2002

APRIL - 2002

ARRINGTON, Levina (Cox)
1923-2002
Levina Jewell Arrington, 78, of Ashland, died Saturday, April 13, 2002 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Arrington was born April 20, 1923, in Johnson County, a daughter of the late William ``Willie" and Esta Wheeler Cox. She was the wife of Labe Hager Arrington of Ashland, who survives. They were married 60 years. Also surviving are two sons, Hager Arrington and Gary Arrington, both of Ashland; a daughter, Shelia Arrington Porter, of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Robert J. Cox of Fairborn, Ohio, and Raymond Cox of Cincinnati; a sister, Clora Elliott of Americus, Ga.; and four grandchildren, Tina Arrington Jones, Gretchen Arrington VanHoose, Malorie Porter and Chase Porter. She was a homemaker and attended Garner Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Marshall Steen Funeral Home by the Rev. Jon Black. Burial will be at Rose Hill Burial Park.

ARROWOOD, Elder Lawrence
1925-2002
Elder Lawrence Arrowood, 76, of Westwood, Ky., husband of Margaret Arrowood, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2002, in King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky., following an extended illness. Mr. Arrowood was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Johnson County, Ky., a son of the late Melvin and Etta McKenzie Arrowood. He was a retired foreman with Allied Chemical, was a World War II veteran with the U.S. Army, and was a member of the Westwood United Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Arrowood and Hansel Arrowood; and one sister, Elsie Ward. Additional survivors included two sons, L. Roger Arrowood and his wife Kathy of Seminole, Fla., and Wesley Arrowood of Westwood; two daughters, Kay Arrowood-Molle and her husband Paul of Cape Coral, Fla., and Cloretta Fuller and her husband Lloyd of Russell, Ky.; two brothers, Clarence Arrowood of Wurtland, Ky., and Doug Arrowood of Meally, Ky.; two sisters, Mary Preston of Grayson, Ky., and Naomia Hager of Paintsville, Ky; eight grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday, April 27, 2002, at Westwood United Baptist Church by Elders Clarence Thompson Jr., Homer Bowling, Charlie Thompson and A.J. Williams. Interment will follow in Dixon Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 tonight at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood and an hour before services Saturday at the church.

BALDRIDGE, Irene (Preston)
1918-2002
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 21, 1:30 p.m. at Preston Funeral Chapel for Irene Baldridge, 83, who passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Ms. Baldridge was born July 16, 1918 in Johnson County, daughter of the late R.A. and Laura Belle Waller Preston. Surviving are three daughters, Peggy Doyle of Winchester, Ky., Yvonne Burchett of Stambaugh, and Carole Fields of Pikeville; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Baldridge. The service was officiated by Trevor Belcher, and John Scarbro, with burial following in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

BALDRIDGE, Lorraine (Williams)
1922-2002
Funeral services were held Monday, April 22, for Lorraine Williams Baldridge, 80, who passed away Saturday, April 20, 2002, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Baldridge was born March 15, 1922 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Dewey and Numa Hitchcock Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Franklin Baldridge, Sr; one son, Donald Dewey Baldridge. Surviving are one son, Kermit F. Baldridge, Jr. of Paintsville; two daughters, Patricia Carolene Allen of Prestonsburg, and Judith Ann Rowe, also of Prestonsburg; one sister, Loretta Conley of Ashland; one brother, Paul Preston Williams of Ashland; one half-brother, Charles Dewey Williams of Paintsville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter. The service was officiated by Rev. George Love, with burial following in Richmond Memorial Cemetery, Prestonsburg. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

BELLOMY, Louise (Estep)
1912-2002
Louise Estep Bellomy, 89, of Ashland, Ky., went to heaven Tuesday, April 30, 2002, where she joined her husband, Bennie Bellomy, a son, Paul Bellomy, and four grandchildren, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Bellomy was born Nov. 1, 1912, in Johnson County, Ky., a daughter of the late Life and Sarah Ann Estep. She was devoted to her God, her husband and her 12 children. She was a member of the Straight Creek Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed quilting and made quilts for her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed tending her flowers. She is survived by seven sons, Richard and Phyllis Bellomy of Portsmouth, Ohio, Tom and Betty Bellomy of Ashland, Bill and Doris Bellomy of Shiloh, Ohio, Russell and Nancy Bellomy of Ashland, Jim and Belvia Bellomy of Winnsboro, S.C., Darrell and Lois Bellomy of Mesa, Ariz., and Ray and Sharon Bellomy of Bourbonnais, Ill.; four daughters, Lanis and Herman Restelli of Mansfield, Ohio, Betty and Charles Fields of Ashland, Kay and Delbert Vance of Ashland, and Roberta and Kenny Musser of Ashland, 28 grandchildren, Rita Seger, Sherry Adams, Rick Bellomy, Phil Bellomy, Jon Bellomy, Tom Bellomy, Teresa Hammersmith, Tim Bellomy, Jamie Bellomy, Darin Bellomy, Mark Bellomy, Susan Brown, Rose Callaway, Ron Bellomy, Rhodonna Fields, Kim Westurn, Leigh Ann Daniels, Kristy Service, Brad Bellomy, Julie Hawes, Tony Bellomy, Beth Vance, Deborah Vance, Bryan Vance, Kristen Bellomy, Angie Nunley, Erin Musser, and Lisa Musser; 51 great- grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three brothers. The funeral will be on Friday, May 3, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Summit Church of the Nazarene by the Rev. Tim Daniels. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

BLAIR, Neva Lee (Pack)
1919 2002
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 16, 2 p.m. at Thealka Freewill Baptist Church for Neva Lee Pack Blair, 83, who passed away Saturday, April 13, 2002, at her residence. Mrs. Blair was born February 18, 1919 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Elbridge and Nola Daniels Pack. She was preceded in death by one son, Elwood Blair. Surviving are her husband, Lonnie Blair; three daughters, Allene Colvin of Paintsville, Diane B. Dozier of Georgetown, and Peggie Legg of Worthington; two brothers, Paul and Edgar Pack, both of Paintsville; four sisters, Marie Preston and Dorothy Music, both of Thelma, Erma Lainhart of Richmond, and Maxine Wells of Cincinnati, Ohio; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Gary Blair, with burial following at the Pack Cemetery, Williamsport. Arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

BOGGS, Anna Virginia (Preston)
1911-2002
Anna Virginia Preston Boggs, 90, of Pedro, died Tuesday, April 2, 2002, in Oakmont Manor Nursing Home in Flatwoods, Ky. Mrs. Boggs was born July 21, 1911, in Paintsville, Ky. Her husband, Omer W. Boggs, preceded her in death. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point. Friends may call after noon Thursday at the funeral home.

BOYD, James M.
1937-2002
James M. “Big Jim” “Pops” Boyd, 64, of Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, died Sunday afternoon, April 7, 2002 at SCCI Hospital following an extended illness. He was born August 19, 1937, in Van Lear, Kentucky to Earl and Myrtle (Ward) Boyd. Jim worked as a supervisor until his retirement from Conrail and was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was an avid sports fan, coached Little League, softball and won City Championship in softball in the 1960s. He stayed with the games until the 1970s as an umpire. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, June “Judy” Cates Boyd; son and daughter- in-law, James G. & Nauny Boyd of Mansfield; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kimberly & Frank Waggoner of Mansfield, Connie & Jim Pagani of Lexington, and Tammy Boyd and her friend, Jack Fry of Mansfield; grandchildren, James E., John T., Daniel F. and Jesse G. Boyd, Shannon Raynard Popa, Richard and Nikki Raynard, Brian, Joseph, and Jenny Waggoner, Jamie L. Pagani, Kevin McCoy, Jamie M. and Rick Homchik, Annette DeLong, Brandy and Chelsea Callahan; great- grandchildren, Kaitlyn Terman, Alexandria Raynard, Calvin and Nate Waggoner, Shirelle DeLong, Christian and Matthew Homchik; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mose & Edna Boyd and Guy & Bev Boyd, all of Mansfield; sister, Delores Scott and her friend, John Ashworth of Mansfield; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Earl Boyd, Jr. Friends may call at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors Wednesday, April 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home Thursday at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Pastor Monty Perry. Military graveside services will be held at Lantz Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family.

BROFFORD, Clayton
1930-2002
Clayton Brofford, 71, of East Point died Monday, April 1, 2002, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center at Paintsville. Born Oct. 17, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of the late Clayton Brofford and Hazel Byas. Survivors include five sons, Danny, Timothy, Gary, Calvin, and Robbie Brofford, all of of Columbus; four daughters, Donna Scarberry of East Point, Victoria Key, Marsha Cooper, and Lucinda Brofford, all of Columbus; four brothers, Virgil, Richard and Raymond Brofford, and James Byers, all of Columbus; two sisters, Dolores Stuller and Rachael McCallister of Ohio; eight grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, April 4, at Long Funeral Home, Gahanna, Ohio. Burial was in Mifflin Township Cemetery under direction of Long Funeral Home, Gahanna, Ohio.

BROWN, Clarence
1917-2002
Funeral services were held Monday, April 15, 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Clarence Brown, 84, who passed away Friday, April 12, 2002, at V.A. Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Mr. Brown was born August 11, 1917 in Johnson County, son of the late George M. and Minnie Alice Daniels Brown. Surviving are one son, Johnathan Edward Brown of Volga; three daughters, Rhonda Brown Blair of Paintsville, Deborah Brown of Stanton, and Tenna Smith of Russell; one sister, Susie Hitchcock of Salyersville; six grandchildren. The service was officiated by Charles Heater, with burial following in the Brown Family Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

CAUDILL, Mae
1922-2002
Funeral services were held Monday, April 15, 11 a.m. at New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church for Mae Caudill, 79, who passed away Thursday, April 11, 2002, at her residence in Clio, Michigan. Mrs. Caudill was born August 16, 1922 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Lonnie and Joniellan Blanton Lemaster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Lee Caudill. Surviving are two sons, Orville Lee Caudill, Jr. and William (Chuck) Caudill, both of Clio, Michigan; one daughter, Phyllis Caudill; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Everett Lemaster of Clio, Michigan; one sister, Gladys Conley of Hager Hill. The service was officiated by Donald Ray Caudill, with burial following in Bayes Cemetery, Leander. Arrangements were under the direction of Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

CLICK, Rushie (Hackworth)
1918-2002
Funeral services were held Monday, April 29, 11 a.m. at New Bethel FreeWill Baptist Church, Riceville, for Rushie Hackworth Click, 83, who passed away Saturday, April 27, 2002. Mrs. Click was born August 29, 1918 in Wheelersburg, Ohio, daughter of the late John E. and Laura Wright Hackworth. Surviving are her husband, Murel Click; four sons, James, Jessie and Jimmy Click, all of Flat Gap, and Jackie Click of Staffordsville; two daughters, Judy Cochran of Hagerhill and Jo Ann Creech of Volga; one brother, John Elliott Hackworth, Jr. of Cannonsburg; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Roger Thornsberry and Danny Ward, with burial following in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

CONLEY, Esta (Scott)
1918-2002
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church for Esta Scott Conley, 84, who passed away Friday, April 26, 2002, at Windsor Care Center, Mount Sterling, Ky. Mrs. Conley was born March 2, 1918 in Louisa, daughter of the late W.T. and Emma Smith Scott. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Conley. Surviving are three sisters, Mildred L. Pack of Morehead, Billie Jean King, and Shirley Preston, both of Paintsville; several nieces and nephews. The service was officiated by Rev. Donnie Patrick and Hoge Hockensmith, with burial following in the Mayo Memorial Cemetery, Paintsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

CRAIN, William "Billy" (Garrett)
1938-2002
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 30, 11 a.m. at Wilder Funeral Home for William "Billy" Garrett Crain, 63, who passed away Saturday, April 27, 2002, at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. Mr. Crain was born August 9, 1938 in Danville, Kentucky, son of the late Tarlton and Margaret Baker Crain. Surviving are his wife, Glenda, of Perryville, Ky.; two sisters, Rosemary Bandy of Nicholasville and Nancy Horne of Paintsville; one brother, David L. Crain of Mitchellsburg, Ky. Burial took place in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Perryville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

DONLEY, Iva Mae (Sherman)
1913-2002
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 11, 1 p.m. at Preston Funeral Chapel for Iva Mae Donley, 89, who passed away Monday, April 8, 2002, at her residence. Mrs. Donley was born March 14, 1913 in Johnson County, daughter of the late John and Easter Sherman. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Donley. Surviving are two sons, Roger Donley of Paintsville, and George Donley of Canal Winchester, Ohio; two daughters, Virgie Castle and Doris Davis, both of Paintsville; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. The service was officiated by Larry Meadows and Ronnie Spriggs, with burial following in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

DOTSON, Thomas Jay
1952-2002
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 18, 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Thomas Jay Dotson, 50, who passed away Monday, April 15, 2002, at Highland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dotson was born January 31, 1952 in Floyd County, son of Lova Hitchcock Burton and the late Edgar Dotson. Surviving are one son, Thomas Edward Dotson; one half-brother, Bill Fitch; one half-sister, Regina Green. The service was officiated by Richard Greene with burial following in the family cemetery, East Point. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

HARRIS, Charles Russell
1924-2002
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 13, for Charles Russell Harris, 77, who passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2002, after an extended illness. Mr. Harris was born August 26, 1924 in Prestonsburg, son of the late Joe T. and Mary Emily (Wells) Harris. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anna (Stephenson) Harris. Surviving are one son, Tom Harris of Prestonsburg; one daughter, Patricia Harris of Lexington; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Bro. Larry Adams, with burial following in the Harris Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg. Kentucky D.A.V. Chapter #18 of Auxier will be giving Military honors. Arrangements were under the direction of Burke Funeral Home, Prestonsburg. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

HAVENS, Marie (Daniels)
1912-2002
Marie Daniels Havens, 89, of Greenup Street, Catlettsburg, Ky., died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. She was born to the late Rutherford and Clista Ward Daniels on Sept. 23, 1912, in Johnson County, Ky. Mrs. Havens worked as a beautician. She is survived by two stepsons, Harry J. Havens of Columbus, Ohio, and William Havens of Virginia; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Betty Lucas of Catlettsburg. Besides her father and mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard O. Havens, and her daughter, Hazel Goodrum. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home in Catlettsburg. Pastors Ray Stephens and Willard Metz are officiating. Theresa Marie Whitt, a great-granddaughter, will be reading the eulogy and Betty Metz will provide the music. Burial will follow in Ashland Cemetery.

HAYSLETT, Kathryn R. (Witten)
1924-2002
Graveside services were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cave Hill Cemetery for Kathryn R. Hayslett, 77, who passed away Saturday, April 27, 2002. Mrs. Hayslett was born December 3, 1924 in Oil Springs, daughter of the late William F. and Hazel (Risner) Witten. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rhule Hayslett, Jr. Surviving are one son, David Hayslett; two brothers, Frances Witten of Paintsville and Jim Witten of Van Lear; one granddaughter, Carrie Ann Mayes of Hatfield, Ind.; one grandson, Steven Alan Hayslett; two great-grandchildren D.J. Mayes and Amanda Mayes; one niece; several nephews. The service was officiated by Rev. Avis Hoyt-O'Conner. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

HONEYCUTT, Dorothy "Dot" (Bragg)
1915-2002
Dorothy "Dot" Honeycutt, 86, of Ashland, died Saturday, April 20, 2002, at her home in Ashland. Mrs. Honeycutt was born Sept. 2, 1915, in Van Lear, the daughter of the late Arthur and Maymie Stratton Bragg. She was a former teacher in Johnson County and was a member of the Beech Street Christian Church. She was also a devoted homemaker. Mrs. Honeycutt is survived by her husband, Vernon C. Honeycutt. Other survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Carte, and son-in-law, Wallace Carte, of Ashland; a sister, Virginia Bates of Ashland; four grandchildren, Michael Manning and Laurel Dylewski, both of Ashland; Bryant Switzer of Dunlow, W.Va.; and Sharla Switzer of St. Albans, W.Va.; and eight great-grandchildren, Synde Manning, Samantha Manning, Jordan Manning, Natosha Runyon, Marissa Runyon, Jared Switzer, Jacob Dylewski and Drake Runyon. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel by the Rev. Kenneth Vaughn. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.

JACKSON, William Neal
1961-2002
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 17, 1 p.m. at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel for William Neal Jackson, 40, who passed away Sunday, April 14, 2002, at his residence. Mr. Jackson was born November 2, 1961 in Paintsville, son of the late Carl and Ruie Blair Jackson. Surviving are one brother, Gary Jackson of Oil Springs; one niece. The service was officiated by Rev. Terry Lykins, with burial following in the Jackson Family Cemetery, Oil Springs. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

JOHNSON, Dylan Luke
2001-2002
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 6, 1 p.m. at Phelps & Son Funeral Home for Dylan Luke Johnson, seven months, who passed away Thursday, April 4, 2002, at his Paintsville residence. Dylan was born August 21, 2001 in Johnson County, son of Jayson and Christal Stepp Johnson. Surviving are his paternal grandparents, Ronnie and Audry Snodgrass Johnson. The service was officiated by Kevin Davis, with burial following in Johnson-Bowens Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

JOHNSON, Stephen Howes
1941-2002
Funeral services were held Friday, April 12, at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel for Stephen Howes Johnson, 61, who passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at his residence. Mr. Johnson was born January 30, 1941 in Louisville, Ky., son of William A. Johnson and the late Mary Evelyn Howes. Surviving are his wife, Harriet Hester; one daughter, Jan Leigh Patton of Paintsville; one son-in-law, Joe Patton; one grandson, William Joseph Patton of Paintsville. The service was officiated by Rev. Donnie Patrick, and Terance Hoppenjans, with burial following in the Mayo Memorial Cemetery, Paintsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

KEATHLEY, Chuck Lee
1986-2002
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 10, 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel for Chuck Lee Keathley, 15, who passed away Sunday, April 7, 2002, at the Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Mr. Keathley was born May 21, 1986 in Pikeville, son of Suzanna Spears Keathley of Banner, and step-father Ronnie Howard of Van Lear. Chuck was a student at the Betsy Layne High School and was a ROTC student at the school. Surviving are one brother, Bruce D. Keathley of Bamberge, Germany; one sister, Leslie Nichole Deskins of Raccoon. The service was officiated by Arnold Turner, Jr., with burial following in the family cemetery, Van Lear. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

KEATON, Chester Lee
1958-2002
Chester Lee Keeton, 42, of Thelma, died Thursday, April 4, 2002. Born Sept. 25, 1958, in Morehead, a son of Dixie Keeton Burton of Morehead and the late Chester Stevens, he was self employed. Additional survivors include his wife, Regina Elaine Keeton of Thelma; five daughters, Leona Ball, Lula Ball and Christy Ball, all of Thelma, Tammy Keaton of Keaton, and Angela Lester of Martha; two sisters, Mary Jackson of Science Hill and Lisa Booth of River; a half sister, Syliva Lewis of Sandy Hook; three half brothers, Ken Keaton of Kansas, Ernest Lee Burton of Hollifield and Henry Burton of Morehead; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ric Frazier Sunday, April 7, at Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, East Lynn. Young Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

KIMBLER, Sally Mae (Haywood)
1923-2002
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 9, 1 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Sally Mae Haywood Kimbler, 78, who passed away Saturday, April 6, 2002, at Highland Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Ms. Kimbler was born May 24, 1923 in Prestonsburg, daughter of the late William and Edith Green Smith. She was preceded in death by one son, George (Billy) Kimbler. Surviving are three sons, Jimmy Young of Wittensville, Sam Young of Prestonsburg, and Luthur Kimbler of West Van Lear; four daughters, Shelba Jean Dragon of Lake Elsonor, California, Judy Arms of Wooster, Ohio, Geraldine McKenzie of Urbana, Ohio, and Retta McKenzie of Flat Gap; 21 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Ford McKenzie, with burial following in Highland Memorial Park. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

LYONS, Alice (Adams)
1917-2002
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 30, 1 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Alice Adams Lyons, 85, who passed away Saturday, April 27, 2002. Mrs. Lyons was born January 7, 1917 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Ashland and Rose Hampton Adams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Lyons; one daughter, Edna Fannin; one brother, Blanche Bowens. Surviving are two sons, James Edgar Lyons of Springfield, Oh., and Howard Lyons of Thealka; one daughter, Faye Castle of Thealka; two sisters, Gladys Castle of Thealka, and Emma Stapleton of Volga; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Hubert Slone and Dick VanHoose, with burial following in the family cemetery, Thealka. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

MAYNARD, Herbert
1932-2002
Funeral services were held Monday, April 8, 1 p.m. at Phelps & Son Funeral Home for Herbert Maynard, 70, who passed away Saturday, April 6, 2002, at Kings Daughter Medical Center, Ashland. Mr. Maynard was born January 22, 1932 in Martin County, son of the late Jessie and Ethel Muncy Maynard. Surviving are his wife, Norma Jean Maynard; three sons, Joe Edward and Greg Maynard, both of Inez, and Ronald Lee Maynard of Pilgrim, Ky.; four daughters, Sharon Vance of Loudon, Tenn., Legina Bowe of Pilgrim, Denise Gauze of Inez, and Natasha Lea Maynard of Nashville, Tenn.; four brothers, Jessie Maynard, Jr., Lewis and Danny Maynard, all of Inez, and Bennie Maynard of Beauty; two sisters, Norma Jean Litton of Inez, and Garnett Young of Sandusky, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by James Ray Maynard and Eddie Lowe, with burial following in Herb Maynard Cemetery, Inez. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

MCCARTY, Joy (Williams)
1918-2002
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 13, 1 p.m. at Preston Funeral Chapel for Joy McCarty, 83, who passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at her residence. Mrs. McCarty was born June 20, 1918 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Floyd and Lizzie Meade Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manford McCarty. Surviving are six sons, Crate, Charles, Jimmy Ray, James Darrell, Jeffery McCarty, and Manford Leon McCarty, all of Hager Hill; two daughters, Joyce Ann Craft of Marion, Ohio, and Rose Marie Grubb of Columbus, Ohio; 25 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Florence Myers of Columbus, Ohio, and Wanda Lee Stapleton of Five Points, Ohio. The service was officiated by Harold Conley and Toby Johnson, with burial following in McCarty Cemetery, Hager Hill. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

MCFADDIN, Armatha (Blair)
1950-2002
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel for Armatha McFaddin, 51, who passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at U.K. Medical Center, Lexington. Mrs. McFaddin was born June 5, 1950 at Oil Springs, daughter of the late Paris and Goldie Gullett Blair. Surviving are her husband, Don McFaddin; two brothers, Forest Blair of Largo, Fl. and Jimmy Blair of Oil Springs; four sisters, Edna Rowland of Medina, Oh., Mary Prater of Oil Springs, Jean Conley of Staffordsville, and Jo Wireman of Oil Springs. The service was officiated by Rev. M.T. Womack, Jr., with burial following in the Highland Memorial Park. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

MCKENZIE, Louella (Ludie) (Burke)
1911-2002
Funeral services were held Monday, April 22, 11 a.m at the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Louella (Ludie) Burke McKenzie, 91, who passed away Friday, April 19 2002, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. McKenzie was born January 9, 1911, daughter of the late Richard Martin and Martha Lemasters Burke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie McKenzie; and two sons, William Martin and Frances Darrell McKenzie. Surviving are one daughter-in-law, Mary McKenzie of Paintsville; one brother, Ray Vern Burke of Stambaugh; one sister, Dorothy Crislip of Sitka; two step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Harold Stevens and Harold Williams, with burial following in McKenzie Cemetery, Sitka. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

MCPEEK, Burl
1913-2002
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 14, 3 p.m. at the Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home for Burl McPeek, 88, who passed away Thursday, April 11 2002, at the home of his son in Ashboro, North Carolina. Mr. McPeek was born May 9, 1913 in Pike County, son of the late Emory and Nancy Stanley McPeek. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Robinson McPeek, and by a son, Ronnie McPeek. Surviving are five sons, Sterling McPeek of Ashland, Bobby Gene McPeek of Ashboro, N.C., Bill McPeek of Tampa, Fl., Jack McPeek of Fairborne, Ohio, and Larry McPeek of Chicago, Ill.; two daughters, Lois Ann Vita of Washington, D.C. and Barbary Hovey of Gary, Ind.; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Jack Skeens, with burial following at Ford's Branch Cemetery in Pike County. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

MEEK, Donis
1928-2002
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 7, 11 a.m. at Preston Funeral Chapel for Donis Meek, 73, who passed away Thursday, April 4 2002, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Meek was born December 4, 1928 in Johnson County, son of the late Willis and Mollie Delong Meek. Surviving are three sons, Harold Dalton of Boons Camp, Howard Willis Meek of Boons Camp, and Jerry Meek of Williamsport; one daughter, Donna Michelle Holbrook of Van Lear; three brothers, Homer and Paul Meek, both of Boons Camp, and Arnold Meek of Stanville; two sisters, Joyce Blevins of Staffordsville, and Darlene Clark of West Alexandria, Ohio. The service was officiated by David Meek and Ellis Hamilton, with burial following in Willis Meek Cemetery, Boons Camp. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

MONTGOMERY, James V.
1959-2002
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 9, 11 a.m. at Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Ave. Chapel for James V. Montgomery, 42, who passed away Saturday, April 6 2002, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Montgomery was born June 26, 1959 in Paintsville, son of Hazel Haney Hensley and the late Roy Montgomery. He was preceded in death by one sister. Surviving are his wife, Tracy Montgomery of Wabash, Ind.; one step-daughter, Christina Hitlaw of Wabash; one step-son, Aaron Hitlaw of Wabash; his mother, Hazel Hensley of Wabash; step-father James Hensley of Wabash; two brothers, Donald and Ronald Montgomery, both of Paintsville. The service was officiated by Tim Prater, with burial following in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, Ind. Local arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

MUSIC, Bruce Allen
1935-2002
Funeral services were held Sunday, 21, 2 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Bruce Allen Music, 67, who passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Music was born February 11, 1935 in Johnson County, son of the late Russell and Alice Hall Music. Surviving are his wife, Sandra Jean Fraley Music; three sons, Timothy Allen and Gregory Scott Delong, both of Springfield, Ohio, and Bruce Jeremy Music, also of Springfield; two daughters, Carla Campbell of Springfield, Ohio, and Heather Burke of Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland; one brother, Charles Music of Springfield, Ohio; one sister Ruth McKenzie of Red Bush; eight grandchildren. The service was officiated by Dave Flannery, with burial following in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

ONEY, Carlene (Honeycutt)
1956-2002
Funeral services were held Friday, April 5, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home for Carlene Honeycutt Oney, 45, who passed away Monday, April 1, 2002, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Ms. Oney was born August 6, 1956 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Malcolm and Aileen Collins Honeycutt. Surviving are three sons, Jeffery Wayne, Tommy Earl and Matthew Lucas Oney, all of Hager Hill; three brothers, Joe Lee Honeycutt of Martha, Marvin Honeycutt of Meally, and Nathan Honeycutt of Van Lear; seven sisters, Emma Joy Lynn of Phoenix, Ar., Loretta Robertson of W.Va., Norma Jean Brown of Paintsville, Glenda Sue Lester of Martha, Esther Ann Fitch of Meally, Tracey Nicole Honeycutt of Van Lear and Stacy Lynn Honeycutt, also of Van Lear; one grandchild. The service was officiated by Dave Flanery, with burial following in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

PAULEY, Alfred Lee
1928-2002
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 9, 2 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, for Alfred Lee Pauley, 74, who passed away Saturday, April 6, 2002, at Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Mr. Pauley was born March 28, 1928 in Louisa, son of the late Leo and Emily Moore Pauley Watts. Surviving are three sons, James Allen Pauley-Barker of Dallas, Texas, Mitchell D. Pauley of Dallas, Texas, and Brian Ray Pauley of Louisa; five sisters, Geraldine McKenzie of Louisa, Corinne Wright and Amlelean Rally, both of Gallipolis, Ohio, Edith Grubbs of Huntington, W.Va., and Phyliss Walker of Tennessee; one brother, Kenneth Watts of Louisa; four grandchildren. The service was officiated by Rev. John Haney, with burial following in Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

PHELPS, Douglas
1922-2002
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 2, 11 a.m. at Highland Church of Christ in Paintsville, for Douglas Phelps, 79, who passed away Sunday, April 28, 2002, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Phelps was born August 10, 1922 in Johnson County, son of the late Lon C. and Ethel Stanley Phelps. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Phelps. Surviving are his wife, Loretta Kirk Phelps of Paintsville; one son, Roger Phelps of Rowlett, Texas; one daughter, Brenda Franklin of Stambaugh; three brothers, Edwin Phelps of Meally, Francis Phelps of Huntington, W.Va., and Paul Phelps of India Athanic, Fla.; two sisters, Evelyn MIller of Baltimore, Md., and Emmalee Ward of Ypsilante, Mich.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Leroy Auxier and Jerry Scott, with burial following in Phelps Family Cemetery, Meally. Arrangements under the direction of Phelps & Son Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

PHELPS, Paul Bryan
1942-2002
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 1, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Lexington, Ky. for Paul Bryan Phelps, 59, who passed away Monday, April 29, 2002. Mr. Phelps was born May 8, 1942 in Johnson County, son of the late Kent and Edna Nichel Phelps. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kent Phelps, Jr. and Tommy Phelps; two sisters, Audrey Honeycutt and Betty Ramey. Surviving are his wife, Joan Carol Vires Phelps; two daughters, Pamela Moore of Lexington, and Belinda Phelps of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers, Eugene Phelps of Deltona, Fla., and Bill Phelps of Hager Hill; three sisters, Clotine Conley of Lexington, Mary Spodnik of Westfield Center, Oh., and Patsy Fraley of Florence, Ky.; nine grandchildren. The service was officiated by Jim Byrd, with burial following in Lexington Cemetery. Local arrangements under the direction of Phelps & Son Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

PICKLESIMER, Arthur Ray
1942-2002
Funeral services were held Friday, April 12, at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home for Arthur Ray Picklesimer, 59, who passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Picklesimer was born May 26, 1942 in Johnson County, son of Thelma Crisp and the late Arby Picklesimer. He was preceded in death by one step-son; one daughter. Surviving are his wife, Effie Picklesimer; three sons, Michael and Gregory Alan Picklesimer, both of Cincinnati, Ohio, and David Picklesimer of Columbus; two daughters, Shawn Raye Picklesimer of Meally, and Suzette Marie Schlein of Lebanon, Ohio; three step-daughters, Sheila Crum of Meally, Lisa Blair of Prestonsburg, and Brenda Kirsch of Elkhorn, Wis.; one brother, Bill Picklesimer of Sitka; 17 grandchildren. The service was officiated by Larry Blair and Herman Roberts, with burial following in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville. Military graveside services were conducted by the Auxier D.A.V. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

PUGH, Esther Marie (Travis)
1915-2002
Funeral services were held Friday, April 12, at the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Esther Marie Pugh, 86, who passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at Highland Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Mrs. Pugh was born June 30, 1915 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Henry and Susan Fairchild Travis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel W. Pugh. Surviving are one son, Danny W. Pugh of Paintsville; two daughters, Charlene Pugh Williams of Sitka, and Judy Pugh Blake of Paintsville; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Terry Jones, with burial following in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

RATLIFF, Deborah Lynn
1954-2002
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home for Deborah Lynn Ratliff, 47, who passed away Thursday, April 25, 2002, at Flatwoods, Ky. Ms. Ratliff was born December 10, 1954 in Louisa, daughter of John Floyd Ratliff of Titusville, Fla., and Norma Jean Ratliff of Louisa. Surviving are her fiance, Curtis Edward Litteral of Flatwoods; two brothers, James Ratliff of Louisa, and Kenneth Ratliff of Mansfield, Oh. The service was officiated by Rev. Harold Berrian, with burial following in Robinette Cemetery at Fort Gay, W.Va. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

RICE, John J.
1928-2002
John J. Rice, 73, of Salyersville died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville. Born June 30, 1928 in Scott County, Va., he was a son of the late John W. and Frances Wallen Rice. He was a retired Seneca Wire Co. employee. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Rice. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Whitaker Rice; a son, John David Rice of Toledo, Ohio; three daughters, Joy Kiran of Fostoria, Ohio, Phyllis Risner of Tiffin, Ohio, and Norma Hayman of Salyersville; a sister, Lori Phillips of California; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, May 4, at Magoffin County Funeral Home with Simon Porter officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Marshallville under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville.

RICHARDSON, Julia E. "Mabel" (Caudill)
1917-2002
Memorial services were held Friday, April 12, at Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont, Illinois, for Julia E. "Mabel" Richardson, who passed away Saturday, April 6, 2002, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Illinois. Mrs. Richardson was born August 18, 1917 in Jenkins, Ky., daughter of the late Fred and Rose Ella (Preston) Caudill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Richardson; two brothers; one sister. Surviving are one son, Philip Richardson of Ashland, Ky.; two daughters, Sandra Braasch, Altamont, Ill.; one brother, Norman D. Caudill, Alpine, WY.; one sister, Lucy Wells, St. Elmo; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

SHIFFLETTE, James F.
1935-2002
Graveside services were conducted Friday, April 26 at the Cyrus Cemetery, Louisa, for James F. Shifflette, 66, who passed away Sunday, April 21, 2002, in Bedford, Ohio. Mr. Shifflette was born August 9, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Harry and Ruth McMullen Shifflette. Surviving are his wife, Hermia L. Shifflette of Bedford, Ohio. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

SMITH, Judith (Meek)
1922-2002
Funeral services were held Friday, April 12, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Judith Smith, 79, who passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Mrs. Smith was born November 10, 1922 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Bill and Bunia Sparks Meek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Smith. Surviving are one daughter, Polly Sue Carver of Greenup, Ky.; one sister, Jeanetta Meek of Paintsville; two brothers, Collie Meek of Ohio, I.D. Meek; four half-brothers, Charles, Clifford, James and Richard Meek, all of Johnson County; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Joe Adkins, with burial following in Sparks Cemetery, Bob's Branch, Thelma. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

SNAVELY, Della B. (Daniels)
1912-2002
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 16, 11 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel for Della B. Daniels Snavely, 89, who passed away Sunday, April 14, 2002, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Mrs. Snavely was born May 28, 1912 at Emma, Kentucky, daughter of the late Jim Bentley and Sally Derossett Bentley Smith. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elon Daniels; her second husband, John Bellamy; one son, Wade Daniels; one daughter, Myrtle Louise Daniels. Surviving are three sons, Elon Daniels, Jr. of Elwood, Indiana, George Daniels of Clearwater, Fla., and Larry Daniels of Little Paint, Ky.; five daughters, Marie Anderson of Springfield, Oh., Joann Gibson of West Van Lear, Mary Bilotta of Cable, Oh., Betty Bartley of Lakeland, Fla., and Draxie Dillion of Prestonsburg; two sisters, Gertrude Harris of Prestonsburg, and Buretta Hicks of Plymouth, Oh.; 47 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Paul Coleman, with burial following in the Preston Cemetery at Ulysses in Lawrence County, Ky. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

SPROUSE, Vondon George
1936-2002
Funeral services were held Friday, April 5 at the Webb Chapel Church for Vondon George Sprouse, 66, who passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa. Mr. Sprouse was born February 27, 1936 in Louisa, son of the late Charles and Goldie Presley Sprouse. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Sprouse; two sons, Tommy Sprouse and Vondon Sprouse, Jr. Surviving are two sons, Jack Sprouse of Ashland, and Paul Sprouse of Fallsburg; three sisters, Sue McKenzie and Fay Sprouse, both of Webbville, and Lilly Mullins of Arizona; three brothers, Delbert Sprouse of Webbville, Hildra Sprouse of Fallsburg, and Isaac Sprouse of Webbville; five grandchildren. The service was officiated by Curt Russell, with burial following in Carter Cemetery, Louisa. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

STEPP, Brian Scott
1968-2002
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 14, at the Pilgrim Community Church, Inez, for Brian Scott Stepp, 33, who passed away Thursday, April 11, 2002, at East Lynn, W.Va. Mr. Stepp was born September 4, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio, son of Deanna Sue Chaffins and the late Schaffer Stepp. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Stepp; one son, Brandon Stepp of Lovely; one daughter, Robin Horn of Ft. Gay, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Michael and Lauren Mikeala Horn; three brothers, Neil Stepp, Thomas Chafins and Matthew Chafins, all of Lovely; two step-brothers, Freddie Chafins, and Jeffy Chafins; four sisters, Ronda Kay Marcum, Laura Lee Preece, Debra Sue Dye and Cassandra Chafins, all of Lovely; two step-sisters, Pattsy Kay Finley, Deloris Murphy, Carol Cantrell, Donna Harmon and Jonell Hensley. The service was officiated by Jim Bailey, Terry Harmon and Paul Stepp, with burial following at Evans Family Cemetery, Lovely, Ky. Arrangements were under the direction of Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inc. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

STEPP, Jesse
1910-2002
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 10, at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez, for Jesse Stepp, 92, who passed away Sunday, April 7, 2002, at his Inez residence. Mr. Stepp was born February 23, 1910 in Inez, son of the late John R. and Amanda Melvina Maynard Stepp. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Albert, Millard and Frank Stepp; one daughter, Jayne Preece; four sisters, Ida Stanlley, Margie Slone, Mae Lester and Alta Stepp; one grandchild. Surviving are his wife, Nola Mae Spears Stepp; two sons, John L. Stepp of Inez, and James E. Stepp of Laurelville, Ohio; four daughters, Shirley J. Hussey, Doris D. Depriest, and Billie J. Fromm, all of Columbus, Ohio, and Helen Dryer of Baltimore, Ohio; one sister, Georgia Scalf of Clendenaen, W.Va.; ten grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. The service was officiated by Quentin Crum, with burial following in the Stepp Family Cemetery, Inez. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

TACKETT, Betty Jean (Selvage)
1944-2002
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 21, 12 noon at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Betty Jean Tackett, 57, who passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002, at Highland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Tackett was born December 6, 1944 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Dewey and Birtha Fairchild Selvage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Proctor Carl Tackett. Surviving are two sons, Carl J. Tackett and Rodney Lee Webb, both of Staffordsville; one daughter, Donna Jean Tackett of Johnson County; two sisters, Dixie Selvage of California, and Barbara Merle of Indiana; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. The service was officiated by Lowell King and Kenny Pelphrey, with burial following in the Staffordsville Church Cemetery, Staffordsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

VANHOOSE, Edna Mae (Stapleton)
1913-2002
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 6, 11 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Edna Mae Stapleton Vanhoose, 89, who passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at her Tutor Key residence. Mrs. Vanhoose was born February 3, 1913 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Johnson and Mary Jane Patrick Stapleton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dencil Howard Vanhoose; one son, Jimmy Wayne Vanhoose; two brothers, Johnson and Edgar Stapleton. Surviving are three sons, Johnny and Charles Warren Vanhoose, both of Tutor Key; one niece; several great nieces and nephews; one half-aunt; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Elders J.D. Rice and Charles Price, with burial following in Vanhoose Family Cemetery, Tutor Key. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

VANHORN, Sophia (Moore)
1912-2002
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 7, 3 p.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Sophia Moore VanHorn, 89, who passed away Friday, April 5, 2002, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Ms. VanHorn was born September 15, 1912 in Norristown, Pa., daughter of the late Horace and C. Blanche Curtis VanHorn. Surviving are long time friend and co-worker Alice Shepherd of Flat Gap; one sister, Mary C. Pyle of O'Fallon, Ill.; several nieces and four nephews. The service was officiated by Harold Salyer and Jeff Blanton, with burial following in Highland Memorial Park. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

WALLIN, Chester Howard
1930-2002
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m. at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel for Chester Howard Wallin, 72, who passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2002. Mr. Wallin was born March 27, 1930 in Keaton, Ky., son of the late Hood and Bessie Fyffe Wallin. Surviving are his wife, Glenna Wallin of Baltimore, Md.; two sons, Leslie Brain Wallin of Willard, Ky., and Ronald David Wallin of Odessa, Tx.; one daughter Karen Delong of Russell, Ky.; four grandchildren; four sisters, Marie Skaggs of Flatgap, Ilene Hampton of Staffordsville, Nell Skaggs of Keaton, and Maxie Sparks of HIllard, Oh. The service was officiated by Rev. Stephen L. Owen, with burial following in the Skaggstown Church Cemetery, Flat Gap. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

WELLS, Irene (Wells)
1917-2002
Funeral services were held Friday, April 12, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Irene Wells, 85, who passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Wells was born March 17, 1917 in Floyd County, daughter of the late James H. Wells and Lannie Goble Wells. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wells. Surviving are four sons, Robert Leland Wells of West Van Lear, Charles Linton Wells of Lexington, Ky., Larry Joe Wells of Paintsville, and James Edwin Wells of Versailles, Ky.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Jerry Scott with burial following in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

WELLS, Shirley Gail
1950-2002
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 1, 2 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Shirley Gail Wells, 51, who passed away Monday, April 29, 2002. Ms. Wells was born May 24, 1950 in Johnson County, daughter of Elmer G. and Delphia Fitch Wells. She was preceded in death by one son, Roger Lee Butcher. Surviving are one son, Roy Nicholas Butcher of Flat Gap; one daughter, Kimberley Denise Prater of Hueysville, Ky.; one brother, Dwayne Gordon Wells of Meally; one sister, Cathy Joan Witten of Van Lear; one granddaughter, Kayley Denys Prater of Hueysville. The service was officiated by Keith Horne, J.R. Connelley, Frankie Fitch and Dick Vanhoose with burial following in Wells Family Cemetery, Kite Hollow, Meally. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

WEST, Callie Susan (Spriggs)
1935-2002
Callie Susan (Spriggs) West, 66, graduate of Meade Memorial High School passed away April 14, 2002 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend whose loss leaves a huge hole in the family's heart. Mrs. West was born November 13, 1935 in Boons Camp, daughter of the late Burl and Jennie Spriggs. She is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter and son-in-law, Karen (Doug) Thorley; beloved grandson, Stephen; sister, Audrey Butcher, all of Columbus; brothers and sisters-in-law, Burl (Alice) Spriggs, Charleston, S.C., Chester (Josephine) Spriggs, Meally and Euel (Marie) Spriggs, Dallas, Tx.; sister-in-law Virginia Roberts; special friend, Caroline Ebright; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Memorial services were held April 20 at Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, Worthington, Ohio, with Jane Roeschley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside, 3535 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Ohio, 43214, or a charity of your choice in her memory. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

WHITE, Hager Elizabeth (Meade)
1904-2002
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church at Prestonsburg for Hager Elizabeth White, 97, who passed away Thursday, April 25, 2002, at her residence after an extended illness. Mrs. White was born July 8, 1904 at Oil Springs, daughter of the late L.L. and Mary (Coldiron) Meade. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rainley (Snow) White. Surviving are two sons, William L. White and Bobby Ray White, both of Prestonsburg; two daughters, Mary Ann Hall of Allen, and Linda Clark of Paintsville; one brother, Bill Meade of Charleston, Tenn.; one sister, Beulah Moore of Paintsville; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Rev. George Love, with burial following in the May Cemetery, Prestonsburg. PAINTSVILLE HERALD

WHITT, Peggy Dawn (Castle)
1960-2002
Peggy Dawn Whitt, 42, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, following a sudden illness. Born March 22, 1960, in Paintsville, she was the daughter of James Monroe Castle and the late Patricia Marie Gullett Castle. She was a homemaker and attended the Third Avenue Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jeffery Whitt; three daughters, Patricia Marie Hatfield of Prestonsburg, Jennifer Raelynn Whitt of Martin and Melissa Dawn Castle of Paducah; one sister, Lisa Marie Castle Griffith of Martin; three brothers, Ronald Dean Castle of Paintsville, James Monroe Castle and Jerry Andrew Castle, both of Prestonsburg; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, April 28, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Manford Fannin officiating. Burial followed in the Castle Cemetery at Brown Fork in Paintsville. Pallbearers were Tommy Sparks, Oliver Reynolds, Jay Castle, Herbie Griffith, Eric Combs, and Steve Whitt.

WILLIAMS, Sarah Edith (Burke)
1903-2002
Funeral services were held Monday, April 8, 1 p.m. at First Christian Church, Paintsville, for Sarah Edith Williams, 98, who passed away Friday, April 5, 2002, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Williams was born April 24, 1903 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Calvin and Lula George Burke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Williams. Surviving are one son, Charles Dewey Williams of Paintsville; three step-children, Paul Williams, Loretta Conley, and Lorraine Baldridge; one sister, Ruth Meek of West Van Lear; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. The service was officiated by Tom O'Brien, with burial following in Highland Memorial Park. Arrangements were under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD