Crum is survived by his wife, Ruth Saylor Crum, a daughter, Mary Lou Blanton of River, a step son, Bobbie Tucker of Albion, MI, and seven grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Melvin Crum of Boonscamp, William Crum of Williamsport, and John Crum of Van Lear, and a sister, Mrs. Virgie Johnson of Mineral, WA. Rev. Herbert Ray Music officiated at services held Monday, November 20 in the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial was in the family cemetery at River. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1978 Irvin Daniel Irvin Daniel, 79, died Wednesday, Nov 8, in Paintsville Hospital after an illness of several years. Mr. Daniel was born may 28, 1899 in Johnson County, the son of James and Sarah Cassidy Daniel. He was a resident of Paintsville, a retired miner and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Minnie McKenzie Daniel; a son, Bobby Dean Daniel, Tutor Key; four daughters, Hermalee Church and Teresa Meade, Tutor Key, Ann Trimble, Barnetts Creek and Edna Daniel, Richmond, VA; and two brothers, Dave Daniel of Shelbyville and Tive Daniel of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov 11, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Bob Lyons and Paul Daniel officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Tutor Key with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1978
   
DAVIS, Walter
1911-1978
Walter Davis, 67, died Tuesday, November 21, at his Meally residence. Mr. Davis was born October 8, 1911, in Johnson County, son of the late Willie and Gracie Moore Davis. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Daniels Davis; 4 sons, Frank of Tutor Key, Gene and Walter (June Bug) of Paintsville, and Billy Joe of Sitka; 3 daughters, Phyllis Stafford and Charlotte Melvin of Lexington and Carolyn Bailey of Charlotte, NC; 2 brothers, Watson Davis, of Hunt, W. VA. and Willard Davis of Lima, OH; 5 sisters, Ina Barnheart, Audrey Zerbie and Ila Kerkecker of Lima, OH, Sybil Burchett of Stambaugh and Madaline Halfaway of Tipp City, OH. Funeral services were held Friday, November 24, in New Concord United Baptist Church with Buell Ferguson and O. I. Williams officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 29, 1978
   
ESTEP, Richard
1919-1978
Richard “Ray Bob” Estep, 59, died Friday, November 24, in Paintsville Hospital. Mr. Estep was born February 21, 1919, at Fuget, son of Hansford Estep, and the late Julie Young Estep. He was a resident of Volga, a forest ranger and a veteran of World War II.  Surviving in addition to his father are his wife, Nova Rice Estep; 3 sons, Orville Paul of Keaton, Danny Raymond of Louisa and Johnny Randall of Staffordsville; a brother Mayford Estep of Enon, OH; 2 sisters, Mrs. Flora Sizemore of Ft. Wayne, IN and Mrs. Evelyn Picklesimer of South Point, OH; 4 granddaughters. Services held in Cold Springs United Baptist Church at Elna with Elders Scottie Williams and Eual McKenzie officiating.  Burial was in Patty Flat Cemetery at Elna with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 29, 1978
    
FANNIN, G. R.
1901-1978
G. R. Fannin, 77, died Friday, November 3, in Highland Regional Medical Center at Prestonsburg after an extended illness. Mr. Fannin was born January 4, 1901, in Boyd County, son of Henry and Cora Hicks Fannin. He was a resident of West Prestonsburg, a retired merchant and minister and a member of the Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Tessie B. Fannin, four sons, Tom, Findlay, OH, Billy and Jody of Prestonsburg, and Jack Richard of Ashland, a daughter, Mrs. Naomi Steffey, Findlay, OH; two brothers, Otto Fannin, of Martin, and Elmo Fannin of Naugatuck, WV, and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Wright, Lexington. Funeral services were held Monday, November 6, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Moses Kitchen officiating. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery at Prestonsburg with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Pallbearers were Doug Burke, Paul Burke, Ronnie Burke, Henry H. Wright, Ellis Stephens, and Arvil Daniels. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1978
  
FERGUSON, James
1907-1978
James P. Ferguson, 71, died Thursday, November 2, in King’s Daughters’ Hospital, Ashland, after an extended illness.  MR. Ferguson was born September 2, 1907, in Johnson County, son of Thurman and Cynthia Hall Ferguson. He was an Ashland resident, a retired carpenter and a veteran of World War II.  Surviving are 5 sons, Charles of Fairborn, OH, Gene of Wyoming, Guy Wood of Flat Gap, Jimmy and Simon Thomas of Michigan; a daughter, Shirley Ann Ferguson of Michigan; 3 brothers, Elder Buell Ferguson of Paintsville, W. H. Ferguson of Red Bush, and Orville Ferguson of Detroit, MI.; a sister, Mrs. Ann Hamilton of Detroit, MI. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 4, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders O. I. Williams and J. T. Bailey officiating. Burial was in B. R. Hamilton Cemetery at Red Bush. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1978
   
FRAZIER, Alfred Sr.
1896-1978
Alfred Frazier, Sr., 81, died Tuesday, November 14, in King’s Daughters’ Hospital Ashland, after an extended illness. Mr. Frazier was born November 16, 1896, in Johnson County, son of Harm and Martha Crace Frazier. He was a resident of Hager Hill, a retired miner, and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Teri Conley Frazier; five sons, Fred William and Gary Clifton, Ashland, James Edward, Columbus, Cecil W. Galion, OH, and Billy Ray, Marion, OH; two daughters, Ernestine May Centers, Rockhouse, and Audrey Louise Stepp, Galion, OH; 21 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, November 17, in the Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church with Kenny Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in the Staffordsville Church Cemetery with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1978
  
HUGHES, Sylvia
1904-1978
Sylvia Hughes, 74, died Sunday, Nov 12, in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV after a brief illness. Mrs. Hughes was born Sep 17, 1904 in Johnson County. She was a resident of Hager Hill and a member of the Freewill Baptist church. Surviving are two sons, Norman Hughes, Hager Hill, and Richard Hughes, Michigan; three step sons, Howard Hughes and Remus Hughes, Paintsville and Henry Hughes, West Van Lear; and three step daughters, Ruby Pelphrey, Hager Hill, Alice Walker, Dayton, OH and Ruth Kosslick, Cleveland, OH. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Nov 15, at 11 a m in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Young officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1978
   
JACKSON, Edith (Spradlin)
1925-1978
Services were held Sunday, Nov 19, for Mrs. Edith Jackson, 53, who succumbed Nov 17 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.  Mrs. Jackson was the wife of the late Dallas Jackson, former chief of police in Paintsville, who died in Sep 1976.  The daughter of Grant and Sarah Blair Spradlin, she was born in Johnson County in May 1925. A resident of Mill Street, she was employed by the Big Sandy Community Action Program. Mrs. Jackson was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church, and a member of Rebecca Lodge. Survivors include two sons, Wayde Douglas Jackson of Flat Gap and Dee Jay Jackson of Paintsville, a daughter, Phyllis Jean Napier of Paintsville, and four grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Effie Spradlin of Paintsville. Rev. Lowell Webb and Rev. Bob Lyons officiated at services in the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in the Mayo Memorial Cemetery. The Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1978
   
JOHNSON, Edna (Bailey)
1926-1978
Edna Johnson, 52, died Monday, November 13, in Highland Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Johnson was born August 12, 1926, in Johnson County. Surviving are her husband, Bill Johnson, a son, Larry M. Johnson, Hager Hill, and a brother, Bob Bailey, Hager Hill. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 15, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clarence Lemaster officiating. Burial was in the Music-Hyden Cemetery at Hager Hill with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1978
  
LEMASTER, Boyd
1924-1978
Boyd Lemaster, 54, died Monday, November 27, at his Paintsville residence. Mr. Lemaster was born February 6, 1924, in Johnson County, son of B. C. and Lola Gullett Lemaster. He was a retired tool dresser. Surviving are his wife, Armatha Conley Lemaster; four sons, Larry and Lonnie, Cable, OH, Lenzie, Rockhouse, and Ronnie of Paintsville; six daughters, Mrs. Lola Blair, Leander, Mrs. Mary Meade, Sitka, Mrs. Evelyn Kestner, Stambaugh, Mrs. Pauline May, Salyersville, Mrs. Janet Fitzpatrick, East Point, and Mrs. Karen Lemaster, Paintsville; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Reed, Salyersville, and Mrs. Cora Mae Caudill, Oil Springs and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, November 29 at 1 p.m. in the Collista Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Clarence Lemaster, James K. Caudill and Irvin Castle officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 29, 1978
   
MEADE, Lena (Dale)
1902-1978
Lena Meade, 78, died Wednesday, November 1, in Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness. Born January 22, 1902, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Hilt and Martha Castle Dale. Mrs. Meade was a resident of Nippa and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Milt Meade, preceded her in death March 7, 1971.  Surviving are 2 sons, Homer Meade and Marshall (Bud) Meade of Nippa; a daughter, Magaline Adkins of Wittensville; a sister, Myrtle Blanton of Stambaugh; 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Saturday, November 4 in the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa with Revs. James Kelly Caudill and Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Nippa with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1978
   
PHELPS, Kent Jr.
1978
Kent Phelps, Jr, 55, of Orange City, FL, formerly of Van Lear, died November 15 in Deltona, FL. Mr. Phelps was born in Van Lear, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Phelps, Sr. He was a retired owner of Kent Phelps Realty in Murphysboro, TN, and a member of the Church of Christ in Cassleberry, FL. He was a veteran of World War II and honorary Kentucky Colonel, a member of the permanent faculty of the University of Tennessee and a teacher of business administration for a number of years.  Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Mrs. June K. Phelps of Orange City; three daughters, Mrs. Bonnie K. Jackson, Mrs. Debbie Satterwhite and Teresa Phelps, all of Murphysboro, TN; five sisters, Mrs. Clotine Conley of Lexington, Mrs. Audrey Huneycutt of South Point, OH, Mrs. Betty Ramey of Sierra Vista, AZ, Mrs. Mary Spodnik of Westfield Center, OH, and Mrs. Patsy Smith of Florence; four brothers, Eugene of Debary, FL, Tommy of Phoenix, AZ, Paul of Lexington, and Bill of Paintsville; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 6, 1978
  
POTTER, William
1895-1978
William H. Potter, 83, died Thursday, November 16, in Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Mr. Potter was born, January 6, 1895, in Letcher County, son of Elbert and Mardilla Mullins Potter. He was a resident of Paintsville, a retired C & O Railroad employee, a veteran of World War I and a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Potter, whom he married July 1, 1919, in Pike County, two daughters, Deen Bell, San Antonio, TX, and Juanita Hinkle, Paintsville, two brothers, Charley Potter, Yager, and Harless Potter, Clintwood, VA, three sisters, Rebecca Stomber and Martha Jayne Hall, Whitesburg, and Polly Ann Adkins, South Carolina; five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 18, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Jones officiating. Burial was in Wells-Buckingham Cemetery, Paintsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Honorary pallbearers were Palmar Vance, Mitchell Adams, Carroll Williamson,  R. B. Harrington, Jess Songer, Jimmy Adams and Frank Johnson. Active pallbearers were Ike Hall, Dick Fitchpatrick, Larry Sword, Charles Potter, A. B. Potter, Ernest Sword, and Chuck Sword. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1978
   
REED, Frank
1900-1978
Frank Reed, 78, died Saturday, Nov 4, at Boons Camp after an extended illness.  Mr. Reed was born April 19, 1900, son of Harm and Darcus Reed. He was a miner and member of the United Baptist Church. His wife, Angie Sisco Reed, preceded him in death. Surviving are four sons, Johnny Reed, Wabash, IN, Winfrey Reed, Mt. Gilead, OH, Paris Reed, Pikeville and Noah Reed, Cardington, OH; and two daughters, Sally Jo Rowe, Pikeville and Virginia Honeycutt, Wabash, IN; 43 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov 7 in Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church with Paris Sisco and john B. Dollarhide officiating. Burial was in the East Point Cemetery with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1978
  
TACKETT, Dewey
1902-1978
Dewey Tackett, 76, died Saturday, Nov 11 in J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center, Louisa, after an extended illness. Mr. Tackett was born October 1902, in Johnson County, son of Sam and Mary Blanton Tackett. He was a resident of Whitehouse. Surviving are two brothers, Frank Tackett and Andy Tackett, Whitehouse and two sisters, Mary Puckett, Paintsville and Esta Gibson, Piketon, OH. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov 14, in Hammond Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Willie Duty and Hub Billiter officiating. Burial was in the Tackett Cemetery at Whitehouse with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1978
  
WARD, Martin
1910-1978
Martin Ward, 68, died Saturday, November 25, in Veterans Hospital, Lexington, after an extended illness. Born Aug 1, 1910 in Johnson County, he was the son of Allen and Ida Smith Ward. Mr. Ward was a resident of Williamsport, a retired miner and a veteran of World War II. His wife, Ollie Salyer Ward, preceded him in death. Surviving are a sister, Grace Smith, Meally; two brothers Walter Ward, Sr. and Jimmy Bowen, Williamsport; six nephews and one niece. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov 28, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 6, 1978
    
WILLIAMS, Murzie
1905-1978
Murzie Williams, 72, died Wednesday, Nov 1, in Mt. Manor Nursing Home, Prestonsburg, after an extended illness. Miss Williams was born Nov 8, 1905 in Johnson Co., daughter of George Powell and Laura Salyer Williams. She was a resident of Relief and a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church.  Surviving are a foster daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Hutchinson; two brothers, Andy Williams and Delman Williams of Flat Gap; four sisters, Dexie Wright and Hazel Bailey of Red Bush, Sipp McKenzie and Alma Bailey of Columbus, OH. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov 4, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Salyer and Lafe Skaggs officiating. Burial at Flat Gap in family cemetery with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1978
   
WOODS, Lloyd
1911-1978
Lloyd Woods, 67, Delaware, OH, died Thursday, Nov 30, in Delaware, OH after an extended illness. Mr. Woods was born Sep 21, 1911 at Staffordsville, son of Frank and Lora Webb Woods. He was a retired clerk of Delaware Inn and an army veteran of World War II. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Sue Gray, Columbus, and Mrs. Betty Schweitzer, Westerville, OH, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, in Delaware, with Bennett-Brown Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 6, 1978
 
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ARNETT, Bessie (Perry)
1899-1978
Bessie Arnett, 79, died Monday, December 11, in Highland Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born March 30, 1899 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of William T. and Laura Price Perry. She was a resident of Prestonsburg, a retired merchant, and member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Bert Arnett, and two step-sons, Johnny Akers and Clyde Akers, preceded her in death.  Surviving are 4 daughters, Laura Akers Griffith and Evelyn Stevens, of Prestonsburg, Garnett Mayo of Kimper, KY, and Ival Whittaker of Pierceton, Ind; a brother, Thomas Hobart Perry of Ashland; 2 sisters, Mrs. Maxie Daniels of River and Mrs. Mabel Wallen of Xenia, OH; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 14, in Highland Freewill Baptist Church Prestonsburg, with Jack Derossett and Paul Daniels officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery at Prestonsburg with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 13, 1978
    
BLANTON, John M.
1896-1978
John M. Blanton, 82, died Thursday, Dec 21, in Paintsville Hospital. Mr. Blanton was born April 14, 1896 in Johnson County, son of Manford and Sola Whitt Blanton. He was a resident of Oil Springs, a retired farmer and a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Edna Black Blanton; two sons, Paul Blanton, Lucasville, OH, and John F. Blanton, Oil Springs; four daughters, Mildred O'Bryan, Waverly, OH, Eva Lee Anderson, Springfield, OH, Edna Faye Wheeler, Salyersville and Imogene Powers, Paintsville. Also six brothers, Hobert, Oak Hill, OH, Edward, Urbana, OH, Clarence of Mutual, OH, Melvin and James of Oil Springs, and Chester of Riceville; seven sisters, Verna Collins, London, OH, Stella Salyers of Erwin, OH, Mella Stone of Washington Court House, OH, Zella Jackson of Paris, OH, Buretta Miller of Springfield, OH and Judy Wolfe of Columbus, OH; 23 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec 23 in Caudill Fork United Baptist Church at Oil Springs with Elders Lonza R and James H. Blair officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Oil Springs with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 27, 1978
   
BLEVINS, Levi
1879-1978
Levi Blevins, 99, New London, OH, formerly of Whitehouse died at his home December 23 after an extended illness. He was born in Martin County on March 1, 1879, son of James and Angeline Blevins.   His wife, Dovie Ward Blevins, died in 1967.  Surviving are a son Charley Blevins of West Van Lear; 2 daughters, Mrs. Grace Maier and Mrs. Shirley Branham both of New London, OH; 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ella Mohr of Tomahawk.  Funeral services were held in Eastman Funeral Home Chapel in New London December 27 with Rev. Allen Conway officiating. Burial was in Fitchville Cemetery, Fitchville, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 10, 1979
   
CASTLE, Eva
1900-1978
Eva Castle, 78, died Saturday, Dec 29, in Crest Haven Nursing Home, Paintsville, after an extended illness. Mrs. Castle was born May 20, 1900 in Johnson County, and was a resident of Paintsville. Surviving are a son, Elbert (Booten) Castle, Paintsville; three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 1, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Jones officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 3, 1979
   
DAVIS, Willie
1908-1978
Willie H. Davis, 70, died Monday, Dec 4, following a car accident. A resident of Nippa, Mr. Davis was born Jan 14, 1908 in Johnson County, son of Lee and Vina Daniel Davis. He was a retired miner and a member of the Freewill Baptist church. His wife, Alice Fairchild Davis, preceded him in death April 16, 1978. Surviving is a son, Ernest Ray Davis, Picayune, Miss. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec 7, in Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa with Revs. James K. Caudill, Bill Meadows, and Bill Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers will be Jim Meadows, Vincel Meadows, Edgel Conley, Hershell Pack, Perry VanHoose, and Clyde Stambaugh. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 6, 1978
   
DEROSSETT, Taulbee
1894-1978
Taulbee Derossett, 84, died Wednesday, December 27, in Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born April 1, 1894 in Floyd County, he was the son of Taulbee Sr. and Rebecca Campbell Derossett. Mr. Derossett was a resident of Hager Hill, a retired Employee of C & O Railroad and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Leota Baldridge Derossett; a son, Eddie Derossett, Huntington, WV; a step son, Curtis Baldridge, Detroit, MI, two foster sons, Tom Hereford and Jim Hereford, both of Michigan, a daughter, Edna Marshall, Huntington, WV; a step daughter, Mildred Music, East Point; a foster daughter, Shirley Gregor, Michigan; a brother, Jim Derossett, Prestonsburg, and two sisters, Kay Whitt, Sugar Loaf and Grace Tussy, Water Gap. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 30, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dave Flannery officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at East Point with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 3, 1979
    
DHEEL, Charles
1929-1978
Charles O. Dheel, 45, died Tuesday, Dec 12, in Louisa Community Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Dheel was born Nov 26, 1929, in Kanawha County, WV, son of the late Oscar Dheel and Beatrice Hewlett Dheel of Lowmansville. Surviving in addition to his mother are a son, Charles Oscar Dheel, Columbus, two daughters, Cleo Woolford and Geraldine Woolford, of Columbus; 8 brothers, Lawrence, Rodney, Ernie and Ralph of Columbus, OH, Billy Ray of Pittman, OH, Samuel of Louisa and James and Paul of Lowmansville. Also five sisters, Margaret Borders and Ruth Amburgy, Pikeville, Katherine Workman, West Jefferson, OH, Mary Lemaster, Columbus, Bonny Dheel, Lowmansville. Funeral services wee held Friday, December 15, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Daniels officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Lowmansville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, December 20, 1978
   
ESTEP, Lloyd
1896-1978
Lloyd S. Estep, 82, died Sunday, Dec 10, in Highland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Estep was born Mar 23, 1896, in Johnson Co., son of Elzie and Rachel Estep Estep. He was a resident of Fuget, a retired employee of South Western Portland Cemetery Company and a member of the United Baptist Church.  His wife, Mattie Fairchild Estep preceded him in death July 21, 1970. Surviving are four brothers, Lundie of Fuget, William of Thelma, Glen of Springfield, OH and Lowell of Fairborn; three sisters, Mrs. Claretta Phillips of Fuget, Mrs. Verna Baldwin of Enon, OH and Myrtle Burchett of Elna. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec 13 in Bethel United Baptist Church, Flat Gap, with Elders J. T. Bailey, Lonza Reed, and Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Estep Cemetery, Fuget, KY with Paintsville Funeral handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 13, 1978
   
GOBLE, George
1902-1978
George Goble, 76, died Monday, Dec 25, at his Auxier home. Mr. Goble was born Feb 18, 1902 in Johnson County, son of George and Clarenda Music Goble. He was a construction worker for Harris Brothers Construction Company. Surviving are his wife, Naris Thelma Watson Goble; two sons, Victor Vance Goble, Auxier, and Lawrence Allen Goble of Lima, OH, and a step son, Edward Delong, Lucky, OH; a brother, John Goble, Prestonsburg, and a sister, Bealie Goble, Springfield. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Dec 27, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with T. A. Patton officiating. Burial will be in Goble Cemetery, Auxier, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 27, 1978
   
GOBLE, Sherd
1898-1978
Sherd Goble, 80, died Sunday, Dec 24, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Son of the late George and Clarenda Music Goble, he was born in Johnson County, Sep 22, 1898. Mr. Goble was a resident of Van lear, a retired miner and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Josephine Harless Goble; four daughters, Edith Sizemore, Freda Tussey, and Francis Goble Plummer, Van Lear, Alma Adkins, Staffordsville; and a brother, John Goble, Prestonsburg, and a sister, Bealie Goble, Springfield; 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Dec 27, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Emory McCallister and Teddy Preston officiating. Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 27, 1978
   
HEWLETT, Edgar
1903-1978
Rev. Edgar Hewlett, 75, died Sunday, December`7, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born July 9, 1903 in Carter County, son of Charles and Margaret Adkins Hewlett. He was a resident of Van Lear and a member of the Church of God. Surviving are his wife, DelphiaYoung Hewlett; a son, Joe Hewlett of Paintsville; a daughter, Doris Sesco of Inez; 2 brothers, Lawrence Hewlett of Dayton, OH and Bill Hewlettt of Tocoma, Wash; a sister, Beatrice Dheel of Lowmansville. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 20, in Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Tommy Reynolds and Moses Kitchen officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 20, 1978
   
HOLBROOK, Ottis
1907-1978
Ottis Holbrook, 71, died Wednesday, Dec 13, at his Fuget home. Mr. Holbrook was born in Johnson Co., Mar 26, 1907, son of George W. and Polly Johnson Holbrook. He was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Louise Baldwin Holbrook, who he married Mar 27, 1924; a son, Eugene Holbrook, Eminence, KY; three daughters, Ernestine Burchett, Maldraugh, Margarett Prater and Willa Mae Pennington, Volga; two brothers, Harry Holbrook, Circleville, OH and Herbert Holbrook, Lynchburg, OH; a sister, Mrs. Nova Baldwin, Grayson, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec 16 in Bethel United Baptist Church at Flat Gap with Elders J. T. Bailey, Lonza Reed, and Eual McKenzie and Buell Ferguson. Burial was in Patty Flat Cemetery at Elna with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 20, 1978
   
HYDEN, Lucy (Hall)
1903-1978
Lucy Hall Hyden, 75, died Monday, Dec 18, in Highland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hyden was born July 4, 1903 in VA, daughter of Jason and Maggie Hall. She was a resident of Van Lear and a member of the Church of God. Her husband, Harry Hyden, preceded her in death Oct 22, 1973. Surviving are three sons, Billy Ray Hyden, Warsaw, IN, Cecil Edward Hyden, Prestonsburg, and Randall Hyden, Van Lear and four daughters, Juanita Wells and Christine Huff, Winchester, Thelma Music, Prestonsburg and Barbara Sturgill, Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Thursday Dec 21 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Moses Kitchen officiating. Burial will be in Music-Hyden Cemetery at Hager hill with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 20, 1978
  
LEMASTER, Elizabeth (Stambaugh)
1901-1978
Elizabeth Stambaugh Lemaster, 77, died Friday, Dec 29, in the Paintsville Hospital. Mrs. Lemaster was born Mar 1, 1901 in Johnson County, daughter of Floyd and Almiria Salyers Dye. She was a resident of Sitka and a retired minister of the Church of God. Surviving are her husband, Clellin Lemaster; four sons, James M. Francis, Ratliff, KY, Otis M. Francis, phoenix, AZ, Bradley F. Francis, West Liberty, OH, and Jack P. Hall, Shelby, OH; seven daughters, Vivian Oney, Ashland, Nadine Foster, Mansfield, OH, Barbara Diviak, Dayton, OH, Alka Barber and Paro Lee Hagerman, Phoenix, AZ, Jessi Lee Pelphrey, Apache junction, AZ, and Glenia Stambaugh, Shelby, OH. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan 1, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Michael D. Caldwell, Ronnie Gregory, Bruce Daniels, and Tommy Terry officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Sitka with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 3, 1979
  
LONG, Eddie
1906-1978
Eddie Long, 72, died Wednesday, Dec 20, at his Minford, OH, home. Mr. Long was born Jan 10, 1906 in Magoffin County, son of Floyd and Effie Castle Long. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Lykins Long; one brother, Cecil Long, Kalamazoo, MI; three sisters, Mrs. Dessie Conley and Mrs. Jewell Rice, Paintsville and Mrs. Faye Cunningham, Baltimore, MD; two half brothers, Kanawha Long, Columbus and Toby Long, Huntington, IN; and three half sisters, Christine Stambaugh, Sitka, Janie Taylor and Kaye Slone, Huntington, IN. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec 23, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Graham Abbott officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were nephews, Gary Rice, Sammy Rice, Doug Pennington, Keith Pennington, Jack Pennington, and Steve Long. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 27, 1978
  
MONTGOMERY, Ben
1922-1978
Ben Montgomery, 56, died Sunday, Dec 17, at Thealka after a brief illness. Born August 31, 1922, in Johnson County, he was the son of James and Lizzie Keaton Montgomery. He was a resident of Thealka and an equipment operator.  Surviving are 4 brothers and a sister, Frank Mongtomery, Obrie Montgomery, Harold Montgomery, Henry Montgomery and Audrey Holbrook all of Paintsville. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 20 at 1 p.m. in Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Scott Castle and James Crider officiating.  Burial was in Keaton Cemetery at Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 20, 1978
   
PLUMMER, Charles
1905-1978
Charles Ernest Plummer, 73, died Tuesday, December 5, in Cabell-Huntington Hospital in West Virginia after an extended illness. Mr. Plummer was born April 13, 1905, in Johnson County, the son of Charles and Lydia Pack Plummer. He was a resident of Louisa, a retired employee of C & O Railway, a Brotherhood Railroad Trainman and a Kentucky Colonel. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Ellen Ward Plummer; 4 sons, Doug of Van Lear, jack of Paintsville, Charles Jr. of Hager Hill and Joe of Louisa; a daughter, Phyllis Mullins of Charleston, WV; 2 sisters, Maude Daniels of Russell and Ethel Fitch of Meally; 12 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 7, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Don Fraley and Eddie Spencer officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Jack Plummer, Charlie Doug Plummer, Johnny Plummer, Tim Hamilton, Jack Turner, and Keith Mullins. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 13, 1978
  
RICE, Don
1908-1978
Don Rice, 72, died Sunday, December 31, at his Wittensville residence. Born April 2, 1908, in Johnson County, he was the son of George and Margarett Osborne Rice.  His wife, Mabel Lemaster Rice preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Gary Rice of Wittensville; a brother, McKinley Rice of Russell; a sister, Mrs. Ida VanHoose of Nippa; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 3, at 1:30 p.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with M.T. Womack, Jr. officiating.  Burial was in Highland Memorial Park with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 3, 1979
   
RICHMOND, Bessie (DeLong)
1904-1978
Bessie Richmond, 74, died Monday, December 11, in Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.  Born September 24, 1904 at East Point, she was the daughter of Isaac and Minerva Franklin Delong and was a resident of Van Lear. Her husband, Otis Richmond, preceded her in death April 14, 1957.  Surviving are two sons, Hobart Richmond and Paul Richmond and a sister, Rosa Wells all of Van Lear.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 13 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery at Van Lear with Jones- Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 13, 1978
   
RICHARDSON, John
1895-1978
John M. Richardson, 83, died Friday, December 8, in Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness. Born November 21, 1895 in Letcher County, he was the son of Andrew and Loucinda Cook Richardson. He was a resident of Paintsville, a disabled veteran of World War I and a member of the Protestant Church. Surviving are his wife, Verda Hammonds Amburgey Richardson, three stepsons, Berkley Amburgey, Paintsville, J. Bart Amburgey, Corbin, and Earl Amburgey, Lexington; four step daughters, Lelah Litteral, Paintsville, Lottie Caughman, Columbia, SC, Linda Rand, Clinton, MD and Dottie Hays, Barnwell, SC; 17 step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 12, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Frank Ratliff officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 13, 1978
   
STAPLETON, Ashland
1884-1978
Ashland Stapleton, 94, died Friday, December 15, at the Paintsville Hospital. Mr. Stapleton was born July 23, 1884, son of John A. and Sarah McKenzie Stapleton. He was a resident of Hager Hill, a retired dairyman and a member of the United Baptist Church. His wife, Virgie Stapleton, preceded him in death May 4, 1974.  Surviving are three sons, John W. Stapleton, of Corona, CA, Homer F. Stapleton, of Wolcottville, IN; and Bill Stapleton, of Huntington, WV; four daughters, Hazel Leffler of Huntington, WV, Leecie Stapleton, of Paintsville, Sarah Auxier of Columbus and Julia Ann Maynard of Hager Hill; a brother, Sonny Stapleton of Red Bush, a sister, Missie McKenzie, of Orient, OH and 24 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.  Funeral services held Sunday, December 17, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Eual McKenzie and Scottie Williams officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 20, 1978
  
TACKETT, Nancy  Jane (Baldridge)
1917-1978
Nancy Jane Tackett, 61, died Friday, Dec 23, at her Hammond residence after an extended illness. Born Feb 24, 1917 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Tom Baldridge and Annie Daniels Baldridge of Waldo, OH. She was a member of the Hammond Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her mother, her husband, Frank Tackett; four sons, Donald Ray, Springfield, Leslie, Wendell and Jeffrey of Hammond; four daughters, Dorothy Price and Janice Welch, Whitehouse, Susan Starner and Brenda Thomas, Columbus, two brothers, Joe Baldridge, Delaware, OH and George Baldridge, Whitehouse; three sisters, Pearl Davis, Waldo, OH, Grace Pruitt and Virginia Rowland, Springfield, OH; 26 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec 26, in Hammond Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Hubert Davis and Lenzie Meade officiating. Burial was in the Baldridge Cemetery, Hammond with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 3, 1979
   
VANHOOSE, Emma (Ratliff)
1901-1978
Emma VanHoose, 77, died Wednesday, December 20, after a brief illness. Mrs. VanHoose was born June 5, 1901 in Johnson County, daughter of William and Katie Dale Ratliff. She was a resident of Thealka and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Millard VanHoose, preceded her in death August 13, 1965.  Surviving are 3 sons, Hobert, Mitchell and Paul all of Urbana, OH; 7 daughters, Edna Castle and Irene Castle of Urbana, Ruth Pelphrey of Paintsville, Imogene Tackett of Staffordsville, Virgie Picklesimer of Woodstock, OH, Katherine Wilcox of Suffield, OH and Margie Ward of Thealka; a brother, Irvin Ratliff of West Van Lear; 2 sisters, Jessie VanHoose of Thealka, and Sis Ratliff of Paintsville; 36 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 13, in Thealka Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Don Fraley and Tommy VanHoose officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 27, 1978
    
VANHOOSE, Nathan
1908-1978
Rev. Nathan VanHoose, 70, died Thursday, December 7, at his Lowmansville residence after an extended illness. Son of James and Sarah Music VanHoose, he was born February 22, 1908, in Johnson County. He was a resident of Lowmansville, a retired miner and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Okie Music VanHoose; 5 sons, James, Ernest, Don, Bob and Mike all of Lowmansville; 2 daughters, Opal Williams of West Liberty and Rachel Ketchia of Wisconsin; 5 brothers and sisters, Willie VanHoose of Mt. Pleasant, OH, Lincoln VanHoose of Asheville, KY, Verna VanHoose of Wheelersburg, OH, Lydia Castel and Mae Gilkerson of Lowmansville; 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 10, in Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa, with James Kelly Caudill  and Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Cemetery at Nippa with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 13, 1978
   
WELLS, Nevard
1957-1978
Nevard Wells, 21, died Sunday, Dec 31. Mr. Wells was born Jan 24, 1957 in Johnson County, the son of Rowland and Ruth Bowling Wells, Van Lear. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Larry J. Wells of PA and Dale Wells of Van Lear; and two sisters, Carol Prater and Brenda Wells, Van Lear. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Jan 3 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Cecil Sherman officiating. Burial will be in Wells cemetery at Van Lear with Jones-Preston funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 3, 1979
   
WHITE, Lula (Liesmer)
1884-1978
Mrs. Edwin Ellis White (Lulu Liesmer White), formerly of Huntington, died at her home in Denver, CO on December 18, at the age of 94. Mrs. White was a resident of Huntington from 1930 to 1958 when she moved to Denver to join her daughter, Mrs. Walter E. Vest, Jr. (Marie). In Huntington, Mrs. White was very active in Trinity Episcopal Church and in Women’s Work of the Diocese of West Virginia, and in the United Council of Church Women. Mrs. White was born in Ann Arbor, MI, on December 12, 1884, was graduated from the University of Michigan in 1907 having attended Smith College her junior year. She taught Latin and German in the Battle Creek and Ishpeming, MI High Schools. In 1911, she married Edwin Ellis White of Hyde Park, Mass., Mr. White died in Huntington in 1938. Since 1958 Mrs. White had been a communicant of St. John’s Cathedral in Denver where a memorial service was held December 28 in St. Martin’s Chapel. Mrs. White is survived by her son, Robert Lovell White, the daughter, Mrs. Walter E. Vest, Jr. both of Denver and daughter, Mrs. E. Cary Donegan of Sag Harbor, Long Island, NY and two grandchildren, Caroline Lovell Vest and Walter Edward Vest, III of Denver. Mr. and Mrs. White and their three children lived in Paintsville from 1921 until 1930. Marie Louise, Robert Lovell and Nancy Caroline attended John C. C. Mayo College. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 24, 1979
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