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JANUARY - 1997


ABAYES,  Martha
1997
Marttha Bayes, 101, of Irvine passed away Jan.27 1997 at the Marcum Wallace Hospital in Irvine. She was born in Flat Gap, Johnson County Ky Feb.17 1895, the daughter of J.D. Cochran & Louise Meade; She was preceded in death by her Parents & husband Mark Bayes; She is survived by two sons; Clarence Bayes Glen Elwood Bayes Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Ky

BLANTON, Lena (Spradlin)
1934 1997
Lena Blanton,  62 of Johnson County, died January 1 1997, at Logan Acres Nursing Home. She was born January 9, 1934 in Johnson County to the daughter of Jimmy Spradlin and Alka Dale. She is preceded in death by both parents, Jimmy Spradlin and Alka Dale. She is survived by one daughter, Judy Mabry of Bellefontaine, Ohio; one brother, Manford Spradlin of Paintsville; one sister, Bertha Childers of Paintsville;  4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Services were Saturday,  January 4, at 10 am. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in the Family Cemetery in Paintsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD JAN.8 1997


BUTLER, Marie C. (Cyrus)
1911-1997
Marie C. "Aunt Bea" Butler, 85, died Thursday, January 16, 1997, at her Paintsville residence. Mrs. Butler was born June 6, 1911, at Blaine, the daughter of the late Richard C. and Grace Burton Cyrus.  She was on office manager. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, John Butler and Thomas Butler. Surviving are one sister, Cora C. Lyon of Louisa; two stepsons, Dr. James E. Butler of Lexington and Col. David L. Butler of Lubbock, Texas; several nephews and nieces; and 14 step- grandchildren, 26 step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 19, at First Church of God, with Revs. Matthew Boyles and Tommy Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Cyrus Cemetery at Louisa, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Billy Joe, Scott, Bobby, Jim and Richard Cyrus and Tim Campbell. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1-1997


CASTLE, Clifford
1926-1997
Clifford Castle, 70, of Johnson County, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997. He was born April 18, 1926, in Johnson County, the son of Oscar Melvin Castle and Jenny Wiley Castle. He is preceded in death by both parents, Oscar Melvin Castle and Jenny Wiley Castle. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services were Thursday, January 23 at 2 p.m. at the graveside, with Harold Conley officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Castle Cemetery, Offutt. Paintsville Herald January 29, 1997


CASTLE, Dorothy Mae (Preston)
1914 1997
Dorothy Mae Preston Castle, 82, of Thealka, died January 5,1997 at Highland Regional Medical Center, FLoyd Co Ky. She was born July 27, 1914, in Mechanicsburg Ohio the daughter of Minnie Hayes and the late Frank Preston. She is survived by her husband,Everett Castle;  two sons, Bobby James Michael Thealka; James Michael Castle, Thealka; four daughters, Betty Ann Kinner, Thealka; Eloise Dials, Wittensville; Imogene Copley, Ashland; Brenda Owens, Thealka; five brothers, Harvey Preston, Columbus, Ohio; Michael Preston, Florida; Paul Preston, Thealka; Jarvey Preston, Eauclaire, Wi.; Ernest James Preston, Florida; five sisters, Dixie Charles, Lovely, Ky.; Goldia Combs, Columbus, Ohio; Amanda Keener, Westerville, Ohio; Ellen Sargent, Columbus, Ohio; Emily Sparks, Dayton, Ohio. Services were 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8 1997 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev, Don Fraley and Gary Blair officiating. Burial followed in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


COLLINS, Alfred
1918-1997
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Alfred Collins, 78, who died Thursday, January 9, 1997, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Mr. Collins was born May 21, 1918, in Johnson County, the son of the late Samuel and Stella Welch Collins.  He was a lineman for Big Sandy RECC, Army Veteran of World War II and a VFW member. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Dewayne Collins, in 1998. Surviving are a companion, Elizabeth Holbrook Collins, three daughters, Lois Scurlock of Tutor Key, Joy Music of Thelma and Sandra Carter of Louisa; two stepdaughters, Brenda Jones of Wittenville and Judy Parrott of Brooksville, Florida, one sister Dolly Powers of Richmond, Va., and 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 11, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in Adams Family Cemetery at Sitka. Printed:  January 15, 1997


COLLINS, Martin Dallas
1921-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Martin Dallas Collins, 75, who died Wednesday, January 15, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Collins was born December 28, 1921 in Floyd County the son of the late Dave W. and Nancy Porter Collins. He was a laborer. Surviving are his wife, Murl Collins, one daughter, Dorothy Fanin of Hager Hill, one brother Alvis Collins of Ashland; one sister, Dorothy Crum of Ashland; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 19, at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William R. Spradlin officiating. Burial was in the Wells Family Cemetery at Van Lear. The Paintsville Herald January 22 1997


CONLEY, Rusha (Johnson)
1897-1997
Leander resident Rusha Conley, 99, died Friday, January 31, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Conley was born June 25, 1897, to the late Calfax and Sarah Spradlin Johnson. She was a retired teacher from the Johnson County School System and member of Highland Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Conley, on June 29, 1992. Surviving are one daughter, Betsy Baldridge of East Point; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday February 3, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with J.M. Scott officiating. Burial was in Conley Family Cemetery at Leander. Paintsville Herald 2-12-1997


DANIEL, Charles Winston
1935-1997
Charles Winson Daniel, age 62, of Dayton, died on Saturday, January 11, 1997. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Dorothy Jean Daniels, parents, Winson H. and Amanda (Estep) Daniel, Brothers; James & John Daniels, Sisters; Mildred L. Bennett, Vince Prince and Irene Daniel. He is survived by his wife, Lora Ruth (Tackett) Daniel, sons and daughter-in-law; Mitch and Paula Daniel of Lewisburg, Harmon Michael and Shannon Daniel, Charles E. and Sheryl Daniel all of Dayton, Edoardo De Pauli of Brazil, daughters and sons in law: Ruth Roxanne and Tom Richie and Patricia and John Nocholas all of Dayton, brother: Harmon D. Daniels of Circleville, Ohio, 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday, January 15 at 1p.m. at the Kindred-Barnes Funeral Home with Reverends Larry Nichols and Clifton Tipton officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg.


DANIEL, Jack Wyatt
1943-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Elder Jack Wyatt Daniel, 53, who died January 20 1997, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr. Daniel was born February 2, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Laura Stapleton Daniel of Mt. Vernon and the late John Wyatt Daniel. Surviving are his wife, Helen Daniel of Locust, North Carolina; his mother; one son, Jack Wyatt Daniel of Columbus, South Carolina; one daughter, Amanda Jane Meteney of Locust; one brother, Bill Daniel of Columbus, Ohio; and one sister, Mary Singleton of Mount Vernon. Funeral services were held Friday, January 24, at Little Paint United Baptist Church, with Elders Phillip Caudill, Eulas Adams, Fred Salyer and Heber Burchett officiating. Burial was in Castle Stapleton Cemetery at Flat Gap. Pallbearers were Adam Salyer, Billy Caudill, Lonnie Lemaster, Elders John Sparks PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JAN.29 1997


EVANS, William Thomas
1921-1997
William Thomas Evans, 75, of Johnson County, died Friday, January 10 1997 at Highland Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 9 1921, the son of Edward Ervin Evans and Delta Conley Evans. He is preceded in death by both parents, Edward Ervin Evans; and Delia Conley Evans. He is survived by his wife, Sally Marie Evans; two sons, Thomas Edward Evans of Tutor Key and Robert Allen Evans of David; four daughters, Della Burchett and Barbara Sherman both of Paintsville, Neoma Fay Mertz of Louisville, Janette Kimbler of Van Lear; two brothers, Elzie Evans of Thelma and Furry Evans of Van, West Virginia; one sister, Mertie Young of Van Lear, 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Services were Monday, January 13 at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Keith Home officiating. Burial was in the Evans Family Cemetery in Tutor Key. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1-15-1997


GULLION, Jack Warren
1931-1997
Jack Warren Gullion, 65, of Hager Hill, died Saturday, January 18 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born June 2, 1931, in Gadsden, Alabama, the son of Bert GUllion and Marie Perratto. He is preceded in death by both parents, Bert Gullion and Marie Perratto. He is survived by wife, Madeline Hayes Gullion, one step-son, Bob Dixon, of Paintsville; ; one daughter, Wanda Castle of LeBannon, Virginia; five step-daughters, Elaine Travis of Paintsville; "Bunny" Virginia O'Bryan of Middlesboro; Laura Jean Dixon of Hager Hill; Jennifer Pennza of Oneida; and Angela Dixon of Paintsville; four brothers, Robert Gullion of Mangum, Oklahoma; William Gullion of Cleveland, Ohio; Don Gullion of Elyria, Ohio; and Lannie Gullion of Wellington, Ohio; 2 granchildren; 8 stepgrandchildren Services were Tuesday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Larry O'Bryan and Larry Joe Bayes officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery, Paintsville. Paintsville Herald 1-22-1997


HILL, Astor Hill
1943-1997
Astor Hill, 53, of Hager Hill, died Friday, January 3, 1997, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. He was the son of Helen Collins and the late Logan Hill. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Cooper Hill; his stepfather, Alvin Hill; one son Gary Dewayne Hill, Paintsville; two daughters, Debra Duty, East Point; Veronica Hayslett, Lexington; one brother, Roger Hill, Thelma; six sisters, Susan Hill, Van Lear; Mary Lucille Daniels Urbana, IN; Irma Castle, Burns Harbor; Sandra Powers, Lexington; Avis Spears, Sitka; Shirley Hall, West Van Lear. Services were Monday January 6, 1997, at Jones Preston Funeral Home with Rev. Don Bartley and Danny Crum ofciating. Burial followed in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 1-8-1997


HONEYCUTT, Ernest
1929-1997
Ernest Honeycutt, 67, of Floyd County, died Monday, January 13 1997. He was born August 25, 1929, the son of Burns Honeycutt and Emma Baldridge. He is survived by his wife, Vivina Preston Homneycutt; three step-sons, Mike E. Preston of Hazard; C.V. Preston of Wittensville; and Frank Castle of Paintsville;  two brothers, Hansford Honeycutt of Prestonsburg and Charles Honeycutt of Florida; three sisters, Hazel Sergent of Ruskin, Florida; Helen Amado of Omaha, Nebraska; and Louise Hall of Prestonsburg; and two step- grandchildren, Charles B. Preston and Micha L. Preston. Services were Thursday, January 16 at 1 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C1ifard Austin and Larry Joe Meadows officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.


HUBBARD, Arlene (Allen)
1911 1997
Arlene Allen Slone Hubbard, 85, of Florida, died Friday, January 31 1997 at St.Petersburg, Florida. She was born September 15,1911 in Paintsville. She is preceded in death by husband, Robert Leroy Slone. She is survived by two sons, Robert A. Slone of Marietta, Georgia, Gary B. Slone of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida; one step-son, Dean F. Hubbard of Westford, Massachusetts; one daughter, Sheryl Powers of Pinellas, Florida;  one step-daughter, Marilyn K.Taylor of Lebannon, Indiana; six grand children and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday February 8 at 10 a.m. at Private Graveside service with Eldon Rucker officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald 2-12-1997


HUTCHISON, Mary (Jones)
1910-1997
Mary Jones Hutchison, 86, of Lawrence county, died Tuesday, January 21 1997. She was born May 27, 1910, in Ligon, the daughter of Sylvester Jones and Isabelle Reynolds Jones. She is preceded in death by both parents, Sylvester Jones and Isabel1e Reynolds Jones, and husband, Thurman Hutchison. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Cox of East Point; three sons, Bob Hutchison of Zephyhills, Florida, Harold Hutchison of Webbville and David Hutchison of Indian River, Michigan; three sisters, Lily Osborne of Dorton, Ginnie Meade of Ligon, and Martha Vaughn of Prestonsburg; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Services were Thursday, January 23 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Lee Hampton officiating. Burial was in Harmon Cemetery, Louisa.


KESTNER, Alice Ruth (Rowland)
1949-1997
Alice Ruth Rowland Kestner, 47, of Johnson County, died Wednesday, January 15 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1949, the daughter of Creval and Ruth Gullett Rowland. She is survived by both parents, Creval and Ruth Gullett Rowland; husband, Paul J. Kestner; two sons, Danny B. Kestner of Flat Gap and Paul Douglas Kestner of Hager Hill; two daughters, Tracy Lynn Jude of Inez and Jessica Ann Kestner of Hager Hill; nine brothers, Johnny Rowland of North Carolina, Charlie, Gary, Mike William, "Henry", and Clifford Rowland all of Hager Hill, Glen Rowland of Mt. Sterling, Richard Rowland of Paintsville and Keenan Rowland of Prestonsburg; one sister Virginia Burke Halter of East Point and 7 grandchildren. Services were noon Saturday January 19 at Collista Freewill Baptist Church with ministers Tobe Johnson and Russell Auxier officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 1-22-1997


KING, Zollie
1907-1997
Zollie King, 89, of Paintsville, died January 29 1997, in Columbus. He was born May 8, 1907 in Paintsville, the son os Charlie King and Virgie Wright. He sis survived by his wife Hattie, son, Jerry King, daughter, Irene (Jim) Moore, 5 grandchildren, 10 great-children, 7 great great-grandchildren; sisters, Mattie Norma and Opal, brother Woody. Services were at Jerry Spears Funeral Home, Columbus Home, Friday where service will be held at 1p.m. Saturday. Burial was Sunset Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio. Elizabeth Collins: and three children from a previous marriage, three daughters, Sandra Collins Carter of Louisa, Lois Scurlock of Tutor Key, Joy Music of Thelma; one sister, Dolly Powers of Richmond, Virginia; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were 12 noon on Saturday on Saturday, January 11 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in Adams Family Cemetery in Sitka.


MELVIN, Carl
1922-1997
Van Lear resident Carl Melvin, 74, died Saturday, January 25, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Melvin was born May 23, 1922, in Johnson County, to the late Adam and Stella Stapleton Melvin. He was a carpenter and Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are one son, Carl Maurice Melvin of Lexington; one daughter, Janet Adele Melvin Royer; one brother, Ray Melvin of Thelma; one sister, Elloise VanHoose of West Van Lear; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 27, at Highland Memorial Funeral Chapel at Staffordsville, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park.


MILWARD, Georgene (Preston)
1905-1997
Georgene Milward, 91, of Lexington, died Thursday, January 30 1997 at Pine Meadows Nursing Home. She was born July 6, 1905, in Paintsville, the daughter of Charles Andrew Kirk and Mable Preston. She is preceded in death by both parents, son, Charles Kirk Kemper and husband, W.R. Milward III. She is survived by one daughter, Sarah Anne Smith of Beaufort, South Carolina; one daughter-in law, Evelyn Kemper of Lexington; four grandchildren, William Aaron Smith of Indiana, George Whitney Kemper of Nashville, Tennessee, Mary Kirk Kemper of Portland, Oregon, and Katherine Vaughan Kemper of Portland, Oregon; 6 great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery Paintsville Herald 2-12-1997


PACK, Buell
1909-1997
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 26, 1997 for Buell Pack, 87, who died Wednesday, January 22, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pack was born December 8, 1909, in Johnson County, to the late Lee and Hessie Davis Pack. He was a farmer and member of Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Pack, on January 14 1997. Surviving are three sons, Bobby of Paintsville, Merrill of Stambaugh and John Lowell Pack of Franklin, Ohio; one daughter, June Brewer of Stambaugh; and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were James Kelly Caudill and Dick VanHoose. Burial was in Marvin Sparks Cemetery at Blaine. Paintsville Herald 1-29-1997


PACK, Georgia (Ramey)
1911 1997
Funeral services were held Friday, January 17, for Georgia Pack, 85, who died Tuesday, January 14 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Pack was born February 4 1911, in Lawrence County, the daughter of the late Henry and Eliza Bishop Ramey. Surviving are her husband, Buell Pack; three sons, Bobby Pack of Paintsville; John Lowell Pack of Franklin, Ohio; and Merrill Pack of Stambaugh; one daughter, June Brewer of Stambaugh; and seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Officiating at services at Jones-preston Funeral Home Chapel was James Kelly Caudill. Burial was in Marvin Sparks Cemetery at Blaine. Paintsville Herald 1-22-1997


PRICE, Marie (Trivette)
1926-1997
Marie Price, 70, died Friday, January 24, 1997 at Columbia Greenview Hospital in Bowling Green. Mrs. Price was born February 28,1926, in Pike County, to the late George and Vie Vanover Trivette. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garner Price, in June 1987. Surviving are two sons, Dan Burgess of Paintsville and Wayne Price of Bowling Green; four brothers, Arthur and Noble Trivette, both of Pikeville, Lonnie Trivette of Proctorville, Ohio, and Edd Trivette of Ohio; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 27, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose and Edward J. Young officiating. Burial was in Johnson Cemetery at Thelma. Weekly Progress 1-29-1997


SALYER, Alla Ruth (May)
1935 1997
Alla Ruth Salyer, 61, of Kitts Hill. Ohio, died Tuesday, January 7 1997 in River Valley Health System. She was born on April 29,1935, the daughter of the late Russell and Jewell Salyer May. She is preceded in death by both parents Russell and Jewell Salyer May, and husband, James M. Salyer. She is survived by her children, Charles (Brenda) Jordan, Duard "Ace" Salyer, Orbit (Sherry M. Williams, and Anthony Salyer all of Columbus, Ohio; Naomi K. Easter of Kitts Hill, Ohio and Allen (Bonida) Bruce of Pedro, Ohio; 17 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild;  one brother, Charles May of Columbus, Ohio; four sisters, Charlene Wilson of Ironton, Ohio, Ersley Dust and Karen Dennin both of Columbus, Ohio and Vada Trusdale of Kitts Hill, Ohio. Services were Thursday at 11 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, Ohio with Rev. James Cremeans officiating. Burial was in Salyers Cemetery, Paintsville.


SETSER, Marvin
1925-1997
Marvin Setser, 71 of Johnson County, died Wednesday, January, 8 1997. He was born July 12, 1925, the son of Walter and Lucy Hatcher Setser. He is preceded in death by both his parents, Walter and Lucy Hatcher Setser. He is survived by one sister, Pearl Beardsley of Texas and one brother, Kenneth Setser of Louisa.  Services were Friday, January 10 at 1 p.m. at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Matthew Boyles officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville.


SLONE, Donald Keith
1947-1997
Donald Keith Slone, 49, died Monday, January 6, 1997, at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center in Ashland.  Mr. Slone was born November 22, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio.  He was a truck driver and Army veteran.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Joene Slone, on February 27, 1989; and his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Jasper Slone and Mr. and Mrs. Millard Huff. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Wells Slone; one daughter, Shauna; one uncle and two aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Huff and Marjorie Slone; cousins, Monie Stapleton and Robie Huff; and other family members, Sheila Slone, Penny Sublett and Darleen Slone.  Funeral services were held Friday, January 10, 1997, in Boyd County. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1-15-1997


SMITH, Paulette
1956 1997
Paulette Smith, 41, of Kingsport, Tennessee, formerly of Pikeville, died Thursday January 2 1997. She is the daughter of Augats Barrios and Jean Mullins. She is seceded in death by both parents, Augats Barrios and Jean Marlins. She is survived by her husband, Jay F. Smith Kingsport, Tennessee, one daughter, Stephanie Marie Smith of Kingsport, Tennessee; three sisters, Teresa Ratliff of Pikeville, Pauline Branham of Paintsville, Mary Kay Quensberry of North Carolina and one Grandchild. Services were at The Justice Funeral Services Morris Chapel at Juisticeville on January 4. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Kingsport, Tennessee.


SPRADLIN, Dessie (Ratliff)
1916-1997
Former Johnson County resident Dessie Spradlin, 80, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Spradlin was born February 1, 1916, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Dennie and Rhoda Blair Ratliff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Spradlin. Surviving are three sons, Bill and Bob Spradlin, both of Prestonsburg, and Dave Spradlin of Harold; two daughters, Patsy Spradlin of Prestonsburg and Dorothy Sue Howell of Prestonsburg; one brother, Guy Ratliff of Barnetts Creek; two sisters, Bessie Blair and Tressie Robinson, both of Barnetts Creek; and 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, January 10, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Donald R. Caudill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Denver. PAINTSVILLE HERALD JAN.15 1997


SPRADLIN, Loberta (Castle)
1924-1997
Loberta Spradlin, 72, of Johnson County, died Tuesday, January 7 at 4 p.m. in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. She was born June 28, 1924 in Johnson County, the daughter of Jonah Castle and Edna Adams Castle. She is preceded in death by both parents, Jonah Castle and Edna Adams Castle, and husband, Ernest Spradlin. She is survived by three sons, Leslie Spradlin of Nippa, Tony Spradlin of Ivel, Danny E. Spradlin of Flat Gap; one daughter, Ernestine Spradlin Ward of Tutor Key; four brothers, Jonah Castle, Jr. of Ripley, West Virginia, Billy Castle of Dayton, Ohio, James A. Castle of Meally, David Castle of Riceville; five sisters, Janice Bone of Wabash, Indiana, Brenda Watson of Dayton, Ohio, Kaye Schmidt of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Faye Lyons and Loraine Castle, both of Nippa; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were Friday, January 10 at 1 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Dick VanHoose and Don LeMaster officiating. Burial was in the Family Cemetery in Tutor Key. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY 1997


STURGILL, Charles Vencil
1912 1997
Paintsville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Charles Vencil Sturgill, 84, who died Sunday, January 12, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington,  West Virginia. Mr. Sturgill was born May 20, 1912, in Johnson County, the son of the late Herbert and Virgie Salyers Sturgill. He was a retired business owner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Mae (Lester) Sturgill. Surviving are one daughter, Joan Jackson of Paintsville; and one grandson, Charles Gregory Jackson. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 15, at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Drew Martin officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 1-22-1997


TACKETT, Ruby (Culwell)
1910-1997
Ruby Tackett, 86 of Johnson County, died Wednesday, January 29 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1910 in Johnson County, the daughter of Dennis and Exer Davis Culwell. She is preceded in death by both parents, and husband, Paris Tackett. She is survived by four sons, Milton Tackett of Paintsville, George Tackett of River, Don Tackett of Huntington, and Ronnie Tackett of Stambaugh; two daughters, Lora Ruth Daniel of Dayton, Ohio, and Exer Marie Stapleton of Stambaugh; 24 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and eight great great grandchildren; seven brothers, Elliott Culwell of Nippa, Fred Culwell of Grove City, Ohio, Riley Culwell of Mt.Sterling, Andrew Culwell of Plain City, Ohio, Georgie Culwell of Waverly, Ohio, L.T. Culwell of Marion, Ohio, and Eddie Culwell of Plymouth, Florida; two sisters, Nevel Lemasters of Columbus, Oh, and Ethel McKenzie of Stambaugh. Services were Saturday, February 1 at 10 a.m. at Preston Home Chapel with Paul Castle and Carlos Preston officiating. Burial was in Caudill Cemetery.


TACKETT, William E.
1926-1997
William E. Tackett, 71, of Paintsville, dieds Thursday, January 1,1998. He was born January 25, 1926, in Floyd County, the son of Clyde and Rebecca Adkins Tackett He was a retired coal miner. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Kilgore Tackett; two sons, Clyde Tackett of Buckhannon, West Virginia; and Darrell Kilgore of Paintsville; three daughters, Ruth Ann Perry of Paintsville; Linda Clark of Fairborn, Ohio; and Marsha Conley of Warsaw, Indiana; two brothers, Thomas Ray Tackett of Atlanta, Ga.; and Clyde Tackett, Jr. of Vanghnsville, Ohio; two sisters, Allene Pack of Vaughnsville, Ohio; and Elcine Hall of Ottawa, Ohio; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services were January 4, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with J.D. Rice, John Sparks and Joe Carroll officiating. Burial was at the Lakeview Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.


TRIMBLE, Harry
1928-1997
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 29, for Harry Donald Trimble, 69, who died Sunday, January 26, 1997  at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Trimble was born January 7, 1928, to the late Harry B. and Bessie Adams Trimble, He was a serviceman with Kentucky Power Company, veteran of the U.S. Army and member of Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Betty Lee Trimble; two stepsons, Michael Blair of Paintsville and Ronald Blair of Atlanta, Georgia; one daughter, Sherry Trimble McCarty of, Wittensville; one stepdaughter, Norma Lee Rowland of Greenup; two sisters, Mary Ruth Griffith of Pikeville and Mabel Smithof Paducah;  and four grandchildren. Officiating at 2 p.m. services at Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa will be James Kelly Caudill, Thomas Rowland and Dick VanHoose. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral  Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald 1-29-1997


WALLEN, Gervin B.
1929  1997
Gervin B. Wallen, 67, of Lockbourne died January 9 1997. He was born May 1, 1929 in Lawrence County, the son of George and Miranda (Borders) Wallen. He was preceded in death by both parents, George and Miranda (Borders) Wallen, wife, Anna Wallen, and granddaughter, Cassandra, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by daughters, Beverly A. (Williams) Cox, and Brenda K. (Kenny) Rayburn all of Lockbourne; sons, Wayne D. (Patti) of Columbus, Ohio; Donald E. (Carrie) of Orient; Roger D. (Kathy) of Galion, Ohio; and Ronald D. Wallen of Lockbourne; sisters, Idyllis Murray of Florida; Phyllis Mixon, of Johnston, Ohio; Roma Stepp of Kentucky. Funeral services were Monday at 2 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Ashville, with Pastor Charles Coleman officiating. Burial was in Floral Hills Cemetery.


WALTERS, John L.
1923  1997
John. L. Walters, 73, of Johnson County, died Monday January 6 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. John L. Walters  was born April 20 1923 in Johnson County, the son of Taulbee Walters and Laura Spriggs. He is preceded in death by both Parents, Taulbee Walters and Laura Spriggs. He is survived by his wife, Mable Austin Walters, three sons, Johnnie Walters, Roger Walters, and Danny Walters all of Williamsport; four daughters, Charlotte Brown od Ashland; Pamela Wells, Sandra Messer, and Ester Ward of Williamsport; two brothers, Wince Walters and Vern Walters, of Williamsport; three sisters, Ethel Walline of Ashland; Nannie Hall of Indianapolis, Indiana; Faye Ward of Offutt; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services were Wednesday, January 8 at 11 am. at Jones Preston Funeral Chapel with Doug Kestner and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Family Cemetery, Williamsport. Paintsville Herald 1-8-1997


WILEY, Garnett
1914-1997
Garnett Wiley, 82, died Wednesday, January 29 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. She was born October 18,1914 in Johnson County, the daughter of William and Gypsie Murray Wallen. She is preceded in death by both parents, and husband, Earl Wiley. She is survived by two step-sons, Jerry  Wiley of Michigan and Wade Douglas Wiley of Texas; l grand-son and several step-grandchildren; one daughter, Teresa Justice seven step-daughters, Oneida Riley of Ohio, Fay Spradlin of Florida, Wilma Saxton of Huntington, West Virginia, Sherry Hoying of Ohio, Janice Getmin of Blaine, Vivian Krupp and Marie Hall both of Ohio; two brothers, Ballard Wallen of of Catlettsburg and Floyd Wallen of Tutor Key; six sisters, Mearle Wallen; Dorothy Daniel, Betty Stapleton, Maye Price all of River. Edith Vanhoose of Wilmington, Ohio, and Fay Craft of Portsmouth, Ohio. Services were Saturday, February 1 at 1 p.m. at River United Baptist Church with Bruce Howard and John Sparks officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in Wallen Cemetery.


WILLIAMS, Maud (Bell)
1997
Paintsville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Maud Jennings Williams who died Sunday, January 5, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Williams was born in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Charlie and Minnie VanHoose Bell. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Press Jennings, on January 17, 1977. Surviving are her husband, Beecher Williams; four sons, Charles Jefferson Jennings of Van Lear, Paul Jennings of Morehead, Roger Jennings of Stambaugh and Charles Jennings of San Diego, California; two daughters, Barbara Travis of Fairborn, Ohio, and Shelby Jean McLaughin of Englewood, Florida; four stepsons, James Allen Williams of Meally, Beecher Williams Jr. of Ohio, Earl Williams of Fairborn and Mike Williams of Delaware, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Vivan Moore and Alka Mae Williams, both of Delaware, Ohio; one sister, Mildred Crum of Lexington; and 15 grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren and several great-grandchildren and stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 8, at 11 a.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Elders Claude Mollette, Burns Mollelte and Billy Howard officiating: Burial will be in Jennings Cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1-8-1997


WOODS, Jasper F.
1926 1997
Jasper F. Woods, 70, of Johnson County, died Sunday, January 19 1997 He was born September 20,1926, the son of Jasper Woods and Julia Preston Woods. He is preceded in death by both his parents, Jasper and Julia Preston Woods. He is survived by one sister, Frankie Blair of Mansfield, Ohio. Services were Wednesday, January 22 at ll a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with ministers, Bob Lyons and Gary Blair officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Staffordsville.



FEBRUARY - 1997
ADAMS, GRACIE (Clark)
1921-1997
Gracie Clark Adams, 75, died Sunday, February 9, 1997 at Homestead Nursing Home in Lexington, Ky. Mrs. Adams was born June 21, 1921, in Johnson County, to the late Henry and Ollie Salyers Clark. Surviving are one son, J:B. Adams; and one sister , Arizona Clark Blevins of Paintseille. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, February 12, at 10 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.

ARROWOOD, Ben
1911-1997
Ben Arrowood, 85, of Columbus, Ohio, died Monday, February 3 1997. He was born on November 5, 1911 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Andrew Jackson and Mary Jane Daniels Arrowood. He is preceded in death by both parents; one son, Flem Arrowood, one sister, Samantha Ward; five brothers, Henry, Leonard, Glenn; Ervin and Flem Arrowood, and one daughter-in-law, Freda Arrowood. He is survived by his wife, Mearl Duvall Arrowood; eight sons, Jack, Jim, Ervin, Glen, John, David; Arrowood all of Oak Hill, Ohio, Joe Arrowood of Tampa, Florida, and Ben Arrowood of Columbus, Ohio; four daughters, Helen Jones of Oak Hill, Ohio, Betty Carter of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; Leis Barker of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Samantha Hatcher of Bidwell, Ohio; 40 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Services were Thursday, February 6 at 1 p.m. at Kuhner-Lewls Funeral Home with elders, Lee Walters, Flem Allen Arrowood, and Larry Arrowood officiating. Burial was in Arrowood Family Cemetery.


BALDWIN, Lee Eldon
1932-1997
Lee Eldon Baldwin, 64, of Oil Springs, died, Tuesday, February 4 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born June 25, 1932 in Johnson County, the son of Leaborn Baldwin and Blanche Reed. He is preceded in death by his father, Leaborne Baldwin, son, Earnest Lee Baldwin, and brother, Daniel Shelby Baldwin. He is survived by his mother, Blanche Baldwin; one son, Randy Baldwin; five daughters, Terrica Diane Baldwin, Melissa Blanton, and Sandra Sue Blanton all of Oil Springs, and Denita J. Baldwin of Staffordsville, and Lecia Marie Baldwin of Paintsville; three brothers, Larry David Baldwin of Paintsville, Lowell Keith Baldwin and John Dockey Baldwin both of Oil Springs; three sisters, Dora Alice Meade and Mary Margaret Cantrell both of Oil Springs, and Anne Marie Colvin of Toledo, Ohio; first wife, Dessie Faye Baldwin. Services were Friday, February 7 at 11 a.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders James R Blair and Douglas Ward officiating. Burial was in the Baldwin Cemetery in Oil Springs.


BLEVINS, Dixie (Simpson)
1909-1997
Dixie Simpson Blevins, 87, of Johnson County, died Saturday, February 1 1997, at Highland Regional Medical Center. She was born November 13,1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of Charlie Simpson and Gertrude Simpson. She is preceded in death by both parents, and husband, Herbert C. Blevins. She is survived by one son, Herbert Blevins Jr. of Offutt; three daughters, Katherine Simpson of Meally; Irene Music of Nippa; and Lorraine Young of Van Lear; several half brothers and sisters; 18 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were Monday February 3 at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Old Friendship Memorial Gardens, Williamsport.


BOGGUS, Thelma (Slone)
1911-1997
Thelma Boggus, 85, of Paintsville, died Friday, February 21, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky. She was born March 5,1911, in Pippa Passes, the daughter of Manuel Slone and Mary Jacobs. She is preceded in death by both parents; first husband, Louie Rice; second husband, Spencer Boggus; one daughter, Mary Edith VanHoose and one grandchild Melanie Lynn Welch. She is survived by one son, Robert M. Rice; five grandchildren, three-great grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were Sunday, February 23 at 1 p.m. at the gravesite with Rev. Jinn McKenzie officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Paintsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD 2-26-1997


CHANDLER, Russell
1905-1997
Russell Chandler, 91, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, February 4 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. He was born March 1 1905 in  Lowmansville, the son of Henry Chandler and Fannie George. He is preceded in death by both parents, wife, Mona Chandler and daughter, Pauline Chandler. He is survived by one daughter, Irene Hall; fourgrandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services were Thursday, February 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Reffett officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park Staffordsville.


COLLINS, Denman
1921-1997
Denman Collins, 75, of Johnson County, died Monday, February 3 1997. He was born December 16,1921 in Johnson County, the son of Conard Collins and Glady Wells Collins. He is preceded in death by both parent. He is survived by five brothers, Columbus Collins of Taylor Michigan, James Collins of New Jersey, Jessie Collins of Van Lear, Colbert Collins of Howell, New Jersey, and Harold Collins of Wayne, Michigan; one sister, Verdie Mollette of Milian, Michigan; one aunt, Pearl Ells. Services were Friday, February 7 at 1 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, at Staffordsville.


DANIEL, Asa B.
1913-1997
Asa B. Daniel, 81, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, February 10 1997 at Highland Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky. He was born October 3,1915, in Johnson County, the son of Troy Daniel and Sallie Ward. He is preceded in death by both parents, his wife, Ella Noel Ward Daniel, one son Franklin Daniel, and one brother, J.R. Daniel. He is survived by one daughter, Opal Arneldia Ford, of Thelma; one brother, Virgil Daniel of Monroe, Ohio; two sisters, Opal Ward and Ena M.Childers both of Thelma; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were Thursday, February 13 at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Paul Keaton officiating. Burial was in Daniel Cemetery in Williamsport. PAINTSVILLE HERALD  FEB.19 1997


EDWARDS, Ephriam
1906-1997
Ephriam Edwards, 90, of Lackey, died Monday, February 24, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1906, in Lawrence County, the son of the late Joel and Rhoda Preston Edwards. He is preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Cecil Edwards of Middletown, Ohio, Bruce Edwards of Sullivan, Ohio, Lloyd Edwards of Prestonsburg; two step-sons, Robert Chalfant of Wabash, Indiana, Curtis Chalfant of Creedmore, North Carolina; two daughters, Ella Rose Lafferty of Franklin, Ohio, Doris Jean VanHoose of Mt. Vernon; three step-daughters, Winona Chalfant Blanton of Wabash, Indiana, Arvell Chalfant Martin of Garrett, Dorlane Chalfant Runyon of Paintsville; one brother, Charlie Edwards of Prestonsburg; 26 grandchildren, 44 great- grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were February 26 at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Johnny Collins, Buddy Jones, and Dencil Ousley officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery in Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald February 26, 1997


FAIRCHILD, Delbert
1906  1997
Delbert Fairchild, 90, of Paintsville, died Thursday, February 13 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1906 in Johnson County, the son of James's Henry Fairchild and Lou Sina Bayes Fairchild. He is preceded in death by both parents, and his wife, Merle Conley Fairchild. He is survived by one son, David R Fairchild of Oil Springs; two daughters, Linda F. Castle of Sitka and Vivian Fairchild of Oil Springs; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday, February 15 at 11 a.m. at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel With James Kelly Caudill,  Ellis Hamilton, and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, at Staffordsville.


GEORGE, Martha (Johnson)
1916-1997
Martha George, 80, of Lawrence County, died February 1 1997. She was born July 27, 1916 in Lawrence County, the daughter of Frank Johnson and Tory Cordial. She is preceded in death by, both parents, and husband, Icle George. She is survived by two daughters, Louise Hackney of Ulysses, Brenda Coffey of Van Lear; two sons, Robert George and Bruce George both of Springfield, Ohio; one brother, Mitchell Johnson of Louisa; three sisters, Jessie Howard of Louisa, Vada Ports of ,Springfield, Ohio, Jewell Borders of Ulysses; 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Services were Tuesday at Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist with Hering Stevens officiating. Burial was in George Family Cemetery, Ulysses.


GIBSON, Jordan Elizabeth
1997 1997
Jordan Elizabeth Gibson, new born, died Friday, February 7 1997 at Highland Regional Medical Center. She was born Friday, February 7 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, the daughter of Mike Gibson and Christy Marlow Gibson. She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Shayell Gibson. She is survived by both parents, Mike Gibson and Christy Marlow Gibson; Paternal Grandparents, Glen Gibson and Wilt Blevins; Maternal grandparents, Tom Marlow and Shelya Marlow. Services were Monday February 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Graveside service were at Lemaster Family Cemetery with Toby Johnosn officiating. Arrangements were under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Lemaster Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald 2-12-1997


GREEN, Charlie
1909-1997
Retired miner Charlie Green, 87, died Wednesday, February 5, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Green was born April 2, 1909, in Morgan County, to Columbus and Bertha Wright Green. He was a custodian for the Johnson County Board of Education and member of Cedar Grove United Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Angie Green, On November 9 1995. Surviving are five sons, Alpha, Bobby Eugene, Gary and Jimmy Green, all of Lowmansville, and Danny Green of Springfield, Ohio; four daughters, Goldie Castle of Lowmansville, Sue Swann and Joyce Mills, both of Louisa, and Margaret Preston of Springfield; and 34 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 8, at Cedar Grove United Baptist Church, with Burnsey Mollett and Frank Blevins officiating. Burial was in Green Cemetery at Lowmansville.


JAMES, Wallace Jr.
1926-1997
Thelma resident Wallace B. James Jr., 70, died Tuesday, February 11 1997. Mr. James was born August 21 1926, in Logan West Virginia, to the late Wallace Sr. and Minnie Ferrell James. He was a retired resident engineer with the state department of highways. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Emma Blanton James who passed away May 23 1990. Surviving are one son, Robert Wallace James, of Louisa; two stepsons, David Blanton of Thelma and Robert Blanton of Sitka; five stepdaughters, Katherine Butcher, of Shelby, Ohio; Mary Fern Yount of Independence; Helen Stafford of Van Lear; Berry Carr, of Tryon, North Carolina; and Diana Meek of Thelma; and three grandchildren, 25 step-grandchildren, 23 step-great grandchildren, and a step- great great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, February 14, at Preston Funeral Home, with John Sparks and Elmer Thacker officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at Thelma.


KING, Opal (Salyer)
1932-1997
Opal King, 64, of Lexington, died Wednesday, February 19,1997, at Central Baptist Hospital. She was born April 15, 1932, in Johnson County, the daughter of Simmie Salyer and Ethel Tackett. She is preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by her husband, Charlie King; three sons, Carl King of Sitka, Tom King of Staffordsville; and Johnny King of Volga; one daughter Diana Bowen of Sitka; three brothers, Donald Salyer of Staffordsville; Gale Salyer of Paintsville; and Simmie Salver, Jr. of Naples, Florida; five sisters, Melva Cantrell of Naples, Florida; Mary Blanton of Volga; Anna Mae King of Sitka; and Rita Cantrell and Christine 0'Bryan both of Staffordsville; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were Saturday, February 22 at 2 p.m. at Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church with ministers, Donald Lemaster and Hobert Meade officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Jones Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 2-26-1997


LESLIE, Lenora (Wheeler)
1939-1997
Lenora Wheeler Leslie, 57, of Prestonburg, died, Monday, February 10 1997 at the Univerity of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born September 16, 1939 in Paintsville, the daughter of John E. Wheeler and Maurine Herefore Wheeler. She is preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by husband, Dr. Rondall H. Leslie of Prestonburg; three daughters, Rhonda L. Heinze of Prestonburg, Kathy Lamar of Lexington, and Lara Leslie of Loiusville; one son, Rondall H. Leslie jr. of Wooster, Ohio; one sister, Kathy Boston of Louisville; two brothers, john Wheeler of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Tom Wheeler of Mayfield, and four grandchildren. Services are Wednesday, February 12 at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial will be held in the Hereford Family Cemetery in Prestonburg.


LYON, Polly Sena (Thompson)
1922-1997
Polly Sena Lyon, 77, of Blaine, died Friday, February 7 1997  at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She was born September 3, 1922 in Keaton, the daughter of John Thompson and Esta Rose Thompson She is preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, Ester Rose Thompson four daughters, Evelyn Sturgill Develld of Winchester, Ohio, Belinda S. Begas of Stanford, North Carolina, Judith Sturgill Hitchens of Howard, Ohio, and Sherry Lynn McDonald of Howard, Ohio; one son, Barry Lyon of Cattlesburg; one sister, Opal Bailey of Franklin, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were Monday, February 10 at 1 p.m. at Young Funeral Hone Chapel. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery. NOTE: This cemetery is also known as the "MARVIN SPARKS CEMETERY"


MAY, Jack Edward
1932-1997
Jack Edward May, 64, died Monday, February, 10, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. May was born August 18, 1932, in Johnson County, to the late Glenn Lee and Hazel Bowling May. He was retired from American Standard. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Tackett May; three sons, James Clayton May of Van Lear, Joseph Richard May of East Point and Bryce Layne May of Charleston, West Virginia; five daughters, Darla Deree Clark, Arla Ann Eskridge and Marla Ellen May, all of Van Lear, Carla Colleen Blair of Whiteside, Tennessee, and Sharla Sheree May of Point Pleasant, West Virginia; two brothers, Dennis Franklin May of Frankfort and Glenn Lee May of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Patty Sue Barker of Van Lear and Lorrene Goodman of Dayton, Ohio; and 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside services were held Thursday, February 13, at Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Donnie  Witten officiating. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.


MCKENZIE, John Schuyler
1918  1997
John Schuyler McKenzie, age 78, of Volga, died Friday, February 28, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born November 19,1918, in Johnson County, the son of Roy McKenzie and Kitty Rice McKenzie. He is preceded in death by both parents and his son, Harper McKenzie. He is survived by his wife, Edna Lee McKenzie of Volga; two daughters, Sue Ison of Volga and Rose Ann Rowland of Volga; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Service were held Sunday, March 2, at 1:00 p.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home with Rev. Jim McKenzie and Rev. Larry Dale Ison officiating.  Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park, at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Mar.05 1997


MCKENZIE, Lola (Slone)
1905-1997
Lola May (Slone) McKenzie, age 91, of Sunbury, Ohio, formerly of Flat Gap, was called home by the Lord on February 18, 1997. Lola McKenzie was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert McKenzie of Flat Gap on May 11,1986. Survived by her children, Nancy Johnson of Sunbury, Ohio; Ruie Crislip of Volga; James McKenzie of Sunbury, Ohio; Minnie (Bob) Stanley of W sterile, Ohio; Janet (Jim) Church of Flat Gap; William (Dana) McKenzie of Sunbury, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, four great-greatgrandchildren; sister Clarice (Slone) Pelphrey of Paintsvifle, nieces, nephews, numerous relatives and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of The Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Services were held on February 22, 1997 at the Old Bethel United Baptist Church. Burial was at the Marvin Sparks Cemetery in Blaine. Paintsville Herald 2-26-1997


MCKENZIE, Opal (Lemaster)
1924-1997
Staffordsville resident Opal McKenzie, 72, died Friday, February 21, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. McKenzie was born March 23,1924, to the late Flem and Lennie Spradlin LeMaster. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie B. McKenzie. Surviving are one son, Larry McKenzie of Paintsville; one daughter, Linda Davis of Louisville; one brother, Leon LeMaster of Marysville. Ohio; one sister, Garnet Blanton of Powell, Ohio; and four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 23; at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder Sammy Reed and Rev. Denny McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 2-26-1997


MEADE, Chad
1939-1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Chad Meade, 57, who died Friday, February 7, 1997 at his Auxier residence. Mr. Meade was born April 8, 1939, to the late Raymond and, Hazel Whitten Meade. He was the owner of Meade's Meat Company and a member of Little Paint Church of God. Surviving are two sons, Cary Grant Meade of Prestonsburg and Gregory Meade of Hager Hill; one daughter, Annette Mosley of Prestonsburg; one brother, Granville Meade of Hager Hill; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday February 9 at Little Paint Church of God, with Wayne Burch officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


MOLLETT, James E.
1910-1997
James E. “Pepper” Mollet, 86, of Johnson County, died Friday, February, 14, 1997, at Mt. Manor Nursing Home. He was born February 01, 1910, in Johnson County, the son of Edd and Rose Dutton Mollet. He is preceded in death by both parents, and wife, Margie Watson Mollet. He is survived by two sons, James Mollet of Boons Camp and Robert Mollet of Wabash, Indiana; three daughters, Rose Music, Judy Preston, and Patricia Griffey all of Boons Camp; four brothers, Edd Mollet, Jr., Johnny Mollet, Ray Mollett, and Frankie Mollett, all of Boons Camp; one sister, Buna Dutton of Boons Camp; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. Services were Monday, February 17, at 11 a.m. at Little Friendship United Baptist Church with Elders, Claude Mollet, Glenn Penix, and Shade Lee Walters officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Mollett Cemetery in Boons Camp. Printed:  February 26, 1997


MURRAY, Alkie (McKenzie)
1907-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Alkie Murray, 89, who died Thursday, February 27,1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky.  Mrs. Murray was born July 14, 1907, in Johnson County, to the late Toby and Spicie Tackett McKenzie. She was an assembly line worker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Murray. Surviving are one daughter, Anna Lee Williams of Flat Gap; and four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 3, at Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church, with Revs. James K. Caudill and Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Staffordsville Church Cemetery, Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky. Paintsville Herald 3-5-1997


MURRAY, Beatrice (VanHoose)
1934-1997
Beatrice V. Murray, age 62, of Middletown, Ohio died Wednesday, February 26, 1997, at the Hospice of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. She was born November 26, 1934 in Chandlerville, the daughter of Hershall VanHoose and Delia Davis VanHoose. She is preceded in death by both her parents, one brother, Clifford Castle and one sister, Fayetta Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Bill Murray, Sr., of Lemon Township, Ohio; one son Bill Murray of Monticello, Ohio, and five daughters, Judy McCullugh of West Chester, Cheryl Spencer of Monticello, Gwendolyn Stacy of Middletown, and Tonya Lawson of Eaton, Ohio, five sisters, Vertice Hayes, of Paintsville, Mary Dykes of Carmel, Indiana, Wilma Bates of Auxier and Doreatha Murphy of Van Lear; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday, March 01, at 10:00 a.m. at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, Middletown, Ohio with Brother John Maggard, officiating. Burial was in Butler County Memorial Park, Wayne Township, Ohio Paintsville Herald March 05, 1997


PROFITT, Lola (Meade)
1912-1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Lola Profitt, 84, who died Saturday, February 22, 1997 at her Davis Branch residence. Mrs. Profitt was born October 5,1912, in Letcher County, to the late Rhodes and Vina Houston Meade. She was a member of Millstone Primitive Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Profitt, in 1991. Surviving are one son, Orville Benjamin Profitt of Ermine; one daughter, Vina Ellen Melvin of Paintsville; and three brothers, Orville and Roy Meade, both of Deane, and Charlie Meade of Hopkinsville; and three grand children and one great-grant child. Funeral services were held Monday, February 24, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Quentin Crum and Steve Stamper officiating. Burial was in Meade Family Cemetery at Deane. Weekly Progress 3-5-1997


REED, Fred
1927-1997
Fred Reed, 69, of Paintsville, died Saturday, February 15, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 3, 1927 in Johnson county, the son of George Reed and Sarah Daniels. He was a  miner. He is preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Reed; seven sons, George Reed of Thelma, Hobert Reed of Wabash, Indiana, Bobby Reed of Baltimore, Maryland, Tommy Reed of Fallsburg, Billy Reed, Fred Reed, Jr., and Larry Joe Reed all of Boons Camp; four daughters, Stella Young, and Betty Dixon both of Pintsville, Doris Easterday of Wabash, Indiana, and Maltie Cline of Prestonsburg; one brother, Tom Reed of Paintsville; 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, five step- grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, February 17 at 2 p.m. at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Woody officiating. Burial was in the Reed and Gillespie Cemetery in Boons Camp. Weekly Progress


SMITH, Dixie (Spradlin)
1932-1997
Dixie Spradlin Smith, 64, of Meally, died Thursday, February 20 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Johnson. She was born March 15 1932, in Johnson County, the daughter of Frances and Alice Waddle Spradlin. She is preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by her husband, Homer Franklin Smith; one stepson, Lynn Franklin Smith of Staffordsville; two daughters, Charlene Spencer of Tomahawk and  Darlena Hinkle of Inez, four stepdaughters, Joann Gamblin of Indiana, Alice Smith of Columbus, Ohio, Virginia Castle of Ashland, and Mary Blevins of Meally; one sister, Dorothy Sizemore; five grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 12 step-great grandchildren, and one step-great-great-great grandchild. Services were Sunday, February 23 at 11 am. at Phillip Cove Freewill Baptist Church with Jack Woody officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in Smith Family Cemetery in Meally. Paintsville Herald 2-26-1997


TACKETT, Ollie (Trimble)
1904-1997
Ollie Tackett, 93, of Louisa, died Wednesday, February 12 1997. She was born Jane 16, 1904 in Barnetts Creek, the daughter of Coreen Trimble and Sarah Ann Ealey Trimble. She is preceded in death by both parents and husband, Jesse B. Tackett She is survived by three daughters, Marie Maynard and Audrey Damandy both of Louisa, and Maxine Damron of Ohio; one son, James Tackett of Fallsburg; eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and several neices and nephews. Services were Friday, February 14 at 11 a.m. at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Maynard officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa.



MARCH - 1997
BAKER, Rose (Fyffe)
1917-1997
Rose Baker, age 79, of Lancaster, Ohio, died at Crestview Nuring Home. She was born April 12, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, the daughter of James Marion and Bessie Fyffe. She is proceded in death by both her parents. She is survived by three daughters, Caril Lee of Goodrich, Texas, Dianna LeBarron of Goodrich, Texas, and Joyce Lemaster of Lancaster, Ohio; two sons, David Barker of Columbus, Ohio, and Phillip Barker of Hillard, Ohio; six sisters, Lucie Slone of Flat Gap, Nola Redmond of Hillard, Ohio, Angie Cantrell of North Carolina, Pauline Wheeler of Blaine, Addie Robinett of Hannibal, Missouri, and Irene Sergi of London, Ohio; 13 grandchildren,15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Services were held Thursday, March 6, at Fyffe Cemetery with Rev. Paul V. Preston Officiating. Burial was in Fyffe Cemetery at Flat Gap, Ky. PAINTSVILLE HERALD 3-12-1997

BAYS, Bruce
1921-1997
Bruce Bays, age 71, of Webbville, died Saturday, March 1, 1997, at Paintsville. He was born February 21, 1921, in Webbville, the son of Charles Younger Bays and Ilah Sturgil Bays. He is preceded in death by both his parents. He is survived by his wife Ethel Young Bays, four daughters, Mrs. Bernard (VIvian) Swann of Bowie, MD., Mrs. Robert (Velsie) Hewlett of Louisa, Mrs. Royce (Virginia) Daw of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mrs. Charles (Velda Frances) Daniel of Paintsville, one sister; Anna Lois Bays of Webbville, two brothers; Charles Hubert Bays of Webbville and Willie Bays of Grayson and seven grandchildren. Services were Tuesday, February 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Royce Daw and Bro. Douglas Thorpe officiating. Burial was in the Bays Cemetery at Webbville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday March 5, 1997


BAYES,  Woodrow
1919-1997
Woodrow Bayes , 78, of West Eighth Street, died at 8:35 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 1997, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born January 23, 1919, in Paintsville, KY., to the late Leander Bayes and Dorrie Estep Bayes. He was married July 18, 1980 to Shirley Blankenship, who survives. Also surviving are children by a previous marriage to Marie Ratliff Bayes, Loretta and husband David Bost, Rose Ann and her husband, Fred Rice and Joanne and her husband Charlie Downs, all of Chillicothe, James and his wife Judy Bayes and Charles and his wife Kimberly Bayes, all of Chillicothe, Larry and his wife Pamela Bayes of Kingston; step- children Pamela and husband Terry Corcoran, Amy and husband, Randy Thomas, all of Chillicothe, Lora Curtis of Waverly, Ray and wife Janice Smith, Robert Current, all of Chillicothe and Danny Hughes at home; sisters Venus Jones of Salyersville, KY., Thelma Hughes of Ashland, KY., and Neva Rice of Raceland, KY.; and numerous grand, great-grandchildren, and step grand and great- grandchildren., nieces, and nephews. He was preceeded in death by a son, Woodrow Allen Bayes, and nine brothers. Mr. Bayes retired in 1982 from the Mead Corp., where he had worked for 37 years. He was a member of U.P.I.U. Local 731. Funeral services will be held at the Ware Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery.


BEAM, Sophia (Akers)
1918-1997
Sophia Akers Beam, age 80, died Monday, March 3, 1997 at Paintsvilie Mountain Manor Nursing Home. She was born May 22 1916, in Johnson County, the daughter of Millard Akers and Myrtle Preston Akers. She is preceded in death both parents. She is survived by one daughter, Mavire Blair of Sitka, and one sister, Melisie Vanhoose of Paintsville. Services were Wednesday March 5, at the Jones Preston Funeral Home with Dick Vanhoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


BURCHETT, Lucy (Williams)
1908-1997
Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Lucy Burchett, 89, who died Sunday, March 23, 1997 at Paintsville Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Burchett was born February 19, 1908; in Johnson County, to the late Frank and Stella VanHoose Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garfield "Red" Burchett, on November 24, 1956. Surviving are four sons, Junior Burchett, of Staffordsville; Jerry Burchett Of Lowmansville, Huey Lee Burchett of Springville; Tennessee; and Noah Burchett of Okeechobee, Florida; three daughters, Mary F Deitz, of Paintsville, Janetta L. Murphy of Van Lear and Neldra Sue Frazier of Knoxville, Tennessee; one brother, Richard Williams of Troy, Ohio; five sisters, Clara Rice of Flatwoods, Alta Shields of Fairborn, Ohio, Geneva Rice of Michigan, Frankie Patrick, of Troy, Ohio, and Carrol Lacy of Shelton, Washington; and 27 grandchildren, 37 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, March 26, at 12 noon at Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Kelly Caudill and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial will be Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


CANTRELL, Gladia (Taylor)
1911-1997
Gladia Cantrell, 85, died Monday Mar.31,1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Piantsville, Johnson Co Ky. Mrs. Cantrell was born April 22, 1911, in Johnson County, to the late David and Mary Daniel Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Cantrell in 1967. Surviving are two sons, Joe, Cantrell of Lexington and Gary Cantrell of Port St. Lucie, Florida; one daughter, Judy Salyers of Staffordsville; one sister ter, Marie Rice of West Van Lear, and two grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one great great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at, Jones-Preston  Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry McKenzie officiating. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.


CANTRELL, Sarah (Rowland)
1922-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Sarah Magdalene Cantrell, 75, who died Tuesday, Mar.18 1997 Mrs. Cantrell was born February 9, 1922, in Paintsville, to the late Armstrong Rowland and Lula "Pennington" Pennington. She was a waitress. Surviving are her first husband, Mitchell Cantrell; one son, William Kenneth Cantrell of Paintsville; three sisters, Margaret Rowland of Paintsville, Bertle Melvin of Wabash, Indiana, and Billie Azelton of Clio, Michigan; and two brothers, William Rowland of Ohio and Creval Rowland of East Point. Funeral services were held Friday, March 21, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Elders Charles Price and Jerry Smith. officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.


CASTLE, Alkia (Trimble)
1908-1997
Alkia Trimble Castle, 88, died Saturday, March 22, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Castle was born December 8 1908, to the late Albert Trimble and Naomi Tackett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Thurman Castle; and two sons, Thomas and Robert Earl Castle. Surviving are four sons, Ernest Castle of Levelland, Texas; Willis Castle of Red Bush, William Castle of, Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Charles Mickey Phipps of North Carolina; two daughters, Rebecca Fyffe of Fairborn, Ohio, and Judy Ferguson of Red Bush; one brother, James Trimble of Finlay, Ohio; one sister, Beulah Baldwin of Mechanicsburg, Ohio; and 31 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 25, at Peaceful Valley Church at Cantrells Creek, with John Howard and Paul E. Keaton officiating. Burial was in Castle Family Cemetery at Red Bush, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald 4-23-1997


CASTLE, Irvin
1915-1997
Rev. Irvin Castle, age 81, of Paintsville, died Thursday, March 13, 1997, at Hall Medical Center. He was born October 28, 1915 the son of Proctor and Pauline Sparks Castle. He is preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by his wife, Opal Price Castle; two sons, Dr. James Roger Castle of Paintsville and Michael Castle of Staffordsville, one daughter, Sharon Castle of Staffordsville; one brother, Johnie Castle of Paintsville; and 3 grandchildren. Services were Sunday, March 16, at Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church of Paintsville with Rev.Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville.


CAUDILL, Winston Lionell
1928-1997
Paintsville Herald-Mar,12 1997
Winston Lionell Caudill,  68 died Friday, March 7, at Paul B.Hall Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Caudill was born December 4, 1928, in Johnson County, to the late Johnny and Ethel Travis Caudill. He was a sales-man/partner with Carter-Carter-Sadler of Pikeville, veteran of the Korean War and member of Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle T.Patrick Caudill. Funeral services were held Monday, March 10, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dan Patrick and Brent Patrick officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville,  Johnson Co Ky.


CROTHERS, Colleen (Price)
1915-1997
Paintsville resident Colleen Price Crothers, 81, died Saturday, March 1, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Crothers was born March 25, 1915, to the late Clarence G. and Mary Hall Price. She was an LPN for forty years, working at the Paintsville Clinic, Prestonsburg General Hospital and Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas N. Crothers, in 1974; one son, David Lee Crothers; and one daughter, Lenore Crothers Eldridge. Surviving are two sons, William "Bill" and Mike Crothers, both of Paintsville; one daughter, Mary E. Hewlett of Paintsville; one brother, Cleaburn Price of West Van Lear; and 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 3, at the First Baptist Church of Paintsville, with Drew Martin ofciating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


DANIELS, Harmon
1997
Harmon Daniels, 72, of Circleville, Ohio died March 24, 1997 at Berger Hospital. He was retired from transportation division, State of Ohio and was an Army veteran of WW II. He is survived by sons, Mark and Jerry Daniels of Columbus, Charles Daniels of Grove City. Funeral services were at the WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME, Circleville, Oh. Burial was in Sitka, Ky.


DANIELS, Shirley (Mast)
1937-1997
East Point resident Shirley Daniels, 60, died Tuesday, March 4, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Daniels was born January 11,1937, in Elizabethtown, Tennessee, to the late Dale and Ruth Conley Mast. She was a nurse. Surviving are her husband, Delmer Lee Daniels of East Point; one son, Dale Daniels of East Point; three daughters, Geneva Myers of Staffordsville, Robin Wilson of East Point; Donna Daniels of Paintsville; one brother, Donald Mast of Happy Camp, Colorado; one sister, Janelle Charlton of Sacramento, California; and 11 grand-children. Funeral services were held Friday, March 7, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dallas Patrick officiating. Burial was in Daniels-Sparks Cemetery at Chandlersville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MAR.12 1997


DAVIS, Homer Stephen
1938 1997
Homer Stephen Davis, age 58, died Sunday, March 9 1997, at his Residence. He was born August 19, 1938, the son of John Walter and Veneda Branham Davis. He is preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by his wife, Betty Davis; one daughters, Stephaine Davis of Washington D.C. Services were Thursday, March 13, at 11:00 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MARCH 19 1997


FAIRCHILD, Walker
1915-1997
Retired miner Walker Fairchild, 81, died Wednesday, March 19, 1997 at his Staffordsville residence. Mr. Fairchild was born October 1, 1915, in Johnson County, to the late Roy and Mint Ratliff Fairchild. He was also preceded in death by one son, Rick Fairchild. Surviving are his wife, Loretta Blair Fairchild; four sons, Jerry, and Kenny, both of Staffordsviile, Gerald of Auxier and Bobby of Ohio; three daughters, Barbara Jean Ward, Sharon Tackett and Sandra King, all of Staffordsville; one sister, Edda Goble of Paintsville; one half sister, Virginia Nelson of Prestonsburg; and 38 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 21, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Kenny Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Fairchild Family Cemetery at Staffordsville.


GREEN, Henrietta (Norman)
1936-1997
Henrietta Green, 61, of Thelma, died March 21 1997 at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. Mrs. Green was born January 30, 1936, in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Henry and Vinia Norman. Surviving are her husband, Tarncey Green; three sons, Timothy and Lester Green, both of Thelma, and Virgil Wilson of Hollywood, Florida; two daughters, Amy Lyons of Thelma and Karen Wilson of Alabama; one brother, Homer Clay Norman of Germantown, Ohio; one half brother, Edward Madden of Middletown; two sisters, Faye Davis of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Naomi Owlsey of Miamisburg, Ohio; and 11 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 24, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Tobe Wheeler and Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


GRIFFITH, Otis
1930-1997
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 8, for Otis Griffith, 66, who died Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at his residence. Mr. Griffith was born March  7,1930, in Floyd County, to the late Linzie and Mary Effie Salyers Griffith. He was retired from Pike Electric Company, and a member of Auxier Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Powers Griffith; one son, Hershel Griffith of Garden City, Michigan; two daughters;  Connie Frasure of Auxier and Rita Collins of Van Lear; two brothers; Elmer Griffith of Somerset and L.J. Griffith of Florida; four sisters, Ellen Marsillett of Prestonsburg, Martha Duty of East Point, Ruby Powers of Auxier and Nancy Estep of Grayson; and seven grandchildren. Officiating at services at Auxier Freewill Baptist Church were Bobbie Joe Spencer, Southie Fannin Jr. and David Powers. Burial was in Government Relocation Cemetery at Auxier. Weekly Progress 3-12-1997


HENSLEY, Wonnie (Phipps)
1903-1997
Wonnie Phipps Hensley, 94, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Hensley was born March 12,1903, in Magoffin County, to the late Bruce and Mary Ellen Montgomery Phipps. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Hensley, in 1967. Surviving are two sons, Ed Hensley of Thealka and William Hensley of Staffordsville; two daughters, Lymon Daniel and Sarah Mollett, both of Paintsville; one sister, Clara Howard of Piketon, Ohio; and 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 28, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


HORNE, Mary  (Sammons)
1912-1997
Mary S. Horne, 84, of Wittensville, died Sunday, March 2, 1997 in Paul. B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Horne was born March 15, 1912, in Johnson County, to the late James and Katherine Honeycutt Sammons. She was a retired nurse from the Paintsville Hospital and a member of the Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willard Richard Horne, in 1981. Surviving are one son, Arbin Willard "Sonny" Horne of Fairbom, Ohio; one daughter, Barbara Hamilton of Wittensville; one sister, Nora Baldridge of Sitka; and five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and seven step-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 5, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Carl Baldridge and Harry Neal Frisby officiating. Burial was in Old Friendship Memorial Gardens at Williamsport. PAINTSVILLE HERALD MAR,12 1997


HUGHES, Charity Nicole
1978-1997
Charity Nicole Hughes, 19, died Tuesday, March 18, 1997 in Madison County, Alabama. Ms. Hughes was born January 19, 1978, in Pike County, to James Dennis and Peggy Daniels Hughes. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 22, at the family cemetery at Thealka, with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.


HUGHES, Howard
1920-1997
Howard Hughes, 76, died March 26, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr.Hughes was born July 8, 1920, at Thealka, to the late William and Maude Preston Hughes. He was a fire marshall and electrical inspector and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Edna Hughes; two brothers, Richard and Norman Hughes, both of Springhill, Florida; one sister, Ruth Kozlik of Willowick, Ohio; and several nephews. and nieces. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 29, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Drew Martin officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 4-2-1997


JOHNSON, Troy Lee
1914-1997
Retired miner Troy Lee Johnson, 83, died March 24, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Johnson was born March 12, 1914, to the late Mander and Cordilla Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Roger Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Johnson; four sons, Rev. Arnold Belmont Johnson of Virgie, Gary Randall Johnson of Pikeville, Michael Ray Johnson of Shelby Valley and Rickey Johnson of Hit Hat; five daughters, Barbara Sue Sparks of Neon, Brenda Burke of Virgie, Jean Mullins and Shirley Smallwood, both of Dorton, and Mary Smallwood of Myra; one stepson, Robert Charles Pigg of Thealka; two stepdaughters, Michelle Justice and Melinda Pigg, both of Thealka; one sister, Ada Johnson of Neon; and several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and six step- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 27, at Boldman Freewill Baptist Church, with Revs. James Elkins, James Howard, Louis Ferrari and James Hosbon officiating. Burial was in Potter Cemetery at Shelbiana.  Paintsville Herald 4-2-1997


KING, Raymond
1899-1997
Raymond King, 97, died March 22 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. King was born May 4, 1899, in Paintsville, to the late Samuel Porter and Cynthia Fitch King.  He was a miner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Grethel King. Surviving are one son, Tom R. King of Paintsville; two daughters, Thelma White of Paintsville and Phyllis Miller of Relsterstown, Maryland; one brother, Clarence King of Burnside; and five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 24 at First Baptist Church, with Revs. Drew Martin and Franklin Miller officiating. Burial was in King Cemetery at Paintsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Honorary pallbearers were James H. Conley, Escom Chandler, Frelan Bradbury, Otto Pratt, Joe R. Conley, Tubby Harris, Morris Conley, Sherman Rice and George Newsome.


MAY, Kathryn (Newsom)
1923 - 1997
Kathryn Newsom May, died Friday, March 28 1997, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Mrs. May was born December 11, 1923, in Johnson County, to the late Jarvey and Nancy Jane Engle Newsom.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was also preceeded into death by her husband, Howard May  in 1985. Surviving are two sons, Charles May of Garden Grove, California and Don May of Morehead; two daughters, Linda Sparks of Hager Hill, and Nancy May of Paintsville; two brothers, George Newsom of Paintsville and Noah Newsom of Grayson, and 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 31 1997, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with John P. Salyers officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald April 2 1997


MULLETT, Rhoda (Holbrook)
1911-1997
Wittensville resident Rhoda Mullett, 86, died Sunday, March 30, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Mullett was born March 26, 1911, at Myrtle, to the late Harvey and Mollie Hall Holbrook. She was a member of the First Church of God in Paintsville. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy B. Mullett; three sons, Ralph, Douglas, and Utah Carter Mullett; and one daughter, Pauline Prater. Surviving are three sons Milton Prater of Vallonia, Indiana and Floyd and Austin Prater, both of Franklin, Indiana; six daughters, Betty Baker and Virginia Wood, both of New Castle, Indiana, Phyllis Blevins of Wittensville, Thelma Miller of Paintsville and Wanda York and Kathy Howell, both of Prestonsburg; one brother, Steve Ben Holbrook of Kenton, Ohio; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be today, Wednesday, April 2, at 1 p.m. in Floyd Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Holbrook Cemetery at Myrtle. Weekly Progress 4-2-1997


NECESSARY, William
1997-1997
William Necessary, age 0, of Winfield, West Virginia died  Friday, March 7,1997 it Women and Children Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia. He was born March 7, 1997, he was the son of Danny and Geanie Castle. He is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas N. Crothers, one son; David Lee Crothers, one, daughter; Lenore Crother Eldridge, and both parents. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Lena Castle formally of Thealka, and Paternal grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Penn Necessary. Graveside Services were Monday, March 10, at Jayne Family Cemetery, Staffordsville. With Rev, Mark Tackett  officiating. Paintsville Herald 3-12-1997


NEWSOM, Ida Mae (Bentley)
19201-1997
Jones Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Ida Mae Bentley Newsom, 76, who died Thursday, March 27, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Newsom was born June 14,1920, in Floyd County, to the late Alex and Elizabeth Ratliff Bentley. She was a former employee of Glen L. Martin Airplane Manufacturers. Surviving are her husband, George Newsom; and one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Kay Newsom and -Burton Rudolph, M.D., of Knoxville, Tennessee. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 29, at First Baptist Church in Paintsville, with Drew Martin and Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in the Highlands Memorial Park, at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 4-2-1997


PATTON, Helen Marie (Pack)
1916-1997
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 20, for Helen Marie Patton, 80, who died March 15 1997 at Raceland. Mrs. Patton was born July 30, 1916, in Johnson County, to the late James Arthur and Bessie Jane Medings Pack. She was a social worker. Surviving are her husband, Dexter Patton of Paintsville; three daughters, Maragert Ropers of Lexington, Marlene White of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Martha Mefford of Raceland; one brother, James Arthur Pack Jr., of Paintsville; two sisters, Lillian Arrowood and Mary Richmond, both of Paintsville; and nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel were Rev. Drew Martin and Terry Browning. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Staffordsville.


PATTON, Helen Marie (Pack)
1916-1997
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 20, for Helen Marie Patton, 80, who died March 15 1997 at Raceland. Mrs. Patton was born July 30, 1916, in Johnson County, to the late James Arthur and Bessie Jane Medings Pack. She was a social worker. Surviving are her husband, Dexter Patton of Paintsville; three daughters, Maragert Ropers of Lexington, Marlene White of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Martha Mefford of Raceland; one brother, James Arthur Pack Jr., of Paintsville; two sisters, Lillian Arrowood and Mary Richmond, both of Paintsville; and nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel were Rev. Drew Martin and Terry Browning. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Staffordsville.


PENNINGTON, Lois (Salyer)
1935-1997
Red Bush resident Lois Salyer Pennington, 61, died Monday, March 17, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Pennington was born August 15, 1935, in Johnson County, to the late Freeman and Pearlie Rowland Salyer. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer, and Alger Salyer; and two sisters, Opal Williams and Christine Osterfield. Surviving are her husband, Ren Pennington; three sons, Greg Cantrell of Paintsville and Paul and Keith Cantrell, both of Flat Gap; two daughters, Linda Cantrell Holbrook of West Van Lear and Brenda Pennington Barnett of Red Bush; one sister, Dorothy Salyer Paylor of Cincinnati, Ohio; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 20, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Ellis Hamilton and Isaac Rowland officiating. Burial was in Salyer Family Cemetery at Red Bush.


PRESTON, Bessie (Tackett)
1935-1997
Former Johnson County resident Bessie Preston, 61, of Powell, Ohio, died Friday, March 28, 1997, at Grady Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Preston was born August 20, 1935, in Paintsville, to the late Benjamin and Julia Welters Tackett. Surviving are her husband, Farris; four sons, Charles of Powell, Bruce of Prospect, Ohio, Dennis of Radnor, Ohio, and Kris of Powell; two daughters, Jonie Cooper of Sunbury; Ohio, and Doris Kalinoski of Delaware, Ohio; two sisters, Frankie Hall of Fountain Run, Kentucky, and Brenda Shinnaberry of Marengo, Ohio; seven brothers, Jesse Tackett of Westerville, Ohio, Oliver Tackett of Johnstown, Ohio, Paul Tackett of Powell, James Tackett of Paintsville, Tim Tackett of Kilbourne, Ohio, Kenneth Tackett of Los Angeles, California, and Phil Tackett of Powell; and 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, March 31, at Bennett Brown Funeral Home. Burial was in Kingwood Memorial Park. Weekly Progress 4-2-1997


RICE, Henry
1914-1997
Denver resident Henry Rice, 82, died Friday, March 28,1997 at his residence. Mr. Rice was born July 2,1914, in Johnson County, to the late Mose and Mattie Watkins Rice. He was a blacktop plant operator. He was also preceded in death by his, wife,  Mae Cantrell Rice. Surviving are one son, Larry Joe Rice of Lexington; one daughter, Stella V. Preston of Paintsville; two sisters, Martha Jean S;pradlin of Hager Hill and Mary Lou Caudill of Staffordsville; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 30, at Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church, with Revs.  Richard Williams and Herbert Music officiating. Burial was in Mayo Memorial Cemetery at Paintsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Weekly Progress 4-2-1997


RICKMAN, Jay
1921 1997
Jay Rickman, age 75, of Thealka,  died Sunday, March 16, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1921, in Hellier, Kentucky, the son of Joe and Gussie Rickman. He is preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by his wife, Edith Faye Daniel Rickman; two daughter, Danna Rickman of Offutt, and Tamara Watson of Acworth, Ga.; one sister, Bonnie Ward of Offut, . Ky; one brother, Paul Rickman of Dayton, Ohio; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services were Wednesday, March 19, at 1:00 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Smith officiating. Burial was in Daniels Family Cemetery, Thealka, Ky. Paintsville Herald 3-19-1997


SMITH, Kenneth Ray
1925-1997
Kenneth Ray Bailey Smith, age 71, died Saturday, March 1, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born April 30,1925, the son of John and Nancy Smith. He is preceded in death by both parents and seven sisters,Goldie, Rachel Estelle, Myrtle, Ruth, Ida Marie and Betty; William and Warnie. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Arms Smith; two daughters, Pamela Burgess and Barbara Campbell; two sons, Mark, and Kennie Smith Jr. He is also survived by 2 daughters, Mary Alice Schoonover and Rose Lee Hettunger, and one son Billy Ray Smith from a previous marriage; 17-grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; one Uncle James Coy Smith, and numerous neices and nephews. Service were held Tuesday, March 3, at 11:00 a.m. at Jones Preston Funeral Home with John Skaggs officiating, Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 3-19-1997


STAMBAUGH, Barbara (Castle)
1935-1997
Barbara J. Stambaugh, 61, of Springfield, Ohio, died March 4 1997 in Bristol House in Springfield. Mrs. Stambaugh was born Octtober 3, 1935, in Johnson County, to the late Charlie and Ollie (Castle) Castle. She was a former employee of Basco Leather Company and was a  member of East High Street Church of Christ where she served as a Sunday school teacher. Surviving are her husband; Francis P. Stambaugh; two daughters, Tamera Brookins of Springfield and Kimberly; Brown of Urbana, Ohio; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Richards, Raff and Dunbar Memorial Home, with Evangelist Gerald Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Burials Park. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 5-7-1997


STAPLETON, Mary (Goble)
1915 1997
Mary Stapleton, age 82, of Louisa, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997, at the Three Rivers Medical Center. She was born February 20,1915, in Johnson County, the daughter of Gaylan Franklin and Bertha Goble. She is proceeded in death by both her parents. She is survived by her husband James Stapleton of Louisa; one son, Lester Blevins; and 7 grandchildren. Services were Friday, at 1:00  p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Frank Osborne officiating. Burial was in the Family Cemetery, Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald Wednesday  3-19-1997


WARD, Allie (Salyer)
1937-1997
Former Johnson County resident Allie Ward, 59, died March 17 1997 at Champaign Nursing Home in Urbana, Ohio. Mrs. Ward was born November 13,1937, in Johnson County, to the late Harvey and Vertrice Salyer. Surviving are her husband, James M. Ward; three sons, Jim A. Ward of Pikeville; Jackie Ward of Hanover, Michigan; and Chris Ward of Jackson, Michigan; three daughters, Judy Magda of Jonesville, Michigan; Julia Ward of Horton, Michigan; and Patricia Fann of Jackson, Michigan; four brothers, Burlin and Shafter Salyer, both of Staffordsville; and Prentice and Harvey Salyer Jr. both of Bellefontaine, Ohio; two sisters, Loretta Poe of Oil Springs and Julia Ratliff of Urbana, Ohio; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 20, at Paintsville Funeral Chapel, with Elders James: Spradlin and James R. Blair officiating. Burial was in Perkins Cemetery at Riceville.


WELLS, Paul
1945-1997
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 3,1997 for Paul Well 51, who died Monday, March 3l 1997 at his Van Lear residence. Mr. Wells was born December 04,1945, in Johnson County, to the late Arthur and Jenny Ward Wells.He was retired from American Standard, U.S. Army Veteran and member of the East Point Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Vicki Handy Wells; one son, Paul Thomas Wells of Van Lear; one daughter, Tracy Wells of Van Lear; two brothers, Charles Wells of Prestonsburg and Jerry Wells of Thornville, Ohio; two sisters, Francis Honaker of Bowling Green and Carol Davis; of Van Lear; and two grandchildren. Officiating at 11 a.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Dave Flanery and ______ Hughes. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery at Staffordsville. Weekly Progress 4-2-1997





APRIL - 1997
   
BROWN, Ervin
1939-1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Ervin Brown, 57, who died Saturday, April 5, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Brown was born December 7, 1939, to the late Marion and Dorothy Shepherd Brown. He was a construction worker and member of Peaceful Valley Independent United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Cantrell Brown; three brothers, Walter and Jimmy Brown, both of Staffordsville, and Dewey Brown of Red Bush; two sisters, Elizabeth Crum of Boons Camp and Hazel Tackett of Paintsville; and three half brothers, Troy Brown of West Prestonsburg, Malcolm Brown of Prestonsburg and Clinton Patrick of Staffordsville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 8, at Peaceful Valley Independent United Baptist Church, with Franklin D. Cantrell, John Howard, Eual McKenzie and Roy Ramey officiating. Burial was in Brown Cemetery at Oil Springs. PAINTSVILLE HERALD JAN.7 1997

CAUDILL, Hazel (Sparks)
1918-1997
Oil Springs resident Hazel Caudill, 78, died Wednesday April 2, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky. Mrs. Caudill was born July 16 1918, in Johnson County, to the late Ed and Mae Conley Sparks. Surviving are her husband Earl Caudill; one son, Billy Ray of Oil Springs; one daughter, Betty Blanton of Oil Springs; four sisters, Ethel  Reynolds and Lillian Russell both of Troy, Ohio, Joy Kerrigan of Middletown, Ohio, and Revs Jean Mizer of Tipp City, Ohio; and seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 4, at Community Pentecostal Trinity Church, with Revs. Melvin Blanton and Willie Fairchild officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at  Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


DALE, Katherine (Castle)
1916-1997
Former Johnson County resident Katherine Castle Dale, 81, died Wednesday, April 2,1997 in Circleville, Ohio. Mrs. Dale was born January 14,1916, in Johnson County, to the late Ross and Louvada Music Castle. She was a member of Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Dale Sr. in 1974; and two sons, Charles and Raymond Dale Jr. Surviving are one son, Fred Dale of Flat Gap; three daughters, Ellen Jean Stambaugh,Sitka, and Willia Dean Salyer and Gwen Shoemaker, both of Circleville, Ohio; one brother, Ross Castle Jr. of Florence, South Carolina; two sisters, Irene Koonce of Florence, South Carolina, and Lucille Castle of Castlewood, Virginia; and 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 6, at 2 p.m. at Jones- -Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Staffordsville Church Cemetery. Paintsville Herald 4-9-1997


FAIRCHILD, Opal
1921-1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of services for Opal Fairchild, 75, who died Thursday, April 3, 1997 at Mt. View Health Center at Elkhorn City. Mrs. Fairchild was born August 12, 1921, in Letcher County, to the late Cyrus and Cora Castle Fairchild. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Thomas VanHoose. Surviving are one son, Kenneth VanHoose of Lynhurst, Virginia; one daughter, Yvonne Simmons of Straton, Virginia; two sisters, Margaret Borders of Paintsville, and Oma Grandmason of Flat Rock, Michigan; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 6, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jeffery Burchett officiating. Burial was in Fairchild Cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald 4-9-1997 NOTE: This obit may be in error as to the last name of Opal. She was married to a VanHoose 


FANNIN, Hayes
1913-1997
Van Lear resident Hayes Fannin, 83, died Saturday, April 12, at his residence. Mr. Fannin was born September 20, 1913, in Floyd County, to the late Leonard and Maudie Smith Hayes. He was a retired miner and member of U.M.W.A. He was also preceded in death by a son, Hayes Fannin Jr. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Wilcox Fannin; four sons, Raymond, Norman, Vencil and Delmadge Fannin, all of Van Lear; one foster son, Richard Lee Wilcox of Van Lear; five daughters, Maudie Wells, Wanda Clark and Rhonda Butcher, all of Van Lear, Elisha Sublett of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Gertrude Wilkins of Lakeland, Florida; two brothers, Leonard Fannin Jr. of West Van Lear and Herman Fannin of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Mable Delong of West Van Lear and Ethel Burchell of Ashland; and 20 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 15, at JonesPreston Funeral Home Chapel, with Charles Banks officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Johns Creek.


GIBBINS, Jack Russell Sr.
1937-1997
Jack Russell Gibbins Sr., 60, died April 11 1997 at his Ashland residence. Mr. Gibbins was born March 14,1937, in Knott County, to the late Bart Welters Gibbins and Sarah Elizabeth Vicory Gibbins. He was a retired fiberglass technician. He was preceded in death by one son, Arthur David Gibbins; and one daughter, Catherine Sue Gibbins. Surviving are his wife, Lea. R. Gibbins of Ashland; six sons; Charles Russell Gibbins, Jack Russell Gibbins Jr., and B. J. Senters, all of Ashland, Christopher Gibbins of Fisty and Robert Gene Mullins and James Todd Colvin, both of Lexington; three daughters, Rita Gale Hunn of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dora Mae Ford of Ashland and Kimberly Dawn Boggess of Ironton, Ohio; one sister, Evelyn Stanley of Ligonier, Indiana; and 25 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held, April 14, Steen Funeral Home Chapel in Cannonsburg with Chaplain Joe Elam officiating. Burial was in Ealey Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.


HALL, Cecil
1918  1997
Cecil Hall, 80, of Van Lear, died Thursday, April 24, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hall was born September 4, 1916, in Johnson County, to the late John David and Mary Alice Adkins Hall. He was a retired miner and farmer and member of the Church of Christ. He was also preceded in death by a son, Alvis Hall. Surviving are his wife, Marie Goble Hall; four sons, Virgil, David, Jack and Cecil Hall Jr., all of Van Lear; four daughters, Mary Lou Hurt of Louisville; Judy Hager and Martha Fitchpatrick, both of Van Lear; and Alice Marie Dollarhide of Thelma; and 32 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 27, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Joe Hill, Bill Cantrell and Paul Keaton officiating. Burial was in Hall Family Cemetery at Van Lear.


HANEY, Patrick Chris
1968-1997
Paintsville resident Patrick Chris Haney, 28, died Wednesday, April 30 1997 at Paul, B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Haney was born June 8, 1968, in Johnson County, to Robert Hannah and Mary Haney. He was a general laborer. Surviving are his parents; one sister, Paula May of Hager Hill; and maternal grandparents, Chester and Marie Haney of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 4, at Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church, with Ronnie Spriggs and Toby Johnson officiating. Burial was in Spriggs Family Cemetery at Boons Camp. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY May 7 1997


HANNAH, William
1943-1997
Denver resident William “ Bill” Hannah, 53, died Monday, April 14, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hannah was born August 4, 1943, in Johnson County, to the late Farrell and Lorraine Blair Hannah.  He was a  truck driver for Bizwell. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Spradlin Hannah; one son, William Phillip Hannah of Denver; three daughters, Carol McKenzie of Paintsville, Anita Ratliff of East Point and Angela Hannah of Denver; four sisters, Juanita Joyce Franklin of Staffordsville, Iva Lee Lemaster of Leander, Brenda Lewis of Auxier and Linda Lou Cochran of Rush; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 18, 1997 at  Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Danny Ward, Richard Williams, Donald Ray Caudill and Dick Vanhoose officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Denver. Paintsville Herald 4-23-1997


HOLLAND, Andrew
1934-1997
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements for Andrew Holland, 63, who died in Doctor's Hospital North in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Holland was born June 21, 1934, in Perry County, to the late Lee and Parrott Combs Holland. He was a lumber mill worker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lou Francis Holland, on December 30,1987. Surviving are two sons, Randy, and Larry Holland, both of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Brenda Holland and Linda Hurst, both of Columbus; and two brothers, Harley Holland of Indiana and Jerry Holland of Columbus. Graveside services were held Thursday, April 24, at Patty Flats Cemetery at Flat Gap, with Eulas Adams officiating.


HOSKINS, Virginia (Adkins)
1915-1997
Virginia Adkins Hoskins, 81, died Thursday, April 10, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Hoskins was born September 22, 1915, in Floyd County, to the late Jerry and Betty Parsons Adkins. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Brown Lee Hoskins, on December 29, 1989. Surviving are one son, George R. Hoskins of Paintsville; one sister, Grace Elsa Booth of West Van Lear; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 12, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Keith Cozort officiating. Burial was in Adkins Family Cemetery at Hammond. Weekly Progress 4-16-1997


JACKSON, John J.
1927-1997
Former Johnson County resident John J. Jackson, 69, of Springfield, Ohio, died Sunday, April 6, 1997 at Community Hospital. Mr. Jackson was born April 29, 1927, in Johnson County, to the late Floyd and Fronnie Blanton Jackson. He was a retired carpenter, member of VFW Post #1031, F.O.E. #397, Union Club and Carpenters Union Local No. 72, and a U:S. Army veteran, having served in World War TI and the Korean War. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Logan and Tom; and three sisters, Liz; Pauline and Ollie. Surviving are his wife, Lola B. Jackson; 11 children, Peggy J. Leinasars, Sharon "Suzi" McCauley, and Elizabeth A. Carlisle, all of Springfield, Latonia S. Harper of South Charleston, Ohio; John J. Jackson Jr. of Springfield, James A. Jackson of Enon, Ohio, Floyd T. Jackson of Belleville, Illinois, and Shawn E. Jackson, Veldin L. Isaac, Craig M. Issac, and Anthony McFaddin, all of Charleston, Ohio; one sister, Maxine Long of Beech Grove, Indiana; and 27 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 9, at 11 a.m. at Conroy Funeral Home of Springfield, with Brother Wayne Rigsby officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery  Paintsville Herald 4-9-1997


KEATON, Mary Ann
1926-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mary Ann Keaton, 70 who died April 24 1997 at Highlands Regional  Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky. Ms. Keaton was born October 13, 1926, in Johnson County, to the late Lewis and Beulah Cantrell Keaton. Surviving are one sister, Bonnie Sue Reed of West Van Lear; and four nephews and four nieces. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 27 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear, Johnson Co Ky.


KESTNER, Stephanie Leighann
1997
Stephanie Leighann Kestner, infant daughter of Paul Ray and Connie Greene Kestner, died Wednesday, April 9.1997 Stephanie was born April 9 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Surviving are her parents; one brother, Andrew Scott Kestner, at home; one sister, Kristi Nichole Kestner, at home; maternal grandmother, Ann Greene of Paintsville; and paternal grandparents, James A. Kestner Sr. of Sitka and Peggy Hampton of Thelma;. Services were held Friday, April 11, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with John Michael Blanton officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 4-16-1997


LITTON, Samuel Joseph Jr.
1919-1997
Samuel Joseph Litton Jr., 78, of Morehead, died Tuesday,. April 8 1997 at his residence. Mr. Litton was born January 17, 1919, in Elliott County to the late Samuel Joseph and Stella Stidom Litton Sr. He was a member of the Johnson Church of God, a farmer; served on the Rowan County School Board for 16 years, member of the Farm Bureau, former board member of the Johnson Church of God, former member of the Rowan County Ethics Commisision, served on the Morehead/ Rowan County/Lakeview Heights Joint Planning and zoning  Commission, former member of the Rowan County Soil Conservation Board, honorary Rowan County judge/executive and Kentucky Colonel. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Marie Boyd Litton on March 9, 1991. Surviving are his wife, Louedith Conley Lykins Litton; two sons, Joe Litton of Georgetown, and Jack Litton of Moorehead; one daughter, Charlotte Bryant of St. Petersburg, Florida; one stepson, David Lykins of Morehead; four stepdaughters, Vivian Conley of Salyersville, Sue Ferguson of Flat Gap, Gaye Harmon of Owingsville and Cristy Collins of Paintsville; two sisters, Opal Sluss and Lucille DeHarte, both of Morehead; and three grandchildren, and six step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 10, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel, with Revs. Willard Wilcox and Bernard Lovely officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens at Morehead. Pallbearers were Nick Pecco, Tom Pecco, Dwight Clark, Joe White, Rick Litton, Greg Stidom, Eddie Sluss and Don Litton. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY APR.23 1997


MEADE, Jack L.
1936-1997
Staffordsville resident Jack L. Meade, 61, died Friday, April 18, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Meade was born February 03, 1936, in Johnson County, to the late Robert and Georgie Hensler Meade.  He was a former sales manager for Cedar Equipment and a member of the National Guard of Kent, Indiana. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Bob Meade. Surviving are his wife, Mary Anne Foster Meade; one son, Michael C. Meade, of Louisville; one daughter, Lea Anne Comprone, of Woodstock Connecticut; one brother, Kenneth Meade of Niceville, Florida; one sister, Jean Girard of Vero Beach, Florida, and five grandchildren. Local services were held Saturday, April 19, at St. Michael’s Church, with Father Bill Fedders officiating.  A second service was held April 20, at St. Barnabas Church in Louisville. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Louisville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements. Printed:  April 23, 1997


MEADE, Junior
1904 - 1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Junior Meade, 93, who died Wednesday, April 23 1997, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Meade was born January 30, 1904, to the late Sam and Sarah Hager Meade.  He was a mechanic for the Yellow Cab Company. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Canteberry Meade. Surviving are one daughter, Loraine Smith of Ironton, Ohio; two sisters, Gertrude Elkins of Whitehouse, and Kathery Preston of Mansfield, Ohio; and one grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26 1997, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Tommy Meade officiating. Burial was in Union Hall Cemetery at Chesapeake, Ohio. Paintsville Herald April 30 1997


MILLS, Marcella (Whitten)
1916-1997
Former Johnson County resident Marcella G. Mills, 80, died Saturday, April 19, 1997 in Michigan. Mrs. Mills was born October 4, 1916, to the late Robert and Amanda Peek Whitten. Surviving are five daughters, Mary Evans and Yvette Leslie, both of Wyandotte, Michigan; Frances Toth of Taylor, Michigan, Brenda Peek of Lincoln Park, Indiana, and Ruby Roach of Florida; two brothers, Jay Whitten of Paintsville and Charles Whitten of Tutor Key; and 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 23, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bob Lyons officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


MUSIC, June (Osborne)
1919-1997
June Osborne Music, 77, of Ashland, died Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility. Mrs. Music was born April 10, 1919, in Greenup County, to the late John Pat and Alice Delong Osborne. She was a member of the Flatwoods Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Sue Music, in 1995. Surviving are her husband, John L. Music of Ashland; one daughter, Linda M. Moore of Paintsville; two sons, Don Music of Raceland and Ron Music of Ashland; one brother, Frank Osborne of Hager Hill; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 1, at Flatwoods Church of Christ, with John M. Brown and Bob Reeves officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Miller Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


O'BRYAN, James Marcus
1921-1997
James Marcus O'Bryan, 75, formerly of Johnson County,died April 17 1997 at the Columbus Alzheimer's Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. O'Bryan was born November 30,1921, in Johnson County, to the late James Millard and Virgie May O'Bryan. Upon graduation from Jenny's Creek High School he joined the service, serving most of his time as a medic in Italy during World War II. He retired with 30 years service with General Motors Corporation in Columbus. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharlene Selvage O'Bryan; one brother, Thurman 0'Bryan; one sister, Pearl O'Bryan; and four half sisters, Hazel O'Bryan, Goldie Blair, Daisy Blair and Dixie Osborne. Surviving are one son, Kevin O'Bryan of West Port, Connecticut; one brother, Ervin O'Bryan of Leander; and two sisters, Hattie Blanton of Lucasville, Ohio, and Myrle Preston of Huntington, West Virginia. Funeral services were held Monday April 21 at the Grove City United Methodist Church in Grove City, Ohio, with Rev. Earl Newberg officiating. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery in Alton, Ohio, with Elder Larry Blanton officiating. Pallbearers were Coy Blair, Greg Blair, Paul M. Blanton, Gene O'Bryan, Kenneth O'Bryan and Randell O'Bryan. Paintsville Herald 


PERKEY, Frank Marion
1944-1997
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 19, for Frank Marion Perkey, 53, who died Wednesday, April 16, 1997 at his Boons Camp residence. Mr. Perkey was born January 31, 1944, in Johnson County, to the late Frank and Julie Castle Perkey.  He was a former employee of the Indiana State Highway Department. Surviving are his wife, Dixie Lee Music Perkey of Elkhart, Indiana; three daughters, Frankie Rae Perkey and Jamie Lee Perkey, both of Boons Camp, and Robin Renee Bratton of Paintsville; and six grandchildren. Officiating at services at Boons Camp Church of God was Jack Woody. Burial was in the family cemetery at Boons Camp, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements. Paintsville Herald Wednesday April 23, 1997


PHELPS, Zora Edith (Daniels)
1909-1997
Edith Daniels Phelps, 88, died Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Phelps was barn January 18, 1909, in Johnson County, to the late Milroy and Genoa Lemaster Daniels. She was a member of the Paintsville Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by a son, James Wallace Phelps. Surviving are her husband, Francis Phelps; two daughters, Betty Jean Helton of Huntington, West Virginia, and Frances S. Franklin of Houston, Texas; one sister, Josephine Ward of Gloucester, Virginia; and four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May, 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Keith Cozort and Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 5-7-1997


PRESTON, Mildred (Bowling)
1935-1997
Mildred Jean Preston, 61, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at Paul B Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Preston was born October 10,1935, in Johnson County, to the late Vernon and Irene Greer Bowling. She was retired from the Paintsville Hospital and was a member of Christ Freedom Worship Center of Hager Hill. Surviving are her husband, Guy W Preston; two sons, Guy W. Preston Jr. of Louisa and Joseph D. Preston of East Point; one daughter, Venessa I. Dheel of Paintsville; three brothers, Vernon Bowling Jr. of Michigan, Bob Bowling of Grayson. and Joe Bowling of Missouri; and three grandchildren. . Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26, at Christ Freedom Worship Center, with Jim Daniels and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Bowling-Preston Cemetery at East Point, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


REED, Margaret (Gross)
1928-1997
Funeral Services were held Sunday, April 6, for Margaret Reed, 69, who died April 3 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Reed was born February 16, 1828 in Johnson County, to the late Bill Gross and Sadie Gross Meek. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Reed. Surviving are seven sons, George Reed of Thelma, Billy and Fred Reed, Jr. both of Boons Camp, Elbert Reed of Baltimore, Maryland, Tom Reed of Fallsburg, Larry Reed of Mount Sterling, and Hobert Reed of Wabash, Indiana; four daughters, Stella Young and Betty Dixon, both of Paintsville, Doris Esterday of Wabash, Indiana, and Maltie Cline of Prestonburg; three brothers, Burley and Sam Gross, both of Paintsville, and David Gross of Wabash; three sisters, Lula Gross of Paintsville, Edith Hall of Pennsylvania and Geneva Reed of Wabash; and 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and five step great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Paintsville funeral Home Chapel was Rev. Jack Woody. Burial was in Reed & Gillespie Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald 4-9-1997


SLONE, Henry Hayden
1948-1997
Former Johnson County resident, Henry Hayden Slone, 49, died Monday, April 28, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Slone was born March 19, 1948, in Johnson County, to Lucy Fyffe Slone and the late Oscar Slone. He was employed in manufacturing and was a member of Kerz's Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Margaret Slone; two sons, Paul and Tim, both of Columbus, Ohio; two stepsons, Jeremy Baker of Grayson and John Baker of Columbus; two brothers, Selse Edward Slone of Flat Gap and Martin Slone of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Birdie Caudill of Keaton; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 1, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Tim Salyer officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Hereald 5-7-1997


SMITH, Mary (Dawson)
1923-1997
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mary Elizabeth Smith, 74, who died Monday, April 14, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Smith was born April 4, 1923, in Johnson County, to the late Theodore and Pollie Newsome Dawson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Estill "Bud" Smith, in 1992. Surviving are one son, Estill "Jim" Meeks of Thelma; one stepson, Tommy Smith of Thelma; two daughters, Levetta Burke of Albion, Michigan, and Neva Jones of Springport, Michigan; three stepdaughters, Loretta McCarty of Thelma, Carol Jones of Albion, Michigan, and Polly Sue Carver of Flatwoods; one sister, Georgine Maynard of Springfield, Ohio; and 22 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 17, at Jones Prestpon Funeral Home Chapel, with Ted Dawson officiating. Burial was in Dawson Family Cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 4-23-1997


STAMBAUGH, Lucian (Lute)
1923-1997
Lucian (Lute) Stambaugh died Tuesday, April 1, 1997, at Whiteburg Regional Hospital. Mr. Stambaugh was born April 15, 1923, in Johnson County, to the late Fred and Jemima Burchett Stambaugh.  He was a retired bus driver and custodian for the Letcher County School Board, veteran of World War II and member of the Premium Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Frazier Stambaugh; one son, Ronald Stambaugh of Lake Placid, Florida; one daughter, Sherolyn Ann Howard of Louisa; three sisters, Geraldine (Teen) Castle of Wittensville, and Tilda A. Chandler and Jessie V. VanHoose, both of Hager Hill; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 5 at Letcher Funeral Home Chapel at Whitesburg, with Rev. David H. Banks officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery at Premium. Paintsville Herald Wednesday, April 9, 1997


STAMBAUGH, Rosemary (Glassel)
1928-1997
Rosemary Stambaugh, 69, died Friday, April 11, 1997 at Paul B Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stambaugh was born February 24, 1928, in Paintsville, to the late Ottmar and Leota Woods Glassel. She was a member of Ypsilanti Moose. Surviving are her husband, Solomon Stambaugh; four sons, James Burleson of Canton, Michigan, John Czajka of Wyandotte, Michigan, Eddie Stambaugh of Pittsford, Michigan, and James D. Stambaugh of Romulus, Michigan; three daughters, Linda Kennedy of Grayling, Michigan, Pamala Hall of Trenton, Michigan, and Terry Cooley of Pinckney, Michigan; and two brothers, Jackie and Joseph Glassel; and 29 grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held in Michigan. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 4-23-1997


THACKER, Paul Jr.
1937-1997
Jones-Preston Funeral was in charge of arrangement for Paul Thacker Jr.,59 who died Thursday, Apr.3 1997 at West View Manor. Mr. Thacker was born June 16,1937, in Pike County, to the late Mose and Vada Hackney Thacker. He was manager of then Hayloft at Staffordsville, and a veteran of the Navy. Surviving are his wife, Rose Music Thacker; one son, Paul Michael Thacker of Paintsville; three daughters, Beth Burke and Sherri Trimble Jaynes, both of Paintsville, and Sue Estep, of Meally; four brothers; Cannie of Hillsdale, Michigan, Georgof Ypsilanti, Michigan, John. of Columbus, Georgia, and Gary of  McAndrews; eight sisters, Shirley Plymale, Kay Lewis, Arlene Thacker and Birdie Johnson, all of McAndrews, Yvonne Varney and Pearl McKinney, both of Ypsilanti, Eva Workman of Kokomo, Indiana, and Elland Crumpley of Mingus, Texas; and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 5,at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky. Weekly Progress 4-9-1997


VANCE, Argus
1910-1997
West Van Lear resident Argus Vance, 87, died April 26 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Vance was born April 9 1910, at Leburn, to the late Ben and Cora Pratt Vance. He was also preceded in death by wife, Sylvia Vance. Surviving are one sister, Faye Isom of Indianapolis, Ind.; and one nephew, James Auxier of Hurricane, West Virginia. Funeral services were held Monday April 28 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. William R. Spradlin officiating. Burial was in Stafford Cemetery at Hager Hill.


VANHOOSE, Opal (Fairchild)
1921-1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of services for Opal Fairchild, 75, who died Thursday, April 3, 1997 at Mt. View Health Center at Elkhorn City. Mrs. Fairchild was born August 12, 1921, in Letcher County, to the late Cyrus and Cora Castle Fairchild. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Thomas VanHoose. Surviving are one son, Kenneth VanHoose of Lynhurst, Virginia; one daughter, Yvonne Simmons of Straton, Virginia; two sisters, Margaret Borders of Paintsville, and Oma Grandmason of Flat Rock, Michigan; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 6, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jeffery Burchett officiating. Burial was in Fairchild Cemetery at Nippa.


WARD, Lloyd Eugene
1926-1997
Retired drill operator Lloyd Eugene "Legs" Ward, 70, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital at Russell. Mr. Ward was born December 14, 1926, in Johnson County, to the late George and Ann Ward Ward. He was retired from H & H Coal. Surviving are his wife, Christine Fannin Ward; two sons, Samuel Lee Johnson of Florence; South Carolina, and Lloyd E. Ward Jr. of Salyersville; three daughters, Anna Rebecca Dutton of Greenville, Tennessee, Sonja Esther Ward of Wittensville and Amy Renee Conley of North Judson, Indiana; one brother, George Ward Jr., of River; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with John Sparks and Londis Meek officiating. Burial was in Ward Cemetery at River. Weekly Progress 4-30-1997


WHEELER, Eula (Blair)
1920 1997
Retired seamstress Eula Blair Wheeler, 76, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at Salyersville Health Care Center at Salyersville. Mrs. Wheeler was born July 22 1920, in Johnson County,  to the late Samuel and Mary Alice Estep Blair.She was also preceded in death by her husband; Fred Wheeler, on October 6,1992; and a daughter, Phyllis Ann Wheeler. Surviving are two sons, Danny Wheeler of Staffordsville and Sammy Wheeler of Louisville; two brothers, Chalmer Blair of Staffordsville and Frank Blair of Sitka; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 25, at Highland Memorial Funeral Chapel at Staffordsville, with Junior Womack and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


WILLIAMS, Virgie (Frazier)
1947-1997
Virge Sue Williams, 48, died Sunday, April 6, 1997 at her Staffordsville residence. Mrs. Williams was born December 15, 1947, in Johnson County, to Cecil and Virginia Hampton Frazier. Surviving are her parents; her husband, Donald Williams of Staffordsville, two sons, Troy and Jeff Williams, both of Staffordsville; two daughters, Donna Ward of Oil Springs and Jennifer Williams of Staffordsville; one grandson, Jacob Williams of Staffordsville; two brothers, Guy Frazier of Staffordsville and Tim Frazier of Flat Gap; and two sisters, Carolyn Home of Canton, Ohio, and Cookie McClure of Wittensville. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 9, at 11 a.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Tobe Wheeler and Mike Blanton and Elder Kenny Pelphrey officiating. Burial will be in Williams Family Cemetery at Staffordsville. Weekly Progress 4-9-1997


ZIMMERMAN, Verlin Dean
1938-1997
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Verlin Dean Zimmerman, 58, who died Saturday, April 12, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr: Zimmerman was born September 3, 1938, in Angola, Indiana, to Birdie May Bradley Zimmerman and the late Harold Zimmerman. He was a retired machine operator from Clark Equipment and veteran of the Marines. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Almeda Spradlin; two sons, Lonnie L. Zimmerman of Paintsville and Timothy Dean Zimmerman of Concord, Michigan; three daughters, Tammy Jean Skinner of Paintsville, Laurie Blanton of Oil Springs and Juliana Carmer of Jackson, Michigan; one adopted daughter, Denna Page Zimmerman of Oil Springs; two brothers, David Lee Zimmerman of Munith, Michigan, and Rocky Allen Zimmerman of Jackson, Michigan; three sisters, Diane Sammons and Joanie Sammons, both of Jackson, Michigan, and Juanita Brownsburger of Rives Junction, Michigan. and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 15, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel,, with Jimmy McKenzie officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Oil Springs.



MAY - 1997
BATTISTA, Virginia (Blanton)
1930-1997
Former Johnson County resident, Virginia "Ginger" Battista, 67, of Louisville, died Saturday, May 17, 1997 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Battista was the former Virginia Blanton of Oil Springs and a waitress at John E's Restaurant in Louisville. Surviving are her husband, Dominic Battista; two daughters; Angela Battista of Cleveland, Ohio, and Gina Battista of Louisville; stepmother, Norma Blanton of Salyersville; three brothers, John Blanton of Ashland, Bill Blanton of Walton and Herb Blanton of Wabash, Indiana; three sisters, Hazel Boyd of Louisville, Ethel Colvin of Oil Springs and Ada Caudill of Russell; one stepbrother, Tyra Lee Blanton of Marion, Ohio; and one stepsister, Shella Kay Litterel of Salyersville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, at Fish Trap Baptist Church in Johnson County. Burial was in Jayne Cemetery, with Paintsville, Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
 

BOWLING, Lyda (Baldridge)
1910-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Lyda Bell Bowling, 87, who died Wednesday, May 14, 1997 at Martin County Health Center in Inez. Bowling was born September 10, 1909, to the late Liss Baldridge and Ellen Baldridge Booth. Surviving are a niece, Bebe Pack of Whitehouse. Funeral services were held Friday, May 16, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with David Powers officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


CANTRELL, Joe
1944-1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Joe Cantrill, 52, who died Saturday, May 10, 1997 at his Lexington Ky residence. Mr. Cantrill was born August 30, 1944, in Johnson County, to the late Earl and Gladia Taylor Cantrill. He was director of Community Services for Fayette County Surviving are one brother, Gary Cantrell of Florida; and one sister, Judy Salyers of Staffordsville. Funeral services were held Monday, May 12, at Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, with friends officiating.


CASTLE, Marvin Edward
1949-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Marvin Edward Castle, 47, who died Thursday, May 29, 1997, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Castle was born October 14, 1949, in Widnes, England, to Sheila F. Beard Castle and the late Thomas Edward Castle. He was a hair stylist. Surviving are his mother, Sheila F Castle of Sevierville, Tennessee; one son, Edward Bradburn Castle of Knoxville; one daughter, Angela Love Panek of Coco, Florida; two sisters, Sheila Elaine Angel of Kodak, Tennessee, and Tanya Lee Castle of Tazewell, Tennessee; and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held at Peaceful Valley Church on Saturday, May 31, with Elder Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Castle Family Cemetery at Red Bush.


CASTLE, William Ray
1929-1997
Former Johnson County resident William Ray Castle, 68, died Friday, May 24, at his Dunlow, West Virginia residence. Mr. Castle was born February 18, 1929, in Johnson County, to the late James M. and Marjorie Stambaugh Castle.  He was a self-employed painter and veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are four daughters, Betty Joyce Fear, Marjorie Karen Yarber and Ruby Jewel Griender, all of Fargo, North Dakota, and Diana Sue Rasmussos of Moorehead, Minnesota; three brother, James M. Castle, Jr. of Paintsville, Leon Castle of Lowmansville and Robert D. Castle of Auxier; five sisters, Phillis Carol Daniel of Lowmansville, Betty Virginia Wright of Leesburt, Ohio, Vina W. Vickers of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Shirley Jean Blanton of New Holland, Ohio, and Doris Ann Caudill of New Martingburg, Ohio; and 14 grandchildren and several great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, May 28, at 10 a.m., at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Paul Aikens officiating. Burial was in Castle Cemetery at Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald May 28, 1997


CONLEY, Roger A.
1951-1997
Funeral services for Roger A. Conley, 45, of Cumberland, Gap, Tennessee, were held Saturday, May 31, 1997. Mr. Conley was born October 29, 1951, to Virginia Childers Conley of Paintsville and the late Earl Conley Jr. Surviving are his mother; one son, Paul Brian Conley of New Cumberland, West Virginia; one daughter, Courtney Lynn Conley of Harrogate, Tennessee; two brothers, Melvin Conley of Leander and Keith Conley of Provincetown, Massachusetts; and three sisters, Cheryl Butcher of Thelma, Kaye Shoaf of Louisa and Sandra Dingus of West Liberty. Officiating at services held Saturday, May 31, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, were Revs. Mike Blanton and Donald R. Caudill. Burial was in Conley Cem at Staffordsville.


COOK, James
1933-1997
Retired truck driver James Walter Cook, 63, died Tuesday, May 13, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co Ky. Mr. Cook was born August 7, 1933, in Floyd County, to the late Walter and Elizabeth Cook. He was retired from Pepsi Cola Company. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Montgomery Cook. Surviving are one son, James R. Cook of Van Lear; one daughter, Rose Ann Cook of Paintsville; three brothers, Kermit and David Cook, both of Paintsville, and Bill Cook of Ashland; five sisters, Regina Williams and Lorraine Music, both of Paintsville, barbara Cook of Ashland, Margaret Blair of Waverly, Ohio, and Deloris Butcher of Columbus, Ohio; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 16, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bobby Cole officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


DAVIS, George Sr.
1898-1997
Paintsville resident George Davis Sr., 98, died Monday, May 26,1997 at his residence. Mr. Davis was born December 25, 1898, in Johnson County, to the late James Marion and Trinna Arrowood Davis. He was a miner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Verlie Davis; and one granddaughter, Melanie Welch. Surviving are, three daughters, Beatrice Borders, Betty Rice and Teena Montgomery, all of Paintsville; three sons, Harold L. Davis and George W. Davis Jr., both of Ashland, and Howard H. Davis of Flatwoods; one brother, Bruce Davis of Meally; and 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Thursday, May 29, at 1 p.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Drew Martin officiating. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.


DOTSON, Stacey
1975-1997
Nippa resident Stacey Trimble Dotson, 22, died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Dotson was born January 14, 1975, to Randel Charles Dotson Sr. and Martha Case. He was employed by Uni Sign Company. Surviving are his wife, Tena Lemaster Dotson; his mother; his stepfather, Racey Case; two daughters, Kayla Nichole and Alexandria Elizabeth Dotson, both of Nippa; one brother, Randel Charles Dotson Jr. of Banner; and three sisters, Marie Spurlock of Printer, Carol Ann Milhoane of Canton, Ohio, and Barbara Lynn Hess of Grundy, Virginia. Funeral services were held Friday, May 16, at 1 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Mike Blanton and Old Time Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in Conley Family Cemetery at Staffordsville.


GREEN, Frank A.
1901-1997
Former Johnson County resident Frank A. Green, 96, died Saturday, May 17, 1997 at Fayette County Memorial Hospital in Washington Court House, Ohio. Mr. Green was born March 8, 1901, in Johnson County, to the late George and Mary Green. He was retired from B & O Railroad. Surviving are his wife, Lula Steele Green; four sons, Stanley Green of Greenfield, Ohio, Ralph Green of Columbus, Ohio, Hubert Green of New Holland, Ohio, and Roger Green of Galloway, Ohio; two daughters, Bernice Merrero of New Holland, Ohio, and Barbara Ann Wiley of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Bonnie Hasler of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Zora Sparks of Staffordsville; 21 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Rufus Blair ofciating. Burial was in Green Family Cemetery at Lowmansville.


HANNAH, Enoch
1944-1997
Staffordsville resident Enoch Hannah, 52, died Sunday, May 25, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hannah was born July 6, 1944, in Johnson County, to Morris and the late Mint Fairchild Hannah. Surviving are his wife, Dixie Fairchild Hannah; his father; one son, Enoch Douglas Hannah of Staffordsville; two daughters, Sandra Nichelle Whitaker and Victoria Paige Whitaker, both of Staffordsville; and one brother Morris Willis Hannah of Staffordsville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, may 28, 1997, at Fairview Freewill Baptist Church, with Donald Ray Caudill officiating. Burial was in Hannah Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


HARRIS, Ova
1937-1997
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 18, 1997 for Ova Ray Harris, 59, of Van Lear, who died May 15 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Harris was born August 29,1937, at Winifred, to the late Jim and Nova Sparks Harris. He was a superintendent. Surviving are his wife, Patsy  Lou Harris; two daughters, Tammy Camp of Kingsport, Tennessee, and Kim Lawery of Nicholasville; two sisters, Tera Eckman of Fort Myers, Florida, and Ann Riendeau of Port Charlotte, Florida; and three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel were Jerry Scott, Paul Keaton and Joe Hill. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


HELTON, Dewey Helton Jr.
1920-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Dewey Helton Jr., 76, who died Friday, May 23 1997, at his Nicholasville residence. Mr. Helton was born December 12, 1920, at Oil Springs, to the late Dewey and Sue Nettie Caudill Helton. He was a merchant and post master. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Grethel Helton; and a sister, Irene Vance of Paintsville. Surviving are his wife, Juanita J. Helton; one son, Danny Helton of Ft. Pierce, Florida; one daughter, Judy Maynard of Pilgrim; two brothers, Dr. John Helton and George Helton, both of Frankfort; one sister, Cynthia Lou Whitt of Paintsville; and four grandchilden. Funeral services were held  Sunday, May 25, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Woodrow Nichols officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.


KEEL, Lucy Mandy (Vires)
1907-1997
Lucy Mandy Vires Keel, 90, died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Roger and Sherman Keel; and two brothers, Doleg and John Vires. Mrs. Keel was born March 9, 1907, in Johnson County, to the late Alex Vires and Addie Honeycutt. Surviving are her husband, Kermit Keel; three sons, Bobby Keel of Van Lear, Herman Keel of Continental, Ohio; Mermon Keel of Defiance, Ohio; two daughters, Dorothy Slone of Van Lear; and Judy Meade, of Defiance, Ohio; one sister, Etha Mae Wells of Taplin, West Virginia; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services will be May 17, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Manford Fannin and Roger Hill officiating. Burial was in the family Cemetery at Daniels Creek.


MCKENZIE, Robert Charles
1928-1997
Red Bush resident Robert Charles McKenzie, 68, died Saturday, May 31, 1997. at his residence. Mr. McKenzie was born September 13, 1928, in Johnson County, to the late Wade and Dixie McKenzie. He was a retired deputy sheriff. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Charles Wade and Robert Allen McKenzie; and three sisters, Stella Fannin, Lois Smith and Betty White. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Music McKenzie; two daughters, Nancy Cantrell and Debbie Pennington, both of Red Bush; four brothers, Elise, Henry and Melvin McKenzie both of Red Bush and Doug McKenzie of Ypsilanti, Michigan; two sisters, Josephine Blevins of Staffordsville and Ivel Wells of Red Bush; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 3, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Wendell Ison and Dannie Fannin officiating. Burial was in McKenzie Family Cemetery at Red Bush.


MEADE, Norma (Daniel)
1920-1997
Funeral services were Saturday, May 24, for Norma Meade, 76, who died Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Meade was born August 13, 1920, in Johnson County, to the late Elmer and Nancy Cassidy Daniel. She was a member of the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Meade, on October 7,1990. Surviving are one son, Kenneth Meade of Inez; one brother, Harold L. Daniel of Coal Grove, Ohio; and one sister, Frankie Lemaster of Van Lear. Officiating at services at Thealka Freewill Baptist Church was Steve Rose. Burial. was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


PENNINGTON, Ray
1912-1997
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Ray Pennington, 84, who died Friday, May 2, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky. Mr. Pennington was born November 20, 1912, in Morgan County, to the late Walker and Oma Young Pennington. He was a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Beulah Jenkins Pennington; three sons, Ronnie and Jack, both of Flat: Gap, and Clay of Martha; one stepson, Buell Jenkins of Columbus, Ohio; five daughters,  Verna Salyers of Galloway, Ohio, Gladys Gillem of Pickerton, Ohio, Sylvia Wright of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Stella Shockley and Esther Pennington, both of Columbus; four brothers, James and Frank, both of Flat Gap, and Ren and Franklin, both of Red Bush; two sisters, Sylvia Patrick of Flat Gap and Susie Fyffe of Baltimore, Maryland; and 34 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren  and 11 great-great-grand-children. Funeral services were held Monday May 5, at Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Lowell Webb and Joe Oliver Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky. Paintsville Herald 5-7-1997


PRESTON, Olga (Auxier)
1911-1997
Olga Auxier Preston, 85, of Ulysses, died Monday, May 12, in Paintsville after a long illness. Mrs. Preston was born May 14, 1911, at Whites Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Nathaniel Lincoln Auxier of Blockhouse Bottom in Johnson County, and Mary Borders Auxier of Borders Chapel in Lawrence County. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Francis Preston; two brothers, Roosevelt and John Glenn Auxier; sister, Dr. Gwen Auzier; stepdaughter, Martha Jo Crisp; and grandson, Stephen Ray Preston Brackett. A graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School, she attended Marshall University, Morehead State University, Univer- sity of Kentucky, and received a B.S. degree in library science from Pikeville College.  A retired Betsy Layne Elementary High School librarian, she was also a merchant and farmer, custodian of Borders Chapel Cemetery and a benefactor of the Borders Chapel United Methodist Church. Past regent of John Graham Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution of Prestonsburg, and past KSDAR Sixth District press chairman, she was a member of the Floyd County Retired Teachers Association and had been named a Kentucky Colonel. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Ella Faye Moore of Louisa; daughters and sons-in-law, Olga Frances and Ray Brackett of Allen and Mikell Ann and Knox Burchett of Virginia Beach, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law, John David and Mary Avonne Preston of Paintsville; son-in-law, Ray Crisp of Allen; grandchildren, Laura Brackett Thrasher, Michelle Preston Weist, Sarah Ann Burchett and Ellen Marie Preston; step-grandchildren, Nancy Moore Albright, Howard Francis Moore, Thursa Crisp Williams, Margaret Crisp Hicks, Dr. Tim Crisp and Nancy Crisp Cantrell; great-grandchildren, Angela Frances Brackett and Eli Brackett Thrasher; and step- greatgrandchildren, Karen Renee Albright, Kevin Albright, Beverly Moore, Megan Moore, Beth Williams, Jeremy Hicks, Josh Hicks, Corey Cantrell, Rachel Crisp and Jennifer Crisp. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 14 at 1 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. A.A. Frederick and Terry Reffett officiating. Burial was in Borders Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gene Price, Willis Boyd, George Herman Boyd, Dick Vanhoose, Howard F. Moore, Howard Borders and Wallace Jackson. Honorary pallbearers were Dave Workman, Larry Hatten, Betty Greene, Luther Cox, Doug Borders, Ron Borders, T.J. Borders, Doug Borders, Jr., Ken Borders, Curtis Hatfield, Calvin Gray, Harry Wallace, Russell Boyd, Jerry Daniels, James B. Goble, Chester Porter, Gary Preston, Charles E. Allen, Dr. E.E. Musgrave, Mountain Manor nursing staff and John Graham Chapter DAR. Paintsville Herald May 1997


RAMEY, William Forrest
1930-1997
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for William Forrest "Bill" Ramey, 67, who died Wednesday, May 28, 1997 at UK Medical Center. Mr. Ramey was born April 15, 1930, in Johnson County, to the late Nathaniel and Stella Ramey. He was self-employed. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Debbie Webb. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Prater Ramey; two sons, Chester and Matthew, both of Van Lear; three daughters, Linda Borders of River, Karen Moore of Martin and Ellen Booth of Ohio; one brother, Edward of Riceville; two sisters, Jewell Ramey of Paintsville and Garnet Horne of Amanda, Ohio; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 30, at Old Log Church at Van Lear, with Harold Auxier officiating. Burial, was in Ramey Family Cemetery at Van Lear.


SPARKS, Leslie
1928-1997
Former Johnson County resident Leslie Sparks, 69, of. Mason, Ohio, died Sunday, May 25, 1997, at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Sparks was born February 22, 1928, at Lowmansville, to the late Ira and Melissa Green Sparks. He was retired from Fishel Continental Company. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Sparks; three sons, Steven Kuhns, of Mason, Ohio, and Leslie Ira Sparks and Mason O., Dewey Thomas Sparks both of Lebanon, Ohio; two daughters, Brenda Reynolds of Mason and Lisa Richards of Hamilton, Ohio; four brothers, Ralph of Lebanon, James Levi of Mason; Bill of Butler, Kentucky; and Dewey of Silver Grove, Kentucky; five sisters, Hazel Rice of East Point, Kentucky; Gladys Rice of Chicago, Illinois, Dorothy Jones of Nancy, Kentucky; Ruth Wade of Albany, Kentucky; and Georgene Grainger of Butler; and seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held May 28 at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home; with Ira Mills officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery at Mason. Pallbearers were Roger Sparks, Randy Richards, David Sparks, Donald Elkins, Scotty Sparks and Darrin Sparks.


TRIMBLE, Charles Dorris
1927-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Charles Dorris Trimble, 69, who died May 3 1997 at West View Manor. Mr. Trimble was born November 5, 1927, in Johnson County, to the late Dorris G. and Maxie Stapleton Trimble. He was a retired teacher. Surviving are two sons, Charles David Trimble of Greensville, Ohio, and Stephen Robert Trimble of Glenview, Illinois; two brothers, Howard Keith and Harold B. Trimble, both of Oil Springs; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 6, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Bill Fedders officiating. Burial was in Trimble Cemetery at Oil Springs. Weekly Progress 5-7-1997


WELLS, Beatrice (Penix)
1922-1997
Beatrice Penix Wells, 74, of Tomahawk, died Thursday, May 22, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Wells was born June 26, 1922, to the late Richard Allen and Zilphia Penix. She was self- employed and a member of Trace Fork United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Edgar Wells; one son, James Wells of Tomahawk; one daughter, Phyllis Ann Wells Perry of Paintsville; one sister, Ruth Penix of Tomahawk; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 24, at Richmond Callaham Funeral Home Chapel, with Quinton Crum and Alfred Setser officiating. Burial was in Penix Cemetery


JUNE - 1997

BERBERICH, Dorothy (Finfrock)
1917-1997
Dorothy Marie Berberich, 79, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Berberich was born October 19,1917, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late John and Marie Marrs Finfrock. She was a member of Alter Rosary Society Emmanuel Church. She was also preceded in death by one son, John Finfrock. Surviving are her husband, Alois "Ollie" Berberich; two sons, Al J. Berberich of Dayton, Ohio, and Joseph K Berberich of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; two daughters, Rose M. Pelfrey of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and Mary L. Jackson of Oil Springs; tree sisters, Rose L. Hawk and Edith Mosley, both of Dayton, and Naomi Leffel of Richmond, Indiana; and 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at St. Michael's Church in Paintsville, with Father Bill Fedders officiating. Burial was in Calvery Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

BLAIR, Manuel
1932-1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Manuel Blair, 65, who died Sunday, June 22, at his Paintsville residence. Mr. Blair was born June 17, 1932, in Johnson County, to the late Grant and Bessie Borders Blair.  He was self-employed. Surviving are two brothers, Marcus Blair of Jackson, Michigan, and Marvis Blair of Williamson, West Virginia; and three sisters, Magdalene Saylor and Martha Jane Saylor, both of Staffordsville, and Margaret Burgess of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 24, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Orville Waller, Charles Stapleton and Willard Holliday officiating. Burial was in Blair Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday July 9, 1997


BLAIR, Vencil
1919-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Vencil Blair, 77, who died Wednesday, June 18, 1997 at his Oil Springs residence. Mr. Blair was born September 16, 1919, in Johnson County, to the late Linzie and Cordia Webb Blair.  He was a pumper. Surviving are his wife, Addie Blair; one foster son, Gary Williams; and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 21, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder James R. Blair officiating. Burial was in Williams Cemetery at Oil Springs. His nephews served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald June, 1997


CASTLE, Nettle (Arms)
1919-1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Nettle Skidmore Castle, 77, who died Monday, June 16, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Castle was born October 16, 1919, in Johnson County, to the late Dan and Alice Conley Arms. She was a member of the Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Skidmore, on February 14,1986. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 19, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Skidmore Cemetery at Thealka.


CAUDILL, Herbert
1939-1997
Swamp Branch resident Herbert Caudill, 58, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997, at Paul Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Caudill was born May 1939, in Johnson County, to Maxie Click Caudill and the late Ivan Caudill. He was a coal tipple operator. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Billie Lou Kestner Caudill; one daughter, Mary L. Hitchcock of Swamp Branch; and two brothers, Chester of Carey, Ohio; and Kenneth of Swamp Branch. Funeral services were Sunday, June 8, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with David Keith Castle and Danny Ward officiating. Burial was in Pete Bayes Cemetery at Swamp Branch.


CRUMB, Alice
1916-1997
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 10,1997 for Alice Jean Crumb, 81, who died Thursday, June 5, 1997 at her Hager Hill residence. Mrs. Crumb was born January 29, 1916, in Burghill, Ohio, to the late Claude and Ada Rasor Crumb. She was a Christian missionary. Surviving are one brother, John G. Crumb of Niobe, New York; and two sisters, Frances Crumb, of Hager Hill and Emmily Smith of Xenia, Ohio. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were James Kelly Caudill and Terry Reffett. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


DIXON, Paul Russell
1928-1997
Paul Russell Dixon, 68, died Thursday, June 19, 1997 at his Sitka residence. Mr. Dixon was born October 9, 1928, in Johnson County, to Dollie O. Osborne Dixon and the late Lonnie Dixon. He was retired from General Motors and was a veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sadie Kimbler Dixon. Surviving are his mother; one son, Paul David Dixon of Columbus, Ohio; three daughters, Phyllis Blevins and Dollie Dixon, both of Columbus, and Gloria Nichols  of Commerical Point, Ohio; two brothers, Lonnie Dixon Jr. of Sadellia, Missouri, and Kenny Dixon of Commercial Point; four sisters, Betty Andrews and Glenda Boggs, both of Volga, Loretta Farrah of Coco Beach, Florida, And Mary Musick of Isaban, West Virginia; and seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 22, at JonesPreston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Dixon Cemetery at Volga.


FAIRCHILD, Rosa (Fairchild)
1908-1997
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Rosa Fairchild, 88, who died Monday, June 2, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky. Mrs. Fairchild was born August 27, 1908, in Johnson County, to the late John W. and Pearlie Collins Fairchild. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Fairchild, in 1971. Surviving are one son, Virgil Willis Fairchild of Staffordsville; five daughters, Fredia Davis and Pearlie Fairchild, both of Staffordsville; Rushie Hannah and Beulah Fairchild, both of Paintsville; and Eula Ratliff of Barnetts Creek; one sister, Alka Ratliff of Staffordsville; and 20 grandchildren and 40 great great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 5, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Harold Conley officiating. Burial was in Fairchild Cemetery at Rockhouse. Paintsville Herald June-11 1997


FULTON, John
1921-1997
Hager Hill resident John Reynard Fulton, 76; died Friday, June 27, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Fulton was born January 17,1921, in Reno, Nevada, to the late Jack and Charolette Fulton. He was a truck driver and U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife; Bethel Mae Blevins; five sons, Jimmy and Danny, both of West Van Lear, Johnny of Leander, Roger of Lakeland, Florida, and Eddy of Columbus, Ohio; four daughters,  Peggy Brown of Van Lear, Martha Ward of Sitka, Ella Damron of Hager Hill and Phyllis Ann Shepherd; of Prestonsburg; and 22 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Lowell Webb officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


HALL, Ranzie
1938-1997
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 19, for Ranzie Dover Hall, 61, who died Monday, June 16, 1997 at his Oil Springs residence. Mr. Hall was born January 24, 1936, in Magoffin County, to the late Ellis and Mary Jane Williams Hall. He was a welder. Surviving are four brothers, Eddie Marvin Hall of West Liberty, Hershell Hall of Springfield, Ohio, Virgil Hall of Urbana, Ohio, and Bennie Hall of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Verlillie Rice of Oil Springs, Dorothy Hinton of West Liberty and Josephine Myers of Princeton; and three half brothers, Robert Hall of Magoffin County, Richard Hall of Virginia and Roger Hall of Florida; and several nephews and nieces. Officiating at services at Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church were Revs. Charles Stapleton and Robert D. Hinton. Burial was in Hall Family Cemetery at Salyersville. His nephews served as pallbearers.


HANNAH, Carolyn (Rice)
1952-1997
Carolyn Sue Rice Hannah, 44, died Sunday, June 1, 1997. Mrs. Hannah was born October 1, 1952, in Magoffin County, to Merlene Isaac and the late Payne Rice. Surviving are her husband, Timothy Lee Hannah; mother; stepfather, Wade Isaac of Magoffin County; three daughters, Brandi Lee, Kristie Denise, and Lacey Sedrina Hannah, all of Leander; six brothers, Mark Castle, Wade Jr., Keen, Matthew, and Adam Isaac, all of Salyersville, and Billy Isaac of Waverly, Ohio; and three sisters, Shelia Prater of Prestonsburg, Judy Williams of Salyersville and Sharon Bartsheller of Marion, Ohio. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 4 1997, at 10:30 a.m., at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Toby Johnson, Herbert Arms and Dick Van Hoose Officiating. Burial will be in Hannah Family Cemetery at Leander.


KIRK, Louie
1910-1997
Louie Kirk 87, died Monday June 9, 1997 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Kirk was born April 26,1910, in Jackson County, to the late Andrew Jackson Sr. and Elizabeth Goble Kirk. He was a telephone lineman and maintenance worker at  Jenny Wiley state park. Surviving are his wife Mary Hall Kirk, four sons of California, two stepsons, one daughter of Louisa, one sister, Alice Hall of Ashland and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and five step-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 11 at 1 P.M. at Jones-Preston Funeral home chapel, with Dick Vanhoose and Hubert Slone officiating Burial will be in the Hall family cemetery at Meally. NOTE: This Cemetery is also known as the  "Luster Short Cemetery" Paintsville Herald


MCKENZIE, Vonda (Clay)
1919-1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Vonda Clay McKenzie, 77, who died Thursday, June. 5,1997 in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. McKenzie was born June 10, 1919, at River, to the late Irvin and Alafair Daniel Clay She was a member of Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward McKenzie, on March 9, 1981. Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Snead and Frances Daniel, both of Columbus; one sister, Hernia Preston of River; and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 8, at Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church, with Jeffery Burchett officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville Johnson Co Ky.


MELVIN, Herbert
1937-1997
Herbert Melvin, 59, died Tuesday, June 24, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Mr. Melvin was born September 09, 1937, in Johnson County, to the late Estill and Gladys Fraley Melvin.   He was disabled. Surviving are four sons, George, Darrell and Mike Melvin, all of Paintsville, and Andy Melvin of Chipley, Florida.; and one sister, Cora Cordle of Westerville, Ohio. Funeral services were held Friday, June 27, at Church of Nazarene, with Quentin Crum officiating. Burial was in Melvin Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Printed:  1997


PENIX, James L.
1922-1997
Retired miner James L. Penix, 75, died Friday, June 6, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Prestonsburg, FLoyd Co Ky. Mr. Penix was born February 2, 1922, in Johnson County, to the late William Allen and Bessie Dennison Penix. He was also preceded in death by one son, James L. Penix; and one daughter, Dimple Sue Penix. Surviving, are his wife, Lydia Branham , Penix one son, Lonnie Lee Penix Bellvue, Washington; one daughter, Priscilla Rae Jarvis of Ironton, Ohio; three brothers, William Allen and Burns O. Penix, both of Huber Heights, Ohio, and Edgar Penix, of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Dimple Penix and Bonnie Collins, both of Huber Heights; and six grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 9, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tom Biddle and Jennings West officiating. Burial was in Penix Family Cemetery at, Boons Camp, Johnson Co Ky. Paintsville Herald 6-11-1997


PERRY, Minnie (Mollett)
1911-1997
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 2, for Minnie Perry, 86, who died Monday, June 30, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Perry was born April 14, 1911, in Johnson County, to the late John C. and Mary Lou Dawson Mollett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Perry, on August 6, 1976. Surviving are one daughter, Loretta Blackwell of Franklin, Ohio; two sisters, Julia Miller of Meally and Swanee Penix of Wittensville; and four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Officiating at 1 p.m. services at, Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Claude Mollett and Glen Penix. Burial will be in Mollett Family Cemetery at Boons Camp.


PETTIT, Betty Marie (Reed)
1936-1997
Betty Marie Pettit, 61, died Saturday, June 28,1997 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky. Mrs. Pettit was born March 8, 1936, in Johnson County, to the late Orville Powers and Annie Reed. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald C. Pettit, on May 10, 1,983; and one son, Larry Joseph Pelphrey Surviving are two daugbters, Rose Marie Lower and Carolyn Jean Farmer, both of Wabash, Indiana; five brothers, Gilbert Powers of Hager Hill, Larry Powers of Van Lear, Vernon Powers of  Floyd County, Isaac Powers of David and Grover Powers of New Richmond, West Virginia; three sisters, Marybell Collins of Staffordsville, Clovis Sherman of Paintsville and Vinnie Ann Swarty of Sandusky, Ohio; and 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held. Tuesday, July 1, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill and Kenny Collins officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial  Cemetery, Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.


PLUMMER, Jack
1927-1997
Maintenance engineer Jack Plummer, 70, died Saturday, June 14, 1997 at Mt. Vernon. Mr. Plummer was born March 13,1927, in Johnson County, to the late Charles and Elizabeth Ward Plummer. He worked for the Kentucky Department of Highways and was a member of Paintsville Church of Nazarene. Surviving are his wife, Frances Ward Plummer; two sons, Doug of Thealka and Jack of Oceanside, California; one daughter, Mary Taylor of Paintsville; two brothers, Doug of Van Lear and Joe of Hazard; one sister, Phyllis Mullins of Jenkins; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 18, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Quentin Crum officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


PRESTON, Jo Imogene
1924-1997
Jo Imogene Preston, 72, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Preston was born December 12,1924, in Johnson County, to the late Paris and Alka Ward Preston.  She was disabled. Surviving are one brother, Mitchell Preston of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at Thealka. Weekly Progress 4-2-1997


RATLIFF, Charles Edward
1942-1997
Charles Edward Ratliff, 54, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at his Denver residence. Mr. Ratliff was born November 23, 1942, in Johnson County, to the late Russell and Vernie Rowland Ratliff. Surviving are one son, Charlie Ratliff of Indiana; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 23, 1997, at Fairview Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald Caudill officiating. Burial was in the  Ratliff Cemetery at  Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of  arrangements.


SEGRAVES, Iva
1900-1997
Iva Segraves, 96, of Sunbury, Ohio, died Sunday, June 1, 1997, at Morning View Nursing Home in Sunbury. Mr. Segraves was born Tuesday, October 16, 1900, in Johnson County.  He was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary McKenzie Segraves. Surviving are one son, Ledgie Segraves of Flat Gap; four daughters, Betty Blanton of Volga, Eva Salyers of Delaware, Ohio, Lissie Gintoli of Columbus, Ohio, and Doris Franklin of Sunbury; and 11 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 4, 1997 at 1 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Harold Salyers officiating. Burial well be in Blanton Family Cemetery at Volga. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 06-04-1997


SLUSS, Steve
1928-1997
West Van Lear resident Steve Sluss, 69, died Saturday June 21 1997. Mr. Sluss was born January 16, 1928, in Johnson County, to the late Dave and Lou Mayhan Sluss. He was a retired miner. He was also preceded in death by one son, Bryan Sluss; two brothers, Frank and Henry Sluss; and two sisters, Sadie Meek and Nervie Dollarhide. Surviving are his wife, Eliza Katherine Hurd Sluss; three sons, Steve Sluss of Paintsville, Jerry Sluss of Staffordsville; and Billy Joe Sluss of St. Joe, Missouri; five daughters, Margie Sirk of Oil Springs, Mary Fannin of West Van Lear, Phyllis Goodwin of Jacksonville, Florida, Donna Haynes of Huntington, Indiana, and Nancy Alger of Lexington; two brothers, Jim and Dave Sluss, both of West Van Lear; four sisters, Pearl Spears of Auxier, and Mary Porter, Nettie McKenzie; and Nancy Pelphrey, all of, Wabash, Indiana; and 20 grandchildren, and 7 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 24, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jimmy McKenzie and Lee Music Jr. officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


VANHOOSE, James Arville
1924 1997
Disabled miner James Arville "Boots" VanHoose, 72, died Sunday, June 1, 1997 at his Tutor Key residence. Mr. VanHoose was born December 16, 1924, in Johnson County, to the late Albert and Christine Howard VanHoose. Surviving are his wife, Emma Jean Daniel VanHoose of Tutor Key; two sons, James VanHooae of River and Gregory T. VanHoose of Wittensville; one daughter, Connie Hall of Tutor Key; three brothers, Holly and Clyde M. VanHoose, both of Tutor Key, and Ralph V VanHoose of Flat Fork; and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 4, at 2 p.m. at Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church, with Revs. Jeff Burchett, Dekota Castle Jr., Cort Daniel and Sam Pelphrey officiating. Burial will be in Daniel Cemetery at Tutor Key, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


WHITE, Albert Jr.
1930-1997
Albert White Jr., 66, one-time star basketball player for Meade Memorial High School during the late 1940s, died Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at Montgomery General Hospital in Montgomery, West Virginia. Mr. White was born December 23,1930, in Pike County, to the late Albert White Sr. and Goldie Childers White. Surviving are two sons, David Keith White of Montgomery; and Michael Lee White of Beckley, West Virginia; three daughters, Dana Hager White of Powellton, West Virginia, Sharie White of Charleston, West Virginia, and Kristina Hudnall of Elkhart, indiana; two brothers, Ochel Daniels of South Charleston, West Virginia, and James Keith Daniels of Corryton, Tennessee; two half sisters, Linda Perdue of Mt. Carbon, West Virginia, and Anna Rae Belcher of Columbus, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 13, at B.C. Hooper Funeral Home in Montgomery, with Revs. Tim Miller and Joe Darlington officiating. Burial was in Montgomery Memorial Park.


JULY - 1997

ADAMS, Flora (Daniel)
1906-1997
Retired teacher Flora "Shug" Adams, 90, died Saturday, July 19, 1997, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Adams was born September 26, 1906, to the late Lon and Lora Fairchild Daniel. She was retired from the Johnson County School System. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Adams, in 1962. Surviving are one, daughter, Janna Sheets of River; three sisters, Edna Daniel of Paintsville, Olga Kerns of Tutor Key and Loretta Nietubic of Flagler, Florida; and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July 21, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bob Lyons and Hubert Slone officiating. Burial was in Lon Daniel Cemetery at Tutor Key. Weekly Progress 7-30-1997

ARMS, Gradie,
1915-1997
Gradie Arms, 82  West Van Lear resident, died Thursday, July 10, 1997 at Central Baptist Hospital. Mr. Arms was born April 11, 1915, in Johnson County, to the late Sam K. and Mintie Rivers Arms. He was a machine operator and construction worker and veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Ida Messer Spradlin Arms; one son, Rickey G. Arms of Marysville, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Barbara Messer Music of Jefferson City, Tennessee; one brother, Ray Arms of Leander; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 13, at Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church, with Richard Williams and Herbert Arms officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


BELCHER, Evelene (Coleman)
1920-1997
Former Hager Hill resident Evelene Belcher, 77, died Sunday, July 20, 1997 in Wayne, West Virginia. Mrs. Belcher was born March 11, 1920, in Fort Gay, West Virginia, to the late Paul and Minnie Coleman. She was a retired registered nurse from the Old Paintsville Hospital and a member of the Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David G. Belcher, in May 1976. Surviving are one brother, Earl Coleman of Wayne. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 23, at Morrison Funeral Home Chapel in Wayne, with Rev. N.P. Watts officiating. Burial was in Community Memorial Gardens. Weekly Progress 7-30-1997


BLANTON, Ennie
1918-1997
Oil Springs resident Ennie F. Blanton, 79, died Thursday, July 3, 1997  at Columbia Hospital in Lexington. Mr. Blanton was born June 6, 1918, in Magoffin County, to the late Grover and Cynthia Blanton. He was a pipefitter and member of the Oil Springs Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Lemaster Blanton; two sons, David Keith Blanton of Flatwoods and John Cochran of Cincinnati, Ohio; five daughters, Sherry Lynn Tierney of Ashland, Ohio, Lois Williams of Swamp Branch, Pat Swisher of Ashland, Ohio, Cathy Cottle of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Debra Keeton of Salyersville; four brothers, Edgar, Hassel and Oakley Blanton, all of Staffordsville, and Nick Blanton of West Liberty; three sisters, Judy Blanton of Oil Springs, Louise Blanton of Salyersville and Lexie Gullett of Ashland; and 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6 at Oil Springs Freewill Baptist Church, with Keith Horn, Dick VanHoose and Wayne Meade Jr. officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


BRADLEY, Frederick Gerald
1941 1997
Frederick Gerald Bradley, 56, of Almyra, Arkansas, died Saturday, July 26, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Bradley was born October 4, 1941, in Paintsville He was director of productions at Lennox Industries, a mason and an Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Evereta Bradley; two sons, Steven C. Bradley and Brian S. Bradley, both of Stuttgart, Arkansas; one daughter, Jerri Lynn Herring of Stuttgart; his mother; Mary E. Bradley Williams of Paintsville; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 29, at Turpin Funeral Home, with Rev. Linwood Henderson officiating. Burial was in Shiloh Cemetery. This announcement is coutesy of Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald 7-30-1997


BURCHETT, Osa G.
1920-1997
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, for Osa G. Burchett, 77, who died July 3 1997. Mrs. Burchett was born January 21,1920, to the late Stephen and Merzie Lemaster Howard. She was a retired cook from the Campus Grill. She was also preceded death by her husband, Darrell Burchett. Surviving are one son, Troy Burchett of Wittensville; two daughters, Carol Webb of Rush. and Darlene Burchett of Kenova, West Virginia,; two brothers, Joe Howard of Ocala, Florida, and Harold Howard of Tipp City, Ohio; and two granddaughters and four great-grand children. Officiating at services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel were Elders Dewey McCarty, Francis Blair and Eulas Adams. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.


CANTRELL, Ora Jewel
1918 1997
Ora Jewel Cantrell, 78, died Wednesday, July 16 ay Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg. Ms. Cantrell, a resident of Fuget, was born August 13 1918 in Johnson County, to the late Henry and Nora Estep Cantrell. Surviving are one sister-in-law, Clora Cantrell of Flat Gap; and several nephews and nieces. Funeral servcies were held Saturday, July 19, at Old Cold Springs United Baptist Church, with Elders Jimmy Blanton, Clarence Mathis and Denver Caudill officiating. Burial was in Cantrell Cemetery at Flat Gap, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. WednesdayPaintsville Herald 7-23-1997


CASTLE, Arthur
1916-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Arthur Castle, 82, who died Sunday, July 13, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Castle was born February 09,1915, in Paintsville, to the late Lonnie and Kate Robinson Castle. He was a truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Faye V. Castle of Paintsville; two nieces, Alberta Sturgill of Paintsville and Avonell VanHoose of Nippa; two nephews, John and, Gar Stambaugh, both of Allons, Tennessee; one brother-in-law Douglas VanHoose of Paintsville; and one sister-in-law, Wava LeMaster of Paintsville. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Quentin Crum officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


RICHARDSON, Luella (Colvin)
1910-1997
Luella (Colvin) Richardson, 87 years,  of Carnation Drive, Toledo, died Tuesday, July 29, 1997 at the Heatherdowns Convalescent Center where she had been a patient the past two weeks. Mrs, Richardson was born on Apr.03 1910 in Johnson County Kentucky to Mr.and Mrs. Samuel Forrest (Julia Jane Blanton) Colvin. She married Albert Richardson on February 23 1931 in Greenup Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on May 19 1979. Luella was a nurses aide for the former Lucas County Home and also for several, private care facilities. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Perrysburg. Luella was a talented quilt maker and also enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Surviving are her sons, John E. of Waterville, Robert C. and David J., both of Toledo and Albert S. (Lorna) Richardson Jr, of Swanton; 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren: brothers, Chester (Patricia) Colvin of Springboro, OH. Sanford Colvin of Columbus OH., Samuel F.(Helen) Colvin Jr. of Canova. WV, Douglas (Betty) Colvin of Germantown OH and Branch (Ann Marie) Colvin, of Curtis OH. She was  preceded in death by her son, William F. Richardson. Friends will be received in the Neville Funeral Home, Reynolds Corners Chapel, 5052 Dorr Street, Toledo, (535-0951) after 6 p.m. Thursday and after 2 p.m. Friday where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 02, 1997, with Pastor Orvell Bryant officiating. Interment, Ottawa Hills Memonal Park. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, Lucas County Unit. Submitted By: Pam Colvin Apr 2009


    
GILKERSON, Lucille (Gumm)
1906-1997

Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 23, for Lucille "Lucy" Gilkerson, 91, who died Sunday, July 20, 1997 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Gilkerson was born January 27,1906, in Paris, to the late Bluford and Nora O'Neal Gumm. She owned and operated L & D Lumber Company. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Robert L. Miller and Edward Dudley Gilkerson. Surviving are one daughter, Jeanne Miller Wheeler of Paintsville; four granddaughters, Sara Hopson of Paintsville, Melinda Lucille Wheeler of Frankfort, Jennifer Lind Wheeler of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Amanda Castaneda of Indianapolis, Indiana; five great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; and two nieces, Georgeann Mcley and Betty Wood Meade. Officiating at 2 p.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel will be Rev: Drew Martin. Burial will be in Wells Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald 7-23-1997


HUSTON, Elsie
1936-1997
Elsie Huston, 60, died Wednesday, July 30 1997, at his Hager Hill residence. Mr. Houston was born September 3 1936, in Johnson County, to the late Wallace and Flossie Perkey Houston. He was a retired service station worker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol J. Huston, on February 13 1994; one brother, Leonard Music; and one sister Avonelle Houston. Surviving are two sons, Eslie Wallace houston of Hager Hill and Jimmy Lee Houstonof Woodville, Ohio; one daughter, Sarah Lee huston of Hager Hill; two stepdaughters, Jenny Pickle and Crystal Spurlock, both of Jackson Tennessee; two brothers, Jimmy Huston of Hager Hill and Charles Everett Houston of Zanesville, ohio; five sisters, Nora Daniels of Hager Hill; Shirley McKenzie of Paintsville; Opal Hayden of Meally; Wanda Spencer of Merlin, Ohio; and Jewell Houston of Zanesville; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, August 1 at  Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Larry Blair Officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.Paintsville Herald


JUSTICE, Susie (Stapleton)
1910-1997
SUSIE JUSTICE, 86, of Ashland, Boyd Co.,Ky, born Aug.24, 1910 in Boyd Co.,Ky, the daughter of the late Henry and Arettie Fraley Stapleton, died July 16, 1997 in Sandy Hook,Elliott Co.,Ky. She is preceeded in death by her husband,Bryan Justice in October of 1961 and her infant son Donald Edward Justice, brothers Ulmont Stapleton, Hobson Stapleton, and Calvin Stapleton. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Burial was held July 18, 1997 in the Gray- Fraley-Evans Cemetery, Sandy Hook, Ky, with Lewis & Ferguson Funeral Home in charge of interment.


KING, David
1926-1997
Tutor Key resident David Gordon King, 70, died July 18 1997 at Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Mr. King was born August 24, 1926, in Hutto, Texas, to the late Ducelow Gordon and Effie Kilgore King. He was a laborer. Surviving are his wife Cecelia Beth King; one son, Virgil Allen Plymale of River; three daughters, Sharon Whitt, Wanda Jean Coatney and Gwen Daniel, all of Paintsville; two brothers, Aaron King of Texas and Sam King of Nevada; one sister, Dorothy Franzen of Texas; and 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July  21 at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Denver Meade officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 7-23-1997


LYONS, Essie (Vanover)
1917-1997
Funeral services were held Saturday,  July 19, for Essie Lyons, 79, who died Thursday, July 17 1997, at her Paintsville residence. Mrs. Lyons was born November 5,1917, in Magoffin County, to the late Henry and Dora Tackett Vanover. She was employed by Paintsville Laundry. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Martena Estepp. Surviving are her husband, Martin Lyons; one son, Mike Lyons of Lexington; three sisters, Jessie Bradley of Paintsville, Juanita Grimm of West Van Lear; and Georgia Castle of Winchester; and eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Larry Blair. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 7-23-1997


MAYO, Thomas Jefferson
1927-1997
Former Johnson County resident  Thomas Jefferson Mayo, 69, died Monday, July 14,1997 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Mr. Mayo was born August 27, 1927, in Paintsville, to the late Robert Hurt and Nellie Osborne Mayo. He was a chemist. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Mayo of Paducah; two sisters, Betty Melvin of Lexington and Imogene Kish of Sparta, New Jersey; and several nephews and nieces. Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 16, at Mayo Memorial Cemetery in Paintsville, with Jerry Scott officiating Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. Paintsville Herald 7-23-1997


MEADE, Cecil "Doc"
1928-1997
Wittensville resident Cecil "Doc" Meade, 68, died Tuesday, July 8,1997 at his residence. Mr. Meade was born December 15 1928, to the late Lindsay and Gige Conley Meade. He was retired from Ashland Oil Company. Surviving are his wife Marsha Castle Meade; one son Troy Meade of Tutor Key; four daughters, Vanessa Stamper and Jeannie Adams, both of Pikeville, Vicki Estep of Flat Gap and Dottie Castle of River; three brothers, Buddy Meade of Oil Springs, Wayne Meade of Gunnersville, Alabama, and L.G. Meade of Tallahassee; Florida; four sisters, Betty Jo Deskins of Lexington and Mary Williams, Louise Trimble and Sophia Baldwin, all of Oil Springs; and eight grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, July 11, at Rock House Freewill Baptist Church, with Hubert Slone and Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in Wells Cemetery at Paintsville, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald 7-16-1997


PARKER, James A.
1931-1997
James A. Parker, 66, Fairborn, Ohio, died Wednesday July 9, 1997, at Hospice of Dayton. Mr. Parker was born January 24, 1931, at Thealka, to the late Dave and Bessie Dixon Parke. He was an elder of Alder Chapel United Baptist Church in West Jefferson, Ohio, and a retired employee of I-Supply Company. Surviving are his wife, Loretta Jewell Parker; one son and daughter-in-law, James Jr. (Andy) and Siglinda Parker of Kettering, Ohio; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Sallie Parker of Dayton, Ohio; Ernie Parker of Fairborn, a David and Carol Parker and Roger and Ellen Parker, Springfield, Ohio; Mary and Chris Zimmer of Minister, Ohio and Mabel and Fred Dawson, of Beaumont, Texas; brothers-in law and sisters-in-law, Beryl Chandler of Louisville, Carl and Louise Chandler of Paintsville, Lola Faye Chandler of River and Russ and Tilda Chandler of Hager Hill. Services were held July 12 at the Alder Chapel United Baptist tist Church in West Jefferson, Ohio, with Elders Cecil Murray and Charles Smith officiaitng Burial was in Byron Cemetery Xenia Ohio. Weekly Progress 7-16-1997


PELPHREY, Elvin
1924-1997
Elvin Pelphrey, 73, died Thursday, July 10, 1997 at Doctors Hospital West in Ohio. Mr. Pelphrey was born February 20, 1924, in Johnson County, to the late Alex and Elizabeth Castle Pelphrey. He had worked for Jaegar Machine Company and retired from Pleasant View Baptist Church as custodian where he was a member and ordained deacon.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Rice Pelphrey; one son, Larry Pelphrey of Galloway, Ohio; three brothers, Alex, Elmer and James Pelphrey; three sisters, Roberta Travis, Bertha Conley and Betty Estep, all of West Jefferson, Ohio; one granddaughter, Amy of Nashville, Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, July 14, at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio, with Dr. C. Curtis Sheets, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in West Jefferson, with Rader-McDonald Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Wednesday August 13, 1997


RAMEY, Cuder
1929-1997
July 9, 1997
Cuder Ramey, 68, died Sunday, July 6, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Ramey was born March 15, 1929, to the late Della Ramey, He was retired, self-employed general laborer. Surviving are his wife, Belle Dale Ramey; one son, Henry Ramey of Allen; Eight daughters, Della Auxier and Pauline Blair, both of Hager Hill, Penny Ramey of Flat Gap, Joyce Webb of Staffordsville, Linda Swanson of Eden, North Carolina, Patty Ramey of Denver, Jenny Fraley of Grundy, Virginia, and Donna Lemaster of Leander; two sisters, Tera Butcher of Paintsville and Sara Miller of Washington Court House, Ohio; and 28 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 9, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose, Keith Horne and Kenny Collins officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


RAPIER, Martha Ann (Archer)
1920-1997
Martha Ann Rapier, 77, died Sunday, July 27,1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co Ky. Mrs. Rapier was born July 11, 1920, in Johnson County, to the late Dr. Ernest E. Archer and Martha Fannie Auxier Archer. She was a former board member of the Johnson County Public Library and past president of DAR Harmon Station. Surviving are her husband, Dr. Joseph H. Rapier Sr.; one son, Dr. Joseph H. Rapier Jr. of Paintsville; three daughters, Margy Kinner of Paintsville, Peggy Williams of Ashland and Mary James Carroll of Irvine; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 29, at Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church, with. Errol Archerson officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville, with Jones Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald 7-30-1997


RATLIFF, Steve Ricky
1952-1997
Funeral services were held Monday, July 28, for Steve Ricky Ratliff, 44, who died Friday, July 25, at UK Medical Center. Mr. Ratliff was born August 13, 1952, in Johnson county to Eli Ratliff Jr. and Gracie Lee Blair Ratliff. He was a disabled truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Buletta Blair Ratliff; his parents; and two sisters, Wanda Charles of Aburndale, Florida; and Norma Jean slash of Huntington, West Virginia. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Donald Caudill. Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Stffordsville. Paintsville Herald 7-30-1997


VANHOOSE, Sterling
1911-1997
Former Johnson County resident Sterling VanHoose, 86, died Wednesday, July 2 1997 at Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. VanHoose was born February 10, 1911, in Johnson County, to the late Bascom and Ella VanHoose. He was a miner and member of Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Stambaugh VanHoose, on January 21,1992. Surviving are one daughter, Ella Rae Helton of Ashland; and two grandchildren and one great- grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 5, at Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church, with James Kelly Caudill and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Stambaugh, with Jones Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. PAINTSVILLE HERALD JUL.09 1997


WARD, Gregory Banes
1965  1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Gregory Banes Ward, 32, who died Friday, July 4, 1997 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Ward was born February 22,1965, to the late George and Faye Castle Taylor. Surviving are four brothers, Terry Ward of Williamsport, Larry LeMasters of Tomahawk, Phillip Ward of New York and Toby Ward of Willard, Ohio; and five sisters, Garnet Hitchcock and Phyllis Goble, both of Paintsville, Peggy Ramey of West Van Lear, Regina Duty of Inez, and Mary Fern Seagraves of Flat Gap. Funeral services were held Monday, July 7, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Rick Ratliff and Willie Goble officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.


WETZEL, Mary Anne (Hager)
1915-1997
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 12, for Mary Anne Hager Wetzel, 82, who died Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Wetzel was born January 19,1915, in Johnson County, to the late George W. and Ida Gullett Hager. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and Paintsville Homemakers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul C. "Nig" Wetzel, on June 7,1989. Surviving are two sons, Charles Fredrick Wetzel of Von Lear and Daniel Eugene Wetzel, of Cedarville, Ohio; one daughter, Nicky Carol Pelphrey of Paintsville; and nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Officiating at services at First Baptist Church in Paintsville was Charles Milam. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Weekly Progress 7-16-1997


AUGUST - 1997
BLANTON, Billy Ray
1953-1997
Billy Ray Blanton, Age 44, of Leander, died Friday, August 29, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born February 12, 1953 in Johnson County, he was the son of Willie E. Blanton and the late Geraldine Conley Blanton. He was a truck driver. Survivors include two sons, Billy Ray Tackett of East Point and Charles Blanton of Leander; one daughter, Billie Kay Blanton of Paintsville; one brother, Paul J. Blanton of Bonanza; three sisters, Linda May, Carolyn Sue Ward and Paul Kay Compton, all of Leander; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, September 1, at 1 p.m., at the Riceville Church. Burial was in the Blanton Family Cemetery at the head of Conley Fork, under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home.PAINTSVILLE HERALD September 3, 1997

CASTLE, Jackie Lewis
1937-1997
Wittensville resident Jackie Lewis Castle, 60, died Wednesday, August 13, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Castle was born May 26, 1937, in Johnson County, to the late Linzie and Edna Mae Issac Castle. He was a miner. Surviving are his wife, Naomi Ruth Daniels Castle; three sons, Arthur, James and Marcus, all of Nippa; six daughters; Versie May Castle of Riceville, Margie Burke, Ida VanHoose and Ruth Castle, all of Nippa, Kathy Dawson of Wittensville and Ruby Castle of Lowmansville; six brothers, Linzie Jr., Tom, Jimbo, Willie, Charlie and Walter Castle; nine sisters, Lou Vernia Burchett, Okie Jane Idnear, Dixie Mae Daniels, Merlin Stambaugh, Perline Blanton, Louise Burchett, Edna Faye Fyffe, Joyce Stambaugh and Pauline Caldwell; and 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 16, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Eugene Stambaugh officiating. Burial was in Castle Family Cemetery at Nippa. Weekly Progress 8-20-1997


CONLEY, James
1914-1997
James Conley, 82, of Nicholasville, husband of Ava Geraldine Moles Conley, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 31, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born in Johnson County on November 3, 1914, he was the son of the late Charlie E and Rose McFarland Conley. He was a retired C & 0 Railroad conductor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Lowell C. Conley of Nicholasville; Harry M. Conley of Valparaiso, Ind.; and Dianna Lynn Conley Lucas and her husband Roy, of Valparaiso. Additional survivors include four grandchildren, Chris and Faith Ann Conley of Nicholasville; Roy E. Lucas II and Eric Shawn Lucas, both of Valparaiso. Visitation was Tuesday, September 2 5-9 p.m. at Betts and West Funeral Home in  Nicholasville and Wednesday, September 3, 5-9 p.m. at Jones Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 4, 2 p.m. in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.


DAVIS, Bruce Sr.
1911-1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Bruce Davis Sr., 85, who died Saturday, August 2, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Mr. Davis was born August 24, 1911, in Johnson County, to the late James Marion and Trenvilla Arrowood Davis. He was a retired miner and retired from the Kentucky Department of Highways. Surviving are one son, Bruce Arnold Davis of Meally; three daughters, Hester Crabtree of Lockborne, Ohio, Nell Davis Tackett of Harold and Sara Wallen of Xenia, Ohio; and six grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 5, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Arville Short officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 8-13-1997


DAVIS, Roy Roger
1945-1997
Roy Roger Davis, 52,  died Tuesday, August 12, 1997 in West Liberty. Mr. Davis, of Sitka, was born May 7, 1945, to the late Glen and Manda Caudill Davis. Surviving are one son, Roy Richard Davis of Marion, Ohio; one daughter, Tammy Oldham of Ezel; one brother, Buddy Jack Haney of Paintsville; four sisters, Virginia Reed of Sitka, Anna Reed of Red Bush and Pauline McCarty and Juanita Collins, both of Salyersville; and five grandchildren. Funeral, services  were held Friday, August 15, at Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church, with Wendell Ison and Jimmy Tharp officiating. Burial was in Reed Family Cemetery at Elna, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY AUG.20 1997


FRANKLIN, Doris Ann (Harris)
1927-1997
Staffordsville resident Doris Ann Franklin, 70, died Saturday, August 30, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Franklin was born January 29, 1927, in Johnson County, to the late Frank and Erie Castle Harris. She was a merchant, past grand Master of the Order of the Eastern Star of Kentucky and a past worthy matron of the Paintsville Chapter 320. Surviving are one son, James T Franklin of Staffordsville; one daughter, Linda Franklin Morgan of Panama City, Florida; one brother, Warren "Tubby" Harris of Van Lear; two sisters, Helen Hazelette of Michigan and Alka Chandler of Van Lear; and three grandsons. Funeral services were held Monday September 1, at Highland Memorial Funeral Chapel at Staffordsville, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery.


IRVIN, Juanita
1915-1997
Juanita Irvin, 81, of Paintsville, died Saturday, August 16, 1997 at the Prestonsburg residence of her sister. Ms. Irvin was born October 24, 1915, in Fulton, to the late William H. and Maggie Lee Sheffield Irvin. She was a former cashier and branch bank manager for Citizens National Bank of Paintsville ( working there 33 years), and a member of Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church in Paintsville. Surviving are two sisters, Geneava I. Carter of Prestonsburg and Julia E. Taylor of Ocala, Florida. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 19, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Prestonsburg, with Pastor David Fultz and Dr. Harold Dorsey Officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery in Prestonsburg. Contributions are suggested to the Mayo memorial United Methodist Church or Hospice of Big Sandy at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald 8-20-1997


LEMASTER, Ethel (Fairchild)
1918-1997
Services Monday for Ethel LeMaster  of Louisville Former Johnson County resident Ethel LeMaster 79, died August 9th 1997 at Meadows East Nursing Home in Louisville. Mrs. LeMaster was born June 24, 1918, at Oil Springs to the late Henry and Hannah McKenzie Fairchild. Surviving are two sons, Larrie LeMaster of Paris and Roger LeMaster of Louisville; one brother, Tom Fairchild of Mount Eden; and four grandchildren  and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday August 11, at Paintsville Funeral HomeChapel, with Elder Eulas Adams officiating. Burial was in Fairchild Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 08-13-1997


LEMASTER, Jerry
1956-1997
Former Johnson County resident Jerry Lemaster, 40, died Wednesday. August 27, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Lemaster was born Tuesday, October 30, 1956, in Paintsville, to Walter Lemaster and the late Callie King Lemaster.  He was a material handler. Surviving are his father; three sister, Fay Travis of Selma, North Carolina, and Phyllis Young and Sharon Brooks, both of Columbus; and two brothers, John Lemaster of Laurenburg, North Carolina, and Ricky Lemaster of Mansfield, Ohio. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 31, 1997, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-3-1997


LYONS, George
1914-1998
Paintsville resident George Martin Lyons, 84, died Friday, August 14, 1998 at his residence. Mr. Lyons was born March 12, 1914, in Johnson County, to the late Harry and Allie Lyons. He was retired from Kentucky West Virginia Gas Company He was also preceded in death by his wife, Essie Lyons, on July 17, 1997; and a daughter, Martena Estep, on July 5, 1994. Surviving are one son, Mike Lyons of Lexington; three brothers, Raymond and Roger Lyons, both of Paintsville; and Harry Lyons of Louisville; and eight grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 20, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.


MURRAY, Vernona (Reynolds)
1910-1997
Whitehouse resident Verona “Vern” Murray, 86, died Monday, August 18, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Murray was born December 22, 1910, in Floyd County, to the late Jeff and Matilda Hamilton Reynolds.  She was a member of the Old Friendship United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gaylord Murray in 1988. Surviving are one daughter, Gerrie Meek of Wittenville; two brothers, Homer Reynolds of Catlettsburg and Gaylord Reynolds of Dayton, Ohio; four sisters, Madge Spurgeon of Hager Hill, Monie Damron of Wyandott, Michigan, and Maudie Meade and Ruby Akers, both of Dayton, Ohio; and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 20, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Tom Reese officiating. Burial was in Murray Family Cemetery at Whitehouse. Printed:  1997


PACK, Marie (Rice)
1914-1997
Funeral services were held Monday, August 18,1997 for Marie  Rice Pack, 82, who died Friday, August 15, at, Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky. Mrs. Pack was born August 18,1914, in Johnson County, to the late Lonzo and Lura Blair Rice. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Walter Jay.Pack, on May 29, 1981; five brothers; three sisters; and three grandchildren. Surviving are three sons, Wallie Pack of East Point and Vernon E. and Walter C. Pack, both of Hager Hill; five daughters, JoAnn Trimble of Paintsville, Renna Faye Quillen and Sue Abeny, both of Hager Hill, Myrtle Marlene VanHoose of Tutor Key and Billie Carol Hyden of Wabash, Indiana; one brother, Gene Rice of Worthington, Ohio; one sister, Anna Jane Blair; and 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren  and three great-greatgrandchildren. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were James Kelly Caudill and Ronnie Spriggs. Burial was in Cumbo Family Cemetery at West Van Lear, Johnson Co Ky.. Paintsville Herald 8-20-1997


ROSE, James Brady Clifford
1925-1997
Former Paintsville resident James Brady Clifford Rose, 72, died August 22 in Lakeland, Florida. Mr. Rose was born in April 1925, to the late James and Dorothy Mae Jonas Rose. He was a retired car salesman. Surviving are his wife, Gale Rose; one son, Rev. Steve Rose of Flat Gap; one sister; Mary Duty of Morehead; and several grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 24, at Holbrook Cemetery at Flat Gap, with Steve Rose officiating. Preston Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.


SALYER, Malta (McKenzie)
1902-1997
Flat Gap resident Malta McKenzie Salyer, 94, died Sunday, August 17,1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Salyer was born November 12,1902, in Johnson County, to the late William Henry and Lydia Blanton McKenzie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hendrix C. Salyer, in 1979; and a son, William D. Salyer, on July 16, 1994. Surviving are two grandchildren, Calhoun Salyer of Paintsville and Ann Salyer Caldwell of Ft. Worth, Texas; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral, services will be held today, Wednesday, August 20, at 1 p.m., at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial will be in Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky. Weekly Progress 8-20-1997


SIZEMORE, Herbert Lee
1955-1997
MARION , Ind.— Herbert Lee Sizemore, 41, rural Wabash, died at 6:41 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 1997, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born on Sept. 2, 1955, in Paintsville, Ky., to Orville and Dorothy (Spradlin) Sizemore. His mother survives in Tomahawk, Ky. He was employed at Wabash Alloys for 18 years. He graduated from Sheldon Clark High School, Inez, Ky., in 1974. He was a veteran. Also surviving are a son, Shane Lee Sizemore, Wabash; a daughter, Tonya Lynn Sizemore, Wabash; three brothers, Tim Sizemore, Tomahawk, Ky., Orville Glen Sizemore, Somerset, Ky., and James Sizemore, Wabash; and three sisters, Mrs. Earl (Alice) Butcher and Mrs. Ora (Jessica) Spence, both of Tomahawk, Ky., and Mrs. Darrell (Charollette) Preston, Boonscamp, Ky. One brother is deceased. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Eddingfield-DeLaughter Mortuary. The Rev. Timothy Prater will officiate. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery.


VANHOOSE, Lifis "Jargo"
1927-1997
Lifis (Jargo) Vanhoose, 70 of Denver, died Sunday, August 31, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center.  He was born February 4 1927, in Johnson County, the son of Earl and Ethel Taylor Vanhoose. He was preceded in death by both his parents and one son, Charles E. Vanhoose. He is survived by his wife, Dicie (Ratliff) VanHoose three sons, Jr., Lee Vanhoose and David Vanhoose, both of Denver and Ricky Vanhoose of Van Lear; one daughter, Ethel Leona Blair of Denver; three brothers, Harry Vanhoose, James Vanhoose and Virgil Vanhoose, all of Thealka; four sisters, Nellie Lions of Marion, Ohio; Betty Jeffery of St. Albans, West Virginia; Christine Clark of Thealka; and Mary Maxine Blankenship of Flat Top, West Virginia; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were September 3 at Thealka Freewill Baptist Church with Don Fraley and Ted Dawson officiating. Burial was in the Topsy Ratliff Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Vanhoose, Jason Vanhoose,  Johnny Blair, David Michael Vanhoose, Chris Ratlif, and Mike Hitchcock. Weekly Progress 9-3-1997


WEBB, Alma (Fitch)
1913-1997
Mrs. Alma Webb, 83, of Meally died Monday, August 11, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born December 15, 1913 in Johnson County, the daughter of Albert Fitch and Leona Meek Fitch. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jake Webb, and one son, Bobby R. Webb. She is survived by five daughters, Karen Ward of Meally, Elsie Faye Ward of Wabash, Indiana, Darlene Ward of Hager Hill, Edna Butcher of Louisa and Dolly Arrowood of Meally; two sons, John Fitch of West Van Lear, and Burl Fitch of Meally; two sisters, Lyda Mae Trimble of Hazard, and Nola Penix of Paintsville, 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. Services were August, 14 at the Buffalo United Baptist Church. with Lawrence Arrowood, Bobby Mollette and Claude Mollette officiating. Burial was in the Webb Family Cemetery. Weekly Progress 8-20-1997


RATLIFF, Henry H. "Hank"
1920-1997
Henry H. "Hank" Ratliff, 76, of Moundsville, West Virginia, died Thursday, August 7, 1997 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ratliff was born October 26, 1920, in Lawrence County, to the late Bernard and Julia Boyd Ratliff. He was a retired miner with Consolidation Coal Company, Shoemaker Mine, a Protestant, Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Moundsville VFW, American Legion of Moundsville Junior Mechanic and Masonic Lodge of Kentucky. Surviving are his wife, Marie Bell Ratliff; two sons, Charles of Moundsville and Joseph of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; two daughters, Regina Young and Marlene Yoho, both of Moundsville; three sisters, Margie Kestner of Kentucky, and Murriel Patrick and Mary Miller, both of Ohio; one daughters Debbie Ratliff of Moundsville;  five grandchildren three great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Sunday, August 10, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes & Kirby Vance Chapel, with Rev. Thomas Tennant officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery at Moundsville. The MOundsville Honor Guard conducted graveside services.


PARK, Dr.Suzanna
1960-1997
Former Johnson County resident Dr. Suzanna Park, 36, died Saturday, August 23, 1997 at Natural Bridge State Park. Ms. Park was born November 29, 1960, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Gloria McGrath Park and the late Dr. Donald S. Park. She was a physician. Surviving are her mother; four brothers, Christopher Park of Hager Hill, Mike Park of Paintsville, Donald Park of Owensboro and Edward Park of Tampa, Florida; and one sister, Melanie Park of Louisville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 30, at 11 a.m. at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Prestonsburg, with Father John Moriarty officiating. Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel.


PARK, Dr. Donald S.
1921-1997
Dr. Donald S. Park, 75, died Tuesday, August 19, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Park was born August 28, 1921, in Seoul, Korea, to the late Dong S. and Song Park. Surviving are his wife, Gloria McGrath Park; four sons, Christopher Park of Hager Hill, Mike Park of Paintsville, Donald Park of Owensboro and Edward Park ,of Tampa, Florida; one daughters, Melanie Park of Louisville; and three grandchildren. Also surviving at the time of his death was a daughter, Dr.Suzanna Park of Lexington, who died Saturday, August 23. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 23, at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Prestonsburg, with Father John z officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel.


SEPTEMBER - 1997

ARMS, Justin Bernett
1987-1997
Justin Bernett Arms, 9, died Monday, September 29 1997. Justin was born October 22, 1987, in Johnson County. He was the son of Tammie Arms Ratliff and Boyd Kimbler and the stepson of Anthony Ratliff.  He was a fourth grade student at Oil Springs Elementary. Other survivors include maternal grandparents, Bernett and Mary Arms of Oil Springs; and paternal grandmother, Jewell Kimbler of Nippa. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Melvin Blanton and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Arms Family Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald 1997

BAALS, Mary (Bayes)
1917-1997
Mary Frances Hazelrigg Baals, 80, of Lima, Ohio, died Friday, September 12, 1997, at Lima Convalescent Home. She was born January 29, 1917, in Johnson County the daughter of Dr. Harry Hazelrigg and Murah Bayes. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles Stafford Baals. She is survived by one daughter Elizabeth "Libby" Davison of Wapakoneta, Ohio; five grand children Robert Webb, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Patricia Golden and Carolyn Edwards, both of Wapakoneta, Ohio; Kimberly Webb of Ogden, Utah, and  Natalie Threlkeld; of Kaysville, Utah; and seven great-grandchiidren. Services were September 16, at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Frank Oden officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery.


CAUDILL, Margie (Wright)
1927-1997
Age 70, of Salyersville, died September 1, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville following an extended illness. She was born on February 1, 1927 in Floyd County, and was a daughter of the late Brice and Bessie Patrick Wright. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ishmael Caudill, in 1985. She was an owner and operator of Caudill Funeral Home and a former employee of Preston Funeral Home. She was a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Magoffin Chapter No. 562. She is survived by a son, Larry Joe Caudill of Lexington; one brother, Isom Wright, of Royalton; one sister, Ethel May of Salyersville; one granddaughter, and one great-grandson. Funeral services were conducted September 4 at the Dunn- Kelley/Prater & Dunn Funeral Home with Joe Carroll, Roy Coffey and Junior Womack officiating. Burial was made in the Bluegrass Cemetery in Salyersville


DANIEL, General
1921-1997
Van Lear resident General "G.H." Daniel, 76, died Tuesday, September 9, 1997 at the V.A. Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Daniel was born July 21, 1921, in Johnson County, to the late Frank and Mahala Preston Daniel.  He was a retired mechanic from Consilidated Freight and a member of the Pentecostal church in Barberton, Ohio. He was also preceded in death by two wives, Roberta Daniel and Macie Daniel. Surviving are four sons, Larry Keith and Larry Lee Daniel, both of Akron, Ohio, Albert Lee Daniel of Baraboo, Wisconsin, and Tony Daniel of Mansfield, Ohio; three brothers, Shirley Daniel of Thelma, Norton Daniel of Paintsville and Jess Daniel of Cliff; three sisters, Okie Fraley of West Van Lear, Ethel Penix of Silver Creek, New York, and Maybeth Fraley of Oceana, West Virginia; and 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, September 12, at Old Friendship United Baptist Church, with Claude Mollette and Shade Lee Walters officiating. Burial was in Old Friendship Memorial Garden at Williamsport, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald September, 1997


DANIEL, Rose (Lewis)
1915-1997
Rose Daniel, 81, died Wednesday, September 10, 1997 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Daniel was born November 11,1915, in Johnson County, to the late Frank and Cora Mollette Lewis. She was a former dorm counselor at the Carl D. Perkins Rehabilitation Center and a member of Highland Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hollie Daniels, on January 18, 1982. Surviving are one son, Hollie Keith Daniels of Williamsport,. three daughters, Sue Carroll of Williamsport; Jennifer Kay VanHoose of Staffordsville; and Jane Veal of Milledgeville, Georgia; three brothers, Frank Lewis Jr., and Walter Lewis, both of Boons Camp, and John R. Lewis of Whorton, West Virginia; three sisters, Ruth Bowling and Ethel Bowling, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Mae Pyle of Boons Camp; and seven grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 13, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with J.M. Scott officiating. Burial was in Whitehouse cemetery at Whitehouse.


DANIELS, Edd
1910-1997
Funeral services were held September 28, for Edd Daniels, 86, who died September 25, 1997,at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Daniels was born October 1, 1910, in Johnson County, to the late John L. and Teila VanHoose Daniels. He was a miner. Surviving are two sons; James Daniels of Hatfield and Bob Daniels of Versailles; two daughters, Joann Price of Paintsville and Jerri Combs of Bowling Green; two half brothers, Charles E. Daniels and James Virgil Daniels, both of Thealka; and four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church was Rev. Hubert Slone. Burial was in Daniels Cemetery at Tutor Key, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Active pallbearers were Sam Pelphrey, Randy Stump, Frankie Ward, Ronnie Woods, Curtis Stapleton, Jr., Eric Lautterwasser and Tom Hall. Honorary pallbearers were Hollie VanHoose, Jay Prince, Ray Ki Castle, Curtis Stapleton Sr., Mitchell Meade, Willard Bailey, Vencil Meadows and Orville Nelson.


DAVIS, Miles E.
1926-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Miles E. Davis,71,1997 who died September 28 at Woodland Oaks in Ashland, Ky. Mr. Davis was born September 26,1926, in Johnson County,Ky., to the late Franklin and Eula Kissinger Davis. He was a laborer. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Davis of Thelma; three daughters, Judy Haar of Lexington, Joan Tackett of Thelma and Karen Hencye of Ashland; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 30, at Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Brother Quentin Crum officiating.


DEVORE, George
1922-1997
Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for George Sylvester DeVore, 75, who died Sunday, September 21, 1997 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mr. DeVore was born August 11, 1922, in Keener, Arkansas, to the late George Sylvester and, Martha Lee DeVore Sr. He was a butcher, truck driver and veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine Music DeVore; two sons, Galvin Fray DeVore; of Atlanta, Georgia, and Arthur Thomas DeVore of Baltimore, Maryland; two daughters, Sandra Larue Scullen of Baltimore and Antoinette DeVore of Sykesville, Maryland; one brother, Presley DeVore of Cotter, Arkansas; five sisters, Hazel Cook, Opal Flippo, Ellen Harris and Inez Rickel; all of Harrison, Arkansas, and Lorene Obenhaus of Mule Shoe, Texas; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral  services will be held today, Wednesday, Septemebr 24, at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Thomas Valentine officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


EALEY, Arnold
1917-1997
Arnold Ealey, 79, died Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at Westwood. Mr: Ealey was born November 23, 1917, in Johnson County, to the late George and Sudie Trimble Ealey. He was a plaster contractor and U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are one son, Arnold William Ealey Jr. of Delray Beach, Florida; one daughter, Lena Ruth Gibbins of Westwood; one brother, Chadwick G. Ealey; two sisters, Betty Robinson and Ruie Reed, both of Paintsville; and six grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, September 26, at Ealey Family Cemetery at Barnetts Creek, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Jones Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.


EALEY, Oliver "Doug"
1939-1997
0liver "Doug" Ealey, 58, of Paintsville, died Monday, September 8, 1997. He was born September 3, 1939, in Johnson County, the son of Oliver "Dick" Ealey and Mabel Geneveve Lemaster. He was preceded in death by one son, Brian Douglas Ealey. He is survived by one son, Michael Ealey of Flat Gap; one daughter, Leslie Conley of Georgetown; one sister, Judy Vanhoose of Las Vegas, Nev.; and five grandchildren. Services were September 11, at the Christ Freedom Worship Center in Hager Hill with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in the Castle Family Cemetery in Thealka.


HALL, John C.Sr.
1997
John C. Hall Sr., Age 74, of Martin, husband of Kathryn Osborne Hall, died Wednesday, September 3, 1997, at Martin, from a sudden illness. Born May 29, 1923 at McDowell, he was the son of the late Milford and Puss Martin Hall. He was a graduate of McDowell High School, Mayo Vocational School, and later worked as a welder in Newport News, Virginia, prior to the war. He was a graduate of the Kentucky School of Embalming in Louisville, and returned to Floyd County to work for the former E.R Arnold Funeral Home in Prestonsburg. Being a licensed embalmer and funeral director since January 1949, he established Hall Brothers Funeral Home in Martin with his brother, Birchell C. Hall, and in 1979, Hall Funeral Home at Martin where at the time of his death, he was the owner and operator. He was a charter member of the John W. Hall Masonic Lodge No. 950 F&AM for 48 years, and served as a member of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors of Kentucky. He was inducted into the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame and was a U.S. Navy, World War II veteran. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John C. Hall Jr. and his wife, Gloria N. Hall, of Martin, and Tommy Hall and his wife, Dr. Burnetta Hall, of Martin; one daughter, Kimberly Ann Hall of San Rafael, California; two sisters, Pauline Allen of McDoweU and Verniece "Granny" Stamper of Martin; and two grandchildren, Kara Kathryn Hall and Courtney Blair Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Wade Hall, Moses Hall, and Birchell Hall; and one sister, Flotine Elam. Funeral services for John C. Hall were conducted Saturday, September 6, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with the clergyman Arnold Turner Jr. officiating. Entombment was in Highlands Memorial Park in Paintsville


JONES, Pauline (Stambaugh)
1927-1997
Former Johnson County resident, Pauline Stambaugh Jones, 69, died Monday September 22, 1997 at her Freeburn residence. Mrs. Jones was born November 27,1927, in Johnson County, to the late Taylor and Ruth Brown Stambaugh. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elhanan Jones, on February 16,1977. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Conley of Oil Springs and Betty Daniels of Freeburn; four brothers, Minyard, Don, Sam and Eugene Stambaugh, all of Sitka; one sister, Rudell McCoun of Batava, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 25, at Oil Springs United Methodist Church, with Euell Sammons officiating. Burial was in Jones Family Cemetery at Sitka, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


MASTERSON, William M.
1913-1997
William M. Masterson 83 died Wednesday, September 10 1997. He was born October 9, 1913 the son of Harvey H. and Helen B. Masterson. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Hager Masterson, one son, Dr. Michael Masterson; one brother, Thomas Masterson three sisters, Betty Johnson Anne Curry and Gail Gipson and three grandchildren. Graveside services were at the Mayo Memorial Cemetery with Terry Reffett officiating. Burial was in the Mayo  Memorial Cemetery.


MEEK, Fay Edward
1951-1997
Fay Edward Meek, 46, died Friday, Sep.19  1998, in Martin County. I Mr. Meek was born July 19 1951, in Johnson County, to the, late Willis and Mollie Delong Meek.  He was a rock truck driver for P & P Coal Company. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Price Meek; one daughter Lisa Michelle Collins of Van Lear; six brothers, Donis, Homer, Harry, and Paul Meek, a11 of Boons Camp, Jack Meek of Thelma and Arnold Meek of Stanville two sisters, Joyce Blevins of Staffordsville and Darlene Clark of West Alexanria, Ohio;, and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, September 22, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with J.M. Scott officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.


PRESTON, Celesta (Preston)
1905-1997
Mrs. Celesta."Lesta" Preston, 92, of Paintsville, died Friday September 5, 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born January 19, 1905, in Johnson County, the daughter of Jim Cobe and Zilphia Ward Preston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Preston. She is survived by her son Ray E. Preston of Paintsville and her daughter, Herma Lee Sammons, of Cincinnati, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Services were September 8 at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Lee Murray officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery, Johnson Co Ky. Weekly Progress 9-17-1997


RATLIFF, Dixie (VanHoose)
1917-1997
Dixie VanHoose Ratliff, 80, died Saturday, September 27, 1997 at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Mrs. Ratliff was born January 12, 1917, in Lawrence County, to the late Leo and Victoria DeBoard VanHoose. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Ratliff, in 1987. Surviving are four sons, Billy Joe Ratliff, James Hubert Ratliff and Paul H. Howard, all of Louisa, and Burns Lee Ratliff of Whitehouse; and 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, September 29, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with John Hibshman officiating. Burial was in Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear.


SALYER, Jackie L.
1934-1997
Mr. Jackie L. Salyer, 62, of Flat Gap, died Sunday, September 7, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Ceneter in Paintsville. He was born December 18, 1934, in Johnson County, the son of Ralph and Jewell McKenzie Salyer. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Williams Salyer; two sons, Tom Salyer of Paintsville and Jack Salyer of Thelma; his brother, Bill Salyer of Jamestown; and three grandchildren. Services were September 9 at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John Estep officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.


SHAW, Carlos R.
1922-1997
Carlos R. Shaw, 74, died at his home in Paintsville on Sunday night, September 28, 1997 after a long illness. Mr. Shaw was born December 25, 1922, and raised on Rock Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. He was the son of the late John H. and Esther Gabbard Shaw. Mr. Shaw was a retired chemical operator for DuPont and lived most of his life in Boone County, having moved to Paintsville in his last few years to be closer to family. He was a lifelong member of the Danville Church of Christ, member of O'Dell Lodge 115, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies and a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine Temple. His wife, Mary E. Price Shaw, preceded him in death in March 1992. Surviving are three children, Jerry R. Shaw of Parkersburg, West Virginia, Nancy V Lamm of Bradenton,Florida, and John C. Shaw of Paintsville;  and six  grandchildren and one greatgrandson. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 1, at 2 p.m. at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, West Virginia. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.


STRATON, Patricia (Preston)
1931-1997
Patricia Preston Stratton, 66, formerly of Paintsville, passed away on September 29 at St. Josephs Mercy Hospital in Michigan. Born August 11, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Shady K. Preston and Dorothy Wheeler Preston.  She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Milan, Michigan. She is survived by her husband, Rollen Stratton of Canton, Mich.; two daughters, Julie Jacobs of Honolulu, Hi., and Vicki Stratton of Ypsilanti, Mich.; two sons, Kenneth Stratton of Ypsilanti, Mich., and John Stratton of Plymouth, Mich., 12 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; a brother, Joe Kenneth Preston of Lexington; two sisters, Joyce Preston Bailey of Tampa, Fla., and Judy Preston Wallace of Alexandria, VA. Funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Milford Byrd. Paintsville Herald Saturday, November 29, 1997


WALLIN, Bobby
1937-1997
Bobby Gene "Bob" Wallin, 59, died Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at his residence Mr. Wallin was born December 31,1937, in Johnson County, to Thelma Kelly Wallin and the late Glen Wallin. He was a merchant. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Jean Mayes Wallin; two sons, Jim of East Sparta, Ohio, and Glen of San Antonio, Texas; one daughter, Beth Cassady of Lancaster; one brother, James Wallin of Dayton, Ohio; and four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Graveside services were held Friday, September 19, at Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Willard Bailey officiating. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Weekly Progress 9-24-1997


WELLS, Susan (Martin)
1997
Age 39, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, Sep.16,1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was the daughter of Richard E. Martin and Nancy Vaughn Martin, of Prestonsburg, and was born Nov.08,1957, in Prestonsburg. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Prestonsburg. She was assistant to the president at Highlands Regional Medical Center; administrator of Consolidated Health System's Scholarship Fund; chairman of the advisory board for the Southeast Area Health Education Center; a member of the American College of Health Care Executives; director of the Kentucky Chapter of the American Diabetes Association; a member of P.E.O.; and a graduate of the Leadership Kentucky pro- gram. A member of the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce, Wells pre- viously served on the Chamber's Board of Directors. She was inducted into the Chamber's Hall of Fame in May. Wells was a graduate of Prestonsburg High School and transylvania University where she received a bachelor's degree in Biology. She was awarded a master's degree in Public Health Administration from the University of South Carolina. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Frank A. Wells Jr. of Prestonsburg; a daughter, Kathryn Ann Wells of Paintsville; and a sister, Elizabeth Ann Martin of Union. Funeral services will be con- ducted at 11 a.m. today, Friday, at the First Baptist Church in Prestonsburg. Burial will be made in Highlands Memorial Park in Paintsville under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home


WHEELER, Everett
1919-1997
Everett Wheeler, 78, of Staffordsville, died Thursday, September  11, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born January 7, 1919 in Weeksbury, the son of Tobe Wheeler and Susie Castle. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Wheeler of Staffordsville; six sons, William E. Wheeler of Denver; James E. Wheeler of Sitka; Jerry M. Wheeler of Van Lear; Jesse Wheeler of Columbus, Ohio; Charles E. Wheeler of Georgetown and Michael E. Wheeler of Staffordsville; four daughters, Janet Fyffe of Hager Hill; Mary DeBloom of Daytona Beach, Fla.; and Wilma Lee McGannon and Ruth J. Wheeler, both of Columbus; one brother, Reverend Tobe Wheeler of Staffordsville; five sisters, Ella Maynard, of Columbus; Grace Hobbs of Rittman, Ohio; Jane Rosenberg of Auburndale, Fla; Elizabeth Ann Bortnick of Bellville, Fla., and Mary Ruth Mollett, of Staffordsville; 20 grandchildren, 16 great-grand-children and seven step-grand-children. Services were September 14, at the Little Lick Church of God with Reverend Tobe Wheeler officiating. Burial was in the Wheeler Family Cemetery in Staffordsville.


WITTEN, James Curtis
1920-1997
Sitka resident James Curtis Witten, 77, died Wednesday,  September 17,1997 at his residence. Mr. Witten was born July 26, 1920, in Johnson County, to the late Chester and Virgie Welch Witten. He was retired from First National Bank, and a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Air Corps. He was a member of Sitka Church of Christ, Lions Club, Big Sandy Airport Board, Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Board and El Hasa Shriners and was a mason. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth Witten; three sons James C. Jr., William C. and Robert W Witten, all of Sitka; one daughter, Lisa Schaeffer of Louisa; two brothers, Harold Witten and Chester Witten Jr., both of Sitka four sisters, Jacqueline Arrowood of Thelma  Joann Witten of Sitka, Bonnie J. Phelps of Ft. Myers, Florida, and Betty M. McKenzie of Catlettsburg; and 12 grandchildren Funeral services were held Friday, September 19, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose and Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky. Weekly Progress 9-24-1997



OCTOBER - 1997

ADKINS, Jeremy Alvin
1978-1997
Paintsville resident Jeremy Alvin Adkins, 19, died Friday, October 24, 1997, from injuries sustained in a car accident in Wolf County. Mr. Adkins was born August 10,1978, in Fayette County, the son of Barry B. Adkins and Audrey Garten. He was a student at Berea College. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Audrey and Rudy Garten of Lexington; father and stepmother; Barry and Karen Adkins of Paintsville; maternal grandparents, Elmer and Elaine Karbon of Manitowoc, Wisconsin; maternal step-grandmother, Helen Frazier of Paintsville; two brothers, Christopher and Andrew Adkins, both of Paintsville; one sister, Tessa Adkins of Paintsville; three uncles, David Frazier, Larry Adkins and Gary Adkins; and one aunt, Annette Ditto. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 28, at Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church, with Errol Archerson officiating. Burial was in Adkins Family Cemetery in Pike County.

BLAIR, Chalmer
1916-1997
Chalmer Blair, 81, of Staffordsville, died Thursday, October 30, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1916, in Johnson County, the son of Samuel Blair  and Mary Alice Estep. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife, Venus Blair. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine Salyer Blair; two sons, Benny  Blair of St affordsville and Robbie Blair of Flat Gap; two daughters, Helen Yontz of Springfield, Ohio; and Evelyn Hensley of Paintsville; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one brother, Frank Blair of Sitka. Services were November 1, at Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Blanton and Reverend Harold Conley officiating. Burial was at the Staffordsville Church cemetery.


BOWEN, Annie May
1909-1997
Annie May Bowen, 88, Wabash, IN, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1997 at her residence. She was born May 10, 1909 at Paintsville, KY to Jack and Viola (Spears) Bowen.  She moved to Wabash in February 1997 from Van Lear, KY. She is survived by a son, Russell Smith of Wabash, IN; a brother, Raymond Bowen of Van Lear, KY; sisters Norma Young of Van Lear, KY and Gertrude Horne of Staffordsville, KY; eight grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren. Friends were received at the Main St. Chapel, Grandstaff- -Hentgen Funeral Service in Wabash on Friday.  The body was taken to Jones and Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, KY on Sunday, Oct. 12 where the funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 13, 1997 with Rev.  Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery of Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky. PAINTSVILLE HERALD 10-15-1997


BROWN, Katherine (Deviese)
1913-1997
Katherine Brown, 84, of Paintsville, died Sunday, November 9, 1997. She was born September 16, 1913, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of LeRoy and Leitha Davis Deviese. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, J. Elbert Brown. She is survived by several nephews and nieces. Services were November 12 at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jeffery Burchett officiating. Burial was in the Osborne Cemetery in Sitka. Paintsville Herald 11-19-1997


CASTLE, James K.
1926-1997
James K Castle, 71, of Seco, formerly of Johnson County, the son of the late Herbert and Virgie Castle, passed away on October 18, 1997. James was a World War II veteran, a retired coal miner and a member of the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church of Millstone. James is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ollie Mae Vanhoose Castle, also formerly of Johnson County; two sons, James Edward and wife Sherry of Flat Gap; and Stephen Wayne and wife Kathy of Richmond; four grandchildren, Leah Murray and husband Randy, of Sitka; Wade Castle of Flat Gap; and Amy and Olin Davis of Richmond. Also surviving are two brothers, Carmel Castle of Lowmansville; and Herbert Castle, Jr., of Louisa; two sisters, Herma Lee Pack of River and Ruth Tackett of Lowmansville. Funeral services were October 21 at the Eldridge Funeral Home in Whitesburg, with Reverend Bill Craft officiating. Graveside services were conducted at the Castle Family Cemetery in Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald 11-29-1997


CASTLE, Marilyn B. (Bradley)
1949-1997
Marilyn B. Castle, 48, of Xenia, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 7, 1997, at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was born April 19, 1949, in Dearborn, Michigan, the daughter 0less and Ella Bradley Shaull. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Castle; two daughters, Kayla Castle of Xenia, Ohio; and Nicole Castle of Royal Oak, ,Michigan; three brothers, Tom Bradley of Ann Arbor, Michigan; John Bradley of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; and Gerald Bradley of Las Vegas, Nev.; three sisters, Elaine Feala of Taylor, Michigan; Jayne Boehm, of Trenton, Michigan; and Loise Seguna of Seymour, Tenn. Services were October 10 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Combs Family Cemetery in Wittensville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD 10-15-1997


CASTLE, Patricia (Wells)
1940-1997
Patricia Wells Castle, 57, died Saturday, October 11, 1997 at Columbus Community Hospital. Mrs. Castle was born July 4,1940, in Johnson County, to Margie Preston Wells and the late William L. Wells. She was a processing clerk for Grange Mutual Insurance Company. Surviving are her mother; her husband, Grover Eugene Castle; one son, Grover Eugene Castle II of Lexington; one brother; Vernon Wells of Lowmansville; two sisters, Bonnie Connelley of Wittensville and Carolyn June Wells of Beverly Hills, California; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 15, at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose, Jimmy McKenzie and Clell Lucas officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, at Staffordsville.


CONLEY, Jess W.
1914-1997
Jess W. Conley, 83, of New Paris, Ohio, died Sunday, October 19, 1997 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on August 19, 1914, in Lucasville, Ohio, he was the son of Claude and Mima (Burke) Conley He worked 20 years in the coal mines in Kentucky before moving to the Richmond area. He retired from the Richmond State Hospital maintenance department in 1972. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Nelson. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Violet (Young) Conley; one son, Larry J. Conley; two daughters, Doris Conley and Janelle Steele, all of New Paris, Ohio; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 23, at 2 p.m. EDT at Barnes Funeral Home in New Paris, Ohio, with Reverend Don Boyer officiating. Interment will be held in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris. Paintsville Herald 11-22-1997


CONLEY, Martha (Cantrell)
1906-1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Martha Conley, 91, who died October 23 in Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Ohio. Mrs. Conley was born January 7, 1906, in Wheelersburg, to the late Wilson and Elizabeth Conley Cantrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Conley, one son, Donald Conley; one grandchild, Deam Allen Conley; one son-in-law, John Pennell; two brothers, Charles and Ervin Cantrell; and two sisters, Lilly Salyers and Stella LeMaster. Surviving are three sons, Winifred Conley of Marysville, Ohio, Charles Conley of Springfield, and Billy Conley of South Vienna, Ohio; three daughters, Neval Pennell and Patricia Runyon, both of London, Ohio, and Elizabeth Ann Hatcher of Mechanicsburg, Ohio; one brother, Marion Cecil Cantrell of Salyersville; one sister, Willie Lemaster of Salyersville; and 19 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 27, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Elders Charles Smith, Eual McKenzie and Eulas Adams officiating. Burial was in Conley Family Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald 1997


CRABTREE, Charles Glenn
1938-1997
Charles Glenn Crabtree, 59, of Lawrence County, died Saturday, October 11, 1997, in Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born March 22, 1938, in Lawrence County, the son of Lafe and Dora Ethil Adams Crabtree. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Hester Davis Crabtree; two sons, Ricky Eugene Crabtree of Columbus, Ohio; and Billy Ray Harper of Paintsville; three daughters, Robyn Loraine Abdul of Columbus, Ohio; Lore Ann Proctor of Obetz, Ohio; and Luella Kay Bean of Sunbury, Ohio; two brothers, Willy Ray Holbrook of Mansville, Ohio; and Russell Stephens of Cardington, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 15, at Bishop Cemetery with Dewey Hopson officiating. Paintsville Herald 11-22-1997


DELONG, Kennis Sansford
1922-1997
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 22, 1997 for Kennis Santsford Delong, who died Monday, October 20, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Delong was born April 27, 1922, in Floyd County, to the late Kennis and Cynthia Hurt Delong. He was retired from Austin Powder Company. Surviving are his cousin and his wife, Michael and Helen Delong of Van Lear; and several nieces and nephews. Officiating at 1:00 p.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home will be Joe Hill. Burial will follow in Delong Family Cemetery at Van Lear.


DOBSON, Maxine (McIntosh)
1928-1997
Maxine Dobson, 69, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, October 23, 1997 at her residence. Dobson was born September 9,1928, at Rousseau, to the late Kelly and Myrtle Gibson McIntosh.She was a self-employed seamstress and member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Barry Dobson of Hindman and DeWayne Dobson of Sassafras; four daughters, Sandy Combs, and Rhonda Branham, both of Prestonsburg, Jackie Dobson of Lexington and Jeanne Watts of Hindman; three brothers, Jimmy, Bobby and John Mclntosh, all of Breathitt County; four sisters, Loretta Grossi of Las Vegas, Nevada, Betty Griffith of oil Springs, Ins Schwartz Of Fairfield, Ohio, and Corene McIntosh of West Carrolton, Ohio; and nine grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 26, at 1 p.m. the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers were Barry Dobson son, DeWayne Dobson, Jerry Combs, Tony Watts, Curt Branham, Lynn Combs and Neal Dobson.


FITCH, Freda (Davis)
1923-1997
Meally resident Freada Davis Fitch, 73, died Thursday, October 2,1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Floyd Co Ky. Mrs. Fitch was born November 22,1923, in Johnson County, to the late John C. and Julia Katherine Welch Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband,  Charles "Sweety" Fitch, in 1972; and one son, Mark Fitch, Surviving are two sons, Charles Fitch of Denver and Garland Fitch of Thealka; one daughter, Carol Gottleid of Solomons, Maryland; three brothers, Garland R. Witten of Cincinnati, Ohio, Chadwick Davis of Meally and Charles E. Davis of Paintsville; and four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 5, at Meally Church of Christ, with Orville Short officiating. Burial was in Welch-Davis Cemetery at Concord, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


FREDERICK, Rev. Albert
1927-1997
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 8, for Rev. Albert Allen (A.A.) Frederick, 68, who died Monday, October 6, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Frederick was born November 27, 1927, in Bourbon County, to the late Albert and Ida Mae Miller Frederick. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Mills Frederick; three sons, Charles of Tampa, Florida, James of Columbus, Ohio, and Danny of Grayson; three step-sons, Johnnie Ray Horn of Prestonsburg and Robert and Truman Horn, both of Inez; one daughter, Ester Haynes of Covington; three brothers, Bill of Lexington and Everett and Perry, both of North Carolina; one sister, Edna Puckett of North Carolina; and 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel were Dr. Sewell Woodard and Rev. Eric Patterson. Burial was in Horn Cemetery. Paintsville Herald 1997


GRIM, Walter Thomas
1945-1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Walter Thomas "Tom" Grim, 52, who died Monday, October 13,1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Grim was born February 15,1945, in Johnson County, to Dixie Daniels Grim and the late Walter Grim. He was retired from Addington Brothers. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Kay Preston Grim; one son, Christopher Scott Grim of River; one daughter, Tommi Kathryn Grim of Lexington; and three brothers, James Warren Grim of Tutor Key, John David Grim of River and Mike Grim of Nippa. Funeral services were held Friday October 17, at Preston Funeral Home, with Paul Keith Castle officiating. Burial was in Castle Cemetery at River. Paintsville Herald 11-22-1997


GRIMM, Francis "Frank"
1936-1997
Frank Grimm, 61, of Flat Gap, died Sunday, October 26,1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born March 7,1936, in Johnson County, the son of Roy and Cora Williams Grimm. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Reva Grimm; three sons, Ronald Grimm and Harkless Grimm, both of Columbus, Ohio; Ralph Grimm of the Bronx, New York; one daughter, Tammatha Blum of Ashland; three brothers William Kenneth Grimm of Cannonsburg; Donald and Charles Grimm, both of Flat Gap; one sister, Della Jean Bayes of Flat Gap; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were October 28, at Preston Funeral Home with J.M. Scott officiating. Burial was in the Roy L. Grimm Cemetery in Flat Gap.


HOWARD, Willa Mae (Wells)
1911-1997
Willia Mae Howard, 86, of Boons Camp, died Friday, October 24, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. She was born July 29, 1911, in Johnson County, the daughter of William G. Wells, Jr., and Mae Meek Wells. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Russell B. Ward. She is survived by two sons, William O. Ward of Ridgelands, South Carolina; and Russell Jackson Ward of Boons Camp; four daughters, Lorraine Ward of Paintsville; Bonnie Castle of Marion, Ohio; Linda Lou Watkins of Florence, South Carolina; and Wanda Sue Parrott of Sunman, Indiana; three brothers, Marcus Wells of tomahawk; Frank Marion Wells of Lexington; and Olive Exer Bollheimer of Nicholasville; 12 grandchildren and eight Great-grandchildren. Services were October 26, at Preston Funeral Home with Roger D. Parrott officiating. Burial was in the Ward Family Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald 11-29-1997


JONES, Janice Sue
1957-1997
Janice Sue Jones, 40, of Flat Gap, died Wednesday, October 22, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born August 23,1957, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of David Jones and Geraldine Boshers Jones. She is survived by her parents;  two sons, Ricky A Dorton and, George W. Fyffe Jones, both of Flat Gap; three brothers, Jimmy Lee Jones, Franklin D. Jones and Billy Ray Jones, all of Flat Gap; two sisters, Tammy Lynn Jones and Mary Anne Maxie, both of Flat Gap. Services were October 24, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Edward J. Young officiating. Burial was in the Jones Family Cemetery in Flat Gap.  Paintsville Herald 11-29-1997


LAFUSE, Brenda Kay (Smith)
1959-1997
Brenda Kay Lafuse, age 38, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, died Saturday, October 11, 1997, in Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, as the result of an automobile accident. She was born January 18, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio.  She was a 1977 graduate of Madison Plains High School and a very active volunteer of the Westfall School district where her children attended. She is survived by her husband, Jeff; one daughter, Brittany; one son, Parker; her parents, Jim and Patsy Smith, both of Mt. Sterling, Ohio; her father- and mother- in-law, Ellis and Joyce Lafuse, of Liberty, Indiana; her maternal grandmother, Bertha Sanders, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio; one sister, Kim (Roger) Johnson of Mt. Sterling, Ohio; one brother, David (Kathy) Smith, of Clarksburg, Ohio; brothers-in-law, Brad Lafuse of Cleveland, Ohio, Greg (Lynn)and Tim Lafuse; sister-in-law, Melanie (Paul) Bertsch; all of Indiana; nephews, Ryan Smith, Austin Lafuse and P.J. Bertsch; and nieces Ashley Johnson, Victoria, Natasha and Christiana Bertsch. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, at Porter Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling, Ohio. Reverend Lowell Webb of Paintsville officiated the interment following in the Pleasant Cemetery in Mt. Sterling. Family suggests memorial contributions may be given to the charity of their choice. Paintsville Herald Wednesday October 15, 1997


LEE, James E.
1931-1997
Funeral services were held Monday, October 13, for James E. Lee, 65, who died Friday, October 10, 1997 at his Whitehouse residence. Mr. Lee was born December 15, 1931, in Johnson County, to the late Marvin and Margie Ward Lee. He was a retired miner from Rebel Coal Company and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Lee; two stepsons, Duran Parson of Mansfield, Ohio, and Bill Parson of Louisville; two daughters, Deborah Daniels of Whitehouse and Barbara Howard of Tomahawk; one stepdaughter, Pamela Nesselrotte of Thelma; and eight grandchildren. Officiating at services at Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Isaac Rowland. Burial was in Ratliff Cemetery at Whitehouse . Paintsville Herald 11-22-1997


LEMASTER, Jessie
1911-1997
Jessie Lemaster, 86, of Oil Springs, died Tuesday, October 7, 1997, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. She was born Thursday, August 17, 1911, in Redbush, the daughter of Oscar McCarty and Leanner Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Gusta Lemaster. She is survived by one son, Paul S. Lemaster and one daughter-in-law, Ida Ann Lemaster, both of Oil Springs; two sisters, Ester Reynolds and Dollie Salyers, both of Ashland; one brother, Joe McCarty; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were Friday, October 10, 1997, at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Charles Price and Elder Sammy Reed officiating. Burial was in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 10-15-1997


LEMASTER, Lexie
1901-1997
Lexie Lemaster, 96 of Volga, died Friday, October 10 1997, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. She was born September 24, 1901, in Johnson County, the daughter of Alvie Lemaster and Belle Salyer. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by one brother, Luther Lemaster, of Volga; one sister, Rule Curtis of Sunbury, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Services were October 12 at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Douglas Ward and James R. Blair officiating. Burial was at the Lemaster Cemetery at Volga. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 11-05-1997


LESLIE, Yvette
1997
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Yvette Ann Leslie, 59, who died October 4, 1997 in Wayne County, Michigan. Mrs. Leslie was born October 16, 1938, at Wayland, to Stewart and Marcella Whitten Cable. She was a surgical aide for Riverside Osteopathic Hospital. Surviving are four sisters, Mary Evans and Elizabeth Thoth, both of Wyandotte, Michigan, Ruby Roach of Florida and Brenda Peek of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Local services were held Saturday, October 10, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bob Lyons officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


    
LITTLE, John E.
1907-1997
SOMERSET - John E. Little, 90, of North U.S. 27, Eubank, died Friday at his residence following a short illness. Born May 30, 1907, in Paintsville, he was the son of the late William and Callie Johnson Little. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Waynesburg Pentecostal Church, Lincoln Co. KY. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Little; two sons, David H. Little of Melvin, and John Little of Monticello; five daughters Margaret Gibson of San Diego, Margie Hogsed of Martin, Betty Lou Mullins of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, Joyce McCoy of Brooks, and Bobbie England of Stanford; 28 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and eight great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Billy Little. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Waynesburg Pentecostal Church by the Rev. Billy L. Brown. Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be after 8 a.m. today and Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Pulaski Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Published October 12, 1997 - Sunday

   
LYON, Tivis

1915-1997
Tivis Lyon 82, of Staffordsville, died Tuesday, October 7, 1997. He was born March 8, 1915, in Johnson County, the son of Sherman Lyon and Lora Wallin. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Inez Ross Lyon. He is survived by four sons, Tivis Lyon, Jr. of Staffordsville; Joe A. Lyon of Lexington; Russel Kerlin Lyon of Huntington, West Virginia; and Michael R. Lyon of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina; one daughter, Cara Lynn Inez Hall of Allen; two brothers, Conn Lyon of Sitka and Kerlie Lyon of Raceland; one sister, Beulah McKenzie of Ashland; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were October 9 at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Tivis Lyon, Jr. officiating. Burial was in the  Lyon Family Cemetery in Keaton. Paintsville Herald 10-15-1997

MEADE, Orville W.
1915-1997
Orville W. Meade, 82, of Irvine, husband of Esther Monson Meade, died Wednesday, October 15, 1997, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was a retired owner of the Meade's Do-It Center, a native of Johnson County, son of the late Wellington Reece and Addie Perry Meade. He was a member and past chairman of the board for the Irvine United Methodist Church, a graduate in economics and agriculture and a recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award of the University of Kentucky in agriculture in 1989. Mr. Meade was also a past presidnet of Irvine- Ravenna Kawanis Club, a former member of the Irvine Municipal Untilities Commission and a founder of the Aldersgate United Methodist Camp. Survivors, other than his wife Esther, include one daughter, Sandy (Marvin) Baus of Irvine; two sons, Michael W. (Jan) Meade, and Perry (Penny) Meade both of Irvine. fout brothers, W.R. Meade Jr., Douglas C W. Meade, Kenneth Meade and Bobby R. Meade, all of Paintsville; four sisters, Hazel Sparks, Mabel Meek, and Frances Hamilton, all of Lexington and Garnett B. Meade of Paintsville; six grand-children, Kimberly Carol J Lineman, Roxanne Baus, David W. Meade, Jonathan Baus,  Lauren Meade and Kelsey Meade, and one great-granddaughter, Sarah Lineman. Services were October, 18 at the Lewis Funeral Home in Irvine with Reverend Harold Dorsey and Reverend Frank Wallace officiating. Burial was in the Sunsetl Memorial Gardens in West Irvine. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Nov.22 1997


MOORE, Rose Marie (Pelphrey)
1925-1997
Rose Marie Moore, 72, died Saturday, October 11, 1997, at Northland Terrace in Ohio. She was born April 15, 1925, in Ashville, the daughter of Alta Lemaster and Elzie Pelphrey. She is survived by her children, Dianna (Thomas) Manter of Westerville, Ohio; William (Polly) Moore of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; John Moore of Columbus, Ohio; Ronald Moore of North Carolina; Pamela (Gerald) Wiley of Westerville, Ohio; Robert (Debbie) Moore of Columbus, Ohio; and Kenneth (Janice) Moore of Florida; 19 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren; and sisters Mairiam Loring and Jewell Snow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Moore, Sr.; two brothers; and three sisters. Mrs. Moore retired from AT&T after 22 1/2 years of service and was a lifetime member of the Pioneer's Club. Services were October 15 at the Schoedinger North Chapel, with Reverend David Gross presiding. Burial was at the Kingwood Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald Wednesday November 22, 1997


MURPHY, Rhonda
1980-1997
Rhonda Murphy, 16, of Van Lear, died Friday, October 24, 1997, from a car accident injury in Johnson County. She was born December 23, 1980, the daughter of Roger Murphy and Dareatha Caudill Murphy. She was a student at Johnson Central High School. Services were October 27, at Enterprise Church in Van Lear with, Roger Hill and Manford Fannin officiating. Burial was in the Murphy Cemetery in Van Lear. Paintsville Herald Nov.29 1997


NELSON, Bobby Ray
1935-1997
Former Johnson County resident Bobby Ray Nelson, 61, died Monday, October 13, 1997 at Knox County Hospital in Barbourville. Mr. Nelson was born October 23, 1935, in Johnson County, to the late Ishmael and Grace Gray Leonard Nelson. He was disabled. He was also preceded in death by one brother, William D. Nelson; and one sister, Dottie L. Smith. Surviving are one brother, Edward Nelson of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; and two sisters, Sue Overton of Pineville and, Billie Hicks of Clarksville, Indiana. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 16, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Nelson Family Cemetery at Thealka.


PATRICK, Carl Thomas
1920-1997
Carl Thomas Patrick, 76, of Paintsville, died Sunday, October 12, 1997. He was born December 1, 1920, in Johnson County, the son of Bradley Patrick and Nan VanHoose. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Grimm Patrick; two brothers, Clyde Patrick of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; and Henry Allen Patrick of Wittensville; five sisters, Virgie Grimm and Polly Wells, both of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; and Maudie Grimm, Myrtle "Tee" Caudill, and Margie Wells, all of Nippa; one niece, Phyllis Conley; and several nieces,and nephews. Services were October 14 at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders John G. Pelphrey and Joe Carroll officiating. Burial was at the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 10-15-1997


PATRICK, Carl Thomas
1920-1997
Carl Thomas Patrick, 76, of Paintsville, died Sunday, October 12, 1997. He was born December 1, 1920, in Johnson County, the son of Bradley Patrick and Nan VanHoose. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Grimm Patrick; two brothers, Clyde Patrick of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; and Henry Allen Patrick of Wittensville; five sisters, Virgie Grimm and Polly Wells, both of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; and Maudie Grimm, Myrtle "Tee" Caudill, and Margie Wells, all of Nippa; one niece, Phyllis Conley; and several nieces,and nephews. Services were October 14 at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders John G. Pelphrey and Joe Carroll officiating. Burial was at the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. Weekly Progress 10-15-1997


PRESTON, Fred
1924-1997
Fred Preston, 73, of Kettering, died Tuesday, October 14, 1997, at the Carriage by the Lake nursing facility in Bellbrook, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, R.A. and Laura Preston; three brothers, Billa., James L., and Charles L. Preston and one sister, Mary Preston.  He was born and raised in Van Lear. Fred is survived by his wife, Gertrude, to whom he was married for 50 years; a sister, Irene Baldridge, of Paintsville; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Preston of Kettering, Ohio; Jewell Preston Lee of Dayton, Ohio; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was a retired employee of Commerical Motor Freight- Lovelace of Dayton, Ohio; an Army veteran of WWII, a member of the Teamster Retiree Club #988, VFW Post 9927 and American Legion Post 598, both of Kettering, Ohio. Funeral services were October 17 at the Tobias Funeral Home, Belmont Chapel, with Pastor Kenny Mahanes officiating. Interment followed at the Bellbrook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Paintsville Herald Wednesday November 29, 1997


RAMEY, Betty L.(Phelps)
1934-1997
Betty L. Ramey, 63, died on October 25, 1997. She was born March 18, 1934, to Kent and Edna ( Nickles ) Phelps in Meally. She and her family moved from Johnson County in July of 1974.  Betty was a church member of the Village Meadows Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, James Ramey of Sierra Vista, Arizona; a daughter, Melanie Thibedeau of Anchorage, Alaska; three sons, Kenneth of Tuscon, Arizona; Steven of Serra Vista, Arizona; and James D. of Anchorage, Alaska; five grandchildren, three sisters and four brothers. Paintsville Herald 11-12-1997


ROBERTS, Priscilla G.(Picklesimer)
1917-1997
Priscilla Grace Roberts, 79, of Williamsville, Missouri, formerly of Bloomingburg, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 7, 1997. Mrs. Roberts was born October 25, 1917, at Greenrock, to the late William and Cynthia Mae Howard Picklesimer. She had worked as a nurses aid at the former Margaret Clark Oakfield Convalescent Center and had spent most of her life in the Bloomingburg area. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur "Pat" ROberts, two brothers Paris and Proctor Picklesimer; and one sister, Pruna Picklesimer. Surviving ale two sons, Patrick Roberts of Missouri and Tom Roberts of Jeffersonville, Indiana; one brother, Payne Picklesimer of Dayton, Ohio; six sisters, Prudence Robinson of Indiana, Pink Prater and Pansy Patrick, both of Kentucky, Pearl Wood of Florida, Pamalee Alexander and Pauline Wood, both of Indiana; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 11, at Summers Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Clark of Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Bloomingburg Cemetery. Weekly Progress 10-15-1997


STAMBAUGH, Clyde
1926-1997
Retired road foreman Clyde Stambaugh, 71, died Tuesday, October 7, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Stambaugh was born April 5, 1926, in Johnson County, too Murrah Preston Stambaugh and the late Albert Stambaugh. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Deloris VanHoose Stambaugh; four sons, Clyde Thomas Stambaugh of Murray, James Albert Stambaugh of Lexington, Charles Donald Stambaugh of Paris and Joseph Sean Stambaugh of Stambaugh; two daughters, Dianna Lynch of Flatwoods and Shelby Coleman of Stambaugh; two sisters, Betty Williams of Van Lear and Sybil Henderson of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; and 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, October 10, at Sitka Freewill Baptist Church, with Jimmy McKenzie, Charles Stapleton and Bob Lyons officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsiville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald 10-15-1997


TRIMBLE, Granvil
1922  1997
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Granvil C. Trimble, 75, who died October 17 1997 at Corbin Nursing Home. Mr. Trimble was born August 20, 1922, in Johnson County, to the late Bruce and Norsie Reed Trimble. He was a retired agency manager and veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Billie Marie Trimble of Winchester; two sons, Allen of Corbin and Morton. of Winchester; two daughters, Toni Lawner of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Arminta J. Trimble of Winchester; three brothers, Davis Reed Trimble of Staffordsville and John Mark and Paul Wade Trimble, both of Paintsville; two sisters, Georgene McKenzie and Lorene Carney, both of Staffordsville; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 20, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Terry Reffett officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


TRIPPE, Mearle (Chandler)
1916-1997
Mearle C. Trippe, 80, of Sea Girt, New Jersey, died Thursday, October 2, 1997, at Brick Hospital in Brick, New Jersey. She was born December 16, 1916, in Johnson County, the daughter of Frank Chandler and Mary Jane Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, William R Trippe of Sea Girt, New Jersey; one son, Richard C. Trippe of Sea Girt; three daughters, Mary K. Thomas of Dallas, Texas; Constance Shafto of Sea Girt, New Jersey; and Susan Olsen of Middletown, New Jersey; two brothers, Escom Chandler of Paintsville and James Chandler of Kerrville, Texas; five grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Services were October 6, at the Neary-Quinn Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joseph Gratzel officiating. Burial was at the Atlantic View Cemetery in Manasquan, New Jersey. Paintsville Herald 10-15-1997


VANHOOSE, Lawrence E.
1930 1991
Lawrence E. VanHoose, 67, of Clearfield and formerly of Johnson County, died Wednesday, October 29 1997, at the Vencor Hospital in Louisville. He was born April 5, 1930, in Johnson County, and was the son of the late Guy and Thelma Moore VanHoose. His first wife, Ethel Virginia Whitaker Tevis VanHoose, preceded him in death on February 3,1994. Survivors include his wife, Ivory Mae Adkins VanHoose; one brother, Robert VanHoose of Grove City, Ohio; and two nieces, Bobbie Jean Bayes of Paintsville; and Yvonda Miles of Annadale, Virginia. Mr VanHoose was a member of the Morehead First Freewill Baptist Church, Morehead Masonic Lodge Number, 654, a former school teacher and a vending machine company employee. Funeral services were conducted November 1 at the Northcutt and Son Home for Funeral Memorial Chapel in Morehead, with Reverend David Stracher officiating. Graveside services were at the VanHoose Family Cemetery at Paintsville, with Reverend David Starcher officiating. PAINTSVILLE HERALD NOV.5 1997


WARD, Willa Mae (Wells)
1911-1997
Retired cook Willa Mae Ward, 86, died Friday, October 24, 1997 at Paul B., Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ward was born July 29, 1911, in Johnson County, to the late William G. Jr. and Mae Meek Wells. She was retired from Meade Memorial Elementary and a member of Wells Chapel United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell B. Ward, in 1954. Surviving are two sons, Russell Jackson Ward of Boons Camp; and William O. Ward of Ridgelands South Carolina; four daughters, Lorraine Ward of Paintsville; Bonnie Castle of Marion, Ohio; Linda Watkins of Florence, South Carolina; and Wanda Sue Parrott of Sunman, Indiana; two brothers, Marcus Wells of Tomahawk and Frank Marion Wells of Lexington; one sister, Olive Exer Bollheimer of Nicholasville; and 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 26, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger D. Parrott officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Boons Camp, Johnson Co Ky. PAINTSVILLE HERALD  OCT.29 1997


WHEELER, Herbie Gene
1936  1997
Retired merchant Herbie Gene Wheeler, 61, died Monday October 31 1997, at Highland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wheeler was born July 29 1936, in Johnson County, to the late Roy and Ruthie Harris Wheeler. Surviving are his wife, Doralene Kimbler Wheeler; one son, Rickie Gene Wheeler of Inez; one brother, Alvin Wheeler of Delaware, Ohio; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 15, at Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church at Sitka, with Paul Dean Meade and Tim Salyer officiating. Burial was in Marvin Sparks Cemetery at Blaine with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Weekly Progress


WHITTEN, Charles B.
1920-1997
Charles B. Whitten, 76, Tutor Key, died Wednesday, October 8, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. He was born December 12, 1920, in Floyd County, the son of Robert and Amanda Whitten. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Madeline Whitten; two sons, Charles E. Whitten and Lon C. Whitten, both of Tutor Key four daughters, Phyllis Tallent of Stockbridge, Georgia; Gladys Manniv of Gibraltar, Michigan; Amanda Stouffer of Rushville, Nebraska; and Kimberly Mattoy of Taylor, Michigan; one brother, Jay Whitten, of Paintsville; 14 grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Services were October 11 at Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church with James K. Caudill officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Oct.15 1997


NOVEMBER - 1997

ADAMS, Dorothy (Crace)
1910-1997
Dorothy Crace Adams, 87, of Paintsville, died Monday, November 10, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. She was born January 10, 1910, Johnson County, the daughter of Winfield Spradlin and Mary Jane Selvage. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, Crossford Crace, and her second husband, Dewey Adams. She is survived by Leroy Crace of Hager Hill; four daughters, Beatrice Barker of Van Lear; Mary Carroll of Columbus, Ohio; Diane Cannon of Ironton, Ohio; and Lynn Allen of Columbus, Ohio, two sisters, Daisy Shields of Lexington, Indiana; and Josephine Horne of Paintsville; 24 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Services were November 12 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Eddie Young officiating.  Burial was the Rice Family Cemetery at Barnetts Creek.

ADAMS, June (Wells)
1916-1997
June (Wells) Adams, 81, of Prestonsburg and widow of Frank Adams, Sr., died Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home. She was born January 28, 1916, at Van Lear, to the late Elijah and Effie (Burchett) Wells. She was a retired dietician with Mountain Manor Nursing Home of Prestonsburg and member of the First Christian Church of Prestonsburg. She is survived by two sons, Frank Adams and Ronald Adams, both of Prestonsburg; one daughter, Virginia Campbell of Prestonsburg; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held November 14, at the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with the Evangelist Kevin Jett officiating. Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery in Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald Wednesday November 19, 1997



ARROWOOD, Etta (McKenzie)
1902-1997
Etta Arrowood, 95, of Meally, died Tuesday, November 4, 1997, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 14, 1902, in Greenup County, the daughter of Marion and Elizabeth McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George Melvin Arrowood. She is survived by four sons, Walter Arrowood and Douglas Arrowood, both of Meally; Lawrence Arrowood of Westwood and Clarence Arrowood of Wurtland; three daughters, Naomi Hager of Paintsville; Mary Preston of Grayson; and Elsie Ward of Wurtland; 19 grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. Services were Novemeber 6 at Buffalo United Baptist Church with Claude Mollett, W.L. Watlers, and Bobby Mollett officiating. Burial was in the Arrowood Cemetery in Meally. Paintsville Herald Wednesday November 11, 1997


BRYANT, Nolda (Borders)
1928-1997
Nolda Borders Bryant, 69, of Ulysses, died Saturday, November 1, 1997. She was born June 9, 1928, in Ulysses, the daughter of Roy Borders and Elta Edwards. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Roy Jr. and Melvin Anderson Borders; and five sisters, Geneva McGraw, Emogene Powers, Anne Lou Borders, Frances Lemaster and Rebecca Borders. She is survived by her husband, Verlin Bryant of Ulysses; five daughters, Elta Jean Cordial and Carolyn Lemaster, both of Ulysses; Wanda Sue Gibson and Judy Oldham, both of Catlettsburg; and Ann Stone of Louisa; two sons, Verlin Bryant, Jr. of Louisa and Lee Roy Bryant of Ulysses; two sisters, Virginia Davis and Freda Brechet, both of Springfield, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be November 5 at the Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmy Bevins and Reverend Francis Rice officiating. Burial will be in the Bryant Cemetery in Ulysses. Paintsville Herald Wednesday November 5, 1997


BUSHEE, Pauline (Samons)
1997
Pauline Samons Parsons Bushee, formerly of Meally, died November 29,1997, in Tampa, Fla. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Tom and Verna Samons; her first husband, Earl Parsons; and one son, Gary Parsons; and one brother, Raymond Samons; She is survived by her husband,  Lloyd Bushee; one daughter, Sandy Willis of Danville, Indiana; two sons, Greg Parson of Tampa, Fla., and Mike Parsons of Sari sofa, FU; a brother, Ivan Samons of Kalamazoo, Mich.; one sister, Betty Johnson of Buycrus, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Services were December 2, at Citris Park Church of Christ, with Mark Willis officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories in the Swilley Funeral Home in Tampa, Fla. Pauline was a 1943 graduate of Meade Memorial High School and Mayo Business School and was a member of the Meally Church of Christ.


CASSADY, Billy Ray
1935-1997
Billy Ray Cassady, 62, of Inez, died Wednesday, November 26, 1997, at the Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born in Inez, the son of the late Robert and Rachel Spears Cassady, on June 11,1935. Billy Ray was a member and star player on the 1954 Inez High School Kentucky State High School championship team and later played on the University of Kentucky's 1958 national championship, team, coached by Adolph Rupp. He was retired from the Wolf Creek Colleries Coal Co., following a kidney transplant. He was a member of the Inez Masonic Lodge, the Golden Memorial Methodist Church; and a member of the University of Kentucky Basketball Alumni. Survivors include his wife, Donna Sue Callaham Cassady; two sons, William M. Cassady and Carlos R. Cassady, both of Inez; and three grandsons. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 29, in Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Inez, with Rev. Eric Patterson officiating. Burial was in the Saltwell Cemetery in Inez.


CASTLE, Harold "Cotton"
1927-1997
Harold "Cotton" Castle, 70, of Nippa, died Tuesday, November 25, 1997, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. He was born April 17, 1927, the son of Earl Castle and Mary VanHoose Castle. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Karen Castle Bowens. He is survived by three grandchildren, Glen Bowens, Mary Jo Walters and Tonia Adams; and, six greatgrandchildren. Graveside services were November 27 at Roy Meadows Cemetery in Nippa, with Dick VanHoose and Roger VanHoose officiating.


CASTLE, Scott Rev.
1902-1997
Reverend Scott Castle, 95, of Paintsville, died Saturday,  Nov.29, 1997, at Salyersville Health Care Center, in Magoffin Co Ky. He was born July 7, 1902, in Johnson County, the son of  Lafe Castle and Mary Daniels Castle. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Bertha VanHoose Castle. He is survived by one son, Scotty Castle of Sacramento, Calif.; three daughters, Mary Rose Ward of Paintsville; Ruby Snowden of Corning, Ohio; and Virginia Music of Columbus, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Services were December 2, at Toms Creek Freewill Baptist Church in Nippa, with James Kelly Caudill, Herb Arms and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.


CHURCH, Robert
1906-1997
Robert Church, 91, of Nippa, died Tuesday, November 18, 1997. He was born February 6, 1906, in Johnson County, the son of James Alfred and Laura Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were November 21 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Lyons and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery in Tutor Key. Paintsville Herald 11-26-1997


DANIELS, Rufus
1933-1997
Rufus Daniels, 63, of River, died Thursday, November 27, 1997. He was born December 3,1933, in Johnson County, the son of Ferrie Daniels and Flossie Scarberry. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Ivory Sparks Daniels; one son, Jimmy Daniels of River; two brothers, Bob Daniels of Nippa and Robbie Daniels of Springfield, Oh.; one sister, Mary Mae Spencer of Van Lear; and one grandchild. Services were November 30, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Gail Music and Arthur Todd Scarberry officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Lucy Castle Hollow in River.


DEBOARD, Billah Gay (Campbell)
1939-1997 Billah Gay Campbell DeBoard, 58, of Thelma, died Friday, November 7 1997 at Highland Regional Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1939, in Floyd County, the daughter of Hargis Campbell and Dixie Click Campbell. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother; her husband, Kenneth DeBoard; one son, Mark DeBoard of Richmond; one daughter, Valarie DeBoard Blair of Thelma; one brother, Henry Campbell of Sidney, Ohio; one half-brother, Mont Campbell of Prestonsburg; two sisters, Oral Allen of Moraine, Ohio; and Lottie Fraley of Ypsilanti, Mich.; two half-sisters, Etta Scott of Garrett and Mima Jean Caudill of Sidney, Ohio. Services were November 9, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville


ESTEP, Eva Mae (Hazlette)
1911-1997
Eva Mae Hazlette Estep, 86, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, November 19, 1997, at Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home in Lexington, Ky. She was born March 11, 1911, in Magoffin County, the daughter of Thomas Hazlette and Hannah Collinsworth. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband George Estep. She is survived by three sons, George Estep and James Estep, both of Lexington; and David Estep of Van Lear; three daughters-in-law, Sue Estep and Helen Estep, both of Lexington; and Marcie Estep of Van Lear; five brothers, John Hazlette and Sammie Hazlette, both of Ypsilanti, Mich.; James W Hazlette of Prestonsburg; and Clyde Hazlette and Thomas Hazlette, both of Hager Hill; five sisters, Ruth Centers of Paintsville; Mattie Wright and Julie Swartz, both of Dayton Beach, Fla.; Fannie Ehman of Shelby, Ohio; and Sarah Hazlette of Ft Wayne, Ohio; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were November 22 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Dick VanHoose and Manford Fannin officiating. Burial was at Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.


FAIRCHILD, Paul K.
1939-1997
Paul K. Fairchild, 57, of Marysville, Ohio, died Thursday, November 20, 1997. He was born December 23, 1939, in Paintsville, the son of Kennis Fairchild and Bessie Selvage. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Selvage; and his brother, Alton D. Fairchild. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Myers Fairchild; two children, Amber (Kelly) Eirich of West Liberty, Ohio; and Allisa Fairchild of West Liberty, Ohio, five stepchildren, Diane Copeland, Rhonda Frazier, James Copeland, Tammy (Doug) Jackson, and Nickie (Jeramy) Frazier, all of Marysville, Ohio; two brothers, Alvis (Phyllis) Roberts of Irwin, Ohio; Robert (Nina) Fairchild of Milford Center, Ohio; four sisters, Delores (Charles) Woodworth of Milford Center, Ohio; Phyllis (Robert) Haney of Paintsville; Gladys (Robert) Short and Irma Damron, both of Milford Center, Ohio; and six grandchildren. Services were November 22 at the Ingram Funeral Home With Rev. Bryan Lawhon officiating. Paintsville Herald 11-26-1997


FITCH, Nola Mae (Castle)
1918-1997
Nola Mae Castle Fitch, 79, died Sunday, November 16, 1997, at Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born July 13, 1918, in Johnson County, the daughter of Hard Castle and Sarah Frances Scarberry. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Burton Fitch. She is survived by two sons, Gary Lynn Fitch and Burton Glenn Fitch, both of Paintsville; two daughters, Verlie Brink and Willadean Cole, both of Paintsville; four sisters, Jean Hayes of Lowmansville; Elleda Stambaugh of River; Clora Copas of Urbana, Ohio; and Betty Flowers of Toledo, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were November 20, at the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church with Larry Blair and Gail Music officiating. Burial was in the Thealka Cemetery. Paintsville Herald  Dec.10 1997


HALL, Tom
1948-1997
Tom Hall, 49, of Paintsviile, died Saturday, November 1, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1948, in Auxier, the son of Melvin Hall and Edith Mollette. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Jo Hall; two daughters, Michelle Renee Caldwell of Thealka and Rhonda Jean Franklin of Paris; four brothers David King, Benny Hall and Jerry Hall, all of Auxier; and Phillip Hall of Tennessee; five sisters, Wanda Sagarsee, Linda Hall and Kay Goble, all of Auxier; Debbie Burchett of Tutor Key; and Helen Skeens of Indiana; and one grandchild. Services were November 3 at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roger Music officiating. Burial was at the Daniels Family Cemetery in Paintsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD NOV.05 1997


MCKENZIE, Lydia Bell (Burton)
1907-1997
Lydia Bell McKenzie, 90, of Blaine, died Monday, November 24 1997 at the home of her son, Jesse McKenzie of St. Albans, West Virginia. Mrs. McKenzie was born July 21, 1907, in Blaine, a daughter of the late David and Rosa Salyers Burton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oak McKenzie in 1992. She was a member of Old Hood United Baptist Church. Additional survivors include, a son, Albert McKenzie of South Charleston, West Virginia; a sister, Irene Burdette of South Charleston; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday, November 26 (today) at 1:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial will be in Marvin Sparks Cemetery. Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday November 26, 1997


MCKENZIE, William Martin
1939-1997
William Martin McKenzie, 58, of Sitka, died Saturday, November 22, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born March 29, 1939, in Johnson County, the son of Charlie and Louella Burke McKenzie. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Mary Staniford McKenzie; one son, William McKenzie, Jr., of Louisa; one daughter, Deloria Arrowood of River; one brother, Francis Darrell McKenzie of Indiana; one half-sister, Hester Holt of Ohio; and one grandchild. Services were November 25 at the Sitka Freewill Baptist Church with Bob Lyons and Harold Stevens officiating. Paintsville Herald Wednesday November, 1997


MEADE, Astor
1918-1997
Astor Meade, 79, of Hager Hill, died Wednesday, November 5, 1997, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. He was born June 8, 1918, in Ashland, the son of Jim Meade and Flora Stumbo. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Snookie Meade. He is survived by one son, Michael Ward Meade of Prestonsburg; four daughters, Bonnie Porter of Lexington; Sharon Cross Sammons Prestonsburg, Betty Cook of Indianapolis, Indiana; and Judy Manteuffel of Cincinnati, Ohio; one  brother, Azie Meade of Flatswood; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were November 8 1997, at Paintsville Funeral Chapel with Gary Cooke and Gary Scott Cooke officiating. Burial was in the Meade Family Cemetery in Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald Nov.19 1997


OSBORNE, Carrie (Roberts)
1916-1997
Carrie Osborne, 81, of Titusville, Fla., died Thursday, November 13, 1997, at Vista Manor Nursing Home in Titusville. She was born March 28, 1916, in Johnson County, the daughter of Vern Roberts and Vada Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by one son, Billy Osborne, Jr. of Titusville, Fla.; one sister, Hortense Helton of Prestonsburg; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were November 15, at North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville, Fla. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Titusville, Fla. Paintsville Herald Nov.19 1997


PERRY, Elbert
1947-1997
Elbert Perry, 50, of Leander, died Wednesday, November 26, 1997 at St Mary's Hospital in Huntington, W Va. He was born May 28, 1947, in Johnson County, the son of the late Benjamin and Effie Caudill Perry. He is survived by his, wife, Rema Pennington Perry; one son, William Elbert Perry of Leander; one daughter, Melissa Jane Perry of Leander; one brother; Walter Perry; three sisters, Eunoka Fannin of Paintsville; Levada Campbell of Louisville and Loretta Johnson of Buckeye Lake, Ohio. Services were November 29, at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin with Rev. Manford Fannin officiating. Burial was in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville Johnson Co Ky


SALYER, William Chase
1997-1997
William Chase Salyer, 16 days old, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. He was born October 27,1997, the son of William Ray Salyer and Tena Marie Howard Salyer. Maternal grandparents are Charles and Aileen Howard Garrett. Paternal grandparents are Hobert and Ruby Salyer. Graveside services were November 14, at Highland Memorial Park with Randy Powers officiating. Arrangements by the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Nov.19 1997


STAMBAUGH, Harold V.
1932 1997
Howard V. Stambaugh, 65, died Saturday, November 8, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born April 27, 1932, the son of Winston Stambaugh and Pearl Daniels. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Alice Jewell VanHoose three daughters, Glenda Grayson of Inez; Karen Sowards of Flat Gap; and Denna Ratliff of Nippa; three brothers, Paul Stambaugh, Ted Stambaugh and Bill Stambaugh; and six grandchildren. Services were November 11 at Toms Creek Freewill Baptist Church with James Kelly Caudill and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Staffordsville.


WALTERS, Vern
1925-1997
Vern Walters, 72, of Williamsport, died Tuesday, November 11, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. He was born March 17, 1925, in Johnson County, the son of Taulbee Walters and Laura Spriggs Walters. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Castle Waiters; one son, Gary Wayne Walters of Richmond; two daughters, Marcella Pack of Thelma; and Deborah K. Smith of Williamsport; one brother, Wince Walters of Offutt; three sisters, Ethel Wallen of Ashland; Nannie Hall of Indiana; and Audrey Faye Ward of Offutt; seven grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; two step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Services were November 12, at the Old Friendship United Baptist Church in Williamsport with Flem Arrowood, Shadie Lee Walters and Rutherford Blair officiating. Burial was in the Ben Young Cemetery in Offutt. Paintsville Herald Nov.19 1997


WEBB, Bessie (Miller)
1900-1997
Bessie Miller Webb, 97, of East Point, died Thursday, November 20, 1997. She was born November 18, 1900, in Lawrence County, the daughter of Henry B. Miller and Tealie Meade. She was preceded in death by her  parents; her husband McKinley Webb; one son, Henry Jacob Webb; and one daughter,  Mildred Banks. She is survived by six daughters; Geneva Saunders of East Point; Estillene Martin of Lydon, Ohio; Emogene Music of Auxier; Muriel Dutton of Dayton, Ohio; Kinalee Horne of East Point; and Addie Stambaugh of East Point; three brothers, David Miller and Edward Miller, both of Louisa; and Junior Miller of Monroe, Michigan; one sister, Kitty Ruth Carroll of Monroe, Michigan; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services were November 23, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was in the Webb Cemetery at East Point.


WELCH, Jordan Allen
1993-1997
Jordan Allen VVelch, 4, of Hager Hill, died November 26, 1997, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W Va. He was born April 6, 1993 in Pikeville the son of Benjamin and Melanie Rice Welch. He is survived by his parents, paternal grandparents, Mart Ray Welch of Louisa; and Sue Welch of Whitehouse; maternal grandparents Bob Rice of Paintsville; and Deborah Combs of Sitka one twin brother Joseph A Welch of Hager Hill; and several aunts and uncles. Services were November 29 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lonny Ratliff, John Skaggs and Hubert Slone officiating. Burial was in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.


WELLS, Addis Marie
1915-1997
Addis Marie Wells, 82, of Paintsville, died Monday, November 10,1997, at Riverview Nursing Home. She was born July 27, 1915, in Magoffin County, the daughter of Green Phipps and Nancy Ann Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ivory Wells. She is survived by one daughter, Marbel Williamson of Paintsville; one sister, Lola Honeycutt of Kelseville, Calif.; and two granddaughters, Mary Ann Williamson and Lola Williamson Lyle, both of Lexington. Services will be November 12 at the Highland Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Arville Short officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.


DECEMBER - 1997


BALDRIDGE, Matthew S. "Sam"
1997
Baldridge Matthew S. "Sam" Baldridge, 72, of Empire, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 31, 1997, at Trinity Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lucille Arms Baldridge, who died in 1994; one brother, James Baldridge; and two sisters, George Baldridge and Donna Sue Braggs. He is survived by one daughter, Connie Baldridge of Empire, Ohio; two brothers, Ernest Baldridge and Bobby Baldridge, both of Mann, West Virginia; three sisters, Ora Hutchinson of El Paso, Texas; Myrtle Cross of Columbus, Ohio, and Patsy Johnson of Akron, Ohio. Services were at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Lonnie Ratliff officiating. Burial was at the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.

BENKA, Brenda Gail (Fuller)
1950-1997
Brenda Gail Benka, 47, of Paintsville; died Wednesday, December 24, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. She was born November 18, 1950, in Tennessee, the daughter of Robert Fuller and Mary Fesmire. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by one son, John Kline of Hager Hill; two daughters,, Angela Kline of Chicago, Ill. and Kellie Erickson of Sitka; three brothers, Robert Fuller of Sharon, Tennessee; Anthony Fuller of Chicago, Ill.; and Charles Fuller of Lexington, Tenn.; three sisters, Christine Perkins of Salyersville; Gloria Gene Graves of Tennessee; and Mary Sipes of Lexington, Tennessee; and seven grandchildren Services were December 27, at the Upper-Room Church in Paintsville with Jerry Castle officiating and Phelps and Son Funeral Home caring for the arrangements. Burial was in the Cains Community Cemetery in Salyersville.


BLAIR, Burlin
1912-1997
Burlin Blair, 85, of Denver, died December 9, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. He was born March 5, 1912, in Johnson County, the son of Liss Blair and Lucy Baldwin.  He was a coal miner. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Blair of Denver; two sons, Robert Lowell Blair of Elyria, Ohio; and Dalmas Carroll Blair of Denver; two daughters, Lillian Lowe and Dottie Spradlin, both of Denver; one brother, Dennis Blair of Waverly, Ohio; two sisters, Arlene Castle and Fannie May, both of Paintsville; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Services were December 13, at the Beechwall United Baptist Church with Elders James R. Blair, Gene May, Jerry Colvin and James D. Spradlin officiating, and Paintsville Funeral Home caring for the arrangements. Burial was in the Blair Cemetery in Denver. Paintsville Herald Wednesday January 7, 1997


BLEVINS, Michael Dwight
1977-1997
Michael Dwight Blevins, 20, of Van Lear, died Tuesday, December 30, 1997. He was born October 11, 1977, in Johnson County, the son of Sammy Blevins and Evelyn Ramey Blevins. He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Samantha Blevins and Katlin Blevins, both of Van Lear; his fiancee, Stephanie Connett; one son, Hunter Michael Blevins of Staffordsville; his paternal grandparents, Walter and Elva Blevins of West Van Lear; and his maternal grandparents, Hayes and Betty Ramey of Van hear. Services were January 2, at the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church with Roger Hill and Ivan Huff officiating and Jones-Preston Funeral caring for those arrangements. Burial was in the Blevins Family Cemetery in West Van Lear.


CANTRELL, Walter
1917  1997
Walter Cantrell, 80, of Sitka, died Ruesday December 2 1997. at King's Daughters Medical Center. He was born September 26 1913, in Johnson County, the son of Tommy Cantrell and Talahasa King. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Clora King Cantrell; three sons, Floyd Tommy Cantrell; Homer Ramey Cantrell; and Paul Edward Catrell; all of Sitka; one daughter, Julie Castle of Thealka; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Services were December 7, at the Sitka Freewill Baptist Church with Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in the Cantrell Cemetery in Sitka. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 12-10-1997 NOTE: This obituary typed as written by the Paintsville Herald


CASTLE, Bert W.
1941-1997
Bert W Castle, 56, of Flat Gap, died Friday, December 26, 1997, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. He was born March 3,1941, in Johnson County, the son of W.J. Castle and Mima Stambaugh Castle. He was a retired lineman at New River Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Augustine Rudd; two sons, Shawn Castle of River and Kirby Castle of Hazel Green; five brothers, Willard Castle, Bob Castle, Jim Castle and William Castle, Jr., all of Tutor Key; and Ray Castle of Paintsville; and three grandchildren. Services were December 29, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Kenneth Salyer, Tim Watkins and Delbert Porter officiating. Burial was in the Rudd Cemetery in Salyersville.


CASTLE, Pauline (Castle)
1920-1997
Pauline Castle, 77, of Nippa, died Wednesday, December 3, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. She was born November 25, 1920, in Powell County, the daughter of Lawrence and Edna Huff Castle. She was a member of the Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William "Bill" Castle, who died in 1992.  They were married October 29, 1937, in Paintsville. She is survived by six sons, William Earl Castle of Ashland; Tobie David Castle of Mascoutah, Ill.; Lawrence D. Castle of Nippa; and Bobby Lee Castle of Lowmansville; Marvin Ray Castle of Knoxville, Tenn.; and Roger Ray Castle of Phoenix, Arizona; one daughter, Diane Daniels, of Wittensville; four brothers, Ernest Ray Castle and Lawrence Castle, both of Atlanta, Indiana; Isaac Castle of Chillicothe, Ohio; and Harry E. Castle of Wurtland; four sisters, Annis Meade of Catlettsburg; Deloras Castle of Bellafonte, Penn.; Marrie Rose Peterson of Pensacola, Fla.; and Garnett Slone of Payson, Ariz.; 14 grand- children; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were December 6, at the Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church with Jeff Burchett and Venny VanHoose officiating, and Preston Funeral Home caring for the arrangements. Burial was in the family cemetery in Nippa. Paintsville Herald Wednesday December  1997


CAUDILL, Edward
1997
Edward Caudill, 72, died December 7, 1997, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, following a long illness. He was born January 15, 1925, at Topmost, the son of the late High and Martha Hall Caudill. Mr. Caudill was a retired coal miner and formerly employed by National Mines and a U.S. Army, World War II Veteran. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, James Caudill of Marion, Ohio; one daughter, Elizabeth Robinson of Newton Falls, Ohio; three brothers, Angus Caudill and Amos Caudill, both of Wayland; and Willard Caudill of Marion, Ohio; three sisters, Mildred Howard of Burnside; Billie Basker of Swanton, Ohio; and Wanda Popovich of North Ridgeville, Ohio; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Freda Hayes. Funeral services will be December 10 at the  Hall Funeral Home Home Chapel in Martin with J. M. Sloce officiating. Burial was in the Highlands Memorial Park in Staffordsville.


CLIFTON, Gary Lee
1938-1997
Gary Lee Clifton, 59, of Van Lear, died Friday, December 5 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born September 21 1938, in Johnson County, the son of George Clifton and Clestina Ward. He was preceded in deaith by his parents; and one sister, Virginia Cleo Music. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Patrick Clifton; one son Jeffery Clifton of Mont Pelier Ind.; one daughter, Lona Clifton Middleton of Marion, Ind.; four step-daughters, Teresa Lee Mooresville, Ind.; Brenda Carter,  and Rhonda Bowen, Apopka, Fla.; and Angela Bowen of Rosamond, Calif.; three brothers, George Clifton, Jr. Wabash, Ind.; Jack Edward Clifton of Thelma;  and Clarence Allen Clifton of Van Lear; two sisters, Judy Carol Tackett of Staffordsville,  and Sally Ann Grim of Van Lear; and three grandchildren. Services were December 8 at Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church with Harry Neal Frisby and Manford Fannin officiating. Burial was in the Clifton Family Cemetery in Van Lear. Paintsville Herald 10-10-1997


COLVIN, Woodrow
1912-1997
Woodrow Colvin, 85, of Auxier, died Thursday, December 11, 1997, in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. He was born April 25, 1912, in Johnson County, the son of Samuel Colvin and Mary Lou Kestner. He was a retired coal miner. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife, Lorraine Colvin. He is survived by his wife, Dorayne Reed Davis Colvin; one son, Roger Colvin of Hager Hill; two daughters, Rosemary Colvin of Woodride, Virginia, and Barbara Farr of Manassas, Virginia; three step-sons, Douglas Davis of Lowmansville; Kenneth Davis of East Point; and Danny Davis of Hager Hill; five step-daughters, Flora Grimm and Amanda Howard, both of East Point; Bonnie Jean Reynolds of Stanville; Rowena McKenzie of Keaton; and Vivian Conley of Flat Gap; 6 grandchildren, 15 step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and seven step-great- grandchildren. Paintsville Herald 1997


CONLEY, Hobart G. "Gary", Jr.
1929-1997
Hobart G. "Gary" Conley, Jr., 68, of Sioux City, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 17, 1997, at a Sioux City hospital. Memorial services were December 17, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, with Reverend Frank E. Philipp officiating. Private family burial was in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Conley was born April 2, 1929, in Paintsville, the son of Hobart Sr. and Ethel (Preston) Conley. He graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He married Patricia A. Dennier and was employed with Toller drugstore. He then worked at St. Joseph Hospital and Marian Health Center for 33 years, where he was director of pharmacy for 22 years. He was a member of SCORE and the Sioux City Pharmacy Association. Survivors  include his wife, a son and his wife, Scott and Roxanne of Cannon Falls, Minnesota; two daughters, Nancy K. and her husband Jerry Vondrak and Laurie L Conley, all of Sioux City, Iowa; his mother, Ethel Preston Conley of Cincinnati, who is a retired school teacher living in Paintsville; his aunt, Eula Preston of Paintsville; a brother and his wife, Thomas M. and Gail of Chatham, NJ,; three grandchildren Jamie and Michael Vondak and Joseph Conley; three stepgrandchildren, Jason, Elizabeth and Corey Wold; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.


DANIEL, Hubert
1916  1997
Hubert Daniel (Burr) Daniel, 80 died Tuesday, December 31 1997 at Highland Regional Medical Center in Floyd CO Ky. Hubert was born October 6 1916 in Johnson County, the son of Elmer and Nancy Cassidy Daniel. He is preceded in death by both parents, Elmer and Nancy Cassidy Daniel, and wife, Dorothy Daniel. He is survived byu one son, Mike Daniel of Paintsville; one daughter, Pam Waddle of Topmost; one brother, Harold L. Daniel of Coal Grove, Ohio; two sisters, Frankie Ratliff of Van Lear, and Norna Meade of Tutor Key; and 15 grandchildren. Services were Saturday, January 4 at 11:00 a.m. at First Freewill Baptist Church with Larry Blair and Steve Rose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.


DUTTON, Denny Lee
1956-1997
Denny Lee Dutton, 41, of Whitehouse, died Saturday, December 20,1997. He was born May 25, 1956, in Johnson County, the son of Hays Denver Dutton and Edith Litton. He was a disabled truck driver. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, David Dutton. He is survived by his mother; three brothers, Danny Bayes and Eric Dutton, both of Whitehouse; and Keith Short of Sedalia, Missouri; one sister, Mary Francis of Whitehouse; and one half- sister Beverly Haney of Whitehouse. Services were December 23 at Hammond Freewill Baptist Church with Isaac Rowland officiating and Jones-Preston Funeral Home caring for the arrangements. Burial was in the VanHoose Cemetery in Chestnut.


FAIRCHILD, Della (Centers)
1921-1997
Della Fairchild, 76, of Paintsville, died Sunday, December 14, 1997, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. She was born October 15,1921, in Denver, the daughter of Tom Centers and Margaret Lydia Conley. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray Fairchild; and one daughter, Della Faye Fairchild. She is survived by two sons, Curtis Fairchild of Columbus, Ohio; and Thomas Fairchild of Ironton, Ohio; ten daughters, Margaret Rhoden and Evelyn Musser, both of Columbus, Ohio; Fannie Collins and Charlotte Hall, both of Greenup; Laverene Horne of Prestonsburg; Venice Hannah, Dixie Hannah and Wanda Collins, all of Staffordsville; Brenda Hitchcock of Van Lear; and Paula Hall of South Shore; 39 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Services were December 17, at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Melvin Blanton officiating. Burial was at the Fairchild Cemetery in Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald 12-17-1997


GRIEVESON, Jacqueline (Hill)
1956-1997
Jacqueline Grieveson, 40, of Paintsville, died Monday, December 8, 1997. She was born September 28, 1956, in Johnson County, the daughter of Hobert Hill and Virginia Jury Hill. She was a secretary at Dr. Bangudi's office. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by one son, Benjamin Kevin Grieveson of Paintsville; two brothers, Ralph Gierhart and Mike Gierhart, both of Lauralville, Ohio; and one sister, Darlene Rose Goble of Paintsville.


GRIFFITH, Jesse Ray Jr.
1940-1997
Jesse Ray Griffith, Jr., of Cincinnati, Ohio, and formerly of Ashland, died Monday December 29, 1997, in University Hospital in Cincinnati. Mr. Griffith was born February 12, 1940, in Paintsville the son of Jesse "Tuffy" and Doris Lockwood Griffith of Ashland. He was a detective with CSX Railroad, a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and a member of the First Christian Church in Paintsville. Additional survivors include a sister, Marna Steinhauswer of Pittsfield, Pennsylvania; and his maternal grandmother, Bessie Turman Lockwood of Ashland. Funeral services were January 3, at Kilgore and Collier Funeral Home in Catlettsburg by Rev. Kenneth Vaughn. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.


HAMMOND, Shirley (DeLong)
1936-1997
Shirley Hammond, 61, formerly of Jackson, died Saturday, December 20, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1936, the daughter of Albert Delong and Helen Johnson Delong. She was president of the Residents Council at Mountain Manor Nursing Home and also former treasurer of the Steel Workers Union at Jackson Corporation, where she was employed for 29 years. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by three daughters, Deborah Fouts of Van Lear, Tami Tindall of Jackson; and Tricia Hammond Haggy of Jackson; one brother, Bobby Dean Delong of Ocean Springs, Miss.; one sister, Dixie Jackson of Nelsonville, Ohio; six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Services were December 22, at the Eisnaugle-Lewis Funeral Home in Jackson, Ohio, with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.


HILL, Fred Hershell
1924-1997
Fred Hershell Hill, 73, of Flat Gap, died Saturday, December 6, 1997. He was born March 18, 1924, in Relief, the son of Van B. Hill and Carrie A Ferguson. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Era Hamilton; one son, Jack Hill; one daughter, Mary Jane Blair of Staffordsville; one brother, Ray Hill of West Liberty; three sisters, Ella Ferguson of Staffordsville; Maggie Mullins of Paintsville; and Bonnie Isom of Waverly, Ohio. Services were December 8, at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Paul Keaton, Rev. Wendell Ison and  Rev. Ellis Hamilton officaiting. Burial was in the Williams Cemetery in Keaton. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY DEC.10 1997


MARTIN, Joel Thomas
1948-1997
CLAYPOOL — Joel Thomas Martin, 49, rural Claypool, died at 6:08 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 1997, at his home. He had been ill for three years. He was born on Feb. 5, 1948, in Johnson County, Ky., to Thomas J. and Oshie Mae (Collins) Martin. He spent most of his life in Wabash County and moved to Claypool three months ago from East Harrison Avenue. Surviving are two sisters, Zella Mae Edmonds, Claypool, and Mrs. Harrison (Minnie) Castle, Beaver Dam Lake; and a brother, Ralph Martin, Beaver Dam Lake. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Avenue Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.


MAYHAN, Challie "Chat"
1920 - 1997
Challie "Chat" Mayhan, 77, of Paintsville, died December 28 1996, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. He was born August 16 1920, in Paintsville, the son of Ernest Mayhan and Chole Blanton. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife Lillian Mayhan.   He is survived by two sons, Jesse Mayhan, of Paintsville and Ronnie Mayhan of Hager Hill; five daughters, Bonnie O'Brian of Paintsville; Frances Henderson of Coca Beach, Fla.; Vicki Mayhan of Inez; Anna Cole of Sitka and Pam Ramey of Paintsville; one brother, Elmer Mayhan of Staffordsville; two sisters, Chlotine Kimbler of Staffordsville and Pearlie King of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were January 1 1997, at the Fishtrap United Baptist Church with Reverand Matthew Boyles and Andy Adams officiating. Burial was at the Jayne Cemetery in Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald 1-7-1997


MEADOWS, Marshall
1997
Marshall Meadows, 77, Paintsville, Ky., died Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 27, 1920, in Johnson County, Ky., to Milt and Lottie (Witten) Meadows. He first married Katherine Louise Meadows. She is deceased. He then married Thelma Boyd Meadows on March 30, 1989, in Paintsville, Ky. She survives. He was a retired maintenance worker for Celotex Corporation, Lagro. He was a member of the Tom's Creek Free Will Baptist Church. Also surviving are a son, Gary Joe Meadows, Oviedo, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. David (Sandy) Brown, Crawfordsville; two brothers, Vencil Meadows, Wittensville, Ky., and Redford Meadows, Sciotoville, Ohio; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were today at the Tom's Creek Free Will Baptist Church. Joe Carroll, J.K. Caudill and John Sparks officiated. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald 1-7-1997


MURPHY, Adam
1927-1997
Adam Murphy, 70, of Van Lear, died Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at his home. He was born March 22, 1927, in Johnson County, the son of Leroy Murphy or Maudie Allen Murphy. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by three brothers, Fred Murphy and Roger Murphy, both of Van Lear; and Lester Murphy of Auxier, one sister, Hester Bowling of Van Lear. Services were at the Van Lear Enterprise Baptist Church with Roger Hill and Manford Fannin officiating. Phelps and Son Funeral cared for those arrangements. Burial was in the Murphy Family Cemetery in Van Lear. Paintsville Herald 12-17-1997


PARKER, Hager
1943-1997
Hager Parker, 54, of Sitka, died Friday, December 12,1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1943, in Johnson County, the son of Minuard Harrison and Linda Ellen Ramey Parker. He was a member of the Peaceful Valley Church and was employed by Stewart's Building Supply, installing gutters and vinyl siding. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived, his wife, Barbara Lee Lemasters Parker, one daughter, Wilma Mae Cordle of Sitka; four brothers, James William Parker. Jay T Parker, Harry Parker, Jr. all of Stambaugh; and Wendell B. Parker of Paintsville; five sisters, Marie Reeves of Ashland; Pauline Webb of Flat Gap; Tora Boggs of Hilliard, Ohio; Mary Lemasters of Louisa; and Elizabeth Harris of Sitka; and two grandchildren Services were December 14, at the Peaceful Valley Church with John Howard and Eual McKenzie officiating and Preston Funeral Home caring for the arrangements. Burial was in the Slone Cemetery in Sitka.


PENNINGTON, Myrtle (Gambill)
1935-1997
Myrtle Gambill Pennington, 62, of Flat Gap, died Monday, December 15, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born February 20, 1935 in Morgan County, the daughter of Kennell Gambill and Rosie Smitt; Gambill. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Jesse Pennington; one son, Eugene Pennington of Flat,Gap; and two brothers, Johnny Gambill of Flat Gap and Tommy Gambill of Georgia. Graveside services were December 17, at Johnson County Memorial Cemetery with Jim McKenzie officiating and Jones-Preston Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Paintsville Herald 12-17-1997


POTTER, Amanda (Mollett)
1919-1997
Amanda Potter, 78, of Thelma, died Thursday December 18, 1997, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 24,1919, in Johnson county, the daughter of Jerry and Sarah Jane Spears Mollett. She was a social worker. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Paul Potter, who she married in 1935. She is survived by two sons, KC. Potter of Centerville, Tennessee, and Jerry L. Potter of Alexandria, Virginia; one daughter, Anna L Davis of Thelma; two brothers, Edgar Mollett and Jerry Mollett, both of Mansfield, Ohio; and one sister, Deloris Mills of Mansfield, Ohio. Services were December 21, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with J.M. Scott officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.


RATLIFF, Anthony A.
1964-1997
Anthony A. Ratliff, 33, of Paintsville, died Saturday, December 6, 1997, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky. He was born September 4, 1964, in Johnson County, the son of Raymond Ratliff and Katherine Banks. He was preceded in death by one step-son, Justin Bernett Arms. He is survived by his parents; his wife, Tammie Arms Ratliff; two sons, Anthony Ray Ratliff and Mark Ashley Ratliff; one brother, Raymond Earl Ratliff, Jr., of Tutor Key; and one sister, Angela Caroleen Williams of Paintsville. Services were December 10, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Paintsville. (Huff Cemetery on Bridge Street) Paintsville Herald 12-10-1997


RICHMOND, Myrtle
1923-1997
Myrtle Richmond, 74, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, December 9, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky. She was born November 28,1923, in Johnson County, the daughter of William Richmond and Alice Joseph Richmond. She was a retired medical technician. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Orville Richmond, Howard Richmond, John Richmond and Jim Richmond. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, Douglas and Esther of Titow, Paintsville; Paul Richmond of Paintsville; Alice J.Marion of Amston, Conn., Bill Richmond and David Richmond, both of Ashland; Rebecca Richmond of Estes Park,Colorado; four surviving great nieces and nephews. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald 12-17-1997


SELVAGE, Vencil "Chief"
1925-1997
Vencil "Chief" Selvage 72, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 7, 1997 after a lengthy illness. He was born February 2, 1925 in Johnson County, Kentucky, the son of Jesse and Ellen (Horn) Selvage. Mr. Selvage retired from International Harvester in 1986 with thirty years of service, was a memeber of the Middle Urbana Missionary Baptist Church, Anthony Lodge number 455 Free and Accepted Masons and Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton. He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Helen (Nichols) Selvage; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Michelle Selvage of Springfield. Very special people in his life were the Gary Nichols family of Lucasville, Ohio; the Debra Reynolds family of Springfield; a nephew, Vencil Selvage of Virginia; and many wonderful nieces; nephews; wonderful friends; sisters-in-law; brothers-in- law; and church family. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers; and two sisters. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday in the Richards, Raff and Dunbar Memorial Home. Anthony Lodge will hold Masonic services at 7 p.m. Monday in the Memorial Home. Funeral Services with be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Middle Urbana Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Clayton Brooks officiating. His body will lie in state in the church for one hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest in Rose Hill Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to "Vencil's Pennies," Alzheimer Association, 2746 Lexington Avenue, Springfield 45505 or to the Middle Urbana Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund. lding Fund. Paintsville Herald 12-10-1997


SOWARDS, Kathleen (Jennings)
1926-1997
Kathleen Jennings Sowards, age 71 of Grove City, the daughter of Martin Luther and Minnie Mae Jennings, died Friday, December 12, 1997, in Mt Carmel Medical Center. Ms. Sowards attended Lockbourne Baptist Church and Highland Baptist Church and was a member of the America Legion Auxiliary, Southway Post #0144, Salt Fork Bucket Hill Resort and Block Watch Captain. She was preceded in death by granddaughter Kimberly Mae Oslund and 11 brothers and sisters and two sons-in-law. She is survived by her husband, Charles; seven children, Bernice Oslund of Akron, Ohio; Donna Redmon of Huber Heights; Brenda (Bob) Sowards Jennings of Loisville, Ohio;  Lana (Tom) Church of Brandon, Fla.; Tracie Sowards, Tony A Sowards and Marty L. (Michell) Sowards, all of Grove City, Ohio; one brother, Rusell Jennings of Columbus; Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Services were at the Schoedinger Norris Chapel in Grove City, Ohio, December 16, with Reverend Lovell May officiating. Burial was in the Green Lawn Mausoleum. Paintsville Herald 12-17-1997


SPEARS, Charles C.
1927-1997
Charles C. Spears, 70, of Columbus, Ohio, died Sunday, Dec. 28,1997, at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 27, 1927, the son of Russell and Maggie Crace Spears. He was a maintenance worker. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Davis Spears, who he married in 1969 in Clintwood, Virginia. He is also survived by one son, Charles Russell Spears; and-two brothers, Carl Douglas Spears of Paintsville, and Clarence Everett Spears of Patascula, Ohio. Services were January 1, at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jeffery Burchett officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville.


SPRIGGS, John C.
1907-1997
John C. Spriggs, 90, of Owingsville, died Friday, December 19, 1997, at the Hilltop Lodge Nursing Home in Owingsville. He was born March 5, 1907, in Martin County, the son of Ewing Spriggs and Caroline Hill Spriggs. He was a retired coal miner. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one niece, Carmie Apel, of Owingsville; and one great-nephew, Earl Apel; of Cincinnati, Ohio. Services were December 21, at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Hill officiating. Burial was in the Fields Family Cemetery in Van Lear.


STAMBAUGH, Hester (Hamilton)
1935-1997
Hester Hamilton Stambaugh, 62, of Topmost, died Monday, December 15, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. She was born January 10, 1935, in Knott County, the daughter of the late Neal and Jane Hall Caudill. She was a retired beautician from Connie Lynn Beauty Shop in Paintsville and a member of the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church in Paintsville. She is survived by two sons, Dale Hamilton and Bobby Hamilton both of Topmost; one daughter, Janet Mullins of Topmost; and two sisters, Tana Osborne and Rosetta Hall, both of Topmost. Services were December 19 at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home with Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in the Joe Hall Cemetery in Topmost.


TURNER, Alka (Cantrell)
1913-1997
Alka Cantrell Turner, 84, of Flatwoods, died Friday, December 26, 1997. She was born February 18, 1913, in Johnson County, the daughter of James Hayden Cantrell and Stella Cheek. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Carl Turner. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce A Smith of Flatwoods and Mary L Smith of Orlando, Fla.; three grandchildren, C. C. Smith, Elizabeth A. Smith, and Ryan Smith of Orlando, Fla.; and three great-grandchildren, Carl Edward Smith, Jacob Smith and Arn Sx. Services were December 30 at the Advance Memorial United Methodist Church with Dr. Lowell A. Ogden officiating and the Paintsville Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Burial was in the Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.


VANHOOSE, Rudelle (Woods)
1926-1997
Rudelle Woods VanHoose, 71 of Huntington,W.Va., died Friday December 5 1997, in St. Mary's Hospital. She was born March 15 1926, in Johnson County, the daughter of Jesse Woods and Lena Daniels. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles Woods and Jesse Woods; and one sister, Reba Darlington. She is survived by one cousin, Mary Thompson of Marysville, Ohio; two sisters, Joyce Bromley  and Jayne Myers of London, Ohio. Services were December 8, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the Clark Castle Cemetery in Nippa. Paintsville Herald 12-10-1997


WARD, Edgar "Ted"
1907-1997
Edgar "Ted" Ward, 90, of Oil Springs, died Tuesday, December 23,1997, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville. He was born May 24, 1907, in Johnson County, the son of William J. Ward and Lucinda Preston. He was a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by  his parents. He is survived by his wife, Shirley M. Burke; three sons, George H. Ward and Jeff Ward, both of Oil Springs, and Charles W Ward of Detroit, Michigan; two daughters,  Sara Collinsworth, of Ashland; and Betsy A. Wheeler of Louisa; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Services were December 24, at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ewell Sammons officiating. Burial was in the Ward Cemetery in Oil Springs.


WARD, Shade
1903 1997
Shade Ward, 94, of Paintsville, died December 21, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center.  He was born December 21, 1903, in Offutt, the son of  William J. Ward and Lucinda Preston. He was a railroad conductor for C & O Railroad. He was preceded in death by his  parents and his wife, Eunice Ward. He is survived by one son, William Jeff Ward, of Paintsville; one daughter, Beulah Castle of Knoxville, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were December 23, at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose and Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was at the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.


WEBB, Marguerite (Wagner)
1948-1997
Marguerite Webb, 69, of Van Lear, died Sunday, December 28, 1997. She was born November 8, 1928, in Magoffin County, the daughter of Rolla William and Genius Marshall Wagner. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth Russell Webb, who passed away in 1989; and her son, Kenneth Russell, "Kenny Buck" Webb, who died in 1975. She is survived by two daughters, Cornelia Reffett of Grayson and Jennifer Caudill of Paintsville; three brothers, Charles D. Wagner of Lockport New York; Rolla William Wagner, Jr. of Mantua, Ohio; and Paul Bradley Wagner of Ravenna, Ohio; two sisters, Betty Wagner Spardlin of Virginia; Geraldine Burke of Hager Hill; and one step-sister, Brenda Polisky of Largo, Fla. Services were January 1, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John Paul Salyer officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.


WITTEN, Frank H.
1925-1997
Frank H. Witten, 72, died December 26, 1997, at the Veterans Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born January 3, 1925, in Johnson County, the son of Thomas Witten and Ruby Salyers Witten He way a welder at Clark Equipment in Lima, Ohio, for 23 years. He was also a member of the Church of Christ, a member of the VFW Post 1275, a member of the Lima Lodge F.&.AM, and was an army veteran of WWII, during which he received a purple heart. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, John Witten; and three brothers, Carmel and Clarence Witten and, an infant brother. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Siferd; two sons and daughters-in- law, James and Agnes Witten of Tennesse; Franklin and Mary Louise Witten of Marion, Ohio; one brother, Thomas Jr. and Ruby Witten of Sitka; one sister, Rusha and Doc Nickles of Sitka; and eight grandchildren. Services were December 30, at the Siferd Funeral Home with Reverend John Amstutz officiating. Burial was at the St. Matthews Cemetery in Shawnee, Ohio.


YATES, Eddis May (Spears)
1948-1997
Eddis May Spears Yates, 49, of Hueysville, and formerly of Riceviile, died Monday, December 22, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center from a brief illness. She was born February 25, 1948, the daughter of Goldie Sexton Castle Harry of Hueysville and the late Haulie Castle. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard Spears. She is survived by three sons, Chris Edward Spears and Michael Spears, both of Riceville;  and Glenn Spears of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Lisa Lynn Spears of Columbus, Ohio; and Doris Ann Spears of Riceville; one brother, Jimmy Castle of Hueysville; two sisters, Jeanette Horn of Kenderville, Indiana; and Annette Shepherd of Hueysville. Services were December 26, at the New Bethel Church in Ricevills with David Blackburn and Dennis Conley officiating and Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Home caring for the arrangements. Burial was in the Spears Family Cemetery in Riceville.

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