CONLEY, Jack "Crate"
1938-1996
Jack "Crate" Conley, 57, died April 3, 1996, at his residence in Oil Springs. Mr. Conley was born November 17, 1939, in Johnson County, the son of Earl and Ethel Fairchild Conley. He was a coal miner. He is survived by one son, Mike Conley of Oil Springs; one daughter, Paula Rowland of Oil Springs and two grandchildren. Burial was April 5, 1996 at the Conley Family Cemetery. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald 1996

CONLEY, Ruth (Blair)
1907-1996
Ruth Conley, 88, died April 4, 1996, at Scott County General Hospital in Georgetown. Mrs. Conley was born April 28, 1907, in Johnson County, the daughter of John and Lydia Burke Blair. She is preceded in death by her husband, Linzie Conley. She is survived by two sisters, Ruby Blair of Hager Hill and Ruie Kestner of Swamp Branch. Funeral services were held April 7, 1996 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with David Keith Castle and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was at Conley Cemetery in Hager Hill. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald 1996

DAVIS, Neva (Mills)
1907 1996
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Neva Davis, 89, who died April 14, 1996 at her residence in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Davis was born January 26, 1907, in Martin County; the daughter of Epperson And Lillie Mills. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Davis and son; Lee Epperson. Surviving are one daughter, Hazel Ford of Columbus; five sons, Earl Davis of Versailes, Johnny Davis of Somerset, Herman Russell Davis of West Virginia, Leonard Davis of Meally, Kenneth Davis of Columbus; one sister, Lesta Boyd of Tomahawk; 17 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 18, 1996 at Trace Fork United Baptist Church in Tomahawk with Glenn Penix, Claude Mollett, Kenneth Preece and Ronnie Mills officiating. Burial was in the Boyd Cemetery in Davisport.

DELONG, Mitchel
1909-1996
Mitchel Delong, 87, died April, 2, 1996, at his residence in Van Lear. Mr. Delong was born January 9 1909, in Johnson County, the son of Benjamin and Sarah Sammons Delong. He was a retired store merchant, coal miner and construction worker. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Collins Delong; two sons, Larry K. Delong and Gerald L. Delong both of Van Lear; two daughters, Doris Ann Music of Marion, Indiana and Diana Marlene Burchell of Van Lear; one brother, Willie "Bill" Delong of Van Lear; two sisters, Nancy Stewart of Paintsville and Audrey Deerfield of Cleveland, Ohio; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 5,1996 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Keith Cozort officiating. Burial was at Johnson County Memorial in Staffordsville. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangments.

HALL, Esther (Elkins)
1944-1996
Esther Elkins Hall, 55, died April 8, 1996, at her residence in Meally, Ky. Mrs. Hall was born November 30, 1940, in Johnson County the daughter of Bill and Omie Music Elkins. She was a nurse's aide. Surviving her are her husband, Eugene Hall; two sons, Keith Hall and Billy Hall both of Paintsville; one daughter, Kathy Craft of Meally; one brother Roy F Elkins, of West Virginia; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 11,1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel.  Dick VanHoose will officiate. Burial will be at the Elkins Family Cemetery in Meally. All arrangements are being handled by Jones-Preston Funeral Home.

HONEYCUTT, Orville
1927-1996
Orville Honeycutt, 68, of RR1 CR 375S, Akron, IN died Thursday, April 11, 1996 at his residence. He had been ill since January 1996. Mr. Honeycutt was born May 17, 1927 at Paintsville, KY to Valentine and Dollie Honeycutt. A resident of Akron since February 1996, he came from Blaine, KY. He married Virginia P. Reed April 5, 1945 at Boon's Camp, KY. He was retired in 1971 from Wabash Alloys, Wabash, IN. He was a member of the House of Prayer Church of Akron, IN and Blaine, KY. Survivors include his wife, Virginia, of Akron; a daughter, Mrs. Darin (Linda) Fields of Wabash, IN; seven sons - Jerry (and Brenda) L. Honeycutt of North Manchester, Danny (and Brenda) J. Honeycutt, Jim (and Kay) Honeycutt, Larry (and Debbie) Honeycutt, Harold (and Roxanne) Honeycutt, all of Wabash, Bill (and Teresa) Honeycutt and Darrell (and Sheila) Honeycutt, both of Akron; 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters - Mrs. Erma Webb and Miss Panzie Honeycutt, both of Boon's Camp, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents and two broth-ers. Funeral service was held Sunday, April 14, 1996 at the House of Prayer, SR 114E, Akron, IN with the Rev. Danny Honeycutt officiating. Burial was in Akron Cemetery, Akron, IN. Foster & Good Funeral Home of Akron was in charge of arrangements.

KESTNER, Ernest
1929-1996
Ernest Kistner, 66, died Tuesday April 30, 1996, at Hall  Medical Center. Mr. Kistner was born Nov 1 1929, in Johnson County, the son of Sam and Goldie Music Kistner, He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Christine Fuller Kistner three sons, James Shawhan of Indiana and Brian Kistner  and Christopher Kistner, both Meally; one daughter, Norma Whitt of Paintsville; two brothers, Walter Kistner of Florida and Elige Kistner of Paintsville; two sisters, Bessie Green and Junie Blevins of Logan, West Virgina, and five grandchildren. Services were Friday, May 3 1996, at the Upper Room Penecostal Church. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery Staffordsville,  Johnson Co Ky.

LEMASTER, Emerel H.
1919-1996
Emerel H. Lemaster, 77, died April 16, 1996, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Lemaster was born January 12, 1919, in Win, the son of  ----- and Laura -------- ---- . He is survived by his wife, Ruby, two sons, Jimmy Lemaster of Fairborn, Ohio and Jerry Lemaster of New Carlisle, Ohio; four daughters, Beulah Book of Noblesville, Indiana, Berneice Brebinski, Judy Palmatier and Angela Powers, all of New Caslisle; two sisters, Mae Lemaster and Myrtle Hitchcock, both of Beaver, Ohio; one brother, Hasten Lemaster of Lucasville, Ohio; eight grandchildren and two step grandchildren. Services were held Aptil 19, 1996 at Trostel, Chapman and Christmas Funeral Home in New Carlisle with Rev. Dallas Barker officiating. Burial was in New Carlisle Cemetery. Paintsville Herald

MCFADDIN, Lottle (Montgomery)
1926-1996
Lottie M. McFaddin, 69, died April 16,1996. Mrs. McFaddin was born April 28, 1926, in Magoffin County, the daughter of Bernie and Dora Phips Howard Montgomery. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vonnie. Surviving her are one son, Anthony McFaddin  of South Charleston, Ohio; two daughters, Sharon Isaac and Katherine Isaac, also of  South Charleston; four sisters, Lola Jackson of Springfield, Ohio, Shirley Montgomery of Selma, Ohio, Myrtle Helton of Salyersville and Julie Ratliff of Paintsville; and eight grandchildren. Services were held at Conroy Funeral Home with Rev. Gaylord Jenkins officiating. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery.

MEEK, Oscar
1915-1996
Oscar Meek, 80, died April 3, 1996. Mr. Meek was born December 9, 1915, in Johnson County, the son of Millard and Delta Murray Meek. He was a retired school teacher, a member of the Van Lear Masonic Lodge #885, VFW and DAV. Mr. Meek was a World War II Army veteran having served with distinction in the European theater operation, the Battle of the Bulge and notably in Iceland. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Burke Meek; one son, Paul D. Meek of Orlando, Florida; two daughter, Joyce Ann Meek of West Van Lear and Sharon Meek O'Brien of Jamestown; one brother, Omer Meek of Stanford; one sister, Bernice Ratliff of Hager Hill; three grandchildren, Kathryn Elizabeth Meek, Rachel Leann Meek and Joseph Patrick Meek. Funeral services were April 1, 1996 at the First Christian Church in Paintsville. Eldon Rucker officiated. Burial was at Highland Memorial Park with military graveside services conducted by the DAV Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

MURPHY, Doris (Hall)
1946-1996
Doris June Murphy, 50 died April 05, 1996, at her residence in Auxier. Mrs. Murphy was born January 08, 1946, in Floyd County, the daughter of Eliza and Hassie Ward Hall. She is survived by her husband, Lester Murphy; two sons, James Lee Murphy and Lester Murphy, Jr., both of Auxier; three brothers, Paul Hall, Danny Monroe, and Larry Burns Hall, all of Columbus, Alice Corder of Auxier, Kathy Roderick of Florida, and Debra Burchett of Lowmansville. Funeral services were held April 08, 1996, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Manford Fannin and Don Barkley officiating. Burial was at the family cemetery in Auxier. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

OSBORNE, Flem
1904-1996
Paintsville resident, Flem Osborne, 91, died April 25, 1996 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Osborne was born July 5, 1904, in Johnson County, the son of Andy and Louise Riley Osborne. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Stambaugh Osborne; a son, Ben Osborne of Stambaugh; two daughters, Barbara Sue Quillen of Stambaugh and Kathleen Osborne of Salyersville; a sister, Malta Stambaugh of Stambaugh, and nine grandchildren. Services were Saturday, May 4, 1996, at Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Jamey Kelly Caudill and Dick Vanhoose officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Stambaugh.

PERRY, Joshua David
1982-1996
Floyd County resident, Joshua David Perry, 13, died April 21, 1996, at Highland Regional Medical Center. Joshua was born December 31, 1982 in Prestonsburg, the son of John and Jeanie He is survived by parents; two brothers, Brad Perry and Shawn Perry both of Daniels Creek; paternal grandparents, Thelma Perry of Middle Creek and John Perry of Abbott Creek; maternal grandmother, Margie Morrison of Daniels Creek and Paternal great grandmother, Erma Perry of West Prestonsburg. Services will be held today, April 24, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lorie Vannucci officiating. Burial will follow in the Morrison Family Cemetery in Daniels Creek.

RAY, Ora David
1936-1996
Ora David Ray, 59, died Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Ray was born June 2, 1936 in Johnson county, the son of Walter and Edna Lilly ray. He was retired from the US Navy following 26 years of service. He is survived by one son, David Ray of Hebron, Ohio; one sister, Elva Mary Olson of Hillsboro, New Hampshire; and four grandchildren. Services were held April 27, 1996 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. Paintville Herald

REDD, Edd Dupuy
1914-1996
A Memorial Service For Edd Dupuy Redd Will Be Held Saturday, June 1, 1996, At Highland Memorial Park In Staffordsville. Mr. Redd Died April 16,1996, At Bixby Knolls Towers Convalescence Center In Long Beach California. He Was Born June 10, 1914, In Hampton, Virginia, The Son Of John And Ruby Redd. He Was A Self-Employed Real Estate Agent And A Prominent Businessman In Johnson County. He Is Preceded In Death By His Wife, Sara Wells Redd. He Is Survived By Two Sons, John Edward Redd, and William Randolph Redd; two daughters, Margaret Judith Hilgers, and Sara Kay Dorsey

REFFETT, John George
1915-1996
John George Reffett, 81, died April 2,1996, at Paul B. Hall. Medical Center. Mr. Reffett was born March 21, 1915, in Floyd County, the son of Witten and Eva Wright Reffett. He was a retired miner. He is survived by two sons, Calvin Reffett of Rochester, Indiana and George Reffett of Grayson; one daughter, Eva Woodcox of Rochester, Indiana; four brothers, Henry Reffett of Maytown, Shannon Reffett of California, Witten Reffett Jr. of New York and Paul Reffett of LaGrange, Indiana; six sisters, Josie Patton of Atlanta, Georgia, Jenny Case of Hamden, Ohio, Lottie Kotterman of Kokomo, Indiana, Kelsa Carr, Vada Quackenbush and Ressie Godbe, all of Rochester, Indiana; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 6, 1996 at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jeff Burchett officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky. Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangments.

ROSS, Agnes (Daniels)
1911-1996
Agnes Daniels Ross, 85, died April 2, 1996, at Highland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ross was born February 15, 1911, in Lawrence County, the daughter of Orlando and Ollie Wheeler Daniels. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy R. Ross. She is survived by two sons, Jackie Ross and Don Ross both of Paintsville;   tow daughters, Peggy Castle of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Ruth Ann Brickley of Knoxville, Tennessee; Two brothers, Herschel Daniels of Paintsville and Bill Daniels of Flatwoods; four sisters, Ruby Moss of Lucasville, Ohio, Hazel Franklin and Elizabeth Mollette both of Paintsville and Freda Conley of Danville; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 4, 1996 at Paintsville United Baptist Church with Mike Castle officiating. Burial was at Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.  Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

SPEARS, Ernestine
1923-1996
Tutor Key resident, Ernestine Spears, 73, died Sunday, April 21 1996 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Ms. Spears was born January 15, 1923, in Johnson County, the daughter of Albert and Emma Daniels Spears. She was a bookkeeper at F.S. VanHoose Lumber Company. Surviving her are several nieces and nephews. Services were held April 24, 1996, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Gary Blair officiating. Pallbearers were Alvin Castle, Mike Craft, Hark O'Bryan, Paul Preston, Mike Jones and Meril Preston. Honorary pallbearers were Emogene Burton, Neva Blair, Becky Lewis, Doris Miller, Leiata Jo Nelson, Margaret Preston, Mary Burton Rigsby,  Francis Thacker and Mary Louise VanHoose. Burial was at the Wells  Cemetery in Paintsville.

SPEARS, Windel
1939-1996
Windel Spears, 56, died April 7, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Spears was born June 11, 1939, in Johnson County, the son of Henry Spears and Ora Ramey Spears. He is survived by his wife Beverly Bowen Spears; one son, William Windel Spears of Grundy City, Iowa; one daughter, Doris Ann Spears of Oil Springs; two brothers, Eugene Spears of Mill Creek and Huey Spears of Ohio; three sisters, Myrtle Conley of Mill Creek, Neva Rodregez and Billy Ann Hinkle both of Ohio and two grandchildren. Funeral services are Wednesday, April 10,1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home David Keith Castle will officiate. Burial will be at Perkins Family Cemetery in Swamp Branch. Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

TACKETT, Daisy Mae (Laney)
1948-1996
Daisy Mae Tackett, 47, died Sunday, April 21, 1996 at her resident in East Point. Mrs. Tackett was  born August 3, 1948, in Johnson County, the daughter of Dave and Mae Smith Laney. She is survived by her husband, Noah Tackett; two sons, Thomas Edward Tackett of Plymouth, Ohio; and Noah Tackett Jr. of East Point; one stepson, John Edwin Tackett of Monroeville, Ohio; five brothers, Dave John Laney and Robert Laney, both of Shiloh, Ohio, James Laney and Joe Laney, both of Mansfield, Ohio and Robert Laney of Paintsville and one grandchild. Services were held, April 23, 1996 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Jack Woody and Ellis Stevenson officiated. Burial was at Tackett Mollett Cemetery in Lick Fork.

VANHOOSE, 0ra E. (Preston)
1900-1996
Tutor Key resident, Ora E. VanHoose, 95, died April 16,1996, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. VanHoose was born September 19, 1900, in Johnson County, the daughter of Frank M. and Julia Daniel Preston. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bert E. VanHoose. Surviving her are one son, Leo Ottis VanHoose, of Ft. Meyers, Florida; one daughter, Lettrice Joy Conley of Paintsville; four grandchilen, seven great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Services were held April 18, 1996 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Eldon Rucker officiating. Burial was at Preston Cemetery in Tutor Key.

VANHOOSE, Philip Roger
1943-1996
Philip Roger  VanHoose, 52, died Tuesday, April 30,1996. Mr. Vanhoose was born May 31, 1943, in Johnson County, the son of Proctor and Hazel Mae VanHoose. Surviving are a son, Philip VanHoose of Little Rock, Arkansas; a daughter, Sandra VanHoose of Hager Hill; three brothers, James 0. VanHoose of Volga, Larry VanHoose of Wittensville, and John Martin VanHoose of Little Rock, Arkansas, and a sister, Sandra Jane Jones of Hager Hill. Services were Friday, May 3, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 5-8-1996

WARD, Oakley
1910-1996
River resident, Oakley Ward; 85, died April 25, 1996, at his home. Mr. Ward was born May 28, 1910 in Martin County; the son C.C. and Tilda Williamson Ward. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Wheeler Ward. Surviving are two sons, L.C. Ward of River; Jackie Ward of, West Van Lear; two daughters, Bonnie Castle of Paintsville; Sandy Pack of Lowmansville; one sister, Iona Booth of Cabin Creek, West Virginia; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Services were held Sunday, April 28,1996 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Gordon Ward officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Whitehouse.

WARD, Sarah Jane (Preston)
1923-1996
Sarah Jane Ward, 73, died at her home in River, Sunday, April 21, 1996. Mrs. Ward was born in Johnson County on April 9, 1923, the daughter of Willie and Virgie Price Preston. She is preceeded in death by her husband, Carl Ward. Surviving are two sons, Garry Ward of West Carrolton, Ohio and Gordon Ward of River; two daughters, Linda Lewis of Trabuco Canyon, California; and Jeanene Lash of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one sister, Ruth Gerisch of Columbus; Ohio; and ten grandchildren. Services were held April 24, 1996, at River United Baptist Church with Charles Price and John Sparks officiating. Burial was at River Church Cemetery. Preston Funeral Home was in charge of services. PAINTSVILLE HERALD MAY 1 1996

CANTRELL, Lucinda
1928-1996
Lucinda Cantrell, 68, of Van Lear, died May 12,1996, at Central Baptist Hospital Lexington, Ky. She was born in Scioto County, Ohio, April 23,1928, the daughter,, of George Franklin and Dorothy McCallister She is survived by her husband Mance "Red" Cantrell; one son Scott of Pennsylvania; two step-sons Tim Cantrell of West Vast. Lear; Mark Cantrell of Red Bush; one step- -daughter, Linda Nethercutt of Akron, Indiana; one grandchild; five step-great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, May 16, 1996 at United Baptist Church in Paintsville. Burial will be at Johnson County Memorial in Staffordsville.

CONLEY, Wendell Ray
1907-1996
Wendell Ray Conley, 88, died Saturday, May 1, 1996 at his home. He was born September 3,1907, in Johnson County, the son of Benjamin Franklin and Dora Meade Conley. He is survived by his wife, Zora May Combs Conley, one daughter, Brenda Ann Conley Adams of Paintsville; five sisters, Hazel Johnson of Morehead; Florence Meade of Vanceburg; Fern Lyon of Blaine; Ruth McKenzie of Flat Gap; Anna Jewell Beculhimer of Columbus, Ohio; one grandchild and one great grandchild. Services were held Tuesday, May 14, 1996, at First United Methodist Church.  Burial followed at Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

DANIEL, James Earl
1933-1996
Dr. James Earl Daniel, 62, died Wednesday, May 22, 1996, at his residence in Ashland. He was born November 10, 1933, in Johnson County, the son of David and Susie Gillispie Daniel. He is survived by his wife, Martha Ann Meek Daniel; his mother; one son, Dr. James Daniel II of Ashland; two daughters, Teresa Metcalf of Ashland and Dr. Lisa Daniel of Louisville; one brother, Dr. Tom Daniel of Lexington; one sister, Debbie Frazier of Ashland; and three grandchildren. Dr. Daniel practiced family denistry in Ashland for 38 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served on the Administrative Board and an active member in a number of community organizations. Services were held Saturday, May 25, at the First United Methodist Church in Ashland with Rev. Donald Young officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Mausoleum.

DANIEL, Minnie (Fraley)
1909 1996
Minnie Daniel, 87, died Sunday, May 12, 1996, at Mt. Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville. She was born in Lawrence County, August 8, 1909, daughter of John and Laura Picklesimer Fraley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Daniel of Van Lear. She is survived by two sisters, Gloria Butcher of Van Lear and Shirley de Vora of Silver Lake, Indiana. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, 1996, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Dixon Cemetery in Staffordsville.

DAVIS, Hulda (Rigsby)
1908-1996
Hulda Rigsby Davis, 88, of Paintsville, died Saturday, May 25, 1996, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. She was born February 15,1908, the daughter of Sherman and Susanne Rigsby. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Taylor Davis. She is survived by two daughters, Martha Davis of Paintsville, Janice Hammond of Springfield, Ohio; four sisters, Couza Elam of Salyersville, Hettie Prater, Ruby Johnson and Madge Patrick, all of Salyersville and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 28 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

DAVIS, William S.
1908-1996
William S. Davis, 87, of Louisa, died May 13, 1996, at the Three Rivers Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Nola Osborne Davis of Louisa; one daughter, Patricia Norford of Cottageville, West Virginia; one son, Kenneth Davis of Flat Gap; five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Yatesville Memorial Gardens in Louisa. Paintsville Herald 1996

DOWLER, Myrtle Marie (May)
1923-1996
Myrtle Marie May Dowler, 73, of Johnson County, died May 5, 1996, at Strouder Memorial Hospital in Troy, Ohio. She was born April 14, 1923, the daughter of Claude Grant and Lydia Jane Hackworth May. She is survived by her husband, John Russell Dowler; one granddaughter, Mrs. Kelly Cook of Baltimore, Maryland; one grandson, Monty Dowler of Union, Ohio; two sisters, Nellie Caudill of Thelma, and Betty Jennings of Lime, Ohio. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at the Wickline Funeral Home in West Milton, Ohio, with Rev. Gary Minnich officiating. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery in West Milton, Ohio. Paintsville Herald 1996

EVANS, Ruth (Spradlin)
1920-1996
Ruth Spradlin Evans, 75, of Middletown, Ohio, formerly of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, May 28, 1996, at Middletown Hospital, following an extended illness. Born August 1, 1920 in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Florence Brown Spradlin.  She was a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. Survivors include her husband, Robert C. Evans, one daughter, Donna Short of West Chester, Ohio; one son, Dr. Robert Clark Evans, of Hanover, Indiana; one sister, Garnet Fairchild of Prestonsburg; four brothers, Herbert Spradlin of East Point, Billy C. Spradlin of Prestonsburg, Scott Spradlin of Pikeville, and Henry Spradlin, Jr. of Blacksburg, Virginia; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel. Paintsville Herald 1996

FERGUSON, Martha Louise (Reed)
1927 1996
Martha Louise Ferguson, 69, of Paintsville, died Saturday, May 25,1996. She was born April 23,1927 the daughter of Chalmer and Della Mae Roberts Reed of Johnson County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Ferguson. She is survived by two sons, Newt Chalmer Ferguson of Keaton and Russell Doyle Ferguson of London, Ohio;, three daughters, Francis Rigsby of Keaton, Nancy Ann Jackson of Plain City, Ohio and Sandra Caldwell of London, Ohio; two brothers, Robert Reed of Portsmouth, Ohio and Charles Melvin Reed of Mann, West Virginia; two sisters, Deloris Brown of Banner and Shirley Whitley of Wheelersburg, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 28, at the Old Paint Regular Baptist Church with Jerry Brown and Paul E. Keaton officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Martha.

GILLILAND, Larry
1937-1996
Larry Ray Gilliland, 59, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996 at his home. Mr. Gilliland was born May 2, 1937, in Marysville, Ohio, the son of Marvin Gilliland and Lula Montgomery Gilliland Wright. He is survived by his wife, Lola Carrinell formerly of Paintsville; a son, Patrick Gilliland of Richwood, Ohio; three daughters, Candace Scheiderer, Kimberly Scheiderer, and Amy Nicol, all of Marysville, Ohio; a brother, Wayne Gilliland of Powell, Ohio; a sister, Loretta Murray of Lucasville, Ohio, and eight grandchildren. Services were held Monday, May 13, at 11 a.m. at Hickory Grove United Baptist Church in Mechanicsburg, Oh. Burial was at Oakdale Cemetery. Paintsville Herald 5-15-1996

HACKWORTH, Donald
1939-1996
Donald Hackworth, 56, of Paintsville, died Sunday, May 19, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1939, in Johnson County the son of Robert L. and Lora Lou Hackworth. He is survived by his wife, Justene Slone Hackworth, one son; Donald Franklin Hackworth Jr. of Swamp Branch; four daughters, Debra Hamilton and Dianna Hackworth both of Staffordsville; Donna ward and Jennifer Hackworth both of Swamp Branch; Jeretta Walters of Boonscamp; two brothers, Jimmy Lee Hackworth of Swamp Branch; Herbert Hackworth of Oil Springs; two sisters, Thelma Jean Blair of Swamp Branch; Wanda Lou Lemaster of Riceville and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the family cemetery at Swamp Branch.

HIBBITT, Viola (Combs)
1925-1996
Viola Hibbitt, 70, of Van Lear, died Thursday, May 16, 1996, at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville. She was born in Johnson County, June 10, 1925, the daughter of Carew and Virgie Combs. She is survived by her husband, Albert Hibbitt, two daughters, Wanda Jones of Boonscamp; Linda Daniels of Wabash, Indiana; two brothers, Ervin Combs of Largo, Indiana; Logan Combs of Wabash, Indiana; one sister, Virginia McCloud of Paintsville; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday, May 20, 1996, at Jones - Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Salyers Family Cemetery at Hager Hill.

HOLBROOK, Emery
1921 1996
Emery Holbrook, 75, died Thursday, May 16, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville. He was born January 5, 1921, the son  of John and Lillie Smith Holbrook of Johnson County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Cantrell Holbrook. He is survived by six brothers, Willie Holbrook and Fred Holbrook both of Flat Gap; Otto Holbrook, James Holbrook, and Clayton Holbrook all of Red Bush; Hady Holbrook of Marion, Ohio; and Jessie Holbrook of Elna. Funeral services were held May, 19,1996, at Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church. Burial was in the family cemetery in Elna.

HONEYCUTT, Evaline (Collins)
1931-1996
Evaline Honeycutt, 65, of Sitka, died Friday, May 10, 1996, at King's Daughter's Hospital in Ashland. Mrs. Honeycutt was born on February 7, 1931, in Johnson County, the daughter of Christopher Collins and Liby Goble. She is survived by her husband, James Monroe Honeycutt; four sons; Randle Honeycutt, Christopher Honeycutt, Rusell Honeycutt, and Randy Honeycutt, all of Sitka; three daughters; Kathern Stambaugh of Sitka; Lois Burchett of Lowmansville; and Edith Evline Stambaugh of Marengo, Ohio; two brothers; Sammie Lafferty of Cow Creek; Elmer Gene Collins of Stamping Ground; three sisters; Vangie Sweeney of Georgetown; Clorence Clark of Sitka; Edith Music of Floyd County; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, May 14, at the Jones-Preston funeral home. Burial was at the family cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald. 5-15-1996

JARVIS, Elsie (Sponaugle)
1906  1996
Mrs. Elsie Jarvis, 89, of Prestonsburg, died May 10,1996, at the Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky. Mrs. Jarvis was born June 26, 1906, in Gassaway, West Virginia, the daughter of Richard L. and Essie Parker Sponaugle. Surviving is one son, Pete Jarvis of Prestonsburg; two grandchildren, and three great- grandchildren. Services were held Monday, May 13, at 2 p.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tommy Valentine officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

JAYNE, Rollie
1920  1996
Rollie Jayne, 76, of Stout, died Thursday, May 9, 1996, at a Columbus hospital. He was born April 11,1920, the son of the late Andrew and Dena Pendleton Jayne, he was a retired contractor for the U.S. Postal Service. Surviving are his wife, Carabel Collignon Jayne; five sons, Ron Jayne and Jeff Jayne, both o Franklin Furnace, Charles Jayne of Wheelersburg, Mike Jayne of Sandy Springs and Robert Jayne of Stout; two daughters, Rita Jayne Lewis of Lucasvllle and Pamela Jayne of Zolfo Spring, Florida; four sisters, Cynthia Creamer of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Pauline Lewis of Blanchester, Ruby Wallace of North Augusta, South Carolina, and Ella Cuesta of Orlando Florida; nine grandchildren and a grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers Robert and Charles Jayne. Services  were held Monday at Melcher Funeral Home in Portsmouth, Ohio, with the Rev. Forrest Chamberlin officiating, and interment in McKendree Cemetery.

JENKINS, John
1923-1996
John Jenkins, 52, of Alliance, Ohio, died May 28, 1996, at his home. He was born June 18, 1923, in Paintsville, the son of Oliver and Lennie Jerkins. He is survived by his wife, Helen Jerkins; three daughters, Julie Hopple of Glen Arbor, Michigan, Pat Gibbons of Western Springs, Illinois;  and Phyllis Jenkins of Chicago, Illinois; two sons, John Jenkins Jr. of Clemmons, North Carolina and Jere Howard of West Lafayette, Indiana; one sister, Margaret Wells of Paintsville and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 31, at Cassady Turdle Christian Funeral Home with Thomas Dyer officiating.

MCKENZIE, Willard
1909-1996
Auxier resident, Willard McKenzie, 86, died Tuesday, May 28, 1996 at Highland Regional Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1909, in Welston, Ohio, the son of Troy and Ida Stevens McKenzie. He is survived by his wife, Opal Goble McKenzie; two sons, Willard McKenzie and Danny McKenzie both of Auxier; two daughters, sue Preston of Ypsilanti, Michigan and Donna Moore of Columbus, Ohio; and twenty grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, May 30, at 1 p.m. at the Auxier Free Will Baptist church with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial is to take place at the Government Relocation Cemetery in Auxier. Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of services. Paintsville Herald May 1996

MEEK, Dalen Lee
1932-1996
Dalen Lee Meek, 64, of Columbus, Ohio, died Thursday, May 16,1996 at Park Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born January 25, 1932, in Johnson County, the son of Elbert and Anna Ward Meek. He was survived by his wife, Louise Castle Meek; two daughters, Jifana McQuire and Wilma Bear; two grandsons, Justin Matson, Joshua Bear; his stepmother, Mary Meek of River; eight half- brothers, Delbert, Howard, Ray, Landis, Dennis, Thomas, Luther and Winfrey; two half sisters, [Partial Obit]

MEEK, Emma Jean (Preston)
1932 1996
Meally resident, Emma Jean Preston Meek, 63, died May 24, 1996 at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. She was born November 17, 1932, in Johnson County, the daughter of Elmer and Rebecca May Preston.  She is survived by her husband, George Meek; one son, David Meek of Meally; one brother, James Preston of Galmer, Texas; and three sisters, Arlene Pruett of Shreveport, Louisiana, Rosa Lee Harmon and Lillie Shope both of Ironton, Ohio. Services were held Monday, May 27, at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Jack Brown officiating. Burial was at the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

MONTGOMERY, Bobby Joe
1937-1996
Bobby Joe Montgomery,  59, of Winchester, died Saturday, May 11, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. A native of Johnson County, he was the son of the late Obrie and  Lennie Cantrell Montgomery. He was co-owner of the Montgomery Brothers Trucking Company and for many years was a golf pro at the Winchester Country Club. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Winchester. Surviving are his wife, Flora Patrick Montgomery; one daughter, Sheila Hampton; two sons, Jeff Montgomery and. Shawn Montgomery; and one brother, Bill Montgomery all of Winchester; four sisters, Elizabeth Honeycutt and Judy Daniels both of Paintsville, and Betty Preston and Linda Montgomery of Utica, Ohio; and three grandchildren. Services were held on Tuesday, May 14, at Scobee Funeral Home in Winchester with Dr. Don Mathis and Dr. Edward Mesta officiating. Burial took place in Clarmont Memorial Gardens in Clark County.

RATLIFF, Faye (Arms)
1922-1996
Faye Arms Ratliff 73, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Paintsville, died Sunday, May 26, 1996. She was born September 28, 1922, the daughter of Morris and Dora Hall Arms of Hager Hill. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Johnny Spencer, in 1959 and her second husband,  Virgil Ratliff, in 1987. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Spencer of Dayton, Ohio and Betty Hill of Hager Hill; three step-daughters, Betty Thompson, Judy Pruitt and Leola Smith, all of Dayton, Ohio; three brothers, Tony Arms and Bert Arms, both of Hager Hill and Lundy Arms of Paintsville; three grandchildren and 3 step-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 30, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was at Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.

SISCO, Samantha Hayley
1996-1996
Samantha Hayley Sisco, infant daughter of Doug and Maggie Sisco, died shortly following her birth on Monday, May 20,1996. Haley's paternal grandparents are Dan and Doris Sisco of Van Lear. Maternal grandparents are Burgess and Joan Webb of Louisa. Graveside services were held May 21 with Elder Bernard Johnson officiating.

SITES, Nannie (Holbrook)
1909-1996
Meally resident, Nannie Sites, 86, died May 3,1996, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville. Mrs. Sites was born November, 29 1909, the daughter of William  and Annie Collins Holbrook. She is preceded in death by her husband, Judge Sites. Surviving are a daughter Anna Waller of Meally; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two half-sisters, Polly Newsome of Virgie; and Lola May Trodgen of Louisville. Services were Sunday, May 5, 1996, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery in Inez. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 5-8-1996

WARD, Carolyn (Meek)
1935-1996
Carolyn Meek Ward, 60, of Boonscamp, died Monday, May 27,1996. She was born November 26, 1935, in Johnson County the daughter of Robert and Ida Meek. She is survived by her husband, John P. Ward; one daughter, Deborah Sue Ward of Bonita Springs, Florida and one sister, Delilah Amburn of Fairborne, Ohio. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 1, at Little Friendship United Baptist Church with Claude Mollette, Shadie Lee Walters and Bobby Mollette officiating. Burial was in Meek Family Cemetery.

BLAIR, Mildred Marie (Rice)
1915-1996
Paintsville resident, Mildred Marie Blair, 80, died Friday, June 14,1996 at the Paul B Hall Medical Center. She was born October 25, 1915, in Johnson County, the daughter of William and Nancy Webb Rice, She is proceeded in death by her husband, Irvin Blair. Surviving are five sons, Kenny Blair and Larry Blair of Oil Springs, Mervel Blair of Lowmansville Wendell Blair of Ashland and Arnold Blair of Oil Springs; two daughters, Eleanor Fairchild of Barnetts Creek and Carolyn Ohitwood of Ashland; 22 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Jun 17 at Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church with Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in Rice Family Cemetery.

BLANTON, Glen
1912-1996
Glen Blanton, 83, of 1491W 900S, Claypool, died Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at Prairie View Health Care Center, Warsaw. IN. He was born Nov. 21, 1912 in Johnson County, KY to Arch and Thaney (Baits) Blanton. A resident of Claypool for ten years, he was a general laborer, married to Virginia Blanton, who preceded him in death May 15, 1965. He is survived by two sons, Robert Blanton of Claypool and Paul Blanton of North Manchester;a daughter, Carma Bailey of Salyersville, KY; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ben (Barbara) Whittaker of Silver Lake; sisters Mrs. Goble Hammond of Buckingham, WA and Mrs. Charlotte Ratcliff of Mansfield, OH; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers, two daughters, and a great-grandson. Friends may call Thursday, June 6, from 3 to 5 and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw

BLANTON, James H.
1930-1996
James H. Blanton, 66, of Staffordsville, died Friday, June 12,1996 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born February 8, 1930, in Johnson County, the son of Everett and Dona Jayne Blanton. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Blanton; two sons, James C. Blanton of Crossville, Tennessee and Jerry Blanton of Paintsville; one step-son, Robert Miller of Staffordsville; one daughter, Connie Spradlin of Cincinnati Ohio; one brother, Paul R Tackett of Staffordsville; and one grandchild. The services were July 15 at the Fish Trap United Baptist Church in Staffordsville with Dick Vanhoose and Lowell Webb officiating. Burial was at the Lake View Memorial Cemetery. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of services.

BOGGS, Angie (Greene)
1915-1996
Angie Boggs, 82, of Martha, died June 5, 1996, at her home. She was born February 20 1915, in Paintsville the daughter of Willie and Pherba Jane Greene. She is preceded in death by her husband Ova Ossie Boggs. She is survived by by three sons, Beecher Boggs of Flat Gap, Ossie Boggs of Martha and David Boggs of Lebanon, Ohio; seven daughters, Carol Moore of Meally, Frances Stanifer of Martha, Helen Salyer of Paintsville, Patricia Honeycutt of Flat Gap, Roxanne Castle of River, Virginia Lemaster and Bonnie Collins, both of Sitka. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 8, at Paintsville Funeral Home with Paul W. Browning officiating. Burial was in Skaggstown Cemetery at Flat Gap.

BOGGS, Raymond
1913-1996
Raymond Boggs  82 a Blaine resident, died Wednesday, June 19,1996,  in  Paul B. Hall Medical Center, in Paintsville Johnson County Ky. He was born October 27 1913, in Lawrence County,  the son of William and Amanda Boggs. He is proceeded in death by his Wife, Lovena Creech Boggs. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services were June. 23 at the Church of God in Martha with Reverend Danny Fannin officiating. Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa was in charge of arrangements.

BURCHETT, Otto
1912-1996
Sitka resident, Otto Burchett, 83, died Saturday, June 29,1996. He was born August 7, 1912, in Johnson County, the son of Willy and Alta Caudill Burchett. He was a retired school bus driver for the Johnson County School System and a U.S. army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Eula Burchett; one son, Mike Burchett of Paintsville; three daughters, Linda Burchett of Van Lear, Glenda Chandler of Paintsville, Willadeen Bush of Sitka and Barbara Ballard of Jeffersonville, lndiana; one brother, Ernest Burchett of Borger, Texas; four sisters, Mae Baldwin of Delaware, Ohio, Grace Caudill of Kilborne Ohio, Angeline Dearing of Columbus, Ohio, and Gustae Bevins of Louisa; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were July 2 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose and Gary Blair officiating. Burial was in Sparks Family Cemetery. NOTE: This cemetery is also known as  "MARVIN SPARKS CEMETERY"

BURKE, Lee Edith
1929-1996
Sitka resident, Lee Edith Burke, 67, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996. She was born January 4,1929, in Johnson County, the daughter of Dave and Delise VanHoose Jones. She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Burke, and two sons, Dave Burke and Jessie Burke. Surviving are five sons, Harold Burke of Flat Gap, Douglas Burke, Checkie Burke and Matthew Burke all of Sitka and Dave Burke of Wittensville; five daughters, Hazel Fairchild, Juanita Dorton and Martha Difrancisco all of Flat Gap, Roe Napier of Sitka and Janet Singleton of North Manchester, Indiana; four brothers, David Jones, Paul Jones, Leslie Jones, Holly Jones and Rolly Jones all of Johnson County; four sisters, Opal Addis of Marion, Indiana, Polly Castle of Arizona, Molly Penix of Wabash, Indiana and Numie Campbell of Sitka. Services were June 29 at her residence with Tom Meade offiiciating. Burial was in the family, cemetery in Sitka. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge.

CANTRELL, Drew
1905-1996
Drew Cantrell, 90, died Sunday June 2 1996, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, Ohio. He was born November 26 1905, in Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky. He is preceded in death by his wife, Verlie King Cantrell; a son James King; two half-brothers and one half-sister. He is survived by three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home in Sunbury, Ohio with William G. Staton officiating. Burial will be in Sunbury Memorial Park. 

CANTRELL, Eldoris "Buzzy"
1944-1996
Oil Springs resident, Eldoris "Buzzy" Cantrell, 52, died Saturday, June 22, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. He was born January 10, 1944, in Johnson County, the son of Burns and Mandy Blanton. He is survived by his wife, Katrina Shell Cantrell; one step-son, Jamie Shell of Oil Springs; two brothers, Ford Cantrell of Oil Springs and Dean Cantrell of Springfield , Ohio; and one sister, Mary Anna Flaker also of Springfield. Services are today, June 26, 1996, at the Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church in Oil Springs with Reverend Charles Stapleton and Mike Warnock officiating. Burial will be in the Cantrell Family Cemetery. Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Paintsville Herald Wednesday 6-26-1996

CHANDLER, Emogene "Jean" (Whitt)
1928-1996
Emogene "Jean" Chandler, 67, of Blaine, died Friday, June 21, 1996, at a Dayton hospital. She was born August 12, 1928, in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Luke and Della Howard Whitt. She was a member of the Bakers Branch Freewill Baptist Church in Tutor Key. She is survived by her husband, Harold S. Chandler; two sons, Ronald L. Chandler of Dayton, Ohio and Harold "Bud" Chandler of Ackerman, Mississippi; three daughters, Debra L.Campbell of McDermott, Ohio, Robin Hiegel of Dayton and Tina X. Nunn of Ackerman, Mississippi; two brothers, George Whitt and Gerald Whitt both of Lucasville, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Private services were June 22 with Danny Campbell officiating. Burial was in Mound Cemetery in Piketon, Ohio. Paintsville Herald

CHANDLER, Ernie
1911-1996
Ernie Chandler, 85, of Lowmansville, died Sunday, June 30, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1911, in Lawrence County, the son of David K. and Martha Lowe Chandler. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Bonnie Sue Chandler. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Hayes Chandler; three sons, Herman Chandler of Lexington, Dennis Chandler of Dayton, Ohio and Randall Chandler of Pleasanton, Texas; two daughters, Betty Castle of Paintsville and Deloris Castle of Ashland; 15 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great, great grandchildren. Services were July 2 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Ellis Hamilton, Terry Conley and Anthony Castle officiating. Burial was in Lyons-Chandler Cemetery in Lowmansville.

CRIDER, Anonelle (Prater)
1928-1996
Avonelle Crider, 68, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, June 13, 1996 at Highland Regional Medical Center. She was born February 5, 1928, at John's Creek, the daughter of Frank and Josephine Castle Prater. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Ottoway Crider Sr. She was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary and retired sales clerk for the Hobbs Store of Prestonsburg. She is survived by one son, Ottoway Crider, Jr. of Van Lear; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 16 at the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Frank Prater officiating. Burial was in the Crider Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald 1996

DENNISON, James Jr.
1919-1996
James Dennison Jr., 76, of Logan, West Virginia, died Tuesday, June 4, 1996, at Logan General Hospital. He was born August 16,1919, in Johnson County, the son of Jim and Dixie Dennison. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Dennison; two sons, James Gary Dennison of Switzer, West Virginia and Wendell Dennison of Columbus, Tennessee; two daughters, Freda Whisman of Ethel West Vwginia and Wilma Ball of Lake, West Virginia; four brothers, Roswell Dennison of Gallitan Tennessee, Arlo Dennison of Boonscamp, Pervis Dennison and Leo Dennison, both of Wabash, Indiana; two sisters, Louise Wells of Van Lear and Yvonne Mollett of Dehue, West Virginia; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 7, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dennie Collins officiating. Burial was at Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

HAGER, Franklin Sturgill
1939-1996
Franklin Sturgill "Teddy" Hager, 57 of Newport, died Monday, June 17, 1996, in a VAMC in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born May 10, 1949, in Johnson County, the son of Bennie and Ruth Whitaker Hager. He is survived by two sons, Eric Hager and Marco Hager both of Louisville; five brothers, Hurst Pack Jr. and Danny Pack both of Circleville, Ohio, Phil Pack of Tutor Key, Martin of MacArthur, Ohio and David Pack of Ashland;  and three sisters, Juana Gillispie of Fairborn, Ohio, Jody Shepherd of Canel Winchestee, Ohio and Rebecca Lettie of Virginia. Services were June 19 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jeff Burchett officiating. Burial was in the Hager Family Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD 1996

HALL, Garrett (Howard)
1928  1996
Garnett Hall, 67, of Tomahawk, died June 2, 1996, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. She was born July 27, 1928, the daughter of John and  Josie Howard. She is preceded in death by her husband, Shade Hill. She is survived by four sons, Ralph Hill of Wabash, Indiana, AIvin Dale Hill of Inez, Randy Hill of DeBoard and John Hill of Tomahawk; five daughters, Phyllis Hall of Waukomief, Oklahoma; Debra Mollett of Paintsville; Dedra Williamson of Tomahawk; Glenda Daniels of Boonscamp; and Elenor Crum of Meally; three brothers, Donald Howard and Elmo Howard, both of Davella; and Paul Howard of DeBoard; four sisters, Juanita Meade of Louisa; Lucille Wesman, od Dayton, Ohio; Joyce Moore of Lancaster, Ohio; and Oma Goble of Davella; 21 grand-children; 9 step- grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral today at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home Chapel in Inez with Bob Baker and Rodger Hill officiating. Burial will be in Collins Cemetery at Van Lear.

HALL, Lester
1925-1996
Lester Hall, 70, died Monday, June 3, 1996, at his residence in Van Lear. He was born November 1, 1925 in Floyd County, the son of Billy and Myrtle Bentley Hall. He is preceded in death by his wife, Edna Trivette Hall. He is survived by five sons, Ronnie Hall of Ulysses, Nolan Hall and Billy Joe Hall, both of Salyersville, Dennis Roy Hall of Prestonsburg and James Arthur Hall of Van Lear, three daughters, Carol S. Wells of Van Lear, Alice Lay of Lexington and Diane Collins, of Paintsville; two brothers, Noble Hall of Indianapolis, Indiana and Glenn Hall of Elyria, Ohio; two sisters, Irene Looney of Elyria, Ohio and Glema Roberts of Jonancy; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 6, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Carson Wright and Howard Coleman officiating. Burial was at Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

HANDY, Ruth (Webb)
1923-1996
Van Lear resident, Ruth Handy, 72, died Monday, June 24,1996, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born August 7,1923, in Johnson County, the daughter of James and Clarinda Hall Webb. She is survived by her husband, Tom Handy; two daughters, Vicki Wells and Paulinda Shortridge both of Van Lear; three brothers, David Webb of Williamsport, John Webb of Columbus, Ohio; and William Webb of Florence; one sister, Lucille Helton of Rock Hill; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services will be Thursday, June 27 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel at 11 ,a.m. with Dave Flanery officiating: Burial will be in Catron Cemetery.

HARRIS, Lila Mae (Harris)
1898-1996
Lila Mae Harris, 97, of Paintsville, died Sunday, June 9, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. She was born October 4,1898, in Caldwell County, the daughter of John and Bell Harris. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Harris. She is survived by one son, Elmer Harris of West Van Lear; two daughters, Vina Belle Castle of Paintsville and Geraldine Martin of Allen. Funeral services will be today, June 12, at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Terry Fettett officiating. Burial will be at Hall-Davis Cemetery in Paintsville.

HICKS, Megan Ruth
1990-1996
Megan Ruth Hicks, 6, of Madison, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 4,1996, at Kos Children's Hospital in Louisville. She was born February 13,1990 in Paintsville,the daughter of Delbert and Lana Powers Hicks. She is survived by her parents; one brother, Jordan Matthew Hicks; two sisters, Aligns Colette Hicks and Jessica Michell Hicks; paternal grandmother, Modena German of Madison, Indiana and maternal grandparents, Paul and Ruth Powers of Paintsville. GRAVESIDE services were held at Hillcrest cemetery with John Lowry officiating.

HILL, Garnet (Howard)
1928-1996
Garnet, Hall 67, of Tomahawk, died June 2, 1996, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. She was horn July 27,1928, the daughter of John and Josie Howard. She is preceded in death by her husband Shade Hill. She is survived by four sons, Ralph Hill of Wabash, Indiana, Alvin Dale Hill of Inez, Randy Hill of DeBoard, and John Hill of Tomahawk; five daughters, Phyllis Hall of Waukomief, Oklahoma, Debra Mollett, of Paintsville, Dedra Williamson, of Tomahawk, Glenda Daniels, of Boonscamp and Elenor Crum, of Meally; three brothers, Donald Howard and Elmo Howard, both of Davella and Paul Howard of DeBoard; four sisters, Juanita Meade of Louisa, Lucille Wesman, of Dayton,Ohio,  Joyce Moore of Lancaster, Ohio and Oma Goble of Davella; 21 grandchidren, 9 step-grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home Chapel in Inez with Bob Baker and Rodger Hill officiating. Burial will be in Collins Cemetery at Van Lear.

HOUSINGER, Susan K. (Mollett)
1946-1996
Susan K. Housinger, 49, of Boons Camp, died, Tuesday, June 4, 1996, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was born October 7, 1946 in Ethel, West Virginia, the daughter of Willie and Elva Butcher Mollett. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas N. Housinger. She is survived by two sons, Donald Allen Housinger of Sitka and Michael Thomas Housinger of Blanchester, Ohio; one stepson, Nicholas Thomas Housinger of Sitka; two daughters, Tammy Crown Hall of Isom and Teaira Mollette of Boons Camp; one step daughter, Linda Ann Richard of Cincinnati, Ohio; five brothers, Rodrick “ Pete” Mollette of Meally; Claude E. Mollette and Emery Mollete, both of Tomahawk; Ronald Molette and James Mollette, both of Boons Camp; five sisters, Betty Spears, Wanda Daniels and Teresa Daniels, all of Tomahawk George Burnett of Boons Camp. Funeral services were held Friday June 7, at Little Friendship United Baptist Church with Glen Penix, Kenny Preece and Shade Lee Walters officiating. Burial was at the Butcher Cemetery in Boons Camp 

LAWRENCE, Anna (Spencer)
1926-1996
West Van Lear resident, Anna Lawrence, 80, died Wednesday,  Jun.26, 1996 at Highland Regional Medical Center,  Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky. She was born February 2,1926, in Johnson County, the  daughter of Don Arms and Lona Spencer. She is preceded in death by one son, Larry Senters. Surviving are two sons, Gary Senters and Michael Lawrence both of West Van Lear; two daughters, Madona Senters and Lavonda VanHoose both of West Van Lear; one brother, Harvey Arms of Robinette, West Virginia; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were June 28 at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Skaggs officiating. Burial was in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson Co Ky.

LITTON, Leeman
1918  1996
Leeman Litton, 78, of Louisa, died Sunday, June 9, 1996, at King's Daughter's Hospital in Ashland, Ky. He was born February 11,1918, in Martin County, the son of  William H. and Mary Ward Litton. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Litton; four brothers, William Litton Jr. of Iowa, Louisiana; Willis Litton of Lancaster, Ohio; Howard Litton of Stambaugh; Donald Litton of Meally; four sisters, Dolly Drake of Amsterdam, Ohio; Phyllis Burchett of Stambaugh; Bernice Kestner of Meally; and Lillian O'Brian of Leander. Funeral services will be today at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin with Ted Shannon and Clinton Jones officiating. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.

MANN, Manda Elizabeth (Cantrell)
1915-1996
Thelma resident, Manda Elizabeth Cantrell Mann, 81, died Saturday, June 22, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1915, in Morgan County, the daughter of Acy and Catherine Bowling Cantrell. She is proceeded  in death by her husband, Jimmy  Leon Mann. Surviving are five daughters, Ruby Blevins of Sitka, Erma Music of Holcomb, MO., Mildred Mann and Dixie Mann both of Thelma and Opal Butcher of Van Lear, one son, Jimmy Mann of Thelma; 24 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. Services were held June 25 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Banks and Lee Music officiating. Burial was in Cantrell Mann Cemetery. Printed:  1996

MCCOY, Angeline (DeLong)
1922-1996
Angeline DeLong McCoy, 74, of Inez, died Friday June 14, 1996. She was born February 2,1922, in Martin County, the daughter of Harvey and Labada Cumbo Delong She is proceeded in death by her husband, Arnold McCoy and one daughter, Evelyn Thompson. Surviving are four sons, Emery DeLong of Florida; Andrew McCoy of Inez, Arnold B. McCoy, of Tomahawk and Kenny McCoy of India; one step-son; Ransom McCoy of Inez; four daughters Lunda Ferra, Bernice Hall and Ann Maynard all of Paintsville, Tammy Hammonds of Inez; four step- daughters, Katherine Simpkins of Ulysess, Doris Ward of Florida, Loretta Owens of Covington, Georgia, Virginia Franco of Houston, Texas; one brother, Jack DeLong of Florida; one sister, Laura Mullins of Ohio; 22 grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; seven step-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June  17 at the Richmond Callaham Funeral Home Chapel with Timmy McCoy and James Slone officiating. Burial was  in Goble Cemetery in DeBoard.

MEADE, Dottie (McFaddin)
1914-1996
Former Paintville resident, Dottie McFaddin Meade, 81, died Monday, June 3, 1996, at South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, Florida. She was born September 27, 1914, in Johnson County, the daughter of William and Lula Conley McFaddin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Meade. She is survived by two sons, Stanley Meade of Enon , Ohio and George Meade of Denver Colorado; one daughter, Peggy Clem of Ovieda, Florida; one brother, Homer McFaddin of Paintsville; one sister, Martha Salvage of Ashland, Ohio and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 7 at Belton Funeral Home in Fairborn Ohio. Burial was in the Enon Cemetery.

MEEK, Katherine (Ward)
1935-1996
Katherine Meek, 60, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, June 10, 1996, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born December 4, 1935, in Chattaroy, West Virginia, the daughter of Cleve and Mary Ward. She is survived by her husband Henderson Meek; one son, Teddy Meek of Dallas, Texas; three daughters, Mary Katherine Meek of Lexington, Linda Adams of Ashland and Marlene Damron of Elkhorn City; two brothers, Bobby Monk of Hazard and Cleve Monk of Dant, Virginia and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, June 14, at Jones-Preston -Funeral Home Chapel with  Londis Meek officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky. Paintsville Herald 5-19-1996

MESSICK, Mary (Fern)
1920-1996
Mary Fern Messick, 75, died June 2,1996 at her home in Sitka. She was born August 21, 1920, the daughter of John & Ollie Fairchild Lemaster of Sitka. She is preceded in death her husband, Lynn C. Messick. She is survived by one step-daughter, Barbara Gibson of Bowie, Maryland; four nephews Richard and David Nellipowitz, Bowlin, Richard Wells and, one step-granddaughter. Funeral services will be hey Thursday, June 6, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Terry Reffett officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

MUSIC, Olive Grace
1996
Olive Grace Music, 74, of East Point Ky died June 20, 1996 at her home of an extended illness. Born January 10, 1922 in FLOYD CO, KY. She was the daughter of the late Samuel K. Music and Nora Bell Virginia Davis Music. She is survived by her daughters, Betty Baldridge Schuster of Abbott Creek, and Joyce Ann Compton Post of Portsmouth, Ohio, one brother, Edward C Music, of Prestonburg ; two sisters, Malta Music Rice of East Point , Goldie Music Collins of Prestonburg, grandchildren and ggrandchildren. Burial in the Music Family Cemetary at East Point condensed from The Floyd Co Times June 21, 1996 NOTE: At one time Olive & family lived in the old Samuel K. Music farm near East Point,Ky

PELPHREY, Larry Joe Jr.
1956-1996
Larry Joe Pelphrey Jr.,39,of Thelma,died Saturday,Jun.15,1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville Johnson Co Ky. He was born August 14, 1956, in Johnson County the son of Larry Pelfrey Sr. and Betty Powers Pettit. He is survived by his parent; his wife, Janet Brink Pelphrey; four daughters, Jessica Pelphrey, Carol Pelphrey, Andrea Pelphrey and Myra Pelphrey all of Thelma; two sisters Rosa Lower and Jeannie Farmer both of Indians five half-brothers, Steve Pelphrey of West Van Lear, Lowell Pelphrey, Keith Pelphrey, Jason Pelphrey and Bobby Pelphrey allof Elna; and one half-sister Brenda Blackburn of Van Lear. Services were June 18 at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Keaton officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.

PELPHREY, Richard Lee
1920-1996
Reverend Richard Lee Pelphrey, 76, of Wabash, Indiana, died Thursday, June 27, 1996, at Wabash County Hospital. He was born April 21, 1920, in Letcher County, the son of Willie and Hattie VanHoose Pelphrey. He was an army veteran and served in the Philippines during WWII. He was ordained in 1962 in the Freewill Baptist Church and he preached for many years in the Wabash area. He is proceeded in death by one son, four brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Sluss Pelphrey; three sons, William D. Pelphrey of Caledonia, Mississippi, Charles R. Pelphrey of Delphi, Indiana and Charles R. Pelphrey of Wabash, Indiana; three daughters, Virginia Music of Swamp Branch, Linda Holbrook of Wabash, Indiana and Deloise Hurst of Roann, Indiana; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and seven step grandchildren. Services were July 1 at the Wabash Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Venny VanHoose, Reverend Robert McCarty, and Reverend Jack Sparks officiating. Grandstaff Hentgen Funeral Home was in charge of services.

PRESTON, Alta Lee (VanHoose)
1918-1996
Alta Lee VanHoose Preston, 77, former Thealka resident, died June 15, 1996 at Livingston Regional Hospital in Livingston, Tennessee. She was born October 29, 1918, in Johnson County, the daughter of Burns and Bernice Byrd VanHoose. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service where she served as Postmistress in Thealka and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She is proceded in death by her husband, Ernest Ray Preston, in 1958. She is survived by one daughter, Gwen Stambaugh of Allons, Tennessee and one grandson. Pallbearers were Joseph Stambaugh, Gary Bowman, Woodrow Wilson, Bob Minton, Eugene Sturgill and Richard L. Childers. Funeral services were June 17 at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Ovie Tinch officiating. Burial took place in Bascomb VanHoose Cemetery.

PRESTON, Thelma (Blevins)
1914-1996
Thelma Preston, 82, of Williamsport, died Friday, June 21,1996, in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. She was born October 12,1914, in Johnson County, the daughter of James and Mollie Bowling Blevins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Preston. Surviving are one son Hobart Preston of Lexington; one daughter, Thelma Scarberry of Paintsville; five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were June 24 at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Paul W. Browning and Tedd Scarberry officiating. Burial took place in Old Friendship Memorial Gardens.

RICE, Harold M.
1922-1996
Harold M. Rice, 73, died June 6, 1996, at VA Medical Center in Lexington. He was born November 14, 1923, in Johnson County, the son of Alber and Bertha Rice. He is survived by his wife, June Baxter Rice; one son, Stephen Harold Rice of Clifton, Virginia; two daughters, Patricia Ann Rice of Edmonds, Washington and Catherine June Mattingly of Jeffersontown; one brother, Arnold Lee Rice of Dayotn, Ohio and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 9, at Liberty Baptist Church in Denver with Merle Little officiating. Burial was at Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. Paintsville Harold 1996

ROWLAND, Robert Seth
1996-1996
Robert Seth Rowland, infant son of Glen and Michelle Poreter Rowland, died Monday, June 29, 1996 at St. Mary Chiles Hospital in Mt. Sterling. He is survived by his pareents; two sisters, Chesley Rowland and Ashley Roland both of Hager Hill; his grandparents, Robert and Bonnie Porter of Lexington and Creval and Ruth Rowland of East Point. Graveside services were July 2nd with John Withers officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Hager Hill. Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge.

SPARKS, William Earl
1931-1996
William Earl Sparks, 66, of Flat Gap, died Friday, June 21,1996 at Kings Daughter Hospital in Ashland. He was born April 8, 1931, in Johnson County, the son of Hobert and Madge Salyers Sparks. He is survived by his mother; his wife, Neva Ramey Sparks; three sons, Ford Sparks and Billy Sparks both of Flat Gap and Russell Sparks of Salyersville; two daughters, JoAnn Thompson and Gwen McKenzfer, both of Flat Gap; four brothers; James Sparks of Westerville, Ohio, Hobert Sparks Jr. of Delaware, Ohio, Cecil Sparks and Marion Sparks both of Sunbury, Ohio; one sister, Sue Wheeler of Staffordsville; and nine grandchildren. Services were June 23 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Kenny Wright Ellis Hamilton and Paul Dean Meade officiating. Burial was in the Sparks Family Cemetery.

STAMBAUGH, Anna (Burchett)
1908-1996
Anna Stambaugh, 87, died Monday, June 3, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville. She was born December 29, 1908, in Johnson County, the daughter of Noah and Mary Liz Stambaugh Burchett. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rex Stambaugh. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Burchett of Stambaugh and Mary Lewis of Fruitland, Florida; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one step great grandchild and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 6, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John G. Pelphrey and J.D. Rice officiating. Burial was in Burchett Cemetery at Stambaugh. Paintsville Herald Wednesday June 1996

STAMBAUGH, Elizabeth Ann (Preston)
1934-1996
Elizabeth Ann Preston Stambaugh died, June 19, 1996, Wednesday morning at 1:35 a.m. at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born May 20, 1934, to the late Herbert and Mary Oma Davis Preston in Johnson County, Kentucky. Surviving are her husband, John Wallace Stambaugh; one half sister, Shryl Ramey; two aunts, Sophie Wheeler and May Preston; two nieces, Susan Ward and Sherry Deskins; two nephews, Danny Preston and John Martin Ramey and many special friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Doug and Edd Preston. She was baptized into the Church of Christ at an early age. On June 21,1957, Elizabeth and John were married in Fairborn, Ohio. There they made their home until 1981 when they moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. Then in 1992 they moved to Allons, Tennessee, on Dale Hollow Lake. Their loving marriage was blessed two days less than thirty- nine years. She graduated from Oil Springs High School, in 1951. Attending summer school to obtain college hours she began her teaching career at Chestnut School and then taught at Sycamore School in Johnson County, Kentucky. She then began teaching in Mad River Township in Dayton, Ohio and then moved to Green County, Ohio where she was a teacher and a principal in the Fairborn City Schools. During these years she was also a student. She earned a bachelor of arts degree, a master of arts degree and many hours toward a doctoral degree. At the age of 47, she retired as the first woman principal in Green County as well as being the youngest retiree ever of the Fairborn City School system. Being retired did not mean being inactive to her. She was very involved in sewing and craft clubs both in Arizona and Tennessee. At the time of her death; she was the president of the Local Home Demonstration  Club, a member of the F.C.E. county council and involved in the County Fair Home Arts Activit. Services were officiated by Brother Jerry Scott. Burial was at the Roscoe Davis Cemetery at Davis Branch, Paintsville, Kentucky.

STAMBAUGH, Ray
1907-1996
Ray Stambaugh, 88, of Prestonburg, died Tuesday June 11, 1996, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born December 6, 1907 in Johnson County, the son of Forrest and Martha Rice Stambaugh. He is preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Prater Stambaugh. He is survived by three sons Ronald Stambaugh of Paintsville, Donald Stambaugh of Prestonsburg and Gilbert Stambaugh of East Point; three daughters, Mary Stambaugh of East Point, Shirley Williams of McKee and Carol Marshall of Salyersville; four sisters, Genevieve Kadez of Cincinnati, Ohio, Naoma Lanahan of Boynton Beach, Florida, Mary Ember of West Palm Beach, Florida and Laura Sargent of Prestonsburg; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 13, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Londis Meek officiating. Burial was at Rice Family Cemetery in Stambaugh. Paintsville Herald Wednesday June 1996

STURGILL, James
1936-1996
James Sturgill, 59, of Hager Hill, died Wednesday, June 19,1996 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born December 14 1936 in Johnson County, the son of Curtis and Mary Mae Sturgill. He is Survived by his wife, Juanita Baker Sturgill; three sons, Steve  and Jeffery Sturgill both of West Van Lear, Randy Sturgill of Webbville; one step-son Charles D. Ward of Easley, South Carolina; three step-daughters, Anita Ward of San Francisco, California, Terri Mollette of Hager Hill, and Sandy Kimbler of Sitka, three sisters, Margaret Woods of London, Ohio; Gladys Baker and Ruby Castle both of Thelma; one grandson, seven step-children and two step-great grandchildren. Services were June 22 at the Phillip Cove Freewill Baptist Church in Tomahawk with Reverend Robert Baker and Reverend Thomas Stacey Jr. officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery Staffordsville. Paintsville Funeral Home was charge of arrangements.

TACKETT, Clarence "Edd"
1918-1996
Clarence "Edd" Tackett, 78 died Sunday, June 23, 1996 at Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, Virginia. He was born Nov.05, 1918 in Johnson County, the son of Charlie and Mallie Blevins Tackett. He is survived by four sons, Joe L. Tackett of Wayne, West Virginia Harry A. Tackett Amhearst, Ohio, Billy E Tackett of Grafton, Ohio and Gene E. Tackett of Betsy Layne; three, daughters, Nina S. Dooley of Carroll, Ohio, Jeri Keeton and  Vicki, McCullum both Clarksville, Tennessee; two brothers, Charlie Tackett Jr. of Nippa and Silver Tackett of Muncie, Indiana; three sisters, Haley Conley of Flat Gap, Nellie Hall of Colorado and Norma Hall of Staffordsville, and several grandchildren and,great grandchildren. Services will be held today, June 26, at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m, with  Willard Vanhoose and Lowell King officiating: Burial will be at Staffordsville Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson Co Ky.

THOMAS, Clarice (Lasure)
1934-1996
Clarice Thomas, 62, of Stambaugh, died Sunday, June 2, 1996 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was born February 27, ,1934, in Athens, Ohio, the daughter of Clarence and Clella Lasure. Surviving are her husband, Richard Thomas; two sons, John Thomas of Stambaugh and Willis Thomas of Staffordsville; and one daughter, Connie Thomas Hunt of Inverness, Florida. Pruitt Funeral Home of Lexington were in charge of services.

TRIMBLE, Kermit
1917-1996
Kermit Trimble, 78, of Paintsville, died June 9, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1917, in Johnson County, the son of Conroy and Doshia Blair Trimble. He is survived by his wife, Margie Caudill Trimble; five sons, Donald Trimble of Ashland, Darrell Trimble and Gary Trimble, both of Barnetts Creek; David Trimble of Rush; and Larry Trimble of Green Core Springs, Florida; one daughter, Sue McCarty of Flatwoods; one brother. Kenneth Trimble of Oil Springs; two sisters, Chloie Blanton of Oil Springs and Kathleen Colvin of Leander, 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 11, at Beechwall United Baptist Church in Denver with Jerry Colvin, Rutherford Blair and Leon Blair officiating. Burial was in Trimble Family Cemetery at Barnett's Creek.

TRIMBLE, Vesta (Cantrell)
1907-1996
Vesta C. Cantrell Trimble, 89, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, June 5, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky. She was born January 12,1907, in Johnson County, the daughter of Pieratt and Emma Salyers Cantrell. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Trimble. She is survived by two brothers, Bill Cantrell of Frankfort and Bob Cantrell of Sitka; four sisters, Lesta Sparks and Esta Ball, both of Winchester, Betty Dills of Sunbury, Ohio and Kathleen Murray of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 8, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Drew Martin officiating. Burial was at Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville.

WHEATLEY, Mable (Spears)
1913-1996
Mable Spears Wheatley, 82, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, June 14,1996, at the Highland Regional Medical Center. She was born October 11,1913, in Floyd County, the daughter of Marion and Ellen Jarvis Spears. She is proceeded in death by her husband, John Grant Wheatley. Funeral services were June 16 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Keith Horn officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park.

BISHOP, John V.
1982-1996
Flat Gap resident, John V. Bishop, 63, died Monday, July 15, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville. He was born September 12, 1932, in Pike County, the son of  Harvey and Bertie Honaker Bishop. He was proceeded in death by one son, Verbal Lee Bishop. He is survived by his wife, Mandy McCoy Bishop; four sons, Joey Bishop of Flat Gap; Richard Bishop of Corbin; Bryan Bishop of Beckley, West Virginia; and Steve Bishop of Alworth, Georgia; one brother, Grover Bishop of Lorain, Ohio; two sisters, Lorain Bougan of Ruskin, Florida and Louise Noland of Wallace, Idaho; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday July 18, at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Cole officiating. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Staffordsville.

BRIDGEMAN, Betty Jean (Mills)
1936-1996
Betty Jean Bridgeman, 60, of Paintsville, died Sunday, July 14, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. She was born February 15, 1936, in Martin County, the daughter of Herbert and Vela Mollett Mills. She is survived by six daughters, Verla Hall of Williamsport, Jean Chandler and Lydia Holt both of Paintsville, Kathy Castle of Meally, Venita Hinkle and Virginia Horne both of Tomahawk; two brothers, William Mills of Ohio and Everett Crum Jr. of Williamsport; three sisters, Doris Crum of Meally, Carol Molett and Linda Smith of Wabash, Indiana; 20 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services were July 17, 1996 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Glen Penix, Claude Mollette and Kenny Prece officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Tomahawk.

BURCHETT, Harry G.
1908-1996
Harry G. Burchett, 88, of Paintsville, died Saturday, July 27,1996, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. He was born February 16, 1908 in Johnson County, the son of George and Ann Stambaugh Burchett. He is survived by his wife, Margie McKenzie Burchett; two sons, Leon Burchett, of Paintsville; and Dr.Troy Burchett of Morehead; one brother; Hysell Burchett of Staffordsville; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild: Services were July 29 at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Ginan and Elden Rucker officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, at Staffordsville.

CASSEL, Bert
1909-1996
Bert Cassel, 87, of South Vienna, [Ohio] died at 1:08 a.m. Sunday, July 7 1996, in his residence. He was born January 5 1909, in Johnson County Ky., the son of Craig and Latisha (Daniels) Cassel. He was an area farmer since 1935 until he retired in 1957. He was a minister of God's Word. Survivors include his children, Opal and Joe Patrick of Jamestown; Fanny and Renny Hatten of Phoenix, Ariz.; Barbara and Bob Hackley of South Vienna; Shirley Cooper of Xenia; Florence and Don Williams of Chillicothe; Bert E. Cassel Jr., of Dayton; David Cassel of Jamestown; Connie and Dave Gatty of Cincinnati; and Lanna K. Cassel of Springfield. 19 grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lillie Fitch of Springfield; and Allene of Indiana; a brother, Douglas Cassel of Paris, Kentucky and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Lillie Mae Cassel in 1970; second wife Lexie Cassel in 1992; two sisters; a brother and two grandsons. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday in Jackson Lytle and Ingling Williams Funeral Home, North Limestone Chapel. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, South Charleston. Published Monday Jul.8 1996 Unknown Newspaper

CASTLE, Marie (Meade)
1912-1996
Marie M. Castle, 83, of Paintsville, died Thursday July 25,1996, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. She was born August 29, 1912, in Johnson County, the daughter of John Riggs and Kala Litteral Meade. She was a member of Third Street Freewill Baptist Church. She was proceeded is death by her husband, Herschel Castle. She is survived by one son, Billy, J Castle of Pontiac, Michigan; two sisters, Fannie Blanton of Oil Springs and Jennie Nickell of Ironton, Ohio; and two grandchildren: Services were July 27 at the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in Litteral Cemetery. Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CAVINS, Virgil Ray
1936-1996
Ulysses resident, Virgil Ray Cavins, 59, died July 9, 1996. He was born November 15, 1936, in Whitehouse, the son of George and Mary Ann Cox Cavins. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela Calvins. He is survived by his wife, Linda Castle Cavins, two daughters, Kim Burchett of Stambaugh and Sherry Burchett of Ulysses; one son, Lennie Cavins of Ulysses; two sisters, Nancy Lemaster of Sitka and Mildred Grimm of Flemingsburg; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were July 31, 1996 at Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Harold Stevens, Jimmy Brewer and Lionel Burchett officiating. Burial was at Castle Cemetery.

DANIELS, Martha (Gilliam)
1931-1996
Thelma resident, Martha Daniels, 64, died Monday, July 15 1996 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. She was born November 9, 1931, in Elliott County, the daughter of John and Ellen Gibson Gilliam. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Dainiels; one son, Danny Daniels of Tipp City, Ohio; four daughters, Diana Ellington of Fairborn, Ohio, Lessie Brown of Plymouth, Michigan, Nancy Clark and Tena Daniels both of Thelma; three brothers, David Gilliam of Brooksville, Ohio, Adam Gilliam of New Carlisle, Ohio and Wayne Gilliam of Dayton, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Services were July 18 at East Side Freewill Baptist Church with Harry Neal Frisby officiating. Burial was in Dan Gambill Cemetery in Thelma. Preston Funeral Home was in charge of services.

GRIM, Ruth (Dague)
1923 1996
Ruth Grim, 73, died July 3,1996 at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Grim was born April 19, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Peter and Pearl White Dague. She is survived by her husband, Paul Cecil Grim ; five sons, Carl Grim of McArthur, Ohio, Joe Grim of Washington, Pennslvania; Dorris Grim, Darvin Grim and Danny Grim, all of Flat Gap; four daughters, Linda Sue Wells of Sitka; Lelia Green of Mechanicsburg, Ohio; Lila Harris, of Washington, Penn.; and Lexie Fusom of Lexington; six sisters, Jude Rosenthaw of Columbus, Ohio, Zelda Bryant of Ontario, Ohio, Norma Jean Marcum, Loretta Holobaugh, Hazel Muncy and Helen May; 24 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 5; 1996 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was at the Grim Family Cemetery in Flat Gap.

HAGER, John M.
1918 1995
Paintsville resident, John M. "Jack" Hager, 78,  died Wednesday, July 17,1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. He was born January 27,1918, in Johnson County, the son of Clarence and Margaret Auxier Hager. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Arrowood;  one, son, Johnny Hager of Meally; one daughter, Mary Arms of Paintsville; one sister, Helen Hager of Louisa and three grandchildren. Services were July 20, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Held officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

HAGER, Ruth (Webb)
1921-1996
Prestonburg resident, Ruth Hager, 75, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at Highland Regional Medical Center. She was born February 25, 1921, in Jenkins, the daughter of Melvin and Fannie Francis Webb. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Ernest Hager. Surviving are two sons, Ralph Hager of East Point and Clinton Hager of Mt. Sterling; four daughters, Phyllis Fragias of Lexington, Delores Click of Harrodsburg, Judy Fields of Allen and Freida Justice of Prestonsburg; one brother, Clifford Webb of Ada, Ohio; three sisters, Alka Webb of Ada, Irsel Hannah of Leander and Vivian Music of Michigan; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were August 2 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Burkie Lewis officiating. Burial was in Hager Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Aug. 1996

HALL, Richard
1912-1996
Van Lear resident, Richard Hall, 84, died Sunday, July 28 1996, at Hazard Nursing Home. He was born May 9 1912, in Johnson County, the son of John David and Mary Adkins Hall. He is survived by his brother, Cecil Hall of Van lear and several nieces and nephews. Services are today, July 31, at 11:00 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Hall Cemetery.

HAYDEN, Beecher
1925-1996
Meally resident Beecher Hayden, 70, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996. He was born November 11, 1925, in Johnson County, the son of Mike and Emma  Adkins Hayden. He is survived by his wife, Opal Music Hayden; five sons, Ken Hayden, David Hayden, Mike Hayden and Beecher Hayden Jr., all of Meally; and Doug Hayden of Flat Gap: three daughters, Diana Hall and Tammy Lafferty both of Meally; and Pat Robinson of Floyd County; three brothers, Herman Hayden of Flat Gap;  Hebert Hayden of Flat Gap; and Estill Hayden of Floyd County; seven sisters, Virginia Vititoe of Hager Hill; Bernice Gibbs of Paintsville; Claire Cisco and Beatrice Burchett both of Fairborne, Ohio; Cora Boyd of Bryant, Ohio; Emogene Ploger of South Carolina; and Gladys Music of Newport News, Virginia; 21 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Services were August 3 at Meally Church of Christ with Arville Short officiating. Burial was in Hayden Family Cemetery.

HOLLISTER, Walter "Broomie"
1911-1996
Walter "Broomie" Hollister, 85, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, July 17, 1996. He was born April 19,1911, in Cowen, West Virginia, the son of Edwin P. and Nella Wiseman Hollister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Cole Hollister and one sister, Helen Ware. He is survived by two sons, Norman Hollister of Brookfield, Ohio and Larry Hollister of Youngsville, Ohio; two sisters, Georgia Hatton of Franklin, Ohio and Dorcas Hollister of Youngstown, Ohio; two brothers, Burton Hollister of Parkersburg, West Virginia and Clifford Hollister of Boardman, Ohio; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were July 20 at Bible Baptist Church in Youngstown. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Paintsville Herald July 1996

HUBBARD, John
1915-1996
Paintsville resident, John Paul Hubbard, 80, died July 8, 1996 at the Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville. Mr. Hubbard was born October 18, 1915 in Pike County, the son of Lycurgus Cornahan and Dora Bickford Hubbard. He was a barber. Surviving him are his wife, Wilda Jean Wilson Hubbard; three sons, Dennis Keith Hubbard of Auxier, Terry Allen Hubbard of Prestonsburgh and Timothy Edward Hubbard of Frankfort; two daughters, Dorita Wilcox of East Point and Joan Ousley of Martin; two brothers, Charles Hubbard of Raleigh, North Carolina and Bill Hubbard of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Olive Dovovan of Cleveland and Mabel Wells of Auxier and seven grand- children. Funeral services will be today, Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel. James Kelly Caudill and Clem Stambaugh will officiate. Burial will be at the Auxier Relocation Cemetery in Auxier Paintsville Herald July 1996

JACKSON, James H.
1931-1996
Johnson County resident, James H. Jackson, 64, died July 6, 1996 at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Jackson was born November 24, 1931 in Johnson County, the son of Walter and Virgie Conley Jackson. He was an veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired Air Force civil service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Patrick Jackson. He is survived by four brother, Walter Ray Jackson, Danny Jackson and Robert Jackson, all of Staffordsville and Walter Jackson Jr. of Rineyville; and two sisters, June Chandler and Evalene Wells, both of Staffordsville. Funeral services were held July 8, 1996 at the Staffordsville Free Will Baptist Church in Staffordsville with John Michael officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Staffordsville.

MANN, Dixie Mae
1938-1996
Dixie Mae Mann, 57, died July 3,1996 at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Mann was born December 24, 1938 in Johnson County, the daughter of Bill and Manda Elizabeth Cantrell Mann. She is survived by one son, Raymond Mann of Thelma; one daughter, Judy Mann of Thelma; one brother, Jimmy Leon Mann of Thelma; four sisters, Ruby Blevins of Sitka, Erma Lee Music of Holcomb, Missouri, Mildred Mann of Thelma and Opal Ann Butcher of Van Lear. Funeral services were held July 6, 1996 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Banks and Lee Usic Jr. officiating. Burial was at the Cantrell-Mann Cemetery in Van Lear.

MOLES, Sallie (Music)
1913-1996
Sallie Music Moles, 83, died Friday, July 26, 1996, at the North Carolina Lutheran Home in Hickory, North Carolina. She was born April 27, 1913, in East Point, the daughter of John W. and Sola Spradlin Music. She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Buchanan Moles, four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Doris Alley and Anna Burke, both of Hickory; two sons, Floyd Moles of Byron, Illinois and James Moles of Fremont, Wisconsisn, one brother, John Music of Ashland; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were July 29 at the Spencer Funeral Home in Belpre, Ohio with Evangelists Steve Fuchs and Roger Rush officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery. Printed: 1996

PACK, Dorothy A. (Harris)
1914-1996
Ashland resident, Dorothy A Pack, 82, died July 2,1996 at Kings Daughter Medical Center in Ashland. Mrs. Pack was born April 21, 1914 in Johnson County, the daughter of John B. and Ellen Lemaster Harris. She was a member of the Oaks Springs United Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Pack. She is survived by two sisters, Kathryn. E. Hamilton of Ashland and Nettie Ellison of Wise, Virginia and four nieces. Funeral services were held July 6, 1996 at Miller Funeral Home with the Rev. Ernie Daniel and Rev. Samuel Colvin officiating. Burial was at the Ashland Cemetery in Ashland.

PELPHREY, Jacqueline (Holbrook)
1966-1996
Jacqueline "Jackie" Pelphrey, 30, of Elna, died Monday, July 29, 1996, at UK Medical Center. She was born May 5, 1996, in  Johnson County, the daughter of  James and Peggy Stapleton Holbrook. She was a member of Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church. She is survived by her parents; her husband, Lowell Pelphrey;  four brothers, Parnell Holbrook of Boons Camp, Larry Holbrook of Prestonsburg, Sonny Holbrook of Nippa and Toney Holbrook of Red Bush; and two sisters, Debbie Pennington and Idella Clark both of Red Bush. Services were August 1 at Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church  with Charles Stapleton and Paul E. Keaton officiating. Burial was in Holbrook Cemetery. Preston Funeral Hone was in charge of arrangements.

VANCE, Irene (Helton)
1919 1996
Paintsville resident, Irene Helton Vance, 77, died Sunday, July 21, 1996 at Markey Cancer Center in Lexington. She was born May 6, 1919, in Johnson County, the daughter of Dewey and Nettie Caudill Helton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Millard Vance. She is survived by two sisters, Cynthia Whitt of Paintsville; Virginia Wolfe of Ironton, Ohio; and three brothers, George Helton and Dr. John G. Helton both of Frankfort and Dewey Helton Jr. of Nicholasville. Services are today, July 24, at First Church of God In Paintsville,  at ll a.m. with Rev. Matthew Doyle officiating: Burial wi11 be in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. Paintsville  Funeral Home is in charge of services.

VANHOOSE, Ronald Eugene
1945-1996
Ronald Eugene VanHoose, 51, died July 1, 1996 at his residence in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Mr. VanHoose was born April 13, 1945 in Johnson County, the son of Ernest and Beatrice Marlow VanHoose. He was disabled and had been a welder with Jeff Boat, Inc. in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his ex-wife, Carolyn Deboard; one son, Christopher VanHoose of Jeffersonville; one brother, Chuck Marlow of Thealka; one sister, Tammy Marlow of Columbus, Ohio; one half-brother, Bobby Joe VanHoose of Offutt; three half-sisters, Donna Kestner of Wittensville, Debra Ratliff of Tutor Key and Ernestine VanHoose of Morgan County and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 3, 1996 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was at the Preston Cemetery in Tutor Key.

WALLEN, Anna (Lemaster)
1933-1996
Anna Wallen, 63, of Lockbourne, Ohio, died July 13 1996 at Mt Carmel Medical Center. She was born April 21, 1933 in Pickaway County, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Myrtle Davis Lemaster. She was preceeded in death by her, parents; granddaughter, Cassandra; brother, Paul Lemaster; and sister, Verna Diller. She is survived by her husband, Gervin Wallen; two daughter's, Beverly Cox and Brenda Rayburn both of Lockbourne; four sons, Wayne Wallen of Columbus Ohio, Donald Wallen of Orient, Ohio, RogRoger Wallin of Galion, Ohio; and Ronald Wallin of Lockbourne; l7 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were today, Wednesday, July 17, at the Wellman Funeral Home in Ashville, Ohio at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Floral Hills Cemetery.

BOLEN, Estill
1924-1996
Estill Bolen, 71, of Van Lear, died Thursday, August 22,1996, at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. He was born in Johnson County, September 11,1924, the son of P.L. and Effie Bolen. He is survived by his wife Delores Alexander Bolen; five sons, Darrell Bowling of Sitka; Muriel Edward Bolling of Hillsboro, Ohio; Earl Bolen; and David Glen Bolen of Florida; one daughter Brenda Oglesby of Leesburg, Ohio; one sister, Pearl Butcher of Van Lear; one Half- sister, Ruth Wells of Auxier; seven grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Services were August 25 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lee Music Jr. officiating. Burial was in Hayes Fannin Cemetary, Johns Creek, Van Lear.

BOWENS, Albert
1917-1996
Albert Bowens, 78, of Lowmansville, died Tuesday, August 13,1996. He was born August 28 1917, in Johnson County, the son of Miles and Melva Pack Bowens. He is preceded in death by his son Estill Lee Bowens, and two daughters Erma Lee Bowens and Polly Ann Montgomery. He is survived by his wife; Janorah Collins Bowens; four sons, Robert Bowens of Lowmansville, Arnold Bowens of Nippa, Donnie Joe Bowens of Thealka, and Dennis Bowens of Lowmansville; five daughters, Garnett Armstrong of Paintsville, Mable Blair of Leander, Kathy Scott of Leander, Shirley Stamper of Leander, and Beulah McClure of Atlanta, Georgia; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Services were August 15 at 2 PM at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Woody and John Skaggs officiating. Burial was in the Collins Cemetary, Martin County, Kentucky.

BROWN, James Kenneth
1973-1996
James Kenneth Brown, 22, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, August 21,1996, at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born October 17,1973, in Johnson County, the son of Thurman Russell and Francis Howard Brown. He is survived by his wife, Robyn Allison Farrel Brown; one son, James Kaleb Brown; five brothers, Ben Brown of River, Jimmy Brown of River, John Brown of River, Rick Brown of River, and Joe Brown of Thealka; and three sisters, Carolyn Skaggs of Ulysses, Rosey Stumph of Tutor Key, and half sister Diane Bowling of Monroe, Michigan. Services were August 24 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Terry Conley and John Frank  Meade officiating. Burial was in the Brown Family Cemetery

BUTCHER, Walter
1919 1996
Walter Butcher, 77, of Whitehouse, died Wednesday, August 19,1996, at Central Baptist Hospital Lexington. He was born May 2, 1919, in Whitehouse, the son of Son and Marcella DeBoard Butcher. He is preceded in death by his wife, Laura Bells Butcher. He is survived by four daughters, Betty Butcher of Ocabee, Florida, Cora Dorsey of Clyde, Ohio, Nancy Caponi of Royalton, Ohio, and Suzi Butcher of Royalton, Ohio; one brother, Jack Herman Butcher of Whitehouse; and one sister, Alice Jean Wiley, Columbus, Ohio. Services were August 22 at Whitehouse Enterprise Baptist Church with Isaac Rowland and Charlie Wiley officiating. Burial was in the Son Butcher Cemetary.

CAUDILL, Dan Alvin
1943-1996
Dan Alvin Caudill, 53, of Springfield, Ohio, died Thursday, August 15,1996. He was born January 1,1943, in Johnson County, the son of Darley Caudill and Molly Taylor Caudill. He is preceded in death by his father, Darley Caudill mother, Molly Taylor Caudill. He is survived by three brothers, James R Caudill of Springfield, Ohio; Lee E. Caudill of Alabama, Glen R. Caudill of St. Paris, Ohio; and one sister Brenda Crosman, of Frankfort. Services were Saturday, August 17, at Highland Memorial Funeral Chapel, with Ralph Butler officiating. Burial was at Highland Memorial Park, in Staffordsville. Arrangements were made by Jones-Preston Funeral Home.

CAUDILL, James E.
1926-1996
James E. Caudill, 69, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, August 13, 1996, at St. Charles Hospital. He was born November 11, 1926, in Johnson County, the son of Charlie and Gracie Armes Caudill. Mr. Caudill retired in 1989 after working as Car-Man for Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad for 42 Yews.  He was proceeded in death by his son Charles Caudill and brother Kirk Caudill. He is survived by his wife; Florence Conley Caudill; four sons, Larry of St. Clairs Shores, Michigan; Lonnie, of Rising Sun, Ohio; Loren, of Boston, Massachusetts; and Darrell of Lucky, Ohio; three daughters, Sandi of Pemberville, Ohio, Tami of Maumee Ohio; and Angela of Rossford, Ohio; one Daughter-in-law, Rita Caudill of Pemberville,  Ohio; one brother, Hager Caudill, of Perrysburg, Ohio; and two sisters, Ethel Williams, of Staffordsville; and Marie Rice, of Oil Springs. Services were August 16 at Marsh Funeral Home, Lucky, Ohio. Burial was in the Westwood Cemetery, Woodville, Ohio.

CONLEY, Hollie Hassel "Dick"
1941-1996
Hollie Hassel "Dick" Conley, 54, of Wittensville, died Thursday, August 15, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. He was born December 28, 1941, in Johnson County, the son of Hollie Conley and June Mae Tackett. He is preceded in death by his father Hollie Conley. He is survived by his mother, June Mae Tackett; his wife, Merzie Conley; one son , Zachary Tyler Conley, and one step-son Justin Combs, both of Wittensville; one daughter, June Rachelle Conley, of Wabash, Indiana; two brothers, Sam Franklin Conley and James Morris "Jim" Conley, both of Wittensville; eight sisters, Rita Lynn Meade, Frankie Ann Lemaster, Delilah Vestine Castle of Nippa; Dora Alice Trimble of Oil Springs; Barbara Sue Long, of Meally; Rebecca Jane McKenzie, of Thelma; Jacqueleen Via, of Richmond, Virginia; and Patsy Ruth Adams, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Services were held at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, on Friday, August 16, with Lindsey Meade officiating. Burial was at Adkins Family Cemetery, in Wittensville. Paintsville Herald 1996

DAVIS, Alka (Sadler)
1906-1996
Alka  Sadler Davis, daughter of Thomas H. and Stella M.Sadler of Nippa, passed away on August 12 1996 at the age of 90. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 64 years James Herbert Davis, son of Proctor and Loula Davis of Tutor Key. Alka attended the Mayo College. While Alka (my loving mother) may have left Kentucky physically and lived in New Mexico, Indiana, and most recently Xenia, Ohio, her heart and soul never left Kentucky. She subscribed to The Paintsville Herald and its arrival each week was like a trip home for her. It goes without saying that she will be missed by each of her nine children, Lionel Davis of Mobile, Alabama; Pauline Baldwin and Alice Jewell Pack of Xenia, Ohio; Mildred Bolen of Wabash, Indiana; Herbert C. Davis of Fairborn; Dan Davis, of Wauchula, Florida; Clarence Davis, of Houston, Texas; Kathy Causey  of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Ruth Stamper of Fairborn, Ohio. Her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, numerous neices, nephews, cousins, and the enumerable persons whose lives she touched and so greatly enriched will miss her loving words of wisdom and kindness. Yes, my Loving Mother Alka Davis will be missed but will never be forgotten. Kathy Causey, August 20, 1996

DAWSON, Ricky
1958-1996
Ricky Dawson, 37, of West Van Lear,died Wednesday, Aug.14,1996 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky. He was born September 2,1958, in Johnson County, the son of Ray Dawson and Oma Hensley Dawson. He is preceded in death by his father, Ray Dawson. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Lynn Clark Dawson; two sons, Ricky Allen Dawsonandjusr tin Ray Dawson; and one daughter Belinda Sue Dawson, all of West Van Lear. Surviving brothers are; Greg Dawson of Prestonsburg; Chuck Dawson of Paintsville; Ron Trimble, Randle Dawson, and Dennis Dawson of Ashland. Surviving sisters are Peggy Montgomery and Anna Kestner of Staffordsville; Garnetta Framer of Paintsville; Charlene Aceres of Dorton; and Latonia Kindrick of Virgie. Services and visitation were Friday, August 16, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Steve Rowe officiated. Burial was August 18, at Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.

ESTEP, Bonnie (Salyer)
1941-1996
Bonnie Estep, 55, of Marysville Ohio, died August 1,1996, She was born March 27, 1941, in Paintsville, the daughter of Logan and Donna McKenzie Salyer. She was preceded in death by one brother Bobby Lemaster; one sister; Betty Caudill, and a granddaughter, Samantha Harvey. She is survived by her husband, Hobert Estep; one son, Danny Estep of Marysville; two daughters, Betty Harvey of Richwood, Ohio and Bonita Caldwell of West Mansfield Ohio; 10 brothers and sisters. Martha Estep of Marysville, Jessie Salyer of Columbus, Ohio; Irene Crabtree, Lavorijalene Wilcox and Minnie Dingledine all of Milford Center, Ohio; Faye Music, of Mechanicsburg, Ohio; James Salyer and Corvin Salyer both of Paintsville; and four grandchildren. Services were August 5 at Ingram Funeral Home with Chris Farmer officiating. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery m Marysville.

JACKSON, Fannie (McCloud)
1905-1996
Fannie McCloud Jackson, 91, of Paintsville, died Saturday, August 3, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky. She was born May 20, 1905, in Johnson County, the daughter of Manford and Mary McFaddin. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Howard Jackson. Suriving are three sons, Willard Jackson of Indianapolis, Indiana, Henry Jackson of Van Lear and Billy Jackson of Paintsville; one daughter, Janice Pelphrey of Paintsville; one sister, Ernestine Blair of Staffordsville; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Services were August 5 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Herb Arms, Bob Lyons and Dick Vanhoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, at Staffordsville.

KING, Evelyn Nadine (Stambaugh)
1949-1996
Evelyn Nadine King, 46, of Staffordsville, died Tuesday, August 27, at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1949, the daughter of Louise and May Clark Stambaugh. She is survived by one daughter, Delilah Meeks of Staffordsville; five brothers, Elmo Stambaugh of Flat Gap; James Roy Stambaugh of Sitka, Warren Stambaugh of Sitka; Ronnie Stambaugh of Van Lear and Paul Wayne Stambaugh of Staffordsville. Services will be at the Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church with Roger Ross officiating. Burial was in the Stambaugh Family Cemetery.

LEMASTER, James Carl
1921-1996
Services Saturday for  James Carl Lemaster of Medway, Ohio James Carl Lemaster, 74 of Medway, Ohio. Died Friday August 16, 1996 at Crestwood Nursing Home, Fairborn, Ohio. He was born November 6, 1921, in Johnson County, the son of George D. and   Effie Lemaster. He is survived by six brothers and sisters; Eustace Lemaster of Lexington; Garner Lemaster of Enon, Ohio; Gwennith Adams of van Lear; June McCarty of Ashland; Faye Blair of Lucasville, Ohio; and Esther Amburgey of Amburgay. Services were held Saturday, August 17, at Barnett’s Creek United Baptist Church, Staffordsville, with Elder Kenny Pelphrey and Elder Phillip Caudill officiating. Burial was in Lemaster Cemetery, in Oil Springs. Arrangements were made by Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 8-21-1996

LYNN, Oliver Vanetta Jr. "Moonie"
1926-1996
Oliver Vanetta "Mooney" Lynn Jr., 69, of Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, died Thursday, August 22, 1996. He was born August 27, 1926, in Johnson County, the sone of Oliver Vanetta Lynn Sr. and Angie Webb Lynn. Mr. Lynn was a WWII Army Veteran. He is preceeded in death by one son, Jack Benny Lynn. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Webb Lynn of Hurricane Mills, Tennessee; one son, Ernest Ray Lynn of Hurricane Mills; four daughters, Betty Sue Lynn Maki of Hurricane Mills, Clara Marie Lynn Bean of Hurricane Mills, Patsy Lynn Brutto of Hurricane Mills and Peggy Lynn Collins of Nashville, Tennessee; four brothers, Jimmy Lynn of Hurricane Mills, Jack Lynn of Wabash, Chick Lynn of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; four sisters, Marty Weitzel of Wabash, Betty Evans of Wabash, Jo Ann McGinnis of Wabash, and Lois Blair of Van Lear; 15 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Services were August 24 at Wildwood Valley Church of Christ, Waverly, Tennessee, with W. J. McClure and Rick Rolin officiating. Burial was in the Lynn Family Cemetary, Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

MCCLOUD, May (Conley)
1904-1996
May C. McCloud, 92, former resident of West Van Lear, Hager Hill and Paintsville, died August 27, 1996, at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone, North Carolina. She was born March 4, 1904, in Floyd County, the daughter of the late Arminta Alice Rice Conley and William Amos Conley. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luther C. McCloud; 3 brothers, John E. Conley and Victor Conley, both of West Van Lear; Austin Conley who died in infancy and five sisters, Alta Conley and Maxine Goble of West Van Lear; Osie Akers, and June Corder Young of Paintsville, and Vertrice Howard Tuscon, Ariz. She was survived by 2 sons, Dr. L.C. McCloud of Louisville and Bill McCloud of Boone, North Carolina; one daughter, Betty M. Hughes of Orlando Fla.; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Services were August 31 at the Austin and Barnes Funeral Chapel in Boone, North Carolina. Burial was in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

PERKINS, Ruby (Ramey)
1926-1996
Ruby Perkins, 70, of Van dear died Sunday, August 11, 1996 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. She was born August 7,1926 in Johnson County, the daughter of Hayes and Martha Music Ramey. She was preceded in death by her parents and three daughters; Carolyn Jean, Ruby Jean and Collista Irene Perkins. Surviving are her husband, Frank Perkins, six sons; William Perkins, James Perkins and Larry Perkins of Peru, Indiana; Robert Perkins of Van Lear; and Roger Perkins of Loganville, Georgia; four daughters; Barbara Steele of Wabash; Sheila Jefferson of Ashville, Ohio; Lisa VanHoose of Paintsville; and Dorothy Ratliff of Watkinsville, Georgia. One brother, Hayes Ramey Jr., one sister Billie Collins of Van Lear; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation took place at Van Lear Enterprise Baptist Church on Monday, August 12 Roger Hill and Manford Fannin officiated. Burial was at Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. Arrangements were made by Jones-Preston Funeral Home.

PRESTON, Lafe
1925-1996
Lafe Preston, 71 of Xenia, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 6th, 1996 at Hospitality Home East, following a lengthy illness. He was born on January 2nd, 1925, at Meally, the son of Sam and Malta Short Preston. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Don, Ervin and Herbert Preston; and one sister, Bunia Rowe. He is survived by his wife,, Exer LeMaster Preston. They married on August 30th,1950. He is, also, survived by a daughter and son-inlaw, Debra and William Noble, Beavercreek, Ohio; two grandchildren, Natalie M. Noble and William Ray Noble, Jr., both of Beavercreek, Ohio; two sisters, Millard Chapman, and Ruea  Preston, both of Huntington, West Virginia; one brother, Arthur Preston, of Meally and several nieces and nephews. In May of 1984, he retired as the Superintendent of Extrusion from the Hooven and Allison Rope Co., after 33 years of service. Also, he was an Army Veteran of WW II. He was a member of the Miami Valley United Baptist Church, where funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, August 9th, 1996. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ohio.

PRESTON, Thomas Wayne
1946-1996
Thomas Wayne Preston,. 49, died Friday, Auguist 9,1996. He was born December 24, 1946, in Johnson County, the son of Wayne D. Preston and Loretta Burchett Preston Daniel. He is survived by his mother, Loretta Burchett Preston Daniel and his stepfather; James Daniel; two sisters Jeri-Ann Newberry of West Unity, Ohio; and Jamie G. O'Neal of Seffner, Florida; uncles, Rosco Preston of Williamsport; Elder Richard Preston of Ypsilanti, Michigan; Ray Preston of West Van Lear and Guy Preston of Hager Hill; three aunts, Callie Price of Akron, Ohio; Helen McDowell of Dayton, Ohio; and Floretta McKenzie of, West Van Lear; as well as a multitude of cousins. Memorial services will be held September 14 at the Highland Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Park.

RICHARDSON, Verda (Hammond)
1906-1996
Verda Hammond Richardson , 90, of Paintsville, died, Monday, August 12,1996, at North Arundel Hospital, in Glen Burnie, Maryland. She was born July 27, 1906, in Johnson County, the daughter of Mayo Hammond and Cora Profitt Hammond. She is preceded in death by her mother, Cora Profitt Hammond; father, Mayo Hammond; husband, John M. Richardson. She is survived by her four daughters, Lelah Litteral, of Paintsville; Lottie Caughman, of Columbia, South Carolina; Dottie Hays, of Barnwell, South Carolina; Linda Cantrell, Severn, Maryland; three brothers, Berkley Amburgey, of Gainsville, Florida; J. Bart Amburgey, of Berea; Earl Amburgey, of Lexington; 17 grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren; several great- great-great grandchildren. Services were held at Highland Memorial Park, in Staffordsville, Thursday, August 15. Burial was at Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Funeral arrangements were made by Jones-Preston Funeral Home.

SELVAGE, Robbie
1962-1996
Robbie Selvage, 34, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, August 20,1996, at Paul B. Hall Regional  Medical Center. He was born April 24, 1962, in Johnson County, the son of Oddie and Martha Jane Branham Selvage. He is survived by two sons, Randall Lee Salvage of Paintsville, Larry Dean Selvage of Paintsville; one daughter, Sherry Jane Pennington of Flat Gap; five brothers, Gary Lee Baldridge of Paintsville, Jerry Thomas Selvage of Paintsville, Oddie Selvage Jr.  of Paintsville, Otis Selvage of Paintsville, and Rodney Selvage of Paintsville; and one sister, Janet Pennington of Flat Gap. Services were August 23 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was at the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.

SPEARS, Eunice (Daniel)
1913-1996
Eunice Daniel Spears 83 died Tuesday August 20 1996, at the Jefferson Place Nursing Home in Louisville Ky.She was born Jan.18 1913 in Johnson County Ky the daughter of Lawrence Daniel & Julia Lemaster Daniel. She is Preceeded in death by her husband, John Leonard Spears, and one grandson, Bob Whitt. She is survived by one son, John L.Spears III of Louisville; and one daughter, Sue Spears Whitt of Paintsville. Services were August 23 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with H.Lloyd Storment and W. L. Rigsby officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville Johnson County Ky.

STAPLETON, Freda E. (Tuner)
1914-1996
Freda E. Stapleton, 82, died Thursday, August 1,1996, at Central Baptist Hospital. She was a retired surgical practice secretary. Born in Sitka, she was the daughter of Frank and Rose Boyd Tuner. She was a member of  St. Michael's Espicopal Church. Survivors are one son, Jack Stapleton Jr.; two sisters, Zona Branham of Paintsville and Lida Castle of Flat Gap; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were August 5 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church with Reverend John Hughes officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Memorial may be made to St. Michael's Episcopal Church; 2025 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington, Kentucky

SULLIVAN, Lou (Meade)
1920-1996
Lou Meade Sullivan, of Los Angeles, California, died Thursday, August 29 1996, in Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California. She was born August 27 1920 in Johnson County, the daughter of Arnollis and Beulah Ward Meade. She is survived by one brother Arnollis Meade Jr. of Lexington. Services were at the Gravesite Rites with the Reverend Matthew Boyles officiating. Burial was in the Wells Cemetery in Paintsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD SEP 11 1996

THOMPSON, Pearl (McKinnon)
1914-1996
Pearl Thompson, 82, of Sitka, died Thursday, August 22, 1996, at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. She was born May 5, 1914, in Johnson County, the daughter of A. J. "Jack" and Jane Cheek McKinnon. Mrs. Thompson was a retired elementary school teacher for the Carter County School system. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles W. Thompson. She is survived by one son, Charles David Thompson of Sitka; one Daughter-in-law, Tressie Cordle Thompson; and two grandsons, Andy William Thompson and David Wayne, both of Tampa, Florida. Services were August 24 at Cherokee Freewill Baptist Church with David Boggs, Mike Roberts, and Dewey officiating. Burial  was in the Yatesville Memorial  Cemetary, Louisa.

THOMPSON, Robert Edgel
1918-1996
Robert Edgel Thompson, 78, of Louisa, died Monday, August 12, 1996. He was born May 27, 1918, in Norris, the son of Robert and Isabelle Burton Thompson. Surviving are  his wife; Azell Skeens Thompson;  four sisters,  Goldia Thompson of Columbus, Ohio, Carrie Snyder of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Hope Moore of Pataskia, Ohio; and Fannie Haun of Alcoa,Tennessee; two brothers, Grover Thompson of Louisa and Howard Thompson of Aliquippa; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday, August 15, at 2 p.m., at Mary United Baptist Church with Homer Church, Frank Blevins and Henry "Jake" Crum officiating. Burial will be at John Hayes Cemetery in Louisa. Arrangements  are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa.

VANHOOSE, Sherry (Blanton)
1958-1996
Sherry VanHoose, 37, of Staffordsville, died Tuesday, August 20, 1996. She was born November 25, 1958 in Johnson County, the daughter of George "Bud" Blanton of Staffordsville and Mary Pelphrey Camp of Fairborn, Ohio. She is survived by her husband Gregory VanHoose; one daughter, Logan VanHoose; one sister, Terry Sue Wells of Falmouth; and one brother, Christopher Blanton. Services were August 22 at Little Mud Lick Church of God, Staffordsville, with Tobe Wheeler and Hobart Meade officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial, Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.

WALLEN, Paula (Conley)
1956-1996
Paula Conley Wallen, 40, of Paintsville, died Sunday, August 11, 1996. She was born January 3, 1956, in Johnson County, the daughter of Frank and Letrice VanHoose Conley. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and the bookkeeper/office manager at The Paintsville Herald. She was a graduate of Paintsville High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University where she was an art student. She is survived by her parents and one daughter, Ashley Wallen. Services will be today, August 14, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church with Eldon Rucker officiating. Burial will be in VanHoose Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Paintsville Funeral Home.

WALLER, Minnie (Brown)
1920 1996
Minnie Waller, 76, of Sitka, died Saturday, August 17,1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. She was born April 30,1920, in Johnson County, the daughter of Thurman Russell and Francis Howard Brown. She is survived by ten sons, Lacy Waller of River, Bill Waller of Tazewell, Tennessee, Harold Waller of Sitka, Darrell Waller of Sitka, Hubert Waller of Sitka, Theodore Waller of Wabash, Indiana, Prince Waller of Detroit, Michigan, Cecil Waller of Detroit, Michigan, Noah Waller of Sitka, and Orville Waller of Boons Camp; one daughter, Vernie Fannin of Meally; two sisters Ethel Estep of Boons Camp and Edna Taylor of Portsmouth, Ohio; and 40 grandchildren and 25 greatgrandchildren. Services were August 20 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Isaac Rowland officiating. Burial was in the Waller Family Cemetary.

BRANHAM, Zona (Turner)
1900-1996
Zona Turner Branham, 95, of Paintsville, died Saturday, Sep.14 1996 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1900, in Johnson Co, the daughter of  Frank and Rose Ann Boyd Turner. She is preceded in death by her husband, Steven Branham. She is survived by 3 daughters, Kathleen Ealey of Port St. Lucie,  Florida, Margaret Williams of Glouster, Virginia and Doris Daniel  of Winchester; one sister, Lydia Castle of Flat Gap; 13 grand- -children and 19 great-grandchildren. Services were September 17 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with  Mark Daniel and Tim Stout officiating. Burial was in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery,  Staffordsville.

BROWN, Thurman Russell
1918-1996
Thurman Russell Brown, 78, of River, died Sunday, September 1, 1996. He was born February 24, 1918 in Johnson County, the son of Glen and Cyndi Brown Brown.  He is survived by his wife Francis Howard Brown; 5 sons Ben and Jimmy Brown of Lowmansville; John and Rick Brown of River and Joe Brown of Thealka; 3 daughters Carolyn Skaggs of Ulysses, Rosey Stump of River and Diane Brown of Monroe; 2 brothers, Randall Brown of Plain City, Ohio, James Brown of River; 1 sister, Mary Greene of Delaware, Ohio; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held September 3, 1996 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Terry Conley Officiating. Burial was in the Brown Family Cemetery.

BURCHETT, Talitha (Baldwin)
1911-1996
Talitha Baldwin Burchett, 77, died Wednesday, September 11, 1996, at  King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.  She was born February 15,1911, in Johnson County, the daughter of  Joel and Sarah Fairchild Baldwin.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Burchett. She is  survived by 6 daughters, Bernice Stambaugh of Wittensville;  Eunice Pelphrey of Elna; Frecia Spriggs of Flat Gap; Glenda  Boone of Laconia, Indiana; Anita McMonigle of Greenville,  Indiana and Sue Robinson of West Van Lear; 2 sons; Henry  Burchett of Louisville and Carroll Burchett of Red Bush; 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  Services were September 15 at the Cold Springs United Baptist Church in Flat Gap with Jerry Scott officiating.  Burial was in the Patty Flat Cemetery in  Flat Gap, Johnson Co Ky. Paintsville Herald 9-18-1996

BURNS, Leonard Ray
1935-1996
Leonard Ray Burns, 61, of Summit Station, Ohio, died Friday, September 20, 1996. He was born in 1935, the son of Carl and Virgie Burns. He is survived by 1 son, Charles Ray Burns of Canal Winchester, Ohio; 1 daughter, Mary Ann Parsell of Columbus, Ohio; 6 brothers, Rex Burns, Carl Burns, Corbitt Burns, Smith Burns and Roy Burns, all of Paintsville and Harold Ray Burns of Wabash, Indiana; 2 sisters, Mary Lou Williams of Paintsville and Magdaline Blackburn of Inez; 1 granddaughter and 2 grandsons. Services were held September 24 at Potaskala Funeral Home. Burial was in the Glen Rest Memorial Estates in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

BURNS, Savannah (Meade)
1919-1996
Savannah Burns, 76, of Nippa, died Monday, September 9, 1996 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. She was born October 9, 1919, in Johnson County, the daughter of Johnny and Martha Castle Meade. She is preceded in death by William Edgar Burns. She is survived by two daughters, Mattie Rose Cook of Columbus, Ohio and Opal Clay of Nippa; one son, Willie Burns of Nippa; one brother, Mitchell Meade of Paintsville; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services were September 12, 1996 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James K. Caudill and Harold Williams officiating. Burial was in the Burns Family Cemetery in Nippa.

COLLINS, Ricky Allen
1949-1996
Ricky Allen Collins, 46, of Taylor, Michigan, died September 19, 1996, the son of Christopher and Betty Collins. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Collins; two daughters, Carolyn Craig Lowhorn; one son, Ricky Allen Jr.; and Nancy and John; two sisters, Sandra and Sharon; his mother-in-law, Lois Sandefur and 1 grandson, Scott. Services were September 23 at Voran Funeral Home. Burial was in the Parkview Cemetery in Livonia, Michigan. Paintsville Herald 1996

DIXON, Sadie L. (Kimbler)
1929-1996
Sadie L. Dixon, 67, of Paintsville, died Thursday, September 5, 1996 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville. She was born March 21,1929, in ,Johnson County, the daughter of Hoppy and Orie Burke Kimbler. She is survived by her husband, Paul Russell Dixon; one daughter, Charlotte Porter of Sitka; one son, Charles Hershel Boggs of Volga; 3 step-daughters, Phyllis Blevins, Dollie Dixon and Gloria Nickles, all of Columbus, Ohio; one step-son, Paul Dixon of Columbus, Ohio; 2 brothers, Fred Kimbler and Richard Kimbler, both of Sitka; 3 half-sisters, Rita King of Oil Springs, Geraldine McKenzie and Sandy Caudill of Ohio; l half-brother, Luther Kimbler of Sitka; 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. Services were September 6 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the Burke Family cemetery in Sitka. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY  SEP.18 1996

FAIRCHILD, Hubert
1912-1996
Retired welder Hubert R Fairchild, 84, died Monday, September 30, 1996 at St. Mary's Hospital,\ Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Fairchild was born February 11,1912, in Johnson County, the son of the late Lawrence and Ollie McKenzie Fairchild. He was retired from U.S. Steel and a member of the United Baptist Church. Survive are his wife; Vicie Estep Fairchild;  five sons, Gary Hubert Jr. and Sherren, all of Oil Springs, Paul of Canal Winchester, Ohio, and Bob of Round Rock, Texas; two sisters, Moncie Williams of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Maggie Smith of Charlestown, Indiana; and 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 3, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Elders Phillip Caudill, and Wayne Blair and Revs. Paris McCarty Jr., and Charles Gearhart officiating. Burial was in Fairchild Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald Oct.09 1996

FRAZIER, Ruby Lee (Patrick)
1996
Ruby Lee Patrick Frazier, 74, of Paintsville, died Saturday, September 21 1996 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by 3 sisters, Mallie Williams, Grace Stapleton and Sallie Blevins; 1 brother, Tom Patrick. She is survived by 1 daughter Vickie Frazier VanHoose of Paintsville; 2 sons, Nick Frazier paintsville and Ralph Frazier wittensville;10 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren. Services were at the 3rd Street Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery.

HANDY, Tom
1919-1996
Tom Handy, 77, of Van Lear, died Saturday, September 28 1996 at the Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburgh. He was born May 15, 1919, in Menifee County, the son of Quill Handy and Elsie Ledford. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Handy. He is survived by 2 daughters, Vickie Ann Wells and Paulinda Shortridge, both of Van Lear; 1 brother, Wayne Handy of Pomroyton; 1 sister, Maldra Brown of Pomroyton; 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Services were held October 1 at the Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was in the Catron Cemetery in Pomroyton. Paintsville Herald September 1996

JOHNSON, Mark Shannon
1975-1996
Mark Shannon Johnson, 21, of Hager Hill, died Thursday, September 5, 1996 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1975 in Johnson County, the son of Lonnie Spradlin and Sherri Johnson. He is survived by his daughter, Allison Brooke Johnson, his grandparents, Anna Laura Johnson of Hager hill and Leroy and Virginia Spradlin  of Washington; and 2 half-sisters, Tammy and Tina Spradlin of Daniels Creek. Services were September 8 at the Paintsville Funeral Home with the Reverend Herbert Arms officiating. Burial was in the Johnson Cemetery in Hager Hill.

KERR, Juanita (Rigsby)
1931-1996
Juanita Rigsby Kerr, 64, of Bluefield, West Virginia, died  Sunday, September 1, 1996. She was born December 7,1931 in Johnson County, the daughter of Foster R. and Gladys Colvin Rigsby. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Kerr. She is survived by one brother, Lefrance Rigsby of Paintsville. Services were at the Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville with John R Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery. Paintsville Herald 9-18-1996

KIGER, Floyd Wayne "Rambler"
1938-1996
Floyd Wayne "Rambler" Kiger, 57, of West Van Lear died Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky. He was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, the son of Sylva Roland and Lela Kent Kiger. He is preceded in death by one brother, Mike Kiger and one sister, Elizabeth Kiger. He is survived by his wife, Lavonne Steenburgh Kiger; two daughters, Sheila Watkins of West Van Lear and Sonia Castle of Nicholasville; one son, William Kiger of Thealka; one sister; Roberta Dulaney of Spraggs, Penn;  6 brothers, Richard Kiger, Gastonia, N.C.; Joseph Kiger of Morgantown, W.V.; Dale Kiger of Waynesburg, Penn.; Roy Kiger of East Hampton, N.Y.; Donald Kiger of Waynesburg; and Thomas Reed Kiger of Waynesburg; and 4 grandchildren, as well as several chiddren adopted in his heart. Services were September 19 at Highland Church of Christ, at Hager Hill. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

LANEY, Glenda (Stumbo)
1946-1996
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Glenda Laney, 50, who died September 30 1996 at UK Medical Center, Lexington. Mrs. Laney was born September 17, 1946, in Floyd County, the daughter of the late Ogie Stumbo. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Ray Laney; five sons, Roy Lee, Joe, J.R., and Rory Laney, all of Offutt, and Bobby Laney of Thelma; three daughters, Shelia Graham of Thelma, Connie Blevins of Oil Springs and Patricia Lea Laney of Offutt; four half brothers, Junior Whitt, Billy Ray Harp, Harold Jo Stumbo and Sherman Stumbo; one stepbrother, Richard Stumbo; one stepsister, Helen Harris; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 3, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Don Fraley and. George Conley officiating. Burial was in Laney Cemetery at Offutt.

LEMASTER, Ballard
1927-1996
Ballard Lemaster passed away Friday, September 27, 1996, at his Paintsville residence. Mr. Lemaster was born October 6,1927, in Whitehouse. His parents were Edward and Louise Laney Lemaster. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys King Lemaster in June 1987. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Abraham Lincoln, Hobert, Charlie, and James Albert Lemaster. Surviving are one son, Vern Chase; a daughter-in-law Barbara Chase; and one grandson, Vernon Lee Chase of Thelka; one sister, Bertha Stevens, of Goodells, Michigan; one step daughter, Phyllis Swoffer of Saginaw, Michigan;  and several nephews and nieces. Other survivors include two special family companions, Beulah Adams and Reda Adams, of Paintsville. a sister-in-Christ, Mrs. Esther (Craig) Booth and their daughter, Candice Marie Booth, of Columbus Ohio; and and by Melina Jean Wiley of Martin, Kentucky. He was a member of the Highland Church of Christ at Hager Hill, Kentucky. He was retires, a veteran of World War II, a member of Paintsville Masonic Lodge F & Am 381, Scottish Rite of Lexington, DAV and VFW. Funeral services were held Monday, September 30 1996, at 11:00 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville, Kentucky. Paintsville Herald 10-9-1996

MCFADDIN, Kandie (Tackett)
1918-1996
Kandie Mae Tackett McFaddin, 77, of Paintsville,  died Friday, September 13, 1996. She was born February 27, 1937, in Magoffin County, the daughter of Lee and Hannah Montgomery Tackett. She is preceded in death by her husband, George H. McFaddin and her son, Larry McFaddin. She is survived, by one daughter, Hazel McKenzie of Hager Hill; 4 sons, George S. McFaddin of Staffordsville; Gary D. McFaddin, of Hager Hill; Howard T. McFaddin of Thelma and Phillip McFaddin of Paintsville; 3 sisters, Gladys Fyffe from Richmondale, Ohio; Fannie Mankin and Betty L. Ramey, both of Chillicothe, Ohio; 5 brothers, Arnold Lee Tackett, Dockie Tackett and Lawrence Tackett; all of Chillicothee, Ohio; and (Red) William James Tackett and RObert Earl Tackett, both of Piketon, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Services were September 15 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Blair, Dick VanHoose and, Paul Conley officiating. Burial was in the McFaddin Family Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald 9-18-1996

MEEK, Patricia (Woods)
1939-1996
Patricia Woods Meek, 57, of Lexington, died Friday, September,29,1996 at UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was born January 24, 1939, in Johnson County, the daughter of John and Gertie Arms Woods. She is survived by her daughter, Bobbi Lynn Meek of Lexington; 4 daughters, Dottie Hamilton of Red Bush; Mary Shell of Paintsville, Polly Wiseman of Middleport, Ohio; and Joan Root of Thelma; 3 brothers, Charles Woods of Paintsville, Jim Woods of West Van Lear and Larry Woods of Meally. Services were September 22 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with John Wheeler officiating. Burial was in the Fraley Cemetery in Paintsville.

MULLINS, Jesse
1907-1996
Jesse Mullins, 89, Paintsville, died Thursday, September 12, 1996 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. He was born on February 12, 1907, in Johnson County, the son of William Henry and Leona Elizabeth Rose Mullins. He is survived by her wife, Glenda Hill Mullins; four daughters, Jessie Leochler, of Columbus, Ohio; Mary Margaret Jones of Thatcher, Arizona; Willia Bailey of Sanford, Arizona, and Deborah Hamilton of West Liberty; two sisters, Polly Huff of Campbellsville; Maude Hay of Lucasville, Ohio; 3 brothers, Charlie J. Mullins of Campbellsville; Pearl Fritz Mullins of Wheelersburg; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were September 15 at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Sam Murray, Jr. Murray and Jerry Brown officiating. Burial was in the Rose-Mullins Cemetery in Keaton. Printed: September 18, 1996

MULLINS, Minervia Mae (Wallen)
1955-1996
Minervia Mae Wallen Mullins, 41, of Williamsport, died Wednesday, September 04, 1996. She was born March 05, 1955, in Floyd County, the daughter of the late Dewey Wallen and Alta Mae Lafferty Wallen. She is survived by her husband Jackie Mullins; 1 step-daughters, Kimberly Mullins of Paintsville; 4 sisters, Mrs. Barbara Blair and Mrs. Sally Mitchell, both of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Jerelene Manuel of Houston, Ohio; and Mrs. Perlie Jean Hunter of Cow Creek. Services were September 07 at the Floyd Funeral Home with Reverend Roger VanHoose and Reverend Gordon  Ward officiating. Burial was in the Wallen Family Cemetery near Prestonsburg. Printed:  1996

MULLINS, Minervia Mae (Wallen)
1955-1996
Minervia Mae Wallen Mullins, 41, of Williamsport, died Wednesday, September 4, 1996. She was born March 5, 1955, in Floyd County, the daughter of the late Dewey Wallen and Alta Mae Lafferty Wallen. She is survived by her husband, Jackie Mullins; 1 step-daughter, Kimberly Mullins of Paintsville; 4 sisters, Mrs. Barbara Blair and Mrs. Sally Mitchell, both of Wabash, Ind., Mrs. Jerelene Manuel of Houston, Oh., and Mrs. Pearlie Jean Hunter of Cow Creek. Services were September 7 at the Floyd Funeral Home with Reverend Roger VanHoose and Reverend Gordon Ward officiating. Burial was in the Wallen Family Cemetery near Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald September 1996

MUSIC, Inez (Reid)
1914-1996
Inez Reid Music, of Auxier, died Monday, September 9, 1996 at the Highland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lehi, Alabama, the daughter of Miles and Birdie Mohon Reid. She is survived by four sons, Mr. Charles Music of Auxier; Mr. Jerry Music of east point; Mr. Ben Music of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Mr. Kenneth Music of Beaver, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Ann Scott of Prestonsburg; Mrs. Ellie Goble of Stanton; 1 sister, Mrs. Darlene Lewis of Gatlinburg, Tenn., 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were September 11 at the Auxier Freewill Baptist church with the Reverend bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial services were in the Richmond Cemetery in Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald September 1996

NORMAN, Nora Frances (Webb)
1930 1996
Nora Frances "Nemo" Norman (nee Webb), 66, of East Chicago, Ind., died Thursday, September 26, 1996. She is preceded in death by her husband, James L. Norman, formerly of West Van Lear; her mother, Phyllis E. Wagner of West Van Lear and her father, Sidney A. Webb of Paintsville. She is survived by 3 sons, James Lawrence of Denver, Col.; Mark David Andrea of Munster, Ind.; and Kevin Lee of East Chicago, Ind.; one sister, Brenda Gerald Polisky of Newington, Conn., one grandson, Andrew Christian; 3 nieces and 5 great-nieces. Cremation was performed on September 28 at Oakland Memory Lanes in Dolton, Ill. A memorial service was held on October 1 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Indiana Harbor, East Chicago; Ind, with Reverend Dean Mues officiating. Mrs. Norman was born, in Paintsville attended Paintsville High School and married her husband in Paintsville on July 9,1947. She lived in East Chicago for 45 years and was a member of St. Paul Luthern Church.

REED, Dave
1925-1996
Dave Reed, 71, of Wabash, Indiana, died Saturday, September 28 1996, at the Wabash County Hospital. He was born April 2, 1925 in East Point, the son of George and Sara Daniels Reed. He is preceded in death by one daughter, two brothers, two sisters and three grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Gross Reed; 4 sons, Willie Lackey of Wabash, Indiana; George Herman Cleaver of Kentucky; Dave Reed, Jr. of Roann, Indiana and Mike Reed of Wabash; 9 daughters, Claudia Miracle, Leveda Price, Judy Reed, Tammy Purdy and Debbie Barnes, all of Wabash; Marcy Clark of Pleasantgrove, Alabama; Mary Goble of River; Sharon Weddington of Pikeville and Carolyn Steele of Toledo, Ohio; 2 brothers, Fred Reed of Boonescamp and Tom Reed of Paintsville; 25 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were October 2 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Manford Fannin officiating. Burial was in the Reed Cemetery. Paintsville Herald

SPARKS, Richard
1926-1996
Richard Sparks, 70, of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, September 17,1996, at Highland Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 10,1926, in Johnson County, the son of Powell Sparks and Ollie Murray Sparks, both deceased. Sparks is survived by his loving companion, Lucille Sparks, of Flat Gap. He is survived by one brother; Hollie Sparks of Sitka, and 6 sisters; Gusta Sparks and Ival Conley both of Flat Gap; Inis Corwin, Geneva Chapman and Flora Davis of Sunbury, Ohio.. Visitation is today, Wednesday, September 18, from 12 noon - 9 p.m. and until the time of service on Thursday, September 19. Funeral services are at 11 am. Thursday, September 19, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, with Ellis Hamilton and Dean Meadows officiating.

TACKETT, Gary
1951-1996
Gary Tackett, 44, of East Point, died Friday, September 13, 1996, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born November 28, 1951, in Johnson County, the son of Ed Tackett and Della Mae Marshall. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Honeycutt Tackett; one daughter, Tammy Kay Moore of Tennessee; three sons, Gary Tackett, Jr. of Meally; and Jerrery Garriel Tackett and Brian Keith Tackett, both of East Point; 1 brother, Lowell Tackett of East Point; 3 sisters, Myrtle Yates of Pierceton, Indiana; Juanita Taylor of Paintsville; Wilma Honeycutt of Sitka; and three grandsons, Brandon Dyer, Jerrery Tackett and Shawn Tackett. Services were September 14 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial vas in the Tackett family cemetery in East Point. Paintsville Herald 9-18-1996

WEBB, John Row
1919 1996
John Row Webb, 77, of West Van Lear, died Monday, September 9 1996 at the Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. He was born May 1, 1919, in Johnson County, the son of John and Nancy Ward Webb. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Sammons Webb. He is survived by two daughters; Kathy Webb Akera of Cynthiana; and Louis Jean Webb Salyers of Van-Lear two sons, Roger Webb of Louisville; and John Scott Webb of West Van Lear; 3 sisters, Laura Mollette and Sue Horn, both of Boonscamp; and Carmona Ethel, Phelps of Meally; 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. Services were September 11 at the Highland Church of Christ in Paintsville with Jerry Scott officiating. Buried was in the Webb Cemetery Boons Camp. PAINTSVILLE HERALD SEP.18 1996

WELLS, David Lonzo
1943-1996
David Lonzo Wells, 52, of South Pelzer, South Carolina, died Monday, September 30,1996, at Anderson Area Medical Center. He was born April 27, 1943, in Johnson County, the son of the late Arlie Wells Jr. and the late Julia Mae Stambaugh Wells. He is survived by his wife, Linda Marie Wells; four daughters, Tina Rennie of South Carolina, Debbie Smith of Williams, South Carolina; Julie and Lisa Smith, both of Thomaston, Georgia; three sons, Mark and Stephen, both of south Pelzer and Victor of Dundee, Michigan; four uncles, Solomon Stambaugh of Staffordsville; Bill Wells and Elmer Wells of Meally, and Dean Wells of Michigan; one aunt, Alice Marie Webb of Van Lear; one niece Julie Wells; three nephews, Jimmy and Mike Wells of Paintsville and Gary of South Carolina; and several cousins. Graveside services were held October 4 at Pine Lawn Cemetery in Pelzer, South Carolina with Reverend David Grady officiating.

BAILEY, Lorraine (Ferguson)
1922-1996
Lorraine Bailey, 74, of Richmond died October 15, 1996, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. She was born July 7, 1922, in Morgan County, the daughter of David and Rhoda Fyffe Ferguson. She is survived by her husband, Lowell Bailey; one daughter, Cheryl Day of Richmond; one son, Danny Bailey; one brother, Woodrow Ferguson of Keaton; one sister, Jewell Ferguson of West Liberty and two grandchildren. Services were October 18 at the United Baptist Church with Elders, Samuel Murray, Lowell Ferguson and Roy Coffee officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

BUTCHER, James Darrell
1960-1996
James Darrell Butcher, 37, of Van Lear, died Sunday, October, 20,1996. He was born, September 20 1960, in Johnson County, the son of Elmer and Anna Ruth Jones Butcher. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Calhoun Burcher; one step-son, Clayton James Keaton; one step-daughter, Randi Jade Fitzpatrick of Van Lear; four sisters, Anna Louise Miller and Sharon Sue Williams of Tutor Key; Kathy Elain Young of Camaro; and Connie Jean Young of Van Lear. Services were October 23 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Mathew Boyle officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.

CARTER, Evelyn (Smith)
1930-1996
Evelyn Smith Carter, 65, of Meally, died Tuesday, Oct.21 1996. She was born October 21, 1930 in Johnson County, the daughter of Frank and Sophia  Honeycutt Smith.  She is preceded in death by her husband, George Carter. Services were October 20 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.

DANIELS, Beatrice (Daniels)
1919-1996
Beatrice Daniels, 76, of Paintsville, died Monday, October 28, 1996 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 5, 1919 in Johnson County, the daughter of Frank and Mahala Preston Daniels. She is preceded in death by her husband, Estill Daniels. She is survived by two sons, Nick and Jerry Daniels, both of Van Lear; six daughters, Teresa McCoart of Van Lear; Patricia Stein of Las Vegas, Nevada; Joyce Butcher of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina; Sue Judy of Wabash, Indiana; Sandra Dennison of Indiana, and Lois Huffman of Paintsville; four brothers, Shirley Daniels of Thelma, Norton Daniels of Paintsville Jess Daniels of Prestonsburg and G. H. Daniels of Van Lear, three sisters, Ethel Price of Silver Creek; Okie Fraley of West Van Lear and Bay Beth Fraley of Oceania, West Virginia; and 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were October 30 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel With, Roger Goble officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville

DUTTON, Emma (Ward)
1905-1996
Emma Dutton, 91, of Boons Camp, died Saturday, October 19, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1905, in Johnson County, the daughter of David and Reni (Ward) Ward. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Dutton. She is survived by six sons, Palmer of Mesa, Arizona; Paul of LaGrange, Ohio; B.J.of Boons Camp; Henry Gene of Amherst, Ohio; Mitchell of Elyria, Ohio; and Walter of Boons Camp; and one daughter, Louise D. Melvin of Paintsville. Services were October 21 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Baker and Isaac Rowland officiating. Burial was in the Dutton Family Cemetery in Boons Camp.

ESTEP, Grace (Blair)
1913-1996
Volga resident Grace Estep, 83, died Friday, October 4, 1996 at her residence. Mrs. Estep was born September 13,1913, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Crosford and Bessie Blanton Blair. She was a member of Cold Springs United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Woodford Estep; three sons, William C. "Bill" Estep of Flat Gap, Harold E. Estep of Meally and Dr. Carroll H. Estep of Dayton, Ohio; one daughter Phyllis Ruth Estep of Dayton; two sisters, Jennie Gullett of Volga and Maude Burchett of Winchester; and five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, October 7, at Paintsville, Funeral Home Chapel,  with Elders Eulas Adams and Eual McKenzie   Burial was in Blanton Branch Cemetery at Oil Springs. Published 10-9-1996

EVANS, Henry M.
1913-1996
Henry M. Evans,83, of Lowmansville, died Sunday, October 13, 1996 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born January 9,1913, in Johnson County, the son of Grace Evans. He is survived by his wife; Helen Grim Evans; 2 sons, Henry A. Evans  of North Canton, Ohio, and James Evans of Flatwoods; 2 step-sons, Evan Chandler of Louisville and Joy Chandler of Columbus, Ohio; 1 daughter, Myrna Clark of Lowmansville; 1 sister, Garnett of Marion, Ohio. 8 grandchildren; 5 step- grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 5 step-great- grandchildren. Services were October 15 at the Southside Freewill Baptist Church with Brother Eddie Young and Matthew Boyles officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery.

HOWARD, Rosa Bell (Hall)
1904-1996
Rosa Bell Howard, 92, of West Portsmouth, OH died Thursday, Oct. 3, 1996, at home. Born March 8, 1904 in Johnson County, Ky., a daughter of the late Jack and America Cook Hall, she was a longtime member of the Pine Grove United Baptist Church and a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Norman Hopkins, in 1927, and Brady Howard, in 1976; a son Glenn Hopkins, three brothers, Challie, Lee and Lundy Hall; and a sister Mary Ann Hall. Surviving are four sons, Oscar Hopkins of Alpha, Willie Hopkins of West Portsmouth, Raymond Hopkins of Newark and Brady Howard Jr. of Dublin, Ga.; a daughter, Betty Grandin with whom she resided; three brothers, Linzie Hall of Bloomfield, Ky., John Hall of Portsmouth, Va., and Norman Hall of West Portsmouth; five sisters, Sarah Hartman of Lakeview, Ruth Crumb, Paline Askinson and Emma Holland, all of Dayton, and Lena James of Baltimore, Md.; a nephew whom she reared, George Hall of Middletown, Ind.; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great- grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Brant Funeral Home in Portsmouth, with the Rev. Delbert Jordan and the Rev. Lynn Wellman officiating, and interment in Mershon Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.

JETT, Edna (VanHoose)
1911-1996
Edna V Jett, 84, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, October 30 1996 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, She was born December 22, 1911, in Johnson County, the daughter of Noah and Goldie Vanhoose. She is preceded in death by her husband, John C. Jett. She is survived by one son, Robert Simonton of Paintsville, one brother, Roy Vanhoose of Paintsville, two sisters, Josephine Bowe of Landrum S.C., Mary Hope Walker of Louisville, one grandson, John R Simonton, and one great grandson, John R Simonton lI. Services were November 2 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Matthew Boyle officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery

MOLLETT, William Alfonzo
1939-1996
William Alfonzo Mollett, 57, died Saturday, October 19, 1996, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. He was born May 27, 1939, in Martin County, the son of John C. and Exie Mollett. He is survived by his wife, Louella Dingess Mollett of Beauty;  4 daughters, Patricia Mollett Ward of Warfield; Betty Mollett Marcum of Jennings Creek; Melody Mollett Bowen of Hode and, Phyllis Jean Mollett of Beauty; 7 sisters, Mae Alley of Hode; Corrine Fletcher of Hode; Erma Sue Moore of Hode; Sadie Hashman of Inez and Lottie Jean Wheeler of Blaine; 3 brothers, Homer Mollett of Martha; Chester Mollett of Louisa and Carl Mollett of Hode; 6 grandchildren, 3 sons- in-law and 1 daughter-in-law. Services were at Trinity Freewill Baptist Church with Sonny Hatfield and John Horn officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Beauty.

NORTH, Gladys (Daniel)
1919-1996
Gladys Daniel North, 8l, of Morehead, died Wednesday, October 2, 1996, She was born February 15,1915, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Julius and Bessie VanHoose Daniel. She is survived by her husband, Foley North; 3 sons, Dr. Gary Noprth of Athens, Ohio; Foley "Mike" and Scott, both of Morehead; 3 daughters, Bette North of Perryville, Missouri; Sandy Webb of Morehead and Jeri North Bluhm of Belleville, Michigan; l sister, Fay Rickman of Paintsville; and 7 grandchildren. Services were October 5 at the Northcutt and Son Home with Reverend Rick Stone officiating. Burial Was in the family mausoleum in the Brown Cemetery in Morehead

O'BRYAN, Betty (Williams)
1942-1996
Betty O'Bryan, 54, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, October 23,1996, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. She was born July 30,1942, the daughter of Bert and Beulah Griffith Williams. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth O'Bryan; five sons, Jim of Wittensville; Jeff of Hager Hill; Greg of Leander; Gary of Oil Springs and Brad of Paintsville; one daughter, Kimberly O'Bryan of Paintsville; her step-mother, Mary Bradley Williams of Paintsville two sisters, Susie Edwards of Tampa, Florida and Wanda Sublett of Paintsville; and six grandchildren. Services were October 26 at Beechwall United Baptist Church with Elders Doug Ward, Rutherford Blair, Jay Colvin and Leon Blair officiating. Burial was in the Highlands Memorial Park, at Staffordsville.

PICKLESIMER, James Leo
1930-1996
James Leo Picklesimer, 66, of Bluffton, died Tuesday, October 29, 1996, at Blanchard Valley Re gional Health Center. He was born on August 8,1930, in Johnson County, the son of Jim and Bertha Picklesimer. He is preceded in death by his wile, Helen Jean Davis and daughter, Helen Faye Picklesimer. He is survived by one son, James Michael Picklesimer; three daughters, Delphia Jean Miracle of Jenera, Ohio: Jana Theis of Houcktown, Ohio; and Joyce Smith of Bluffton; two sisters, Pearl Trimble, of Houcktown, Ohio, and Faye Ratliff of Springfield, Ohio and 11 grandchildren. Services were Friday, November 1 at Chiles & Sons-Leman Funeral Home with Elders Charles Smith and Roy Smith officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. Paintsville Herald 11-6-1996

PRICE, Emma (Stapleton)
1912-1996
Emma "Dadsey" Stapleton Price, 84 of Paintsville, died Sunday October 10, 1996. She was born September 1, 1912, in Johnson County, the daughter of Beecher Stapleton and 0llie Colvin. She is preceded in death by both her mother and father, Beecher Stapleton and Ollie Colvin: She is survived by two sons, Mitchel Neil and Bonnie Price of Oil Springs, John Scott and Judy Price of Lexington; five daughters, Neeka Price Penix, of Ypsilanti, Michigan; Christine and Emory Caudill of Zenia, Ohio; Hoberta and Danny Nickerson of Hickory North Carolina. Blanche Wheeler, of Lovettsville, Virginia, Janet Shearer of Winchester Kentucky; one brother Ashley Ward Stapleton, of Springfield, Ohio; four sisters, Christine Williams of Kenova, West Virginia, Irene Colvin of Paintsville; Ella Meade of Fairborne Ohio; and Mary Ann Wehle of Nicholasville. Also 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Services were at Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Charles Gearheart officiating. Burial was in the Price Family Cemetery in Oil Springs.

RAMEY, Roy
1929-1996
Roy Ramey, 66, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, October 14, 1996, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was born December 4, 1929, in Johnson County, the son of the late Willie and Ola Castle Ramey. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ramey; one step-son, David Lafferty of Lexington; one daughter and son-in-law, Junella and George McClellan of Briston, Tenn.; 1 sister, Betty Hazlet of Paintsville and 2 grandchildren. Services were at the Hall funeral Home Chapel in Martin with Jesse Buell Officiating. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Garden in Ivel.

REDIFORD, John
1920-1996
John Rediford, 76, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, October 28 1996 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky. He was born June 28, 1920, in Johnson County, the son of Mont nd Mandy Ward Rediford. He is survived by his wife, Louella Rediford; 2 sons, Johnny Rediford of Paintsville and James Rediford Winchester and 5 grandchildren. Services were October 10 at the Preston Funeral Home with Bob Lyons officiating. Burial was in the Mayo Cemtery. Paintsville Herald 10-16-1996

ROBINSON, Virginia Jane (Slone)
1915-1996
Virginia Jane Slone Robinson, 81, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 27, 1915, in Floyd County, the daughter of Calloway Slone and Dicey Picklesimer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Otto Robinson. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Daniel of Paintsville; one sister, Clara Martin; five grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were October 24 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Phillip Robinson officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park. Paintsville Heraald Wednesday October 22, 1996 

THOMPSON, Gertrude Mae (Bentley)
1910-1996
Gertrude Mae Thompson  85, of Sidney, died Sunday, October 27 1996 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. He was born November 25,1910 in Johnson County, the son of Pharoh & Polly Scott Bentley. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Polly and Pharoh Bentley. He is survived by several nephews and nieces. Services were October 29 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Nov.06 1996 

TRIMBLE, Maymie (Horne)
1907 1996
Maymie Trimble, 89, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday, October 2, 1996. She was born August 15, 1907, in Johnson County, the daughter of Tom and Julie Salyer Horne. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Trimble. She is survived by 1 son, Mark Trimble of Staffordsville; 2 daughters, Pauline Tackett of Staffordsville and Billie Houston of Portsmouth, Ohio; 1 brother, Albert Horne of Barnetts Creek; 2 sisters, Mae Williams Boyd, of Hager Hill and Ethel Arnold of Portsmouth Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Services were October 5 at Barnetts Creek United Baptist Church in Staffordsville with Elders Kenny Pelphrey and Ron Woodward officiating. Burial was in the Trimble Family Cemetery in Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 10-9-1996

VANHOOSE, Murley Combs
1912 1996
Murley Combs VanHoose, 83, of Wittensville, died Sunday, October 20, 1996 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. He was born December 16,1912, in Johnson County, the daughter of Robert Combs and Malinda Preston. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Bott VanHoose. She is survived by one daughter, Mickie VanHoose Roberts of Huber Heights, Ohio; nine grand- children and nine great grandchildren. Services were at Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church with James Kelly Caudill and Jr. Womack officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

WALLEN, Brandon
1996-1996
Brandon Shelby Wallen of Oil Springs, died Sunday, October 20, 1996, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Hundngton, West Virginia. He is survived by his mother and father, Phillip and Tammy Meade Wallen; and one sister, Anessa Philiqueino Renee Wallen. Graveside services were held at the Hall Cemetery with Reverend Wayne Meade, Jr. officiating.

WATTERS, Alice Mae (Wells)
1912-1996
Alice Mae Watters 84, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Ripley, Ohio, died Thursday, October 24, 1996, at Northland Terrace Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan University and was a retired school teacher having taught at Harmersville, Ash Ridge, Waynesville and Westerville, Ohio. She was also a member of the Aberdeen United Methodist Church and an organist there for many years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was Worthy Matron and Grand Representative to North Carolina. She was a charter member of the Roaring Redbirds Camping Club. She was born on March 25, 1912, in Boons Camp, the daughter of the Dr. Jacob Allen and Lillie Belle James Wells. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Walter Watters and one brother, Robert Allen Wells. She is survived by one daughter, Judith Ann Arras of Prichard, New York; one son, Richard Watters of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren and one brother, James Dennis

WEST, Daniel A. Jr.
1969-1996
Daniel A West, Jr.,27 of Newark, died Wednesday October 30, 1996. He was born June 25, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Daniel A. Vivian L. West, and the stepson of Joseph O. Krupp of Newark. He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Vivian L. West, step-father, Joseph O. Krupp, sisters aid brothers-in-law, Wendy M. & Matthew Breashers; Cynthia R & Monty Byers all of Newark; and several neices and nephews. Services were Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Swartz officiating. Burial was Highland Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald 11-6-1996

WHITE, Charles W.
1910-1996
Reverend Charles W. White, 86, of Oil Springs, died Tuesday, October 29 1996 at Highland Regional Medical Center. He was born March 9, 1910, in Madison County, the son of Orus and Bessie White. He is preceded in death by his wife Grace Webb White, his father, Orus White and mother, Bessie White. He is survived by sons, Clinton S. White of Arnett, Oklahoma, Roger White of Augusta, Kentucky; B. Wayne White of Arnett, Oklahoma; also by his daughters, Teresa McDaniel of Viola, Arkansas, Jacqueline Cornelius of Norton, Kansas, Barbara Rice of Oil Springs, Charolette Conley of Oil Springs; five sisters, Iva Behrendt of Groveland, Gleala Lochen also of Groveland, Linda Smith of Louisville, Mattie Curry of Richmond, Margaret Howard of Richmond; 22 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. Services were held at Oil Springs United Methodist Church with Charles Gearheart and Doug Lawson officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery. Paintsville Herald 11-6-1996

WILCOX, John Wendell
1942 1996
John Wendell Wilcox, 54, died Saturday, October 12, 1996, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1942, in Johnson County, the son of John Wesley Wilcox and Rosa Nell Salyer. He is preceded in death by one brother, Norman Wilcox and 2 sisters, Elizabeth Ann Blevins and Eunice Mae Crace. He is survived by his wife, Lavonjalene Salyer Wilcox; one son, Steven Lyle Wilcox of Hawaii; 2 daughters, Sherri Michele Hammond of Falcon and Paula Jean Wilcox of Sitka. Services were October 15 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the Highlands Memorial Park.

BLAIR, Major
1923-1996
Major Blair, 73, of Magoffin County, died Friday, Nov.15 1996 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg,  Floyd Co Ky. He was born April 4 1923 in Johnson County, the son of Samuel and Mary Alice Estep Blair. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, and his first wife, Lorene Lemaster Blair. He is survived by one step-son, Andrew Fletcher of Daniels, West Virginia; one daughter, Donna Spence of Hager Hill, one step- -daughter Faye Whitaker of Royalton; two brothers, Chalmer Blair of Staffordsville, and Frank Blair of Sitka; one sister Mrs. flu a Wheeler of Staffordsville; three grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Services were November 18 at Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. John Michael Blanton, Dick VanHoose, and Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in Staffordsville Church Cemetery, in Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.

BOGGS, Jensen Melanie Ann
1996-1996
Jensen Melanie Ann Boggs, of Paintsville, died at birth Saturday, November 9 1996 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. She was born November 9, 1996, in Johnson County, the daughter of Shannon and Tracy Hughes Boggs. She is survived by both parents, Shannon and Tracy Hughes Bogg of Blaine; Grandparents Earl and  Wanda Faye Boggs of Blame Kentucky, Sheila Hughes of Blaine, and John Hughes and Step grandmother Connie Hughes of Summitville, Indiana. Services were held at Gravesite Services with Rev Roger Ross officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery.

CANTRELL, Peggy (McKenzie)
1938-1996
Peggy Cantrell, 58, of Paintsville, Ky., died Saturday November 30 1996, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. She was born Januray 8 1938 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Harry "Hack" and Carrie Blanton McKenzie. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Cantrell; two sons, Neal Cantrell of Paintsville; Mark Cantrell of Denver; four grandchildren; three brothers, Willis McKenzie, Staffordsville; Victor McKenzie, Zanesville, Ohio; James McKenzie, Paintsville; four sisters, Beulah Trimble, Staffordsville; Phyllis Merit, Battlecreek, Michigan; Ruth Branham, Battlecreek, Michigan; Ann Lewis, Grove City, Ohio. Services were 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 2 1996, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eulas Adams, Eual McKenzie, Richard Williams and Jerry McKenzie, officiating. Burial was in Blanton Branch Cemetery, Oil Springs.

CLAY, Manuel
1916-1996
Manuel Clay, 80, died November 4, 1996, at Howard Community Hospital. He was born October 2, 1916, at Van Lear, the son of John and Vine Clay. He is preceded in death by his wife Jewell Clay, and both parents, John and Vine Clay. He is survived by John Clay of Wabash, James Linda Clay of Huntington, Phyllis Kidwell of Walton, 10 grandchildren and 23 grandchildren. Services were November 7, 1996 at North Chapel. Burial was in Richmond Hill Cemetery.

FAIRCHILD, Ruel Edward
1932 - 1996
Ruel Edward Fairchild, 64, of Williamsport died Sunday, November 24,1996 at his home. He was born January 27, 1932, in Johnson County, the son of the late Ray and Mary James Fairchild. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Smith Fairchild. He is survived by 3 sons, Charles Edward, Middletown, Ohio; Robert Lee, Middletown, Ohio; Frank Allen, Sitka, Ky; four daughters, Mary Ruth Hannah, Ashland, Ky; Billie Sue Johnson, Williamsport; Penny Lee Meek Williamsport; Jenny Lee Preston; Staffordsville; five grandchildren. Services were Tuesday, November 26, 1996 at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Young officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Williamsport.

GOODSON, Ernest Jr.
1996
Ernest Goodson Jr., 73, of Pike County, Died November 24,1996. Survivors include his wife,Joyce Ann Henderson Goodson of Phoenix, Arizona; two sisters, Josephine Saules of Alexandria Virginia, and Neil Badgett of Ashville, North Carolina; and one brother Victor Goodson of Dorton Kentucky. Funeral services were on Wednesday November 27 at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Terry Reffett officiating. The burial was in Highlands Memorial Park.

HAYES, Frances (Slone)
1996 Frances Hayes, of Lawrence County, died Wednesday, November 13 at Three Rivers Medical Center. She was born July 31, 1996, in Lawrence County, the daughter of Grover and Virginia Austin Slone. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Willie G. Hayes of Ulysses, three sons, Willie Hayes, Jr., Jeffrey Hayes and Timothy Hayes all of Ulysses, mother Virginia Austin Slone, two sisters, Roma Slone of Louisa and Kay Lyons of Lowmansville; five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Hayes and her Father, Grover Slone. Services were held at Belles Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with Dr. James A. Hayes and\Rev. Hubert Slone Officiating. Burial was in Hayes family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald November 1996 [NOTE: It is apparent that this obituary has a birth-date error]

HEDRICK, Goldie Marie (Cisco) (Wilson)
1914-1996
Goldie Marie Cisco Wilson Hedrick, 82, died at Mountain Manor Nursing Home on November, 19, 1996. She was the daughter of Sherman and Mary Lancy Sperce. She was preceded in death by both parents, and also Farm Cisco and Paul Wilson. She was survived by her husband, Edgar Hedrick, three sons, John Edward Cisco of Oil springs, Everett Lee Cisco of Flat Gap, and Sherman Cisco of Martha, two step sons, Arthur Hedrick and Palmer Hedrick both of Tomahawk; seven daughters, Mary Sizemore of Lucasville, Jean Stapleton and Thelma Estep both of Flat Gap, Harriett Daniels and Louise Stapleton both of Staffordsville, Billy Thacker of Sidney, and Brenda Justice of Pasadena, Texas; 33 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 6 step-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Jones-Preston Funeral Home on November 22, 1996 with Kenny Wright officiating. Burial will be in the Cisco Family Cemetery, Salyers Branch, Flat Gap, Kentucky. Paintsville Herald November 1996

HOPSON, James David
1938-1996
James David "Jimmie" Hopson, 58, of Paintville, died Sunday, November 10, 1996. He was born January 23,1938, in Floyd County the son of Raymond and Mable Underwood He is preceded in death by both his mother Mable and his father Raymond. He is survived by his wife, Sara Wheeler Hopson; one son, James Raymond "J.R," Hopson of Paintsville one daughter, Tara Hopson Branham,, of Paintsville; one sister, Bonnie Spencer of Martin; two aunts, Effie Hopkins of Prestonsburg, Mary Williamson of Charleston West Virginia, and three grandchildren. Services were November 13 at Mayo Methodist Church with Errol Archerson officiating. Burial was in the Wells Cemetery in Paintsville.

JAYNE, Melvin F.
1922-1996
Mr. Melvin F. Jayne age 73, of Vine Grove, Kentucky, died  Wednesday, November 9, 1996 at Ireland Army Community Hospital Ft.Knox. He was born in Johnson County on November 24,1922, the son of the late Jesse and Edna Mae Jayne. Mr. Jayne was a retired supervisor for Louisville Gas and Electric Co., Muldraugh and an Army Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a son,  Melvin Darrell Jayne in 1968 Mr. Jayne is survived by his wife, Louella Jayne, three children: Danny Jayne, Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Diane Melvin Vine Grove, Georgia; four grandchildren: Rodney Jayne, Robin Goins,Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Chris  Melvin, Kittery, Maine; and One sister,  Pauline Adams,Paintsville, Kentucky. Funeral services for Mr. Jayne were held Sunday, November 17, 1996 at 1 p .m. from the Chapel of the Paintsville, Kentucky with Rev. Eual McKenzie and  Rev. Mike Blanton officiating: Visitation was held Friday, November 15, from 1 until 9 p.m. from the Hager Funeral Home and Saturday November 16, from 1 until 9 p.m. from the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial took place in the Patty Flat Cemetery. Pallbearers were Danny Goins, Deanna Jayne, Rodney Jayne, Chris Melvin, Robin Goins, Jessee Lee and Ronnie Mayhan and Wilbur Burchett.

KENNARD, Thresia C. (Tradway)
1996
Thresia C. Kennard ,74 died at Highlands Regional Medical Center,Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky., on November 30, 1996. She was preceded in death by her mother Catherine Cunningham Tradway. She was preceded in death by her mother Catherine Cunningham Tradway, and also her husband Clifford Kennard. She was survived by her son, John Kennard of Willisburg, her two daughters, Betty Puckett, and Edith Ravenscraft, both of Hager Hill; two brothers, Albert of Bristol, Indiana; Eugene Tradway of Fremont Indiana, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and 1 step grandson. Funeral services were held at Jones-Preston Funeral Home on December 3, 1996 with Clarence Lemaster officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, Kentucky.

LONG, Brenda (Wickline)
1948-1996
Brenda Long, 48, of Oil Springs, died Tuesday, November 19, 1996, at her home. She was born May 3, 1948, in Bowling Green, KY, the daughter of Carl and Rebecca Creek Wickline. She is survived by one son, Matthew Scott Long, Oil Springs; two brothers, Michael Wickline of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Services were, Friday, November 22, 1996 at the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Gearheart officiating. Burial was in the Litteral Cemetery, Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald November 1996

MARTIN, Josephine Francis (Adkinson)
1920-1996
Josephine Francis Adkinson Martin, age 76 died Tuesday  Nov.26 1996 She was born on October l, 1920 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Frederick Adkinson; and Fannie Mayo Adkinson. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by once son, Frederick Martin, one sister Elizabeth Holbrook of Paintsville, four nephews and one niece. Funeral services were held Saturday the 30 of November in Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church in Paintsville with minister Errol Archerson officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson Co Kentucky.

MASON, James Wesley
1910-1996
James Wesley Mason, age 86 died Monday November 25 1996. He was born on October 2, 1910 in Sanford, Nebraska, he was the son of James Shirley Mason and Nellie Roe Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Billie Marie Preston Mason, two daughters, Dr. Joy Mason Johnson of Santa Anna, California, and Lynda Mason Ward of Paintsville, Kentucky; two sisters Ruth Duncan of Bagdad, Kentucky, and Hazel Boyd of Mt Sterling, Kentucky, and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday the 29 of November in Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church in Paintsville with minister Errol Archerson officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Kentucky.

MCCARTY, Peggy (Swisher)
1935-1996
Peggy Swisher McCarty, age 60 died Thursday morning November 21 in Georgia. She was born in 1935 in Cable Ohio, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Swisher. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Earl McCarty on December 19, 1993. She is survived by five sons, Bob, Walter, Jim, Mike, and Mark McCarty, and one daughter, Vicky Jean, several grand children and one sister Jamie Swisher. She was a member of Low Gap United Baptist Church at Oil Springs, Kentucky. Funeral services were held Saturday the 23 of November in Burch and Stuart Funeral Home in Winder, Georgia. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Stateman, Georgia. Paintsville Herald November 1996

MILLS, Luther
1917-1996
Luther Mills, 79, of Paintsville, died Sunday, November 03 1996. He was born Oct.03 1917, in Martin County, the son of Ashford and Dora Short Mils. He is survived by his wife, Jo Imogene Burcher Mills; two sons, Charles Luther Mills od Staffordsville; and Doyle V. Mills, of Somersetl one brother, Sheridan Mills of Akron, Ohio; one sister Juanita Maynard of Westerville, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Services were November 6 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose and Gary Blair officiating. Burial was in the Butcher Cemetery in Williamsport.

MINTON, Joyce Ellen (Riffe)
1929-1996
Joyce Ellen (Riffe) Minton, 67, of Dade City, Florida, died Thursday, November 14, 1996. She was born January 01, 1929, in Johnson County, the daughter of Austin and Tillie (Elkins) Riffe. She is survived by her husband, Joe Minton, Jr.; two sons, Jerry Hager Minton, of Hager Hill; Joey Minton, of Dade City, Florida;  three daughters, Linda Slater of Seminole, Florida; Brenda Minton, of Dade City, Florida; and Mary Ellen Harder, of Croom-A-Coochee, Florida;  nine grandchildren, Ivy Slater, Seminole, Florida; Jeremy Minton of Richmond, Kentucky, Sara, Ryan, Lauren, Jarrod, and Travis Minton of Dade City, Florida; and three sisters, Georgia Capitanio of Misson Viejo, California; Freda Wallace, of Ridge Manor, Florida, and Phullis Castle of Winchester, Kentucky. Graveside services were held on Monday, November 18, at Chapel Hill Gardens in Dade City, Florida with Reverend Dr. William H. Wolfe officiating. Printed:  1996

PATRICK, Flora (Spears)
1912-1996
Flora Patrick, 84, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, November 20, 1996. She was born October 24,1922, in Paintsville, the daughter of William and Samantha Castle Spears. She Is preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by her husband, Herbert W. Patrick; one son, Herbert W. Patrick, Jr., of Lynchburg, Va.; one brother, Bert Spears, Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Beulah Howes of Sandy Hook; two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Services were November 23 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park.

PRESTON, Lucille (Boggs)
1918 1996
Lucille Boggs Preston, 78, of Nazareth, Ky.,died Saturday November 30 1996, at Humana Suburban Hospital, Louisviolle, Ky. She was born June 24, 1918, in Hinton, West Virginia, the daughter of the late James F. and Annie Clyde Lewis Boggs. She is survived by three daughters Claudine Kelsey; Oil Springs; James F. Boggs Jr., Cailfornia; one sister, Betty Schuerch, Lakeside Park, Ky. Services will be today, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996, at 1:OO,p.m. at the Jones Preston Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.

PRESTON, Mae B.(Preston)
1906-1996
Mae B. Preston, 90, died November 12, 1996, in. She was a resident of McAuley Center, Urbana. Mrs. Preston was born May 24, 1906 in Chestnut, Kentucky. The daughter of Edward and Elizabeth VanHoose Preston. She was married April 23 1927 in Paintsville to James K. Preston, who preceded her in death on Feb,16,1987. She was a member of Mechanicsburg Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Charles Preston of Urbana, Illinois, James P. Preston of Mechanicsburg, three daughters Laura VanHoose of Urbana, Betty Spencer of Urbana, Bonnie Meade of Columbus; thirteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren, sister Sophia Wheeler of Ashland. Preceded in death by parents, husband, son Floyd Cecil Preston, three brothers Cyrus, Herbert, and Everett Preston, sister Maltia Johnson. Services were Saturday, in the Mechanicsburg Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Jesse Walters officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

RATLIFF, Gregory L.
1952-1996
Gregory L. Ratliff, 44, died November 5,1996, in Boyd County Kentucky. He was born January 2,1952, in Johnson County, the son of Cecil and Bernice Meek Ratliff. He was preceded in death by his Father. He is survived by two sons; Matthew Gregory and Dustin Mikel Ratliff both of Thelma; two brothers, Willis Ratliff of Lebanon, Ohio, and Alvin Ratliff of Owensville; three sisters, Della Grooms of Dayton, Ohio, Laura J. Sizemore of New Lebanon, Ohio and Cheryl Keaton of Thelma; a loving compainion, Tammy Auxier Whittaker; and her two daughters, Melissa and Julie Whittaker. Services were Friday, November 8, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Sammie Casebolt officiating. Burial was in Highland Meinorial Park.

ROWLAND, Karen (Horne)
1957-1996
Karen Rowland, 39, died November 3 1996 in UK Medical Center. She was born July 13, 1957, in Johnson County, daughter of Robert and Audrey Horne. She is survived by both parents, one son; Robert Shawn Rowland two brothers Robert Keith Rowland of Lima Ohio, and John Earl of Staffordsville. Services were November 7 at Paintsville Lake with Kenny Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Trimble Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday November 3, 1996.

SUBMITTED Oct. 2004
I am the son of Karen Rowland, and your Obit on her is wrong.  Her maiden name is Rowland, and she was never married(Horne is her mother's maiden name), and she was not born in Johnson County.  Karen Rowland was born in Toledo Ohio.  Thank you. 

STAMBAUGH, Agnes (Preston)
1913 1996
Agnes Stambaugh, 83, of Wittensville, died November 28,1996 at King's Daughters' Medical Center, Ashland. She was preceded in death by both parents, J. Langley and Dolla Dixon Preston, and her husband, Wm. Howard Taft Stambaugh. Survivors include five,sons, Gerald Leslie Stambaugh of Madison West Virginia, David Morgan of Lexington, George Langley of East Point, Wm Roger of Valparaiso Indiana, and Arthur Clayton of Lexington; three daughters, Jane Horne of Ashland; Sara Conley of Willington, Ohio, and Willa Kubps of Cleveland, Tennessee; one brother James Heber Preston of Wittensville; five sisters, Mary Lusk of Ashland, Erie Brown of Wittensville, Dixie VanHoose of Paintsville, Iva Bailey of,Ashland, and Herme Lee LeMaster of Lexington; 16-grandchildren and 13-great grandchildren. Funeral services were on Sunday, December 1 at 1st Christian Church with Dale Kuhns officiating. The burial was in Highlands Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Kentucky

VANHOOSE, Mary Edith (Rice)
1933-1996
Mary Edith Rice Vanhoose, 63, of Prestonsburg, died Friday November 22 1996, at her home. She was born June 10,1933, in Johnson County, the daughter of Louie Rice and Thelma Slone Rice Boggus. She is preceded in death by her husband Carmel Vanhoose, Jr. She is survived by one son, Charles M. Whittenberger of Paintsville, one daughter, June E. Burke of Prestonsburg; one brother, Robert Rice of Paintsville; two half-brothers, Billy W. Rice and Charles Rice, both of Georgia. Services were November 24, 1996 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial at Staffordsville.

WATKINS, William Dolphus
1921 1996
William Dolphus Watkins, 74, of New Lebanon, Ohio died Friday, November 1, 1996, at Veteran's Center Hospital, in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Watkins  was born in West Van Lear, Kentucky, on Dec.17, 1921, to the late William Dolphus and Sarah Rice Watkins. Mr. Watkins was preceded in death, locally by two brothers, Samuel Lewis Watkins and Brother Watkins. Surviving  are his wife, Pauline Statton Watkins; one daughter, Betty Lou Madewell; three grand-children, Jason Matthew, Kelly Nicole, and John Watkins Madewell, of Dayton, Ohio; one sister, Mary Jo Mormon, of Athens, Ohio; and a host of living nieces, nephews, and in laws. Funeral Services will be conducted at the Veteran's Center Chapel in Dayton, Ohio at noon, Tuesday, November 5 1996. Burial will be in the Memory Garden Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. Paintsville Herald 11-6-1996 Wednesday

WELLS, Charles R. Sr.
1928-1996
Charles R. Wells Sr., 67, of Van Lear, died Saturday, November 9, 1996. He was born on October 23 1929 in Johnson County, the son of Joe D. Wells and Lillie M. Webb. He is preceded in death by both his mother and father Joe D. Wells and Lillie M. Webb, one daughter; Kathern Wells Collins; and brothers Denver and Raymond Wells. He is survived by three sons, Phillip Wells, Ray Collins, and Charles Wells Jr., all of Van Lear; one daughter, Lisa Horn of Louisa; and four brothers Joe Wells, Herbett Wells, Everett Wells of Van Lear and George Wells of Definace Ohio, and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in the Webb Family Cemetery in Van Lear.

WILLIAMSON, James Marshell
1911 1996
James Marshell Williamson 85, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, November 30,1996, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. He was born May 1, 1911, in Lawrence County, Ky., the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Walters) Williamson. He is preceded in death by both parents and one son, Carol Williamson; his wife, Myrleen Williamson. He is survived by one brother, John M. Stambaugh, Ashland; two daughters, Lorraine Stapleton, Prestonsburg; Vivian Branham, Paintsville; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, December 2 1996 at 11:00 at First Christian Church, Paintsville with Rev. Eldon Ricker officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Staffordsville

ARMS, Bert
1938-1996
Bert Arms, 58, of Johnson County, died Tuesday,  December 10,1996. He was born January 4,1938, in Johnson County, the son of Jack Arms and Dora Hall Arms. He is preceded in death by both parents and his wife, Lois J. Spears Arms. He is survived by his son, Bert Arms, Jr. of Hager Hill; and two brothers, Tony Arms of Hager Hill and Lundy Arms of Paintsville. Services were December 13 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in the Johnson County Memorial, Staffordsville.

BAILEY, Gladys (Rice)
1908-1996
Former Johnson County resident Gladys Bailey, 88, died Monday, December 16, 1996, at Columbia Hospital in Lexington. Mrs. Bailey was born March 16,1908, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Sherman and Emaline Price Rice. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wallace M. Bailey, in 1980. Surviving are one son, James Bailey of Lexington; one daughter, Carolyn Cook of Lexington; one brother, Sherman Rice Jr. of Riceville; one sister, Ruth Meek of Paintsville; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, December 20, at the residence of Sherman Rice, with Drew Martin officiating. Burial was in Rice Family Cemetery at Riceville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1-8-1997

BAILEY, J.T.
1900 1996
Elder J.T. Bailey, 96, of Johnson County, died December 25 1996 at St.Joseph Hospital, Lexington. He was born June 12, 1900 in Johnson County, the son of Andy and Hannah Katherine Skaggs Bailey. He is preceded in death by both parents, Andy and Hannah Katherine Skaggs Bailey, and wife. Erie M. Evans Bailey. He is survived by three sons, James Bailey of Ashland; Lurray Bailey of Crossville Tennessee; Lowell Bailey of Richmond; three daughters, Jewell Lemaster of Marlon, Indiana; Willadean Skaggs of Catlettsburg, Genetta Ison of Lexington; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services were Sunday, December 29 at 11 a.m. at the United Baptist Church, Paintsville with Elders Arville C. Murray, Jr., Roy Coffey, Lowell Ferguson and C.J. Murray officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, at Staffordsville.

BLAIR, Sina (Blanton)
1902-1996
Sina Blanton Blair, 94, of Oil Springs, died Sunday, December 8, 1996. He was born February 4, 1902, in Oil Springs, the son of Henry and Rebecca Fairchild Blanton. He Is preceded in death by both parents and his wife, Lindsey Blair. He is survived by his three sons, Cari Blair of Greensburg, Howard Blair, of Urbana, Glennis Blair of Thelma; two daughters, Junaita Johnson of 0i1 Springs, Linda Cantrell of Urbana, Ohio, one sister, Carrie Conley of Nippa, and one brother Estill Blanton of Flat Fork, 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren. Services were December 11 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with elders Longa Reed, and Frankie Williams officiating. Burial was in the Blair Family Cemetery of 0il Springs, Kentucky.

BLANTON, Estill "Buster"
1906-1996
Estill "Buster" Blanton, 90, of Johnson County, died Friday, December 20 1996 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1906 the son of Henry and Rebecca Fairchild Blanton. He was preceded in death by both parents, and his wife, Lizzie PenningtonBlanton. He is survived by three sons, Garvin Blanton, of West Liberty; Everett Blanton and Henry Harm Blanton both of Salyersville; one daughter, Jeanette Gamble of Red Bush; one sister, Carrie Conley of Wittensville; 20 grandchildren, 24 great, grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. on, Sunday at the Freewill Baptist Church in Flat Fork with Melvin Wright and Nornie Wright officiating. Burial followed in the Family Cemetery in Jellico.

BOWEN, Mitchell Allen "Micky"
1967-1996
Mitchell “Micky” Allen Bowen 29, of Johnson County, died Wednesday, December 11, 1996. He was born June 11, 1967, in Johnson County, the son of Rufus Bowen and Margaret Goble Bowen. He is preceded in death by his father, Rufus Bowen. He is survived by his wife Rhonda McKenzie Bowen, his mother Margaret Goble Bowen; son Mitchell Allen Bowen, Jr. of Thelma; two daughters both of Thelma, Mickia Lashay Bowen and Shasta Lorraine Bowen; five brothers, Ricky Bowen, Rufus Bowen Jr., and Otis Bowen all of Martin county, Robert Bowen of Ohio, and Gary Perry of Tomahawk; sis sisters, Marlene Carter, of Ohio, Diane Stacy, Linda Setser, Anita Hinkle, Crystal Bowen and Lonnie Jean Davis all of Martin, County Services were December 14, 1996 at the Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel with ministers Roger Thornsbury and Bob Baker officiating. Burial was in the Chandler Cemetery in Thelma.

BRICKLEY, John
1911-1996
John Brickley, 85, of Powell Addition, died Saturday, December 28 1996. He was born in Burning Well West Virginia on January 10 1911, the son of Edward Brickley and Lena Foyt. He was preceded in death by both parents, Edward Brickley and Lena Foyt, and wife, Julia Richmond Brickley. He is survived by three daughters, Sally A. Patton of Van Lear, Page Daniel of Paintsville, and Brownie Smith of Danville; one sister, Dorothy Phillips of Houston, Texas; five grand sons and 2 great grandsons. Services were Monday, December 30 at 1 p.m. at Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel with William Spradlin and Drew Martin officiating. Burial was in Wells-Buckingham Cemetery. NOTE: Edward Brickley born in 1876 and died May 27, 1952 NOTE: Glenn Brickley son of Edward & Lena Brickley states his mothers maiden name is spelled "Foit" and not "Foyt" as it was published in this obit.

BURCHETT, Maggie (McKenzie)
1899-1996
Maggie Burchett, 97, of Inez, died Wednesday, December 4, 1996.  She was born February 21,1899, in Inez, the daughter of Wallace  and Katherine Estep McKenzie.  She is preceded in death by both parents and her husband, Tolvie Burchett.  She is survived by her son Rogell Burchett of Inez, three grand- -children, four step-grandchildren; five great grandchildren,  5 step-great granchildren, and three great-great granchildren. Services were December 6 at Cold Springs United Baptist Church  with Elder Woodrow Nicholas, Jr. and Elder Eulas Adams  officiating.  Burial was in the Patty Flat Cemetery of Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

BURNS, Cassie Louise
1991 1996
Cassie Louise Burns, 5, of Paintsville, Died December 25 1996 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, West Virginia. She was born April 29, 1991 in Paintsville the daughter of Simth and Sharon Wombles Burns. She is survived by both parents, Simth and Sharon Wombles Nurns, of Paintsville; one brother J.D. Wells of Van Lear;  and one sister, Angela Nickell of Columbus, Ohio. Services were Sunday, December 29 at 1 p.m. at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Roger VanHoose officiating. Burial took place in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, at Staffordsville.

CANTRELL, Callie (Lemaster)
1996
Callie Cantrell, 92 died at Mountain Manor Nursing Home on December 10, 1996. She was the daughber of Manford Coffins and Ellen Lemaster. She was preceded in death bar both parents and both husbands, Henry Fannin, and R.P. Cantrell. She was survived by her three sons, Lee Roy Fannin of Sitka, Ernest Ray Fannin of Ashland, Bob Cantrell of Sitka, and one step-son Bill Cantrell of Frankfort, two daughters, Martha Alice Gamble of Walton, Kathleen Murray of Paintsville, and three stepdaughters, Betty Dills of Columbus, Ohio, Esta Ball and Lesta Sparks both of Winchester, 8 step-grandchildren, several step-great grandchildren, 16 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Jones-Preston Funeral Home on December 13, 1996 with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was held in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville.

CANTRELL, Murlie (Salyer)
1906-1996
Murlie Cantrell, 90, of Johnson County died December 18, 1996 in Miamisburg, Ohio. Murlie was born April 3, 1906, in Johnson County, the daughter of Levi and Annie Salyer. She is preceded in death by both parents, and husband, Ira Scott Cantrell. She is survived by one son, Levi Cantrell of Prestonsburg; 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and Two daughters, Annabelle Vaughn of Miamisburg, Ohio, Maxine Franklin of Franklin, Ohio; and one brother Fonzie Salyer. Services were Saturday, December 21, 1996, at 2 p, m. in Dalton Funeral Home, Germantown, Ohio, with Walter miller and Robert Smith officiating. Burial was held at Sparks Cemetery, Flat Gap. [ADDITIONAL] CANTRELL, Murlie (Salyer) 1906-1996 In Loving Memory of Murlie Cantrell (nee Salyer) Date of Birth: April 3, 1906 Date of Death: December 18, 1996 Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday December 21, 1996 Dalton Funeral Home Germantown, Ohio Officiating Pastor Walter Miller Pastor Robert Smith Final Resting Place 2:00 PM Sunday December 22, 1996 Sparks Cemetery Flat Gap, Kentucky Murlie was married to Ira Scott Cantrell, the son of William Jasper Cantrell and Hulda C. Estep on October 13, 1920. She was the daughter of Levi Salyer & Anna Kimbleton. To this union was born Twins (boy and girl) 6/5/1921, both died at birth or shortly after, Levi Cantrell, b. 9/30/1922, Annabelle Cantrell Vaughn, b. 12/31/1924, Orville Cantrell, b. 4/11/1927, d. 10/11/1994, and Maxine Cantrell Benard, b. 7/19/1929.

CASTLE, Nova (Salyers)
1914-1996
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Nova Castle, 82, who died Saturday, December 28, in Sandusky, Ohio. Mrs. Castle was born April 25, 1914, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Alston and Rosa Dixon Salyers.  She was a member of Concord United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Castle, in January 1981. Surviving are six sons, Paul and Roger Castle, both of Thealka, Jimmy Castle of Columbus, Ohio, Eddie and Jerry Castle, both of Castalia, Ohio, and Gary Castle of Sandusky, Ohio; three daughters, Alice Riley of Sandusky, Doris Preston of Williamsport and Darella King of Huber Heights, Ohio; one brother, Robert Salyers of Florida; one sister, Clova Weigand of Florida; and 29 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 31, at Concord United Baptist Church, with Charles Price officiating. Burial was in Castle Cemetery at Thealka. Paintsville Herald Wednesday January 8, 1997

COMBS, Don
1939-1996
Dr. Don Whitney Combs, 57, born in Mousie, died Monday, December 23. Don was the son of Wallace Combs and June Johnson Combs. He was preceded in death by his father Wallace Combs. He is survived by his wife, Gerri Combs of Bowling Green; his daughter, Alexis Combs of Bowling Green, and mother June Johnson Combs of Bowling Green. Funeral services were arranged by J.C. Kirby and Son Funeral Chapel. The funeral was held at the Christ Episcopal Church on December 26 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green. Paintsville Heral 1996

COOTS, Reuben
1996
Reuben Coots, 75 of Leslie County died, Monday, Dec.16 1996 at VA Medical Center. He was predeceased by both parents, Chester Coots and Betty Williams Coots. He is survived by his wife, Dixie Lee Minuard Coots, one son, Sammie Coots of Staffordsville; two daughters, Jeanne Tomlin of Tampa Fl., Linda Lee Lyon of Staffordsville; one brother, Dillard Coots of Hyden; three sisters, Alabam Morgan of  Hyden, Ida Spence of Covington, Ellen Morgan of Hyden, and three grandchilddren. Funeral services were Wednesday December 18 at Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church with Ministers, John Michael Blanton, Terry Conley, and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was held in the Staffordville Freewill Baptist  Church Cemetery, Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.

CRABTREE, Bill
1918-1996
Bill Crabtree, age 78, of Nolau, West Virginia, died December 6, 1996 at Williamson Memorial Hospital. He was born in Nolau, West Virginia on January 18, 1918, the son of James Crabtree and Ora Spalding Crabtree. He was preceded in death by his wife, Liddie Crabtree, both parents and one brother, Clifford Crabtree. He is survived by two daughters, Eva Blevins of Dunlow, West Virginia, and Rhonda Robinette of Detroit, Michigan; one sister, Catherine Howard of Cininnati, Ohio; and four brothers, Johnny Crabtree of Varney, West Virginia, Virgil Crabtree of Williamson, West Virginia, and Dewey Crabtree of Detroit, Michigan. Funeral services were held Monday, November 9, 1996 at 1 p.m. from Nolan Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Taylor, Josh Hall and Clyde Miller officiating. Burial took place in the Crabtree Cemetery. Paintsville Herald 1996

DURANT, Mary (Music)
1996
Mary Durant, 69, of 1425 W. James Place, Kent, Washington, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996 at Virginia Mason Hospital of Seattle, WA. She was born June 14, 1927 at Prestonsburg, KY to George W. and Hattie (England) Music. She was married to James Durant, who survives. Mrs. Durant was a homemaker, and the mother of a son, Robert Green of Nashville, IN, and a daughter who preceded her in death. In addition, she is survived by brothers, Ben and Charles Music, both of North Manchester, and George and Bill Music, both of Laketon; sisters Mildred Hoffman of LaFontaine, Mrs. Gary (Helen) Yentes of North Manchester, and Ruth Abshire of Illinois; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m., where funeral service will be held Thursday, Dec. 19, at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Joe Baker will officiate, and burial will be in Laketon Cemetery, Laketon, IN.

ELDRIDGE, James "Jimbo"
1942-1996
James "Jimbo" Eldridge, age 54, of Paintsville, died Thursday, December 5, 1996 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville, Kentucky. He was born in Dante, Virginia on October 31,1942, the son of Ed Eldridge and Maxine Johnson. Jimbo was the owner of Jimbo's resruraunt in Paintsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Ed Eldridge. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Johnson Eldridge, one son James Andrew Branham of Richmond; two brothers, Eddie Eldridge of Hamilton, Ohio, and Joshua Andres, two nephews and two neices, and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 8, 1996 at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist Church of the Paintsville, Kentucky with Rev. Drew Martin officiating. Burial took place in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashland.

GOBLE, Mary J. (Harless)
1902-1996
Mary Josephine Harless Goble, 94, of Martin County, died Sunday, December 15, 1996. She was born March 24, 1902, in Martin County; the daughter of George Washington Harless and Eda Harless. She is preceded in death by both parents and her husband, Sherd Goble. She is survived by her 4 daughters, Freda B. Tussey of Bradenton, Florida, Edith Sizemore of Paintsville, Elma Maye Adkins of Pikeville, and Francis Ann Plummer of Van Lear; 1 sister, Hester Howard of Inez, 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren. Services were Wednesday December 18 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Hill officiating. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Cemetery in Ivel. Paintsville Herald December 1996

GRIM, Robert
1967 1996
Robert Grim, 29 of Johnson County died, Sunday, December 22 1996. He was born August 18 1967 in Johnson County, the son of t Bobby and Gail Meek Grim. He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Gail Meek Grim of Nippa; two sons, Justin Michael Grim and Robert Dylan Grim both of Raceland; one sister, Andrea Grim of Morehead. Services were Tuesday, December 24 at Tom's Creek Free Will Baptist Church with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Milt Grim Cemetery in Nippa.

HALL, Douglas Ray
1936-1996
Douglas Ray "Doug" Hall, 60, of Van Lear, died Friday, Dec. 20 1996, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born September 12, 1936, the son of George and Nannie Gilliam Hall. He is survived by his wife Margaret "Peggy" Hall; one son, Todd Douglas Hall Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Terry Lynn Slone, Nippa, Ky.; four brothers, Tommy Hall, Tutor Key; Bill Hall, Paintsville; Bobby Hall, Salyersville; Clarence Hall, Columbus; three sisters, Jackie Boyd, Dayton, Ohio; Peggy Kain, Dayton, Ohio; Patsy McFaddin, Paintsville; one niece, Renee Kretzer. Services were 1:00 pm, Monday Dec. 23, 1996 at Jones-Pretton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick Vanhoose officiating. Burial followed in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Staffordsville.

HORN, Pauline(Reed)
1932 1996
Pauline Horn,  64, of 0il Springs,  died Saturday Dec.14 1996, at Pauil B. Hall Regional Medical Center. She was born March 20, 1932, the daughter of the late Dow and Sible Reed. ShShe was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Leo Horn. She is survived by three sons. Gary R. Horn, Larry K. Horn and Jeffrey S. Horn, all of Oil Springs; and three grandchildren. Services were 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.17 1996 at the Oil Springs Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Keith Horne and Jeffrey Horne officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.

JOHNSON, Irene (Stamper)
1935 1996
Irene Stamper Johnson, 61, of Paintsville died Monday, December, 23 1996. She was born June 18, 1935 in Olive Hill, the daughter of Jess and Carrie Frazier Stamper. She was preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by one son, Clay Johnson of Flat Gap; two daughters, Bonnie Sue and Donna Lou Cantrell both of Paintsville; six brothers, Lloyd Stamper of Delaware, Ohio; Joe Stamper of Bristow, Oklahoma; Charles Stamper of Paintsville; Luther of West Van Lear;  James Stamper of Leander;  and Cecil Frazier of Staffordsvile; two sisters, Marie Conley of Columbus, Ohio,Thelma Preston of West Van Lear; l0 grandchildren and 2 grandchildren. Services were Wednesday, December 25 at Preston Fueral Home Chapel with James K. Caudill and Terry Conley officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

JUDE, Edgar
1949-1996
Edgar Jude, 75 of Pilgrim, died Wednesday, December 4, 1996. He was born September 30, 1949, in Pilgrim, the son of Jeff and Kate Maynard Jude. He is preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by his 2 sons, Edgar Jude, Jr. of Pilgrim, Rodney Jude of Dunlow, West Virginia, two daughters, Brenda Harmon of Lovely, Melissa Jude of Tomahawk, three grandchildren, five brothers, Edward Jude of Jackson, Kentucky, Charlie and Johnny Jude both of Inez, Ronnie Booth of Lowmansville, and James Arthur Jude of Columbus, Ohio, Elizabeth Jones and Magie Mills of Pilgrim, Victoria Sparks, Dolly Magner and Deloris Maynard of Inez, and Ellie Jones of Mingo, West Virginia. Services were December 8 at Sidney Old Regular Baptist Church in Pilgrim with Sabart Nicholas officiating. Burial was in the Jeff Jude Cemetery of Pilgrim, Kentucky. Paintsville Herald December 1996

KEEL, Alvin W.
1949-1996
Alvin W. Keel, 56 of Johnson County died December 15 1996, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky. He was born February 3 1940, the son of Rufus Alvin and Lucy Delong Keel. He is preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by his wife, Angie Rowland Keel, one daughter, Kelly Keel Rice, of Morehead; two step-daughters, Tommigene Tackett of Prestonsburg, Theresa Stambaugh of Lake City, Florida; three brothers, Manford Walton of Ashland, Franklin and Stanley Keel both of Van Lear; two sisters, Willa Dean Hamilton of Parma, Ohio; Lorraine Newberry of Van Lear; and 4 step- grandchildren. Services were held at 1l:00 a.m. on Wednesday December 18 at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Stan Alger and Jennings West Officiating. Burial to follow in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

KLEY, Betty (Kirk)
1996
Betty Kirk Kley, a 26 year resident of Naples, passed away Sunday, December 15, 1996. A graduate of Morehead State University in Kentucky, Betty received her Bachelor's in education. For a number of years she was a teacher in Virginia. Surviving are her beloved husband, Frank C. Kley of Naples; one sister, Tommy Jean Hazeligg of Paintsville; several nieces and nephews. A memorial services will be celebrated at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Johnson- Pittman Funeral Homes, Naples. Paintsville Herald December 1996

LEMASTER, Buell
1908–1996
Buell Lemaster, 88, of Johnson County, died December 17 1996 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. He was born February 9, 1908, the son of Jeff and Elizabeth Pennington Lemaster. He was preceded in death by both parents, and his wife, Allie Pennington Lemaster. He was survived by five sons, Willis Lemaster of Flat Gap, Ellis Lemaster of Columbus, Ohio, Wallace Lemaster of Plain City, Ohio, Kenneth Lemaster of Keaton, Darrell Lemaster of Staffordsville; four daughters, Martha Kimbleton of Staffordsville, Linnie Fowler of Columbus, Ohio, Katherine Cantrell of Flat Gap, Roxie Blevins of Oil Springs; 39 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and 15 great great garndchildren. Services were 1 p.m. Friday, December 20 at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Paul E. Keaton and Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial to follow in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald  December, 1996

LEWIS, Annie Mae (McCauley)
1908-1996
Annie Mae McCauley Lewis, 88, of Paintsville, died Sunday, Dec.22, 1996 at Mt. Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 19, 1908 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Hugh A.McCauley and Ethel Mae Hix. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Henry Lewis;  one daughter, Ann Lewis Anderson. She is survived by one son, John M. Lewis, Staffordsville; one grandaughter, Amy Lewis. Services were 10:00 am, Monday, December 23, 1996 at St. Michael's Church, Paintsville, with Father Bill Fedders officiating. Burial was in the Middlesboro Cemetery, Middlesboro, Ky.

LYONS, Loraine (Staniford)
1937-1996
Loraine Lyons, 59, died Tuesday, December 31 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Loraine was born January 17, 1937 in Johnson County, the daughter of Mike and Amanda Mollette Staniford. She is survived by both partents, Mike and Amanda Mollette Stanifor, husband, Frank Lloyd Lyons: three sons, Mike Lyons of lSitka, Rick Lyons of Thelma, Gary Lyons, of staffordsville; three brothers, Mike Staniford Jr. of Staffordsville, Tommy Staniford of Flat Gap, Ronnie Staniford of Paintsville; two sisteers, Helen Music of Nippa, Carolyn Meade of Columbus, Ohio; 3 grandchildren a 1 great-grandchild. Services were Thursday, January 2 at 2 p.m. at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lindsey Meade officiating. Burial was in Family Cemetery, River.

MEADE, Faye (Meek)
1935-1996
Faye Meade, 61, of Chesnut, Johnson County, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 4 1996. She was born on November 15, 1935 to the late Herbert and Mattie (Boyd) Meek. Faye is preceeded in death by her husband Estill Meade. Surviving are three sons, Glen Meade of Chesnut, Wayne Meadee of Chesnut and Darrell Meade of Beauty.  Also surviving are three brothers, Millard Meade of Van Lear, Herbert Meek, Jr. of Chesnut, and David Meek of Chesnut.  Two sisters, Connie Sue Meek of Hammond, and JoAnn Meek of Chesnut. Funeral arrangements were held at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Inez, Kentucky.  The funeral was held December 7 1996 at 11:00 a.m. in the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Inez. Arrangements under the direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald December 1996 

MUSIC, Elizabeth F. (Walker)
1928-1996
Elizabeth F. Music, 68, 409 Congress St., died at 6:10 a.m.  Sunday, Dec. 15, 1996, at Wabash Healthcare Center. She was born on March 31, 1928, in Van Lear, Ky., to Homer and  Ruie (Castle) Walker.  She married Arvin Music on Dec. 8, 1945.   He died on Aug. 22, 1992. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wabash Free Will Baptist  Church. Surviving are two sons, Arvin DeWayne Music and Larry Steven Music,  both of Wabash; four daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Judy) Hyden, Mrs. Daniel  (Janice) Price, Mrs. Allen (Renee) Eads and Mrs. Billie (Linda)  Noland, all of Wabash; two half brothers, James Webb and Curtis Webb,  both of Wabash, and Hobert Webb, Johnson County, Ky.; five sisters,  Mrs. George (Billie) Music, Laketon, Mrs. Charles (Faye) Johnson and  May Rubble, both of Neon, Ky., Mrs. Tony (Patty) Pack, Van Lear, Ky.,  and Mrs. Ronnie (Marline) Coleman, Jamestown, Ky.; 16 grandchildren;  and four great-grandchildren.  Two brothers and one sister are deceased. Services will be at 11 a.m Wednesday at the Wabash Free Will Baptist  Church.  The Rev. Venny VanHoose will officiate.  Burial will be made in  Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eddingfield-DeLaughter  Mortuary, and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. ---------------Elizabeth F. Music Services for Elizabeth F. Music, 68, 409 Congress St., were Wednesday  morning at the Free Will Baptist Church. The Rev. Venny VanHoose officiated.  Nancy Sluss was the organist.  Burial  was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Mike Berry, Terry Music, Brian Moore, Bill Moore, Alan  Eades and Del Slee. The Eddingfield-DeLaughter Mortuary handled arrangements. Wabash Plain Dealer

PATRICK, Howard
1919-1996
Howard Patrick, 77, of Ross Street, died Monday, December 16 1996, at King's Daughters Hospital. He was born on September 29, 1919 in Ashiand, the son of Claude and Molly Conley Patrick. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Harry Patrick; and one sister, Lydia Jean Hudson. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Akers Patrick; one son, Gerald Patrick of Dothan, Alabama; two daughters, Janice Lowder of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Jeanne Pate of Hanover; one brother; Dallas Patrick of Water Valley, Mississippi; three sisters, Betty Himes of Kissimmee Florida, Maxine Trusty of Elizabethtown, and Edith Sudol of Cleveland, Ohio; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Vail-Holt Funeral Home Madison Chapel. Burial was in the Fairmount Cemetery.

Tuesday, December 10, 1996
 
PICKLESIMER, Lloyd Sr.
1936-1996
 Lloyd E. Picklesimer Sr., 60, of South Point, died today at his home. Mr. Picklesimer was born Sept. 16, 1936, in Catlettsburg, Ky., a son of the late Lonnie and Naomi Coburn Picklesimer. He was a produce packer. Surviving are three sons, Eddie Picklesimer, Lloyd Picklesimer, Jr., and Michael Wallace, all of Columbus; a daughter, Naomi Blankenship of Columbus; three brothers, George Picklesimer and Denver Picklesimer, both of South Point, and Curtis Picklesimer of Toledo; four sisters, Dolly Faye Kelley and Geraldine McKenzie, both of Catlettsburg, Linda Picklesimer of Wayne, W. Va., and Tina Ward of Toledo; six greandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Neal Funeral Home in Catlettsburg by the Rev. Kermit Webb.  Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Descendant of the Picklesimers of Johnson County.  Lloyd was the granson of John Workman Picklesimer, a son of David Picklesimer, and Mary Barnett. Submitted By: John W. Picklesimer

PRESTON, Marie (Ward)
1921  1996
Marie Ward Preston, 75, of Meally died,December 22 1996 at U K Medical Center, Lexington, Ky. She was born July 16, 1921 in Meally, Johnson Co Ky., the daughter of Bascom Clark and Zella Preston Ward. She was preceded in death by both her parents, and her husband Homer W. Presotn. She is survived by three sons, Chester A. Preston, of Milan, Michigan; Gerald P. Preston of Paintsville,; Wilbur D. Preston, of Reeds Spring, Missouri; 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; three brothers, James C. Ward, of Fairborn, Ohio; Arby Ward of Tipp City, Ohio; Herman Ward, of Phoenix, Arizona; and one sister, Malissa Roark, of Phoenix, Arizona. Services were Thursday Dec.26 at 10 a.m. at Buffalo United Baptist Church, with Elders, Lawrence Arrowood, Douglas Ward, Glen Peniz, and Bobby Marietta officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Dec.31 1996

RICHMOND, Edith (Blanton)
1923-1996
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 4 1996 for Edith Richmond, 72 who died Sunday, December 31 at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Mrs. Richmond was born January 15 1923, in Johnson County, the daughter of Alta Conley Blanton and the late Ennie Blanton. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Jim Richmond, in January 1982. Surviving are her mother; one daughter, Janie Marien of Amston, Connecticut; and one sister, Mary Lou Music of Oil Springs Officiating at 1:00 p.m. services at First Baptist Church will be Drew Martin. Burial will be in Richmond Family Cemetery at Paintsville.

SALYER, Marsha Lynn (Blevins)
1970  1996
Marsha Lynn Salyer, 26, of Staffordsville, died Friday, December 6, 1996, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. She was born August 19,1970, the daughter of Thomas Kestner and Louella  Blevins. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Salyer; two brothers: James Wilber Kestner, Hager Hill; Jerry Thomas Kestner, Hager Hill  one sister, Corella  Jean Blanton, Beaver,  Ohio. Services vie 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 9, 1996 at the Jones-Preston funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Kestner Cemetery, Hager Hill.

SALYER, Raymond
1923-1996
Raymond Salyer, 73, of Blaine, Ky., died December 28, 1996 at his home in Blaine, Ky. He was born January 10, 1923, in Hannah, Ky., son of the late Roy Lee Salyer and Carrie Belle Edwards Salyer. He is survived by his wife, Delphia Salyer, one daughter, Evelyn Francis Justice, Blaine, Ky., six sons, Jerry Salyer, London, Ohio, Billy Salyer, Blaine, Ky., Roger Salyer, Cains Creek, Ky., Larry Salyer, Columbus, Ohio, Tim Salyer, Martha, Ky., Paul Salyer, Red Bush, Ky.; three sisters, Georgia Justice, Columbus, Ohio, Edna Clark, Columbus, Ohio and Loraine Spears, Blaine, Ky.; three brothers, Kennith Salyer and Vernon Salyer, both of Columbus, Ohio, and Quentin Salyer, Grove City, Ohio; three great grandchildren and seventeen grandchildren. Services were Tuesday, December 31, 1996, at Blaine Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Roberts and Rev. Raymond Osborne officiating. Burial was in Edwards Cemetery, Caines Creek, Ky. Salyer, Raymond PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY ---------1996

SMITH, Ernestine (Bowling)
1929 1996
Ernestine Smith, 67, of Holland Michigan, passed away Wednesday, December 18 1996 at Holland Community Hospital. She was predeceased by her her husband, Virgil Smith, her parents, William and Ada Bowling and step-mother, Mildred Bowling. Ernestine is survived by 1 daughter, Shirley Lopez of Holland, Michigan; 1 son, Virgil David Smith of Holland, Michigan; 1 grandson, Michael David Lopez, 4 adopted grandchildren, Fermin Santos, Kenneth Harold Lopez, Kathryn and Victor Jones and Cynthia and Anthony Reese; 6 great- grandchildren; 1 sister, Mary Bowling of Felming; 4 brothers, William Stewart Bowling of Fleming, Julius Bowling of Paintsville, Demart Bowling of Macon, Georgia, and Charles Edgar Bowling of Van Lear. Funeral services took place Saturday at 11 an. at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, Holland, Michigan, with Rev. George Bells officiating. Burial was held in Pilgrim Home Cemeterv. Holland.

STAFFORD, Garland R.
1904-1996
Garland R Stafford, 92, of Elkin, N.C., died Wednesday, December 4, 1996, at Columbia Davis Medical Center in Statesville, N.C. He was born April 23, 1904, in buffalo, W.Va., son of the late Rev.Monreo E. and Carrie S. Stafford. Stafford. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Turner He is survived by one daughter, Sarah Satterfield of. Burlington, N.C., and one son, Ed Stafford, LaJunta, Colorado. Services were 11:00 a.m., Tuesay, December 10, at New Salem United Methodist Church, Statesville, N.C., with Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home in Statesville. Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery in Statesville.

STANIFORD, Virgil
1914-1996
Virgil Staniford 82 of New Lebanon, Ohio died Wednesday December 11 1996. He was born in 1914, in Lebanon,  Ohio. He is preceded in death by a wife; Nelvina Staniford. He is survived by his 5 sons, Robert Lee Staniford of Huber Heights, Ohio, James Staniford of Dayton, Ohio, Enoch Staniford of Lovely, and Richard Staniford and Virgil Ray Staniford of New Lebanon, Ohio; three daughters, Sandra Nelson and Ella Pendleton both of New Lebanon, Ohio, and Mary Lyons of Nippa; three brothers, Russell Staniford of Carrollton, Ohio, Oval D. Staniford of Dayton, Ohio, and Enoch Staniford Jr. of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Opal Music of Centerswille, Ohio, and Mabel Polvis of Beaver Creek, Ohio; 26 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday December 14 at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel with minister Jerry Castle officiating. The burial was held in the Mollett Family Cemetery in Boonescamp.

TACKETT, Betty (Boyd)
1921-1998
Betty Dean Tackett, 68, of Winder, Ga, died Saturday, December 7, 1996, in Winder, Ga. She was born April 26, 1928, the daughter of Elizabeth Dion and the late Richard Boyd, of St. Petersburg, Fla. She is survived by three sons; James Arthur Pack and Emery Earl Tackett, both of Ohio; Richard Francis Tackett of New Hampshire; one daughter Victoria Patrick of Winder, Ga; one granddaughter, Erica Patrick of Winder, Ga.; one brother, James Boyd of Louisville; one sister, Linda Laburtis of Tampa, Fla. Services were 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Barrow Memorial Gardens, Winder, Ga. In lieu of flowers, contributions, may be made to the First United Methodist Church and to the Barrow County Humane Society.

TRIMBLE, Leon F.
1921-1996
Leon F. Trimble, 75, of Oil Springs, died Saturday, December 7, 1996. He was born September 8, 1921, in Oil Springs the son of Newton Trimble and Ethel Rice. He was raised by his grandparents, Dr. Grant and Sina Rice of Oil Springs, Kentucky. His mother had passed away at such a young age, and he was taken in by his grandparents. He was preceded in death by both parents. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Navin and Donald Bert Trimble. He is survived by his wife, Joan Trimble, son, Delbert L. Trimble of Cincinnati; 1 daughter Diana L. Kearns of Durham, California, 1 granddaughter Krystle Lili Kearas of Durham, California, step-mother  Mary Gartin of Chillicothe, three step-sisters, Joyce Ross of Chillicothe, Jean Ball of Ashland, Carol Williams of Morehead, several nieces and Nephews. Services were December 13 at The Ware Funeral Home in Chillicothe, Ohio. Burial was in the Rowland Memorial Cemetery in Chillicothe, Ohio.

VANHOOSE, Lucy (Stambaugh)
1908-1996
Lucy VanHoose, 88, of Paintsville, died Saturday, December 7, 1996, at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton, Ohio. She was born August 26, 1908, the daughter of the late Garfield and Lucina Alters Stambaugh. She is also preceded in death by her husband Tom VanHoose two sons and one daughter, two brothers, two sisters, one great-grandchild. She is survived by three sons, Paris VanHoose; of McGuffey, Ohio, Doug VanHoose and Ruel VanHoose, of Kenton, Ohio; two brothers: Lowell Stambaugh, Paintsville Rule Daniels, Oregon, eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Services were Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Staffordsville

WELLS, Elizabeth (Rice)
1909-1996
Elizabeth Wells, 87, of Paintsville, died Friday, Dec.06,1996. She was born June 24, 1909, in Paintsville, the daughter of Wiley N. and. May Rose Sublett Rice. She is preceded in death by both parents and her husband, Charles J. Wells. She is survived by her son, Charles Wells of Phoenix, Arizona who lives in Paintsville, one stepdaughter, Margaret Wells Hernandez of Phoenix, Arizona, six grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Services were December 8 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel  with Eldon Rocker officiating . Burial was in the Wells Cemetery in Paintsville, Kentucky.

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