APRIL - 2004
ADAMS,
Ronald Gene
1938-2004
Adams, Ronald Gene, age 65, of Tipp City, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004.
He was born December 13, 1938 in Van Lear, KY, the son of the late
James and Hazel (Fraley) Adams. He was a United States Air Force
Veteran, retired from General Motors in 1992, owned and operated Words
For You Video Productions, was a member of the Minerva 99 Masonic Lodge
in Miamisburg, various video organizations, and Quiet Birdmen. He is
survived by his wife, Sherry G. Kistler; one daughter, Ronda G. Adams
of Miamisburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Matt A. And Yoo-Ri Kistler
stationed with the U.S. Navy in Jacksonville, FL; one sister and
brother-in-law, Sherry and Richard Peth of Genda, OH; two nieces, Pam
Schall of Bowling Green, OH, and Dee Gargac of Daytona, FL; one Uncle
and Aunt, Lee Ray and Gwennith Adams of Van Lear, KY. He was preceded
in death by his infant son, Barry Adams in 1966. Friends may call
Friday, April 16, 2004 from 5-7 p.m. at Frings & Bayliff Funeral
Home (Tipp City) with Masonic services at 7:00 p.m. If desired
donations may be made to the Ohio Masonic Home.
BARTON,
Patricia Gaye (Mollette)
Died: Thursday, April 01, 2004
JOHNSON COUNTY
Patricia Gaye Barton, 41, of Boonscamp, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at
her residence. Born May 1, 1962 in Johnson County, she was a daughter
of Rodrick “Pere” and Birdie Hall Mollette. She was a member of Little
Friendship United Baptist Church. Additional survivors include her
husband, Carlos Barton; a son, Carlos Dakota Barton of Warfield; two
daughters, Rachel Marie Taylor of Phillis, and Amber Nicola Mollette of
Boonscamp; three brothers, Rodrick Mollette Jr., Travis Wayne Mollette,
and Tracy Brian Mollette, all of Boonscamp; and four sisters, Sherry
Crum of Williamsport, Sandra Cook of Meally, Lana Slone of Phillis, and
Lora D. Mollette of Hager Hill. Funeral services were Sunday, April 4,
at Little Friendship United Baptist Church, with Claude Mollette, Glen
Penix and Kenny Preece officiating. Burial was in Pete Mollette
Cemetery, Boonscamp, under direction of Preston Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News
BLAIR, Lola (Lemaster)
1950-2004
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m. at the Phelps
& Son Funeral Home for Lola Blair, 53, of Shelbyville, Tenn.,
formerly of Leander, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, April 20. Mrs. Blair
was born August 5, 1950 in Magoffin County, Ky., daughter of the late
Boyd and Armatha Conley Lemaster. She was a housing supervisor.
Surviving are one son, Darrell Blair of Hager Hill, Ky.; four brothers,
Larry and Lonnie Lemaster, both of Urbana, Ohio, Ronnie Lemaster of
Sitka, Ky., and Lenzie Lemaster of Oil Springs, Ky.; five sisters,
Pauline May of Salyersville, Ky., Janet Fitzpatrick of Winchester, Ky.,
Evelene Kestner, Mary Meade and Karen Caudill, all of Sitka, Ky.;
mother-in-law, Carma Blair of Hager Hill, Ky.; companion, Larry Felix;
one step-granddaughter. The service was officiated by Kenny Pelphrey,
Willie Fairchilds, and Hubert Slone. Arrangements under the direction
of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Apr.28 2004
BLAIR, Lucy (McKenzie)
1936-2004
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 30, 1 p.m. at the Hager
Hill Free Will Baptist Church for Lucy Hopper Blair, 67, of East Point,
who passed away Tuesday, April 27 at Central Baptist Hospital in
Lexington, Ky. Mrs. Blair was born July 1, 1936 in Johnson County, Ky.,
daughter of the late Clyde and Southie Harmon McKenzie. She was a
housewife and a member of the Hager Hill Free Will Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Roger Blair of East Point, Ky.; three sons,
Joe and Doug Hopper, both of Florida, and Greg Hopper of East Point,
Ky.; one daughter, Vanessa Hopper Dials of East Point, Ky.; two
brothers, Doug and Clyde McKenzie, both of Meally, Ky.; three sisters,
Mary Short and Francis “Frankie” Delong, both of Hager Hill, Ky., and
Ada Pack of Paintsville, Ky.; six grandchildren. The service will be
officiated by Ronnie Spriggs, with burial following in the Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Ky. Arrangements under the direction
of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Friday Apr.30 2004
BRANHAM, Thomas
Died: Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Age: 79
FLOYD COUNTY — Thomas Branham, 79, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday,
April 14, 2004 at Prestonsburg Health Care Center, Prestonsburg. Born
June 14, 1924, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late James H. and
Anna Osbourne Branham. He was a retired coal miner and a U.S. Army
veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Poe Branham, in
2002. Survivors include two sons, Thomas L. Branham of Fostoria, Ohio,
and Tim Branham of Athens, Tenn.; two daughters, Sally Williams of
Athens, and Charlotte of Flat Gap; two sisters, Mae Maynard and Edna
Nash, both of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 18
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, April 17, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, Paintsville, with Denvil Mollette and
Charles Banks officiating. Burial was in Branham Family Cemetery, Boons
Camp, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy
News
BROWN, Jeanette Louise
Died: Tuesday, April 06, 2004
Age: 68
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jeanette Louise VanHoose Adkins Brown, 68, of Van
Lear, died Tuesday, April 6, at UK Medical Center, Lexington. Born Aug.
7, 1935, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Marshall and
Dorothy Robinson VanHoose. She was employed with American Standard. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Eyvind Brown; and two sons,
Kenneth Ray Adkins and Gary W. Adkins. Survivors include a son, Randall
Dean Adkins of Kissimmee, Fla.; a daughter, Rowena Brown of
Salyersville; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral
services were Saturday, April 10, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel,
Paintsville, with Terry Lykins officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Big Sandy News
BURCHETT, Henry E.
Died: Thursday, April 22, 2004
Age: 71
JOHNSON COUNTY
Henry E. Burchett, 71, of Jeffersontown, died Thursday, April 22, 2004
at Norton Suburban Hospital, Louisville. Born March 3, 1933, in Johnson
County, he was a son of the late Ralph and Talitha Baldwin Burchett. He
was a retired salesman from Process Machinery Company. He was preceded
in death by a son, Ralph Neal Burchett. Survivors include a son, David
Burchett of Louisville; a daughter, Vicky Gischke of Jeffersontown; a
brother, Carroll Burchett of Flat Gap; six sisters, Bernice Stambaugh
of Wittensville, Eunice Pelphrey of Elna, Frecia Spriggs of Flat Gap,
Glenda Boone of Laconia, Ind., Anita McMonigle of Greenville, Ind., and
Sue Robinson of West Van Lear; and two grandchildren. Funeral services
were Monday, April 26, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville,
with Rev. Tom Dillard officiating. Burial was in Patty Flat Cemetery,
Fuget, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Apr.28 2004
BURCHETT, Sola Alice McKenzie Collins
1921-2004
Sola Alice McKenzie Collins Burchett, 83, formerly of Floyd and
Johnson counties, passed away Thursday, April 20 2004 in Wilmington,
N.C. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Tealey Boyd McKenzie.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. She is
survived by two sons, Jerry Collins of Lakeview, Ore., and Wayne
Collins of Honer, W.Va.; two daughters, Jane Perkey of Royal Oaks,
Mich., and Tealey Ellis of Wilmington, N.C.; one sister, Helen McKenzie
Delong of Van Lear, Ky.; 15 grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren. A private memorial service is planned for a later
date. Paintsville Herald Friday
May 7 2004
CALHOUN, Bill
1941-2004
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 18, 1 p.m. at the Burke
Funeral Home for Bill Calhoun, 62, who passed away Thursday, April 15
2004 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. Mr.
Calhoun was born May 25, 1941 in Prestonsburg, Ky., son of the late Joe
and Rosie Warrix Calhoun. He was a self-employed painter and had served
in the Vietnam War. Surviving are one brother, Dewey Calhoun of
Indiana; three sisters, Mae Sizemore of Ada, Ohio, Faye Gray and Mary
Alice Miller, both of Prestonsburg, Ky.; numerous nieces and nephews,;
special friend, Dottie Hastings. The service was officiated by the Rev.
William Canterberry, with burial in the Richmond Memorial Cemetery at
Prestonsburg, Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Burke Funeral
Home of Prestonsburg, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Apr.21 2004
CASTLE, Opal (Price)
Died: Friday, April 09, 2004
Age: 86
JOHNSON COUNTY — Opal Castle, 86, of Paintsville, died Friday, April 9,
2004 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born March 13,
1918, in Lawrence County, she was a daughter of the late Ike and Hattie
Davis Price. She was a member of Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Irvin Castle, in 1997.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. James Roger Castle and Johnny Michael
Castle, both of Paintsville; a daughter, Sharon Castle of Paintsville;
three brothers, Thomas R. Price of Beaver Creek, Ohio, Jack D. Price of
Kettering, Ohio, and Paul G. Price of Ulysses; four sisters, Josephine
Robinette of Grove City, Ohio, and Margaret Platt, Ella Butcher, and
Frances Skaggs, all of Louisa; and three grandchildren. Funeral
services were Monday, April 12, at Preston Funeral Chapel, Paintsville,
with Wayne Price and Vennie VanHoose officiating. Burial was in
Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston
Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Apr.14 2004
CHAFFIN, Ethel (Pennington)
Died: Tuesday, April 06, 2004
Age: 83
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Ethel Chaffin, 83, of Louisa, died Tuesday, April 6,
2004 at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa. Born June 3, 1920, in Van
Lear, she was a daughter of the late Clabe and Stella Adams Pennington.
She was a housewife and a member of Morgans Creek Freewill Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shade R. Chaffin, in
1978; and a daughter, Stella Carter. Survivors include four daughters,
Donna Childers, Rose Pfost, Willa Cook, and Pam Pigg, all of Louisa;
two sons Shade R. Chaffin III of Louisa, and Robert Lee Chaffin of
Louisiana; a brother, Jimmie Lee Pennington of Paulesville, Ore.; 24
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today,
Friday, April 9, at Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, with Revs. Paul
Cox, Jerry Hughes, and Larry Sparks officiating. Burial will be in
Derefield Cemetery, Louisa, under direction of Young Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.07 2004
CLAY, Malta Marie (Akers)
1932-2004
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m. at the
Rousculp Church of Christ for Malta Marie Clay, 72, who passed away at
her residence in Port Richey, Fla. Mrs. Clay was born January 20, 1932
at Stambaugh, Ky., daughter of the late Thomas B. and Lula Stambaugh
Akers. She was a hostess for Bayview Buick in Port Richey, Fla. She was
preceded in death by one grandson, Paul William Maddux; one brother,
James Akers; one sister, Anna Lee Bacon. Surviving are her husband,
William E. Clay of Port Richey, Fla.; one daughter, Cheryl L. (Kerry)
Maddux of Cincinnati, Ohio; one brother, Crit William (Jo Ann) Akers of
Lima, Ohio; two sisters, Belva (Irvin) Lauber of Lima, Ohio, and Mary
E. Baxter of Hudson; two grandchildren, Phillip Maddux and Melissa
Maddux, both of Cincinnati, Ohio. The service will be officiated by the
Rev. Mark Vernik, with burial following in the Memorial Park Cemetery
at Lima, Ohio. Arrangements under the direction of
Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home of Lima, Ohio. Paintsville
Herald Friday Apr.09 2004
COLE, Martin
Died: Friday, April 16, 2004
Age: 80
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Martin Cole, 80, of Salyersville, died Friday, April
16, 2004 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
April 4, 1924, in Salyersville, he was a son of the late Wiley Perkins
and June Perkins Cole. He was a retired farmer. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Mae Caldwell Cole. Survivors include a brother,
Ernie Cole of Salyersville. Funeral services were Sunday, April 18, at
Salyersville Funeral Home with Matthew Gullion officiating. Burial was
in Patrick and Lovely Cemetery, Johnson Fork, Salyersville, under
direction of Salyersville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Apr.21 2004
COLEMAN, Gary Gene
Died: Thursday, April 15, 2004
Age: 64
JOHNSON COUNTY — Gary Gene Coleman, 64, of Van Lear, died Thursday,
April 15, 2004 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville.
Born Aug. 22, 1939, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Ruey
and Bertha Charles Coleman. He was a coal miner and a U.S. Navy
veteran. Survivors include his wife, Martha Fannin Coleman; a son,
Michael Arthur Perry of Nippa; a daughter, Audrea Renee Blair of
Dundee, Mich.; two brothers, Ronald Dean Coleman of Georgetown, and
James Robert Coleman; two sisters, Ernestine Webb of Louisa, and
Patricia Weston of Worthington, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Funeral
services were Sunday, April 18, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel,
Paintsville, with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Lakeview
Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Apr.21 2004
DAVIS, Russell
1922-2004
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 15, 11 a.m. at Fry Funeral
Home Chapel in Bowie, Texas, for Russell Davis, 82, formerly of Van
Lear, Ky., who passed away Sunday, April 11 2004 in Bowie Memorial
Hospital in Bowie, Texas. Mr. Davis was born March 9, 1922 in Van Lear,
Ky., son of the late John and Ethel Davis. He was a retired engineer
for the Rock Island/MKT railroad and a member of the First Christian
Church in Bowie, Texas. He was also preceded in death by two brothers,
Sterling and Paul Bryan Davis. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Davis
of Bowie, Texas; two daughters, Janice (Frank) Kubica of Kerrville,
Texas, and Patricia Ann Rowan of Midland, Texas; one son, Joe R.
(Margaret Ann) Davis of Chickasha, Okla.; one granddaughter, Michelle
Dent and her husband, of Lubbock, Texas; two grandsons, Jeffrey Davis
of Chickasha, Okla., and Joseph Rowan of Midland, Texas; three sisters,
Cora Fairchild of Paintsville, Ky., Arbutus Music of Sharon, Tenn., and
Jean McLaughlin of Lake Panasoffkee, Fla.; one brother, Vincel Davis of
Lake Panasoffkee, Fla. The service was officiated by the Rev. Clyde
Markee, with burial in the Brushy Cemetery at Bowie, Texas.
Arrangements under the direction of the Fry Funeral Home of Bowie,
Texas. Paintsville Herald Friday
Apr.16 2004
DAVIS, Vester Shawn Andre
Died: Monday, April 19, 2004
Age: 35
MAGOFFIN COUNTY Vester Shawn Andre Davis, 35, of Salyersville, died
Monday, April 19, 2004 in Salyersville. Born March 13, 1969, in
Paintsville, he was a son of Robert Jr. and Joyce Minix Davis of
Royalton. He was employed with Mountain Enterprises. Additional
survivors include a son, Thomas Matthew Davis of Salyersville; a
daughter, Mary Elizabeth Ann Davis; three brothers, Anthony Dobbins and
Timothy Dobbins, both of Salyersville, and Morris Allen of Knoxville,
Tenn.; and a sister, Kimberly Dobbins of Lexington. Funeral services
were Thursday, April 22, at Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville,
with Revs. Darrell Howard and Joe Carroll officiating. Burial was in
Minix Cemetery, Carver, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home.
Big Sandy News Friday Aprl.23 2004
FLYNT, Kenneth Edward
Died: Thursday, April 15, 2004
Age: 80
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Kenneth Edward “Tuff Bird” Flynt, 80, of
Salyersville, died Thursday, April 15, 2004 at Mountain Manor Nursing
Home, Paintsville. Born July 19, 1923, in Magoffin County, he was a son
of the late William and Lillie Nicholson Flynt. He was a farmer and a
WW II Army veteran. Survivors include two sisters, Irene Jones of
Paintsville, and Jean Flynt Wilder of Raleigh, N.C. Funeral services
were Saturday, April 17, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel,
Salyersville, with Jason Williams officiating. Burial was in the family
cemetery, Lakeville, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.21 2004
GREEK, Donna Sue (Delong)
1938-2004
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 4, 1 p.m. at the Mattox and
Wood Funeral Home in Terra Haute, Ind. for Donna Sue Delong Greek, 65,
who passed away Thursday, April 1 2004 in Rosedale, Ind. Mrs. Greek was
born May 8, 1938 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of Willie Delong and
the late Vergie Adkins Delong. She was a retired factory worker.
Surviving in addition to her father are her husband, Roland Greek of
Rosedale, Ind.; three sons, Rick, Billy and Donnie Greek, all of
Rosedale, Ind.; four brothers, Darrell, David, Michael and Danny
Delong, all of Van Lear, Ky.; two sisters, Linda Ward of Ypsilanti,
Mich., and Brenda Brown of Lexington, Ky.; nine grandchildren. Burial
was in the Greek Family Cemetery at Rosedale, Ind. Arrangements under
the direction of the Mattox and Wood Funeral Home of Terra Haute, Ind. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Apr.07 2004
GREENE, Elmer
1919-2004
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 1, 1 p.m. at the Snyder
Funeral Home in Mansfield, Ohio, for Elmer Greene, 84, of Lexington,
Ohio, formerly of Johnson County, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, April
27 2004 in the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio. Mr. Greene was
born October 20, 1919 in Johnson County, Ky., son of the late Enoch and
Margret Salyer Greene. He was a WWII veteran and had worked for General
Motors in Ohio. He was also preceded in death by six brothers; four
sisters, and one brother-in-law. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Grim
Greene of Lexington, Ohio; two sons, Stephen P. Greene of San Diego,
Calif. and Neil (Kathy) Greene of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; three daughters,
Shanna L. Jackson and Diana L. Bachelder, both of Lexington, Ohio, and
Robin D. (Bruce) Snow of Johnsville, Ohio; two brothers, Bill (Hazel)
Greene of Plain City, Ohio, and Roman (Mary) Greene of Racine, Wisc.;
two sisters, Frona Spencer of Louisa, Ky., and Alice Branham of
Fairborn, Ohio; several brothers- and sisters-in-law; eight
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The service will be
be officiated by the Revs. Roger Fletcher and Randy Nichols, with
burial following in the Lexington Cemetery, with military honors
conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Council. Arrangements
under the direction of the Snyder Funeral Home of Mansfield, Ohio. Paintsville
Herald Friday Apr.30 2004
HAMMOND, Henry Thomas
Died: Saturday, April 10, 2004
Age: 76
JOHNSON COUNTY — Henry Thomas Hammond, 76, of Hager Hill, died
Saturday, April 10, 2004 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, W. Va.
Born Dec. 23, 1927, in Van Lear, he was a son of the late Otto and
Gladys Hammond. He was a food service supervisor and a U. S. Army
veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merian Hammond.
Survivors include two sons, Harlan Hammond of Hager Hill, and Harold
Hammond of Flat Gap; a daughter, Jennifer Lynn Baldwin of Leander; a
half-sister, Margie Huff of Arizona; six grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, April 12, at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Randy Blevins, and
Elders James R. Blair and Kenny Preece officiating. Burial was in
Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of
Paintsville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.14 2004
HANNAH, Ronnie Lee
1948-2004
Ronnie Lee Hannah, 55, of Washington Court House, died Monday April 19,
2004 at 12:53 p.m. shortly after his arrival at Fayette County Memorial
Hospital. His death was sudden and unexpected. Mr. Hannah was
born Dec. 26, 1948 in Johnson County, Ky, son of Kenneth and Cledith
(Scott) Hannah. He moved to Washington Court House in 1989 from South
Solon. He was owner and operator of H&H Trucking. Mr. Hannah was
preceded in death by his wife, the former Barbara Christina Hendershott
on Aug. 16, 2003; by his mother on Sept. 24, 2003. He is survived by
three children and their spouses, Rodney and Alicia Hannah of South
Solon, Bryan and Becky Hannah of Xenia, Angie and Jeff Warner of
Jeffersonville, five step-children and their spouses, Scott and Honey
Robinson, Mike and Dorenne Robinson and Lori and Todd Aills, all of
Washington Court House, Marty and Georgine Robinson of Breezewood, Pa.,
Thomas and Crystal Robinson of Needmore, Pa; 19 grandchildren, Marty,
Charity, Tori, Nathan, Destiny, McKenzie, Logan, Preston, Ethen,
Jasmine, Blade, Destiny, Skylar, Brooke, Taylor, Felicia, Tyler, Nathan
and Amber; a great-granddaughter Faith; his father Kenneth Hannah of
Washington Court House; two brothers and sisters-in=law, Hebern D. and
Janet Hannah of Plattsburg, (Kenneth) Larry and Elaine Hannah of
Mechanicsburg; two sisters Janet Hannah of Springfield, Janet Hawkins
and her husband, Jim of South Solon. The funeral was held at 10:30 a.m.
on Thursday, April 22, 2004 at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in
Washington Court House. The Rev. Gordon Ell, pastor of the
Sedalia Church of Christ in Christian Union officiated. Burial
followed in the Washington Cemetery. Friends called at the funeral home
from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 21. Mt. Sterling Tribune Submitted By:
Ann Davis
HARLESS, Marcella (Goble)
1924-2004
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 6, 1 p.m. at the Phelps &
Son Funeral Home for Marcella Harless, 79, who passed away Sunday,
April 4 2004 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Ky.
Mrs. Harless was born June 1, 1924 in Martin County, Ky., daughter of
the late John and Eunice Crum Goble. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Roger V. Harless. Surviving are one brother, Chester Goble of
Virgie, Ky.; three sisters, Ruth Endicott and Freeda Haney, both of
Inez, Ky., and Reva Calloway of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The service was
officiated by Denver Hill, with burial in the Goble Cemetery at Debord,
Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral
Home of Inez, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Apr.07 2004
HARRIS, Herbert
Died: Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Age: 87
JOHNSON COUNTY — Herbert Harris, 87, of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, April
20, 2004 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Oct. 2,
1916, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Maywood and Clista
Slone Harris. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Clista Wheeler Harris, in 1998; two sons, Phillip Harris and Euel
Harris; and one grandchild. Survivors include two sons, Stanley Harris
and Scotty Harris, both of Flat Gap; a daughter, Darlene Pack of
Paintsville; a brother, Woodrow Harris of Flat Gap; seven
grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
Friday, April 23, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville,
with Kenny Pelphrey and Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Marvin
Sparks Cemetery, Blaine, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Big Sandy News
HIBBITT, Albert
Died: Saturday, April 17, 2004
Age: 91
JOHNSON COUNTY — Albert Hibbitt, 91, of Van Lear, died Saturday, April
17, 2004 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
Aug. 7, 1912, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Albert and
Susie Ooten Hibbitt. He was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by
two half-brothers, Floyd Mann and Willie Runyon; and a sister, Dorothy.
Survivors include his wife, Viola Mae Combs Hibbitt; two daughters,
Wanda L. Jones of Van Lear, and Linda Daniels of Wabash, Ind.; seven
grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. Funeral services were
Tuesday, April 20, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville, with
Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Salyers Family Cemetery, Hager
Hill, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Apr.21 2004
HOWARD, Opal (Howard)
Died: Tuesday, April 06, 2004
Age: 83
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Opal Howard, 83, of Salyersville, died Tuesday, April
6, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Oct. 1,
1920, in Salyersville, she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Leona
Howard. She was a member of Elk Creek Freewill Baptist Church,
Salyersville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Howard.
Survivors include two sons, Buford Howard and David Henry, both of
Salyersville; four daughters, Inie Mae Brown, Hortense Williams and
Jean Williams, all of Salyersville, and Edna Mae Reed of Frenchburg;
and two brothers, Aldie Howard and Oakie Howard, both of Salyersville.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Friday, April 9, at Elk Creek
Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Willard Holliday officiating. Burial
will be in Coon Creek Cemetery, Coon Creek Road, Salyersville, under
direction of Salyersville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Apr.07 2004
INMON, Phillip
Died: Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Age: 41
FLOYD COUNTY — Phillip Inmon, 41, of Garrett, died Tuesday, April 13,
2004 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born July 1, 1963, he was a son of Delmas
“Ram” Inmon and Sturneth Moore Inmon of Garrett. He was a school
teacher. Additional survivors include a sister, Teresa Lynn Allen of
Garrett; a niece; and a nephew. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today,
Friday, April 16, at Hall Funeral Chapel, Martin, with clergymen Red
Morris, Willie Duff, Carl Waltkins and Martin Branch Freewill Baptist
ministers officiating. Burial will be in Coburn-Inmon Cemetery,
Garrett, under direction of Hall Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Friday Apr.16 2004
JONES,
Deanna Carol (Hamilton)
Died: Sunday, April 04, 2004
Age: 36
JOHNSON COUNTY — Deanna Carol Jones, 36, of Paintsville, died Sunday,
April 4, 2004 in Clearwater, Fla. Born April 6, 1967, she was a
daughter of John Grimm and Sherry Adkins Hamilton. She was a homemaker.
Additional survivors include her husband, Gary Jones of Paintsville;
two daughters; a brother, Frank Hamilton of Paintsville; and a sister,
Teresa Mitchell of Meally. Funeral services were Friday, April 9, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, with Hedgel Golden
officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery, Paintsville, under
direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
JUDE, Pearl (Blackburn)
1911-2004
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 22, 11 a.m. at the Sidney
Old Regular Baptist Church at Pilgrim, Ky., for Pearl Jude, 92, of Oil
Springs, Ky., who passed away at Highlands Regional Medical Center in
Prestonsburg, Ky. Mrs. Jude was born September 16, 1911 in Martin
County, Ky., daughter of the late Elias and Polly Tiller Blackburn. She
was a member of the Sidney Old Regular Baptist Church. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Jack Jude; two sons, Lewis and John
Jude; several brothers and sisters. Surviving are eight sons, Hershel,
William, David, and Rush Jude, all of Oil Springs, Ky., Nathan Jude of
Pataskala, Ohio, Jobe Jude of Kansas City, T.D. Jude of Richmond, Va.,
and Henderson Jude of Debord, Ky.; four daughters, Thelma Parsons of
Pilgrim, Ky., Nelva Booth of River, Ky., Elva Jackson of Butler, Mo.,
and Judy Ann Kirk of Oil Springs, Ky. The service will be officiated by
the Old Regular Baptist preachers, with burial following in the
Jude-Fletcher Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps
& Son Funeral Home of Inez, Ky. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Apr.21 2004
KARR, Carol
1946-2004
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 29, 11 a.m. at the
Wellman Funeral Home for Carol Karr, 57, of Circleville, Ohio, who
passed away Sunday, April 25 2004 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center in
Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Karr was born August 15, 1946 in Lowmansville,
Ky., daughter of Ferba Hinkle Castle and the late Grover Castle.
Surviving are her husband, Albert Karr of Circleville, Ohio; two sons,
Dwayne and Rodney Bryant, both of Ashville, Ohio; two step-sons, Roger
karr of Circleville, Ohio and Ronald Karr of Ashville, Ohio; one
step-daughter, Roxan Sigmon of Circleville, Ohio; one brother, Grover
Castle of New Hollard, Ohio; one sister, Kathy Stevenson of Columbus,
Ohio; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The service will be
officiated by P. J. Rings, with burial in the Hitler-Ludwig Cemetery at
Circleville, Ohio. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Apr.28 2004
KING, Delos Harvey "Jake"
Died: Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Age: 77
JOHNSON COUNTY — Delos Harvey “Jake” King, 77, of Keaton, died Tuesday,
April 13 2004. Born May 4, 1927, in Circleville, Ohio, he was a son of
the late George and Ethel Jones King. He was a WW II veteran. He was
preceded in death by a brother, and two sisters. Survivors include his
wife, Delsie Keaton King of Keaton; three daughters, Doris Adkins, and
Norma Cantrell, both of Red Bush, and Janie Cordell of Blaine; two
sisters, Helen Adams of Circleville, Ohio, and Hazel Ortman of
Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, April 16, at Christian Union Baptist
Church, Keaton, with T.C. Cantrell, Mike Cordell and Paul Castle
officiating. Burial was in Keaton Family Cemetery, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
KING, Marie (Hayes)(Williams)
Died: Friday, April 30, 2004
Age: 88
JOHNSON COUNTY
Marie Hayes William King, 88, of Sitka, died Friday, April 30, 2004 at
Salyersville Health Care Center, Salyersville. Born Dec. 18, 1915, in
Lawrence County, she was a daughter of the late Mart and Fannie Daniels
Hayes. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by husbands, Dean
Williams and Prichard King. Survivors include a step-son, Michael King
of Salyersville; a step-daughter, Patricia Patrick of Salyersville;
several step-grandchildren; and several step- great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday, May 2, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel
with Elders Lonnie Terry and Joe Carrol, and Rev. Matthew Gullion
officiating. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery, Blaine, under direction of
Paintsville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday May 06 2004
LEMASTER, Elmer
Died: Thursday, April 22, 2004
Age: 63
JOHNSON COUNTY — Elmer Lemaster, 63, of Nippa, died Thursday, April 22,
2004 at his residence. Born May 4, 1940, in Win, he was a son of the
late Hollie and Nancy Meade Lemaster. He was a carpenter and an U.S.
Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Frankie Conley Lemaster of
Nippa; two daughters, Julie Ann Bush and Tena Mae Dotson, both of
Nippa; four sisters, Merle VanHoose of Springfield, Ohio, Grace
Lemaster of Miami, Fla., Martha Conley of Wittensville, and Ruby Doyle
of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were
Sunday, April 25, at Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church with Revs.
Wendell Ison and Tobe Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Conley Family
Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News
MARTIN, Richard Earl
Died: Thursday, April 08, 2004
Age: 74
FLOYD COUNTY — Richard Earl Martin, 74, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday,
April 8 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born Oct.
26, 1929 in Lynchburg, Va., he was a son of Gladys Elora Mann Martin of
Richmond, Va. and the late Ned Bernard Martin. He was owner of Martin
Engineering and a former civil engineer. He was a member of First
Baptist Church, Prestonsburg, former president of the Kiwanis Club,
Prestonsburg, advisor on the counsel of Boy Scouts of America, member
of Society of Civil Engineers and project manager at First Commonwealth
Bank. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Vaughn Martin
Wells. Additional survivors include his wife, Nancy Vaughn Martin; a
daughter, Elizabeth Ann Martin of New Orleans, La.; two brothers, Ned
Bernard Martin Jr. and David Preston Martin, both of Richmond, Va.; and
a granddaughter. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 13, at Carter
Funeral Chapel, Prestonsburg, with Dr. Floyd Price officiating. Burial
was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of
Carter Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Dr. Blake Burchett, Doug
Adams II, “Little” Shag Branham, Bill Roberts, Frank A. Wells Jr., Rex
Reynolds and Ronnie Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers were James D. Adams,
Shag Branham, Clyde Burchett, Tom Ed Music, Ed Ousley, Mike Fannin,
Ronnie Hager, Yancy Ferguson, C.J. McNally, Johnny Burke, Seldon Horne
and Bill Harvey. Contributions suggested to Alzheimers Research or
First Baptist Church, 157 S. Front St., Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.14 2004
MCFARLAND, Junie (Honaker)
Died: Friday, April 30, 2004
Age: 88
MAGOFFIN COUNTY
Junie Honaker McFarland, 88, of Salyersville, died Friday, April 30,
2004 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville, after a
lengthy illness. Born Aug. 12, 1915, in Riceville, she was a daughter
of the late Ernest and Myrtle Sue Ramey Honaker. She was a cook with
the Magoffin County School System until her retirement. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Ashland “Goose Eye” McFarland.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ruth Conley, Deborah Lynn
Howard, both of Salyersville, and Pamela Sue Blanton of Springfield,
Ohio; three sons, Ernest Eugene Adams of Ashland, Paul T. Adams of
Salyersville, and Robert Lee Adams of Cascade, Md.; a sister, Olga Lee
McKenzie of Paintsville; 20 grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; and
one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were Monday, May 3, at
Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville, with Revs. Esknovah Jackson
and Johnny Reed officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Cemetery,
Salyersville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday May 06 2004
MUSIC, Carol Lynn (Hamm)
1948-2004
Carol Lynn Music, age 55, of Route 5, Ashland, Ky., died peacefully at
her home, on Saturday, April 17, 2004 after a long and courageous
battle with cancer. Mrs. Music was born Sept. 21, 1948, in Russell,
Ky., a daughter of the late Ernest and Emma Maynard Hamm. She was a
long and faithful member of Cannonsburg Church of Christ, was a
graduate of Morehead State University, and was a former elementary
school teacher and employee of K-Mart in Ashland. She is survived by
her beloved husband, Ronald Music; a son, Joseph W. Music of Flatwoods,
Ky.; a daughter, Stephanie L. Music of Ashland; two brothers, Daniel M.
Hamm Sr. of Flatwoods and Donald G. Hamm of Ashland; one sister,
Patricia and her husband, John Ward of Lexington, Ky.; seven nephews;
and four nieces. Services will be held Tuesday, April 20, at noon at
Carman Funeral Home by J.W. Holcomb. Burial will be in Highland
Memorial Burial Park in Staffordsville, Ky. Friends may call from 6 to
9 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral
home in Flatwoods. Daily
Independent Sunday Apr.18 2004
OLIVER, Earl L.
1924-2004
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 4, 11 a.m. at the Paintsville
Funeral Home Chapel for Earl L. Oliver, 80, who passed away Thursday,
April 1 2004 at his residence in Franklin Furnace, Ohio. Mr. Oliver was
born February 1, 1924 in Breathitt, Ky., son of the late Arch and Sindy
Manns Oliver. He was a carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Mary Maxine
Picklesimer Oliver; two sons, Danny S. Oliver of Franklin Furnace,
Ohio, and William Darrell Oliver of Portsmouth, Ohio; one daughter,
Lora E. Grayson of Franklin Furnace, Ohio; three half-brothers, Paul
Coldiron of Laporte, Ind., Ollie Coldiron of Royalton, Ky., and Robert
Coldiron of Lexington, Ky.; one half-sister, Kathryn Winer of
Salyersville, Ky.; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The
service was officiated by Elders David Trimble, Charles Coldiron, Paul
Coldiron and Ollie Coldiron, with burial in the Reed Family Cemetery at
Oil Springs, Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville
Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Apr.07 2004
ONSTOTT, Ann (Bradley)
1914-2004
Ann Onstott, 89, of 400 W. Ninth Street, Rochester, passed away
Wednesday, April 21 2004 at Life Care Center, Rochester. Mrs. Onstott
was born in Paintsville, Ky., daughter of the late Mancer and Amanda
Sheppard Bradley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry
Lee Onstott, and one son, Stephan D. Onstott; 10 brothers and sisters.
She was a retired nurse’s aide with Woodlawn Hospital and a member of
St. Joseph Catholic Church. Surviving are daughters, Phyllis A. (Allan)
Heminger, Florence L. Scott, Susan A. Onstott, and Helen I. Slisher,
all of Rochester, Phoebe J. Lykowski of South Bend, and Amy L. Onstott
of Chicago, Ill.; three sons, David B. (Nikki) Onstott of Athens, Ga.,
Paul A. (Beatrice) Onstott of Burkett, and James O. (Vicki) Onstott of
Rochester; two sisters, Mary (William) Schell of Flint, Mich. and Numia
Pickle of Paintsville, Ky.; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren,
and eight great-great-grandchildren. A private memorial service was
held Friday, April 23, 2 p.m. at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home with
the Rev. Joseph Jacob officiating. Burial followed at IOOF Cemetery,
Rochester. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Apr.28 2004
PATRICK, Kenneth Dewayne
Died: Friday, April 16, 2004
Age: 38
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Kenneth Dewayne Patrick, 38, of Salyersville, died
Friday, April 16, 2004 in Prestonsburg. Born April 9, 1966, in
Paintsville, he was a son of Michael and Beneita Henry Patrick of
Salyersville. He was employed as a pipefitter and was a member of
Pipefitters Union #421, Charleston, S.C., and Salyersville First
Baptist Church, Salyersville. Additional survivors include a brother,
Charles Anthony “Tub” Patrick of Lexington; and a sister, Micca Risner
of Salyersville. Funeral services were Monday, April 19, at
Salyersville First Baptist Church with Rev. Matthew Gullion
officiating. Burial was in Holbrook Cemetery, Rt. 30, Salyersville,
under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Apr.21 2004
PELPHREY, Bob
Died: Saturday, April 10, 2004
Age: 67
JOHNSON COUNTY — Bob Pelphrey, 67, of Stambaugh, died Saturday, April
10, 2004 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Sept. 24,
1936, in Paintsville, he was a son of the late Brooks and Swonnie
Lemaster Pelphrey. He was a school bus driver with Johnson County
Schools. He was preceded in death by a son, Joey; and a stepdaughter,
Carrie. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Martin Pelphrey of
Stambaugh; a stepson; two daughters; three brothers, Jack Pelphrey of
Flat Gap, John G. Pelphrey of Stambaugh, and Kenny Pelphrey of Oil
Springs; two sisters, June Stapleton of Oil Springs, and Edna Grace
Caudill of Stambaugh; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were
Monday, April 12, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Hager Hill, with Toby
Wheeler and M. T. Womack Jr. officiating. Burial was in Martin Family
Cemetery, Stambaugh, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.14 2004
RAMEY, Anna (Thomas)
Died: Monday, April 26, 2004
Age: 86
JOHNSON COUNTY — Anna McKenzie Ramey, 86, of Flat Gap, died Monday,
April 26, 2004 at Salyersville Health Care, Salyersville. Born July 24,
1917, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Edd and Lelia
Williams Thomas. She was a member of Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Ramey. Survivors
include four sons, Marion McKenzie of Carey, Miss., Tom McKenzie of
Flat Gap, Donald McKenzie of Marengo, Ohio, and Terry McKenzie of
Paintsville; two step- sons, Harold McKenzie and Darrell McKenzie, both
of Columbus, Ohio; three daughters, Marcella Van Sickle of Marengo,
Peggy Fraim of Sparta, Ohio, and Joann Gordon of Flat Gap; a
step-daughter, Janet Scarberry of Sunbury, Ohio; a sister, Faye Fyffe
of Flat Gap; and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11
a.m. today, Wednesday, April 28, at Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church with
Paul Dean Meade and Harold Salyers officiating. Burial was in McKenzie
Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Preston Funeral
Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Apr.28 2004
RATLIFF, Georgie
1922-2004
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 21, 1 p.m. at the
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel for Georgie Ratliff, 81, of Leander,
Ky., who passed away Sunday, April 18 2004 at his residence. Mr.
Ratliff was born June 12, 1922 in Riceville, Ky., son of the late
George and Rachel Arms Ratliff. He served with the Army in WW II, and
he was a miner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice
Ratliff. Surviving are five sons, Danny Ratliff of Leander, Ky.,
Charles and Roger Ratliff, both of South Charleston, Ohio, Rickey
Ratliff of Hager Hill, Ky., and David Ratliff of Prestonsburg, Ky.; one
sister, Alka Bayes of Perrysburg, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by the Revs. Roger
Thornsbury and Joe Scott, with burial following in the Lakeview
Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, Ky. Arrangements under the
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Apr.21
2004
REAVES, Nila Jean (Ward)
1937-2004
Funeral services were held Monday, May 3, 11 a.m. at the Mt. Hermon
Lutheran Church for Nila Jean Reaves, 67, of Lexington, S.C., formerly
of Dayton, Ohio, who passed away Friday, April 30, 2004. Mrs. Reaves
was born in River, Ky., daughter of the late Roma G. and Gladys
McFaddin Ward. She was a member of the Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church in
Lexington, S.C., and was employed with Scott Law Firm of Columbia, S.C.
Surviving are her husband, Gerald Reaves of Lexington, S.C.; two
daughters, Linda K. (Charles) Stillinger of Lexington, S.C., and Lee
(Randy) Dill of Greenville; two sons, Gerald D. Reaves Jr. and Robert
G. Reaves, both of Lexington, S.C.; three sisters, Frances Sue Butcher,
Karen (Gary) Trent, all of Franklin, S.C., and Roma Allen of
Chillicothe, Ohio; six grandchildren. The service was officiated by the
Rev. Eric Friedrichs, with burial in the Southland Memorial Gardens
Mausoleum. Arrangements under the direction of the Thompson Funeral
Home of West Columbia, S.C. Paintsville
Herald Friday May 7 2004
ROARK, Delphia (Stevens)
Died: Friday, April 09, 2004
Age: 80
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Delphia Stevens Roark, 80, of Cow Creek,
Salyersville, died Friday, April 9, 2004 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Hospital, Paintsville. Born Nov. 17, 1923, in Salyersville, she was a
daughter of the late Troy and Roxie Holbrook Stevens. She was a
homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haden Roark; two
sons, Donald D. Roark and Billy L. Roark; a brother, Ellis Stephens;
and three sisters, Zelphia Roark, Letha Cole, and Dice Ester Cliber.
Survivors include two sons, Calvin C. Roark and Kernie B. Roark, both
of Salyersville; four daughters, Helen Conley of Paintsville, Darlene
Purvis of Fleming County, Nevada Frazier of North Carolina, and
Nebraska Jackson of Salyersville; a brother, Arthur Stephens of
Salyersville; two sisters, Kathryn Stephens and Maxine Stephens, both
of Salyersville; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 12
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, April 12, at
Kernie Freewill Baptist Church, Salyersville. Burial was in Patrick and
Lovely Cemetery, Johnson Fork, Salyersville, under direction of
Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News
ROWLAND, Margaret L.
Died: Friday, April 16, 2004
Age: 65
JOHNSON COUNTY — Margaret L. Rowland, 65, of Paintsville, died Friday,
April 16, 2004 at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Born May 16,
1938, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Armstrong
and Lula Curtis Rowland. She was a retired nurse’s aide with
Paintsville Hospital and a member of Enterprise Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth Cantrell of Paintsville; two brothers,
Creval Rowland of East Point, and William R. Rowland of Paintsville;
and two sisters, Bertie Jane Melvin of Wabash, Ind., and Billie Jean
Azelton of Clio, Mich. Funeral services were Monday, April 19, at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Revs. Don Lemaster
and Gail Music officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial
Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.21 2004
SALYERS, Jerry Wallace
Died: Sunday, April 25, 2004
Age: 56
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jerry Wallace Salyers, 56, of Flat Gap died Sunday,
April 25, 2004 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. Born June 18,
1947, in Johnson County, he was a son of Georgeann Slone Salyers and
the late James Wallace Salyers. He was a retired truck driver and a U.
S. Army veteran. Additional survivors include his wife, Roxann Warren
Salyers of Flat Gap; two step- sons, Larry Joe Sluss and Robert J.
Sluss, both of Flat Gap; two daughters, Jerrie Lynn Salyers Daniels of
Paintsville, and Nancy Ann Salyers Bailey of Richmond; two sisters,
Wanda Sue Wright of River and Vicky Skaggs of Flat Gap; three
grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. Funeral services will be 1 p.m.
today, Friday, April 30, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, Paintsville,
with Steve Hazlette and Frank Williams officiating. Burial will be in
Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Masonic services were held Thursday, April
29. Auxier Chapter 18 DAV will conduct graveside military rites. Big
Sandy News Friday Apr.30 2004
STAPLETON, Hazel Christine (Williams)
Died: Monday, April 05, 2004
Age: 71
JOHNSON COUNTY — Hazel Christine Stapleton, 71, of Tutor Key, died
Monday, April 5, 2004 at Highlands Regional Medical Center,
Prestonsburg. Born March 21, 1933, in Johnson County, she was a
daughter of the late Franklin and Lorena Howard Williams. Survivors
include her husband, Curtis Stapleton Sr., of Tutor Key; four sons,
Curtis Stapleton Jr., of Tutor Key, Frank Stapleton of Bokelia, Fla.,
Calvin Stapleton, of Beckley, W. Va., and Hansford Ray Stapleton of
Paintsville; three daughters, Nina Hall of Paintsville, and Letha
VanHoose and Amanda Reed, both of Tutor Key; four brothers, Hubert
Williams of Columbus, Ohio, and Eugene Williams of Blackwood, N. J.; 12
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1
p.m. today, Friday, April 9, at Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church
with Hollie Jay VanHoose officiating. Burial will be in Curtis
Stapleton Cemetery, Tutor Key, under direction of Preston Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Apr.07 2004
TACKETT, Ethel (Frazier)
Died: Friday, April 16, 2004
Age: 88
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ethel Frazier Tackett, 88, of Paintsville, died
Friday, April 16, 2004 at Highland Regional Medical Center,
Prestonsburg. Born March 5, 1916, in Elliott County, she was a daughter
of the late Henry and Margaret Frazier. She was a cook with Highland
House Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschell
Tackett, in 1989. Survivors include two sons, William Reece Tackett of
Paintsville, and Rema Tackett of Michigan; three daughters, Addie Marie
Hensley, Garnett Lynn Lewis, and Darlene Dye, all of Paintsville; a
sister, Virgie Coates of Blaine; 33 grandchildren; 34
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Monday, April 19, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel,
Paintsville, with Sammy Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday
Apr.21 2004
VANHOOSE, Richard Scott
Died: Friday, April 09, 2004
Age: 26
JOHNSON COUNTY — Richard Scott VanHoose, 26, of Paintsville, died
Friday, April 9. Born Oct. 30, 1977, in Ashland, he was a son of Joe
Howard and Nida Moore VanHoose. He was a salesman with FS VanHoose
Lumber Company, Paintsville. Additional survivors include three
brothers, twin, Harry Michael, and Joe Howard VanHoose Jr., both of
Paintsville, and Thomas Carl VanHoose of Lexington; and grandmother,
Joann Swisher of Huntington, W. Va. Funeral services were Sunday, April
11, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Rev. Paul
Coleman officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery,
Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.14 2004
WILLIAMS, Julia May (McKenzie)
Died: Saturday, April 10, 2004
Age: 92
JOHNSON COUNTY — Julia May Williams, 92, of Flat Gap, died Saturday,
April 10, 2004 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville.
Born March 24, 1912, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late
Forest and Mary Lou Crace McKenzie. She was a clerical worker. She was
preceded in death by her husband, James B. Williams. Graveside services
were Monday, April 12, at McKenzie Family Cemetery, Volga, with Elders
Sam Reed, Eual McKenzie, and Johnny Curtis officiating. Jones-Preston
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Cancer and Heart associations or to Bethel
United Baptist Church. Big Sandy
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