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ARROWOOD, Emogene
1926-1994
Wittensville resident, Emogene “Jean” Arrowood, 67, died Thursday,
January 20 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Arrowood was
born January 22, 1926, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late
Dewey and Wilda LeMaster McClure. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church. Surviving are her husband, Leonard “Dogwood” Arrowood, Jr., one
son, Greg Arrowood of Gadsden, AL; three brothers, Ruel and
Chester McClure, both of Wittensville, and Charles McClure of
Catlettsburg; and four sisters, Ruby Rice of Pace, FL and Betty
McClure, Billie Stinson and Dordena O’Bryan , all of Wittensville.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 22 at the First Baptist
Church, with Drew Martin officiating. Burial was in Wells Cemetery at
Paintsville, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 26, 1994
BALDWIN, Etta Mae
1994
Etta Mae Baldwin, of Lorraine, OH, formerly of Johnson County, died
Friday, January 14, at St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center in
Lorraine. Mrs. Baldwin was born in Johnson County, the daughter of the
late Jess and Elizabeth Howard Reed. She was a secretary for Wright
Patterson Air Force Base. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Clarence Baldwin, in 1964. Surviving are one son, Jeff Baldwin of
Lorraine, and one daughter, Elizabeth Baldwin of Lorraine. Funeral
services will be held today, Wednesday, January 19 at 1 p.m. in the
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Mitchell Spradlin
officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 19, 1994
BLANTON, Freddie
1935-1994
Freddie Blanton, 58, died Saturday, January 8, at his Morgan County
residence. Mr. Blanton was born October 26, 1935, in Morgan County, the
son of Nora Ferguson and the late Carl Blanton. He was a disabled truck
driver. Surviving are his mother, his wife, Shelby Jean Fairchild
Blanton; one son Freddie Blanton, Jr., of Sandy Hook; two daughters,
Melinda Colvin of Staffordsville and Carla Blanton of West Liberty; one
brother, Cortis Blanton of West Liberty; two sisters, Wilma Holbrook of
West Liberty and Chloe (Bill) Daniels of Huber Heights, OH; and two
grandchildren and three step grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Monday, January 10 at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Melvin
Blanton, Lowell Ferguson and Donald Caudill officiating. Burial was in
the Ferguson Family Cemetery at Morgan County. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, January 12, 1994
BLANTON, James Paul
1942-1994
Funeral services were held Monday, January 24 for James Paul Blanton,
51, who died Thursday, January 20 at Appalachian Regional Hospital. Mr.
Blanton was born January 21, 1942, in Johnson County, the son of Emma
Jean VanHoose Blanton and the late Johnnie Blanton. He was employed by
Wayne Supply Company. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Betty Ruth
Mayfield Blanton; one son, J. P. Blanton, II at home; one daughter,
Renee Blanton Hembree of Salyersville; two sisters, Betty VanHoose of
Catlettsburg and Johnna Murry of Meally, and one granddaughter.
Officiating at services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel were Revs.
Dick VanHoose and M. T. Womack, Jr., Burial was in Highlands Memorial
park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 26, 1994
BUTCHER, Virgie (Rowland)
1912-1994
Former Johnson County resident Virgie Butcher, 81, died Friday, January
28, at Timber Ridge Nursing Home, Ocala, FL. Mrs. Butcher was born
November 1, 1912, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Proctor
and Sarah Brown Rowland. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Raymond Butcher, in July 1984. Surviving are one son, Edmond Butcher of
Ocala; one brother, Virgil Rowland of Ashland; three sisters, Margaret
Sparks, Lina Daniel and Elva Lewis, all of Ashland; and six
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, February 1 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in
Thomas Butcher family cemetery at Williamsport.
CASTLE,
Carolyn (Culwell)
1950-1994
Castle Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements for Carolyn Culwell Castle, 43, who died Friday, January
21 at U. K. Medical Center. Mrs. Castle was born November 20, 1950 in
Johnson County, the daughter of Elliot and Mary Lou McKenzie Culwell.
She was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are her
parents; her husband, Charles Castle; two daughters, Debra Castle of
Nippa and Lisa Collinsworth of Salyersville; four brothers, Frank,
Ricky, and Elliott Culwell, all of Nippa, and Randall Culwell of
Wabash, IN; four sisters, Opal Fithc of Meally, Rita VanHoose of Nippa,
Alice VanHoose of Lowmansville and Nancy Brown of Urbana, OH; and one
grandson. Funeral services were held Monday, January 24 at Cannons
Chapel Enterprise Baptist Church, with Revs. Tommie VanHoose, Gail
Music and Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Clark Castle Cemetery
at Nippa. Paintsville Herald, January 26, 1994
CHANDLER, Mona (Burton)
1905-1994
Mona Chandler, 88, died Monday, January 3, at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Chandler was born February 11, 1905 in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late Lou and Vina Chandler Burton. She was
owner and operator of the former Chandler’s Clothing Store and was a
member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Russell
Chandler; one daughter, Irene Hall of Huntington, WV; and four
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 6, at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Wayne Sparks officiating.
Burial was in Highlands Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1994
CONLEY, Ralph
1900-1994
Retired driller, Ralph Conley, 93, died Sunday, January 9 at Paul B.
Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Conley was born July 4, 1900 in
Johnson County, the son of the late John M. and Mary Woods Conley. He
was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Ollie
Blanton Conley; three sons, Larry and Paul Conley, both of
Staffordsville, and Norvan Conley of Berlin Heights, OH; four
daughters, Sharon Cantrell of Staffordsville, Anita Picklesimer of
Louisville, Janet Salyer of Springfield, OH and Karen Duncan of
Columbus, OH; one brother, William “Deak” Conley of Allegon, MI and 15
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
today, Wednesday, January 12 at 11 a.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home
Chapel, with Jerry Scott, Homer Picklesimer, Jr. and Rev. Tobe Wheeler
officiating. Burial will be in Jayne Cemetery at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1994
EVANS, Alan Christopher
1993-1994
Alan Christopher Evans, 4 months, died Saturday, January 22 in
Columbus, OH. Alan was born in Columbus, the son of Gary and Theresa
Branham Evans. Surviving are his parents, his grandparents, Charlie and
Alice Jean Wiley of Whitehouse; and one sister, Kellie Evans of
Columbus. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 25 at Schoedinger
Funeral Home in Columbus. Burial was in North Lawn Memory Garden at
Westerville, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 26, 1994
FAIRCHILD, Merle
1911-1994
Merle Fairchild, 82, died Tuesday, January 4 at her Oil Springs
residence. Mrs. Fairchild was born march 18, 1911, in Johnson County,
the daughter of the late Benjamin and Dora Meade Conley. She was a
teacher. Surviving are her husband, Delbert Fairchild; one son, David
Fairchild of Oil Springs; two daughters, Linda Castle of Sitka and
Vivian Fairchild of Oil Springs; one brother. W. R. Conley of
Wittensville; five sisters, Ruth McKenzie of Flat Gap, Fern Lyons of
Blaine, Anna Bechelheimer of Columbus, OH, Florence Meade of Vanceburg
and Hazel Johnson of Morehead; and three grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, January 7 at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Ellis Hampton, James Kelly
Caudill and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial
Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1994
FITCH, Sarah (Stambaugh)
1907-1994
Sarah Stambaugh Fitch, 85, died Tuesday, January 11 at J. J. Jordan
Geriatric Center, Louisa. Fitch was born March 17, 1907, in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late William and Alifair Caudill Stambaugh.
Surviving are several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held
Friday, January 14 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with James
Kelly Caudill and John Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Stambaugh
Family Cemetery at Stambaugh. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January
19, 1994
FRIEND, Mary
1913-1994
Former Johnson County resident Mary E. Friend, 80, died Monday, January
10 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Mrs. Friend was born July 12,
1913, the daughter of the late Charles and Laura Conley Friend. She was
a member of West Union Jehovah Witness. Surviving are two brothers,
Robert Friend of Roswell, NM and John Friend of Rome, OH. Graveside
services were held Friday, January 14 at Cumbo Cemetery at Van Lear
with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, January 19, 1994
GAMBILL, Eileen (Frail)
1994
Former Paintsville resident, Eileen F. Gambill, 77, of Daytona Beach,
FL, died Sunday, January 23 at Halifax Medical center, Daytona Beach.
Mrs. Gambill was born in Buffalo, WV, and had lived in Paintsville for
a number of years. She moved to Daytona Beach in 1950. She graduated
from Paintsville High School and worked for her parents, James Howard
and Edna Frail, in Frail’s Department Store. She was a volunteer worker
at the Halifax Medical Center. Surviving are her husband, Earl Gambill;
one daughter, Camellia Anne “Cammy” Burger of Daytona Beach; one
sister, Mildred Armstrong of Daytona Beach; and three grandchildren and
three great grandchildren. In lieu of remembrances, the family suggests
donations be made to the Heart Association of Volusia County, P. O. Box
3, Daytona Beach, FL 32115 Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 26,
1994
HARMAN, Edna (Blair)
1924-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Edna Ruth
Harman, 69, who died January 16 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical
Center. Mrs. Harman was born May 24, 1924 in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late Dee and Madge Blanton Blair. She was a cook
(restaurant work) and member of the Fairview Freewill Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Arthur Harman; two sons, Jeff Harman of
Leander and Justin Harman of Staffordsville; two sisters, Martha Lewis
of Van Lear and Violet Spradlin of Springfield, OH; her step mother,
Esta Blair of Flat Woods; one step brother, Harold Morris Conley of
Dayton, OH; two half sisters, Mary Adams and Louise Picklesimer, both
of Flatwoods and three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday January 19, at 11 a.m.
at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Donald Caudill and
Richard Williams officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial
Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 19,
1994
HENSLEY, Easter (Wilson)
1919-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Easter Hensley,
74, who died Sunday, January 2, in Springfield, OH. Mrs. Hensley was
born January 15, 1919, in Paintsville, the daughter of the late James
and Emma Murphy Wilson. She was a member of East High Street Church of
Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hensley, in
1970. Surviving are eight daughters, Billie Hayes, Bonnie Hoffman,
Jeane Magaceaux, Joyce Schofield, Henrietta Cooper and Lynn Elliott,
all of Springfield, Margaret Mogle of West Carrollton, OH and Dorothy
Marshall of East Liverpool, OH; and 27 grandchildren and 27 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 6 at
Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Denny Landon officiating. Burial was
in Wilson Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
January 12, 1994
KESTNER, Ruth (Ray)
1934-1994
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 13 for Ruth Ray Kestner,
60, who died Monday, January 10. Mrs. Kestner was born January 6, 1934,
in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Walter and Edna Lilly Ray.
She was a nurses aid. Surviving are her husband, Alvis Kestner; one
son, Charlie Kestner of Hager Hill; two daughters, Sharon Hall and
Debbie Evans, both of Hager Hill; one brother, Ora Ray of Paintsville,
one sister, Mary Olsen of New Hampshire; and three grandchildren.
Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Herb
Arms and Dick VanHoose. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 19, 1994
MARTIN, Dallas
1918-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Dallas
Hartley Martin, 75, who died Monday, January 17 at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center. Mr. Martin was born June 3, 1918, in Buffalo,
WV, the son of the late Edward Dallas and Lucy Hartley Martin. He was a
retired school bus driver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna
Louise Martin. Surviving are two sons, James of Prestonsburg and Larry
of Staffordsville; four daughters, Eloise VanHoose of Nippa and Bonnie
Pelphrey, Carol Pelphrey and Jo Ann Blackburn, all of Stambaugh; nine
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 20 at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Caudill and James Kelly Caudill
officiating. Burial was in Martin Family Cemetery at Stambaugh. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the Johnson County Christian
School Fund. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 26, 1994
MCCARTY, Espa
1913-1994
Oil Springs resident, Espa McCarty, 80, died Thursday, January 13. Mr.
McCarty was born March 7, 1913, in Johnson County, the son of the late
William and Caroline Clark McCarty. He was retired from Big Sandy
RECC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oma McCarty in 1984.
Surviving are three sons, Ray of Oil Springs, Fred of Nippa and Robert
of Lexington; one daughter, Etta Lafferty of Oil Springs; five
grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and
three step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday,
January 16 at Low Gap United Baptist Church, with Elders Danny
Williams, Frankie Williams, Sam Reed and Melvin Wright officiating.
Burial was in the McCarty Family Cemetery at Oil Springs, with
Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, January 19, 1994
MEEKS, Johnny
1928-1994
Johnny Meeks Bryan Fraley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
for Johnny Meeks, 65, who died Tuesday, January 4 at Paul B. Hall
Medical Center. Mr. Meeks was born January 20, 1928, in Johnson County,
the son of the late William and Beuna Sparks Meeks. He was a disabled
veteran. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Litteral Meeks; five sons,
Edward Meeks of Flat Gap and Johnny, Jr. Roger, Robert and Richard
Meeks, all of New Mexico; four daughters, Janet Wilcox of Flat Gap,
Deborah Jones and Judy Marling, both of New Mexico, and Carolyn Russell
of Texas; three brothers, Collie Meeks of Ohio, Issac Meeks of
Mississippi, and Billy Meeks of Roswell, NM; two sisters, Judith Smith
of Paintsville and Verneda Bennett of Illinois; four half brothers,
Charles, Richard, Clifford and William Meeks, all of Paintsville; one
half sisters, Jeanette Balesteri of Ohio; and 20 grandchildren and one
great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, January 7, at
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home, with Elder Eulas Adams
officiating. Burial was in Sheridan Estepp Cemetery at Fuget.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1994
MEEKS, Mollie (DeLong)
1904-1994
Boons Camp resident, Mollie Meeks, 89, died Tuesday, January 4 at Paul
B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Meeks was born October 10, 1904
in Martin County, the daughter of the late Jack and Callie Mills
Delong. She was a member of the Little Friendship United Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis “Doc” Meeks,
in 1991. Surviving are seven sons, Donis, Homer, Jack, Harry and Paul
Meeks, all of Boons Camp; Arnold Meeks of Stanville and Faye Meeks of
Meally; two daughters, Joyce Blevins of Staffordsville and Darlene
Clark of West Alexandria, OH; and 32 grandchildren and several
great and great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Thursday, January 6 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Ivan Butcher
and Claude Mollette officiating. Burial was in Willis Meeks Cemetery at
Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1994
MELTON, Curtis Reed
1940-1994
Curtis Reed Melton, 53, died Thursday, January 6 at Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Melton was born January 25, 1940 in Leslie County,
the son of Tom and Gladys Hoskins Melton Mattingly of Louisville. He
was a superintendent for a demolition company. Surviving are his
mother, his wife, Deloris Staniford Melton; four sons, Jason Melton of
Paintsville, Tom and Kenny Melton, both of Indianapolis, IN; and
Frankie Melton of Louisville; two daughters, Jayme Melton of
Paintsville and Karen Hall of Indianapolis; one brother, Eddie Melton
of Louisville; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Saturday, January 8 at Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home, with Rev.
Hobert Meade officiating. Burial was in Nim Sturgill Cemetery at Boons
Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1994
MOLLETTE, Laura (Davis)
1915-1994
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 2 for Laura Davis Mollette,
78, who died Thursday, December 30. Mrs. Mollette was born August 7,
1915 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Lon Davis and Rosella
Webb Davis. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Fred Mollette in 1972 and one son,
Bobby Mollette, in 1981. Surviving are two sons, David Mollette of
David and Donald Mollette of Sierra Vista, AZ; one brother, Lon Davis
of West Van Lear; one sister, Ella Cranford of Kings, NC and six
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Officiating at services at
Buffalo United Baptist Church were Lawrence Arrowood, Claude Mollette,
and Shade Lee Walters. Burial was in Colvin Cemetery at Thealka, with
Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, January 12, 1994
OSBORNE, Stella (Burke)
1909-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Stella Osborne, 84, died Thursday,
January 6, in Springfield, OH. Mrs. Osborne was born February 12, 1909,
in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Richard Martin and Martha
Burke. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Harold Osborne. Surviving are four
sons, Robert Osborne, of Sitka, and Jimmy, Willard and Thomas Osborne,
all of Wabash, IN; three daughters, Barbara VanHoose of Sitka; Iva
Miller of Springfield, OH and Donita LeMaster of Wabash, IN; three
brothers, Ray Burke of Stambaugh, Howard Burke of OH and Clarence Burke
of Mechanicsburg, OH; two sisters, Ludie McKenzie and Dorothy Crislip,
both of Sitka; and 44 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 10 at Sitka Freewill Baptist
Church, with Rev. Hobert Meade officiating. Burial was in Osborne
Cemetery at Sitka with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1994
PRESTON, Daisy (Daniel)
1918-1994
Retried postmaster, daisy Daniel Preston, 75, died Tuesday, January 11
at her Thelma residence. Mrs. Preston was born April 28, 1918, in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late Elmer and Nancy Cassidy
Daniel. She was retired from the United States Government and was a
member of the Concord United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Donis Preston. Surviving are one son, Terry Preston of
Thelma, one daughter Brenda Clifton of Thelma; two brothers, Hubert and
Harold Daniel, both of Van Lear; two sisters, Norma Meade of Tutor Key
and Frankie Ratliff of Van Lear; and five grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, January 14 at Concord
United Baptist Church, with Bruce Howard, Charles Price and John Sparks
officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Park at
Staffordsville, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 19, 1994
PRESTON, Shirley (Behny)
1930-1994
Funeral services were held Friday, January 7 for Shirley Preston, 63,
who died Tuesday, January 4 at her Meally residence. Mrs. Preston was
born July 6, 1930 in Wabash, IN, the daughter of the late Raymond and
May Behny. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Preston.
Surviving are one son, Gregory Capes of Huntington, IN; two stepsons,
Dennis Preston of Anderson, IN and Donald Preston of Varney, WV; one
daughter Deborah Smith of Miami, FL; one brother, Larry Molet of Roan,
IN; one sister, Sharon Miltonburger of Roan; and two grandchildren,
four step grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one step great
grandchild. Officiating at services at Preston Funeral Home Chapel was
Orville Short. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at Meally. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1994
PUCKETT, Ocie (Collins)
1920-1994
Ocie Collins Puckett, 73, of Left Fork, Abbott, Prestonsburg, died
Monday, January 10 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Puckett
was born February 25, 1920 in Floyd County, the daughter of the late
Shell and Eva Whitaker Collins. She was a member of the Brandy Keg Free
Will Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos
Puckett, on April 19, 1987. Surviving are three brothers, Raleigh
Collins of East Point, Otto Collins of Portsmouth, OH and Ollie
Collins of Fostoria, OH and one sister, Oakie Spencer of Portsmouth.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 12 at the Carter Funeral
Home with Rev. Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial was in the
Holbrook Cemetery on the left Fork of Abbott Creek. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, January 19, 1994
RICE, William McKinley
1899-1994
Former Johnson County resident, William McKinley Rice, 94, of Russell,
died Wednesday, January 5. Mr. Rice was born January 14, 1899, in
Morgan County, the son of the late George Winston and Margaret Osborne
Rice. He was a retired self- employed carpenter and was a member of
Advance United Methodist Church and the Carpenters Union. Surviving are
his wife, Clara Williams Rice of Russell; four sons, Alois of Thealka,
Edsel of Flatwoods, Ronald of Worthington and Harold of Ocala, FL; two
daughters, Marjorie Williams of Flatwoods and Floress Collins of
Huntington, WV; and 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one
great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, January 7 at
Carman Funeral Home, Flatwoods, with Lowell Ogden officiating. Burial
was in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
January 12, 1994
SOUTHERS, Birdie (Tomblin)
1911-1994
Birdie Southers, 82, died January 1 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical
Center. Mrs. Southers was born December 12, 1911 in Harts, WV, the
daughter of the late Jesse and Katie Moore Tomblin. She was a member of
the Duncan Fork United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Ermal Southers, in 1979; and two stepsons, Okey and Isom
Southers. Surviving are three sons, Ermal Southers, of Logan, WV, Jeff
Southers, of Holden , WV, and Shelby Southers, of Louisa; two
daughters, Clara Daniels of Paintsville and Marzetta Daniels of Ft.
Gay, WV; one step daughter, Opal Braggs of Whitman, WV; one sister, Ida
Stevens of Florida; and 29 grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, January 4 at Duncan Fork United Baptist Church with Revs.
Jimmy Maynard, Wayne Runyon and Eddie Lane officiating. Burial was in
Estep Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roger Howell, Elmer Hunte, Darren
Daniels, Dewayne Southers, Elijah Daniels and Donald Floyd. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1994
STURGILL, Opal (Meek)
1912-1994
Sales clerk, Opal Sturgill, 81 died Tuesday, January 4 at her Boons
Camp residence. Mrs. Sturgill was born June 29, 1912 in Johnson County,
the daughter of the late Isaac and Lizzie Thompson Meek. She was
employed by Nim Sturgill Furniture Company and was a member of the
United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nim
Sturgill, in 1980. Surviving are three sons, Bob Sturgill of Tutor Key,
Nim Sturgill, Jr. of Paintsville and Larry Sturgill of West Van Lear;
one daughter, Betty Wallen of Louisa; two sisters, Vivian Kimbler and
Dorothy Williams, both of Dayton, OH and eight grandchildren, nine
great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services
were held Friday, January 7 at Hurricane United Baptist Church, Boons
Camp, with Elders Hobart Pack, Mitchell Baldwin and David Baldwin
officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Boons Camp, with
Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, January 12, 1994
TACKETT, Jack W.
1934-1994
Retired driller, Jack W. Tackett, 59, died Saturday, January 15, at his
Tutor Key residence. Mr. Tackett was born November 14, 1934, in Johnson
County, the son of Ethel Tackett and the late Herschell Tackett.
Surviving are his mother; his wife, Euvon Blackburn Tackett; one son,
Lee Tackett of Tutor Key; two daughters, Brenda White and Lavonna
Preece, both of Martin County; four brothers, Paul, Ronnie, Rema and
Reece Tackett; and five sisters, Darlene Dye, Maxine Schaffer, Addie
Hensley, Betty, Tackett and Garnett Tackett. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, January 18 at Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home, with Robert
Staniford officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Tutor Key.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 26, 1994
VANHOOSE, Myrtle (Barnett)
1994
Johnson County native, Myrtle Barnett VanHoose, 90, died Friday,
January 7 at her Lexington residence. Mrs. VanHoose was the daughter of
the late Andrew and Nora Stapleton Barnett. She was a member of Kerz
Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Marvin VanHoose of
Lexington, Larry VanHoose of Falls Church, VA, and Harold VanHoose of
Las Vegas, NV; one daughter, Janet VanHoose of Lexington; one sister,
Augusta Ray of Canton, MO; and seven grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday, January 11 at
Bascom-VanHoose Cemetery at Nippa. Memorials can be made to the
Paintsville Independent Schools library or a favorite charity.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1994
WALTERS, Edna (Sammons)
1903-1994
Edna Walters, 90, widow of Ingram Walters, died Monday, January 3, in
North Ridgeville, OH. Mrs. Walters was born December 19, 1903 in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late Jim and Kathryn Honeycutt
Sammons. Surviving are two sons, Lawrence Walters of Boons Camp and
Arnold Walters of North Ridgeville, OH; two daughters Ocilene Lewis of
Thelma and Opal Dutton of Lagrange, OH; two sisters, Mary Horn of
Paintsville and Nora Baldridge of Green Forest, Arkansas; and 20
grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and five great-great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 6 at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Billy Joe White officiating.
Burial was in the family cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, January 12, 1994
WARD, Eunice (Penix)
1946-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Eunice
Penix Ward, 77, who died Wednesday, January 12 at her Paintsville
residence. Mrs. Ward was born November 13, 1946, in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late Paris and Virgie Music Penix. She had worked for
the Paintsville Sewing Factory and was a member of the Freewill Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by one brother, Orville Penix; one
sister, Pauline Penix and one grandson, Brent Preston. Surviving are
her husband, Shade Ward; one son, Jeff Ward of Paintsville; one
daughter, Beulah Castle of Knoxville, TN; two brothers, Paris Penis, JR
of Cleveland, OH and Estill Penix of Panama City, FL; four sisters,
Lillian Copley of Paintsville, Bessie Davidson of Hindman, Vendea
Raines of Adrian, MI and Audrey Thompson of Jacksonville, FL and three
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Saturday, January 15 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James
Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 19, 1994
FEBRUARY 1994
BLAIR, Marvin
1914-1994
Staffordsville resident, Marvin Blair, 79, died Monday, January 31 at
his residence. Mr. Blair was born February 4, 1914, in Magoffin County,
the son of the late Samuel and Mary Estep Blair. He was a retired miner
and carpenter and was a member of the Staffordsville Freewill Baptist
Church. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude Johnson Blair; two daughters,
Alice Fyffe of Keaton and Rita Cline of Lowmansville; three brothers,
Major and Chalmer Blair, both of Staffordsville, and Frank Blair of
Sitka; and 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Thursday, February 3 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel,
with Wilburn Hamilton and Steve Rose officiating. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, February 9, 1994
BOGGS, Walter
1925-1994
Walter Boggs, 68, died Friday, January 28 at Highlands Regional Medical
Center. Mr. Boggs was born June 17, 1925, in Floyd County, the son of
the late Bert and Nora Short Boggs. He was retired and a veteran of the
U. S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Alka Delong Boggs; six sons, Larry,
Walter, Jr., and Bert, all of Flat Gap, Rickey and Jerry, both of River
and Roger of Cincinnati, OH; two daughters, Debra Pennington of Jennys
Creek and Oragon McCoy of Prestonsburg; one brother, Ottis Boggs of
Warsaw, IN; two sisters, Louisa Dingus of Ashland and Lucille Stambaugh
of Warsaw; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday,
January 31 at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Harry Neal Frisbee
officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2, 1994
BUTCHER, Virgie (Rowland)
1912-1994
Former Johnson County resident Virgie Butcher, 81, died Friday, January
28, at Timber Ridge Nursing Home, Ocala, FL. Mrs. Butcher was born
November 1, 1912, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Proctor
and Sarah Brown Rowland. She was preceded in death bhy her husband,
Raymond Butcher, in July 1984. Surviving are one son, Edmond Butcher of
Scala; one brother, Virgil Rowland of Ashland; three sisters, Margaret
Sparks, Lina Daniel and Elva Lewis, all of Ashland; and six
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, February 1 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in
Butcher family cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
February 2, 1994
CASTLE, Cleo
1917-1994
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 19 for Cleo Boyd Castle,
76, who died Wednesday, February 16 at Highlands Regional Medical
Center. Mrs. Castle was born May 30, 1917, in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late Joe and Elizabeth Meek Boyd. She was a factory
worker at American Standard and a member of the First Baptist Church at
Van Lear. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold E. Castle,
in 1949. Surviving are two daughters, Dianna O’Bryan of Denver and
Debbie Smith of West Van Lear; two brothers, James Boyd of South Point,
OH and Joe Boyd, Jr. of Dayton, OH; two sisters, Mary Fraley of
Wooster, OH and Rebel Guthrie of Carlinville, IL; and five
grandchildren. Officiating at services was William Spradlin. Burial was
in Hall Cemetery at Davis Branch, with Preston Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 23, 1994
COLLINS, Ali
1922-1994
Funeral services were held Friday, January 28, for Ali Joe Collins, 74,
who died Monday, January 24 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr.
Collins was born August 14, 1922 in Johnson County, the son of the late
Perry and Callie Spriggs Collins. He was a retired miner (Local5898).
Surviving are his wife, Virginia Collins; four sons, Ali Collins, Jr.
of Dallas, TX, Vernon Collins of Vermillion, OH, Darrell Collins of
Sheffield Lake, OH and Harold Collins of Paintsville; seven daughters,
Darlene Reynolds and Eloise Conley, both of Paintsville, Evalene
Caudill of Daniels Creek, Sharon Collins and Carol Rowe, both of
Sheffield Lake, Marlene Williamson of Memphis, TN, and Lavonne Albert
of Seven Hills, OH: and 26 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Thomas
Reese. Burial was in Collins Family Cemetery at Daniels Creek.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2, 1994
COLLINS, Edward
1931-1994
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 5, for Edward Collins,
62, who died Monday, January 31 at Highlands Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Collins was born October 12, 1931, in Johnson County, the son of
the late James and Roberta Boyd Collins. He was a retired miner.
Surviving are his wife, Elva Daniels Collins; three daughters, Donna
Fitch of Meally, Monica Melvin of Hager Hill, and Veronica Fannin of
Sitka; one brother, Elmo Ratliff of Paintsville, two sisters, Frances
Sellers of Meally and Bertha Fields of Van Lear; and five
grandchildren. Officiating at services at Preston Funeral Home Chapel
was Roger Hill. Burial was in Daniels Cemetery at Boons Camp.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 9, 1994
COMPTON, John F.
1936-1994
Compton John F. Compton, 53, died Wednesday, January 26 at McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital. Mr. Compton was born March 1, 1936, in
Johnson County, the son of Ruth Compton and the late Chester Compton.
He was an EMT for P &B Ambulance Service and was a member of the
Protestant Church. Surviving are his wife, Verda Hall Compton; one
daughter, Sheila Adkins of Michigan; two stepdaughters, Rene and Leeann
Ward, both of Hager Hill and one brother, Jack Compton of Gahana, OH.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 30 at Bryan Fraley & Son
Funeral Home with Rev. Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in Richmond
Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, February 9, 1994
ESTEPP, Anna (Daniels)
1920-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Anna Lee
Estepp, 74, who died Wednesday, February 2, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Estepp was born January 4, 1920, in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late Ranson “Pete” and Tava Wilcox Daniels.
She was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, D.
G. Estepp, one son, Phillip Estepp of Dover, OH; one sister, Audrey
Ratliff of Fairborn, OH; and two grandchildren and one great grandson.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 5, at Paintsville Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Lowell Webb officiating. Burial was in Highlands
Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
February 9, 1994
EVANS, Jencie
1909-1994
Jencie Evans, 84, died Wednesday, February 2, at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Evans was born November 27, 1909 in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late Edward and Della Conley Evans.
Surviving are three brothers, Thomas Evans, of Tutor Key, Elzie Evans
of Hammond and Farry Evans of Van, WV; and one sister, Myrtie Young of
Van Lear. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 5 at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Banks officiating.
Burial was in Evans Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
February 9, 1994
FRALEY, Billy Jr.
1994
Former Van Lear resident Billy Fraley, Jr., 73, died Monday, January 17
at his West Carrollton, OH residence. Mr. Fraley was retired from
Specialty Paper Company and was a member of Moraine Heights Baptist
Church and DAV Chapter 9. Surviving are his wife, Betty Fraley; three
sons, David and Bob, both of Miamisburg, OH and Jeff of West
Carrollton; one daughter, Cathy Whitacre of Bellbrook, OH; one brother,
Roy of Miami Township, OH; one sister Juanita Barker of Centerville,
OH; and 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Thursday, January 20 at Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home,
with Pastor Terrell Hudson officiating. Burial was in Miami Valley
Memory Gardens. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 16, 1994
FRAZIER, Eugene
1923-1994
Paintsville resident, Eugene Frazier, 70, died Saturday, January 29 at
his residence. Mr. Frazier was born August 7, 1923 in Johnson County,
the son of the late Stephen and Emma Williams Frazier. He was a retired
educator, past assistant superintendent and superintendent of
Paintsville City Schools and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving
are his wife, Helen Castle Frazier; one son, David Frazier of Danville;
one daughter, Karen Adkins of Paintsville; three brothers, Stephen and
James Frazier, both of Dayton, OH and Cecil Frazier of Paintsville,
four sisters, Ruby Marcum of Paintsville, Verda Gore and Fannie Hood,
both of Ashland, KY, Kay Denning of Dayton and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 31 at First Baptist Church,
Paintsville, with Rev. Drew Martin officiating. Burial was in Johnson
County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February
2, 1994
GASPARAC, Sarah (Gullett)
1895-1994
Former Magoffin County resident, Sarah Gullett Gasparac, 98, died
Saturday, January 29 in New London, OH. Mrs. Gasparac was born
September 20, 1895, in Magoffin County, the daughter of the late
Sanford and Katie Jones Gullett. She was a member of the Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Gasparac, in
1945; and a daughter, Jewell. Surviving are four sons, James Gasparac
of Salyersville, Carl and Claude Gasparac, both of Shiloh, OH and
Seville Gasparac of New London; one daughter, Rosie Nelson of
Paintsville; one step daughter, Corie Barnett of Knox, IN; two
brothers, John and Wiley Gullett, both of Mt. Sterling; and 30
grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 1, at Bryan Fraley &
Son Funeral Home, with Rev. Larry Blair officiating. Burial in Earl May
Cemetery at Salyersville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2,
1994
HAMILTON, Dixie (Fyffe)
1912-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Dixie
Hamilton, 81, who died Saturday, February 5 at Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Hamilton was born July 31, 1912 in Johnson County,
the daughter of the late John Henry and Pearlie Holbrook Fyffe. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hamilton, in 1987. Surviving are
one son, Kenneth Hamilton of Staffordsville; one daughter, Janice
Skaggs of Staffordsville, one sister, Cynthia Bayes of Staffordsville,
and four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Monday, February 7 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with
Carl J. Fyffe, Willis Fyffe and Lowell King officiating. Burial was in
Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, February 9, 1994
HANEY, Anna Mae
1921-1994
Retired custodian, Anna Mae Haney, 72, died Tuesday, February 1 at Paul
B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Haney was born August 22, 1921 in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late Floyd and Rhoda Alice Spradlin
Haney. She was retired from Mayo Methodist Church. Surviving are one
son, Robert Haney of Paintsville; one brother, Chester Heaney of
Paintsville; and two sisters, Nellie Johnson of Hager Hill and
Josephine Spriggs of Meally. Funeral services were held Thursday,
February 3 at Mayo United Methodist Church, with Fred Wiles
officiating. Burial was in Johnson Cemetery at Hager Hill, with Preston
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
February 9, 1994
HENSLEY, Dosha (Mollett)
1944-1994
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, February 16, for Dosha
Adele Mollett Hensley, 49. Mrs. Hensley was born February 24, 1944 in
Martin County, the daughter of Cuba Cassidy Mollett and the late Nimrod
Mollett. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in
death by her husband, James Robert Hensley, in 1990. Surviving are
three sons, Dewey Hensley of Shelbyville, James Hensley of Greensboro,
NC, and Jerry Hensley of Boons Camp; seven brothers, Willie, Earl,
Russell, Dewey Troy and Alonza Mollett, all of Martin County and
Chester Mollett of Columbus, OH; three sisters, Bobbie Mollett of
Martin County, Ruby Spence of Mansfield, OH and Hellen Mollett of
Columbus, OH; three grandchildren. Officiating at 10 a.m. services at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Granville Mollett. Burial
will be in Wilson-Hensley Cemetery in Martin County. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, February 16, 1994
HONEYCUTT, Darkes (Bowling)
1909-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Darkes
Mary Honeycutt, 84, who died Monday, January 31. Mrs. Honeycutt was
born August 31, 1909, I Johnson County, the daughter of the late P. L.
and Effie Bowling Bowling. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Jimmy Honeycutt, in August 1973; and one daughter, Irene Pennington.
Surviving are two sons, James Honeycutt of Sitka and Delmas Honeycutt
of Auxier; three daughters, Ella Goble, Willa Wells and Maxine Keen,
all of Van Lear; one brother, Estill Bowling of Van Lear; two sisters,
Pearl Butcher and Ruth Wells of Van Lear; and 36 grandchildren, 64
great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held today, Wednesday, February 2 at 2:30 p.m. at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Harold Stephens officiating.
Burial will be in Honeycutt Family Cemetery at Daniels Creek.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2, 1994
HOUSTON, Carol (Miller)
1934-1994
Hager Hill resident, Carol Joan Pickle Houston, 59, died Sunday,
February 13 at U. K. Medical Center, Lexington. Mrs. Houston was born
November 8, 1934 in Wabash, IN, the daughter of the late Ira and Mary
Louise Ply Miller. She was a factory employee for American Standard and
was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. Surviving
are her husband, Eslie Houston; one son, Ronnie Pickle of Wabash; two
stepsons, Wallace and Jimmie Houston, both of Hager Hill; two
daughters, Crystal Spurlock and Jenny Pickle, both of Paintsville; one
stepdaughter, Sarah Houston of Hager Hill; two sisters, Donna Miller of
Marion, OH and Virginia Smithers of Lagro, IN ;and two grandchildren;
four step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Funeral services
were held Wednesday, February 16 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with
Larry Blair and Marty Spurlock officiating. Burial was in Lakeview
Memorial at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 23,
1994
MCCARTY, Walter Earl
1935-1994
Walter Earl McCarty, 58, died at his Stattham, GA residence on Sunday,
December 19, 1993. Mr. McCarty was born at Low Gap on February 12,
1935, the son of the late Halleck and Nora Curtiss McCarty. He was a
member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Peggy
Swisher McCarty; five sons, Bobby, Walter, Jim, Mike and Mark; one
daughter, Vicky Jean; two brothers, Burl McCarty of Hager Hill and Joe
McCarty of Springfield, OH; and three sisters, Mary Ward and Maxie
McCarty, both of Oil Springs; and Helen LeMaster of Plaine City, OH.
Funeral services were held Wednesday December 22, 1993, at Tim Stewart
Funeral Home in Widner, GA. Burial was in Rose Park Cemetery at
Stattham. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2, 1994
MCKENZIE, Charles
1914-1994
Services for Charles “Charley” McKenzie were held Wednesday, January 5
at Alger United Baptist Church in Kenton, OH. Mr. McKenzie was born
August 13, 1914, at Sitka, the son of the late Jesse and Carrie
McKenzie McKenzie. He was a retired maintenance bricklayer with
Teledyne Ohio Steel, had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps, and
attended the United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one
grandson, one great grandson and five sisters. Surviving are his wife,
Oka Irene Pelphrey McKenzie; two sons, Charles of Ada, OH and Gary of
Bellefontaine, OH; three daughters, Marlene Whitaker of Alger, OH,
Linda Sprang of Kenton and Sue Sickles of Belle Center, OH; one
brother, R. J. McKenzie of Sitka; two sisters, Georgia Stambough of
Sitka and Jessie Harper of Brooksville, FL; and 12 grandchildren and
11great grandchildren. Officiating at services were Elders Robert
Murray and Gregory Lewis. Burial was in Grove Cemetery at Kenton.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, February 2, 1994
MCKENZIE, Harry Dean
1960-1994
Truck driver, Harry Dean McKenzie, 33, died Tuesday, January 25 at
Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. McKenzie was born September 9,
1960 in Johnson County, the son of Willis “Nig” and Ruth Reed McKenzie.
He was employed by martin County Coal Company and was a member of the
Church of God. Surviving are his parents, his wife, Cynthia Hall
McKenzie; two sons, Kenny McKenzie of Wittensville and Jason Hall of
Prestonsburg; one daughter Rachael McKenzie of Prestonsburg, two
brothers, Billy McKenzie of Urbana, OH and Jimmy McKenzie of Bradenton,
FL; four sisters, Sue Simkins of Grove City, OH, Kathy Blair of
Staffordsville, Janee Burnett of Springfield, OH and Debbie Sammons of
Paintsville. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 29 at the
United Baptist Church of Paintsville with Elder John R. Pelphrey and
Revs. Kenneth Prater, Jr. and Jerry McKenzie officiating. Burial was in
Reed Cemetery at Barnetts Creek, with Paintsville Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements. . Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2,
1994
MEADE, Essie (Salyer)
1908-1994
Essie Salyer Meade, 85, died Thursday, January 27 at Kentucky River
Medical Center, Jackson. Mrs. Meade was born May 16, 1908, in Carter
County, the daughter of the late Bert and Ella Russ Terry. She was
preceded in death by two husbands, Rev. Cline Salyer, in 1974; and
Everett Meade in 1989. Surviving are two sons, Ronald Dean Salyer of
Paintsville and Robert Lee Salyer of Louisville; one sister, Bessie
Justice of Dayton, OH; and five grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 30 at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Larry Blair and Larry
Smith officiating. Burial was in Highlands Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2, 1994
MEEKS, Thurman
1910-1994
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for
Thurman Meeks, 83, who died Thursday, February 3 at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center. Mr. Meeks was born November 19, 1910 in
Johnson County, the son of the late Davis and Maude Segrave Meeks. He
was retired from the U. S. Army and was a member of the Freewill
Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Irene Spradlin Meeks; one
daughter, Genia Chandler of Paintsville; one sister, Hazel; and three
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Sunday, February 6 at Thealka Freewill Baptist Church, with Revs. Don
Fraley and Ernest Taylor officiating. Burial was in Johnson County
Memorial at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,, Wednesday February 9,
1994
MILLER,
Willa (Music)
1911-1994
Willa Price Pack Miller, 82, died Thursday, February 3 at Pike
Community Hospital in Waverly, OH. Mrs. Miller was born March 31, 1911
in Johnson County, the daughter of the late William and Sophronia
Hebbit Music. She was a merchant. She was preceded in death by three
husbands, John Price, E. L. Pack and Jack Miller. Surviving are two
sistes, Alva Brown of Wellston, OH and Sarah Ramey of Hampton, VA; and
several stepchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 6 at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with frank Sloan officiating. Burial
was in Music Family Cemetery at Auxier. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
February 9, 1994
MUSGRAVE, Linda (Fugate)
1946-1994
Linda Lue Musgrave, 47, died Wednesday, January 26, at her Paintsville
residence. Mrs. Musgrave was born May 8, 1946, in Knott County, the
daughter of Marie Fugate Sawyer and the late Melvin Fugate. She was a
physician’s assistant/clinic director and a member of Mayo Methodist
Church. Surviving are her mother, her husband, Dr. E. E. Musgrave;
three step sons, Dr. Ernest Musgrave of Clearwater, FL, Dr. Ernest
Musgrave of San Juan, Puerto Rico and Ronnie Musgrave of Nevada, three
daughters, Jennifer Burke of Pike County, Theresa Hall of Knott County
and Tara Musgrave of Paintsville; four step daughters, , Dr. Yolanda
Musgrave of Lexington, Dr. Tamara Musgrave of Asheville, NC, Margaret
Musgrave of San Juan and Shelia Musgrave of Johnson City, TN; one
brother, Melvin Fugate, Jr., of Paintsville; six sisters, Marietta
Patrick of Fleming County, Bonnie Smith of Ringgold, GA, Deloris
Amburgy of Knott County, Kathy Duty of NC, Alicia Staton of TN and
Darlene Sawyers of Knott County; and one grandchild. Funeral services
were held Saturday, January 29 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel
with Gene Strange and Bill Pollack officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
February 2, 1994
O'BRIEN, Eulah (Harvey)
1919-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Eulah E.
O’Brien, 74, who died Monday, February 14 at her Paintsville residence.
Mrs. O’Brien was born October 11, 1919, in Magoffin County, the
daughter of the late Charlie and Maudie J. Risner Harvey. She was
preceded in death by her husband, James O’Brien, in 1971. Surviving are
two sons, Richard Risner and James O’Brien, both of San Leandro, CA;
three daughters, Jo Martin, Carol Akin and Linda Fyffe, all of
Paintsville; one sister, Thelma Schweiger of Chelsea, MI; and five
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Graveside services were
held Wednesday, February 16 at Johnson County Memorial, with Rev. Ellis
Hamilton officiating. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 23, 1994
SCHIEF, Ola
1921-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Ola Schief, 72, of Springfield, OH,
died Friday, February 18, in Mercy Medical Center. Mrs. Schief was born
December 7, 1921 at Kerz, the daughter of the late William and Amanda
Stambaugh Davis. She had been employed as a sales associate at J. C.
Penney for 15 years, retiring in 1983. Prior to that she had worked at
Airetool Manufacturing Co., and Wren’s Department Store. She was a
member of St. Mary’s Church and Catholic Ladies of Columbia # 201. She
was preceded in death by her husband, James Schief, in 1983; three
brothers, Arnold, Laney, and James Davis and one sister, May. Surviving
are two daughters, Madeline and Margaret Schief, both of Springfield;
three brothers, Ray Davis of Mechanicsburg, OH, Walter Davis of Mutual,
OH and Willie Davis of Baltimore, MD; four sisters, Roberta Hutchison
and Doris Travis, both of Lexington and Jane and Gladys Davis, both of
Paintsville; and one grandson. Funeral services were held Monday,
February 21 at St. Mary’s Church. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery at
Urbana, OH with Conroy Funeral Home of Springfield in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 23, 1994
STAFFORD, Dorothy Ray
1924-1994
Paintsville resident, Dorothy Ray Stafford, 69, died Sunday, January 30
at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stafford was born October
8, 1924, in Paintsville, the daughter of the late Ray and Julia
Stapleton Stafford. She was secretary at the Paintsville Hospital for
20 years and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Surviving are one
brother, Joe Stafford of New Castle, CA; and one sister, Imogene Spears
of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 2 at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Wayne Sparks officiating. Burial
was in Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
February 9, 1994
STAMBAUGH, Bonnie (Salyer)
1937-1994
Licensed practical nurse, Bonnie Stambaugh, 56, died Sunday, February
13, at her Stambaugh residence. Mrs. Stambaugh was born February 15,
1937, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Richard and Marie
Burchett Salyer. She was employed by the Johnson County Health
Department and was a member of the Locust Grove United Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Granderson Stambaugh, her stepmother, Rosie
Rice Salyer of Stambaugh; two daughters, Janie Stambaugh of Stambaugh
and Kimberly Boggs of River; one brother, Richard Salyer of Stambaugh;
and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 15 at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders John Pelphrey and J. D.
Rice officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Stambaugh.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 16, 1994
TRIMBLE, Hazel
1899-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Hazel Trimble,
94, who died Friday, January 26 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical
Center. Mrs. Trimble was born June 7, 1899, in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late Green and Sara Ann Ealey Trimble. She was a member
of the Fairview Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Garth
Trimble of Hazard; one sister, Ollie Tackett of Louisa; and three
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held
Sunday, January 30 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Arthur Harmon
and Donald Caudill officiating. Burial was in Ealey Cemetery at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2, 1994
VANHOOSE, Anna Lee (VanHoose)
1915-1994
Retired postmaster, Anna Lee VanHoose, 78, died Saturday, February 19
at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. VanHoose was born October
20, 1915 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Arther and Emma
Akers VanHoose. She had been postmaster at Nippa, was a member of the
Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church and the Wittensville Homemakers and
was treasurer of the Johnson County Senior Citizens. She was preceded
in death by her husband, James Kelley VanHoose in 1979. Surviving are
three sons, Jimmy VanHoose of Paintsville, Robert VanHoose of Oil
Springs and Danny VanHoose of Nippa; one daughter, Emma Rice of
Staffordsville; four brothers, Charlie VanHoose of Nippa, Bruce
VanHoose of Sitka, James VanHoose of Paris and Billy VanHoose of
Waverly, OH; one sister, Emma Mullins of Ashland, and 14 grandchildren
and 15 great grandchildren. Burial was in Bascom VanHoose Cemetery at
Nippa, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Donations may be made to the Bascom VanHoose Cemetery Fund. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, February 23, 1994
VANHOOSE, Ethel (Whitaker)
1921-1994
Former Van Lear resident, Ethel Virginia Whitaker Tevis VanHoose, 72,
died Thursday, February 3 at the St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.
Mrs. VanHoose was born August 8, 1921, in Johnson County, the daughter
of the late Tan and Nora Martin Whitaker. She was a member of the Van
Lear Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first
husband, Rayford, V. Tevis in January 1967. Surviving are her husband,
Lawrence VanHoose; three sons, James Tevis of Nicholasville; David
Tevis of Wheelersburg, OH and Ronald Tevis of Lexington; one daughter,
Joyce VanHoose of Nippa; one brother, Earl Whitaker of Paintsville, and
nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Saturday, February 5 at the Morehead First Freewill Baptist
Church, with Rev. David Starcher officiating. Burial was in Richmond
Cemetery at Paintsville with Northcutt & Son Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 9, 1994
VANHOOSE, Helen (Preston)
1918-1994
Helen Preston VanHoose, 76, died Wednesday, February 16 at Highlands
Regional Medical Center. Mrs. VanHoose was born February 16, 1918 in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late Rev. Claude and Nellie
VanHoose Preston. She was a member of the Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Perrry VanHoose, in
June 1984. Surviving are one son, Hobert VanHoose of Flatwoods; one
daughter, Kathleen Hall of Paintsville; one sister, June Lyons of
Paintsville; and four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 20 at Toms Creek Freewill
Baptist church, with James Caudill and Paul Browning officiating.
Burial was in Bascom VanHoose Cemetery at Nippa, with Jones-Preston
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to
the Toms Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
February 23, 1994
WILHITE,
Robert M.
1928-1994
Doctor Robert M. Wilhite, 65, died Sunday, January 30, at Central
Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Dr. Wilhite was born May 1, 1928 in
Paintsville, the son of the late Robert and Opal Wilhite. He was a
member of the Masonic Lodge and past master of the Grand Lodge and had
been bestowed the 33rd degree. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lou Meade
Wilhite; five sons, Robert, III, and David both of Lexington, J. R. of
Winchester, Claude of Louisville and Michael of Oklahoma City, OK; one
daughter, Mary Cahal of Lexington, one brother, James Wilhite of
Lexington; two sisters Geane Wilhite of Bredard, NC and Mary Wilson of
Albany, GA, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, February 1 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Harold
Dorsey officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Pallbearers were members of the Paintsville Masonic
Lodge 381 F & AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to
the Kentucky Masonic Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 2,
1994
MARCH 1994
BARNETT, Mary Ruth (Mullershoen)
1994
Mary Ruth Hensley) Barnett of Maitland, FL, formerly of Paintsville,
died February 6, 1994 at the age of 48, after fighting cancer for five
years. She was the daughter of Bessie (Hensley) Muellershoen and the
late Herman Hensley. She is survived by her husband, Gene, a pilot; one
son, Timothy G. Baker, a senior at University of Central Florida, her
mother and stepfather, Bessie (Hensley) and Herman Muellerschoen; three
brothers, Jessie and Bill of Orlando, FL and Pat Hensley of Piketon,
OH. Mary was born in West Virginia and grew up in Paintsville where she
was a member of Mayo Methodist Church (baptized on Easter Sunday at the
age of 15). She was a cheerleader at Paintsville High School and active
in drama and beauty pageants. Her family owned and operated Hensley’s
Tire Service for 45 years. Following high school and Mayo State
Vocational School graduations, Mary and her mother moved to Florida
where she practiced the cosmetology learned at Mayo. Mary became active
in many fields including modeling for Ivey’s Store and other stores,
and civic organizations such as Vice President of Jaycee-ettes, a
delegate to Winter Park Art Shows, a delegate to Orlando Chamber of
Commerce, and a Welcome Wagon hostess. Mary and her mother, Bessie,
traveled for two years extensively in greater Europe, England, Hawaii,
Mexico, Canada and many of the islands despite her diagnosis of cancer.
Her last visit to Paintsville was only a few years ago when she
attended her Class of 63 reunion. A memorial service was held at First
Baptist Church, Maitland, FL, followed by burial at Glen Haven Memorial
Park at Winter Park, FL. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 9, 1994
BLAIR, Cyrus Jr.
1927-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Cyrus Blair, Jr., 66, of Petersburg,
FL, died Sunday, February 20 at Edward White Hospital. Mr. Blair was
born in Johnson County on September 22, 1927, the son of the late Cyrus
and Maltie May Blair. He was retired from General Motors Corporation in
Dayton, OH in 1977, and at the time moved to Florida. He was preceded
in death by two brothers, Demart and Amos Blair. Surviving are his
wife, Mary Bass Blair; one brother, Howard Blair of St. Paris, OH; and
three sisters, Alline Kestner of Hager Hill, Martha Caudill of
Staffordsville and Frances Tanner of Vanlue, OH. Funeral services were
held Thursday, February 24 at Memorial Park Funeral Home in St.
Petersburg, FL. Paintsville Herald,Wednesday, March 9, 1994
BLANTON, John
1932-1994
John Blanton Retired heavy equipment operator, John F. Blanton, 62,
died February 27 at Highland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Blanton was
born January 11, 1932, in Johnson County, the son of the late John
McKinley and Myrtle Adams Blanton. He was retired from Elm Coal and was
a dean and treasurer of the Little Paint United Baptist Church, a
member of the Operating Engineers Local 18 of Dayton, OH, a lifetime
member of the DAV and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are
his wife, Christine Gullett Blanton; five sons, John Jr., Michael and
Arnold, all of Springfield, OH, Randell of Oil Springs and Jeffery of
Charleston, WV; one daughter, Christina Fannin of Oil Springs; two
sisters, Edna Wheeler of Salyersville and Mildred O’Bryan of Waverly,
OH and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March
3 at Little Paint United Baptist Church, with Elders Roy Coffee,
Phillip Caudill, Kenny Pelphrey and Jimmy Salyer officiating. Burial
was in Blanton Cemetery at Oil Springs, with Paintsville Funeral Home
in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Ray Powers, Robby Wheeler,
Ronnie Wheeler, Paul Marion Blanton, Jimmy Ray Blanton, Dennis Phipps,
Ronnie Adams, Andy Blanton and Johnny Wagner. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 9, 1994
BLEVINS, Chester
1942-1994
Hager Hill resident, Chester Blevins, 51, died Friday, February 25 at
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Blevins was born July 12,
1942 in Johnson County, the son of Mary Stapleton and the late William
Harrison Blevins. He was a disabled delivery man, having worked for
Maggard’s and Joseph and was an Army veteran. Surviving are his mother,
tow sons, William Blevins of Prestonsburg, and James Blevins of
Ashville; one brother, Lester Blevins of Louisa; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 28 at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with Frank Osborne officiating. Burial was in the family
cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 2, 1994
BUTCHER, Mintie
1933-1994
Mintie Butcher, 60, died Monday, March 14 at Central Baptist Hospital
in Lexington. She was born April 16, 1933 in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late John Logan and Maggie Wells Clark. She was a
member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are one son, Jimmy Butcher,
of Dayton, OH, and three sisters, Betty Farley of Chino, CA, Polly
Wilder of Pomona, CA and Cloteen Rice of Hager Hill. Funeral services
will be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 17 at 2 p.m. at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial will be in
Rice Family cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
March 16, 1994
CASTLE, Malyssa (Spencer)
1920-1994
Malyssa “Lizzie” Spencer Castle, 73, died Sunday, February 20 at Paul
B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Castle was born September 5, 1920
in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Dick and Reece Belle
Montgomery Spencer. She was a member of the Upper Room Church.
Surviving are one son, Thomas Castle of Lawrenceburg; three daughter,
Verlie Myers of Pierceton, IN, Kay Blair of Paintsville and Mollie
Fitch of Georgetown; and eight grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 23 at
Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was
in Spencer Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 2, 1994
CAUDILL, Mitchell
1919-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mitchell
Caudill, 74, who died Sunday, February 27 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Caudill was born November 6, 1919 in Magoffin
County, the son of the late Wardie and Mintie Prater Caudill Higgins.
He was a self-employed farmer and was a member of Old Hood United
Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Neva (Granny) Lemaster Caudill;
four sons, Johnny of Paintsville, Danny of Betsy Layne, Palmer of
Greenfield, OH and Jackie of Urbana, OH; one daughter Wilma Eldridge of
Paintsville; one sister, Gertrude Zornes of Winchester; 11
grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, five step grandchildren, and one
step great grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 2 at
Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Colvin, Clarence Mathis and
Carlos Preston officiating. Burial was in Marvin Sparks Cemetery at
Blaine. Pallbearers were Johnny Adams, Adam Caird, Kenneth Sword, Mike
Eldridge, Fred Routzahn, Charlie Atkinson, Vernon Hall, Frankie
Griffith and Rodney Caudill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 9,
1994
CHARLES, Granville Leamon
1958-1994
Granville Leamon Charles, 35, died Friday, February 25. Mr. Charles was
born March 11, 1958 in Martin County, the son of James and Betty
Kimbler Charles. He was a hydro seeder for Big D. Hydroseeding of
Lenor, WV. Surviving are his parents; his wife, Vicki Allen Charles;
one son, Brock Charles, at home, two daughters, Heather and Alana
Charles, both at home; one brother, Charlie Charles of Mississippi; and
four sisters, Ilene Fairchild of Ocala, FL, Janet Williams, Catherine
Doderer and Angela Hampton, all of Salyersville. Funeral services were
held Monday, February 28 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with
Edward J. Young officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 2, 1994
DANIEL, Hazel (Preston)
1916-1994
Offutt resident, Hazel Preston Daniel, 77, died Thursday, March 24 at
her residence. Mrs. Daniel was born May 8, 1916, in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late Ali and Rachel Spears Mollette. She was a member
of the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by
two husbands, Herman Preston on October 30, 1958 and John Daniel on
July 15, 1972. Surviving are one son, Merril Preston of Williamsport;
five step sons, Willard Preston of Charlton Heights, WV, Johnny Daniel
of Dayton, OH, Paul Vencil Preston of Red Bush, Jay Daniel of River and
Billy Daniel of Meally; one daughter, Rita Hackney of Offutt; four step
daughters, Beatrice Wallen of Offutt, Grace Music of Van Lear, Ora
Alice Ward of River an dJoan Hensley of Martha; two brothers, Arnold
and Melvin Mollette, both of Offutt; and two sisters, Mildred Mollette
of Offutt and Stella Ramey of Springfield, OH; and two grandchildren,
two great grandchildren, 34 step grandchildren, 45 step great
grandchildren and five step great-great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Sunday, March 27 at Thealka Freewill Baptist Church with Bob
Lyons and Roger Music officiating. Burial was in Spears Cemetery at
River, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, March 30, 1994
DANIEL. Roger
1945-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Roger
Daniel, 48, who died Thursday, March 24 at Highlands Regional Medical
Center. Mr. Daniel was born December 16, 1945, in Johnson County, the
son of the late Thomas David and Shirley Pelphrey Daniel. He was a
miner and veteran of the U. S. Army. Surviving are two sons, Roger,
Jr., and John Roger, both of Jenkins, two daughters, Ratchel Alka
Daniel and Mary Carol Daniel, both of Jenkins; two stepdaughters,
Barbara Collins and Ada Collins, both of Jenkins; and one sister, Edna
Lanell Meade of Tutor Key. Funeral services were held Saturday, March
26 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March
30, 1994
DANIELS, Mark
1949-1994
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, March 2 at 1 p.m. for
Mark Edison Daniels, 44, who died Monday, February 28 at U. K. Medical
Center. Mr. Daniels was born May 30, 1949 in Johnson County, the son of
the late Arthur and Versie Adams Daniels. He was a general laborer.
Surviving are his wife, Connie Stambaugh Daniels; one son, Thurman
Daniels of Sitka; one daughter, Jeannie Brink of Oil Springs, one
brother, Matthew Daniels of Stambaugh; three sisters, Ruth Castle of
Nippa, Phyllis Castle of Volga, and Alka Crace of Salyersville and one
grandchild. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel will be William Paul Perkins and Terry Lykins. Burial will be in
Stambaugh Family cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 2, 1994
DELONG, Lucinda (Fannin)
1917-1994
Paintsville resident, Lucinda Fannin Adkins Delong, 76, died Thursday,
March 3 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Delong was born
March 12, 1917, in Floyd County, the daughter of the late Leonard and
Maudie Marie Smith Fannin. She was a member of the Auxier Freewill
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Emerson
Adkins and Bennie Delong. Surviving are one son, Felix Adkins of
Meally; one daughter, Stella Holbrook, of Van Lear; three brothers,
Hayes Fannin of Johns Creek, Leonard Fannin, Jr. of West Van Lear, and
Herman Fannin of Cleveland, OH; two sisters, Mabel Delong of West Van
Lear and Ethel Butcher of Flatwoods; and six grandchildren and six
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 5 at
Auxier Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Don Fraley officiating. Burial
was in Holbrook Family Cemetery at Davis Branch with Bryan Fraley &
Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 9, 1994
DOLLARHIDE, Barbara Jo (Floor)
1945-1994
Barbara Jo Dollarhide, 48, of Jasper, OH, died Wednesday, February 23,
at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, OH. Mrs. Dollarhide was
born April 21, 1945 in Akron, IN, the daughter of Delbert and Rosella
Reece Floor. Surviving are her husband, James E. Dollarhide of Waverly,
OH; two sons, James, Jr., and Timothy Dollarhide, both of Waverly, four
daughters, Patricia Dollarhide of Latham, OH, and Joyce Meek, Mary
Tilley and Barbara Dollarhide, all of Waverly, OH; two sisters, Betty
Hunter and Edna Hileman, both of Wabash, IN and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 25 at the Freewill Baptist
Church at Van Lear, with Rev. Lee Music officiating. Burial was in the
family cemetery at Van Lear with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 2, 1994
FERGUSON, Hurston
1917-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Rev. Hurston
“Lum” Ferguson, 76, who died Sunday, February 20 at U. K. Medical
Center, Lexington. Mr. Ferguson was born August 3, 1917 in Johnson
County, the son of the late John and Martha Ann Perry Ferguson
Rigsby. He was disabled and was a member of the Christian Union
Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mabel Keaton Rigsby
Ferguson; two sons, Hurston Ferguson of Paintsville and Jack Rigsby of
Elkhart, IN; one brother, Sterling Ferguson of Pawtuxer, RI; one half
brother, Harlin Rigsby of Lancaster, OH ; three grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Thursday, February 24 at Christian Union Enterprise
Baptist Church, with John Pelphrey and Elmer Burchwell officiating.
Burial was in Ferguson Family Cemetery at Keaton, with Preston Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 2,
1994
GREER, Dorothy (Music)
1917-1994
East Point resident, Dorothy Greer, 76, died Saturday, March 19 at her
residence. Mrs. Greer was born December 13, 1917, in Johnson County,
the daughter of the late James Boyd and Myrtle Boyd Music. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Greer, on June 1, 1978.
Surviving are three sons, Homer Greer of East Point, Ricky Greer of
Paintsville and John Michael Greer of Homersville, OH; four daughters,
Billie Carol Hyden of East Point, Mytrle Lois Laux, Charlene Peggy
Greer and Clara Edith Kruprzak all of Cleveland, OH; one brother, James
Boyd of Columbus, OH; and 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 21 at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was in Greer Family
Cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 23, 1994
HARMAN, Delphia (Blair)
1905-1994
Delphia Harman, 88, died Wednesday, February 23, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Harman was born March 22, 1905 in Johnson County,
the daughter of the late Frank and Ann Picklesimer Blair. She was a
member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Will Green Harman, in 1957. Surviving are three sons, Arthur
Harman of Leander, Paul Harman of Riceville and Will Harman, Jr. of Oil
Springs; two daughters, Edith Ward of Paintsville and Delphia Jackson
of Staffordsville; and 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and
three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday,
February 26 at Little Paint United Baptist Church, Oil Springs, with
Elders J. D. Rice and John Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Blue
Grass Cemetery at Salyersville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 2, 1994
HARMON, Adam
1914-1994
Retired heavy equipment operator, Adam Howard Harmon, 79, died Monday,
March 21. Mr. Harmon was born July 15, 1914, in Johnson County, the son
of the late John and Lucy Elliott Harmon. He was a member of
Paintsville Masonic Lodge # 381 F & AM and El Hasa Shrine Temple
(Paintsville Chapter). Surviving are his wife, Hazel Branham Harmon;
one son, Tracy Harmon of Paintsville; and one grandson, Bryce Kemp.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 24 at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with David Keith Castle officiating. Burial was in Davidson
Memorial Gardens at Ivel. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 30, 1994
HENSLEY, Clarence
1907-1994
Retired construction worker, Clarence Hensley, 86, of Salyersville,
died Tuesday, February 22 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington. Mr.
Hensley, a former Paintsville resident, was born September 15, 1907, in
Magoffin County, the son of the late Willie and Elizabeth Howard
Hensley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie Hensley in 1993.
Surviving are one son, Clarence Hensley of Hopkinsville, three
daughters, Pearl Elam of Salyersville, Dorothy Mullins of Bradenton, FL
and Mable Pack of Dayton, OH; two brothers, David and Luther Hensley,
both of Paintsville; two sisters, Oma Dawson of Paintsville and Lulia
Hensley of Columbus, OH; and 12 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and 2 step grandsons.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 25 at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel, with Lowell Pelphrey, Willard VanHoose, Larry Blair and
Ronald Trimble officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 2, 1994
HOWARD, Stanley
1994
Former Oil Springs resident, Stanly Howard, 45, died February 28. Mr.
Howard was the son of Kernie L. Howard and Myrtle Collinsworth Howard.
Surviving are eight brothers, Alva of Oil Springs, Steven of Vidor, TX,
Darrell of Enon, OH, Thomas, Vaughn and Howard, all of Dayton, OH, and
Clyde and Eddie, both of Mary Esther, FL; four sisters, Imogene
Pennington and Roxie Pennington, both of Oil Springs, and Chorena Long
and Gloria Trusty, both of Enon, OH. Funeral services were held at Dunn
and Kelly/Prater and Dunn Funeral Home of Salyersville, with J. D.
Rice, Doug Pennington, Roy Coffee and Carl Howard officiating.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 23, 1994
JUSTICE, Lundy
1901-1994
Funeral services were held Monday, March 28 for Lundy B. Justice, 92,
who died March 26 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Justice
was born August 26, 1901, in Johnson County, the son of the late Scott
and Mary Phillips Justice. He was a carpenter and farmer. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Parker Justice. Surviving are one
daughter, Maxine Davis of Stambaugh and one grandson, Gary Davis.
Officiating at services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel was Rev. Jim
McKenzie. Burial was in Slone Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 30, 1994
LEMASTER, Arthur
1917-1994
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 15, for Arthur Payne
Lemaster, 76, who died Sunday, March 13 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Lemaster was born November 27, 1917, in Johnson
County, the son of the late Shade and Martha Jayne Blanton Lemaster. He
was a retired member operation engineer from Codel Construction
Company, World War II Navy veteran, and member of the Riceville United
Baptist church. He was preceded in death by a son, Payne Douglas
Lemaster. Surviving are his wife, Dosha Hughes Lemaster; four sons,
Frank Lemaster of Grafton, WV, David Lemaster of Paintsville, John
Lemaster of Baltimore, MD, and Jerry Lemaster of Pineville; two
daughters, Martha May of Richmond and Mary Ramey of Worthington, OH; 17
grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Eulas Adams. Burial was in
Lemaster Collins Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 16, 1994
LEWIS, Donald Gene
1950-1994
Donald Gene (Don) Lewis, 43, formerly of Paintsville, died Friday,
March 4 at his Middlesboro residence. Mr. Lewis was born July 30, 1950,
in Johnson County, the son of Mack Lewis and Geneva Spradlin Lewis. He
was a division manager of Kerns Bakery. Surviving are his wife, Londa
Wheeler Lewis; three sons, Paul and Chris Lewis, both of Louisville,
and Brandon Lewis of Middlesboro; three brothers, Carl Lewis of Van
Lear, Jim Lewis of Louisville and Dave Lewis of Columbus, OH; three
sisters, Deloris Hicks and Debbie Lewis, both of Paintsville, and Johna
Lewis of West Van Lear and his stepmother, Martha Lewis. Funeral
services were held Monday, March 7 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel, with Melvin Blanton officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones- Preston Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 9, 1994
MEADE, Pearl Jenkins
1914-1994
Pearl Jenkins (Jenks) Meade, 79, died Thursday, February 24 at Highland
Regional Medical Center. Mr. Meade was born November 23, 1914 in
Johnson County, the son of Lizzie Ward and the late Guy B. Meade, Sr.
He was retired from the Engineering Department, Kentucky State Highway
Department and later worked for Salyers Clothing Store and was a Navy
Veteran of World War II. Surviving are his mother; and two sisters,
Lillie Price of Prestonsburg and Anna Connolly of Universal City, TX.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 26 at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel, with James Kelly Caudill and Dick VanHoose
officiating. Burial was in Dan Gambill Cemetery at Thelma. Pallbearers
were John Evans, Phillip Price, Ken Meade, Jim Meade, Guy B. Meade,
III, Ron Stanfield, Jim Gambill and David Evans. Honorary pallbearers
were Rusty Johnston, Jerry Potter, Gene Davis, Paul Daniels, John Cox,
Martin Childers, Herber Daniel, Terry Preston, Roger Murray and
Mitchell Preston. Paintsville Herald,, Wednesday, March 2, 1994
MILLS, Jeffrey Charles
1973-1994
Jeffrey Charles Mills, 20, died Sunday, March 20 at the University of
Louisville Hospital. Mr. Mills was born June 20, 1973, at Beckley, WV,
the son of Charles Luther and Patricia Bowman Mills. He was a student
at the University of Louisville. Surviving are his parents; his
paternal grandparents, Luther and Jo Mills of Paintsville; one brother,
Mark Mills of Louisville; and one sister, Amanda Mills of Lexington.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 23 at Butcher Family
Cemetery at Williamsport with Ivan Butcher officiating. Preston Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
March 30, 1994
PAGE, Mary Ellen (Stambaugh)
1917-1994
Paintsville resident Mary Ellen Stambaugh, Page, 76, died Tuesday,
February 22 at West View Manor. Mrs. Page was born March 10, 1917, in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late Roderick and Viola Belcher
Stambaugh. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Howard Page. Surviving are one
daughter Brenda Picklesimer, of Oil Springs, and two grandsons. Funeral
services were held Friday, February 25 at Thealka Freewill Baptist
Church with Rev. Don Fraley and Brother Tim Salyer officiating. Burial
was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville with Bryan Fraley &
Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, March 2, 1994
PENIX, Almira (Meek)
1913-1994
Williamsport resident, Almira Penix, 80, died Thursday, March 3 at her
residence. Mrs. Penix was born July 18, 1913, in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late Jack and Jeanette Ward Meek. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Hobert Penix, in 1969. Surviving are one son,
Ferrell Penix, of Lakeland, FL; one daughter, Wilma Pack of
Paintsville; two brothers, Cecil Meek of Meally and Clarence Meek of
Boons Camp; one sister, Exer Price of Akron, OH; and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 6 at Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Penix
Cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 9, 1994
Gladys Price Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
for Gladys Goble Price, 83, who died Saturday, March 19 at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Price was born November 28, 1910, in
Martin County, the daughter of the late John and Pearl Collins Goble.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Deward Price. Surviving are
two daughters, Rosemary Ward of West Van Lear and Jo Ann Hummer of
Hager Hill; two brothers, Worth Goble of Flat Gap and Russell Goble of
Willington, DE; two sisters, Margie Wells of Paintsville and Janice
Taylor of Dayton, OH and one grandchild. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, March 22 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick
VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 23, 1994
RICE, Wannie Mae (Osborne)
1899-1994
Wittensville resident, Wannie Mae Rice, 94, died Tuesday, February 22
at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Rice was born July 5, 1899 in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late Andrew and Louise Riley
Osborne. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Rice, in 1972, and a
daughter, Loutisha Rice White, in 1966. Surviving are five sons, Virgil
Rice of Washington Courthouse, OH, James Rice of Sabina, OH, Charley
Rice of Wittensville, Billy Rice of Augusta, GA and Wilbur Rice of
Sidney, OH; four daughters, Venus Wellman of Ashland, Grace Looker of
Troy, OH, Emily Fyffe of Paintsville and Betty Blair of Louisa; one
brother, Flem Osborne of Stambaugh; one sister, Malta Stambaugh of
Stambaugh; and 25 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday,
February 24 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Sparks
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
Her grandsons served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
March 2, 1994
TACKETT, Josephine (Hampton)
1918-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Josephine
Hampton Tackett, 75, who died Thursday, March 10 at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Tackett was born April 13, 1918, in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late Harry and Virgie Young
Hampton. She was a nurse’s aide. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Thurman Tackett on July 8, 1993. Surviving are one son, Jack
L. Tackett of Staffordsville; five daughter, Becky Hill, Pauline
Tackett, Dorothy Nelson and Betty Staniford, all of Staffordsville, and
Wanda Auxier of Paintsville; one brother, Howard Hampton of Hager Hill;
four sisters, Virginia Frazier of Staffordsville, Gertrude Castle and
Clarinda Butcher, both of Wittensville, and Sarah Collins of Hager
Hill; and 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Sunday, March 13 at Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church,
with Toby Wheeler, Larry LeMaster and Terry Lykins officiating. Burial
was in Staffordsville Church Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
March 16, 1994
TRIMBLE, James Harold
1994
James Harold Trimble, 51, died Wednesday, March 9, in Virginia. Mr.
Trimble was the son of the late John and Virginia Nelson Trimble. He
was a 16 years veteran of the U. S. Army and a civil service worker at
Quantico Marine Base. Surviving are his wife, Ute Trimble; three
daughters, four grandchildren; one brother, “Big” John Trimble; one
half brother of Columbus, OH; one half sister of Columbus; and an
uncle, Ike Nelson of Paintsville. Funeral services will be held today,
Wednesday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Castle Funeral Home in Dale
City, VA. Burial will be in Quantico National Cemetery. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, March 16, 1994
WARD, Lonnie
1951-1994
Lonnie Ward, 43, died Sunday, March 20 at his Williamsport residence.
Mr. Ward was born March 16, 1951, in Johnson County, the son of Massie
Butcher Ward and the late Clyde Ward. Surviving are his mother; three
brothers, Clifton Ward of Oil Springs and Clyde Ward, Jr. and George
Ward, both of Williamsport; and one sister, Linda Litteral of
Williamsport. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, March 23
at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lowell King
officiating. Burial will be in Daniels Family Cemetery at Williamsport.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 23, 1994
WELLS, Cleabern
1936-1994
Retired engineer, Cleabern Wells, 57, died Friday, March 14 at the
University of Louisville Hospital. MR. Wells was born October 21, 1936,
the son of Kermit and Alka Spriggs Wells. He was retired from Martiki
Coal Company and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Surviving are his
parents, his wife, Janet Elaine Muncy Wells; one stepdaughter, Stevie
Sumpter of Louisa; three daughters, Debra Fugate and Jeannie Spears,
both of Paintsville and Tammy Wells of Lakeville MN; one brother, Cleo
Wells of Meally; one sister, Carol Bush of Winchester; and seven
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 15 at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Blair and A. A. Fredricks
officiating. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 16, 1994
WELLS, Lois
1934-1994
Van Lear resident, Lois Wells, 59, died Thursday, March 10 in King’s
Daughters’ Medical center. Mrs. Wells was born July 15, 1934, in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late Arthur and Jennie Ward Wells.
She was employed by American Standard for 22 years. Surviving are one
son, Frank Wells, of Van Lear; three brothers, Charles Wells of Tutor
Key, Jerry Wells of Thornville, OH and Paul Wells of Van Lear; three
sisters, Carol Davis of Van Lear, Francis Honaker of Bowling Green and
Janet Vance of Severn, MD and one granddaughter. Funeral services were
held Sunday, March 13 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Larry
Blair officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 16, 1994
WHEELER, Chloie (Stambaugh)
1909-1994
Former Paintsville resident Chloie Wheeler, 84, of Walbridge, OH, died
Thursday, February 24 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Mrs. Wheeler was born
June 15, 1909 in Paintsville, the daughter of the late Charlie and Cora
Fairchild Stambaugh. She was a member of the Athens Missionary Baptist
Church, Walbridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil
Wheeler, in 1990, one son, Vernon Wheeler, and a daughter, Leatarice
Sandeen. Surviving are her children, Leslie Wheeler and Carolyn Sisler,
both of Walbridge; and nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 26 at Athens Missionary
Baptist Church. Burial was in Lake Township Cemetery. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, March 2, 1994
WILLIAMSON, Julia (Music)
1906-1994
Julia Williamson, 87, died Tuesday, March 15 at Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Williamson was born March 25, 1906, in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late Arch and Della Preston Music. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Aud Williamson, on December 21, 1988;
and two sons, Freelin and Aulden Williamson. Surviving are two sons,
Gerald Williamson of Paintsville and Woodridge Williamson of
Cincinnati, OH; three daughters, Betty Webb of Paintsville, Reatha Lou
Blackburn of Van Lear and Gwendolyn Ward of Cuyahoga, OH; two sisters,
Evely Pauley of Clothier, WV and Elsie Ward of Boons Camp; and 13
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Friday, March 18 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Harry
Frisby and David Blackburn officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial
park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 23, 1994
APRIL-1994
AUXIER, Gwen
1909-1994
Dr. Gwen G. Auxier, 84, died Sunday, April 17 at her Allen residence.
Ms. Auxier was born June 19, 1909, in Wayne, WV, the daughter of the
late Nathaniel and Mary Borders Auxier. Surviving are one sister, Olga
Preston of Ulysses. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
April 23 at Borders Chapel Cemetery at Ulysses, with Jones-Preston
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make
contributions to Hospice of Big Sandy. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
April 20, 1994
Dr. Gwen G. Auxier, 84, riverside, CA, died Sunday, April 17 at the
home of her niece, Mrs. Roy Brackett of Allen. She was a native of
Whites Creek, Wayne County, WV and daughter of the late Nathaniel
Lincoln Auxier, Blockhouse Bottom, Johnson County, KY and Mary Borders
Auxier, Borders Chapel, Lawrence Co., KY. A graduate of Ceredo-Kenova
High School, she attended Marshall University, and received her B. S.
degree from the University of West Virginia at Morgantown, where she
was also an assistant professor. She received her Doctor of Medicine
from Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, and specialized in
obstetrics and gynecology at Woman’s Hospital in New York City. Dr.
Auxier’s practice was in Riverside, where she also taught specialized
classes at the University of California. She served on a number of
boards and was a member of several honorary societies. Dr. Auxier was
preceded in death by brothers, Roosevelt and John Glen Auxier, both of
Whites Creek. She is survived by a sister, Olga Auxier Preston, River
Road, Ulysses, KY, nieces, Frances Brackett, Allen; Mikell Burchett,
Caracas, Venezuela, Faye Moore, Louisa, nephew, Senator John D.
Preston, Paintsville; sister in law, Mrs. John G. Auxier, Kenova, WV.
Visitation was Friday, April 22 from 7-9p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home, Paintsville, with graveside services at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Borders Chapel Cemetery, River Road, at Ulysses. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, April 27, 1994
BLAIR, Jason Matthew
1994-1994
Jason Matthew Blair, infant son of Roger and Kathy Murphy Blair, died
Saturday, April 2, at U. K. Medical Center. Jason was born April 2.
Surviving are his parents; his paternal grandmother, Lois Blair; and
two sisters, Kari and Shawna Blair, both of Van Lear. Graveside
services were held Monday, April 4 at Murphy Family Cemetery at Van
Lear, with Roger Hill officiating. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 6, 1994
BLAIR, Robert Guy
1994
Former Johnson County resident, Robert Guy Blair, 65, of Cynthiana,
died Wednesday, April 20 at St. Elizabeth’s South, Edgewood. Mr. Blair
was born in Johnson County, the son of the late Coonie and Fay Rice
Blair. He was a retired butcher from Ken’s New Market and a fifty year
member of the United Baptist Church of Lexington. Surviving are his
wife, Imogene Ealey Blair, two sons, Robert Guy Blair, Jr. of Dunkirk,
OH and Christopher Lee Blair of Cynthiana; one daughter Gina
Wiglesworth of Cynthiana; one sister, Fern Ward of Oil Springs; and
seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 23 at
Ware Funeral Home, with Ruthford Blair and Douglas Ward officiating.
Burial was in Battle Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clint
Wiglesworth, Nicholas Wiglesworth, Steven Blair, Tony Blair, Rodney
Blair and Tommy Ealey. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Sorrell and
Herbert Ealey. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 27, 1994
CANTRELL, William Hershell
1930-1994
William Hershell Cantrell, 64, died Monday, April 4 at Metro Hospital
in Cleveland, OH. Mr. Cantrell was born January 25, 1930 in Johnson
County, the son of the late Mance and Ella Mae Napier Cantrell. He was
retired from General Motors and a veteran of the U. S. Army. Surviving
are her husband, Billie JoDale Cantrell; three sons, William Hershell
Cantrell, Jr., and John Paul Cantrell, both of Cleveland, OH and Ronnie
Joe Cantrell of Paintsville; one daughter, Connie Butcher of
Strongsville, OH; three brothers, Mitchell Cantrell of Paintsville and
Estil and Mance Cantrell, Jr., both of West Van Lear; two sisters,
Betty Ruth Hale of Pineville and Burdis Spradlin of West Van Lear; and
eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Friday, April 8 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Hubert
Slone, Toby Johnson and Paul Kestner officiating. Burial was in Johnson
County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, April 13, 1994
CASE, Miles
1915-1994
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 3, for Miles Case, 78, who
died Thursday, March 31 at his Nippa residence. Mr. Case was born
November 8, 1915, in Floyd County, the son of the late Lens and Jane
Case Case. He was a retired miner and member of the Toms Creek Freewill
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mae
McKenzie Case. Surviving are two sons, Michael Case of Paintsville and
Timothy Case of Nippa; two daughters, Brenda Burchett of Nippa and
Patty Jones of Volga; one sister, Laura Mullins of New London, OH; and
five grandchildren. Officiating at services at Toms Creek Freewill
Baptist Church were J. K. Caudill and Edgar VanHoose. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Preston Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 6, 1994
CASTLE, Clyde
1901-1994
Retired miner, Clyde Castle, Sr., 92, died Wednesday, April 13 at Paul
B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Castle was born November 9, 1901,
in Johnson County, the son of the late Stonewall Jackson and Sally
VanHoose Castle. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and
Chandlersville Masonic Lodge #858 F & AM. Surviving are his wife,
Arminta McCarty Castle; one son, Clyde Castle, Jr., of Thealka, one
daughter, Phyliss Chandler of Amherst, OH; one brother, General Castle
of Thealka; and six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 2
great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 15
at Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home, with Rev. Don Fraley and Bro.
Ernest Taylor officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Family Cemetery at
Thealka. His grandsons served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, April 20, 1994
COMBS, Martha (Stambaugh)
1921-1994
Martha A. Stambaugh Combs, 73, of Port Richey, FL, died Thursday, April
14 at her residence. Mrs. Combs was born February 1, 1921 in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late Roy and Minnie Dye Stambaugh. She was
a factory worker. Surviving are one son, Michael Combs of Port Richey;
two brothers, James Ed Stambaugh of Ashland and Oscar L. Stambaugh of
Port Richey; one sister, Blanche McKenzie of Ashland; and four
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held
Monday, April 18 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Wendell Conley and
Herbie Salyer officiating. Burial was in Combs Cemetery at
Wittensville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 27, 1994
COUNTS, Mary (Roberts)
1904-1994
Mary B. Roberts Wells Counts, 90, of Xenia, OH, formerly of Auxier,
died Friday, April 1 at Hospitality East Nursing Home in Xenia. Mrs.
Counts was born April 1, 1904 at Osborne, the daughter of the
late L. J. and Rhoda Osborne Roberts. She was a retired School teacher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rondeau Counts; and six
brothers, Vernon, Virgil, Ted, Sam, Dale and Leonard Roberts. Surviving
are two sons, Kermit Wells of Hager Hill and Roger Wells of McAllen,
TX; six daughters, Janice Dunseith of Crossville,TN, Phyllis Russell of
Miami Shores, FL, Paula Jean True of Lakeland, FL Greta Click of
Auxier, Sally Morris of Enon, OH and Carol Ward of Xenia; two
brothers, Elmer Roberts of Taylor, MI and Carl Roberts of
Ashland; two sisters, Arminta Hill of Phoenix, AZ and Faustina Painter
of Seattle, WA and 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and three
great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 4
at the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg. Burial was in Richmond
Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 6, 1994
CRUM, Roy
1914-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Roy Crum, 80,
who died Tuesday, March 29 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr.
Crum was born January 14, 1914, in Martin County, the son of the late
John W. and Zettie Horn Crum. He was a retired truck driver and member
of the Church of Nazarene. Surviving are one daughter, Margie Lou Clark
of California; five brothers, Quentin of Lowmansville, Hershel and
Sherman, both of Inez, Arnold of FL, and Ira of Columbus, OH; one
sister, Tennie Davis of Van Lear; and three grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 31 at Turkey
Creek Nazarene Church with Mike Crum officiating. Burial was in Crum
Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 6, 1994
DANIEL, Dennie E.
1928-1994
Dennie E. Daniel, 65, of Lowmansville died Monday, April 11. Mr. Daniel
was born August 7, 1928, son of Roscoe and Birtha Lee Daniel. Surviving
are his wife, May Castle Daniel; two sons, Dannie and Jerry Daniel,
both of Lowmansville; one daughter, Rebecca May Dahmer of Columbus, OH;
two brothers, Roscoe Daniel of Tutor Key and Johnnie W. Daniel of
Columbus; one sister, Gracie M. Daniel of River; and five
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, with burial at the family cemetery at
Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 13, 1994
DANIELS, Raymond
1927-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Raymond Daniels, 66, of Newport, MI,
died Thursday, March 31 at his residence. Mr. Daniels was born April 8,
1927 at Van Lear, the son of the late Forest and Beatrice Foster
Daniels. He was retired from E & I Transport, a member of Dundee
Baptist Church, a member of Masonic Lodge # 586 of Livonia, MI, and a
member of the Scottish Rite of Detroit, being a 32nd degree mason, had
been a member of VFW #5709 of Ecorse, MI an served in the U. S. Navy.
Surviving are two brothers, Oley Daniels of Louisa and James Daniels of
Louisville. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 2 at the Earle
Little Funeral Home in Monroe, MI, with Rev. Roy Southerland
officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park at LaSalle, MI.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 6, 1994
DURBIN, Marie (Fairchild)
1918-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Marie Durbin,
76, who died Friday, April 8 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs.
Durbin was born February 28, 1918, at Beaver Creek, the daughter of the
late Son and Lillian Blair Fairchild. She was a member of the Baptist
Church. Surviving are two brothers, Forest Conley, Jr. of Lexington and
James Fairchild of Detroit, MI; and three sisters, Barbara Webb of New
Lexington, OH, Lucille Caudill of Dayton, OH, and Martha Combs of
Florida. Funeral services were held Monday, April 11 at Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with Harold Conley officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April
20, 1994
FIELDS, Shirley Sue (Walters)
1943-1994
Thelma resident, Shirley Sue Walters Fields, 51, died Tuesday, April 5.
Mrs. Fields was born January 23, 1943, in Johnson County, the daughter
of the late Charlie and Recie Music Walters. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Hershell Ray Fields, on April 19, 1987, one brother,
Robert Walters, one sister, Sarah Ellen Marshall and one grandchild.
Surviving are four sons, John Edward and Gary Joe Fields, both of Van
Lera, Terry Eugene Fields of Salyersville and Hershell Ray Fields, Jr.,
of Oklahoma; one daughter, Deborah Sue Kelly of Flat Gap; two
brothers, Joe Eddie Walters of Boons Camp and Richard Walters of
Indiana; eight sisters, Betty Reed, Margie Osborne and Nora Moore, all
of Indiana, Grace Dunnaway of Florida, Margaret Penix of Flat Gap,
Nancy and Darlene Fairchild, both of West Van Lear, and Elsie Lilly of
North Carolina; and two grandchildren and one step grandchild. Funeral
services were held Saturday, April 9 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Roger Ill and Hobert Meade officiating. Burial was in
Fields Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
April 13, 1994
FRALEY, Marcus
1905-1994
Retired welder, Marcus Fraley, 89, died Sunday, April 24, at his Keaton
residence. Mr. Fraley was born February 8, 1905 in Morgan County, the
son of the late Ulysses and Ressie Ferguson Fraley. He was retired from
Ashland Oil Company and was a member of the Martha First Church of God.
Surviving are his wife, Esta Bailey Fraley; two sons, Henry M. Fraley,
Jr. of Georgetown and Leondes L. Fraley of Martha, one brother, Arthur
Fraley of Urbana, OH; one sister, Florence Riddlebarger of
Wheelersburg, OH; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 27 at the First Church of
God, Martha, with Revs. Danny Fannin and John Conley officiating.
Burial was in Sturgill Cemetery (Church Cemetery) at Martha, with
Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, April 27, 1994
GISH, Gegie
1897-1994
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 16 for Gegie VanHoose Gish,
96, who died Wednesday, April 13 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs.
Gish was born September 7, 1897, at Barnetts Creek, the daughter of the
late Lee and Alice Salyer VanHoose. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Carl Gish, in 1976. Officiating at services at Preston Funeral
Home Chapel was Benny Taylor. Burial was in the family cemetery at
Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 20, 1994
GRIM, Darley Emery
1950-1994
Flat Gap resident, Darley Emery Grim, 43, died Tuesday, April 19 at his
residence. Mr. Grim was born October 14, 1950, the son of Paul C. Grim
and Ruth Dague. He was a laborer. Surviving are his parents, one son,
Joseph Emery Grim of Thelma; three daughters, Tina F. Grim of
Whitehouse and Melissa M. Gussler and Samantha L. Grim, both of
Thelma; five brothers, Dorris, Darvin and Danny Grim, all of Flat Gap,
Carl Grim of McArthur, OH an dJoe Grim of Washington, PA; five sisters,
Linda Wells of Sitka, Lexie Preston of Lexington, Marion Armstrong of
Pataskala, OH, Lelia Green of Mechanicsburg, OH, and Lila Harris of
Washington, PA; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Thursday, April 21 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in
Grim Family Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April
27, 1994
HELTON, Lorene
1922-1994
Lorene Helton, 71, died Wednesday, April 6 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Helton was born December 2, 1922 in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late Dennie and Ona Adams Helton. Surviving
are one sister, Christine Helton Brown of Paintsville. Funeral services
were held Friday, April 8 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. Drew Martin officiating. Burial was in Adams Family Cemetery at
Falcon. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 13, 1994
LEMASTER, Ealey
1902-1994
Retired cobbler, Ealey LeMaster, 92, died Friday, April 1 at Paul B.
Hall Medical Center. Mr. LeMaster was born March 20, 1902, in Johnson
County, the son of the late John and Elizabeth Salyer LeMaster. He was
retired from LeMaster Shoe Repair. Surviving are his wife, Delphia
Young LeMaster; two sons, Otto LeMaster and James LeMaster, both of
Paintsville; one stepson, Walter Lee LeMaster of Hillard, OH; one
daughter, Barbara Wright of Paintsville; one stepdaughter, Irene King
of Hillard; one brother, Clyde LeMaster of Sitka; and nine
grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, nine step grandchildren and
several great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday,
April 3 at Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home, with Michael Grieder
officiating. Burial was in Wells Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, April 6, 1994
MCCARTY, Kristen Page
1994-1994
Kristen Paige McCarty, infant, died Thursday, April 14 in Columbus, OH.
Kristen was born April 14, the daughter of Kevin and Lisa Spradlin
McCarty. Surviving are her parents, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Kerri Spradlin of Denver and Sue McCarty of Ashland; and one sister,
Brittany LeAnn McCarty. Graveside rites were held Saturday, April 16 at
Spradlin Cemetery at Denver, with Elder Mitchell Spradlin officiating.
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, April 20, 1994
MEEK, Authie Sr.
1916-1994
Authie Meek, Sr., 77, of Port Clinton, OH, died Saturday, March 26 at
Medical College of Ohio, Toledo. Mr. Meek was born June 28, 1916, at
Buffalo, the son of the late Asa and Alice Davis Meek. He was a golf
pro at Catawba Island Club for the past 30 years, volunteer golf
adviser for Port Clinton and Danbury golf teams, member of Elks Lodge
1718, Port Clinton, Moose Lodge 1610, Port Clinton, Professional Golf
Association, Ohio Sheriffs Association and Catawba Island Club. Along
with his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, James Everett;
two daughters, Lorena Mae and Alice Marie; and three brothers.
Surviving are his wife, Alpha Brooks Meek of Port Clinton; three sons,
Dr. Charles Meek, Authie Meek, Jr., and Leonard Meek, all of Port
Clinton; one daughter, Irene Vess of Port Clinton; and nine
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, March 29 at St. John Lutheran Church, with Rev. Karl Kessler
officiating. Burial was in Catawba Island Cemetery, with Gerner &
Wolf Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, April 27, 1994
MELVIN, Andrew
1918-1994
Disabled veteran, Andrew “Paddle” Melvin, 75, died Tuesday, April 5 at
King’s Daughters’ Medical Center, Ashland. Mr. Melvin was born November
24, 1918 in Johnson County, the son of the late Yancy and Prudence Mae
Blevins Melvin. Surviving are his wife, Bertie Jane Rowland Melvin; two
sons, Andy Melvin of Rossville, IN and Jess Melvin of Mishawhaka, IN;
three daughters, Florence Music of Wabash, IN, Gean Galloway of
Cheyenne, WY and Sara Todd of Hoffman Estates, IL; and 10 grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 8
at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Cecil Tackett officiating. Burial
was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, April 13, 1994
MILLER, Clara B. (Webb)
1909-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Clara B. Miller, 84, died Thursday,
March 31 at Medcenter Hospital, Marion, OH. Mrs. Miller was born
September 13, 1909, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Alex
Webb and Manda Butcher. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Daniel Miller, on October 9, 1970; one daughter, Marie Delong Webb; one
step daughter, Phyliss Granato; and six brothers. Surviving are five
stepsons, John, Terry, Wilbur, Larry and Allen Miller, all of Bucyrus,
OH; one stepdaughter, Shirley Volkmer of Bucyrus; one sister,
Nora Butcher of Van Lear; two grandchildren, 15 step grandchildren and
one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, April
2 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with David Burns Mollett,
Lawrence Arrowood and Carlos Preston officiating. Burial was in Ashley
Butcher Cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 6,
1994
Clara Miller In memory of Clara Webb Miller who passed away March 31,
1994 in Marion, OH at the age of 87 years 7 months. Clara was born
September 13, 1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Alex and
Amanda Butcher Webb. Her first husband, Ferus Castle, preceded her in
death in 1949. She later married the late Dan Miller and moved to
Bucyrus, OH. She had one daughter by her first marriage, Marie Webb,
who preceded her in death on October 31, 1993. Clara was a member of
the United Baptist Church for several years. She has one living sister,
Nora Butcher of Daniels Creek, ant two grandchildren in Ohio. She was
preceded in death by several brothers. I want to thank everyone who
sent flowers and kindness. Thanks to the ministers David Burns Mollett,
Lawrence Arrowood and Carlos Preston, Thanks to Jones-Preston Funeral
Home and all the staff. Burial was in the Ashley Butcher Cemetery on
Daniels Creek at Van Lear. She will be greatly missed by all her
friends and by her sister, Nora butcher, who dearly loved her.
Written by her sister, Nora Butcher Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
April 27, 1994
MURPHY, Marion Thomas
1926-1994
Retired coal miner, Marion Thomas (Ted) Murphy, 67, died Sunday, April
10 at the Veterans Hospital in Johnson City, TN. Mr. Murphy was born
November 11, 1926, in Johnson County, the son of the late Ernest (Pat)
and Nora Helton Murphy. He was a veteran of the Navy, Air force and
Army and a past commander of Paintsville D.A.V. Chapter 136. Surviving
are his wife, Imogene Collins Murphy; four sons, Steve Murphy of Hager
Hill, Tom Murphy of Thelma, Mitchell Murphy of Van Lear and Larry
Michael Murphy of Cynthiana; one daughter, Donna Kaye Murphy of
Ashland; one brother, Glenn Murphy of Mt. Vernon, OH; four sisters,
Libby Hobbs of Nashville, TN, Ernestine Fox of Johnstown, OH, Loraine
Hudson of Mattoon, IL, and Madonna Nease of Lebanon, OH; and four
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held
today, Wednesday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Roger Hill and David Blackburn officiating. Burial will be
in Goble Cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 13,
1994
MUSIC, Jane (Phelps)
1937-1994
Jane Phelps Music, 57, died Saturday, April 9 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Music was born March 21, 1937, in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late Virgil and Grace Kelly Phelps. Surviving are her
husband, Burnette (Burr) Music; three sons, Tim and Mike Music, both of
Belleville, MI and Ricky Music of Denver; one daughter, Kathy Music of
Denver; two brothers, , Keith Phelps of Belleville and Kelly Phelps of
Newark, OH and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
April 12 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday April 13, 1994
PACK, Osie
1906-1994
Lowmansville resident, Osie Pack, 88, died Wednesday, April 13 at J. J.
Jordan Geriatric Center. Mrs. Pack was born February 21, 1906, in
Lawrence County, the daughter of the late Henry Wise and Elizabeth
Edwards Kazee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Pack in
August 1989. Surviving are one stepson, Fred Pack, Jr., and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 15 at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Hubert Slone officiating.
Burial was in Kazee Family Cemetery at Lowmansville. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, April 20, 1994
PERKINS, James Hershell
1927-1994
James Hershell Perkins, 67, died March 10 at U.K. Medical Center. Mr.
Perkins was born February 24, 1927 in Magoffin County, the son of the
late Jackson Taylor and Ella Mae Blair Perkins. He was a retired
department manager from general Motors in Dayton, OH and a veteran of
World War II, having served in the U. S. Army. Surviving are his wife,
Delores Levering Perkins; two sons, Steve and Richard Perkins, both of
Springfield, OH; two stepsons, James and Thomas Levering, both of Gray;
one stepdaughter, April Levering of Gray; four brothers, Wiley Perkins
of Leesburg, OH, Thomas Perkins of Springfield, OH, and Larry Douglas
and Roy Calvin Perkins, both of Oil Springs; three sisters, Connie Rice
of Oil Springs, Geneva Puckett of Cincinnati, OH and Betty Gullett of
Springfield; and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13 at Paintsville Funeral
Home Chapel, with Revs. William Paul Perkins and Melvin Blanton
officiating. Burial was in Blanton Cemetery at Falcon, with Paintsville
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
April 13, 1994
PRESTON, Oakley Teague
1916-1994
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Oakley Perry Teague, 77,
who died Sunday, April 3 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood.
Mrs. Teague was born June 2, 1916, the daughter of the late Harlan and
Nancy Ward Perry. She was a self-employed beautician and member of the
Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are seven grandchildren and one
great-great grandchild. Graveside services were held Thursday, April 7
at Perry Family Cemetery at River, with Orville Walter officiating.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 13, 1994
RAMEY, Marie (Blevins)
1915-1994
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 20 for Marie
Ramey, 78, who died Sunday, April 17 at her Sitka residence. Mrs. Ramey
was born May 10, 1915, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late
Elice Blevins and Mary Castle. Surviving are her husband, Link Ramey;
two sons, Clell and Joe Ramey, both of Sitka; one brother, James Orie
Blevins of Springfield, OH; one sister, Olive Sullivan of Portsmouth,
OH and 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Officiating at
services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. will be Eugene
Stambaugh. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery at Staffordsville,
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 20, 1994
STAFFORD, Jessie (Peckman)
1937-1994
Wittensville resident, Jessie Stafford, 56, died Sunday, March 27 at
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stafford was born August 16,
1937, in Washington, the daughter of the late Edwin and Condelia
Peckham. She was a member of the Protestant Church. Surviving are her
husband, Donis Stafford; two sons, Johnny Stafford of Dalton, GA and
James R. Stafford of Calhoun, GA; three daughters, Anita King of
Wittensville, Karen Stafford of Texas and Donna Henderson of
Springfield, OH; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Wednesday, March 30 at Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Rev.
Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Nippa.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 6, 1994
STAPLETON, Earl
1928-1994
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 6 for Earl Stapleton, 65,
who died Monday, April 4 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr.
Stapleton was born April 27, 1928, in Johnson County, the son of the
late Harry and Bertha LeMaster Stapleton. He was a retired miner.
Surviving are his wife, Effie Music Stapleton; two sons, Gordon
Stapleton of Sitka and Dale Stapleton of Columbus, OH; two stepsons,
Kenny Music of Lima, OH and David Music of Sitka; two daughters,
Earlene Preston of Paintsville and Carolyn Tatum of Columbus; three
stepdaughters, Linda Slone of Sitka and Bobbi Lyons and Billie Daniels,
both of Hager Hill; one brother, Herman Stapleton of Paintsville; and
two sisters, Mary Alice Farmer of Missouri and Betty Jones of
Staffordsville. Officiating at services at Preston Funeral Home Chapel
were Wayne Lyons and Tim Salyer. Burial was in Stapleton Cemetery at
Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 13, 1994
VANHOOSE, Josephine (Daniels)
1915-1994
Bryan & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for
Josephine Daniels VanHoose, 77, who died Saturday, April 16 at Paul B.
Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. VanHoose was born June 5, 1915, in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late James M. and Nora Ramey
Daniels. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Ray VanHoose, on October 10, 1985.
Surviving are five sons, Carey VanHoose of Paintsville, Larry and Garry
VanHoose, both of Sitka, and James and Jimmy VanHoose, both of London,
OH; five daughters, Emma Sue VanHoose of West Chester, CA, Wanda
Blanton and Shirley Osborne, both of Sitka, Leatrice Miller of Grove
City, OH and Jewell Slone of Staffordsville; and 24 grandchildren; 44
great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, April 19 at Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home
Chapel with Revs. Hobert Meade and James Kelly Caudill officiating.
Burial was in Daniels Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
April 20, 1994
VANHOOSE, Kenneth Paul
1941-1994
Kenneth Paul VanHoose, 53, died Monday, April 18 at his Wittensville
residence. Mr. VanHoose was born January 3, 1941, in Johnson County,
the son of Gertrude Isaac and the late Glen VanHoose. He was a
masonary. Surviving are his wife, Evalee Castle VanHoose; his mother;
five sons, Kevin of Blaine, Glenn of Ulysses, Gregory of Thelma, Tony
of Nippa and Danny of Lowmansville; three daughters, Tamara Allgood of
Colorado Springs, CO, Della VanHoose of Jenkins and Lisa Music of
Denver; two brothers, Francis of Lowmansville and Ralph of Dayton, OH;
two sisters, Jeanetta Larick of Dayton and Deloris Jean Hayes of
Charlie; and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were held today,
Wednesday, April 20 at 2 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with
Revs. James VanHoose and Frank VanHoose officiating. Burial will be in
VanHoose Cemetery at River. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 20,
1994
WALLER, Freddie
1946-1994
Meally resident, Freddie Waller, 47, died Sunday, April 10, in
Middlesboro. Mr. Waller was born November 25, 1946 in Johnson County,
the son of the late Cecil and Minnie Crum Waller. He was disabled.
Surviving are ten brothers, Lacy of River, Bill of Tazwell, TN, Harold
of Meally, Darrell and Hubert, both of Meally, Theodore of Wabash, IN,
Prince and Cecil, Jr., both of Michigan, Noah of Prestonsburg, Orville
(Cotton) of Boons Camp and one sister, Vernie Fannin of Meally. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, April 13 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel
with Isaac Rowland officiating. Burial was in Wells Cemetery at
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 20, 1994
WHITT, William
1935-1994
Disabled miner, William “Dick” Whitt, 59, died Sunday, April 3 at Paul
B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Whitt was born February 24, 1935, in Pike
County, the son of the late Sherman and Gertrude Whitt. He was a member
of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Betty Whitt;
three sons, William R. Whitt of Thelma, Jackie Whitt of Marysville, OH
and Arlie Whitt of Bradenton, FL; three daughters, Rita Kaye Napier of
Thealka, Mildred Faye Sellers of Peru, IN, and Cathy Lynn Hall of
Bradenton; one brother, John W. Whitt of OH; three sisters, Hattie
Kestner of Thealka, Elizabeth Blevins of Offutt and Addie Reed of
Toledo, OH and 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held today, Wednesday, April 6, at 2 p.m. at
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Revs. Dick VanHoose, James
Caudill and Gayle Music officiating. Burial will be in the family
cemetery at Offutt. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 6, 1994
WILLIAMS, Ruth (Ealey)
1906-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Ruth Ealey Williams, 88, died
Wednesday, April 13, at Prince George Village Nursing Home, Georgetown,
SC. Mrs. Williams was born January 22, 1906, in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late George and Sudie Trimble Ealey. She was a member
of the Barnetts Creek United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Clyde Cecil Williams on February 1, 1972. Surviving are
two sons, Cecil Martin Williams of Pawleys Island, SC and George
Rondall Williams of Amboy, IN; three brothers, Arnold Ealey of Barnetts
Creek, Orville Ealey of Smithfield, VA and G. C. “Chat” Ealey of Port
St. Lucie, FL; two sisters, Ruie Reed of Oil Springs and Betty Robinson
of Paintsville and seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 17 at Paintsville Funeral Home
Chapel, with Elder Kenny Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Ealey
Cemetery at Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 20,
1994
MAY-1994
BLAIR, Hershell
1909-1994
Former Johnson County resident Hershell D. Blair, 85, died Saturday,
May 7 in Springfield, OH. Mr. Blair, a resident of New Carlisle, OH
since 1958, was born February 4, 1909, in Johnson County, the son of
the late Alamander and Dollie Adams Blair. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Nellie Blair, in 1976, two sons, Robert Carroll and Edward
Leon. Surviving are three sons, Verne of Medway, OH and Danny and
Donald, both of New Carlisle; and seven grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 10 at Trostel,
Chapman, Christmas Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Shoemaker officiating.
Burial was in New Carlisle Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May
18, 1994
BLAIR, Irvin E
1923-1994
Irvin E. Blair, 70, died Monday, May 9 at the V. A. Hospital in
Huntington, WV. Mr. Blair was born September 1, 1923 in Johnson County,
the son of the late Sam and Virgie Trimble Blair. He was a carpenter.
Surviving are his wife, Maxine Osborne Blair; two sons, Ed Blair of Van
Lear and Sam Blair of Richmond, VA; two daughters, Brenda Spradlin of
Hager Hill and Kay Hodges of Richmond, VA; one sister, Bethel Bailey of
Hillsboro, OH and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Wednesday, May 11 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Ted Damron and
Arthur Harmon officiating. Burial was in Blair Family cemetery at
Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 18, 1994
BLANTON, Leona
1910-1994
Volga resident, Leona Blanton, 84, died Sunday, May 22 at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center. Mr. Blanton was born April 28, 1910, in Morgan
County, the daughter of the late Lonza and Lydia Cantrell Cantrell. She
was a member of the Old Cold Springs United Baptist Church. Surviving
are four sons, Leon, Lonza and Elsie Blanton, all of Volga, and Mervin
Blanton of Flat Gap, six daughters, Ersla Barker and Emma Adams, both
of Flat Gap, Carol Adams of Volga, Anitha Harris of Staffordsville,
Della Barker of Jackson, OH and Bonnie Sexton of Alabaster, AL; one
brother, John Cantrell of Fairborn, OH; one half sister, Ersla Hill of
West Liberty; and 32 grandchildren and several great and great-great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, May 25
at 2 p.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Elders Boyd Meadows,
Lemuel Williams and Don Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in Patty
Flat Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 25, 1994
CLICK, Carl Thomas
1939-1994
Carl Thomas Click, 54, of Friendswood, TX died at his residence on
January 31. Mr. Click was born December 8, 1939, at Swamp Branch, to
the late Jerry and Mattie Mae Ramey Click. He was preceded in death by
one brother, Ray Click. He is survived by his wife, Bette; one son,
Christian of Friendswood; one daughter, Karen and two grandchildren,
Kara and Yann, of Haiti; three sisters, Faye Rice of Oil Springs, Mary
Barnett of Willard, OH and Irene Hicks of Plymouth, OH; and two
brothers, Jerry Click, Jr. of Willard, OH and Delmer J. Click of
Bucyrus, OH. Mr. Click graduated from Oil Springs High School in 1959.
He then joined the U. S. Army and spent the next 25 years living and
working stateside and overseas. He learned date processing with the
first key punch system and during his professional life developed and
taught date processing in seven different countries. Since 1984, Click
worked at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. He was also an
antique clock buff. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, May 7 at the New Bethel Freewill Baptist church at Swamp
Branch. Pastor David Keith Castle will officiate. Interment will be at
the Perkins Cemetery at Swamp Branch. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
May 4, 1994
CONLEY, Eula
1920-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Eula Mae
“Betty” Conley, 73, who died Tuesday, May 3 at her Wellington, OH
residence. Mrs. Conley was born June 10, 1920 in Logan Co., WV, the
daughter of the late Anderson and Martha Cooper Lovejoy. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Burl Conley on May 31, 1988.
Surviving are two sons, Buster Lovejoy of Wellington, OH and Johnnie
Brown of Cleveland, OH; one daughter, Patsy Hampton of Oil Springs; and
eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Friday, May 6 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Don Fraley
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 11, 1994
GAMBLE, Marie (Stapleton)
1921-1994
West Van Lear resident, Marie Gamble, 73, died Tuesday, May 3 at her
residence. Mrs. Gamble was born March 31, 1921 in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late Oscar and Louella Stapleton. She was a member of
the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Robert Gamble. Surviving are two sons, Ora Gamble of West Van Lear, and
Ronnie Gamble of Hager Hill; three daughters, Shelby Jean Branham and
Linda Crider, both of West Van Lear, and Brenda Varney of Hager Hill;
12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Friday, May 6 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Don Fraley
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 11, 1994
GREENE, Olga
1906-1994
Olga Greene, 88, died Monday, April 25 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center,
Columbus, OH. Mrs. Greene was born April 6, 1906, in Johnson County,
the daughter of the late Wiley Clifton Justice and Lyda Castle. She was
a member of the Flat Gap Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Oma Greene. Surviving are six sons, Donald Greene of
Crossett, Arkansas, Delmar Greene of Van Lear, Kenneth Greene of
Galena, OH, Oma Greene, Jr., of Columbus, Ford Green of New Richmond,
OH and Calvin Greene of Columbus, three daughters, Gladys Haney and
Jewell Lester, both of Columbus, and Beatrice Green of Hilliard, OH;
and 30 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and nine great-great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 28 at Flat
Gap Baptist Church at Flat Gap, with Dick VanHoose and Harold Salyers
officiating. Burial was in Old Hood Church Cemetery at Blaine, with
Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, May 4, 1994
HANNAH, Ruie
1908-1994
Staffordsville resident, Ruie Hannah, 85, died April 18 at her
residence. Mrs. Hannah was born July 7, 1908 in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late Bill and Nola Fairchild Hannah. She was a member
of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are one brother, Morris
Hannah of Staffordsville; two sisters, Lizzie Hannah of Staffordsville
and Dessie Crace of Barnetts Creek. Funeral services were held
Thursday, April 21 at Fairview Freewill Baptist church, with Rev.
Harold Conley officiating. Burial was in Hannah Cemetery at
Staffordsville, with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 18, 1994
HERALD, Phyllis Mae (Hyden)
1924-1994
Phyllis Mae Hyden Herald, 70, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, April 27
at Highlands Regional Medical center. Mrs. Herald was born January 10,
1924, at West Prestonsburg, the daughter of the late Chauncey and Clora
Adams Hyden. Surviving are one son, John A. Herald, of Hager Hill; two
daughters, Clora (Sissy) Morgan and Rhoda Jane Franklin, both of
Prestonsburg; one brothers, Jack Hyden of Prestonsburg; one sisters,
Gladys Wallen of West Prestonsburg; and four grandchildren and one
great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30 at
Floyd Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Lorie Vannucci officiating. Burial
was in Hyden Family cemetery at West Prestonsburg. Pallbearers were
Doug Hyden, Craig Bays, David May, Eddie Franklin, John David Herald
and Jim Morgan. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 4, 1994
HOLLISTER, Irene (Spradlin)
1911-1994
Irene Spradlin Hollister, 83, died Friday, May 20 at Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Hollister was born April 12, 1911, in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late Walter F. Spradlin and Emma Daniels.
She was a secretary and member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving
are her husband, Walter Hollister. Funeral services were held Monday,
May 23 at the First Baptist Church, with Drew Martin officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with
Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, May 25, 1994
HURT, Mintie
1902-1994
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 24, for Mintie Goble Hurt, 91,
who died Saturday, May 21 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs.
Hurt was born November 10, 1902, in Johnson County, the daughter of the
late Christopher Goble and Helen Baldridge. She was a member of the
East Point Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Winfield, Hurt, on August 27, 1964, and a son, Hershell Hurt, in 1977.
Surviving are one daughter, Flossie Blevins of Hager Hill; and eight
grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and six great-great
grandchildren. Burial was in Delong Family Cemetery at Hager Hill, with
Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, May 25, 1994
JACKSON, Bobby Gene
1932-1994
Bobby Gene Jackson, 61, died Wednesday, April 27 at his Wittensville
residence. Mr. Jackson was born September 17, 1932, in Johnson County,
the son of the late Sara Jackson. He was a miner. Surviving are his
wife, Mary VanHoose Jackson; one son, Phillip Jackson of Lucasville,
OH; five daughters, Teresa Jenkins of Lucasville, Phyllis Adams and
Susie Auxier, both of Swamp Branch and Lisa VanHoose and Christina
Jackson, both of Wittensville; one brother, Eugene Jackson of
Portsmouth, OH; two sisters, Pauline Rutherford and Maxine Caudill,
both of Portsmouth; and 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30 at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with Donald Ray Caudill officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 4,
1994
KING, Mary Frances
1923-1994
Mary Frances King, a former Paintsville resident, born October 12,
1923, died May 8. Burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus, OH.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 18, 1994
MCKENZIE, Eudell
1924-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Eudell
“Dude” McKenzie, 69, who died Tuesday, May 3 at Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Mr. McKenzie was born May 6, 1924 at Manila, the son of
the late Harry and Carrie Blanton McKenzie. He was a driller in the oil
fields and member of the United Baptist church. Surviving are his wife,
Oneida Picklesimer McKenzie; two sons, Rev. Jerry McKenzie of
Staffordsville and Barry McKenzie of Lexington; one daughter, Dell Woo
of Lexington; three brothers, Willis “Nig” McKenzie of Staffordsville,
James L. McKenzie of Paintsville, Victor McKenzie of Zanesville, OH;
five sisters, Beulah Trimble of Staffordsville, Phyllis Merit and Ruth
Branham both of Battlecreek, MI, Peggy Cantrell of Paintsville and Ann
Lewis of Grove City, OH; and seven grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 6 at Fishtrap
United Baptist Church at
Staffordsville, with Elders
Sam Reed, Frankie Williams, Danny Williams and Bruce Howard
officiating. Burial was in Reed Cemetery at Staffordsville, with
Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, May 11, 1994
MEEK, Geneva (Sparks)
1915-1994
Paintsville resident, Geneva Sparks Meek, 78, died Sunday, May 1 at
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Meek was born June 22, 1915
in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Fred Sparks and Sarah
Castle. She was retired from Paintsville Dry Cleaners and a member of
Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Gena
Chandler of Paintsville; one sister, Doris Miller of Paintsville; and
three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Tuesday, May 3 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick
VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 4, 1994
MUSIC, Bell
1918-1994
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 4 for Bell Music, 76, who
died Monday, May 2 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Music
was born March 10, 1918 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late
Alfred and Elizabeth Castle Music. She was a member of the Freewill
Baptist church. Surviving are a cousin, Mary Jackson of Wittensville.
Officiating at services at Paintsville Funeral Home were Rev. James K.
Caudill and Elder Kenny Pelphrey. Burial was in Clark Castle Cemetery
at Wittensville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 11, 1994
NECESSARY, William P.
1915-1994
William P. (Bill) Necessary, 78, of Weber City, VA died Tuesday, April
26 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Elizabethtown, TN, while on a fishing
trip, as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Necessary was born
October 14, 1915, in Martin County, the son of the late Orza and Susie
Necessary. He was a retired coal miner, avid fisherman and a well-known
western swing musician. He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Virginia, and one son, Donald. Surviving are his wife, Clara Necessary
of Weber City; four daughters, Geraldine Mills of Tomahawk Barbara
Lucas of Akron, OH, Billie Barton of Warner Robbins, GA, and Carol
Pennington of Cocoa, FL; two sons, James Necessary of Warner Robbins
and Danny Necessary of St. Albans, WV; two sisters, Garnet Ward of
Boons Camp and Beatrice Dennison of Ethel, WV; two brothers, Frank
Necessary of Madison, VA and Charles Necessary of Speedwell, TN; and 17
grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren and five step children.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 29. Burial was in Holsten
View Cemetery at Weber City, VA. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Mary
11, 1994
SEXTON, Brittany Nicole
1994-1994
Bryan Fraley and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for
Brittany Nicole Sexton, infant. Brittany was born May 21 at Highlands
Regional Medical Center. Surviving are her parents, Everett and Rosie
Thompson Sexton of Staffordsville; her maternal grandparents, Walter
and Virginia Thompson of Tutor Key; and her paternal grandparents,
Everett and Bonnie Sexton of Staffordsville. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, May 24 at Bryan Fraley and Son Funeral Home, with Paul Cox
officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Staffordsville,
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 25, 1994
SKAGGS, Elva (Skaggs) (Gillem)
1909-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Elva Gillem
Skaggs, 84, who died April 28 at J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center, Louisa.
Mrs. Skaggs was born September 19, 1909, in Lawrence County, the
daughter of the late Jerry and Arinda Fyffe Skaggs. She was a retired
post master from the Keaton post office and a member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was preceded in death by two
husband, George Gillem, in 1953, and Lafe Skaggs in 1993. Surviving are
one son, Gail Gillem of Keaton; one sister, Mary Barker of Martha; and
three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Saturday, April 30 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. Ellis Hamilton and Elder John M. Wheeler officiating. Burial was
in Fyffe Cemetery at Keaton. Pallbearers were Tim Hazlette, Scott
Hazlette, Jim Kelly, Mark Kelly, Paul Ray Pelphrey and Jr. Skaggs.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 4, 1994
SOMERVILLE, Ernestine (Snyder)
1922-1994
Funeral services were held Monday, May 2, for Ernestine Somerville, 72,
who died April 28 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. Mrs.
Somerville was born April 27, 1922, in Jackson County, WV, the daughter
of the late James and Addie Scyoc Snyder. She was a retired sales clerk
from Carolyn Clay Dress Shop and a member of the United Methodist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Somerville, on
February 6, 1993. Surviving are one son, Scottie Somerville of
Paintsville; two daughters, Adella Coleman and Lola Wells, both of
Paintsville; and five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and two
step great grandchildren. Officiating at services at Paintsville
Funeral Home were Revs. Larry Blair and Wayne Sparks. Burial was in
Mayo Memorial Cemetery at Paintsville. Pallbearers were Gary Coleman,
Ron Coleman, Joe Wells, Todd Cowley, Darrell Lemaster and Paul David
Coleman. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 4, 1994
SPEARS, John Leonard
1915-1994
Former Johnson County resident, John Leonard Spears, Jr., 78, died
Monday, May 16 in Louisville. Mr. Spears was born July 11, 1915 in
Johnson County, the son of the late John L. Spears and Doris Stafford.
He was a service station owner and operator. He was preceded in death
by one grandson. Surviving are his wife, Eunice Daniel Spears; one son,
John L. Spears, III of Louisville; one daughter, Dora Sue Spears Whitt
of Paintsville; one sister, Edna Mae Brownell of Bremerton, WA; and
three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Thursday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at the Paintsville United Baptist
Church, with Charles Milam and W. L. Rigsby officiating. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 25,
1994
SPRADLIN, Irine (Bentley)
1932-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Irine
Spradlin, 71, who died Wednesday, May 11 at her Denver residence. Mrs.
Spradlin was born June 8, 1932 in Wise Co., WV, the daughter of the
late Gary and Laura Warick Bentley. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Harold Spradlin, on July 26, 1984. Surviving are two sons,
Gary and Dennis Spradlin, both of Denver, two stepsons, James Spradlin
of New Carlisle, OH and Buell Spradlin of Denver; three daughters,
Louise Howard and Ida Dollarhide, both of Van Lear, and Lynn Green of
Blaine; five stepdaughters, Beatrice Ward of Fairborn, OH, Frances
Mobile of Dayton, OH, Bonita Carberry of Middletown, OH, Phillis
Wrobliski of Virginia and Janet Saunders of Florida; and three sisters,
Oma Church of Jenkins, Bonnie Taylor of Payne Gap and Mazie of
Virginia. Funeral services were held Friday, May 13 at Paintsville
Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Phillip Caudill and David Baldwin
officiating. Burial was in Spradlin Cemetery at Denver. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, May 18, 1994
STAPLETON, Anna (Music)
1994
Anna M. Stapleton of Lexington, died Tuesday, May 3. Born in Johnson
County, she was the daughter of the late William Jefferson and Alka
Greer Music. She was employed by several Lexington businesses including
Wolf Wiles and was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Michael Stapleton of Versailles and Robert
Stapleton of Winter Park, FL; one daughter, Helen Newby of Lexington,
two brothers, Roger Music of Oil Springs and William james Music of
Vandalia, OH; two sisters, Helen M. Jennings of Lexington and Gladys
Wiszniewski of Paintsville; and three grandchildren and one step
granddaughter. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 7, at Kerr
Brothers Funeral Home, with Drs. Harold Dorsey and Harold Hunter
officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, May 11, 1994
TRACEY, Mabel (Salyers)
1912-1994
Retired nurse, Mabel Tracy, 81, died Sunday, May 15 at Cape Coral
Hospital in Cape Coral, FL. Mrs. Tracy, a resident of Ft. Meyers, FL,
was born August 3, 1912 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Van
Y. and Nola Greene Salyers. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, David Lance of Ft. Meyers and Joe Lance of
Knoxville, TN; and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Sunday, May 22 at Johnson County Memorial
at Staffordsville, with Rev. Ellis Hamilton officiating. Paintsville
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, May 25, 1994
WARD, Imogene (Baldwin)
1921-1994
Retired school teacher, Imogene Baldwin Ward, 73, died Friday, April 29
at St. Luke East Hospital, Ft. Thomas. Mrs. Ward was born March 4,
1921, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late McKinley Baldwin and
Nova Holbrook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Ward, on
December 22, 1958. Surviving are one daughter, Linda Rice of
Cincinnati, OH; three brothers, Robert H. Baldwin of Paintsville, D. C.
Baldwin of Grayson, and Lowell F. Baldwin of Minneapolis, MN; and one
sister, Patricia Morris of Paintsville. Funeral services were held
Monday, May 2 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with William
Pollack officiating. Burial was in Dan Gamble Cemetery at Thelma.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 4, 1994
WILLIAMS, June (Horne)
1904-1994
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, May 25, for June
Williams, 90, who died Sunday, May 22 at her Oil Springs residence.
Mrs. Williams was born March 26, 1904, in Johnson County, the daughter
of the late Thomas and Julie Salyers Horne. She was a member of the
Fishtrap United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Winnie Williams, on July 26, 1978. Surviving are three
daughters, Mary Jo Elswick, Prudence Smith and Julia Ward, all of Oil
Springs; two brothers, Walter and Albert Horne, both of Barnetts Creek;
three sisters, Maymie Trimble of Staffordsville, Mae Boyd of Hager Hill
and Ethel Arnold of Portsmouth, OH; and eight grandchildren, 11 great
grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Officiating at 11 a.m.
services at Paintsville Funreal Home Chapel will be Elders Sammy Reed,
Lonza Reed and Frankie Williams. Burial will be in the family cemetery
at Oil Springs. Pallbearers will be David Smith, Dwight Elswick, Jim
Sam Williams, Rocky W. Rowland, Greg Rowland, Little Tucker Howard,
Mike Smith and Big Tucker Howard. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May
25, 1994
JUNE-1994
ADAMS, Billy Ray
1939-1994
West Van Lear resident, Billy Ray Adams, Sr., 54, died Wednesday, June
1. Mr. Adams was born December 18, 1939, in Johnson County, the son of
the late Smith Adams and Mary Alice Cantrell. He was a school bus
driver and veteran. Surviving are his wife, Emma Jean Blair Adams; one
son, Billy Ray Adams, Jr., of Barbourville; one daughter, Tina
Adams of West Van Lear, four brothers, Charles Adams of Sitka, Cecil
and Mance Adams, both of West Van Lear, and Smith Adams of Brook Park,
OH; and one sister, Mollie Worden of West Carrollton, OH. Funeral
services were held Saturday, June 4 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Dick VanHoose, Isaac Rowland and Pat McDonald officiating.
Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 8, 1994
ARMS, Carol (Conley)
1919-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Carol Catherine Arms, 74, died
Thursday, May 26 at her South Point, OH residence. Mrs. Arms was born
September 17, 1919, in Johnson County the daughter of the late Smith
Conley and Grace Preston. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Orville Arms, on May 31, 1990. Surviving are two sons, Bill Arms of
South Point and James Orville Arms of Bradenton, FL; four daughters,
Doris Prince of Columbus, OH, Minnie Adkins of South Point, Betty
Ransbottom of Chesapeake, OH and Linda Story of Corpus Christi, TX; two
brothers, Bert Conley of Oil Springs and Jim Conley of Washington
Courthouse, OH; and 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 28 at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, June 1, 1994
AUXIER, Bessie Finetta (Holbrook)
1994
Bessie Finetta Holbrook Auxier was born January 8, 1896 at Red Bush,
KY, the daughter of Loranzo and Phoebe Holbrook. She was converted and
baptized by her beloved pastor, Hayden Hamilton, at the Enterprise
Baptist Church at Red Bush at the age of fourteen. She was married to
Earl Martin Auxier on September 7, 1912 at the home of her parents.
This marriage lasted more than 69 years. To this union were born seven
children, three of whom were born in Kentucky, and four in Nebraska.
The children are: Muriel Taylor of Kansas City, MO, Emery Auxier of
LaFollette, TN, Opal Johnson of Nipomo, CA, Wanda Colvin of
Campbellsville, KY, Robert L. Auxier of S. Charleston, WV, and Dr. C.
D. Auxier of Memphis, TN. One son, Roland Jean Auxier, died in infancy.
Bessie’s husband, Earl, passed away on November 4, 1981 in LaFollette,
and is buried at the Indian Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in the Pine
Crest Community of Jacksboro, TN. She is survived by six children,
sixteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, and twenty-three
great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Marie
Fyffe of Red Bush, KY, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
devoted friends. Her first twenty-one years of life were spent in
Kentucky. She and her husband spent twenty-three years farming in
Nebraska, then moved back to the family farm in Kentucky and lived
there for twenty years. After this, they retired to Prestonsburg, KY
and later to LaFollette, TN. Throughout her ninety-eight years of
living, she was hard working, productive, sincere, honest, nurturing,
and loving, with a tremendous zest for life. Now she goes to a well
deserved rest. May Heaven bless her. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
June 8, 1994
BARKER, Neva (Saprks)
1925-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Neva Barker,
68, who died Wednesday, June 1 at her Paintsville residence. Mrs.
Barker was born July 23, 1925, in Lawrence Co., the daughter of the
late John Wesley and Vesta Evans Sparks. She was retired from South
Central Bell Telephone Company, where she worked in management, and a
member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Bill
Barker; three daughters, Sandra Mulkey of Columbus, OH, Pat Lyons
of Lexington and Kathy Branson of Kettering, OH; one brother, Delmer
Sparks of Westerville, OH; two sisters, Opal Barker of Morehead and
Marlene Wells of Wittensville; and six grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 3 at Paintsville
Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Drew Martin, Ellis Hamilton, Bronelle
Skaggs and Dr. Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Pallbearers were Bill Branson, Mike
Lyons, John Branson, Jim Litteral, Jackie Barker and Tim Milkey.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 8, 1994
BLAIR, Linzie
1921-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was in charge of arrangements for
Linzie Blair, 73, who died Thursday, May 26 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Blair was born March 26, 1921, in Johnson County,
the son of the late Leander Blair and Ellen Montgomery. He was an
equipment operator for the Johnson County Road Department and member of
the Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Viola
Arms Blair; one son, Ronald E. Blair of Kingsport, TN; one brother,
Lonnie Blair of Williamsport; three sisters, Jewell Collins of
Paintsville, Rosie Music of Sylvania, OH and Maggie Caudill of Dunbar,
WV; and one grandchild and three great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Monday, May 30 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with
Richard Williams, Dick VanHoose and Larry Blair officiating. Burial was
in the family cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June
1, 1994
BLEVINS, Ethel (Spradlin)
1913-1994
Funeral services were held Monday, June 6, for Ethel VanHoose Blevins,
81, who died Saturday, June 4 at U. K. Medical Center, Lexington. Mrs.
Blevins was born Febr 20, 1913, in Johnson County, the daughter of the
late Floyd and Dovie Spradlin. She was a member of the Pentecostal
Church. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Vencil VanHoose and
John “Soap” Blevins. Surviving are one son, Lemuel VanHoose of Hager
Hill; and one granddaughter and four great grandchildren. Officiating
at services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel was Rev. Jerry Castle.
Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville,
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 8, 1994
BUTCHER, Jimmie B.
1994
Former Williamsport resident, Jimmie B. Butcher, 56, of Franklin, OH,
died Sunday, June 12, at his residence. Mr. Butcher was employed by NCR
Corp. in Dayton, OH for 17 years. He retired from Cargill, Inc in 1993,
following 18 years of employment there. He was a member of the Freewill
Baptist Church in Miamisburg, OH. Surviving are his wife, Frances
Butcher, two sons, James of Franklin and Gary Michael of Miamisburg;
one daughter, Sharon Lamb of Franklin; five brothers, Donnis of
Milford, MI, Henry of Miamisburg, Paul of Pikeville, Doug of
Meally, and Ivan of Louisa; three sisters, Jo Mills of Paintsville,
Georgene Barnett of Lexington and Anita Walters of Miamisburg; and four
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 15 at the
Unglesby-Anderson Funeral Home with Rev. James Hartman officiating.
Burial was Woodhill Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 29,
1994
CHEECH, Roberta (Hitchcock)
1923-1994
Roberta Creech, 70, of Beaver, OH died Thursday, June 2 at her
residence. Mrs. Creech was born September 14, 1923 in Johnson County,
the daughter of the late Johnnie and Mollie Colvin Hitchcock. Surviving
are her husband, Carroll Creech; three sons, Jim Creech of
Wheelersburg, OH, Jerry Creech of Lucasville, OH and Larry Creech of
Jackson , OH; one brother, Don Hitchcock of Lucasville; two sisters,
Pauline Bayes of Lucasville and Thelma Cantrell of Beaver; and nine
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Monday, June 6 at Cox Funeral Home in Beaver, with Rev. Ed Johnson
officiating. Burial was in Salisbury Cemetery in Stockdale, OH.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 15, 1994
CORDIAL, Gracie (Castle)
1931-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Gracie
Cordial, 63, who died Wednesday, May 25 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Cordial was born January 6, 1931, in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late Sherman and Mary Horne Castle. She was
a custodian of W. R. Castle Elementary, member of the Ramey Branch
Freewill Baptist Church and the Ramey Branch Church Women’s Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Cordial, on January 27,
1969. Surviving are two brothers, Charles Castle of DeSota, TX and
Clarence Castle of Dayton, OH; three sisters, Julia Wells of Louisa,
Juanita Ambos of Dayton, OH and Margarette Davis of Sitka. Funeral
services were held Saturday, May 28 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel,
with Revs. Denvil Mollette, C. C. hall and Wendell Ison officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, June 1, 1994
DALE, Raymond Jr.
1942-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Raymond
Dale, Jr., 51, who died Wednesday, June 8. Mr. Dale was born October
21, 1942, in Johnson County, the son of Katheryn Castle Dale and the
late Raymond Dale, Sr., He was a disabled foreman from the mines.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Caldwell Dale; his mother; one son,
Chris Dale of Keaton; one daughter, Penny Dale of Louisa; one brother,
Fred Dale, Sr., of Flat Gap; three sisters, Ellen Jean Stambaugh of
Sitka and Willa Dean Salyers, and Gwen Shoemaker, both of Circleville,
OH and one grandson. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel was Roger Jordon. Burial was in the family cemetery at
Stambaugh. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 15, 1994
DANIEL, Paul Ancil
1941-1994
Paul Ancil Daniel, 52, died Saturday, May 21 at the V. A. Medical
Center in Huntington, WV. Mr. Daniel was born October 12, 1941, in
Johnson County, the son of Arville Daniel and the late Dosha Bolen
Daniel. He was a self-employed truck driver and member of the Whitaker
Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his father, two sons, Paul
Arville and Bobby Joe, both of Hager Hill; one daughter, Kathy Joyce
Daniel of Hager Hill; and one brother, Virgil Joe Daniel of West Van
Lear. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 24 at Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with Hubert Slone and Steve Rose officiating. Burial was in
Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June
1, 1994
DANIELS, Ora
1925-1994
Retired miner, Ora Odd Daniels, 69, died Thursday, May 19 at Cabell-
Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Mr. Daniels was born January 5,
1925, in Johnson County, the son of Sarah Perry Daniels and the late
Ora Daniels. Surviving are his mother; one son, Wayne Daniels of
Chapmanville, WV, six daughters, Bonnie Taylor of Julian, WV, Diana
Lynn Cook and Lena Daniels, both of Sandwich, IL, Veronica Evans of
Bakersfield, CA, Sheila Kinney of Yolyn, WV and Pamela Wert of Grand
Rapids, MI; one brother, Donnis Daniels of Taylor, MI; and four
sisters, Lucille Austin of Camden, OH, Maggie King of Boons Camp, Elva
Collins of Hager Hill and Barbara Lawson of Detroit, MI. Funeral
services were held Monday, May 23 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with
Roger Hill officiating. Burial was in Daniel Cemetery at Boons Camp.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 1, 1994
DIXON James R.
1922-1994
James R. Dixon, 72, formerly of Johnson County, died Thursday, May 5 at
his Venice, FL residence. Mr. Dixon was born March 29, 1922 in Ashland,
the son of the late Willard and Nancy Stanley Dixon. He was an oiler
for H. P. M. Corporation in Mt. Gilead, OH, before retiring to Florida
and an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Norma
Morris, Thelma Griffith and Sadie Hunter; and two brothers, Arnold and
Authur Dixon. Surviving are his wife, JoAnn of Venice; four sons, James
and Joseph, both of Mt. Gilead, Ronald of Venice, and J. C. of
Florence; two daughters, Linda Knauber of Mt. Gilead and Jacquline
Runyon of Hager Hill; one sister, Sue Harman of Riceville; two
brothers, Lloyd of Worthington and Harold of Wayland; and 12
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
June 1, 1994
ESTEP, Billy Jack
1930-1994
Billy Jack Estep, 63, died Tuesday, June 14 at Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Estep was born September 6, 1930, in Johnson
County, the son of the late Bert and Sarah Ann Trimble Estep. He was a
disabled meat cutter. Surviving are his wife, Joann Curtis Estep; one
daughter, Linda Fairchild of Staffordsville; two brothers, James and
Roger Estep, both of Staffordsville; three sisters, Sally Smith of
Paintsville, Trilba Daniels of Thealka, and Brenda Blanton of
Staffordsville; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday,
June 17 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry castle
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 22, 1994
GREENE, Aggie (Hyden)
1915-1994
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 12 for Aggie Greene, 79, who
died Friday, June 10 at J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center, Louisa. Mrs.
Greene was born May 1, 1915, in Floyd County, the daughter of the late
John B. and Jennie Click Hyden. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Cecil Greene; and a sister, Maxine Collins. Surviving are two
daughters, Jennie Shepherd and Ann Greene, both of Paintsville; one
brother, Alex Hyden of Prestonsburg; two sisters, Phoebe Bradley of
Prestonsburg and Sara Stapleton of White Lake, MI; and nine
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Officiating at services at
Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Orville Waller and Gordon Ward. Burial
was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, June 22, 1994
HAMPTON, Betty (Blanton)
1994
Betty Blanton Hampton, 67, formerly of Paintsville, died Thursday, May
26 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Dayton, OH. Mrs. Hampton was the
daughter of the late Everett and Ercie Pence Blanton and granddaughter
of the late Mary “Ma” Blanton. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Charles C. Hampton; two sons, John and Tom; and a brother,
Mitchell. Surviving are one daughter, Linda; three brothers, Everett
“Tubby” Blanton of Paintsville and James H. and Paul R., both of
Staffordsville and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, May 31 at the Swart Funeral Home in West Carrollton, OH.
Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
June 8, 1994
HONEYCUTT, Stella (Pack)
1994
Former Van Lear resident, Stella Mae Honeycutt, 78, of Kettering, OH
passed away Saturday, May 21. She was retired from Inland Division of
General Motors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie, and
her parents, Jay and Nora Pack. Surviving are one son, William
Honeycutt of Washington Township, OH; one daughter, Judy Young of
Miamisburg, OH; one brother, Estill Pack of Kettering; one sister,
Gertrude Preston of Kettering; and four grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Tobias Funeral Home in
Dayton, OH. Burial was in Bellbrook Cemetery in Bellbrook, OH.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 15, 1994
HORN, Norman Leo
1930-1994
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11 for Norman Leo Horn, 63,
who died June 8 at his Oil Springs residence. Mr. Horn was born
November 18, 1930, in Johnson County, the son of the late Norman Horn
and Myrtle McCloud. He was a mechanic, U.S. Navy Veteran and member of
the Oil Springs Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife,
Pauline Reed Horn; three sons, Keith, Jeff and Gary Horn, all of Oil
Springs; three brothers, John Horn of Enon, OH and Robert and Harold
Horn, both of Paintsville; two sisters, Eula Sammons of Meally and
Minerva Castle of Fairborn, OH and three grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Saturday, June 11 at Oil Springs Freewill Baptist
church with Dick VanHoose, Keith Horn and Jeff Horn officiating. Burial
was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones- Preston
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
June 15, 1994
HOWARD, Herma Lee (Baldwin)
1919-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Herma Lee Howard, 74, died Thursday,
June 16 at Mars Hill Medical Center in Madison County, NC. Mrs.Howard
was born October 13, 1919, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late
Leck Baldwin and Minnie Blair. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Henry (Bobby) Howard, on January 12, 1964. Surviving are two
sons, Wendell and Tucker Howard, both of Paintsville; six daughters,
Janet Runyon, Debbie Stevens, Betty Morgan, carol Montgomery and Shelia
Howard, all of Paintsville and Sherry Crum of Staffordsville; one
sister, Sudie Young of Lowmansville; and 15 grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 19, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill and Larry
Blair officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 22, 1994
HUGGINS, Joe
1933-1994
Heavy equipment operator, Joe Huggins, 61, died Saturday, June 25 at
his Paintsville residence. Mr. Huggins was born June 14, 1933, in
Stantonville, TN, the son of Ida Mae Kellengsworth and the late A. L.
Huggins. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in the
Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Audrey Salyer Huggins; his mother;
one son, Harold Monroe of Paintsville; three daughters, Melony Caudill
of Leander, Elaine Sturgill of Stambaugh and Jennifer Moore of
Wittensville; two brothers, J. W. Huggins of Atlanta, GA and Milton
Huggins of Michie, TN; five sisters, Nettie Robertson and Wanda
Huggins, both of Adamsville, TN, Aquilla Kellingsworth of Louisiana and
Nona Kitty of Savannah, TN; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, June 28 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with
Toby Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 29, 1994
LEMASTER, Delphia Lee (Young) 1906-1994 Paintsville resident, Delphia
Jane LeMaster, 87, died Saturday, June 11 at Highlands Regional Medical
Center. Mrs. LeMaster was born Nov 28, 1906 in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late William and Rachel LeMaster Young. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Ealey LeMaster on April 1. Surviving
are three sons, Otto and James LeMaster both of Paintsville, and Walter
Lee LeMaster of Hilliard, OH; two daughter, Irene King of Hillard, OH
and Barbara Ellen Wright of Paintsville; one sister, Nolda Adkins of
Louisa; and 16 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and 16 great great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 13, at Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with Greg Fuller officiating. Burial was in Wells
Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 22, 1994
LEMASTER, Gusta
1911-1994
Oil Springs resident, Gusta Lemaster, 83, died Monday, May 30 at his
Oil Springs residence. Mr. Lemaster was born March 5, 1911 in Johnson
County, the son of the late Galen and Recia Castle Lemaster. He was a
retired school bus driver from the Johnson County School System and a
member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Jessie
McCarty Lemaster; one son, Paul Lemaster of Oil Springs; and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 1 at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Elders Arvil Murray, Jr., Charles
Price and Phillip Caudill officiating. Burial was in Johnson County
Memorial at Staffordsville, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 8, 1994
MCKENZIE, Carl Edward
1928-1994
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 26, for Carl Edward McKenzie,
66, who died Monday, May 23 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr.
McKenzie was born March 6, 1928, in Johnson County, the son of the late
bill and Pennie Bowens McKenzie. He was a miner and veteran of the
Army. Surviving are his wife, Anna Lucille Hicks McKenzie; one son,
Carl McKenzie, Jr., of Lexington; one daughter, Cheryl Greer of Thelma;
one brother, Irvin McKenzie of Columbus, OH; one sister, Edith Travis
of River; and two grandchildren. Officiating at services at Jones-
Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Jerry Scott and Paul Preston. Burial
was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, June 1, 1994
MUSIC, Claude
1902-1994
Claude Music, 91, died Sunday, June 12 at Highlands Regional Medical
Center. Mr. Music was born June 14, 1902 in Floyd County, the son of
the late Jack Music and Cora Stevens. He was a miner and member of East
Point Masonic Lodge # 657 F & AM. Surviving are three sons, Jerome
Music of Hilliard, OH and Forest and Ralph Music, both of Auxier; and
six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were
held today, Wednesday, June 15 at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Arthur Ray Music, John Paul Salyer and Jimmy Price
officiating. Burial will be in Music Family cemetery at Auxier.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 15, 1994
NAPIER, Irvin
1923-1994
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for
Irvin Napier, 71, who died Wednesday, June 15 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Napier was born February 17, 1923, in Johnson
County, the son of the late Minifee and Rose Gibson Napier. He was a
miner. Surviving are his wife, Della Mullins Napier; four sons, Truman
of Sitka, Ernest of Thelma, Minifee of Hager Hill and Irvin of Thealka;
three daughters, Rosa King of Staffordsville, Nancy Napier of Braden,
FL and Ella Mae Harmon of Paintsville; and 17 grandchildren and 11
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 19 at
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home, with Revs. Don Fraley and Bob
Smedley officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 22, 1994
PACK, Herbert
1928-1994
Herbert Pack, 65, formerly of Paintsville, died Tuesday, June 7 at his
Ohio residence. Mr. Pack was born December 23, 1928 in Paintsville, the
son of the late Herbert Pack, Sr. and Jettie Burchett Pack. He was
retired from Airfoil Textron of Lima, OH, treasurer of Independent
Baptist church of Cridersville, OH and former officer of the Airfoil
Textron Credit Union. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virgie
Mae Pack. Surviving are his wife, Allene Tackett; two sons, Larry Dean
of Winchester and Mark Edward of Columbus Grove, OH; three daughters,
Rebecca Pack of Columbus Grove, Cherie Tice of Ottawa, OH and Kim Pack
of Lima; three brothers, Clarence of Boons Camp and Hobert and Don,
both of Williamsport; five sisters, Sarah DeLong of Van Lear, Edna Mae
Walters of Williamsport, Mary Schwartz of Chipley, FL, Jean Schwartz of
Wapakoneta, OH and Janet Sue Morris of Mariana, FL and 12
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 10 at
Cridersville Independent Baptist church, with Revs. Lee Ellis, Joe
Wireman and Eddie Wireman officiating. Burial was in Vaughnsville
Cemetery, with Siferd Westwood Chapel of Lima in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 15, 1994
PARSONS, Pearl
1914-1994
Pearl Parsons, 79, died Sunday, June 19 at U. K. Medical center,
Lexington. Mrs. Parsons was born July 28, 1914, in Floyd County, the
daughter of the late Matt and Nan Gross. Surviving are her husband, Ben
Parsons; one son, Donnie Parsons of Whitehouse; two brothers, Beecher
Gross of Whitehouse and Alvil Gross of Oceana, WV; one sister, Ruth
Parsons; and six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Thursday, June 23 at Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral
Home with Elmer Keathly officiating. Burial was in Tom Wilson Cemetery
at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 22, 1994
PRESTON, Kenneth M.
1933-1994
Nippa resident, Kenneth M. Preston, 60, died Tuesday, May 24 at U. K.
Medical Center. Mr. Preston was born July 3, 1933, in Johnson County,
the son of the late Garland and Mary Elizabeth Johnson Preston. He was
retired from A. T. & T. and a veteran of the Air Force. He was
preceded in death by one son, Brent Preston, and two sisters, Helen
Ramey Hoover and Juanita Adams. Surviving are one daughter, Debbie
Burton of Paintsville; one brother, Kermit Preston of Flatwoods; three
sisters, Libby Step of Bellefonte, Dorothy Eisnaugle of Galion, OH and
Ruby Barker of California; and one step granddaughter, Allisa Dawn
Burton. Funeral services were held Friday, May 27 at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill and Ellis Hamilton
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 1, 1994
PRICE, Amba (Meek)
1895-1994
Amba Price, 98, died Tuesday, May 31 at Three Rivers Medical Center,
Louisa. Mrs. Price was born October 5, 1895, in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late Scott Meek and Rosella Price. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Jack Price. Surviving are six grandchildren, 11
great grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Saturday, June 4 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with
Danny Williams and Frankie Williams officiating. Burial was in Ward
Cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 8, 1994
RATLIFF, Ida (Welch)
1949-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Ida Mae
Welch Ratliff, 45, who died Saturday, June 18 at Three Rivers Medical
Center, Louisa. Mrs. Ratliff was born January 22, 1949, in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late Ralph and Lynchie Wheeler Welch. She
was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Ralph Ratliff. Surviving are
her husband, James Hubert Ratliff, one son, Phillip Ratliff of Lawrence
County; two daughters, Tina Dhell of Thelma and Dixie Michelle
Ratliff of Louisa; four brothers, Oliver and Lenvill Welch both of
Paintsville, Ralph Douglas Welch of Augusta, GA and Billy Ray Welch of
Whitehouse; two sisters, Una Faye Houston of Louisa and Margaret Louise
Meeks of Boons Camp; and one grandchild and three step grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 20 at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with Jimmy Simpson officiating. Burial was in Wheeler
Family Cemetery at Chestnut. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 22,
1994
RICE, Earl
1911-1994
Oil Springs resident, Earl Rice, 83, died Tuesday, May 24 at Highlands
Regional Medical Center. Mr. Rice was born April 15, 1911, in Magoffin
County, the son of the late Fred and Georgeann Pendleton Rice. He was a
farmer, member of the United Baptist Church and U. S. Army Veteran of
World War II. Surviving are his wife, Marie Caudill Rice; one son,
Willard Rice of Oil Springs, two daughters, Barbara Whitaker of
Walbridge, OH and Gladys Rice of Paintsville; two brothers, Arnold Rice
of Salyersville and Roosevelt Preston of Oil Springs; one sister, Allie
Powers of Paintsville and six grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 27 at Paintsville
Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Rutherford Blair and Jerry Colvin
officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Oil Springs.
Pallbearers were Roger Whitaker, Bradley Whitaker, Brian Whitaker,
Chris Whitaker, Tony Arnett and Larry Music. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, June 1, 1994
ROWLAND, Margaret (Bailey)
1910-1994
Margaret Rowland, 83, of Wabash, IN, died Sunday, June 19 at Wabash
County Hospital. Mrs. Rowland was born august 10, 1910 in Magoffin
County, the daughter of the late William and Katherine Puckett Bailey.
Surviving are her husband, Willie Rowland; one son, Bill Rowland of
Wabash; seven daughters, Joseaylen Shepard of Hippo, Juanita Bolin of
Leesville, GA, Mary Adams of Radcliff and Faye Haney, Linda Wells,
Trinnia Sloan and Lovetta Picklesimer, all of Wabash; three sisters,
Christine Meade, Irene Hampton and Imogene Mahan, all of Wabash; and 17
grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
today, Wednesday, June 22 at 11 a.m. at the Hager Hill Freewill Baptist
Church, with Chuck Slone officiating. Burial will be in Highland
Memorial park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 22, 1994
SCARBERRY, Mamie (Preston)
1907-1994
Mamie Scarberry, 86, died Saturday, June 11. Mrs. Scarberry was born
Oct 1, 1907, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Elijah and
Thursa Burton Preston. She was a member of teh Pentecostal Upper Room
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Foster Scarberry, on
April 13, 1966. Surviving are three sons, Edward and Andrew Scarberry,
both of Nippa and Henry Allen Scarberrry of Danville; three daughters,
Lillie Mae Castle and Wanda Caldwell, both of Nippa, and Deloris
Jennings of Flat Gap; and 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one
great-great grandchild, 5 step great-great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, June 15 at the Upper Room Church, with
Jerry Castle, Delbert Music and Tommy VanHoose officiating. Burial was
in Scarberry Cemetery with Preston Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 22, 1994
SPARKS, Marvin
1918-1994
Marvin "M.T." Sparks, 76, died Friday, June 10, at J. J. Jordan
Geriatric Center, Louisa. Mr. Sparks was born Jan 17, 1918, in Lawrence
County, the son of the late John Henry and Bertha Pack Sparks. He was a
farmer. Surviving are his wife, Monnie Conley Sparks; two sons, John
Sparks of Blaine and Henry Sparks of Thelma; one daughter, Carolyn
Sparks of Blaine; one sister, Jewell Ross of Blaine; and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 13 at Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with J. K. Caudill, Drew Martin and Roger Ross
officiating. Burial was in Marvin Sparks Cemetery at Blaine.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 22, 1994
THOMPSON, Martha (Copley)
1941-1994
Paintsville resident, Martha Mayo Thompson, 52, died Monday, June 13.
Mrs. Thompson was born August 19, 1941, in Johnson County, the daughter
of Alice Mae Daniels and the late Clarence H. Copley. She was a member
of Highland Church of Christ. Surviving are he husband, Joe S.
Thompson; her mother; one son, Shawn Thompson of Paintsville; two
sisters, Patty Carroll of Paintsville and Marcia Ann Brewer of
Cincinnati, OH and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
today, Wednesday, June 15, at 2 p.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home
chapel, with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial will be in Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June
15, 1994
VANHOOSE, Ervin
1921-1994
Ervin VanHoose, 72, died Wednesday, June 1 at his West Van Lear
residence. Mr. VanHoose was born November 9, 1921, in Johnson County,
the son of the late Jessie VanHoose and Elizabeth Dawson. He was
retired from C & O Railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Ethel Ratliff VanHoose, on July 15, 1985. Surviving are three sons,
Dennis Ray of West Van Lear, Sammy Lee of Jacksonville, FL and Stanley
E. of Salyersville; two brothers, Harold of Flat Gap and Arlene of
Louisa; three sisters, Irene Dutton of Louisa, Pauline Lee of
Whitehouse and Verla Dean Walters of Urbana, OH; and seven
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Sunday, June 5, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Darrel
Ratliff and Lonnie Ratliff officiating. Burial was in VanHoose Cemetery
at Chestnut. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 8, 1994
WEDDINGTON, Ethel (Blair)
1909-1994
Leander resident, Ethel Weddington, 84, died Tuesday, June 7, at Paul
B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Weddington was born November 1,
1909, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Alfred Harland and
Rosa Lee Caudill Blair. She was a member of the United Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Weddington, on March
3, 1993. Surviving are one son, Kenneth Elwood Weddington of Saline,
MI; two daughters, Loretta Weddington of New Carlisle, OH and Opal
Bundren of Knoxville, TN; one brother, Uel Blair of Hager Hill; two
sisters, Josephine Hitchcock and Meriam Hammond, both of Hager Hill;
and five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Friday, June 10 at Beechwall United Baptist Church, with
Elders Rutherford Blair, Douglas Ward and Jerry Colvin officiating.
Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville with
Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Active pallbearers
were Harlan Hammond, Ott Blair, Gregory Blair, Larry Joe Blanton, Dean
Conley, Harold Hammond, Charles Leo Blair and Joe Earl Blair. Honorary
pallbearers were James Wallace Blair, Billy Jay Blair, Jackie Blair,
Timothy Blair, Jimmie Blair, Dean Blair, Jerry Dean Blair, Donald
Conley, Phillip Conley, Gary Blair, Jerry Blair, Jeffrey Blair and
Willie Hitchcock. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 15, 1994
WELLS,
Grace H.
1944
Graveside services for Grace H. Wells, 97, former Paintsville resident,
were held June 14 in Jackson, TN. Mrs. Wells was the wife of the late
Attorney Zephaniah (Zip) Wells, of Paintsville. Surviving are one
daughter, Betty Wells Music of Jackson; and two grandchildren and one
great grandchild. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 29, 1994
JULY-1994
ADAMS, Effie (Wheeler)
1907-1994
Paintsville resident, Effie Wheeler Adams, 87, died Tuesday, July 5 at
South Shore Health Care Center. Mrs. Adams was born February 17, 1907,
in Lawrence County, the daughter of the late James and Rosa Hayes
Wheeler. She was a member of the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. She
was preceded in death by two husbands, Jessie Lowe and Harry Adams.
Surviving are one foster brother, Lucian Keaton of Louisa and one
sister, Earlean Lemaster of Ashland. Funeral services were held Friday,
July 8 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill
and Bob Lyons officiating. Burial was in Old Hood Church Cemetery at
Blaine. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 13, 1994
BAILEY, Alma (Williams)
1920-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Alma Bailey, 83, died Sunday, July 3 at
the Holzer Clinic in Gallipolis, OH. Mrs. Bailey was born July 29, 1920
in Johnson County, the daughter of Powell and Laura Salyer Williams.
She is survived by her husband, Hurst Bailey. She is also survived by
one son, Ronnie Bailey of Chillicothe, OH; one daughter, Reva Fern
McKenzie of Pomeroy, OH; one brother, Delmon Williams of Flat Gap, one
sister, Hazel Bailey of Flat Gap, 9 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, July7, at 1 p.m. at the
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ellis Hamilton officiating.
Burial will be in the Williams Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, July 6, 1994
BLAIR, C. B.
1923-1994
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 16, for C. B. Blair, 72, who
died July 13 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Blair was
born June 29, 1923, in Johnson County, the son of the late Manuel and
Martha Mae Conley Fitzpatrick. He was a self-employed design painter.
Surviving are two daughters, Pamela Hayes of Cincinnati, OH and Rebecca
Roberts of Orlando, FL; one brother Ove Blair of Madisonville; and
three grandchildren. Officiating at services at Paintsville Funeral
Home Chapel was Rev. Matthew Boyles. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery at
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 20, 1994
BLAIR, Marcia (VanHoose)
1910-1994
Marcia Blair, 83, died Monday, June 27, 1994 at Highland Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Blair was born August 15, 1910 in Johnson County,
the daughter of Don and Josie Stapleton VanHoose. Mrs. Blair was
preceded in death by her husband, Reevie Blair. She is survived by two
daughters, Carolyn VanHoose and Reva Ann Blair, both of Paintsville and
one granddaughter. Services were held Thursday, June 30 at the First
Freewill Baptist Church in Paintsville with Revs. Larry Blair and Doug
Crider officiating. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 6, 1994
BUTLER, Verna
1904-1994
Retired bookkeeper, Verna Butler, 89, died Tuesday, July 12 at Paul B.
Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Butler was born September 22, 1904,
in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Sanford Lee and Sarah
McKenzie Blanton. She was self-employed and a member of the Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Butler, on
January 11, 1982. Surviving are one daughter, Judy Webb of Ocala, FL
and three grandchildren. Private services were held with Jerry Castle
officiating. Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 20, 1994
DAVIS, William Taylor
1907-1994
William Taylor Davis, 86, died Sunday, July 3, 1994 at the Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center. Mr. Davis was born on July 24, 1907 in Martin
County, KY, the son of John and Martha Laura Gibbs Davis. He is
survived by his wife, Hulda Rigsby Davis. Mr. Davis is also survived by
two daughters, Martha Davis of Paintsville and Janice Hammond of
Springfield, OH; one sister, Hazel Stokley of Versailles, KY and two
grandsons. Services were Tuesday, July 5 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Revs. Wayne Rigsby and LaFrance Rigsby officiating. Burial
was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, July 6, 1994
ESTEP, Martena (Lyons)
1936-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Martena
Lyons Bunyard Estep, 57, who died Tuesday, July 5 at her Volga
residence. Mrs. Estep was born July 27, 1936, in Johnson County, the
daughter of Martin and Essie Vanover Lyons, She was a member of the
Cold Springs United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a
husband, John Bunyard, on December 12, 1970. Surviving are her husband,
Glady Estep; her parents; three sons, Johnny Bunyard of Mt. Sterling,
OH, Tommy Bunyard of Peach Orchard and Allen Bunyard of San Francisco,
CA; two stepsons, Donnie Estep of Carmel, IN and James Estepp of Oil
Springs; three daughters, Tammy Bolin of Shelby, NC, Sabrina Whitaker
of Van Lear and Jamie Estep of Volga; three stepdaughters, Wanda
Mollette of Paintsville, Linda Hall of Lowmansville and Teresa O’Bryan
of Hager Hill; two sisters, Yvonne Kestner of Paintsville and Shirlene
Martin of Ashland; one brother, Mike Lyons of Lexington, and eight
grandchildren and 10 step grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Thursday, July 7 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder Eual
McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 13, 1994
FAIRCHILD, Ricky L.
1953-1994
Ricky L. Fairchild, 41, died Monday, July 11 at King’s Daughters’
Medical Center, Ashland. Mr. Fairchild was born June 29, 1953, in
Johnson County, the son of the late Walter and Loretta Blair Fairchild.
He was a general laborer. Surviving are his parents; his wife, Addie
Jackson Fairchild of Staffordsville; three sons, Ricky Jr., Clifford
and Donald, all of Staffordsville, three daughters, Vickie Woods and
Michelle Fairchild, both of Paintsville and Crystal Fairchild of
Staffordsville, and five brothers, Kenny and Jerry, both of
Staffordsville, Dean of Leander, Gerald of Prestonsburg and Bobby of
Ohio; three sisters, Sandy King, Sharon Tackett and Barbara Ward, all
of Staffordsville; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
today, Wednesday, July 13 at 2 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Kenny Pelphrey officiating. Burial will be in the family
cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 13, 1994
FRISBY, Woodrow
1916-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Woodrow
Frisby, Sr., 77, who died Thursday, July 21 at his Staffordsville
residence. Mr. Frisby was born November 10, 1916, in Morgan County, the
son of the late Green and Liza Lacey Frisby. He was retired from
maintenance with Southeast Coal Company of Paintsville; a retired
minister from the Big Mud Lick Church of God at Staffordsville and
former Chaplain of the Gideon organization. Surviving are his wife,
Renavay Bland Frisby; four sons, J. R., Harry Neal, and Nathan , all of
Staffordsville, and Glenn David of Springfield, OH; three half sisters,
Pearl, Betty and Eula; two stepdaughters, Eslie and Beulah; four
brothers, Dee Frisby of Cincinnati, OH, Denzil Frisby of Obetz, OH,
Eugene Frisby of Idaho, and Grover Frisby of Caney; and seven
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Sunday, July 24 at Big Mud Lick Church of God, with Revs. Jim Fillers
and Tommy Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were David Frisby, John Frisby, Brad Frisby, Larry Frisby,
Tommy Frisby, Larry Salyers and Trent May. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, July 27, 1994
IRWIN, Harvey E.
1925-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Harvey E.
Irwin, 68, who died Saturday, July 23 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical
center. Mr. Irwin was born July 28, 1925, in Odenton, MD, the son of
the late Harvey E. Irwin, Sr., and Gladys Reigle. He was employed by
the Federal Government, a U. S. Navy veteran and member of the American
Casting Association. Surviving are his wife, Della Irwin, and one
daughter, Paula Irwin of Torrance, CA. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, July 26 at Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Wayne
Sparks officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 27, 1994
LEMASTER, Bobby Gene
1934-1994
Bobby Gene Lemaster, 59, died Tuesday, July 12 at his Stambaugh
residence. Mr. LeMaster was born July 20, 1934, in Johnson County, the
son of the late Harry Lemaster and Donna McKenzie Salyer. He was a
general laborer. Surviving are one son, Robert Wayne Lemaster of
Marysville, OH; two daughters, Pamela Sue Marks of Marysville and
Dorothy Myers of Warren, OH; three brothers, James and Corvin Salyer,
both of Sitka, and Jesse Salyer of Columbus, OH; six sisters, Martha
Virginia Estep and Bonnie Sue Estep, both of Marysville, Thelma Irene
Crabtree, and Minnie Catherine Dingledine, both of Milford Center, OH,
Hester Faye Music of Stambaugh and Lavonjalene Wilcox of Sitka; and
seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, July 15 at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Paintsville
Herald,, Wednesday, July 20, 1994
LEMASTER, Edgel
1911-1994
Flat Gap resident, Edgel Lemasater, 83, died July 19, at King’s
Daughters’ Medical Center, Ashland. Mr. Lemaster was born February 25,
1911, in Johnson County,t he son of the late Washington “Washie” and
Etta Castle Lemaster. He was a paint and pipe insulator for Allied
Chemical Company of Ashland, member of the United Baptist church and
veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in World War II. Surviving are
his wife, Louise Lemaster, one sister, Emma Fairchild of Waverly, OH.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 22 at Paintsville Funeral Home
Chapel with Elders Sammy Reed and Willis George Estep officiating.
Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 27, 1994
MEADOWS, Wilma (Eblon
1906-1994
Retired LPN, Wilma “bill” Meadows, 87, died Wednesday, July 13 at
Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Pikeville. Mrs. Meadows was born November
7, 1906, in Catlettsburg, the daughter of the late Ross and Addie Hall
Eblon. She was retired from Paintsville Hospital and a member of the
Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Lucious “Blackie” Meadows, on November 3, 1956. Surviving are one son,
Orley Edward Meadows; one daughter, Doris E. Butcher of Pikeville;
three sisters, Virginia Clay of Dayton, OH, Joann Baverle of Escorse,
MI, and Esther Doubt of Lexington; and three granddaughters, Funeral
services were held Saturday, July 16, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel
with Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in Porter Cemetery at
Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 20, 1994
NEWBERRY, Grover Edward
1930-1994
Grover Edward Newberry, 64, died July 3 at St. Mary’s Hospital,
Huntington, WV. He was born June 28, 1930, in Auxier, the son of the
late J. D. and Willia Mae Bays Newberry. He was a self-employed
trucker, veteran of the U. S. Army and member of the First Baptist
Church at Lancer. Mr. Newberry is survived by his wife, Lorraine Keel
Newberry. He is also survived by two sons, Terry L. Newberry and Dwayne
Newberry both of Van Lear; three sisters, Helen Robinson of Lima, OH,
Lena Mae Corti of Willowick, OH and Jean Deborah Hill of Hilton Head,
SC; and one grandson. Services were held Wednesday, July 6 at the
Lancer First Baptist Church with Revs. Cohen Campbell and Jennings West
officiating. Burial was in the Government Relocation cemetery at
Auxier. Active pallbearers were Gary Newberry, Michael Bayes, Allen
Ayres, Manford Walton, John Rose and Hansell Preston. Honorary
pallbearers were Alex Wells, Sam Richmond, Carl Collins, Richard
Wilcox, Greg burke and Marvin Rica. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July
13, 1994
OSBORNE, Willie E.
1924-1994
Retired miner, Willie E. “Wild Bill” Osborne, 69, died Saturday, June
18 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Mr. Osborne was born
September 8, 1924 in Johnson County, the son of the late Willie and Mae
Daniel Osborne. Surviving are his wife, Imogene Daniel Osborne; one
son, Willie Roger Osborne of Paintsville, one daughter, Sandra O.
Helton of Lexington; two half brothers, Olen Fitch of Thelma and Ora
Fitch of Marion, OH; one half sister, Betty Webb of OH; and three
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, June 21 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with LaFrance Rigsby
and Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial
Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 13, 1994
PRESTON, Grace (Perry)
1914-1994
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 10, for Grace Perry Preston,
79, who died Thursday, July 7, 1994 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical
Center. Mrs. Preston was born Aug 29, 1914, in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late George and Martha Harmon Perry. She was retired
from Paintsville Cleaners and a member of Little Friendship United
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry
Preston, Jr. on Feb 18, 1960. Surviving are one son, George Preston of
Staffordsville, two daughters, Freda Williams of Meally and Dottie
Skidmore of Cincinnati, OH; one brother, Jack Perry of Boons Camp;
three sisters, Sarah Daniels of Boons Camp; Dinah Marie Smith of
Girard, OH; and Della Staniford of Boons Camp; and 14 grandchildren; 19
great grandchildren. Officiating at services at Little Friendship
United Baptist Church were Claude Mollette, Shade Lee Walters, and Doug
Ward. Burial was in Dennie Pigg Cemetery at Boons Camp, with Preston
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
July 13, 1994
PRICE, Lillia Mae
1912-1994
Lillia Mae Price, 82, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, July 24 at the
residence of her daughter. Mrs. Price was born April 20, 1912, in
Paintsville, the daughter of the late Guy B. Meade, Sr. and
Lizzie Ward. She was postmaster at David for 15 years, a member of the
Concord United Baptist Church at Thelma and Adah Chapter Order of
Eastern Star in Prestonsburg. Surviving are two sons, Gordon Price of
Reynoldsburg, OH and Phillip Price of Lancsaster; two daughters,
Patsy Evans of Prestonsburg, and Helen Coburn of San Lorenzo, CA, and
one sister, Anna Connolly of Universal City, TX. Funeral services will
be held today, Wednesday, July 27 at 11 a.m. at Concord United Baptist
church. Burial will be in Gambill Cemetery at Thelma, with Floyd
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
July 27, 1994
REYES, Mary Elizabeth (Green)
1924-1994
Former Johnson County resident Mary Elizabeth Reyes, 69, died Saturday,
July 16 at Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg, WV. Mrs. Reyes was
born October 13, 1924, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late
Minuard L. and Clara Barker Green. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Dennis Reyes. Surviving are two daughters, Jean Huffman of
Parkersburg and Tina Storms of Old Town, FL; two brothers, Oakley Green
of East Point and Chester Green of Lowmansville; four sisters, Ola
Kustronus of Williamsport, Nora Blair of Staffordsville; Clara Michaels
of Fort Worth, TX and Nola Afentakis of Wilcox, AZ; and five
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Graveside services were
held Tuesday, July 19 at the Green Family cemetery, Lowmansville, with
Lemuel Williams officiating. Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 20, 1994
ROBINSON, Raymond
1933-1994
Retired painter, Raymond Robinson, 61, died Thursday, July 21 at
Highland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Robinson was born March 17, 1933,
in Floyd County, the son of Virginia Slone and the late Marvin
Robinson, He was self-employed and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force.
Surviving are his mother, three sons, David, Bobby and Jimmy Robinson,
all of Pittsburg, PA; and one sister, Peggy Daniel of East Point.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 23 at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Calvin Hickson officiating. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, July 27, 1994
ROWLAND, Willie
1908-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Willie Rowland, 86, died July 6, 1994
at the Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, IN. Mr. Rowland was born April
6, 1908, in Johnson County, the son of Armstrong and Trinnia Ratliff
Rowland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Rowland on June
19. Rowland is survived by one son, Bill Rowland of Wabash, IN; seven
daughters, Joseaylen Shepard of Hippo, Juanita Bolin of Leesville, LA,
Mary Adams of Radcliff and Faye Haney, Linda Wells, Trinnia Sloan and
Lovetta (Gloria) Picklesimer, all of Wabsah, IN; 17 grandchildren and
24 great grandchildren. Services were held July 9 at the Jones-Preston
funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chuck Slone officiating. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, July 13, 1994
SALYER, Paul Gene
1931-1994
Paul Gene Salyer, 63, of Piketon, OH died at Pike Community Hospital on
Saturday, June 4. Born March 18, 1931, in Allen, he was the son of Hoke
Salyer and Esta Williams. He was a construction welder and former Seal
Township Trustee. He was a member of the Wilson Run Church of Christ in
Christian Union, the Sinking Spring Lodge 365 F & AM, the Order of
Eastern Star Leighton Chapter 521 of Sinking Spring and the Operating
Engineers Local 18, Columbus. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean
Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Mae Bland Salyer; one daughter
in law, Teresa Salyer of Waverly, OH; one brother, Emery Salyer of
Middleton, OH and two grandsons. Funeral services were held June 6 at
Boyer Funeral Home, Waverly, with Rev. James Pollard officiating.
Burial was in Omega Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 13,
1994
SCOTT, Joan Carol (Stapleton)
1943-1994
Sitka resident, Joan Carol Stapleton Scott, 50, died Saturday, July 16.
Mrs. Scott was born December 15, 1943, in Johnson County, the daughter
of Douglas and Juanita Yates Stapleton. She was a member of the
Highland Church of Christ. Surviving are her mother, her husband,
Morace Scott; one son, Jeffery Ferguson of Sitka; two daughters, Joanna
Rowe and Angie Scott, both of Sitka; four sisters, Sharon Dona Collins
and Tama Ramey, both of Stambaugh, Debbie Layne of Prestonsburg and
Teresa O’Bryan of Wittensville; and one grandchild. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, July 19 at Highland Church of Christ, with Jerry
Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 20, 1994
SERGANT, Carl
1920-1994
Former Paintsville resident, Carl Sergant, 74, died Wednesday, July 6
at Galion Community Hospital in Galion, OH. He was born in Carter
County on February 15, 1920, the son of Paul and Alice Sammons Sergant.
Sergant is survived by his wife, L.Jane Powers Sergant; four sons,
Larry Sergant, Carl Lee Sergant, James Edward Sergant and Michael Dean
Sergant, all of Paintsville; two daughters, Teresa Ratliff and Delorise
Ann Sergant both of Paintsville, two stepsons, Keith Kunze of
Galion, OH and Cliff Kunze of Plymouth, IN; two stepdaughters, Marilee
Beach of Tucson, AZ and Ann Robinson of Perrysville, OH; three
brothers, Don Sergant and Mack Sergant both of Mansfield, OH and Bob
Sergant of Ashland; one sister, Irene Tucker of Mansfield, and seven
grandchildren, 13 step grandchildren, five great grandchildren and six
step great grandchildren. Services were Friday, July 8 at the
Richardson-Davis Funeral Home, Galion, OH with Rev. Harold Auxier and
Cecil Clevenger officiating. Burial was in Crawford County Memory
Gardens, Crestline, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 13, 1994
SPRADLIN, Thomas Richard
1940-1994
Thomas (Bud) Richard Spradlin, 54, formerly of Johnson County, died
Saturday, July 9, in Jackson, MI. Mr. Spradlin was born February 2,
1940, in Johnson County, the son of the late Tom Spradlin and Elsie
Jones. He was a farm laborer. Surviving are two sons, Steve and Scott
Spradlin, both of Arizona; two brothers, Paul Reynolds of Jackson, MI
and Howard Reynolds of Worthington, IN; and six sisters, Carmone
Bradley of Sitka, Edna Butcher of Williamsport, Mary Burchett of
Jackson, MI, Ella Spradlin of Dayton, OH, Bobbie Schmit of Wisconsin
and Rosalee Blair of Oil Springs. Funeral services will be held today,
Wednesday, July 13, at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel
with Sol Burchett, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Reynolds Family
Cemetery at Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 13, 1994
STAPLETON, John
1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements for John
Stapleton, 82, who died June 29 at his home in Niland, CA. Mr.
Stapleton was born in Johnson County, the son of Ashland and Virgie
McKenzie Stapleton. He is survived by his wife, Betsy Harmon Stapleton.
Mr. Stapleton is also survived by one daughter, Petty Enriquez of
Kelseyville, CA; one brother, Bill Stapleton of Huntington, WV, three
sisters, Sarah Auxier, Lexie Stapleton and Julia Maynard all of Hager
Hill; and four grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, July 5 at the
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Hubert Slone and Russell
Auxier officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 6, 1994
WALTERS, Gene Stewart
1931-1994
Gene Stewart Walters, 63, died Tuesday, June 28, 1994 at Highland
Regional Medical Center. Mr. Walters was born April 21, 1931 in Johnson
County, the son of Taulbee and Laura Spriggs Walters. He is survived by
his wife, Patricia Miller Walters. Mr. Walters is also survived by
three sons, Taulbee Walters of North Webster, IN, Terry Lee Walters and
Stewart Walters both of Warsaw, IN; four daughters, Leslie Jean Golden
of North Webster, IN, Tamra Lynn Spencer of Leander, Carmon Sue Baxter
and Dawn Renee Walters, both of Thelma; three brothers, Wince
Walters, John L. Walters and Verne Walters all of Williamsport; three
sisters, Ethel Wallen of Catlettsburg, Nannie Hall of Indianapolis, IN
and Faye Ward of Offutt; 19 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Services were held Friday, July 1 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Joe K. Howard officiating. Burial was in the Walters
family cemetery at Williamsport, KY. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
July 6, 1994
AUGUST-1994
ADKINS, Elizabeth (Stanley)
1926-1994
Paintsville resident, Elizabeth Adkins, 68, died Saturday, August 6, at
her residence. Mrs. Adkins was born February 9, 1926, in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late John and Lutisha Stanley. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Billy Adkins. Surviving are one son,
Charlie Adkins of Paintsville; two daughters, Linda Castle of
Sandusky, OH and Sherry Hamilton of Thealka; one sister, Kathern Crider
of Staffordsville; one half sister, Stella Williams of Prestonsburg;
and eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Monday, August 8 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with
Don Fraley and James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Richmond
Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 10, 1994
BLACKBURN, Oma E. (Music)
1934-1994
Oma E. Blackburn, 59, died Monday, August 15, at her Paintsville
residence. Mrs. Blackburn was born October 23, 1934, in Floyd County,
the daughter of the late Henry Music and Hazel Martin. She was a
secretary for the Paintsville Housing Authority. Surviving are her
husband, Elbert Blackburn, Jr., one son, Elbert Blackburn, III of
Paintsville; two daughters, Sandra Clark and Deborah Carol Osborne,
both of Paintsville; one brother, Russell Music of Prestonsburg; two
sisters, Sylvia Sparks of Lexington and Opal Jarvis of Prestonsburg;
and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August
18 at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Blair and
Carl Baldridge officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 17, 1994
BLANTON, Robert
1927-1994
Retired salesman, Robert Blanton, 66, died Friday, August 5, at his Van
Lear residence. Mr. Blanton was born October 2, 1927, in Paintsville,
the son of the late Grover and Addie Blanton Blanton. He was retired
from Kelly Chevrolet, member of the First Baptist church, Paintsville
Masonic Lodge 381 F& AM and El Hasa Shrine Temple and a U.S. Army
veteran, having served in the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Ruby
Pelphrey Blanton; two brothers, Tommy Blanton of Toledo, OH and Johnny
Blanton of Staffordsville; and one sister, Ruth Blanton of Columbus,
OH. Funeral services were held Sunday, august 7 at Paintsville Funeral
Home Chapel, with Rev. Drew Martin officiating. Burial was in Johnson
County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Active pallbearers were
Eddie VanHoose, Greg VanHoose, Jim Scott, Dewayne and Corey McKenzie,
Jerry Pelphrey, Rob Roy Pelphrey, Mike Warner, Charles Crigger, Greg
Tackett and Terry Blanton. Honorary pallbearers were William Blair,
Jr., Robert Patton, Walter Johnson, Carroll Burchett, Jim Queen, Callis
Kelly, Harold Watson, Bill Bias and Proctor Brown. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, August 10, 1994
BLEVINS, Elizabeth (Saddler)
1939-1994
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 6, for Elizabeth Ann
Blevins, 55, who died Wednesday, August 3. Mrs. Blevins was born
February 7, 1939, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John
Wilcox and Rosie Nell Saddler. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist
Church. Surviving are her husband, Lewis Blevins, JR., one son, Mike
Blevins of Hager Hill; one daughter, Lisa Blevins Blair of Paintsville;
five brothers, Clifton Wilcox of West Van Lear, James Wilcox of
Thealka, Johnny Wilcox of Volga and Gail and Charles Wilcox, both of
Ypsilanti, MI; two sisters, Kathleen Berry of Centereach, NY and Jean
Ward of Herndon; and five grandchildren. Officiating at services at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Toby Wheeler and Jerry Castle.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, August 10, 1994
CASTLE, James Jr.
1934-1994
James Castle, Jr., 60, of Foster, formerly of Wayland, died Sunday,
July 31 at his residence. Mr. Castle was born May 22, 1934, in Floyd
County, the son of Lola Gore Castle of Wayland and the late James M.
Castle, Sr. He was a state probation and parole officer, U. S. Navy
veteran and member of the Masonic Lodge #916-2, Silver Grove. Surviving
are his mother, his wife, Betty Sue Arnett Castle; three sons, James
Tracy of Hebron, James Kirk of Foster and Christopher Bennett of
Florida; two daughters, Tamre Lindon of Middletown, OH and Teresa Mills
of Hamilton, OH; one brother, Bobby Castle of Wayland, and six
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, August 3
at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Clergymen L. R. Marcum
and Ermal “Red” Isom officiating. Burial will be in Martin Cemetery at
Wayland. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 3, 1994
CHAFIN, June (Fairchild)
1903-1994
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 30 for June Chafin, 91, who
died Thursday, July 28 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs.
Chafin was born June 9, 1903, in Johnson County, the daughter of the
late John and Pearlie Collins Fairchild. She was a member of the
Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Ulysses Chafin, on July 21, 1980. Surviving are one son, Jimmy
Chafin of Barbourville; and one daughter, Shirley Chafin of
Paintsville; and two sistes, Alka Ratliff and rose Fairchild, both of
Staffordsville. Officiating at services at Preston Funeral Home Chapel
was Bill Pollack. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 3, 1994
DANIELS, Donnis
1934-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Donnis Daniels,
60, who died Saturday, July 23 at his Taylor, MI residence. Mr. Daniels
was born February 5, 1934, in Johnson County,t he son of Sara
Perry Daniels and the late Ora Daniels. He was a self-employed
restaurant owner. Surviving are his mother, his wife, Rose Smith
Daniels; one daughter, Rosa Ann Ilich of Michigan; and four sisters,
Elva Collins of Hager Hill, Maggie King of Boons Camp, Barbara Lawson
of Michigan and Lucile Austin of Camden, OH. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, July 26 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill
officiating. Burial was in Daniels Family cemetery at Boons Camp.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 3, 1994
FAIRCHILD, Scott O.
1919-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Scott O.
Fairchild, 75, who died August 2 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical
Center. Mr. Fairchild was born February 28, 1919, in Johnson County,
the son of the late Elbert and Letha Collins Fairchild. He was a
retired engineer from Big Sandy Rural Electric, member of New Bethel
Freewill Baptist Church and North Manchester Masonic Lodge, North
Manchester, IN and a U. S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Louise “Susie” Baker Fairchild; two sons,
Scott, Jr. of Ft. Wayne, IN and Mark of Flower Mound, TX; two
daughters, Sharon Johnson of Ft. Wayne and Kay Spickard of Fletcher,
NC; and nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and four step
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, August 5 at New
Bethel Freewill Baptist church, Riceville, with Revs. David Castle and
Jimmy Caudill officiating. Burial was in Fairchild-Lemaster Cemetery at
Louisa, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Active
pallbearers were Mike Ludwig, Jim Ludwig, John Harmon, Doug Harmon,
Patrick Harmon and Marvin Adkins. Honorary pallbearers were Ernie Moss,
Harold Hughes, Vaughan Carmena, Edward Ramey, Raymond Caudill, Fred
Blair and Donald Brown. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 10, 1994
FLETCHER, Alexander
1910-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Alexander Boone
Fletcher, 84, who died Monday, August 1, at St. Mary’s Hospital in
Knoxville, TN. Mr. Fletcher was born January 16, 1910 at Calf Creek,
the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Scott Fletcher. He was a store
clerk. Surviving are his wife, Verna Ratliff Fletcher; one son, Gary
Robert Fletcher of New Lebanon, OH; one daughter, Carol Hunter of
Knoxville, one sister, Susie Goble; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Thursday, August 4 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel
with Orville Short officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday August 17, 1994
FLINT, Beacher
1940-1994
Beacher Flint, 54, died Saturday, August 13 at his Thelma residence.
Mr. Flint was born July 15, 1940, in Magoffin County, the son of Curt
and Nell Adams Flint. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Perkins Flint;
one son, Jamie Lyn Flint of Paintsville; two daughters, Sharon Kay
Castle of Paintsville and Phyllis Carol Spears of Prestonsburg; and
five stepbrothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
August 16 at Salyersville Funeral Home, with Lindsey Meade and Phillip
Spradlin officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Cemetery at Salyersville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 17, 1994
FRAZIER, Vadna (Estep)
1916-1994
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 14 for Vadna Frazier, 77, who
died Thursday, August 11 at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center. Mrs.
Frazier was born October 6, 1916 in Johnson County, the daughter of the
late Oscar and Anna Mae Lemaster Estep. She was a member of the United
Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, James Frazier, of Flat Gap and
Danny Frazier of Columbus, OH, two brothers, Junior and Willis George
Estep, both of Fuget; three sisters, Lillian Hughes of Lancaster, OH,
Louise Plumley of Pensacola, FL and Beulah Vern Adams of Paintsville;
and one grandchild, two great grandchildren, four step grandchildren
and several step great grandchildren. Officiating at services at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel were Dave Flanery and Eulas Adams.
Burial was in Frazier Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, August 17, 1994
HALL, C. C.
1906-1994
Rev. C. C. Hall, 88, died Friday, August 5 at Central Baptist Hospital,
Lexington, Mr. Hall was born April 15, 1906, in Johnson County, the son
of the late J. Melvin and Ella Davis Hall. He was a road constructor
and member of the Freewill Baptist Church ministering for over 52
years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gusta Williams Hall, on
August 28, 1990. Surviving are two sons, Joe David and Harold Gene
Hall, both of Paintsville and one sister, Lenora Gullett McClellan of
Paintsville; and three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 8 at the Third Street
Freewill Baptist Church in Paintsville, with Herb Davis, Kenny Collins,
Denvil Mollett, Jessie Fyffe and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was
in James McHenry Davis Cemetery at Davis Branch with Jones-Preston
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
August 10, 1994
HARMON, Naomi (Brown)
1906-1994
Paintsville resident, Naomi Harmon, 87, died Tuesday, August 9, at Paul
B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Harmon was born November 6, 1906,
in Oswego, TN, the daughter of the late William Yount and Elizabeth
Brown. She was a custodial worker. She was preceded in death by two
sons, James and Greenville Cook and a daughter, Malvie Hale. Surviving
are her husband, Earsel Harmon; two sons, Ray Harmon of Garden City, SC
and Harvey Harmon of Columbus, OH; three daughters, Shirley Maynard and
Mildred Preston, both of Columbus, OH and Margaret Meade of Cincinnati,
OH; one brother, John Yount of Cincinnati; one sister, Thelma Adkins of
Valley Forge, PA; and 24 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and six
great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, August 12
at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Lyons officiating. Burial
was in Harmon Family Cemetery at Wolf Creek. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, August 31 , 1994
HENSLEY, Darrell Thomas
1977-1994
Hensley Darrell Thomas Fannin Hensley, 17, died Saturday, July 30. Mr.
Hensley was born May 30, 1977, in Paintsville, the son of Darrell T.
and Tammy Lynn Hensley. Surviving are his parents; his grandparents,
Arthur and Verna Fannin and David and Bonnie Hensley; and five sisters,
Melissa Fannin of Jennys Creek, Crystal Fannin, Norma Hensley, and
Loretta Hensley, all of Paintsville, and Elizabeth Hensley of Grayson.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 1 at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with Edward J. Young officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August
3, 1994
HORNE, Walter
1909-1994
Retired truck driver, Walter “Happy” Horne, 85, died Saturday, August 6
at his Staffordsville residence. Mr. Horne was born January 6, 1909, in
Johnson County, the son of the late Thomas Horne and Julia Salyer. He
was a member of the Barnetts Creek United Baptist Church. Surviving are
his wife, Josephine Spradlin Horne; three sons, Steve Horne of East
Point, Donald Horne of Delaware, OH and Roger Horne of Clinton, MI; one
daughter, Sharon Horne Witten of Sitka; one brother, Albert Horne of
Staffordsville, three sisters, Mae Williams of Hager Hill, Mayme
Trimble of Staffordsville and Ethel Arnold of Lucasville, OH; and nine
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Monday, August 8 at Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick
VanHoose and Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial
Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 10, 1994
HOUSTON, Flossie Ann (Perkey)
1907-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Flossie
Ann Perkey Houston, 87, who died Monday, August 22 at Highlands
Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Houston was born February 25, 1907, in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late William and Loutisha Webb
Perkey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Houston, on
Sept 28, 1963. Surviving are three sons, Jim and Eslie Houston,
both of Hager Hill and Charles Houston of Miami, FL, six daughters,
Frances Powers of Pleasant Grove, AL, Shirley McKenzie and Nora
Daniels, both of Paintsville, Opal Hayden of Meally, Wanda Grooves of
Marion, OH and Frances (Jewell) Sowers of Crooksville, OH; three
sisters, Edna Ward and Opal Daniel, both of Boons Camp, and Gladys
Mollette of Pontiac, MI; and numerous grandchildren, great
grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Thursday, August 25 at Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Edward
Young officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 31, 1994
HOWARD, Maggie Racine
1994-1994
Maggie Racine Howard, infant daughter of Kimberly Ray Howard of
Paintsville and Errol Rudolph Garten of Lexington, died Friday, August
12 at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center. Maggie was born August 12. She
was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents. Cyrus and Hallie
Garten. Surviving are her parents; her maternal grandparents, Lee and
Racine Howard, Jr.; and a brother, John Aaron Wells Howard. Graveside
services were held Tuesday, August 15 at Johnson County Memorial
Cemetery with Dick VanHoose officiating. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 24,
1994
LYONS, Nora
1903-1994
Tutor Key resident, Nora Lyons, 91, died Thursday, August 18 at her
residence. Mrs. Lyons was born October 30, 1903, in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late George (Sug) Lyons and Julie Castle Lyons. She was
a member of George’s Creek United Baptist Church. Surviving are several
nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
held Saturday, August 20 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with
Edgel Stevens and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the family
cemetery at Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 24, 1994
MAHAN, Thomas
1923-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Thomas Mahan, 71, of Wabash, IN, died
August 25 at Millers Merry Manor East in Wabash. MR. Mahan was born
February 15, 1923, in Johnson County, the son of the late Arthur Mahan
and Edna Dills. He was retired from general Tire after 10 years, a
miner in Kentucky for 17 years, an Army veteran of World War I and
member of the Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church in Wabash. Surviving are
his wife, Emogene Mahan of Wabash; one son, Arthur Thomas Mahan of
Wabash; one daughter Bonnie jean Mahan of Wabash, and four
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Sunday, August 28 at Grandstaff- Hentge Funeral Home, with Revs. Larry
Stevens and Robert McCarty officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery in
Wabash. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 31, 1994
MONTGOMERY, Joe
1944-1994
Joe Montgomery, 50, died Saturday, August 13 at Tri-County Baptist
Hospital, LaGrange. Mr. Montgomery was born February 23, 1944, in
Johnson County, the son of the late Willie Montgomery and Eva Penix. He
was a construction worker. Surviving are one daughter, Jodi Lynn
Colvin, two brothers, Marvin Montgomery of Van Lear and Glen Montgomery
of Lexington; and one sister, Patsy Montgomery of Paintsville. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, August 16 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Jerry Castle and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in
Holbrook Cemetery at Davis Branch. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
August 17, 1994
NEWSOME, Charley
1906-1994
Retired supervisor, Charley Newsome, 87, died Thursday, August 25 at
his Paintsville residence. Mr. Newsome was born October 18, 1906, in
Johnson County, the son of the late Garvie and Nancy Engle Newsome. He
was retired from C & O Railroad Company and a member of the First
Baptist Church. Surviving are two brothers, George of Paintsville and
Noah of Grayson; and one sister, Kathryn May of Hager Hill. Funeral
services were held Sunday, August 28 at the First Baptist church,
Paintsville, with Dr. Charles Milam and Rev. Drew Martin officiating.
Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill. Active pallbearers
were P. D. Kincheloe, Brent Hamilton, P. R. Delong, James Tackett, Don
May, and Danny Sparks. Honorary pallbearers were Eck Chandler, Frelan
Bradbury, Danny Colvin, Otto Pratt, Mortis “Tode” Conley, James Heber
Conley, Joe Conley, Walt “Broomie” Hollister and Lafe Daniels.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 31, 1994
PICKLE, Kevin
1969-1994
Kevin Pickle, 25, died Thursday, August 18 at University of Virginia
Hospital, Charlottesville, VA. Mr. Pickle, a resident of Oil Springs,
was born June 20, 1969, in Dalton, GA, the son of Leonard Pickle and
Sharon Gail Mantooth. He was a laborer for Hammer Lumber Company.
Surviving are one daughter, Ashley Renee Pickle of Princeton, WV; one
brother, Mark Reffitt of Elkhart, IN; and three sisters, Robin Williby
of Princeton and Denice and Jodi Pickle, both of Oil Springs. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, August 23 at Pigeon Enterprise Baptist
church at Oil Springs with Charles Stapleton and Dick VanHoose
officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Staffordsville, with
Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, August 24, 1994
RATLIFF, Ella Mae (VanHoose)
19361-1994
Ella Mae VanHoose Ratliff, 62, died Wednesday, August 17, at Paul B.
Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ratliff was born September 8, 1931,
the daughter of the late Earl VanHoose and Ethel Taylor. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Leander Ratliff on August 28, 1984.
Surviving are three sons, Edward Lee, Charlie and Billy Ratliff, all of
Denver; six daughters, Mae Horn, Brenda J. Spears, Linda Faye Blair and
Leona Hannah, all of Denver, and Glenna Pennington and Wanda Blair,
both of Leander; four brothers, James R. Virgil and Harry VanHoose, all
of Thealka, and Lifis VanHoose of Denver; four sisters, Nellie Lyons of
Marion, OH, Betty Jeffery and Maxine VanHoose, all of West Virginia and
Christina VanHoose of Thealka; and 21 grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20 at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Melvin Blanton and Hobert Meade
officiating. Burial was in Ratliff Cemetery at Denver. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, August 24, 1994
RICE, Ruby (Taylor)
1910-1994
Ruby Taylor rice, 83, died Wednesday, July 27 at Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Rice was born December 19, 1910 in Johnson County,
the daughter of the late William Kelse and Julia Edwin Rice Taylor. She
was a member of Liberty Baptist church. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Archie Rice, in 1979, two sons, George W. and Larry
Randall Rice; and one daughter, Daisy Rice. Surviving are two sons,
Kerry Rice of Cincinnati, OH and Carl Rice of Lexington; one daughter,
Norma Jean VanHoose of Denver, and nine grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 30 at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating.
Burial was in Taylor Family Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, August 3, 1994
ROBERTS, Audrey E.(Gambill)
1921-1994
Retired LPN Audrey E. Roberts, 73, died Thursday, August 11 at St.
Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, WV. Mrs. Roberts was born July 15, 1921,
in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John C. and Elizabeth
Harris Gambill. She was a member of the River United Baptist church.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas Roberts, one daughter, Gilda S.
Laurence of Jupitar, FL; one sister, Madge Spears of Coal Grove, OH;
and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Monday, August 15 at
River United Baptist Church, with Sam Murray and John Sparks
officiating. Burial was in River Church Cemetery, with Preston Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August
24, 1994
SAMONS, Raymond
1920-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Raymond Samons, 73, died in Marietta,
GA. Mr. Samons was born November 12, 1920 in Johnson County, the son of
the late Tom and Verna Fitch Samons. He was a plant engineer for Ford
Motor Company. Surviving are his wife, Hermalee Preston Samons; one
son, Larry Roger Samons of Mason, OH; one daughter, Sharyn Hauri; one
brother, Ivan Samons of Michigan; two sisters, Betty Johnson of Ohio
and Pauline Busbee of Florida, and four grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, august 16 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Robert
Lee Murray officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 24, 1994
SPEARS, Leonard
1931-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Leonard
Spears, 63, who died August 16. Mr. Spears was born June 16, 1931, in
Johnson County, the son of the late Henry and Ora Ramey Spears. He was
a miner. Surviving are his wife, Eddis May Castle Spears; three sons,
Chris Edward, Michael and Glenn Spears, all of Riceville; two
daughters, Lisa Lynn Carpenter of Paintsville and Doris Ann Spears of
Riceville; four brothers, Eugene Spears of Swamp Branch, Huey Spears of
Shilo, OH, Windel Spears, of Oil Springs and Paul Spears of
Paintsville; and three sisters, , Myrtie Conley of Riceville, Neva Jay
Rodrigues of Plymouth, OH and Billie Ann Hinkle of Monroeville, OH and
two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, August 19 at New
Bethel Freewill Baptist Church at Riceville, with Revs. David Castle
and Jimmy Caudill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at
Riceville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 24, 1994
SPENCER, Ethel (Robinson)
1911-1994
East Point resident, Ethel Spencer, 82, died July 26 at Highlands
Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Spencer was born October 25, 1911, in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late Loulie Alberta Robinson. She
was a retired cashier of O’Bryan’s Grocery and member of the Methodist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lindsay Spencer, on
March 22, 1980. Surviving are one son, Lindsay Spencer, Jr., of
Lexington; one daughter, Edyth Spencer Bevins of Prestonsburg; and
three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Friday, July 29 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs.
Wayne Sparks and Wayne Burch officiating. Burial was in Johnson county
Memorial in Staffordsville. Active pallbearers were Bryan Allen,
Bennett Allen, Brent Allen, Michael Jervis, Earl Robinson, JR. Randy
Goble, Timothy C. Miller and Mike Jervis. Honorary pallbearers were
Jeff Ward, Bob Rice, Robert Daniel, Larry Bevins, Steve Francis, Walter
O’Bryan, Gilbert Ratliff and Leo Ratliff. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, August 3, 1994
STAMBAUGH, Reginald
1908-1994
Stambaugh resident, Reginald “Rex” Stambaugh, 85, died Tuesday, August
23 at Central Baptist Hospital. Mr. Stambaugh was born October 4, 1908,
in Johnson County, the son of the late Fred and Mary Liza Stambaugh. He
was a self- employed wholesale grocer and member of Locust Grove United
Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Anna Stambaugh, two daughters,
Betty Bruchett of Stambaugh and Mary Lewis of Fruitland, FL; two
brothers, Lucian Stambaugh of Whitesburg and R. C. Stambaugh of
Wittensville, and three sisters, Geraldine “Teen” Castle of
Wittensville, Tilda Chandler of Hager Hill and Jessie VanHoose of
Paintsville. Funerals services were held Saturday, August 27 at Preston
Funeral Home Chapel, with John Pelphrey, I. D. Rice and Lonnie Terry
officiating. Burial was in Burchett Family Cemetery. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, August 31, 1994
STAMBAUGH, William F.
1918-1994
West Van Lear resident, William F. Stambaugh, 75, died Thursday, August
4 at U. K. Medical Center, Lexington. Mr. Stambaugh was born October
28, 1918, in Johnson County, the son of the late Benjamin H. and Effie
Green Stambaugh. He was a retired miner and member of the Van Lear
Masonic Lodge # 885, El Hasa Shrine Temple of Ashland, and Eastern
Star. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Pauline
Cantrell Stambaugh. Surviving are his wife, Vivian Ruth Stambaugh; one
son, Fredrick E. Stambaugh of Grove Port, OH, one stepson, Delmer H.
Fraley of Russell; one stepdaughter, Sondra Jean Music of Van Lear,
four sisters, Verla Mae Hall of Lexington, Joyce Ferguson of Cleveland,
OH, Mary Music of Columbus, OH, and Phyllis Stapleton of Springfield,
OH, and two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Sunday, August 7 at Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with
Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 10, 1994
THOMPSON, Charles William
1916-1994
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20 for Charles William
Thompson, 77, who died Thursday, August 18 at Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Thompson was born October 13, 1916, at Cherolkee,
the son of the late W. M. and Maude Roberts Thompson. He was a retired
construction worker and farmer, member of Cherokee Freewill Baptist
Church, Jake rice Masonic Lodge 606 F & AM at Blaine, World War II
veteran and magistrate for eight years in Lawrence County. Surviving
are his wife, Pearl M. McKinnon Thompson; one son, Charles David
Thompson of Sitka; one sister, Margie Lester of Louisa; and two
grandsons, Andy and David Thompson. Officiating at services at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel were Revs. Mike Roberts and David
Boggs. Burial was in Yatesville Memorial Cemetery at Louisa. Jake Rice
Masonic Lodge served as pallbearers and conducted graveside rites.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 24, 1994
VANHOOSE, Richard
1956-1994
Former Johnson County resident Richard A. “Rick” VanHoose, 38, died
Monday, July 25 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. Mr. VanHoose was
born June 24, 1956, in Paintsville, the son of Mitchell VanHoose and
the late Iva Joy Jackson VanHoose. He was employed by Drackett Company
of Urbana, OH. Also preceding him in death was one brother, James
Mitchell VanHoose. Surviving are his father and step mother, Mitchell
and Madeline VanHoose; two sons, Jason and Brad VanHoose, both of
Urbana; two brothers, Billy and Larry VanHoose, both of Urbana; and one
step sister, Mary Lantz of Urbana. Funeral services were held Thursday,
July 28 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose
officiating. Burial was in Horse Mill Branch Cemetery at Paintsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 3, 1994
WALLEN, Mable (Perry)
1914-1994
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 23 for Mable Wallen, 80, who
died Sunday, August 21 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs.
Wallen was born April 5, 1914, in Johnson County, the daughter of the
late Theodore and Laura Price Perry. She was a member of the River
United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin
Wallen on May 8, 1977. Surviving are two sons, James Melvin and Harold
Wallen, both of Xenia, OH and 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren
and two great-great grandchildren. Officiating at services at River
United Baptist Church were Sam Murray and John Sparks. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Preston Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 31, 1994
WARD, Robert Eugene
1928-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Robert Eugene Ward, 66, of Piqua, OH,
died Wednesday, August 17 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. Mr.
Ward was born June 15, 1928, at John’s Creek, the son of the late
Daniel and Nanny Castle Ward. He was a veteran of the Army-Air Corps
and retired truck driver. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death
by his wife, Betty Purkeypile Ward; one daughter, Suzanne; two
brothers, Adrian and Walter Ward; and one sister, Erie Webb. Surviving
are four sons, Edward of Belgium, and Robert, James, and David, all of
Piqua, one daughter, Linda Ward of West Milton, OH; two brothers,
Daniel Ward, Jr., of Springfield, OH, and Terry R. Ward of Cuyahoga
Falls, OH; and two sisters, Helen Ward of Paintsville and Ruby Blunk of
Indianapolis, IN. Funeral services were held Friday, August 19 in West
Milton, under the direction of Hal Severs Funeral Home. Burial was in
the Veterans Cemetery, in Covington, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
August 24, 1994
WEBB, Bobby R.
1931-1994
Rev. Bobby R. Webb, 62, of Wabash, IN, formerly of Paintsville, died
Monday, August 1 in Wabash County Hospital. Mr. Webb was born August 2,
1931, in Paintsville, the son of the late Jake and Alma Fitch Webb. He
was retired from Wabash General Tire and pastor of Wabash Freewill
Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Anna L. Blair; three sons,
Edwin, Terry and Timothy Webb, all of Wabash; five daughters (should be
sisters), Fay Ward of Wabash, Darlene Ward, Dollie Arrowood and Karen
Ward all of Paintsville, and Edna Mae Butcher of Louisa; and nine
grandchildren and one step grandchild. Funeral services will be held
today, August 3 at 2 p.m. at Wabash Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor
Venny VanHoose and Rev. Robert McCarty officiating. Burial will be in
Friends Cemetery, Wabash, with Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral home in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 3, 1994
WHEELER, Dorsey
1927-1994
Dorsey Wheeler, 67, died Saturday, August 6 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Wheeler was born April 17, 1927, in Magoffin
County, the son of the late James Wick and Lillie Rice Wheeler. He was
an oil field worker and blaster and a veteran of the Navy, having
served in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Faye Blanton Wheeler,
two sons, Ronald Wheeler of Falcon and Robert Wheeler of Salyersville;
two daughters, Daurice Williams and Della Blakeman, both of
Salyersville; two sisters, Marilyn Maupin of Lexington and Joan Trimble
of Hyde park, NY; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, August 9 at Oil Springs Freewill Baptist Church, with Keith
Horn, Dick VanHoose and Mike Tackett officiating. Burial was in Blanton
Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 10, 1994
WHITTAKER, Larry
1941-1994
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 4 for Larry Whittaker, 53,
who died Tuesday, August 2 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr.
Whittaker was born June 23, 1941, in Johnson County, the son of the
late Thurman and Lorraine Reed Whittaker. He was disabled. He was
preceded in death by twin daughters, Courtney Leigh-Ann and Brittany
Renea. Surviving are his wife, Vickie Melvin Whittaker; one daughter,
Regina Whittaker of Paintsville; one sister, Linda Melvin of Columbus,
OH; and one grandchild. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel was Larry Blair. Burial was in Highland Memorial
Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 10, 1994
SEPTEMBER-1994
ADKINS, Lucy (Meek)
1897-1994
Denver resident, Lucy Meek Adkins, 96, died Wednesday, September 7.
Mrs. Adkins was born December 23, 1897, in Johnson County, the daughter
of the late Robert Meek and Frances Estep. She was a member of the
Liberty Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Dellie Adkins in March 1975. Surviving are one son, Minice Shelby
Adkins of Jacksonville, NC; two daughters, Sylvia and Betty Spradlin,
both of Denver, and eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and
five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday,
September 10 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Merle Little
officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in
Barboursville, WV. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 14, 1994
BALDRIDGE, Gladys (Childers)
1910-1994
Jones Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Gladys
Baldridge, 83, of Hager Hill, died Wednesday, August 31, 1994, at
her home in Hager Hill. Mrs. Baldridge was born Dec. 26, 1910 in
Johnson County the daughter of the late Wally and Hemma Short Childers.
Her husband, Frank Baldridge, died in March 23, 1985. Surviving
are a daughter, Betty Sue Auxier of Hager Hill; and a brother, Harry
Childers, of Meally. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel at Paintsville by Arville Short and
Dave Flanery. Burial will be in Baldridge family cemetery at Hager
Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 7, 1994
BOWEN, Wayne
1961-1994
Wayne Bowen, 33,died Wednesday, September 7. Mr. Bowen was born March
17, 1961, in Johnson County, the son of Morgan “Jr’ and Mary
Hayden Bowen. He was a logger. Surviving are his parents, his wife,
Rita Sue King Bowen; three brothers, Morgan Bowen of Hager Hill, Acy
Lee Bowen of Stambaugh and Fred Bowen of Volga; and four sisters,
Ernestine Bowen, Wanda Bowen and Irene Honeycutt, all of Sitka, and
Willa Mae Hall of Banner. Funeral services were held Sunday, September
11 at Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill
officiating. Burial was in Bowen Family Cemetery at Volga. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, September 14, 1994
BOYD, Joe Jr.
1927-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Joe Boyd, Jr.,
66, who died Friday, September 9 at the VA Hospital in Huntington, WV.
Mr. Boyd was born December 24, 1927, in Johnson County, the son of the
late Joe and Elizabeth Meek Boyd. He was a self-employed painter.
Surviving are one brother, James Robert Boyd of South Point, OH and two
sisters, Mary Fraley of Wooster, OH and Rebel Guthrie of Carlinville,
IL. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 11 at Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with Charles Price and B. C. Ferguson officiating. Burial
was in the Gambill Cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
September 14, 1994
CLICK, Rebecca
1935-1994
Former Johnson County resident Rebecca Click, 58, died Sunday,
September 4 at her Fairborn, OH residence. Mrs. Click was born October
28, 1935, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Hershell and Ada
Griffith Blair. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist church at
Denver. Surviving are her husband, Lester Click; two sons, Edward Lee
Click of Mobile, AL and Derrick Click of Fairborn; two daughters,
Norita Sue Click of Fairborn and Patricia Lynn Sulivant of Mobile; one
brother, Bert D. Blair of Kenova, WV and one grandchild. Funeral
services were held Thursday, September 8 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel, with David Keith Castle officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
September 14, 1994
COX, Charles Bryan
1970-1994
Charles Bryan Cox, 24, of Louisa, formerly of Hager Hill, died
Saturday, September 17. Mr. Cox was born June 21, 1970, in Johnson
County, the son of Charles and Edith Elaine Williams Cox of Hager Hill,
He was employed by Lowe’s of Pikeville. Surviving are his parents; his
wife, Cynthia Marie Cook Cox; two brothers, James Boyd Cox, U. S. Air
Force in Korea; and Douglas Wayne Cox, U. S. Air Force in Texas; his
paternal grandmother, Betty Cox of Paintsville; and his maternal
grandparents, Scottie and Tera Williams, of Flat Gap. Funeral services
will be held Thursday, September 22 at 11 a.m. at Richardson Chapel
Primitive Baptist Church at Richardson, with Revs. Tommy Meade and
Donald Caudill officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial
Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Wilson Funeral Home of Louisa in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 21,
1994
DALE, Ernest
1927-1994
Ernest “Bill” Dale, 66, died Wednesday, August 31, 1994 at Highland
Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dale was born September 13, 1927 in
Johnson County, the son of Jim and Callie Castle Dale. He was employed
by East Kentucky Beverage as a fork lift operator. Mr. Dale is survived
by his wife, Arlene Moore Dale; two sisters, Clara Jarrell of
Princeton, WV and Lizzie Daniel of Louisa. Services were held Sunday,
September 4, 1994 at Thealka Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Don
Fraley and Bob Lyons officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park
at Staffordsville. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sept 7, 1994
DEROSSETT, Bill May
1914-1994
Bill May Derossett, 79, died Tuesday, September 20, at Riverview
Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg. Mr. Derossett was born December 17,
1914 in Floyd County, the son of the late Jeff and Julia Sizemore
Derossett. He was a retired worker for Kentucky, West Virginia Gas
Company and member of Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by two wives, Eula Mae Scrutchfield Derossett and
Alpha Marsillett Derossett. Surviving are four sons, Michael of Water
Gap, David of Prestonsburg, and Bill and Jeffrey both of Lexington, one
daughter, Julia Patton of Paintsville, two brothers, Jack Derossett of
Prestonsburg and DeGarmo Derossett of Jackson; two sisters, Lucille
Younce of Lexington and Shirley Wasnick of Rochester; and 11
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Friday, September 23 at Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist Church,
Prestonsburg, with Rev. David Garrett officiating. Burial was in Mayo
Cemetery at Prestonsburg with Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Pallbearers were William Derossett, Chester Duggeu, Evert
Windland, John Burchett, Bryan Patton, Edward Derossett, David
Derossett and Charles Patton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September
28, 1994
DOTSON, Jean (Hazelett)
1934-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Jean Hazelett Wallen Dotson, 60, died
Tuesday, September 20. Mrs. Dotson was born July 6, 1934, in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late John and Donna Burns Hazelett. She was
a member of the Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her
husband, Orville Dotson; four sons, Gary Melvin Wallen of Tutor Key,
William Harold (Tony) Wallen of Van Lear, Troy Donahue Wallen of Ft.
McClellan AL and Larry Wallen of Pinon, AZ; two daughters, Donna Jean
Patrick of River and Tammy Lynn Rowland of Okeechobee, FL; two
brothers, Charles Hazelett of Ohio and Earl Hazelett of South Carolina;
and eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Saturday, September 24 at Baker Branch Freewill Baptist
Church, with Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Price Cemetery
at River, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 28, 1994
HOPKINS, Mary (Conley)
1923-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Mary Mildred Conley Hopkins, 70, died
Wednesday, September 7 at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Mrs.
Hopkins was born October 3, 1923 in Johnson County, the daughter of the
late Walter Conley and Florence Small. Surviving are one son, David
Hopkins of Baltimore; one daughter, Holly Wirth of Baltimore and two
brothers, William F. “Bill” and Daniel Conley, both of Knoxville, TN.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 12 at Paintsville Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Drew Martin officiating. Burial was in Mayo
Memorial Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
September 14, 1994
JERVIS, Rita Darlene (Hackworth)
1969-1994
Rita Darlene Hackworth Jervis, 25, of Endicott, KY died Friday,
September 2, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Rita was born May 4,
1969, at Prestonsburg, KY to Henry and Phyllis Watkins Hackworth.. Mrs.
Jervis is survived by her parents; her husband, Randell Jervis; one
daughter, Stephanie Leighanne Montgomery of Endicott; two step
daughters, Joy r. and Mary Marie Jervis, both of Endicott; one brother,
Franklin Dean Hackworth of Paintsville; two sisters, Diane Pennington
and Lisa Renee Campbell both of Prestonsburg. Funeral services were
held Monday, September 5 at Floyd Funeral Home in Prestonsburg. Burial
was in the Spradlin Cemetery in Magoffin County. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, September 7, 1994
MUSIC, Audrey
1935-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Audrey
Music, 59, who died Monday, September 19, at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Music was born August 29, 1935, in Morgan County,
the daughter of the late Theodore and Sarah Akers Music. Surviving are
one son, Larry Music of Sitka; two sisters, Dorothy Ford of Howell, MI
and Edna Strunk of Pickney, MI and one granddaughter. Funeral services
were held Thursday, September 22 at Jones- Preston Funeral Home chapel,
with Jimmy McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Music Family Cemetery at
Lick Fork. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 28, 1994
RAMEY, Lora (Baldridge)
1907-1994
Lora Ramey, 87, died Thursday, September 1, 1994 at U. K. Medical
Center in Lexington. Lora was born June 10, 1907, in Johnson County,
the daughter of Frank and Susan Webb Baldridge. She is survived by her
husband, John Henry Ramey; one son, James Ramey of East Point; one
daughter, Freda Melton of Underwood, IN; one brother, Garfield
Baldridge of East Point, one sister, Susie Hicks of Paintsville; four
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday,
Sept 4, 1994 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dave Flanery
officiating. Burial was in the Baldridge Family Cemetery at Hager Hill.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sept 7, 1994
RAMEY, Ola (Castle)
1911-1994
East Point resident, Ola Castle Ramey, 83, died Tuesday, August 30,
1994 at the Paul B. Hall Medical center. She was born January 24, 1911
in Johnson County, the daughter of Craig and Loutisha Daniels Castle.
Mrs. Ramey was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Ramey, who died
on June 29, 1994. She is survived by one son, Roy Ramey of
Prestonsburg; one daughter, Betty Hazelett of Paintsville; two
brothers, Bert Castle of Phoenix, AX and Doug Castle of Paris; two
sisters, Lillie Fitch of Springfield, OH and Aileen Easterday of
Wabash, IN; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services
were held Friday, September 2, 1994, at the Jones- Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Revs. Dave Flanery and John McWilliams officiating. Burial
was in Estep & Ramey Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
September 7, 1994
RICE, Fred C.
1923-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Fred C. Rice, 70, died Sunday,
September 11 at his Franklin Furnace, OH residence. Mr. Rice was born
November 11, 1923, in Johnson County, the son of Crate and June Meade
Rice. He was a self-employed motel operator, veteran of World War II,
Korean War and Vietnam War, charter member of the VFW and life service
member of Kiwanis International. Surviving are his parents, two sons,
H. B. Rice of Mt. Sinai, NY and Lawrence Rice of Melbourne, FL; one
daughter, Carolyn Rice of San Francisco, CA; three brothers, Hon.
Eugene C. Rice of Paintsville, Dr. Harold B. Rice of Jackson and Rev.
Lowell C. Rice of Owingsville; and two sisters, Alice Wilcox of
Greenville, TN and Janet England of Dayton, OH. Funeral services were
held Thursday, September 15 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with
Revs. Lowell C. Rice and Jim Fillers officiating. Burial was in Meade
Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September
21, 1994
SELVAGE, Ruth (McKenzie)
1928-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Ruth
Selvage, 65, who died Wednesday, August 31, 1994 at Paul B. Hall
Medical Center. Mrs. Selvage was born September 8, 1928, in Johnson
County, the daughter of Dillard and Anna Castle McKenzie. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Archie Selvage, who died on October
17, 1990, and one son, James Terry Selvage. Mrs. Selvage is survived by
her mother; one son, Ricky Selvage of Staffordsville; three daughters,
Lois Ratliff, Carolyn Frazier and Sherry Love, all of Staffordsville;
seven brothers, Edward McKenzie, Ray McKenzie, Bill McKenzie, and
Marshall McKenzie, all of Marion, OH, Danny McKenzie, Tim McKenzie, and
Paul Douglas McKenzie, all of Johnson County; three sisters, Dorothy
Fannin and Brenda Estep, both of Columbus, OH and Christine Bayes of
Lexington, KY; and five grandchildren. Services were held Saturday,
September 3, 1994 at the Staffordsville Freewill Baptist church with
Revs. James Crider, Lowell King and Doug Crider officiating. Burial was
at the Staffordsville Church Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
September 7, 1994
SPENCER, Elmer
1916-1994
Elmer Spencer, 78, died Sunday, August 28, 1994, at his residence in
Staffordsville. Mr. Spencer was born January 15, 1916, in Menifee Co.,
the son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Wells Spencer. He was retired from
Chrysler Corporation, where he was a factory worker. Mr. Spencer is
survived by his wife, Bonnie Preston Spencer, four sons, Harold Spencer
of Charlotte, NC, Douglas Spencer, Ronald Spencer, and Michael Spencer
all of Dayton, OH; three step sons, Dean Blair of Mt. Sterling, Neil
Blair and Jeff Blair, both of Dayton, OH; two daughters, LaVeta Berry
of Wellington, and Jenny Stapleton of Tutor Key; two brothers, Clarence
Spencer of Hope and Garland Spencer of Lewisburg, OH; two sisters,
Dorothy Mullins and Malvery Whitt, both of Dayton, OH; 15
grandchildren, five step grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Services were August 30, 1994 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Eddie
Young officiating. Burial was at the Preston Cemetery. Preston Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
September 7, 1994
STEWART, Roger
1915-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Roger A.
Stewart, 79, who died August 31, 1994 at King’s Daughters’ Medical
Center in Ashland. Mr. Stewart was born July 12, 1915 in Calbert City,
the son of William Robert and Octavia Richardson Stewart. He was
retired from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers where he had been a
technical engineer. Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife, Alice Conley
Stewart; three sons, Frank Richard Stewart of Ashland, Roger Allen
Stewart of Knoxville, TN, and Joe Ed Stewart of Ashville, NC; three
sisters, Billie Cooper of Paintsville, Elizabeth Brown of
Elizabethtown, and Maxine Kelly of Owensboro, five grandchildren; two
step grandchildren and one great grandchild. Active pallbearers were
Matt Stewart, Barry Stewart, Joey VanHoose, John Carl Swisher, Kyle
Williams, and Bobby Isaacs, honorary pallbearers; Bill Johnson, Joe
Rapier, Jimmy Williams, and J. K. Wells. Services were held Saturday,
September 3 at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Allen
Gibson and William Pollack officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery
at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 7, 1994
TACKETT, Gaillen Wayne
1952-1994
Construction worker, Gaillen Wayne Tackett, 42, died Friday, September
2 in Wabash, IN. Mr. Tackett was born August 20, 1952, in Johnson
County, the son of Walter Clay and Dorothy Osborne. He was a veteran.
Surviving are his parents; his wife, Carol Tackett; one son, James
Tackett, of Liberty Mills, IN, one daughter, Kimberly Tackett of
Liberty Mills; two brothers, Jack Tackett and Patrick Clay Osborne,
both of Paintsville; and one sister, Linda Deilks of Chambridge City,
IN. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 6 at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, September 14, 1994
TACKETT, Rilda Mae (Barker)
1924-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Rilda Mae
Barker Tackett, 69, who died Tuesday, September 6, at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Tackett was born November 9, 1924 in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late William and Missouri Osborne
Barker. Surviving are her husband, Isadore Tackett; one daughter, Rita
Compton of Ypsilanti, MI; one sister, Lexie Rose and two grandchildren
and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday,
September 10 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose
and Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park
at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 14, 1994
WEBB, Earnest C.
1932-1994
Funeral services were held Friday, September 9, for Earnest C. Webb,
62, who died Wednesday, September 7 at the Raceland residence of his
daughter. Mr. Webb was born March 30, 1932, in Johnson County, the son
of the late Ozzie and Anna Laura Meade Webb. He was a member of the
Pigeon Enterprise Baptist church. Surviving are five sisters, Ruth
Williams of Load, Laura Gibbs of Raceland and Katherine Lemaster, Maita
Curtis and Allene Cope all of Flatwoods; and five brothers, Charles,
Robert, and Roy Roger Webb, all of Oil Springs, Darrell Webb of Flat
Gap and Larry Webb of Load. Officiating at services at Paintsville
Funeral Home Chapel were Elders Lonza Reed and Sammy Reed. Burial was
in Webb Family Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
September 14, 1994
WEBB, Eunice
1908-1994
Paintsville resident, Eunice Webb, 86, died Sunday, September 25 at
Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Mrs. Webb was born January 19,
1908, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John and Minerva
Spradlin Arms. She was a member of the Beechwall United Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Dugan Webb, on June 3,
1974; and a brother, Samuel Webb. Surviving are four sons, Lowell Webb
of Van Lear, Herman Elwood and Phillip Webb, both of Paintsville, and
Milo Webb of Walbridge, OH; one sister, Cora Conley of Carey, OH and 10
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
today, Wednesday, September 28 at 11 a.m. at Beechwall United Baptist
church with Jerry Colvin and Rutherford Blair officiating. Burial will
be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, with
Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Her grandsons
served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 28, 1994
OCTOBER-1994
ADAMS, Hardie
1924-1994
Salesman, Hardie Adams, 70, died Monday, October 3 at Highland Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Adams was born August 20, 1924, in Johnson County,
the son of the late Wesley and Mollie Lykins Adams, He was
self-employed. Surviving are his wife, Virgie Conley Adams. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, October 5 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel
with Lowell Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Wells-Buckingham
Cemetery at Paintsville. Pallbearers were Jackie Fannin, Billy Fitch,
T. T. Hardin, Jerry Melvin, Doug Rice, and Gary Rowland. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1994
BELCHER, Martha Peggy (Crum)
1930-1994
West Van Lear resident Martha Peggy Crum Belcher, 64, died Thursday,
October 13 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Belcher was born
March 16, 1930, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John and
Ida Sparks Crum. She was retired from the Johnson County School System.
Surviving are her husband, Bill Belcher; two daughters, Billie Fannin
of West Van Lear and Judy Turner of Van Lear, and one grandchild.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 16 at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with Hobert Pack and John Sparks officiating. Burial was in
Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October
19, 1994
BELLOMY, Delores (Daniels)
1929-1994
Nippa resident, Delores Daniels Bellomy, 65, died Sunday, October 9 at
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Bellomy was born January 26,
1929 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late William Daniels and
Mae Withem. She was employed as a retailer. Surviving are her husband,
George Bellomy, two sons, Tim and Rick Bellomy, both of Dayton, OH; two
daughters, Vicki Bellomy and Denna Sanders, both of Dayton, three
brothers, Billy, John and Gary Daniels, all of Nippa five sisters,
Peggy Ratliff of Nippa, Naomi Blair of Louisville, Judy Stokey of New
Carlisle, OH, Brenda Marcum of Clay City and Carol Cunningham of
Dayton, and four grandchildren. Memorial services were held, Tuesday,
October 11 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Stokey and
Arlie Blair officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given
to Hospice of Big Sandy. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 19, 1994
BUNDREN, Teresa
1994
Teresa (Terry) Bundren, 38, of Knoxville, TN, died Tuesday, September
20 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Ms. Bundren was the daughter of R. B.
and Opal Bundren of Knoxville, TN. She was a member of Mars Hill
Baptist Church, former teacher with The Oaks of St. Mary’s Medical
Center and employed as a teacher with Peninsula Village. Surviving are
her parents; three brothers, Robert of Knoxville, Michael of Van Lear,
and Danny of Nashville, TN; two sisters, Sherry Fell of Greensboro, NC
and Mary Bundren of Knoxville; and locally, an aunt, Loretta Weddington
of Leander. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 22 at
Stevens Mortuary Chapel, with Dr. Kenneth Clayton and Sister Susan
Elder officiating. Burial was in Lynnhurst Cemetery. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, October 5, 1994
COMPTON, Jack T.
1929-1994
Former Paintsville resident, Jack T. Compton, 66, of Gahanna, OH, died
Wednesday, September 28 at his residence. Mr. Compton was born March 7,
1929, in Paintsville, the son of Chester and Ruth Turner Compton. He
was a retired aircraft engineer with over 25 years of service with
Rockwell International, an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict,
Kentucky Colonel, member of Neoacacia Lodge #595 F & AM and York
Chapter #200. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester, one
brother, John, one sister, Belvie Honeycutt. Surviving are his
mother, Ruth Compton, of Paintsville, his wife, Betty; two sons, Jack
H. of Dublin, OH and Michael of Springfield, OH; one daughter, Carol
Ann Fox of Belle Center, OH and four grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Saturday, October 1 at Schoedinger Margarum Funeral Home,
with Pastor William “Bud” Angus officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn
Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the
American Canter Society, P. O. Box 185, Columbus, OH, 43216.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 5, 1994
FANNIN, Bonnie (Harless)
1951-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Bonnie
Harless Fannin, 43, who died Sunday, October 16 in Dickenson County
Medical Center, Clintwood, VA. Mrs. Fannin was born April 8, 1951 in
Floyd County, the daughter of Lloyd Harless and the late Mary Elizabeth
Music. Surviving are her father; her husband, Darvin Fannin; one son,
Joe Allan Fannin of Clintwood; one brother, Robert Harless of Pikeville
and one sister, Verlin Gribble of Murphy, NC. Funeral services will be
held today, Wednesday, October 19 at 11 a.m. at Jones- Preston Funeral
Home Chapel with Harry Neal Frisby and Manford Fannin officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, October 19, 1994
GAMBER, Mollie (Jenkins)
1921-1994
Former Johnson County resident Mollie Jenkins Gamber, 73, died October
3 at Heartland Health Care Center, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Mrs. Gamber
was born July 10, 1921 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Ira
and Rosie Cook Jenkins. She was a military nurse, serving the U. S.
Army during World War II, and member of the United Baptist Church. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gamber on April 28, 1982.
Surviving are one son, Terry Gamber of Denver, CO; one daughter, Joan
c. Davis of New Freedom, PA; two sisters, Esta Mayhan of Barnetts Creek
and Hester Davis of Oil Springs; three grandchildren and one great
grandchild and her mother in law, Helen Gamber. Funeral services were
held Friday, October 7 at the United Baptist Church at Barnetts Creek,
with Elders Kenny Pelphrey, Phillip Caudill and Wayne Blair
officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at
Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1994
HALL, Mitchell
1934-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mitchell
Hall, 60, who died Thursday, October 20 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Hall was born April 30, 1934, in Floyd County, the
son of the late John and Vada Hatfield Hall. He was a Johnson county
Fiscal Court Clerk and veteran having served during the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife, Darlene Honeycutt Hall, four sons, John of
Frankfort, Mike of Lexington, and Morris and Shawn, both of Van Lear;
and one daughter, Charlene Hall of Dwarf. Funeral services were held
Sunday, October 23 at Southside Freewill Baptist church, with Brother
Edward Young, Manford Fannin and Tim Salyer officiating. Burial was in
Government Relocation Cemetery at Auxier. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, October 26, 1994
JONES, Delores Kay (Sadler)
1937-1994
Delores Kay Jones, 57, died Wednesday, October 5 at her Paintsville
residence. Mrs. Jones was born April 5, 1937, in Johnson County, the
daughter of Edith Witten Sadler and the late Clarence Sadler. She was a
member of the Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her
mother, three sons, David Michael Jones of Staffordsville, Carl Jones,
Jr., of Chesapeake, OH and Clarence Walker Jones of Mt. Vernon; one
daughter Judy Burton of Lexington, OH; one brother, Maurice Bryan
Sadler of Pikeville and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Friday, October 7 at Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church with J. K.
Caudill officiating. Burial was in Witten Cemetery at Wittensville,
with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1994
JONES, Earl
1908-1994
Retired miner, Earl Jones, 86, died Friday, October 21 at his Sitka
residence. Mr. Jones was born April 9, 1908, in Johnson County, the son
of the late Nathaniel and Sina Frazier Jones. He was also preceded in
death by his wife, Lenora Johnson Jones. Surviving are one son, Grady
Jones of Van Lear; two daughters, Geneva Campbell of Sebring, FL and
Ada Marie Johnson of Middleburg, FL; three sisters, May Blevins of
Sitka, Gracie Stambaugh of Milford Center, OH and Mary Gillum of
Marysville, Oh and 21 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday,
October 23 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Wayne Fields and Johnny
Ratliff officiating. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery at Sitka.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 26, 1994
MAY, Joshua
1976-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Joshua May, 18, died Tuesday, October 4
at Orlando Regional Medical center, Orlando, FL. Mr. May was born April
23, 1976, in Johnson County, the son of Jackie May. He was a student at
Eustis Vocational School. Surviving are his mother, one brother, Uriah
May of Leesburg, FL; one sister, Angela Ada Cantarell of Fuget; and
grandparents, Ernest and Patty Barker of Van Lear. Funeral services
were held Saturday, October 8 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville, Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1994
MCKENZIE, Lonnie B.
1918-1994
Staffordsville resident, Lonnie B. McKenzie, 77, died Sunday, October
23 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. McKenzie was born
October 17, 1918, in Johnson County, the son of the late Dennie and
Virgie Fitch McKenzie. He was a retired carman from C & O Railroad
and veteran serving in World War II and the Korean War. Surviving are
his wife, Opal Lemaster McKenzie, one son, Larry McKenzie of
Paintsville, one daughter, Linda Davis of Louisville; two brothers,
Leslie of Williamson, WV and Russell of Fairborn, OH; one sister, Sarah
Louise Daniel of Carmel, IN; and four grandchildren, two great
grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Funeral services will
be held today, Wednesday, October 26 at 1 p.m. at Paintsville Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Denny McKenzie and Elder Sammy Reed officiating.
Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, October 26, 1994
MYNHIER, Kathy (Rice)
1961-1994
Funeral services for Kathy Jean Mynhier, 33, will be held today,
Wednesday, October 19 at 11 a.m. Mrs. Mynhier was born March 4, 1961,
the daughter of William Francis and Alice Lyons Rice of Louisa. She was
a piano teacher and member of the Faith Baptist Church. Surviving are
her parents, her husband, Darrell Mynhier, one son, William Darrell
“Sonny” Mynhier; paternal grandmother, Ollie Mae Rice of Nippa,
maternal grandmother, Ethelyn Lyons of Ashland, one sister, Karen Stowe
of Huntington, WV; one brother, Greg Rice of Van Lear; and one
stepdaughter, Trisha Lynn Mynhier of Huntington. Officiating at
services at Louisa First Baptist church will be Pastor Kenneth Wright.
Burial will be in Rice Cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, October 19, 1994
MYNHIER, Mary
1981-1994
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Mynhier, 13, died October 15. Ms. Mynhier was
born August 24, 1981, in Lexington, the daughter of Darrell Mynhier and
the late Kathy Rice Mynhier . She was a student at Louisa Middle School
and member of the Faith Baptist Church. Surviving are her father, one
brother, William Darrell “Sonny” Mynhier, Jr., maternal grandparents,
William Francis and Alice Jean Rice of Louisa; paternal grandmother,
Pauletta Walters of Clearfield, paternal great grandmother, Delphia
Mynhier; maternal great grandmother, Ollie Mae Rice of Nippa and
Ethelyn Lyons of Ashland; and one sister, Trisha Mynhier of Huntington,
WV. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 19 at 11
a.m. at Louisa First Baptist Church, with Pastor Kenneth Wright
officiating. Burial will be in Rice Cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, October 19, 1994
PERRY, Hedgel
1938-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Hedgel
Perry, 55, who died Thursday, October 6 at his Warsaw, IN residence.
Mr. Perry was born December 20, 1938, in Johnson County, the son of the
late Bennie Perry and Effie Caudill, He was employed by Dalton Foundry.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Ann Kilgore Perry, one son, Hedgel I.
Perry of Claypool, IN; two daughters, Teressa Hall of Pierceton, IN and
Angela Perry of Warsaw; two brothers, Elbert Perry of Leander and
Walter Perry of Owenton, IN; three sisters, Eunoka Fannin of West Van
Lear, Loretta Johnson of Ohio, Lavada Campbell of Louisville and five
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 11, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Loren ??? officiating..
Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1994
RICE, Jewell (Long)
1916-1994
Retired dorm supervisor, Jewell M. Rice, 78, died October 7 at her
Paintsville residence. Mrs. Rice was born February 22, 1916 in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late Floyd and Effie Castle Long. She was
retired from Carl D. Perkins Rehabilitation Center and member of the
Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel
Marion Rice, on October 21, 1979. Surviving are one son, Samuel Rice of
Harrisburg, PA; one daughter, Judy Slone of Paintsville; one brother,
Cecil Long of Kalamazoo, MI; two half brothers, Kanawha Long of
Columbus, OH and Toby Long of Kewanna, IN; one sister, Faye Cunningham
of Baltimore, MD; three half sisters, Christine Stambaugh of Sitka and
Elizabeth Taylor and Kay Slone, both of Huntington, IN and two
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 9 at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Errol Archerson officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville. Pallbearers
were Rodger Meade, Roland Case, Scott Porter, Jack Pennington,
Doug Pennington, and Larry Daniels. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
October 12, 1994
ROBERTS, Earl
1902-1994
Retired merchant, Earl “Jack” Roberts, 92, died Monday, September 26,
at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Roberts was born February 4,
1902, in Johnson County, the son of the late Charlie and Louella
VanHoose Roberts. He was self employed and a member of the United
Baptist Church at Concord. Surviving are his wife, Alice Preston
Roberts; one brother, Tommy Roberts of Paintsville and one sister,
Lorena Butcher of Williamsport. Funeral services were held Thursday,
September 29 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders B. C.
Ferguson and John Sparks officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial
Park at Staffordsville. Pallbearers were Jimmy Collins, Faye Meeks,
Raymond McMullen, E. B. Porter, Jr., Winphrey Salyers, Freddie Schultz
and Orbin F. Roman. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 5, 1994
SIZEMORE, Flora
1911-1994
Flora E. Sizemore, 82, and Leroy Sizemore, 80, of Fort Wayne, IN,
husband and wife, died within three days of each other in Indiana.
Flora died Saturday, September 24 at River Bend Health Care Center. A
Fugate native, she was born January 16, 1911 and worked several years
at the General Electric Company. Leroy died Tuesday, September 27 at
his residence. A Bradley native, he was born April 28, 1914, and worked
for several years at Peter Echrich & Sons, Inc. They were preceded
in death by four children, Paul, Jerry, Phyllis and Janice. Surviving
are one sister, Evelyn Picklesimer of Flat Gap; one brother, Mayford
Estep of Ohio; and one granddaughter, Kim Newland of Nevada. Surviving
him are two sisters, Eulah Joy and Daisy Bauch, both of Fort Wayne, two
brothers, Kash Sizemore of Fort Wayne and Claude Sizemore of Augusta,
GA and one granddaughter, Kim Newland. Joint funeral services were held
Friday, September 30 at the Klachm, Fald & Melton Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial followed in Covington Memorial Garden. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, October 19, 1994
SIZEMORE, Leroy
1914-1994
Leroy Sizemore, 80, of Fort Wayne, IN, husband and wife, died within
three days of each other in Indiana. Flora died Saturday, September 24
at River Bend Health Care Center. A Fugate native, she was born January
16, 1911 and worked several years at the General Electric Company.
Leroy died Tuesday, September 27 at his residence. A Bradley native, he
was born April 28, 1914, and worked for several years at Peter Echrich
& Sons, Inc. They were preceded in death by four children, Paul,
Jerry, Phyllis and Janice. Surviving are one sister, Evelyn Picklesimer
of Flat Gap; one brother, Mayford Estep of Ohio; and one granddaughter,
Kim Newland of Nevada. Surviving him are two sisters, Eulah Joy and
Daisy Bauch, both of Fort Wayne, two brothers, Kash Sizemore of Fort
Wayne and Claude Sizemore of Augusta, GA and one granddaughter, Kim
Newland. Joint funeral services were held Friday, September 30 at the
Klachm, Fald & Melton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in
Covington Memorial Garden. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 19,
1994
SPRADLIN, Hendrick
1916-1994
Retired truck driver, Hendrick Spradlin, 78, died Thursday, October 13
at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa. Mr. Spradlin was born May 5,
1916, in Johnson County, the son of the late Britton and Ollie Lemaster
Spradlin. He was retired from Paintsville Grocery Company. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Daniel Spradlin on June 6, 1971.
surviving are four sons, Kenneth of Thealka, Charles of Stambaugh,
Larry of River and Rickey of Nippa; four daughters, Ruth Huff of
Kenova, WV, Dorris Skaggs of Marysville, OH, Nancy Keeton of
Taylorsville, GA and Brenda Maynard of Boons Camp; two brothers, Fred
of Weaver, OH and Ben of West Liberty; one sister, Marie Meeks of
Ashland and 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.. Funeral
services were held Saturday, October 15, at Paintsville Funeral Home
Chapel with Elder Rutherford Blair officiating. Burial was in the
family cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 19,
1994
STAPLETON, Gladys (Phillips)
1911-1994
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 6 for Gladys Margaret
Stapleton, 83, who died Tuesday, October 4 at Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Stapleton was born June 18, 1911, in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late Meridith and Nettie Hall Phillips. She
was a member of Paintsville United Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Henry Preston Stapleton. Surviving are two
brothers, Lowell Phillips of Lexington and Eugene Phillips of Houston,
TX, and one sister, Sola Taylor of Paintsville. Officiating at services
at Preston Funeral Home Chapel was J. D. Rice. Burial was in Wells
Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1994
VANHOOSE, Luther
1920-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Luther VanHoose,
74, who died Tuesday, October 4 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr.
VanHoose was born September 21, 1920, in Johnson County, the son of the
late Norman and Gustava VanHoose Price Phillips. He was a retired miner
and member of Thelma Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife,
Verlie Wheeler VanHoose; two sons, Roger and Luther David VanHoose,
both of River; two daughters, Gwen Travis of Hager Hill and Brenda
Ratliff of Whitehouse, three brothers, Bernard Price of Lawton, OK,
Homer Price of Dayton, OH, and Bill Price of Bellbrook, OH; one sister,
Roberta Butcher of Paintsville and 18 grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, October 7 at Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with Elders David May and Elmer Thacker
officiating. Burial was in Wheeler Cemetery at Whitehouse. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1994
WARD, Loranz Jr.
1934-1994
Security guard, Lorenz Ward, Jr., 60, died Friday, October 14 at
Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Mr. Ward was born July 24, 1934, in
Johnson County, the son of the late Lorenz and Della Preece Ward. He
was employed by Mate Creek Security, member of the Church of Christ,
and veteran of the Marines Corps. Surviving are his wife, Lillie Mae
Penix Ward; one son, Kenneth Michael Ward of Banner; two daughters,
Kimberly Kaye Mollett of Meally and Michelle Crum of Inez; one brother,
Frank Ward of Fairborn, OH; one sister, Frances Conley of Dayton, OH
and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 17 at
Meally Church of Christ, with Arville Short officiating. Burial was in
Ward Family Cemetery at Boons Camp, with Preston Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 26, 1994
WARD, William Jr.
1922-1994
Former Johnson County resident, William Ward, Jr., 72, died Monday,
October 17 at the V.A. Medical center, Lexington. Mr. Ward was born
June 11, 1922, in Point Pleasant, WV, the son of the late William Sr.,
and Nancy Powers Ward. He was a retired civil engineer with C &O
Railway. Surviving are three sons, William III of Garner, NC, Neil of
Martin and Stanley of West Prestonsburg; two sisters, Alyce Conley of
Van Lear and Nancy Brugh of Paintsville; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 21 at Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Manford Kidd officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial
Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 26, 1994
WELLS, Marianna (Patrick)
1941-1994
Marianna Patrick Wells, 53, died Tuesday, September 27 at Good
Samaritan Hospital, Lexington. Mrs. Wells was born June 26, 1941, in
Allegan, MI, the daughter of Gladys Burke Preston and the late Green
Patrick. She was employed with the Department of Surface Mining.
Surviving are her mother; one son, Jerry David Wells of Whitehouse; one
daughter, Lisa Ann Williams of Nippa; one brother, Michael Patrick of
Frankfort, one sister, Sharon Nighbert of Lexington; four step sisters,
Carol Race, Phyllis Blanton and Shirley Burns, all of Toledo, OH and
Donna Meade of Richmond and three grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Thursday, September 29 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with
Dick VanHoose, M. T. Womack and James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial
was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, October 12, 1994
WELLS, Nevard Jackson
1994
Nevard Jackson Wells, infant son of Dwayne Wells and Geraldine
Morrison, died Wednesday, September 28 at Cabell Huntington Hospital,
Huntington, WV. Nevard was born September 28 at Cabell-Huntington. He
was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Melvin Jack
Morrison. Surviving are his parents, two brothers, Chrisopher Dwayne
Wells and Sheldon Butcher, both of Van Lear; two sisters, Kimberly
Cline of Inez and Shawna Renee Butcher of Van Lear; maternal
grandmother, Margie Morrison; paternal grandparents, Nevard and Genene
Wells. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 2 at Wells Cemetery,
Johns Creek, with Brother Rod Wells officiating. Jones-Preston Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
October 12, 1994
WELLS, Ruby (Pelphrey)
1908-1994
Salyersville Health Care Center resident, Ruby Pelphrey Wells, 85, died
Saturday, October 22 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs.
Wells was born October 24, 1908, in Johnson County, the daughter of the
late Dan Pelphrey and Emma Phelps. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, Wilford N. Wells. Surviving are one brother, Roy Pelphrey
of Chicago, IL and three sisters, May Javins of Cincinnati, OH, Mildred
Mooney of Blue Field, WV and Betty of Baltimore, MD. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, October 25 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with
Clarence Dutton officiating. Burial was in Fields Cemetery at Boons
Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 26, 1994
WYATT, Dorothy (Sublett)
1911-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Dorothy Sublett
Wyatt, 82, who died Friday, October 14 at Martin County Health Care.
Mrs. Wyatt was born December 14, 1911, in Johnson County, the daughter
of the late Dallas and Jane Osborne Sublett. She was a dorm mother at
the Carl D. Perkins Rehabilitation Center and member of the Stambaugh
Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester
Wyatt on December 8, 1958. Surviving are one brother, James “Pawnee”
Sublett of Sitka, and two sisters, Neva “Dora” Rothwell of Ashland and
Billie Meade of Nippa. Funeral services were held Monday, October 17 at
Preston Funeral Home Chapel with J. M. Scott officiating. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, October 26, 1994
NOVEMBER-1994
BLEVINS, Addie (Dale)
1918-1994
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, November 23 for Addie
Blevins, 76, who died Sunday, November 20 at Williamson Memorial
Hospital, Williamson, WV. Mrs. Blevins was born February 10, 1918, in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late Blaine and Missouri Cole Dale.
She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Also preceding her in death
was her husband, Arnold Blevins, in 1974. Surviving are two sisters,
Belle Ramey of Staffordsville and Okie Lemaster of Flat Gap; and five
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Officiating at 2 p.m.
services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Dick VanHoose and
Jerry Castle. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 23, 1994
BLEVINS, James Allen
1994-1994
James Allen Blevins, infant, died November 5, at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. James was born November 5, the son of Ballard B. and
Jennifer Cantrell Blevins of Flat Gap. Surviving are his parents,
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nuell Cantrell and paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Blevins of Flat Gap. Graveside
services were held Monday, November 7 at the Johnson County Memorial
Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Elder John Ed Howard officiating.
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, November 9, 1994
BOWLING, John Bryan
1950-1994
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 26, for John Bryan
Bowling, 44, who died Tues, November 22 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Bowling was born January 10, 1950 in Hamilton, OH,
the son of Chesnie Rice Bowling and the late William Bowling. He was a
salesman and veteran of the U. S. Army. Surviving are his mother, his
wife, Teresa Tenbusch Bowling.; three sons, Adam, Andrew and Edward,
all of Paintsville; one daughter, Kendra Proctor of Hamilton; five
brothers, Edward and Lowell, both of Middlesboro, and Jan, Bill and
Shelby, all of Hamilton; and two grandchildren. Officiating at services
at Brown- Dawson Funeral Home in Hamilton was Rev. Charles Sullivan.
Burial was in St. Stephens Cemetery at Hamilton. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, November 30, 1994
CASTLE, Mae (Williams)
1909-1994
Funeral services were held Friday, November 18 for Mae Blanton Castle,
85, who died November 15 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs.
Castle was born July 27, 1909, in Johnson County, the daughter of the
late Granville and Ethel McCarty Williams. She was a member of the
United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her first
husband, Willie Blanton on September 11, 1968. Surviving are her
husband, Edgar Castle; two sons, William Blanton of Edisto Island, SC
and Marvin Blanton of Hager Hill, five stepsons, Edgar Castle, Jr., of
Mechanicsburg, OH, Robert Castle of River, Arlie and Danny, both of
Sitka and John of Port Richie, FL; one daughter, Betty Pennington, of
Ashland, OH; one stepdaughter, Loretta Caudill of Sitka; one sister,
Callie Caudill of Sedalia, OH, and eight grandchildren, nine great
grandchildren, 20 sstep grandchildren, 33 step great grandchildren, and
one step great-great grandchild. Officiating at services at Paintsville
Funeral Home Chapel were Elders John G. Pelphrey and J. D. Rice. Burial
was in Tackett Cemetery at Salyersville. Pallbearers were her
grandsons, Van Pennington, Lance Pennington, Garner Pennington, James
Blanton, Keith Blanton and Phillip Blanton. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, November 23, 1994
CAVINS, Allen
1926-1994
Allen Cavins, 68, died Sunday, October 30 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Cavins was born August 6, 1926, in Pike County, the
son of Jess Cavins and the late Blanche Cavins. He was a retired miner.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Freda Phelps Cavins in 1973.
Surviving are his father, two sons, Phillip D. Cavins of Meally and
Roger D. Cavins of Lowmansville; four daughters, Nikki C. Palmer of
Hager Hill, Terry Tackett of Van Lear and Melissa and Jessica Cavisn,
both of Auxier; four brothers, Bill Cavins of Lick Creek, Virgil Cavins
of Road Creek, and Alvery and Lundy Cavins, both of Cleveland, OH; one
sister, Velvie Abshire of Gallipolis, OH and 10 grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday,
November 2 at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Roger
Hill officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 2, 1994
CHURCH, William Thomas
1912-1994
Tutor Key resident, William Thomas “Tom” Church, 82, died Monday,
November 14, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Church was
born February 28, 1912, in Johnson County, the son of the late Alfred
and Laura Ward Church. He was a retired miner. Surviving are his wife,
Herma Lee Daniel Church; two sons, James T. Church of Flat Gap and
Bobby Ray Church of Alloy, WV; one daughter, Bonnie Riddle of Bluffton,
IN; one brother, Robert Church of Tutor Key; one sister, Rushie
VanHoose of Salyersville; and seven grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 17 at
Jones-Preston Home Chapel, with Bobby Lyons, Londas Meek and Dick
VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Daniels Cemetery at Tutor Key.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 23, 1994
COLLETT, Gladys (Sublett)
1920-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Gladys J.
Collett, 74, who died Friday, November 18 at Central Baptist Hospital.
Mrs. Collett was born November 4, 1920, in Johnson County, the daughter
of the late Brookie and Missouri Jane Rice Sublett. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Collett on March 31, 1992.
Surviving are two sons, George Collett of Paintsville and
McKinley Collett of Reynoldsburg, OH; one daughter, Elizabeth Sue Blair
of Reynoldsburg; one brother, Elzie Thomas Sublett of Paintsville; one
sister, Ruth Lemaster of Paintsville; and six grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 21at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Williams and Dick
VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Paintsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 23, 1994
TORRE, Donna Dela
1961-1994
Donna Louise Dela Torre, 33, of Ranger, GA, formerly of Paintsville,
died Monday, October 31. Mrs. Dela Torre was born in Wabash, IN on
October 13, 1961, the daughter of Madge Honeycutt Dennison and the late
Nathan W. Bush. She was a member of St. Clements Catholic Church.
Surviving are her husband, Henry (Hank) Dela Torre; stepmother and
stepfather, Leo Dennison of Wabash, IN and Hazel Bush of Paintville;
one son, Dustin Wayne Dela Torre; one daughter, Delecia Nichol Dela
Torre; one brother, Lewis of Fort Knox; two sisters, Marilyn Lynn and
Elaine Mosely, both of Wabash; one half brother, Mont Bush of Wabash;
and three half sisters, Nancy Hannah, Peggy Davis and Helen Bush, all
of Paintsville. A funeral mass was conducted at Thomas Funeral Home
Chapel of Calhoun, GA on Wednesday, November 2 with Father Leo Cummings
and Brother Robert Russell officiating. Funeral services were held
Saturday, November 5 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home in Indiana,
with Rev. Venny VanHoose officiating. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
November 9, 1994
GEORGE, Mary Lou (Baldridge)
1921-1994
Retired nurse, Mary Lou George, 72, died Friday, November 25 at
Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. George was born December 1,
1921, in Floyd County, the daughter of the late Sheridan and Mary
Louise Baldridge. She was a member of the First Church of God of
Paintsville. Surviving are her husband, Thomas George; one son, Clay
George of Sitka; one daughter, Tommie L. Kendrick of West Van Lear; one
brother, Charles Rice of Flint, MI; and three grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 28 at
First Church of God, with Revs. Mathew Boyles and Tommy Reynolds
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 30, 1994
HACKWORTH, Dewey
1906-1994
Dewey Hackworth, 88, died Monday, November 21 at Riverview Nursing Home
of Prestonsburg. MR. Hackworth was born January 18, 1906 in Johnson
County, the son of the late John Elliott and Laura Wright Hackworth. He
was a retired carpenter and member of Ashland Local No. 472. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Mae Dotson Hackworth on February
12, 1990. Surviving are three sons, John, Roger, and Ronnie, all of
Riceville; six daughters, Bonnie Williams of Newport News, VA, Betty
Caudill of Plymouth, OH, Avonell Fitzgerald of Dayton, OH, Laura
Salyers of Columbus, OH, Christiene Caudill of Carey, OH and Gwendolyn
Webb of Hurricane, WV; two brothers, Norman and John Hackworth, both of
Catlettsburg; one sister, Rushie Click of Swamp Branch, and 26
grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
today, Wednesday, Novem23, at 2 p.m. at New Bethel Freewill Baptist
Church at Riceville, with David Keith Castle and Herb Arms officiating.
Burial will be in Caudill Family Cemetery at Swamp Branch, with
Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, November 23, 1994
HAYDEN, Mike F.
1903-1994
Retired miner, Mike F. Hayden, 91, died Thursday, October 27 at his
Meally residence. Mr. Hayden was born June 25, 1903 in Johnson County,
the son of the late Edward and Sara C. Music Hayden. He was also
preceded in death by his wife, Emma Adkins Hayden and a sister, Neva
Ward. Surviving are four sons, Herman, Estill and Beecher, all of
Meally, and Herbert of East Point, seven daughters, Gladys Music of
Newport News, VA, Emma Jean Ploeger of Herford, NC, Cora Boyd of Bryan,
OH, Clara Sisco and Beatrice Burchett, both of Fairborn, OH, Bernice
Gibbs of Meally and Virginia Vittitoe of Hager Hill; and 54
grandchildren and 95 great grandchildren and 14 great-great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 29 at the
Meally Church of Christ with Arville Short and Jerry Scott officiating.
Burial was in the family cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, November 2, 1994
HUDNALL, Gary
1964-1994
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 6 for Gary Wayne Hudnall,
30, who died November 3 at the University of Louisville Hospital. Mr.
Hudnall was born April 29, 1964, in Johnson County, the son of Arnold
and Gladie Gibson Hudnall of Gallagher, WV. Surviving are his parents,
one son, Gary M. Hudnall Ratliff of Denver; two sistes, Dorene Hudnall
of Kendallville, IN and Christie Hudnall of Gallagher; and seven
brothers, Arnold, Danny, Troy and Bradley, all of Gallagher, William of
Meally, Bobby of Dixie, WV and Roy of Kendallville, IN. Officiating at
services at the Church of God, Hughes Creek, WV was Rev. Jim Edwards,
Burial was in Hudanll Family Cemetery at Hughes Creek, with Paintsville
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
November 9, 1994
HUGGINS, Audrey (Salyer)
1938-1994
Denver resident, Audrey Salyer Huggins, 56, died Wednesday, November 23
at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Huggins was born July 20,
1938, in Johnson County, the daughter of Lorraine Osborne and the late
Homer Salyer. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Joe Huggins,
on June 25, 1994. Surviving are her mother, one son, Harold (Sid)
Monroe of Denver; three daughters, Melony Caudill of Leander, Elaine
Sturgill of Stambaugh and Jennifer Moore of Jennys Creek and seven
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 26 at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Toby Wheeler and Donald Caudill
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 30, 1994
HUGHES, Bob Frank
1994
Former Paintsville resident, Bobby Frank Hughes, 49, of Ironton, OH,
died Saturday, November 5 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, WV. Mr.
Hughes was the son of Shirley Hughes and the late Clifford Hughes of
West Van Lear. Also surviving are one daughter, Melissa Akers of
Ironton, OH, one sister, Anne Tramel of West Van Lear, two brothers,
George of Springfield, OH and Ed of West Van Lear, and one
granddaughter. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 8 at Tom
Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery at
Ironton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 9, 1994
HURT, Nellie
1921-1994
Meally resident, Nellie Hurt, 73, died Thursday, November 10 at U. K.
Medical Center, Lexington. Hurt was born April 16, 1921, in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late George and Ruby Goble Hurt. Surviving
are two sons, Donald Puckett of Meally and Ernest Hurt, Jr. of
Paintsville; three daughters, Doris Kistner and Donna Sue Webb, both of
Paintsville and Virginia Lee Jones of Flat Gap; one brother, Ernest
Hurt of Paintsville, and 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 12 at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel, with John Paul Salyers officiating. Burial was in
George Ramey Family Cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, November 16, 1994
JACKSON, Otho Watson
1936-1994
Otho Watson Jackson, 58, died Saturday, November 5 at U. K. Medical
Center, Lexington. Mr. Jackson was born January 14, 1936, in Johnson
County, the son of the late James and Lydia Hall Jackson. He was a self
employed painter. Surviving are his wife, Betty Burroughs Jackson;
three sons, James and David, both of Piketon, OH and Charles of Oil
Springs; three daughters, Beverly Cantrell of Oil Springs, Brenda Cole
of Salyersville and Bessie Conley of Piketon, OH and 11
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 8 at
Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Melvin Blanton officiating. Burial was
in Jackson Family Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, November 16, 1994
JACKSON, Polly (North)
1994
Services for Polly Jackson, 67, of Harrison, OH will be at 11 a.m.
today, Wednesday, November 16 at the Bethel Baptist Church, Frankfort.
Mrs. Jackson, a native of Knox county, was the daughter of the late
General and Mary Smallwood North. She was a member of the Bethel
Baptist Church. Surviving are five sons, Wesley and Vernon Jackson,
Jr., both of Dayton, OH, Lester Jackson of Greensburg, IN, Billy Ray
Jackson of Cincinnati, OH, and Lee Jackson of Indianapolis, IN;
and four daughters, Effie Cunagin of Paintsville, Ella Mae Combs of
Dayton, OH, and Brenda Ohler and Janice Perkins, both of Frankfort;
three sisters, Anna Mae Wilson of Wisconsin and Molly Taylor and Gladys
Sizemore, both of Harlan County, one brother, Charlie North of
Harlan County, and 29 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Officiating at services will be Rev. Bob Litton. Burial will be in
Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Darrell Combs, Bill Barnes,
Ronnie Cunagin, Gary Cunagin, Dwayne Jackson and Ricky Johnson.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 16, 1994
KIMBLETON, Hazel (Smith)
1910-1994
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 1 for Hazel Kimbleton, 84,
who died October 28. Mrs. Kimbleton was born January 16, 1910 in Morgan
County, the daughter of the late Armstrong and Mary Smith. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Kennel Kimbleton, on November 15,
1975. Surviving are two grandsons, James Kimbleton of Corinth and
Richard Kimbleton of Georgetown; and one granddaughter, Cora Lee
Esquivez of Marysville, IN; one brother, Arthur Smith of Prestonsburg,
two sisters, Helen Fannin of Crockett and Vivian Kemper of Louisville,
and four great grandchildren. Officiating at services at the
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel was Rev. Drew Martin. Burial was in
Johnson County, Memorial in Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
November 2, 1994
LYONS, Earlene (Gillespie)
1937-1994
Earlene Lyons, 57, died Friday, November 4 at King’s Daughters’ Medical
Center. Mrs. Lyons was born September 7, 1937, in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late Earl Herman and Viola Chandler Gillespie. She was
the owner of Lyons Department Store and member of the First Freewill
Baptist church. Surviving are her husband, Bob E. Lyons; one son,
Robert Earl Lyons of Van Lear, one daughter, Becky Kretzer of
Paintsville and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday,
November 6 at First Freewill Baptist church, with Larry Blair, Stanley
Burchett, Jim McKenzie and Darrin Rice officiating. Burial was in Mayo
Cemetery at Paintsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 9, 1994
MASON, A. P.
1918-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for A. P.
Mason, 76, who died Thursday, November 3 at his Paintsville residence.
Mr. Mason was born January 18, 1918, in New Martinsville, WV, the son
of the late Benjamin F. and Rosa B. Huff Mason. He was
bookkeeper/business manager for Cox Motor Company and Kelly Chevrolet,
member of Memorial Methodist Church and veteran of World War II. He was
also past master and treasurer of Paintsville Lodge No. 381 F & AM,
past grand senior deacon for Grand Lodge Kentucky F &AM,
representative of Grand Lodge of Luxemburg (1973-1986), 1984 recipient
of certificate of outstanding award District No. 38, member of Ted
Adams Lodge of Research, past high priest and secretary of Paintsville
Chapter No. 131 RAM, member of Royal Order of Priesthood, past
illustrious master of Fred W. McKenzie Council No. 98 R & SM,
member of Kentucky Council of Anointed Kings and Super Excellent
Masters Council, past eminent commander of Paintsville Commandery No.
48 Knights Templar Recorders Association of Kentucky and Knights
Templar Eye Foundation, member of Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Grand
Lodge of the Toyral of Scotland and Knights of the York Cross of
Honor (highest honor that can be bestowed upon a mason).
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Kazee Mason; one daughter, Cassy
Preston of Paintsville; four brothers, Chester Mason of Ohio,
Charlie Mason of Glendale, WV, Dale Mason of Bainbridge, OH, and Lloyd
Mason of Zuna, VA; one sister, Addie Sellars of Canal Fulton, OH; and
two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 6 at
Mayo Memorial Methodist Church with Errol Archerson and Lindsey Davis
officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, November 9, 1994
MONTGOMERY, Pauline F. (Jackson)
1932-1993
Pauline F. Jackson Montgomery, born February 28, 1932 to Floyd and
Fronie Blanton Jackson passed away on November 4, 1993 at St. Francis
Hospital, beech Grove, IN. She has one surviving sister, Maxine Long of
Beech Grove; one brother, John J. Jackson of Springfield, OH. She was
preceded in death by two sisters, Liz and Ollie Jackson and one
brother, Logan Jackson. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to
be. So He put his arms around you, and whispered “ come with me” With
tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and slowly fade away, Although we
loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped
beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove he
only takes the best. It’s lonesome here without you, we miss you more
each day. Life doesn’t seem the same, since you have gone away. When
days are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong, we seem to hear you
whisper, “Cheer up and carry on.” Each time I see your picture, you
seem to smile and say, “Don’t dry I’m with God’s keeping, we’ll meet
again some day.” Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 2, 1994
MORRIS, Goldia Lou (Spencer)
1958-1994
Goldia Lou Spencer Morris, 36, of East Point, died Monday, November 21,
at Highlands Regional Medical center. Mrs. Morris was born January 4,
1958, in Paintsville, the daughter of the late Otto and Arizona Collins
Spencer. She was a member of the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church, where
she was a Sunday school teacher and youth leader. Also preceding her in
death was a brother. Larry Spencer. Surviving are her husband, Larry D.
Morris; three sons, Larry Edward, Jonathan Otto and Zachary Seth, all
of East Point; three brothers, James Otto Spencer of Prestonsburg,
Billy Clyde Spencer of West Van Lear and Bobby Joe Spencer of East
Point, and three sisters, Wanda Miller of Prestonsburg, and Willa S.
Flannery and Wilma T. Daniels, both of East Point. Funeral services
were held Friday, November 25 at the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church,
with Rev. Clifford Austin officiating. Burial was in the family
cemetery at East Point with Floyd Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 30, 1994
MURPHY, Anna Mae (Blair)
1919-1994
Anna Mae Blair Murphy, 75, died Monday, November 7 at her Van Lear
residence. Mrs. Murphy was born June 16, 1919, in Magoffin County, the
daughter of the late Oscal and Louise Litteral Blair. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Max Murphy. Surviving are three sons, Mike and
Bill Murphy and Arthur Castle, all of Van Lear; one daughter,
Jackie Jean Murphy of Van Lear; two brothers, Beecher Blair of Algrove,
IN and Marshall Blair of Van Lear; and two sisters, Myrtle Wheatly of
Paintsville and Mary Baldridge of East Point. Funeral services will be
held Wednesday, November 9 at 1 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial will be in Anna Murphy Cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, November 9, 1994
OWENS, Joyce (McKenzie)
1906-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Joyce Owens, 88, died Tuesday, November
22 at Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital, Greer, SC. Mrs. Owens was born
February 12, 1906 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late William
H. and Luda Williams McKenzie. She was a member of Bethel United
Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Henry
Owens, in 1968. Surviving are two daughters, Martha Hatcher of
Piedmont, SC and Neva Owens of Honolulu, Hawaii; one brother, John W.
McKenzie of Circleville, OH and six grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 26 at Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with B. C. Ferguson and LaFrance Rigsby
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 30, 1994
PARRIGIN, Billie (Cantrell)
1958-1994
Boons Camp resident, Billie Ferrell Parrigin, 36, died Friday, November
11 at U. K. Medical Center, Lexington. Mrs. Parrigin was born November
5, 1958, in Floyd County, the daughter of Sam Ferrell and Martha
Cantrell. She was a unit clerk at Highlands Regional Medical center.
Surviving are her parents, her husband, Robert Parrigin; two sons,
Zachary Ryan Parrigin and Wesley Scott Parrigin, both of Boons Camp;
four brothers, Mark Ferrell of Nashville, TN, Thurman Ferrell of
Salyersville, David Ferrell of Jackson, OH and Lackey Ferrell of
Prestonsburg; and three sisters, Sammie Hatfield, Georgie
Hatfield and Mary Ferrell, all of Prestonsburg. Funeral services were
held Monday, November 14 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with
Wilbur Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Branham Family Cemetery at
Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 16, 1994
PERRY, Mary Jane
1944-1994
Retired teacher, Mary Jane Perry, 40, died Sunday, October 30 at her
Auxier residence. Perry was born December 16, 1944, in Floyd County,
the daughter of Annis Mae Perry and the late Herman Perry. She was a
member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are her mother, one brother,
James Herman Perry of Lexington, two sisters, Bonnie Leedy of Auxier
and Betty Wells of Louisville. Funeral services will be held today,
Wednesday, November 2, 1994 at 1 p.m. at Jones- Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with John P. Salyer officiating. Burial will be in Wells
Cemetery at Auxier. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 2, 1994
PRESTON, Grayce (Mollette)
1915-1994
Retired teacher, Grayce Mollette Preston, 79, died Friday, November 11,
at her Preston Estates residence. Mrs. Preston was born June 28,
1915, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Elijah and Emma Cline
Mollette. She was a member of the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Elipha Jay Preston. Surviving are
two daughters, Patricia Greer of Frankfort and Dr. Linda DeRosier of
Cambridge, MA., one sister, Amanda Holbrook of Frankfort and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 14 at
Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Don Fraley, Bob Lyons and Dr. Arthur
DeRosier officiating. Burial was in Preston Family Cemetery at Thelma.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 23, 1994
PRESTON, Sam
1925-1994
Sam Preston, 69, of Fairborn, died Monday, Oct 31, 1994 in Heathergreen
Nursing Home. He was born Aug 11, 1925 in Paintsville, KY, the son of
Lafe and Bessie Music Preston. Mr. Preston served during World War II
with General Patton in the Third Army, where he received the Purple
Heart, Bronze Star and four Battle Stars. He was a member of the
Fairborn Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include two sons, Col. Thomas Preston of Fort Leo, VA and
Luther Edward Preston of Fairborn; four sisters, Sarah Childers, Virgie
Hamblin and Mabel Williams all of Fairborn, and Icie Ratliff of
Paintsville; a brothers, Luther Preston of Fairborn, and several nieces
and nephews. Services will be held Thursday in Miami Valley United
Baptist Church, 660 Hyde Road, with Elders Fred Preston and Eugene
Wells officiating .Burial was in the Byron Cemetery. Burcham Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
November 2, 1994
REED, Beulah (Lemaster)
1906-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Beulah Reed,
88, who died October 29 at her Flat Gap residence. Mrs. Reed was born
March 23, 1906, the daughter of the late James and Laura Blanton
Lemaster. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are
her husband, Elder Lonza Reed; five sons, Edward Reed of Flat Gap,
Elder Sammy Reed of Oil Springs, Herschel Reed of London, James L. Reed
of Winter Park, FL, and Danny Reed of Salisbury, MD; four daughters,
Boneva Stapleton of Volga, Judy Bowen of Flat Gap, Adaline Fannin of
Jackson, OH, and Helen Kelly of Winter Park, FL; two brothers, Hasten
Lemaster of Lucasville, OH and Emery Lemaster of New Carlisle, OH;
three sisters, Eulah Stapleton of Litchfield and Myrtle Hitchcock and
Mae Lemaster, both of Beaver, OH; and 23 grandchildren, 27 great
grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Tuesday, November 1 at Fishtrap United Baptist church at
Staffordsville with Elders Danny Williams, Frankie Williams, Melvin
Wright and Bruce Howard officiating. Burial was in Highlands Memorial
Park at Staffordsville. Her grandsons served as pallbearers.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 2, 1994
SALYER, Macy (Williams)
1917-1994
Former Flat Gap resident, Macy (Doode) Jewell Salyer, 77, of Louisa,
died Saturday, November 5 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Mrs.
Salyer was born March 11, 1917 in Johnson County, the daughter of the
late Kendall and Laura Bond Williams. She was a member of the Bethel
United Baptist church. Surviving are four sons, George L. of Columbus,
OH, David K. of Martha, Ernie B. of Louisa, and Jim of Blaine, one
daughter, Laura L. Salyer of Louisa; three sisters, Mrs. Ray Salyer of
Richmond, Mrs. Eugenia Conley of Paintsville, and Mrs. Eldred Junkin of
Smithfield, NB, and seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 8 at Low Gap Enterprise
Baptist church, Blaine, with Clavis Adkins and John Pelphrey
officiating. Burial was in Salyer Family Cemetery at Blaine, with Young
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
November 9, 1994
SHIVELY, Virgie Mae (Penix)
1920-1994
Virgie Mae Shively, 74, of Ironton, OH, formerly of Johnson County,
died Saturday, November 26 in an Ironton hospital. Mrs. Shively was
born October 5, 1920, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late
William Allen Penix and Bessie Angela Dennison Penix. She attended the
Johnson County Schools and was of the Protestant faith. Also preceding
her in death was her husband, Marvin Shively, on August 26, 1990; and a
brother,. Vrigil Penix. Surviving are two sons, Marvin Shively, Jr., of
Ironton and Richard Allen Sparks of Beulah, ND; one daughter, Janet
Hornback of Dayton, OH; four brothers, James Penix of Prestonsburg, and
Bill, Ed and Burns Penix, all of Dayton; tow sisters, Dimple R. Penix
and Bonnie Collins, both of Dayton; and eight grandchildren, one great
granddaughter and two step grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
today, Wednesday, November 30, at 1 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home in
Ironton, with Leon Holderby officiating. Burial will be in Woodland
cemetery at Ironton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 30, 1994
SIMPSON, L. T.
1917-1994
L. T. Simpson, 77, of Auxier, died Tuesday, November 1 at his
residence. Mr. Simpson was born March 25, 1917, the son of the late
James Laborn and Amma Ssetser Simpson. He was a miner and carpenter,
member of the D.A.V. Chapter 18 of Auxier, having served in the Army
during World War II, and member of the Church of Christ. He was also
preceded in death by one brother, Callahan; and two sisters, Nora Lewis
and Lucy Simpson. Surviving are his wife, Jean McGuire Simpson, four
sons, William James of Stopover, Harold Dean of Glasgow, Dwight Eugene
of El Paso, TX and Danny Lee of Meta; two daughters, Carolyn Hall of
Van Lear and Karen Horn of Auxier; two sisters, Anna Lois Simpson of
Little Paint and Coleen Burchett of Little Paint; and 14 grandchildren
and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday,
November 4 at the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with Evangelist Bennie
Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Government Relocation cemetery
at Auxier. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 9, 1994
SPENCER, Ramona (Stewart)
1962-1994
Keaton resident, Ramona Stewart Spencer, 32, died Friday, November 4 at
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Spencer was born April 18,
1962, in Pike County, the daughter of Edwin and Patricia Smith Stewart.
She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving are her parents,
her husband, James Michael Spencer; one son, Scottie Sterling Sowards
of Keaton, and one daughter, Roxy Nicole Sowards of Keaton. Funeral
Services were held Sunday, November 6 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel
with Terry Lykins officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at
Keaton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 9, 1994
VANHOOSE, Robert B.
1932-1994
Robert B. “Bob” VanHoose, 62, died Sunday, October 30 at Central
Baptist Hospital. MR. VanHoose was born July 9, 1932 in Johnson County,
the son of Murley Combs VanHoose and the late Ollie VanHoose. He was
regional director for Jefferson Pilot Insurance. Surviving are his
mother, his wife, Patricia I. Colwell VanHoose; two sons, Christopher
Scott VanHoose of Oil Springs and Robert Michael VanHoose of
Louisville; one stepson, Scott Little of Price; two daughters, Sharon
Elizabeth Cornette of Van Lear and Jennifer Marsh of Bristol, VA; one
stepdaughter, Kim Frazure of Prestonsburg; one sister, Doris Roberts of
Huber Heights, OH and five grandchildren and four step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, November 2 at 11 a.m.
at Toms’ Creek Freewill Baptist church with James Kelly Caudill
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 2, 1994
WALLER, Cecil
1917-1994
Retired miner, Cecil Waller, 76, died Tuesday, November 8. Mr. Waller
was born December 29, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of the late Bill
and Minnie Lewis Waller. He was a member of the Church of God.
Surviving are his wife, Augusta Sue Waller; ten sons, Lacy Jr., of
River, Bill of Tazewell, TN, Harold of Meally, Darrell and Hubert, both
of Sitka, Theodore of Wabash, IN, Prince of Martin, Cecil, Jr. of
Michigan, Noah of Prestonsburg, and Orville of Boons Camp; one stepson,
Vernon Meek of West Palm Beach FL, one daughter, Vernie Fannin of
Meally; four stepdaughters, Sheila Napier of Whitehouse, Teresa Johnson
of Boons Camp, Arvie Mae McGinnis of Sitka and Connie Sue Wheeler of
Blaine; one brothers, Raymond of Wabash, and five sisters, Nellie
Baltimore of Drydin, VA, Matilda Mollette of Blaine, Buna Crum of
Wabash, Faye Farley of Williamson, WV and Lesta Wilfong of Vinton, OH.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 10 at Boons Camp Church
of God, with Issac Rowland and Jack Woody officiating. Burial was in
Waller Family cemetery at Boons Camp, with Preston Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 16, 1994
WARD, Elsie (Music)
1909-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Elsie
Ward, 84, who died Thursday, October 27. Mrs. Ward was born November
21, 1909, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Arch and Della
Preston Music. She was a member of Old Friendship United Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Ward on
October 23, 1982, and a daughter, Wandena Ward. Surviving are two sons,
Phillip Ward of Auxier and Marshall Ward, Jr. of Lexington, five
daughters, Jewell Wallen of Williamsport, Joyce Ross, Katie Jones,
Janet Pollgrove and Madonna Chandler, all of Lexington, one sister,
Evelyn Pauley of Clothier, WV and 15 grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 31 at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill, Dick
VanHoose, and Greg Chandler and David Blackburn officiating. Burial was
in the family cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
November 2, 1994
WELLS, Samuel L.
1926-1994
East Point resident, Samuel L. Wells, 68, died Thursday, October 27 at
his residence. Mr. Wells was born March 19, 1926 in Floyd County, the
son of the late Jeff and Lora Stapleton Wells. He was a retired miner
and veteran of the U. S. Navy. Surviving are his wife, Dixie Wells;
three sons, Robert of Staffordsville, Jeffery of Auxier and Samuel Jr
of San Antonio, TX; three daughters, Margie Fitch of East Point, Lora
Hamilton of Prestonsburg, and Tracy Schneider of South Point, OH; two
brothers, Freddie of Medina, OH and Douglas of Cleveland, TN and nine
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 30 at Jones-
Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was
in Wells Family Cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
November 2, 1994
WELLS, William L.
1932-1994
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for William L.
Wells, Jr. 62, who died Tuesday, November 8 at his Riverside, OH
residence. Mr. Wells was born June 19, 1932, in Floyd County, the son
of the late William L. and Mabel Hubbard Wells. He was retired from the
Chrysler Corporation and a veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are one
son, William L. Wells, III; two daughters, Billie S. Sturgill of
Londonderry, OH and Bobbie A. Beckett of Huber Heights, OH; three
brothers, Paul B. Wells of Auxier, Charles R. Wells of Louisville and
Michael E. Wells of Mt. Orab, OH; two sisters, Peggy Sue Wells and
Nancy H. Goble, both of Auxier, and four grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Sunday, November 13 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial was in Wells Family
Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 16, 1994
WILEY, Mary Mae (Rose)
1911-1994
Mary Mae (Rose) Wiley, 83, died Sunday, November 27 at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Wiley was born May 4, 1911 in Johnson
County. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Leonard Hunt and
Carl Wiley. Surviving are three sons, Robert Wiley of Cyprus, TX and
Virgil and Paul Wiley, both of Paintsville; three daughters, Roberta
Dixon of David, Nell Ruth Conley of Paintsville and Carlene Burchett of
East Point; two stepdaughters, Jewell Tussey of David and Marie Patrick
of Langley; one sister, Jessie Gillespie of Martin; and 12
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday, November 30 at 11:30 a.m. at Jones- Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Kenneth Trimble officiating. Burial will be in Gamble
Cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 30, 1994
WILLS, Alma (Coleman)
1909-1994
Retired nurse, Alma Coleman Wills, 84, died Wednesday, November 16, at
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Wills was born December 22,
1909, in Pike County, the daughter of the late Riley and Emma King
Coleman. She was employed at the Paintsville Hospital for 51 years. She
was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Wills, in 1974.
Surviving are three sons, Charles, Jr. of Plymouth, MI, Jack Douglas of
Levittown, PA, and William Thomas of Lynchburg, OH; and six
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Saturday, November 19 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Hondal
Adams officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 23, 1994
WOMACK, Martha L. (Hampton)
1965-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Martha L. Womack, 29, of Ona, WV died
November 8 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, WV. Mrs. Womack was born
June 24, 1965, in Johnson County, the daughter of Gaius F. “Tebe” and
Ilene Wallin Hampton of Staffordsville. She was a music minister and
member of New Life Victory Center, Huntington. Surviving are her
parents; husband, Barry Womack; one daughter, Lauren Kelsey Womack; and
her father and mother in law, Junior and Phoebe Womack of Wittensville.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 11 at New Life Victory
Center with Pastor Darrell Huffman and Rev. Tobe Wheeler officiating.
Burial was in Wilcox Family Cemetery at Wittensville, with Paintsville
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
November 16, 1994
DECEMBER-1994
BITTNER, Nancy (Wells)
1919-1994
Nancy Wells Vickers Bittner, 75, formerly of Paintsville, died December
24 in Panama City, FL. Mrs. Bittner was born March 3, 1919, in Johnson
County, the daughter of the late Shadrack and Manda Ward Wells. She was
a member of the Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her
first husband, Howard J. Vickers on July 19, 1985. Surviving are her
husband, Harold F. Bittner, two sons, Rev. Larry J. Vickers, of
Stanford and Garry H. Vickers of Prestonsburg; five daughters, Nieda
Preston of Ashland, Pat Kimbler of Panama City, Debbie Lyons of
Paintsville, Pam Long of Staffordsville and Nancy Teressa Vickers of
Lyman, SC; three step daughters, Pamelia Aguis of Plantcia, CA, Diana
Crawford of Newport, MI and Janice Bright of Clarksville, CA; two
sisters, Manda (Bob) Daniel of Paintsville and Pauline (Dutch) shearer
of Lexington; and 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 28, at 11 a.m.
at Mayo Methodist Church with Rev. Sam Glenn officiating. Burial will
be in Richmond Cemetery, Paintsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 28, 1994
BURTON, Jeff H.
1994
Rev. Jeff H. Burton, 82, of Corbin, died Sunday, December 4 at Green
view Hospital, Bowling Green. Rev. Burton was a retired minister with
the Kentucky Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. After
attending Eastern Kentucky Stae College and Emory University, he
pastored churches in Boonesville, Campton, Paintsville, and Harlan. On
retirement, he became visitation minister at Corbin First United
Methodist Church and member of the Adult Fellowship Class. He was a
trustee emeritus at Union College and former Lion and Kiwanian. He is
survived by one son, Don Burton of Bowling Green; two sisters, Dorothy
Lee Sams of Corbin and Loretta Smith of Louisville; and two
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held
today, Wednesday, December 7, at 11 a.m. at the O’Neil Funeral Home
Chapel in Corbin, with Revs. Albert C. Allen and K. Richard Holladay
officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Memorial Gardens. Memorial
contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church, Corbin.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 7, 1994
COLLINS, Chester
1920-1994
Retired mechanic, Chester Collins, 74, died Friday, December 9 at
Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Collins was born July 26, 1920,
in Floyd County, the son of the late Will and Mollie Spencer Collins.
He was a veteran of the Army. Surviving are his wife, Jewell Blair
Collins; one daughter, Carolyn Somerville of Paintsville; four
brothers, Earl and James Collins, both of Little Paint, Curtis Collins
of Ohio and Charlie Collins of Nippa; one sister, Goldie Blair of Ohio;
and one grandchild and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Monday, December 12 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with
Richard Williams and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Johnson
County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, December 14, 1994
DAVIS, Debra (Hayden)
1958-1994
Staffordsville resident, Debra Lynn Hayden Davis, 36, died Sunday,
December 18 at U. K, Medical Center. Mrs. Davis was born August 18,
1958, in Johnson County, the daughter of Shird Hayden and the late
Charlestine Spradlin Hayden. Surviving are her husband, Larry Davis;
her father and her stepmother, Ruth Hayden. Funeral services will be
held today, Wednesday, December 21, at Jones- Preston Funeral Home
Chapel with Dewey Rowe and Terry Lykins officiating. Burial will be in
Raymond Spradlin Cemetery at Denver. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday,
December 21, 1994
ELDRIDGE, John
1940-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for John Eldridge,
54, who died Wednesday, December 7 at Highlands Regional Medical
Center. Mr. Eldridge was born October 21, 1940 in Chatteroy, WV, the
son of Maxine Johnson Eldridge and the late John Edgar Eldridge. He was
a salesman of Barker’s Mobile Homes. Surviving are his mother, Margaret
Cox Eldridge; one son, Tom Eldridge of Hager Hill; two daughters,
Johnna Melvin of Staffordsville and Shelly Webb of Union; two brothers,
James (Jimbo) Eldridge and Edgar Lee Eldridge of Hamilton, OH and two
grandchildren and one step grandchild. Funeral services were held
Saturday, December 10 at First Baptist church with Drew Martin
officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 14, 1994
HANEY, Elmer Jr.
1947-1994
Former Johnson County resident Elmer Haney, Jr., 47, died Tuesday,
December 20 at his Chapmanville, WV residence. Mr. Haney was born July
21, 1947, in Paintsville, the son of Norma Jean Castle Haney and the
late Elmer Louis (Speck) Haney. He retired in 1991 from Clark Reliance
Corporation of Strongsville, OH, was a veteran of the U. S. Army,
serving during the Vietnam conflict from 1965 to 1968, and a member of
the Church of God in the Name of Christ Jesus of Big Creek, WV.
Surviving are his mother; his wife, Linda L. Samson Haney; two sons,
Elmer Joseph and James Travis Haney, both of Anderson, SC; two
daughters, Rebecca L. Templeton and Christine L. Haney, both of
Cleveland, OH; six brothers, Johnny, Gerald, Mike, Sammy, Everette, and
Randy Haney, all of Paintsville, two sisters, Deloris Smidley of
Paintsville and Minnie L. Blare of Oak Hill, WV and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 23 at the Church of God in
the Name of Christ Jesus of Big Creek, with Johnny W. Meade
officiating. Burial was in the Haney Samson Cemetery at Ed Stone Branch
of Chapmanville. Pallbearers were his brothers. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, December 28, 1994
HILL, Madison Rene
1994-1994
Madison Rene Hill, infant daughter of Gary and Karen Johnson Hill, died
Tuesday, November 29, at King’s Daughter’s Medical Center, Ashland.
Madison was born November 29. Surviving are her parents; maternal
grandparents. F. E. “Toby” and Gerry Johnson; paternal grandmother,
Carolyn Hill Blair; paternal great grandmother, Gertrude Blair; and
maternal great grandfather, Irvin Blair. Graveside services were held
Friday, December 2 at Music/Hyden Cemetery at Hager Hill, with Hubert
Slone officiating. Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 7, 1994
HITCHCOCK, Cecil
1915-1994
Retired carpenter, Cecil Hitchcock, 79, died Friday, December 9 at his
Staffordsville residence. Mr. Hitchcock was born October 12, 1915, in
Johnson County, the son of the late David J. and Elsie Colvin
Hitchcock. Surviving are his wife, Sophia Taylor Hitchcock; two sons,
Bobby R. Hitchcock of Staffordsville and Jim Hitchcock of Wittensville;
one daughter, Judy Frazier of Staffordsville; one brother, Jessie
Hitchcock, Jr., of Chicago, IL; two sisters, Pauline Castle of Thealka
and Lova Ann Borton of Warsaw, IN; and seven grandchildren and one
great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 13 at
Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in
Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, December 21, 1994
JUDE, Dallas
1957-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Dallas Jude, 37,
who died Monday, December 19 at his Frankfort, OH residence. Mr. Jude
was born January 5, 1957 in Martin County, the son of Amalial Lowe Jude
and the late Butler Jude. He was a carpenter. Surviving are his mother;
two sons, Jason of North Carolina and Dallas of Pilgrim; one daughter,
Linda Lea Harlen of Pilgrim; nine brothers, Joe of Pigeon Roost, Borse
of Columbus, OH, Oscar of Beauty, Larry, Roger and Frank, all of Inex,
and Landon, Butler, Jr. and Henry, all of Pilgrim; six sisters, Mable
Fletcher of Lawrence County, Ellen Jay Fletcher of Pilgrim, Gracie
Sartin and Kathy Jude, both of Inez, Hazel Jarrell of Crum, WV and Lois
Carter of Dublin, OH and one grandson. Funeral services were held
Thursday, December 22 at Sidney Old Regular Baptist Church, with Elders
Tom Dials, Wayne Herald, Jr., Wallace Muney, Henry Jude and Sabert
Nichols officiating. Burial was in the Joe Blackburn Cemetery at
Pilgrim. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 28, 1994
KEESEE, Delena Rose
1994
Delena Rose Keesee, 49, of Carlisle, OH died at her residence on
Friday, December 23. Mrs. Keesee, a native of Johnson County, was a
graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Huntington, WV. Surviving
are her husband, Burl; her mother, Lucy Wells of St. Elmo, IL; two
sons, Patrick Burl of Centerville, OH and Wesley Dean of Carlisle; one
daughter, Julia Skrlae of Springfield, OH and three grandchildren.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 28, 1994
LEWIS, Corby
1907-1994
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Corby Lewis, 87,
who died Tuesday, November 29 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lexington. Mrs.
Lewis was born September 9, 1907, in Logan, WV, the daughter of the
late Dr. Mark and Lena Witt Dempsey. Also preceding her in death was
her husband, Avery Ionial Lewis, II, in 1968. Surviving are one son,
Robert Lewis of Lexington; and 13 grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, December 2 at Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with Drew Martin officiating. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, December 7, 1994
LITTERAL, Charles Ernest
1923-1994
Charles Earnest Litteral, 71, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, December
14 at his residence. Mr. Litteral was born July 24, 1923, in Floyd
County, the son of the late Earl and Grace Baldridge Litteral. He was a
member of the Third Avenue Freewill Baptist Church in Prestonsburg. He
was employed with Brown Food Service for 50 years. Surviving are his
wife, Genevieve Blankenship Walker Litteral; one stepson, Dennis Walker
of Prestonsburg; one stepdaughter, Sharon Scarberry of Columbus, OH;
two brothers, James Litteral of Dayton, OH and Henry Litteral of
Columbus, OH; three sisters, Hattie Litteral of Omaha, Nebraska, Eunice
Litteral of Detroit, MI and Louise Messer of Logan, WV; and five step
grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Funeral services were held
Saturday, December 17 at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, with
Rev. Manford Fannin officiating. Burial was in Baldridge Cemetery at
Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 21, 1994
LYONS, Dessie (Adams)
1915-1994
Dessie Adams Lyons, 79, died Tuesday, November 29 at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Lyons was born February 22, 1915, in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late Phonozo and Mallie Selvage
Adams. She was a member of the Collista Freewill Baptist Church. Also
preceding her in death were two husbands, Charlie Conley, on December
8, 1948 and George Lyons. Surviving are three sisters, Bessie Ward of
Van Lear, Alta Mae Melvin of Paintsville and Ann Robinson of Ashland.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 1 at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with Hondel Adams officiating. Burial was in Wells
Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 7, 1994
O'BRYAN, Ernest
1927-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Ernest O’Bryan, 67, died Thursday,
December 1, at Cookeville General Hospital, Cookeville, TN. Mr. O’Bryan
was born May 25, 1927, in Johnson County, the son of William G. O’Bryan
and Esta Woods. He was a machinist with Acme Screw Products. Surviving
are his mother, his wife, Evalene Conley O’Bryan; one son, Ernest
Eugene O’Bryan of Dayton, OH; one daughter, Vivian Boggs of Cookeville;
four brothers, Walter of Paintsville, Robert of Huntington, WV, Billy
of Paris and Estill of Columbus; three sisters, Janice Mayhew of
Paintsville, Lois Blanton of Somerset and Betty Salyer of Columbus, OH;
and eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Sunday, December 4 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with
Toby Wheeler officiating. Burial was in O’Bryan Family Cemetery at
Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 7, 1994
PRESTON, Elipha Jay
1917-1994
Funeral services were held Friday, December 9 for Elipha Jay (EJ)
Preston, 77, who died Monday, December 5, at his Paintsville residence.
Mr. Elipha was born March 12, 1917, in Johnson County ,the son of the
late Paris and Alka Ward Preston. He was a self-employed construction
worker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grayce Mollette Preston,
on November 11, 1994. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Greer of
Frankfort and Linda DeRosier of Cambridge, MA; one brother, Mitchell
Preston of Paintsville; one sister, Josephine Imogene Preston of
Salyersville; and three grandchildren. Officiating at services at
Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Arthur DeRosier. Burial was in the
family cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 14,
1994
RATLIFF, Robert
1917-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Robert
Ratliff, 77, who died Wednesday, December 14 at his West Van Lear
residence. Mr. Ratliff was born January 17, 1917, in Johnson County,
the son of the late Ed and Tallie Ratliff Ratliff. He was a retired
truck driver from Adams Construction Company and member of the
Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Malcolm
Ratliff of West Van Lear, and Dwight Ratliff of Auxier; two daughters,
Kaye Burchett of Hager Hill and Tonya Murray of Paintsville; one
brother, Mason Ratliff of West Van Lear; three sisters, Hulda Little of
Paintsville, Mildred Centers of Hager Hill and Pearl Conley of Paris;
and 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Saturday, December 17 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. Richard Williams officiating, Burial was in Highland Memorial park
at Staffordsville. Pallbearers were Nick, Brent, Eddie, Mark, Brian,
Todd and Jay Ratliff. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 21, 1994
RICE, Ruby M. (Conley)
1916-1994
A memorial service for Ruby M. Rice, who died November 27, was held
Friday, December 2, at Stambaugh Memorial Funeral Home, Carey, OH with
Rev. Claude Maynard officiating. Mrs. Rice was born July 11, 1916, in
Riceville, the daughter of the late Harlen and Samantha May Conley. She
was employed at St. Francis Home in Tiffin, OH and was a member of
Church of God of Prophecy, Carey. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Benjamin Rice, on August 11, 1985, seven brothers, Denny,
Grant, Gent, Dave, George, Elbert and Hubert Conley; and three sisters,
Julia Caudill, Jane May and June Conley. Surviving are two sons,
Benjamin Jr., of Woodville, OH and Kenneth of Adrian, MI; one brother,
Bert Conley of Tucson, AZ, two sisters, Beulah Salyer and Anna Carper,
both of Carey, and five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
After cremation she will be interred at Spring Grove Cemetery, Carey.
Paintsville, Herald, Wednesday, December 14, 1994
ROBINSON, Eugene
1930-1994
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 8 for Eugene Robinson,
64, who died Monday, December 5 at U. K. Medical Center. Mr. Robinson
was born September 28, 1930, in Johnson County, the son of the late W.
L. and Mayme Lewis Robinson. He was a counter man at Paintsville
Automotive Supply, veteran of the U. S. Air Force and member of
Friendship United Baptist Church where he was a deacon and clerk.
Surviving are his wife, Eula Penix Robinson; one son, John W. Robinson
of Paintsville; one daughter, Sheryl I. Robinson of Lexington; one
brother, Billie Robinson of Paintsville; two sisters, Betty Marie Bayes
of Dayton, OH and Kathleen Trimble of Oil Springs; and two
grandchildren. Officiating at services at Friendship United Baptist
Church were Flem Arrowood, Ted Asberry and Glen Penix. Burial was in
the family cemetery at Williamsport with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 14, 1994
SALYER, Carrie E. (Bunyard)
1919-1994
Carrie E. Salyer, 75, died Tuesday, December 13 at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Salyer was born September 6, 1919, in
Johnson County, the daughter of the late Logan and Lula Salyer Bunyard.
She was employed by the Metalic Casket Company. Surviving are her
husband, Olliver Salyer; one daughter, Joan England of Ashland; one
sister, Beatrice (Bobbie) Ramey of Ashley, OH and two grandchildren and
three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, December
16 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating.
Burial was in Salyer Family Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, December 21, 1994
SAMMONS, Tammy (Ratliff)
1963-1994
Former Johnson County resident, Tammy Lynn Ratliff Sammons, 30, died
Monday, December 12 at her Prestonsburg residence. Mrs. Sammons was
born December 17, 1963, in Johnson County, the daughter of Frank and
Judy Jayne Ratliff. She was a secretary for Gary’s Truck Parts,
Ulysses. Surviving are her parents; one daughter, Crystal Lynn Sammons
of Prestonsburg; one brother, Frank Ratliff, Jr. of Paintsville, and
one sister, Carol Ann King, of Paintsville. Funeral services were held
Thursday, December 15, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick
VanHoose and Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in Jayne Memorial
Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 21,
1994
SHORT, Lenora (Walters)
191-1994
Paintsville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Lenora
Walters Short, 82, who died Sunday, Dec 4, 1994, at her Meally
residence. Mrs. Short was born Nov 27, 1912, in Johnson County, the
daughter of the late Leonard and Bertha Ward Walters. She was a member
of the Buffalo United Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death was
he husband, Cecil "Slim" Short on Aug 1, 1979. Surviving are six sons,
Chester and Lloyd Short, both of Meally, Eddie and Paul Short, both of
Franklin, OH, and Clyde and Tommy Short, both of Lebanon, OH; three
daughters, Roberta Roe and Betty Mullins, both of Lebanon, OH and Rebel
Wisner of Manville; one sister, Julie Price of Ashland; and nine
grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one step grandson.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec 7 at Buffalo United Baptist
Church, Meally, with Elders Claude Mollett and Burnis Mollett
officiating. Burial was held at J.H. Short Cemetery at Meally,
KY. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 7, 1994
SPRADLION, Ernest
1927-1994
Tutor Key resident, Ernest Spradlin, 67, died Wednesday, December 7 at
U. K. Medical Center, Lexington. Mr. Spradlin was born January 28,
1927, in Martin County, the son of the late Norman and Leona Mollett
Spradlin. He was a retired miner and member of the Enterprise Baptist5
church, Tutor Key. Surviving are his wife, Loberta Castle Spradlin,
three sons, Leslie Spradlin of Nippa, Tony Spradlin of Ivel and Danney
E. Spradlin of Flat Gap; one daughter, Ernestine Ward of Paintsville;
one brother, Ermin Spradlin of Florida; one sister, Blanche McIntosh of
Missouri; and five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral
services were held Saturday, December 10 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel, with James Kelly Caudill, Dick VanHoose and Don Lemaster
officiating. Burial was in Spradlin Family cemetery at Tutor Key.
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December14, 1994
STAFFORD, Peggy (Sparks)
1960-1994
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 7, for Peggy
J. Sparks Stafford, 34, who died Sunday, December 4. Mrs. Stafford was
born April 7, 1960, in Johnson County, the daughter of Ruth Spradlin
Sparks and the late James Sparks. She was employed by Wolfe Creek
Collier Pizza Station. Surviving are her husband, Samuel Stafford; her
mother; two brothers, James Kenis and John Richard Sparks; both of West
Van Lear; and three sisters, Kathy Terry and Elizabeth Dennison, both
of West Van Lear, and Cindy Butcher of Paintsville. Officiating at 1
p.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Hubert
Slone. Burial will be in Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville
Herald, Wednesday, December 7, 1994
WARD, Estill
1917-1994
Meally resident, Estill Ward, 77, died Saturday, December 3 at Central
Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Ward was born November 19, 1917, in
Johnson County, the son of the late Bascom and Zella Preston Ward. He
was a miner for 18 years, school bus driver for 19 years for the
Johnson County school system and member of the United Baptist Church.
Also preceding him in death was a daughter, Lois Lee Preston. Surviving
are his wife, Francis Lucille Walters Ward, two sons, Donald Ray of
Ypsilanti, MI and James Phillip of Milan, MI; two daughters, Wanda Lou
Mollett of Williamsport and Berneda Fay Powers of Ypsilanti; three
brothers, , Arby of Tipp City, OH, James of Springfield, OH and Herman
of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters, Marie Preston of Meally and Malissa Roark
of Phoenix; and nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 5 at Buffalo United Baptist
Church, Meally, with Glenn Penix, Lawrence Arrowood and Claude Mollett
officiating. Burial was in Ward Family Cemetery at Meally, with Jones-
Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald,
Wednesday, December 7, 1994
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