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JANUARY - 1999

BALDWIN, Buster
1915-1999
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 20, for Buster Baldwin, 84, who died Sunday, January 17, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson Co. Ky. Mr. Baldwin was born January 12, 1915, in Johnson County, to the late Fred and Frances Sublett Baldwin. He was a carpenter and Army veteran of World War II. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Roxie Davis Baldwin, on November 25, 1986. Surviving are three sons, Jimmy Joe Baldwin of Paintsville, Randolph Wells of Florence, Alabama, and Tubby Baldwin of Birmingham, Alabama; one daughter, Frances Crisp of Martin; two brothers, Fredrick Baldwin of Paintsville and Bob Baldwin of Carey, Ohio; four sisters, Mabel Spears of Paintsville, Enola Mae Webb of West Van Lear and Katherine West and Irene Zowelle, both of Marion, Ohio; and nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Officiating at 1 p.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Richard Williams and Harold Conley. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
BLAIR, Norman J.L.
1941-1999
Norman J.L. "Tiny" Blair, 57, 1169 Meadowview Drive, died at 2:12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1941, in Van Lear, Ky., to Taylor and Minerva (Lewis) Blair. He married Mary Lou Dulhanty on June 28, 1974. She survives. He was employed at U.S. Gypsum for 19 years, and at Econoclean for 11 years. Also surviving are a son, Brian Blair, at home; and two sisters, Aline Baer and Mrs. Roger (Peggy) Fife, both of Wabash. Two brothers are deceased. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Eddingfield-DeLaughter Mortuary. The Rev. Ralph Johnson will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.
BLAIR, Weldon  55
1943-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jul.06 1943 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jan.19 1999- at his Thelma Home, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE unlisted  S/O Virgil and Bessie Blair   (deceased)  BURIAL Blair Family Cem. Leander, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Rick Blair,  Chris Blair.; Brother: Willard Blair;  Sister: Juanita Spradlin.
BOYD, Edsel
1915-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Edsel Boyd, 84, who died Friday, January 29, 1999 at his Tomahawk residence. Mr. Boyd was born November 2,1915, in Johnson County, to the late Charlie and Arizona Ward Boyd. He was a carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Lesta Mills Boyd; one son, Edsel Boyd Jr. of Marietta, Georgia; one daughter, Sharon Ann Bosley of Deerfield Beach, Florida; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 31, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Claude Mollette and Shadie Lee Walters officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
BROWN, Eyvind "Ivan"
1925-1999
Eyvind (Ivan) Brown, 73, died Monday, January 11, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky. Mr. Brown was born June 4, 1925, in Johnson County, to the late Roy and Emma Merle Arrowood Brown. He was an electrician and Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Jeanette VanHoose Brown; one son, James E. Brown of Van Lear; three daughters, Carol Burchett of Prestonsburg, Janet Brown Clifton of Wabash, Indiana, and Ann Wilson of Columbus, Ohio; one stepson, Randal Adkins of Kissimmee, Florida; one stepdaughter, Rowena Brown of Salyersville; one brother, Jack Brown of Van Lear; two sisters, Debbie Lawrence of Florida and Lois Ward of Springboro, Ohio; and eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and three step grandchildren. Funeral Funeral services were held Thursday, January 14, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with David Wells officiating Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
CASTLE, Charles William  65
1933-1999
BIRTH-DATE Mar.04 1933 - Johnson County, Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jan.27 1999 - Desoto Texas  SPOUSE Bonnie Lou Pelphrey Castle   S/O Sherman & Mary Horn Castle  (deceased)  BURIAL Holy Redeemer Cemetery, DeSoto Texas  RELATIVES Sons: Sherman Douglas Castle, William Leslie Castle; Daus: Cathy Nelson,  Mari Ellen Boudreau,  Brother: Clarence Castle:  Sisters: Margarette Davis,  Julia Belle Wells,  Juanita Ambos,  Sister: Gracie Cordial (deceased) 
COLLINS, Jesse
1915-1999
Jesse Collins, age 84 of Springfield, Ohio died Jan.18 1999 at Briston House in Springfield, Ohio. Born Jun.04 1915 in Johnson Co. Ky. the son of the late John "Wesley" and Elizabeth Lawson Collins. He was preceded in death by his first wife Goldie Spradlin Collins and his 2nd wife Garnett Moore Collins. Survivors include one sister Mae Newsome Burial at Matthew Tackett Cem. at Melvin, Ky.
CRUM, Ellis
1932-1999
Retired miner Ellis Crum, 62, died Friday, January 29,1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Crum was born March 18, 1932, in Floyd County, to the late Oliver and Stella Conn Crum. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Surviving are his wife, Marie Crum; two sons, Oliver Lee Crum of Paintsville and Maynard Crum of Alexandria, Virginia; three daughters, Brenda Sue Daniels and Lisa Gay Dye, both of Warsaw, Indiana, and Barbara Jean Crum of Allen;  one stepson, Keith Fairchild of Paintsville; two stepdaughters, Rita Baldridge and Sonya Lynn Harvey, both of Paintsville; one brother, Clifford Crum of Floyd County; and 10 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, February 1, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Ted Dawson officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
DAVIS, Ivan  81
1917-1999
BIRTH-DATE Apr.16 1917- Johnson Co. Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jan.03 1999- at Paul B. Hall Regional Med. Center, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Ruie Ellen Burchett  S/O Johnnie Peter & Virgie Huff Davis  (deceased)  BURIAL Davis Cem. Davis Branch, Johnson Co.Ky.  SURVIVORS Sons: Randall,  Simon,  Larry,  James Kenneth. Daus: Linda Kimbler,  Geneva Haney,  Kathy Davis,  Louise Spears.  Step-Sons: William Spradlin Jr.  Ronald Spradlin, Donald Spradlin, Donald Spradlin, Robert.... Burchett, Larry Spradlin, Mike Spradlin, Frank Spradlin.  Step-Dau: Connie Conley,  Teresa Childers,  Sisters: Maxine Adams,  Lois Collier.
FRANKLIN, James Jr.
1918-1999
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 28, for James Franklin Jr., 80, who died Monday, January 25, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyc Co Ky. Mr. Franklin was born November 11, 1918, in Johnson County, to the late James William and Ellen Sammons Franklin. He was a retired coal miner. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ola Salyers Franklin, in June 1989; and a son, Stanley Franklin. Surviving are his wife, Carmone Franklin; one son, Lee Franklin of Nippa; four stepdaughters, Almeda Zimmerman of Oil Springs, Nancy Spradlin of Rives Junction, Michigan, Helen Spradlin of Jackson, Michigan, and Alice Kennell of Munith, Michigan; one brother, Edgar Franklin of Paintsville; one sister, Nora Franklin of Salyersville; and six grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, four great- greatgrandchildren, 24 step-grandchildren and 25 step-great-grandchildren. Officiating at 2 p.m. services at Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church will be Revs. Richard Williams and Jimmy McKenzie. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
GIBSON, Lee
1934-1999
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, January 15, for Lee Gibson, 65, who died January 12 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gibson was born January 1,1934, in Johnson County, to the late Nathaniel and Lizzie Caudill Gibson. He was a miner. Surviving are three sisters, Gladie Hudnall of Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, Ethel Gay Decker of Radford, Virginia, and Vernie Skaggs of Fayetteville, West Virginia; and several nephews and nieces. Officiating at  11:00 a.m., services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel will be Rev. Howard Billiter. Burial will be in Gibson Cemetery at Swamp Branch.
HAMM, Kenneth Lee "Duke"  68
1929-1999
BIRTH-DATE Apr.08 1929- Rowan County  DEATH-DATE Jan.02 1999 - St. Claire Medical Center, Morehead, Ky.  SPOUSE Bessie Trent Hamm  S/O Columbus Lee & Nora Adkins Hamm  BURIAL Lee Cemetery  RELATIVES Sons: Billy Hamm, Son:Kenneth Lee Hamm Jr.(deceased). Brother: Johnny Hamm (deceased),  Sister: Mary Frances Hamm (deceased). 
HAYES, Marion Randall
1936 1999
Funeral services will be held tomorrow Saturday, for Marion Randall Hayes, 62 who died Wednesday  January 27, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Mr. Hayes was born September 17, 1936, in Johnson County, to the late Hobert and Mary Bee Cantrell Hayes. He was a diesel mechanic, member of the Van Lear Masonic Lodge 135 F & AM, Pleasant Valley Rebekkah Lodge 116 and the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows Lodge 288. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Caudill; three sons, Roger Caudill of Salyersville, Tim Caudill of Lowmansville and Woody Estep of Paintsville; three daughters, Joan Estep of Paintsville, Pamela Kidd of Hager Hill, and Shelia Perry of Staffordsville; two brothers, Charles "Chick" Hayes of Kingsport, Tennessee, and Ron Hayes of Paintsville; four sisters, Doris Castle of Paintsville, Edwina Ward and Madalene Gullion, both of Hager Hill, and Sharon Brown of Richmond; and seven grandchildren. Odd Fellows and Rebekkah services will be conducted at 7 p.m. tonight at the Paintsville Funeral Home. Officiating at 2 p.m. services at First Baptist Church will be Revs. Donnie Patrick and Clifford Kemp. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
HAZELETT, Johnie
1921-1999
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 4, for Johnie Hazelett, 78, who died Saturday, January 30, 1999 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Mr. Hazelett was born January 13, 1921, in Johnson County, to the late Thomas and Hannah Collinsworth Hazelett. He was a painter and U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Helen Harris Hazelett; two daughters, Susan McDonell of Ypsilanti and Johnie Campbell of Grass Lake, Michigan; three brothers, Thomas Jr. and, Clyde Hazelett, both of Hager Hill, and Sammie Hazelett of Ypsilanti; five sisters, Ruth Centers of Paintsville, Sarah Hazelett of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Mattie Wright June Swartz, both of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Fannie Elhart of Shelby, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Officiating at services at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Herbert Arms and Steve Hamlett. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD FEB.05 1999
LACKEY, Stella (Daniels) 86
1912-1999
BIRTH-DATE Oct.1912 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jan.20 1999 - Boons Camp, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Willie Lackey   (deceased Jan. 1961)  D/O Joshua & Matilda Preston Daniels (deceased)  BURIAL Lackey Fam. Cem. Boons Camp, Johnson Co. Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Thomas, Danny, Charles, Willie Jr. Daus:Carol Austin (deceased),  Cassie Ward,  Marietta Music,  Lorraine Crites,  Marlene Mays,  Barbara Branham,;  Brothers: Shilo Daniels,  Arville Daniels.
LEMASTER, Herbert Randall 65
1933-1999
Herbert Randall Lemaster, of Ypsilanti, Mich. BIRTH-DATE Jul.21 1933 - Paintsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jan.20 1999-   SPOUSE Barbara Bartley Lemaster  S/O Lloyd Lemaster (deceased) & Gypsie Woods Lemaster   BURIAL St. John Cemetery  RELATIVES Dau: Pamela Lemaster; Brothers: Arvil Lemaster, Clifford Lemaster,.. Frank Lemaster,; Sister: Gracie McCoy
MAYNARD, Jerry  59 of Okeechobee, Florida
1999
BIRTH-DATE unlisted  DEATH-DATE Jan.04 1999-  SPOUSE Mary Maynard  PARENTS Mother: Louise Adkins  BURIAL Evergreen Cem. Okeechobee, Florida  RELATIVES Sons:  Jerry Jr, Terry,  Larry Maynard,: Brother:  Fred Adkins Sister: Sue Vanover.
MCKENZIE, Cova (Salyers) 90
1908-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jan.29 1908- Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jan.19, 1999- Sitka, Johnson Co.Ky. (residence)  SPOUSE Herdford McKenzie   (deceased)  D/O Columbus and Minnie Salyers Salyers   (deceased)  BURIAL Stambaugh Cem. Sitka, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Son: Chester McKenzie,;  Daughters: Jewell Stambaugh,  Jean Wheeler,; Brother:  Norman Salyers 
MEADE, Adam
1939-1999
Hager Hill resident Adam J.R. Meade, 59, died Monday, January 11, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Meade was born August 20, 1939, in Floyd County, to Ruby Ratliff Meade and the late Sam Meade. He was a truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Vesta C. Adams Meade; his mother; three sons, Eugene of Wynona Lake, Indiana, Allen of Florida; and Corey of South Korea; three daughters Samanthe Wolf and Lorrie Cantrell, both of Warsaw, Indiana, and Cathy King of Pierceton, Indiana; two brothers, Paul of Hazard and Sam of Texas; four sisters, Evelyn Marsilett of Prestonsburg, Sharon Perkins of Salyersville, Emma J. Hurd of Silver Lake, Indiana; and Mary E. Hall of Warsaw; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Thursday, January 14, at 1 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Eulas Adams and Phillip Caudill officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
MEADE, Vertrice (Davis)
1909 1999
Former Johnson County resident Vertrice Davis Meade, 89, died Saturday, January 2 1999 at Berea Health Care Center in Madison County. Mrs. Meade was born January 25, 1909, in Johnson County, to the late Proctor and Lula Castle Davis. She was a nurse and selfemployed at Meade's Green House. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Perry Meade; and son, Russell Meade. Surviving are two daughters, Lois Lee Meade Arnett and Mary Lou Wilhite, both of Lexington; one son-in-law, Edsel Arnett; two brothers, M. Howard Davis of Marysville, Washington, and PR. Davis of Worthington; one sister, Elizabeth Smith of Campbellsville and 11 grandchil dren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 5, at Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. John Chapman officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
MEEKS, Grover
1927-1999
Williamsport resident Grover Meeks, 72, died Sunday, January 24, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co Ky. Mr. Meeks was born January 9, 1927, in Martin County, to the late Elias and Mary Staniford Meek. He was retired from General Motors of Pontiac, Michigan. Surviving are his wife, Eva Nell Mollette Meeks; one son, Grover Meeks Jr. of Waterford, Michigan two daughters, Priscilla Lynne Shelton of Auburn Hill, Michigan, and Wanda J. Smith of Waterford; three brothers; Clyde and Hobert Meek, both of Williamsport, and Daniel Meek of Geneva, Ohio; two sisters, Estella Fyffe and Daisy Pike, both of Columbus, Ohio; and five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 28,  at 1 P.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Lewis Porter and Jimmy Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville.
MORRISON, Elmer Gene
1952-1999
Elmer Gene Morrison Age 47, of Auxier, died Jan. 26, 1999. Born Jan. 2, 1952, in Paintsville, s/o Margie Ward Morrison andthe late Jack Morrison. Suvivors include wife, Carol Blankenship Morrison; two daugs., Regina LaMaste, Carla Castle; four brothers, Grey, William, Roger and Bud Morrison; six sisters, Elizabeth Williams, Jeanie Perry, Geraddine Wells, Lucy Mae Woods , Kathleen Butcher and Caroline Fannin. Burial is in the Morrison Family Cemetery at Auxier.
SALYERS,  Bert  83
1915-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.15 1915- Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jan.02 1999- Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland, Ky.  SPOUSE unlisted  S/O Lonnie & Samantha Osborne Salyers  (deceased)  BURIAL Catlettsburg, Cem. Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Bert Saylers Jr., Herbert E. Salyers.  Daus:Virginia Pelkey,  Bonnie..... Caskey.  Brother: George Salyers,  Sisters: Ora Brown,  June Caudill 
SELVAGE,  Harry B.  66 of Dayton, Ohio
1999
BIRTH-DATE unlisted  DEATH-DATE Jan.19 1999-   SPOUSE Katie Selvage  S/O Harry B. & Cora Selvage Sr.  (deceased)  BURIAL Mt. Olivet Cem. Paris, Ky.  RELATIVES Son: Crace Nathaniel Selvage,  Dau: Emrick Coyle,;  Sister: Maxine Webb   Brother: Robert Selvage 
STOKLEY, Hazel (Davis)  87  of Lexington,Ky.
1911-1999
BIRTH-DATE Mar.06 1911- Martin County,Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jan.14 1999- St Joseph Hospital East,Lexington,Ky. SPOUSE George Stokley   (deceased)  D/O John & Martha Gibbs Davis  BURIAL Versailles Cemetery 
STURGILL, Wilma (Music)
1929-1999
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 13, for Wilma A Sturgill, 69, who died Sunday, January 10, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, FLoyd Co Ky. Mrs. Sturgill was born January 20, 1929, in Floyd County, to Ova B. Wilson Music and the late James Paris Music. Surviving are her husband, Harlie Sturgill; her mother; three sons, John K Sturgill of Prestonsburg, James C. Sturgill of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Kevin D. Sturgill of Brooksville, Florida; one daughter, Lana Rovinelli of Lexington; one sister, Betty Bays of Auxier and six grandchildren. Officiating at 2 p.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Burnsie Mollett, Dewey Mac Mullins and James D. Spradlin. Funeral services will be held at Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
WELCH, Deloris (Williams)
1934-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Deloris Ann Williams Welch, 64, who died Sunday, January 17,1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Welch was born July 6, 1934, in Bourbon County, to the late Morris and Kirtley Conyers Williams. She was a legal secretary. Surviving are her husband, William R Welch; one daughter, Sallie Renee Smith of Cuba; one brother, Doug Williams of Lexington; one sister, Cathleen Carpenter of Paris; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Thursday, January 21, at 11 a.m.: at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial will be in Music Cemetery at Hager Hill. NOTE: This cemetery is also known as "MUSIC-HAYDEN CEMETERY"
WHEELER, Jennifer Lind
1955-1999
Jennifer Lind Wheeler, 43, died January 2 1999 at Mercy Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton, Ohio. Ms. Wheeler was born September 4, 1955, in Paintsville, to Jean Miller Wheeler and the late Charles 0."Buzzy" Wheeler. She was a counselor for Resolutions in Hamilton. Surviving are one son, Joshua Wheeler Castaneda of Lebanon, Ohio; her mother, Jean Wheeler of Paintsville; and three sisters, Sara Hopson of Paintsville, Melinda Wheeler of Frankfort and Amanda Castaneda of Indianapolis, Indiana. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 5, at First Baptist Church of Paintsville, with Rev. Donnie Patrick officiating. Burial was in Wells Cemetery at Paintsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


FEBRUARY - 1999

ADAMS, Hulda (Spradlin)
1910-1999
88 BIRTH-DATE Oct.28 1910 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Feb.09 1999 - Baltimore, Ohio  SPOUSE Lawrence Adams  (deceased)  D/O Garfield & Virgie Lee Wiley Spradlin  (deceased)  BURIAL Adams Cemetery. Falcon, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Son:James D. Adams (deceased)  Dau: Gladys Horne (deceased)  Dau:Audrey Ballenger  Stepson:Wallace J. Adams (deceased)   Stepson: Stuart H. Adams 
ARMS, Gertrude Marie (White)
1907-1999
Gertrude Marie Patton Arms, 91, died Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at Mountain Manor Nursing  Home. Mrs. Arms was born November 26, 1907, in Brave, Pennsylvania, to the late Franklin Claud and Hannah M. Gump White. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Arms. Surviving are four sons, Bromley Patton of Paintsville, Donnie Patton of Van Lear, Frankie Patton of Lexington and Oakley Patton of Sidney; and seven grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren, one step-grandchild and one step-greatgrandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 27, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery, at Paintsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD  Mar.03 1999
BALDWIN, Beulah G.(Trimble) 76  of Mechanicsburg,Ohio
1922-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jul.04 1922 - Paintsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Feb.18 1999 - at her residence in Mechanicsburg,Ohio  SPOUSE Euel Baldwin  (deceased- Mar.01 1991)  D/O Albert & Oma Tackett Trimble  (deceased)  BURIAL Fairview Cemetery  RELATIVES Sons:Harry Francis, Henry Franklin, Ora Lee, David Arthur, Roger Lynn Baldwin. Dau: Delena Jewel Blanton  Brother: James Trimble.   Deceased Brothers: Frank, Harry, Grant, Mark and Fred Trimble. Deceased Sisters: Alka Castle,  Malta Ward 
BLAIR, Virginia I.
1922-1999
Virginia I. Blair, 75, of New Carlisle, Ohio, died at 1:15 p.m., Friday, February 19, 1999, at Dayview Care Center, New Carlisle, Ohio.  She was born October 24, 1922, in Paintsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Herbert J. & Norma (Weddington) Blair.  She worked as an Aircraft Profect Manager, retraining from WPAFB, and was a member of the Fairborn First Bapist Church, where she served for many years as church pianist.  She is preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Garnet I. Bergen.  She is survived by a brother, Herbert Blair, of San Antonio, Texas; two nieces, Cynthia Blair of New Carlisle, Deborah and her husband Julian Drescher, of Houston, Texas; two nephews, Thomas Bergen of Englewood, Ohio, and James Bergen, of Huber Heights, Ohio; three aunts, Hattie (Lloyd) Baldwin, of Devner, Kentucky, Victoria Wilhelm, of New Carlisle, Ohio, Mrs. Lucille (Edgar) Williams, of Springfield, Ohio; other relatives; and friends.  Private services at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements by the Trostel, Chapman & Christmas Funeral Home, New Carlisle, Ohio. "Dayton, OH.  Sunday, February 21, 1999"
BRANHAM, Bessie (Gullett)
1920 1999
Paintsville resident Bessie Gullett Branham, 78, died Saturday, February 20, 1999 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Mrs. Branham was born June 20, 1920, to the late Challie and Lucrecia Blair Blanton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jay Branham, in 1983. Surviving are one son, Challie Arms Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio; 10 daughters, Dovie Belcher of Paintsville, Mollie Stapleton of Tutor Key, Rebecca Bangudi of Thelma, Beatrice Bell and Ruby Richardson, both of Warsaw, Indiana, Deborah Hendley of Bowling Green, Patricia Ann Daniels and Mary Dempsey, both of Cleveland, Ohio, Anna May Barnes of Gallipolis, Ohio, and June Conn of Prater; three brothers, William Douglas, Frank and Russell Blanton, all of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Neva Dale and Belle Ramey, both of Staffordsville; and 43 grandchildren and 60 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 23, at Christ Freedom Worship Center, with Jim Daniels officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BURTON, Luther M.
1915-1999
Luther M. Burton, 83, Galena, died Friday (Feb. 12, 1999) at Manor Care Nursing Home, Westerville. He was born in Louisa, Ky., on March 11, 1915, to the late John and Dorothy (Damron) Burton. He owned and operated Burton Machine Co. in Gahanna for 40 years. He was a member of Ralph R. Rickly Lodge No. 670 F&AM and the Kentucky Colonels. He is survived by a son, John Burton, Columbus; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Emma Lee and Russ Hicks, Canal Winchester, and Bonnie Peters, Louisa, Ky. He was preceded in death by by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy M. Burton on May 3, 1995; one daughter Linda Burton Bashon in 1970; two brothers, Glenn and Homer; and two sisters, Dimple D. and Donna Jean. Visitation was at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home. Funeral services followed with the Rev. Stacy Evans officiating. Burial was in the Galena Cemetery.
CAUDILL, Jerry Lynn
1949-1999
WILLARD, HURON COUNTY, OHIO- Jerry Lynn Caudill, 50, of Maple Ridge Road, Willard, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, at St. Vincents Hospital,Toledo, following a stroke. He was born Jan. 4, 1949, in Paintsville, Ky., and was a longtime resident of the Plymouth-Willard area. He graduated from Plymouth High School and held an associate's degree in business administration from Mansfield Business College. He served in the U.S. Army with a tour of duty in Vietnam as a turbine-engine mechanic. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the Plymouth American Legion. He was employed by Tenneco in Milan and was a union steward. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Lou (King) Caudill; two sons, Joshua and Brenda Caudill of Greenwich and Brian Slone of Willard; one daughter, Aubrey Lynn Caudill of Shelby; his mother, Madge Caudill of Plymouth; one brother, Herbert Caudill of Plymouth; twin sisters, Ernestene Thompson of Harrisonburg, Va., and Pamalene Dotson of Willard. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Caudill. The Secor Funeral Home in Willard, are in charge of arrangements Rev. Don Gephart officiating. Burial is in Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio, with full military service.
CAUDILL, Lucy (Jackson) 93
1905-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.26 1905 - Oil Springs, Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Feb.14 1999 - Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Ky.  SPOUSE unlisted  D/O Elishia & Louise Caudill Jackson   (deceased)  BURIAL Perkins Cemetery Riceville, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Tillman Caudill, Lee Collinsworth  Daus: Sylvia Tackett,  Janet Conley,  Myrtle Eberwein,  Ipal Lafollette, Margaret Wells.  Sister:Ruby Gullett 
CASTLE, Logan
1915-1999
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Logan Castle, 83, who died Saturday, February 20, 1999 at his Tutor Key residence. Mr. Castle was born October 30 1915, in Johnson County, to the late Henderson and Laura Stapleton Castle. He was a retired mechanic from Adams Construction and member of Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Daniel Castle; two sons, Tim Castle of Sitka and Arthur Castle of Nippa; one daughter, Stephanie Salyer of Tutor Key; and two grandchildren, one step-grandchild and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 23, at Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church, with Jeff Burchett officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
CLARK, Clorene (Collins)
1940-1999
Clorene Clark, Age 58, of Sitka, died Friday, February 12, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, following a brief illness. Born June 22, 1940, at Van Lear, she was the daughter of the late Christopher Columbus and Lyda Goble Collins. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Henry Clark; two step- sons, Henry Irvin Clark of Warsaw, Indiana, and James Dean Clark of Florida; two sisters, Evangeline Sweeney of Hodgenville and Oeda Music of Water Gap; two brothers, Elmer Collins of Stamping Ground and Sammy Lafferty of West Liberty; eight stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat- grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, February 15, at 2 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with ministers Shane Powers, Jeff Powers and Calvin Setser officiating. Burial was in the Auxier Relocation Cemetery, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg.
CONLEY, Bert
1925-1999
Oil Springs resident Bert Conley, 73, died Friday, February 5, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Conley was born July 6, 1925, in Floyd County, to the late Smith and Gracie Preston Conley. He was a pipefitter and veteran. Surviving are his wife, Ruby McCarty Conley; and one brother, Jim Conley of Washington Courthouse, Ohio. Funeral services were held Monday, February 8, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Sammie Reed, Mike Blanton and Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
CONLEY, Ruie (Blanton) 79,
1919-1999
Ruie Conley died Sunday, February 7, 1999 at her Greenup residence. Mrs. Conley was born May 27, 1919, at Argillite, to the late Doke and Sallie Conley Blanton. Surviving are, her husband, Mitchell Conley of Greenup; one son, Richard Conley  of Wooster Ohio; one sister, Verna Lemaster of Salyersvilie; and two grand-children, six great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 9, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Willard "Red" VanHoose and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
CORDLE, Ronnie Dean
1966-1999
Wilson Funeral Home of Louisa was in charge of services for Ronnie Dean Cordle, 33, of Prestonsburg. Mr. Cordle died Friday, February 19, 1999, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. A former resident of Louisa, he was born February 2, 1966, in Lawrence County, the son of the late Arthur and Ida Belle Barker Cordle. Surviving are his fiancee, Amanda Salmons of Prestonsburg; two daughters, Amanda Cordle, at home, and Elizabeth Cordle of Garrett; two sons, Raymond Cordle, at home, and Aaron Welch of Paintsville; a sister, Irene Cody of Berea; three brothers, Ralph Cordle of Salyersville and Johnny Cordle and Billy Lee Cordle, both of Charley; and a great-nephew, Gregory Dean Joseph of Salyersville. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 20, in the Charley Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Ronnie Childers and Rick Cordial officiating. Burial was in Mary Church Cemetery at Charley.
DANIEL, James D.  79,
1919-1999
James D. Daniel died Thursday, February 25, 1999 at Brandon Regional Medical Center, Brandon, Florida. Mr. Daniel was born October 19, 1919, in Johnson County, to the late Scott and Leona VanHoose Daniel. He was a retired building contractor and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Loretta Burchett Daniel; two daughters; Jeri Ann Newberry of West Unity, Ohio; and Jams O'Neal of Seffner, Florida; one: sister, Mickey Howard of Lowmansville; and two grandsons and two great- granddaughters. A memorial service was held Sunday, March 7, at Highland Memorial Funeral Chapel, with Dick VanHoose, officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
DOTSON, Charles
1933-1999
Retired truck driver Charles Dotson, 65, died Sunday, February 21,1999  at VA Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Dotson was born August 17, 1933, in Johnson County, to Sylvia Conley Dotson and the late Alex Dotson. Surviving are his mother; one son; Charles Dotson of Paintsville; six daughters, Sharon Ferguson of Staffordsville, Deana Wells of Paintsville, Lisa Murphy of Van Lear, Sheila Dotson of Cartersville, Virginia, and Brenda Dotson of Charlottsville, Virginia; one sister, Lois Daniel of Hager Hill; and eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside services were held Wednesday, February 24, at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Clarence Lemaster officiating. Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HALEY, Faye (Branham)
1925-1999
Van Lear resident Faye Haley, 73, died Friday, February 12, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky. Mrs. Haley was born June 13, 1925, in Pike County, to the late Duvall and Delphia Rowe Ramey Branham. She was a member of the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Homer Haley; one son, Jack Haley of West Van Lear; one grandson, Jason Haley of West Van Lear; a daughter-in-law, Edith Haley of West Van Lear; one brother, Goble Branham of Stoutsville, Ohio; and one sister, Heable Smallwood of Wheelwright. Funeral services were held Monday, February 15, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Paul Browning and Manford Fannin, officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel. Paintsville Herald Feb.17 1999
HELTON, Wayne
1921-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Wayne Helton, 77, who died Wednesday, February 17, 1997, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Helton was born June 15, 1921, in Morgan County, to the late Sam and Sissy Cole Helton. He was a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Frona Wright Helton; one son, Eugene Helton of Salyersville; one daughter, Shirley Wright of Salyersville; one brother, Jess Helton of Columbus, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, February 19, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Buell Cantrell and Ralph VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Lewis Williams Cemetery at Salyersville.
HUGHES, John  47 of Summitsville, Ind
1951-1999
BIRTH-DATE Mar.16 1951 - Paintsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Feb.07 1999 - Marion General Hospital, Marion Indiana  SPOUSE Connie Cox Hughes  S/O William & Florine Daniels Hughes  (deceased)  BURIAL Highland Memorial Park. Staffordsville, Johnson Co.Ky........................  RELATIVES Son:Chris Hughes  Dau: Tracy Boggs  Stepdau:Melissa Roush  Stepson: Kent Phillippe  Brothers:Doug Daniels, Rick Daniels Brother:Wayne Hughes (deceased)  Sisters: Betty Keel, Kathy Ward Jr., Ruth Hill, Gaye Justice, Deidra Hughes 
JETER, Frank  M. 67
1999
BIRTH-DATE unlisted  DEATH-DATE Feb.15 1999 - Cape Coral Florida  SPOUSE Gerry Johannes Jeter   S/O Lawrence F. & Kentucky Perry Jeter  (deceased)  BURIAL Beavercreek Cemetery  RELATIVES Son:Frank Perry Jeter; Dau: Amy Rohrback; Sister; Anna Pack; Brother: Lawrence F. Jeter Jr. (deceased)  MILITARY U. S. Navy Veteran
KENDALL, Shirley (Castle)
1930-1999
Shirley Castle Calvert Kendall, 68, died Thursday, February 11, 1999 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born December 26, 1930,  the daughter of Vivian McCloud Castle of Paintsville and the late James Castle. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Vern Kendall of Dayton Ohio; Three sons, Bobby and Donald Calvert of Dayton, Ohio, and Jeff Calvert of Michigan; two daughters, Sabrina Smith of Clay County and Dreama Booker of Dayton;  six brothers, Roger and James Castle jr., both of Paintsville, Chuck Castle of Jacksonville, Florida, Larry Castle of White Bluff, Tennessee.  Robert Castle of Thelma and William J. Castle of Staffordsville; and six sisters, Louise McGowan of Cleveland, Tennessee, Betty Morgan of Pikeville, Linda Al-Shalcky of Chicago, Illinois, Malta Roberts of Ashland, Pat Castle of Paintsville, and Debbie Price of Bowling Green. A brother, Allen Dale Castle, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Monday, February 15, 1999, in the Tobias Funeral Home with Revs. Norman Roberts Jr. and Wayne Price Officiating. Burial was in the Dayton Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald
LITTLE, Inis (McKenzie)
1900-1999
Iris McKenzie little, 98, died Thursday, February 4, 1997, at Wurtland Nursing Home. Mrs. Little was born April 12, 1900, in Floyd County, to the late. Troy and Ida Stevens McKenzie. She was preceded in death by two husbands, T.J. Robinson, in 1930; and Tivis Little, in 1970; and a son, Thomas Robinson. Surviving are three sons, Jimmy Little of Hi Hat, Abe Robinson of Brazil, Indiana, and Johnny Little, of Marion, Indiana; two daughters, Mildred R Shuler of Sylva, North Carolina, and Gloria Stevens of Florida; one brother, Troy McKenzie of Auxier, and 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 7, at Auxier Freewill Baptist Church, with Bill Jack Pitts and Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial was in Government Relocation Cemetery at Auxier, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald 2-10-1999
LYONS, Walter F.
1920-1999
Former Johnson County resident Walter F Lyons, 78, of Springfield, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 2 1999. Mr. Lyons was born July 1, 1920, at Thealka, to the late William McKinley and Gypsy Fraley Lyons. He farmed for a number of years prior to working for International Harvester, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the First Assembly of God and UAW Local 402. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Edna Mae Lyons. Surviving are his wife, Audrey Lowe Lyons; five sons, Harold and Paul Lyons, both of Springfield; Jim aid Jerry Lyons; both of Urbana, Ohio; Charles Lyons of Beavercreek Oregon; one daughter, Judie Harvey of Worthington, Ohio; two brothers, Woody Lyons of Detroit, Michigan, and John Lyons of Springfield; one sister, Margie Lyons of Springfield; and 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today Friday February 5, at 2 p.m. at First Assembly of God, Springfield, with Rev. Jim Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in Plattsburg Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD  FEB.05 1999
MOLLETTE, Elijah Ray
1924-1999
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Elijah Ray Mollette, 74, who died Monday, February 8, 1999 at the VA Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Mollette was born December 14, 1924, in Johnson County, to the late Ed and Rose Dutton Mollette. He was retired from IRC Fibers of Painesville, Ohio. Surviving are two daughters, Rita Kay Gillespie and Garnetta Dragon, both of Ashtabula, Ohio; three brothers, Ed Jr., John and Frank Mollette, all of Boons Camp; one sister, Buena Dutton of Boons Camp; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 11, at Little Friendship United Baptist Church, with Elders Claude Mollette and Shade Lee Walters officiating. Burial was in Mollette Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald Feb.17 1999
MUSIC, Gladys (Hayden)
1999
Former Johnson County resident Gladys H.Music, 76, of Newport News, Virginia, died Wednesday February 24, 1999. Mrs. Music was a member of the Warwick Baptist Church, an honorary member of the Kentucky Colonels and was a former foster mother for Newport News Social Services. Surviving are her husband, Rev. T. R. Music; three sons; Frank Music, of Newport News, Mike Music of Dana, Kentucky, and Keith Music of Hampton, Virginia; four daughters, Linda Curling and Betty Whitmore, both of Chesapeake, Virginia; Brenda Music, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Kera Music of Newport News; three brothers, Hebert, Estill and Herman Hayden; six sisters, Emogene Ploger, Corena Daly, Clara Sisco, Beatrice Burchett, Burnice Gibbs and Virginia Vitito; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at 1:00 p.m. at Warwick Baptist Church. with Rev. Paul Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Parkland Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald 2-1999
NELSON, Okie Earl Sr.
1999
Okie Earl Nelson Sr. Age 78, of Lexington, died Sunday, February 28, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late Sam "Sambo' Nelson and Jane Derossett Nelson. He was educated in Floyd County School System. He was a farmer, a retired engineer for C&O/CSX Railroad after 40 years of service, and a former member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Lexington, the Lexington Lodge No. 1, F&AM since 1952, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of the Oleika Shrine and the Kentucky Polled Hereford Association and Kentucky Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife, Vera Jasper Nelson; one sister, Ruth Nelson Howard of Salyersville; three sons, Okie Earl Nelson Jr., James Samuel "Sam" Nelson, and Steven Eugene "Steve" Nelson, all of Lexington; one daughter, Linda Kay "Katie" Nelson Isaac of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 3, at 2:30 p.m., at the Kerr Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Park.
NELSON, Sally Jane (May)
1917-1999
Sally Jane Nelson Age 82, of Dwale, died Tuesday, February 23, 1999, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin, following a sudden illness. Born on February 7, 1917, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Hanna Jarrell May. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reynold Nelson. Survivors include two sons, William H. (Butch) Nelson and Tommy Glen Nelson, both of Dwale; four daughters, Phyllis Davis and Anna Sue Gaskin, both of Danville, Patricia Dillion of Dwale, Joy Adams of Maysville; twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 26, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Elmer Davis and Gordon Fitch officiating. Burial will be in the Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg.
PENNINGTON, Frank
1915-1999
Former Johnson County resident Frank Pennington, 83, died February 3 1999, in Fairborn Ohio. Mr. Pennington was born April 10, 1915, in Johnson County, to the late Jerry and Ellen Blair Pennington. He was  a carpenter. Surviving are his  wife, Loucina Pennington of Fairborn; a son, Dennis Pennington of Dayton; and tree daughters; Patricia Taylor, of Dayton, Ohio; Hilda Steward of Leesburg, Ohio and Charlotte Baldwin of Fairborn, Ohio. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 6, at Bethel United Baptist Church, with Elder Eulas Adams officiating. Burial was in Williams Family Cemetery at Flat Gap, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald  Feb.10 1999
RATLIFF, Icie (Preston)
1910-1999
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, February 24, for Icie Mildred Preston Ratliff, 88, who died Sunday, February 21 at Mountain Manor of Paintsville. Mrs. Ratliff was born June 12, 1910, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to the late Lafe and Bessie Music Preston, she was a member of the Buffalo United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Reggie Preston, in December 1979, and James Ratliff in December 1992. Surviving are three sons, Paul E. Preston, of Red Bush, and Homer I. and Jesse Preston, both of Springboro, Ohio; one daughter, Emaline Mullins, of Meally; three sisters, Sarah Childers, Mabel Williams and Virgie Hamlin, all of Fairborn, Ohio; and 16 grandchildren, 31 great- grandchildern and four great-great grandchildren. Officiating at 11;00 a.m. services at Buffalo United Baptist Church at Meally, will be Claude Mollette, Dewey Mac Mullins, and Kenny Preece. Burial will be in Preston Family Cemetery at Meally, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buffalo United Baptist Church.
ROSE, Katherine  71
1917-1999
BIRTH-DATE Aug.24 1927 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Feb.10 1999 - Highlands Regional Medical Center  SPOUSE Everett Leroy Rose  D/O Fred & Ruth Ward Lemaster (deceased)  BURIAL Lakeview Mem. Cem. Staffordsville, Johnson Co.Ky. RELATIVES Sister: Ann Baker 
SCHAEFF, Marie (Davis)
1922-1999
Paintsvllle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Marie Davis Ricketts Schaeff, 76, who died February 4 1999 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. Mrs. Schaeff was born October 23, 1922, in Johnson County, to the late Clarence and Lydia Smith Davis. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Manley Ricketts and Clarence Schaeff; two brothers, Robert and Paul Davis; and two sisters, Imogene Davis and Daryl Fay Davis. Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn McCown of New Carlisle; Ohio; one son, Robert Eugene Ricketts of Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, Loren, Davis of Prestonsburg and William his of Milford, Ohio; one sister, Frieda Castle of Paintsville; and three grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.  Graveside services were held Monday, February 8, at Davis Cemetery. Paintsville Herald  Feb.10 1999
WALTERS, Grethel J. (Mollette)
1999
Grethel Jean Mollette Walters, 60, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at her residence. Mrs. Walters was born in Paintsville to Glades Mollette and the late William T Mollette. She was a home health provider and attended Wellington Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Tishalene Wilcox. Surviving are her husband, Arnold Walters; two sons, William and Arnold, both of North Ridgeville; three daughters, Debroh Whyel of Lagrange,  Ohio, and Barbara Walters and Greta Kehl, both of North Ridgeville,  her mother, of Paintsville one brother, Beryle Mollette of Rochester Hills, Michigan;, two sisters, Eva N. Meek of Williamsport and Dalphine Meek of Flat Rock, Michigan; and 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Friday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m. at David Bogner Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Billy Joe White officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon, Ohio. Paintsville Herald  Feb.05 1999
WARD, Elsie (Arrowood)
1922-1999
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, February 26, for Elsie Arrowood Ward, 76, who died Thursday, February 23 at Wurtland Nursing Home. Mrs. Ward was born December 27, 1922 in Johnson County to the late Melvin and Etta McKenzie Arrowood. She was a member of the Buffalo United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Ward, on May 17, 1992; and a brother, Hancel Arrowood. Surviving are two sons, Larry Ward of Paintsville, and Danny Ward of Flatwoods; four brothers, Walter and Doug Arrowood, both of Meally; Lawrence Arrowood, of West Wood, and Clarence Arrowood of Wurtland; two sisters, Naomi Hager, of Paintsville, and Mary Preston of Grayson; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Officiating at 1:00 p.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Charles Price. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville.
WARD, Mary (Rowe)
1937-1999
Mary R Ward, 61, of Frankfort, Ohio, died Saturday, February 20, 1999 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio, following a brief illness. She was born November 23, 1937, at Sitka, the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Mayme LeMaster Rowe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ward. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lois Ann and George E. LeMaster of Frankfort; three sisters, Neva Jewell VanHoose of Sitka, Elouise Picklesimer of Ft. Piere.BURIAL Greenlawn Cem. Frankfort, Ohio 
WELLS, Lorine Wells
1925-1999
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 16, for Lorine Castle Wells, 73, who died Sunday, February 14, 1999 at her Paintsville residence. Mrs. Wells was born December 13, 1925, in Pike County, to the late Luther and Ruth Cooper Castle. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Eugene Wells; one son, James L. Wells; and one brother, Burr Castle. Surviving are one daughter, Anita Wells Spencer of Paintsville; one brother, Gene Castle of Paintsville; one sister, Edith Stambaugh of Sitka; and one grandson, Daniel James Spencer of Paintsville Officiating at services at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Lowell Webb and Richard Williams. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
WHITAKER, Lizzie (Fraley)
1922-1999
Graveside services were held Sunday, February 21, in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery for Lizzie Fraley Whitaker, age 76. Mrs. Whitaker died Friday, February 19, 1999 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. She was born June 6, 1922, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late James and Bessie Newcomb Fraley. Survivors include her husband, Earl J. Whitaker of Paintsville; a brother, George Fraley of Clio, Michigan; and a sister, Kathryn Davis of Thelma. Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements with Bro. Quentin Crum officiating.
YOUNG, Lora (Vanderpool)
1940-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Lora Vanderpool Young, 59, who died Monday, February 1, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Mrs. Young was born January 12, 1940, in Floyd County, to the late Kindle and Para Lea Campbell Vanderpool. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Vanderpool. Surviving are her husband Doug Young; two sons, Doug Young Jr. of West Van Lear and Stephen Young of Tutor Key; two sisters, Bobbie Joe Tuttle of Wakeman, Ohio, and Coleda Tackett of Louisville; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 3, at Southside Freewill Baptist Church, with Jesse Meade, Eddie Young and Larry Smith officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD FEB.05 1999


MARCH - 1999

BAYES, Clyde Marcus
1927-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Clyde Marcus Bayes, 71, who died Thursday, March 18, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co Ky. Mr. Bayes was born December 22, 1927, in Johnson County, to the late Prentiss Sherman and Vertrice Cochran Bayes. He was a retired installer from Bell South. Surviving are his wife, Helen Bland Bayes; two daughters, Johnda Lou Castle of Staffordsville and Mary Jane Hafley of Cincinnati, Ohio; one brother, Glock Bayes of Camden, Ohio; one sister; Katherine Cook of Battlecreek, Michigan; and five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 21, at Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church, with Richard Williams and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
BRANHAM, Phyllis M.(Ramey) 57
1941-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jan.29 1942 - Offutt, Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.25 1999 - Community Hospital, South Charleston,Oh. SPOUSE Glen R. Branham  D/O Tom Ramey (deceased) & Stella Mollette Ramey  BURIAL Rose Hill Mausoleum  RELATIVES Dau: Beverly Tuggle, Rebecca Ely; Brother: Cecil Ramey; Sisters: Vivian Ramey (deceased),Violet Elam, Louise Nokes, Linda Rodey 
BRUSHART, Audrey F.
1916-1999
Mrs. Audrey F. Brushart, 82, of East Second Street, Piketon, Ohio, died 6:25 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 1999, at Pleasant Hill Manor in Piketon. She was born November 6, 1916, in Paintsville, Ky., a daughter of the late Leck Blanton and Bessie Tackett Blanton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Piketon Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Glen L. Brushart, whom she married December 23, 1933; two sons, L. Eugene Brushart and his wife Sarah of Waverly and James A. Brushart and his wife Jo Ann of Piketon; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ollie Blanton of Piketon and Charles Blanton of Wayne, Mich.; two sisters, Ova Wells of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Norma Spitzer of Columbus, and a special niece, Brenda Shope of Wheelersburg. She also was preceded in death by three brothers, Orville, Hollie A. and Leck Blanton, Jr.; and one sister Oval Trumbull. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, at Howe Wheeler Boyer Hornback Funeral Home in Piketon, with Jim Duty, minister, officiating and interment in Mound Cemetery.
BURCHETT, Ernestine (McKenzie) 91
1907-1999
BIRTH-DATE Sep.18 1907 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.23 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center,Paintsville. SPOUSE Isaac Burchett  (deceased)  D/O James & Dutch Dixon McKenzie  (deceased)  BURIAL McKenzie Cem. Wittensville, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES nieces & nephews 
CAMPBELL, Olivia (Blanton)  78
1920-1999
BIRTH-DATE Oct.18 1920 - Lafayette, Oh.  DEATH-DATE Mar.07 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center,Paintsville, Ky.  SPOUSE Charles E. Campbell   (deceased)  D/O George W. & Virginia A. Blanton    (deceased)  BURIAL Rice-Blanton Cem. Volga, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Dau: Virginia P. Winkley  Sister: Lillian Lee,  Brother; George L......... Blanton 
CANTRELL, Ellis Ray
1999
Former Johnson County resident Ellis Ray Cantrell, 85, died Monday March 8, 1999. Mr. Cantrell of Pittsboro, North Carolina, was the son of the late McCoy and Amanda Estepp Cantrell. Surviving are his wife, Angle Fyffe Cantrell; two sons, Daril and Larry Cantrell, both of West Palm Beach, Florida; one daughter, Victoria Blackmon of Pittsboro, North Carolina; three sisters, Mintie Gelander and May Bond, both of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, and Stella Blevins of Ashland; and seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at Joy Baptist Church, with Revs. Pete Schemm and Charles Howard officiating. Burial will be in Chatham Memorial Park in North Carolina.
CASTLE, Lillie Mae (Scarberry)
1929-1999
Lillie Mae Castle, 69, died Friday, March 19, 1999 at her residence. Mrs. Castle was born April 9, 1929, in Johnson County, to the late William Foster and Manie Preston Scarberry. She was a retired cook from W. R. Castle Elementary and a member of Enterprise Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dekota Castle. Surviving are one son, Dekota Castle Jr. of Wittensville; one daughter, Ollie May White of Paintsville; three brothers, Elijah Edward Scarberry of Nippa; Andrew Scarberry of Flat Gap; and Henry Allen Scarberry of Danville, West Virginia; two sisters, Wanda Caldwell of Nippa and Deloris Ann Jennings of Flat Gap; and five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, March 22, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bob Lyons and Hubert Slone officiating. Burial was in Scarberry Cemetery at Nippa.
CASTLE, Terie (Thompson)
1909-1999
Tuesday, March 16, 1999 NORWALK, HURON COUNTY, OHIO : Terie (Thompson) Castle, 89, of Norwalk, died Sunday, March 14, 1999, at Memorial Home, Norwalk, after a lengthy illness. She was born May 10, 1909, in Lowmansville,Johnson County, Ky., She moved to Berlin Heights in 1943 and had been a resident of Norwalk,Oh since 1966. She was a member of Wayside Temple in Castalia and enjoyed reading the Bible, crocheting, gardening, quilting and canning. She is survived by her ex-husband, Carl Castle of Norwalk; one daughter, Annette Faye Patterson of Norwalk; three sons, Orville Dean Castle of Norwalk, Charles E. Castle of Sandusky and James T. Castle of Merritt Island, Fla.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, James M. and Rosie Bell (Borders) Thompson; one son, James L. in infancy; one daughter, Roberta Pheleps; two sisters, Ollie Cupp and Goldie Castle; and one brother, Jay Thompson. Kubach-Smith funeral Home, 314 E. Main St., Norwalk, are in charge of arrangements. The Rev. Shellby Gilliam officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk.
COCHRAN, Lowman "Jack"  81
1917-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.21 1917 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.21 1999 - Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Paintsville, Johnson..... Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Cora Isaacs Cochran  S/O Thurman & Cleffa Gullett Cochran  (deceased)  BURIAL Green Isaacs Cem. Sand Gap   RELATIVES Son: Steven Eugene Cochran,; Stepson: Benny Ray Isaacs.; Dau: Rhonda Yvone Cochran Bundy,; Brothers: Winford Cochran, Emery Cochran, Doug Cochran, Edward Cochran,; Sister: Mary Lou Picklesimer  MILITARY U.S. Army  Veteran 
CONLEY, Gary L. 54
1945-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jan.26 1945 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.29 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center,Paintsville. SPOUSE Wanda Conley  S/O Glen Conley (deceased) & Eula Mae Williams Conley  BURIAL Conley Family Cem. Oil Springs, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: DeWayne Conley, Kelly Conley; Daus: Jackie Mandola , Laparsha Conley, Ronnie Webb; Brothers: Larry Conley, Phillip Conley; 
CONLEY, Willis  81
1917-1999
BIRTH-DATE Aug.22 1917 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.03 1999 - Highland Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Ruth Conley  S/O Luther & Martha Stambaugh Conley  (deceased)  BURIAL Litteral Cemetery, Oil Springs,Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Son: Roger Conley; Daus: Sarah Bailey,  Susan Sanor,;  Brothers: Coonie Franklin Conley,  Leroy Conley,;  Sisters: Iva Jewell Auxier, Wilma June Bayes.; 
CRIDER, James
1918-1999
Retired miner James Crider, 80, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Mr. Crider was born September 29,1918, in Johnson County, to the late Alfred and Ida McKenzie Crider. He was a veteran of World War II. He was also preceded in death by a son, Bobby Crider. Surviving are his wife, Katherine Stanley Crider; five sons, Doug and Richard, both of Staffordsville, Tom of Hager Hill, John D. of Ashland and Charles of Troy, Ohio; three daughters, Sue Cantrell and Phyllis Burchett, both of Saffordsville; and Sheila Honeycutt of Radcliff, one sister, Annie McKenzie  of Staffordsville; and 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Friday, April 2, at 1 p.m. at Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church, with Mike Blanton and Harold Conley officiating. Burial will be in Staffordsville Church Cemetery, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
DANIEL, Oena (Grimm)
1911-1999
Oena (Grimm) Daniel 87  Paintsville, Johnson Co.Ky. BIRTH-DATE Nov.03 1911 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.13 1999 - Paintsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Walter Daniel   (deceased)  D/O Shady & Virgie Price Grimm   (deceased)  BURIAL Preston Cem. Staffordsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Dau: Walta Preston,; Brother: George Douglas Grimm.
DAVIS, Martha Sue
1938-1999
Paintsville resident Martha Sue Davis, 61, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at her residence. Ms. Davis was born March 16, 1938, in Carter County, to the late William T and Hulda Rigsby Davis. She was a retired social worker. Surviving are one sister an brother-in-law, Janice and Roger Hammond of Enon, Ohio; and two nephews, Stephen and Mark Hammond. Funeral services will be held today, Friday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with William Wayne Rigsby and William L. Rigsby officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
DOBSON, Willa  Mae (Frazier) "Billie"73
1925-1999
BIRTH-DATE Sep.13 1925 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar. 08 1999 - Community East , Indianapolis, Ind. SPOUSE unlisted  D/O Willie & Virginia Williams Frazier    (deceased)  BURIAL Williams Cem. Oil Springs, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Aunt: Addie Blair 
DUTTON, Emma (Walters)
1907-1999
EMMA WALTERS DUTTON, 91, of Willowick, OH., Died Mar. 2, 1999 at Mt. Sinai Medical Hospital in Richmond Heights, OH. Born Aug. 13, 1907 at Boones Camp, KY., a daughter of the late Earnest and Mandy Walters. daughters-in-law, Charles Dutton, Arnold and Doris Dutton and George Roge and Sue Dutton; brothers, Lee and Allen Walters. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles Dutton, Arnold and Doris Dutton and George Roge and Sue Dutton; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Clara and Jess Davis, Floretta and Leon Blair, and Ann Quin Morrison; one daughter-in-law, Pat Dutton Kuhn; two sisters, Martha Samons and Lizzie Ellen Stanaford; one brother, Edgar Walters. Burial Mar. 6, 1999 in Arrowood-Dutton Cemetery, Wayne, WV.
ESTEPP, Eldon Russell  "Buddy"  68
1930-1999
BIRTH-DATE Nov.02 1930 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.13 1999 - Pike Community Hospital, Waverly,Ohio  SPOUSE none listed  S/O Willard & Ethel McKenzie Collins   (deceased)  BURIAL Collins Family Cem. Auxier, Ky.   RELATIVES Sisters: Marty Ward,  Linda Sue Goble,  Judy Collins,  Sharon Kay..... Hale,;  Aunts:Helen DeLong, Solalice Burchett. 
FAIRCHILD, Neva Lee (Blair)
1922-1999
BETTSVILLE -- A memorial service for Neva Lee Fairchild, 77, of 100 Union St., Bettsville, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Stombaugh Memorial Funeral Home, Carey, the Rev. Elsie Worst officiating. There will be no viewing, but the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Fairchild died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born Jan. 16, 1922, in Johnson County, Ky., to William L. and Minerva E. (Conley) Blair. She married Cecil Fairchild on Dec. 7, 1939, and they were divorced. Surviving are four sons, James of Carey, Kenneth of Savannah, Tenn., Lowell "Pete" of Medway, Paul "Douglas" of Bettsville; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Wanda) Clark and Mrs. Marvin (Judy) Jameson, both of Vanlue; 18 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Naomi Caudill, Fort Gay, W.Va. She was preceded in death by a son, Danny G.; a sister, Nellie; and a brother, George Blair. Mrs. Fairchild was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
FERGUSON, Buel C.  99
1899-1999
BIRTH-DATE October 1899   DEATH-DATE Mar.11 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE (1)Georgia Price Ferguson (deceased-1979) (2)Sola Blanton Ferguson  S/O John Thurman & Cythia Hall Ferguson   (deceased)  BURIAL Johnson Cem. Thelma, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Dau: Hester Preston, Blanche Hall,; Sister Anna Hamilton.; 
FLINT, John Jr.
1958-1999
Funeral services were held Friday, March 5, 1999 for John Ernest "Bub" Flint Jr., 40, who died Tuesday, March 2, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Flint was born August 22, 1958, in Johnson County, to Geneva Ward Flint and the late John Flint. Surviving are his mother; two sisters, Karen VanHoose and Jennifer Randall, both of Offutt; and one nephew and two nieces. Officiating at services at Preston Funeral Home Chapel was J. M. Scott. Burial was in Ward Cemetery at Offutt.
FRASER, Robert Wayne 50
1948-1999
BIRTH-DATE Aug.30 1948 - Hopkins Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.21 1999 - Pikeville Methodist Hospital,Pike Co.Ky. SPOUSE Sue Heltsley Fraser  PARENTS Rev. & Mrs A.L. Fraser  BURIAL Oakwood Cem. Earlington  RELATIVES Son:Alan Fraser; Brother: Gaylon Fraser 
FREEMAN, George Lee 69
1929-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jun.20 1929 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.27 1999 - East Point Ky.  SPOUSE unlisted  S/O Jesse & Darcus Marshall Freeman  (deceased)  BURIAL Freeman Cem. Lick Fork, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Son:James Roy Arms; Dau:unlisted; Brother: Elijah Freeman; Sisters:. Alma Povrzenich, Mellissa Lorraine McKee;  MILITARY Korean War Veteran 
GREEN, Frank "Bud"  68
1931-1999
BIRTH-DATE Feb.15 1931 -   DEATH-DATE Mar.19 1999 - Dayton Oh.   Sinking Springs, Ohio  SPOUSE Mildred "Mickie" Moore Green   S/O Edward & Anna Caplinger Green   (deceased)  BURIAL Washburn Cem. Sinking Springs, Ohio  RELATIVES Daus: Gail Hall, Judy Pack,: Brothers: Earl Green, Edward Green, Carl Green, Eldon Green, Wilma Green,; Sisters: Jessie Richie, Wanda Hildebrand, Madge Trimble, Julia Sowards,: 
HENSLEY, Bonnie Belle (Poe)  79
1919-1999
BIRTH-DATE Apr.04 1919 - Magoffin Co. Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.01 1999-Paul B.Hall Regional Med.Center,Paintsville,Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE David Young Hensley  D/O Elbert & Florence Haney Poe  (deceased)  BURIAL Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Ray Eugene Hensley, Darrell Thomas Hensley, James Edward Hensley,;  Daus: Norma Jean Evaleen Curtis,  Loretta Florence McKenzie,  Dovanda Lee Mills,  Virginia Sue Fitzwater,  Barbara Ann Mulkey, Margaret Lou Clouse, Emma Cleda Burgess,; 
HOLBROOK, Clyde 71
1927-1999
BIRTH-DATE Apr.17 1927 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.28 1999 - Paintsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE (1) Stella Holbrook (deceased)  (2) Pearl Meek Holbrook  S/O Arthur & Carrie Collier Holbrook  (deceased)  BURIAL Holbrook Cem. Flat Gap, Johnson Co. Ky.  RELATIVES Daus: Anna McKenzie, Rennetta Blanton; Sister: Imogene Johnson;.   MILITARY World War II Veteran 
JENKINS, Sarah (Jenkins)
1909-1999
Sarah Evalene Jenkins, 89, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Jenkins was born September 2, 1909, in Morgan County, to the late E.D. Jenkins, and Mary McKenzie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Jenkins. Surviving are three daughters, Ruby Yates, Mary Jenkins and Avonelle Jenkins, all of Hager Hill; one sister, Emma Doolin of West Liberty; and-four grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 25, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
KING, Cecelia Elizabeth (Green)
1926-1999
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Celcelia Elizabeth King, 72, who died Friday, March 19,1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. King was born Nov. 14, 1926 in Floyd County, to the late John Patrick and Emma Lou Ramey Green. She was also preceded in death by her husband David Gordon King. Surviving are one son, Virgil Allen Plymale of River.  Three Daughters Wanda Jean Coatney, Gwendalynn Daniel, and Sharon Whitt all of Paintsville ; one brother Crate Stafford Jr. of Paintsville and 17 grandchildren, and 15 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 23, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Denver Meade officiating  Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cem. at Staffordsville ky. The Paintsville Herald Wednesday March 24, 1999
LEMASTER, Wallace Eugene "Wally" 30
1968-1999
BIRTH-DATE Aug.08 1968 - Louisville, Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.18 1999 - Hager Hill, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE: None listed S/O Garland & Valetta Kestner LeMaster  BURIAL Kestner Cem. Hager Hill, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sisters: Kimberly Cole (deceased), Melissa LeMaster May, Stephanie LeMaster McCarty.; Grandfather: Harold Kestner 
LEWIS, Anita (Scott) 36
1962-1999
BIRTH-DATE Apr.30 1962 - Martin, Floyd Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.28 1999 - UK Medical Center,Lexington, Ky. SPOUSE Michael Lewis  D/O Jeff & Alka Hunt Scott  (deceased)  BURIAL unlisted  RELATIVES Son:Jeffery Michale Lewis; Sister: Norcie Scott; 
LYONS, Bobby   60
1938-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 06 1938 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.16 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center   SPOUSE none listed  S/O Walter & Mary Bowens Lyons   (deceased)  BURIAL Borders Cem. Lowmansville, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Brothers: Lester Lyons,  Orville Lyons.; Sisters: Marlene Castle, Deloris Lemaster, Stella Creameans,  Maxine Wilson. 
MEEK, Barbara Alice (Williamson) 78
1921-1999
BIRTH-DATE Feb.24 1921 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.16 1999 - Tulsa, Oklahoma  SPOUSE Orville Meek   (deceased October 1982)  D/O John C. & Mary Susanne Osborne Williamson  (deceased)  BURIAL Tom Wilson Cem. Boons Camp, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Dau: Joan Edna Carter Miller, Brother: Claude Williamson, John Lee Williamson,; Sister: Garna Jo Meade,; 
MOLLETT, Gloria (Meek) 65
1933-1999
BIRTH-DATE Nov.26 1933 - Martin Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.29 1999 - Tomahawk Residence  SPOUSE Oscar Mollett  D/O Shadie B. & Ethel Swain Meek   (deceased)  BURIAL Meek Cem. Tomahawk, Ky.  RELATIVES Brothers: Eugene Meek, Roger Meek; Sisters: Irene Mollett, Peggy. Osborne, Mary Hogue, Mandy Meek, Carrie Loudin, Patricia Granstorn; 
MUSIC, Josephine (Reed)
1921-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Josephine Reed Music, 78, who died Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co Ky. Mrs. Music was born March 20, 1921, in Johnson County, to the late Samuel Bud and Allie Hyden Reed Surviving are four sons; Harold Music of Paintsville, Fred Music of Boons Camp, James Music of New Church, Virginia, and Jerry Music of Cement City, Michigan; one sister, Mildred Whittaker of Columbus, Ohio; and seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services wilt be held today, Friday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, at Staffordsville.
PATRICK, Beulah (Borders) 89
1909-1999
BIRTH-DATE June 26 1909 - Magoffin Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.19 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Med. Center. Paintsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Joe Oakley Patrick  (deceased - 1967)  D/O Jesse & Letha Francis Crace Borders  (deceased)  BURIAL Farmer Howard Cem. Falcon,  RELATIVES Daus: Leda Caydill, Thelma Johnson, Betty Koons, Reva Mayo.
POWERS, Billy
1930-1999
Funeral services will be held today April 2, for Billy Powers, 69, who died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, at his Auxier residence. Mr. Powers was born March 21, 1930, in Johnson County, to James Powers and the late Bonnie Preuitt Powers. He was a disabled miner, member of DAY Chapter 18 of Auxier, veteran of the Korean War and a member of Auxier Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his father; five sons, Randy, Robert Shane, Lloyd Gregory and Ricky Joe Powers, all of Auxier, and Jeffery Powers of Jamestown; four brothers, Richard Powers of Auxier, Robert Powers of Abbott, and Glenn and Jimmy Power's, both of Prestonsburg; four sisters, Margie Fannin of Van Lear, Deanna Harless of Johnson County, Charlene Harless of Beavercreek, Ohio, and Maggie Collins of Auxier; and 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Officiating at 2 p.m. services at Auxier Freewill Baptist Church will be Bobby Joe Spencer and Southie Fannin Jr. Burial will be in Government Relocation Cemetery. at Auxier, with Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home Paintsville Herald 4-2-1999
POWERS, Jackie  58
1940-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jun.04 1940 - Floyd County,Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.19 1999 - UK Medical Center, Lexington, Ky.  SPOUSE Mary Ellen Nelson Powers   S/O James Powers & the late Bonnie Powers  BURIAL Powers Fam. Cem. Leander, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: William Jackie (Bill) Powers, Keith Powers,; Daus: Martha Jean Cole, Missy Blackburn, Lisa Cole, Bonnie Gail Powers, Deborah Lee Razavi,; Brothers: Billy,Pichard,Robert,Glenn & Jimmy Powers,: Sisters: Margie Fannin, Deanna Harless, Maggie.. Collins, Charlene Harless,; 
PRESTON, Mary (Daniels)
1924-1989
Mary Preston, 74, died Monday, March 29, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Preston was born April 27, 1924, in Floyd County, to the late Earl and Grethel VanHoose Daniels. At the time of her retirement she was employed by the ASCS Office of Paintsville and was a commissioned Kentucky Colonel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Edward "Edd" Preston; and a son, Edward Allen Preston. Surviving are one son, Danny Preston of West Van Lear; . one daughter, Susan Ward of Le xington ton; and three grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services were held Thursday, April 1, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Lowell Webb officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald 4-2-1999
RATLIFF, Ivel
1926-1999
Ivel Ratliff Age 72, of McDowell, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was bom June 1, 1926, in Pike County, the son of the late Fred Ratliff and Elizabeth Robinson Ratliff. He was a retired coal miner; formerly employed by Inland Steel, Island Creek and National Mines coal cqmpanies, and a member of the First Church of God, and the UMWA. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Bernice Hall Ratliff. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Kenny Ray Ratliff of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Randal Lee Ratliff of Springfield, Tennessee; two daughters, Deborah Ratliff Craft of Paintsville, Teresa Ratliff Moore of McDoweil; one brother, Edward Ratliff of Ypsilanti, Michigan; eight grand- children and two great-grandchildren. Furnal services wi!l: be conducted Saturday, April 3, at 1 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with the clergyman Arnold Tumer, Jr., officiating. Burial will be in the Lucy Hall Cemetery at McDowell
SHORT, Tom
1932-1999
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Tom Short, 67, who died Saturday, March 13, 1999 at Veterans Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Short was born January 16, 1932, in Johnson County, to the late Gervin and Sarah Frances "Frankie" Phelps Short. He was a retired salesman from Rainbow Mobile Homes of Paintsville. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Wendy Michelle Collins. Surviving are two sons, Gervin Edward Short of Phillipsburg, Montana, and Tommy Short of Ashland; one daughter; Beverly Collins of Van Lear; four sisters, Lorene Akers of Van Lear, Lottie Conley . of Paintsville, Ruth Collins of Huber Heights, Ohio, and Delores Campigotto of Beaver Creek, Ohio; and four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, March 17, at 11 a.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville.
STAMBAUGH, James
1949-1999
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for James Stambaugh, 49, who died Saturday, March 13, 1999 at his Thelma residence. Mr. Stambaugh was born July 9, 1949, in Johnson County, to the late Glenn and Anna Belle Meade Stambaugh. He was a funeral director at Preston Funeral Home and a member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Debra Johnson Stambaugh; and three brothers, Larry Stambaugh of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Curtis Stambaugh of Romulus, Michigan, and Ruby Glenn Stambaugh of New Orleans, Louisiana. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 16, at Southside Freewill Baptist Church, with Eddie Young and Jessie Meade officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
STURGILL, James L "Bo"
1963-1999
James L. (Bo) Sturgill, 35, of Kite, died Thursday, March 11, 1999, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital, due to a mining accident. He was born in Johnson County on May 16, 1963, the son of James Marshall Sturgill and Sherry Lynn Amburgey. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Slone Sturgill; his mother, Sherry Dickerson of Mansfield, Ohio; grandmother, Olga Bates Slone of Kite; one son, James David Sturgill; one stepson, Brent Hall; two stepdaughters, Rebecca and Amanda Hall; two brothers, Robert Dickerson of Mansfield, Ohio and Steven Sturgill of Dema; two sisters, Anna Marie Gibson of Pinetop; and Sharon Kay Sturgill of Floyd County. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 15, 11 a.m., at the Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church at Kite, with Curtie Hall, Roger Hicks and. others officiating. Burial was in the Bates Cemetery at Kite, under the direction of the Hindman Funeral Services.
THOMPSON, Valerie (Preston)  90
1908-1999
BIRTH-DATE Aug.06 1908 - Oil Springs, Johnson Co.ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar. 18 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Med. Center, Paintsville, Ky.  SPOUSE Darrell E. Thompson   (deceased)  D/O Byrd & Mahala Trimble Preston   (deceased)  BURIAL Preston Cem. Staffordsville, Johnson Co.Ky.   RELATIVES Brother: Byrd O. Preston: Sisters: Garcie Preston, Bonnie Spencer,; Stepson: Jim Thompson 
TURNER, Paul E.
1931-1999
Paul E. Turner, 68, of Wayland, died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at the VA Medical Center at Huntington, West Virginia. He was born in Hueysville, on February 17, 1931, the son of Greene Turner and Dora Turner. He is survived by his wife Elderee Turner; two sons, Paul Russell Turner of Beaver Creek, Ohio and Brian Douglas Turner of Lafayette, Indiana; one daughter, Marie Alley of Hueysville; one stepson; Clinton Parnell Ratliff of Allen; one stepdaughter, Rita Ratliff of Lowmansville; three brothers, Joe Turner of Ashland, Marcus Turner, of Mt. Vernon, and Milford Turner, of Willard, Ohio; three sisters, Berniece Bailey of Willard, Ohio, Agnes Gayle Bailey of Shiloh, Ohio, and Loreda Cochran of Hamilton, Ohio; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 6; at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, with Milburn Slone officiating. Burial was made in the Crager Cemetery at Hueysville, under direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
WARD, Mitchell E.
1920-1999
Mitchell E. Ward 78, of McDowell, died Saturday, March 20, 1999, in the Highlands Regional Medical Center after a long illness. He was born on March 30, 1920, at Offutt, in Johnson County, the son of the late Elzie "Bud" Ward and Rose Cordle Ward. He was a retired U.M.W.A. coal miner and a member of the Clear Creek United Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Adeline Stumbo Ward. Other survivors include two sons, Stanley M. Ward of Lawrence, Georgia and John K. Ward of McDowell; one daughter, Marcia Carter of Prestonsburg; one sister, Maxie Shannon of Newport News, Virginia, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 24, at 10 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin, with ministers of the United Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Lucy Hall Cemetery at McDowell, under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home. Floyd County Times Mar.24 1999 
WELCH, Lenchie (Wheeler)
1922-1999
Whitehouse resident Lenchie Welch, 76, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at her residence. Mrs. Welch was born April 17, 1922, in Johnson County, to the late Linville and Nellie Booth Wheeler. She was a member of Hammond ' Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Ralph Welch; four sons, Oliver Welch of Hager Hill, Linville and Bill Welch, both of Whitehouse, and Ralph Douglas Welch of Georgia; two daughters, Una Faye Hesson of Paintsville and Margaret Meek of Boons Camp; two sisters, Reecie Bryant of Price and Verlie Vanhoose of River; and 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 26, at Hammond Freewill Baptist Church, with Isaac Rowland and Tom Rowland officiating. Burial was in Wheeler Cemetery at Whitehouse, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
WELLS, Sarah (Reed)
1919-1999
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 25, for Sarah Reed Bolden Wells, 79, who died March 22 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Wells was born September 9, 1919, in Johnson County, to the late Jim and Belle Reed. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ottis Wells. Surviving are five sons, Danny Wells and Clinton Bolden, both of Paintsville, Millard Bowling of West Van Lear, Donald Bolden of Boons Camp and Arnold Bolden Jr. of Wabash, Indiana; four daughters, Nellie Bolden of Paintsville and Lesta McMillen, Elsie Faye McCoy and Thelma Dewey, all of Wabash; one sister, Annie Powers of Van Lear; and 22 grandchildren and 22 greatgrandchildren.' Officiating at services at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Manford Fannin. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
WHEATLEY, Myrtle (Blair)  84
1914-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jun. 1914 - Magoffin Co.Ky.   DEATH-DATE Mar.05 1999 - J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center, Louisa, Ky.  SPOUSE Virgil Oakley Wheatley  (deceased- 1967)  D/O Oscar & Louise Litteral Blair   (deceased)  BURIAL Fam. Cem. Stambaugh, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Dau: Willodean Caudill,  Wanda Bowling,; Brother: Beecher Blair.
WILCOX, Lola Ann (Berry)
1952-1999
Lola Ann Wilcox, 46, of Wabash, IN died Saturday, March 27, 1999 at Wabash County Hospital. She was born Sept. 6, 1952 at Paintsville, KY to Mitchell T. and Eva (Trusty) Berry. She married Ricky Wilcox July 5, 1998 in Wabash. She lived in Wabash most of her life, and attended the Grant Street Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Ricky of Wabash; her mother Eva Berry of Wabash; a daughter, Veronica Kay Honeycutt of Wabash, two sons - Larry Dwayne Easterday and Mark Shane Easterday, both of Wabash; two brothers, Tom Berry of Wabash and Michael Berry of Andrews;and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at Grandstaff-YHentgen Manchester Ave. Chapel of Wabash, with Pastors Tim Prater and Troy Trusty officiating. Burial was in the Friends Cemetery, located at Wabash.
WILLIAMS, Glen  96
1902-1999
BIRTH-DATE Nov.23 1902 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Mar.18 1999 - Highland Regional Medical Center. Floyd Co.Ky...  SPOUSE Mallie Howard Williams   (deceased)  D/O Beverly & Flora Caudill Williams   (deceased)  BURIAL Williams Fam. Cem. Swamp Branch, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Johnny A.Williams, Glen A.Williams, Harold Williams, Mike S. Williams, Tommy P. Williams, James B. Williams,; Daus: Jeotta Whitaker, Evelyn Sprague, Helen Helgeson, Maxine McLean,; Brothers: Bert Williams, Edgar Williams.
WORLINE, Lynda C.  (Howard)
1944-1999
DUPONT - OHIO Lynda C. Worline, 54, of Dupont, died at 2:35 a.m. Monday, March 29, 1999 at Harborside Health Care, Bryan. She was born April 21, 1944 in Van Lear, Ky. to Ben and Jessie (Collins) Howard. She married Kenneth J. Worline on July 26, 1960, and he survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Sheila) Mast, Ney; Mrs. David (Shonda) Gibbs, Continental; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; five brothers, Charles Howard, Continental; Albert Howard, Lakeland, Fla.; Truman and Darce Howard, both of Dupont; Jerry Howard, Oakwood; a half brother, Offutt Howard, Van Lear, Ky.; four sisters, Donna DeSota, Lola Hacker and Brenda Howard, all of Continental; Geneva Dennison, Gallatin, Tenn.; and a half sister, Goldie Goble, Inez, Ky. She was preceded in death by two sons, Rodney and Anthony; a brother, Edward Howard; a half brother, Douglas Collins; and two sisters, Jewell Dennison, Darlene Booth. Mrs. Worline was a retired homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Dupont Church of the Brethren, the Rev. Terry Porter officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Dupont. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental. Visitation also will be held an hour before time of services Thursday at the church.


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BIRD, Catherine  85
1999
BIRTH-DATE unlisted - Milton West Virginia  DEATH-DATE Apr.13 1999 - Berea Health Care Center  SPOUSE Jesse Bird   D/O unlisted  BURIAL Madison County Memorial Cem.  RELATIVES Dau:Rebecca Conley, Judy Calitri, Margaret Tucker; Sister: Anna Jean Kirby; 
BLAIR, Dixie (Ratliff)
1934-1999
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 7, for Dixie Ratliff , 64, who died Sunday, April 4, 1999 at UK Medical Center, Lexington, Ky. Mrs. Blair was born September 5, 1934, in Johnson County, to the late Topsy and Leona Fairchild Ratliff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Blair, on January 27, 1993. Surviving are two sons, Danny and Roy Douglas Blair, both of Denver; two brothers, Ova Ratliff of Urbana, Ohio, and Jay Ratliff of Peaka, Indiana; four half brothers, Hollie Ratliff of Red Bush, Topsy Ratliff of Paintsville, Lawrence Ratliff of Tutor Key and Andy Ratliff of Blaine; three sisters, Ella Ratliff of Leander, Dicie Ratliff of Denver and Hattie Thatcher of Urbana; three half sisters, Ollie Southern and Martha Kidd, both of Denver, and Mary Pennington of Van Lear; and one grandchild and one step-grandchild. Officiating at 1 p.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Gene May, Rutherford Blair and Jerry Colvin. Burial will be in Topsy Ratliff Cemetery at Denver.
BLANTON, Flem
1917-1999
Flem Blanton Age 82, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, April 12, 1999, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. A son of the late Darcas Fairchild and Roscoe Blanton, he was born March 10, 1917, in Kenwood. He was a pipefitter and a member of the United Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sina Rice Blanton; his son, Warren Blanton of Allen; two daughters, Juanita B. McKinney of Louisville and Loretta B. Hunt of South Bend, Indiana; one sister, Gusta McCarty of Oil Springs; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 15, at 11 a.m., in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with ministers Manford Fannin, Jerry Smith and Dewey McCarty officiating. Burial was made in the Roscoe Blanton Cemetery at Oil Springs.
BRYANT, Benny  71
1927-1999
BIRTH-DATE Oct.28 1927 - Pike County, Ky.  DEATH-DATE Apr.14 1999 - Highland Regional Med. Center, Floyd Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Phyllis Fyffe Bryant  S/O Will & Lasie Hale Bryant   (deceased)  BURIAL Slone/DeLong Cem. Tomahawk. Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Haskel Vinson, Richard Wesley Bryant, David McKinley Bryant; Dau: Lisa Bryant; Brothers: Roy Bryant, Wallace Bryant,.. Rev. Robert Bryant; Sister: Barbara Chaffins;  MILITARY World War II & Korean War Veteran 
CAUDILL, Freddie
1920-1999
Former Johnson County resident Freddie Caudill, 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, died April 16 1999  at his residence. Mr. Caudill was born October 30, 1920, in Johnson County, to the late Luther and Lillia Spradlin Caudill. He was a member of the Beechwall United Baptist Church and a retired railroad machine operator. Surviving are his wife, Martha Jean Caudill; three sons, Troy of Walbridge, Ohio, Roy of Pemberville, Ohio, and Freddie Keith of Fostoria, Ohio; three daughters, Polly Salyer of Bellefontaine, Janie Plummer of Millbury, Ohio, and Saundra Cutchall of Perrysburg, Ohio; three sisters, Margie Trimble of Staffordsville and Anna Mae Dyer and Ruby Jewell Elswick, both of Flat Gap; and 11 grand-children, eight great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 20, at Beechwall United Baptist Church, with Elders James R. Blair, Jerry Colvin and Douglas Ward officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Pallbearers were Allen Plummer, Dwight Salyer, Tommy Plummer, David Caudill, Nicholas Cutchall and Ryan Caudill.
CONLEY, James  68
1930-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 13 1930 - Magoffin Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Apr.06 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Med. Center J.C. Ky.  SPOUSE Ruby Blair Conley  S/O Burnie & Zetephia Gullett Conley   (deceased)  BURIAL Lakeview Mem. Cem. Staffordsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Freddie Conley, Stanley Conley; Daus: Vickie Fairchild, Brenda Conley, Lovena Sue Martin; Brother: Nevon Conley; Sister: Marie Kenslow, Martha Borders, Nellie Hamilton, Betty.... Rose Wallace; 
CRACE, Raymond  59
1939-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 23 1939 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Apr.23 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Med. Center,Paintsville,Ky.  SPOUSE Eunice Crace  (deceased)  S/O Guy B. & Dessie Hannah Crace  BURIAL Crace Cem. Staffordsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Brothers: James Willis Crace, Eulas Crace, Fred Crace, Guy F. Crace, Leon Crace; Sisters: Jewell Hitchcock, Gladys Ratliff, Ernestine Spurlock; 
DANIEL, Recettia (Taylor) 80
1918-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 17 1918 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Apr.02 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center,Paintsville,J.C.  SPOUSE Theodore Daniel  D/O Bascom & Jenetta Robinson Taylor   (deceased)  BURIAL Daniel Fam. Cem. Nippa, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Paul B. Daniel, Theodore D. Daniel, Roger D. Daniel; Daus: Bea Collins, Connie D. Bayes; Brothers: Curtis Taylor, Earl Taylor; 
GREEN, Lorain (McKenzie) 62
1937-1999
BIRTH-DATE Apr.04 1937 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Apr.30 1999 - Lowmansville, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Alpha Green  D/O James Monroe & Nancy Lee Cordle McKenzie  (deceased)  BURIAL Green Fam. Cem. Lowmansville, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Daus: Teresa Arlen Castle, Nancy Carol Castle, Bertha Irean. Castle, Marlene Castle, Rosemary Castle; Brothers: Roy Jay McKenzie, BillMcKenzie; Sisters: Clustene Hall, Kathaleen Brown, Martha Alice Castle; 
GRIGSBY, Rosemary (Clifton) 60
1938-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.03 1938 - Knotts County, Kentucky  DEATH-DATE Apr.23 1999 - Highland Regional Med.Center, FloydCo.Ky.  SPOUSE unlisted  D/O Aaron (Ernie) & Virginia Richmond Clifton  (deceased)  BURIAL Campbell Cem. Mousie, Ky.  RELATIVES Son: Chester Whitten III ; Brother: Franklin Clifton; Sister: Nancy Bormes 
GRIMM, Phyllis (Davis) 60
1938-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 27 1938 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Apr.14 1999 - Paintsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Johnnie Grimm Sr.   D/O Elijah Douglas & Leatha Mae Lilly Davis   (deceased)  BURIAL McKinnley Webb Cem. East Point, Ky.  RELATIVES Son: Alton Douglas Fairchild; Daus: Debra Lynn Galovics, Joyce Ann VanHoose, Sherletta Mae Ousley; Brother: Larry Thomas Davis; 
GULLETT, Clifford Ray
1923-1999
Hager Hill resident Clifford Ray Gullett, 76, died Friday, April 9, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Gullett was born February 17, 1923, at Wayland, to the late Lonnie and Vada Franklin Gullett. He was a mechanic and veteran, having received many medals during World War II, one of which was the Purple Heart. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rebal Gullett. Surviving are one daughter, Rose Kestner of Hager Hill; one brother, William Earl Gullett of Huntington, West Virginia; four sisters, Marie Haney of Paintsville, Ruthie Rowland of Hager Hill and Gertrude Bowen and Virginia Gladwell, both of Van Lear; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 12, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Ted Dawson and Doug Kestner officiating. Burial was in Gullett Cemetery at Hager Hill.
JACOVITCH, William Thomas
1923-1999
Retired miner William Thomas Jacovitch, 75, died Thursday, April 29,1999  at his Nippa residence. Mr. Jacovitch was born July 30 1923, in Minnesota, to the late Nickoli and Domnica Nichitory  Jacovitch. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Helen Music Jacovitch; three sons William N. Jacovitch of Selma,. North Carolina, and Pete and Paul Jacovitch, both of Saginaw Michigan. one stepson, Charles Ferrell Jr. of Livonia, Michigan; one daughter, Mary Francis Jacovitch of Marquette, Michigan; two brothers, John Jacovitch of Wisconsin and Pete Jacovitch of Minnesota; one sister, Annie  Jacovitch of Minnesota; and 13 grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Sunday, May 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, with Terry Conley officiating. Burial was in Roy Meadows Cemetery at Nippa, Johnson County Ky.
JURICH, Nick 79
1919-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 25 1919 - Letcher Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Apr.30 1999 - Wilkesboro, North Carolina  SPOUSE Levon Davis Jurich  S/O Lubin & Latherine Jurich  (deceased)  BURIAL Yadkin Valley Baptist Church Cem. Wilkesboro, N. Carolina.  RELATIVES Sons: Dr. Roger Jurich, Steve Jurich; Dau: Ann Anderson; Sister: Ann Brown.
KAZEE, Howard E.
1916-1999
Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 13, 1999 for Howard E. Kazee, 83, who died Monday, April 12, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kazee was born March 7, 1916, in Johnson County, to the late Edgar P. and Flossie Borders Kazee. He was a retired salesman from Cox Auto Sales and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Mary Mae Welch Kazee; two daughters, Patricia Burchett and Pamela Williams, both of Paintsville; one brother, Robert B. Kazee of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Dorothy Paul, Margaret Mason and Pauline Williams, all of Paintsville; and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville was Dick VanHoose. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LYONS, Pearlie (Harris) 90
1908-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jul.14 1908 - Van Lear, Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Apr.15 1999 - Community Hospital, Springfield, Ohio  SPOUSE Fred Lyons   (deceased)  PARENTS Maywood & Clisty Slone Harris   (deceased)  BURIAL Plattsburg, Cemetery  RELATIVES Sons: Doug, Bobby, Orville Lyons,(Willie Lyons deceased); Daus: Onedia Dillard, (Gladdith Lyons,Rita Fee, & Fredia Gamble deceased); Brothers: Woodrow Harris, Herb Harris; 
MELVIN, Noah Christopher
1999-1999
Noah Christopher Melvin, son of Mark and Marlena Salyer Melvin, died Thursday, April 29, 1999 at King's Daughters Medical Center. Noah Christopher was born April 29 1999. Other survivors include his maternal grandparents, Dean and Barbara Salyer of Paintsville; paternal grandparents, Brian and Ethel Melvin of Hager Hill; maternal great-grandparents, Ike and Rosie Nelson of Paintsville; and paternal greatgrandparents, Ray and Alta Melvin of Paintsville. Graveside services were held Saturday, May 1, at Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Larry Blair officiating. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
NAPIER, Julia M. (Wells)
1942-1999
ADA, OHIO -- Julia M. Napier, 56, of Ada, died at 6 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 1999, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla. She was born May 28, 1942, in Paintsville, Ky., to George Arlin and Willia (Hyden) Wells. She married James G. Napier on July 2, 1961, and he died Feb. 14, 1991. Surviving are two daughters, Suzanne N. Meyer, Sarasota, Fla.; Jane A. Napier, Ada; two brothers, Arlie Wells, New Carlisle; Gary F. Wells, Findlay; and five sisters, Mrs. James (June) Trimble, Marion; Mrs. Virgil (Helen) Pack, Huber Heights; Mrs. Neil (Thelma) McCullough, LaRue; Mrs. Ernest (Sue) Hopson Jr. and Mrs. Harold (Sharon) Music, both of Ada. She also was preceded in death by a grandson; a half sister, Mildred Panasky; and four half brothers, Bill, Ernest, Darvin and Jack Wells. Mrs. Napier was a homemaker. She also was a supervisor at Kmart in Lima for several years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of Ada Church of Christ (Disciples). Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, the Rev. Penelope Brown officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and until time of services Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation or to Ada Church of Christ (Disciples).
PITTS, Verta (Blevins)
1953-1999
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Thursday, April 15, for Verta Rae Blevins Pitts, 45, who died April 12 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Pitts was born November 2 1953, in Johnson County, to James Franklin Blevins and the late Bethel Conley Blevins. She was a member of the Salyersville Freewill, Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Doug Pitts; her father; two daughters, Jerri McCleese and Nicki Pitts, both of Salyersville; three brothers, David and Rick Blevins, both of Salyersville, and Phillip Blevins of Dayton; Ohio; five sisters, Ester Gay Cyrus of Paintsville, Norma Blevins and Alecia Caudill, both of Salyersville, Judy Bellew of Carmel, Indiana, and Bonnie Blevins of Corbin; and one grandchild. Officiating at 11 a.m. services at Salyersville Freewill Baptist Church will be Dick VanHoose and Samuel Allen. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Dunn-Kelley/Prater & Dunn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
   
POWERS, Nancy A.
1999
CENTERTOWN - Nancy A. Powers, 93, of Deltona, Fla., formerly of Centertown, died Friday, April 23, 1999, at Mariner Healthcare in DeBary, Fla. She was born in Paintsville, was a homemaker and a member of West Point Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Powers, in 1989, and her daughter, Mary Kathryn James, in 1998. Survivors include a son, Jesse H. Powers of Deltona; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Duke-Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Centertown. Burial will be in Bell Cemetery in Matanzas. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. (Ohio County, Kentucky Newspaper )Published: April 25,1999-Sunday
   
RAMEY, Carrie (Osborne) 73
1925-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jul.17 1925 - Lawrence Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Apr.28 1999 - Patterson Creek, Ky.  SPOUSE unlisted  D/O Dave & Effie Chandler Osborne  (deceased)  BURIAL Ramey Cem. Flat Gap,Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: James, Willard, Roy, William, Proctor, Johnny, Dolphia Ramey;  Daus: Inis Thompson, Nora Curtis, Susan Ramey, Mary Ramey, Genean Blanton, Ruby Ramey; Brother: Charlie Reese Osborne; 
RISNER, May (Long) 82
1999
BIRTH-DATE unlisted  DEATH-DATE Apr.04 1999 - Louisville Jewish Hospital, Louisville,Ky.  SPOUSE Flaudie Risner  D/O unlisted Long  BURIAL Resthaven Mem. Cem. Louisville Ky.  RELATIVES Son: James Risner; Brother: Joe Long; Sister: Agnes Colvin, Ruth.. Conley, June Blevins; 
ROLLINS, Bobby
1931-1999
Bobby Rollins Age 67, of Owenton, died Thursday, April 8, 1999, at the V.A. Hospital in Lexington, following an extended illness. He was born August 6, 1931, at Davidson, Tennessee, a son of the late Mack and Ova Lee Johnson Rollins. He was married to Patty Yates Rollins who survives him and resides at Owenton. He was a truck driver, and U.S. Army veteran. Other survivors include three sons, Dennis Rollins, and Mike Rollins both of Owenton, Richard Bollins of Tampa, Florida; two sisters, Linda Sue Cantrell of Hampton, Virginia, Maxine Sanders of Taylor, Michigan. Also surviving are five grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted, Saturday, April 10, at 1 p.m. at the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Paintsville with Randy Johnson officiating.
STAMBAUGH, Janet (Holbrook) 64
1934-1999
BIRTH-DATE Sep.03 1934 - Floyd County, Ky.  DEATH-DATE Apr.25 1999 - Cardinal Hill Rehabilition Center, Lexington,Ky.  SPOUSE Clem R. Stambaugh  D/O Darwin & Onda Wells Holbrook   (deceased)  BURIAL Wells Cem. Auxier, Ky.  RELATIVES Son: Clem W. Stambaugh; Dau: Susan Straton 
STAMPER, Luther
1948-1999
Luther Stamper, 50, died Friday, April 2, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Stamper was born October 19, 1948, in Johnson County, to Carrie Frazier Stamper and the late Jess Stamper. He was a maintenance worker for the Paintsville City, Schools and a member of Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Dottie Stamper; his mother; one son, Luther Stamper Jr. of Paintsville; one daughter, Tina Michelle Stamper of Paintsville; five brothers, James Stamper and Cecil Frazier, both of Staffordsville Charles Stamper of Paintsville, Lloyd Stamper of Delaware, Ohio, and Joe Stamper of Oklahoma; and two sisters, Thelma Preston of West Van Lear and Marie Conley of Beaver, Ohio. Funeral services were held Monday, April 5, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel; with Terry Conley and Kenneth Wright officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
TACKETT, Floyd J. 72
1927-1999
BIRTH-DATE Apr.06 1927 - Magoffin Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Apr.12 1999 - Salyersville, Magoffin Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Opal Lemaster Tackett  S/O Levi & Anna Lee Conley Tackett   (deceased)  BURIAL Slayers Fam.Cem. Mine Fork  RELATIVES Daus: Carolyn Sue Salyers, Sylvia Gamble, Mary Rowe, Virginia... Murrell, Lillian Risner, Judy Howard, Euna Yates, Lillie Sturgill; Brothers: Clay F. Tackett, Everett Tackett; Sisters: Virginia Borders, Alkie Swihart, Magdeline Adams, Alice Dutton;;   MILITARY World War II Veteran 
VANHOOSE, Hazel May (VanHoose)
1915-1999
Paintsville resident Hazel May VanHoose, 83, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Mrs. VanHoose was born June 12, 1915, in Johnson County, to the late Mart and Selina Ward VanHoose. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Proctor  VanHoose, in 1984. Surviving are three sons, James O. and Larry Gene VanHoose, both of Paintsville, and John Martin VanHoose of Little Rock, Arkansas; one daughter, Janie Harlow of Paintsville; one brother, Shadrick VanHoose of Wisconsin; two sisters, Lizzie Castle and Annie Lyons, both of Tutor Key; and six  grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 1, at Tutor Key United Baptist Church, with Ronny Spriggs and John Sparks officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
VELASCO, Nellie (Gillespie)
1926-1999
Graveside memorial services will be held Sunday, April 25, at 2 p.m. for Nellie Velasco, 72, who died Thursday, April 8, 1999  at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Mrs. Velasco was born November 15,1926, in Martin County, to the late Alex and Rena Gillespie. She was a waitress. Surviving are one son, David E. Morris of Chicago, Illinois; one daughter, Phyllis Blanton of Flat Gap; two brothers, Charles Gillespie of Tampa, Florida, and William Gillespie of Waverly, Ohio; two sisters, Mary Bell Pate of Louisville and Lavilla Stanley. Offciating at 2 p.m. services at Patty Flat Cemetery at Flat Gap will be Elder Eulas Adams. Paintsvllle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WARD, Northie (Fannin) 80
1919-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jan.11 1919 - Floyd Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Apr.11 1999 - KCH Medical Center, Warsaw, Indiana  SPOUSE Cecil Ward Sr.  (deceased- Apr.28 1994)  D/O William & Ninnie Spears Fannin  (deceased)  BURIAL Endicott Cem. Bonanza, Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Cecil Ward Jr., Donald Ward, Billy Ward, Earl Gene Ward; Daus: Ruby Faye Spencer, Helen Ann Hurd; Brother: Billy Fannin; Sister: Margie Miller 
WHEELER, Glen
1901-1999
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, April 9, for Glen Wheeler, 97, who died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wheeler was born October 3, 1901, in Magoffin County, to the late Daniel M. and Sally Crace Wheeler. She was retired from Columbia Gas Company. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Frona Wheeler, on December 27, 1992. Surviving are two sons, Douglas of Salyersville and Bobby of Leesburg, Virginia; two daughters, Leatrice Joy Brincefield of Clarksville, Maryland, and Ruth Blanton of Salyersville, Mima Isaac of Lakeland, Florida, and Fannie Meade of Louisville; and seven grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Officiating at 11 a.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Edd (Buster) Blanton and Edgar Blanton. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.

MAY - 1999

ADAMS, Esther (Rigsby)
1914-1999
Volga resident Esther Adams, 85, died Wednesday  May 5, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional  Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson County Ky. Mrs. Adams was, born February 6, 1914, in Morgan County, to the late Lee Franklin and Sarah Smith Rigsby. She was also preceded in death by her husband Thurman K. Adams. Surviving are five sons, Eulas Adams of Volga; and Lee Elliott, Earl Eugene, Johnny and Ronnie Adams, all of Flat Gap; two daughters, Rosie Berryman of Maysville and Phyllis Sebastian of Paris; two sisters, Maxie Rigsby of Flat Gap and Hazel Salyers of Springfield, Ohio; and 25 grand children and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Saturday May 8, at 11 a.m. at Cold Springs United Baptist Church, with Elders Phillip Caudill, Eual McKenzie, Allen Fannin and Paul E. Keatron officiating. Burial will be Johnson County Memorial Cemetery  at Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ADAMS, Melvin Douglas 55
1943-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 26 1943- Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May19 1999 - Paul B.Hall MedicalCenter,Paintsville Johnson Co.Ky................  SPOUSE Joyce Ann Berry Adams  S/O Thurman "Jack" & Ollie CastleAdams   (deceased)  BURIAL Mt Olivet Cem, Mt. Olivet  RELATIVES Son: George Adams (deceased) Dau: Debra D. Adams; Brothers: Bob Adams, Charles Adams, Darrell Adams:   MILITARY U.S. Army Veteran 
ADAMSON, Margaret Sue (Williams)
1944-1999
Margaret Sue Adamson, 54, of Eaton, died Wednesday evening, May 5,1999 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. Born June 27, 1944, in Paintsville, Ky., she was the daughter of Hollie and Dorothy (Meeks) Williams. Survivors include her companion of 17 years, Ronald L. Lewis of Eaton; children, Robert Adamson of California, Carol Hunt and husband Rick of Eaton, Tina Collins of Eaton, Tammy Burgess and husband Bart of Trotwood, Michael Adamson of Eaton, Jason Lewis and wife Rose of Germany, Chris Lewis of North Carolina and Misti Adamson of Eaton; 13 grandchildren; her mother, Dorothy Williams of Dayton. Also surviving are a son-in-law, Dave Burgess of Brookville; brothers and sisters, Delores Curry of Englewood, Maudie Trimble of Enon, Hollie Williams of Dayton, Paul Douglas Williams of Maryland, Gary Williams of New York, Mike Williams of Vandalia, Sharon Bleil of Eaton and Troy Williams of Piqua; uncle, Edgar Kimbler of Union; special friends, Pat, Nancy, Billie, Jean Ann, Connie and Candi; nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services were Saturday, May 8, at Barnes Funeral Home-Preble Memory Gardens Chapel, West Alexandria, with Pastor Jim Valekis officiating. Burial was in Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria.
ADKINS, Lilly Mae 60
1939-1999
BIRTH-DATE Feb.24 1939 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 16 1999 - Paintsville Residence, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE: Unlisted   D/O Oscar & Ilda Ward Adkins   (deceased)  BURIAL Family Cem. Whitehouse, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sisters: Gwen Adkins Turner, Faye Rice, Vivian Pelphrey.
ADKINS, Omadell (Spears) 76
1928-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jan.08 1928 - Pikeville, Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 28 1999 - Prestonsburg, Floyd Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Arville Glen Adkins   (deceased)  D/O Elkana & Louise Meade Spears   (deceased)  BURIAL Adkins Cem. Pikeville, Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Barry Benny Adkins, Larry Lee Adkins, GaryGene Adkins; Dau: Annette. Ditto,; Brother: Cecil Spears; Sisters: Marge Robinson, Stella Fox, Betty Branham; 
ARROWOOD, Lelia J. (Trimble)  92
1903-1999
BIRTH-DATE Oct.06 1903 - Barnett's Creek, Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 11 1999 - Cabell Huntington Hospital, West Virginia  SPOUSE Flem D. Arrowood   (deceased)  D/O Joseph & Florence Caudill Trimble   (deceased)  BURIAL Arrowood - Dutton Cem. Wayne, West Virginia RELATIVES Sons: Carmel Ray Arrowood, Larry Arrowood; Daus: Jeanetta Browning, Lovella Fry; Sisters: Lola Puckett, Lillian Dick; 
BORDERS, Teresia (Mullins)
1952-1999
Teresia Mullins Borders, born February 26, 1952, in Paintsville, KY, passed away Friday, May 28, 1999 at her home in Rabun County, GA. She is the daughter of Fred and Theda (Salyer) Mullins (remarried to Carson Joseph,deceased), both deceased. She married Gerald Dixon Borders of Kettering, OH in June, 1969, and was divorced 1991. The two remained close friends. Surviving are two sons: Matthew Shane Borders of Nashville, TN, and Michael Chance Borders of Dayton, Ohio. Also surviving are brothers Fred Mullins of Springboro, OH, Joe Mullins of Sugarhill, GA, David Joseph of Fairbanks, AK, Danial Shephard of Mishewuaka, IN, and sister Linda Shephard of Salyersville, KY. Also surviving is her partner, Rodney Brown of Tiger, GA. Teresia was a gifted writer, artist, cook, student, teacher, and business person. Her interests led her to such places as Beijing, China; Tokyo, Japan; Singapore, and all throughout the United States. A private memorial was held at her brother Fred's home in Springboro, OH. A marker will be placed with her ashes at the Salyer family cemetary at Sublett, KY.
BRUMMETT, Billie Ann (Kelley)
1927-1999
Billie Ann Brummett, 71, of Fairborn Ohio, died Friday May 14 1999, in her residence. She was born Nov.14 1927, in Van Lear, Ky., the daughter of David J. and Mary Elizabeth (Hager) Kelley. She had served as manager of Frisch's Restaurant in Fairborn for 38 years and was a member of the Fairborn Area Chamber of Commerce, Fairborn Women's Business League, and the Order Of Eastern Star Antioch Chapter 445. Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Jake Brummett Jr.; two daughters, Rosemary Fannin Adkins, of Fairborn, and Carolyn Fannin Leahy, of Chicago; a step-daughter, Kathryn Brummett Creech, of Fairborn; two stepsons, William Keith Brummett, of Columbus, and Jake Brummett III, of Dayton; a sister, Jackie Caudill, of Columbus; five brothers, David and Jerry Kelley, both of Beavercreek, Robert and Jimmy Kelley, both of Kentucky, and Jon Kelley, of Dayton; two grandchildren, Christopher Adkins and Amber Adkins; two step-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Yvonne Tompkins, Dorothy Watkins and Audrey Kelley. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Burcham Funeral Home, 119 E. Main St., Fairborn, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Valley View Memorial Gardens.
BURKS, James Luther
1940-1999
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for James Luther Burks, 59, who died Saturday, May 8, 1999 at his Staffordsville residence. Mr. Burks was born March 4, 1940; in Johnson County, to Robert Burks and the late Ruby Hale Burks. He was a self employed general laborer. Surviving are his wife, Cathy Caudill Burks; his father; one son, James Charles Burks of Staffordsville; one daughter, Rachel Burks of Sitka; three brothers, Marvin Burks of Flat Gap and Ellis and Carl Burks, both of Wittensville; and four sisters, Nancy Castle of Tutor Key, Dale Ratliff of Staffordsville, Faye Castle of Nippa and Juanita Foster of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 11, at Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church, with J.K. Caudill, Jeff Shurow and Edgar N. VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Osborne Cemetery at Sitka. PAINTSVILLE HERALD  WED.MAY 19 1999
CASTLE, Everett
1913-1999
Retired miner Everett Castle, 86, died Sunday, May 23, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Castle was born May 20, 1913, in Johnson County, to the late Dock and Minnie Dove Stephens. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Preston Castle, on January 5,1997; and his stepfather, Sam B. Castle. Surviving are two sons, Bobby R. and James M. Castle, both of Thealka; four daughters, Betty Ann Kinner of Thealka, Eloise Dials of Wittensville, Imogene Copley of Ashland and Brenda Owens of Thealka; two sisters, Delia Estepp of Thealka and Norma Haney of Paintsville; and 10 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, May 26, at 1 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Don Fraley, Bob Lyons and Gary Blair officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Active pallbearers will be David Inner, Tony Castle, Shane Castle, Matthew Owens, E.J. Owens, Paul Michael Castle and Christopher Castle. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Blair, Lonnie Blair, George Conley, Buster Taylor, Clarence Ratliff, Merril Preston, Paul Daniel, Dakota Castle Jr. and Bob Wells.
COLGROVE, Norville
1922-1999
Norville Colgrove, 76, of Wabash, IN, died Sunday, May 16, 1999 at Wabash Healthcare Center of Wabash. He was born June 6, 1922 at Paintsville, Johnson County, KY to Trinnie Duty. He was married to Mary Salyers who survives at Wabash. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Georgena) Foley of Wabash; a grandson, Ryan Crawford of Hartford City, IN and a granddaughter, Jessica Foley of Wabash. There will be no visitation nor service. Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
CONLEY, Alta Louise (Conley)   68
1931-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jan.27 1931 - Louisa, Ky  DEATH-DATE May 06 1999 - Columbus Community Hospital,Columbus,Oh.  SPOUSE Curtis R. Conley   (deceased)  D/O Sheridan & Mary Jane Wilson Conley   (deceased)  BURIAL Cyrus Cem. Louisa, Ky.  RELATIVES Son: James C.Conley; Daus: Marsha Kessler, Debra A. Conley; Brothers: Jimmy Cyrus, Lindsey Cyrus, Gene Cyrus(deceased), Ted Cyrus (deceased); Sisters: Ruby Bunn, Ruth Maynard; 
COPLEY, Delbert
1908 1999
Delbert Copley, 90, died Sunday, May 23, 1999 at his Van Lear residence. Mr. Copley was born July 24, 1908, in Boyd County, to the late Ira and Zella Lambert Copley. He was retired from C & O Railroad. Surviving are his wife, Effie Wiley Copley; one daughter, Nell Ruth Copley Gray of Ruder, Georgia; one brother, Charles Copley of Ashland; one sister, Mary Vipperman of Catlettsburg; and five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 25, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Garfield Potter officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
COX, Luther 74
1924-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.1924 - Floyd Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 19 1999 - Three Rivers Medical Center,Louisa, Ky.   SPOUSE Gladys George Cox  S/O Harrison J. & Alice Jones Cox  (deceased)  BURIAL Borders Cem. Ulysses, Ky.  RELATIVES Son: Bennett Cox; Sisters: Mexie Bates, Edith George; 
CRACE, Bennie  82
1916-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.20 1916 - Magoffin Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 20 1999 - Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co.Ky. SPOUSE Marie Crace  S/O Albert & Clara Litteral Crace   (deceased)  BURIAL Adams Cem. Oil Springs, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Son:Roger D. Crace; Brother: Edwin Crace; Sister: Ruth Litteral; 
DIXON, Lloyd  66
1933-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jan.24 1933 - Estill, Floyd Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 24 1999 - Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland, Ky.  SPOUSE Lois Lee Daniel Dixon   S/O Willard & Nancy Stanley Dixon   (deceased)  BURIAL Dixon Cem. Castle Fork, Lowmansville, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Son: Lloyd Wayne Dixon; Brother: Harold Dixon; Sister: Sue Harmon;.
FAIRCHILD, Harold D.
1939-1999
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Saturday, May 8, for Harold D. Fairchild, 60, who died May 4 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky. Mr. Fairchild was born January 9, 1939, in Johnson County, to Erie Blanton Fairchild and the late Eugene Fairchild. Surviving are his mother; three sons, Ricky Dean Fairchild of Paintsville, Randy Ray Fairchild of Staffordsville and Ronnie Dean Fairchild of Flat Gap; two daughters, Charlene Compton and Darlene Simpson, both of Paintsville; five brothers, Elwood Fairchild of Radcliff and Bill, Eual, Denzil and Gary Fairchild, all of Oil Springs; four sisters, Jewell Salyers of Paintsville, Diana Blanton of Oil Springs, Loretta Holden, of Louisville and Donna Morgan of Anna, Illinois; and six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Officiating at 1 p.m. services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel will be Rev. Dick VanHoose and Elder Kenny Pelphrey. Burial will be in Blanton Cemetery at Oil Springs.
FANNIN, Marvin  68
1931-1999
BIRTH-DATE Feb.01 1931 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 27 1999 - Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Margaret Hatfield Fannin   S/O Grover & Christina Honeycutt Fannin   (deceased)  BURIAL Fannin Cem. Van Lear, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Marvin Jr.Fannin, Wayne Fannin, Kenneth Fannin, Ray Fannin, Ben Fannin, Bryan Fannin,Roger Fannin, Curt Fannin, Perry Scott Fannin; Daus: Martha Coleman, Dorothy Lou Hayden; Brother: Ervin Fannin; 
GARRETT, Amram "Am"
1914-1999
Amran Garrett, Age 84, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home. He was born August 23, 1914, at Prestonsburg, the son of the late Seymore and Helen Calhoun Garrett. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Wells Garrett. In addition to his wife, he is sur- vived by one son, Bill Garrett of Allen; two daughters, Deanna Gillespie of Paintsville, and Sandy' Jones of Lexington; two brothers, Cam Garrett and Doug Garrett, both of Prestonsburg; one sister, Freda Wallen of Prestonsburg, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be con- ducted Friday, May 14, at 2 p.m., at the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Campbell and Evangelist Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial will be in the Richmond Cemetery at Prestonsburg.
GREER, Otto
1920-1999
Otto Green, Age 79, of Betsy Layne, died Sunday, May 9, 1999, at his residence, following an extended illness, Born February 1, 1920, in Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late Oscar and Laura Ward Greer He was a welder with Brandeis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Wilcox Greer. Survivors include two sons, James Greer of Phoenix, Arizona, and Greg Greer; one stepson, Charles McKinney of Chicago, Illinois; one stepdaughter, Connie Lynn Bays of Prestonsburg; one brother, Ishmael Greer of Prestonsburg; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 12, at 2 p.m., at the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Home Cemetery at Bays Branch.
HACKNEY, Herbert L.  80
1918-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.23 1918 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 06 1999 - Martin Health Care Facility, Inez, Ky.  SPOUSE Doris Daniel Hackney  S/O Charles H. & Zee Short Hackney   (deceased)  BURIAL Castle Cem. Blaine, Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Gary Hackney, Dana Hackney; Dau: Shelia VanHoose; Brothers: Edgel Hackney,Paul Hackney,Jimmy Hackney; Sisters: Ivory Young, Edith Miller, Jackie Young,   MILITARY World War II Veteran 
HORN, Hobert
1937 1999
Van Lear resident Hobert Horn, 62, died Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at VA Hospital in Huntington West Virginia. Mr. Horn was born March 12, 1937, in Warfield, to the late Matthew and Alice Hinkle Horn. He was retired from General Electric and a veteran the U.S. Army. Surviving are his  wife, Sharon Dotson Horn; one daughter, Michelle, Davis of Loveland, Ohio; one son, Matthew Horn of Goshen, Ohio; five brothers, Milton and Matthew. Horn, both of Michigan, Hezikiah Horn of California and Arlie and Willard Horn, both of Columbus Ohio; two sisters Evelene Jarrell of Columbus and Pauline Harris of Topeka, Kansas; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, 23, at Richmond-Callahain Funeral Home Inc. of Inez, with Harry Frisby, officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.
HUESTIS, Richard Spradlin  19
1979-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.07 1979 - Morton, Washington  DEATH-DATE May 28 1999 - Randle Washington  SPOUSE   S/O Glen Richard & Della Spradlin Huestis  BURIAL Spradlin Cem. East Point, Ky.  RELATIVES Brother: Robert Spradlin; Sister:Antonia Farias; Grandfather: Leroy Spradlin; 
JAMES, John H.
1922-1999
John H. James Age 76, of Spurlock Creek, Prestonsburg, formerly of Louisa, died Thursday, May 13, 1999, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born August 30,1922, at German, the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Martin James.  He is survived by his wife, Minnie Endicott Music James. Survivors, other than his wife, include one son, Woody James of Louisa; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Keene of Mavisdale, Virginia; three step-sons, Milford Music of Parkersburg, West Virginia, Sam  [PARTIAL OBIT]
KIMBLER, Crotene (Mayhan) 72
1926-1999
BIRTH-DATE Aug.20 1926 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 22 1999 -Paul B.Hall MedicalCenter,Paintsville Johnson Co.Ky.................  SPOUSE Ochel Kimbler   (deceased)  D/O Ernest Mutt & Chloe Blanton Mayham   (deceased)  BURIAL Dixon Cem. Staffordsville, Johnson Co. Ky.  RELATIVES Son: Ochel Kimbler Jr.; Daus: Phyllis King, Rose Ward, Genieve Salyer, Brenda Salyer ; Brother: Elmer Mayham; Sister: Pearlie King; 
LEWIS, Mabel (Lemaster)
1917-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mabel Lewis, 81, who died Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Lewis was born August 23, 1917, in Johnson County, to the late Sherman and Hattie VanHoose Lemaster. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Lewis, on February 7, 1986. Surviving are four sons, Hillary and Jeffery Lloyd Lewis, both of Whitehouse, James David Lewis of Louisa and Joe Randall Lewis of Sunbury, Ohio; three daughters, Judith Blair of East Point, Peggy Audas of Hager Hill and Betty Ginter of Huber Heights, Ohio; three brothers, Delbert Lemaster of Jackson, Ohio, Claude Lemaster of Xenia, Ohio, and Jimmy Lemaster of Avon Park, Florida; three sisters, Mildred Short of Thelma, Daisy Meek of Stanford and Phylis McMullan of Franklin, North Carolina; and 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren., one great- great-grandchild, five step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren and one step-great- great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Friday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose and Bill Steele officiating. Burial will be in Lemaster Family Cemetery at Whitehouse.
LOVETT, Mary Louisa (Pelphrey) 63
1935-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.20 1935 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 03 1999 - Toledo, Ohio  SPOUSE (1) Paul C. Pelphrey   (deceased)    (2) Howard Lovett  D/O Everett & Marie Pelphrey  (deceased)  BURIAL Lake Township Cem.  RELATIVES Sons: Gordon Curtis Pelphrey, Wade Everett Pelphrey; Dau: Linda Lou Clark; Sister: AnnaMarie Ferguson; Brother: Paul Edmond Pelphrey; 
MCCARTY Alma (Fairchild) 75
1924-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 06 1924 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 28 1999 - Highland Redional Medical Center, Floyd Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Ford McCarty   (deceased)  D/O James & Louise Howard Fairchild   (deceased)  BURIAL McCarty Cem.  Low Gap, Kentucky  RELATIVES Son: James McCarty (deceased) Son: Roger McCarty; Dau: Linda McCarty; Brother: Bennie Fairchild; Sisters: May Lemaster Margie Fairchild, Malta Blair; 
MCKENZIE, Elmo  69
1929-1999
BIRTH-DATE Nov.17 1929 - Paintsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 11 1999 - Indiana  SPOUSE Eula Bailey McKenzie  S/O Bert McKenzie (deceased) & Eva Bailey McKenzie  BURIAL Covington Mem.Gardens. Fort Wayne, Indiana  RELATIVES Daus: Deborah Alford, Cynthea Boggs, Lisa Randol, Amy Wesson;. Brother: Dan McKenzie; 
MINTON, Joseph M.  72
1999
Joseph M. Minton, of Dade County, Florida BIRTH-DATE unlisted  DEATH-DATE May 29 1999 - East Pasco Medical Center, Dade Co.Fl.  SPOUSE unlisted  S/O unlisted  BURIAL Hodges Funeral Home in Dade Co. Fl was in charge of arrangements.  RELATIVES Sons: Jerry Minton, Joey Minton; Daus: Linda Slater, Brenda Minton, Mary...... Minton; Sister: Martha Auxier; Brother: Bob Minton; 
OSBORNE, Willard Eugene
1935-1999
Willard Eugene Osborne, 64, of 246 Fulton St., died at 7:52 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at Wabash County Hospital. He was born on Feb. 28, 1935, in Paintsville, Ky., to Harold and Stella (Burke) Osborne. He married H. Frances Fairchild on Oct. 29, 1960, in Salyersville, Ky. She survives. Formerly of Paintsville, Ky., he had lived in Wabash since 1962. He retired from Wabash Alloys in 1998, after 38 years service. Surviving are eight sons, Tony Osborne, Portsmouth, Ohio, Randy D. Osborne, Ronnie E. Osborne, Jimmy L. Osborne, Keith A. Osborne, Robin G. Osborne, Randall G. Osborne and Galen D. Osborne, all of Wabash; two daughters, Debbie Osborne and Bernice Campbell, both of Wabash; three brothers, Thomas Osborne, Lincolnville, Robert Osborne, Paintsville, Ky., and James Osborne, Roann; three sisters, Iva Miller, Springfield, Ohio, Barbara VanHoose and Donita LeMaster, both of Wabash; 16 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. One brother and two sisters are deceased. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Main Street Chapel. Pastor Tim Prater will officiate. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery.
PRATER, Elbert "Curly"  69
1930-1999
BIRTH-DATE Feb.21 1930 - Floyd Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 31 1999 - Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Audrey Hannah   S/O Albert & Eva Williams Prater  (deceased)  BURIAL Prater Family Cem.   RELATIVES Sons: Lawrence Ray Prater, David Lee Prater, Larry Dean Prater; Brother: Albert Edward Prater; Sisters: Ethel Ramey, Margie Fletcher; 
RAMEY Elmer Sr.
1916-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jun.27 1916 -   DEATH-DATE May 07 1999 -   SPOUSE Rose Ramey  S/O W.H. & Rinda Slone Ramey  (deceased)  BURIAL Kirkwood Cem.   RELATIVES Children: Deloris Marie Earles, Elmer "Sonny" Russell Ramey Jr., Marilyn Elaine Henry, Sondra Lou McCarty Sandy, Linda Rose Cox; Sister:Grace Canaan, Merle Ramey;. 
RIGSBY, Ethel (McKenzie)
1911-1999
Ethel McKenzie Rigsby, 87, died Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Rigsby was born August 19, 1911, in Johnson County, to the late John and Julia McKenzie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Watha Rigsby; and a daughter, Willafay Fyffe. Surviving are three daughters, Pamela Eldridge of Martha, Wathlene Cantrell of Keaton and Elwanda Sparks of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Johnny McKenzie of Keaton and Bill Ed McKenzie of Springfield, Ohio; one sister, Erma Allen of New Boston, Ohio; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 27, at Christian Union Church at Keaton, with Kenneth Wright officiating. Burial was in Keaton Cemetery, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
SMITH, Glenda Lou (Conley) 38
1960-1999
BIRTH-DATE Sep.03 1960 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE May 19 1999 - St. Mary's Hospital, Hunntington, West Virginia.  SPOUSE Michael Clell Smith   D/O Charles & Lula Cantrell Conley  BURIAL Williams Cem. Oil Springs, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Son: Thomas Michael Smith;  Dau: Kathryn Michelle Smith;  Brother: Roger Dean Conley, Charles Anthony Conley, Marcus Paul Conley; Sisters: Shelia Conley, JuliePennington; 
WELLS, Pearl (Hamilton)
1907-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Pearl Hamilton Wells, 91, who died Friday, May 28, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co Ky. Mrs. Wells was born October 2,1907, in Morgan County, to the late Farish and Mary Alice Bailey Hamilton. Surviving are her husband, Elmer Wells; two sons, Herman Wells of Van Lear and Elmer Wells Jr. of Lake Wood, Ohio; three daughters, Rosemary Harman of Brook Park, Ohio, Neva Sue Baker of Willoughby, Ohio, and Janice Adkins of Euclid, Ohio; two brothers, Woodrow Hamilton and Nell Gilliam, both of Pike County; and 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, May 31, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
WILLIAMS, Lowell  61
1938-1999
BIRTH-DATE Feb.23 1938 - Oil Springs, Johnson Co.KY.  DEATH-DATE May 09 1999 - Louisville, Ky.  SPOUSE Katherine B. Williams  (deceased)  S/O Robert Williams (deceased) & Geneva Bayes Williams  BURIAL Williams Cem. Oil Springs, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Deceased-Brothers: Garner Franklin, Bobby Franklin, Grant Williams:  Brothers Surviving : Gary Williams, Carl Williams, Paul Williams: Stepson: Brad Greeno  MILITARY U.S. Army Retired

JUNE - 1999

BLAIR, Alta (Blair) 84
1914-1999
BIRTH-DATE Aug.25 1914 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun.01 1999 - Riceville, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Basil J. Blair  (deceased - May 07 1985)  D/O Walter Frank & Katie Conley Blair  (deceased)  BURIAL Perkins Family Cem. Swamp Branch, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Bill Blair, Fred Blair, Roy Blair, Gary Blair, Gene Blair; Daus: Mabel Billiter, Judy Beard, Opal Williams; Brother: Paul Edward Blair; Sisters: Dorothy Newell, Christeen Davis
BLANTON, Kendrick  52
1946-1999
BIRTH-DATE Oct.25 1946 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun.07 1999 - Salyersville Health Care Center, Magoffin County Ky. SPOUSE none listed  S/O Haskell & Luda Jones Blanton   (deceased)  BURIAL Blanton Cem. Volga, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Brothers:Robert Paul & William S Blanton (deceased) Brothers:Lowell Tommy Blanton, Jack Randel Blanton;  Sisters:Roberta Sue Blanton, Linda Lou Houp;  MILITARY U.S. Army Veteran 
BURCHETT, Ernest
1999
Ernest Burchett, 82, died Monday, June 21, 1999, at Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, Texas. Mr. Burchett was a native of Stambaugh, and a Borger, Texas, resident for 49 years. He attended Oil Springs High School and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Air Force. He retired from Phillips Petroleum after 30 years as a photographer and was a member of Abundance Life Fellowship. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emilou "Sue" Burchett, on January 27; his parents, Alta and Willie Burchett; two brothers, Otto and Curtis Burchett; and four sisters, Nora, Emma, Sara and Wilma. Surviving are one son, Gary Burchett of Valley View, Texas; one daughter, Peggy Waldrop of Borger; four sisters, Gusta Bevins of Louisa, Grace Caudill of Kilbourne, Ohio, Angeline Dearing of Columbus, Ohio, and Mae Baldwin of Delaware, Ohio; and six granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 24, at Browns Chapel of the Fountains, with Rev. Merrill Silvey officiating. Burial was in Westlawn Cemetery, with Brown Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
CASTLE, Addie (Mollett) 80
1919-1999
BIRTH-DATE Mar.17 1919 - Whitehouse, Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun.23 1999 - Kings Daughters Medical Center  SPOUSE Ked Mollett   (deceased)  D/O Edward & Jennie Daniels Dixon   (deceased)  BURIAL Mollett Cem. Martin Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Billy Eugene Mollett, Ked Mollett Jr., Stanley Mollett, Ronnie Mollett, Edgar Mollett, Elmo Mollett, Freddie Mollett; Daus: Pauline Plaughter, Flora Hodge, Jennie Spence; Brothers: Walter Dixon, Raymond Dixon, Chester Dixon; Sisters: Roseanna Dow, Hattie Ray Grim, FloraOsborne, Martha Taylor; 
CHANDLER, Katherine Elizabeth (Preston)
1913-1999
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 26, for Katherine Elizabeth Chandler, 86, who died Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Mrs. Chandler was born March 17, 1913, in Johnson County, to the late Clarence and Zora Daniel Preston. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Paintsville, and Women's Missionary Union. Surviving are her husband, Escom Chandler. Officiating at services at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Donnie Patrick and Hoge Hockensmith. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville.
COLVIN, Olive (VanHoose)
1913-1999
Olive Gypsie Colvin, 85, of Piketon, died Tuesday, June 1 1999, at a Waverly hospital. She was born Oct.02 1913, in Paintsville, Ky., a daughter of the late Willie and Gracie (McCarty) VanHoose. She was retired from Tendersweet Poultry in Waverly and attended Morgan Fork United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil C. Colvin, Nov.27 1994; one brother, Homer VanHoose. She is survived by one son, Billy Ray Colvin of Chillicothe; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Frances) Cutler of Piketon; one brother, Marshal VanHoose of Dayton; four sisters, Hazel Reed of Flat Gap, Ky.; Opal Blanton of Fairborn, Ola Fyffe of Red Bush, Ky., Mrs. DOuglas (Imogene) Cochran of New Carlisle; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1p.m. Friday at Morgan Fork United Baptist Church, with Elder John Daniels and Elder Arvil Murray Jr. officiating, and interment at Mount Latham Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly, and from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Portsmouth Times Jun.02 1999
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COMBS, George W.  75
1923-1999
BIRTH-DATE Nov.30 1923 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE June 25 1999 - Paul B. Hall RegionalMedical Center,Paintsville Johnson Co.Ky. SPOUSE Erline Combs   (deceased)  S/O Benjamin Franklin & Zora Mae Rice Combs  (deceased)  BURIAL Combs Cem. Wittensville, Johnson Co. Ky.  RELATIVES Daus: DebbieCombs, Kim Combs, Gina Williams; Son: Eric Combs; Brothers: Morris Combs, Clyde Combs; Sisters: Zora Conley,Pansy Witten, Hazel Witten, Joy Roach, Juanita Johnson
CRACE, Paris "Cracker"
1924 1999
Paris (Cracker) Crace, 74, of Paintsville, died Monday, June 28, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, FLoyd Co Ky. Mr. Crace was born September 28,1924, at Ivyton, to the late Paris Lee and Ocie Mae Allen Crace. He was a salesman and veteran of the Army, having served during World War II. Surviving are his Wife, Annis Ruth Crace; one son, Michael Lee Crace of Las Vegas, Nevada; and one granddaughter and one greatgrandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 1, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Bill Underwood officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
CROTHERS,  Carl Michael
1952-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Carl Michael "Mike" Crothers, 47, who died Tuesday, June 1 1999 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Crothers was born February 26, 1952, in Monterey, Tennessee, to the late Thomas Nicholas and Colleen Price Crothers. He was an RN anesthetist. Surviving are his wife, Malinda Preston Crothers; two sons, Aaron Preston and Nicholas. Price Crothers, both of Charleston, West Virginia; one brother, William "Bill" Crothers of Paintsville; and one sister, Mary Evelyn Hewlett of Paintsville. Funeral services. were held Thursday, June 3, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Anne E. Rex, and Donnie Patrick officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
DANIELS, Hershel
1920-1999
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, June 11, for Hershel Daniels, 78, who died Wednesday, June 9, 1999 at his Paintsville residence. Mr. Daniels was born November 5, 1920, in Lawrence County, to the late Orlando and Ollie Wheeler Daniels. He was a retired coal miner, veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II,  and member of Paintsville United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Clara Southers Daniels; three sons, Larry Daniels of Paintsville, Daril Lee Daniels of Verdunville, West Virginia, and James Curtis Daniels of Chillicothe, Ohio; one brother, Bill Daniels of Ashland; four sisters, Hazel Franklin and Elizabeth Mollette, both of Paintsville, Fredia Wayns of Danville and Ruby Davis of Lucasville, Ohio; and five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be held at 1 p.m. at Paintsville United Baptist Church, with John R. Pelphrey, Charles Price and J.D. Rice offciating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
DEBORD, Paul V.
1934-1999
Paul V. DeBord, age 64,passed away Wednesday, June 9, 1999 in his residence. Born November 24, 1934 in Lowmansville, Ky. to the late John G. and Virginia (Hannah) DeBord. Paul served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by 2 daughters, Kim (Ralph) Tallarico and Mischelle (Lloyd) Jones, both of Columbus; grandson, Joshua Jones; mother-in-law, Minnie (Braithwaite) Armentrout of W. Jefferson; 3 sisters, Olive (Roy) Myers of W. Jefferson, Ann (Jim) Vanhorn of Louisa, Ky. and Maxine (Joe) Kronich of Las Vegas, Nev.; 2 brothers, Jim (Anna May) DeBord of Phoenix, Ariz. and Dean (Betty) DeBord of Baltimore, Md.; also numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his wife of 39 years Patricia M. DeBord, October 16, 1998, 2 brothers Junior and Wilbur and a sister Marie Maynard, infant daughter Lisa Renee. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, June 14, 1999 Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Alton.
ESTEPP, Helen Marie (Roberts)
1999
Helen Marie Roberts Estepp Age 67, of Lexington, died Friday, June 18, 1999, at Hospice Care Center. A native of Prestonsburg, she was the d/o the late Lee and Inis Hall Roberts. She was a member of the Southern Acres Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, George E. Estepp; one son, Michael Edward Estepp of Nicholasville; one daughter, Kathy Marie Marcum of Lexington; one brother, Roy Roberts of Prestonsburg; two sisters, Lois Jean Kennel of Indian Lakes, Ohio, and Mary Lou Kennard of Springboro, Ohio; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, Funeral services were Monday, June 21, at 11 a.m., at the Jones- Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville, with Rev. Wally Rendel officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park.
FLOURNOY, John Dennison
1914-1999
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 22, for John Dennison "Jack" Flournoy, 84, who died Saturday, June 19, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Mr. Flournoy was born October 20, 1914, in Hurtsboro, Alabama, to the late John Milton and Ollie Lee Denson Flournoy. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Castle Flournoy, who died January 25, 1998. Surviving are three sisters, Edna Harris and Vivian Carroll, both of Montgomery, Alabama, and Fannie Herron of Tallassee, Alabama. Officiating at services at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Terry Conley and Danny VanHoose. Burial was in W.R Castle Cemetery at Nippa.
FYFFE, Marie (Holbrook)  90
1908-1999
BIRTH-DATE Nov.10 1908 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun.02 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center,Paintsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE none listed  D/O Loranzo Dowell & Phoebe Pennington Holbrook  (deceased)  BURIAL Holbrook Cem. Red Bush, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Charles Fyffe, Joe Fyffe; Dau: Bonnie Cantrell
GLENN, Marie (Cantrell)
1913-1999
Marie Glenn, 86, of Sunbury, Ohio, died Friday morning (June 18, 1999) at her residence. She was born in Johnson County, Ky., on May 27, 1913, to the late Ollie and Mary Ellen (Cheek) Cantrell. She was a member of the Sunbury Wesleyan Church and enjoyed quilting and babysitting children. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, R. Roger and Beatrice of Gastonia, N.C, the Rev. Don and Ann of Marion, Ind., and Nel and Linda of Sunbury; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dewey and Virginia Cantrell of Columbus and Raymond and Phyllis Cantrell of Hopesound, Fla.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Irene and Charles Love and Flora Hubbell, all of Sunbury, and Ernestine and George Jaeckel of Los Altos, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Glenn, on Aug. 7, 1990, and five brothers, Ora, Ersell, Estill, Wayne and Burl. Visitation was at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, where services were held with the Rev. Gerald Davis officiating. Burial followed in Sunbury Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunbury Wesleyan Church.
GOBLE, Edith (Preston)
1999
Edith E Goble, 84, of Wilmington, Delaware, died Monday June 8, 1999, at her residence. Mrs. Goble, formerly of Paintsville, was born at Auxier to the late B.E. and Shirley Hopson Preston. She graduated from Van Lear High School, was a homemaker and a member of Jehovah's Witnesses Brandywine congregation. Surviving are her husband, Russell Goble; two sons, Farrell L. and Ronald P Goble, both of Wilmington; one daughter, Carol G. Loupe of Phoenix, Arizona; and six grandchildren; and five, great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held today, Friday, June 12, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at Brandywine.
GULLETT, Mollie
1911-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mollie Gullett, 88, who died Thursday, June 17, 1999 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Gullett was born March 1911, in Johnson County, to the late Laud and Nora Collins McFaddin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren Gullett. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 20, at Southside Freewill Baptist Church, with Larry Smith and Jessie Meade officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.
HAGER, Stephen Perry
1909-1999
Stephen Perry Hager, 90, a native of Paintsville, died Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at his home in San Diego, California. Mr. Hager was born April 23, 1909, to the late Eugene and Alice Perry Hager of Paintsville. Prior to his retirement, he was a prominent businessman, in San Diego where he owned a retail display business. His clientele included major department stores in cities throughout the country, as well as numerous stores in foreign countries. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, having served in the U.S.-Army Corps of Engineers. As a young man in Paintsville, Mr. Hager was prominent in social and community affairs, joining with Weldon Thomas and Tim Hager Jr. in forming a vocal group known as the Margaret Heights Trio. Later, in the late 1920s, Hager toured the East Coast with a dance band before entering his own business in California. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Hager Jr. Surviving are his wife, Ann Hager; one son, Reginald Hager of Goteborg, Sweden; one daughter, Tracey Buckman of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; one sister, Virginia Hager Masterson of Cleveland, Ohio; and three grandchildren. Graveside rites will be held Monday, July. 12, at 3:30 p.m. at Mayo Cemetery, with Jones Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
HAMPTON, Gaius Franklin
1917-1999
Retired funeral director Gaius Franklin 'Tebe" Hampton, 82, died June 27 1999 at his Staffordsville residence. Mr. Hampton was born February 14, 1917, in Catlettsburg, to the late Wade and Ada Davis Hampton. He was retired from Paintsville Funeral Home and was a member of Little Mud Lick Church of God. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Martha L. Womack. Surviving are his wife, Ilene Hampton; two brothers, Charles Hampton of Catlettsburg and Raymond Hampton of Michigan; three sisters, Ruby McGee of St. Albans, West Virginia, Agnus. Edgertown of Springhill, Florida, and Betty Scarberry of De Bary, Florida; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 30, at 1 P.m. at little Mud Lick Church of God, with Revs. Tobe Wheeler and M.T "Jr." Womack officiating. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
HORNE, Betty Jean (Ulery)
1930-1999
Betty Jean Horne, 69, died Monday, June 21, 1999, in East Lawn Manor, Marion, Ohio. Mrs. Horne was born Apri1 27, 1930, in Marion, to the late Lewis E. and Bernice Hunt Ulery. She attended Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church, was a member of American Legion Post 584, was a Gold Star Daughter and had worked as a nurses aid at East Lawn Manor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Francious E. Horne, in August 1979; one daughter, Brenda Faye Horne; and three brothers. Surviving are two sons, Francis Horne of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, and Norman L. Horne of Marion; four daughters, Karen Harper of New Bloomington, Ohio, Norma Mapes of Liberty, South Carolina, Avorey Jarrell of Marion and Bonita Horne of Van Buren, Arkansas; one sister, Norma Horne of Staffordsville; and 13 grandchildren arid nine greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 24, at Boyd Funeral Home of Marion, with Revs. Karl Carpenter and Robert, Jones officiating. Burial was in Grand Prairie Cemetery.
JONES, Sherman 51
1947-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.19 1947 - Warsaw, Indiana  DEATH-DATE Jun.07 1999 - Warsaw, Indiana  SPOUSE Linda Musgrave Jones  S/O Earle Jones (deceased) & Ruby Cole Jones  BURIAL Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Warsaw,Ind.  RELATIVES Son:Scott Alan Jones; Daus: Rita Kay Blair, Lisa Ann Eviston, Summer Waneta Jones, Stacey Lin Jones; Brothers: John S. Haecker, Sheldon Jones; 
KATZ, Irene (Holbrook)  77
1999
BIRTH-DATE unlisted  DEATH-DATE Jun.29 1999 - Sunbury, Ohio  SPOUSE Martin Katz  D/O Dewey & Elsie Holbrook   (deceased)  BURIAL Iberia Cem. Morrow Co. Oh.  RELATIVES Brothers: Harry Holbrook,  Guy Holbrook (deceased), Paul Holbrook (deceased), Jack Holbrook (deceased),; Sisters:Beylah Grandinetta, Sara Sue Holbrook Patton (deceased)
LANKFORD, Alpha (Robinson)
1904-1999
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 23, for Alpha Robinson Lankford, 95, who died Sunday, June 20, 1997 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Lankford was born January 29, 1904, in Pike County, to the late Richard and Catherine Slone Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Otto Lankford, on February 2, 1978. Surviving are four sons, Robert Lankford of Athens, Texas, David Lankford of Knoxville, Tennessee, Walker Lankford of New Castle, Pennsylvania, and Jack Lankford of San Francisco, California; three daughters, Marie Lankford and Ethel Smith, both of Hager Hill,  and June Lankford of Elk Grove Village, Illinois; one brother, Clarence Robinson of Granite Falls, North Carolina; and six grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Officiating at 11 a.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Rev. Donnie Patrick. Burial will be in Johnson Memorial Cemetery at Pikeville,
LITTON, James  63
1935-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.30 1935 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun.02 1999 - Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, Ky.  SPOUSE   S/O Willie T. & Flaire Aldridge Litton  (deceased)  BURIAL Arthur Cem. Tomahawk, Martin Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Jamie Litton, Richie Litton; Daus: Patty Hall, Karen Reffett; Brothers: Henry Litton, Lee Litton, Eddie Litton; 
LONG, Martha (Arms)
1925-1999
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 12, for Martha A. Long, 74, who died Wednesday, June 9, 1999 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. Mrs. Long was born March 6, 1925, in Johnson County to the late William and Lucinda Blair Arms. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raleigh W Long. Surviving are one son, Henry Long of Sitka; five daughters, Mary Lou Brown, of Sitka, Brenda Joyce Pennington of Flat Gap, Sylvia Ann Glover of Paintsville and Wilma Jean Moore and Edna Marie Coleman, both of Columbus, Ohio; five brothers, Paul Edward, Henry and Harry Francis Arms, all of Geneva, New York, James Allen Arms of Edmira, New York, and Lloyd Arms of Campbell; two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Smith of Sitka and Linda Sue Linthicun of Pasadena, Texas; and 16 grandchildren and several great and great-greatgrandchildren. Officiating at services at Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Paul Allen Moore, Charles Bowels and Henry Long. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
MCCLELLAN, John Will
1914-1999
John Will McClellan, 84, of Paintsville, died Monday [June 26 1999] in Salyersville Health Care Center. Mr. McClellan was born Sept. 14, 1914, in Johnson County, a son of the late Albert and Mary Margaret McCoart McClellan. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Alice McClellan. Surviving are his wife, Lenore Hall Gullett McClellan; two stepsons, Nelson H. Gullett and Lloyd Gullett, both of Paintsville; four daughters, Deloris Anderson of Berea, Mary Margaret Coffey of Germantown, Ohio, Guyanna Nagle of Frankfort and Sandra Daye Riggs of Jeffersonville; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. today (Friday)Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.

MCKENZIE, Maltia May (Lewis)
1910 1999
Maltia May McKenzie, 88, died Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McKenzie was born September 15, 1910, in Johnson County, to the late Sylvan and Laura Reynolds Lewis. She was a member of the Paintsville United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. McKenzie. Surviving are two sons, Charles Arnold and Paul Richard "Mickey" McKenzie, both of Paintsville; two daughters, Vertrice Ratliff and Louise Underwood, both of Paintsville; two brothers, Maxwell "Mack" Lewis of West Van Lear and William "Bill" Lewis of Xenia, Ohio; four sisters, Hester Price of Paintsville Gladys Burke of West Van Lear and Josephine Brown and Mary Lou Stafford, both of Lexington; and 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, June. 26, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Elders John R. Pelphrey and John Sparks officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
PACK, Joe Jr 73
1926-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.31 1926 - Pike Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun.02 1999 - Thelma, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE Libby Pack  S/O Joe Sr. & Hazel Talbert Pack   (deceased)  BURIAL Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, Johnson Co.Ky...................  RELATIVES Son: James Robert Pack; Dau: Janice Spradlin; Stepsons: Rocky Vanover, Ricky Vanover; Brother: Russell Pack; Sister: Cristine Preston; 
PRESTON, Hoy M.
1918-1999
Former Johnson County resident Hoy M. Preston, 81, died Thursday, June 3, 1999 in Friendvllle, Tennessee. Mr. Preston was born February 14,1918, in Johnson County, to the late N.M. and Rosa Daniels Preston. He was retired from Simmons-Mattress Factory He was also preceded in death by his wife, Clara Ratliff Preston, on December 1,1983. Surviving are one son, Joe D. Preston of Staffordsville; one daughter, Polly Hall of Friendville; one brother, John M. Preston of Pleasant Hill, Tennessee; and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 6, at Fairview Freewill Baptist Church, with Donald Caudill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Staffordsville, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
REYNOLDS, Charlotte Elaine (Slone)  62
1937-1999
BIRTH-DATE Feb.11 1937 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun.03 1999 - Highland Redional Medical Center, Floyd Co.Ky  SPOUSE Charles Reynolds  D/O George Slone (deceased) & Sylvia Slone  BURIAL Sparks Cem. Blaine, Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Ricky Davis, Val Davis; Daus: Karen Diane Stumbo, Teresa Holbrook; Stepson: Michael Reynolds; Stepdaus: Rhonda Reynolds, Pamela Reynolds; Brother: Graden Slone; Sister: Pamela O'Bryan; 
RICE, Ollie (Rice)
1919-1999
Nippa resident Ollie Mae Rice, 80, died Monday, June 21, 1999 at her residence. Mrs. Rice was born January 24, 1919, in Johnson County to the late Elro and Stella VanHoose Rice. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Rice, on June 28, 1987. Surviving are three sons, Leon Seth Rice, both of Nippa, and Francis Rice of Lousia  two daughters, Kay Fairchild of Oil Springs and Stella McCarty of Nippa; one brother, Everett VanHoose of Huntington, West Virginia; three sisters, Lorraine Mason and Ruth Cast of Lowmansville, and Velma Cassell of Bluefield, Virginia; and 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 24, at Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church with James Kelly Caudill, Harold Stevens and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Rice Cemetery at Nippa, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of  arrangements. Paintsville Herald 10-20-1999
RUTH, Sharon Kay (Coburn)
1951-1999
Sharon Kay Colburn Ruth, 48, died Thursday, June 17, 1999  at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ruth was born May 28, 1951, in Pike County, to the late Raymond and Nellie Mollett Colburn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Ruth; and a sister, Carol Ann Colburn. Surviving are one daughter, Rebecca Ruth of Inez; two bothers, Dale Ray and David Colburn, both of Waverly, Ohio; and two sisters, Mary Jane Vandyke of Dayton, Ohio, and Betty Menear of Otaway, Ohio. Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 22, at Highland Memorial Park,  with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
SAMMONS, Cecil
1918-1999
Retired miner Cecil Sammons, 80, died Monday, June 21, 1999 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Sammons was born August 12, 1918, in Johnson County, to the late John and Minnie Price Sammons. He was a member of Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Eula B. Horne Sammons; one son, Edward Sammons of Montville, New Jersey; two stepsons, Johnnie and Jerry McCarty, both of Meally; four daughters, Marlene Izetta of Tafton, Pennsylvania, Levetta Sneathen of Blue Springs, Missouri, Sharon Hill of  Cypress, Texas, and Retta Sue Markham of Houston, Texas; two stepdaughters, Jackie Crum of  Williamsport and Nellie Ratliff of Marion, Ohio; and six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, nine step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 24; at Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church, with Richard Williams and Keith Horne officiating. Burial Was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
SKAGGS, Hobart E.
1921-1999
PARIS, Tenn. -- Hobart E. Skaggs, 78, Paris, Tenn., died Friday, June 4, 1999, at Henry County Medical Center. He was born on Feb. 12, 1921, in Paintsville, Ky., to Amos and Sarah (O'Bryan) Skaggs. He married Tillie Butcher on Nov. 11, 1942, in Paintsville, Ky. She survives. He had lived in Paris the past three years, moving there from the Urbana area. He had been employed by U.S. Gypsum Company for 36 years in the maintenance department. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the United Baptist Church, Silver Lake. Also surviving are a son, Michael Lee Skaggs, Fort Wayne; a daughter, Janet Strain, Springville, Tenn.; a sister, Rebecca Webb, Paintsville, Ky.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Two brothers and four sisters are deceased. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Avenue Chapel. Pastors Denver Caudill and Gregory Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
STAMBAUGH, Georgia Ann (McKenzie) 80
1919-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 7 1919 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun.23 1999 - Highlands Regional Medical Center.  SPOUSE Alva Stambaugh  (deceased- Jan.11 1992)  D/O Jess & Carrie McKenzie   (deceased)  BURIAL Stambaugh Cem. Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Raymond Stambaugh, Ocenious Stambaugh; Daus: Deloris Hensley, Norma Penny, Ethel Woods, Judy Hendrickson, Bonnie Baldwin, Brenda Jarrell, Debbie Boyd; Sister:Jessie Harper; 
STAMBAUGH, Peggy
1926-1999
Former Johnson County resident Peggy J. Stambaugh, 72, of Medway, Ohio, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999  at Franciscian Medical Center. Mrs. Stambaugh was born September 8,1926, in Johnson County, to the late Hubert and Ethel Brown Stambaugh. She was a retired registered nurse, member of the Order of Eastern Star, Southern Hill Church of Christ and Vandalia Senior Citizens. She was also preceded in death by two brothers. Surviving are two brothers, James Stambaugh of Mountain View, Arkansas, and Robert Stambaugh of Dayton, Ohio; and two sisters, Irma Campbell of Medway and Patricia Shropshire of Hillsboro. Services were held Friday, June 25, at Burcham Funeral Home of Fairborn, Ohio, with Dr. Fred Klatka and Rev:,Steve White officiating. Locally, visitation was held Saturday, June 26, at Jones - Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
STANLEY, Carl F.  68
1930-1999
BIRTH-DATE Aug.04 1930 - Floyd Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun.02 1999- Veterans Hospital, Lexington,Ky.  SPOUSE Ernestine Stanley  (deceased)  S/O Roosevelt Stanley (deceased) & Carmia Wireman Stanley  BURIAL Jones Cemetery, Allen, Floyd Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Frankie Ray Stanley, Jerry L. Stanley, Billy Stanley; Daus: Sandi Stanley, Marcia Turnley, Dorothy Coleman; Brothers: Ralph Stanley, Joe Stanley, Paul Stanley, Doug Stanley; Sisters: Cristine Ward, Pearlene S. Stanley, Ina Jo Clemons;   MILITARY U.S. Army Veteran 
WALLEN, Edward E. 47
1952-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jun.1952 - Johnson Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun.28 1999 - Detroit, Michigan  SPOUSE Anne C. Wallen  S/O Leslie Wallen (deceased) & Loretta Blair Wallen  BURIAL Knollwood Memorial Cem. Michigan  RELATIVES Son: Joseph Wallen; Brothers: Charles Wallen, Willie Blair, Jimmy Wallen, Leslie Wallen Jr.; Sisters: Sandra Pack, Sharon Helton; 
WARD, Malta Mae (Sublett)  96
1902-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec.08 1902 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun.06 1999 - Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Johnson Co.Ky. SPOUSE unlisted  D/O Allen Thomas & Rhuemma VanHoose Sublett   (deceased)  BURIAL Sublett Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES Son: Douglas E. Ward; Daus: Maxine Leslie, Doris Ward; Sister: Linchie Williams.
WARD, Quentin O. "Slim" 76
1923-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 8 1923 - Auxier, Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun 26 1999 - Oakwood Hospital, Beyer Center, Ypsilanti, Mich.  SPOUSE Emma Lee Phelps Ward  S/O Oliver & Agnes Setser Ward   (deceased)  BURIAL Knollwood Memorial Park.  Ypsilanti, Mich.  RELATIVES Sons: Tommy E. Ward, Christopher K. Ward; Daus: Sharon Kay Korte, Rosemary Phelps Rhodes; Sisters: Wanetta Setser, Carlis Butcher; 
WOOD, Paul E.
1907-1999
Paul E. Wood, 92, died June 5 1999 at Beverly Health & Rehabilitation Center, Englewood, Florida. Mr. Wood was a precision gauge maker at Allison Division of General Motors. He also worked in Indianapolis at B & H Toll, Die Maker and Vickery Engineering, retiring in 1972. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Englewood and Belleville Masonic Lodge F&AM in Indiana. Surviving are his wife, Pearl G. Picklesimer Wood, formerly of Johnson County; and one brother, Charles F. Woods of Indianapolis, Indiana. Graveside services were held Saturday June 12, at Spring Hill Cemetery, Cartersburg, Indiana.
YOUNG, Herschell Sr. 72
1927-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 21 1927 - Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jun.24 1999 - Boons Camp, Johnson Co.Ky.  SPOUSE unlisted  S/O Ben & Mollie Cordial Young   (deceased)  BURIAL Young Cem. Offutt, Johnson Co. Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Gary Young, Tim Young, Herschell Young Jr., Raymond Young; Daus: Loretta Bailey, Cathy Kestner,; Brother: W. Walter Young;

JULY - 1999

BLANTON, Chloie (Trimble)
1918-1999
Funeral services were held Monday, July 12, for Chloie Trimble Caudill Blanton, 80, who died July 9 1999 at UK Medical Center, Lexington. Mrs. Blanton was born September 27, 1918, at Barnetts Creek, to the late Conroy and Doshia Ann Blair Trimble. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, William A. "Bill" Caudill and Buell Dow Blanton. Surviving are two sons, Eldon Caudill and Elder Phillip Caudill, both of Oil Springs; one daughter, Linda Blair of Oil Springs; one brother, Kenneth Trimble of River; one sister, Kathleen Colvin of Leander; and eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel were Elders Jerry Colvin, Paul Castle and Douglas Ward. Burial was in Caudill Cemetery at Oil Springs. Pallbearers were Eldon Leo Caudill, William D. "Bill" Caudill, Larry Joe Meadows, Scott Blanton, Lonnie Lemaster, Jimmy Music, Larry Blanton and Darrin Gamble. Honorary  pallbearers were Zachery Matthew Meadows, Joey Blanton, Hunter Blanton, Charles Christopher Blanton, James Colby Blanton, Aaron Mykal Music and Darrin Blake Gamble
BOND, Jefferson
1940-1999
Jefferson "J. D." Bond, 58, of Thelma, died Friday [Jul.16 1999 death date inserted in this obit]at his home. Mr. Bond was born Sept. 11, 1940, in Paintsville, a son of Guy and Helen Bond of Thelma. He was a retired high school teacher for Johnson County schools. Additional survivors include a sister, Diana Criner of Thelma, and two nephews. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today (Friday)at Paintsville Funeral Home by the Rev. Ellis Hamilton. Burial will be in the Bond Cemetery at Redbush.
BOOTH, Henry 81
1918-1999
BIRTH-DATE Apr.02 1918 - Chestnut, Johnson Co.Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jul.01 1999 - Va Hospital, Huntington West Va.  SPOUSE Virginia Ramey Booth   (deceased)  S/O Jackie & Pearl Ward Booth   (deceased)  BURIAL Lemaster Cem. Whitehouse Johnson Co Ky.  RELATIVES Son: Roger Bruce Booth; Brothers: Rufus Booth, Jack Booth Jr. Ernest Booth, Robert Booth; Sisters: Ollie Wiley, Arlene Booth; 
BOWEN, Jimmy
1916-1999
Nippa resident Jimmy Bowen, 83, died Saturday, July 24, 1999  at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bowen was born June 5, 1916, in Johnson County, to the late John W and Eda Smith Bowen. He was a retired coal miner. He was preceded in death, by his wife, Hester Bowen. Surviving are one stepdaughter, Virginia Bluebaugh of Bowling Green, Ohio; one half sister, Grace Smith of, Paintsville; and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held July 26 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jeff Burchett and Harold Conley officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
BURCHETT, Wade Oliver
1923-1999
Retired teacher Wade Oliver Burchett, 76, died Saturday, July 3, 1999 at St. Joseph Hospital. Mr. Burchett was born March 27, 1923, in Floyd County, to the late Tom and Rebecca Burchett. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a VFW member. Surviving are his wife, Lois Hooper Burchett; one daughter, Laura Burchett Link of Paintsville; five brothers, Clyde, Ray and` Gayle Burchett, all of Prestonsburg, Andrew J. Burchett of Lucasville, Ohio, and Bernard Burchett of Lebanon, Tennessee; and four sisters, Geraldine Sisco, Virginia Wallace and Blanche Cox, all of Prestonsburg, and Tommie Richardson of Columbia, Georgia. Funeral services were held Monday, July 5, at First Christian Church, with Bill Underwood officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, with Jones Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
CASTLE, Phyllis Ann (Staniford)
1941-1999
Van Lear resident Phyllis Ann Castle, 58, died Thursday, July 29, 1999 at her residence. Mrs. Castle was born April 29, 1941, in Johnson County, to the late Grant and Alice Stepp Staniford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ed Castle, on December 25, 1989; two sons, Joe Clark Castle and John Russell Lemaster; one brother, Winfrey Staniford; and one sister, Elsie Castle. Surviving are one son, Sterling Grant Castle of Liberal, Kansas; three daughters, Fannie Ocasio of Wittensville, Iris Salyers of Nippa and Billie Jean Ridgeway of Annapolis, Maryland; one brother, James Staniford of Baltimore, Maryland; two sisters, Juanita Stambaugh and Brenda Staniford, both of Paintsville; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 1, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Southie Fannin Jr. officiating. Burial was in Joe Castle Cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald  Aug 8 1999
CONLEY, Mitchell
1914-1999
Former Johnson County resident Mitchell Conley, 85, died Sunday, July 11, 1999 at West View Manor, Wooster, Ohio. Mr. Conley, a resident of Greenup, was born April 29, 1914, in Johnson County, to the late Darius "Coonie" and Anna Ryland Conley. He was employed by Pipe & Steam Fitters Local 577 of Portsmouth, Ohio. Surviving are one son, Richard Conley of Wooster; one brother, Gus Conley of Oil Springs; one sister, Mae Thornsbury of Greenup; and two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held Friday, July 16, at Paintsville Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday after 9 a.m. until time of services. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 17, at 10 a.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Dick VanHoose, M.T Womack Jr. and Willard "Red" VanHoose officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Big Sandy. by contacting Paintsville Funeral Home.
CONLEY, Wayne  77
1922-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 05 1922 - Magoffin Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jul.20 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky.  SPOUSE Ivel Sparks Conley  S/O Luke P Blackburn Conley & Stella Adams Conley  (deceased)  BURIAL Conley Cem. Falcon, Ky.  RELATIVES Stepsons:Roger Sparks, Jimmy Sparks, Walter Lemaster, Bill Lemaster, Cecil Lemaster; Daus:Addie Lee Burchett, Sharon Burchett, Nadine Pennington, Dorothy Cassidy; Step-Dau: Wanda McCoy; Sister: Betty Moorchart; 
COX, Clayton Ray
1922-1999
Clayton Ray Cox, 76, of Paris, formerly of Lexington, died Saturday. Mr. Cox was born Aug 26, 1922 in Johnson County, a son of the late Samuel and Alice Castle Cox. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Brown Cox; and a son, Robert Cox. He was a retired accountant with Gene Strauss Manufacturing Co., A U.S. veteran of World War II , a Mason and a member of Centenary Methodist Church at Lexington and First United Methodist Church at Paris. He was author and publisher of THE EAST KENTUCKIAN JOURNAL and the APPALACHIAN CROSSROADS, both used nationally for genealogy research. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Speed Cox; a daughter, Betty Carolyn Cox of Sierra Vista, AZ; two step- sons Richard Morrison of Boca Raton, FLA, and Steve Morrison of Carlisle; a step-daughter, Linda Famulare of Paris; a sister, Mary Evelyn Luman of Kings Mill, Ohio; two grand children and three step-grandchildren. The Funeral will be at 11am Tuesday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home at Lexington by Dr. Donald Durham and the Rev. Ray Hanke. Burial will be in Hill Crest Memorial Gardens at Lexington. Friends may call from 9am Tuesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home at Paris is in charge of arrangements. Ashland Daily Independent July 04,1999
CRACE, Ben
1927-1999
BIRTH-DATE Oct. 18, 1927, in Johnson County  DEATH-DATE Jul. 03, 1999, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky.  SPOUSE Sarah Elizabeth Rose Crace  S/O Charlie and Josie Blair Crace  (deceased)  BURIAL  Elliott Cem. Dwale, Floyd Co Ky.  RELATIVES Sons; Dallas Crace, William Crace, Joe Crace, Ricky Crace, Charlie Crace, Daus: Martha P. Falstead, Violet "Bonnie" Blevins, Polly Nolan, Rosemary Stephens; Brothers, Paul Crace, Red  "Bill" Crace, Jason Crace; 
CRIDER, Geneva (Auxier)
1914-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Geneva Wilson Auxier Crider, 84, who died Saturday, July 24 1999 at Hager Hill. Mrs. Crider was born August 5, 1914, in Johnson County, to the late Milton and Anna Hope Music Auxier. Surviving are her husband, Samuel Martin Crider; two daughters, Anna Crider and Nancy Archer, both of Hager Hill; one sister, Fannie Hall Lewis of Patm Cove, Florida; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 27, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bob Smith officiating. Burial was in Auxier Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald  Jul.28 1999
GOBLE, Della (Hatfield)75
1923-1999
BIRTH-DATE Oct.03 1923 - Auxier, Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jul.24 1999 - Highland Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co Ky.  SPOUSE Vernon Goble   (deceased)  D/O Garland & Maggie Powers Hatfield  (deceased)  BURIAL Goble Cem. Auxier,Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Frankie Goble, Larry Goble, Timmy Goble, Danny Goble, Bobby Goble; Daus: Sheila Greer, Rita Reffett, Linda Wells, Donna Childers, Connie Meek; Brothers:Bob Hatfield, Raymond Hatfield, Delbert Hatfield; Sisters: Glada Maloney, Wanda Hafer, Gladys Fannin, Ella Grover, Annetta Hatfield; 
GRIGSBY, Nina (Richardson)
1924-1999
Paintsville resident Nina Tackett Grigsby, 75, died Saturday, July 24, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Ms. Grigsby Was born April 6, 1924, in Estill County, to the late Argus and Nanny Green Richardson. Surviving are four sons, Harry Allen Tackett of Staffordsville, Gene Edward Tackett of Betsy Layne, Joe Lee Tackett of Wayne, West Virginia, and Billy Franklin Tackett of Grafton, Ohio; three daughters, Nina Sue Dooley of South Webster, Ohio, Geraldine Rae Keeton of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Vicky Eileen McCullum of Oak Grove; one brother, Argus Richardson of Betsy Layne; two sisters, Ina McFaddin of Paintsville and Eddie Mae Richardson of Paris; and 19 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 27, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.
HOLT, Raymond  82
1917-1999
BIRTH-DATE Feb.11 1917 - Harlan Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jul.28 1999 - Mountain Manor Nursing Home.   SPOUSE Dixie Alice Blackburn Holt   (deceased)  S/O George & Shrena Lay Holt   (deceased)  BURIAL Davidson Memorial Gardens. Ivel, Floyd Co Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Kenneth Paul Holt, Michael Ray Holt, Herbert Holt; Daus: Alice Fay Mollett, Peggy Sue Collins, Shrena Lynn Collins, Sherri Rene Cook, George Ann Lusk; Brothers: William Holt, Monnie Holt; Sisters: Bernice Swenck, Annie Lay, Ruby Milen; 
HUFF, Nola, (Daniels)
1999
Nola (Daniels) Huff age, 93, died Sunday, July 4, 1999 at West Van Lear. Mrs. Huff was born to the late Harry and Caroline Music Daniels. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Quiller Huff; one son, David Lee Huff; and four daughters, Margie Grant, Geneva Music and Barbra and Lawanda Huff. Surviving are, five daughters, Gloria Blanton of Hager Hill, Brenda Jones of Wilmington, North Carolina, Carol McKisic of Buchanan, West Virginia, Goldie Williams of Newport News, Virginia, and Sybil Leonard of Tipp City, Ohio; two sisters, Lucy Eden of Martin and Sylvia Desmartez of Leesburg, Florida; and 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and eight great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 6, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bob Smith officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
HURT, Earnest
1915-1999
Retired miner Earnest Hurt, 83, died Thursday, July 29, 1999 at his Paintsville residence. Mr. Hurt was born January 28, 1915, in Floyd County, to the late George and Ruby Goble Hurt. He was a U.S.  Army veteran of World War II and  a member of the East Point Church of Church. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Estill Hurt; and one sister, Nellie Hurt. Surviving are his wife, Mary Reed Hurt; one daughter, Hazel Jean Hurt; two nephews, Donald Puckett and Earnest Hurt Jr.; and three nieces, Doris Kestner, Donna Sue Webb and Virginia Jones. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 31, at East Point Church of Christ, with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was in Ramey Cemetery at East Point, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald  Aug.4 1999
ISAAC, Pearlie
1925-1999
Pearlie Isaac Age 73, of Thelma, died Sunday, July 11, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, following an extended illness. Born on September 16, 1925, in Hall, Knott County, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Lina Johnson Isaac. Survivors include two sons, Johnny Isaac of North Webster, Indiana, Junior Issac of Pierceton, Indiana; two daughters, Hattie Hamilton of Paintsville, Irene Wilcox of Ohio; four brothers, Sylvester Isaac, Alien Isaac, Harm Isaac, and Roosevelt Isaac, all of Ohio; four sisters, Anna Howard, Nannie Ewing, Gloria Jean Korn, all of Ohio, and Virginia Horsley, of Georgia; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be con- ducted Thursday, July 15, at 11 a.m., at the Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church at Bevinsville, with the ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Dave Burke Cemetery in Bevinsville,
JAYNE, Peewee (Turner)70
1929-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jun.29 1929- Johnson Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jul.17 1999 - Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky.  SPOUSE unlisted  D/O Carl Turner & Stella Mae Burchett   (deceased)  BURIAL Jayne Cem. Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Joe F. Jayne, Jimmy Jayne; Dau: Jackie Jayne; Brother: Thomas Turner; Grandson: Joe Jayne; Nephew: Jimmy Turner; 
JONES, Vertrice (Price)
1897-1999
Vertrice P Jones, 102, died Monday, July 12, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Jones was born July 2, 1897, in Johnson County, to the late James Monroe and Cynthia Ellen Rice Price. She was a postmistress. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Everett Price, Dr. Morris Price and James Gail Price; and one sister, Mrs. Russell Armstrong.  Surviving are one nephew, M.M. Price of Salyersville; one great-nephew, John Taylor of Pikeville; and four nieces, Alice Gail Smith of Russell, Louise A. Taylor and Cora A Nunn, both of Pikeville, and Lona C. "Doll" Crockett of Louisville. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 15, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Terry Reffett officiating. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Huntington. Paintsville Herald Jul.16 1999
KINDER, Edward Paul
1932-1999
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Thursday, July 15, for Edward Paul Kinder, 66, who died Sunday, July 11, 1999 at Jenkins Community Hospital, Jenkins. Mr. Kinder was born October 18,1932, in Bloomington, Illinois, to the late Robert P. and Margaret Richard Kinder. He was a retired shipping and receiving manager from McAlpins and a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are two sons, Darrin of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Douglas of Winchester; two daughters, Kim Meade of Paintsville and Karin Kinder of Atlanta, Georgia; and five grandchildren. Officiating at 10:30 a.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Father Joseph Muechen. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
LEMASTER, Junior P.
1934 1999
Junior P. Lemaster 64 of Springfield died Saturday July 10, 1999 at 6:35 a.m. in Community Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born July 25, 1934 in Flat Gap Kentucky, the son of Harry B. and Ival (Sparks) Lemaster. Mr Lemaster retired from Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company as a service repairman and was a member of Knights of Pythias Ingomar Lodge 610. He was preceeded in death by his father and two sisters. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Ival and Wayne Conley of Flat Gap Kentucky; his wife, Roxie A. (Perry) Lemaster, whom he married June 17, 1965; one daughter and son-in-law Faith and Sam Poplin; three stepdaughters and son-in-law, Roxann and Tom Beers, Joyce and Duane Harper all of Springfield, Gerry and Carl Truman of Spokane Washington; one sone, Bill Lemaster; one stepson and daughter-in-law, George and Sandy Hicks both of Springfield; five brothers and three sisters-in-law, Bill and Betty Lemaster, Walter Lemaster, Jimmy Sparks all of Nashville Tennesse, Cecil and Faye Lemaster of Cherokee Alabama, Roger and Debbie Sparks of Flat Gap, Kentucky; one sister and brother-in-law Wanda and Clifford McCoy of Pikeville Kentucky; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME with Rev. Bill Zimmann officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services. Burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorial Contributions are requested to Community Hospital Hospice.
MCCLURE, Betty Louise  67
1932-1999
BIRTH-DATE Jul.06 1932 - Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jul.20 1999 - Wittensville, Johnson Co Ky.  SPOUSE .  D/O Dewey & Wilda McClure  BURIAL McClure Cem. Wittensville, Johnson Co Ky.  RELATIVES Brothers: Ruel McClure, Chester McClure, Douglas McClure; Sister: Billie Stinson
MEEK, Ray  61
1938-1999
BIRTH-DATE Mar. 03 1938 -   DEATH-DATE Jul.02 1999 - Russelville, Alabama  SPOUSE Valrie VanDam Meek  S/O Elbert Meek (deceased) & Mary Daniel Meek  BURIAL unlisted  RELATIVES Son: Patrick Meek; Daus: Lisa McBayer, Tracy Travis; Brothers: Delbert Meek, Winfrey Meek, Londis Meek, Howard Meek, Thomas Meek, Dennis Meek, Luther Meek ;   Sisters: Virgie Brown, Faye Sadler, Nora Kitchen ; 
MOORE, Worth Aaron "Red"
1926-1999
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 27, for Worth Aaron (Red) Moore, 72, who died Sunday, July 25, 1999 at his Hager Hill residence. Mr. Moore was born December 22, 1926, in Johnson County, to the late Scott Forest and Stella McFaddin Moore. He was a painter and served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Lois Dean Fairchild Moore; one son, Scott Forest Moore of Tutor Key; two daughters, Jessie Dean Moore of Hager Hill and April Breno of Englewood, Ohio; two sisters, Betty Dozier Fraley of Staffordsville and Jessie Boyd of Ashland; and five grandchildren. Officiating at services at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Charles Stewart,  Harold Conley and George Conley. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.
MONTGOMERY, Benjamin "Toad"
1954-1999
Saturday, July 3, 1999 WILLARD-HURON COUNTY- OHIO-Benjamin "Toad" Montgomery, of New Haven, Huron Co.Oh., died unexpected Friday, July 2, 1999, at Alliance Community Hospital, Alliance. He was born Sept. 10, 1954, in Paintsville, Ky. He was a self-employed truck driver for the past 20 years and was an avid drag racer at Norwalk Raceway Park, in Huron County Ohio. He was a 1973 graduate of Willard High School and a member of the Willard Moose. He is survived by his wife, Zandra Montgomery, whom he married May 9, 1992; one son, Ben Montgomery Jr. of Willard; one daughter, Jennifer Montgomery of Willard; one stepson, Jonathan Mead of New Haven; one brother, Don Montgomery of New Haven; five sisters, Carol Hodge of Plymouth, Wendy Montgomery of Shelby, Lynn Beverly of Willard, Sue Newman of Shelby and Jeannie Handshoe of Havana; his grandmother, Hazel Back of Sayersville, Ky.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The Lindsey-Kocher Funeral Service, 323 Myrtle Ave., Willard, Ohio are in charge of arrangements. Funeral services are Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. George Lewis of the Deliverance Tabernacle of Fitchville,Oh., officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, New Haven.
NELSON, Lula Beatrice (Meade)
1915-1999
Lula Beatrice Nelson, 85, died Sunday, July 25, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co Ky. Mrs. Nelson was born June 1, 1915, in Johnson County, to the late Rhoads and Molly Williams Meade. She was a sales clerk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Nelson, on December 26, 1961. Surviving are two sons, George Jim Nelson of Van Lear and Philip Roger Nelson of Prestonsburg; one brother, Eddie Clay Meade of Chiefland, Florida; and five grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 27, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Kennith Lemaster officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery.
O'BRYAN, Walter
1919-1999
Nippa resident Walter O'Bryan, 80, died Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at Central Baptist Hospital. Mr. O'Bryan was born January 23, 1919, in Johnson County, to the late William G. and Esta Woods 0'Bryan. He was the owner of a grocery store. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Hayes O'Bryan one son, Walter Stephen O'Bryan of Nippa; three brothers, Billy J. O'Bryan of Paris, Estill O'Bryan of New Concord, Ohio, and Bobby Gene O'Bryan of Huntington, West Virginia; three sisters, Janice Lee Mayhew of Paintsville, Vivian Lois Blanton of Somerset and Betty June Salyer of Columbus, Ohio; and one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 10, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Toby Wheeler and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
PENNINGTON, Rilda Historia (Perry)
1935-1999
Rilda Historia Perry Pennington, 63, died Thursday, July 8, 1999 at her Flat Gap residence. Mrs. Pennington was born July 31, 1935, in Johnson County, to Mary E. Ramey Perry and the late Cam C. Perry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Pennington, on April 13, 1990. Surviving are her mother; three sons, Chester L. Pennington of Red Bush, Darrell Pennington of Flat Gap and Lester Pennington of Louisa; three daughters, Genevieve and Geneva Pennington, both of Flat Gap, and Carol F VanHoose of Stambaugh; two brothers, Dewel J. and Dewey C. Perry, both of Hillard, Ohio; and 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 11, at Peaceful Valley Independent Church, Flat Gap, with Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
RATLIFF, David Harmon
1941-1999
MOUNT BLANCHARD -- Funeral services for David Harmon Ratliff, 58, of 16482 County Road 24, Mount Blanchard, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, the Rev. Karen Fourman officiating. Burial will be in Mount Blanchard Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Mr. Ratliff died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 1999, at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center.  He was born May 23, 1941, in Paintsville, Ky., to Harmon and Nona Faye (Picklesimer) Ratliff, and his mother survives in Fairborn. He married June Christine Hall and they divorced. He married Martha George Dennis on July 22, 1989, and she survives.  Also surviving are two sons, Glen D. of Wharton; Dewayne of Findlay; one stepson, Rick Dennis, Mount Blanchard; one daughter, Pamela Cole, Mount Blanchard; one stepdaughter, Mrs. James (Tracey L.) Iliff, Van Buren; six grandchildren; one brother, Eldon of Springfield; and three sisters, Mrs. Elbert (Sue) Preston, Fairborn; Charlene Hix and Mrs. Norman (Joan) Allison, both of Enon.  Mr. Ratliff retired in 1997 from Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.  He was a former member of Freewill Baptist Church, Carey.  Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. 
RATLIFF, Guy
1930-1999
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Guy Ratliff, 68, who died July 1 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyd Co Ky. Mr. Ratliff was born August 1, 1930, at Staffordsville, to the late Dennie and Rhoda Blair Ratliff. He was a laborer. Surviving are one brother, Brian Keith Ratliff of Staffordsville; one sister, Tressie Robinson of Staffordsville; and a special friend, Betty L. Tackett. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 3, at Fairview Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Tobe Johnson officiating. Burial was in Ratliff Cemetery at Staffordsville.
REATHERFORD Yvonne (Wells) 63
1936-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 02 1936 - Auxier, Floyd Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jul.02 1999 - Riverview Manor Nursing Home, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky.SPOUSE unlisted  D/O Sherman & Emma Goble Wells   (deceased)  BURIAL Richmond Cem. Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky.  RELATIVES Dau: Kathy L. Tackett; Brother: Raymond Wells; Sisters: Sue Wells, Anna Mae Garrett; 
RICE, Elbert  89
1909-1999
BIRTH-DATE Aug.05 1909 - Johnson Co. Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jul.23 1999 - Salyersville Healthcare Center. Mafoffin Co Ky.  SPOUSE unlisted  S/O George & Martha E. Blair Rice   (deceased)  BURIAL Nat Trimble Cem. Staffordsville, Johnson Co. Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Hobert Rice, Clifton Neon Rice, George Albert Rice; Dau: Juanita Blodgett; Brothers: Ellis Douglas Rice (deceased), Dewey Rice (deceased), Estill Rice (deceased); 
RISNER, Manis  84
1915-1999
BIRTH-DATE Mar.29 1915 - Risner,   DEATH-DATE Jul.15 1999 - Riverview Manor Nursing Home, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co Ky  SPOUSE Clara Adkins Risner  S/O Lee & Mousie Bradley Risner   (deceased)  BURIAL Risner Cem. Martin, Floyd Co. Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Clarence Risner, Manis Risner Jr, Samuel Risner (deceased); Dau: Sianna Risner, Peggy Stephens; Brother: McIntire Risner, Jim Risner (deceased), Harris Risner; Sister:Opal Sturgill (deceased), Rhonda Ousley (deceased);  MILITARY World War II Veteran 
SMITH, Judy (Dills)  58
1941-1999
BIRTH-DATE Feb.11 1941 - Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jul.20 1999 - Mt. Holly Nursing Facility, Louisville, Ky. SPOUSE unlisted  D/O John Dills (deceased)  & Avanell Trimble Dills  BURIAL Resthaven Cem. Louisville Ky.   RELATIVES Sons: J.David Smith, Mark A. Smith; 
SPARKS, Charles Russell  85
1914-1999
BIRTH-DATE Mar.05 1914  DEATH-DATE Jul.15 1999 - King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland Ky.  SPOUSE Ruth Sparks   (deceased)  S/O Lincoln & Jane Hale Sparks   (deceased)  BURIAL Sparks Family Cem. Blaine,Johnson Co Ky.   RELATIVES Dau:Gertrude Barker; Sons: Kenneth Sparks, Larry Sparks, Arnold Sparks, Lincoln Sparks, Michael Sparks; 
SPEARS, Hurschell D.
1913-1999
Hurschell D. Spears, Age 85, of Coal Grove, Ohio, died Saturday, July 17, 1999, in Kings Daughters' Medical Center Ashland. He was born September 18, 1913, in River, the son of the late Everett and Sonoma Daniels Spears. He retired in 1975, as an oven operator for Dayton Malleable Iron Co., with 32 years service. He had been a member of the River, United Baptist Church since 1930, and attended River schools. He had lived in the Ironton, Ohio, area since 1943. His wife, Madge Gambill Spears, preceded him in death. He is survived by/bur children: Madge D. Black of Coal Grove; Iranell Adams of South Point; John E. Spears of Columbus, 04 Janet McCarty of Ashland; 13 grandchildren, I8 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 20, at 1 p.m. at the River United Baptist Church with Elder Londis Meek and Elder John Sparks officiating. Burial was in River Church Cemetery.
SPEARS, Phyllis A. (Dennis)
1945-1999
Phyllis A Spears, 53, died Sunday, July 11, 1999 at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mrs. Spears was born October 31, 1945, to the late John C. and Irene Neunemaker Dennis. She was a production worker at Wabash Magnetics and a member of Heritage Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert E. and John W. Dennis. Surviving are her husband, Wetzel Spears; two sons, Gordon D. Spears, of Blairsville, Georgia, and-Wetzel "Buddy" Spears II of Huntington, Indiana; two daughters, Tina Gregory of Huntington and April Palmer of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Dillard Dennis of Fort Wayne; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 14, at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington, with Thayer Salisbury officiating. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Huntington. Paintsville Herald Jul.16 1999
SPRADLIN, Zachary Nathaniel
1999-1999
Zachary Nathaniel Spradlin, infant son of Tracey and Tonya Bowens Spradlin, died at 6:25 a.m., July 16, 1999 at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Sandra and Hubert Lee Bowens, and paternal grandparents, James Denny and Juanita Spradlin. There was a graveside service on Sunday, July 18, 1999 at the Jayne Cemetery in Staffordsville.
VANHOOSE, Kellam  89
1909-1999
BIRTH-DATE Sep.15 1909 - Lawrence Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jul.  1999 - Three Rivers Medical Center Louisa, Ky.  SPOUSE Elsie Mae Osborne VanHoose  S/O Oscar & Lizzie Boyd VanHoose  BURIAL Family Cem. Nelson Branch, Lowmansville, Johnson Co Ky.  RELATIVES Son:Leonard VanHoose; Daus: Mary Lou Garland, Betty Hebebrand; Sister: Marie Greene; 
WEBB, Roy "Roger"
1947-1999
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Roy "Roger" Webb, 51, who died Thursday, July 29, 1999 at his Oil Springs residence. Mr. Webb was born August 4, 1947, in Johnson County, to the late Ozie and Annie Meade Webb. He was a tool dresser. Surviving are his wife, Linda Webb; one son, Roger Neal Webb of Oil Springs; one daughter, Patty Kaye Meade of Oil Springs; four brothers; Darrell Webb of Flat Gap, Larry Webb of Wurtland and Charles and Robert Webb, both of Oil Springs; five sisters, Malta Curtis and Catherine Lemaster, both of Flat Gap, Kalie Cop of Flatwoods, Laurie Gibbs of Raceland and Ruth Williams of Greenup; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 1, at Paintsville. Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Melvin Blanton and Jerry McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Webb Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald  Aug.4 1999
WILLIAMS Nina Marie
1912-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 21 1912 - Stambaugh, Johnson Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Jul.02 1999 -   SPOUSE none listed  D/O David Powell & Malta Stambaugh Williams  (deceased) BURIAL Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Saylersville  RELATIVES Son: Forrest Roger Williams ; Sister: Anna Louise Sherman; Minnie Stricklin (deceased-Jan 1986), Brother: David Powell Williams (deceased-Sep.1998);
WILLIAMS, Kenneth B.
1999
Kenneth Williams Retired merchant Kenneth B. Williams, 90, died Friday, July 9, 1999 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Williams was born in September 1908, at Inez, to the late Kelse B. and Tempie Powell Williams. He was self-employed. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reginia Frail Williams. Surviving are one granddaughter; one great-grandson; and one step-granddaughter. Private graveside services were held Sunday, July 11, at Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with E.N. VanHoose officiating. Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
YATES, Jimmy
1958-1999
Jimmy Yates, 41, of Pikeville, died Saturdays July 31, 1999 at Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Mr. Yates was born March 10, 1958, in Paintsville, to Meda Jo Joseph Yates and the late Harold Yates. He was an EMT-B with P & B Ambulance Company of Prestonsburg and attended Victory Baptist Church in Pikeville. Surviving are his wife, Connie Hall Yates; his mother; three daughters, Chastity Nicole, Candace Marie and Tara Lynn dates, all of Pikeville; two brothers, Gary and Ricky Corbin Yates, both of Prestonsburg; and one sister, Edith McKinney of Harold. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, August 4, at 11 a.m.. at Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist Church in Prestonsburg, with Rev. David Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg, with Floyd Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald  Aug.4 1999

AUGUST - 1999

BARKER, Neva (Selvage)
1924-1999
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 22, for Neva Barker, 74, who died Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at her Van Lear residence. Mrs. Barker was born October 10, 1924, in Johnson County, to the late Cal and Audrey Williams Selvage. Surviving are two sons, James E. Lee and Timothy Barker, both of Van Lear; two daughters, Melody Borghi of New Hudson, Michigan, and Pam Gretzner of Rockford, Michigan; two sisters, Betty Moore and Juanita Hunter, both of Van Lear; and eight grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Officiating at services at Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church was Paul Wayne Browning. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Phelps & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
CASTLE, Mollie Marie
1922-1999
NAME  (age) CASTLE, Mollie Marie   77  BIRTH-DATE Apr.01 1922 - Paintsville, Johnson Co. Ky.  DEATH-DATE Aug.31 1999 - Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky...........  SPOUSE Curtis B. Castle  (deceased)  D/O E.T. Sherman Sr & Virginia Adams Sherman   (deceased)  BURIAL East Highland Cemetery Paintsville, Johnson Co Ky.  RELATIVES Son: James Curtis Castle;  Sister: Betty Morgan;  
CAUDILL, Powell
1915-1999
Powell Caudill, 83, of Lafayette, Ohio, died at 2:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 1999 at Plus Health Care Center, Lima,Ohio. He was born Nov. 12, 1915 in Riceville, Ky. to Thomas and Amy (Conley) Caudill. He married Irene Wright on July 22, 1941, and she survives. Also surviving are a son, William of Lima,Oh; two brothers, Ray E. and James E., both of Plymouth,Oh; and two sisters, Lillian Hicks, Mansfield,Oh; and Mrs. Merton (Faye) Kessler, Plymouth,Oh. He was preceded in death by two sisters, May Snipes and Julia Lynch; and three brothers, Raymond, Lee and Lonnie. Mr. Caudill retired as a supervisor at McCurdy Steel Products of Ada,Oh., where he was employed for 30 years. He later worked five years at Unverferth Manufacturing, Kalida. He was a member of Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of Sager Masonic Lodge 513 F&AM of Lafayette, where he served as master in 1971. He also was a member of OES Chapter 121, serving as worthy patron in 1976, 1980 and 1983. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Revs. Ellis Puckett and Tim Douglas officiated. Burial was in Preston Cemetery, Alger. The Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.Ohio, are in charge of arrangements
   
CHILDERS, Sarah Ellen ([Freddie] (Preston)
1923-1999
Sarah Ellen ([Freddie] (Preston) Childers, longtime Fairborn, Ohio resident, businesswoman and trustee, died Monday. She was 75.Mrs. Childers was born Aug. 20, 1923, in Paintsville, Ky. She and her husband moved to Fairborn in 1954. They opened one of the first IGA supermarkets in the county and operated two grocery stores and three restaurants.Mrs. Childers served as a Bath Twp. trustee for 27 years, the first woman to serve in that position. Dayton, Ohio: Aug 18, 1999
  
CHILDERS, Walter, 72,
1999
Walter Childers, died Friday, August 15 1999 in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Childers was the son of the late John and Elsie Bowling Childers. Locally he is survived by his second wife, Maxine Bierman Childers of Prestonsburg; . and one sister, B.B. Pack of Whitehouse. Entombment was in Royal Oak Cemetery in Ohio. Memorial services will be held Sunday, August 31, at 2 p.m. at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Kevin Jett, Steve Treat, Dave Flanary and Bob Stafford officiating.
COLLINS, Alice (Mullins)
1920-1999
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Alice Collins, 79, who died Friday, August 6, 1999 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Collins was born in June 1920, to the late Jerry and Hessie Mullins Mullins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elize Collins. Surviving are four sons, Robert and Dougie Collins, both of Offutt, and Roger and Frank Collins, both of Boons Camp; four daughters, Betty Spriggs and Charlotte Price, both of Boons Camp; Doris Baldwin of Paintsville; and Joanie Daniel of Meally; two brothers, Goldie Marcum of Christiansburg, Virginia; and Annie Elkins of Logan, West Virginia; and 29 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 9, at Boons Camp Freewill Baptist Church, with Jimmy Price and Harold Conley officiating. Paintsville Herald Aug.18 1999
CONLEY, Robert N.
1999
Master Sergeant Robert N. "Bob" Conley, .68, of Marietta, Georgia, died Tuesday, August 3 1999 Mr. Conley was born at Staffordsville. He had been a resident of Cobb County, Georgia, since 1972, having moved there from West Liberty. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1970 after 21 years of service, was a POW in the Korean Conflict and a Vietnam War veteran. He was a wallpaper contractor. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Conley of Marietta; two sons, Warney, of Kennesaw, Georgia, and Keith Conley of Acworth, Georgia; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, August 6, at Carmichael Funeral Home, Marietta. Burial was in Cheatham Hill Cemetery. Paintsville Herald  Aug.11 1999
DAVIS, Kathy
1955-1999
Former Johnson County resident Kathy Davis, 43, died Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Davis was born October 4, 1955, in Johnson County, to the late Ival and Dorothy Smith Davis. Surviving are two sons, Robert L. Colburn and Patrick Colburn Jr., both of Columbus; one daughter, Dorothy M. Crace of Columbus, Ohio; four brothers, James Davis of Hager Hill, Randall Davis of Van Lear, Larry Davis of Wittensville, and Simon Davis of East Point; three sisters, Geneva Haney of Paintsville, Linda Kimbler of Staffordsville and Louise Spears of Columbus, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 21, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Paul Wayne Browning officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Aug.25 1999
DELONG, Helen (Johnson)
1917-1999
Helen Delong, 82, died Monday, August 9,1999 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Delong was born March 24, 1917, to the late Charles,and Nora Hensley Johnson. She was a former employee of the Pants Factory in Wellston, Ohio.She was also preceded in death by her husband Albert Delong; one daughter, Shirley Hammond; and several siblings. Surviving are one son, Bobby Dean Delong of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; one daughter, Dixie t Jackson of Nelsonville, Ohio; two brothers, Jimmy E. Johnson of Richmondale, Ohio, and, Bill Johnson of Commercial Point, Ohio; two sisters, Betty Pierce of Jackson, Ohio, and Emma Ward of Oak Hill, Ohio; seven grandchildren, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be today, Wednesday, August 11 a.m. at Eisnaugle-Lewis F al Home, Jackson, Ohio, Rev. Jerry Scott officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Cemetery. Paintsville Herald  Aug.11 1999
FERGUSON, Jewell (Ferguson)
1921 1999
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Thursday, August 12, 1999 for Jewell Ferguson, 78, who died August 9 at her West Liberty residence. Mrs. Ferguson was born January 11, 1921, at Moon, to the late David and Rhoda Fyffe Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Okla Ferguson; and a sister, Lorraine Bailey. Surviving ,are two daughters, Marie McKenzie of Louisville and Thelma Martin of Marion, Ohio; and one brother, Woodrow Ferguson of Keaton. Officiating at 11 a.m. services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, will be Elders Lonnie Terry and Spike Skaggs. Burial will be in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens at Crockett. Paintsville Herald  Aug.11 1999
HAMMOND, Morris
1907-1999
Morris Hammond, 91, died Wednesday August 26, 1999 at Mountain Manor Nursing, Home, Paintsville. Mr. Hammond was born June 5, 1907, in Magoffin County, to the late Clay and Harriet Porter Hammond. He was a selfemployed carpenter. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Lowell Blair of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Friday, August 28, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.
HIGGINS, Christine (Bayes)
1930-1999
NAME  (age) HIGGINS, Christine  69  BIRTH-DATE May 01 1930 - Swamp Branch, Johnson Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Aug.26 1999 - Fulton, Michigan  SPOUSE Edsol Higgins  D/O Floyd & Ocie May Bayes  (deceased)  BURIAL Floral Lawn Cem. Battlecreek, Michigan  RELATIVES Son: Craig Higgins; Dau: Kathy Goldsmith; Sisters:Erma Conley, Maxine Wince, Mary Ann Evans; Brothers: Floyd Lowell Bayes, Forest Franklin Bayes;  
HORN, Arizona (Conley)
1907-1999
Hager Hill resident Arizona "Sissy" Horn, 92, died Thursday, August 19, 1999 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Horn was born April 24, 1907, in Johnson County, to the late John Clint and Helen Johnson Conley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonzie Horn, in 1955. Surviving are three daughters; Audrey Pratt, Faye Horn and Eunice Blanton, all of Paintsville; and one granddaughter and two great-granddaughters. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 22, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Leroy Auxier officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
JACKSON, Sandra Sue (Stapleton)
1948-1999
Sandra Sue Jackson, 50, died Saturday, August 14, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Jackson was born October 29, 1948, in Johnson County, to the late Dan and Osie Castle Stapleton. Surviving are her husband, Billy Jackson; three brothers, Henry Robert and Billy Ray Stapleton, all of Flat Gap; and four sisters, Flora Bell Rowland of Volga; Pearl McKenzie of River; Margie Stapleton of Morehead; and Sarah Taylor of Mt. Gillian. Funeral services were held Monday, August 16, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Eric Hubbard, Terry Lykins and Harold Conley officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
MEADE, James H.
1999
James H. Meade, 76, of Beaver died Friday, August 27, 1999 in the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born February 19, 1923, in Van Lear and was the son of the late Alvin and Della Ann Mormon Meade. A retired businessman, he had operated a service station at Beaver.  He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Elliott Chapel at Beaver. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Lee Hamilton Meade; his daughters, Joetta Lynn Dugan of Pikeville, and Anita Louise Branham of Gilbertsville; one brother, Alvin Meade, Jr., of Lucasville, Ohio; one sister, Anna Ruth Mitchell of Medway, Ohio; and one grandson. Funeral services for James H. Meade will be conducted Sunday, August 29, at 1 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Phillips Smith officiating. Burial will be made in the Vance Cemetery at Beaver with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Printed:  August 29, 1999
MINIX, Myrtle (Wheeler)
1919-1999
Funeral services were held Monday, August 30, for Myrtle Wheeler Minix, 80, who died Friday, August 27, 1999, at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Mrs. Wheeler was born February 1, 1919, in Magoffin County, to the late Charles W and Elizabeth Jayne Wheeler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Minix Jr., in 1987. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Michael Minix Sr. and Mark Minix, both of Paintsville; one daughter, Marlene VanHoose of Lexington; and 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Paintsville United Baptist Church was Elder Joe Carroll. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Mike VanHoose, Maurice Minix IV, Dr. Marty Minix, Dr. Michael Minix Jr., Madison Coulter Minix, Mark Minix Jr.,, Ross Barnette, Worth Blackwelder and Don Penn Moore. Paintsville Herald 9-1-1999
MINIX, William Sr.
1929-1999
William W "Bill" Minix Sr., 70, of Nicholasville, died Monday; August 16, 1999 Mr. Minix was ,born April 22, 1929, in Johnson County, to the late Maurice' McKinley Minix Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Webb Minix. He was vice president of Carter and Sadler Wholesale and a member of Pikeville United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Dalton Minix. Surviving are one son, William "Bill" Minix Jr. of Nicholasville; two daughters, Connie Stratton of Nicholasville and Deborah Susan Piller of Severville, Tennessee; and eight grandchildren an two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 19, at J.W. Call Funeral Home Chapel, with Jerry Stanley officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Bill Minix III, Steve Piller Jr., Bill Stratton, Mike Piller, Ben Stratton and Adam Minix. Paintsville Herald Aug.25 1999
MUSIC, Arnold Ray
1941-1999
Arnold Ray Music, Age 58, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, August 12, 1999, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born on July 28, 1941, in Floyd County, he was the son of Nora Meade Music of Prestonsburg and the late George Music. He was a disabled coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Edna Hale Music; one son, Kenneth Ray Music of Prestonsburg; one brother, Gordon Music of Ashland; one- half brother, Bob Music of West Virginia; one sister, Bonnie Sue Music of Prestonsburg; two grand- children. Burial will be in the Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg.
MUSIC, Ray
1934-1999
Ray Music,64 4240 Wilshire Drive, Marion Indiana, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 1999, at Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born in Van Lear,Johnson County Ky., Nov. 21, 1934, and had lived in Marion since 1960. He and his wife Doris were married 32 years. He attended Van Lear City School. While serving in the Army, he was stationed in Germany. He was a die setter for General Motors for 38 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of United Auto Workers Local 977 union, sympathy club.  Surviving are his wife, Doris, of Marion; a daughter and son-in-law, Ralph D. and Sheri Music-Cornell, Kokomo; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Joe Castle, Wurtland, Ky.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Carrie Music and Robert and Florence Music, all of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his brother Lee C. Music, who died in 1995. The Raven Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion Ind., was in charge of arrangements.  Randy Blackaby officiated.  Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Ky.  [Additional Info]: Ray Music was the son of the late Alex & Mary VanHoose Music of Van Lear. 
PENNINGTON, Bessie (Litteral)
1916-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Bessie Pennington, 82, who died Thursday, August 12, 1999 at Pickaway Manor in Circleville, Ohio. Mrs. Pennington was born August 29, 1916, in Magoffin County, to the late Luther and Mary Rice Litteral. She was a chef for Jenny Wiley State Park. She was also preceded in death by her husband Estill Pennington, on May 5, 1995; and a son, Taulbee Pennington. Surviving are one son, Dorsie Pennington of Cambridge, Ohio; two daughters, Christine Conley of Ashville, Ohio, and Shirley Blair of Urbana, Ohio; and 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 15, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
PHILLIPS, Ralph William
1938-1999
HARRODSBURG KY-- Ralph William Phillips, 61, of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday Aug.18 1999 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center of natural causes. Born April 14, 1938 in Paintsville, he was a son of the late Ralph and Elsie Mann Phillips. He was a retired teacher and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He had served as minister of music at several churches. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Long Phillips of Somerset; Two sons: Greg Phillips of Danville Barry Phillips of Pendleton Daughter: Pam Burns of LaGrange; Brothers: Ross Phillips of Lexington,Ky David Phillips of Warsaw, Ind. Tom D. Phillips of Harrodsburg,Ky Chuck Phillips of Junction City. Sisters: Nancy Cornish of Harrodsburg, Ky. Rita Lance,of Harrodsburg,Ky Ruth Whyde of Indianapolis, Ind. Ransdell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Revs. James Harley and Ernest Martin officiated. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Garden.
PRICE, Georgetta (VanHoose)
1922-1999
NAME  (age) PRICE, Georgetta   BIRTH-DATE Jan. 28 1922  DEATH-DATE Aug.05 1999 - Placentia, Ca.  SPOUSE Bayless Walker Price   (deceased - May 1989)  D/O Dewey G. & Mary VanHoose   (deceased)  BURIAL unlisted  RELATIVES Daus: Mary Nelson, Etta Williams, Lawanda Swearengin;  Son: Walker Price; Brother:Gordon VanHoose; William Chick VanHoose  (deceased); Sisters: Virginia..... Phillips, Lenore Diffee, Celeste VanHoose (deceased)   MILITARY  US Navy Wave   World War II 
RICE, Sibyl (Picklesimer)
1916-1999
NAME  (age) RICE, Sibyl  82  BIRTH-DATE Sep.27 1916 - Johnson Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Aug.30 1999 - Mountain Manor Nursing Home  Johnson Co Ky.  SPOUSE unlisted  D/O Albert & Zelda Trimble Picklesimer  (deceased)  BURIAL Nat Trimble Cemetery  Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Robert Rice, George Albert Rice, Clifton Neon Rice; Dau: Juanita Blodgett; Sister: Betty Morgan;  
SLONE, Avanell (Stambaugh)
1941-1999
Flat Gap resident Avanell, Stambaugh Slone, 58, died Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at her residence, Mrs. Slone was born April 28, 1941, in Johnson County, to the late George and Anna Sellars Stambaugh. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Charles Jones and Woodrow Slone. Surviving are five sons, Greg Jones of Milford Center, Ohio, Joseph, Kenny and Keith Jones, all of Mansfield, Ohio, and Charlie Jones of Raymond, Ohio; three daughters, Sharon Jones of Allen, Judy Salisbury of Hueysville and Angeline Jones of Raymond; one brother, Ray Stambaugh of Sitka; four sisters, Betty Ramey of Sitka Ethel Brouce of Lexington, Jean Osborne of Columbus, Ohio, and Edna Salyers of Coal Grove, Ohio; and nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 14, at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Eugene Stambaugh officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery at Staffordsville.
STANIFORD, Elijah Jr.
1921-1999
LEXINGTON - Elijah "JR" Staniford, 78, of 280 Otterbein Drive died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999, at home after a long illness. Mr. Staniford was born on June 26,1921 to Elijah and Stella Ward- Stanaford in Boonescamp, KY. Mr. Staniford worked for General Motors as a tool and die maker and retired in 1985 after 33 years from the Lordstown, OH plant. He was a member of the Hanley Road Southern Baptist Church, the United Auto Workers, Masonic Lodge #35 FA. & M., Baku Grotto, AARP Chapter 718, Kentucky Colonels and a lifetime member of the VFW Mr. Staniford was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Dixie Division 155th Infantry. Mr. Staniford loved wording on old cars, raising a garden, going to the Masonic Temple and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Lizzie E. Walters- Staniford;  a daughter and son-in-law, Helen & James Boyd of Mansfield; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three, sisters, Lydia Walters of a Boonescamp, KY, Reva Pansing of Centerville, OH, & Stella Jean Williams of Williamsport, KY; & several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah & Stella Ward Stanaford; a son, Elijah Staniford III: two brothers, Frank & Chester Staniford; a sister, Dora Staniford; a grand-son, Mark Boyd & two great grandsons, Douglas and Daniel Boyd. Friends may call at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors Friday, August 13, 1999 from 6-9 P.M. with a Masonic service at 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Saturday, August 14,1999 at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. John Burghard officiating. Following funeral services Mr. Staniford will be interred at Miami Valley Memorial Gardens in Centerville, Ohio at 3:30 p.m. with military, services. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Med/Central Health Care System; Attn: Hospice, 335 Glessner Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio 44903
TRIMBLE, Jerry D.
1950-1999
Jerry Denzil Trimble, 49, of 137 Santee Ave., Findlay, Ohio, died at 5:48 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999, at his residence. He was born June 13, 1950, in Paintsville, Ky., the son of James A. and Pearl G. (Picklesimer) Trimble, and they survive in Houcktown. He married Patty J. Miller, and they were divorced. On Aug. 21, 1994, he married Marsha L. (Wiechman) Byerly and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Joe D. and Donald L., both of Findlay; one stepson, Shannon Byerly, Westerville; two stepdaughters, Dawn R. Graymire, McComb; Renee N. Byerly, at home; three grandchildren; two brothers, James D. of Houcktown; Robert A. of Findlay; and two sisters, Annetta Stuard, Findlay; Ruby J. Overton, Grove, Okla. Mr. Trimble was retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Co., where he had worked in the tire room. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a life member of AMVETS Post 21 and Disable American Veterans Buddy Chapter 43, both of Findlay. He graduated in 1968 from Riverdale High School. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, the Rev. Gregus Smith officiating. Burial will be in Houcktown Cemetery.
WARD, Russell Jackson
1942-1999
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Russell Jackson Ward, 56, who died Thursday, August 19, 1999  at Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Ward was born November 2, 1942, at Boons Camp, to the late Russell and Willa Mae Wells Ward. He was a self-employed independent contractor. Surviving are one son, Brian Ward of Nicholasville; one daughter, Elizabeth Ward of Lexington; four sisters, Lorraine Ward of Paintsville, Bonnie Castle of Marion, Ohio, Linda Watkins of Florence, South Carolina, and Wanda Parrott of Sunman, Indiana; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 21, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Parrott officiating. Burial was in Zip Wells Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald Aug.25 1999
YOUNG, Daniel Edward
1975-1999
NAME  (age) YOUNG, Daniel Edward  24  BIRTH-DATE Feb.02 1975 - Floyd Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Aug.01 1999 - Community Hospital , Columbus, Texas  SPOUSE unlisted  S/O Sam Young & Penny Smithson  BURIAL unlisted  RELATIVES Brother: Christopher James Young; Sister: Melissa Sue Keefer.
YOUNG, Ivory (Hackney)
1913-1999
Former Johnson County resident Ivory Hackney Young, 85, died Sunday, August 1, 1999 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Mrs. Young was born December 6, 1913, in Johnson County, to the late Rev. Charlie and Zee Short Hackney. She was a member of Eastern Star and George's Creek United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Young; three sons, Jack, Charles and Kenneth Young; and one daughter, Francis Cyphers. Surviving are two sons, Richard Young of Tyner and Larry Young of Belleville, Michigan; three daughters, Lois J. Cox of Spanaway, Washington, Joann Martin of Ypsilanti and Joyce Skonieezny of Willis, Michigan; four brothers, Edgel Hackney of Sitka, Jimmie Hackney of River, Paul Hackney of Ulysses and Hager Hackney of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Edith Miller of Charley and Jacqueline Young of Columbus, Ohio; and several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 5, at George's Creek United Baptist Church, with Elders Carlos Preston, Hobart E. May and Rutherford Blair officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery at Louisa. Paintsville Herald  Aug.6 1999

SEPTEMBER - 1999

ARMS, Richard
1940-1999
Richard Arms, 59, of Mt. Airy, N.C., formerly of Johnson County, died Saturday Sep.04 1999, in San Louis Valley Regional Medical Center in Colorado. Mr. Arms was born July 20, 1940, in Johnson County, a son of Minnie Arms of Johnson County and the late Daniel Arms. He was a truck driver and an Army veteran.  Additional survivors include his wife, Mary Trimble Arms; two daughters, Pamala Arms of Mt. Airy and Melissa Arms Mazzini of Nicholasville; a brother, Roy Arms of Paintsville; four sisters, Martha Vandeventer and Shirley Walls, both of Indiana, and Helen Arms and Dorothy Hatton, both of Winchester; and a grandchild. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville by Mike Blanton. Burial will be in Conley Cemetery in Staffordsville. Friends may call from 6 to 10 tonight at the funeral home. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-8-1999
BRIGGS, Judith (Gutteridge) 52
1947-1999
BIRTH-DATE May 02 1947 - Philadelphia  DEATH-DATE Sep 21 1999 -   SPOUSE Russell Briggs  D/O Thomas M & Sarah Spector Gutteridge  BURIAL unlisted  RELATIVES Son: Ryan Briggs; Dau: Caitlin Briggs; Brothers: James Gutteridge, John Gutteridge;
BROWN, Charlie  91
1907-1999
BIRTH-DATE Dec 25 1907 - [Birthdate is corrected data from what the paper printed]  DEATH-DATE Sep 17 1999 - Johnson CO Ky.  SPOUSE Mary Burchett Brown (deceased)  S/O George M & Minnie Daniel Brown  (deceased)  BURIAL Brown Cem  Volga, Johnson CO Ky.  RELATIVES Daus: Pamela Hitchcock, Hazel Turner, Patty Noren, Linda Gregory,; Brother: Clarence Brown; Sister: Susie Hitchcock; 
BUTCHER, Edgar
1930-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Edgar Butcher, 69, who died Friday, September 3, 1999, at his Williamsport residence. Mr. Butcher was born March 26, 1930, in Johnson County, to the late James and Batha Ward Butcher. He was retired from General Motors. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry Allen Butcher; and three brothers, Virgil Ray, William Edward and Paul Butcher. Surviving are his wife, Edna Faye Spradlin Butcher; four sons, Edgar Eugene, Ronald and Gary Butcher, all of Williamsport, and Steve Butcher of Paintsville; three daughters, Diane Blackburn, Polly Johnson and Donna Hitchcock,, all of Williamsport; five brothers, Eddie and John Butcher, both of Williamsport, James Butcher Jr. of Kingsman, Arizona, Richard Butcher of Bluefield, West Virginia, and Marcus Butcher of Dayton, Ohio; three sisters, Gemini Butcher of Williamsport, Margie Davis of Dayton, Ohio, and Ruby Butcher of Kingsman, Arizona; and 14 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, September 6, at JonesPreston Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Meek officiating. Burial was in Butcher Family Cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-8-1999
CASTLE, Carl
1923-1999
Carl Castle, age 76, of Thelma, died Friday, September 3, 1999, at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born February 3, 1923, in Johnson County, the son of the late Gar Castle and Mollie Sparks Castle. He was a tool and dye maker, and a Marine Veteran. He was a member of the Odd Fellows of Prestonsburg, and Zebulon Lodge No. 273, F&AM., Prestonsburg, and Oieika Shrine, Lexington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothea Rifle Castle. He is survived by his brother, Earl Castle of Prestonsburg. Funeral services were con- ducted Sunday, September 5, 2 p.m., at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry Neal Frisby officiating. Burial was in the Hall Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch, Paintsville
CHANDLER, Dorothy (Barnett)
1918-1999
MORELAND KY.-- Dorothy Barnett Chandler, 81, of Stanford, died Saturday Sep.04 1999 at Fort Logan Hospital. Born April 17, 1918, in Paintsville, she was a daughter of the late James and Daisy VanHoose Barnett. She was a former employee of Hub Frankel, a member of Willow Grove Baptist Church and the widow of Homer M. Chandler. Survivors include a niece, Janet VanHoose of Lexington; and two nephews, Gary Chandler of Fayetteville, N.C., and David Chandler of Danville. W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Rev. Dale Denton Officiated. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.
DANIELS, Lina Mae (Rowland)
1925-1999
Lina Mae Daniels, 73, of Ashland, died Monday Sep.13 1999 in King's Daughters' Medical Center. Mrs. Daniels was born Nov. 25, 1925, in Whitehouse, a daughter of the late Proctor and Mary Beth Fannin Rowland. She was a member of International Pentecostal Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Charles Daniels Sr.; a daughter, Dee Willis of Catlettsburg; two sons, Charles Daniels Jr. of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Roger Daniels of Kentland, Ind.; two sisters, Margaret Sparks and Elva Lewis, both of Ashland; a brother, Virgil Rowland of Ashland; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home by Pastor Cline McCallister and the Rev. Ernie Napier. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call from 6 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
DELONG, Harry Douglas
1943-1999
Hager Hill resident Harry Douglas Delong, 56, died Friday, September 3 1999. Mr. Delong was born April 30, 1943, to the late Ted and Evelyn Music Delong. Surviving are his wife, Francis Jane McKenzie Delong; one son, Kevin belong of Lexington; two daughters, Kimberly Kretzer of Thelma and Kerry Belcher, of Prestonsburg; four brothers, Teddy, Mike, Jim and Bill Delong, all of Hager Hill; three sisters, Judy Daniel and Joann Adkins, both of Hager and Jan Lilly of Indiana; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 5, at Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bob Harper officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
FYFFE, Roy
1918-1999
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 18, for Roy Everett Fyffe, 81, who died Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Fyffe was born August 18, 1918, in Morgan County, to the late George Ollie and Arizona Webb Fyffe. He was a boilermaker with Local 667 of Charleston, West Virginia, and a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Berenice Kelly Fyffe, in 1991. Surviving are three sons, Joe Stephen "Steve" Fyffe of Rhijad, Saudi Arabia, and Chyle Anderson "Andy" Fyffe and Carl Robinson "Robbie" Fyffe, both of Huntington, West Virginia; and one granddaughter. Officiating at services at JonesPreston Funeral Home Chapel were Paul E. Keaton, Willard Bailey and Shayne Ison. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
HELTON, George A.
1933-1999
George A. Helton, 66, Alger, Ohio died Sept. 13, 1999 at his residence. He was born July 27, 1933 in Johnson County, Ky., to Charlie and Louise (Jackson) (Spears) Helton. His stepmother, Ivory Helton, survives in Alger. On Jan. 24, 1957, he married Stella Mullins, and she survives in Alger. Survivors also include a son, Douglas R. Helton of Westminster; two daughters, Peggy Sue Wireman of Harrod, and Dianna Dee Yoakam of St. Thomas, Pa.; one brother, Don Helton of Columbia City, Ind.; one sister, Velcie Daniel of Alger; five grandchildren, Donna Howard, April Yoakam, Andrea Helton, Daniel Helton and Danielle Helton; eight half brothers, Beryl Helton, Franklin D. Helton, J.B. Helton, Charles E. Helton, Melvin Helton, Doyal Helton, Will Spears and Jerry Spears; and six half sisters, Joann Rhodes, Joy Martin, Judy Weller, Janet Sexton, Garnet Lehner and Lucy Gray. Mr. Helton was a retired laborer from Bluffton Pre Cast. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict; a member of the Disabled American Veterans of Kentucky, Chapter OH8, and a member of the American Bowling Congress and Ada Merchants Bowling League. Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Alger, with Lloyd Salyer officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
HYDEN, Ballard
1921-1999
Published-Friday, October 8, 1999  Ballard Hyden, 78, died Tuesday, September 28, 1999, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Mr. Hyden was born April 2, 1921, in Johnson County, to the late Ballard Hyden Sr. and Sarah Webb Hyden. He was a retired steam presser for Prestonsburg Cleaners. He was preceeded in death by his first wife, Beulah Daniels Hyden. Surviving are his wife, Eloise Scalf Hyden; one son, Bobby Eugene Hyden of Thelma; two stepsons, Danny Fannin of Paintsville and Michael Patrick of Pikeville; one daughter, Anne Margaret Hager of Fayetteville, North Carolina; four brothers, Eugene Hyden of Warsaw, Indiana, Ernest Hyden of Mentone, Indiana, Roedolph Hyden of Flora, Indiana and Howard Hyden of Wabash, Indiana; four sisters, Helen Wilcox of West Van Lear, Gladys Blair of Centerville, Ohio, Thelma Helton of Huber Heights, Ohio and Fannie Honeycutt of Van Lear; three grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, October 1, at Thealka Freewill Baptist Church, with Gary Blair officiating. Burial was in Thealka Cemetery at Thealka.
LILLY, Ethel (May) 85
1914-1999
BIRTH-DATE Sep 14 1914 - Floyd Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Sep 19 1999 - Van Lear Johnson Co Ky.  SPOUSE Francis Marion Lilly Jr.   (deceased - 1977)  D/O Lindsey & Clara Harmon May   (deceased)  BURIAL Family Cem  East Point, Ky.  RELATIVES Sons: Simon Lilly, Charles Lilly, Marion Lilly, David Lilly; Daus: Brenda Alexandra, Exer Faye Lilly, Debra Jean Lilly; Brother: Billy May; Sister Leona Winkler; 
LOWE, Wilma (Blair)
1953-1999
Funeral services were held Monday, September 6, for Wilma Lowe, 46., who died Saturday, September 4, 1999, at Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Mrs. Lowe was born in April 1953, to the late Vernie and Ora Arms Blair. Surviving are five brothers, Willis Blair of Hager Hill, James, Wayne and Robert Blair, all of Warsaw, Indiana, and Larry Pelphrey of Sidney, Ohio; and one sister, Anna Meade of Louisiana. Officiating at services at Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Tommy Meade. Burial was in Lowe Castle Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-8-1999
MILLER, Malta (Reed)
1900-1999
Malta Reed Miller Age, 99, of Auxier, died Saturday, September 11, 1999, in Mountain' Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville. She was born on Johns Creek, on September 5, 1900, a daughter of the late Will and Louella Ward Reed. .. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell O. Miller. She was a Charter Member of the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church where she attended for nearly 52 years. Surviving are a daughter, Jenny Wells, of Auxier; a son, John W. Miller, of Alexandria, Virginia; a sister, Ella Preston, of Auxier;, eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at Jones- Preston Funeral Home on Monday, September 13, with Paul David Coleman and Lonnie Salyer officiating. Burial was in the Auxier Relocation Cemetery
PATTON, Marjorie (Conley)
1911-1999
NAME  (age) PATTON, Marjorie  88  BIRTH-DATE Apr.21 1911 Johnson Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Sep.07 1999 - Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Johnson Co. Ky. SPOUSE James Patton  (deceased - 1980)  D/O Dennis Butler & Mint Fairchild Conley  (deceased)  BURIAL Wells Cem. Paintsville, Johnson Co.Ky.  RELATIVES None listed in Obit but Marjorie had sister's named Mabel, & Mattie 
PRESTON, Lillian (Daniels) 91
1908-1999
BIRTH-DATE Feb. 25 1908 - Lawrence Co Ky.  DEATH-DATE Sep 24 1999 - Fayetteville West Virginia Care Center  SPOUSE William R Preston Jr.  (deceased)  D/O William E. & Loutisha Boyd Daniels   (deceased)  BURIAL Sunset Memorial Cem. West Irvine   RELATIVES Sons: Walter Bruce Preston, James Lee Preston, Robert Neville Preston; Brothers: Hershel Daniels, Clyde Daniels; Sisters: Mona Daniels, Charlotte Daniels, Thelma Hager; 
SCOTT, Elizabeth (Hunter)
1999
Age, 79, of Harold, died September 23, 1999, at the Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, after an extended illness. She was born September 25, 1919, at Honaker, a daughter of the late Bishop and Minta Marshall Hunter. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Harold. She is survived by her husband, Lafe Scott. Other survivors include three daughters, Mabel Clark Kinney of Harold, Gerri Clark Coleman of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Tiffany Scott of Harold; one brother, Delmer Hunter of Harold; two sisters, Vernie Miller and Anna Hunter, both of Betsy Layne; 10 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be con- ducted Sunday, September 26, at 1 p.m. at the Church of Christ at Harold, with ministers of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel.
SMALLWOOD, Rev Donald
1999
Rev. Donald Blake Smallwood, 61, of Winchester, died Friday, September 24, 1999 at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Lexington.  Mr. Smallwood, a native of Pike County, was the son of the late a Phines and Laura Thacker Smallwood. He was a member of Belmont Church of Christ, Winchester. Surviving are his wife, Bithie Smallwood; one sister and  brother-in-law, Bethel and Jerry Stafford of Paintsville; and seven nieces and three nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 26, at  Scobee Funeral Home, Winchester, with Rev. John H. Woods officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Pallbearers were Eric Pedigo, Leroy Johnson Jr., John C. Woods, Jerry R. Stafford, James A. Gullett and Ernie Ferguson.
SMITH, William G.
1922-1999
William G. Smith, 77, died Tuesday, September 7, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Smith was born March 10, 1922, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, to the late William Oscar and Grace Gorrell Smith. He was a retired geologist from Kentucky-West Virginia Gas. Surviving are his wife, Nell Day Burke Smith; one daughter, Robin Lynn Smith Castle of Paintsville; one sister, Patricia Hoffman of Bristol, Tennessee; and two grandsons, Joshua and Daniel Castle of Paintsville. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 9, from 7-9 p.m. at Preston Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, September 10, at 11 a.m. at Ashland Cemetery Chapel in Ashland, with Revs. Bill Underwood and Charles Stewart officiating. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-8-1999
STAPLETON, Dorothy Mae (Webb)
1914-1999
Published-Wednesday, October 13, 1999Dorothy Mae Webb Stapleton, 85, died Thursday, September 30, 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville. Mrs. Stapleton was born March 24, 1914, to the late Leander Webb and Dona Salyers Webb. She was a retired cook for an Ohio school system. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lunda S. Stapleton. Survivors include one son, Robert L. Stapleton of Enon, Ohio; two daughters, Evelene McCarthy of Oil Springs and Nae E. Marsh of Ashland; three brothers, Lindsey Webb of Ashland, George Webb of Oil Springs and Arrowood Webb of Wooster, Ohio; two sisters, Joy Baldwin of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Gladys Gullett of Clarksville, Tennessee; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 3, at the Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Sammie Reed, Ray McCarty, Danny Williams, Frankie Williams, and Jim Daniels officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.
THOMAS, Gerald
1949-1999
Gerald Thomas, 50, died Saturday, September 4, 1999, in Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Thomas was born July 5, 1949, in Perry County, to Eula Everidge Thomas and the late Forester Thomas. He was an engineer. Surviving are his wife, Beverly Dails Thomas; his mother; two brothers, Larry and Tommy Thomas, both of Pinetop; and one sister, Janet Yonts of Rockford, Tennessee. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 7, at Phelps & Son Funeral Home, with Terry Reffett officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 9-8-1999
WALLACE, Robert J.
1913-1999
Robert J. Wallace Age, 86, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born January 7, 1913, at River, he was the son of the late Bill and Florence Arrowood Wallace. He was a graduate of Berea College and got his master's degree from the University of Kentucky. He was a former school teacher He taught at the former Wayland High School and Martin High School; he was the first person hired at Prestonsburg Community College: and he was also the first librarian at the college. He was a piano teacher- He established the Floyd County Library and the Eastern Kentucky Regional Library System for five counties. He was a member, of the FIoyd County Selective Service Board during World War H; a member of the Zebulon Masonic lodge No. 273, Prestonsburg; a member, of Prestonsburg Kiwanis Club; and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sane Stephens Wallace; one son, Dr. Gabriel R. Wallace of Huntsville, Alabama; one daughter, Dr. Ze!la Faye Wells of Paintsville; one brother, James Ray Wallace of Hamilton, Ohio; one sister, Mary Adams of Louisa; two grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 2, at 2 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Wayne Sayre and Dr. Harold Dorsey officiating. Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel

OCTOBER - 1999

ALLEN, Joyce (Preston)
1923-1999
Joyce Preston Allen Age 76, of Langley, died Saturday, October 9, t999, at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. She was born April 27, 1923, in Ashland, the daughter of the late Coley Allen and Rhoda Preston Allen. She received a teaching certificate from Georgetown College, Pikeville College and Morehead University. She is Survived by her husband, Volney Allen Other survivors include one son, Volney Brent Allen of Eastern; three Sisters, Barbara Carter of Lexington, Geraldine Allen and Corrine Allen; both of Eastern; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, October 12, at 1 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with the clergyman, Bob Varney, officiating. Burial was in the Allen Cemetery, Brash Creek, Hueysville.
BURNS, Arnold "Arnie"
1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Nov 3 1999
Arnold "Arnie" Burns of Sandusky, Ohio, died Wednesday, October 20, 1999, at Providence Hospital. Mr. Burns was retired from Ohio Edison after 35 year of employment. He was a member of Harvest Temple, where he was also the Children's Church director. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn J. Burns; five daughters, Jacqlyn Marie Stike of Columbia, North Carolina, Rhonda Carole Weyer of Castalia, Ohio, Carol Jo Wamsley of Middletown, Ohio, Kellie Kathleen Anthony of Columbus, Ohio, and M. Jeannie Greer of Paintsville; and 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pastor James Lewis of Harvest Temple officiated the services. Burial was in Castalia Cemetery.
BUTCHER, Chastity Nicole
1999-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Wednesday, October 13, 1999
Chastity Nicole Butcher, 3 months old, died Saturday, October 9, 1999, at Williamsport. Chastity Nicole was born July 16 1999, to Jeremy Allen and Nicole “Nikki” Bayes Butcher. Surviving are her parents; one brother, Cody Mason Butcher; maternal grandparents, Larry and Debra Bayes of Williamsport; and paternal grandparents, Diana and Steve Butcher of Williamsport. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 13, at 1 p.m. at Philip Cove Freewill Baptist Church, Tomahawk, with Rev. Robert Baker officiating. Burial will be in Butcher Family Cemetery, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
CANTRELL, Joe L.
1938-1999
Joe L. Cantrell, 60, of Marion, died Wednesday, October 6, 1999, at his residence. Mr. Cantrell was born November 10, 1938, at Oil Springs, to the late Bryan and Ruie Blanton Cantrell. A resident of Marion for 33 years, he was employed in maintenance at the Rotary Towers. He was a former member of American Legion Post 584, worked on cars and did woodworking. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Cantrell; and a sister, Wyonna Cantrell. Surviving are his wife, Mabel A. Borders Cantrell, whom he married April 4, 1964, at Falcon; one son, Tim M. (Amy L.) Cantrell of Marion; three brothers, Claude T., Rodney and Donald Cantrell, all of Kentucky; four sisters, Lou Conley, Loretta Russell, Flossie Wheeler and Cheryl Collinsworth, all of Kentucky; two grandchildren, Adam M. and Lindsey M. Cantrell, both of Marion; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 9, at Boyd Funeral Home, with Chaplain Carver Williams officiating. Burial was in Grand Prairie Cemetery.
CASTLE, Liddie (VanHoose)
1908-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Friday, October 8, 1999
Liddie Castle, 91, died Saturday, October 2, 1999 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in West Viriginia. Mrs. Castle was born February 22, 1908, to the late James and Sarch Music Vanhoose. She was a member of the Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Castle. Survivors include two sons, Vencil Castle and Ricky Castle, both of Lowmansville; three daughters, Helen Bryant of Lady Lake, Florida, Aletta Edmondson of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Virginia Sluss of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, William “Willie” Vanhoose of Logan, Ohio; two half sisters, Sarah Daniels or Ruby Vanhoose; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, at Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church with Ellis Hamilton and Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial will be in the Green Lawn Cemetery at Louisa.
CASTLE, Roda (Blanton)
1921-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Oct 27 1999
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 26, for Roda Mae Castle, 78, who died Saturday, October 23, 1999, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Castle was born May 12, 1921, in Johnson County, to the late Harry and Cora Saylor Blanton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Castle, in 1969. Surviving are three sons, Harry Castle of Paintsville and Michael and Ricky Castle, both of Bluefield, West Virginia; seven daughters, Polly Blanton, Glenda Stambaugh and Brenda Picklesimer, all of Paintsville, Susan Castle of Catlettsburg, Lucy Wimmer and Carolyn Nichols, both of Bluefield, West Virginia, and Wanda Sue Castle of Piketon, Ohio; one brother, Shade Blanton of Paintsville; three sisters, Minnie Spalding and Bessie Bayes, both of Ashland, and Martha Jane Sanders of Ohio; and 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Mike Blanton. Burial was in East Ashland Golden Oaks Memorial Park Gardens.
CHANDLER, Elizabeth (Hayes)
1909-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Oct.29 1999
Lowmansville resident Elizabeth Hayes Chandler, 90, died Monday, October 25, 1999,at her residence. Mrs. Chandler was born July 8,1909, in Lawrence County, to the late Greenville and Nancy Carter Hayes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Chandler, on June 30, 1996. Surviving are one son, Herman Chandler of Lexington; one daughter Betty Lou Castle of Paintsvilie; one sister, Verlie Hayes of Louisa; and three grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Friday, October 29,1999 at 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Gregory Chandler and Anthony Castle officiating. Burial will be in Lyons-Chandler Cemetery at Lowmansville.
DUTTON, Elmer
1927-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Oct.27 1999
Former Johnson County resident, Elmer Dutton, 72, died Saturday, October 23, 1999, at his Tremont City, Ohio, residence. Mr. Dutton was born May 14, 1927, in Johnson County, to the late John and Nelvie Pack Dutton. He was a construction worker. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Lynn Fannon. Surviving are his wife, Marie Blanton Dutton; one granddaughter and her husband, Sarah and Doug Fields; a son-in-law, Homer Fannon; two great-granddaughters; two brothers, George Dutton of White Salmon, Washington, and John Dutton of River; and two sisters, Gracie Preston of Clay City and Eula Fay Blevins of St. Paris, Ohio. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 26, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with John R. Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
EAKINS, Julia C. (Young)
1924-1999
Julia C. Eakins, 75, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died October 17 1999, at Evergreen Manor. Mrs. Eakins was born May 18, 1924, in Van Lear, to the late Thomas M. and Teri C. Daniel Young. She retired from Ford Motor Company in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1970. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Eakins, in 1984. Survivors include two sons, Tom and Dave Gaiski; one brother; two sisters; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Burial was in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Friday Oct.22 1999
ELKINS, Bernie C.
1906-1999
Bernie C. Elkins, 93, of Pine Street, Flatwoods, formerly of Wurtland, died Wednesday Oct.15 1999 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. Mr. Elkins was born Feb. 6, 1906, in Van Lear, a son of the late Fred and Parline Spradlin Elkins. His wife, Lilly Heaberlin Elkins, died in 1992. He was a retired operator at DuPont in Wurtland and a member of the Wurtland Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are five sons, J.L. Elkins of Roswell, Ga., Fred S. Elkins and Donald N. Elkins, both of Fort Myers, Fla., Marvin L. Elkins of Spring Lake, Mich., and Herbert A. Elkins of St. Augustine, Fla.; two daughters, Elsie Sammons of Flatwoods and Jean Crump of Wurtland; two sisters, Eunice Meenach of Bellefonte and Inez Pemberton of Ashland; 29 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wurtland Church of the Nazarene by Pastor Raymond E. Keaton. Burial will be in Heaberlin Cemetery in Wurtland. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods.
GARTIN, Mary (Trimble)
1911-1999
Mary Trimble Gartin, 88, formerly of Blaine, died October 27, 1999, in Morehead, at the residence of her daughter, Carol Williams. Mrs. Gartin was born April 9, 1911, at Bradley, to the late Enoch Spencer (Spencer) and Stella Patrick West. On October 22,1932, she married Newton (Newt) Trimble, formerly of Oil Springs, who preceded her in death on March 12, 1965. She later married Luther Gartin of Blaine, in October 1967. He died on January 10, 1988. She was a member of the Old Blaine United Baptist Church at Blaine. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Rhoda Hay; and five brothers, Pare-r,- de, Barton, Ire and Noah West and three stepsons, Leon Franklin Trimble, Nevin Rice Trimble and Donald Bert Trimble. Surviving are three daughters, Joyce Ann Ross of Chillicothe, Ohio, (with whom she had made her home for several years), Doris Jean (Mrs. John C.), Ball of Flatwoods and Elma Carol (Mrs. Homer) Williams of Morehead; two brothers, Eddie West of Lucasville, Ohio, and North West of Louisa; three stepdaughters-inlaw, Joan Trimble of Hyde Park, New York, Mildred Trimble, of Dayton, Ohio, and Ernestine Trimble of Chillicothe; and 11 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Friday, October 29, at Young Funeral Home of Louisa. Burial was in the Louisa-Cemetery at Louisa. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 12-1-1999
HARRINGTON, Paul
1926-1999
Paul Harrington, 72, died October 20, 1999, at his Van Lear residence. Born June 26, 1926, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Jim and Lizzie Marshall Harrington. Survivors include his wife, Lerlie Salisbury Harrington; one daughter, Loretta Harrington; one sister; and two grandchildren. Burial was in the Spears Family Cemetery at Upper Toler Creek. Paintsville Herald Friday Oct.22 1999
JENKINS, Verna (LeMaster)
1927-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Nov 3 1999
Verna LeMaster Jenkins, 71, died Thursday, October 28, 1999, at her Columbus, Ohio, residence. Mrs. Jenkins was born October 31, 1927, in Johnson County, to the late John and Pheoba Moore LeMaster. She was a retired laundress. Surviving are her husband, Buell Jenkins; two sons, Bill H. and Donald R. Jenkins, both of Columbus; four daughters, Minnie Jewel Sly, Joyce Ann Jackson, Carol Heckman and Brenda K. Jenkins, all of Columbus; two sisters, Mary Jenkins of Flat Gap and Dove Kimbleton of Columbus; and 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 1, at Jerry Spears Funeral Home, Columbus, with Elders Frankie Williams and Sammie Reed officiating. Burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus. This obituary is courtesy of Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
JOHNSON, Morris Mitchell
1922-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Friday, October 15, 1999
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, October 15, 1999, for Morris Mitchell Johnson, 77, who died Tuesday, October 12, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Johnson was born June 27, 1922, in Johnson County, to the late Stonewall Jackson and Virgie Music Johnson. He was a retired construction worker and veteran of World War II. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ann Louise Johnson, in 1989; and three brothers, Marvin, Norman and Bill Johnson. Surviving are three sons, Jerry Mitchell Johnson of Jenny's Creek, Billy Johnson of Lick Fork and Charles Alvin Johnson of Huntington, West Virginia; two daughters, Norma Jean Smith of East Point and Cheryl McCloud of Glouster, Virginia; two brothers, Alvin Johnson of Hager Hill and Charles Johnson of Clearwater, Florida; and nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Officiating at 11 a.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Toby Johnson and Clifford Spencer. Burial will be in Robinson Family Cemetery at East Point.
LONG, James F Sr.
1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Dec.24 1999
James Long Former Johnson County resident, James F. Long Sr., 81, died Wednesday, October 20. 1999. Mr. Long, of Beech Grove, Indiana, was the son of the late Rev. R.M. and Maud Stanley Long of Paintsville. He was a pipe fitter for Mitchum Schafer, retiring in 1979. Previously, he was a blacksmith for New York Central Railroad, retiring in 1969. He was a charter member of Beech Grove Church of God and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Mary Maxine Jackson Long; two sons, James Franklin Jr. and Phillip Joe Long; four daughters, Alice Jean French, Frances Ann Candela, Sandra Carol Nelson and Vicki Lynn McGown; four brothers, Russell, Walter G., Ernest G. and Donald R. Long; one sister, Beatrice Rowlett; and 22 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held October 23, with Little & Sons Funeral Home of Beech Grove in charge of arrangements. Burial was in New Crown Cemetery.
MCALLISTER, Grace (Tuzy)
1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Wednesday, October 13, 1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Grace Marie McAllister, 86, who died Sunday, October 10, 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McAllister was born April 6, 1913, in Allentowne, Pennsylvania, to the late Frank and Edith Elizabeth Metz Tuzy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershell McAllister, on June 1, 1952; and a son, William H. McAllister, in 1955. Surviving are two daughters, Joyce Ann Meade of Van Lear and Betty Lou Burke of Newport News, Virginia; and eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 12, at St. Michael Catholic Church, with Father Terry Hoppenjans officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
MCCOY, Paul Daniel
1957-1999
 Paul Daniel McCoy, 42, of Louisa, died Thursday Oct.28 1999 in Martin County. Mr. McCoy was born July 10, 1957, in Paintsville, a son of Trigg McCoy of Louisa and the late Anna Marie Moore McCoy. He was a construction worker. Additional survivors include his stepmother, Anita McCoy of Louisa; two daughters, Alicia McCoy of Grayson and Caley Dawn McCoy of Tazwell, Va.; two sons, Matthew Trigg McCoy and Dwayne McCoy, both of Tazwell; three sisters, Ruth Allen Muncy of Columbus, Ohio, Betty Muncy of Pilgrim and Donita Compton of Lexington; and two brothers, James McCoy of Pilgrim and Lloyd McCoy of Tomahawk. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday at Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa by Elder Clifford Young. Burial will be in Yatesville Memorial Gardens in Louisa. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
MCKENZIE, Edna L. (Reed)
1918-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Oct.27 1999
Volga resident Edna L. McKenzie, 81, died Saturday, October 23, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, Mrs. McKenzie was born February 18, 1918, in Johnson County, to the late Lonzo and Vertrice Williams Reed. She was a member of Enterprise Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Schuyler McKenzie; and a son, Harper McKenzie. Surviving are two daughters, Linda S. Ison of Flat Gap and Rose Ann Rowland of Volga; three brothers, James D. McKenzie of Volga, Don Reed of Circleville, Ohio, and John McKenzie Jr. of Ashland; one sister, Rule Williams of Red Bush; and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 25, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Jim McKenzie, Wendell Ison and John Ison officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
MEADE, Kenneth Rodger
1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published- Friday, October 15, 1999
Paintsville native Kenneth Rodger Meade, died Tuesday, October 12, 1999, at Pattie A. Clay Hospital. Mr. Meade was director of the Eastern Kentucky University Bookstore, board member of the Eastern Kentucky University Credit Union and Richmond Kiwanis Club, helped establish the Madison County Rescue Squad, president of Kentucky Association of College Bookstores and a Kentucky Colonel. Surviving are his wife, Donna Meade; his parents, James Kenneth and Maggi C. Meade; two daughters, Kimberly Paige Porter and Karen Lynn Meade, both of Lexington; one sister, Patricia Meade Case of Pikeville; and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 14, at Oldham, Roberts & Towell Funeral Home, with Eugene Strange and Howard Willen officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery.
MEEK, Cecil
1911-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Nov 3 1999
Meally resident Cecil Meek, 88, died Sunday, October 31, 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Meek was born August 12, 1911, in Johnson County, to the late Jack and Janett Ward Meek. He was an electrician and veteran of World War II. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Minerva Irene Picklesimer Meek, in October 1995. Surviving are one brother, Clarence Meek of Boons Camp; and one sister, Exer Price of Chardon, Ohio. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
MOLLETTE, Opal (Storer)
1927-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Oct 27 1999
Opal Mollette, 72, died Tuesday, October 19, 1999, at her Paintsville residence. Mrs. Mollette was born June 1, 1927, in Highland County, Ohio, to the late Orville and Nellie Parr Storer. She was a retired waitress. Surviving are her husband, James Mollette; three sons, Rickey Dean Mollette of Paintsville, James Timothy Mollette of West Van Lear and Bryon Keith Mollette of Hager Hill; one brother, Ralph Storer of Hillsboro, Ohio; one sister, Grace Riley of Pineknot; and nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 21, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Denvil Mollette officiating. Burial was in Mollette Cemetery at Meally.
      
MULLINS, Proctor Mort
1947-1999
Proctor Mort Mullins, 52, of Martha, died Sunday, October 31, at Three Rivers Medical Center. Mr. Mullins was born March 5, 1947, in Paintsville, a son of Pearl F. (Mutt) Mullins of Martha, and the late Myrtle Francis Ferguson Mullins. He was a pipe fitter with Local 248, Plumbers and Steam Fitters, Ashland; a member of Jake Rice Lodge #606; and chairman of the Lawrence County Board of Education; and attended Old Paint Primitive Baptist Church. Additional survivors include his wife, Betty Lockhart Mullins of Martha; two sons, David Alan Mullins of Barboursville, West Virginia, and Darrell Wayne Mullins U.S.A.F. of Yokita, Japan; two brothers, Robie Mullins and Fritz Mullins of Martha; and one grandchild, Kaylee Rebecca Mullins. Friends may call Wednesday (today), November 3, after 2 p.m. at Old Paint PrinitiveBaptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted by Elders Jerry Brown and Rodney Hamilton and Masons F and AM, Thursday, November 4, at 11 a.m at Old Paint Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Webb family Cemetery, Martha. Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Proctor Mort Mullins Scholarship Fund, c/o of Peoples Security Bank, Louisa. Submitted by: Debra Richard Dunford   
   
MURRAY, Jannie (Porter)
1916-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Friday, October 8, 1999
Jannie Murray, 83, died Sunday, October 3, 1999, in Columbus, Ohio. Born March 16, 1916, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Murray and Rebecca Porter. Survivors include one son, Ronnie Murray of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 6, at 10 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Harold Stevens officiating. Burial will be in McClure Family Cemetery at Wittensville.
PELPHREY, Thomas Eugene
1930-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Nov 3 1999
Thomas Eugene Pelphrey, 69, of Oregon, Ohio, formerly of Johnson County, died Saturday, October 24, 1999, at his residence. Mr. Pelphrey was born January 25, 1930, in Paintsville, to the late Arthur and Nannie Pelphrey. He joined the Air Force in 1948 and served 30 years on active duty, which included the Korean and Vietnam wars. In Vietnam he earned his nickname "Hawk." After working for BP for 25 years, he retired in 1999. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Curtis and Glen Arthur; and a sister, Mary Mae. Surviving are his wife, Despina "Daisy" Pelphrey; two aunts and a uncle, Louie Faye Dills, Betty Jean McCarty and Junior Combs, all of Paintsville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 27, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He received full military honors. Burial was in Restlawn Memorial Park, with Hoeflinger Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
PENNINGTON, Beulah (Jenkins)
1908-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Nov 3 1999
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, November 3, for Beulah Jenkins Pennington, 91, who died Saturday, October 30, 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Pennington was born September 22, 1908, to the late Columbus and Nancy Patrick Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Pennington, on May 2, 1997. Surviving are four sons, Ronnie and Jack Pennington, both of Flat Gap, Clay Pennington of Martha and 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; one brother, Joe Jenkins of West Liberty; and 34 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Officiating at 11 a.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Elders Sammie Reed and Frankie Williams. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
POWERS, David Ray
1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Friday, October 8, 1999
David Ray Powers, 27, of Lancaster, formerly of Pickerington, died Friday, October 1, 1999, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was employed at the Olive Garden in Lancaster. He is survived by his parents, Ray and Jodi Powers of Pickerington; sister, Kim Powers of Reynoldsburg, Kelly Fornash of Canal Winchester; his fiancee, Lindsay Green and their daughter, Kayte Powers of Lancaster; one son, Damon Ward of Lancaster; grandfather, Grant Powers of Salyersville; one nephew, two nieces, and may aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Imagean Powers and Cline and Lou Anna Blanton. Services were held October 5 at the Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home in Canal Winchester. Burial was in the Betzer Cemetery, Carroll.
PRATER, Liney Bell (Pennington)
1929-1999
Liney Bell Prater, 70, of Frenchburg, formerly of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, October 17, 1999, at St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead. Mrs. Prater was born August 20, 1929, at Water Gap, to the late Millard and Elsie Younce Pennington. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist faith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curnie Prater. Surviving are two sons, Robert J. Prater of East Point and Richard L. Prater of Jeffersonville; one daughter, Connie J. Daniels of Frenchburg; four brothers, James and Rudolph Pennington, both of Prestonsburg, Harm Pennington of Paintsville and John Andrew Pennington of Flat Gap; nine sisters, Emma Wallen, Beatrice Music and Curnie Faye Goble, all of Prestonsburg, Jacqueline Salyers of Deltona, Florida, Maudie Hughes of Longwood, Florida, Rema Perry of Paintsville, Magdeline Jackson of Warsaw, Indiana, Elizabeth Pennington of Longwood, Florida, and Linda Ousley of Owensville; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 20, at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Pennington Family Cemetery.
PRESTON, Walter Raymond "Cat"
1911-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Friday, October 8, 1999
Walter Raymond “Cat” Preston, 87, died Monday, October 4, 1999 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Preston was born November 3, 1911, at River, to the late Willaim James Preston and Myrtle Spears. He was a retired coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Christine Preston. Other survivors include one daughter, Emma Lee Vanhoose; four step-daughters; four step-sons; one brother, William James Preston, Jr. of Kettering, Ohio; three sisters, Barbra Franklin of River, and Irene Parson and Stella Craig, both of Catlettsburg; and two grandsons, Joel and Brent Vanhoose. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 7, at 1:00 p.m. at Boonscamp Freewill Baptist Church with Harold Conley officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Boonscamp.
RATLIFF, Topsy Ray
1950-1999
Topsy Ray Ratliff, 49, died Sunday, October 17, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Ratliff was born February 10, 1950, in Johnson County, to the late Topsy Ratliff Sr. and Ruby VanHoose Ratliff Sadler. Surviving are one son, Timothy Ray Ratliff of Sitka; three brothers, Hollie of Flat Gap, Lawrence of Tutor Key and Andy of Blaine; two half brothers, Jay of New York and Bub of Urbana, Ohio; four sisters, Ollie Southern, Martha Kidd and Ruth Ann Fitch, all of Denver, and Mary Pennington of Van Lear; and three half sisters, Dicie VanHoose of Denver, Elda Faye Ratliff of Middle Fork and Hattie Marie Thatcher of Urbana. Funeral services will be held, today, Wednesday, October 20, at 1 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, Denver, with Terry Conley, Harold Conley and Ted Dawson officiating. Burial will be in Topsy Ratliff Cemetery at Denver, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
RILEY, Warren G.
1920-1999
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Warren G. Riley, 78, who died October 13 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Riley was born October 24, 1920, in Breathitt County, to the late Granville and Sylvania Henson Riley. He was a technical engineer, HAM radio operator and member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jane Wilcox Riley. Surviving are one son, T.J. Riley of Dry Ridge; two daughters, Delores Salyer of Meally and Wilma Perry of Olive Hill; and five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 16, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Larry Blair and Johnny Hager officiating. Burial was in Mayo Memorial Cemetery at Paintsville.
ROSS, Walter A. Jr.
1921-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Nov 3 1999
Retired engineer Walter A. Ross Jr., 78, died Thursday, October 28, 1999, at his Flat Gap residence. Mr. Ross was born September 15, 1921, in Johnson County, to the late Walter A. Sr. and Etta Marie Lyon Ross. He was retired from General Motors of Columbus, Ohio and was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Malta Crislip Ross; three sons, Danny A. Ross of Lapel, Indiana, Rodney F. Ross Sr. of Galloway, Ohio, and John K. Ross of Millersport, Ohio; three brothers, Marshall Ross of Corning, Ohio, Edgel Ross of Flat Gap and Garland Ross of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Carrie Davis of Lima, Ohio; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 31, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with John Estep, Harold Salyer and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
ROY, Mollie Mae (Boyd)
1911-1999
Published-Oct.29 1999
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, October 29, 1999 for Mollie Mae Roy, 88, who died October 26 1999 at Salyersville Health Care Center. Mrs. Roy was born May 3, 1911, in Lawrence County, to the late Allen and Azobie Pratt Boyd. Surviving are her husband, G.P. Roy; one stepson, Dennis Roy of Southbridge, Massachusetts, one stepdaughter, Carmen Roy of Southbridge; and three step grandchildren. Officiating at 11 a.m. services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel will be Rev. James K. Caudill Burial will be in Boyd Cemetery at Louisa.
SELVAGE, James Clayton
1927-1999
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 19, for James Clayton "J.C." Selvage, 72, who died Saturday, October 16, 1999, at his Denver residence. Mr. Selvage was born April 6, 1927, in Johnson County, to the late Clate and Louise Wright Selvage. He was an electrician/plumber. Surviving are his wife, Beulah Adams; one daughter, Jamie Selvage Meade; one brother, Butch Selvage of Grove City, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were James Kelly Caudill, Chuck Slone and Paul W. Browning. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
SPARKS, Robin
1914-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Nov 27 1999
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Robin Sparks, 85, who died Saturday, October 23, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Sparks was born August 27, 1914, in Johnson County, to the late James L. and Cora Ellen Keaton Sparks. He was a farmer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dora Sparks. Surviving are one son, Tommy Glenn Sparks of Volga; four daughters, Pauline Lemaster of Paintsville, Nannie Ward of Columbus, Ohio, Delcie Whitt of Blaine and Mary Sorrell of Virginia Beach, Virginia; four brothers, Carl Sparks of Moon, Elzie Sparks of Dayton, Ohio, and Goble and Oval Sparks, both of Ohio; one sister, Flonie Lewis of Dayton; and 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 26, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with John R. Pelfrey, Paul E. Keaton and Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Nannie Sparks Cemetery at Martha.
SPEARS, Isaac Jr.
1921-1999
Age 78, of McDowell, died Friday, October 29, 1999, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born on October 25, 1921, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Isaac and Mary Dutton Spears. He was a disabled miner. Survivors include his wife, Alberta Dutton Spears; three sons, Johnny Spears of Wheelwright, and Jimmy Spears, and Jeffery Spears, both of McDowell; eight daughters, Ruby Hitchcock of Wheelwright, Mary Moore of Minnie, Mazie Hamilton, and Violet Bentley, both of McDowell, Lillie Collins of Pinetop, Emma Bentley, and Glenda Sue Stumbo, both of Price, and Melinda Mullins of Bevinsville; two brothers, Orville Spears of Bevinsville; and Homer Spears, of Williamson, West Virginia; two sisters, Irene Mosley of Minnie, and Georgene Mosley of Garrett, Indiana; 36 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren . Funeral services were conducted Monday, November 1, at 1 p.m., at the Pilgrims Rest Old Regular Baptist Church at Price, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell
THOMAS, Grace (Scott)
1907-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Friday, October 15, 1999
Hager Hill resident Grace Scott Thomas, 92, died Tuesday, October 12, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Thomas was born August 17, 1907, in Pike County, to the late W.T. and Emma Smith Scott. She was a postmistress. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Thomas, on June 25, 1981. Surviving are one son, Richard Scott Thomas of Hager Hill; four sisters, Esta Marie Conley, Shirley Preston and Billie Jean King, all of Paintsville, and Mildred Pack of Morehead; two grandsons, Richard Earl Thomas and Daniel Levin; and one granddaughter, Bronwyn Thomas Hodgson. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 14, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville.
WALLEN, Mearl
1911-1999
PAINTSVILLE HERALD-Published-Nov 27 1999
River resident Mearl Wallen, 88, died Tuesday, October 12, 1999, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Mr. Wallen was born July 21, 1911, in Johnson County, to the late William and Gypsie Murry Wallen. Surviving are one brother, Ballard Wallen of Catlettsburg; and five sisters, Dorothy Daniel and Betty Stapleton, both of River, Mae Price of Offutt, Fay Craft of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Edith VanHoose of Wilmington, Ohio. Funeral services were held Friday, October 15, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with William VanHoose and David VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Wallen Cemetery at River.
WARD, Charles William
1936-1999
Former Johnson County resident Charles William Ward, 63, died October 15, 1999, at his Ashland residence. Mr. Ward was born June 7, 1936, in Johnson County, to Shirley Mae Ward Burke and the late Edgar Ted Ward. He was an automotive engineering consultant. Surviving are his mother; three sons, Jeffery Mark Landon Ward of Olive Hill, Patrick Charles Ward of Ashland and Scott Charles Ward of Frankfort; one daughter, Debbie Jordan of Jacksonville, Florida; two brothers, George Heber and Jeff Ward, both of Oil Springs; two sisters, Betsy Wheeler of Louisa and Sarah Collinsworth of Ashland; and eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 18, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Richard Suman officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.

NOVEMBER - 1999

ANTRIM, Mary V. (Porter)
1910-1999
WABASH INDIANA: Mary V. (Sluss) Antrim, 89, Miller's Merry Manor West, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, at the nursing home. She was born on Jan. 10, 1910, in Van Lear, Ky., to Dave and Lula (Mahan) Sluss. She married Gordon W. Porter Sr. on June 9, 1928. He died on Sept. 2, 1979. She was a retired nurse's aide at Vernon Manor Children's Home. She was a member of the Church of Christ Eastwood. Surviving are a son, John A. (Imogene) Porter, Wabash; four daughters, Mrs. James (Mintie) Kerr, Wabash, Mrs. Arthur (Virginia) Diskey, Richvalley, Mrs. James (Mary) Fields, Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Patsy Jo Mahan, Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, James (Jenny Lee) Sluss, Daneridge, Tenn., and David Sluss, East Point, Ky.; three sisters, Pearl Spears, Auxier, Ky., Nettie McKinsie, Wabash, and Nancy Pelphrey, Roann; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. One son, four brothers and three sisters are deceased. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the McDonald Funeral Home Eddingfield Chapel. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery.
AUXIER, Sarah (Stapleton)
1910-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Nov.17 1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Sarah Stapleton Auxier, 89, who died Thursday, November 11, 1999, at her Hager Hill residence. Mrs. Auxier was born January 10, 1910, in Johnson County, to the late Ashland and Virgie McKenzie Stapleton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dick Auxier. Surviving are six sons, Doug, Russel and Pete, all of Hager Hill, Harold of Staffordsville, Martin of Swamp Branch and Jack of Chillicothe, Ohio; four daughters, Mabel Williams and Rosella Goble, both of Hager Hill, Doris Stewart of East Point and Mary Smallwood of Zelasky, Ohio; one brother, Bill Stapleton of Huntington, West Virginia; two sisters, Lisa and Judy Stapleton, both of Hager Hill; and 45 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren and 27 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 14, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Larry Blair and Hubert Slone officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Stapleton Branch, Hager Hill.
BALDRIDGE, Nora (Salmons)
1909-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Friday Nov.12 1999
Sitka resident Nora Baldridge, 89, died Sunday, November 7, 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Baldridge was born November 25, 1909, in Johnson County, to the late James and Katherine Honeycutt Salmons. She was a beautician. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Baldridge, in June 1981. Surviving are one son, Rev. Carl Bryan Baldridge of Alexandria; two daughters, Bonnie Adams of Sitka and Betty Janice Berry of Lebanon, Tennessee; and 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 10, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Garmon Preece officiating. Burial was in Old Friendship Cemetery at Williamsport.
BAYES, Elbert
1925-1999
Hager Hill resident Elbert Bayes, 74, died Saturday, November 20, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bayes was born June 5, 1925, in Johnson County, to the late Newt and Dicie Ramey Bayes. He was an employee with the State Highway Department and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Hester Bayes; and three nieces and one nephew. [incomplete obit]
BLAIR, Edward
1922-1999
Edward Blair, 77, of Oberlin, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at Elyria Memorial Regional Medical Center, after a sudden illness. He was born April 4, 1922, in Paintsville, Ky., and lived in the Oberlin area for 44 years, coming from West Virginia. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was stationed in Germany, France and England. He enlisted in 1943 and was discharged in 1945. He worked at Moen in Elyria for 29 years, retiring in 1984, and was a member of Camden Baptist Church, Kipton, Ohio. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and his family. He is survived by his wife, Merle (King) Blair of Oberlin, to whom he was married 49 years; three sons, Ronald of Norwalk, Richard of North Fairfield and Randall of Wakeman; three daughters, Robin Wills of North Fairfield, Rita Marcum of Wakeman and Ruth Bently of Wellington, Ohio; one brother, Paul Blair of Shiloh; one sister, Loretta Fairchild of Kentucky; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Plynia (Bolden) Blair; three brothers, Cecil, Elbert and Jay; three sisters, Berthie, Alberta and Edith; and one granddaughter. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in Gerber-Smith Funeral Home, 16 Cooper St., Wakeman. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Camden Baptist Church, 50679 Ohio 303, Oberlin, with the Rev. Calvin Searles officiating. Burial will follow in Camden Cemetery, Kipton November 24, 1999 OBERLIN OHIO
BLAIR, Francis Marion
1916-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Nov.17 1999
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, November 17, for Francis Marion Blair, 83, who died Sunday, November 14, 1999, at Cincinnati VA Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Blair was born August 10, 1916, in Johnson County, to the late James Sherman and Jane Webb Blair. He was a retired sergeant from the U.S. Army. Surviving are two nephews, Jack Cecil Hall of Lavonia, Michigan, and Kenneth Gordon Blair of Jenkins; and six nieces, Charlene Conley of Van Lear, Margaret Hall of Hager Hill, Tommie Jean Branham of Pikeville, Grace Jasper of Logan, West Virginia, Lorraine Blair of Virginia City, Virginia, and Linda Beemon of Crittenden. Services will be held at 2 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
BLANTON, Patricia Lou (Perrone)
1945-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Dec.01 1999
Hager Hill resident Patricia Lou Perrone Blanton, 54, died Thursday, November 25, 1999, at her residence. Mrs. Blanton was born September 24, 1945, in Logansport, Indiana, to Patrick Joseph Pereone and Adeline Marquette Sundy Hatton. She was a billing clerk for Dr. Roe. Surviving are her husband, Arnold Blanton; her mother; one daughter, Amy Christine Blanton of Hager Hill; one brother, John Francis Perrone of Broadview Heights, Ohio; her stepfather, Emerson Hatton; and one nephew, Patrick Perrone. Obituary courtesy of Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
BURKE, Richard Otto
1912-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Nov 5 1999
Richard Burke 1912-1999 Former Johnson County resident Richard Otto Burke, 87, died Tuesday, November 2, 1999, at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, Indiana. Mr. Burke was born September 15, 1912, in Johnson County, to the late Grant and Adaline Cliffton Burke. He was a coal miner for 19 years. He was also preceded in death by one daughter; one grandson; five brothers; and three sisters. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Burke; one son, Harold Burke of Wabash; three daughters, Billie Sue Samons of Van Lear, Charlotte Howard of Wabash and Kathy Arlene Houghland of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Robert Burke of Van Lear; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Saturday, November 6, at 2 p.m. at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home Chapel, with David Dragstrem officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash.
CASTLE, Clyde Jr.
1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Nov.17 1999
Funeral services were held Monday, November 15, for Clyde Castle Jr., 75, who died November 12, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Castle was born May 23, 1924, in Lawrence County, to the late Clyde Sr. and Maggie Borders Castle. He was a retired welder/mechanic from Island Creek Coal Company, member of the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church and veteran of World War II. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Castle. Surviving are one son, Donald Castle of West Van Lear; two daughters, Carrue Gibson of East Point and Phyllis Runyon of Mount Sterling; one sister, Phyllis Chandler of Thealka; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel was Rev. Harold Conley. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
COLLINS, Bonnie (Boggs)
1952-1999
Sitka resident Bonnie Collins, 46, died November 19 1999, at her residence. Mrs. Collins was born December 12, 1952, in Johnson County, to the late Ova Ossie and Angie Boggs. She was a member of Cannons Chapel Church at Volga. Surviving are four sons, Darrell and Bo Collins, both of Sitka, and Donald "Tony" and Matthew Collins, both of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Amy Greenwood of Pataskala, Ohio; three brothers, Beecher "Bud" Boggs of Flat Gap, Ossie Boggs of Martha and David P. Boggs of Lebanon, Ohio; six sisters, Carol Moore of Meally, Virginia Lemaster of Sitka, Helen Salyers of Paintsville, Patricia Honeycutt of Flat Gap, Roxanne Castle of River and Frances Stanifer of Martha; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 22, at Cannons Chapel Church, with Rev. Arthur Scarberry officiating. Burial was in Skaggstown Church Cemetery at Flat Gap, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
COLLINS, Margie (Gibson)
1926-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Nov 5 1999
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 4, for Margie Collins, 73, of Wayland, who died Monday, November 1, 1999, at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Mrs. Collins was born March 28, 1926, at Raven, to the late Otis and Bell Jones Gibson. She was a member of Caney Fork Regular Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Raymond Collins; one son, Phillip Ray Collins of Hager Hill; one daughter, Copa Lee Hansford of Wayland; three brothers, Berman Gibson of Bedford, Warren Gibson of Louisville and Denzil Gibson of Sturgis; and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Hall Funeral Home Chapel of Martin were Regular Baptist ministers. Burial was in Collins Cemetery at Wayland.
COLLINS, Ray Jr.
1975-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Nov 5 1999
Preston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Ray Collins Jr., 24, who died Monday, November 1, 1999, at Cabell Hunting-ton Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Collins was born May 13, 1975, in Lexington, to Ray Collins and the late Kathy Wells Collins. He was self-employed. Surviving are his father; and one brother, Brandon Collins of Inez. Officiating at 2 p.m. services at Daniels Creek Church of Christ will be J.M. Scott. Burial will be in Wells Cemetery at Van Lear.
COOK, Marie (Martin)
1916-1999
Marie Martin Cook Age, 83, of Drift, died Monday, November 29, 1999, at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. She was born September 11, 1916, in Minnie, the daughter of the late Keene F. Martin and Martha Robinette Martin. She was a self-employed merchant. Her husband, Roy Cook, preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, O. Dathan Cook of Springboro, Ohio, Wallace Cook of Franklin, Ohio; one daughter, Martha June McKenzie of Drift; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 1, at 1 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with the clergymen Arnold Turner Jr., and Ralph Turner officiating. Burial will be in the K. F. Martin Cemetery, at Minnie.
CULWELL, Elliott
1912-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Nov.17 1999
Retired miner Elliott Culwell, 87, died Wednesday, November 10, 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Culwell was born August 3, 1912, in Johnson County, to the late Dennis and Exir Davis Culwell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Culwell, on October 31, 1998; one son, James Larry Culwell; one daughter, Carolyn Castle; three brothers, Hobart, Walker Lee and Freddie; and two sisters, Ruby Tackett and Marie Green. Surviving are four sons, Frank, Rick and Leon Culwell, all of Nippa, and Randall Culwell of Wabash, Indiana; four daughters, Connie Fitch of Meally, Alice June VanHoose of Lowmansville, Rita VanHoose of Mt. Sterling and Nancy Brown of Urbana, Ohio; five brothers, Andrew Culwell of Plain City, Ohio, L.T. Culwell of Marion, Ohio, Eddie Culwell of Florida, Georgie Culwell of Waverly, Ohio, and Riley Culwell of Mechanicsburg, Ohio; two sisters, Ethel McKenzie of Chandlersville and Neval Lemasters of Columbus, Ohio; and 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 13, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Tommy Meade, Jimmy McKenzie and Gail Music officiating. Burial was in Castle Cemetery at Nippa.
DANIEL, Richard "Bus"
1908-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Nov.17 1999
River resident Richard "Bus" Daniel, 91, died Friday, November 5, 1999, at his residence. Mr. Daniel was born March 11, 1908, in Johnson County, to the late Henry Asbury and Rebecca Octavia Blevins Daniel. He was a track laborer for C & O Railway. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Daniel; two sons, Henry and Gary Daniel, both of River; two daughters, Venice Chandler of Tutor Key and Octavia Hall of Raceland; one sister, Sadie Mary Walters of Ashland; and 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 7, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bruce Howard and Roger VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Daniel Cemetery at River.
DELONG, Elizabeth (Mollett)
1901-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Nov.17 1999
Funeral services were held Friday, November 12, for Elizabeth Delong, 98, who died Monday, November 8, at Ohio Pythian Sister Home, Medina, Ohio. Mrs. Delong was born January 17, 1901, in Johnson County, to the late John C. and Etta Mae Hite Mollett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Emery Delong, in 1983; and a daughter, Audrey Page. Surviving are two sons, Arvel Delong of Keaton and Oliver Delong of Clarksville, Tennessee; one daughter, Ida A. Fyffe of Medina; two sisters, Julia Miller and Swana Penix, both of Paintsville; and nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Trace Fork United Baptist Church, Tomahawk, were Elders Flem Arrowood, Ted Asbury and Claude Mollett. Burial was in Boyd Cemetery, Tomahawk, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
DEROSSETT, Opal (Wells)
1909-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Nov.17 1999
Opal Janette Derossett, 90, died Friday, November 12, 1999, at Greene Memorial Hospital, Xenia, Ohio. Mrs. Derossett was born April 13, 1909, in Floyd County, to the late Winfield and Sally Burchett Wells. Surviving are her husband, Fred Derossett; two sons, Billy Hall of Richmond, Michigan, and Truman Hall of Ripley, New York; one daughter, Malva Cline of Sabina, Ohio; two brothers, Truman of Rush and Thomas of Van Lear; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 15, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Auxier Relocation Cemetery at Auxier.
GARTIN, Mary (Spencer)
1911-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Dec.01 1999
Mary Gartin Mary Trimble Gartin, 88, formerly of Blaine, died October 27, in Morehead, at the residence of her daughter, Carol Williams. Mrs. Gartin was born April 9, 1911, at Bradley, to the late Enoch Spencer (Spencer) and Stella Patrick West. On October 22, 1932, she married Newton (Newt) Trimble, formerly of Oil Springs, who preceded her in death on March 12, 1965. She later married Luther Gartin of Blaine, in October 1967. He died on January 10, 1988. She was a member of the Old Blaine United Baptist Church at Blaine. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Rhoda Hay; and five brothers, Parker, Claude, Barton, Lee and Noah West; and three stepsons, Leon Franklin Trimble, Nevin Rice Trimble and Donald Bert Trimble. Surviving are three daughters, Joyce Ann Ross of Chillicothe, Ohio, (with whom she had made her home for several years), Doris Jean (Mrs. John C.) Ball of Flatwoods and Elma Carol (Mrs. Homer) Williams of Morehead; two brothers, Eddie West of Lucasville, Ohio, and North West of Louisa; three stepdaughters-in-law, Joan Trimble of Hyde Park, New York, Mildred Trimble, of Dayton, Ohio, and Ernestine Trimble of Chillicothe; and 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Friday, October 29, at Young Funeral Home of Louisa. Burial was in the Louisa Cemetery at Louisa.
GRAHAM, Glenn E.
1938-1999
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, November 24, for Glenn E. Graham, 60, who died November 21 1999, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Graham was born December 2, 1938, in Logan County, West Virginia, to the late Curtis F. and Ora L. Lucas Graham. He was a mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Karen "Kay" Graham; two sons, Mark Graham of Georgetown and Seth Myers of Thelma; one daughter, Glenna Sexton of Prestonsburg; and four grandchildren. Officiating at 11 a.m. services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel will be Rev. Paul White. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, West Virginia.
GREENE, Joseph
1926-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Dec.01 1999
Joseph Greene, 73, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, November 25, 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Greene was born February 4, 1926, in Floyd County, to the late Newt and Mollie Rose Greene. He was a member of the Baptist faith, a steel worker and a United States Marine Corp veteran of World War II. Surviving are six sons, Harry Greene of Allen, Joe Douglas Greene of Martin, Blaine Richard and Paul Nathan Greene, both of Columbus, Ohio, Lowell Greene of Georgetown and Ernest Burchell Jr. of Columbus; five daughters, Pauline Prater of Paintsville, Anna Rowland of Meally, Molly Chaffins of Martin, Sandra Rudd of Jackson and Donna Duncan of Commerce, Georgia; one sister, Gracie Craft of Warsaw, Indiana; and 26 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 29, at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg. Active pallbearers were Billy Joe Chaffins, Harvey Clutter, Tim Rowland, Chuck Rudd, John Duncan and Billy Clutter. Honorary pallbearers were Eddie Craft and Tom Rose.
GULLETTE, Wiley "B"
1902-1999
Wiley "B" Gullette, 97, died Saturday, November 20, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home of Paintsville. Mr. Gullette was born August 1, 1902, in Magoffin County, to the late William S. and Katie Gullette. He was employed by the Paintsville City Street Depart-ment. Surviving are three daughters, Dovie Belcher of Paintsville, Mollie Stapleton of Tutor Key and Deborah Hendley of Bowling Green; seven foster children, one being Patricia Ann Daniels of Paintsville; and seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 22, at Christ Freedom Worship Center, with Jim Daniels, Lonnie Salyers and Roger VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
HALL, Mary Louise (Honeycutt)
1925-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Dec.01 1999
Mary Louise Hall, 74, died Wednesday, November 24, 1999, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hall was born May 27, 1925, in Floyd County, to the late Burns and Emma Baldridge Honeycutt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Hall, on August 10, 1974; and one daughter, Janet Morrison. Surviving are four sons, James Hall of Lowmansville, Phillip Hall of Paintsville, Ernie Hall of Prestonsburg and Roger Hall of Ashland; two daughters, Debbie Meek of East Point and Patricia Newsome of Prestonsburg; two brothers, Hansford Honeycutt of Auxier and Charles Honeycutt of Florida; two sisters, Hazel Sergent of Florida and Helen Amato of Omaha, Nebraska; and 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 27, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Calvin Setser officiating. Burial was in Auxier Family Cemetery at Auxier.
HARRIS, Anna Louise (Hagans)
1922-1999
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 21, for Anna Louise Harris, 77, who died Thursday, November 18, 1999, at her Auxier residence. Mrs. Harris was born January 9, 1922, in Mingo County, West Virginia, to the late William and Rhoda Sizemore Hagans. She was retired from Foothills Telephone Communications. Surviving are her husband, Bascom Harris; one son, William J. Herald of Slaughters; and one sister, Frances Irwin of Sun City Center, Florida. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Rev. Bobby Joe Spencer. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
HOLDEN, Margaret Sue (Burchett)
1934-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Friday Nov.12 1999
Margaret Sue Holden, 64, of Prestonsburg, formerly of Apple Valley, California, died Tuesday, November 9, 1999, at her residence. Mrs. Holden was born December 25, 1934, at Endicott, to the late Clayton and Edith Daniels Burchett. She was co-owner of a liquor and convenience store in Apple Valley and was a member of St. Martha Catholic Church, Prestonsburg. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Holden. Surviving are one sister, Dorothy Harris of Prestonsburg; and one brother, H.C. (Sonny) Burchett Jr. of Milledgeville, Georgia. Mass was conducted Wednes-day, November 10, at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel, with Father John Moriarty officiating. Burial will be in National Military Cemetery, Riverside, California. Floyd Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
KENNARD, Josephine (Miller)
1911-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Dec.01 1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Josephine Miller Kennard, 88, who died Saturday, November 27, 1999, at her Paintsville residence. Mrs. Kennard was born July 23, 1911, in Magoffin County, to the late Eugene B. and Beulah Patrick Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alton Brooks Kennard, on March 5, 1971; and a son, Alton Brooks Kennard Jr. Surviving are one son, Robert Brooks Kennard of Kenova, West Virginia; one daughter, Joan Kennard Rudrick of Paintsville; one sister, Violia Miller Williams of Paintsville; and five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 29, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Drs. Charles Miliam and Donnie Patrick officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery, Paintsville.
LAYNE, Aileen (Williams)
1927-1999
Aileen Williams Tackett Layne Age 71, of Dema, died Wednesday, November 10, 1999, at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville, following a long illness. She was born November 27, 1927, in Honaker, the daughter of the late Felix Tan Williams and Tona Moore Williams. She was a member of the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church, Minnie, a member of the McDowell Senior Citizens, and the Breast Cancer Support Group. She was twice married; first to Harry Allen Tackett, and later to Delmer Layne. Both preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Dannis Allen Tackett of Huntington, West Virginia; one step-son, Bufford Layne of Cave Run; three daughters, Patricia Lorraine Diamond of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Betty Gail Owens of Lacy, Washington, Alenna Mosley of Dema; two brothers, Clifford Williams of McDowell, Edward Williams of Dickerson, Texas; three sisters, Oma Warrens of Wayland, Mona Hughes of Albany, Emma Lee Storie of Cleveland, Ohio; nine grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 12, at 11 a.m., at the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church, Minnie, with the Regular Baptist ministers officiating Burial will be in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell.
MEDDINGS, James
1932-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Dec.01 1999
Former Johnson County resident James Meddings, 67, of Jenkins, died November 20, 1999, at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. Mr. Meddings was born September 18, 1932, at Van Lear, to the late Otto and Gladys Stanley Meddings. He was a retired coal miner and member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Wittensville. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Roberts Meddings; one son, Jeffrey Meddings of Ashland; one sister, Rachel Musgrave of Ashland; one brother, David Meddings of Paducah; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 23, at Miller Funeral Home, Ashland, with Rev. Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel.
MOLLETT, Elizabeth (Davis)
1913-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Dec.03 1999
Elizabeth Davis Mollett, 86, died Monday, November 29, 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Mollett was born April 6, 1913, in Lawrence County, to the late Orlando and Ollie Wheeler Daniel. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Walter Davis, on November 21, 1978, and Forrest Mollett, in December 1995; and a son, Frank Davis. Surviving are three sons, Gene and Walter "June Bug" Davis, both of Paintsville, and Billy Joe Davis of Sitka; three daughters, Phyllis Ann Davis Stafford of Palm Harbor, Florida, Charolette Davis Melvin of Lexington and Carolyn Davis Bailey of Charlotte, North Carolina; three stepdaughters, Jane Pass of Williamsport, Jean Dorton of Paintsville and Libbi Flashner of East Brunswick, New Jersey; one brother, Bill Daniel of Flatwoods; three sisters, Hazel Franklin of Paintsville, Ruby Daniel Arms of Lucasville, Ohio, and Freida Wayne of Harrodsburg; and 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder John R. Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
MULLINS, Danny H.
1950-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Nov.17 1999
Danny H. Mullins, 49, died Thursday, November 11, 1999, at Defiance, Ohio. Mr. Mullins was born June 14, 1950, in Ethel, West Virginia, to Eliza Music Mullins and the late Roma Mullins. Surviving are his mother; two brothers, James Mullins of Tomahawk and Larry Mullins of Defiance; and four sisters, Sherlene Castle of River, Ruby Castle and Linda Lero, both of Defiance, and Helen Smith of Grundy, West Virginia. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 13, at Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Inez. Burial was in Mullins Cemetery at Boons Camp.
MUSIC, Oeda (Lafferty)
1925-1999
Nov 26 1999
Daily Independent Ashland Ky.
Oeda Music, 74, of Bull Creek, died Thursday in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Mrs. Music was born April 3, 1925, in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Homer and Lyda Goble Lafferty. She was a member of Endicott Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Oliver Music, died in 1982. Surviving are seven sons, Floyd Music, James Music and Marion Music, all of Prestonsburg, Sammy Music of Michigan, William Albert Music of Warsaw, Ind., Homer Music of Martin, and John Henry Music of Ohio; two daughters, Margie Flannery of Warsaw, Ind., and Barbara Williams of Prestonsburg; two brothers, Sammy Lafferty of West Liberty and Elmer Gene Collins of Georgetown; a sister, Vangalene Collins of Georgetown; 24 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin by Jim Smith and Jimmy Brown. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery in Prestonsburg.
MUSIC, Paris B. "Buster"
1915-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Nov.5 1999
Paris B. "Buster" Music, 83, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, November 1, 1999, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital in Martin. Mr. Music was born December 27, 1915, in Floyd County, to the late Elmer and Amie Hinton Music. He was a retied coal miner and attended Tom Moore Chapel. Surviving are his wife, Fannie Baldridge Music; two sons, Bill of Auxier and Larry of Prestons-burg; two daughters, Eunice Shepherd and Barbara Gibson, both of Prestonsburg; four brothers, James of Prestonsburg, Franklin of Frankfort and A.G. and Elmer, both of Ypsilanti, Michigan; three sisters, Emogene Pelphrey of Prestons-burg and Roberta Knipp and Lorain Osborne, both of Ypsilanti; and nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 3, at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Clifford Austin officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery at Prestonsburg.
PEPPER. Kathryn "Pee Wee" (Jenkins)
1925-1999
Pepper, Kathryn Pee Wee, Ypsilanti Township, MI NOV.15 1999 Age 74, died Sunday, November 14, 1999 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born June 2, 1925 in Paintsville, KY, the daughter of Ballard and Bessie (Smith) Jenkins. She came to Ypsilanti in 1943 to work at the Bomber Plant. On February 16, 1946, she married Earl G. Pepper and he survives. She was employed by Ford Motor Company for 27 years,retiring from the Saline plant in 1987. She was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose #782, Ypsilanti. Survivors in addition to her husband include her mother, Bessie Jenkins of Mechanicstown, OH; three sons, James William (Peggy) of Ypsilanti, Ronald Earl of Ypsilanti, and Phillip Michael (Cindy) of Clinton; two daughters, Betty Jean Stumbo of Monroe, and Judy Fae Merritt Pepper (Donna Davis) of Rush City, MN; twelve grandchildren, Steven, Rodney, Michael, April, Jennifer, Earl Michael, Jeremey, Danielle, Mandy, Steven, Patrick and Melissa; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Ballard Jenkins Jr. of Carrollton, OH; two sisters, Judy Gurganis of Denver, CO and Faye Vernon of Mechanicstown, OH. She was preceded in death by her father, Ballard Jenkins Sr. and three brothers, Henry, Robert and William Jenkins. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 17 at STARK FUNERAL SERVICE Moore Memorial Chapel with Rev. Walker Harris of Belleville Free Will Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Washtenong Memorial Park.
PHELPS, Laura Belle (Webb)
1905-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Dec.01 1999
Laura Phelps Funeral services were held Friday, November 26, for Laura Belle Webb Phelps, 94, who died Tuesday, November 23, 1999, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Phelps was born March 18, 1905, in Johnson County, to the late John Monroe and Martha Goble Webb. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Phelps, on March 22, 1986; and a son, Denzil Phelps. Surviving are one son, Bruce A. Phelps of South Shore; two daughters, Marthaleen Phelps Preston of Williamsport and Ernestine Phelps Blair of Clarksville, Tennessee; and 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Dave Flanery and James Denzil Phelps. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. 
ROBINSON, Ernest W.
1908-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Dec.01 1999
Ernest Robinson Ernest W. Robinson, 91, of Columbus, Ohio, a former Lucasville, Ohio, resident, died Thursday, November 25, 1999, at a Columbus hospital. Mr. Robinson was born November 19, 1908, in Prestonsburg, to the late Samuel and Josie Music Robinson. He was retired from Majestic Paint Company and a member of Rubyville Community Church. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Kay Robinson; two brothers, Samuel and Earl Robinson; and six sisters, Minnie Arms, Osie Myrtle Patrick, Zora Marshall, Ethel Spencer, Chloe Robinson and Sammie Robinson. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Hannah Robinson, whom he married in 1931 in Paintsville; three sons, Edward Earl Robinson of Lucasville, Verlie Robinson of Bakersfield, California, and Eugene Robinson of Galloway, Ohio; two daughters, Neva Ruth Spencer of Columbus and Freda Barkley of Grove City, Ohio; and 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 28, at McKinley Funeral Home, Lucasville, with Rev. Calvin R. Evans officiating. Burial was in Scioto Burial Park.
SKAGGS, Edgel
1916-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Dec.08 1999
Lowmansville resident Edgel Skaggs, 83, died Monday, November 29, 1999. Mr. Skaggs was born November 16, 1916, in Lawrence County, to the late Jonah and Virgie Young Skaggs. He was a retired electrician and member of Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Recie Susalinva Thompson Skaggs. Surviving are two sons, Gary Joe Skaggs of Mechanicsburg, Ohio, and Larry Gene Skaggs of Lowmansville; five daughters, Joann Castle of Swanton, Ohio, Lela Frances Skaggs and Mary Adams, both of Lowmansville, Claudine DeLaGarza of Edna, Texas, and Connie Kay Music of Ulysses; four brothers, Buell, Thurman and J.W., all of Lowmansville, and Herbert of Ulysses; and 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, December 3, at Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church, with Ellis Hamilton and John Skaggs officiating. Burial was in Skaggs-Young Cemetery at Lowmansville, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
SMALLWOOD, Rufus
1923-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Fri. Nov.12 1999
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Rufus Smallwood, 76, who died Monday, November 8, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Smallwood was born September 23, 1923, in Pike County, to the late Louis and Rhilda Farmer Smallwood. He was a mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Esta Maynard Smallwood; one son, Donald Smallwood of Ashville, Ohio; one daughter, Kathy Evans of Wittensville; one sister, Maggie Conger of Pennsylvania; and two grandchildren and one step-grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 11, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Toby Wheeler and Roger Hill officiating. Burial was in Dixon Cemetery at Staffordsville.
STAMBAUGH, James Albert "Bud"
1952-1999
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for James Albert "Bud" Stambaugh, 47, who died November 20 1999, at his Lexington residence. Mr. Stambaugh was born January 25, 1952, in Johnson County, to Delores VanHoose Stambaugh and the late Clyde Stambaugh. He had worked for The Hoover Group as a machine operator. Surviving are his wife, Pat Stambaugh; his mother, Delores Stambaugh of Murray; one stepdaughter, Michelle McCloud; three brothers, Clyde Thomas of Murray, Charles Donald of Paris and Joseph Shawn of Stambaugh; and two sisters, Shelby Coleman of Stambaugh and Diana Lynch of Flatwoods. Funeral services were held Monday, November 22, at Sitka Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
STAPLETON, Ruby Jewell (Hensley)
1953-1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Ruby Jewell Hensley Stapleton, 46, who died Sunday, November 21, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Ms. Stapleton was born February 2, 1953, in Johnson County, to Luke Hensley and the late Marie Prater Hensley. Surviving are her father; one son, Casey Stapleton; and one daughter, Vanessa Stapleton of Van Lear. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 23, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, with Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
STAPLETON, Willard
1910-1999
Willard Stapleton Age 89, of Harold, died Tuesday, November 9, 1999, at Pikeville Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness. Born on October 6, 1910, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Molly Conley Stapleton. He was a retired state employee of Jenny Wiley State Park. Survivors include his wife, Ollene Anderson Stapleton; five sons, Lanny Stapleton of Spokane, Washington, Randy Stapleton of Boldman, Bruce Stapleton, Mickey Stapleton, and Nicky Todd Stapleton all of Harold; two daughters, Genda Tackett of Louisa, and Sandy Bentley of Stanville; one brother, Earnest Stapleton of Haysi, Virginia; three sisters, Bealah Allen of Maytown, Irene Hall of Shelbiana, and Lorene Trimble of Meta; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 12, at 11 a.m., at the Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church, Bevinsville, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating Burial will be in the Tom Johnson Cemetery, Bevinsville.
THOMPSON, Violet (Moore)
1926-1999
Paintsville Herald-Published-Dec.01 1999
Violet Moore Thompson, 73, died November 29 1999, at her Louisa residence. Mrs. Thompson was born January 16, 1926, at Wilbur, to the late Sam and Fannie Howard Moore. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Moore; and one sister, Alkie Young. Surviving are her husband, Grover Thompson; four sons, Henry, Billy, James and Ronnie Thompson, all of Louisa; four daughters, Shirley Baldwin and Earlene Baldwin, both of Staffordsville, Kathy Senters of Louisa and Betty Castle of Louisville; five brothers, Herman, Charlie, Denver, Thurman and Arthur Moore, all of Louisa; four sisters, Stella Johnson, Beatrice Stambaugh and Hazel Burchett, all of Louisa, and Irene Diamond of Fallsburg; and 23 grandchildren, one step-grandchild and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 2, at 11 a.m. at Mary United Baptist Church, with Elders Jeff Carroll, Frank Blevins and Joseph Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in Judd Cemetery at Louisa, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
THOMPSON, Virginia A.
1926-1999
FOSTORIA OHIO: Funeral services for Virginia A. Thompson, 73, a resident of Good Shepherd Nursing Home, and formerly of East Tiffin Street, both in Fostoria, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Donald Goodwin officiating. Burial will be in Knollcrest Cemetery, near Arcadia. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Thompson died at 6:17 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, at the nursing home. She was born Aug. 19, 1926, in Findlay to Roscoe and Almettie (Woods) St. Myer. She married Frank C. Thompson on May 30, 1953, in Paintsville, Ky., and he died Oct. 8, 1995. Surviving are two sons, David of Elkhart, Ind.; Kenneth of Fostoria; five sisters, Edith Yates, Barbara Main, both of Findlay; Janette Laney, Fostoria; Janice Dillon, Bettsville; Rose Balsley, Carson City, Nev. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Bob and Jerry St. Myer; and two sisters, Leahabelle St. Myer and Carolyn Radabaugh. Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker. She graduated from Findlay High School in 1944. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
      
WEST, Juanita (Arrington)
1938-1999
Juanita Arrington West, 61, of Blaine, died Friday, November 19, 1999, at her residence. Mrs. West was born October 26, 1938, in Lawrence County, to Della Arrington and the late Charlie Arrington. She was a secretary for the board of education and a member of Hoods Fork United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Claude West; her mother; one daughter, Robin Barker of Catlettsburg; one son, Rocky Darrell West of Blaine; one sister, Rita Lynn Smith of Fort Gay, West Virginia; two brothers, Kenneth and Chuck Arrington, both of Blaine; and three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Monday, November 22, at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, with Elders Gene May, Doug Ward and Kenny Preece officiating. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery at Hood.
WHEELER, Burch M.
1919-1999
Burch M. Wheeler, 80, of Croton, died Monday Nov. 1, 1999,  at his residence. He was born March 10, 1919 in Flat Gap, Ky., to Dolly (Frazer) Wheeler and Chauncey Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was a World War II Army veteran. He had retired as a machinist from North American Rockwell and Newark Air Force Base. He is survived by his wife, Oshell Wheeler of Croton; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Johnny and Ginny Wheeler of Granville, Ron Wheeler of Mount Vernon, and Windell and Donna Wheeler of Delaware; a daughter and son-in-law Carolyn and Tom Cline of Mount Vernon; a sister and brother- in-law, Ima and Robert Castle of Paintsville, Ky., three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Crouse-Kauber Funeral Home, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Merlyn Jones officiating. Burial will be in Hartford Cemetery, Croton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Grady, 561 W. Central Ave., Delaware.
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DECEMBER - 1999

BLAIR, Henry Grady
1917-1999
Henry Grady Blair, 82, of Winchester, died Wednesday Dec.29 1999 in Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. Mr. Blair was born Aug. 22, 1917, in Johnson County, a son of the late John and Rosie Colvin Blair. He was retired from Bartley Tree Co. Surviving are his wife, Malta Fairchild Blair; two sons, Grady G. Blair of Winchester and George A. Blair of Lexington; two brothers, Wayne Blair of Staffordsville and Paul H. Blair of Dola, Ohio; a sister, Maxie Powers of Salyersville; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville by Elders John R. Pelphrey and Philip Caudill. Burial will be in Rice family cemetery in Staffordsville. Friends may call from 6 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
BLANTON, Cline Jr.
1999
Published-Jan.7 2000
Cline Blanton Jr., 64, of Kettering, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 22, 1999, at Hospice of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Cline was retired from Harrison Radiator. Surviving are his wife, Betty Blanton; one daughter, Brenda Noble of Hindman; one son, Gary Blanton of Beavercreek, Ohio; his mother, Neva Craft of Milford Center, Ohio; six sisters, Jean Fitch of Oil Springs, Berta Clifford of Milford Center, Joyce Williams and Jodi Powers, both of Pickerington, Ohio, and Crystal Penix and Mary Vanhoose, both of Pataskala, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 27, at Newcomer-Barclay Funeral Home of Kettering, Ohio. Burial was in David's Cemetery. This obituary is courtesy of Paintsville Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD
CANTRELL, Bruce
1908-1999
Published-Dec.08 1999
Former Johnson County resident Bruce Cantrell, 91, of Mackey, Indiana, died Saturday, December 4, 1999, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Mr. Cantrell was born January 9, 1908, in Johnson County, to the late John Henry and Maranda Cantrell. He retired from Craddox Furniture Company and was a retired coal miner. He was a member of UMWA and Local 5179, having helped organize the UMWA in Kentucky, member of McCullough Grove Baptist Church and Van Lear Historical Society. He was also preceded in death by a son, Herman, in 1938. Surviving are his wife, Dixie Mann Cantrell; four daughters, Barbara Bolin and Helen Hodgen, both of Mackey, Addie Clevenger of Honea Pata, South Carolina, and Hattie Books of Hagerstown, Indiana; and 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 6, at McCullough Grove Baptist Church in Oakland City, Indiana, with Rev. Kenneth S. Thomas officiating. Burial was in Montgomery Cemetery, with Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
CANTRELL, Helen L. (Henry)
1936-1999
Helen L. Cantrell, 63, died December 20, 1999, at a Columbus,  Ohio, hospital. Mrs. Cantrell was born in Madison County, Ohio, on March 26, 1936, to the late William and Ruby Henry.  She was a member of Lockbourne Freewill Baptist Church of Columbus. Surviving are her husband, Loman Cantrell Jr; one son, Phillip Cantrell; one daughter, Debra S. Henry; two sisters, Sharon McKenzie and Ruby Steint, both of Columbus; and two brothers, Arthur and Clarence Henry, both of Mt. Sterling, Ohio; and one grandson, Michael Henry. Funeral services were held December 22 at the O.R. Woodyard Funeral Home in Columbus, with Revs. Tennis Mullins and John Daniels officiating. Graveside services were held December 23 at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, Johnson Co Ky. Paintsville Herald Jan.5 2000
CASTANON, Verna L. (Castle)
1925-1999
Verna L. Castanon of Denver, a former Keebler Co. cookie inspector, died Dec. 18 1999. She was 74. Mass was said Dec.23 1999 at St. Cajetan's Church. There was cremation. She was born April 21, 1925, in Paintsville, Ky. In 1963, she married Salvador M. Castanon in Denver. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Billie Stevenson, Denver; two stepdaughters, Kathrine Deems and Karen, both of Denver; a stepson, David, Denver; three sisters, Audrey Clevenger, Kentucky, Emma Zeutius, Nevada, and Patricia Jones, Montbello; three brothers, James Castle, Kansas, Roger Castle, Denver, and Richard Castle, Georgia; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
CASTLE, Clarence Ray
1928-1999
Published-Dec.08 1999
Clarence Castle Paintsville resident Clarence Ray Castle, 71, died Saturday, December 4, 1999, at his residence. Mr. Castle was born August 20, 1928, in Johnson County, to the late William and Mima Stambaugh Castle. He was a retired security guard from Paintsville Lake and a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Doris Castle; one son, Hobart Ray Castle of Sitka; two daughters, Marcia Castle of Sitka and Sharon Brown of Richmond; four brothers, Willard, James H., Bobby and William Jr., all of Tutor Key; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 7, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Larry O'Bryan and Larry Joe Bayes officiating. Burial was in Bayes Family Cemetery at Hager Hill.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
CASTLE, Paul Buel
1924-1999
Published-Dec 15 1999
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Paul Buel Castle, 75, who died Friday, December 18, 1999, at Thealka. Mr. Castle was born May 2, 1924, in Johnson County, to the late Troy and Laura Alice McClure Castle. He was a retired miner. Surviving are his wife, Mabel Irene Castle; one son, James Harold "Bud" Castle of Paintsville; three daughters, Juanita Estep of Thelma, Patricia Ratliff of Thealka and Cathy Spears of Richmond; two brothers, Arlie Castle of Tutor Key and Olaf Castle of Williamsburg, Ohio; one sister, Marsha Meade of Paintsville; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Hubert Slone. Burial was in Castle Cemetery at Nippa.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
CASTLE, Reba (VanHoose)
1920-1999
Published-Dec.15 1999
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Reba Castle, 79, who died Thursday, December 9, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Ms. Castle was born February 11, 1920, in Johnson County, to the late Fred and Gertrude Short VanHoose. She was a cook. She was also preceded in death by a son, John Fred Castle. Surviving are four daughters, Kim Castle of Paintsville, Diana Ree Flanigan of Prestonsburg, Paula Dee Castle of Columbus, Ohio, and Loutishia Castle of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina; one sister, Ernestine Hackney of Sitka; and three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 12, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Dick VanHoose, Harold Conley and Lonnie Salyer officiating. Burial was in VanHoose Cemetery at Tutor Key.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
CAVINS, Corey Dane
1992-1999
Published-Dec.08 1999
Corey Dane Cavins, 7, died Thursday, December 2, 1999. Corey was born August 21, 1992, in Floyd County, to Philip Dane and Elizabeth Ann Poe Cavins. He was a student at W.R. Castle Elementary. Surviving are his parents; two brothers, Philip Cavins of Lowmansville and Brandon Poe of Thealka; one sister, Gena Cavins of Sitka; and his maternal grandparents, Alfred and Wanda Poe of Charley. Private graveside services were held Saturday, December 4, at Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Roger Hill officiating. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
COLLINS, Curtis
1924-1999
Published-Dec 15 1999
Former Johnson County resident Curtis Collins, 75, of Huber Heights, Ohio, died Tuesday, December 14, 1999. Mr. Collins was born December 11, 1924, in Van Lear, to the late Wiley and Maudie Collins. He was retired from Chrysler Airtemp and a member of the Church of Christ and the Masonic Temple. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Archie Collins; and two sisters, Ruth Harper and Sue Byrd. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Collins; one son, Alan Collins of Huber Heights; two daughters, Linda Collins of Dayton, Ohio, and Melanie Galbreath of New Carlisle, Ohio; two sisters, Joyce Short of Russells Point, Ohio, and Edna Dills of Columbus, Ohio; and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, December 17, at Magetta Gavin Funeral Home, Dayton. Burial was in Glen Haven Cemetery.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
DANIELS, Callie (Adams)
1908-1999
Published-Dec 15 1999
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Callie Daniels, 91, who died Saturday, December 18, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Daniels was born September 14, 1908, in Magoffin County, to the late Kelly B. and Maudie Stapleton Adams. She was a salesclerk. She was also preceded in death by her ex-husband, Edd Daniels; and a grandson, Robert Price. Surviving are two sons, Bob Daniels of Versailles and James Daniels of Hatfield; two daughters, Joann Price of Paintsville and Geraldine Combs of Lexington; two sisters, Ethel Preston of Tutor Key and Irene Preston of Nippa; and four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 21, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in Daniels Cemetery at Tutor Key.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
DEAN, Sylvia L. (Ward)
1930-1999
Sylvia L. Dean, 69, of Plyleys Lane, died 5:26 a.m. Monday, December 27, 1999, in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born November 21, 1930, in Paintsville, Ky., to the late Foster and Marie Meadows Ward.  She was first married to Frank Roberts who died May 23, 1981.  She was prededeased by her second husband, Richard Dean, who died July 9,1999. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Rex Evans, Waverly, and Carol and Jack Smiley, Circleville; daughter, Norma Brigner and her fianceé, Benny Cox, Circleville; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Penny Roberts, Chillicothe; seven grandchildren; three stepgrandchildern; two step- great-grand-sons; and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a brother and a sister. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Twin Township Cemetery, with Pastor Henry  Ward officiating. Friends may call at the Ware Funeral Home from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Chillicothe Gazette, Chillicothe, Ohio Tuesday, December 28,1999
DODD, Loretta (Stanford)
1940-1999
Published-Dec.10 1999
Loretta Dodd Funeral services were held Thursday, December 9, for Loretta Dodd, 59, who died December 5, 1999, at Baptist Hospital East, Louisville. Mrs. Dodd was born April 28, 1940, at Wheelwright, to Mazie Caudill Stanford and the late Ross Stanford. She was a member of Calvary Assembly of God in Louisville. Surviving are her husband, John Dodd Sr.; her mother; three sons, Danny Dodd of Dallas, Georgia, John Dodd Jr. of Louisville and Frain Diaz Jr. of Geneva, Ohio; four daughters, Carol Sue Hall of Detroit, Michigan, Billy Lou Hall of Indiana, Casandra Hall of Geneva, Ohio, and Patricia DeSherlia of Louisville; two brothers, John and Paul Hall, both of Jonancy; three sisters, Phyllis Syck of Pikeville, Charlotte Draper of Elkhorn City and Patty Sowards of Jonancy; and 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Officiating at services at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel was Rev. David M. Lewis. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
DUTTON, Rodney F.
1948-1999
Published-Dec.15 1999
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Rodney F. Dutton, 51, who died Thursday, December 16, 1999, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Mr. Dutton was born December 13, 1948, in Johnson County, to the late Earl and Irene VanHoose Dutton. He was an electrician. Surviving are two sons, Tony Earl Dutton of Tutor Key and Charles Ray Dutton of Van Lear; one brother, Harold B. Dutton of Louisa; one sister, Patsy V. Williams of Ashland; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 20, at Richardson Chapel, Richardson, with Tommy Meade and Claude Horn officiating. Burial was in VanHoose Family Cemetery at Louisa.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
ELDRIDGE, Kirsten Lynn
1997-1999
Published-Jan 19 2000
Kirsten Lynn Eldridge, 2, died December 30, 1999, in a house fire in Enon, Ohio. Kirsten Lynn was born February 10, 1997, in Dayton, Ohio, to Jason and Stacey Pennington Eldridge. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfathers, William J. McKenzie and Frank Pennington; paternal grandfather, Isaac O. Eldridge; and paternal great-grandfathers, Joel Eldridge and Elmer VanHoose. Her maternal grandmother, Sandra J. McKenzie Pennington, died in the same tragedy as Kirsten Lynn. Surviving are her parents; two sisters, Kimberly A. Pennington and Ashley B. Eldridge; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Mary Beth Pennington; paternal grandparents, Steve and Ruth VanHoose; maternal great-grandmother, Lou Cina Pennington and Maude M. McKenzie; and paternal great- grandmothers, Frieda Eldridge and Nora VanHoose. Funeral services were held Monday, January 3, 2000, at Burcham Funeral Home, Fairborn, Ohio, with Elder Freddie Preston officiating. Graveside prayer was given by Elder Doug Pennington at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
ENDICOTT, Clarence
1912-1999
Published-Jan 26 2000
Clarence "Jack" Endicott, 87, died Friday, December 31, 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Endicott was born May 18, 1912, in Martin County, to the late Edward and Essie Horn Endicott. He was a coal miner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lodessia Baldwin Endicott, on May 13, 1983. Surviving are two sons, Gary and Wayne Endicott; three brothers, Walter and Paul Endicott, both of Springfield, Ohio, and Calvin Endicott of Lima, Ohio; four sisters, Minerva Endicott of Inez, Margie Gillespie of Huntington, West Virginia, and Anna Griffin and Pauline Murray, both of Lima, Ohio; and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 3, at Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church, with Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
FAIRCHILD, Edgel
1917-1999
Edgel Fairchild, 82, of Richmond Dale, died 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, December 28,1999, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born August 18,1917, in Johnson County, Ky., to the late William and Serena Ramey Fairchild.  He was married October 9,1937, to Adeline E. Post, who died February 6, 1999. Surviving are a daughter, Jean Miller, with whom he lived; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Mary Fairchild, Circleville; grandchildren, Tommy and Bobby Miller, Tracy and Brian Fairchild and Malinda Dolman; ten great- grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita and William Sheets and Ethel and Jim Adams; sister, Irene Topping, all of Richmond Dale; brother and sister- in-law, William and Lavine Fairchild, Uniontown, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a son, Carl Roger Fairchild; two sisters; and four brothers. Mr. Fairchild had retired in 1976 form the Mead Corporation where he had worked for 22 1/2 years.  He was a member of UPIU Local 731. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday in the Richmond Dale Church of God with Pastor John Evans officiating.  Burial will follow in Little Mound Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ware Funeral Home form 6-8 p.m. Thursday and at the church on Friday one hour prior to the service. Chillicothe Gazette Chillicothe Ohio Wednesday December 29, 1999
GREEN, Chester
1918-1999
Published-Dec.15 1999
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 12, for Chester Green, 81, who died Wednesday, December 8, 1999, at his Lowmansville residence. Mr. Green was born April 21, 1918, in Johnson County, to the late Minuard L. and Clara Barker Green. He was a coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Marie VanHoose Green; one son, James Kenneth "Jim" Green of Hager Hill; one brother, Oakley Green of East Point; three sisters, Nora Blair of Staffordsville, Ola Kastrounis of Tutor Key and Clara Michaels of Arlington, Texas; and one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at George's Creek United Baptist Church, Lowmansville, were elders Carlos Preston, Rutherford Blair and Paul K. Castle. Burial was in the family cemetery at Lowmansville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
HALL, Emma (Parker)
1915-1999
Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 29, for Emma Hall, 84, who died Sunday, December 26, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Hall was born May 31, 1915, in Offutt, to the late J.L. and Clearinda Music Parker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Hall, in 1969. Surviving are five sons, Eugene, Virgil and Gary Hall, all of Meally, Arthur F. Hall of Flat Gap and James Martin Hall of Hager Hill; one daughter, Mary Kirk of Meally; and 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Preston Funeral Home Chapel was J.M. Scott. Burial was in Luster Short Cemetery at Meally.
HATFIELD, Ernest
1929-1999
Published-Dec 15 1999
Van Lear resident Ernest Hatfield, 70, died Thursday, December 16, 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hatfield was born September 6, 1929, in Floyd County, to the late Irvin and Dixie Mollett Hatfield. He was a retired general laborer. Surviving are his wife, Betty Hannah Hatfield; one son, Tony Hatfield of Paintsville; one brother, David Hatfield of Dale, Texas; three sisters, Estalene Blackburn of East Point, Maxine Sparks of Stanton and Minnie Psaros of Manhattan Beach, California; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 18, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill and Kenny Collins officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
HENSLEY, Lora (Salyers)
1906-1999
Lora Salyers Hensley, 93, of Argillite, died Monday Dec.27 1999 in Wurtland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Hensley was born March 22, 1906, in Oil Springs, a daughter of the late Will and Matilda Litteral Salyers. Her husband, Earnest Hensley, died in 1972. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Thurman L. Hensley and Johnny D. Hensley. She attended Culp Creek Pentecostal Church. Surviving are two sons, Marvin Hensley and Russell Hensley, both of Argillite; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods by Tom Melvin and Kermit Preston. Burial will be in Whitt Cemetery in Culp Creek. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
HERALD, Ruth Marie (Ruby)
1919-1999
Published-Dec.15 1999
Ruth Marie Herald, 80, died December 13, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Mrs. Herald was born March 16, 1919, in Zeona, South Dakota, to the late Richard F. and Adele Schmale Ruby. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Zeona, veteran of the Korean War, member of the Woman's Army Corps "WAC" and a schoolteacher. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tolbert I. Herald, in 1977. Surviving are one daughter, Adele McKinney of Nicholasville; one brother, Paul Ruby of Sturgis, South Dakota; two sisters, May Hathaway of Lemon, South Dakota, and Emma Willey of Winston, Oregon; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 16, at Wright's Funeral Home of Greenup, with Dr. William Moore officiating. Burial was in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
MATIJASIC, Steve
1920-1999
Steve Matijasic, 79, of Austintown, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 22, 1999, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Mr. Matijasic was born October 20, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph and Jenny Matijasic. He was a steel worker for Youngstown Sheet & Tube &emdash; Campbell Works, retiring after 31 years. He was also a WW II veteran of the Army 9th Infantry Division and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He served in North Africa, Sicily, France and Germany. He was a manager in the Austintown Little League for several years. He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Surviving are his wife, Theresa Matijasic of Austintown; one son, Thomas Matijasic of Paintsville; one daughter, Cindy Allegretto of Boardman, Ohio; and one sister, Rose Freeburg of Vienna, Ohio. Funeral services were held Friday, December 24, at Lane Funeral Home of Austintown and at Immaculate Heart of Mary, with Father Popovich officiating. Burial was in Green Haven Cemetery.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
MAY, Joy (Litteral)
1904-1999
Joy May, 95, formerly of Wooster,Ohio, died Dec.24 1999 at Castle Nursing Home in Millersburg,Oh. She was born on May 19, 1904, in Oil Springs, Ky., the daughter of Henry Harrison and Mary Elizabeth Moore Litteral. She was a graduate of Shreve High School and Moorehead State University. She was a homemaker and Methodist by faith. She married Rice May on Nov. 25, 1927. Together they farmed in Nashville and Ashland until retirement in the early 1960's, when they moved to Florida. Her husband preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 1982. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Dean Engel of Millersburg, Janet and Lee Bernhard of Mansfield and Ruth and Paul Kochenderfer of Ashland; one son and daughter-in-law, Harry and Vivian May of Mansfield; nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Van Hove Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Mack officiating. Burial will be in Adario Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Adario United Methodist Church or to Holmes County Hospice and may be left at the funeral home.
MEEK, Gladys (Wheeler)
1915-1999
Published-Dec.15 1999
Gladys Meek, 84, died Thursday, December 9, 1999, at her Paintsville residence. Mrs. Meek was born September 3, 1915, in Johnson County, to the late William and Mary Ward Wheeler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Meek, on July 30, 1977. Surviving are four sons, Charles, Richard, and Clifford Meek, all of Paintsville, and William Meek Jr. of Dema; one daughter, Jeannetta Meek of Paintsville; two stepsons, Collie Meek of Mentor, Ohio, and I.D. Meek of Mississippi; one stepdaughter, Judith Smith of Paintsville; and five grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 11, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with John R. Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Sparks Family Cemetery at Thelma.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
NELSON, Isaac "Ike"
1928-1999
Published-Dec.15 1999
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Thursday, December 16, for Isaac "Ike" Nelson, 71, who died Monday, December 13, 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Nelson was born January 29, 1928, in Johnson County, to the late William and Emma Lyons Nelson. He was retired from Adams Construction and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, Paintsville. He was also preceded in death by one grandson and one great-grandson. Surviving are his wife, Rosie Gasparac Nelson; one son, Fred Nelson of East Point; two daughters, Barbara Salyer and Connie Castle, both of Paintsville; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Officiating at 1 p.m. services at First Freewill Baptist Church will be Revs. Larry Blair and Larry Smith. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
PENNINGTON, Sandra (McKenzie)
1946-1999
Published-Jan 19 2000
Sandra McKenzie Pennington, 53, died December 30, 1999, in a house fire in Enon, Ohio. Mrs. Pennington was born January 9, 1946, in Lexington, to Maude M. VanHoose McKenzie and the late William J. McKenzie. She was a former daughter-in-law of Lou Cina Williams Pennington and the late Frank Pennington, formerly of Flat Gap. She was a member of Hickory Grove United Baptist Church in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, and was a retired teacher, having taught 30 years at Indian Valley Middle School in Enon. A granddaughter, Kirsten Lynn Eldridge, died in the same tragedy as Mrs. Pennington. Surviving are her mother; one son, William F. Pennington of Dayton, Ohio; two daughters, Dana Smithson and Stacey Eldridge, both of Springfield, Ohio; one sister, Onita Ann Blazier of Springfield; and three granddaughters. Funeral services were held Monday, January 3, 2000, at Burcham Funeral Home, Fairborn, Ohio, with Elder Freddie Preston officiating. Graveside prayer was led by Elder Doug Pennington at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
POE, Misty Dawn
1988-1999
Published-Dec.08 1999
Misty Dawn Poe, 11, died Thursday, December 2, 1999. Misty was born February 19, 1988, in Lawrence County, to Raleigh Marshall and Elizabeth Ann Poe Cavins. She was a student at W.R. Castle Elementary. Surviving are her parents; stepfather, Philip Cavins; two brothers, Philip Cavins of Lowmansville and Brandon Poe of Thealka; one sister, Gena Cavins of Sitka; and her maternal grandparents, Alfred and Wanda Poe of Charley. Private graveside services were held Saturday, December 4, at Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Roger Hill officiating. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
PORTER, John Virgil Sr.
1912-1999
Funeral services were held yesterday, Tuesday, December 28, for John Virgil Porter, Sr., 87, formerly of Johnson County, who died Thursday, December 23, 1999, in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Mr. Porter was born January 23, 1912, at Dewey in Floyd County, to the late Henry Walker and Hedda Ina McFarland Pelphrey he was a retired educator, businessman and veteran. He was the superintendent of Johnson County Schools when Johnson Central High School and Porter Elementary were built. Over a tenure of more than 40 years, he served the county school system in areas as a teacher at several one room schools, supervisor of schools, head teacher at West Van Lear and principal at both Flat Gap and Oil Springs high schools. He also doubled as a woodworking instructor at Mayo Vocational School while he was supervisor of schools. At one time he had owned and managed the Spur Bottling Plant, two service stations and a dry cleaners shop. He was also a Lieutenant JG with the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Porter was a past member of the First Christian Church of Paintsville where he served as an elder during the 1950s and 1960s. Subsequently, he transferred his membership to the Southern Acres Christian Church in Lexington. He was a graduate of Van Lear High School, where he played football for the Van Lear Bank Mules, Pikeville College and Western Kentucky Teachers College. Surviving are his wife, Norma Jean Williams Lybrook Porter; two sons, Joseph and John, both of Paintsville; one stepson, David Lybrook of Lehigh Acres; one stepdaughter, Arnetta Lybrook of Lehigh Acres; and five grandchildren, Brittany Porter, John Virgil Porter III and Darcy Jo, all of Paintsville; and David Lybrook and Lindsay Lybrook Martin, both of Lexington. Officiating at 2 p.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Jerry Castle. Burial was held at Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
POWERS, Sybil (Blair)
1914-1999
Former Johnson County resident, Sybil Powers, 85, died Wednesday, December 22, 1999, in Wabash, Indiana. Mrs. Powers was born November 29, 1914, in Johnson County, to the late Warnie and Nora Rivers Blair. She was retired from Wabash County Hospital. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Daniel O. Powers, in October 1973. Surviving are two sons, Charles E. Powers of Wabash and William R. Powers of Lockbourne, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Betty Overholzer and June Marshall, both of Dayton, Ohio; and nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 26, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill and Bill Sluss officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
PRESTON, Roscoe
1918-1999
Published-Dec 15 1999
Retired teacher Roscoe Preston, 81, died Friday, December 17, 1999, at his residence. Mr. Preston was born December 9, 1918, in Johnson County, to the late L.T. and Nora Jane Lemaster Preston. He was retired from the Johnson County School System and a member of the Old Friendship United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Doris Castle Preston; one son, Timothy Preston of Attica, Ohio; three daughters, Janet Smith of Whitehouse, Barbara Curtis of Williamsport and Alicia Robinette of Wittensville; two brothers, Ray T. Preston of West Van Lear and Guy Preston of Muldraugh; three sisters, Floretta McKenzie of Van Lear, Helen McDowell of Dayton, Ohio, and Callie Price of Akron, Ohio; and eight grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 21, at Concord United Baptist Church, with Harold Conley, Bruce Howard and Charles Price officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at Williamsport.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
REED, Geneva (Gross)
1934-1999
WABASH — Geneva Reed, 65, 940 Cambridge Drive, died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, at Miller's Merry Manor East. She was born on Jan. 15, 1934, in Auxier, Ky., to Bill and Sadie (Sluss) Gross. She married Dave Reed on Feb. 14, 1959, in Paintsville, Ky. He died on Sept. 28, 1996. Surviving are eight daughters, Claudia Miracle, Leveda Price, Judy Montague and Tammy Purdy, all of Wabash, Marcy Clark, Pleasant Grove, Ala., Mary Goble, Prestonsburg, Ky., Debbie Heinlen, Augusta, Ga., and Carolyn Steele, Toledo, Ohio; four sons, Willie Lackey and Mike Reed, both of Wabash, Dave Reed Jr., Roann, and George Cleaver, Dillwyn, Va.; two brothers, Sam Gross, Paintsville, Ky., and David Gross, Wabash; two sisters, Lula Mae Blankenship, Hazard, Ky., and Edith Hall, Pennsylvania; 25 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. One daughter, one brother, three sisters and three grandchildren are deceased. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Avenue Chapel. The Rev. Cledies Holbrook will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Cancer Society.
ROSIEK, Leon Edward
1931-1999
Published-Dec.15 1999
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, December 17, for Leon Edward Rosiek, 68, who died Sunday, December 12, 1999, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Rosiek was born November 23, 1931, in Fayette County, West Virginia, to the late Anthony and Mary C. Urygga Rosiek. He was regional manager for Dowell Chemical and a veteran of the Air Force. Surviving are his wife, Patsy Jean Spencer Rosiek; one son, Tony Rosiek of Danville, Illinois; two daughters, Mary Hackworth of Van Lear and Kimberly Adams of Winchester; one brother, Stanley Rosiek of Oak Hill, West Virginia; four sisters, Catherine Shamblin of Georgia, Angie Zaleski of Ft. Gioriti, Michigan, Ann Novak of Westland, Michigan, and Helen Hess of Beckley, West Virginia; and four grandchildren. Officiating at 1 p.m. services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Rev. Ed Tackett. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
SHEPPARD, Peggy (Ramey)
1943-1999
Published-Dec.08 1999
Peggy Sheppard, 56, of Sheppardtown, West Virginia, died Friday, December 3, 1999, at her Holden, West Virginia, residence. Mrs. Sheppard was born June 5, 1943, at Holden, West Virginia, to Ed Ramey and the late Eula Baldwin Ramey. She was a licensed practical nurse. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Charles Ramey. Surviving are her husband, James (Jimmy) Sheppard; her father, of Riceville; two sons, Scott Sheppard of Logan, West Virginia, and Justin Sheppard of Sheppardtown; one daughter, Vicki Pippen of Vesuvius, Virginia; and two brothers, Larry Ramey of Baisdentown, West Virginia, and Junior Ramey of Summerspoint, New Jersey. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 5, at Little Dove United Baptist Church, Belo, West Virginia, with Elder Jimmy Maynard officiating. Burial was in Perkins Cemetery at Riceville. Pallbearers were Scott, Justin, Shane and Haskell Sheppard, Kevin Baisden, Joe Vance and David Pippen. Honorary pallbearers were John Vance, James Justice, Ronnie Taylor and Nathaniel Lucas.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
SPARKS, Aredith (Wiley)
1914-1999
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Aredith Wiley Sparks, 85, who died Saturday, December 25, 1999 at Boons Memorial Hospital, Madison, West Virginia. Mrs. Sparks was born April 12, 1914, in Johnson County, to the late Lynn and Molly VanHoose Wiley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Norvil Sparks, in 1986. Surviving are four sons, Dorsel Earl Sparks of Madison, Norvil Sparks Jr. of Hatfield, West Virginia, Harold Gene Sparks of Malden, West Virginia, and Donald Ray Sparks of Huntington, West Virginia; and six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 28, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Ivan Butcher officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at River.
SPARKS, Virginia Dare
1909-1999
Published-Dec 15 1999
Funeral services were held Monday, December 20, for Virginia Dare Sparks, 90, who died Friday, December 17, 1999, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Sparks was born November 1, 1909, in Johnson County, to the late Thomas Jefferson and Laura Castle Sparks. She was a store clerk. Surviving are one sister, Fay Sparks of Louisville; two sisters-in-law; and one niece. Officiating at services at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Charles Price. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
WALTER, Lora Thelma (Chandler)
1908-1999
Published-Dec.24 1999
Lora Thelma Chandler Walter, 91, of Ashland, died Monday, December 20, 1999, in Centerville, Tennessee. Mrs. Walter was born January 31, 1908, at Charley, to the late John H. and Nora Hayes Chandler. She was a retired school teacher from the Catlettsburg and Boyd County Schools. She was also a co-author of four books on the family history of the Chandler, Walter and Hayes families. She was a member of the Beaver Valley United Baptist Church, Kentucky Genealogical Society, Boyd County Education Association and the Boyd County Retired Teacher Association. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawson Wadesworth Walter, in 1966. Surviving are six sons, Lafayette, John Paul, Wendell, and William Grady Walter, all of Ashland, Richard B. Walter of Catlettsburg and Theodore B. Walter of Lexington; one daughter, Norida "Nan" Nipp of Ashland; three brothers, Leroy, Paul W. and John William Chandler, all of Huntington, West Virginia; one sister, Gladys Blake of Beaver, Ohio; and 26 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 23, at Miller Funeral Home of Ashland. Burial was in East Ashland Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
WELLS, Kermit
1906-1999
Published-Dec 15 1999
Kermit Wells, 93, died Sunday, December 18, 1999, at his Meally residence. Mr. Wells was born January 13, 1906, in Martin County, to the late Marion and Alice Burke Wells. He was a coalminer. Surviving are his wife, Alka Spriggs Wells; one son, George Cleo Wells of Meally; one daughter, Carol Bush of Winchester; two sisters, Garnetta Rucker and Imogene Sammons, both of Van Lear; and five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 21, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with B. Joe Hill officiating. Burial was in Wells Family Cemetery at Meally.PAINTSVILLE HERALD
WILSON, Rhoda M. (Moore)
1902-1999
Rhoda M. (Moore) Wilson, 95, Sunbury and Delaware, Ohio, died Saturday  Dec. 4, 1999   at Cancio Home Care Nursing Home, Sunbury. She was born Dec. 11, 1903, in Johnson County, Ky., to Susie (Ressitt) and John Dee Moore. She orchestrated entertainment for various carnivals and circuses. She lived in Sunbury for 30 years before she moved to Delaware. She is survived by two sisters, Matilda "Tillie" VanDyke, Hopewell, and Hazel Love, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and six brothers and one sister. A memorial Mass was celebrated on at St. Mary Catholic Church, Delaware, with the Rev. Kevin Kavanaugh officiating .

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