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JANUARY - 1989
   
  
ADKINS, Edd
1910-1989
Edd Adkins, 78, died Sunday, January 1, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Adkins was born May 10, 1910 in Morgan County, the son of James Henry and Renda Keaton Adkins. He was a retired miner.  Surviving are his wife, Berta Wells Adkins; 5 sons, James, Carl, Billy, and Ronnie, all of Van Lear and Paul of Columbus, OH; 3 brothers, Ben of Paintsville, Sam of Wittensville and Huey of Mann, WV; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 3, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Banks officiating. Burial was in Holbrook Cemetery at Davis Branch. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 11, 1989
   
ALLEN, Dr. Claude
1914-1989
Dr. Claude (C. L.) Lowell Allen, 74, of Paintsville, died Friday, February 24, in Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Mr. Allen was born November 6, 1914 in Maytown, the son of Joseph Hawley “J. H.” and Bertha May Allen. He was a longtime Floyd County physician. He began his medical practice in 1950 in Garrett and later moved his practice to Martin, where he was co-founder of Martin General Hospital. He also became co-owner of the Beaver Valley Hospital, which later became a clinic. He was a former commissioner of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department. He was co-founder of Floyd Federal Savings and Loan, which later became United Federal Savings of Prestonsburg, a member of the Kentucky Medical Association, a founding member of the Floyd County Fish and Game Club, and he was long active in the athletic program in the Floyd County schools. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katherine McKinney Allen. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Allen; two stepsons, Jim Mike Williams and Robert Williams, both of Paintsville; two daughters, Elizabeth Conley of Maytown, and Teddi Crisp of Martin; one stepdaughter, Brenda Slone of Paintsville, one brother, George Edward Allen, of Lancaster, two sisters, Harriet Allen, of Maytown and Peggy Jo Vaughn of Oak Ridge, TN; and five granddaughters, and one great grandson. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, February 26 at the May Cemetery, Langley, with Hall Funeral Home of Martin in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1989
  
AUXIER, Carolyn Jo (Wynn)
1937-1989
Paintsville resident, Carolyn Jo Auxier, 51, died Saturday, Jan 7, at her residence. Mrs. Auxier was born Nov 21, 1937 in Ironton, OH, the daughter of Carl Wynn and Mary Jo Wheeler Wynn. She was a former employee of South Central Bell. Surviving are her husband, George B. Auxier; three daughters, Tammy Jo Whitaker, Carla Kaye Hall, and Georgia Auxier, all of Paintsville; one brother, Carl Martin Wynn of Borden, IN, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan 10, in First United Methodist Church, Paintsville, with Rev. Jim Powell officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Jan 11, 1989
  
BLAIR, Charles L.
1933-1989
Charles L. Blair, 55, died January 13, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Blair was born October 14, 1933 in Johnson County, the son of Lindsey and Sina Blanton Blair. He was a member of Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church.  Surviving are his wife, Jocie Williams Blair; four sons, Edward of South Point, OH, David, Lindsey and Chris all of Volga; one stepson, James Fry of Ashland; two daughters, Ruthie Friend of South Point, OH and Brenda Chandler of Staffordsville; three brothers, Carl Blair of Greensburg, Howard Blair of Urbana, OH, Glennis Blair of Thelma; two sisters, Juanita Johnson of Paintsville and Linda Cantrell of Oil Springs; 6 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Funeral services held Sunday, January 15 in Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in Blair Cemetery at Oil Springs with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1989
  
BLAIR, Coonie
1901-1989
Retired miner, Coonie Blair, 87, died Tuesday, January 24, in Connithan Nursing Home, Kenton, OH. Mr. Blair was born July 27, 1901 in Johnson County, the son of William and Sarah Blair. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Rice Blair, in December 1987. Surviving are one son, Robert Blair, of Cynthiana; one daughter, Fern Blair Ward of Dola, OH and seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, January 27, in Beechwall United Baptist Church, Leander with Elders James H. Blair, Rutherford Blair and Jerry Colvin officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 1, 1989
  
BUTCHER, Angelique
1971-1989
Angelique K. Butcher, 17, died Monday, January 30. Ms. Butcher was born February 7, 1971 in Great Falls, MT, the daughter of Larry and Ann Tackett Butcher. Surviving are her parents, two sisters, Melissa Sue Butcher and Tara Lynn Butcher, both of Wittensville; her maternal grandmother, Pauline Tackett, and her paternal grandmother, Fannie Butcher. Funeral services were held Friday, February 3, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1989
  
BUTCHER, Lewis
1915-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Lewis Butcher, 73, died Sunday, January 22 in Wabash, IN. Mr. Lewis was born November 27, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of Harm and Emma Meeks Butcher. He was a miner. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Pence Butcher; one son, Alford Butcher of Van Lear; four daughters, Tracy Butcher at home, Emma Ward, of Hager Hill, Ollie Butcher of Alabama and Brenda Butcher of Paintsville; one brother, Ashley Butcher of Van Lear; one sister, Sarah Butcher Newberry of Auxier and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 25 at 2 p.m. in Eddingfield-DeLaughter Mortuary, Wabash, with Terry Hay officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery in Lagro, IN. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 25, 1989
   
CASTLE, Cora Ellen (Castle)
1922-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Cora Ellen Castle, 66. Mrs. Castle was born December 17, 1922 in Johnson County, the daughter of Hard Castle and Sarah Scarberry Castle. Surviving are a son, Carlos Castle of Nippa; two daughters, Janet Montgomery of Flat Fork, and Wila Mae Brown, of West Van Lear; six sisters, Betty Flowers, of Toledo, OH, Jean Hayes and Elleda Stambaugh, both of River, Lora Castle of Nippa, Nola Mae Fitch, of Paintsville, and Clora Copas of Urbana, OH and 6 grandchildren and 4 step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan 29, in Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church, with Charles Stapleton, Gail Music, and J. R. Castle officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Feb 1, 1989Walter Clay
   
CLAY, Walter, "Cobb"
1915-1989
Walter "Cobb" Clay, 73, died Wednesday, January 4, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Clay was born November 13, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of John Clay and Alka Stricklin Clay. He was retired from the state highway department, a veteran of World War II (Navy), and at one time served as both a president and vice president of Paintsville Little League. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Carpenter Clay; one son, Walter Douglas Clay of Staffordsville, one daughter Dianna Sue Unberecker, of Colorado Springs, CO; one sister, Mae Conley of Paintsville, 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday January 7 in Southside Freewill Baptist Church with Eddie Young officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Paintsville DAV Chapter 136 performing military rites. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 11, 1989
  
DANIEL, Billy
1931-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements for Billy Ray Daniel, 57. Mr. Daniel was born December 17, 1931 in Johnson County, the son of Curt Daniel and Numa Castle. He was disabled. He was preceded in death by his wife, Scharlene Castle Daniel. Surviving are his mother, one daughter, Kathy Gill, of Columbus, OH; one sister, Mollie Faye VanHoose of Nippa; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan 25 in Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Dick VanHoose and James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Jan 25, 1989
  
EISNAUGLE, Bertha (McPheter)
1904-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements for Bertha Eisnaugle, 84. Mrs. Eisnaugle was born August 18, 1904 in Wellston, OH, the daughter of William McPheter and Tillie Montgomery. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Edward Eisnaugle; two sons, Leonard Eisnaugle, of Mansfield, OH and Edward Eisnaugle of Loveland, OH; four daughters, Reba Preston, of Thelma, Marcella Jackson, and Shirley Rogers, both of Loveland, and Lela Davis of Milford, OH; and 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 11 at 11 a.m. in Meally Church of Christ with Orville Short officiating. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery at Davis Branch. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 11, 1989
   
EVANS, Loretta (Conley)
1928-1989
Loretta Conley Evans,60, died January 1, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Evans was born November 18, 1928 in Johnson County, the daughter of Millard and Delphia Lyons Conley. She was employed by Green Memorial Hospital, \Xenia, OH and worked as a clerk for the Salvation Army in Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Evans in 1977. Surviving are one brother, Garrett Conley of Staffordsville, two sisters Ada Ross and Hesta Smith, both of Flat Gap and five nieces and nephews, eight great nieces and nephews and one great-great niece. Graveside rites were held Tuesday, January 5 with Roger Blair and Jack Holbrook officiating. Burial was in Skaggstown Church Cemetery at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 4, 1989
  
FAIRCHILD, Johnnie, Jr.
1948-1989
Johnnie Fairchild, Jr., 40, died Tuesday, January 3. Mr. Fairchild was born April 29, 1948 in Johnson County, the son of John M. Fairchild and Frankie Fairchild. Surviving are two brothers, Crate and Alvin both of Staffordsville, one sister, Virginia Fairchild, of Staffordsville; and one nephew, Jimmy Fairchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, January in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Fairchild Family cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 11, 1989
  
FERGUSON, Lizzie (Keeton)
1892-1989
Lizzie Ferguson, 96, died Thursday, Jan 19, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ferguson was born Jan 25, 1892 in Morgan County, the daughter of Harris and Mollie Wolfenbarker Keeton. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Ferguson, in 1968. Surviving are four sons, Euclid Ferguson, of West Liberty, Glen Ferguson, and Carl Ferguson, both of Cleveland, OH, and Whipple Ferguson of Columbus, OH; three daughters, Elsie Williams, of Paintsville, Mable Lemaster of West Van Lear, and Zelda Burchwell, of Newport Richie, FL; and 24 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan 22, in Old Paint Primitive Baptist Church, at Relief, with Elders Jerry Brown, Parley Cantrell and Paul E. Keaton officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery-(rest of obit is missing) Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Jan 25, 1989
  
FITZPATRICK, Sophia (Honeycutt)
1912-1989
Sophia Fitzpatrick, 76, died Monday, Jan 30, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was born July 25, 1912 in Johnson County, the daughter of John Honeycutt and Christine Webb Honeycutt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Fitzpatrick. Surviving are one daughter, Evelyn Carter, of Van Lear; one sister, Alex Honeycutt, of Wabash, IN; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Feb 1 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Banks officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Feb 1, 1989
  
FRANCIS, Hubbard C. "Hack"
1928-1989
Long-time Prestonsburg business owner Hubbard C. “Hack” Francis, died Monday, January 16. Mr. Francis was born December 13, 1928 in Prestonsburg, the son of the late H. C. Francis Sr. and Ruth Francis Isbell. He was the owner of the Francis Department and Shoe Stores. He was ordained a deacon in 1958 and a minister on March 20, 1988. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Prestonsburg. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and a pasta governor of Kiwanis club and a past governor of Kiwanis clubs of Kentucky and Tennessee. He was a former trustee of Georgetown College for two terms, and was on the board of directors of the United Federal Savings & Loan. Surviving are his wife, Betty Davis Francis, two daughters, Carol Susan Martin of Lexington, and Helen Ann Vickers of Prestonsburg; two brothers, Samuel Maurice Isbell, and Charles Joseph Isbell both of Prestonsburg, one sister, Barbara Jane Moore, of Lexington and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 19 at the First Baptist Church in Prestonsburg, with Revs. Stephen Hopkins and William D. Jaggers and Dr. Rodney Handshoe officiating. Burial was in Davis Family cemetery at Prestonsburg, with Carter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Guss Kalos, Pete Jarvis, Estill Lee Carter, E. B. May, Jr., Bill Gordon Francis, John Gorrell, Hansel Cooley and Edford Clark. Honorary pallbearers wer Marvin Music, Blaine Hall, Ralph Williams, Charles Gibson, Tom Lemaster, William Nolen, Adrian Blackburn and Johnny Evans. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial be made to the First Baptist Church in Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Janu25, 1989
   
GREER, Paul B.
1929-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Paul B. Greer, 59, died Sunday, January 15, in Albany, GA. Mr. Greer was born February 12, 1929 in Johnson County, the son of Samuel W. and Naomi Burke Greer. He was employed by the U. S. Government as a foreman at the Navy Signal Depot and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Betty King Greer; one son, Paul David Greer, of Lexington, two daughters, Pam Greer, of Florida and Kimberly Greer of Albany; two sisters, Evelyn Flanery, of Allen, and Madge Rutledge of Lexington, three brothers, Willie of Paintsville, Claude of Cleveland, OH, and Guy of Lexington. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 20 at 1:30 p.m. in W. R. Milward Funeral Home Chapel, Southland Drive, Lexington. Burial will be in Blue Cross Cemetery in Lexington. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1989
  
HICKMAN, Curtis M.
1920-1989
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan 5 in East Point Church of Christ, for Curtis M. Hickman, 68. Mr. Hickman was born Sep 25, 1920 in Johnson County, the son of Fred B. and Numa Patrick Hickman. He was a coal tiple operator and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Angie Howard Hickman; one daughter, Carolyn McKenzie, of Kenton, OH; two sisters, Jerri Pittman, of Paintsville, and DeAnna Falcon, of Thibodaus, LA; and three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Officiating at services will be Dave Flannery. Burial will be in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Jan 4, 1989
  
HONEYCUTT, Aileen (Collins)
1921-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Aileen Honeycutt, 67. Mrs. Honeycutt was born August 30, 1921 in Johnson County, the daughter of George and Nancy Pennington Collins. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Joe Lee Honeycutt of Martha, and Marvin Honeycutt of Offutt; seven daughters, Emma Lynn, of Phoenix, AZ, Glenda Lester, of Martha, Lora Jean Brown of Paintsville, Loretta Robertson of Wayne, WV, Ester Fitch and Norma Brown, both of Van Lear, and Carlene Oney of East Point, two brothers, Seaman Collins, of East Point, and Wilburn Collins of Van Lear; and four sisters, Laura A. Brown, of Hurricane, WV, Ada Meek of Indiana, Cora Porter of Florida, and Jo Ann Church of Ohio. Funeral services were held Friday, January 13, in Old Log Church at Daniels Creek, with Lee Music officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1989
  
HOWARD, Ida (Preston)
1920-1989
Former Johnson County resident Ida Mae Howard, 68, died Friday, January 13, in Clintwood, VA. Mrs. Howard was born November 27, 1920 in Johnson County, the daughter of Bruce and Ethel VanHoose Preston. She was a member of Sweet Home United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Virgil Howard; one son, Elder Bruce Howard of Tutor Key; 5 daughters, Carolyn McKenzie, Wilma Setser, Pat Vanover, Vicky Phipps, and Janice Vanover all of Clintwood; one brother, Walter Preston of Tutor Key; one sister, Hazel Tackett of Paintsville; 2 half sisters, Fay May of Louisa and Sue May of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Monday, January 16, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Melvin Wright, James Harrison Blair, and Hobart E. May officiating. Burial was in Howard Cemetery at Tutor Key. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 25, 1989
  
JOHNSON, Daisy (Rice)
1901-1989
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 1, for Daisy Johnson, 88. Mrs. Johnson was born February 7, 1901 in Johnson County, the daughter of Elza and Allie Webb Rice. She was a member of Collista Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Grant Johnson, died in December 1985.  Surviving are 2 sons, Glen Johnson and Hansel Johnson both of Hager Hill; one brother, Walter Rice of Mt. Sterling, OH; one sister Mildred Blair of Oil Springs. Officiating at services in Collista Freewill Baptist Church were Harold Conley and Ronnie Spriggs. Burial was in Johnson family cemetery at Hager Hill with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1989
  
LEMASTER, Bessie Irene (Fyffe)
1912-1989
Bessie Irene Fyffe Lemaster, 76, of Ashland, died recently in King's Daughters' Medical Center. Mrs. Lemaster was born Jan 16, 1912 in Morgan County, the daughter of the late Pilate and Martha Belle Cox Fyffe. She was a member of Oak Springs United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Perry Lemaster, two daughters, Martha Fields and Moncie Blevins, both of Ashland; a sister, Addie Keaton, of South Shore; and three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the church, with Clifford Trimble, Tommy Bailey, and Johnnie Little officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Burial Park, with John Steen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Jan 11, 1989
  
LEMASTER, Vessie (Pack)
1896-1989
Vessie Lemaster, 92, died Friday, January 13, in Humana Hospital, Louisa.  Mrs. Lemaster was born December 28, 1896 in Lawrence County, the daughter of Lee and Hessie Davis Pack.  She was a member of the Old Hood United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Emogene Hamilton, a brother, Benson Pack, and three sisters, Bertha Sparks, Fairie Daniels and Cora Hayes. Surviving are her husband, Estill Lemaster; one daughter, Lafe (Exer) Preston of Xenia, OH; two brothers, Tracy Pack of Kenova, WV and Buell Pack of Stambaugh; three grandchildren, Phyllis Wright, of Lexington, Debra Noble of Beavercreek, OH and Frankie Taylor of Paintsville; four great grandchildren. Funeral services held Monday, January 16 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Tommie Bailey and James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Marvin Sparks Cemetery at Blaine. Serving as pall bearers were Marvin Sparks, Carl Hayes, John Lowell Pack, Bobby L. Pack, Merrell Pack and Harold Taylor. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1989
  
LOONEY, Gurvis M.
1921-1989
Gurvis M. Looney, formerly of Paintsville, died Sunday, January 22 in Beckley, WV. Mr. Looney was born August 7, 1921 the son of the late Charles and Jane Cook Looney of Vansant, VA. He was a licensed pharmacist in the Beckley area and was former owner of the Paintsville Pharmacy and Economy Drug Store in Pikeville. He held memberships in New River Pharmaceutical Association and the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association, the Beckley Masonic Lodge #95 AF & AM, the Beckley Moose Lodge and the Beckley Elks. He was an honorary Kentucky Colonel. Surviving are his wife, Gail Gunter Looney; two sons, Michael Stephen Lilly and Philip Preston Lilly, both of Beckley; two brothers, Clarence and Claude Looney, both of Vansant; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 25, at the Melton Mortuary Chapel, Beckley, with Rev. Sherwood McKay officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum in Beckley. His nephews served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1989
  
PUCKETT, Nancy (Holbrook)
1927-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Nancy G. Puckett, 61. Mrs. Puckett was born September 26, 1927 in Johnson County, the daughter of John and Lilly Smith Holbrook. Surviving are one son, Junior S. (Jack) Fyffe, of Red bush, ten brothers, Bill Holbrook, Dee Holbrook, Clayton Holbrook, Orville Holbrook, Otto Holbrook, Emory Holbrook, Jessie Holbrook, and Jim Holbrook, all of Red Bush, Hady Holbrook of Marysville, OH, and Fred Holbrook of Columbus, OH; and six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 11, in Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church, with J. T. Bailey and Paul E. Keaton officiating. Burial was in Holbrook Family Cemetery at Red Bush. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989
  
RAMEY, Frank
1899-1989
Former Johnson County resident Frank B. Ramey, 90, died Thursday, January 26, in Heartland of Riverview Nursing Home, South Point, OH. Mr. Ramey was born January 1, 1899 in Johnson County, the son of the late Dr. Frank and Priscilla Picklesimer Ramey. Surviving are one son, Charles A. Ramey of Catlettsburg, one daughter, Helen Layne of Fredericksburg, TX; one sister, Lora Osborn of Winter Park, FL and 7 grandchildren. Burial was in the Woodmere Memorial park at Huntington, WV. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989
  
ROBERTS, James
1914-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for James E. Roberts, 74. Mr. Roberts was born May 22, 1914 in Johnson County, the son of Espie Roberts and Bula E. Melvin. Surviving are one son, James E. Roberts of Dayton, OH; one daughter, Sherill Dressman of Orlando, Fl. Funeral services were held Friday, February 24, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating.  Burial was in Melvin Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989
   
SALYER, Ulka Earl
1907-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Ukla Earl Salyer died Saturday, January 28. Mr. Salyer was born in Johnson County on July 7, 1907 the son of the late Alamander and Pearlie Phillips Salyer. He was a member of Little Paint United Baptist Church, Oil Springs. He retired from Ohio Masonic Home. He was preceded in death by a brother, Oral M. Salyer. Surviving are his wife, Mary Hannah Webb Salyer; two sons and daughters in law, Howard and Miriam Salyer, of Springfield, OH, and Harold and Shirley Salyer of New Carlisle, OH, and Donald and Mary Lemaster of Donnelsville, OH; five grandchildren and one great grandson; a brother in law, Jonathan Webb, of Oil Springs, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tues, January 31, in Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home, with Elder Frances Blair and Rev. Clifford Kissinger officiating. Burial was in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 15, 1989
  
TACKETT, Leroy
1947-1989
Leroy Tackett, 42, died Thursday, Jan 26, at his Swamp Branch residence. Mr. Tackett was born Aug 12, 1947 in Johnson county, the son of William H. and Maudie VanHoose Tackett. Surviving are three brothers, Raymond and Harold, both of Swamp branch and Earl of Columbus, OH; three sisters, Ruth Ann Ward of Columbus, Grace Fisher of Spokeham, WA, and Verla Mae Bowling of Owensboro. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan 28 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 1, 1989
   
TAYLOR, Clarence
1906-1989
Collista resident, Clarence Taylor, 82, died Tuesday, January 17, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Taylor was born September 20, 1906 in Johnson County, the son of Otto and Dolly Conley Taylor. He was a retired miner and bus driver. Surviving are 4 daughters, Edna Holbrook of Decatur, AL, Eula McKenzie of Albian, IN, Ann Edgar of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Sharon Taylor of Fostoria, OH; one brother,  Bennie Taylor of Flatwoods; 4 sisters, Opal Auxier of East Point, Alta Auxier of Collista, Sophia Hitchcock of Barnetts Creek and Doris Blair of Van Lear; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 19, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Herbert Arms and Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 25, 1989
  
RICE, Maude (VanHoose)
1890-1989
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 1 for Maude VanHoose Rice, 98. Mrs. Rice was born March 26, 1890 in Johnson County, the daughter of Lee and Alice Salyers VanHoose. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. (Doc) Rice, in 1959. Surviving are one sister, Gegie Gish of Paintsville. Officiating at services in Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Rev. Benny Taylor. Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1989
   
VANHOOSE, Lura (Blanton)
1910-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Lura VanHoose, 78. Mrs. VanHoose was born October 22, 1910 in Johnson County, the daughter of John and Myrtle Blanton William. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray VanHoose. Surviving are three sons, Eddie VanHoose of Paintsville, George VanHoose of New Orleans, LA, and Joe VanHoose of Bridgeport, CT, one daughter, Janet VanHoose, of Bridgeview, IL, three brothers, Jim Blanton, and Everett Blanton, both of Circleville, OH and Ellic Blanton of Chillicothe, OH; and six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, February 10 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 15, 1989
  
WELCH, John
1922-1989
River resident, John C. Welch, 66, died Tuesday, Jan 24, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Welch was born April 24, 1922 in Johnson County, the son of Authie and Nancy Franklin Welch. He was a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Helen Hamilton Welch; one daughter, Betty Dawn Preston, of Tutor Key; one brother, Billy Welch of Thealka, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan 26, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Welch Cemetery at Thealka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Feb 1, 1989
   
WHEELER, Roy Owen
1914-1989
Sitka resident, Roy Owen Wheeler, 74, died Sunday, January 15, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wheeler was born May 11, 1914 in Johnson County, the son of Shank and Mary Alice Wheeler. He was retired from the state Highway Department. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rushie Harris Wheeler. Surviving are two sons, Herbie Wheeler of Sitka, and Alvin Owen Wheeler of Delaware, OH; one brother, Cecil Wheeler of Walbridge, OH; four sisters, Geneva Arrington of Blaine, Flossie Weese of Catlettsburg, Clista Harris of Flat Gap and Norse Anderson of Orlando, FL. Funeral services held Wednesday, January 18 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Castle and Bruce Daniel officiating. Burial was in Marvin Sparks Cemetery at Blaine. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1989
   
WILLIAMS, Eulas
1910-1989
Retired auto dealer, Eulas J. Williams, 78, died Tuesday, January 3, in Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida. Mr. Williams was born January 13, 1910 in Johnson County, the son of Kendall Williams and Laura Bond Williams. He was self employed and a member of the United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one grandchild. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Salyer Williams; 2 sons, Dan J. Williams of Clermont, Fl and Jack Williams of Tampa, Fl; 4 sisters, Eugenia Conley of Paintsville, Gaye Salyer of Richmond, Macy Salyer of Louisa, and Erie Junkin of Smithfield, NB. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 7 in Old Bethel United Baptist Church with Ellis Hamilton and Elder Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was in Williams cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 11, 1989
   

 
FEBRUARY - 1989

ARNETT, Joe
1917-1989
Joe H. Arnett, 71, died Sunday, February 19, in Scioto Memorial Hospital, Portsmouth, OH. Mr. Arnett, a native of Johnson County, was the son of Homer and June Patrick Arnett. He was retired from the Ashland Oil Company. Surviving are his wife, Mabel Wheeler Arnett; two sons, Bryan D. Arnett, of Minford, OH, and Robert D. Arnett of Westerville, OH; four daughters, Alice Calvert of Waynesboro, PA, Sue Slattery, of Westerville, Diana Blevins, of Portsmouth, and Sara Miller of Wheelersburg, OH; one brother, Charles D. Arnett, of Ypsilanti, MI, five sisters, Gladys Williams of Owensboro, Maude Wells of Newport News, VA, Armina Long of Melbourne, FL, Irene Salyer of Ypsilanti, and Elma Rice of Catlettsburg; and 16 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 22, at the Brant Funeral Home in Portsmouth, with Lynn Wessell officiating. Burial was in Memorial Burial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989. Note: According to the Kentucky Birth Index, Joseph H. Arnett was born on 2/20/1917 in Johnson County, KY.
   
BANKS, Gerald
1928-1989
Former Paintsville resident, Gerald, V. Banks, 60, died Tuesday, February 14 in Sherman Hospital, Elgin, IL. Mr. Banks was born May 27, 1928 in Paintsville the son of Elzie Banks and Alice Hannah Banks. He was an Air Force Veteran and graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1954.  He was a member of the Elgin Kiwanis Club, American Compensation Association, and American Management Association. In recent years he was president of his own GVB Consulting Firm and was creator of Project 2010 which was intended to be used as a guide for economic development in the Eastern Kentucky area.  Surviving are his wife, Ada Lois Fitch Banks; a son, Gerald V. (Denise) Banks, II of Wisconsin; a daughter Annette (Peter) Mackin of California; 2 granddaughters, Brigitte Mackin and Maggie Banks; 3 brothers, Bill (Evelyn) of Morehead, Carl Ray (Midge) of Cincinnati, OH., and Robert (Audrey) Banks of Finksburg, Md., 3 sisters, Velma (Walter) Arrowood of Meally, Violet Givens of Cedar Park, TX, and Lou Hazel (Rev. Edgar) Wallen of Hueytown, AL. A memorial service was held, Thursday, February 16  at the Schmidt-Madison Funeral Home, Elgin, Ill with Rev. Robert Ruse officiating. Memorial may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation or the American Heart Association. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989.
   
BARBER, Patty (Spradlin)
1903-1989
Patty Spradlin Barber, 85, died Tuesday, February 14 at her Davis Branch home. Mrs. Barber was born February 15, 1903 in Johnson County, the daughter of James H. Spradlin and Lorinda Davis Spradlin. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Barber in July 1958.  Surviving are one son, Bryon Barber of Paintsville, three daughters Blance Barber Daniel, and Doris Barber both of Paintsville and Phyllis Barber McKenzie of Auxier, 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, February 17, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lowell Webb and C. C. Hall officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 22, 1989
  
BARKER, Edith (Owens)
1909-1989
Edith Owens Barker, 79, died Thursday, Feb 9, at her Oil Springs residence. Mrs. Barker was born Mar 5, 1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of Lee and Mary Cook Owens. She was a member of Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Barker. Surviving are two daughters, Ivel Conley of Springfield, OH, and Dessie Faye Baldwin of Paintsville; two brothers, Walter Owens of Oil Springs and Dallas Owens of Mima; and 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb 11, in Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church with Dick VanHoose and Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Oil Springs, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Feb 15, 1989
  
BLAIR Ada (Fairchild)
1904-1989
Hager Hill resident, Ada Blair, 85, died Monday, February 27, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical center. Mrs. Blair was born January 7, 1904 in Johnson County, the daughter of John Fairchild and Rose Horne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Blair, in September 1960. Surviving are one daughter, Jewell Harris of Hager Hill; and 2 sisters-in-law, Rhoda Moles and Pearlie Fairchild.  Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, March 1 at 1 p.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Herb Arms and Harold Conley officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989
  
BLEVINS, John
1917-1989
Funeral services were held Monday, February 13, for John (Soap) Blevins, Jr., 71. Mr. Blevins was born February 16, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of Everett and Dessie Adams Blevins. He was retired from Adams Construction and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Spradlin Blevins; one stepson, Lemuel VanHoose of Paintsville; and one half sister, Bethel Mae Blevins. Officiating at services in Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Lowell Pelphrey. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 22, 1989
   
CANTRILL, John Mace
1908-1989
Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb 9, for John Mace Cantrill, 80. Mr. Cantrill was born April 19, 1908 in Morgan County, the son of James E. and Rissie Smith Cantrill. He was a retired miner and merchant and member of Collista Freewill Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Bertie Helton Cantrill; four sons, Gary of Denver, Vaughnie, of Hager Hill, Henry of Orlando, FL, and Newell of Carlisle, MS; one sister, Louise Blair of Ashland, 18 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Harold Conley and Clarence LeMaster. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Feb 15, 1989
  
CAUDILL, Joe
1902-1989
Joe E. Caudill, 86, died Wednesday, February 22, in Bellefonte Hospital. Mr. Caudill was born October 13, 1902 in Boyd County, the son of John Albert Caudill and Lizzie Ann Sparks. He was retired from the Chessie System, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, member of Ashland Commandery #28 of Knights Templar, member of Ashland Royal and Selected Master Everett Council #65, R. and S. M. member of the 32 degree Valley of Covington Indra Consistory, member of the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers, member of the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees, Inc., member of Grand Lodge of Kentucky, F & AM #775 of Smith Russell, member of Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, member of the Apperson Chapter #81, R.A.M. of Ashland (Royal Arch Mason), and honorable member of the Kentucky Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch. Surviving are his wife, Vivian Davis Caudill, one brother, William Caudill of Flatwoods; and four sisters, Lakie Fowler, Ethel Barham, Ruth Crance, and Bertha Leader all of Ashland. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 2, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home  Chapel, with Rev. David Warner officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989
   
CAVINS, Joy (Meek)
1932-1989
Joy Lee Cavins, 56, died Saturday, February 4, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Cavins was born September 20, 1932 in Johnson County, the daughter of Ted and Lillie Mae Castle Meek. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Jessie Cavins of Flat Gap, and Timothy Cavins of Inez, three daughters, Theresa Hall of Hager Hill, Brenda Blanton of Flat Gap and Nannie Fairchild of Sitka; six brothers, Ray Meek of West Virginia, Ted Meek, and Wallace Meek, both of Inez, Henderson Meek and George Meek, both of Meally, and Ronald, Meek of Boons Camp; and two sisters, Clotine Lackey of Boons Camp and Fern Haynes of Baltimore, MD. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 7, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Woodie Jr. and Londis Meek officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1989
   
CHANDLER, Richard
1917-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Richard (Happy) Chandler, 71. Mr. Chandler was born Feb 15, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of William H. and Della Howe Chandler. He was a retired miner and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving are his wife, Biddie Slusher Chandler; three sons, William and Roger, both of Van Lear, and Gordon of Los Angeles, CA, two daughters, Cathy Crislip and Debbie Chandler, both of Van Lear; and two sisters, Madge Carr of VA and Mary Ruth Oneal of PA. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb 6 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Feb 8, 1989
   
DANIEL, Dave, Jr.
1989
Former Johnson County resident, Dave Daniel, Jr., 59, died Saturday, February 11 in Waddy. Mr. Daniel was the son of Susie Gillispie Daniel of Ashland. He was a retired school teacher from Shelby County High School where he was assistant football and basketball coach and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Surviving are his mother, his wife, Virginia Morton Daniel, one daughter, Denise Breeden of Shelbyville; two brothers, Dr. Harold T. Daniel, of Lexington, and Dr. James E. Daniel of Ashland; and one sister, Debbie Frazier, of Ashland. Funeral services were held Monday, February 13 in Hall-Taylor Funeral Home. Graveside services were held at Bagdad Cemetery in Bagdad. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 15, 1989
   
DANIEL, Louise (Davis)
1915-1989
Tutor Key resident, Louise Daniel, 74, died Monday, February 20, in St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. Mrs. Daniel was born February 7, 1915 in Johnson County, the daughter of Tom and Celcia Williams Davis.  She was a member of Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Randall Daniel; one son, Jerry Daniel of Paintsville; one daughter, Barbara Brown of Paintsville; one brother, T.J. Davis of Huber Heights, OH; 3 sisters, Carol Preston of Jenkins, Edna Lambert of Dayton, OH, and Marjorie Thompson of Springfield, OH; 2 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 23 in Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church, with J. K. Caudill, Dick VanHoose and Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Wells Cemetery at Paintsville with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989
   
DORTON, Donald
1923-1989
Donald “Blackie” Dorton, 65, of Hager Hill, died Sunday, February 5, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dorton was born September 3, 1923 in Inman, VA, the son of the late Homer F. and Gussie Fannon Dorton. HE was a retired miner for Inland Steel Corporation and a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Local #5899. He was a member of the Paintsville Church of Christ, served in the United States Army during World War II and was a Kentucky Colonel. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Little Dorton, two daughters, Donna Rae Jennings, of Van Lear, and Sandra Kay Mollette, of Staffordsville; one brother, Henry Ray Dorton, of Elizabethtown; four sisters, Margaret Brown of Dayton, OH, Jessie Breeding of Hi Hat, Shirley Adams of Vandalia, OH, and Reta Jo Baunock of Port Huron, MI; and three grandsons, Donald and Bryan Beverly and Kyle Jennings. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 7, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Evang. John Daniels officiating. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Military rites were conducted by the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 128, Garrett. Active pallbearers were Dwane Adams, Harold Breeding, David Dorton, Bryan Beverly, Keith Beverly, Kyle Jennings, Larry Brown and Ray Dorton. Honorary pallbearers were Jr. Little, Carlos Little, Paul Little, Jackie Little, Mike Little, Elder John Daniels, Elder Frank Webb, Preacher Bill Lockwood, Deacon Jack Float, Deacon Doug Jennings, Deacon Wick Moore, and Deacon John LeMaster. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 15, 1989
   
FITCH, Paul
1922-1989
Meally resident Paul V. Fitch, 66, died Saturday, February 4, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Fitch was born December 9, 1922, in Johnson County, the son of Troy and Ethel Plummer Fitch. He was a retired miner and a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ernestine Webb Fitch; 2 sons, Troy Scott Fitch of Connelly Springs, NC and Paul V. Fitch, II of Aiken, SC; 1 daughter, Charlotte Ann Johnson of Icard, NC; 1 sister, Maude Short of Meally; 6 grandchildren. Funeral services were held “Tuesday, February 7, at Buffalo United Baptist Church with Ivan Butcher and Lawrence Arrowood officiating.  Burial was in Troy Fitch Cemetery at Meally with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge.  Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1989
   
HAMILTON, Emry J.
1898-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Emry J. Hamilton, 90. Mr. Hamilton was born September 15, 1898 in Johnson County, the son of Franklin P. and Maranda Lyon Hamilton. He was a member of Keaton Fork United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two wives, Nancy E. Ferguson in 1973 and Ethel Lyon Miller Hamilton in 1982, and a daughter, Gertrude Dorris in 1982.  Surviving are one son, James Hamilton of Keaton; two stepsons, Charles Miller of Batavia, OH, and Herman Miller of Salyersville; three daughters, Elsie Ferguson of West Liberty, Monnie Smith of Dayton, OH, and Pauline Bayes of Paintsville; one stepdaughter, Connie Miller of Bowling Green; one brother, Orville Hamilton of Thelma; 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 12 in Keaton Fork United Baptist Church, with Elders Tommy Bailey, Roy Coffey and Lowell Ferguson officiating. Burial was in Hamilton Family Cemetery at Keaton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 15, 1989
   
HARPER, Lula (Harshman)
1903-1989
Paintsville resident, Lula Harper, 85, died Sunday, February 19, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Harper was born August 3, 1903 in Pittsburg, OH, the daughter of William Harshman and Anna Nixon. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Harper in 1960. Surviving are three sons, Buster Harper of Saginaw, MI, Bill Harper of Paintsville and Eugene Harper of Kermit, WV; three daughters, Kathlene English of San Leandro, CA, Helen Pedro of Hayward, CA and Pauline Hall of Dayton, OH; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, February 22 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Herb Arms officiating. Burial will be in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 22, 1989
   
MEEK, Robert, Sr.
1908-1989
Retired miner, Robert C. Meek, Sr., 80, died Friday, February 10, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical center. Mr. Meek was born April 2, 1908 in Johnson County, the son of Isaac and Ida May Welch Meek.  Surviving are his wife, Virginia Horne Meek; one son, Robert C. Meek, Jr. of Dublin, GA; one stepson, Harold Mead of Tutor Key; one brother Woodrow Meek of Florida; one sister, Vina Simpson of TN; one granddaughter; and 4 step grandsons. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 12, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Chester P. Compton and Harold Conley officiating.  Burial was in Jesse Horne Cemetery at Staffordsville. Active pallbearers were Ed Horne, David Horne, Kenneth Meade, Granville Meade, Tom Horne and Chad Meade. Honorary pallbearers were John Meek, Clifton Horne, Harold Horne, Robert Horne, Norman Lee Horne, Frank M. Butcher, Charles E. Meade and Henry Rice. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 15, 1989
   
NELSON, John W.
1925-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for John W. Nelson, 64. Mr. Nelson was born January 21, 1925 in Huntington, WV, the son of William and Nora Withers Nelson. He was a member of Hammond Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Imogene Carroll Nelson; two sons, John of Dayton, OH and Thomas Dale, of California; one daughter, Deborah Borradaile of Dayton; and one grandson. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 14, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with J. M. Scott officiating. Burial was in Carroll Cemetery at Whitehouse. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 22, 1989
   
POTTS, Irene (Preston)
1915-1989
Irene Preston Potts, 73, died Tuesday, February 28, in Ashtabula, OH. Mrs. Potts was born November 1915 in Johnson County the daughter of Paris and Alice Preston. Her husband, Ernie Potts died in 1967.  Surviving are 2 sons, Robert Jay Potts, and Robey Lee Potts, both of Ashtabula; 2 brothers Mitchell Preston and E. Jay Preston, both of Paintsville; one sister Jo Preston of Salyersville.  Funeral services were held Saturday, March 4, in Ducro Funeral Home. Burial was in family cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1989
   
PRESTON, Nellie (Castle)
1909-1989
Nellie Preston, 79, died Wednesday, February 22, at her River residence. Mrs. Preston was born September 16, 1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of Mantfred and Katie Brown Castle. She was a retired merchant, a resident of River, and member of Georges Creek United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Ervin Preston; 1 son, Carlos Preston of River; 3 daughters, Doris Lemaster of Grove City, OH, Gloria Jean Daniel of Paoli, PA, and Goldia Kathryn Grim of River; 1 sister Fannie Parrigan of South Williamson. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 25 in Georges Creek United Baptist Church with F. D. Arrowood, Boyd Meadows and Arthur Preece officiating.  Burial was in Castle Family Cemetery at River with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989
  
PRESTON, Robert Cecil "Bobby"
1936-1989
Tutor Key resident, Robert Cecil "Bobby" Preston, 52, died Thursday, Feb 9, at his residence.  Mr. Preston was born Sep 26, 1936 in Johnson County, the son of Cecil and Anna Lizzie Preston Daniel. Surviving are his mother, one brother, Billy Carl Preston, of Tutor Key; three nephews and one niece. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb 10 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Lyons and Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the Preston Family Cemetery at Tutor Key. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Feb 15, 1989
  
RICE, Audrey Mae
1989
Audrey Mae Rice, 53, of Pace, FL formerly of Johnson County, died February 9. Surviving are two brothers, Bert Rice of Springfield, OH and William Rice, Jr., of Pace, FL; and four sisters, Carmen Green of Sitka, Clarice Thomas of Columbus, OH, and Ruby Fairchild and Imogene Billington, both of Springfield. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 13, in the Donnie Sowell Funeral Home Chapel, Milton, FL. Officiating at services was Rev. Joe King. Burial was in Memory Park Cemetery, Milton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 22, 1989
  
RUNYON, Bradford
1922-1989
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 25 for Bradford Runyon, 66. Mr. Runyon was born December 5, 1922 in Pike County, the son of L. A. Runyon, Sr., and Sydia Coleman Runyon. He was a retired miner. Surviving are his mother, his wife, Theodora Hurley Runyon, four sons, Bradford of Nippa, Burton of Grayson, Brian of Hager Hill, and Barry of Louisa; one daughter, Bradora C. Runyon Plummer, of Van Lear; one brother, L. A. Runyon, JR., of Gainsville, FL, and 12 grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Rev. O. L. Greer. Burial was in Coleman Cemetery in Pikeville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989
   
SLONE, Joene (Huff)
1927-1989
Joene Slone, 61, died Monday, February 27, at her Hager Hill residence. Mrs. Slone was born May 6, 1927 in Johnson County, the daughter of Millard Huff and Zora Salyers Huff. Surviving are her husband, Elmo Slone; two sons, Kenneth Slone, of Hager Hill and Donald Slone of Van Lear; one brother, Bob Huff, of Sitka; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, March 1 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with M. T. Womack officiating. Burial will be in Marvin Sparks Cemetery at Blaine. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989
   
SPARKS, Clara B. (Penix)
1898-1989
Clara B. Sparks, 90, died Thursday, February 16, in Maria Joseph Living Care Center, OH. Mrs. Sparks was born July 15, 1898 in Johnson County the daughter of Dick Lee Penix and Mary Mollett Penix. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Henderson H. Ward and Olma B. Sparks, one daughter, Mary Margaret Nolley and one son, Shadie Lee Ward. Surviving are three sons, Henderson E. Ward of Springboro, OH, James H. Ward of Englewood, and Charles D. Ward of Dayton, OH; a daughter, Estelle Burga of Hager Hill; one brother, James Penix of Troy, OH; one sister, Fannie Sammons of Dayton; 18 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Monday, February 20 at the Carrigan and Mains Funeral Home, Englewood, OH with Rev. Mark Scroggins officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Vandalia, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989
  
SPRADLIN, Bernadette (Conley)
1950-1989
Falcon resident, Bernadette Spradlin, 38, died Thursday, February 2, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Spradlin was born May 26, 1950 in Magoffin County, the daughter of Wayne and Blanche M. Salyers Conley. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.  Surviving are her father, her husband, Phillip D. Spradlin; one son, Phillip D. Spradlin, Jr.; 5 daughters, Melissa, Pamela, Betsy, Jessica and Kimberly Spradlin all at home; 4 sisters, Dorothy Lemaster, Addie Lee Burchett, Nadine Pennington, and Sharon Burchett all of Falcon. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 5 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Danny Ward and Justin Harmon officiating. Burial was in Conley Cemetery at Falcon. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1989
  
VANHOOSE, James Virgil
1919-1989
James Virgil VanHoose, 69, died Saturday, February 25, in Pike Community Hospital. Mr. VanHoose was born September 15, 1919 in Johnson County, the son of Ben H. VanHoose and Merendia Daniels VanHoose. He was retired from Kroger Company, a minister and a veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith VanHoose in January 1988. Surviving are one son, Eugene VanHoose of Owensboro; 6 brothers, Homer and Bennie both of Nippa, Hubert, Charles, and Paul all of Dayton, OH, and Dallas of South Charleston, OH; 3 sisters, Omie Estep and Magdeline Estep both of Mechanicsburg, OH and Flossie Grim of South Charleston; 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, March 1, at 11 a.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bruce Daniels officiating. Burial was in Stapleton-Castle Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1989
  
WALTERS, Mary Margaret (Penix)
1895-1989
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 2 at 10 a.m. in Little Friendship United Baptist Church for Mary Margaret Penix Walters, 93. Mrs. Walters was born December 4, 1895 in Johnson County, the daughter of John Penix and Mary Mollette Penix. Her husband, Wellington Walters preceded her in death in September 1980.  Surviving are 6 sons, Elmer Walters, and Shadie Lee Walters both of Delbarton, WV, Wellington Walters, Jr of Lakeland, Fl, James Lee Walters of Belleville, Mi, Frank Walters of Miamisburg, OH, and Raymond Walters of Xenia, OH; 3 daughters, Gertrude Mollett of Boons Camp, Francis Ward of Meally and Hazel Penix of Vandalia, OH; 1 brother, James Penix of Troy, OH; 2 sisters, Clara Belle Sparks and Fannie Sammons both of Dayton, OH; 36 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren. Officiating at services will be Elder Ivan Butcher and Elder Earl Muncy. Burial was in family cemetery at Williamsport, KY. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 1, 1989
  
WIGLESWORTH, Ida Mae (Gambill)
1902-1989
Paintsville resident, Ida Mae Wiglesworth, 86, died Tuesday, February 28 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Wiglesworth was born September 22, 1902 in Johnson County, the daughter of John C. and Elizabeth Harris Gambill. She was a retired assistant manager of G.C. Murphy Co. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Wiglesworth in 1939. Surviving are 3 sisters, Audrey Roberts of Hager Hill, Madge Spears and Ruth Sturgill, both of Coal Grove, OH. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 2, in River United Baptist Church with Elders Sam Colvin, Londis Meek and Charles Price officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at River with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1989
  
WILLIAMSON, Merinda (Walters)
1902-1989
Merinda Williamson, 86, died Friday, February 10 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Williamson was born September 12, 1902 in Lawrence County, the daughter of Jim P. and Sarah F. Daniels Walters. She was a member of the River United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel L. Williamson, in August 1981. Surviving are 3 sons, Rudolph of Alexandria, Roger of Paris and Wallace of Williamsport; 3 daughters, Ruby Meadows of Wittensville, Elizabeth Scarberry of Creston, OH and Kay Rucker of New Lebanon, OH; one brother, Jess Walters of Ashland; 17 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, February 13, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Price and J. T. Bailey officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 15, 1989
     

 
MARCH - 1989

ADAMS, Dewey Joe
1989
Dewey Joe Adams, 86, died Saturday, March 18, in Highlands Regional Medical center. Mr. Adams was born in Magoffin County, the son of Johnny and Mary Ellen Adams.  He was an oil field worker and farmer and a member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Spradlin Crace Adams; one son, Johnny Thomas Adams, of Henryville, IN; four daughters, Mary Louise Cantrell of Chelsea, MI, Lucy Jean Estepp of Mt. Sterling, OH, Ruth Lorene Caudill of Aberdeen, OH and Clara Mae Domby of Washington Courthouse, OH; five brothers, Deed, and Duell both of Salyersville, Roe, of Louisville, Willie of Frasure, MI, and Robert of Yebank; three sisters, Edna Redman of Hammond, IN, Bertie Williams of Salyersville, and Donna Smith of Jefferson City, MO; and 17 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild. Funeral services held Monday, March 20, in Dunn and Kelly Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Eddie Young officiating. Burial was in Dewey Adams Cemetery at Salyersville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 29, 1989
   
ADAMS, Thurman K.
1904-1989
Red Bush resident, Thurman K. Adams, 85, died Wednesday, March 15, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Adams was born February 16, 1904 in Johnson County, the son of John E. and Rachel Gilliam Adams. He was a retired farmer and member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Esther Rigsby Adams; five sons, Lee, of Fuget, Earl and Johnny, both of Red Bush, Eulas of Volga, and Ronnie of Swamp Branch; two daughters, , Rosie Berryman, of Maysville, and Phyllis Rae Sebastin, of Paris; one sister, Clova Fairchild, of Thurman, OH; and 22 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 18, in Cold Springs United Baptist Church, with Elders J. T. Bailey, Eual McKenzie and Scottie Williams officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1989
   
BALDRIDGE, Glen
1927-1989
Staffordsville resident, Glen Baldridge, 61, died Wednesday, March 8, at his residence. Mr. Baldridge was born August 13, 1927 in Johnson County, the son of Tom and Florence Blevins Baldridge. He was a retired construction worker (Frank Montgomery) and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Imogene Blanton Baldridge; two sons, Edgar Sherman of Staffordsville and Paul Sherman of Orlando, FL, and one sister, Eva Ellis, of Huntington, WV. Funeral services were held Friday, March 10, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Herb Arms and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1989
  
BLAIR, Cecil
1917-1989
Paintsville resident, Cecil Blair, 72, died Tuesday, Mar 21, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Blair was born Mar 15, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of David Milton and Ella Mae Bowling Blair. He was retired from Champion Paper Company. Surviving are three sons, Ronald of Flatwoods, and Donald, and Terrance, both of Paintsville; one daughter, Helen Delores Conley, of Carey, OH; three sisters, Helen Blair of Brainard, MN, Ethel Mae Carpenter, of Idabel, OK, and Maxine Blair of San Diego, CA; one half sister, Ella Mae Gullett, of OH; 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, Mar 25 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Becky Caudill Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Mar 29, 1989
  
BLEVINS, Paul Martin
1917-1989
Former Paintsville resident, Paul Martin Blevins, 71, died Friday, Mar 10 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Blevins was born Dec 23, 1917 in Paintsville, the son of Richard Blevins and Nora Meade Blevins. He was a retired security guard for American Standard and a deacon for the Fitzpatrick First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Jessie and Richard and two sisters, Beatrice Marlow and Fannie Wetzel. Surviving are his wife, Marlene Howell Blevins; one son, Ricky Blevins of Prestonsburg, one daughter, Tonia Francis of Garrett; seven sisters, Bertha Williams, of Burlington, Murvie Bartley of Elkhorn City, Georgie Ayers and Macca Church, both of Paintsville, Bridgette Maynard of Grove City, OH, Peggy Wells of Rush, and Helen VanHoose of Falcon; 5 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Mar 13 in Floyd Funeral Home, with John Henry Woods officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel. Serving as pallbearers were Glen Burhart, Danny Blevins, Tom Wright, Tim Clark, Ray Hall, Jeff Hall, Henderson Bayes and William Bayes. Honorary pallbearers were Harold Williams, Hursil Maynard and Charles Wells. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1989
  
BOYD, Charley
1920-1989
Charley Boyd, 68, died Monday, March 13, in Highlands Regional Medical center. Mr. Boyd was born November 20, 1920 in Johnson County, the son of James and Lena Daniels Boyd. He was self-employed. Surviving are two sisters, Lena Spencer of Columbus, OH and Garnett Miles of Paintsville. Funeral services held Thursday, March 16, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Issac Rowland officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Whitehouse. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1989
  
BURKE, Elmo
1923-1989
Mayo State Vocational School instructor Elmo Burke, 65, died Saturday, March 4, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Burke was born November 2, 1923 in Johnson County, the son of Harrison and Emma Arms Burke. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Paintsville. Surviving are his wife, Betty Jean Lewis Burke, one son, Gregory Allen Burke of Cincinnati, OH; three daughters, Paulette Spradlin of Ivel, and Robinette Burke and Aundrea Nichole Burke, both of Paintsville; two sisters, Trixie Adams of East Point, and Elva Bowling of Van Lear; 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 7, in First Baptist church with Don Yeager officiating. Burial was in Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1989
  
CANTRELL, Esta Alice (Ross)
1929-1989
Flat Gap resident, Esta Alice Cantrell, 60, died Friday, March 24, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Cantrell was born Jan 17, 1929 in Johnson County, the daughter of John and Bessie Sparks Ross. She was a retired clerk from G. C. Murphy's and a member of Point Pleasant Enterprise Baptist church. Surviving are her husband, James Emery Cantrell and one sister, Ruby Evan of Red Bush. Funeral services were held Monday, March 27, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with William Bailey, Elmer Burchwell and Paul Keaton officiating. Burial was in the Cantrell Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1989
  
CASTLE, Jonah
1905-1989
Retired miner Jonah Castle, 84, died Sunday, Mar 5, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Castle was born Feb 12, 1905 in Johnson County, the son of James and Sarah Daniel Castle. He was a member of the Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Adams Castle in 1986. Surviving are four sons, David of Riceville, James of Meally, Billy, of Dayton, OH and Jonah, JR. of Evans, WV; six daughters, Brenda Castle of Dayton, Loretta Spradlin of Tutor Key, Janice Boone, Wabash, IN, Loraine Castle and Faye Lyons both of Nippa and Kaye Schmidt of Lynchburg, VA and one sister, Bridie Taylor  of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Mar 8 in Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church with J. K. Caudill, Dick VanHoose and Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the Castle Family Cemetery at Nippa, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Mar 15, 1989
  
CHILDERS, Michael Lynn
1950-1989
Michael Lynn Childers, 38, died Friday, March 3. Mr. Childers was born Sep 10, 1950, the son of Martin and Ena Mae Childers. He was a supervisor at American Standard. Surviving are his parents; his wife, Linda Preston Childers; two daughters, Kimberly Lynn Childers and Crystal Darnell Childers, both of Thelma; one sister, Kathy Ann Spencer of Thelma. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Mar 7 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Brown, Harry Frisby and Elmer Tucker officiating. Burial was in Pine Hill Cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Mar 8, 1989
  
CLARK, Melvin
1915-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Melvin Clark, 73.  Mr. Clark was born April 30, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of Jim and Elizabeth O'Bryan Clark. He was a general laborer for the Johnson County Highway Department and a member of Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Irene Davis Clark; three sons, Gary David Clark, of Mendon, OH and Gordon Clark and Harvey Clark both of Sitka; three daughters, Malinda Lemaster of Flat Gap, Sharon Fyffe, of Red Bush and Charlene Jackson of Oil Springs; one sister, Mae Stambaugh, of Volga; 11 grandchildren. Funeral services held Thursday, March 21, in Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church with Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Volga. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 29, 1989
  
CRUM, Murvel (Stambaugh)
1920-1989
Funeral services held Thursday, March 9, for Murvel Crum, 69. Mrs. Crum was born January 21, 1920 in Johnson County, the daughter of Hobart and Alice Burchett Stambaugh. She was a member of the Stambaugh Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Rudolph Crum; two sons, Rudy Crum of Wittensville and  Jim Crum of Sedalia; two daughters, Pamela Chandler of Indianapolis, IN and Diana Conley of Dayton, OH; four brothers, Lafe Stambaugh of Stambaugh, Clem Stambaugh of Auxier, Charles Stambaugh, of Laky Lake, FL and Alvin J. Stambaugh, of Sitka; two sisters, Jalema Teater of Stambaugh and Janice Crigger of Brunswick, GA and five grandchildren. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Jerry Scott and Bennie Blankenship. Burial was in Stambaugh Family Cemetery at Stambaugh. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1989
    
CYRUS, Kerth M.
1915-1989
Retired time keeper Kerth M. Cyrus, 73, died Saturday, March 18, in River View Manor Nursing Home, Prestonsburg. Mr. Cyrus was born November 5, 1915 in Barboursville, WV, the son of John and Garnett Smith Cyrus. He was employed by A. C. F. Industries. Surviving are one brother, Lowen W. Cyrus of Paintsville. Graveside rites were held Sunday, March 19 at Mud River Cemetery in Barboursville. Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1989
   
FITZPATRICK, Elmer
1928-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Elmer Fitzpatrick, 61, of Springfield, MO. Mr. Fitzpatrick was born March 30, 1928 in Johnson County, the son of William and Lucy Adams Fitzpatrick. Surviving are one son, William Edward of Pierceton, IN; two brothers, James of Leander and Floyd of Sidney, OH; and one sister, Thelma McCarty of Staffordsville. Funeral services were held Friday, March 31, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Melvin Blanton and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Tommy Williams Cemetery at Asa Creek. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1989
   
GIBBS, James
1905-1989
Former Paintsville resident, James W. Gibbs, 83, died Friday, March 3, in Urbana, OH. Mr. Gibbs was born October 14, 1905 in Paintsville, the son of Rev. George W. and America Brown Gibbs. He was a retired carpenter, and a member of Woodstock Freewill Baptist Church and the Blazing Star Lodge #268 (F and AM), North Lewisburg.  Surviving are his wife, Suna Woods Gibbs; 2 sons, James Gibbs of Springfield, OH and John Gibbs, of Auburn, Ala; 1 brother, R. B. (Roby) Gibbs of Marengo, OH; 1 sister, Elizabeth Farmer of Newton, NC; 5 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 7, in Skillman-McDonald Funeral Home with Rev. Arnold Moore officiating.  Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1989
   
GOBLE, Darlene (Harless)
1935-1989
Van Lear resident, Darlene Goble, 54, died Friday, March 24, in U. K. Medical Center. Mrs. Goble was born March 11, 1935, in Martin County, the daughter of Jesse J. Harless and Cora Elizabeth Nunnery. She was a retired postal clerk from the Davella Post Office and a member of Beechfork Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, James M. Goble; three sons, Timothy J. Goble of Staffordsville, James David Goble of Inez, and Jeremy Goble of Van Lear; two daughters, Cora Sue McGinnis of Inez, and Rachel Carol Crum of Minot, ND; one brother, Don Harless of Inez; two sisters, Margie Goble and Betty Jean Blackburn, both of Inez, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 27 in Beechfork Church of Christ, with Phillip Kirk officiating. Burial was in Goble Cemetery at Davella, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1989
   
HALL, Dr. Lon C.
1912-1989
Dr. Lon C. Hall, 76, died Saturday, March 11, at his residence. Mr. Hall was born December 2, 1912 in Johnson County, the son of John Melvin and Ella Davis Hall. He was a medical doctor and a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Johnson Hall; two sons, Dr. Bryan D. Hall of Lexington, and Dr. Thomas M. Hall of Roseburg, OR; one stepdaughter, Jenette Thompson of South Point, OH; three brothers, Dr. Paul B. Hall, and C. C. Chick Hall, both of Paintsville and Mitchel Hall of Lexington; one sister, Lenore Gullett of Paintsville and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 14, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Gene Strange officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery at Davis Branch. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1989
 
LEWIS, Maude (George)
1908-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Maude Lewis, 80. Mrs. Lewis was born August 30, 1908 in Johnson County, the daughter of James H. and Safarona George. She was a resident of Taylor, MI, and a member of the Meally Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Lewis, in 1977. Surviving are three sons, Gary Lewis of Allen Park, MI, Morris Lewis of Dearborn Heights, MI and Edward Lewis of Detroit, MI; one daughter, Bea Oliver of Taylor; one brother, Charles George, of Tennessee; one sister, Elizabeth Walford, of Boldman and seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 16 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Ottis Blankenship, Lindsey Childers and Arville Short officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1989
  
McCARTY, Donald
1970-1989
Donald McCarty, 18, of Plain City, OH, died Friday, March 24, Mr. McCarty was born August 5, 1970 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Roger McCarty and Newt and Elaine Ferguson. He was employed by Reynolds Construction. Surviving are his parents, two brothers, Roger McCarty, of Washington, and Dwayne Blevins of Plain City; and five sisters, Rachell McCarty, Tanya Blevins, Gina Blevins, Elizabeth Ferguson, and Brandy Ferguson, all of Plain City. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 29, in Old Paint Church, with Jerry Brown, Veldin McCarty, Eugene Haney and Jerry Sparks officiating. Burial was in Ferguson cemetery at Morgan County, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1989
   
McDOWELL, Frank
1989
Frank McDowell, 82, died Saturday, March 18 in Ohio. Mr. McDowell was born in Boyd County, the son of the late John and Katherine O’Brien. He was retired from General Motors Refrigerator Division of Dayton, OH and a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edith Cumbo and Anna Stephens, and an infant brother and sister. Surviving are four brothers, Charles Edward McDowell, of Dayton, Earl Waldo McDowell, James McDowell, and Everett McDowell, all of Hobart, IN; and four sisters, Gladys Stambaugh, of Paintsville, Bertha French, of Florida, and Esta Moore, and Madge Vuchetich, both of Albany, OH. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, March 22, at 2 p.m. in Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home in Albany, with Robert Davis officiating. Burial will be in Alexander Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1989
   
MEADE, Hazel (Witten)
1918-1989
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Mar 28, for Hazel Meade, 70. Mrs. Meade was born December 2, 1918 in Johnson County, the daughter of Robert and Amanda Ward Witten. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Meade, in 1974. Surviving are three sons, Charles Meade of Springfield, OH, Chad Meade of Auxier, and Granville Meade of Hager Hill; three brothers, Denzel Witten of Prestonsburg, Jay Witten of Meally, and Charles Witten of Tutor Key; one sister, Marcella Mills of Ecorse, MI and 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel was Doug Lawson. Burial was in the family cemetery at Offutt. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Mar 29, 1989
  
MEADE, Nora (Burchett)
1907-1989
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Mar 14, for Nora Burchett Meade, 81. Mrs. Meade was born Nov 8, 1907 in Johnson County, the daughter of Willie and Alta Caudill Burchett. She was a member of the Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Meade, in 1982. Surviving are three sons, Carl Meade of Ypsilanti, MI, Clyde Meade, of Whitmore Lake, MI and Ray Meade of Nippa; one daughter, Ruth Meade Blair, of Staffordsville; two brothers, Earnest Burchett of Borger, TX, and Otto Burchett of Sitka; and five sisters, Grace Caudill, of Kilbourne, OH, Angeline Dearing of Columbus, OH, Gusta Bevins of Louisa, Wilma Castle of Flatwoods, and Mae Baldwin of Delaware, OH. Officiating at services in Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Venny VanHoose. Burial was in Hall Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Mar 22, 1989
   
MOLLETTE, William T.
1911-1989
Retired miner, William T. Mollette, 78, died Wednesday, March 15, in Elyria, OH. Mr. Mollette was born February 8, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of William T. and Polly Mollette. He was a member of the Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Perkey Mollette; one son, Beryle D. Mollette of Pontiac, Mi; 4 daughters, Eva Meek of Pontiac, Dalphine Meek of Flatrock, Mi, Grethel Walters of Elyria and Tishalene Wilcox of Salem, In; 2 brothers, Sam Mollette of Paintsville and Brown Sammons of Wabash, IN; 3 sisters, Florence Preston of Columbus, OH, Amanda Staniford of Paintsville, and Clara Prater of Jeffersonville, OH; 21 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 19, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Woodie, Jimmy Daniels and Joe McGinnis officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1989
   
MUSIC, Louise (Witten)
1907-1989
Van Lear resident, Louise Elizabeth Music, 81, died Wednesday, March 1 in King's Daughters' Hospital, Ashland. Mrs. Music was born April 28, 1907 in Johnson County, the daughter of James and Nola Crider Witten Salyers.  She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Music, in December 1981. Surviving are four sons, John Kelly Music of Buckley, MI, James E. Music of Madison Heights, MI, Walter Music of Van Lear and Jackie Music of Hazel Park, MI; five daughters, Betty Helen Music of Van Lear, Bobby Joyce Jones of Warren, MI Billy Jewel Holland of Madison Heights, Libby C. Rhodus of Southfield, MI and Nola K. Davis of Flatwood; three brothers, Walters Salyers and Russell Salyers both of Sitka, and James Salyers of IN; one sister, Julia Ashby of Paintsville; 26 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Saturday, March 4, in Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church, with Revs. Charles Banks and Lee Music officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Van Lear, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers included Tim Music, Kelly Music, Garry Music, Gilbert Music, Chris Music, and Wesley M. Davis. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1989
   
PRESTON, Earl G.
1917-1989
Earl G. Preston, 71, died Saturday, March 18 in U. K. Medical Center, Lexington. Mr. Preston was born May 15, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of Charlie and Lucille Dean Preston. Surviving are one brother, Millard Preston of Jenkins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 22 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Wells Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 29, 1989
   
PRESTON, Herbert
1901-1989
Retired coal operator, Herbert Preston, 87, died Friday, Mar 31, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Preston was born December 13, 1901 in Johnson Co., the son of Edd and Elizabeth VanHoose Preston.  He was a member of Stambaugh Church of Christ.  He was preceded in death by two wives, Mary Oma Davis Preston, in December 1938 and Naoma Wells Preston, in December 1985.  Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth Stambaugh, of Scottsdale, AZ and Cheryl P. Ramey, of Nippa; three sisters, Sophia Wheeler, of Ashland, Malta Johnson, of Hanover, IN, and Mae Preston, of Urbana, OH; and four grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Sunday, Apr 2, in First Christian Church of Paintsville, with Jerry Scott officiating.  Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Active pallbearers were Kenny Salyers, Ronald Adams, Walter Williams, Frank Adams, Tom Conley, Zeke Hensley, Mike Burchett and Donnie Music.  Honorary pallbearers were Callas Kelly, Robert Blanton, Dick Barber, Walter Spears, Crate Rice, Paul B. Hall, Gene Deskins, Dough Phelps, Pete Phelps, Bill Music, Thomas Hazlette Jr., Howard Ramey and Dough VanHoose. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1989
   
REEDER, Bonnie Marie
1977-1989
Bonnie Marie Reeder, 11, died Sunday, March 5 in South Gate, MI. Ms. Reeder was born October 2, 1977 in Wyandott, MI, the daughter of Edward and Nancy Meek Reeder. Surviving are her parents, Edward and Nancy Meek Reeder; one brother, Eddie Reeder and one sister, Carrie Reeder both at home. Funeral services were held Friday, March 10, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in VanHoose Cemetery at Whitehouse. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1989
    
SAGRAVES, Addie (Evans)
1903-1989
Addie Sagraves, 85, died Saturday, March 4, in Riverview Manor Nursing Home, Prestonsburg. Mrs. Sagraves was born July 7, 1903 in Johnson County, the daughter of James H. and Ara Sagraves Evans. She was a member of Point Pleasant Enterprise Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ashley Sagraves, in Dec 1952. Surviving are four sons, Woodrow Sagraves of Staffordsville, Elwin Sagraves of Springfield, OH, Ellis Sagraves of Lexington, and Dallas Sagraves of Flat Gap; one daughter, Delores Blair of Springfield, OH; 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 7, in Flat Gap Baptist Church, with Revs. Paul Preston and Elmer Burchwell officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1989
   
SALYERS, Leona (Pace)
1928-1989
Leona Salyers, 60, died Monday, March 20, in University of Kentucky Medical center. Mrs. Salyers was born March 23, 1928 in Magoffin County, the daughter of Dola and Fannie Adams Pace. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Shafter Salyers; five sons, Darrell Salyers and Stevie L. Salyers, both of Staffordsville, David Salyers and Danny Salyers, both of Bellefontaine, OH, and Randy Salyers of Sitka; five daughters, Barbara Ann Blevins, Sandra T. Hampton, and Virtrece Butcher, all of Staffordsville, Betty N. Cantrell of Fuget, and Sherrie K. Fugitt of Virginia Beach, VA; two brothers, Johnny Pace and Benny Pace, both of Albion, MI and one sister, Edyth Patrick of Albion. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, March 22, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders James D. Spradlin, Phillip Caudill and Benny Salyers officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1989
   
SALYER, Vencil "Pedro"
1936-1989
Hager Hill resident, Vencil (Pedro) Salyer, 52, died Saturday, March 11, in Matewan, WV. Mr. Salyer was born December 25, 1936 in Johnson County, the son of George and Martha Pelphrey Salyer. He was self employed and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Mary Coleman Salyer; 2 sons, Terry of Ashland and George of Wittensville; 4 brothers, Louie of Columbus, OH, Clarence of Ashland, and Winford and George both of Johnson County; 5 sisters, Ortha Mae Childers, Emma Rowland, Ann Barber and Edna Williams all of Johnson County and Helen Keaton of Middlesboro; 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 14, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,  Wednesday, March 15, 1989
   
SCHINDLER, Richard F.
1920-1989
Richard F. Schindler, 68, died Thursday, March 30, in Highlands Regional Medical Center, Mr. Schindler was born October, 30, 1920 in Kenosha, WS, the son of William Schindler and Clara Schindler. He was retired from American Motors, a veteran of the U. S. Navy, World War II, and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Rick Schindler of Volga; one brother, Church Schindler of Kenosha; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 2, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Edward J. Young officiating. Burial was in Ratliff Cemetery at Turner Branch. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1989
   
STURGILL, Charlie "Jack"
1918-1989
Tutor Key resident, Charlie (Jack) Sturgill, 70, died Friday, March 17. Mr. Sturgill was born May 9, 1918 in Johnson County, the son of Luther and Norma Robinson Sturgill. He was a retired custodian from the Paintsville Hospital and a member of Tutor Key Enterprise Church. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 19, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bob Lyons and Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1989
  
STURGILL, Della (Jenkins)
1904-1989
Della Sturgill, 84, died Thursday, March 30, in her Stambaugh home. Mrs. Sturgill was born April 12, 1904 in Win, the daughter of Ira and Rosie Elifair Cook Jenkins. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arzie Sturgill, in 1984. Surviving are two sons, Earl Sturgill of Stambaugh, and Eugene Stambaugh, of Paintsville; one daughter, Anna Ruth Witten of Stambaugh; three sisters, Esta Mahan of Barnetts Creek, Hester Davis of Oil Springs and Molly Mae Gamber of Hobe Sound, FL; and six grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 1, in Barnetts Creek United Baptist Church with Elders Clifford Trimble, Kenny Pelphrey, Phillip Caudill, and Benny Salyer officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 5, 1989
   
SWANK, Mary (Grim)
1932-1989
Paintsville resident, Mary Swank, 56, died Thursday, March 23 in University of Kentucky Medical Center. Mrs. Swank was born April 23, 1932 in Johnson County, the daughter of Minuard and Ethel Wheeler Grim. She was a former operator for South Central Bell and a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Jerry Swank; her father, her stepmother, Hazel Dalton Grim of Paintsville; one son, David Rice of Paintsville; one daughter, Patty Kelly of Flat Gap; one step daughter, Linda Willit of Lexington; one brother Ishmael Grim of Paintsville; one sister, Dorlene Grim of Paintsville; six grandchildren; three step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Mar 25 in the First Baptist Church, Paintsville with Rev. Donald Yeager officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Mar 29, 1989
  
SWINEY, Lakie (Damron)
1919-1989
Lakie Damron Siwney, 70, of Elkhorn City, died Wednesday, March 1 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Swiney was born January 30, 1919 in Pike County, the daughter of the late John Hayes Damron and Etta Ratliff Damron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Swiney. Surviving are three sons, Eddie, of Breaks, VA, and Jimmy and Bobby, both of Elkhorn City; three daughters, Mary Ratliff of Thelma, Judy Borders, of Eustes, Fl and Marie Maynard of Hager Hill; one brother, one sister, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 3 in the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Dale Sanders and Harry Neal Frisby officiating. Burial was in the Swiney Family Cemetery at Center. Creek. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1989
   
VAUGHAN, Mary Elizabeth
1989
Former Johnson County resident Mary Elizabeth Vaughan died recently in Maryland. Mrs. Vaughan was born in Johnson County, the daughter of George Bascom and Louisa Davis Vaughan.  She was a member of the Methodist Church.  Surviving are several nieces and nephews.  Gravesite rites held with Rev. Jim Powell officiating with burial in James McHenry Davis Cemetery at Davis Branch with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1989
    
WILLIAMS, Myrtle (Conley)
1921-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Myrtle Williams, 67, died Saturday, March 18, in Mansfield General Hospital, Mansfield, OH. Mrs. Williams was born August 20, 1921 in Johnson County.. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Williams; one brother, Sam Conley, Jr., and two sisters, Sybill Perry and Dora Gullett. Surviving are eight sons, James of Cincinnati, OH, Berl and Sam both of Columbus, OH, Donald, of Navarre, OH, Calvin of Lincoln, NB, Steve of West Sacramento, CA, and Ted and Roger both of Mansfield, one daughter, Mrs. Tom Joyce Rickens, of Mansfield; two brothers, Frank Conley of Paris, and John Conley of Bradenton, FL and 28 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 21 Whoppner Funeral Home with Wayne Keith officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery in Pikeville, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 22, 1989
     

 
APRIL - 1989
   
BANKS, Alice (Hannah)
1904-1989
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 30, for Alice Banks, 85. Mrs. Banks was born January 30, 1904 in Johnson County, the daughter of H. M. “Doc” and Loumintie Davis Hannah. She was a member of the United Baptist Church.  Her husband, Elder Elzie Banks died in December1988.  Surviving are  3 sons, Elzie Loren Banks of Morehead, Carl Ray Banks of Cincinnati, OH., and Robert H. Banks of Westminister, MD.; 3 daughters, Velma Arrowood of Meally, Violet Givens of Cedar Park, TX, and Lou Banks Wallen of Birmingham, Ala.; 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren.  Officiating at services at Buffalo United Baptist Church at Meally, were Elders Flem Arrowood, Ivan Butcher and Flem Allen Arrowood with Burial was in Banks Cemetery at Meally, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge.  Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1989
   
BLAIR, Estill
1907-1989
Estill Blair, 81, died Saturday, April 1, in Carey, OH. Mr. Blair was born August 10, 1907 in Johnson County, the son of Harlan and Rosalee Caudill Blair. He was retired from Atlas Crankshaft Corp. of Fostoria, OH and a member of the Carey Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one daughter, two brothers and 6 sisters. Surviving are his wife, Anna Marie May Blair; 2 sons, Joe and Charles both of Carey; 4 daughters, Mrs. Jesse (Mary L.) Stevens of Channelview, TX, Mrs. Robert (Anna Lee) Webb of Wabash, IN, Mrs. James (Melba J.) Blair, and Mrs. Donald (V. Sue) Wentling, both of Carey;  2 brothers, Wallace Blair and Uel Blair both of Collista; 3 sisters, Mrs. Hershell (Ethel) Weddington of Leander, and Mrs. Willie (Josephine) Hitchcock and Mrs. Thomas (Meriam) Hammond, both of Collista; 16 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. Services held in Carey Freewill Baptist Church with Brother Harry Mead and Rev. Robert Webb officiating.  Burial was in Zion Bloom Cemetery in Vanlue, OH with Stombaugh Memorial Funeral Home in charge. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1989
   
BLAIR, Pauline (McKenzie)
1925-1989
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Pauline Blair, 64. Mrs. Blair was born April 2, 1925 in Johnson County, the daughter of Trigg and Ruby Baldwin McKenzie of New Carlton, MD. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Blair in 1976. Surviving are her mother, Ruby Baldwin McKenzie of New Carlton, Md., 3 sons, Frank Blair, Mike Blair and William Blair all of Columbus, OH.; one daughter, Judy Rogers of Columbus; 2 brothers, Maxwell McKenzie of Marelton, Ark., and Raymond McKenzie of Fuget; 3 sisters, Alline Rutledge of Flat Gap, Evelyn Blevins of Damascus, VA., and Rena Mae Wyatt of New Carlton, Md.; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Gravesite rites were held Tuesday, April 25 at  Patty Flat Cemetery at Fuget with Elder Eual McKenzie officiating. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1989
   
BLANTON, Fannie (Lemaster)
1912/1989
Former Johnson County resident, Fannie Blanton, 76, died April 19, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Blanton was born September 25, 1912 in Johnson County, the daughter of Stephen and Mary Jane Bayes Lemaster officiating.  Her husband, Payne Blanton died in 1985.  Surviving are two sons, Ellis Wayne Blanton, of Taylor, Mi, and Payne Blanton, Jr., of Ypsilanti, Mi; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services  were held Saturday, April 22 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Claude Goble and Mansford Fannin. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.  Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1989
   
BLANTON, Hurshel
1916-1989
Former Johnson County resident Hurshel L. Blanton, 73, died April 14, at the home of his son, in Raleigh, NC. Mr. Blanton was born February 18, 1916 in Johnson County, the son of the late Oscar and Carmen Williams Blanton of Belle, WV, formerly of Red Bush. He was a retired operator of DuPont Chemical Co. of Belle, with 36 years of service. He was also a member of Farrar Memorial Baptist Church, Rand, WV and the Masonic Lodge of Marden, WV. Surviving are his wife, Trexie Ann Brown Blanton; one son, William J. of Raleigh; three daughters, Barbara Jacobson, of McLean, VA., Carol Rominc of Louisville and Margie Ann Weaver of Raleigh; two sisters, Edith Blevins, of Lexington and Margie Blanton, of Belle; 10 grandchildren.  Funeral services held Tuesday, April 18, in Farrar Memorial Baptist Church with Omhar Rucker officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, with Fidler and Frame Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1989
   
BLEVINS, Russell
1915-1989
Russell Blevins, 73, died Thursday, April 27 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Mr. Blevins was born November 22, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of John Ellic and Flora Mae McKenzie Blevins. He was a self-employed merchant and a member of Chestnut Grove Enterprise Church.  Surviving are his wife, Eunice Conley Blevins; three sons, Paul of East Point, Lon and Mike both of Findlay, OH; two daughters, Lenora Ratliff of Paintsville and Sue Lemaster of Hager Hill; four sisters, Mary Brooks of Pikeville, Malta Lively of Paintsville, Bertie Blair of Hager Hill and Junie Davis of Cincinnati, OH; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Sunday, April 30, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Spencer-Blevins Cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1989
    
COLVIN, James T. "Jimmy"
1927-1989
James T. (Jimmy) Colvin, 61, died Monday, April 17, in Chelsea Community Hospital, Chelsea, MI. Mr. Colvin was born October 22, 1927 in Johnson County, the son of Claude and Mary Ethel Blair Colvin. He was a maintenance man in a department store. Surviving are two sons, Claude Colvin, of Queens, NY and James Colvin of Adrian, MI; two daughters, Dottie McDonald, of Manchester, MI and Mary Crossett of Grasslakes, MI; two sisters, Jeanett Jones of Dayton, OH and Betty Daniels of Thealka; one niece; one nephew; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services held Friday, April 20, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 26, 1989
   
CRAFT, Panzie (Roberts)
1913-1989
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 25, for Panzie Olivia Craft, 75, of Paintsville. Mrs. Craft was born July 30, 1913 in Floyd County, the daughter of Albert and Effie Fannin Roberts. Surviving are one son, Toby A. Craft of Paintsville, two daughters, Effie Picklesimer, of Hilliard, OH, and Dimple Reed of Columbus, OH; two brothers, Herman Roberts, of Ohio, and Chester Roberts of Ashland; five sisters, Leonna Parks of South Lebanon, OH, Ester Chapman of Texas, Irene Fyffe of West Liberty, Nell Burchett, and Anna Ethel Leight, of Ohio, and nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, four step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Jerry Castle and Clarence Lemaster. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1989
   
CRIDER, Samuel
1896-1989
Samuel Lewis Crider, 92, died Thursday, April 13. Mr. Crider was born May 9, 1896 in Floyd County, the son of Samuel and Nancy Music Crider. He was a retired coal miner. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillie Crider in June 1976. Surviving are his wife, Mae Branham Maynard Crider; two stepsons, Fred Maynard of Hawthorne, CA and John M. Maynard of Chicago, IL; one daughter, Nell Music of East Point; two stepdaughters, Ruth Parker of Columbus, OH and Laura Nielsen of Covina, CA; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several step grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 16, in East Point Church of Christ, with Dave Flannery officiating. Burial was in  Conley Family Cemetery at Swamp Branch, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1989
   
DAVIS, Paul "Red Doug"
1940-1989
Paul (Red Doug) Davis, 49, died Thursday, April 27, in Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Davis was born April 2, 1940 in Johnson County, the son of Frank and Eula Kissinger Davis. Surviving are three brothers, Miles, Elmer, and Jack, all of Paintsville, and three sisters, Evelyn Rasnake, of Paintsville, Nella Brown of Cleveland, OH, and Patsy Easterling of Rush. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 30, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James K. Caudill officiating. Burial was in Fraley Family Cemetery in King Addition. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1989
   
DENNISON, Laura (Ward)
1897-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Laura B. Dennison, 91, died Friday, April 7 in Hardin Memorial Hospital, Radcliff. Mrs. Dennison was born June 19, 1897 in Johnson County, the daughter of Ricky Shade and Mary Margrett Mollette. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walker Dennison, Sr., and a son, Walker Dennison, Jr., Surviving are five daughters, Ellen Sego, of Louisville, Nancy M. Hienes, of Marion, Betty Krausman, of Radcliff, Jewell Calmes, of Xenia, OH, and Lorraine Jones, of Nashville, TN; one half brother, Irvin Ward, of Ohio; three half sisters, Jenny Wells, of West Van Lear; Rosalee Davis of Meally, and Elaine Gearheart; and 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 10, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Webb Cemetery at Pigeon Roost. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1989
   
GOBLE, Gypsy (Blevins)
1898-1989
Gypsy Goble, 91, died Monday, April 3, in Highlands Regional Medical center. Mrs. Goble was born Jan 6, 1898 in Johnson County, the daughter of John Elliott Blevins and May McKenzie. She was a member of West Van Lear Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Goble, in 1979. Surviving are one son, William Goble, of Hager Hill and five daughters, Marie Hall and Goldie Webb, both of Van Lear, Elva Cora Blevins of West Van Lear, June Salyers of Columbus, OH, and Bertha Music of Springfield, OH; one brother, Russell Blevins, of Hager Hill; four sisters, Malta Lively of Paintsville, Bertie Blair of Hager Hill, June of WV, and Mary Brooks of Winchester; 33 grandchildren, 71 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 6, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Curt Tussey officiating. Burial was in Goble Family cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1989
    
HANNAH, Bill
1932-1989
Staffordsville resident, Bill Hannah, 56, died Tuesday, April 25, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical center. Mr. Hannah was born May 17, 1932 in Johnson County the son of Morris and Mint Fairchilds Hannah. Surviving are his wife Linda Ann VanHoose Hannah; two sons, Larry Dean VanHoose and Walter VanHoose; two daughters, Michele Ann VanHoose and Nellie Bernice VanHoose; three brothers, Bruce Hannah, Morris Hannah, and Inoch Hannah; and two sisters, Betty Fairchild, and Helen Ratliff. Funeral services held Thursday, April 27, in Fairview Freewill Baptist Church with Donald Caudill and Melvin Blanton officiating. Burial was in Hannah Cemetery at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1989
   
HERALD, Arnold "Tige"
1922-1989
Arnold “Tige” Herald, 67, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, April 26, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Herald was born January 8, 1922 in Prestonsburg, the son of the late John W. and Alice Burga Herald. He was a heavy equipment operator, a member of the Lancer VFW, the UMWA and the construction union. Also, he was a veteran of WW II. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Hyden Herald, one son, John Arnold of Paintsville, two daughters, Clora “Sissy”Morgan, and Rhoda Jane Lawson, both of Prestonsburg; and four grandchildren, Leslie Jan Morgan, Jennifer Lynne and John David Herald, and Brandie Nicole Lawson. Funeral services were held Friday, April 28, in Floyd Funeral Home, with Revs. Wade Martin Hughes and Lorie Vannucci officiating. Burial followed in Hyden Family Cemetery at West Prestonsburg. Military rites were held by DAV Chapter #18 of Auxier. Serving as pallbearers were Doug Hyden, David May, Frank May, Doug Newsome, Ben Mullins and Clarence Inscore. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1989
    
JACKSON, James
1968-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for James Jackson, 20. Mr. Jackson was born December, 17, 1968 in Franklin County, OH, the son of James E. and Nancy Ferguson Jackson. He was employed by Carter Lumber as a truck driver. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 29, in Old Paint Church, with Jerry Brown, Veldin McCarty, Eugene Haney and Jerry Sparks officiating. Burial was in the Ferguson Family cemetery at Terryville in Lawrence County, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1989
    
KIMBLER, Denzil
1934-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Denzil Ellis Kimbler, 55, died Friday, April 21, in Hartford, MI. Mr. Kimbler was born January 21, 1934 in Johnson County, the son of Scott and Lydia Jane (Kimbler) Kimbler. He was an orchard worker. Surviving are four sons, Eugene, of Alabama, Roger Dale and Roy Allen, both of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Terry of Columbus, OH; three daughters, Brenda Kimbler of Columbus, OH, Barbara Ferguson of Blaine and Kay Cordell of Circleville, OH; two brothers, Hobert of Columbus, and Herbert of Lexington, and one sister, Irene Keaton of Columbus. Funeral services were held Monday, April 24, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Eugene Kelly officiating. Burial was in Kimbler Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1989
    
LYON, Nancy (Holbrook)
1899-1989
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Nancy E. Lyon, 89. Mrs. Lyon was born November 16, 1899 in Johnson County, the daughter of John and Mary Kelly Holbrook. She was a member of Point Pleasant Enterprise Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lyon, in December,1965. Surviving are one daughter, Gusta Hamolka, of Flat Gap; and three grandchildren an six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 16, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Ellis Hamilton and Elmer Burchell and Paul E. Preston officiating. Burial was in Lyon Cemetery at Keaton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1989
   
MAY, Fannie (Hackworth)
1921-1989
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 15, for Fannie May, 67. Mrs. May was born May 2, 1921 in Johnson County, the daughter of John Elliott and Laura Wright Hackworth. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur May, in Oct 1973. Surviving are two sons, James L. May of Staffordsville and David A. May of Hager Hill; four daughters, Charlotte Miller, of Lake Wales, FL, Conna Faye Tassie, of Paintsville, Donna Kay Gossman of Carey, OH, and Judy Carol Caudill of Oil Springs; four brothers, Dewey Hackworth and Virgil Hackworth, both of Riceville, Norman Hackworth of Catlettsburg, and John Hackworth of Ashland; one sister, Hushie Click of Riceville and 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Officiating at services in Riceville Freewill Baptist church were David Keith Castle and Joe Collins. Burial was in Perkins Cemetery at Riceville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1989
   
MEEK, Isaac Harold
1929-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Issac Harold (B-ike) Meek, 59. Mr. Meek was born December 19, 1929 in Johnson County, the son of Ike and Lizzie Thompson Meek. He was a retired miner. Surviving are his wife, Opal Castle Meek; 2 sons, Harold Dean Meek of West Van Lear and Ricky Meek of Prestonsburg; one daughter, Pamela Gay Meek of Boons Camp; 4 sisters, Opal Sturgill of Boons Camp, and Vivian Kimbler, Bonnie Johnson and Dorothy Howard all of Dayton, OH; 3 grandchildren.  Funeral services held in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Londia Meek, John Spark and Hobart Pack officiating. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 8, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Londis Meek, John Spark and Hobart Pack.  Burial was in Nim Sturgill Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1989
   
O'BRYAN, Opal (May)
1921-1989
Opal O'Byran, 68, died Friday, April 14.  Mrs. O'Bryan was born February 19, 1921 in Johnson County, the daughter of Claude Grant and Lydia Jane Hackworth May. She was a member of Beechwall United Baptist Church.  Surviving are her mother; her husband, Ervin O'Bryan;; six sons, Kenneth of Paintsville, Robert of Leander and Roger, James and Rick, all of Denver, Randall of Lexington; two daughters, Phyllis Ann Blevins and Brenda Joyce Lewis both of Paintsville; three sisters, Nellie Caudill of Swamp Branch, Myrtle Dowler of West Milton, Oh and Betty Jennings of Lima, OH; 18 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  Funeral services held Sunday, April 16, in Beechwall United Baptist Church with Elders James H. Blair, Rutherford Blair, Melvin Wright, Virgil Howard and Bruce Howard officiating. Burial was in O'Bryan Cemetery at Leander with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1989
   
PACK, Daisy (Gibbs)
1895-1989
Williamsport resident, Daisy Gibbs Pack, 93, died Friday, April 7 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Pack was born November 16, 1895 in Johnson County, the daughter of Abraham and Matilda Daniels Gibbs. She was a member of the United Baptist Church and a charter member of Johnson County Homemakers.  Surviving are her husband, Walter Pack; one son, George Walter Pack of Paintsville; two daughters, Jo Pack of Paintsville and Helene Elam of Williamsport; one grandson, Robert Lynne Elam. Funeral services held Sunday, April 9 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Hobert Pack and Charles Price officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1989
   
PELPHREY, Gladys (Webb)
1919-1989
Van Lear resident, Gladys Pelphrey, 69, died Wednesday, April 12 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Pelphrey was born April 18, 1919 in Johnson County, the daughter of Edward Webb and Mahala. Surviving are her husband, Milford Pelphrey, Jr; two sons, Larry Joe Adams of Bucyrus, OH and Billy Ray Adams of Pierceton, Oh; one daughter, Tanya Auxier of Van Lear; two brothers, Edward Webb of Louisa and Kenneth Webb of Van Lear; and 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Saturday, April 15, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lowell Pelphrey and Lowell Webb officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1989
   
PRATER, Cleo (Little)
1946-1989
Former Paintsville resident, Cleo V. Prater, 42, died Thursday, April 6, at her Marion, OH residence. Mrs. Prater was born December 21, 1946, in Paintsville, the daughter of Marvin Little and Hulda Ratliff. She was a member of the Baptist Church, Eagles Lodge #337 of Marion and Moose Lodge #889 of Marion and was employed by Hill’s Department Store as department head for 10 years. Surviving are her mother; her husband, Robert J. Prater, Sr., one son, Robert Prater, Jr., at home; two daughters, Cindy Blanton, of Richmond, and Michelle Osborn, of Pensacola, FL, three brothers, Marvin Little, of Paris, Ceasar Little, of Paintsville, and Conrad Little, of Marion; two sisters, Gloria Jean Sullivan and Joan McCarty, both of Paintsville, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 10, at Rockhouse Church, with Rev. Lowell Rice officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1989
   
RAMEY, William D.
1989
William D. Ramey, 59, died Saturday, April 15, in Columbus, OH. Mr. Ramey was the son of the late Fairy Ramey and Zella Salyer Ramey. He managed the Ramey Branch Trailer Park at Volga. Surviving are his wife, Joan; one daughter, Cindy Daniels, of Columbus; one son, Mark Ramey of South Carolina; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 18 at Cannon Chapel Church at Volga, with John Fred Ramey officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Volga. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1989
   
ROBINSON, Jay
1906-1989
Jay Robinson, 82, died Monday, April 3, in St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, WV. Mr. Robinson was born June 24, 1906 in Johnson County, the son of George Washington and Adaline Music Robinson. He was a retired miner and a member of Little Mud Lick Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oakie Ward Robinson, in 1985. Surviving are one son, John C. Robinson of Davis Branch, and four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 6, in Paintsville Funeral home Chapel with Revs. Tobe Wheeler, Jr. , Tommy Reynolds and Steve Hazlette officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1989
   
SADLER, Clarence
1911-1989
Clarence Sadler, 77, of Harold, died Thursday, April 6, at Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Mr. Sadler was born April 13, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of the late Thomas and Stella Castle Sadler. He was a retired president from Carter and Sadler Wholesale Company and a member of the Vogel Day United Methodist Church at Harold.  Surviving are his wife, Edith Witten Sadler; one son, Maurice Sadler of Shelbiana; one daughter, Delores Kay Jones of Wittensville; one sister, Alka Davis of Springfield, OH; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 8, in the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dan Frederick officiating. Burial was in Witten Cemetery at Wittensville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1989
   
SANDERS, Ethel (Bowling)
1918-1989
Funeral services were held Monday, April 3, for Ethel Bowling Sanders, 71. Mrs. Sanders was born March 7, 1918 in Lawrence County, the daughter of Millard Bowling and Annie Bowens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oba Sanders, in July 1988. Surviving are four sisters, Ollie Sexton, of St. Helens, Or, Gertrude Runyon of Kermit, WV, Myrtle Ratliff of Springfield, OH, and Nellie Webb of Prestonsburg. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Dick VanHoose. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1989
   
SKAGGS, Andrew
1894-1989
Flat Gap resident, Andrew Edward Skaggs, 94, died Sunday, April 30, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Skaggs was born Nov 23, 1894 in Johnson County, the son of John C. and Candace Lyon Skaggs. He was a retired farmer and member of Point Pleasant Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ova Kelly Skaggs; one son, Arvin Skaggs, of Flat Gap; one daughter, Arlene Skaggs of Flat Gap; and one granddaughter, Alice Kestner. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 2, in Point Pleasant Enterprise Baptist church with Ellis Hamilton, Paul V. Preston and Lafe Skaggs officiating. Burial was in Lyon Cemetery at Keaton, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1989
   
SMITH, William
1922-1989
Retired mechanic, William "Bill" Smith, 66, died Saturday, April 8, at his Paintsville residence. Mr. Smith was born July 9, 1922, in Johnson County, the son of John and Nancy Patrick Smith. Surviving are one brother, Kenny of Sitka; and four sisters, Ida Marie Smith of Paintsville, Betty Smith of Thelma, Euel Fairchilds of Boons Camp, and Myrtle Smith of Van Lear. Funeral services were held Monday, April 10, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Baker and Steve Sluss officiating. Burial was in Bowens Cemetery at Tutor Key. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1989
   
SPRADLIN, Lydia (Arms)
1904-1989
Lydia Margaret Spradlin, 84, died Saturday, April 29, in Troy, OH. Mrs. Spradlin was born September 10, 1904 in Johnson County, the daughter of Jesse and Cynthia Blair Arms. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Spradlin in November 1976.  Surviving are 3 sons, Orbin Spradlin and Richard Spradlin both of Hager Hill and Elmon D. Spradlin of Prestonsburg; 2 daughters, Audrey Blair of Ashland, and Edna Lee Blair of St. Paris, OH; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 2, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose and Herb Arms officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Denver. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1989
    
TACKETT, Steven M.
1989-1989
Steven M. Tackett, one month, died Thursday, April 20, at home. The infant was born March 22 the daughter of Tera Tackett. Surviving are her mother, and one sister, Geraldine Tackett, of West Van Lear. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 22, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1989
   
VANHOOSE, Fred
1893-1989
Fred VanHoose, 95, died Sunday, April 2, in his Sitka home. Mr. VanHoose was born December 30, 1893 in Johnson County, the son of Albert and Loutisha Boyd VanHoose.  He was a retired miner and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two wives, Gertrude Short VanHoose in December 1959 and Monnie Ferguson VanHoose in 1982.  Surviving are 3 daughters, Ollie McKenzie and Ernestine Hackney both of Sitka, and Reba Castle of Nippa; 1 brother, Clyde VanHoose of Sitka; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 5, at 1 p.m. in Sitka Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. C. C. Hall, James K. Caudill and Ralph Cordle officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Sitka, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1989
   
WARD, Maxie (Bowen)
1908-1989
Williamsport resident, Maxie Ward, 80, died Wednesday, April 26, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ward was born Dec 13, 1908 in Johnson County, the daughter of Bud and Nelvia Pack Bowen. She was a member of the Old Friendship United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Walter Ward, Sr., two sons, Delmar Ward of Raeford, NC, and Walter Ward, Jr., of Williamsport; one brother, Albert Bowen, of Oil Springs; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 30, in Old Friendship United Baptist Church with Elders Flem Arrowood, Earl Muncy and Shade Walters officiating. Burial was in Meek Cemetery at Boons Camp, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,  May 3, 1989
   
WILLIAMS, Josephine (Webb)
1906-1989
Paintsville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Josephine Williams, 83. Mrs. Williams was born April 17, 1906, in Johnson County, the daughter of Charley and Eunice Baldwin Webb. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. "Polk" Williams in 1971. Surviving are a son, Arnold Williams of Byersville, OH; 2 daughters, Barbara Sparks of Ashland and Delphine Blanton of Oil Springs; one sister, Betha Blair of Barnetts Creek; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. in her Oil Springs home with Elders Lonza Reed, Frankie Williams and Danny Williams officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1989
    
WILLIAMS, Kenneth
1930-1989
Hager Hill resident, Kenneth Williams, 58, died Tuesday, April 18, in the V. A. Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Williams was born Aug 24, 1930 in Johnson County, the son of Bee and Grace Dotson Williams. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for Adams Construction and a member of Collista Freewill Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Conley Williams, one son, Timothy Williams, of Hager Hill, one daughter, Kennalean Fannin of Hager Hill; six brothers, Orville, Paul, Richard, Bill, Bob, and jack, all of OH; four sisters, Mable Scott, of Leander, Susie Green and Linda Snelling, both of VA, and Wauletta Ward of Denver; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 20, in Collista Freewill Baptist Church, with Harold Conley officiating. Burial was in Conley Family Cemetery at Hager Hill, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1989
         
 
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BARKER, Marjorie (Meek)
1920-1989
Marjorie Barker (nee Meek), beloved wife of the late William M. Barker, devoted mother of William, Michael and Joseph Barker and Mrs. Lynn Rinck, also survived by eight grandchildren. Dear sister of Mildred Ring, Ethel Preston, Roma and Herbert Meek, Bernice Smith, Beatrice Brown, and Vina McLaughlin. Sunday, May 7, 1989. Age 68 years. Residence formerly of Norwood. Mass of Christian Burial St. Elizabeth Church, Thursday, May 11, at 9:30 A.M. Friends may call at the Naegele, Kleb, and Ihlendorf Funeral Home, 3900 Montgomery Rd. Norwood, Wednesday from 6-9 P.M. Memorials may be made in the form of Spiritual Bouquets. Cincinnati Post, 5/9/1989.  Born in Paintsville on November 5, 1920, she was the daughter of Harrison and Julia (Wells) Meek.
 The  obituary appeared in the Cincinnati Post on May 9, 1989. Submitted By: Joseph Barker Aug 2014
    
BROWN, Myrtie (Fraley)
1895-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Myrtie Fraley Brown, 94, died Sunday, May 14, in LuAnn Nursing Home, Nappanee, IN. Mrs. Brown was born April 9, 1895 in Johnson County, the daughter of George and Flara Williams Fraley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Brown, in 1966, a daughter, Reva Aitken, two brothers, Armon Fraley, and Edward Whitt and one sister, Lottie Blair. Surviving are four sons, Bob Brown and Earl Brown, both of Nappanee, Elois Brown of Warsaw, IN and Dick Brown, of Beaver, OH; four daughters, Mrs. Gladie Stapleton, Mrs. Buford Stapleton, and Mrs. Bud (Pebble) Troyer, all of Nappanee, and Mrs. Harold (Pauline) Metzger, of Eustis, FL; two brothers, Burl Fraley of Flatwood and Tom Fraley of Lafayette, LA; and 30 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 17, in Thompson and Yoder Funeral Home, with Rev. Otto Beer officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1989
   
CAMPBELL, Jo Ann (Preston)
1935-1989
Former Johnson County resident Jo Ann Preston, 54, died Sunday, May 27, in Wabash, IN. Mrs. Campbell was born March 7, 1935, in Johnson County, the daughter of Henry Jr and Grace Perry Preston. She was a member of Erie St. Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Campbell.  Surviving are her mother; two sons; two daughters; one brother; two sisters. Funeral services held Wednesday, May 31, in Erie St. Freewill Baptist Church, with Bobby Webb and Bill Bowling officiating. Burial was in Vernon and Maynard Cemetery with Garrett and Slone Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1989
   
DANIEL, Anna (Witten)
1910-1989
Anna Daniel, 78, died Thursday, May 4, in Elmwood Village Nursing Home. Mrs. Daniel was born Oct 28, 1910 in Johnson County, the daughter of Alonzo and June Crider Witten. She was a member of Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Shade Daniel; one son, Billy Carl Preston, of Tutor Key; one brother James Witten; one sister Jean Malcolm; and three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 6 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Venny VanHoose and Bob Lyon officiating. Burial was in Preston Family Cemetery at Tutor Key. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,  May 10, 1989
   
DAWSON, Lori Ann and Cynthia
1989-1989
Lori Ann and Cynthia Dawson, 0, died Friday, May 19, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Lori and Cynthia were born May 19, the daughters of Chuck and Vicky Ratliff Dawson. Surviving are their parents; and grandparents, James Harold and Lorraine Ratliff and Ray and Oma Dawson. Graveside services were held Monday, May 22 at Ratliff Cemetery, Paintsville. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 24, 1989
   
FITCH, Edna (Spriggs)
1909-1989
Meally resident, Edna Spriggs Fitch, 79, died Wednesday, May 10, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Fitch was born Sep 16, 1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of Henry Spriggs and Clara Pack. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Fitch in Mar 1982. Surviving are two brothers, Oscar Spriggs, and Delmar Spriggs, both of Meally; three sisters, Gertrude Collins, of Inez, and Vina Williams and Alka Wells, both of Meally. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 13, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Blair and Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Edgar Fitch Cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,  May 17, 1989
    
FRANKLIN, Cynthia (Caudill)
1916-1989
Cynthia Franklin, 72, died Monday, May 29, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Franklin was born November 17, 1916 in Johnson County, the daughter of Henry Caudill and Minerva Dixon. Surviving are her husband, Edgar Franklin; four sons, Larry Franklin, of Nippa, Paul Franklin, of Ashley, OH, Bill Franklin, of Cincinnati, OH, and Dean Franklin of Prestonsburg; one daughter, Ruth Waldrip, of Charleston, SC; one sister, Dora Cottle, of Thelma; and 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 31, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Virgil Howard and Bruce Howard officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1989
   
GEORGE, Trula (Daugherty)
1940-1989
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 11 for Trula Jean George, 48. Mrs. George was born May 26, 1940 in Lake City, TN, the daughter of Robert Daugherty and Bertie Trail. She was employed by Dan-Dee Potato Chip Company. Surviving are her father, her husband, Silas George, one son, Robbie George of Paintsville, four daughters, Delene Reed, of Paintsville, Tammie Jean Martin of Van Lear, Brenda Gillispie of Boons Camp, and Misty Dawn George, of Van Lear; five brothers, Raymond Daugherty of Concord, David Daugherty of Lake City, TN, Alvin Daugherty of Clinton, TN, John Daugherty of North Carolina, and Morris Daugherty of Lake City; six sisters, Joyce Daugherty, Michael Daugherty, Wanda Sue Daugherty, Pat Daugherty, and Ella Mae Daugherty, all of Lake City and Judy Kay Daugherty of Clinton, TN; and six grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Steve Hazlett. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 12, 1989
   
GULLETT, James David
1915-1989
Former Johnson County resident, James David Gullett, 73, of Frederickstown, OH, died Tuesday, May 2, at his residence. Mr. Gullett was born Aug 14, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of Roscoe and Virgie Blanton Gullett. He was retired from the Elegent Hog Restaurant in Cleveland, OH and had been a resident of Knox County since 1982. He was a member of People's Baptist Church in Mansfield, OH, attended the North Liberty United Methodist Church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Cleveland.   Surviving are a son, David Gullett, of Frederickstown; two daughters, Wilma Jean Havger of North Liberty, OH and Joan Strupker, of North Woodbury, OH; one brother, Elmer Gullett of Howard, OH; four sisters, Ruby Leibel of Mt. Vernon, oH, Maggie Williams of Indianapolis, IN, Dixie Puckett of Springfield, OH, and Neva Salyer of Dayton, OH; nine grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 5, in Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home, with Rev. Allen Rose officiating. Burial was in Mound View Cemetery, Mt. Vernon. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 17, 1989
   
HALL, Edna (Trivette)
1930-1989
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 21, for Edna A. Hall, 59. Mrs. Hall was born February 18, 1930 in Pike County, the daughter of Arthur Trivette and Cosby A. Newsome Trivette. Surviving are her parents, her husband, Lester Hall, six sons, Nolan Hall of Prestonsburg, Paul Hall of Pikeville, Ronnie Hall of Paintsville, Billie Joe Hall, of Florida, James Arthur Hall, of Hager Hill, and Dennis Hall of Paris; three daughters, Carol Sue Wells, of Van Lear, Alice Mae Collett of Lexington, and Beverly Diane Collins, of Van Lear; four brothers, Arthur Trivette, Jr., of Michigan, Ancil Trivette, of Pikeville, Glen Allen Trivette of Jenkins, and Carl Gene Trivette of Tennessee, seven sisters, Clara Little, and Pauline Osborne, both of Michigan, Ruby Wright, of Myra, Anne Sturgill of Pikeville, Fannie Chavis of Jenkins, Patty Culliton of Hampton, VA, and Lois Conn of Pikeville and 13 grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel were Alex Hall and Howard Coleman. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 24, 1989
   
JOHNSON, Easter (Daniels)
1938-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Easter Ann Johnson, 51. Mrs. Johnson was born April 28, 1938 in Johnson County, the daughter of Wiley and Hattie Adams Daniels. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Ray Johnson; two sons, Gary Roger Johnson of Whitehouse and Kevin Charlie of Boons Camp; two daughters, Deborah Kay Carrmazza, and Thresa Ann Rhods, both of Columbus, OH; six brothers, James E. Daniels, John W. Daniels, and Frank A. Daniels, all of Columbus, George E. Daniels, of Boons Camp, and Harold Daniels and Dennie Daniels, both of Whitehouses; and two sisters, Nancy Lou Lamb of Columbus, and Edna Goble of Inez. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 18, in Sixth Street Church of Christ, with Rev. J. W. Holcomb officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at Boons Camp Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 24, 1989
   
McCARTY, Dovie (Blanton)
1908-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Dovie Blanton McCarty, 80, died May 28, King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Ashland, KY. Mrs. McCarty was born August 14, 1908 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Darcus Fairchilds Blanto. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson McCarty on May 11, 1989. Surviving are 3 sons, Onley McCarty of Rosenburg, TX, Wendell McCarty of Louisville, and Phillip McCarty of Cynthiana; 3 daughters, Lovilla Schneider of Cynthiana, Phyllis Bush of Grayson, and Neva Adaline Copley of Ashland; 2 brothers, Flem Blanton of Prestonsburg, Rex Blanton of Oil Springs; one sister, Gusta McCarty of Oil Springs; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 31, in Lazear Funeral Home Chapel, Ashland. Burial was in Bowling Cemetery in Boyd County. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1989
   
McCARTY, Woodrow Wilson
1913-1989
Woodrow Wilson McCarty, 75, Cynthiana, died recently at his residence. Mr. McCarty, a retired farmer, was born August 1, 1913 in Johnson  County, the son of the late Oscar and Leaner Williams McCarty. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Dovie Blanton McCarty; 3 sons, Onley McCarty of Rosenburg, TX, Wendell McCarty of Louisville, and Phillip McCarty of Cynthiana; 3 daughters, Lovella Schneider of Cynthiana, Phyllis Bush of Grayson, and Neva Adaline Copley of Ashland; 2 brothers, Clyde McCarty of Oil Springs and Joe McCarty of Ashland; 3 sisters, Jessie Lemaster of Oil Springs and Dollie Salyer and Esther Reynolds both of Ashland; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland with Bill Bush officiating. Burial was in Bowling Cemetery in Boyd County. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 17, 1989
   
McKENZIE, H. L. "Dockie" McKenzie
1893-1989
Paintsville resident, H. L. (Dockie) McKenzie, 95, died Wednesday May 24 at his residence. Mr. McKenzie was born Aug 23, 1893 in Johnson County, the son of Henry Patrick Jr. and Victoria Murray McKenzie.   He was a self-employed businessman, the first Democrat sheriff of Johnson County, a life member of the Sheriff's Association, a member of the Flat Gap Masonic Lodge 616 F&AM  and a member of the Methodist Church.   His wife, Mollie Kimbler McKenzie died May 1974.  Surviving are one daughter, Garnet Salyer; 1 sister, Ival Blair of Sunbury, OH; 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Services held May 26 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating.  Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1989
   
MOORE, Harold Allen
1989
Harold Allen Moore, 73, died Thursday, May 4 in Galloway, OH. Mr. Moore was a retired farmer and an avid CB operator. He is survived by his wife, Wilma J. Ward Moore, a former resident of West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 17, 1989
   
POPE, Arthur E.
1900-1989
Arthur E. Pope, 89, died Monday, May 22, in River View Manor Nursing Home, Prestonsburg. Mr. Pope was born May 12, 1900 in Paintsville, the son of Calvin White and Isabelle Wadley Pope. He was retired from the U.S. Government, a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, the Odd Fellows, Rebekah's, a Patriarch Militant, and D.A.V. member. He was a veteran of World War I and II. Surviving are two sons, Arthur Pope, Jr of Laconia, IN and Charles S. Pope of Apple Valley, CA; three daughters, Vivian Bland of Woodbury, MN, Elizabeth Barker of Wabash, IN, and Isabelle Schod of Wheatland, WY; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services held May 26, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Clifford Austin officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1989
   
RUNYON, Roy Charles
1923-1989
Roy Charles Runyon, 65, died Tuesday, May 9, in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Runyon was born July 24, 1923 at Stone, the son of Roy C. Runyon and Audrey Madge Runyon. He was disabled from World War II, a life member of DAV and Paralyzed Vets, a Kentucky Colonel Honorary Secretary of State and treasurer of Paralyzed Vets, Louisville. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Inez Germany Runyon; two sons, John of Morehead, and Charles of Hornbeck, LA, three daughters, Audrey L. Arvin of Memphis, TN, Vicki Calhoun of Prestonsburg, and Nina L. Runyon of Apopka, FL; one brother, William of Paintsville and one sister, Katherine Rowe of Dayton, OH; and eight grandchildren, one great grandchild and two step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 12, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John Lloyd Runyon, Mack Preece, and Jim Elliott officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 17, 1989
   
SMITH, Merril
1919-1989
Merril Smith, 69, died Wednesday, May 3, in Lynchburg, VA. Mr. Smith was born September 12, 1919 in Johnson County, the son of Kay Smith and Lillie Davis. He was retired from U. S. Government, a member of the East Point Church of Christ and Masonic Lodge #657. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Hall Smith in 1973. Surviving are his mother, one son, Merrill Smith, Jr., of Terra Haute, IN, one daughter, Marsha Harris of Lynchburg; one brother, Deward Smith of Wabash, IN, five sisters, Bonnie Castle of Gary, TN, Betty Chapman of Huntington, WV, and Mintie Pearl Delong, Carrie Music and Margarette Honeycutt, all of Wabash; and nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 6, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dave Flannery officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1989
   
TEATER, Jesse Alvin
1940-1989
Jesse Arvin Teater died May 20 in Cedars Medical Center, Miami, FL. Mr. Teater was born June 5, 1940 in Paintsville, the son of Carroll Hansford and Jalema Stambaugh Teater. He was a graduate of Paintsville High School and David Lipscomb College, Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his father in 1974. Surviving are his mother, of Stambaugh; his wife, Barbara Jean of Miami; a daughter, Jennifer Alease Teater of Memphis, TN; and three stepdaughters, Kathy, Stephanie, and Sandy Harris, all of Memphis. Funeral services were conducted May 23 at the Vista Funeral Home, Miami, by the Sunset Church of Christ, with Ancil Jenkins officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens in Memphis. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1989
   
WALTERS, Elmer C.
1915-1989
Elmer C. Walters, 74, died Thursday, May 18, in Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson. Mr. Walters was born April 7, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of Wellington and Mary Margaret Penix Walters.  He was a retired miner.  Surviving are his wife, Mae Duty Walters, 5 brothers, Wellington Walters, Jr. of Lakeland, Fl, James Walters of Bellville, Mi, Shady Lee Walters of Ragland, WV, Frank Walters of Miamisburg, OH, and Raymond Walters of Xenia, OH; 3 sisters, Gertrude Mollette, of Boons Camp, Francis Lucille Ward of Meally, and Hazel Penix of Vandalia, OH. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 21, in Little Friendship United Baptist Church with Ivan Butcher, Claude Mollette and Earl Muncy officiating. Burial was in Walters Cemetery at Williamsport with Preston Funeral Home in charge. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 24, 1989
   
WEBB, Kenneth Russell
1927-1989
Kenneth Russell Webb, 62, died Saturday, May 27, at his Van Lear residence. Mr. Webb was born January 5, 1927 in Johnson County, the son of Edward and Mahala Burchwell Webb. He was a retired miner and member of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenny Webb, in January 1976. Surviving are his wife, Marguerite Marge Wagner Webb; two daughters, Jennifer Caudill, of Paintsville and Cornelia Reffett, of Thelma, one brother, Eugene Webb, of Louisa; one sister, Edith Davis, of West Van Lear; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 30, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John Paul Salyer officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1989
   
WHITAKER, Robert .
1929-1989
River resident, Robert L. Whitaker, 59, died Friday, May 26, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Whitaker was born July 25, 1929 in Johnson County, the son of Henry and Gardia Preston Whitaker. He was the owner of a fishing lake. Surviving are his wife, Freda Pfost Whitaker; 2 step sons, Timothy Ray Crabtree of Staffordsville and Willie Thomas Crabtree of Columbus, OH; one daughter, Kathy Ferrell of River; one step daughter, Tracy Tackett of River; 2 brothers, Charlie Whitaker of River and Fred Whitaker of Dayton, OH; and one sister, Nora Murray of Whitehouse. Funeral services were held Monday, May 29, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Denver Harvey and J. M. Scott officiating. Burial was in Whitaker Cemetery at River. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7,1989
   
WILLIAMS, O. I.
1900-1989
Retired merchant, O.I. Williams, 89, died Friday, May 5, in Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Williams was born March 28, 1900 in Johnson County, the son of Luke and Dora Wheeler Williams, Mr. Williams was a member of the Paintsville United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alta Daniels Williams in 1981.  Surviving are his wife, Gertrude VanHoose Williams; three daughters, Anna Ruth Sublett, and Thelma Jewell Hamilton, both of Paintsville, and Dordena DeRossett of Prestonsburg; five brothers, Henry, Wayne and Hood all of Huntington, WV, Russell of Lexington and Loy of Staffordsville; one sister, Dixie Fyffe of Blaine; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Sunday, May 7, in Paintsville United Baptist Church with John Pelphrey and Tommy Bailey officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery with Preston Funeral Home in  charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 10, 1989
        
 
JUNE - 1989
   
  
ARMS, Lona (Spencer)
1904-1989
Lona Spencer Arms, 84, died Thursday, June 8, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Arms was born June 28, 1904 in Johnson County, the daughter of Lando Spencer and Creacy Senters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Arms, in 1954. Surviving are two sons, Harvey Arms of Robinette, WV, and Robert Arms of Dayton, OH, two daughters, Lucille Baldridge of Empire, OH and Anna Lawrence of West Van Lear, and 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 11, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Darell Ratliff and Lonnie Ratliff officiating. Burial was in Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1989
   
BAILEY, Wallace R. "Wassie"
1925-1989
Wallace R. “Wassie” Bailey, 63, died Tuesday, June 20, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bailey was born September 23, 1925 in Johnson County, the son of Hirst M. and Zella VanHoose Bailey. He was a disabled veteran. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Mary Rose Hall Bailey; three brothers, Charles of Webster, FL, and David and Ferrell, both of Ashland; and six sisters, Jean DesJardin, of Port Charlotte, FL, Florence Prucnell, Faye Music and Beulah Alley, all of Ashland, Martha Ward of Zepry, FL, and Jenny Keug, of St. Clair Shores, MI. Funeral services were held Friday, June 23, in the First Baptist Church, Paintsville, with Dr. Milam and Don Yeager officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Active pallbearers were Wallace Bailey, Jim Duncan, Mike Hall, Jimmy Purcnell, Ray Tosti and Jimmy Woods. Honorary pallbearers were Escom Chandler, Bill Music, P. D. Pack, Everett Stafford, Glen Ward, James E. Wheeler, and Jim Williams. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1989
    
BAYES, Mitchell
1919-1989
Mitchell Bayes, 69, died Saturday, June 10, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bayes was born July 29, 1919 in Johnson County, the son of Everett Blanton and Alice Bayes. He was a retired carpenter and had been a Christian for 21 years. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Hamilton Bayes; four sons, Jim of Nippa, Mike of Dayton, OH, Allen of Huntsville, TX, and Herold of Paintsville, four half brothers, Everett Blanton, Jr. of Paintsville, James Blanton of Staffordsville, James Lemaster of New Carlisle, OH, and Robert Blanton of Peebles, OH; one stepbrother, Paul Tackett; and two stepsisters, Betty Hampton and Maxie Lemaster, both of Dayton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 12, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Tommy Bailey, Ellis Hamilton, Allen Bayes and Jim Bayes officiating. Burial was in Hamilton Cemetery at Keaton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1989
   
BLEVINS, Bruce
1917-1989
Retired farmer, Bruce Blevins, 71, died Sunday, June 4, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical center. Mr. Blevins was born November 9, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of William Worth Blevins and Belvia Lemaster. He was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Bruce in 1948. Surviving are his wife, Ival Sparks Blevins, six stepsons, James Sparks, of Levern, TN, Roger Sparks of Sitka, Cecil Ray Lemaster of Alabama, Jr. Paul Lemaster of Springfield, OH, and Walter Lemaster of Smyrna, TN, Bill Lemaster of TN; two daughters, Marcella Robins of Springfield, OH, and Patricia Artis of South Charleston, OH; one stepdaughter, Wanda Lois McKenzie of Wittensville; four brothers, George Blevins of Westwood, Ottie Blevins of Wittensville, Harry Blevins of Prichard, WV, and Jimmy Blevins of St. Maries, ID; one half brother, Jessie Salyer of Columbus, OH; four sistes, Loula Adkins of Wittensville, Ella Gauze of Inez, Bonnie Webb of Catlettsburg, and Jerri Tackett of Staffordsville; 18 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 6, in Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church with John F. Meade and Lindsey Meade officiating. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery at Flat Gap with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1989
   
CASTLE, Oscar
1891-1989
Retired miner, Oscar Castle, 98, died Wednesday, June 14, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Castle was born Mar 22, 1891 in Johnson County, the son of Clark and Nancy VanHoose Castle. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Adams castle; two sons, Oscar Wellington Castle, of Guthrie and Jerry Lee Castle of Paintsville; two daughters, Shirley Wiley of Van Lear and Kathleen Stull of Chula Vista, CA; one stepdaughter, Mary Rose Puckett; and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 17, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Eugene Stambaugh officiating. Burial was in Adams Cemetery at VanHoose Branch, Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1989
   
COUCH, Wilgus M. "Bill"
1929-1989
Wilgus M. (Bill) Couch, 59, died Saturday, June 24, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Couch was born November 28, 1929 in Breathitt County, the son of Silas Couch and LaVern McIntosh. He was manager of Long John Silvers in Paintsville, Prestonsburg, Martin and Louisa and a veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Stambaugh Couch; three sons, Keith, David and Michael, all of Sitka; one brother, Ruben Couch of Taylorsville; three sisters, Nancy Williams of Wall Lake, MI, Fay Southwood of Jackson and Anna Foxx, of Seymour, IN, and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 27, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Eugene Stambaugh and Herbert Hall officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1989
   
ESTEP, Lowell
1919-1989
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Lowell Estep, 69. Mr. Estep was born December 29, 1919 in Johnson County, the son of Elzie and Rachel Estep Estep. He was retired from Grover Brown Sanitation, Fairborn, OH, a member of the United Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II.  His first wife, Geneva Burchett Estep died in December 1952.  Surviving are his wife, Utella Wheeler Estep; one daughter, Leta Sue Stevens of Dayton, OH; one step daughter, Carol Eldridge of Donnelsville, OH;  2 brothers, Lundy Estep of Fuget and Glen Estep of Springfield, OH; one sister, Myrtle Burchett of Flat Gap; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 7  in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Lonza Reed and Samuel Reed officiating. Burial was in Patty Flat Cemetery at Fuget. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1989
   
GIBSON, Bessie (McCauley)
1910-1989
Hager Hill resident, Bessie C. Gibson, 79, died Sunday, June 18, in J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center, Louisa. Mrs. Gibson was born January 9, 1910 in Roame County, WV, the daughter of John D. and Ella Jane Phillips McCauley. Surviving are five daughters, Ann Cantrell of Hager Hill, Betty Jackson of Oil Springs, Shirley Beuchner of Columbus, OH, Jane Spears of Gallipolis, OH, and Charlotte Hall of Powell, OH; two brothers, Hugh McCauley of Akron, OH, and Coy McCauley of Springfield, OH; three sisters, Grace Nicholes and Velma Walbroun, both of Otto, WV, and Willadean Nicholes of Waterford, OH, and 21 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 20, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Edgil Steven officiating. Burial was in Peniel Cemetery, Peniel, WV. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1989
   
HILL, J. T.
1938-1989
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 13, for J. T. Hill, 51. Mr. Hill was born April 26, 1938 in McDowell, WV, the son of Logan Hill and Helen Hill and the stepson of Alvin Hill. Surviving are his mother, his stepfather; two brothers, Astor Hill, Sr., of Hager Hill, and Roger Hill, of Thelma and six sisters, Mary Daniels of Urbana, IN, Erma Castle of Burns Harbor, IN, Susan Hill, Shirley Griffith, and Sandra May, all of Van Lear, and Avis Spears, of Wittensville. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Bruce Daniels and Kenny Collins. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1989
   
KIMBLER, Ora (Burke)
1906-1989
Sitka resident, Ora A. Kimbler, 83, died Thursday, June 29, in King's Daughters' Hospital. Mrs. Kimbler was born February 5, 1906 in Johnson County, the daughter of Martin and Martha Burke. Surviving are two sons, John Fred Kimbler and Richard Kimbler, both of Sitka, one daughter, Sadie Dixon, of Columbus, OH; three brothers, Howard Burke of Columbus, Ray Vern Burke of Sitka and Clarence Burke of Mechanicsburg, OH; four sisters, Stella Osborne, of Springfield, OH, Loula McKenzie, and Dorothy Crislip, both of Sitka, and Faye Adams of Toledo, OH; 24 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 2 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with James Kelly Caudill and Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Burke Family Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 5, 1989
   
McFADDIN, Goldia(Pack)
1912-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Goldia McFaddin, 77. Mrs. McFaddin was born Mar 22, 1912 in Johnson County, the daughter of Steve and Mary Spears Pack. She was a member of Free Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Kelice McFaddin; one son, Larry McFaddin, of Paintsville; two daughters, Virginia Stepp of Paintsville, and Mary Alice VanHoose of Vandalia, OH; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 3, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Scott Castle, Lowell Pelphrey and Willard VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1989
   
O'BRYAN, Virgie (May)
1898-1989
Virgie O’Bryan, 90, died Thursday, June 15, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, WV. Mrs. O’Bryan was born September 28, 1898 in Johnson County, the daughter of Ballard and Minnie Spradlin May. She was a member of the United Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, elder Millard O'Bryan in December 1977  Surviving are 2 sons, Ervin O'Bryan of Leander and James M. O'Bryan of Grove City, OH; 2 daughters, Hattie Blanton of Lucasville, OH and Myrle Preston of Huntington; 2 stepdaughters, Golda Blair of Huntington and Dixie Osborne of Columbus, OH; 4 brothers, Hammie May and German May both of Leander, Hargus May of Jackson, MI, and Arnold May of Paintsville; 4 sisters, Dora Blair of Portage, MI, Olka Nichols of Marion, OH, Omega Hood of Charlotte, NC. and Ruby O'Keefe of Indianapolis, IN. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 6, at the Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home in New Carlisle, with Rev. Myron Williams officiating. Burial was in O'Bryan Cemetery at Leander. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1989
   
OSBORNE, Charles D.
1949-1989
Stambaugh resident, Charles D. Osborne, 39, died Friday, June 9, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Osborne was born September 18, 1949, in Letcher County, the son of Flem and Elizabeth Stambaugh Osborne. He was a heavy equipment operator and member of Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Angela "Chrissy" Lavender, of Stambaugh; two brothers, Flem Osborne Jr of Columbus, Oh and Ben F. Osborne of Chandlersville, two sisters, Kathleen Osborne of Paintsville, and Barbara Quillen of Stambaugh and one granddaughter. Funeral services held Monday, June 12, in Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church with J.K. Caudill and Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Stambaugh Cemetery  at Stambaugh with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1989
   
PARKER, Norna (Evans)
1916-1989
Funeral services were held Friday, June 16 for Norna M. (Vina) Parker, 73. Mrs. Parker was born March 27, 1916 in Lawrence County, the daughter of Leo Evans and Mary Kelly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Parker, in April 1974. Surviving are two sons, Michael Parker, of Harold and Larry Parker, of Columbus, OH, one daughter, Ruth Hughes, of Columbus, one brother, Earl Evans, of Texas, five sisters, Mona Kelly of Flat Gap, Gretta Lyons, of Blaine, Julia Bishop of Ashland, Ethel Lyons of Portsmouth, OH, and Bernice Williams of Springfield, OH; and 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Buell Webb. Burial was in Marvin Sparks Cemetery in Blaine. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1989
   
ROBERTS, May (Ducan)
1901-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for May Roberts, 88. Mrs. Roberts was born May 4, 1901 in Johnson County, the daughter of Martin and Sarah Elliott Ducan. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carman Roberts, Sr., in 1967. Surviving are two sons, Carman Roberts, Jr., and Ralph Roberts both of West Jefferson, OH; one daughter, Mary Whalin, of Paintsville; and 18 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 20, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1989
   
ROSE, Beulah (Smith)
1921-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Beulah Mae Rose, 68. Mrs. Rose was born January 19, 1921 in Tennessee, the daughter of Granvill Smith and Effie West. Surviving are two sons, James Edward Dishman, of Bakersfield, CA and William Howard Dishman, of Dayton, OH; two daughters, Ruby Pauline Abrams, of Okeana, OH, and Wilma Joe Meek of Boons Camp; one brother, Truman Edward Smith, of Tampa, FL, three sisters, Dee Holloway, of Algood, TN, Ethel Green, of St. Clair, MO, and Francis Smith of Cookville, TN; and 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 27, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Londis Meek and Hobart Pack officiating. Burial was in Meek Family Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 28, 1989
   
SPEARS, Edna (Hill)
1907-1989
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 25, for Edna Spears, 82. Mrs. Spears was born Feb 3, 1907 in Johnson County, the daughter of John C. Hill and Cynthia Collins. Her husband, James Banner Spears, preceded her in death in 1960. Surviving are three sons, Douglas McCaurthur Spears, of Paintsville, Ricky Allen Spears, of Defiance, OH and Thomas Ray Spears, of Wabash, IN; one daughter, Clotene Clark, of Flat Gap; two brothers, Grant Hill of Wabash, and Alvin Hill of Van Lear; one sister, Lovie Music of Leesburg, IN; and 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Roger Hill and Kenny Collins. Burial was in the family cemetery at Daniels Creek, Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, June 28, 1989
  
TAYLOR, Brida (Castle)
1908-1989
Brida Castle Taylor, 80, died Friday, June 2, at her Staffordsville residence. Mrs. Taylor was born November 6, 1908 in Johnson County, the daughter of Jim Castle and Sarah Daniels Castle. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Taylor, in 1964. Surviving are one son, Gilbert Ray Taylor, of Flatwoods, two daughters, Barbara Dean Rice of Dayton, OH, and Betty Jean Blanton of Staffordsville; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 4, in Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church, with James Kelly Caudill, James Crider and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 7, 1989
  
WETZEL, Paul C. "Nig"
1911-1989
Retired miner, Paul C. “Nig” Wetzel, 77, died Wednesday, June 7, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wetzel was born August 7, 1911 in Jasonville, IN, the son of Charles Frederick and Cora McDonald Wetzel. He was a member of the Van Lear Masonic Lodge #885 F & AM. Surviving are his wife, Marianna Hager Wetzel; two sons, Daniel of Cedarville, OH, and Charles of Van Lear; one daughter, Nicky Carol Pelphrey, of Paintsville, one sister, Christina Stapleton, of Van Lear; and nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The Van Lear Masonic Lodge #885 F & AM conducted Masonic services. Officiating was Don Yeager. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 14, 1989
   
WILLIAMS, Bobby Joe
1989
Former Johnson County resident, Bobby Joe Williams, 53,of New Carlisle, OH, died Friday, June 2 in Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. Mr. Williams was born in Johnson County, the son of the late Bee and Grace Dotson Williams. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Surviving are one daughter, Terri Lynn Williams, of Troy, OH; five brothers, Orville B., Richard C., and Bill, all of Tipp City, OH, Paul E. of Jackson, OH, and Jack of New Carlisle, and four sisters, Mable Scott, and Wauletta Ward, both of Johnson county, Sue Green of Hampton, VA and Linda Snelling of Newport News, VA. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 6, at the Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home in New Carlisle, with Rev. Myron Williams officiating. Burial was in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in New Carlisle. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 21, 1989
   
WILKINS, Edward W.
1913-1989
Edward W. Wilkins, 76, died Monday, June 26, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wilkins was born August 20, 1913 in Williamson, WV, the son of Jack and Helen McDonald Wilkins. He worked in the engine room at the Naval Shipyard in Norfolk, VA and was a member of East Williamson Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Daisy Borders Wilkins; one brother, Cecil B. Wilkins of Virgilina, VA, and one sister, Madglene Reese of Charleston, WV. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 28, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Powell officiating. Burial was in Borders Chapel Cemetery at Ulysses. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 5, 1989
     
 
JULY - 1989

   
  
ADAMS, Iuka (Daniels)
1909-1989
Former Johnson county resident, Iuka Ann Adams, 79, died Tuesday, July 4, at the Ross County Medical center. Mrs. Adams was born November 7, 1909, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late William L. and Elizabeth Brooks Daniels. She was a member of Poe's Run Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter. Surviving are her husband, Earsel Adams; six sons, Louis E. of Cincinnati, OH, William B., Charles E., Bernard R., David L., and Leonard B. all of Chillicothe; two daughters, Elizabeth Barnhart of Kingston, OH, and Ruth Ann Campbell of Circleville, OH; four sisters, Alka Grim, Lucy Castle and Edith Walters, all of Kentucky and Ruby King of Columbus, OH; one brother Ray Daniels of Kentucky; and 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services held July 7, at Hills Funeral Home, with Rev. Ulysses Skaggs officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 19, 1989
  
ADKINS, Julia (Crider)
1902-1989
Julia Adkins, 86, died Monday, July 31, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Adkins was born September 8, 1902 in Johnson County, the daughter of Alf and Elizabeth Wells Crider. She was a member of Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Adkins, in January 1951. Surviving are one son, David Hayslett of Long Beach, CA; one daughter, Mary Lou Meade of Paintsville; one brother, James Crider of Staffordsville; one step sister, Annie McKenzie of Staffordsville; and six grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 3, in Preston Funeral Home chapel with Don Fraley and Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 9, 1989
   
AKERS, Denver
1917-1989
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 22 for Denver Akers, 72. Mr. Akers was born March 19, 1917 in Floyd County, the son of Albert and Octavia Akers. He was a retired miner. Surviving are 3 sons, Denny and David both of Van Lear and John of Columbus; 2 daughters, Freda Spears of NC and Francis Cantrell of Van Lear; one brother, Marvin Akers, of Richmond; 5 sisters, Louise Howell of WV, Shirley Davis and Ethel Hall both of Prestonsburg, Gracie Goble of Auxier, and Ella Bell Moore of Cliff; 14 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild.  Officiating at services in Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Steve Rose. Burial was in Holbrook Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1989
  
ARMS, Imogene (Arms)
1926-1989
Imogene Arms, 63, died Thursday, July 6, at her Leander residence.  Mrs. Arms was born June 16, 1926 in Johnson County, the daughter of Morris and Beulah Colvin Arms. She was a member of Collista Freewill Baptist Church.  Surviving are her husband, Ray Arms; three sons, Charles Arms and Steve Arms both of Paintsville and Stanley Arms of Troy, OH; one daughter, Janice Blair of Leander; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.  Funeral services held Sunday, July 9, in Collista Freewill Baptist Church, with Harold Conley and Clifford Spencer officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1989
  
AUSTIN, Woodrow
1932-1989
Woodrow Austin, 57, died Monday, July 17, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Austin was born January 17, 1932 in Johnson County, the son of William and Josie Caudill Austin. Surviving are three brothers, Michael Ray Austin, Paul Austin, and James Austin, all of Paintsville; and five sisters, Doshia Clemons of Van Lear, Judy Jenkins of Paintsville, Dimple MCCarty, of London, OH, Frances Morgan of Columbus, OH and Victoria Niccum of Warsaw, IN. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 20, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in Preston Family Cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1989
   
BLAIR, Retta (Music)
1921-1989
West Van Lear resident, Retta Mae Blair, 68, died Monday, July 10, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical center. Mrs. Blair was born May 25, 1921 in Floyd County, the daughter of John and Eula May Music.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Blair, in May 1986. Surviving are two sons, Roger Blair, of Frankfort, and Kenneth Blair, of West Van Lear; one daughter, Emma Jean Adams, of West Van Lear; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and one step great grandchild. Funeral services held Thursday July 13, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Toby Johnson officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 19, 1989
   
BLAIR, James Walter
1927-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for James Walter Blair, 62. Mr. Blair was born April 9, 1927 in Johnson County, the son of Walter and Margaret Blair Blair. He was a self-employed merchant and a U.S. Army Veteran.  Surviving are his wife, Ruth Mead Blair and one daughter Joyce Blair Holbrook of West Liberty. Funeral services were held Friday, July 21, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Blair officiating.  Burial was in family cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1989
   
BLAIR, William D. "Doc"
1923-1989
Paintsville resident William D. (Doc) Blair, 65, died Wednesday, July 5 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Blair was born July 24, 1923 in Letcher County, the son of Asa and Pauline Davis Blair. He was a self-employed dentist, a World War II veteran and a 9th District Representative for two terms, 1976-77 and 1980-81. He had a B. S. and Master’s degree from Morehead University and a D.M.D. Degree from the University of Louisville, a member of Masonic Lodge No. 381 F & AM, Paintsville, Royal Arch Mason, White Shrine, El Hasa Temple, Ashland, Odd Fellows, Eastern Star, Kiwanis and the Johnson County Apple Board. Also, he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paintsville. Surviving are his mother, his wife, Virginia Frederick Blair; three sons, Jon C. Blair of Jackson, and William David Blair, II and Marshall Scott Blair, both of Paintsville, two daughters, Holly Beth Blair, and Andrea Bridgett Timbo, both of West Wood, NJ; one brother, John B. Blair, of Maitland, FL; one sister, Paula Scott of Clearwater, FL; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, July 7 in the First Baptist Church with Revs. Charles Milam and Don Yeager officiating. Graveside services were conducted by D.A.V. Chapter 136 at Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1989
    
BOWLING, Henry L.
1942-1989
Henry L. Bowling, 46, died Saturday, July 8, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bowling was born October 14, 1942 in West Virginia, the son of William Paris Bowling and Mildred Smith Bowling. He was employed by Highland Tire Company and a member of the East Point Church of Christ. Surviving are three sons, David, (in the U. S. Army), and Mike and Steve, both of Van Lear; three brothers, Edgar, and Demart, both of Greenville, GA and Juleus Bowling of Van Lear; one half brother,  Stewart Bowling, of East Point; two sisters, Mary Wilson of Maryland and Ernestine Wagner of Mansfield, OH; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, July 10, in the East Point Church of Christ, with Dave Flannery officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1989
  
BURCHETT, Mollie (Music)
1898-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mollie Burchett, 91. Mrs. Burchett was born January 10, 1898, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Martelia Pelphrey Music. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Burchett, in November 1969. Surviving are one foster son, William E. (Bill) Burga, of Columbus, OH; two daughters, Tommy Music, of Snennville, GA and Billie Ruth Wilcox, of Auxier; one sister, Irene Mellin of Paintsville; and one grandchild; two great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, July 31 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose and Clifford McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Wilcox Family cemetery at Auxier. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 2, 1989
   
CANTRELL, Fonzie
1918-1989
Funeral services were held Monday, July 24, for Fonzie Cantrell, 71. Mr. Cantrell was born February 11, 1918 in Johnson County, the son of Ed and Sarah Adams Cantrell. He was a self-employed building contractor and member of the United Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Mabel McKenzie Cantrell; three sons, Ollie Cantrell of Coolidge, AZ, Ardel Cantrell of Safford, AZ, and Robert Cantrell of Louisa; one daughter, Judy Castle of Flat Gap; three sisters, Chloe Cantrell of Fuget, Ola Pennington of Red Bush and Golda Hall of Rich Hill, OH; 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Old Cold Springs United Baptist church were Elders Clarence Mathis, Cleve Osborne, Jr., Hubert Blanton and Boyd Meadows. Burial was in Cantrell Cemetery at Fuget, with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1989
   
COLVIN, Irene (Conley)
1903-1989
Funeral services were held Friday, July 7, for Irene Conley Colvin, 83. Mrs. Colvin was born August 7, 1905 in Morgan County, the daughter of Flem and Emma Francis Coldiron Conley. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Colvin, in January 1972. Surviving are two sons, James Colvin and Danny Colvin, both of Paintsville, three daughters, Sue Spradlin of Prestonsburg, Betty McFaddin of Paintsville and Bonnie David of Ashland and 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Don Yeager and Ron Masters. Burial was in Wells Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1989
    
CONLEY, Dessa (Long)
1903-1989
Dessa O. Conley,  86, died Friday, July 21, at the home of her daughter, in King Addition. Mrs. Conley was born June 27, 1903 in Johnson County, the daughter of Floyd and Effie Castle Long. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kanawha Conley, in 1976. Surviving are one daughter, Maggie Meade, of Paintsville; one brother, Cecil Long, of Ypsilanti, MI; two half brothers, Kanawha Long of Columbus, OH and Toby Long of Huntington, IN; two sisters, Jewell Rice of Paintsville, and Faye Cunningham of Baltimore, MD; three half sisters, Christine Stambaugh of Sitka, and Kay Slone and Elizabeth Taylor of Huntington; and two grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, July 24 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Ross officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Pallbearers were Rodger Meade, Roland Case, Scott Porter, Steve Cornelius, Bill Slone, Sam Rice, Ottis Blankenship and Gregory Meade. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1989
    
FAIRCHILD, Betty (Hannah)
1935-1989
Staffordsville resident, Betty Jean Hannah Fairchild, 54, died Tuesday, July 18, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Fairchild was born July 1, 1935 in Johnson County, the daughter of Morris and Mint Fairchild Hannah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Fairchild in December 1964. Surviving are one daughter, Wanda Collen Fairchild Lemasters, of Staffordsville; three brothers, Bruce Hannah, Willis Hannah, and Enoch F. Hannah, all of Staffordsville; and one sister, Helen Ratliff of Staffordsville. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 20, in Fairview Freewill Baptist Church with Melvin Blanton and Donald Ray Caudill officiating. Burial was in Hannah Cemetery with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1989
   
FANNIN, Edna (Lyons)
1941-1989
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 4, for Edna Ann Lyons Fannin, 48. Mrs. Lyons was born January 12, 1941, the daughter of Edgar Lyons and Alice Adams Lyons. She was self-employed and a member of the Thealka Freewill Baptist church. Surviving are her mother; her husband, Davis Fannin; three daughters, Wanda Sue Fletcher, Elizabeth Ann Evans, and Alice Faye Fannin, all of Inez; two brothers, James Edgar Lyons, of Springboro, OH and Howard Gene Lyons of Thealka; one sister, Faye Belle Castle of Thealka. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose and Don Fraley. Burial was in Fannin Cemetery at Inez. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 5, 1989
    
FANNIN, Golda
1910-1989
Golda Fannin, 79, of Williamsport, died Friday in Health Care Center in Paintsville. Miss Fannin was born June 10, 1910, in Johnson County, a daughter of the late Thomas and Alvenia Ward Fannin. Surviving is a brother, Edgar Fannin of Louisa. The funeral will be conducted Sunday at the Paintsville Funeral Home by Bill Teems and Johnny Stapleton, ministers. Burial was in the VanHoose Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Aug 2, 1989
    
GROSS, Nannie (Blevins)
1910-1989
Whitehouse resident, Nannie Blevins Gross, 78, died Friday, July 21 in Oceana, WV. Mrs. Gross was born August 15, 1910 in Johnson County, the daughter of James and Virgie Daniels Blevins. Surviving are her husband, Beecher Gross, two sons, James Gross of Kopperston, WV, and Scott Gross of Russell; three daughters, Lorraine Trull of Oceana, Sue Manning of Pataskula, OH and Linda Russell of Lexington; and nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July 24, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Hill officiating. Burial was in Blevins Cemetery at Whitehouse. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1989
   
HAINES, Calvin
1896-1989
Officiating at services for Calvin Charles (Cap) Haines, 92, was David Ross. Mr. Haines was born Aug 17, 1896 in Iowa, the son of Gus and Adelaide Ann Buell Haines. He was retired from the oil and gas field, was the first oil and gas conservation engineer of the state of Kentucky, appointed by Gov. Simon Wills, was a member of El Hasa Temple, Ashland and Masonic Lodge in Salyersville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Haines in 1984. Surviving are two daughters, Anna Lee Trimble, of Paintsville, and Lillian Franks, of Gresham, OR. Funeral services were held Monday, July 31, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Aug 2, 1989
   
HALL, Janis Aileen (McKenzie)
1929-1989
Janis Aileen Hall, 60, died Friday, July 14 in Grandview Hospital. Mrs. Hall was born April 12, 1929 in Kentucky, the daughter of Harrison McKenzie and Morla Kelly. She was a disabled press operator for General Motors. Surviving are her husband, Howard Hall, of Union City, OH; four daughters, Dedria Vaccarieloo, of Union City, Denice Anthony, and Debbie Bernier, both of Lynn, MA, and Diane Baker, of Eaton, OH; two brothers, Gene McKenzie and Dale McKenzie, both of Columbus, OH, three sisters, Esther Hawkins, Edith Hall, and Edna Hall, all of Columbus, and 9 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July 17, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Paul K. Keaton officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Red Bush. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 19, 1989
   
LEMASTER, Floyd "Opp"
1896-1989
Floyd “Opp” Lemaster, 93, died Tuesday, July 25, in Highlands Regional Medical center. Mr. Lemaster was born April 10, 1896 in Howard Lake, MN, the son of Jacob and Priscilla McFarland Lemaster. He was a retired miner and retired U.S. Postal Service employee, a veteran of World War I and life member of DAV Chapter 136. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dula McKenzie Lemaster in 1972. Surviving are 4 sons, Charles of Brooksville, FL, Clarence of Smyrna, TN, Robert of North Lewisburg, OH, and Eugene of Staffordsville; one daughter, Juanita Blanton of Staffordsville; 17 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, July 28, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Woodrow Frisby and Tobe Wheeler, Jr., officiating.  Burial was in Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery at Staffordsville. Pallbearers included Johnnie Allen Blanton, Rick Lemaster, Tom Lemaster, Jeff Lemaster, Bobby Lemaster and Bobby Spence. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 2, 1989
   
LEMASTER, Howard Paul
1932-1989
Howard Paul Lemaster, 55, died Friday, July 21 in VA Medical Center, Lexington. Mr. Lemaster was born Nov 11, 1932 the son of Howard Lemaster and Irene Fitch Cantrell. He was an electrician and member of the Freewill Baptist church. Surviving  are his mother, his wife, Mabel Ferguson Lemaster; one son, Howard Brett Lemaster, U. S. Army, Colorado Springs, CO; and one daughter, Paula Lemaster Wells, of Raleigh, NC; two sisters, Jean McKenzie, of Thelma, and Sue Daniel of Hager Hill; two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 23, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Toby Johnson and Hubert Sloan officiating. Burial was in Highland memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday July 26, 1989
    
MEADE, Everett
1900-1989
Oil Springs resident, Everett Meade, 89, died Tuesday, July 25, at his Oil Springs home. Mr. Meade was born July 20, 1900 in Johnson County, the son of Leck and Julia Howard Meade. He was a retired machinist from N & W Railroad and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Goldie Slusher Meade in December 1976.  Surviving are his wife, Essie Salyers Meade; one son, Ray Meade of Sciotoville, OH; two daughters, Faye Debo of Caledonia, OH and Darlene Blakeman of Johnstown, OH; four brothers, Lloyd Meade of Baltimore, MD, Joe Meade of Morehead, Charlie Meade of Lake City, FL and Fred Meade of Salyersville; six sisters, Mahalia Hicks and Mary Whitt, both of Dayton, OH, June Sonsuinski of Baltimore, Elizabeth Lemaster of Salyersville, Cora Brown of Lake City, and Martha Russell of Charlestown, IN; 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and 5 step great grandchildren. Funeral services held Saturday, July 29 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Edgar "Dick" VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Baldwin Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 2, 1989
   
MINIX, Herman
1901-1989
Herman Minix, 88, died Thursday, July 6, in Mercy Hospital Center, Springfield, OH. Mr. Minix was born Mar 13, 1901 in Magoffin County, the son of Roland and Florence Gardener Minix. He was a retired hotel clerk and member of the First United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Maxie Stafford Minix; two nieces, Betty Jean May Allen, and Marlene Minix VanHoose, both of Lexington, and three nephews, Billy Wendell Minix, Sr, of Harold and Dr. Michael B. Minix and Marcus Stephen Minix, both of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 9, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Ross officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Cemetery at Salyersville. Pallbearers were James Edward Williams, Thomas Allen, Dr. William Hurt, W. M. Wendell Minix, Jr., James Daniel and Tommy Pittman. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1989
  
MOORE, Audrey (Music)
1912-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Audrey Moore, 76, died Thursday, July 20, in Community Hospital, Springfield, OH. Mrs. Moore was born Oct 12, 1912 in Johnson County, the daughter of Arch and Rosie Music. She was a member of the Beatty Freewill Baptist Church, Springfield. Surviving are a son, Lloyd Moore, of Enon, OH; two daughters, Delores Music, of Springfield, OH and Rose Castle of South Vienna, OH; one sister, Rachel Music, of Nippa; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 23 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Forrest Dyer and Gale Music officiating. Burial was in Ray Meadows Cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1989
   
PRATER, Wanda (Butcher)
1931-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements for Wanda Lee Prater, 58. Mrs. Prater was born Dec 30, 1931 in Johnson County, the daughter of Thomas Hensley and Pearl Butcher. She was a member of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Prater, Jr., in January, 1976, and a daughter, Connie Lee Prater. Surviving are two daughters, Joan Stephens and Kimberly Schlemmer, both of Wabash, IN; four brothers, Jess Butcher of Van Lear, Frank Butcher, of Fargo, IN and Hershell Butcher and Thomas Butcher, both of Wabash; three sisters, Dorothy Burke, of Wabash, Joan Music, of Lafontaine, IN, and Thelma Hash, of Chicago, IL; three granddaughters. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 12 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating at services will be Rev. Roy Burke Hart. Burial will be in Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1989
   
PRESTON, Robert
1922-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Robert A. Preston, 66,  died Thursday, July 6, in St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima, OH. Mr. Preston was born August 28, 1922 in Paintsville, the son of Solman and Victoria Lynch Preston.  Surviving are one son, Arthur Preston of Inez, four daughters, Etta Marcum of Columbus, OH, Elizabeth Maag of Lima, OH, Pamela Hill and Corina Camareno both of Ottawa, OH.  One sister, Leonia Dawson of Wauseon, OH, one brother Herbert L. Preston of Camden, MI. 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July 10, in LaPoint Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. Max Williams officiating.  Burial was in Center Cemetery in Leipsic, OH. Memorial can be made to the American Cancer Society. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1989.
   
SPALDING, Flora (Watkins)
1925-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Flora Spalding, 63. Mrs. Spalding was born September 7, 1925 in Magoffin County, the daughter of Albert Watkins and Cassie Cole. She was a member of Big Lick Pentacostal Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burham Spalding, in February, 1988. Surviving are one daughter, Renee Lynn Thompson, of Conley Fork, Abbott; seven brothers, Roleigh Watkins, Lee Watkins and Ronald Watkins, all of Salyersville, Forester Watkins of Ohio, Edmond Watkins and Lonnie Watkins both of Prestonsburg, and Tollie Watkins of Irvin; and five sisters, Velvie Prater of Prestonsburg, Debbie Prater, Agelean Helton, and Donna Faye Helton, all of Salyersville and Opal Sparks of Ohio. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 29, in Big Lick Pentacostal Church of God. Burial was in Spalding Family Cemetery at Conley Fork, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 5, 1989
   
SPARKS, Patricia Ann (Sparks)
1938-1989
Patricia Ann Sparks, 51, died Saturday, July 29, in King's Daughters' Medical Center, Ashland. Mrs. Sparks was born June 15, 1938 in Johnson County, the daughter of Wonnie and Nannie Wright Sparks. She was employed as a secretary, receptionist and title clerk. Surviving are her mother; one daughter, Katherina Raye Sparks, of Florance, SC and two sisters, Betty Nelson, of Van Lear, and Charlotte Caron, of Manchester, NH. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug 1 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Sparks Family Cemetery at Sparks Branch. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Aug 2, 1989
   
STAMBAUGH, Berlie F.
1950-1989
Sitka resident, Berlie F. Stambaugh, 38, died Sunday, July 9. Mr. Stambaugh was born Oct 26, 1950 in Johnson County, the son of Hobert Stambaugh and Jewell McKenzie Stambaugh. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Emma Dutton Stambaugh; his grandmother, Cora McKenzie; one son, Walter E. Stambaugh, of Sitka; one daughter, Diana Susan Stambaugh, of Sitka; four brothers, Billy Gene Stambaugh, of Riceville, Bennie Dapwell Stambaugh of Volga, and Terry Glen Stambaugh and Timothy Hobert Stambaugh, both of Sitka; and five sisters, Wanda Couch and Rita Cantrell, both of Sitka, Diana Price of River, Sandy Stambaugh of Volga, and Sherry Conley of Oil Springs. Funeral services will be held today Wednesday, July 12 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial will be in Stambaugh Family Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 12, 1989
   
STAMBAUGH, Minnie (McKenzie)
1927-1989
Minnie Marie McKenzie Stambaugh, 62, died Friday, July 21, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stambaugh was born Jan 21, 1927 in Johnson County, the daughter of Hapherett McKenzie and Colvie Salyers McKenzie. Surviving are her mother; her husband, Ephriam Stambaugh; four sons, Charles of Flat Gap, Dean of Volga, Phillip of Sitka, and Roger of Oil Springs; one daughter, Connie Daniels of Oil Springs, one brother, Chester Franklin McKenzie of Westerville, OH; two sisters, Jewell Stambaugh of Sitka and Jean Wheeler of Ashland; 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Pentacostal Church at Sitka, with William Paul Perkins and Eugene Stambaugh officiating. Burial was in Stambaugh Cemetery at Oil Springs, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1989
   
STAPLETON, Geneva Mae (Dills)
1989
Geneva Mae Stapleton, formerly of Paintsville, 59, died Monday, July 17. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Leona Dills, one brother, James Dills, and a sister, Marilyn Short. Surviving are her husband, Donald Stapleton, four sons; four grandchildren; two sisters, Ann Dills, and Carole Wolfe, both of Paintsville, and one brother, Ben Dills of Mt. Sterling. Shultz Funeral Home of Detroit, MI was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1989
   
WAMPLER, Margaret (Turner)
1989
Margaret Turner Wampler, 98, died July 8, in Charlotte, NC. She was the widow of William E. Wampler, a native of Big Stone Gap, VA and a former resident of Paintsville. Mrs. Wampler was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Bethlehem Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Preceding her in death besides her husband were her daughters, Blanche Wampler Patrick, Nelle Wampler and Fisher and Edith Wampler Helbert. Surviving are a daughter, Bettye Wampler Dotson; three sons, Frank and John Wampler both of Charlotte and Eugene Wampler of Raleigh, NC; one sister, Idamae Hatcher of Charlotte; and 13 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte. The life of Margaret Wampler, her Christian influence, kindness, benevolance, her devotion to family and friends and the joy she gave to others will live in memory as a beautiful after glow. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1989
   
WEBB, Andrew
1911-1989
Retired miner, Andrew Jackson Webb, 77, died Thursday, July 20, in U. K. Medical Center. Mr. Webb was born Sep 16, 1911 in Floyd County, the son of Jach and Minnie B. Webb. Surviving are his wife, Erma Honeycutt Webb; seven sons, Billy and Hansel both of Prestonsburg, Henry and Frankie, both of Abbott, Hershel and Harold both of Williamsport, and Donnie of Columbus, OH; five daughters, Reva Hurst, of Volga, Mary Lou Rose of Prestonsburg, Rudell Preston of Abbott, Connie Baldwin of Boons Camp, and Audra Ousley of Martin; one nephew, Mallory Webb of Abbott; 21 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 23 in Old Log Church at Daniels Creek, with Hershell Wright officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Daniels Creek, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 26, 1989
     
  
AUGUST - 1989

   
  
AKERS, Beatrice (Chambers)
1989
Word has been received of the death of Beatrice Chambers Akers on January 15, 1989 in Englewood, OH. Mrs. Akers, who was raised in Van Lear, KY, was preceded in death by her parents, Grover Cleveland and Frances Nickell Chambers and two brothers, Elwood Nickell and Maurice “Crate” Chambers. She is survived by her husband, Lonnie D. Akers; daughters, Penny Marie Thomas and husband, George, of Englewood, Sarah Merrill, Englewood, Marilon Jo Akers, Leesburg, VA, Donna Jean Pollard, and husband, Larry, Montgomery, AL, sister, Frances Oakley and husband, Paul, Orlando, FL, sisters in law, Ruth Chambers, Huntington, WV, and Florence Shuler and Helen Christensen, both of Monmouth, IL, and four grandchildren. Mrs. Akers was retired from the Aeronautical Systems Div., W.P.A.F.B., a member of Shiloh Church and the Shiloh Quilters Group, and the Greenview Garden Club. Funeral services were held at Shiloh Church, Dayton, OH with Pastor Noel White officiating. Burial was in Arlington, OH, arranged by Carrigan & Mains Funeral Home, Englewood, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1989
  
AUXIER, Mark
1961-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mark L. Auxier, 27. Mr. Auxier was born September 7, 1961, the son of James Robert and Maude Ward Auxier. He was a carpenter. Surviving are his parents, James Auxier of Hager Hill, and Maude Auxier of Lexington; one son, Larry Nicholas Auxier, of Lexington; one brother, Gary J. Auxier of Lexington; and his paternal grandmother, Verna Auxier of Hager Hill. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 26, at Polk Auxier Cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 22, 1989
   
BOND, Anna (Harvey)
1917-1989
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 10, for Anna Bond, 71. Mrs. Bond was born September 18, 1917, in Magoffin County, the daughter of Charlie and Maude Risner Harvey. She was a retired assistant cook from the Paintsville City school system and a member of the Baptist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, William Donald Bond, in 1978. Surviving are one daughter, Jo Ann Martin of Paintsville; two sisters, Eula O’Brien of Paintsville, and Thelma Schwieger of Chelsea, MI; and two grandchildren. Officiating at services in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel was Rev. Ellis Hamilton. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 16, 1989
   
BORDERS, Manuel
1909-1989
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, for Manuel Borders, 80. Mr. Borders was born Jan 15, 1909 in Magoffin County, the son of Bracken and Rhoda Adams Borders. He was retired from Williams Grocery Co., and a member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Golda Montgomery Borders, in 1984. Surviving are three sons, Earl Borders of Waverly, OH, Bascom Borders of Westland, MI, and Basil Borders of lake Bluff, IL; four daughters, Edna Johnson of Pikeville, Wilma Meade of Mt. Sterling, Betty Gullett of Lexington, and Mary Coleman of Columbus, OH; two brothers, Bascom Borders of Cyrus and Dixon Borders of Salyersville, 25 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Officiating at services in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel will be Rev. Larry Blair. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Aug 30, 1989
   
CARDWELL, Oleshia (Adams)
1938-1989
Nippa resident, Oleshia Adams Cardwell, 51, died Friday, August 25, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Surviving are her husband, Roy C. Cardwell; her mother, Ollie Mae Castle Adams, of Nippa; one daughter, Jatama (Tawn) Cardwell, of Lexington; four brothers, Charles Adams of Nippa, Robert Adams of River, Douglas Adams of Sardis and Daryl Adams of Newton, OH; and two sisters, Helen Williams of Loveland, OH, and Maggie Harper of Cincinnati, OH. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 27, in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1989. Note: According to the Kentucky Birth Index, Oleshia H. Adams was born 6/6/1938 in Johnson County, KY.
   
CASTLE, Henrietta (DeLay)
1927-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Henrietta Castle, 62. Mrs. Castle was born March 10, 1927 in Huntington, WV, the daughter of Carl DeLay and Allie Roe DeLay. Surviving are her husband, Ulysses Castle; four stepdaughters, Diana Castle of Wittensville, Paula Castle of Columbus, OH, Loutisha Castle of Orlando, FL, and Kim Castle of Nippa; three brothers, Joe Pratt of Columbus, Vernon DeLay and Carl DeLay, both of Lucasville, OH; six sisters, Ann Edmonton of London, OH, Joyce Strickland and Phyllis Ramsey both of Lucasville, OH, Carolyn Russell of West Jefferson, OH, Vernita Sigler of Chillicothe, OH, and Bobbie Garrard of Columbus, OH. Graveside services were held Saturday, August 12, in Castle Cemetery at Nippa, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 16, 1989
   
DANIEL, Elva (Perry)
1905-1989
Boons Camp resident, Elva Daniel, 83, died Wednesday, August 9 in Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Mrs. Daniel was born August 23, 1905 in Johnson County, the daughter of George and Lydia Delong Perry.  She was a member of the Old Friendship United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Norman Daniel in May 1986. Surviving are 2 sons, Randall Daniel of Washington, and Evert Daniel of Charleston, Ark; 2 daughters, Samantha Ratliff of Boons Camp, and Eula Ward of Lenore, WV; 1 brothers, Jack Perry of Boons Camp; one sister, Sarah Daniel of Boons Camp; 3 half sisters, grace Preston and Della Staniford both of Boons Camp and Marie Smith of OH; 20 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 13, in Old Friendship United Baptist Church with Flem Arrowood, Claude Mollette, Glen Penix and Shade Walters officiating. Burial was in Daniel Family Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 16, 1989
   
DILLS, Russell
1915-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Russell Dills, 73. Mr. Dills was born September 2, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of George and Susie McKenzie Dills. He was retired from Pratt Fruit Company. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Adkins Dills, one daughter, Josephine Musgrave of Evansville, IN; two sisters, Julia Picklesimer of Franklin Furnace, OH and Elizabeth McFaddin of Tipp City, OH; and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 22 in Preston Funeral Home chapel with Benny Blankenship, Otis Blankenship and Frank Webb officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1989
   
LILLY, Phyliss (Gilbert)
1937-1989
Phyliss Lilly, 51, died Friday, August 4, in U. K. Medical Center, Lexington. Mrs. Lilly was born August 21, 1937 in Floyd County, the daughter of Bill Gilbert and Mildred Gilbert Lilly. Surviving are her mother, her husband, Bill Lilly; two daughters, Debbie Wardrip, of Louisville and Lora Vajiuez of California; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 7, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Roger Music officiating. Burial was in Auxier Relocation Cemetery at Auxier. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 9, 1989
   
McCLURE, Dewey
1898-1989
Dewey McClure, 90, died Monday, August 28, in his Wittensville home. Mr. McClure was born November 4, 1898 in Lawrence County, the son of Millard F. and Margaret Pack McClure. He was retired from Williams Grocery Company and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilda Lemaster McClure in 1976. Surviving are 3 sons, Ruel McClure and Chester McClure both of Wittensville, and Charles McClure of Catlettsburg; 5 daughters, Jean Arrowood, Betty McClure, Billie Stinson, and Dordena O'Bryan all of Wittensville and Ruby Rice of Florida; one brother, Theodore McClure of Xenia, OH; one sister, Laura Preston of Thealka; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 31 in Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. James K. Caudill, Bruce Daniels and Donald Yeager officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Wittensville with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1989
   
MULLINS, Dixie (Burke)
1915-1989
Dixie Mae Mullins, 74, died Monday, August 28. Mrs. Mullins was born January 11, 1915 in Jacks Creek, the daughter of London Bailey Burke and Cora Cook. She was co-owner and operator of Mullins Shoe Repair in Huntington and a member of the First Wesleyan Church. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rula Smith, and a brother, Watson Burke. Surviving are her husband, Simon Mullins of Huntington, one son, Denver Ray Mullins of Point Pleasant, WV, and three daughters, Mrs. C. Wendell (Barbara) Sullivan, and Mrs. Paul Richard (Judy) Wolfe, both of Huntington, and Phyllis Gue of Ona, WV; four sisters, Maxie Fairchild and Nadean burke, both of Oil Springs, Emily Preston of Vero Beach, FL, and Girlie Coldiron of Prichard, WV and nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 31, at the First Wesleyan Church, with Pastors Larry Arbogast and Elmer Farmer officiating. Burial was in the Burke Cemetery at Oil Springs, with Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
  
PACK, Fred
1900-1989
Lowmansville resident, Fred Pack, 88, died Monday, August 14, at his home. Mr. Pack was born September 15, 1900 in Lawrence County, the son of Vinton and Ganie Lyons Pack. He was a retired miner. Surviving are his wife, Osie Kazee Pack; one son, Fred Pack, Jr., of Tutor Key; one sister, Okie Ratliff, of Paintsville; two half sisters, Myrtle Mayes and Pauline Hunt, both of Ohio and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 17, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Willie Gene Hayes officiating. Burial was in Kazee Cemetery at Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1989
  
RATLIFF, Hershell
1911-1989
Retired miner Hershell Ratliff, 78, died Wednesday, August 23, in Highlands Regional Medical center. Mr. Ratliff was born August 9, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of Dennie and Rhoda Blair Ratliff. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elva Blair Ratliff in 1979.  Surviving are three sons, Richard, Roger and Randy all of Barnetts Creek; three daughters, Opal Crace of Springfield, OH, Thelma Benge of Staffordsville, and Phyllis Crace of Dayton, OH; four brothers, Hasel, Addison, Heaborn, and Guy all of Barnetts Creek; three sisters, Dessie Spradlin of Prestonsburg, and Bessie Blair and Tressie Robinson both of Barnetts Creek; 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Friday, August 25 in the United Baptist Church at Barnetts Creek, with Elders John Red Pelphrey and Wayne Blair officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Barnetts Creek with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. His grandsons served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 30, 1989
   
RICE, Lindsey E.
1989
Lindsey E. Rice, 59, died Thursday, August 3, in a vehicle accident north of Hilger, MT. Mr. Rice was born in Paintsville, the son of Hazel Rice and the late Everett Rice.  He entered the U.S. Navy in 1950 where he served until his retirement in 1965. He was employed by Moodie Implement Co., and was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Moose Lodge, American Legion, Central Montana Search and Rescue, central Montana Retreads and Little Belto Snowmobile Club. Surviving are his mother; one brother Paul Irvin of Bradyville, TN; a sister, Nancy Plummer of Hager Hill. Services were held Thursday, August 10, in the Cloyd Chapel. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Lewistown, MT. Pallbearers were Gene Couch, Vic Lelek, Tom Petranek, Dean Stapleton, Bill Steele, and Roger Works. Honorary pallbearers were his many friends in Montana. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 16, 1989
   
ROBERTS, Inez (Castle)
1914-1989
Inez C. Roberts, 75. of Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, August 19 in the Skilled Care Facility of Morrison Community Hospital. She was born February 27, 1914 in Paintsville, and was married to the late J. T. Roberts in 1954 in Stamps, Arkansas. She moved to Lyndon in March 1989. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church, Stamps. Survivors include two daughters Jeri Snyder, Lyndon, and Judith Rucker, Albuquerque, NM, two sons, Richard Slover, Oklahoma City, OK, and Donald Slover, Genoa, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; four sisters, Virginia Sexton, Kingsport, TN, Grace Jaynes, Columbus, OH, Pearlie Ratliff, Louisville, and Alkie Daniels, Nippa; two brothers, Cordell Castle, Stamps, and Harvey “Dickey” Castle, Kingsport; a niece, Biddy Frazier; and a great nephew, Josh, whom she raised. Services were August 22 at Gardner Chapel, Prophetstown. Interment was in Lyndon Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
   
SCHRADER, Peggy (Salyers)
1931-1989
Funeral services were held Monday, August 21, for Peggy M. Schrader, 57. Mrs. Schrader was born December 20, 1931 in Johnson County, the daughter of Thomas and Beatrice Rice Salyers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Schrader. Surviving are her mother and stepfather, two daughters, Dianna Mullins of Meally and Hazel Smith of Huber Heights, OH; one half brother, Eugene Castle, of South Gate, MI, one half sister, Deloris Brickley of Jenny’s Creek; and three grandchildren, two step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Herb Arms. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 23, 1989
   
SPEARS, Enoch
1908-1989
Retired miner Enoch Spears, 81, died Monday, Aug 28, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Spears was born Feb 25, 1908 in Floyd County, the son of Martin and Angeline Music Spears. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Collins Spears. Surviving are one son, Darvin Spears of Van Lear; two daughters, Willa Dean Setzer of East Point, and Emogene Huggins of Amerdene, NC; one sister, Ira Spears of Prestonsburg; 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug 31 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Auxier Relocation Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 6, 1989
   
SPENCER, Curtis
1910-1989
Retired miner, Curtis Spencer, 78, died Monday, Aug 14, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Spencer was born Dec 25, 1910 in Johnson County, the son of John and Hester Spencer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Spencer, in Nov 1985. Surviving are three sons, James Spencer, of Leander, Don Spencer, of Hager Hill; and Gene Spencer of San Antonio, TX; four daughters, Pasty Tackett and  Bonnie Rivers, both of Hager Hill, Nora Ward of Prestonsburg, and Betty Crosby, of Gulf Port, Mississippi; one sister, Hazel Music of East Point; 22 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug 16, in Collista Freewill Baptist Church, with Harold Conley and Clifford Spencer officiating. Burial was in Spencer Family cemetery at Hager Hill with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Aug 23, 1989
   
WELLS, Lillie Mae (Webb)
1989
Lillie Mae "Cricket" Wells, 87, died Thursday, Aug 24, in Highland Regional Medical Center. Surviving are six sons, Joe, Denver, Herbert, and Everett, all of Van Lear, George of Defiance, OH and Charles of Rush; two daughters, Josephine Wells Cassidy of Dayton, OH and Geraldine Wells Cassidy of Lexington; 33 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug 27 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Wells Family Cemetery at Daniels Creek in Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Aug 30, 1989
     
 
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ADAMS, Elizabeth "Betsy" (Nickel)
1919-1989
Elizabeth “Betty” Adams, 69, died Saturday, September 30, at her River residence. Mrs. Adams was born November 20, 1919 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of William and Sarah Reilly Nickel. Surviving are her husband, Amos Dickerson; and one sister, Mary Ricker of Pondagorda, FL. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 3, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Gallie Isaac officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11,1989
    
ADKINS, Samuel
1908-1989
Retired miner, Samuel Adkins, 81, died Thursday, September 7, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born April 3, 1908 in Morgan County, the son of J. H. and Renda Keaton Adkins and was a resident of Wittensville. Surviving are 5 sons, Jimmy Adkins of Paintsville, Clarence and Ronnie Adkins of Wittensville, Carl Ray and James Samuel Adkins of Baltimore, MD; 4 daughters, Sharon Tackett, Linnie Browning, and Merzie Ruth Combs of Wittensville, and Renda Adkins of Texas; 2 brothers, Huey Adkins of Ashland and Benny Adkins of Paintsville and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 10 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Londis Meek officiating.  Burial was in Adkins Cemetery at Wittensville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
   
ANDERSON, Evalee (Blanton)
1926-1989
Evalee Anderson, 63, of Springfield, OH, died Thursday, September 28 in the Community Hospital, Springfield. Mrs. Anderson was born September 2, 1926 in Paintsville, the daughter of John McKinley and Myrtle (Adams) Blanton. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul and Quenton Blanton and Geoffrey Adams, and one sister, Ruby J. Young Quist. Surviving are her husband, Earl D. Anderson, of St. Louis, MO, one daughter and son in law, Kimberly and Ralph Steele, of Raleigh, NC; one brother, John Blanton of Oil Springs; three sisters, Faye Wheeler of Salyersville, Imogene Powers, of Paintsville and Mildred O’Bryan of Waverly, OH; one granddaughter, Rachael Steele; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 1, in Littleton Funeral Home, Springfield, with Rev. Donald Buck officiating. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1989
   
BLAIR, Gladys (Watkins)
1916-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Gladys Blair, 73, died Sunday, September 10, in Jenkins. Mrs. Blair was born February 21, 1916, in Johnson County, the daughter of Bill Watkins and Sarah Jane Wright Watkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Blair, in August 1986.  Surviving are one son Kenneth Gordon Blair, of Jenkins; one daughter, Tommie Jean Branham of Robinson Creek,  four brothers, Gail Watkins, of Athens, OH, Dolphus Watkins, of New Lebanon, OH, Sammy Watkins of Paintsville, and Brother Watkins of West Van Lear; one sister, Mary Jo Mormon of Athens; and three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services held Friday September 15, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1989
   
CENTERS, Judy
1946-1989
Judy Centers, 42, died Wednesday, September 13, in Lucille Parker Markey Cancer Center in Lexington. Ms. Centers was born November 13, 1946 in Johnson County, the daughter of Den and Mildred Ratliff Centers. She was self-employed in childcare and a member of the Freewill Baptist church. Surviving are her parents; one brother, Mike Centers, of Somerset; one sister, Kathy Trimble of Staffordsville. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 16 in Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Richard Williams and Ronnie Spriggs officiating.  Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1989
   
CHAFIN, Clarence
1917-1989
Officiating at services for Clarence Chaffin, 71, were Woodrow Sexton and Arthur Frye. Mr. Chaffin was born October 29, 1917 in Hode, the son of Albert and Pricella Simkins Chaffin. He was retired from Columbia Gas. Surviving are his wife, Goldie Osborne Chaffin; two daughters, Rhonella Chaffin and Jenell Chaffin, both of Warfield; one brother, Leonard Chaffin of Kilbourne, OH and one sister, Maude Bowen of Huntington, WV. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 17, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1989
   
CLARK, Grover Gene
1943-1989
Grover Gene Clark, 46, died September 4, in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. An employee of Paintsville Laundry, he was born January 4, 1943 in Johnson County. Surviving are his parents, John and Dora Arms Clark; two sons, John and Brent Clark of Thealka; a daughter, Teresa Clark of Thealka; two brothers, James and Larry Clark, West Van Lear; four sisters, Peggy O'Bryan, Paintsville, Diane Dawson, Van Lear, Cherly Borders, Lowmansville, and Tammy Dawson, East Point. Funeral services were held Wednesday  September 6, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Arms Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
   
CLICK, Jerry
1903-1989
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Jerry Click, 82. Mr. Click was born Oct 13, 1903 in Johnson County, the son of Joe and Ada Conley Click. He was a retired miner and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mattie Ramey Click. Surviving are his wife, Thelma Staniford Click; three sons, Jerry Click, Jr. of Willard, OH, Carl Thomas click of Friendswood, TX, and Delmar Jack Click of Bucyrus, OH; one stepson, Charles Hale of Palmyra, TN; three daughters, Faye Rice of Oil Springs, Mary Barnett of Willard and Irene Hicks of Plymouth, OH; three stepdaughters, Emily Price of Ulysses and Lorraine Honeycutt and Geneva Newman, both of Servia, IN; one brother, merle Click of Riceville; six sisters, Malta Caudill, and Oakie Conley, both of Carey, OH, Rushie Spears, Maxie Caudill, and Neva Jo Blanton, all of Swamp Branch, and Mary Ramey of Shelby, OH; 22 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 15 step grandchildren, and 22 step great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Sep 27 at the Freewill Baptist Church at Riceville, with Revs. Donald Ray Caudill and David Keith Castle officiating. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery at Swamp Branch. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 27, 1989
   
COLVIN, Lowell
1941-1989
River resident, Lowell T. Colvin, 48, died Sep 7 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1941, in Johnson County, the son of Jeff and Lennie Cantrell Colvin. Surviving are his wife, Louise Dutton Colvin, whom he married Feb 20, 1970 in Magoffin County. Surviving are four sons, Kenneth Colvin of West Liberty, Steven, John and Kelly Colvin, all of River; a daughter, Maggie Colvin, of River, a brother, Jimmy Colvin of Oil Springs; two sisters, Opal McQueen of Oil Springs, and Gail Lewis of Columbus, OH. Services were held Sunday, Sep 10 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lindsey Meade officiating. Burial was in Hargus Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 13, 1989
   
CONLEY, Ova
1920-1989
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Peaceful Valley Church at Fuget, for Ova Conley, 69. Mr. Conley was born April 9, 1920 in Johnson County, the son of John J. and Golda Salyer Conley. He was a retired miner and member of Peaceful Valley Church. Surviving are his wife, Polly King Conley; two sons, Orie Conley, of Syracuse, IN, and Ronnie Conley of Albion, IN; two daughters, Linda King and Betty Estep, both of Fuget; three brothers, Army Conley, of Staffordsville, Thomas Conley of East Point, and John P. Conley of Springfield, OH; four sisters, Susie Slone, Lora Salyer and Ruth McKenzie, all of Springfield, and Frankie Bryant, of Columbus, OH; nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Officiating at services will be Eual McKenzie, Lonnie Terry, Bruce Daniel, and Lowell King. Burial will be in Patty Flat Cemetery at Fuget, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday , Sep 27, 1989
   
DANIELS, Estill
1916-1989
Estill Daniels, 73, died Wednesday, September 13, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Daniels was born April 6, 1916 in Johnson County, the son of Alonzo Daniels and Alice Daniels. He was a retired miner.  Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Daniels; 2 sons, Nick Daniels and Jerry W. Daniels, both of Van Lear; 6 daughters, Lois Huffman and Teresa McCoart both of Van Lear, Patricia Stein of Lakeview, NY, Joyce Butcher of Barco, NC and Sue Judy and Sandra Dennison both of Wabash, IN; one brother, Cecil Daniels of Lowmansville; one sister, Hazel Fisher of Titusville, Fl; 17 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 16, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Charles Banks officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1989
  
GRIFFITH, Mima (Athington)
1906-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mima Griffith, 83. Mrs. Griffith was born November 4, 1906 in Lawrence County, the daughter of Allen and Rinda Borders Athington. She was a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Griffith in 1977. Surviving are four sons, Arthur, of Lowmansville, Leroy of Red Springs, NC, Bill of Cedarville, OH, and Dewey of Springfield, OH; two daughters, Beatrice Daniels, of Red Springs, and Grethel Preston of Springfield; one sister, Shirley Williams of Sedalia, OH and 18 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 28 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Griffith Family Cemetery at Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1989
   
HACKWORTH, Virgil
1908-1989
Riceville resident, Virgil Hackworth, 81, died Wednesday, Sep 20, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hackworth was born Jan 18, 1908 in Johnson County, the son of John and Laura Wright Hackworth. He was a retired carpenter and member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Martha Hackworth; seven sons, Delbert, Joe, Terry, all of Riceville, Johnny of Decatur, IN, Paul and Russell both of Paintsville, and Kenneth of Oak Ridge, TN; one daughter, Phyliss Fletcher of Dunedin, FL; three brothers, Dewey of Riceville, Norman and John, both of Cannonsburg; one sister, Rushia Click of Riceville; 17 grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, Sep 22 in Long Fork United Baptist Church, with Elders B. C. Ferguson and Press Hughes officiating. Burial was in Caudill Cemetery with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday , Sep 27, 1989
   
JONES, Mina Mae (Evans)
1897-1989
Mrs. Mina Mae Jones, 92, died September 3 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Jones was born July 7, 1897, in Boyd County, the daughter of Stephen and Virginia Higgins Evans. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William K. Jones, in 1971. Surviving are one son, William Ernest Jones, Springfield, OR, two daughters, Anna Ruth Butcher and Betty Katherine Jones, both of Van Lear; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 5 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
   
KESTNER, Fonnie
1909-1989
Funeral services were held Friday, September 30, for Fonnie Kestner, 80. Mr. Kestner was born September 9, 1909 in Johnson County, the son of Chail and Nancy Kestner. He was disabled. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eliza Castle Kestner in 1974. Surviving are six sons, Robert and Leroy, both of East Point, Gary of New Carson, IN, Hershell of Flat Gap, Jackie of Prestonsburg and James of Columbus, OH; four daughters, Kathy Blair of East Point, Wanda Shepherd of Three Oaks, MO, Shirley Ramey of Flat Gap and Brenda Selvage of Paintsville; and 28 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Jerry Castle. Burial was in Blair Cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1989
   
KIRK, Chester Arthur
1903-1989
Chester Arthur Kirk, 85, died Saturday, Sep 16. Mr. Kirk was born Oct 10, 1903 in Inez, the son of Judge Andrew Jackson Kirk Sr. and Elizabeth Goble Kirk. He was into hotel/motel management throughout Kentucky and Florida and was a member of the Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beryle Petty Kirk. Surviving are two son, Robert of Glen Murnie, MD and James of Columbus, OH; one brother, Louie Kirk of Paintsville; one sister, Alice Hall of Ashland; and 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sep 19, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with David Ross officiating.  Burial was in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 20, 1989
   
LAFFERTY, Kevin Craig
1989-1989
Kevin Craig Lafferty, infant, died Tuesday, September 26 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Glenda Lafferty. Surviving besides his mother is one brother, Aaron Lafferty, of Fuget; and his maternal grandmother, Audrey Cantrell. Funeral services were held Friday, September 29, in Peaceful Valley Baptist Church with Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Fuget, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1989
   
McKENZIE, William
1923-1989
Retired salesman William R. McKenzie, 65, died Tuesday, Sep 19, in King's Daughters' Medical Center, Ashland. Mr. McKenzie was born sep 25, 1923 in Boyd County, the son of Robert and Ida Mae Pauley McKenzie. Surviving are his father of Ashland; his stepmother, Clara Mae Johnson McKenzie, of Ashland; six sisters, Betty Thompson, of Columbus, OH, Bobbi Stapleton and Jane McPeek, both of Ashland, Miriam Meadows, of Load, Vicki Lovins, of Warrenton, VA and Beth Adams of Irvin, TX and seven brothers, Paul, of st. Petersburg, FL, Marshall of Charlottesville, VA, Willard, of Divide, CO, Jim of Bradyville, TN, John of Chattanooga, TN and Steve and Dale both of Ashland. Funeral services were held Friday, Sep 22, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Phil Richardson and Lowell Rice officiating. Burial was in Butler Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 27, 1989
   
MEADOWS, William
1933-1989
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 12, for Wittensville resident Rev. William C. “Bill” Meadows, 56. Mr. Meadows died September 9 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born February 18, 1933 in Johnson County, the son of Milt and Lottie Mae Witten Meadows. He was a retired carpenter, pastor of the Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church and was a Korean War veteran.  Surviving are his wife, Jo Ann Colvin, two sons, William G. "Greg" Meadows and Larry Joe "Bub" Meadows and a daughter, Christie Renae Phillips, all of Wittensville, KY.  Three brothers, Marshall Meadows of Paintsville, Vencil Meadows of Wittensville and Rev. Redford Meadows of Sciotodale, OH, a sister, Mrs. Willa Bentley of Paintsville and two grandchildren. Revs. James K. Caudill, M. T. Womack, Jr., and Johnny Mullins officiated at services in Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa. Burial was in the family cemetery at Wittensville with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
   
MEEK, Woodrow "Woody", Jr.
1944-1989
Funeral services were held Thursday, Sep 14, for Woodrow "Woody" Meek, Jr., 45. Mr. Meek was born June 11, 1944 in Johnson County, the son of Woodrow Meek Sr and Katherine Blevins Simpson. He was disabled and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his parents; three half brothers, David Steel of Portsmouth, OH, Lloyd D. Meek of Boston, Mass. and Jerry Meek of Sweden; three half sisters, Carolyn Sue Steel, and Linda Steel, both of Portsmouth, OH and Elesia Music of Prestonsburg. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Dick VanHoose. Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 20, 1989
   
MORRIS, Edna (Wells)
1907-1989
Retired teacher, Edna Wells Morris, 81, died Friday, September 15, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland. Mrs. Morris was born October 10, 1907 in Johnson County, the daughter of Jacob Green Wells and Leota Preston Wells. She taught school at Mayo State Vocational-Technical School and was a member of Mayo Memorial Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Rel C. Morris.  Surviving are one son, Phillip D. Morris of Ashland; 1 brother, Walter E.  "Bob" Wells of Tutor Key; 1 sister, Margaret Ann Preston of Williamsport; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, September, 17 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with William Pollack officiating. Burial was in Jacob Greene Wells Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1989
   
PICKLESIMER, Vada Hall (Hatfield)
1909-1989
Van Lear resident, Vada Hatfield Hall Picklesimer, 80, died Saturday, September 16, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Picklesimer was born April 15, 1909 in Floyd County, the daughter of Jim and Minnie Hatfield. She was preceded in death by two husbands, John Hall and Galen Picklesimer. Surviving are one son, Mitchell Hall of Van Lear; two brothers, Ella Blackburn of MI and Connie Blair of Louisa; 5 grandchildren. Funeral services held Tuesday, September 19 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Scott and Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Auxier Relocation Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1989
   
PORTER, Zona (Miller)
1921-1989
Paintsville resident, Zona Porter, 67, died Friday, September 1, in Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Porter was born October 18, 1921 in Floyd County, the daughter of Jack and Elizabeth Miller. She was a retired beautician and a member of the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Porter.  Surviving are one son, Bob Porter, of Paintsville and one daughter Frances Porter Henson of Thelma; four brothers, Charles Miller, Jackie Miller, Bill Miller and Albert Miller all of OH; three sisters, Virginia Rae and Hazel Cohan both of OH and Mary Simmons of Baltimore, MD. Funeral services held Sunday, September 3, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 6, 1989
   
POTTER, Robert
1954-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Robert C. Potter, 35, died Friday, September 1 in Circleville, OH. Mr. Potter was born June 23, 1954 in Johnson County, the son of Edith Cantrell. He was a stock clerk in Children’s Palace in Columbus, OH. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Karen Salyers Potter; his grandmother, Marie Bentley, of Fuget; two daughters, Beth Potter and Kindra Potter, both at home; two brothers, George Spriggs of Flat Gap and Shannon Spriggs of Columbus; and one sister, Nancy Spriggs of Oil Springs. Funeral services were held Monday, September 4 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Salyers officiating. Burial was in Cantrell Cemetery at Fuget. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 6, 1989
   
PRESTON, Arthur "Moody"
1907-1989
Arthur “Moody” Preston, 81, died Monday, September 18 in Humana Hospital in Louisa, KY. Mr. Preston was born December 22, 1907 in Johnson County, the son of Clayton and Elizabeth Austin Preston. He was a retired miner.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Monie Preston in 1988.  Surviving are one son, Kenneth Ray Preston of Springfield, OH, two daughters, Willa Faye Grayson, of Louisa, and Dorothy May Castle of Canton, OH; one brother, James Clayton Preston of Springfield and 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Thursday, September 20, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Willie Hayes and Francis Gene VanHoose officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at River, KY. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 27, 1989
   
PRICE, Hammie
1913-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Hammie Price, 75, died Monday, September 11, in Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. Mr. Price was born November 11, 1913 in Johnson County, the son of C. C. and Effie Daniels Price. He was a grocery man and a member of the Green Valley Old Friendship United Baptist Church.  Surviving are his wife, Callie Preston Price; 2 sons, Ralph Price of Shelbyville, Mi., and Kenneth Price of Portage, Mi., and 1 daughter Alice Page of Akron, OH; 1 brother, Hansford Price of Lexington; 1 sister, Mary Taul of Elizabethtown; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, September 15, in Old Friendship United Baptist Church with Elders Richard Preston and Doug Ward officiating.  Burial was in Old Friendship Memorial Gardens at Williamsport, KY with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1989
   
RASNAKE, Deloris (Davis)
1932-1989
East Point resident, Deloris Evelyn Rasnake, 57 died Saturday, September 30, in Paul B. hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Rasnake was born September 5, 1932 in Johnson County, the daughter of Frank and Eula Kessinger Davis. Surviving are her husband, Charles (Charlie) Rasnake; one son, Ramon McMillian of New York, NY, one daughter, Rochelle Jeanene McCall of Wittensville; three brothers, Miles Davis, Elmer Davis and Jack Davis, all of Paintsville; two sisters, Nella Brown of Cleveland, OH, and Patsy Easterling of Rush; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 3, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Roberts officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1989
   
RICE, Payne
1916
Payne Rice, 73, died Saturday, September 30 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Rice was born January 12, 1916 in Magoffin County, the son of Fred and Georgeann Pendleton Rice. He was a self-employed general contractor and a member of the Salyersville Masonic Lodge # 769 F & AM. Surviving are his wife, Verlillie Joseph Rice, four sons, James Fred Rice, Payne Rice, Jr., Phillip Rice, and Kenvin rice, all of Oil Springs, two stepsons, Roger Joseph of River and Robin Joseph of Lowmansville; six daughters, Edna Mae Reed of Paintsville, Joyce Ann Reed of Salyersville, Maxine Yates, Debbie Kennard, and Jodie Music, all of Oil Springs, and Georgia Ann Music of Denver, one stepdaughter, Terry Cantrell of Oil Springs, three brothers, Earl Rice and Hershell Rice, both of Oil Springs and Arnold Rice of Salyersville; one half brother, Roosevelt Preston, of Oil Springs, and two sisters, Alice Powers, and Alka Whitt, both of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Monday, October 2, in Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church with Revs. Wayne Meade and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Rice Family Cemetery at Oil Springs with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Steve Cantrell, Jim Hackworth, Ova Hall, Fred Rice, Jr., Charles Lemaster, Wilbur H. Skaggs, Odell Pyles and Ernest Perkins. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1989
   
SHORT, Katheryn (Daniels)
1901-1989
Katheryn Elizabeth Short, 88, died Saturday, Sep 9, in Salyersville Health Care Center. She was born Feb 10, 1901 in Johnson Co., the daughter of M. L. and Genoa Lemaster Daniels. She was a retired postmaster. Her husband, Dan Short, preceded her in death in 1964.  Surviving are a son, Joe Short; a brother, Charles C. Daniel of Tutor Key; 2 sisters, Zora Phelps of Van Lear, and Josephine Ward of Gloucester, VA; 3 grandchildren, Dan Curtis, William Joseph and Janie Short; a great grandson, Bryan Shumate Short. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sep 12 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Scott officiating.  Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
  
SIPPLE, Clarence "C.J."
1916-1989
Clarence J. (C.J.) Sipple, 72, died Friday, September 1, in Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson, WV, following an extended illness. Mr. Sipple was born December 2, 1916 in Laurel County, the son of C.J. and Martha Best Sipple. A resident of Paintsville, he was a member of the First Methodist Church and was self-employed as a crude oil producer. Surviving are his wife, Edith Lyons Sipple, whom he married January 29, 1948 in Paintsville; a daughter, Ella Jo George of Sitka; a brother, Len W. Sipple of Naples, FL, a sister, Ruth Baker of Akron, OH; and one granddaughter. Funeral services held Monday, September 4 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Powell and David Ross officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
  
STANAFORE, Nelvina (Wells)
1921-1989
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 16, for Nelvina "Toodie" Wells Stanaford, 68. Mrs. Stanaford was born Jan 10, 1921 in Johnson County, the daughter of Greene and Mary Sammons Wells. She was a member of Boons Camp Church of God. Surviving are her mother, her husband, Virgil Stanaford; five sons, Robert Stanaford and James W. Stanaford, both of Dayton, OH, Richard Stanaford of new Lebanon, OH, Virgil Ray Stanaford of Boons Camp, and Enoch Stanaford, of Prestonsburg, three daughters, Sandra Nelson of Lexington, Ella Pendleton of New Lebanon, OH, and Mary Lyons of Nippa; two sisters, Virginia Christian, of Huntington, WV; and Janice Taylor of South Point, OH and 23 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Burial was in Mollette Family Cemetery with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 20, 1989
   
WELCH, Dewey
1898-1989
Dewey Welch, 90, died Friday, Sep 8, at Parkside Manor following an extended illness. He was born Dec 25, 1898, in Johnson County, to Ulysses Grant and Sara Wells Welch. Mr. Welch attended school at Concord and at Sandy valley Seminary in Paintsville. In 1924, he received his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Kentucky, and shortly afterward joined the Florida State Highway Department where he surveyed one of the first major highways throughout the Everglades. On June 2, 1926, he married Mary Bradford at Lakeland, FL., in 1929, Mr. Welch joined the Missouri State Highway Department, resigning in 1941 to become City Engineer for Columbia, MO. Following World War II, he formed his own engineering and contracting company at Lakeland Acres subdivision, north of Columbia, retiring in 1970. In 1979 they moved to the Wenatchee Valley and had lived there since that time. While in Columbia, MO, Mr. Welch was a member of the Kiwanis, Masonic Lodge #114, and the Missouri Chapter of the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers). He was a founding member of the Boone County Golf Association and member of the Columbia Redevelopment Authority Board.  Survivors include his son, James D. Welch, Cedar Falls, IA, his daughter, Mrs. Richard (Fay) Malchow, Wenatchee; two brothers, Eldridge Welch, Columbia, MO, and William T. Welch, Lexington; two sisters, Frances Neal and Mrs. Howard (Mary Mae) Kazee, Paintsville; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, in 1979; a brother, Ulysses; and a grandson Robert Malchow. Interment will be in Columbia, MO at a later date. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 20, 1989
   
WILLIAMS, Russell
1918-1989
Retired pipe fitter, Russell Williams, 71, died Saturday, September 16 in his Paintsville home. Mr. Williams was born April 29, 1918 in Morgan County, the son of Eddie C. and Dicie Lyons Williams. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, Local 577, for 45 years and a member of Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Ferguson Williams; two daughters, Justene Pelphrey and Della Dials, both of Paintsville, one brother, Fitch Williams, of Columbus, OH; two sisters, Esta Hill of West Liberty and Nellie Nowery, of Ironton, OH and four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 19 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Jerry Brown and Paul E. Keaton officiating. Burial was in Highlands Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Pallbearers were Jimmy Dials, Peydon Pelphrey, Jim Dials, Paul Pelphrey, Leroy Burchwell and Danny Ferguson. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 20, 1989
   
WITHAM, Mae (Fraley)
1913-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mae V. Daniels Witham, 76. Mrs. Witham was born May 2, 1913 in Johnson County, the daughter of John Fraley and Laura Picklesimer Fraley. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Bill Daniels in 1951 and Charles Henry Witham. Surviving are three sons, Billy Daniels, Johnnie Daniels, and Gary Michael Daniels, all of Nippa; five daughters, Naomi Blair, of Louisville, , Peggy Ratliff of Nippa, Judith Ann Stokes of New Carlisle, OH, Brenda Joyce Marcum of Clay City and Carolyn Lynn Cunningham of Dayton, OH; two stepdaughters, Mona Rae Witham of Nashville, TN and Jean Burgess of Miamisburg, OH, one brothers, John Edwin Fraley of Van Lear; three sisters, Minnie Daniel, and Beatrice Butcher, both of Van Lear, and Christine Devore of Wabash, IN; 32 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; four step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sep 19 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Stokes officiating. Burial was in Daniels Cemetery at Nippa. Pallbearers were Scott Daniels, Roy Daniels, Larry Blair, Arlin Blair, Warren Butcher, Ron Hunter, Michael Ratliff and Ron Brown. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 20, 1989
   
YOUNG, Frank
1917-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Frank Young, 72. Mr. Young was born April 30, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of William and Florence Young. He was a coal preparation tipple operator. Surviving are two sisters, Gladys Mollette of Thealka, and Inis Daniel of Huntington, WV. Officiating ate services was Dick VanHoose. Burial was in Young Cemetery at Thealka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1989
        
 
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BLAIR, Julie "Birdie" (Blevins)
1912-1989
Julie "Birdie" Blair, 76, died Sunday, October 8, in Highlands Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Blair was born October 31, 1912 in Johnson County, the daughter of John E. and Flora Mae McKenzie Blevins. She was a member of the Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Estill Blair.  Surviving are two sons, James Blair of Hager Hill and Carl Blair of Clarksville, TN, two daughters, Betty Arms and Helen Arms both of Hager Hill; three sisters, Malta Lively of Paintsville, Mary Brooks of Hazard and June Davis of Cincinnati, OH; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Tuesday, October 10 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lowell Pelphrey and Johnny Mullins officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1989
   
BLANTON, Tom
1903-1989
Retired oil driller, Tom Blanton, 86, died Tuesday, October 31, in Oxford, OH. Mr. Blanton was born November 1, 1903 in Johnson County, the son of Sam and Sarah Fairchild Blanton. He was a member of the United Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dixie Blanton in 1980.  Surviving are his Wife, Mary Blanton; 3 step sons, Samuel Saylor of Athens, GA,  Ben Saylor of Lebanon, OH, and Charles Saylor of Camden, OH; 3 daughters, Dorothy Bayes, of Camden, Helen Blanton of Belva, WV and Patsy Green of Brookville, IN; 3 step daughters, Ruby Peak and Joann Peak both of Camden and Lucy Elkenberry of Dayton, OH; 2 brothers, Grover Blanton of Van Lear and Eual Blanton of Louisa; one sister, Alma VanHoose of Dunbar, WV; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, November 3, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Williams Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1989
   
BOYD, Elizabeth (Pack)
1916-1989
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct 18, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Elizabeth Boyd, 73. Mrs. Boyd was born May 2, 1916 in Martin County, the daughter of John and Dora Wells Pack. She was a member of Trace Fork United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Edsel Boyd; one son, Edsel Boyd, Jr., of Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Sharon Ann Bosley, of Deerfield Beach, FL; two brothers, Hobart Pack of Somerset and Clarence Pack of MI; one sister, Beatrice Goble of Middle Fork and four grandchildren. Officiating at services in Trace Fork United Baptist Church will be Ivan Butcher, Tom Preece and Glenn Penix. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Oct 18, 1989
  
CHURCH, Macca (Blevins)
1935-1989
Tutor Key resident, Macca Jean Blevins Church, 54, died Sunday, October 8, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Church was born March 22, 1935, in Johnson County, the daughter of Richard and Nora Mead Blevins. She was a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Church.  Surviving are one son, Paul Alfred Church of Tutor Key; two daughters, Anita Lemaster, of West Van Lear, and Paula Gilliam of Tutor Key; six sisters, Helen VanHoose of Falcon, Audrey Wells, of Rush, Georgia Ayers, of Staffordsville, Mervie Bentley of Elkhorn City, Bertha Williams of Burlington, and Bridget Maynard of Grove City, OH; and three grandchildren. Funeral services held Wednesday, October 11 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill and Matthew Boyles officiating. Burial was in Church Family Cemetery at Tutor Key. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1989
   
DHEEL, Paul Matthew
1989-1989
Paul Matthew Dheel, infant, died Sunday, October 1, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Paula Dheel and Matthew Harmon. Surviving besides his parents are his maternal grandparents, Jeanie and Joe Dheel of Lowmansville. Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 5 at 11 a.m. in Dheel Family Cemetery at Lowmansville. Jones-Preston Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 4, 1989
  
DELONG, Nora (Honeycutt)
1906-1989
Nora DeLong, 83, died Saturday, Oct 14, i King's Daughters' Medical Center, Ashland. Mrs. Delong was born April 17, 1906 in Floyd County, the daughter of Nathen Honeycutt and Crissie DeLong Honeycutt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis DeLong in 1974. Surviving are three sons, Seldon DeLong of Van Lear, James D. DeLong of Marion, OH, and Orville DeLong of Cincinnati, OH; four daughters, Juanita Litteral of Ashland, jean Carter of Flatwoods, Alka May Boggs, of Royalton, and Allene Hyden of Cincinnati; one sister, Norma Halstead of Danville, WV; 25 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct 16 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Donald Boswell officiating. Burial was in Johnson Memorial Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Oct 18, 1989
  
DIXON, Harriet
1903-1989
Staffordsville resident, Harriet May Dixon, 86, died Friday, October 20, in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington.  Mrs. Dixon was born February 8, 1903 in Johnson County, the daughter of Tobe and Ella Fox Dixon.  She was retired from Maggard's Furniture and Hardware and a member of the First Baptist Church.  Surviving are two sisters, Della Davis and Dorcas Davis both of Huntington, WV; and 7 nephews and nieces; 16 great nephews and nieces. Funeral services held Sunday, October 22, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Don Yeager officiating. Burial was in Dixon Family Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1989
  
EVANS, Marie (Ferguson)
1909-1989
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 28 for Marie Evans, 79. Mrs. Evans was born December 1, 1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of Frank and Virgie Bailey Ferguson. She was a member of Enterprise Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Evans, in 1987. Surviving are one uncle, Elder J. T. Bailey; and several nieces and nephews. Officiating at services in Paint Valley Enterprise Baptist Church were Revs. Elmer Burchwell, Clovis Adkins and John Pelphrey. Burial was in Skaggstown Cemetery at Flat Gap, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1989
   
FITCH, Selcie
1909-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Selcie Fitch, 80, died Thursday, October 5, in the Veterans Administration Medical Center at Huntington, WV. Mr. Fitch was born September 4, 1909 in Johnson County, the son of Charles and Melissa Ross Fitch. He was a retired employee of Armco Steel Inc. and a member of the Hoods Creek United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Amba Sparks Fitch; a stepdaughter, Billie Jean Griffith, of Ashland; three brothers, Dennis Fitch, of Norwalk, Oh, Homer Fitch, of Hager Hill and Buell Fitch, of Springfield, Oh; two sisters, Neva Fitch and Eula Burchett, both of Sitka; and 3 step grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren. Funeral services held Saturday, October 7, in Hoods Creek United Baptist Church, Ashland, with Elders Glenn Sturgill and Marvin Owens officiating. Burial was in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1989
  
FRALEY, Ruel
1906-1989
Retired plumber, Ruel (Ruie) Fraley, 83, died Tuesday, Oct 3, in Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Fraley was born June 22, 1906, in Johnson County, the son of James A. Fraley and Bessie Newcomb Fraley. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Fraley. Surviving are his two brothers, George of Flint, MI and Homer of Columbus, OH; and two sisters, Liz Whitaker of Paintsville and Kathryn Davis of Thelma. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct 5, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Oct 1, 1989
  
FRAZIER, Vannie (Rowland)
1901-1989
Vannie Frazier, 88, died Saturday Oct 21, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Frazier was born April 1, 1901 in Johnson County, the daughter of Joseph and Bexey Estep Rowland. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Frazier, in 1955. Surviving are one daughter, Jo Ann Parker, of Fuget; one brother Morgan Rowland of Fuget; and two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday Oct 23 in Cold Springs United Baptist Church, with Elders Eulas Adams and Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Fuget, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Oct 25, 1989

GIBSON, Rosalee (Morgan)
1989
Rosalee Morgan Gibson, 84, of Hyden, died Monday, October 9. She is survived by one daughter, one son, 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1989
   
GRIFFITH, Russell
1923-1989
Russell Griffith, 65, died Sunday, October 22 at his Flat Gap residence. Mr. Griffith was born November 3, 1923 in Breathitt County, the son of Boyd and Joannia Combs Griffith. He was employed by the maintenance department at Mayo State Vocational-Technical School. Surviving are his wife, Avious Inez Griffith; two sons, David, and John, both of Flat Gap; three daughters, Susan Gail Kestner, Virginia Ruth Puckett, and Linda Rachel Griffith, all of Flat Gap; one sister, Mima Jane Huss of Alexandria; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 25, at 11 a.m. in Point Pleasant Enterprise Baptist Church, with Ellis Hamilton, Paul Preston and Lafe Skaggs. Burial was in Skaggs Cemetery at Martha, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1989
   
HAGER, Kathleen S.
1989
Kathleen S. Hager of San Diego, CA, died Monday at her home. Mrs. Hager was the wife of Stephen P. Hager, son of the late Eugene and Alice Perry Hager of Paintsville. She represented a millinery corporation and was a fashion consultant for major department stores throughout California, New Mexico, and Arizona before her retirement in 1975. Surviving are her husband, Stephen; one son, Reginald P. Hager of Gotenberg, Sweden; one daughter, Tracey Buckman, of Pittsburg, PA; 3 grandchildren. Following a brief visitation at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Saturday, Nov 4, graveside rites will be conducted at the Hager Family sector of Mayo Memorial Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Nov 1, 1989
  
LEMASTER, James Brian "Smurf"
1989
James Brian “Smurf” Lemaster, 7, died Tuesday, October 31, in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. He was the son of Charles and Tammy Greene Lemaster of East Point. He was a first grader at Porter Elementary. Surviving are his parents, three brothers, Jesse, Jason and Larry, all of East Point; one half brother, Luke Issac Lemaster of Leander; two sisters, Sara Fitzpatrick and Misty Lemaster of East Point, one half sister, Melinda Lemaster of Leander, paternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Lemaster, of Leander; maternal grandparents, Bobby Greene, of East Point, and Lou Collins, of Indiana; and his great maternal grandmother, Dolly Greene of Wayland. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 4 in Southside Freewill Baptist Church with Larry Smith officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Dwale, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1989
   
MARTIN, Carl H.
1919-1989
Carl H. Martin, 70, of Allen, died Friday, October 13, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Martin was born March 28, 1919 in Garrett, the son of Carl V. and Irene Carter Martin. He was a World War II Navy Veteran, retired former Standard Oil and Mobil Oil distributor for Floyd and Knott counties, a former purchasing agent for Stephens-Elkhorn Coal Company, Manton, with 20 years of service to the company, a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Martin, with a 25 year perfect attendance award, a member of the Legion of Honor, a member of the John W. Hall Masonic Lodge # 950, Oleika Shrine Temple and a member of the Allen Christ United Methodist Church, where he served on the building committee. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine (Jerry) Harris Martin; one daughter, Mrs. Carlyn (Mickey) Howard, of Winchester; two brothers, William C. Martin of Paintsville, and Jack Martin, of Lynden, WA; two sisters, Ruby Gullett, of Winchester and Josephine Fugate of Jacksonville, NC; and one grandson, Carl Martin Brashear of Lexington Funeral services were held Sunday, October 15, in the Christ United Methodist Church, Allen, with Rev. Ken Lemaster and Dr. R. D. Marshall officiating. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, with Hall Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Serving as acting pallbearers were Lowell Marcum, Ricie DeRossett, Terry Kinzer, Frankie Francis, Delano May, and Chyenne McKinney. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Dee Branham, Raymond Childers, Willard Kinzer, and member of the Martin Kiwanis Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Allen Christ United Methodist Church. Allen, KY 41601. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1989
    
McKENZIE, Ivel (Conley)
1910-1989
Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct 22 for Ivel Daniel McKenzie, 79. Mrs. McKenzie was born July 13, 1910 in Johnson County, the daughter of John Milton and Marietta Woods Conley. Surviving are her husband, Marvel McKenzie; 2 sons, Richard Daniel of Tampa, Fla., and Harry Daniel of Newport News, VA.; 1 daughter, Marilyn Sue Chesney of Escondido, Ca., 2 brothers, Ralph Conley of Staffordsville and W.E Conley of Allegan, MI; 1 sister, Lillie Dixon of Paintsville; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Paintsville United Baptist Church were J. T. Bailey, LaFrance Rigsby and James Wallin.  Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral in charge.  Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1989
   
MEADE, Roscoe
1940-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Roscoe Meade, 49, Mr. Meade was born April 10, 1940 in Magoffin County, the son of Manuel and Ella Tackett Meade. Surviving are two daughters, Anita Meade and Betty May Meade, both of Hager Hill; three brothers, Kernie, and Ernie, both of Lucasville, OH, and Richard, of Oil Springs; and four sisters, Frona Bayes of Staffordsville, Nettie Pennington of Washington Court House, OH, Virgie Caudill of Jacksonville, FL, and Lona Lemaster of Florida. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 8 in Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church with Wayne Meade, and Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in Meade Cemetery at Flat Fork. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1989
   
MUSIC, Eula (Hall)
1927-1989
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Oct 11, for Eula Music, 61. Mrs. Music was born Dec 13, 1927 in Paintsville, the daughter of James and Virgie Collins Hall. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Ironton, OH and graduated from Meade Memorial High School in 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Music, in 1987, and a sister, Eunice Sparks. Surviving are one son, Steven Music of Coal Grove, OH; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Sharon) Hull of Xenia, OH; and Mrs. Frank (Karen) Justice of Ironton, OH; one brother, Ewing Hall of Paintsville; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Phillips funeral Home will be Grady Starkey. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Oct 11, 1989
   
PACK, Albert Tracy
1892-1989
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 8 for Albert Tracy Pack, 96. Mr. Pack was born November 21, 1892 in Johnson County, the so of Lee and Hessie Davis Pack. He was a retired livestock dealer and member of the Paintsville United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Wheeler Pack; one daughter, Helen Colvin of Kenova, WV; one brother, Buell Pack of Stambaugh. Officiating at services in Paintsville United Baptist Church were B. C. Ferguson, Tommy Bailey and John R. Pelphrey. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery at Blaine with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 11, 1989
   
PELPHREY, Garrett
1911-1989
Retired field worker Garrett Pelphrey, 78, died Monday, October 16, in King’s Daughters’ Medical Center. Mr. Pelphrey was born September 3, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of Grant “Doc” Pelphrey and Cindy Ward Pelphrey. He was a retired field worker from Ashland Oil and a member of Elizabeth Enterprise Baptist Church.  Surviving are his wife, Ella Kelly Pelphrey; one son, Paul R. Pelphrey of Keaton; one daughter, Joyce Wheeler of Johnstown, OH; 2 brothers, David Pelphrey and Benjamin Pelphrey both of Findley, OH; 4 sisters, Cordia Gardner, June May Pelphrey, and Cora B. Setser all of Findlay and Martha Ann Porter of Mesa, AZ; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 19 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with J. T. Bailey, Paul Keaton, and Kenneth Ray Sturgill officiating. Burial was in Yatesville Memorial Garden at Louisa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1989
   
POWERS, Carl
1906-1989
Meally resident, Carl Powers, 83, died Friday, October 27, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Powers was born November 12, 1906 in Johnson County, the son of George and Minerva Goble Powers. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a self-employed construction worker. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lou Short Powers; one daughter in law, Donna Wells Powers of Meally; one sister, Cinda Short of Meally; and one granddaughter, Sandra Powers Skaggs. Funeral services were held, Monday, October 30 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with J.M. Scott officiating. Burial was in Short Cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1989
   
MULLINS, Mort
1909-1989
Mr. Mullins was born January 9, 1909 in Johnson County, a son of the late William H. and Elizabeth Rose Mullins. He was an oil well driller and producer and a member of the United Baptist Church and the Flat Gap Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Beulah Nichol Mullins; a son, William H. Mullins of Keaton; four daughters, Virginia Barrett of Orlando, FL, Eva Lee Boggs of Versailles, Delores Dorton of Cincinnati, OH, and Elizabeth Conley of West Union, OH; two sisters, Maude Hay and Polly Huff, both of Sciotoville, OH; five brothers, Jesses Mullins of Red Bush, Charlie Mullins of Campbellsville, Pearl S. Mullins of Martha, Harold Mullins of Wheelersburg, OH and B. E. Mullins of Paintsville; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1989
   
REED, Georgene (Selvage)
1923-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Georgene S. Reed, 66,  died Tuesday, October 17 in Columbus, OH.  Mrs. Reed was born May 26, 1923 in Johnson County, the daughter of Clate and Louise Wright Reed. Surviving are her husband, Ova A. Reed, one son, Ova Burnette Reed of Columbus, OH; 2 brothers, J. C. Selvage of Denver and Butch Selvage of Grove City, OH; 3 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, October 20, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was in Baldwin Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1989
   
RICE, Bertha (Rivers)
1902-1989
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Bertha Rice, 87.  Mrs. Rice was born February 6, 1902 in Johnson County, the daughter of Winfield and Dosha Rice Rivers. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alger Rice in 1968.  Surviving are two sons, Harold Morton Rice, of Paintsville and Arnold Lee Rice of Dayton, OH; 5 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren.  Funeral services held Thursday, October 19, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Carl Baldridge and Joe Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1989
   
SALYER, Mary (Webb)
1989
Former Johnson County resident, Mary Hannah (Webb) Salyer, died October 15 in Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Salyer, her parents and one brother. Surviving are two sons and daughters in law, Howard Lavon and Miriam Salyers of Springfield, and Harold Laverne and Shirly Salyers of New Carlisle, OH, two daughters and sons in law, Lillian Earle and James Lemaster of New Carlisle and Mary Frances and Donald Lemaster of Springfield; one brother Jonathan Webb of Oil Springs; five grandchildren and one great grandson and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 18 in Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home, with Clifford Kissinger and Bobby Jenkins officiating. Burial was in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Donnelsville, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1989
   
SPLANE, Vincent D. "Vince"
1989
Vincent (Vince) D. Splane, D.D.S. of Middleburg, Fl, died Tuesday, October 24. Mr. Splane was born in Paintsville. He was a member of the Middleburg United Methodist Church, an Army Air Corps Veteran, the Northeast District Dental Society, life-time member of American Dental, Florida Dental and Clay County Dental Associations, past member of Middleburg Rotary, and charter member of the Ravines Country Club. Surviving are his wife, Joanie Splane; three sons, T. Douglas, Paul, and Cary, one daughter, Rebecca Heilman, one sister, Julia Chandler; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 26, in the First Baptist Church at Middleburg with Revs. Larry Loveday and Jack Whitley officiating. Rivermead Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Those who prefer, may make donations to Methodist Hospice or Middleburg United Methodist Church Building Fund. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1989
   
TACKETT, Hershell
1911-1989
Retired miner, Hershell Tackett, 78, died Saturday, October 14, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Tackett was born June 27, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of Sanford and Dora Bayes Tackett. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Frazier Tackett; 6 sons, Jack, Paul, Ronnie and William all of Paintsville, Rema of Detroit, MI, and Gary of Ashland; 5 daughters, Betty Tackett, Garnett Blanton, Addie Hensley and Darlene dye all of Paintsville and Maxine Shaver of Brighton, MI; one brother, Harvie of West Van Lear; 5 sisters, Mrs. O. T. Brown of Paintsville, Loraine Conley of Hager Hill, Marie Pelphrey of River, Nola Mae McKenzie of Ashland and Jessie of OH; 31 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 17 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Jayne Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 18, 1989
   
TACKETT, John, Jr.
1920-1989
Flat Gap resident, John Franklin Tackett, Jr., 69, died Thursday, October 12, at his home.  Mr. Tackett was born March 13, 1920 in Johnson County, the son of John Franklin and Clara Blevins Tackett. He was a retired miner.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene VanHoose Tackett. Surviving are two son, Harry of Thelma and John of Hager Hill; two stepsons, Manuel Tackett of Sitka and Frank Tackett of Low Gap; three daughters, Peggy Meade of Nippa, Glenda Powers of Thelma and Rhonda Burke of Hager Hill; two brothers, Thurman Tackett of Staffordsville, and Garland Tackett of Columbus, OH; two sisters, Annie LeMaster of Hager Hill and Goldie King of Nippa; and 12 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren. Funeral services held Sunday, October 16 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Edgil Stevens and Donald Cantrell officiating. Burial was in Ratliff Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 1989
   
WARD, Myrtle (Collins)
1989
Former Johnson County resident, Myrtle Lee Ward, 81, died Thursday, Oct 19, in a Columbus, OH hospital. She was a member of the United Baptist Church at River. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forest Ward, and one son, James F. Ward. Surviving are five sons, Tony Martin, Elmer Ward, Ernest Ward, Charlie Ward, Lon Ward; four daughters, Aretta Holbrook, Mary Lou Goings, Gracie Starner and Belva Kean; 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Alton Cemetery in Columbus. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Nov 15, 1989
  
WHITAKER, Clotine (McKenzie)
1922-1989
Clotine Whitaker, 67, died Thursday, October 26, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. She was born August 13, 1922 in Johnson County, the daughter of Jerm and Mary Boyd McKenzie. Surviving are 2 sons, Claude Newberry of Prestonsburg; and James C. Hall of Van Lear; 2 daughter, Rosemary Ramey of Flat Gap and Myra Whitaker of Van Lear; 2 brothers, Claude and Clifford McKenzie both of Auxier; 3 sisters, Christine McKenzie of Auxier, Allene Isaacs of Prestonsburg, and Beatrice Webb of Hager Hill; 7 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 29 in Auxier Freewill Baptist church with Clifford Austin and T. A. Patton officiating.  Burial was in Ford Gap cemetery at Auxier with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Active pallbearers were Robert Music, Joe Music, Tony Combs, Clyde Isaacs, Claude L. McKenzie and Barry VanHoose. Honorary pallbearers were Gilbert Music, Paul Messer and Joe Isaacs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1989
  
WILLIAMS, Doris (Cox)
1939-1989
Nursing instructor Doris Williams, 50, died Tuesday, October 24, in the Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Mrs. Williams was born June 17, 1939 in Pike County, the daughter of John and Ollie Charles Cox. She was employed by the Carl D. Perkins Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center, a member of the First Methodist Church and a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Surviving are one daughter, Tempie Williams, of Paintsville; two brothers, Donnie Cox, of Pikeville, and Freddie Cox, of Aurora, IN; two sisters, Betty McClellan, of Columbus, OH, and Phyllis Meade of Lexington, and her father in law, K. B. Williams of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 28, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Ross officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Pallbearers were Scott Craft, Frank Delzer, Frank Wells, Jim Williams, Gail Gilliam, and Doug Dixon. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1989
     
 
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BARKER, Lizzie (Lemaster)
1910-1989
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov 22, for Lizzie Barker, 79. Mrs. Barker was born Nov 13, 1910 in Johnson County, the daughter of John and Sola Williams Lemaster. She was a member of Little Paint United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Barker in 1986. Surviving are three sons, Harmon Barker of Fuget, Robert Leon Barker of Lowmansville, and Kendrick Barker of Jackson, OH; two daughters, Ada Cantrell of Fuget,  and Brenda Banks of Lowmansville; one half brother, Walter Lemaster of Columbus, OH; one sister, Sarah Ann Salyers of Columbus; three half sisters, Dove Kimbleton and Vernie Jenkins, both of Columbus, and Mary Jenkins of Fuget; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 8 step great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Fish Trap United Baptist Church were Elders Eulas Adams, Jerry Colvin and Lonza Reed. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Garden at Staffordsville with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 29, 1989
  
BELL, Goldie Mae
1909-1989
Goldie Mae Bell, 79, died Sunday, November 26, in Highlands Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Bell was born December 13, 1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of Charles and Minnie VanHoose Bell. She was a retired merchant from A.W. Cox Department Store. Surviving are two sisters, Maude Jennings Williams of Sitka and Mildred Crum of Lexington. Funeral services held Tuesday, November 28, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dave Flannery officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 6, 1989
  
BLAIR, Rebecca (Davis)
1904-1989
Rebecca Blair, 85, died Saturday, November 11, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Blair was born January 30, 1904 in Johnson County, KY, the daughter of Adron Davis and Cynthia Conley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Blair, in 1982. Surviving are one brother, Bill Davis of Hager Hill; two sisters, Edna Paul of Miami, FL and Garnett Davis of Phoenix, AZ, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, November 13, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1989
  
CASTLE, Willie "Bill"
1910-1989
Willie (Bill) Howard Castle, 79, died Friday, November 17, in Humana Hospital, Louisa. Mr. Castle was born February 19, 1910 in Johnson County, the son of Alonzo and Martha Dixon Castle. He was employed by the State Highway Department. Surviving are one sister, Sullivan Castle of Springfield, OH; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 19, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1989Vivian Conley (Jones) Former Johnson County resident, Vivian Conley, 66, died Sunday, Nov 26, in Springfield, OH. Mrs. Conley was born Oct 1, 1923 in Johnson County, the daughter of Abie and Sarah Blevins Conley. She was a member of the Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugie Conley in 1986.. Surviving are three sons, Winfred Conley of Stringfield, and Ronnie and Phillip Conley, both of Enon, OH; one daughter, Diana Rue McKenzie, of Springfield; one brother, Curtiss Jones, of Sitka; one sister, Jessie Mapes, of Springfield; and 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Nov 29 at 11 a.m. in Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church at Sitka, with Bruce Daniels and Linzie Music officiating. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 20, 1989
   
CONLEY, Jean (Corder)
1915-1989
Jean Corder Conley, 74, died Tuesday, November 21, in Kentucky Rest Haven, Madisonville. Mrs. Conley was born January 31, 1915 in Floyd County, the daughter of Dave and Grace Corder. Surviving are her husband, Victor Conley; one brother, John Elmo Corder, of Madisonville; and one sister, Margaret Jewell Burchwell, of Dayton, OH. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 25, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 29, 1989
  
CONLEY, Rudolph
1926-1989
Retired truck driver Rudolph Conley, 63, died Sunday, Nov 5, in St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, WV. Mr. Conley was born Mar 2, 1926 in Johnson County, the son of Leander and Laura Lyons Conley. He was retired from Suburban Motor Freight. Surviving are his wife, Marie McKenzie Conley; two daughters, Tammy Bowen and Barbara Bowman, both of Lowmansville; and two sisters, Shirley Sparks of Louisa, and Judy Skaggs of Reynoldsburg, OH. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov 8, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Willie Hayes and Frank VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Conley Cemetery at Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Nov 15, 1989
  
CONLEY, Vivian (Conley)
1923-1989
Former Johnson County resident, Vivian Conley, 66, died Sunday, Nov 26, in Springfield, OH. Mrs. Conley was born Oct 1, 1923 in Johnson County, the daughter of Abie and Sarah Blevins Conley. She was a member of the Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugie Conley in 1986.. Surviving are three sons, Winfred Conley of Stringfield, and Ronnie and Phillip Conley, both of Enon, OH; one daughter, Diana Rue McKenzie, of Springfield; one brother, Curtiss Jones, of Sitka; one sister, Jessie Mapes, of Springfield; and 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Nov 29 at 11 a.m. in Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church at Sitka, with Bruce Daniels and Linzie Music officiating. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 29, 1989
  
CONLEY, Windle
1908-1989
Oil Springs resident, Windle "Pudie" Conley, 81, died Monday, Nov 20, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Conley was born April 12, 1908 in Johnson County, the son of Harry and Corda Caudill Conley. He was an oil field worker. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Elmer Rice, of Oil Springs. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Nov 22, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Price Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Nov 22, 1989
  
FAIRCHILD, Edith (Fairchild)
1909-1989
Oil Springs resident, Edith Fairchild, 80, died Saturday, November 11 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Fairchild was born May 19, 1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of Newt and Luna Williams Fairchild.  She was a member of the Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church. Her husband, Orville Fairchild died in 1974.  Surviving are 3 daughters, Garnett Anderson and Janice Fairchild both of Oil Springs, and Loretta Gallogly of Mt. Vernon, OH; 3 brothers, Thurman Fairchild of Ashley, OH, Harmon Fairchild of Columbus, OH, and Dorman Fairchild of Paintsville; 2 sisters, Dorothy Colvin of Delaware, OH and Dora Caudill of Derby, OH; 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 14,  in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Charles Stapleton and Harold Salyer officiating. Burial was in Litteral Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1989
   
FRALEY, Blaine
1905-1989
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, November 22, at 10 a.m. for Blaine Fraley, 84. Mr. Fraley was born April 9, 1905 in Floyd County, the son of Alfonzo and Monrova Austin Fraley. He was a retired miner and school custodian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Fraley in May 1986. Surviving are one son, Jimmy Fraley, of Alithia Springs, GA; two daughters, Phyliss Ramey of Newport, MI and Blanch Ramey of Harrison, OH; one sister, Pansy Virse of Williamson WV; and eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Father Joseph Muench. Burial will be in Auxier Relocation Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1989
  
GRIFFITH, Mima (Athington)
1906-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mima Griffith, 83. Mrs. Griffith was born Nov 4, 1906, in Lawrence County, the daughter of Allen and Rinda Borders Athington. She was a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Griffith, in 1977.  Surviving are four sons, Arthur of Lowmansville, Leroy of Red Springs, NC, Bill of Cedarville, OH, Dewey of Springfield, OH; two daughters, Beatrice Daniels of Red Springs and Grethel Preston of Springfield; one sister, Shirley Williams, of Sedalia, OH; 18 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov 28, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Tommy Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Griffith Family Cemetery at Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 29, 1989
  
GRIM, Gregory Neilson
1968-1989
Gregory Neilson Grim, 21, died Sunday, November 5, in U. K. Medical Center. Mr. Grim was born February 2, 1968 in Columbus, OH, the son of Elvie and Nancy Castle Grim. He was a salesman at B & W TV Sales. Surviving are his parents, one brother, Jason Todd Grim, of Proctorville, OH; and his maternal grandmother, Mattie L. Cantrell Castle. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, November 8, at 1 p.m. in Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church, with James Kelly Caudill and Chuck Slone officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1989
  
GRIM, Minuard
1902-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Minurad Grim, 86. Mr. Grim was born December 12, 1902 in Johnson County, the son of Leander Cox and Lou Anna Jane Caudill Grim. He was retired from C & O Railway and a member of Paintsville United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Daniel Grim; one son, Ishmael Grim of Paintsville; one step son, Arnold Wells of Paintsville; one daughter, Doralene Grim of Paintsville; 2 stepdaughters, Doralene Lockwood of Paintsville and Josephine Fraley of Florida; 3 sisters, Mandy Harris and Ola Salyers both of Flat Gap and Norma McClure of Xenia , OH. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 12 at the Paintsville United Baptist Church with B. C. Ferguson and John Reed Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Marvin Sparks Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1989
   
HUNSAKER, Everett
1921-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Everett Hunsaker, 68. Mr. Hunsaker was born August 28, 1921 in Virginia, the son of John A. and Helen Blanton Hunsaker. He was a retired miner and self-employed scrap metal dealer. Surviving are his wife, Frances Marshall Hunsaker; one brother, Everett Hunsaker, Jr., of Jenkins, four daughters, Helen Mullins of Lorraine, OH, Janice Johnson of Jenkins, Shirley Draves of Detroit, MI, and Karen Trunk of Vermillion, OH; two brothers, Kenneth Hunsaker of Wise, VA and John Hunsaker, Jr. of Huntington, WV, and eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 21, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Paul Wayne Browning and Gerald Richardson officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1989
  
HYDEN, Sarah (Webb)
1893-1989
Funeral services were held Monday, November 13, for Sarah Hyden, 97.  Mrs. Hyden was born June 11, 1893, in Johnson County, the daughter of Roe and Martha Goble Webb.  She was a member of the Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ballard Hyden, in 1947.  Surviving are 5 sons, Howard Hyden of Wabash, IN, Ballard Hyden Jr of Paintsville, Eugene Hyden of Warsaw, IN, Roedolph Hyden of Peru, IN and Ernest Hyden of Mentone, IN; four daughters, Fannie Honeycutt, of Van Lear, Helen Wilcox of West Van Lear, and Gladys Blair and Thelma Hylton, both of Dayton, OH; three sisters, Angie Lynn and Laura Phelps both of Van Lear, and Fannie Webb of Wabash, IN; 32 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Bobby Webb and William Bowling.  Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1989
  
McDANIEL, Johnnie
1915-1989
Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov 5, for Johnnie L. McDaniel, 74. Mr. McDaniel was born Mar 25, 1915 at Beaver Dam, the son of Oscar and Flora Wilson McDaniel. He was employed by Chessie System and a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Oppenheimer McDaniel; three brothers, Ollie McDaniel of Hammond, IN, Charles McDaniel, of Owensboro, and Oscar McDaniel, Jr. of Rehoboth Beach, DE; and several nieces and nephews and one great nephew. Officiating at services in Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Robert Benson. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Nov 8, 1989
  
MORGAN, Priscilla (Smith)
1989
Former Hager Hill resident, Priscilla Hobson (Smith) Morgan, 93, died Thursday, November 9 in Westminster Healthcare Center, Indiana. Mrs. Morgan was a retired clerk for the Lexington Kentucky Bluegrass Army Depot, a member of Bethany Christian Church in Louisville and Ann Roger Clark Chapter D.A.R. Surviving is a daughter, Louise Bonsett. Funeral services were held Monday, November 13, in Scott Funeral Home. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1989
   
MULLINS, Mort
1909-1989
Paintsville Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements for Mort Mullins, 80. Mr. Mullins was born January 9, 1909 in Johnson County, a son of the late William H. and Elizabeth Rose Mullins. He was an oil well driller and producer and a member of the United Baptist Church and the Flat Gap Masonic Lodge 616 F & AM . Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Beulah Nichol Mullins; a son, William H. Mullins of Keaton; four daughters, Virginia Barrett of Orlando, FL, Eva Lee Boggs of Versailles, Delores Dorton of Cincinnati, OH, and Elizabeth Conley of West Union, OH; two sisters, Maude Hay and Polly Huff, both of Sciotoville, OH; five brothers, Jesses Mullins of Red Bush, Charlie Mullins of Campbellsville, Pearl S. Mullins of Martha, Harold Mullins of Wheelersburg, OH and B. E. Mullins of Paintsville; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, November 15 at 11 a.m. in the United Baptist Church at Keaton, with Elders J. T. Bailey and Roy Coffee officiating. Burial will be in Mullins Cemetery at Keaton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1989
   
MUSIC, Ricky
1958-1989
Ricky Music, 31, died Sunday, November 19, at his Meally home. Mr. Music was born July 17, 1958, in Johnson County, the son of Clyde and Emma Music. He was employed as a clerk by Save-A-Lot. Surviving are his parents; three brothers, William Scotty Music, of Germantown, OH, Johnny Wayne Music of Volga, and Clyde Music, Jr., of Meally, and three sisters, Gretta Conley of Meally, Patricia Ann Erby of Dayton, OH, and Dinetta Curtis of Aberdeen, OH. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, November 22, at 1 p.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Wilbur Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1989
  
SKILES, Vernia (Music)
1920-1989
Vernia (Music) Mollett Skiles, 69, died Sunday, November 12, in Our Lady of the Way Hospital in Martin. Mrs. Skiles was born September 1, 1920 in Paintsville, the daughter of John Music and Mary Ellen Waller Music. She was a member of the Free Pentecostal Church of God, Weeksbury. She was preceded in death by her two husband, James H. Mollett and John H. Skiles, seven step sons, two step daughters, two brothers, two half brothers, and three half sisters. Surviving are seven step sons, Clester Skiles, Daniel H. Skiles, Larry G. Skiles, Gary D. Skiles, Larry G. Skiles, and Billy P. Skiles, all of Springfield, OH, and Ronald L. Skiles of Portsmouth, OH; one step daughter, Eloise McDavid, of Springfield; one half brother, Eligah McCloud of Paintsville; and one sister, Eliza Music Mullins of Defiance, OH. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 15, in Free Pentecostal Church of God, with Brother J. Patton officiating. Burial was in the Music Cemetery at Boons Camp, with Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1989
  
STANFORD, Isaac "Bud"
1905-1989
Isaac "Bud" Stanford, 85, died Monday, Nov 20, in Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. Mr. Stanford was born May 7, 1905 in Johnson county, the son of Zachariah and Zilfie Spears Stanford. He was a miner. Surviving are two sons, Oliver L. Stanford, of Columbus, OH and Robert Stanford of Paintsville; one daughter, Betty Jean Ruggles, of WV; four brothers, Mose Stanford of Salyersville, Mike Stanford of Tutor Key, Lenzie Stanford, of West Van Lear, and Zack Stanford, of IN; one sister, Maudie Elam of Springfield, OH; 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov 22 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Ronnie Gregory officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 29, 1989
  
TACKETT, Billy Ray
1957-1989
Billy Ray Tackett, 32, died Friday, Nov 3 in Greenwood, SC. Mr. Tackett was born Oct 13, 1957 in KY, the son of John and Laura Selvage Tackett. He was the co-owner of a construction company. Surviving are his wife, Peggy Gamblin Tackett; two sons, Billie Jo, and Jason Allen, both at home; one brother, Jimmy Tackett, of Charleston, SC; and two sisters, Sue Patrick and Barbara Patrick, both of Salyersville. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov 6, in Whitehouse Enterprise Baptist Church with Charlie Wiley officiating. Burial was in Staffordsville, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Nov 15, 1989
  
VANHOOSE, Victoria (DeBoard)
1892-1989
Victoria VanHoose, 97, died Monday, November 13, in her Louisa home. Mrs. VanHoose was born February 26, 1892 in Lawrence County, the daughter of George and Lizzie O'Bryan DeBoard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo VanHoose.  Surviving are one daughter, Dixie Ratliff of Louisa and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  Funeral services held Wednesday, November 15, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with John Hibsheman officiating. Burial was in Osborne Cemetery at Chestnut. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1989
   
VANHOOSE, Virgil
1899-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Virgil VanHoose, 90. Mr. VanHoose was born June 13, 1899 in Johnson County, the son of Farris and Winnie Helton VanHoose. He was a retired miner. His wife, Martha VanHoose preceded him in death. Surviving are one brother, Freelan VanHoose of Catlettsburg. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 5, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Stambaugh. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1989
  
WALLEN, Kermit
1922-1989
Offutt resident Kermit, W. Wallen, 67, died Sunday, November 5, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wallen was born July 7, 1922 in Johnson County, the son of George Hansford and Miranda Borders Wallen. He was a retired bus driver from Carl D. Perkins Rehabilitation Center, a member of Laurel Hill Primitive Baptist and a life member of DAV Chapter #18.  Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Preston Wallen; 2 sons, Robert of West Van Lear and Danny of River; 1 daughter, Elaine Carol Horne of Meally; 1 brother, Gervin Wallen of OH; 3 sisters, Roma Stepp of River, Idyllis Murray of Bonita Springs, Fl, and Phyllis Mixen of Georgia.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 8, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Owen Blanton, Jerry Brown, and Elmo Ferguson and Donavan Finch officiating.  He is buried in Wallen Cemetery at Williamsport, KY. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 15, 1989
   
WHEELER, Maureen (Hereford)
1917-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Maureen Hereford Wheeler, 71. Mrs. Wheeler was born July 1, 1917 in Floyd County, the daughter of Thomas May and Mollie Nunnery Hereford. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Wheeler, in 1980. Surviving are two sons, John E. Wheeler, Jr., of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Thomas Hereford Wheeler, of Mayfield; two daughters, Lenora Leslie of Prestonsburg, and Katy Boston of Louisville; one brother, Thomas Hereford of Prestonsburg, three sisters, Dorothy Cunningham, of Margate, FL, Pauline Williams of Orlando, FL, and Florence Reynolds of Prestonsburg; and 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 29, in the First United Methodist Church. Burial was in Hereford Family Cemetery at Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1989
  
WILEY, Vivian (Spradlin)
1896-1989
Paintsville resident, Vivian Wiley, 92, died Wednesday, November 1, at her residence. Mrs. Wiley was born December 12, 1896 in Johnson County, the daughter of John Spradlin and Rosa Stafford. She was a member of the Methodist Church and retired from Wiley Motors.  Her husband, Bruce Wiley, preceded her in death in 1984.  Surviving is l daughter, Rose Wiley Chandler and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, November 3, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with David Ross officiating. Burial was in Stafford Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 8, 1989
  
WILLIAMS, Doris (Cox)
Nursing instructor Doris Williams, 50, died Tuesday, October 24, in the Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Mrs. Williams was born June 17, 1939 in Pike County, the daughter of John and Ollie Charles Cox. She was employed by the Carl D. Perkins Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center, a member of the First Methodist Church and a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Surviving are one daughter, Tempie Williams, of Paintsville; two brothers, Donnie Cox, of Pikeville, and Freddie Cox, of Aurora, IN; two sisters, Betty McClellan, of Columbus, OH, and Phyllis Meade of Lexington, and her father in law, K. B. Williams of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 28, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Ross officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Pallbearers were Scott Craft, Frank Delzer, Frank Wells, Jim Williams, Gail Gilliam, and Doug Dixon. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 1, 1989
     
 
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BLAIR, Cynthia
1911-1989
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 10, for Cynthia Blair, 78. Ms. Blair was born April 8, 1911 in Johnson County, the daughter of Harlan and Mary Francis Saylor Blair. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are one brother, Kelly Blair, of West Van Lear. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home was John Sammons. Burial was in Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 13, 1989
   
BRICKLEY, Myron
1914-1989
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Myron Everett Brickley, 75. Mr. Brickley was born January 3, 1914 in OH, the son of Edward and Lena Foyd Brickley. He was a retired miner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tera Castle Brickley. Surviving are one daughter, Kay Brickley Landolfi, of Plymouth, Mass.; one brother, John Brickley of Van Lear; one sister, Dorothy Phillips, of Houston, TX; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 27 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Lewis Hall officiating. Burial was in Stapleton Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 27, 1989
   
BURCHETT, Billy
1935-1989
Nippa resident, Billy O. Burchett, 54, died Tuesday, December 5, in Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. Mr. Burchett was born July 28, 1935 in Johnson County, the son of Hamm and Hassie Stambaugh Burchett. He was retired/disabled from Floyd Cleaners and Laundry. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lee Ramey Burchett; one son, William Burchett, of Nippa; one brother, James O. Burchett, of Paintsville; and one sister, Shirley Ratliff of Columbus, OH. Funeral services held Friday, December 8, in Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church, with James Kelly Caudill and Paul Wayne Browning officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Nippa, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 13, 1989
   
CALHOUN, I. V.
1911-1989
Van Lear resident, I. V. Calhoun, 78, died Wednesday, December 13, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Calhoun was born June 28, 1911 the son of Clayton Calhoun and Nancy Mullins Calhoun. He was a retired miner. Surviving are his wife, Golda Reedy Calhoun; one daughter, Ilene Stewart, of Van Lear; one brother, Everett Calhoun, of Amburgey; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 16, in Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with John Preece, I. D. Back, Glenn Noe, and H. B. Reedy, Jr., officiating. Burial was in Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery at Litt Carr. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 27, 1989
  
CANTRELL, Edith (Potter)
1923-1989
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Edith Potter Cantrell, 66. Mrs. Cantrell was born December 8, 1923, in Pike County, the daughter of Cornelius and Marie Hughes Potter. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Cantrell, in 1981. Surviving are three sons, Paul Clifton of Atlanta, GA, George Spriggs of Fuget and Shannon Spriggs, of Wabash, IN; one daughter, Nancy Spriggs of Oil Springs; one brother, James Potter, of Garrett, and eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 11, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Rose officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Fuget. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 13, 1989
   
CASTLE, John
1905-1989
Retired miner, John Castle, 84, died Tuesday, Dec 12, in Methodist Hospital, Pikeville. Mr. Castle was born Nov 1, 1905 in Morgan County, the son of Chilt and Belle Curtis Castle. He was retired from Island Creek Coal Company, a member of the United Baptist Church and a member of Odd Fellows Lodge for 60 years. Surviving are his wife, Alka Trimble Castle; four sons, Ernest Ray Castle, of Leveland, TX, Willis Castle of Red Bush, William Albet of Hendersonville, TN, and Charles Mickey Castle, of Bonnersferry, ID; two daughters, Rebecca Fyffe of Fairborn, OH, and Judy Ferguson of Red Bush, three brothers, Jayole Castle of Staffordsville, Wayne Castle of Catlettsburg and Lundy Castle of Brandywine, MD; 27 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec 15, in Peaceful Valley United Baptist Church at Fuget, with Elders Eual McKenzie and Paul E. Keaton officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Red Bush, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,  Dec 20, 1989
   
CASTLE, Monie (Lyons)
1989
Thealka resident, Monie Castle, 76, died Tuesday, Dec 12 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Castle was born Feb 8, in Johnson County, the daughter of George and Julia Lyons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Castle. Surviving are two sisters, Nora Lyons of Thealka and Lora Borders of Columbus, OH; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec 15, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Edgel Stevens officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Dec 20, 1989
   
DAVIS, Jack
1930-1989
Paintsville resident, Jack Davis, 59, died Friday, December 1, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical center. Mr. Davis was born September 18, 1930 in Johnson County, the son of Frank and Eula Kissinger Davis. He was disabled. Surviving are two sons, Frank of Thelma, and Jack of Paintsville, two sisters, Nella Brown of Cleveland, OH, and Patsy Easterling of Rush; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 3, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Quentin Crum officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at King Addition. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 6, 1989
   
FAIRCHILD, Dorman
1917-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Dorman Fairchild, 72. Mr. Fairchild was born June 19, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of Newton and Luna Williams Fairchild. He was retired from William's Grocery and a deacon at Tom's Creek United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Allen Dale in 1975.  Surviving are his wife, Minnie Daniel Fairchild; 1 son, Robert W. Fairchild of Dayton, OH; 1 daughter Avonelle Worsham of Englewood, OH; 2 brothers, Thurman Fairchild of Ashley, OH and Harmon Fairchild of Columbus, OH; 2 sisters, Dorothy Colvin of Delaware, OH and Dora Caudill of Derby, OH; and 4 grandsons. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 28 in Tom’s Creek United Baptist Church with Charles Price, LaFrance Rigsby, and John R. Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 6, 1989
   
FANNIN, Alkie (Bowling)
1925-1989
Alkie Bowling Fannin, 64, died Friday, Dec 15, in her Van Lear Home. Mrs. Fannin was born May 5, 1925 in Johnson County, the daughter of Clayton and Gracie Bowling. She was a member of the Beechwall United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hansford Fannin in March, 1988. Surviving are three sons, Darvin Fannin of Clintwood, VA, Manford Fannin of Van Lear, and Grover Lee Fannin of Wabash, IN, 8 daughters, Ella Jean Butcher and Rita Fay wells, both of Wabash, IN, Pearl Harris and Linda Delong, both of Van Lear, Brenda Hamilton of Louisa, Mary Duty of Whitehouse, Elisha Taylor of Leander, and Barbara Fairchild of Oil Springs, six brothers, Billy J. Bowling of Wabash, IN, Carl Bowling and Delby Bowling, both of Van Lear, Clyde Bowling of OH; Clifford Bowling of Chicago, IL, and Mark Bowling of Stambaugh; five sisters, Ruby Sisco of Meally, Faye Music and Ethel Clifton, both of Wabash, IN, Elvie Tackett of Davis Branch, and Lorraine Music of MI; 19 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec 17, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Colvin and Gene May officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Webb Hollow, Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,  Dec 20, 1989
   
GUSSLER, James W.
1931-1989
James W. Gussler, 58, died Saturday, December 9, in Elmwood Village Nursing Home, Ashland. Mr. Gussler was born February 22, 1931 in Boyd County, the son of Willard and Margaret Gussler. He was retired from Ashland Monument Company, a member of the Methodist Church and a member of V. F. W. Surviving are his wife, Betty Sammons Gussler; four sons, Willard, John, and William all of Paintsville, and Jimmy of Ironton, OH; five daughter, Gail Gussler of Paintsville, Margaret Ann Newsome of Chillicothe, OH, Cindy Carter of Morehead, Betty Gussler of Owensboro, and Margaret Gussler of Ashland; one brother, Charles of Ashland, and two sisters, Alma Spillman of Russell and Virginia Williams of Flatwoods. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 12, in East Fork United Methodist Church, Rush, with Frank Wallace, Randy Brehems and Kenneth Sammons officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery at Ashland, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 13, 1989
   
MEADE, George
1895-1989
Retired contractor George Clinton Meade, 94, died Tuesday, Dec 5, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Meade was born Jan 26, 1895 in Johnson County, the son of John and Mary Estep Meade. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Williams Meade, in 1963. Surviving are five daughters, Mary Liz Blanton, Ruthie Vaughn, and Gladys Cantrell, all of Paintsville and Alka Frazier and Ruby Blanton, both of Staffordsville; two sisters, Lurie Conley, of Staffordsville and Linna Blanton, of Dayton, OH; 18 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec 8, in Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church, with John Frank Ratliff, James Crider and Willard "Red" VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Staffordsville Church Cemetery, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Dec 13, 1989
  
MOLLETTE, Sammie
1924-1989
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Sammie Mollette, 65. Mr. Mollette was born Mar 1, 1924 in Paintsville, the son of W. T. and Polly Mollette. He was a retired miner. Surviving are his wife, Miza Borders Mollette; one half brother, Brown Sammons, of Wabash, IN; and three sisters, Florence Preston of Waverly, OH, Clara Prater of Jefferson, OH, and Amanda Staniford of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec 14, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John Frank Meade and Gilbert Music officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Dec 20, 1989
  
SALYER, Olga (Osborne)
1989
Former Sitka resident, Olga Mae Salyer, 68, died Thursday, Dec 14, in Kettering, OH. Mrs. Salyer was born in Johnson County, the daughter of Mack Osborn and Lou VanHoose. She was preceded in death by four brothers, three sisters, and one grandson. Surviving are her husband, Virgil W. Salyer; five sons, Wayne, Charles, Donald, and Edward, all of Concord, NH and Ronald Salyer of Dayton, OH; three daughters, Bonnie Broadstock of Centerville, OH, Marsella Acord, of Piketon, OH, and Vicki Bockway of Wheelersburg, OH; three sisters, Virgie McCarty of Aid, OH, O'Letha Wiley of Dayton, OH, and Edna Witten of Springfield, OH; 25 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec 16 in Howe Wheeler Boyer Hornback Funeral Home, with Rev. Raymond O'Brien officiating. Burial was in Mound Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Dec 27, 1989
  
SPRADLIN, Hazel (Daniels)
1911-1989
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 24, for Hazel Spradlin, 78. Mrs. Spradlin was born July 13, 1911 in Johnson County, the daughter of Julius and Bessie Daniels. Surviving are her husband, Charles Spradlin; one son, Ben J. Spradlin of Martin; one daughter Charlcye Compton of Prichard, WV; 3 sisters, Blanche VanHoose of Nippa, Gladys North of Morehead, and Faye Rickman of Thealka; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were James Kelly Caudill and M. T. Womack. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 27, 1989
    
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