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BALL, James
1965-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jesse Lee Ball, 46, of River, died Friday, Jan. 6. Born Aug. 29, 1965, at Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Jesse and Beatrice Daniels Ball. He was a diesel mechanic with CT Coal Company. Survivors include three daughters, Casey Meade of Lowmansville, Teresa Ball and Jessy Lynn Ball, both of Huntington, W.Va.; a brother, Johnny Ball of Jacksonville, N.C.; three sisters, Annetta Thompson, Shirley Shackleton and Bonnie Osborne, all of Jacksonville; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church, with Terry Conley officiating. Burial was in Ball Cemetery, Louisa, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.11 2012
       
BRANHAM, Edcel
1929-2012
Edcel Branham, age 82 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday January 4, 2012 in his residence.  He was born July 6, 1929 in Paintsville, Kentucky, the son of the late Frank and Alice (Green) Branham. Edcel served his country in the U.S. Army during Korea and followed with employment at Navistar, retiring after 30 years of service.  He was a longtime member of American Legion Dignam-Whitmore Post 526 and 40/8; as well as VFW Arkenberg-States Post 6861 and AmVets #444.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Stanley.  He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Alma; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.  The family will receive friends on Sunday January 8, 2012 from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M., with a Post Everlasting service at 3:45 P.M., in the Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, 422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn.  A funeral service with military honors will be held at 4:00 P.M. following the Post Everlasting service.  Burial will be on Monday January 9, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. in the Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Evercare Hospice, 130 W. Second St., Suite 400, Dayton, OH 45402. Submitted by: Connie Spurlock
       
BUTCHER, Granville
1928-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Granville Butcher, 82, of Van Lear, died Monday, Jan. 16, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Sept. 15, 1928, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Melvin and Ida Bowling Butcher. He was a farmer. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Allen, Hubert, Ira and Arnold Butcher; and a sister, Mamie Butcher. Survivors include three brothers, Bernard Butcher of Wabash, Ind., Everett Butcher and Elmer Butcher, both of Van Lear; and two sisters, Maggie Moore and Virginia Triplett, both of Wabash. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 19, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Terry Conley officiating. Burial was in Butcher Family Cemetery, Van Lear, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jan 2012
     
CAVINS, Bennie Jr.
1940-2012
LAWRENCE COUNTY –Bennie Milton Cavins Jr., 71, of Louisa, died Monday, Jan. 23, at his residence following a short illness. Born Dec. 9, 1940, in Whitehouse, he was the son of the late Bennie Milton Sr. and Goldie Mae Castle Cavins. He was a steel worker at Carter Steel. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Winona Deardorff Cavins; three daughters, Carol Kerns, Patricia Harbor of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and Audry Maxam of West Liberty, Ohio; two sons, Henry Cavins and Bryant Cavins, both of Bellefontaine; a sister, Nancy (Tom) Castle of Offa; a step-son, Clarence Grayson of Fort Myers, Fla.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; three step-children, Carman Leroy Deardorff of Tennessee, Stephen M. Garrison and Edwin Allen Ford, both of Bellefontaine. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Belles Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Ray McKinley,and Rev. William Gene Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Perry Cemetery, Louisa, under direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa. Big Sandy News Jan 2012
       
CAVINS, Roger
1956-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Roger Cavins, 55, of Sitka, died Monday, Jan. 23, at Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland. Born Oct. 13, 1956, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Allen Gene and Freda Phelps Cavins. Survivors include his wife, Karen VanHoose Cavins; a son, Roger Cavins of Hager Hill; two daughters, Andrea Cavins of Prestonsburg and Savannah Cavins of Sitka; a brother, Phillip Cavins of Van Lear; and two sisters, Nikki Palmer of Hager Hill and Terri Bailey of Prestonsburg. There will be no visitation or funeral, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jan 2012
 
CLIFTON, Lila (Fairchild)
1916-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lila Mae Clifton, 95, of Van Lear, died Friday, Jan. 27, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Aug. 26, 1916, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence "Tuck" and Lidia VanHoose Fairchild. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. Clifton; and two sons, Lawrence Donald Clifton and Billy Edward Clifton. Survivors include five sons, John Clifton and James C. Clifton, both of Wabash, Ind., Ronald M. Clifton of Hinesville, Ga., Danny Lee Clifton of Largo, Ind., and Robert J. Clifton of Van Lear; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 30, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill officiating. Burial was in Clifton Family Cemetery, Van Lear, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News  Wednesday Feb.1 2012
      
DANIEL, Ella (Gambill)
1932-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ella Rose Daniel, 80, of Thelma, died Sunday, Jan. 22, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born Jan. 12, 1932, at Thelma, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Anna Lee Johnson Gambill. She was retired from the Johnson County School System and a member of the Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, James R. Gambill of Paintsville; and two sisters, Danna Hamilton of Thelma and Madge Williams of Carmel Valley, Calif. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jeremy Estep and John Hatton officiating. Burial was in Dan Gambill Cemetery, Thelma, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
      
EVANS, Madlyn (May)
1952-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Madlyn J. May Evans, 59, of Van Lear, died Sunday, Jan. 15, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Dec. 7, 1952, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Marie Joseph May Derossett of Van Lear, and the late Charles Ray May. Additional survivors include her husband, David Evans; three daughters, Betsy Newsome, Jaime Coleman and Robyn Hall, all of Van Lear; a brother, Charles Ray May Jr. of Paintsville; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be noon today, Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Chester Keathley officiating. Burial will be in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Cancer Society by contacting the funeral home, 606-789-3501, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.17 2012
      
GRIFFITH, Naomi (Hamilton)
1939-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Naomi Ruth Hamilton Griffith, 72, of Salyersville, died Monday, Jan. 9, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Born March 26, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Ramah Hamilton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Lee Griffith. Survivors include three sons, David Griffith of Pine Mountain, Ga., Mike Griffith of Salyersville and Randell Griffith of Fort Bragg, N.C.; two daughters, Jeanette Griffith of Salyersville and Sarah G. Aken of Chicago, Ill.; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private graveside services were held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Ala., under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy NEws Jan. 2012
      
HERALD, William
1924-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — William "Bill" Herald, 87, of Paintsville, died Monday, Jan. 9, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Nov. 2, 1924, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late William Douglas and Allie Calhoun Herald. He was a U.S. military veteran and retired from Kentucky-West Virginia Gas. He was also preceded in death by a son, Gary Thomas Herald; and a sister, Ellen Horn. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Scutchfield Herald; a son, Larry Herald of Staffordsville; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Community United Methodist Church, Prestonsburg, with John Shroll officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m., today, Wednesday, Jan. 11, and after 10 a.m., Thursday, at the church. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.11 2012
      
O'BRIAN, Wesley
1949-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Wesley Lewis O'Brian, 62, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, at his residence. Born March 13, 1949, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Richard Lee and Alma Blevins O'Brian. He was a golf course groundskeeper and a U.S. Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Alma Mae Stambaugh; and a brother, Edgar Lee O'Brian. Survivors include his wife, Alma Scarberry O'Brian; two sons, Jason O'Brian of Lawrence County and Wesley Richard O'Brian of Van Lear; six brothers, Henry Lee O'Brian of Paintsville, Nicky Leonard O'Brian of Sitka, Elbert O'Brian and Jimmy Ray O'Brian, both of Wittensville, Scott Patrick O'Brian of Thealka, and Ricky Harrison O'Brian of Clay City; three sisters, Sondra Kay Bowens of Staffordsville, Donna Sue Poe of Paintsville and Bethal Gertrude Howard of Lowmansville; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 12, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Frankie Fitch and Joe Adkins officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy NEws Jan. 2012
       
PATRICK, Clyde
1936-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Clyde Patrick, 73, of Wittensville, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, at his residence. Born Nov. 17, 1938, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Bradley and Marry Burchett Patrick. Survivors include his wife, Arlene Slone Patrick; two sons, Kevin Patrick, and Todd Patrick, both of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, Henry Patrick of Paintsville; and a sister, Myrtle Caudill of Wittensville. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 14, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy NEws Jan. 2012
       
PATRICK, Hortense (Salyer)
1924-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Hortense Salyer Patrick, 87, of Salyersville, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Jan. 25, 1924, at Salyersville, she was the daughter of the late Cain and Sarah Howard Salyer. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Edward Patrick; three brothers, Hershel, Harold and Jerry Salyer; a sister, Joyce Grooms; and a grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Diana Shepherd and Debra Patrick, both of Salyersville; four sisters, Helen Whisman of Pontiac, Mich., Hanna Adams of St. James City, Fla., Faye Steffens of Waterford, Mich., and Janet Arnett of Birmingham, Ala.; three brothers, Herman Salyer and Bobby Salyer, both of Salyersville, and David Salyer of Eatonton, Ga.; two grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 6, at Salyersville Funeral Home Chapel, with Randy Haney and Dennis Conley officiating. Burial was in Patrick Cemetery, Bradley, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Jan 2012
   
POWERS, Kenneth
1950-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Kenneth Powers, 61, of Hager Hill, died Monday, Jan. 23, at his residence. Born Sept. 7, 1950, at Thayer, Kansas, he was the son of the late Rabern and Marie Fern Umbarger Powers. He was a reclamation inspector. Survivors include his wife, Mistcha "Misty" Wells Powers; a daughter, Misty Green of Paducah; four brothers, Glen Powers and Milton Powers, both of Afton, Kansas, James Powers of Chanute, Kansas, and Steven Powers of Thayer; a sister, Judy Froleich of Chanute; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 27, at First Church of God, with Dan Heaberlin officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
      
RATLIFF, Herb
1939-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Herb Ratliff, 72, of Paintsville, died Friday, Jan. 6, at Paul B. Hall. Born Aug. 3, 1939, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Elmer and Roberta Cantrell Ratliff. Survivors include a son, Herb Ratliff of Sitka; three daughters, Cynthia Spradlin of Denver, Vanessa Ratliff of Salyersville and Robin Short of Collista; a brother, Anthony Ratliff of Wabash, Ind.; two sisters, Carol Perkins of Wabash, and Alma McKenzie of Chillicothe, Ohio; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 9, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Terry Lykins, and Larry Short officiating. Burial was in Spradlin Family Cemetery, Denver, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.11 2012
      
ROWLAND, Keenan
1960-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Keenan "Happy" Rowland, 51, of Hager Hill, died Thursday, Jan. 19, at his residence. Born June 24, 1960, he was the son of the late Creval and Ruth Gullett Rowland. Survivors include two daughters, Misty Hunt of Prestonsburg and Jamie Baker of Hazard; six brothers, Mike Rowland of Prestonsburg, Gary Rowland and Henry Rowland, both of Hager Hill, Charlie Rowland of Wheelwright, Clifford Rowland and Rick Rowland, both of Paintsville; a sister, Jenny Burkhalter of Hazard; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 22, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, with Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in Adams Cemetery, Hager Hill, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
    
RUNYON, Jake
1944-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jake Runyon, 67, of Hager Hill, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born June 29, 1944, in Mingo County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Jake and Phoebe Johnson Runyon. He was a U.S. military veteran and worked in the heating-cooling industry. Survivors include his wife, Dorlane Chalfant Runyon; two sons, Deven Runyon of Hager Hill and Kelly Runyon of Tutor Key; a daughter, Deveonna Maxie of Hager Hill; two sisters, Kathy Boyd of Whitehouse and Divie Morgan of Rochester, New York; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 8, at Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church, with Jimmy Price, Tommy Meade and Doug Crider officiating. Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jan 2012
      
RUSSELL, Ruth (Wallen)
1921-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ruth Russell, 90, of West Van Lear, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, at her residence. Born March 8, 1921, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Easter Garrett Wallen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Russell. Survivors include a daughter, Cheri Davis of Van Lear; two sons, Luther Russell Jr. of West Van Lear and Roger Dean Russell of Paintsville; two sisters, Shirley Jones of Corbin and Clara Deloris Roy of Satellite, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 20, at East Point Church of Christ, with Aaron Russell Davis officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
       
STALDER, Helen (Holliday)
1946-2012
OHIO — Helen Lynn Stalder, 65, of Celina, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio. Born July 20, 1946, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of Farmer Holliday of Urbana, Ohio, and the late Virginia Shepherd Holliday. She was a retired school teacher and attended Grace Missionary Church, Celina. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Joseph Stalder; two sons, John Stalder and Joey Stalder, both of Celina; and a sister, Donna Proud of Urbana. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 30, at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, with Bruce Head officiating. Burial was in North Grove Cemetery, Celina, under direction of Lehman-Hogenkamp- Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina. Big Sandy News
      
TAUBLEE, Merlin
1967-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Merlin Craig Taulbee, 44, of Salyerville, died Saturday Jan. 14, at Lexington UK Medical Center. Born Oct. 4, 1967, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Merlin and Pansy Montgomery Taulbee. He was a millwright local #1031, a member of the Burning Fork Community Church, and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Taulbee; and a sister, Theda Howard. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Bryant Taulbee; three sons, Zachary Taulbee of Prestonsburg, Peyton Taulbee and Trenton Taulbee, both of Salyersville; a step-son, Jesse Minix of Salyersville; two daughters, Tiffany Cole and Bethany Lovely, both of Salyersville; a brother, Larry Lee Taulbee of Delray, Fla.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m, today, Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Eddie Dennison officiating. Burial will be in Taulbee Family Cemetery, Breathitt County, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy NEws Wednesday Jan.17 2012
      
VANHOOSE, Dorothy (VanHoose)
1921-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Dorothy M. VanHoose, 90, of Nippa, died Thursday, Jan. 26, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 30, 1921, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Sula Witten VanHoose. She was a member of the Sitka Freewill Baptist Church and worked at Heart O' Highland Motel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Lee VanHoose.  Survivors include four sons, Paul VanHoose of Falling Water, Va., Darrell Keith VanHoose of Greenbay, Va., Roger Dean VanHoose of Tutor Key and Gary Wayne VanHoose of Nippa; two daughters, JoNell Grubb of Dwale and Sue Townsend of Midlothian, Va.; a brother, Paul Richard VanHoose of Nippa; a sister, Deloris Stambaugh of Murray; 15 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 28, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in VanHoose Cemetery, Nippa, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
      
WARD, Easter (Lewis)
1928-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Easter Leah Lewis Ward, 83, of Staffordsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born April 8, 1928, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Robie and Beulah Saunders Lewis. She worked at Carl D. Perkins Rehab Center. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ward; a sister, Denah Kazee; and three brothers, Joe Lewis, Fontaine Lewis, and Orville Lewis. Survivors include a daughter, Shelia Blanton of Staffordsville; two grandchildren; and a great- grandchild. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 20, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Ronnie Spriggs and Jimmy Price officiating. Burial was in Staffordsville Church Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
       
WILLIAMS, Leigh (Williams)
1930-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Leigh Wilburn, 81, of Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of Johnson County, died Sunday, Jan. 22, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born Oct. 11, 1930, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late John Lloyd and Mary Howard Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James C. Wilburn; a daughter, Valerie Paulette Tackett; three brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include a son, Dana Lyons of Paintsville; a daughter, Sandy McCreedy of Gallipolis; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 26, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Kenny Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Dixon Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
  

 
FEBRUARY - 2012
   
  
ADAMS, Orin Ray
1955-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY —Orin Ray Adams, 56, of Van Lear, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, at his residence. Born May 31, 1955, in Johnson County, he was the son of Gwennith Adams of Van Lear and the late Ray Adams. Additional survivors include a sister, Gwen Burkholder of Frankfort. Funeral services were Saturday, March 3, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Eulas Adams officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
AIRED, Allene (Goble)
1935-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ailene Goble Alred, 76, of Paintsville, died Monday, Feb. 6, at Cornerstone Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Born Feb. 16, 1935, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Manchie Robinson Goble. She was a nurse. Survivors include two sons, Ronald K. Goble of Thealka and Doug Roy of Georgia; two daughters, Patricia McQueen and Brenda Roberts, both of Landers, Calif.; a brother, Buddy Goble of Hager Hill; three grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Memorial services were Monday, Feb. 13, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill officiating. Burial was in Goble Cemetey, Hager Hill, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
BALDRIDGE, Kermit
1944-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Kermit Franklin Baldridge Jr., 67, of Paintsville, died Sunday, Feb. 19, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born March 17, 1944, at Paintsville, he was the son of Kermit Baldridge Sr. and Mary Lorraine Williams. He worked for CSX Railroad and was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Dewey Baldridge. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Sue Montgomery Baldridge; two sons, Kermit F. Baldridge III of Paintsville and Paul Michael Baldridge of Lexington; and two sisters, Patricia Carolene Allen and Judith Ann Rowe, both of Prestonsburg. Graveside services were Wednesday, Feb. 22, in Richmond Memorial Cemetery, with Bobby Neal Osborne officiating, under direction of Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
BEDNARZ, Michael L
1989-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Michael Lee Bednarz, 23, of Beavercreek, Ohio, formerly of Salyersville, died Friday, Feb. 3, in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Born Jan. 19, 1989, at Dayton, he was the son of Cindy Sue Bednarz of Salyersville and John Palatas of Richmond, Ind. He was a graduate of ITT. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Salyersville Funeral Home, with Eddie Dennison officiating. Burial was in Highlands Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
         
BLACKBURN, Loretta (Burchett)
1930-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Loretta Burchett Blackburn, 81, of Lower Little Paint, East Point, departed this life on Friday, Feb. 3, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Born Nov. 2, 1930, at Bayes Branch, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Myrtle Baldridge Burchett.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Lloyd Ronald Blackburn; and three brothers, Dennis Gordon, Ronald Ray, and Bobby Gene. As a young mother of four, she returned to complete her education, receiving a Bachelors, Masters, and Rank I Degrees in elementary education. She taught first grade at Prestonsburg Elementary for 22 years. Survivors include four daughters, LaDonna Miller (David) of Lower Little Paint, Sheryl Jurich (Roger) of Richmond, Connie Miller (Mark) of Prestonsburg, and Beverly Jo Blackburn of Lower Little Paint; two sisters, Phyllis Walker (Barney), and Bernadette Conn (Norman), both of Prestonsburg; a brother, Gary Burchett (Deanna) of Gallion, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, Kimberly Jurich Jeansonne, Michael Lloyd Lyons, David Todd Miller, Elizabeth Lyons Ellis, Jody Burton Shepherd, Dara Jurich Stepp, Kate Miller Shutts, Tara Miller Elliott, Mark Joseph Miller, Stephen Nicholas Jurich; and 13 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Little Paint First Church of God, with Rev. Bob Coppings and Rev. Jeff White officiating. Interment was in Joe Blackburn Cemetery, Lower Little Paint, under direction of Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News Sep. 2012
      
BLAIR, Charles D
1959-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Charles David Blair, 52, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, at his residence. Born Sept. 14, 1959, in Johnson County, he was the son of Judy Salyers Blair of Paintsville and the late Charles Blair. Additional survivors include his wife, Betty Preston Blair; two step-daughters, Michelle Fyffe of Lexington and Amy Music of Prestonsburg; two brothers, Lindsey Blair of Oil Springs and Christopher Blair of Kansas; a sister, Brenda Chandler of Paintsville; and a step-granddaughter. Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 24, Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Denvil Mollette officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
BOWENS, David L
1943-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — David Lee Bowens, 68, of Lowmansville, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, at his residence. Born Feb. 17, 1943, at Lowmansville, he was the son of the late Cullie and Beulah Young Bowens. He was a mechanic and member of the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Bowens. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Wilks Bowens; two sons, David Bowens of Jeffersonville and Todd Bowens of Shelbyville; a brother, Jerry Bowens of Lowmansville; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 13, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Paul Wayne Browning officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
BREWER, Mason T
2012-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mason Tyler Brewer, Infant, of Hager Hill, died Thursday, Feb. 9. in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born Jan. 12, 2012, at Cincinnati, she was the daughter of Josh Brewer and Tamra Compton. Additional survivors include a brother, Nathan Brewer. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 11, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Tommy Bush officiating. Burial was in Goble Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
     
BURCHETT, James
1962-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — James O. “Jim” Burchett II, 49, of Stambaugh, died Sunday, Feb. 12, at his residence. Born July 26, 1962, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late James Ochel and Margaret Blair Burchett. He was a bus driver with Johnson County School System. Survivors include two sons, James W. Burchett and Blaze Robert Burchett, both of Stambaugh; a step-son, Logan Michael Burchett of Arkansas; a step-daughter, Malorie Diane Burchett of Missouri; and four sisters, Marina Burchett and Yvonne McCarty, both of Stambaugh, Carolyn Fyffe and Lisa Daniel, both of Sitka. Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
        
BURKE, Jack D.
1934-2012
INDIANA — Jack D. Burke, 77, of West Mentone, Ind., died Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre, Wabash, Ind. Born Dec. 16, 1934, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Den and Ella Travis Burke. He was retired from General Tire, a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association. Survivors include his wife, Juda R. Burke; a daughter, Kathy Long of Wabash; two sons, Steve Burke of Mentone and Stacy Burke of Warsaw; a sister, Ann Gunnell of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 18, at Hartzler Funeral Home, with Danny Honeycutt officiating. Burial will be in Bremen Cemetery at a later date, under direction of Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Ind. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
CASTLE, Earl
1925-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Earl Castle, 86, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, at his residence. Born April 28, 1925, at Thelma, he was the son of the late Garfield Castle and Mollie Sparks. He formerly owned Earl Castle Jewelry, and was a World War II U.S. Marine veteran and member of the Prestonsburg First Presbyterian Church, Mason, Zebulon Lodge #273 F.A.M., and Shriner-Oleika Temple. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Myrene “Rene” Hershberger Castle. Survivors include a son, Earl Michael “Mike” Castle of Prestonsburg; a daughter, Patricia “Pat” Setser of Prestonsburg; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 9, at First Presbyterian Church, with DeSarro Raynal officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery, Paintsville, under direction of Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
  
CASTLE, Monnie (Yates)
1951-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Monnie Marie Castle, 60, of Nippa, died Monday, Feb. 27. Born Aug. 19, 1951, she was the daughter of Ruby Conley King Yates, and the late Jim King.  Additional survivors include her husband, Ralph Castle; step-father, Calvin Yates; two step sons, Earl Lee Castle of Ashland and Doug Castle of Springfield; a brother, Jimmy King of Sitka; a half-brother, David Lee King; two sisters, Jean Higgenbotham and Ruth White, both of Catlettsburg; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, March 2, at Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church, with J. K. Caudill officiating. Burial was in Castle Cemetery, River, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
CHANDLER, Cuza (Phipps)
1929-2012
WEST VIRGINIA — Cuza Chandler, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., died Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Born Feb. 6,1929, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Ron and Decie Phipps. She was a member of the 39th Street Baptist Church of Jesus Christ and the Marcum Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Ceredo, W.Va. Survivors include her husband, John W. Chandler; two daughters, Linda Lockhart and Karen Chandler; a son, David Chandler; three brothers, Ronald Phipps, Richard Phipps and Paul Phipps; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, March 3, at Reger Funeral Chapel, with C. J. Adkins officiating. Burial was in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens, Ashland, under direction of Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
CHANDLER, Gena (Meek)
1940-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY —Gena Meek Chandler, 70, of Paintsville, died Sunday, Feb. 26, at her residence. Born March 23, 1940, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Geneva Sparks Meek. She was a nurse. Survivors include a son, Dale Daniel of Paintsville; two daughters, Donna Castle of Frankfort and Jenny Porter of Paintsville; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with J.R. Frisby officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
COLLINS, William F
1927-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — William Floyd “Groundhog” Collins, 84, of Van Lear, died Friday, Feb. 3, at Mountain Manor, Paintsville. Born June 9, 1927, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Taylor and Lula Collins. He was a retired United Mine Worker; and a member of the Van Lear Enterprise Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Billie Ramey Collins; a son, Floyd Allen Collins; a brother, James Otto Collins; two sisters, Helen Hill and Edith Fields; and two grandchildren. Survivors include five sons, Kenneth T. Collins of West Van Lear, Danny Collins and Donnie Collins of Van Lear, Billy Randall Collins of Stanton and Billy Collins of St. Louis, Mo..; a sister, Imogene Murphy of Van Lear; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 6, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill, Aaron Davis, and Willard Vanhoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
       
CONLEY, Edath (Hayes)
1935-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Edath Mae Conley, 76, of River, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, at her residence. Born Aug. 1, 1935, at Charley, she was the daughter of the late Farris and the late Nova Stambaugh Hayes. She was a retired food service worker, and member of Belles Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Burns Conley Jr.  Survivors include two daughters, O’Shara Lemaster and Anita Stevens, both of River; a sister, Ruby Vanhoose of River; four brothers, Fred Hayes of Smyrna, Ga., James A Hayes and Bert Hayes, both of Louisa, and Earl Hayes of Charley; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 25, at Belles Chapel FWB Church, Louisa, with Willie Gene Hayes, Shane Fyffe, and Jimmy Vanhoose officiating. Burial was in Conley Cemetery, River, under direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
DOLLARHIDE, Johnny R
1939-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Rev. John Richard Dollarhide, 72, of Van Lear, died Saturday, Feb. 11, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born April 24, 1939, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Johnny and Nellie Walters Dollahide. He was a retired coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Maggie Spears Dollarhide; a son, Billy R. Dollarhide of Van Lear; three daughters, Joann Cantrell of Van Lear, Clara Booth of Paintsville and Mary Fairchild of Wabash, Ind.; a brother, Albert Dollarhide of Van Lear; a sister, Clara Smith of Tazewell, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill and Donnie Witten officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
FLEMING, Oma (Hensley)
1920-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Oma Hensley Dawson Fleming, 91, formerly of Paintsville, died Monday, Feb. 27, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 24, 1920, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Willie H. and Elizabeth Howard Hensley. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ricky Dawson; and a daughter, Anna Pearl Kestner. Survivors include her husband, Ervin Fleming of Clintwood, Va.; five sons, Ronald Trimble of Raceland, Dennis Dawson of Greenup, Randell Dawson of Ironton, Ohio, Gregory Dawson of Dwale, and Chuck Dawson of Paintsville; four daughters, Garnetta Frazier of Hager Hill, Charlene Vance of Clintwood, Louetona Kendrick of Virgie and Peggy Montgomery of Paintsville; 34 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, March 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Steve Rose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
GILBERT, Brenda (Music)
1932-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Brenda Joyce Gilbert, 79, of Fairborn, Ohio, died Saturday, Feb. 18. Born Dec. 16, 1932, at Auxier, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Rice Music.  She was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include her husband, John Talmadge Gilbert; three sons, John Gilbert and Mike Gilbert, both of Monticello, Ind., and Tim Gilbert of Dayton, Ohio; two daughters, Tamara Duncan of Dayton, Ohio, and Vana D’Aurora of Fairborn, Ohio; a brother, Jack Music of Auxier; a sister, Billie Irene Kruchko of Cass City, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, Fairborn, Ohio, with Scott VanDyke officiating. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, in Music Family Cemetery, Auxier, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
     
HARVEY, Samuel D
1929-2012
OHIO — Samuel D. Harvey, 82, of Grove City, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 13, at Monterey Care Center. Born July 21, 1929, he was the son of the late James and Maude Gross Harvey. He was a member of the Bricklayers Local #55 and the Southwestern Church of Christ. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jeanie Harvey; and a son, Scott Harvey. Survivors include four sons, Mike Harvey, Steve Harvey, Terry Harvey and Jerry Harvey; a daughter, Sandra Larger; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 16, at Spence-Miller Funeral Home, with Audrey Hardy officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Wilson Cemetery, in Johnson County, under direction of Spence-Miller Funeral Home, Grove City. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
HATFIELD, Fannie (Daniels)
1925-2012
GREENUP COUNTY — Fannie Mae Daniels LeMaster Hatfield, 86, of Wurtland, died Sunday, Feb. 12, at Ashland Community Hospice Care Center. Born Feb. 19, 1925, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Walker B. “Bud” and Cathern Grim Daniels. She retired from Appalachian Regional Hospital; and was a member of the Greenup Hospice quilters and the Duncan Fork United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Bryce Lemaster and Raynie Hatfield; a son, Danny Bryce LeMaster; a brother, Wilmer Ray Daniels; and a sister, Neva Fay Daniels. Survivors include three daughters, Janet Totten of Delbarton, W.Va., Betty Lou Williams of Columbus, Ohio, and Barbara Swann of Raceland; two brothers, Willard Cecil Daniels of Columbus and Virgil Eugene Daniels of Hager Hill; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 17, at Duncan Fork United Baptist Church, Myrtle, W.Va., with Eddie Layne and Jerry McCoy officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Memory Garden, Maher, W.Va., under direction of Bailey Family Funeral Home, Flatwoods. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
   
HILL, Pauline (Bayes)
1930-2012
OHIO — Pauline Bayes Hill, 82, of Fairborn, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 8. Born Feb. 3, 1930, at Keaton, she was the daughter of the late Emery and Nancy Ferguson Hamilton. She was a member of The Church. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Mitchell Bayes; second husband, Ellis Hill; a son, Michael Bayes; and three sisters, Gertrude, Monnie and Elsie. Survivors include three sons, Jim Bayes of Clayton, Ohio, Harold Bayes of Louisville and Allen Bayes of Texas; a brother, James Hamilton of Keaton; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial services were Saturday, Feb. 18, at Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, under direction of Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, Fairborn. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
        
HORNE, James T.
1929-2012
OHIO — James T. Horne, 82, of Beavercreek, Ohio, died Friday, Feb. 3, at Greene Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 27, 1929, at Hager Hill, he was the son of the late Earl and Hazel Blair Horne. He was also preceded in death a son, Greg Horne; and two sisters, Ivalu Colvin and Audrey Rowland. Survivors include his wife, Kinalene; a son, Michael Horne; two brothers, Ulysuss and Larry Randall Horne; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Tobias Funeral Home Chapel, with Gary Favor officiating. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery, under direction of Tobias Funeral Home, Beavercreek. Big Sandy News Sep. 2012
       
HOWARD, Elder
1938-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Elder Bruce Lewis Howard, 73, of Tutor Key, died Monday, Feb. 13, at his residence. Born Nov. 17, 1938, at Thelma, he was the son of the late Elder Virgil and Ida Mae Preston Howard. He was a teacher/coach for Johnson County School System. Survivors include his wife, Toby Bussey Howard; a son, Robert Bruce Howard of Tutor Key; two daughters, Libby Peck of Auxier and Melissa Blair of Tutor Key; and five sisters, Carolyn McKenzie, Wilma Setser, Patricia Vanover, Vicki Phipps and Janie Vanover, all of Clintwood, Va. Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 16, at Bethel United Baptist Church, with Johnny Curtis, Theril Daniel, Clarence Thompson, and David Young officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
JENNINGS, Deloris (Scarberry)
1951-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Deloris Ann Jennings, 60, of Stambaugh, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Born May 14, 1951, at Nippa, she was the daughter of the late Foster and Mamie Preston Scarberry. She was a cook with the Johnson County School System and a member of the Calvary Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Jennings; a son, Tony Jennings of Stambaugh; a brother, Elijah Scarberry of Paintsville; a sister, Wanda Caldwell of Nippa; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, March 2, at Calvary Church of God, with Chester Keathley officiating. Burial was in Jennings/Ferguson Cemetery, Stambaugh, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
      
KESTNER, Flora (Gullett)
1951-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Flora Rose “Rosie” Kestner, 60, of Hager Hill, died Friday, Feb. 24, at her residence. Born May 4, 1951, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Ray and Rebal O’Brian Gullett. She was a deli manager. Survivors include her husband, Donald Kestner; two daughters, Dawn Renee Pennington of East Point and Tiffany Joyce Webb of Red Bush; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
LEMASTER, Anita (Church)
1956-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Anita “Pee Wee” Church Lemaster, 55, of Van Lear, died Sunday, Feb. 5, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born Sept. 8, 1956, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Macca Blevins Church. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, David Michael Lemaster of Van Lear; a daughter, Marsha Ratliff of Pikeville; a brother, Alfred Church of Staffordsville; a sister, Paula Gillum of Paintsville; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 9, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Gary Coleman officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
       
PENNINGTON, Andy J
1939-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Andy Jack Pennington, 72, of Flat Gap, died Sunday, Feb. 5, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born April 8, 1939, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Ray and Beulah Jenkins Pennington. He was a heavy equipment operator. He was also preceded in death by a son, Dwayne Pennington; a brother, Earl Pennington; and a grandson. Survivors include two sons, Danny Pennington of Hager Hill and Donnie Pennington of Paintsville; two daughters, Doris Walker of Columbia and Diana Howard of Hager Hill; three brothers, Buel Jenkins of Columbus, Ohio, Clay Pennington of Martha and Ronnie Pennington of Flat Gap; five sisters, Vernie Salyer of Galloway, Ohio, Gladys Gilliam of Pickerington, Ohio, Stella Shockley and Ester Pennington, both of Columbus, and Sylvia Wright of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Tim Salyer officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
RATLIFF, Edgel
1972-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Edgel Ratliff, 39, of Paintsville, died Monday, Feb. 27. Born Sept. 21, 1972, he was the son of Shelba Maynard Ratliff and the late Ernie Ratliff. He was a firefighter and EMT for the Paintsville Fire Department, Additional survivors include his wife, Jamie Elaine Ward Ratliff; two daughters, Jeama Mari Ratliff and Liberty Ray Ratliff, both of Paintsville; three brothers, Rick Ratliff of Meally, Eddie Ratliff of Hager Hill and Paul Michael Ratliff of Flat Gap; and three sisters, Beverly Stapleton of Flat Gap, Patti Kestner of Sitka and Brenda Selvage of Hager Hill. Memorial services were Thursday, March 1, at the Paintsville Fire Department Station 1, with Denvil Mollette officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
      
RICE, James
1919-2012
James “Russell” Rice, KINDNESS PERSONIFIED, age 92, a life-long resident of Little Paint Creek in East Point, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born November 14, 1919 in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Raleigh and Dialphia Robinson Rice.  In addition to his parents, Russel is preceded in death by his wife, Malta Music Rice (02/13/2000); daughter in law, Carole L. Rice (04/21/2011); three brothers, Claude Douglas Rice, Francis Gordon Rice and Zelard Rice; and one sister, Emily Bullock. He is survived by one daughter, Sharon Kay and Tee Watkins of East Point; one son, Clarence Russell Rice also of East Point; grand children, Steven Russell (Lori Daniels) Rice, Barry David (Deanna) Rice, Jeremy Teeson (Ginny Fuller) Watkins, and Telah Kay Watkins; great grand children, Alley Elizabeth, Caleb Russell, Cari Danielle, Andrew David, Cameron Robert, Connor Daniel; and great grand son to be, Brandt Teeson Watkins; brothers, Montie (Barbara) Rice and Jack (Phyllis) Rice; sisters in law, Thelma Music, Goldie Collins and Alka Rice. Russell retired from Kentucky West Virginia Gas and was a Life Long Corner Stone at Little Paint First Church of God. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m., at Little Paint First Church of God, with burial following at Lake View Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Pastor Jeff White officiated. Honary Pallbearers: John D. Rice, Ken Fuller, Raymond Hayden, Adrian Evans, Jerry Meek, Bill Burga, Alan Sublett and Bill Maxey. Pallbearers: Ed Boggs, Rick Rutledge, Gary Bastin, Jason Watkins, Ronnie Adkins, Dale Mosley, Danny Hall, Marshall Fugate, Ron Robinson and Henry (Jr) Setser. Arrangements by Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the First Church of God, Little Paint Building Fund, by contacting the church at (606) 886-3699 or 671 Little Paint Rd., East Point, KY 41216 or Phelps & Son Funeral Home at (606)789-8989. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
SCARBERRY, Ella M (Sparks)
1946-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ella Mae Scarberry, 65, of River, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, at her residence. Born July 27, 1946, at Lowmansville, she was the daughter of the late Tolvie and Zora Green Sparks. Survivors include her husband, Arthur Cleveland “Todd” Scarberry; a son, Tod Scarberry of River; four brothers, Homer Sparks of Grove City, Ohio, Sammie Sparks and Kenneth Sparks, both of River, and Ray Sparks of Columbus, Ohio; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 11, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jason Auxier, Terry Conley, and Roger Sparks officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery, River, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
       
THACKER, Georgemary
1923-2012
LAWRENCE COUNTY –Georgemary Thacker, 88, of Louisa, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, at her residence. Born March 19, 1923, in Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Clark F. and Hattie Blair Walters. She was co-owner and operator of Wellman Hardware, 1967-1989, and was a member of the Louisa First Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curt Thacker, in 1985; a daughter, Anne; and a son, Gayle. Survivors include a son, Joel and Rachel Thacker of Louisa; three grandchildren, J.P. Thacker of Louisa, Kevin and Jami Damron of Scottown, Ohio, and Darren Damron of Fort Gay, W.Va.; and four great- grandchildren, Lyndsay Damron (who she called her great-gran), Javin Lee Damron, Frankie Hunter, and Peyton Hunter. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Louisa First Baptist Church, with Bro. Ric Frazier officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa, under direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
VANHOOSE, Bobby
1934-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Bobby VanHoose, 77, of Staffordsville, died Friday, Feb. 10, at Hazard Hospice. Born March 2, 1934, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Curtis and Mary Elizabeth Taylor VanHoose. He was manager for RX Drug Stores and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Kay Daniels VanHoose; four sons, Mark Kevin VanHoose of Johnstown, Ohio, Michael Darren VanHoose of Akron, Ohio, Gregory Todd VanHoose of Tampa, Fla., and Bradley Neal VanHoose of Florida; a daughter, Ashley Nicole VanHoose of Paintsville; a brother, George H. VanHoose of Staffordsville; a sister, Glenda Conley Curtis of Staffordsville; and several grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday, Feb. 13, in Taylor/VanHoose Cemetery, Staffordsville, with John Fred Ramey officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
VANHOOSE, Clyde
1909-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Clyde VanHoose, 102, of Wittensville, died Friday, Feb. 10, at his residence. Born Sept. 5, 1909, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Albert and Luttishia Boyd VanHoose. He was a retired coal miner. He was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Gordan VanHoose; three brothers, Fred VanHoose, Robie VanHoose and Dan VanHoose; and two sisters, Eula Fitzpatrick and Nallie VanHoose. Survivors include two sons, Roger VanHoose of Louisville and Robert Lee VanHoose of Marysville, Ohio; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 13, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Timothy Stambaugh officiating. Burial was in Burke-Hale Cemetery, Sitka, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
       
VANHOOSE, Lily (Jackson)
1925-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lilly May Jackson Vanhoose, 86, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born April 8, 1925, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Lou Saylor Jackson Dale. She was a homemaker. Survivors include five sons, James Hensley, Eddie Jo Vanhoose and Bobby Vanhoose, all of Ashland, Leonard Barker of Morehead and William Alvin Vanhoose of Elizabethtown; three daughters, Mary Blanton of River, Evelyn Rose Vanhoose and Carolyn Sue Vanhoose, both of Columbus, Ohio; 23 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Friday, March 2, in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, with Joe Keaton officiating, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
   
WALKER, Walter L.
1952-2012
OHIO — Walter Lee Walker Jr., 59, of Columbus, died Monday, Feb. 13, at his residence. Born Dec. 21, 1952, at Paintsville, he was the son of Ruby Walker Marcum of Fort Gay, W.Va., and the late Walter Walker. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Additional survivors include a son, Chris Walker of Westerville, Ohio; two brothers, Joe Walker of Elkins, W.Va., and Donnie Walker of Columbus; five sisters, Bernice Masdol of Florida, Margarett Jeffers of Versailles, Eleanor Good of South Charleston, Ohio, Susan Ratcliffe of Fort Gay and Dianne Petrey of Lexington. Memorial services were Saturday, Feb. 18, at Kermit United Baptist Church, Kermit, W.Va., with Richard Maynard officiating. Burial was in Mud Lick Cemetery, Jennies Creek, W.Va., under direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
         
WEBB, John P
1971-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — John Philip Webb, 40, of Paintsville, died Sunday, Feb.12, at his residence. Born April 3, 1971, in Pike County, he was the son of Philip and Betty Williamson Webb of Paintsville. Additional survivors include his wife, Teresa Prater Webb; a daughter, Abbey Nicole Webb of Paintsville; and a sister, Anita Cantrell of Flat Gap. Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Jimmy Price and David Blackburn officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
      
WELLS, Charles B
2012
SCOTT COUNTY –Charles Britton Wells, 52, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in Georgetown. He was born Nov. 11, 1959, in Paintsville, to Carlos Horn Wells, and the late Charles C. Wells. He was the grandson of the late Charles J. Wells of Paintsville, and the late Carl and Eleanor Horn of Prestonsburg. Charles was a 1978 graduate of Johnson Central High School, and a 1983 graduate of Georgetown College. Survivors include his beloved wife and best friend, Sheila; his devoted and much loved mother, Carlos Wells; three dearly loved dogs and a cat; an aunt, Elizabeth Fannin; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Neil and Bonnie Price; two sisters-in- law, Bonnie (Robert) Houf, and Kim (Rob) Miller; a niece, five nephews, and a great-niece. In 2008, Gov. Beashear appointed Charles as special assistant in the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, where he was a liaison between the state and the labor groups representing its employees. Charles held that post until his death. Previously, Charles worked for 19 years in Frankfort as the director of the Kentucky Association of State Employees and the American Federation of Teachers. Charles was a life-long advocated for working families. He worked tirelessly to help others and gave a voice to those who could not speak for themselves. Charles served as Finance Committee Chairman for the Kentucky Democratic Party’s Central Executive Committee. He also served as Chairman of the Scott County Ethics Commission. And in early 2003, he was the Democratic Nominee in a special election for the Kentucky Senate’s 17th District. He was active in the local, state, and national Democratic Party. Charles will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. The world has lost a true gentleman. A memorial service in celebration of his life was held 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at John L. Hill Chapel, Georgetown College, in Georgetown. Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Memorial contributions are requested to Charles B. Wells Scholarship fund at Georgetown College Office of Development at 400 E. College St., Georgetown, KY 40324, or to Lexington Humane Society at 1600 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY 40504. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012
       
WELLS, Martha (Hayman)
1922-2012
FAYETTE COUNTY — Martha Gess Hayman Wells, 89, of Lexington, formerly of Paintsville, died Monday, Feb 27. Born May 18, 1922, at Lexington, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Ada Mary Duncan Hayman.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Britton Wells, Jr. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, served as Regent of the Harmon Station Chapter of the D.A.R., organizing President of the Paintsville Garden Club, President of the Junior Women’s League, President of the Johnson County Democratic Woman’s Club, board member of the Salvation Army, trustee of Mayo Memorial Methodist Church, president of United Methodist Women, and a member of the Second Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a son, John Wells III of Newnan, Ga.; three daughters, Mary Hammond, Martha Heil, and Jennie Scruggs, all of Lexington; a step-daughter, Jane Green of Winchester; and several grandchildren. Services were private, under direction of Milward-Broadway Funeral Home, Lexington. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012 
    
WOODS, Edsel
1956-2012
Died: Monday, February 06, 2012 Age: 55 OHIO — Edsel Dean Woods, 55, of London, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 6, at his residence. Born Nov. 3, 1956, at Paintsville, he was a son of Margaret Sturgill Woods and the late Charles E. Woods. Additional survivors include a brother, Rick Marvin Woods. Services were under direction of Eberle Fisher Funeral Home, London. Big Sandy News Feb. 2012 



 
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ADAMS, Betty (Blair)
1949-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Betty Adams, 62, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, March 20, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. Born May 19, 1949, at Oil Springs, she was the daughter of Arlene Conley Adams Blair and the late Chester Adams. She was a member of the Paintsville Pentecostal Church, and she was a nurse at Helen’s Nursing Care Center. Survivors include a brother, Glenn Adams of Carey, Ohio; five sisters, June Litteral of Tipp City, Ohio, Stella Blair of Medway, Ohio, Loretta Blair and Edna Ross Montgomery, both of Oil Springs, and Pauletta Burke of Prestonsburg. Funeral services were Thursday, March 22, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Terry Lykins and J M Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
      
BINGHAM, Charlotte (Hull)
1944-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Charlotte Bingham, 67, of Williamsport, died Monday, March 19, at her residence. Born April 13, 1944, at Parkersburg, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Howard and Virginia Pickens Hull. She was a member of the Boons Camp Church of God. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Landon Bingham. Survivors include three sons, Clinton A. Hull of Williamsport, Bruce Allen Bingham of Meringo, Ohio, and Robert Lee Bingham of Lapez, Ind.; two daughters, Barbara Jean Stansbury of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and Tammy S. Ulsh of Calenonia, Ohio; four sisters, Rosemary Lind, Donna Bryant, Connie Bryant and Carolyn Fields, all of Marion, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, March 23, at Boons Camp Church of God, with Dorsey Fields officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
      
BLANTON, Carl ROger
1951-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Carl Roger Blanton, 60, of Nippa, died Wednesday, March 28, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born March 29, 1951, at Oil Springs, he was the son of the late Carl and Jeanette Jackson Blanton. He was a member of the Tom’s Creek United Baptist Church and was a welder for Union Millwright, Ashland Oil Company. Survivors include his wife, Delilla Faye Cantrell Blanton; a son, Colby Blake Blanton of Edna, Texas; two daughters, Stacy Renee’ Blanton, and Tracy Faye Blanton, both of Nippa; a brother, Jeffery Allen Blanton of Oil Springs; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, March 31, at Tom’s Creek United Baptist Church, with Eulas Adams, and J.D. Rice officiating. Burial was in Patty Flat Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
BLANTON, Charles
1950-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Charles Blanton, 61, of River, died Tuesday, March 6, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Sept. 17, 1950, at Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of Wilma Godsey Blanton of Oil Springs and the late Claude Blanton Jr. He was a coal core driller. Additional survivors include his wife, Mary L. Blanton; a son, Charles “Bub” Blanton Jr., of Baconton, Ga.; two daughters, Jessica Ruth Ousley of Lexington and Claudia Jean Webb of Oil Springs; two brothers, Lencie Blanton and Sid Blanton, both of Oil Springs; two sisters, Joyce Ann Fairchild and Peggy Webb, both of Oil Springs; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, March 10, at Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church. Burial was in Blanton Family Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
BLANTON, Lonza E
1936-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lonza Edward Blanton, 75, of Flat Gap, died Friday, March 30, at his residence. Born Aug. 17, 1936, at Oil Springs, he was the son of the late John and Leona Cantrell Blanton. He was a road maintenance worker. Survivors include his wife, Betty Baldwin Blanton; two daughters, Sonia Gay Blanton of Flat Gap and Janice Marie Wells of Paintsville; two brothers, Elzie Blanton of Flat Gap and Leon Blanton of Van Lear; five sisters, Carol Adams and Ersla Barker, both of Flat Gap, Emma Jewel Adams of Oil Springs, Della Barker of Jackson, Ohio, and Anith Harris of Ashland; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, April 1, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Harland Burnett, and Eulas Adams officiating. Burial was in Patty Flat Cemetery, Fuget, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
       
BLANTON, Richard
1960-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Richard “Shady” Blanton, 51, of Van Lear, died Sunday, March 18, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Born Dec.10, 1960, in Johnson County, he was the son of Gladys Blanton and Jerry Smith. Additionals survivors include his wife, Bonnie Stephens of Van Lear; a son, Chris Blanton of Van Lear; a brother, Jerry Blanton of Paintsville; and a sister, Sandi Capshaw of Louisville. Burial will be 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 21, at Stephens Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
BOYD, Dorthy (Walters)
1917-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Dorthy Walters Boyd, 94, of Paintsville, died Friday, March 2, at her residence. Born Dec. 16, 1917, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell and Goldie Plummer Walters. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Buffalo United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Larry Boyd and James Douglas Boyd; and a daughter, Marsha Lynn Boyd. Survivors include her husband, Clyde Boyd; four sons, Earl Mitchell Boyd of Lexington, Ohio, David Jay Boyd of Williamsport, Terry Lee Boyd of Shelby, Ohio and Timothy Boyd of Ashland; a brother, Charles Walters of Kenova, W.Va.; two sisters, Lorraine Castle of Tutor Key and Elva Kleindienst of Jefferson, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, March 5, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, with Dewey Mac Mullins, Johnnie Mullins and Claude Mollett officiating. Burial was in Boyd Family Cemetery, Williamsport, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
     
BRANHAM, Louella (Ratliff)
1924-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Louella Ratliff Branham, 87, of West Van Lear, died Saturday, March 17, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born March 18, 1924, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Dessie Cline Ratliff. She worked for G.C. Murphy, and was a member of the Third Street First Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester Branham. Survivors include four daughters, Scharolette Gay McKenzie of Meally, Patricia Ann Gambill of Thelma, Chlotene Ison of West Van Lear, and Donagene Gapuzan of Denver, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Larry Blair and Riley Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
        
BRANHAM, Vivian (Williamson)
1913-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Vivian Ercelle Williamson Branham, 98, of Paintsville, died Saturday, March 31, at her residence. Born July 29, 1913, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Walters Williamson. She was a business entrepreneur and a member of the First Christian Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Everett Branham. Survivors include a son, Charles “Eck” Branham of Nicholasville; a half-brother, John Morgan Stambaugh of Ashland; a half-sister, Lorraine Stapleton of Prestonsburg; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 4, at First Christian Church, Paintsville, with Wes Stedtefeld officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
CANTRELL, Shirley (Hill)
1940-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Shirley Francis Hill Cantrell, 72, of Flat Gap, died Wednesday, March 28, at her residence. Born Feb. 1, 1940, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Elliott and Virtie Gladys Wright Hill. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fonzie Eudell Cantrell; a daughter, Tammy Gay Cantrell; two brothers, Lloyd Hill Jr. and Sankie Joe Hill; and three sisters, Jannis Sue Hill, Linda Lue Hill and Virginia Gay Hill Tackett. Survivors include a son, Bill Cantrell of Flat Gap; a daughter, Betty J. Cantrell of Flat Gap; two sisters, Lina Hill Cantrell of Flat Gap and Gladys Jean Hill Cantrell of West Liberty; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, March 31, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Phillip Caudill, Alan Fannin, and Eulas Adams officiating. Burial was in Cantrell Family Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
       
CASTLE, Donnie
1954-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Donnie Joe Castle Sr., 57, of River, died Wednesday, March 14, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Nov. 3, 1954, at Clintwood, Va., he was the son of the late Homer and Edith Beverly Castle. He was a member of the Sixth Street Church of Christ and a brick mason with Mollett Masonry. Survivors include his wife, Easter Mollett Castle; two sons, Donnie Joe Castle Jr. of Nippa and Matthew Lee Castle of Crowley, Texas; two daughters, Rebecca Colvin and Brandy Cooper, both of River; two brothers, Clyde Hershel Castle of Williamstown and Roger Castle of Wittensville; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, March 16, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Teddy Preston officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
CONLEY, Okie
1919-2012
OHIO — Okie Conley, 92, of Carey, Ohio, died Friday, March 16, at her residence. Born Sept. 16, 1919, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ada Conley Click. She was a homemaker and a member of the Carey First Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonzie E. Conley; six brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include a son, Lonzie E. Conley of Carey; a daughter, Rebecca L. Mahan of Carey; two sisters, Mary Lee Ramey of Shelby, Ohio, and Neva Jo Blanton of Swamp Branch; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 20, at Carey First Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in Spring Grove Cemetery, under direction of Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
CONN, Cynthia
1970-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Cynthia Conn, 41, of Paintsville, died Saturday, March 10, at her residence. Born Aug. 5, 1970, she was the daughter of Virginia Gambill of Paintsville and Richard Gillinwater of Greenup County. Additional survivors include a daughter, Megan Lynn Conn of Paintsville; and step-father, Buddy Gambill of Paintsville. Memorial services were Monday, March 12, at Chestnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church, with Terry Conley officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
CRUM, James L.
1920-2012
Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Sunday, March 18, at the Staffordsville Free Will Baptist Church for James L. Crum, 91, of Paintsville, whom passed away Wednesday, March 14, at his residence. James was born Sept. 1, 1920, at Boons Camp and was the son of the late Ben and Sallie Dutton Crum. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmie Crum, three brothers; John Wesley (Blue), Ben Jr., and Melvin Crum; and five sisters, Elvie Perry, Pearl Jordan, Annie Brakes, Gracie Mollett, and Estelle Staniford. James L. was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who will be sadly missed. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lillian Carmeans Crum, three sons, Jack (Diane) of Pontiac, Michigan, Larry (Linda) of Anderson, Indiana, and Garry (JoAnn) of Paintsville, along with Jim (Christine) Price of Boons Camp; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. James was a World War II veteran of the 7th Air Force 431st Heavy Bomber Squad. He was awarded a Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Asiatic/Pacific Theater Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, and a member of the VFW Post 3998, were he was the State, District, and Post Commander for many years. Military honors were conducted Sunday, March 18, by Chapter 15, Disabled Veterans of America. Those attending were Flynn Arnett, Bill Caudill, Chester Howard, Wayne Jenkins, Henry Joseph (Commander), Ernie Kelly, Gary Miller, Jim Perry (Chaplin), Roy Todd, Lloyd Salyer, Ray Shepherd and Walter Tackett. James L. was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan. He loved wood working, hunting, and enjoyed nothing more than listening to a good rabbit race. He was an avid bird watcher and walker who lived life to the fullest. Funeral services were officiated by Pastor Jim Price, with burial at the Crum Cemetery at Flat Gap. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
FRANK, Mary
1916-2012
TUNISIA — Mary Elizabeth Wheatley Frank, 96, of Tunis, Tunisia, formerly of Paintsville, died March 30, in Tunis. Born May 14, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Lorna Wheatley. She was a retired teacher. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Grant Wheatley. Survivors include a daughter, Lorna Mgaieth of Tunis,; and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held Saturday, April 7, at Highland Memorial Cemetery Chapel, with Ken Spurrier officiating. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
FRYE, Junior
1945-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Junior “Jack” Fyffe, 66, of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, March 27, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Dec. 14, 1945, he was the son of the late James Frank Fyffe and Nancy Holbrook Fyffe. He was a coal drill operator. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lemaster Fyffe; two sons, Elvis Fyffe of Flat Gap and Andy Hill of Keaton; five daughters, Patricia Castle of Lexington, Lilly Fairchild of Flat Gap, Crystal Fyffe of Jackson, Ohio, Charlene Hammonds and JoAnn Stevens, both of Elk Fork; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, March 31, at Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church, with Eulas Adams and Phillip Lawson officiating. Burial was in John Holbrook Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
          
HALL, Doug
1928-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Doug Hall, 83, of Paintsville, died Thursday, March 29, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 17, 1928, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Jack and Sally Wells Hall. He was a member of the Little Paint First Church of God and a U.S. military veteran. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James Hall and Paul Hall; and a sister, Jean Yerick. Survivors include his wife, Laura Music Hall; and a sister, Mable Durachinski of Streetsboro, Ohio. Funeral services were Sunday, April 1, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Jeff White, Tommy Reynolds and Wayne Price officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
          
HALL, Orris L
1939-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Orris Lowell Hall, 72, of Flat Gap, died Monday, March 19, at Mt. Carmel West Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born May 4, 1939, in Martin, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Maggie Marie Barnett Hall. He was a retired home builder. Survivors include a daughter, Terry Williams of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, Lloyd Hall Jr. of Flat Gap; a sister, Edith Crabtree of Jackson; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, March 23, at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Steve Rose officiating. Burial was in Barnett Family Cemetery, Martin, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
HICKS, Mary (Casey)
1936-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mary C. Hicks, 75, of Thelma, died Thursday, March 22, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. Born Sept. 23, 1936, in Pike County, she was the daughter of the late Andy and Roxie Stump Casey. She was an assembly line worker. Survivors include her husband, Arnold Hicks; two daughters, Marlean Miller of Paintsville and Avalene Stiltner of Kimper; six brothers, Frank Casey of Phelps, Western Casey of Wittensville, Perry Casey of Georgetown, Everette Casey and Russell Casey, both of Chicago, Ill.; and Philip Casey of Kimper; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, March 26, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Michael Elswick and David May officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
      
JOHNSON, Bobby
1966-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Bobby L. Johnson Jr., 45, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, March 14, at Jewish Hospital, Louisville. Born March 15, 1966, at Louisa, he was the son of Bob and Linda Fitzpatrick Johnson of Louisa. He was a coal prep plant superintendent. Additional survivors include his wife, Deanna Hamilton Johnson; a son, Jacob Clayton Johnson; and a sister, Teresa Waugh. Funeral services were Sunday, March 18, at Old Paint Primitive Baptist Church, Crockett. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
        
KENNARDS, Walter Jr.
1927-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Walter Kennard Jr., 84, of Salyersville, died Monday, March 19, at Salyersville Health Care Center. Born Aug. 15, 1927, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Walter Sr. and Gladys Robinson Kennard. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, was a member of the Roush Masonic Lodge F.&A.M., and retired from the Masonary Union. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margie Williams Kennard; a son, Frank Preston Kennard; a daughter, Carolyn Sue Leibee; and a brother, Bill Kennard. Survivors include a sister, Charlene Daniels of Tallahassee, Fla.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
        
LAYNE, Vasco
1948-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Vasco “Skip” Layne Jr., 63, of Hager Hill, formerly of Olive Hill, died Wednesday, March 21, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Sept. 3, 1948, in Carter County, he was the son of the late Vasco and Nannie Hurley Layne. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a diesel mechanic and a Christian. Bridget Layne; five brothers, David Layne, Jack Layne, Phillip Layne, Orbey Layne and Bobby Layne; and a sister, Patricia Layne. Survivors include his wife, Linda Greenhill Layne; a son, Jody Layne of Paintsville; a daughter, Allison Blevins of Hager Hill; a brother, Roger Layne of Olive Hill; four sisters, Linda Maggard and Jeanne Molton, both of Olive Hill, Joyce Irland of Grayson and Vivian Rainbolt of Wurtland; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, March 24, at Globe Funeral Chapel, with Gary Sparks officiating. Burial was in Olive Hill Memorial Park. Military rites were conducted by Olive Hill American Legion Post #138. Burial was in Olive Hill Memorial Park, under direction of Globe Funeral Home, Olive Hill. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
      
LONG, James A
1943-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — James Austin Long, 69, of Meally, died Sunday, March 25, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 20, 1943, in Alleghany County, Va., he was the son of the late Charles and Virginia Sprouse Long. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve and a grocery manager. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, William Henry Long, Charles Edward Long and Lewis Evans Long. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Conley Long; a son, James Edward Long of Meally; a daughter, Michelle Lee Long of Meally; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 28, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jimmy Price and Roger Hill officiating. Burial will be in Conley Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
MAHAN, Esta
1915-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Esta Mahan, 96, of Staffordsville, died Monday, March 26, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Aug. 7, 1915, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Rosie Cook Jenkins. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, James Walter Mahan; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Thursday, March 29, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with John G. Pelphrey and Eulas Adams officiating. Burial was in Mahan Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012 
      
MCCONNELL, Dora (Yates)
1917-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Dora Belle McConnell, 84, of Paintsville, died Saturday, March 3, at Riverview Health Care. Born Oct. 3, 1917, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Sherman and Katie Ann Spencer Yates. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Milton Virgil McConnell; five brothers, Dewey, Elmer, Bill, Bobby and Harold Yates; and a sister, Margie Goble. Survivors include a son, James Russell Whitaker; three daughters, Teresa Oakley, George Ann Blankenship and Sheryl Tryee; two brothers, Benjamin D. Yates and Denver Lee Yates; and two sisters, Martha Floyd and Dorothy Singer. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 7, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Nathan Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
MILLS, Jo Imogene (Butcher)
1916-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jo Imogene Butcher Mills, 95, of Paintsville, died Friday, March 9, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Dec. 19, 1916, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Beecher and Ollie Williams Butcher. She was a retired cosmetologist. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Mills. Survivors include two sons, Charles Mills of Frankfort and Doyle Mills of Somerset; three brothers, Douglas Butcher of Meally, Donis Butcher of Taylor, Mich., and Ivan Butcher of Louisa; two sisters, Anita Walters of Miamisburg, Ohio and Georgene Barnett of Lexington; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., today, Wednesday, March 14, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Gary Blair officiating. Burial will be in Butcher Family Cemetery, Williamsport, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
      
MOORE, Beulah
1916-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Beulah Moore, 95, of Paintsville, formerly of Flat Gap, died Saturday, March 3, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born Nov. 9, 1916, in Oil Springs, she was the daughter of the late Lindsey Litteral and Mary Coldiron Meade. She was a member of the Baptist church and worked at the University of Kentucky Extension Service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Price Moore. Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Gillem, and Mary Jo Kelly, both of Paintsville; a brother, Bill Meade of Cleveland, Tenn.; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 6, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Tobe Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
      
PACK, Christi
1972-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Christi Ann Pack, 39, of Staffordsville, died Sunday, March 11, at her residence. Born Dec. 29, 1972, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of Carolyn Frazier Salyer of Staffordsville and the late Guy Frazier. She was a homemaker. Additional survivors include her husband, Robert Pack; two sons, Frazier Mason Pack and Robert McCade Pack; step-father, Doug Salyer; and a sister, Lisa Ratliff of Staffordsville. Funeral services were Thursday, March 15, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Staffordsville Church Cemetery, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
PATRICK, Michael
1949-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Michael Eugene Patrick, 63, of Frankfort, formerly of Paintsville, died Saturday, March 31, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 18, 1949, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Green Patrick and Gladys Burke Patrick Preston. He was a barber. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Maryanna Wells. Survivors include three sons, Kyle Patrick and Kevin Patrick, both of Los Angeles, Calif., and Ryan Patrick of Lafayette, Ind.; a sister, Sharon Nighbert of Lexington; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, April 7, at Highland Memorial Funeral Chapel, with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
       
PERRY, Gregory
1991-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Gregory Joseph Perry, 20, of Hager Hill, died Friday, March 2, in Hager Hill. Born Aug. 4, 1991, at Martin, he was the son of Gregory Joseph Perry and Wendy Shell Johnson. He was a general laborer. Additional survivors include a sister, Bethany Johnson. Funeral services will be noon today, Wednesday, March 7, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Van West officiating. Burial will be in Fallen Angel Cemetery, Beaver, under direction of Nelson- Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
PRESTON, Byrd O
1927-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Byrd Oliver Preston II, 84, of Staffordsville, died Tuesday, March 27, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born July 23, 1927, he was the son of the late Albert Sidney “Bird” and Mahala Trimble Preston. He was part-owner of Preston and Blair Dairy Distributors and a U.S. Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Walta Lee Daniel Preston. Survivors include a son, Byrd Preston III of Phoenix, Ariz.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, March 31, at Southside Freewill Baptist Church, with Wayne Price officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012  
        
RAY, Rose Marie (Bayes)
1936-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Rose Marie Bayes Ray, 75, of Paintsville, died Monday, March 5, at her residence. Born April 29, 1936, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late William and Laura Kidd Bayes. She worked for Big Sandy RECC and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Ray. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Emmons of Fort Pierce, Fla.; a grandchild; and two great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, March 8, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
ROBINSON, Sue Lynn Fuson
1931-2012
Eighty-one years ago, on Feb. 18, 1931, Momma was born to Paul and Clara Fuson. What a blessing God had chosen to bring into the world. She was the wife of Lowell Edward Robinson, who preceded her to heaven, Oct. 25, 2009. Her son, Mark Edward Robinson, wife, Deborah and daughter, Terri Sue (Robinson) Krause, husband, Robert Krause. Her brother; Paul Fuson Jr. (deceased), Sister Maryann (Fuson/Campbell), and Sister Ruth “Bootsie” (Fuson) McCann. Grandchildren; Jenesis Michelle (Robinson) Soukup, husband Adam; Micah David Robinson, wife Noel; Alexander Michael Zornig, and Alisa Suelynn Zornig. Great-grandchildren; Hannah Michelle and Josiah Adam Soukup; and Autumn Hope and Honor Grace Robinson. If anyone deserved the “Faithfulness” award, Momma did, for supporting Dad in all his multitude of endeavors over the years. One dear friend said that when he thinks of Momma, the word that comes to mind is “Faithful”. But, if you ask any of the many lives she touched over the years, they would also tell you she was their “Encourager”. Of all Momma’s ministries, none blessed her more than helping Dad pastor Behold the Lamb Church in Prestonsburg, Kentucky; and serving the people of Eastern Kentucky. Momma tirelessly labored- feeding, comforting, praying and interceding for the congregation, many of the boys and girls from the Job Corps, the people served by the Auxier Learning Center, and the folks that came daily to the Dove House to be loved and listened to. She had a special heart for “her girls”, Heather, Tessa and Lou, whom she loved and labored over in time and prayer, determined to present them faultless before her Heavenly Father. After “retirement” Momma continued to minister every place that God sent her, including her new church home Allen Baptist Church (which she loved to pieces and supported faithfully). In her last two years, we were blessed to have her back home among her family, and she ministered to each of us as well as to the many children she came in contact with in Elkhart, Indiana. One of her newest “fans” posted his sorrow at hearing of her passing on Facebook: “It is sad to know that someone you care about just passed and is now gone. I remember the last time I saw her was a few days before Christmas. She complimented how beautifully I decorated the Christmas cookies, which meant so much to me to hear from her.” That was Momma...always finding ways to encourage and lift up. Momma’s love for family was second to none-finding special delight in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and keeping in contact even to the second cousins several times removed. Momma’s legacy of generously sharing all she had with others, her life, her home, Daddy, and most importantly her love for Jesus, will live on in the thousands of lives touched even in her final weeks. How many women-young and old alike-have told us of the impact Momma had on them-leading them to Jesus, teaching them to cook, and comforting and supporting them through trying times. Every person who came to visit or to care for her was greeted with the smile of an angel, and left with a “Thank you, God bless you.” In the hospital just shortly before leaving this world, the doctor came to visit Momma, and as he left, her tiny voice stopped us all: “Have a nice weekend,” she told him. Every person we told right after her passing said to us, “That’s Susie, always thinking of others...” Please celebrate with us! Momma was ready and excited...fixing her eyes on Jesus, her ever present Hope and Savior. Saturday night (St. Patrick’s Day) at 7 p.m. ET - Momma calmly took His hand and walked on in to heaven. Just a short time earlier she had lifted her hands and praised God as the family gathered around and prayed with her. What a testimony she has been to all of us. Thank you, Momma...See you soon! Services (all services are Eastern Standard Time). Kentucky services will be held on Wednesday, March 21; 2 p.m., graveside service at Robinson Family Cemetery, East Point, Ky. (meal following); 7 p.m., celebration memorial service at Allen Baptist, 354 US Hwy 23N, Allen. Indiana celebration service will be held Sunday, March 23, noon, at College Park Missionary (meal following), 2014 Liberty Dr. Mishawaka, Ind. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made to two of Sue’s favorite charities: Hand to Hand the Auxier Center - P.O. Box 135 Auxier, KY 41602, or Allen Baptist Church - P.O. Box 541 Allen, KY 41601. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
RUBLE, Paul
1949-2012
NORTH CAROLINA — Paul Ruble Jr., 63, of Greensboro, N.C., formerly of Naugatuck, W.Va., died Thursday, March 15, at Greenhaven Healthcare Facility, Greensboro. Born Feb. 25, 1949, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Paul and Marcella Charlotte Maggard Ruble. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include a daughter, Anna Thiel of Orlando, Fla.; two sons, Nicholas Ruble of Anchorage, Alaska, and Paul Ruble III of Wasilla, Alaska; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, March 19, at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez Chapel, with Joe Mullins officiating. Burial was in Waldron Cemetery, Naugatuck, under direction of Richmond- Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
      
SALYER, Ola (Grim)
2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ola Grim Salyer, 94, of Flat Gap, died Saturday, March 17, at Lexington St. Joe Hospital. Born Feb. 14, 1918, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Leander and Lou Ann Caudill Grim. She was a retired cook at Flat Gap School. Survivors include a son, Jimmy Ray Salyer of Lexington. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 20, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Harold Salyer and Andy Newton officiating. Burial was in Salyer Family Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
SAYLE, Virginia
1922-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Virginia Mary “Jenny” Sayle, 89, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, March 15, at Prestonsburg. Born Dec. 24, 1922, at Oil Springs, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Dalton and Cleo May Estes Carpenter. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lancer Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Sayle; a brother, Calvin Carpenter; two sisters, Mable Allen and Faye Kalpen; and a grandchild. Survivors include a son, Robert Glenn Carpenter of Prestonsburg; two brothers, Charles Carpenter of Prestonsburg and Art Carpenter of Lexington; three grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, March 17, at Lancer Baptist Church, with Mark Tackett officiating. Burial was in Camp Nelson Cemetery, Nicholasville, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
SCARBERRY, Elijah E
1939-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Elijah Edward Scarberry, 73, of Paintsville, died Sunday, March 25, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born Feb. 25, 1939, he was the son of the late William Foster and Mammie Preston Scarberry.  Survivors include a sister, Wanda Cantrell of Nippa. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 27, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Delbert Music officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012 
       
SPENCER, Shanean
1981-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Shanean Leigh Spencer, 31, of Hager Hill, died Tuesday, March 13, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Feb. 17, 1981, she was the daughter of David and Connie Spencer of Martin, and Sandee Meade Leal of Michigan. Additional survivors include four daughters, Mashayla Paige Miller, Alexis Hope Spencer, Ashton Newsome and Aiden Newsome, all of Martin; and a brother, Randall Drake Spencer of Martin. Funeral services were Friday, March 16, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bob Varney officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
      
STAMBAUGH, Mary
1935-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Mary Frances Stambaugh, 76, of David, died Wednesday, March 28, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born June 14, 1935, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Daisy Prater Stambaugh. Survivors include three brothers, Gilbert Stambaugh of East Point, Ronald Stambaugh of Russell and Donald Stambaugh of Prestonsburg; and two sisters, Carol Hackworth of Salyersville and Shirley Williamson of McKee. Funeral services were Friday, March 30, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Arron Davis, and Tom Cook officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
  
STAPLETON, Virgil
1944-2012
OHIO — Virgil Delmon Stapleton, 57, of St. Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 21, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. Born Sept. 6, 1944, at Red Bush, he was the son of the late Sonny C. and Icie May Burchett Stapleton. He retired from Chrysler Corp, was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Mason Lodge F. & A.M.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Rex Stapleton; and three sisters, Effie Cottle, Betty LeMaster and Peggy Holbrook. Survivors include his wife, Alice F. McDaniel Stapleton; a daughter, Brandi Stapleton of Troy, Ohio; a brother, John Stapleton of Tipp City, Ohio; a sister, Be Hill of Oil Springs; and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be held in Kentucky, under direction of Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
  
TACKETT, Ella M
1936-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ella Marie Tackett, 75, of Paintsville, died Saturday, March 24, at Salyersville Health Care Facility. Born March 25, 1936, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Smith.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Tackett. Survivors include three daughters, Helen Huff of Prestonsburg, Brenda O’Brian of Paintsville and Rebecca Banguti-Dishueme of Springfield, Ohio; a brother, Ben Smith of East Point; a sister, Ruth Reed of Nippa; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Scoolhouse Cemetery, Thealka, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
  
TAYLOR, Billy R
1950-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Billy Ray Taylor, 62, of Hager Hill, died Sunday, March 18, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 24, 1950, at Hager Hill, he was the son of the late Virgil and Fay Lemaster Taylor. He was a pre-trial officer for Floyd County and a member of the New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Neva Diane Lemaster Taylor; two sons, Billy Bradley Taylor of Mt. Sterling and Tommy Ray Taylor of Hager Hill; two daughters, Melisssa Diane Bowling of Hager Hill and Josie Alice Vickroy of Paintsville; a brother, Leondus Taylor of Boons Camp; two sisters, Maxie Alice Blair of Hager Hill and Cheryll Fay Colburn of West Virginia; 17 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church, with Joe Scott, and Donald Ray Caudill officiating. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery, Hager Hill, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
       
TRIMBLE, Doris (Conley)
1927-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Dora Louise Trimble, 84, of Oil Springs, died Friday, March 23, at her residence. Born July 27, 1927, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Lindsey and Gegie Conley. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leo Trimble. Survivors include two sons, Lindsey Trimble and Leo Trimble Jr., both of Oil Springs; two daughters, Mary Arms of Mt. Airy, N.C., and Charlotte Brown of Staffordsville; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, March 25, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Joe Keeton and Delbert Music officiating. Burial was in Conley Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
  
VANHOOSE, Christine
1945-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Christine VanHoose, 67, of Paintsville, died Sunday, March 11, at her residence. Born Jan. 7, 1945, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ethel Taylor VanHoose. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. Survivors include two sons, John Clark of Thelma and Brent Clark of Paintsville; a daughter, Teresa Ratliff of Hager Hill; a brother, Harry VanHoose of Paintsville; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 14, at Thealka Freewill Baptist Church, with Gary Blair officiating. Burial was in Arms Family Cemetery, Thealka, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
  
WARD, Roy
2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Roy Ward, 92, died Saturday, March 24, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Dec. 14, 1919, at Offutt, he was the son of the late Paris and Maudie Preston Ward. He was a coal miner and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Vance Ward. Survivors include two sons, Don Ward of Staffordsville and Jerry Ward of Thelma; a daughter, Ruth Ann Miles of River; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 27, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Gordon Ward and Tove Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Ward Family Cemetery, River, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012 
  
WEBB, Darrell
1942-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Darrell Webb, 69, of Paintsville, died Friday, March 23, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born Nov. 26, 1942, he was the son of the late Ozie and Anna Meade. He was a carpenter. Survivors include two brothers, Charlie Webb of Oil Springs and Larry Dean Webb of Grayson; and three sisters, Malta Curtis of Flat Gap, Aline Cope and Laura Gibbs, both of Ashland. Funeral services were Monday, March 26, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with James R. Blair and Thirel Daniels officiating. Burial was in Webb Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
      
WELLS, Ronald C
1926-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ronald Coleman Wells, 85, of Curran, Mich., died Thursday, March 22, in Barton City, Mich. Born June 17, 1926, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Delmar Preston and Fannie Ratliff Wells. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from United Airlines. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack David Wells; and a sister, Elwanda Butcher. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Stapleton Wells; a son, Scott Coleman Wells of Grayling, Mich.; a daughter, Karen Jordan of Barton City; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, March 25, at Highland Memorial Chapel, with Paul David Coleman and Chad Blair officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
      

WRIGHT, Lee (Denton)
1922-2012
MARTIN COUNTY — Lee Ila Denton Wright, 89, of Inez, died Friday, March 9. Born Aug. 15, 1922, in Sevierville, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Amos and Alma Denton. She was a member of the Inez First Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wright; a brother, Coy Denton; a son, Hurschel Wright; and a grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Alexander of Corinth, Miss., and Cheryl Webb of Inez; two sons, Dennis Wright and Jerry Wright, both of Inez; 13 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, March 11, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, with Paul Schmidt and Brian Owens officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Mar 2012
    

 
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ARMS, Mary (Castle)
1941-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mary Alice Arms, 71, of Oil Springs, died Friday, April 20, at her residence. Born Feb. 15, 1941, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Jayola and Catherine Stambaugh Castle. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Lizzie Fannin, Betty Borders, Madge Roberts and Marie Lowe; two brothers, Newte Castle and James “Jimmy” Castle; and a grandchild. Survivors include her husband, Bernett Arms; a son, Johnny Sizemore of Oil Springs; three daughters, Edna Blanton of Oil Springs, Berniece Fitzpatrick of Leander and Tammie Click of Swamp Branch; a sister, Shirley Wiley of Van Lear; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, April 23, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Joe Scott and Roger Thornsbury officiating. Burial was in Arms Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
ARROWOOD, William D
1958-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — William Douglas Arrowood, 53, of River, died Monday, April 23, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Aug. 6, 1958, at Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Imogene Wells Arrowood. He was self-employed. Survivors include three brothers, Paul Arrowood of Tutor Key, David Arrowood and Roger Arrowood, both of River; and five sisters, Carla Arms and Karen Daniels, both of Paintsville, Debbie Howard of Salyersville, Patty Wallen of Circleville, Ohio, and Kaye Joseph of Staffordsville. Graveside services were Wednesday, April 25, in Arrowood Family Cemetery, River, with A.J. Johnson officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
    
BLAIR, Charlie
1942-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Charlie Blair, 69, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday, April 18, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Aug. 7, 1942, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Curtis Blair and Bethia Webb.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Blair Jr.  Survivors include his wife, Carolyn May Blair; three daughters, Melinda Casey of Staffordsville, Melissa Faye Blair of Williamsport and Shauna Rene Bowling of Georgetown; three sisters, Eunice Fairchild and Elizabeth Martin, both of Staffordsville, and Loretta Blair of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, April 21, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, with Sammy Reed, Danny Williams, Frankie Williams and Rufus Blair officiating. Burial was in Blair Cemetery, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
BLANTON, Edna (Scott)
1942-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Edna Fay “Patty “ Blanton, 69, Paintsville, died Thursday, April 19, at her residence. Born June 28, 1942, at Riceville, she was the daughter of the late Hebern and Mary Blair Scott.  Survivors include her husband, Chester Blanton; three sons, Tony Blanton and Casey Blanton, both of Paintsville, and Terry Blanton of Martin; two daughters, Nadene Nelson of Dickson, Tenn., and Debbie Blanton of North Manchester, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, April 22, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill officiating. Burial was in Manford Blanton Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
       
BOWEN, Gertrude
1928-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Gertrude Bowen, 83, of Van Lear, died Saturday, April 14, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born Sept. 16, 1928, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Lavada Franklin Gullett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Bowen; and a sister, Virginia Glidewell. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 18, at Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church, with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Davis-Gullett Cemetery, Hager Hill, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
       
DANIELS, Paul
1934-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Paul "Red" Anderson Daniels, 77, of Nippa, died Monday, April 9, at his residence. Born Sept. 8, 1934, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Earl and Sevillar Fairchild Daniels. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil Daniels and Earl Daniels Jr.; and four sisters, Beulah Hyden, Louella Redford, Mary Jackson and Vivian VanHoose. Survivors include a son, Paul Michael Daniels of Hager Hill; and a grandchild. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
FARRIS, Fannie (Cole)
1952-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Fannie Mae Cole Farris, 60, of Salyersville, died Thursday, April 11, at her residence. Born Jan. 11, 1952, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Silas and Maggie King Cole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Farris; four sisters, Brenda Montgomery, Mable McDaniel, Mae Cole and June Cole; and six brothers, Harold, Burl, Paul, Garland, Philip and Gerald Cole. Survivors include a daughter, Tina Pennington of Salyersville; three sons, Tim Farris, James Joe Farris and Ronnie Farris, all of Salyersville; three sisters, Judy Farris and Wanda Salyer, both of Salyersville, and Cheryl Little of Jackson; two brothers, Hurlis Cole and Silas Cole Jr., both of Salyersville; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Friday, April 13, at Keith Memorial Tabernacle, with Esknovah Jackson officiating. Burial was in Cole Family Cemetery, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
GUERRY, Diana Lynn  (Music)
1942-2012
Diana Lynn Guerry, died on April 3, 2012 at Bayfront Hospital due to a heart attack. Born Diana L. Music on Sept. 3, 1942 in Paintsville , KY., Diane and family moved to St. Petersburg in 1957 from Inez, KY. Her husband, Robert T. Guerry, died from Cancer in 2010. After graduating from St. Pete College, she worked at and retired from the Pinellas County Health Dept. Diana is survived by her two sons, Mike & Steven Guerry; daughter, Melissa Gagnon, as well as 6 grandchildren, Christina Guerry Wilder, Johnathan & Thomas Guerry, David Silva, Danielle Benson and Gabrielle Gagnon; brother, Steve Music and nephew, Michael Music. A memorial will be held at a later date for family and friends. Tampa Bay Times (FL)  Date: April 14, 2012 Submitted By: Donnie Hazel
   
HICKS, Sam
1964-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Sam Hicks Jr., 47, of Sitka, died Monday, April 16, at his residence. Born Sept. 22, 1964, at Paintsville, he was the son of Sam Hicks Sr. of Paintsville and Leah Harris Franklin of Prestonsburg. He was an auto parts manager. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Joe Hicks. Additional survivors include his step-mother, Deloris Hicks; and two brothers Jeff Franklin of Prestonsburg and Matthew H. Hicks of Paintsville. Funeral services were Thursday, April 19, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Tobe Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
HOLBROOK, Judy (Jordan)
1951-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Judy Holbrook, 60, of Salyersville, died Monday, April 30, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born July 30, 1951, at Tucumseh, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Cal and Christine Poe Jordan. She was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Walters; and three brothers, Bob Jordan, Bill Jordan and Melvin Fletcher. Survivors include her husband, Harry Thomas Holbrook; a daughter, Rhonda Patrick of Salyersville; two brothers, Ronnie Jordan of Tucumseh and Jack Jordan of Salyersville; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, May 5, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Delbert Porter and Floyd Arnett officiating. Burial was in Holbrook Family Cemetery, Salyersville, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
   
LORING, Mairiam (Pelphrey)
1930-2012
OHIO — Mairiam Lilly Loring, 81, of Grove City, Ohio, died Sunday, April 1. Born Dec. 25, 1930, at Van Lear, she was the daughter of the late Elzie and Alta Pelphrey. She was a member of the Grove City Moose Lodge, retired from Anheuser Busch and a Teamsters Local #213 member. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John H. Loring; five sisters, Freda Davis, Eula Bauer, Rose Marie Moore, Opal Hitchcock and Jewell Snow; and three brothers, James Edward, Otchel and Howard Pelphrey. Survivors include a daughter, Sharen Siddle; a grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, April 6, at Schoedinger Grove City Chapel, Burial was in Sunset Cemetery, under direction of Schoedinger Grove City Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
MCCARTY, Jimmy R
1953-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jimmy Ray McCarty, 58, of Paintsville, died Friday, April 27, in Morgan County. Born Dec. 17, 1953, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Manford and Joy Williams McCarty. He worked for Adams Construction. Survivors include his wife, Linda McCarty; three brothers, Charles McCarty, James McCarty and Jeff McCarty, all of Hager Hill; and two sisters, Joyce Craft of Marion, Ohio, and Rosie Grubb of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 1, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Marvin Adkins and Toby Johnson officiating. Burial was in McCarty Cemetery, Hager Hill, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
    
MEADE, John
1965-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — John (Big John) Meade, 46, of Paintsville, died Sunday, April 29, in Paintsville. Born Aug. 27, 1965, in Johnson County, he was the son of Garnett Williamson Meade of Whitehouse and the late George Meade. Additional survivors include two sons, Eli Meade and Zach Meade, both of Paintsville; and a brother, George Meade Jr. of Whitehouse. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 2, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Tommy Meade and Bryan Auxier officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Family Cemetery, Boonscamp, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
   
MILLER, Jordan A
2012-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jordan Aaron Miller, infant, died Tuesday, April 3, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born April 3, 2012, at Ashland, he was the son of Joey and Jessica Wilder Miller of Flat Gap. Graveside services were Friday, April 6, in Wilder Family Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
MOLLETTE, Mildred
1923-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mildred Mollette, 89, of Offutt, died Thursday, April 5, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born Aug. 22, 1923, at Offutt, she was the daughter of the late Ali and Rachele Spears Mollette. She was a retired school teacher with Johnson County Schools. Survivors include a sister, Stella Ramey of Springfield, Ohio. Funeral services were Monday, April 9, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Claude Mollette officiating. Burial was in Mollette Cemetery, Offut, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
MOLLETTE, Retha
1923-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Retha Loretta Mollette, 88, of Van Lear, died Monday, April 9, at Sayre Christian Nursing Home, Lexington. Born May 6, 1923, in Pike County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward Hayburn and Elsie Mae Fleeming. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Mollette; a daughter, Anita Hayburn Tackett; and a sister, Marie Watkins. Survivors include a daughter, Geraldine Fannin of Lexington; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, April 12, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Tommy Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
MUSIC, Nell C. (Crider)
1919-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY —Nell C. Music, 93, of Van Lear, died Sunday, April 29, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 6, 1919, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Lillia Conley Crider. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Music.  Survivors include two sons, Rick Music of Lexington and Jack Music of Lewisburg, Ohio; two daughters, Marsha Cantrell of Van Lear and Janice Swain of East Point; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, May 2, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with B. Joe Hill officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
   
PRESTON, Doris (Castle)
1931-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Doris Preston, 80, of Williamsport, died Monday, April 30, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 17, 1931, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Edgar A. and Anna Nova Salyer Castle. She was retired from Hudson Piller Drug Store and a member of the Concord United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rosco Preston. Survivors include a son, Timothy Preston of Attica, Ohio; three daughters, Janet Smith of West Van Lear, Barbara Curtis of Williamsport and Alicia Robinette of Wittensville; five brothers, Jerry Castle of Bellevue, Ohio, James A. Castle of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Gary Cletis Castle of Sandusky, Ohio, Roger Castle of Thealka and Edgar Castle of Castalia, Ohio; a sister, Elizabeth Darnell King of Fairborn, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren Funeral services were Saturday, May 5, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Wayne Price and Larry Smith officiating. Burial was in Preston Family Cemetery, Williamsport, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
    
PRESTON, Harold
1947-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Harold Daniel “Danny” Preston, 64, of Lake Butler, Fla., died Wednesday, April 18, at his residence. Born June 15, 1947, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Roscoe Edward and Mary Louise Daniel Preston. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include a son, Wade Daniel Preston of Lake Butler; a daughter, Elizabeth Nicole Jenson of Prestonsburg; a sister, Susan Ward of West Van Lear; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, April 22, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Dewey Mack Mullins officiating. Military services were by Auxier D.A.V. Chapter 18. Burial was in Davis Family Cemetery, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
      
REED, June B.
2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — June B. Reed, 63, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, April 10, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, George Reed; a son, Robert Reed of Paintsville; two daughters, Georgianna Bowling and Rebecca Goble, both of Paintsville; a brother, Jesse Payne of Virginia; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, April 13, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
       
SHERMAN, Dorothy (Goble)
1925-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Dorothy Goble Sherman, 86, of Oxford, Fla., died Friday, April 27, at Promise Hospital of Florida at the Village. Born June 19, 1925, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Belle Harless Goble. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry D. Sherman; two sons, Thomas Ray Sherman and Larry Sherman; a daughter, Deborah Sherman; and a grandchild. Survivors include a son, Gary Sherman of Ypsilanti, Mich., a brother, Billy Goble of Hazard; and two sisters, Patsy Houry of Ypsilanti and Ladonna Settles of Ivel. Funeral services were Friday, May 4, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with B. Joe Hill officiating. Burial was in Sherman Cemetery, Thealka, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
    
SPARKS, Lucille (Colvin)
1921-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lucille Sparks, 91, of Paintsville, died Monday, April 30, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Feb. 4, 1921, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Lillie McKenzie Colvin. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ova Sparks; a son, Paul Sparks; a brother; and two half-sisters. Survivors include four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Johnny Ray Ratliff officiating. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
  
TACKETT, Eva (Howard)
1923-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Eva Howard Tackett, 88, of Salyersville, died Monday, April 16, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville, Kentucky. Born Aug. 15, 1923, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Ashland and Lula Jenkins Howard. She was of the United Baptist faith and a retired factory worker. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Rufuss Howard; second husband, Mose Tackett Jr.; a son, Troy Crace; six brothers, Greenville Howard, Solen Howard, Toy Howard, Golden Howard, Ennie Howard and Dennie Howard; and six sisters, Wonnie Tackett, Vennie Salyer, Ivory Gamble, Flora Howard, Estie Gamble and Elizabeth Gamble. Survivors include two sons, David Lee Tackett of Oil Springs and Herman Crace of Salyersville; a daughter, JoAnn Tackett Crislip of Staffordsville; a brother, Dolie Howard of Salyersville; a sister, Lola Gamble of Marion, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 18, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel with Michael Tackett officiating. Burial was in Highlands Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
     
VANHOOSE, Ralph Dencil
1936-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Rev. Ralph Vanhoose, 76, of Salyersville, died Monday, April 30, at his residence. Born April 3, 1936, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Albert and Christine Howard Vanhoose. He was pastor of Lacy Valley Church. He was also preceded in death by a son, Phillip Vanhoose; and four brothers, Hollie Vanhoose, James Vanhoose, Edgar Vanhoose and Clyde Vanhoose. Survivors include his wife, Carmeleata McCarty Vanhoose; three sons, Ralph V. Vanhoose, Victor Vanhoose and Jerry L. Vanhoose, all of Salyersville; a daughter, Belinda Joyce Jordan of Salyersville; 11 grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; and 14 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, May 5, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Carl Howard and Joe Carroll officiating. Burial was in Flat Fork Cemetery, Flat Fork, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News May 2012
  
VANHOOSE, Roger
1946-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Roger Lee VanHoose, 65, of River, died Saturday, April 14, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born May 22, 1946, at River, he was the son of Verlie Wheeler VanHoose and the late Luther VanHoose. He worked for CSX Railroad and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Mollette VanHoose. Survivors include a brother, David VanHoose of Paintsville; and a sister, Gwen Travis of Hager Hill. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 17, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Gordon Ward officiating. Burial was in Castle Cemetery, Offutt, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
  
WARD, Flossie Vida (Berry)
1923-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Flossie Ward, 88, of Paintsville, died Thursday, April 26, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born July 4, 1923, at Culloden, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Creath and Ida Lovejoy Berry. She was retired from the Paintsville Board of Education. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Max Louis Ward; a daughter, Susie Ward; a brother, Casey Berry; and a sister, Helen Berry Eckert. Survivors include two sons, Gregory Ward of El Paso, Texas, and Berry Joe “B.J.” Ward of Paintsville; a brother, Clyde Berry of Old Hickory, Tenn.; two sisters, Juanita White of Summerville, S.C., and Ruth Young of Pawley’s Island, S C.; four grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, April 30, at First United Methodist Church, with Ken Spurrier officiating. Burial was in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
  
WELLS, Bobby A.
1936-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Bobby A. Wells, 75, of Van Lear, died Saturday, April 14, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born April 15, 1936, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Tommy and Thelma Hyden Wells. He worked for a publishing company. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jeff Wells. Survivors include his wife, Wanda VanHoose Wells; a son, Benjamin T. Wells of Dayton, Ohio; two daughters, Monie Baldwin of Paintsville and Verronda K. Castle of Van Lear; four sisters, Anna Ruth Bowling of Hager Hill, Wanda Faye Stanford of Ohio, Doris Sue Robinson of Summerville, Ohio, and Glenda Hill of London; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 17, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with B. Joe Hill officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr 2012
 
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BRANHAM, Martin E
1956-2012
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Martin Earl Branham, 55, of Louisa, died Monday, May 28, at his residence. Born Oct. 11, 1956, in Johnson County, he was the son of Loretta Crum Branham of Tennessee and the late Martin Luther Branham. He was also preceded by two brothers, Billy Ray Branham, and John Robert Branham. Additional survivors include four sons, Delbert Martin Branham of Baltimore, Ohio, Scott Branham of Dingess, W.Va., Steven Branham of Columbus, Ohio, and Bascom Alexander Branham; two daughters, Heather Branham and Randi Branham, both of Louisa; a brother, Troy Michael Branham of Louisa; a sister, Peggy Hunnell of Ashland City, Tenn.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at Calf Creek United Baptist Church, with Tommy Meade and Charles Banks officiating. Burial will be in Crum Family Cemetery, Calf Creek, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News May 2012
      
BROWN, Gene
1948-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Gene Arthur Brown, 63, of Van Lear, died Tuesday, May 8, at his residence. Born Oct. 9, 1948, in Boone County, W.Va., he was the son of the late James Emerson Brown and Mary Iness Ward Brown Hyden. He was a welder. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Fulton Brown; a son, Gene E. Brown of Marysville, Ohio; three daughters, Shelby Brown, Anna Brown and Kathy Reffett, all of Van Lear; a brother, Paul Brown of Van Lear; three sisters, Shirley Webb and Kay Collins, both of Van Lear, and Donna Webb of Williamsport; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Thursday, May 10, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Aaron Davis officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
         
BURCHETT, Chrystal L
1962-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Chrystal Lynn Burchett, 49, of Auxier, died Wednesday, May 30, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Sept. 26, 1962, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of Stanley Ray and Madelyn Sue Porter Burchett of Prestonsburg. She was employed at Highlands Regional Medical Center and Big Sandy Community and Technical College and a member of the Cow Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Additional survivors include a brother, Robert Ray Burchett of Prestonsburg; and two sisters, Kimberly Carole Lewis and Lisa Gaye Burchett, both of Prestonsburg. Funeral services were Saturday, June 2, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Nathan Lafferty and Bill Collins officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
      
BURGBACHER, Kenneth L
1955-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Kenneth “Ken” Louis Burgbacher, 55, of Sitka, Sunday, May 27, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Sept. 30, 1955, at Clarksburg, W.Va., a son of Martha Allen Burgbacher of Flatwoods and the late Robert Burgbacher. He was retired from Krogers. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Marcum Burgbacher. He is survived by a son, Jason Burgbacher of Lexington; a daughter, Jaime Trusty of Goose Creek, S.C.; and two brothers, John Burgbacher of Flatwoods and Jeff Burgbacher of Manassas, Va. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 30, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Jimmy McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012  
         
COMPTON, Marjorie (Williams)
1919-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Marjorie Lois Williams Compton, 92, of Paintsville, died Sunday, May 27, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born July 15, 1919, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Linchie Sublett Williams. She was a sales clerk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Whetsel Compton; and a daughter, Brenda Kay Compton. Survivors include a brother, Richard Williams of Paintsville. Funeral services were Monday, May 28, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, with Junior Fannin and Buddy McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012  
      
DANIEL, Danny
1958-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Danny “Tank” Daniel, 53, of Lowmansville, died Thursday, May 10, at his residence. Born Aug. 5, 1958, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late William Daniel and Ruby Daniels. Survivors include his wife, Sandy Hayes Daniel; a son, Buddy Stapleton of Summersville, W.Va.; two daughters, Ashley Harmon of Hager Hill and Tina Stapleton Niece of Thelma; four brothers, Fred Ratliff and Vencil Ratliff, both of West Van Lear, James Daniel of Staffordsville and Raymond Daniel of Ulysses; a sister, Joyce Hughes of Tampa, Fla.; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, May 13, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Jim Price officiating. Burial was in Daniel Family Cemetery, Tutor Key, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
      
DANIELS, Virgil E
1938-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Virgil Eugene Daniels, 73, of Hager Hill, died Friday, May 14, at Salyersville Health Care. Born June 15, 1938, at Lowmansville, he was the son of the late Walker Bud and Cathern Grim Daniels. He worked for Fouts Wood Products. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Lester Daniels; a son, Douglas Eugene Daniels of Carey, Ohio; two daughters, Sharon Kirk of Denver and Mary Beth Jarrell of Hazard; a brother, Willard Cecil Daniels of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, May 7, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with David Allen Baldwin and Gene May officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
      
DESKINS, Gene T
1926-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY –Gene Tunney Deskins, 85, was born on October 30, 1926 in Kimper, Kentucky to Garrett Allan and Erma June Deskins. He was drafted by the Army to serve World War II in 1945 and was stationed in the Philippine Islands. He returned to Pike County to complete his education and on November 11, 1949 he married his wife, Ruth Dotson Deskins. Gene and Ruth had four children, Anna Deskins Melvin, and husband Chuck Melvin of Paintsville and Brenda Deskins Cooper and husband Robin Cooper of Lexington, Thom G. Deskins and wife Cherie Ramey of Staffordsville, and Shelli Deskins LeMaster and her husband Bryant LeMaster of Paintsville. Gene had nine grandchildren: Emily Melvin Mooring and husband Clay Mooring of Lexington, Hunt Cooper and wife Jessica Stacy of Lexington, Ty Melvin and wife Roxsana Lopez of Lexington, Cassie Cooper of Gastonia, North Carolina, Lauren Melvin of Paintsville, Madison Deskins and Taylor Deskins of Lexington, Chloe Deskins of Paintsville, and Barrett LeMaster of Paintsville. Gene was also blessed with four great-grandchildren: Grace and Max Mooring of Lexington and J.T. and Luke Cooper of Lexington. Gene is also survived by his sister Geraldine May and the late Ed May of Abingdon, Virginia, Garrett Allan, Jr. and his wife Ruth of Meta, and Linton Deskins of Tipton, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his brothers Jack Deskins, Dover Deskins, William Deskins, Charles Deskins, and his sister Christine Young. He began working for Commonwealth Life Insurance in 1952, where he was employed for over 30 years and received a multitude of awards for his service. Gene joined the First Christian Church in 1977, where he remained a dedicated member for over 35 years. Gene also was involved in various civic organizations including serving as a charter member of the Paintsville Lions Club chapter. He was recognized for his involvement in the community on several occasions. Gene was a devoted family man and a person of strong faith. He leaves behind a loving family which also includes his church family. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., today, Wednesday, May 16, at Paintsville First Christian Church, with Wes Stedefeld officiating. Visitation will be noon until service time on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
      
EVANS, Charles E
1955-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Charles Edward Evans, 57, of Paintsville, died Saturday, May 12. Born April 5, 1955, he was the son of the late Conrad and Clara Chaney Evans. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Evans. Survivors include a son, Raymond Evans of Paintsville; a daughter, Clara Kitchen of Paintsville; a brother, Foster Evans of Franklin, Ohio; and four sisters, Wanda Mullins of Magnolia, Texas, Terry Bevins of Pikeville, Betty Shupe of Milford, Ohio, and Bonnie Kendrick of Southshore. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 15, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Lonnie Salyer officiating. Burial was in Dixon Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
      
FAIRCHILD, Ruby (King)
1947-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Ruby Fairchild, 64, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, May 4, at River View Health Care Facility. Born, Dec. 22, 1947, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Goldie Tackett King. Survivors include two sons, Johnny Fairchild of Paintsville and Michael Fairchild of Prestonsburg; four daughters, Melissa Hampton, Jerrie Coleman and Kimberly Hatfield, all of Prestonsburg, and Trish Bryant of Martin; a brother, Michael King of Paintsville; three sisters, Opal Fraley of Springfield, Ohio, Peggy Hall of Paintsville and Brenda Lemaster of Berea; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, May 7, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Bobby Joe Spencer and Rodney Tackett officiating. Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
      
GINTER, Pearl (Blanton)
1921-2012
PEARL BLANTON GINTER, 91, Flatwoods, KY, formerly of Kissimmee, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at the Hospice House in Ashland, KY. She was born January 16, 1921, in Paintsville , KY, the daughter of the late Ed and Mary Blanton. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Chess Ginter, Jr., five brothers and four sisters. Pearl is survived by a stepson, Keenan Ginter, of Mt. Sterling, KY, several nieces, nephews and many close friends. She was a member of Shingle Creek Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and many other civic organizations. Pearl will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved her. Visitation will be Monday, May 14 from 11 a.m. until noon at the Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, Kissimmee, FL. A graveside service will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Kissimmee. Services under the direction of OSCEOLA MEMORY GARDENS CEMETERY, FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, FL. Orlando Sentinel, The (FL)  Date: May 13, 2012 Submitted By: Donnie Hazel
   
JAYNE, Kenneth H
1938-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Kenneth Harold Jayne, 74, of Dayton, Ohio, died Sunday, May 27, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Born May 1, 1938, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Frank and Georgia Litteral Jayne. He was roofing contractor. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Brogan Jayne; four daughters, Cheryl Hamilton of Springboro, Ohio, Debbie Belcher of Tazewell, Tenn., Tammy and Kimberly, both of Dayton; a brother, Gerald Jayne of Dayton; and a sister, Marilyn Castle of Staffordsville. Funeral services were Saturday, June 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Ray Pennington officiating. Burial was in Jayne Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012  
       
MCKENZIE, Brenda
1957-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY –Brenda K. McKenzie, 54, of Thelma, died Tuesday, May 8, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Aug. 6, 1957, she was the daughter of Helen Jean Lemaster McKenzie and the late James McKenzie. Funeral services were Friday, May 11, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Lori Vannucci officiating. Burial was in Cantrell Family Cemetery, Hager Hill, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
      
MEADE, Douglas C.
1920-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Douglas C. Meade, 91, of Paintsville, died Monday, May 28, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Dec. 30, 1920, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Wellington and Addie Perry Meade. He was a World War II veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lee Meade. Survivors include a son, Chad Meade of Paintsville; a daughter, Diana Stokey of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, Kenneth Meade of Paintsville; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, June 1, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, with Bob Coppings and Chad Blair officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012  
      
MURPHY, Roger
1947-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Roger Murphy, 64, of Van Lear, died Tuesday, May 15, at his residence. Born Sept. 9, 1947, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Leroy Murphy and Maudie Allen.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Murphy.  Survivors include his wife, Dareatha “Dee” Caudill Murphy; a brother, Lester Murphy of Auxier; and a sister, Hester Bowling of Van Lear. Funeral services were Friday, May 18, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Manford Fannin officiating. Burial was in Murphy Family Cemetery, Van Lear, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012  
          
MUSIC, Billie Jean (Murray)
1943-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Billie Jean Murray Music, 69, of Richmond, died Thursday, May 31, at her residence. Born May 4, 1943, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Bill “Perk” and Ann Fairchild Murray. She was a restaurant cook. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Music. Survivors include two sons, Nicholas Music of Richmond and James Paul Litteral of Blaine; two daughters, Teresa Lemasters of Richmond and Tammie Mollette of Paintsville; four brothers, Carl Murray of Paintsville, Tom Smith of Clearwater, Fla., Hurston Murray of Flat Gap and Larry Murray of Sitka; a sister, Patricia Cyrus of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; six step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, June 3, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Judy Caudill officiating. Burial was in Music Family Cemetery, East Point, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012  
      
MUSIC, Billy D.
1925-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Billy D. Music, 86, of Paintsville, died Friday, May 25, at Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland. Born Dec. 24, 1925, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late John D. and Mollie Webb Music. He was the director of the Senior Community Service Program, a member of Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church and a U.S. World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Emma Jean Ramey Music of Paintsville; a son, Donnie Music of East Point; two daughters, Teresa Hensley of Nippa and Susie Colburn of Grove City, Ohio; two brothers, Ray Music of Springfield, Ohio, and Odus Music of San Hose, Costa Rica; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 29, at Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church, with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Sadler Cemetery, Nippa. Paintsville Masonic Lodge F&AM 381 conducted Masonic rites, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012  
      
NEELEY, Darryl
1959-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Darryl Neeley, 53, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, May 3, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Feb. 2, 1959, at Paintsville, he was the son of Donald B. and Avonelle Hamilton Neeley of Prestonsburg. He was an electrician and member of the Prestonsburg United Baptist Church. Additional survivors include his wife, Libby Ousley Neeley; a son, Branden Daryl Neeley of Prestonsburg; a daughter, LaDara Neeley Rose of Prestonsburg; a sister, Teena Spears of Prestonsburg; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, May 7, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Donald B. Neeley and A.J. Williamson officiating. Burial was in Johnny Neeley Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News May 2012
        
PACK, Oval
1923-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Oval Pack, 89, of Langley, formerly of Wheelwright, died Thursday, May 31, at Markey Cancer Center, Lexington. Born March 23, 1923, at Boons Camp, he was the son of the late Elzie and Sarah Branham Pack. He was a retired coal miner, member of the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, the DAV Chapter 128 of Garrett, Prestonsburg VFW, and the UMWA. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elva Little Pack; three sons, Gene Pack, Duke Pack and Danny Pack; four brothers, Frank Pack, Aaron Pack, James Pack and Bill Pack; and a sister, Ella Pack. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Patton of McDowell and Brenda Merion of Langley; a brother, John Pack of Illinois; two sisters, Christine “Teeny” Earnest of Lamonte, Ill., and Mary Gazaway of Starkville, Miss.; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, June 3, at Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, Wheelwright, with Louie Ferrari officiating. Burial was in Buckingham Cemetery, Bevinsville, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Jun 2012  
       
PICKLESIMER, James
1946-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — James Picklesimer, 66, of Salyersville, died Friday, May 11, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born April 3, 1946, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late John Wayne and Florence Mason Picklesimer. He was a retired postal worker, of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include two sons, Shannon Picklesimer of Flatwoods and Joshua Picklesimer of Salyersville; two daughters, Tonya Russell and Kimberlee Basham, both of Salyersville; three brothers, John Picklesimer of Oil Springs, Jerry Picklesimer of Woodville, Ohio, and Jeff Picklesimer of Flatwoods; two sisters, Jenny Blair and Judy Yates, both of Ashland; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 15, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Russell Whitaker officiating. Burial was in Picklesimer Family Cemetery, Pickle Fork, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News May 2012
       
PITTS, Karen (Salyer)
1967-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Karen Salyer Pitts, 44, of Salyersville, died Saturday, May 5, in Magoffin County. Born Nov. 8, 1967, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Kenneth Salyer and the late Emma Faye Burke Salyer. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Adam Salyer. Additional survivors include her husband, Burley Pitts of Salyersville; a son, Paul Alexander Bailey of Salyersville; and two sisters, Deborah Arnett of Salyersville and Charity E. Salyer of Phyllis. Funeral services were Thursday, May 10, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Greg Minix and Carl Macintosh officiating. Burial was in Warnie Bailey Cemetery, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News May 2012
      
RATLIFF, Linzie
1958-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Linzie Ratliff, 53, of Paintsville, died Thursday, May 10, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Aug. 3, 1958, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Tressie Robinson. Survivors include his wife, Diana Sullivan; a son, Shawn Blair of New Carlisle, Ohio; three daughters, Courtney Caudill of Hager Hill, Cherish Ratliff of New Carlisle and Cassie Sullivan of Staffordsville; a brother, Tim Ratliff of Oil Springs; and two sisters, Martha Auxier of Prestonsburg and Evelyn Ratliff of Hager Hill. Funeral services were Saturday, May 12, at Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church, East Point, with Hubert Slone officiating. Burial was in Ratliff Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
       
RATLIFF, Margaret (Spradlin)
1924-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Margaret Ratliff, 88, of West Van Lear, died Saturday, May 12, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born April 4, 1924, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Amanda Pelphrey Spradlin. Survivors include two daughters, Patsy McClure of West Van Lear and Sue Ward of Auxier; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 16, in Lakeview Cemetery, Staffordsville, with David Joe Blevins officiating, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
      
RATLIFF, Neil Gordon
1935-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Neil Gordon Ratliff, 76, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, May 16, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Dec. 6, 1935, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late William Harvey and Grace Marshall Ratliff. He owned Gordies Gulf and was a member of the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, T.F. Ratliff, Charles Ratliff and Billy Ratliff; and a sister, Virginia Ratliff. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Joyce Varney Ratliff; three daughters, Karen Denise Blackburn and Tonya Gayle Ratliff, both of Prestonsburg, and Pamela Neal Blankenship of Wayland; two sons, Neil Gordon Ratliff Jr., of Fishers, Ind., and Thomas Jeffery Ratliff of Ashland; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, May 19, at Auxier Freewill Baptist Church, with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News May 2012  
      
REED, Edward A.
1935-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Edward A. Reed, 77, of Flat Gap, died Thursday, May 31, in Hurricane, W.Va. Born Feb. 10, 1935, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Elder Londa and Beulah Lemaster Reed. He was a construction worker. Survivors include his wife, Helen Meade Reed; a daughter, Chloe Ann Gibson of Hurricane; four brothers, Hershel Reed of Whitley City, Jim Reed of Orlando, Fla., Danny Reed of Greensboro, Md., and Rev. Sammy Reed of Oil Springs; three sisters, Bonnie Stapleton and Judy Bowen, both of Flat Gap, and Helen Kelly of Keaton; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, June 3, at Third Street Freewill Baptist Church, with Larry Blair and Curtis Booth officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012  
      
SALYER, Manda
1931-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Manda Salyer, 80, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, May 1, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born July 4, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Allie Cantrell Salyer. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Salyer; two brothers, Cozy Salyer and Noah Salyer; and three sisters, Esta Johnson, Lula Gaye Salyer and Moncie Vickers. Funeral services were Friday, May 4, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Jerry Lee Castle, Tim Salyer, and Lonnie Salyer officiating. Burial was in Salyer Family Cemetery, Joe’s Creek, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
  
SCOTT, Donald
1919-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Donald Scott, 93, of Cheyenne, Wyo., formerly of Paintsville, died Tuesday, May 1, in Cheyenne. Born Feb. 17, 1919, he was the son of the late Thomas and Catherine Doyle Scott. He was a train dispatcher, member of Calvery Baptist Church and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mae Williams Scott. Survivors include a son, Robert Scott of Cheyenne; a daughter, Leigh Ann Scott of Lowell, Mass.; a brother, Richard Scott of Underwood, Idaho; and a grandchild. Graveside services were Tuesday, May 8, in Williams Family Cemetery, Flat Gap, with James Roger VanHoose officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
      
SIZEMORE, Steven Terry
1951-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Steven Terry Sizemore, 60, of Martin, died Thursday, May 3, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Sept. 3, 1951, at Paintsville, he was the son of Eula Mae Stephens Sizemore and the late Millard Sizemore. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Ann Sizemore. Additional survivors include his wife, Joyce May Sizemore; a son, Dane Steven Sizemore of Martin; a daughter, Ashton Elizabeth May Sizemore of Martin; and two brothers, Robert Byron Sizemore and John Darrell Sizemore, both of Martin. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 8, at Hall Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Richmond Memorial Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News May 2012
       
TACKETT, Mary (Castle)
1928-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mary Ruth Tackett, 84, of Paintsville, died Saturday, May 19, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born May 15, 1928, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Virgie Grim Castle. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Dianna Sue Tackett of Paintsville and Dana Lee Music of River; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, May 20, at Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church, Lowmansville, with Terry Conley and Merle Little officiating. Burial was in Herbert Castle Family Cemetery, Castle Fork, Lowmansville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
      
TIPTON, Paul
1932-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Paul Tipton, 79, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, May 2, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Dec. 26, 1932, he was the son of the late William and Wanda Carroll Tipton. He was a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include a son, William Paul Tipton; a sister, Anna Ruth Jones; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, May 4, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Joe Hill officiating. Burial was in Carroll Cemetery, Whitehouse, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012
     
WELLS, Evelyn (Borders)
1936-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Evelyn Wells, 76, of Paintsville, died Saturday, May 26, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Jan. 6, 1936, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Louise Fraley Borders. She was a bookkeeper. Survivors include a daughter, Misty Powers of East Point; and a sister, Peggy Sturgill of Paintsville. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 30, at First Church of God, with Daniel Heaberlin officiating. Burial was in Fraley Cemetery, Paintsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2012  
  
 
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ADAMS, Peggy J (Meade)
1954-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Peggy June Adams, 58, of Hager Hill, died Monday, June 4, at her residence. Born May 3, 1954, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Opal Smith Meade. She was an EMT. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John “Jiggin” Meade.  Survivors include a daughter, Tina Georgetta Bailey of Hager Hill; three brothers, Roger Meade, Billy Meade and Darvin Meade, all of Louisa; and four grandchildren. No services were held, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
   
BLAIR, Donald E.
1946-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Donald E. Blair, 66, of Johnson County, died Wednesday, June 13. Born Sept. 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Cecil and Armina Blair Blair. He was a custodian with the Johnson County School System. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Renial Blair. Survivors include a daughter, Raedonna Blair of Paintsville; two brothers, Terrance Blair of Paintsville and Ronald David Blair of Ashland; a sister, Helen Deloris Conley of Nebraska; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, June 16, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with J. M. Scott officiating. Burial as in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
     
BLAIR, Gloria Mae (Ward)
1926-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Gloria Mae Ward Blair, 85, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, June 13, at her residence. Born Aug. 4, 1926, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Crate and Clara Arms Ward. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Hayes Blair; a son, Kenneth Michael Blair; and a brother, Chester Ward. Survivors include a son, Jerry Douglas Blair of Richmond, Va.; three daughters, Regeanna Evelyn Sample of Southington, Ohio, Julia Anna Hannah of Hager Hill and Jennifer Lynn Boster of Richmond, Va.; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, June 16, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Tobe Wheeler and Jeff White officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
    
BOGGS, Burt D.
1956-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Burt D. Boggs, 56, of Paintsville, died Saturday, June 30, at Mountain Manor, Paintsville. Born Oct. 27, 1956, at Paintsville, he was the son of Alka Mae DeLong Boggs and the late Walter Stanley Boggs. Additional survivors include four sons, Ricky Boggs of River, Roger Dean Boggs of Dry Ridge, Walter Stanley Boggs Jr., of Flat Gap and Larry Ray Boggs of Oil Springs; and two daughters, Deborah Jo Adkins of Paintsville and Orrogen McCoy of Flat Gap. Funeral services were Monday, July 2, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Joe Adkins officiating. Burial was in Adkins Family Cemetery, Paintsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
    
BOOTH, Alma
1957-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Alma Booth, 54, of Thelma, died Monday, June 18, at Hospice Care Facility, Ashland. Born Nov. 15, 1957, at Madison, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late William Jarvis and Geneva Snook. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pauletta Louise Whitt; and a brother, Kenneth Ray Jarvis. Survivors include a son, Trevor Aaron Booth of Thelma; a daughter, Jamie Renae Tackett of Thelma; two brothers, Allen Jarvis of Lowmansville and Thomas Jarvis of Rush; a half-brother, Jason Jarvis of Inez; a half-sister, Kathy Higginbotham of North Carolina; four sisters, Mary Hinkle of Ashland, Ohio, Martha Sweeney of Inez, Thelma Fraley of Louisa and Anna Horn of Inez; and four grandchildren.’ Funeral services were Wednesday, June 20, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Will Compton officiating. Burial was in Dials Family Cemetery, Inez, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
    
CASTLE, Mary (Farley)
1932-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mary Effie Castle, 79, of Offutt, died Wednesday, June 6, in Louisa. Born Oct. 14, 1932, at Carbron Hill, Ala., she was the daughter of the late William J. and Etha L. Waler Farley. She was a member of the Boons Camp Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Castle. Survivors include a son, William Jefferson Castle of Georgia; six daughters, Deborah Carleen Ward of Corpus Christy, Texas, Bonnie Jean Castle and Corliss Faulkenburg, both of Colorado, Terecia Meade of Whitehouse, Pamela Darlene Castle of Georgia and Lynetta Smith of Lancaster, Ohio; a brother, Lynard Farley of Missouri; a sister, Edna Lenoa Hunt of Peking, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, June 9, at Boons Camp Freewill Baptist Church, with Edmund Hickman and Jason Hutchinson officiating. Burial was in Castle Family Cemetery, Whitehouse, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
    
CAUDILL, David Joe
1960-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — David Joe Caudill, 52, of Leander, died Thursday, June 14, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Jan. 24, 1960, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Elzie and Reva Click Caudill. He was a member of the New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church and was a coal miner at Black Rock Contractors. Survivors include his wife, Angela Kay Arnett Caudill; two sons, David Jeremy Caudill of Paintsville and Zachary Joe Caudill of Leander; three daughters, Melissa Sue Daniel of West Liberty, Tracy Leann Caudill of Staffordsville and Danelle Brook Caudill of Leander; a brother, Danny Caudill of Leander; five sisters, Debbie Campbell, Kandy Carol Smith and Sherry Lynn Taylor, all of Leander, Sandy Kaye Burke of Hager Hill and Donna Sue Hampton of Sitka; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, June 17, at New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church, with Joe Scott and Danny Ward officiating. Burial was in Bayes Cemetery, Leander, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
    
COCHRAN, T.J.
2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — T.J. Cochran, 65, of Denver, died Monday, June 18, at his residence. Born Dec. 11, 1946, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Charles Elmer and Hazel Alta Cantrell Cochran. He was a retired school teacher. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Wallace Cordell Cochran and Ray Delano Cochran. Survivors include his wife, Anna Prudence Blair Cochran; two sons, Jeff Cochran of Denver and Thom Cochran of Staffordsville; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, June 21, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Sammie Reed, Jim Blair, and Rutherford Blair officiating. Burial was in James Harrison Blair Cemetery, Denver, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
    
CONLEY, Pauline (Caudill)
1913-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY —Pauline Caudill Conley, 99, of Leander, died Thursday, June 7, at Oil Springs. Born March 10, 1913, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Ducie Williams Caudill. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Martin Conley, Sr.; a son, Robert Lowell Conley; a brother; and a sister. Survivors include a son, Kermit Martin Conley of Leander; four daughters, Carole Caudill of Oil Springs, Wanda Stambaugh of Burlington, Violet Frisby of Springfield, Ohio, and Juanita Daniel of London, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; 28 great- grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, June 10, at Southside Free Will Baptist Church, with Wayne Price officiating. Burial was in Conley Family Cemetery, Leander, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
    
CONN, June (Arms)
1934-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — June Conn, 77, of Dana, died Saturday, June 2, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born Dec. 24, 1934, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Frankie Ann Blanton Arms. She was a homemaker and a member of the Betsy Layne Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Kay Knott; a sister, Mary Dempsey; and two grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Clifford Conn; two sons, Richard Arms of Dana and Vernie Bradley of Banner; three daughters, Prestica Daniels of Minnie, Betty Lou Akers of Dana and Sheller Boyd of Banner; a brother, Charlie Arms of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Anna Mae Barnes of Pomeroy, Ohio, and Molly Stapleton of Paintsville; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 5, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Tommy Spears officiating. Burial was in Click Cemetery, Martin, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
     
CROTHERS, Ruby (Shepherd)
1936-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ruby Crothers, 76, of Paintsville, died Friday, June 1, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born May 26, 1936, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Mort and Lola Allen Shepherd. She worked at Fashion Bug Clothing. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Vina Mae Dotson. Survivors include her husband, William T. Crothers; a son, William T. “Bill Tom” Crothers Jr. of Paintsville; a daughter, Judy Carol Huber of Lexington; three brothers, Edgal Shepherd of Prestonsburg, Wedstel Shepherd and Columbus Shepherd, both of Indiana; three sisters, Irene Manns, Opal Arnett and Madeline Hopkins, all of Indiana; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, June 3, at First Baptist Church, Paintsville, with Art Beasley officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
   
CRUM, Madison A
2012-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Madison Ann Renee Crum, newborn, of Boons Camp, died Thursday, June 28, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born June 28, 2012, at Pikeville, she was the daughter of James and Kristen Bentley Crum of Boons Camp. She was preceded in death by a brother, Logan James Crum. Graveside services were Saturday, July 7, in Crum Family Cemetery, Boons Camp, with Bill Collins officiating, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Jul.2012
   
GIPSON, Dudley B
1978-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Dudley Brad Gipson, 34, of Hager Hill, died Saturday, June 16, at his residence. Born April 10, 1978, at Prestonsburg, he was the son of Charles and Flora Gibson Gipson. He was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. Additional survivors include a sister, Vernetta Jean Gipson of Sitka. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 20, in the family cemetery, Hager Hill, with Travis Tackett officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
    
HAYES, Sarah (Caudill)
1938-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Sarah Hayes, 74, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, June 19, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born April 19, 1938, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Delia Osborne Caudill. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Randall Hayes. Survivors include three sons, Roger Caudill of Salyersville, Timothy Caudill of Lowmansville and Woody Estep of Paintsville; three daughters, Joan Trimble of Barnetts Creek, Pamela Kidd of Dwale and Sheila Hayes of Pikeville; three sisters, Mary Salyers of Sitka, Wilma Cavens of Paintsville and Dareatha Murphy of Van Lear; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, June 22, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Bob McDavid officiating. Burial was in Lemaster Cemetery, Sitka, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
    
HOWARD, Alice (Rigsby)
1941-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Alice Howard, 70, of Oil Springs, died Tuesday, June 26, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born July 15, 1941, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Hobert Howard and Eva Rigsby. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Meade. Survivors include a son, Richard Meade Jr. of Oil Springs; three daughters, Virginia Meade, Garnetta Montgomery and Kathy Williams, all of Oil Springs; two sisters, Jeanetta Clouse of Oil Springs and Helen Sue Hinton of Orlando, Fla.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, June 29, at First Community Baptist Church, with Linzie Meade and Doug Allen officiating. Burial was in Eva’s Memorial Gardens, Oil Springs, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun.2012
   
HOWARD, Edmond N
1933-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Edmond Neil “Buddy” Howard, 78, of Lexington, formerly of Salyersville, died Friday, June 1, at his residence. Born Nov. 17, 1933, in Wise County, Va., he was the son of the late Luther and Rossie Alice Wheatley Howard. He was a retired union carpenter and a member of the Salyersville First Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Valerie Jane Howard and Velvet Jean Howard; a brother, Darrell I. Howard; and two sisters, Eleanor Maureen Weaver and Ella Etta Howard. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jean “Bobbi” Morris; four sons, Robert Neil Howard of Ashland, Michael D. Howard of Georgetown, Kenneth L. of Salyersville and John E. Howard of Lexington; a brother, Danny Lowell Howard of Salyersville; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, June 4, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with John Blanton officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
     
HOWES, Kenton J.
1966-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Kenton J. Howes, 45, of Salyersville, died Sunday, June 10, at his residence. Born Nov. 20, 1966, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Patrick and Geneva Allen Howes. He was a welder. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Howard.  Survivors include two sons, Colton Jack Howes and Mason Willis Howes, both of Salyersville; and a sister, Patty Penix of Salyersville. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Magoffin County Funeral Home, with Brian Bailey and Robert Collinsworth officiating. Burial will be in Trimble Cemetery, Dry Bread, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
   
JENKINS, Jacob Albert Bowen
2012-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jacob Albert Bowen-Jenkins, 4 days old, died Tuesday, June 5, at University of Louisville Hospital. Born June 1, 2012, he was the son of Brandon Jenkins and Stephanie Leann Justice Flink. Additional survivors include two brothers, Jonathan Flink Jr. of Louisville, and Robert Austin Ward of Paintsville; and two sisters, Alora Brooke Flink and Madison Grace Flink, both of Louisville. Graveside services were Thursday, June 7, in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, with Ronnie Spriggs officiating, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
  
JOHNSON, Alice Diann (Pelphrey)
1953-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Alice Diann Pelphrey Johnson, 58, of Allen, died Thursday, June 7, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Aug. 20, 1953, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of Minerva Davis Pelphrey and the late John R. Pelphrey. She worked for Dr. Al Pelphrey. Additional survivors include a daughter, Kimberly Jo Nellipowitz of Lexington; and three brothers, Glennard Pelphrey of Garrettsville, Ohio, Joe Pelphrey of Middleburg, Fla., and Dr. Al Pelphrey of Pikeville. Funeral services were Sunday, June 10, at Little Paint Church of God, with Pat Finley officiating. Burial was in Dan B. Davis Family Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
    
KING, James E
1953-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — James Earl King, 59, of Meally, died Friday, June 29, at Ashland Hospice House. Born June 29, 1953, at Staffordsville, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Emma Jean Lemaster King. He was a truck driver and member of the Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Music King; two sons, Billy Joe Davis and James Allan King, both of Meally; a daughter, April Lynn King of Warfield; three brothers, David Paul King of Lowmansville, Benny Ray King and Larry Joe King, both of Staffordsville; and three sisters, Rita Music of Meally, Betty Carol Castle of Thealka and Linda Sue Spears of Hager Hill. Funeral services were Monday, July 2, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Kenny Music and Dean Tackett officiating. Burial was in Blanton Branch Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul.2012
    
LEMASTER, Randall H
1952-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Randall Howard Lemaster, 59, of Flat Gap, died Saturday, June 16, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Aug. 4, 1952, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Jasper Perry and Wanda Lee Caudill Lemaster. He was a mechanic. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry Randall Lemaster.  Survivors include his wife, Wilma Edwards Lemaster; two sons, Jason Lemaster of Flat Gap and Perry Lemaster of Sitka; two brothers, Redford Lemaster of Webbville and Ernie Jones of Kentucky; a sister, Barbara Parker of Blaine; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 19, at Christian Union Church, with Tim Salyers, Harold Salyers, and Lindsey Meade officiating. Burial was in Lemaster Family Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
   
LEWIS, Don
1933-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Don Lewis, 79, of Boons Camp, died Thursday, June 28, at his residence. Born May 3, 1933, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late John R. and Imogene Pigg Lewis. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a retired truck driver. He was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Ray Lewis. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Lewis of Boons Camp; a step-daughter, Debra Pobish of Whitehouse, Ohio; a sister, Peggy Lyons of Paintsville; a grandchild; and two great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, July 1, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home. Burial was in Denny Pigg Cemetery, Boons Camp, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul.2012
   
MEADE, Thurman
1976-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Thurman “Bo” Ray Meade, 35, of Wittensville, died Friday, June 22, at his residence. Born Aug. 15, 1976, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Barbara Friedt Meade of Florence and the late Robert Lee Meade. He was a general laborer. Additional survivors include nine brothers, Denver Meade of Fallsburg, Jamie Maxwell of Florence, Bowzer Meade of Paintsville, Tojack Meade of Virginia, Dean Taylor of Wittensville, Joey Meade of Pikeville, Nathaniel Meade, Joshua Meade and Bubby Meade, all of Louisa; and nine sisters, Denise Demetroff of Akron, Ohio, Tonya Maxwell, April Rigney, Teresa Brunty and Debbie Fitchpatrick, all of Florence, Barbie Taylor of Washington Courthouse, Ohio, Bambi Perkins of Grayson, Jennifer VanHoose of Urbana, Ohio, and Connie Young of Kentucky. Funeral services were Thursday, June 28, at Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church, with Jimmy Lemaster officiating. Burial was in Meade Family Cemetery, Wittensville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
     
MULLINS, Carrie (Mollette)
1928-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Carrie Mollette Mullins, 84, of East Point, died Thursday, June 14, at Riverview Health Care Center. Born Jan. 29, 1928, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Elijah ad Alma Daniels Mollette. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Mullins; two brothers, Clarence Mollette and Junior Mollette; and two sisters, Sylvia Davis and Maggie Mollette. Survivors include three sons, James Thurman Mullins of Van Lear, Gary Franklin Mullins of Gray, Tenn., and Rockie Mullins of Grayson; a daughter, Brenda Joyce Poe of Prestonsburg; a brother, Lawrence Mollette of Fairfield, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, June 17, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Chad Blair officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
    
MULLINS, Carrie (Mollette)
1928-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Carrie Mollette Mullins, 84, of East Point, died Thursday, June 14, at Riverview Health Care Center. Born Jan. 29, 1928, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Elijah ad Alma Daniels Mollette. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Mullins; two brothers, Clarence Mollette and Junior Mollette; and two sisters, Sylvia Davis and Maggie Mollette. Survivors include three sons, James Thurman Mullins of Van Lear, Gary Franklin Mullins of Gray, Tenn., and Rockie Mullins of Grayson; a daughter, Brenda Joyce Poe of Prestonsburg; a brother, Lawrence Mollette of Fairfield, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, June 17, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Chad Blair officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
   
NEWSOME, Mae (Collins)
1916-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Mae Newsome, 96, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, June 26, at Riverview Health Care Center. Born Jan. 26, 1916, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Elizabeth Lawson Collins. She was a homemaker and member of the Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church, Melvin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Newsome; a son, Virgil Newsome; a daughter, Charlotte Newsome; five brothers, Buel Collins, Evan Collins, Elsie Collins, Jess Collins and Henry Collins; and two sisters, Victoria Hall and Oshie Bryant. Survivors include two sons, Russell Newsome of Belleville, Mich., and Lesley Newsome of Wayne, Mich.; four daughters, Gertrude Hensley of South Vienna, Ohio, Maxine Collins of Belleville, Mich., Brenda Wilson of Prestonsburg and Marcella Hall of Moyack, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, June 30, at Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Jun.2012
    
OBRYAN, William E.
1951-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — William E. “Billy” O’Bryan, 61, of Hager Hill, died Saturday, June 23, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born March 22, 1951, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Glen and Christine Salyer O’Bryan. He was a Magoffin County dispatcher and member of the East Side Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Stidham O’Bryan; two sons, James O’Bryan of Berea and Shannon O’Bryan of Thelma; a daughter, Leigh Ann O’Bryan of Salyersville; two step-daughters, Michelle Smith of Virginia Beach, Va., and Beth Ann Spradlin of Alexandria, Va.; and three brothers, Thomas O’Bryan of Sitka, Larry O’Bryan of Hager Hill and Randy O’Bryan of Staffordsville. Funeral services were Monday, June 25, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Harry Neal Frisby and Roger Thornsbury officiating. Burial was in O’Bryan Family Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun.2012
      
PATRICK, Madge (Rigsby)
1915-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Madge Rigsby Patrick, 96, of Salyersville, died Sunday, June 17, at Salyersville Health Care Center. Born Aug. 11, 1915, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Susan Jenkins Patrick. She was a member of the Salyersville Freewill Baptist Church and retired Head Start teacher. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Patrick; a brother, Ossie Rigsby; and seven sisters, Ruie Johnson, Hulda Davis, Couza Elam, Zula Day, Hettie Prater, Mona Howard and Dona Williams. Survivors include a son, Robert Edwin Patrick of Paintsville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 21, at Salyersville Funeral Home, with Floyd Arnett and J.R. Connelly officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
   
PRICE, Betty (Kimbler)
1928-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Betty Price, 82, of Sitka, died Tuesday, June 19, at Salyersville Health Care Center. Born April 17, 1928, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Lonzo and Minerva Brown Kimbler. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, George Price; a son, Charlie Charles of Melbourne, Fla.; three daughters, Janet Gillum of Royalton, Katherine Williams and Angela Russell, both of Salyersville; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, June 23, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Wayne Price officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
   
RAMEY, Elsie M (Webb)
1928-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Elsie Marie Ramey, 83, of Paintsville, died Friday, June 8, at Mountain Manor Nursing Facility, Paintsville. Born July 7, 1928, at Van Lear, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Bertha Clark Webb. She was a member of the Old Log Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sam Ramey. Survivors include three sons, Ronald Ramey and Ervin Lee Ramey, both of Van Lear, and Fred Ramey of El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Teresa Preston of Paintsville; a sister, Laura Bernice Austin of Paintsville; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, June 11, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Wesley Stedtefeld officiating. Burial was in Webb/Wells Cemetery, Van Lear, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
     
ROWLAND, Anna Louise (Price)
1936-2012
OHIO — Anna Louise Price Rowland, 75, of Ashland, Ohio, died Monday, June 18. Born June 28, 1936, at Whitehouse, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Ruby Lee Prater Price. She was a member of the Litchfield Baptist Church and the Ladies Missionary Society. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Melvina and Evelyn; and a brother, Hubert. Survivors include her husband, Burns Rowland; two sons, Burns Edward Rowland and Hubert D. Rowland, both of Ashland; a daughter, Deborah Sherman of Ashland; two brothers, Jack Price of Indiana and Douglas Price of Floyd County; three sisters, Claudia Lyons, Jeni Wiley and Virgie Ward, all of Paintsville; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, June 18, at Litchfield Baptist Church, with David Shimp officiating. Burial was in Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield, Ohio, under direction of Waite and Son Funeral Home, Medina, Ohio. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
  
SHEPHERD, Johnny D
1968-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Johnny Duane Shepherd, 44, of Gunlock, died Friday, June 1, at St. Joseph-Martin Hospital. Born March 20, 1968, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Luther and Edith Howard Shepherd. He was disabled and a member of the Brushy Fork Baptist Church, Gunlock. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Vaughn Shepherd. Survivors include two brothers, Donald Shepherd of Gunlock and Luther James Jr. “Bud” Shepherd of Grant County; and four sisters, Claudette Miller, Ammie Shepherd and Tammie Kilgore, all of Gunlock, and Jeanetta Turner of David. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 5, at Brushy Fork Baptist Church with Bethel Bolen, Ollie Watts, and Jerry Manns officiating. Burial was in Brushy Bill Cemetery, Gunlock, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
   
SHORT, Paul E.
1944-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Paul E. Short, 67, of Sitka, died Wednesday, June 6, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Born Dec. 16, 1944, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Luster and Lucille Hall Short. He was a maintenance worker at American Standard and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lola Williams Short; a son, Stephen Short of Staffordsville; a daughter, Diana Risner of Ft. Meade, Fla.; a sister, Ruth Butcher of Meally; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, June 9, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Travis Risner officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
    
WARD, Christine (Stanley)
1938-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Christine Stanley Ward, 74, of Meally, died Tuesday, June 12, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Feb. 10, 1938, at Jenkins, she was the daughter of the late Roosevelt and Carmia Wireman Stanley. She was retired from American Standard and a member of the Concord Independent Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Morris Ward; five brothers, Carl Stanley, Tom Stanley, Joe Stanley, Ralph Stanley and Paul Stanley; and a sister, Nancy Carol Stanley. Survivors include a son, Ollie Morris Ward Jr. of Meally; a daughter, Diedra Hayden of Pikeville; a brother, Doug Stanley of Hager Hill; two sisters, Pearlene Stanley of Dorton and Ina Clemons of Prestonsburg; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, June 15, at Hall Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
   
WELLS, James B.
1967-2012
MARTIN COUNTY — James B. Wells, 44, of Lovely, formerly of Van Lear, died Friday, June 15, at his residence. Born July 4, 1967, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Howard and Georgine Trimble Wells. Survivors include his wife, Ronda Smith Wells; a daughter, Kara Gess of Lovely; a son, Ronnie Mills of Lovely; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Monday, June 18, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill officiating. Burial was in Warfield Cemetery, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Jun 2012
   
YOUNG, Myrtie (Evans)
1914-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Myrtie Evans Clark Young, 97, of Van Lear, died Saturday, June 23, at Prestonsburg Health Care Center. Born Nov. 14, 1914, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Della Conley Evans. She was a housekeeper. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Otto Young; a son, Estill Clark; and two daughters, Betty Murphy and Ruby Gladys Clark. Survivors include several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 26, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill officiating. Burial was in Young Family Cemetery, Van Lear, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jun 2012

 
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AMBURGEY, Billie
1973-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Billie Jo Amburgey, 39, of East Point, died Friday, July 13, in East Point. Born March 21, 1973, at Pikeville, she was the daughter of the late Leston and Maggie Akers Akers Blackburn. Survivors include her husband, Roger Christopher Amburgey; three sons, Christopher Matthew Amburgey of Staffordsville, Nicholas Paul Amburgey and Joshua Lawrence Amburgey, both of Paintsville; a daughter, Stephanie Ann Nicole Colvin of Paintsville; three brothers, Paul Edward Akers of Indiana, Robbie Presley of Tennessee and Wade Presley of Pikeville; two sisters, Amanda Blackburn of Flat Gap and Crystal Akers of Evansville, Ind.; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Monday, July 16, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Larry Burton officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
   
AUSTIN, Laura (Wells)
1938-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Laura Bernice Austin, 74, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, July 5, at Hospice House of Huntington, W.Va. Born March 31, 1938, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Kelly and Bertha Webb Wells. She worked at American Standard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Austin; five brothers, Don Webb, Kelly Webb, Jesse Webb, Arthur Webb and Chester Webb; and two sisters, Irene McKenzie and Elsie Ramey. Survivors include a son, Timothy Wayne Austin of Prestonsburg; a daughter, Denise Ann Rains of Lexington; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, July 8, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Webb-Wells Cemetery, Van Lear, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
   
BLANTON, Charlene
1950-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Charlene Blanton, 61, of River, died Sunday, July 22. Born Oct. 10, 1950, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Jewell Jackson Blanton. She was a member of the Trinity Holiness Tabernacle Church and worked at Wright’s Lumber Company. Survivors include her husband, Danny B. Blanton; a son, Aaron Osborne of Cumberland; three brothers, Donald Blanton of Columbus, Ohio, Michael Blanton of Oil Springs and David Allen Blanton of Richmond; four sisters, Connie Lee May of Springfield, Ohio, Penny Kay Jackson and Jackie Puckett, both of Salyersville, and Tena Niece of Oil Springs; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, July 25, at Community Pentecostal Trinity Church, with Phillip Puckett and Billy Conn officiating. Burial was in Blanton Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
   
BOLIN, Jeannette (Lykins)
1947-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Jeannette Sue Lykins Howard Bolin, 65, of Salyersville, died Thursday, July 19, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Jan. 24, 1947, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Sarepta Howard Lykins. She was also preceded in death by six brothers, Orville Lykins, Ranzie Lykins, Merlin Lykins, and three infants; and three sisters, Judith Lykins and two infants. Survivors include two daughters, Jeanna Bailey and Crystal Arnett, both of Salyersville; three brothers, Marvin Lykins ,Raney Lykins and Jerry Lykins, all of West Liberty; a sister, Sara Rose Montgomery of Middletown, Ohio; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services were Monday, July 23, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Karl Elam and Denzil Jenkins officiating. Burial was in Homer Lykins Cemetery, West Liberty, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
   
BRICKLEY, Jerry
1941-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jerry Brickley, 71, of Hager Hill, died Saturday, July 21, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born June 15, 1941, in Hocking County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Beougher Brickley. He was a member of the Collista Freewill Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Deloris A. Castle Brickley. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 24, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Toby Johnson, Jim McKenzie and Marvin Adkins officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
    
CAUDILL, Harry
1926-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Harry Winston Caudill, 85, of Nippa, died Wednesday, July 11, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Sept. 3, 1926, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Elzia and Litsha Fannin Caudill. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of United Mine Workers and Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Opal Music Caudill; a son, Keith Winston Caudill of Volga; three daughters, Peggy Conley of Stambaugh, Shirley Webb of Nicholasville and Kathy McKenzie of Charleston, W.Va.; two brothers, Sam Caudill of Blaine and Harvey Caudill of River; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, July 14, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Jimmy VanHoose and Jimmy McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
    
CHANEY, Juanita (Staniford)
1948-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Juanita Ellen Staniford Chaney, 63, of Paintsville, died Saturday, July 28. Born Sept. 13, 1948, at Logan, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Grant and Alice Stepp Staniford. Survivors include her husband, Auther Curtis Lewis Chaney; and a brother, James Staniford of Baltimore, Md. Graveside services were Sunday, July 29, in Staniford Family Cemetery, Boons Camp, with Travis Tackett officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
   
CONLEY, Dolores (Stambaugh)
1925-2012
OHIO — Dolores Conley, 87, of Troy, Ohio, died Sunday, July 1, in Troy. Born Feb. 9, 1925, in Van Lear, she was the daughter of the late Paris and Gladys McDowell Stambaugh. She was a retired nurse. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William “Red” Conley; and two half-brothers, Clyde Stambaugh and Virgil Stambaugh. Survivors include two daughters, Amelia “Cookie” Beckstedt and Cindy Morse, both of Troy; a son, Richard “Rusty” Conley of Troy; a brother, Wayne Stambaugh of Louisa; a sister, Gwen Bohannan of Paintsville; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, July 6, at Baird Funeral Home, with Lauren Allen officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Troy, under direction of Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
   
CONLEY, Robert E
1922-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Robert Earl Conley, 90, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday, July 11, at Paul B. Medical Center, Paintsville. Born May 24, 1922, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Vern and Myrtle McFaddin Conley. He was a retired police officer. Survivors include a son, Vernon Conley of Oak Carver, Ohio; three daughters, Judy Chaney of Hendersonville, Tenn., Brenda Kirk of Campbellsville and Betty Lochotzki of Oak Carver; a brother, Bill Conley of Paintsville; a sister, Joann VanHoose of Paintsville; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, July 14, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Wayne Price officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
     
DIXON, Aileen (Frary)
1922-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Aileen Dixon, 90, of Paintsville, died Sunday, July 22, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born June 20, 1922, at Dorr, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Marion Young Frary. She was a secretary. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garland Dixon. Survivors include two sons, Roger D. Dixon of Hopkins, Mich., and Kenneth R. Dixon of Loveland, Ohio; a brother, Irving Frary of Lexington; a sister, Donna Dansvelt of Dorr; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, July 25, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Ken Spurrier officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
     
FIELDS, David
1951-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — David Fields, 60, of Thelma, died Friday, July 20, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Aug. 18, 1951, at Wyandotte, Mich., he was the son of the late Carl and Lola Adams Fields. Survivors include a brother, Dean Fields of Thelma. Funeral services were Sunday, July 22, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, with Roger Vanhoose officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
   
FITZPATRICK, Ada (Bentley)
2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ada Fitzpatrick, 69, of East Point, died Saturday, July 7, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born June 24, 1943, in Mingo County W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Austin and Oma Griffith Bentley. Survivors include her husband, Walter Fitzpatrick; a son, Christopher Fitzpatrick of Banner; three daughters, Tabitha Borkholder of Nappannee, Ind., Marion Ann Beverly and Marcia Kidd, both of East Point; nine grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 11, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home chapel, with Tommy Reed officiating. Burial will be in Adams Family Cemetery, East Point, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
   
GUESS, Johnnie D
1933-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Johnnie Donald Guess, 78, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, July 31, at Prestonsburg Health Care Center. Born Sept. 30, 1933, at Logan, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward ad Rachel Chandler Guess. He was a retired mechanic and a U.S. military veteran. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Edward Guess, David Sturgill and William Patton; four sisters, Alice Wilson, Bertha Fisher, Maudie Marie Daubenmire and Beatrice Guess; and three grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte George Guess; three sons, James Robert Guess and William David Guess, both of Prestonsburg, and Charlie Edward Guess of Owensville; two daughters, Carol Mae Williams of Arizona and Cheryl Marie Guess of Prestonsburg; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 3, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Ron Puckett officiating. Burial was in Guess Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Aug. 2012
    
HACKNEY, James
1939-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — James Harold “Jimmy” Hackney, 72, of Lowmansville, died Wednesday July 4, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Sept. 8, 1939, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Charles Henderson and Zee Short Hackney. He was a member of the Old Hood Freewill Baptist Church, and was a welder for the Boiler works Local #40 and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Rita Preston Hackney; a daughter, Kimberly Zee Loury of Wilmore; two brothers, Paul Hackney of Lowmansville and Edgel Hackney of Sitka; a sister, Jacqueline Young of Columbus, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, July 7, at Old Hood United Baptist Church, with Gene May officiating. Burial was in Marvin Sparks Cemetery, Blaine, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
    
HONEYCUTT, Marvin
1961-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Marvin Ray Honeycutt, 51, of Sitka, died Saturday, July 14, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born June 5, 1961, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Allene Collins Honeycutt. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth A. Honeycutt; a sister, Caroline Oney; and a brother, Nathan Honeycutt. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Honeycutt; two sons, Jeremy R. Honeycutt of Louisa and Justin A. Honeycutt of Keaton; three daughters, Amanda Case of Lowmansville, Cassandra L. Justice of Harold and Jessica A. Burchwell of Nippa; three step-sons, Larry M. Blackburn of Paintsville, Andrew B. Muncy and Sheldon H. Daniels, both of Sitka; two step-daughters, Amanda Hodge and Samantha Hodge, both of Nippa; a brother, Joe Honeycutt of Martha; five sisters, Glenda Lester of Keaton, Ester Fitch of Meally, Lorretta Robertson of Wayne, W.Va., Norma Jean Brown of Paintsville and Emma Honeycutt of Phoenix, Ariz.; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., today, Wednesday, July 18, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Joe Keaton officiating. Burial will be in Honeycutt Family Cemetery, Van Lear, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
     
LITTERAL, Alice
1922-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Alice Faye Litteral, 90, of Mt. Sterling, formerly of Oil Springs, died Wednesday, July 11, at Saint Joseph Main Hospital, Lexington. Born Feb. 14, 1922, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Everett Branham and Frona Ritchie Litteral. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Litteral; four brothers, Johnny Branham, Mitchell Branham, Mack Branham and George Branham; and two sisters, Mae Frazier and Edgar Claire Branham. Survivors include a son, Bob Litteral of Paintsville; a daughter, Helen Rice of Mount Sterling; a brother, Ronald Branham of Circleville; a sister, Bertie Rutt of Springfield, five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, July 13, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Clarence Lemasters officiating. Burial was in Highlands Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
   
MCKENZIE, Christopher
1990-2012
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Christopher George McKenzie, 22, of Ulysses, died Saturday, July 14, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Born Feb. 20, 1990, at Paintsville, he was the son of Monroe Dennis and Vicki Keefer McKenzie of Ulysses. He was a coal miner with Excel Coal Company. Additional survivors include a brother, Nicholas Wayne McKenzie of Ulysses; and a sister, Dakota Alexandria Keefer McKenzie of Ulysses. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 18, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in McKenzie Cemetery, Stambaugh, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
   
MCKNIGHT, Ellen E (Kretzer)
1926-2012
BOYD COUNTY — Ellen Elizabeth Kretzer McKnight, 85, of Ashland, died Saturday, July 7, at Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland. Born Aug. 28, 1926, at Van Lear, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mimia Thomas Kretzer. She attended the Westwood Wesleyan Church. Survivors include her husband, Thomas McKnight Jr.; two sons, Gary McKnight of Castalian Springs, Tenn., and Thomas McKnight, III, of Ashland; a daughter, Diana Frasure of Rush; four grandchildren; and a great- grandchild. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Westwood Wesleyan Church in Westwood, with Phillip Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park, under direction of Preston Family Funeral Home, Ashland. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
   
MEADE, Margaret
2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Margaret Lilly Meade, infant, of Staffordsville, died Monday, July 23, at St. Joseph East Hospital, Lexington. She was the daughter of Lisa and Todd Meade of Staffordsville. Additional survivors include four sisters, Maddison Meade, Abbey Meade, Kitty Meade and Chloe Meade. Funeral services were Friday, July 27, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with William Staten officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
     
MEEK, Jerry
1956-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jerry Wayne Meek, 55, of Johnson County, died Saturday, July 14. Born Dec. 20, 1956, he was the son of Wilma Dishman Meek and the late Donis Meek. He worked at Mid Central Operating Engineer, was a member of the Calvary Church of God and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Margie Thompson Meek; a son, Donald Wayne Meek of Stambaugh; two brothers, Harold Dalton Meek of Blaine and Howard Willis Meek of Boons Camp; a sister, Donna Holbrook of Boons Camp; and a grandson. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 17, at Calvary Church of God, with Chester Keathley officiating. Burial was in Meek Family Cemetery, Boons Camp, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
      
MUSIC, Dexter
(January 5, 1938 - July 4, 2012)
Dexter Music, age 74 of Sky Harbor Road, Hager Hill, KY; passed away Wednesday (Jul.04 2012) at River Health Care Center. Dexter is survived by his wife, Judith (Judy) Ratliff Music, one son James Music of Stambaugh, KY; one daughter, Sharon Zimmerman of Washington, D.C., two brothers, James Music and Joe Music both of Van Lear, KY; one sister, Vivian Spencer of Leesburg, Florida, one grandson, Tyler Scott Zimmerman. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 7th, 2012 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Arnold Turner, JR. officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, KY. Friends may call at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday, 12:00 Noon until 9:00 p.m. on Friday and after 9:00 a.m. until time of service on Saturday at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
   
PELPHREY, Billy R.
1947-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Billy R. Pelphrey, 64, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Johnson County, died Tuesday, July 3, at his residence. Born Nov. 16, 1947, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Earl and Pauline Philips Pelphrey. He was retired from AT&T. Survivors include a son, John Pelphrey of Dayton; three brothers, Butch Pelphrey of Sitka, Keith Pelphrey of Manchester, Conn., and Earl Pelphrey Jr. of Dayton; and four sisters, Denise Brooks and Darlene Smith, both of Dayton, Paulette Lewis of Centerville, Ohio, and Yvonne Treanor of Sacramento, Calif. Funeral services were Sunday, July 8, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Tobe Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
    
PENIX, Edgar
1928-2012
OHIO — Edgar Penix, 83, of Kettering, Ohio, died Sunday, July 8. Born Dec. 25, 1928, at Boons Camp, he was the son of the late Allen and Bessie Penix. He was a machinist with Delco Air. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Virgie Shively; and four brothers, James, Lee, Dimple and William Allen Penix. Survivors include his wife, Edna Marie Penix; two sons, Edgar Penix Jr. and Steve Penix; a sister, Bonnie Collins; a brother, Burns Offutt Penix; six grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, July 12, at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel. Burial was in Valley View Memory Gardens, Xenia, Ohio, under direction of Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
   
PRESTON, Earl
1949-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Earl Doug Preston, 63, of Boons Camp, died Tuesday, July 24, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born July 23, 1949, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Earl and Edna Butcher Preston. He was a member of the Hurricane United Baptist Church and worked at Sturgill’s Furniture. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Baldridge Preston; a son, Wayne Douglas Preston of Boons Camp; two brothers, Lonnie Joe Preston of Boons Camp and Robert Preston of Tomahawk; and two sisters, Alice Daniels of Boons Camp and Rhonda Preston of Tomahawk. Funeral services were Friday, July 27, at Hurricane United Baptist Church, with David Baldwin, Phillip Caudill, and Claude Mollett officiating. Burial was in Preston Family Cemetery, Boons Camp, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
    
RAMEY, Hayes Jr.
1929-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Hayes Ramey Jr., 83, of Van Lear, died Sunday, July 22, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born May 22, 1929, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Hayes Sr. and Martha Music Ramey. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Ramey; and two sisters, Bilie Collins and Helen Hill. Survivors include four sons, Hayes Ramey III, Curt Dean Ramey, Jerry Ramey and Eddie Ramey, all of Van Lear; two daughters, Brenda Keathley and Evelyn Joyce Blevins, both of Van Lear; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 25, at Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church, with Roger Hill and Mike Jarrell officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
    
ROSS, Marlene (Sparks)
1941-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Marlene Ross, 70, of Wittensville, died Tuesday, July 17, at her residence. Born Sept. 27, 1941, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Vesty Evans Sparks. She was a secretary. Survivors include a son, Anthony Ross of Lexington; a daughter, Amy Alsip of Wittensville; a step-daughter, Lisa Stictland of Lexington; a step-son, Jeremy Wells of Paintsville; a sister, Sondra Mulkey of Columbus, Ohio; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three step- grandchildren. Memorial services were Saturday, July 28. Burial was in Skaggstown Church Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
    
SHEPHERD, Irvin Jr.
1953-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Irvin Shepherd Jr., 58, of David, died Saturday, July 7, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Born Aug. 5, 1953, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Irvin and Betty Jo Garrett Shepherd. He was a coal truck driver. He was also preceded in death by a son, Chad Irvin Shepherd; and two brothers, Denver Lee Shepherd and Arthur Jeffery Shepherd. Survivors include four daughters, Jill Renee Sparks and Tara Kaye Mast, both of Indiana, Christy King of Stanton and Heather Porter of Prestonsburg; two sisters, Sybel Lois Shepherd of Martin and Linda Campbell of Prestonsburg; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Ellis Stephens officiating. Visitation will be all day today, Wednesday, July 11 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shepherd Family Cemetery, David, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
  
STUMBO, Gervie (Moore)
1914-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Gervie Moore Stumbo, 98, of Paintsville, formerly of Floyd County, died Saturday, July 28, at her residence. Born April 8, 1914, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Hawk and Samantha Chaffins Moore. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Erman Buck Stumbo; three sisters; three brothers; and two grandsons. Survivors include two sons, Dickie Stumbo of Paintsville and Donnie Mac Stumbo of Prestonsburg; two daughters, Susan Stumbo Jones of Paintsville and June Hopkins of McDowell; a brother, Alton Jack Moore of Marion, Ohio; a sister, Ida Wetzig of Lebanon, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 31, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Slade Stinson officiating. Burial was in Stumbo Family Cemetery, Minnie, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Aug. 2012
    
SUBLETT, Joe D
1964-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Joe David Sublett, 48, of Somerset, died Monday, July 9. Born March 23, 1964, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Elzie and Anna Ruth Williams Sublett. He was a counselor with the state of Kentucky. Survivors include a daughter, Olivia Madison Sublett of Floyd County; a brother, Alan Sublett of Paintsville; and two sisters, Becky Sublett of Paintsville and Joan Cantrell of Hager Hill. Funeral services were Thursday, July 12, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with James Roger VanHoose officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
    
WARD, Ernestine (Spradlin)
1946-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ernestine Spradlin Ward, 65, of Paintsville, died Saturday, July 14, at Salyersville Health Care Center. Born Nov. 29, 1946, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Spradlin and Loberta Castle. She was a sales clerk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Ward. Survivors include three brothers, Leslie Spradlin of Nippa, Tony Spradlin of Ivel and Danny Spradlin of Flat Gap Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 18, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Spradlin Family Cemetery, Tutor Key, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jul 2012
    
  
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ADAMS, Lee Elliot
1934-2012
Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m. at the Cold Springs United Baptist Church at Flat Gap, for Lee Elliot Adams, 78, of Flat Gap, who passed away Friday, Aug. 3 at his residence. Mr. Adams was born June 25, 1934 in Van Lear, son of the late Thurman Kendrick and Ester Rigsby Adams. He was a school bus driver for the Johnson County school system. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Hunt Adams of Flat Gap; one son, James Lee (Peggy) Adams of Paintsville; four brothers, Earl Eugene, Eulas and Ronnie Adams, all of Flat Gap, and Johnnie Adams of Oil Springs; one sister, Phyllis Shebastian of Paris; one granddaughter; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter. The service was officiated by Phillip Caudill, Allen Fannin, Paul Ratliff, and Robert Blanton, with burial in the Patty Flat Cemetery at Fuget. Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home of Paintsville.Paintsville Herald Wednesday 8-8-2012
    
AKERS, Denis
1935-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Denis Akers, 77, of Paintsville, died Sunday, Aug. 5, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Sept. 6, 1934, at Craynor, he was the son of the late Sie and Rosie Howell Akers. He was a member of the West Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church and worked for Ford Motor Company. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Viola Calhoun Akers. Survivors include a son, Larry Akers of Paintsville; a daughter, Lena Gullett of Staffordsville; a brother, Quintin Akers of Flint, Mich.; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Lee Music officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Aug 2012
    
BLACKBURN, Jordyn
2012-2012
LAWRENCE COUNTY - Jordyn Evone Blackburn, infant, of Louisa, died Sunday, Aug. 12, at Cabell Huntington Hosptial. Born July 19, 2012, she was the daughter of Joshua and Shevonna Hall Blackburn.  Additional survivors include a brother, Joshua Frankie “Wade” Blackburn of Louisa. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at White House Community Church, White House, with Richard Salyers officiating. Visitation will be after 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, at the church. Burial will be in the family cemetery, White House, under direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Aug. 2012
    
BRADBURY, Aileen (Adkins)
1926-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Aileen Bradbury, 86, of Paintsville, died Thursday, Aug. 2, at her residence. Born Feb. 5, 1926, at Barboursville, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late General and Lula Virginia Davis Adkins. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Frelan Bradbury. Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 6, at First Baptist Church, with Art Beasley officiating. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Barboursville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Aug 2012
   
BRINK, Leslie
1936-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Leslie Frank Brink, 76, of Paintsville, died Sunday, Aug. 19, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 20, 1936, at Lyons, N.Y., he was the son of the late Frank J. and Myra L. Allen Brink. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Verlie Mae Fitch Brink. Survivors include four sons, Robert Lee Brink of Oil Springs, Leslie Franklin Brink Sr., David Glen Brink and Paul Douglas Brink, all of Paintsville; three daughters, Janet Carol Pelphrey of Thelma, Donna Sue Brink and Teresa Ann Brink, both of Paintsville; a brother, John Brink of Florida; a sister, Betty Block of New York; seven grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Terry Lykins officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Aug.29 2012
   
BRYANT, Betty J
1935-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Betty Jean Bryant, 77, of Hi Hat, died Friday, Aug. 31, at her residence. Born Feb. 24, 1935, at Whitehouse, she was the daughter of the late Silas and Reecie Wheeler Bryant. She was a homemaker and of the Old Regular Baptist faith. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Dean Bryant; and a sister, Constance Arlene Bryant. Survivors include a son, Randy Bryant of Martin; six brothers, Gary Bryant, Lonnie Bryant, William Lloyd Bryant and Lester Bryant, all of Price, Lonnie Bryant of Martin and Harold Bryant of Lorraine, Ohio; three sisters, Nellie Bryant of Price, Rowlena Willis of Dayton, Ohio, and Cheryl Davis of Albion, Ohio; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 3, at Pilgrims Rest Old Regular Baptist Church, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in Little Cemetery, Price, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday 9-05-2012
    
CLICK, Delmer J.
1944-2012
Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m. at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus, Ohio for Delmer J. Click, 68, of Bucyrus, who passed away Sunday, Aug. 26 at Altercare of Bucyrus. Mr. Click was born April 19, 1944 at Swamp Branch, son of the late Jerry and Mattie Mae Ramey Click. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Carl; and one sister, Faye Rice. He was a retired postal employee, a U.S. Army veteran, and a graduate Oil Springs High School. Surviving are his wife, Joan “Ginnie” Mason Click; three daughters, Deborah (Rich) Spicer and Barbara Lambert, both of Mansfield, Ohio, and Shana (Andy) Hahn of Westerville, Ohio; one son, Jonathan Cramer of Crestline; one step-son, Michael Meadows of Fremont, Ohio; one brother, Jerry (Carrie) Click of Ashland; two sisters, Mary Barnett of Willard, and Irene (Harold) Hicks of Plymouth, Ohio; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Gene Luidhardt S. A. M., with burial in the Brokensword Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home.
   
CONLEY, Mary R (Adams)
1945-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Mary Ruth Adams Conley, 67, of Salyersville, died Thursday, Aug. 30, at Salyersville Health Care Center. Born Aug. 22, 1945, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Junie McFarland Adams. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Lee Conley; a daughter, Bobbie Jo Jiltzmiller; and two brothers, Eugene Adams and Thomas Adams. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Perkins of Salyersville and Leisa Back of Middle Fork; two sisters, Debra Peters of Cynthiana and Pamela Sue Blanton of Springfield, Ohio; a brother, Bobby Adams of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 2, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Shawn Yates and Roy Howell officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Sep 05 2012
    
DANIELS, Elizabeth Sonya
1928-2012
Elizabeth Sonya Daniels, age 83, of Paintsville, passed away Friday (Aug.31 2012) at the Mountain Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by one son, Lafe Daniels of Paintsville. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Larry Blair, officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, at Staffordsville, KY.
    
DANIELS, Robert E.
1931-2012
Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m. at the Short Family Cemetery at Meally, for Robert E. “Bob” Daniels, 81, of Olive Hill, formerly of Paintsville, who passed away Saturday, Aug. 25 at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Mr. Daniels was born Aug. 19, 1931 in Paintsville, son of the late Mitchell E. and Pauline Burton Daniels. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran and a retired reclamation engineer with Ashland Coal and Arch Coal Co. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Burletta Short Daniels; and one brother, Paul Vencil Daniels. Surviving are his second wife, Rosemary (Collins) Stanley Daniels; two daughters, Dr. Kimberly Daniels (Dion C.) Williams of Morehead, and Lisa Jo Daniels (Ena Logan) of Denver, Colo.; brothers and sisters, Jerry and Dr. Joe Conley of Paintsville, Artha Lou (Paul) Music of Springfield, Ohio, Patricia (Larry) Sturgill and John (Nancy) Daniels, both of Sevierville, Tenn., Jim (Sara) Daniels and Tom (Vickie) Daniels, both of Paintsville; step-children, Regina Brown of Mt. Sterling, Karen Dehart of Olive Hill, Michael (Stephanie) Stanley of Grayson, Jim (Trish) Barker of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Wilbur (Lisa) Spurlock of Ashland; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Military honors will be presented the Paintsville DAV Chapter 36. The service will be officiated by John Daniels. Arrangements under the direction of the Northcutt & Son Funeral Home of Morehead. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Aug.29 2012
     
DUTTON, John Jr.
1929-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — John Dutton Jr., 83, of River, died Sunday, Aug. 5, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born July 1, 1929, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late John and Nelva Pack Dutton. He worked in home construction, and was a member of the Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church, and Local Labors Union. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Booth Dutton; three sons, John Dutton III, of Tomahawk, Mark Dutton and Kirby Dutton, both of River; two daughters, Charlotte Butcher of Wittensville and Tammy Trotter of Dresden, Ohio; a brother, George Dutton of Washington; two sisters, Eula Faye Blevins of St. Paris, Ohio, and Gracie Parker of Springfield, Ohio; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Terry Conley officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Aug 2012
    
FANNIN, Estill L
1936-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Estill Lee Fannin, 76, of Van Lear, died Saturday, Aug. 25, at Prestonsburg Health Care. Born March 28, 1936, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late George Walter and Louisa Burchett Fannin. He was a general laborer. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers, John Denver Fannin, Edmond Fannin, Easton Fannin, Arthur Fannin, Southie Fannin, Eugene Fannin and George Fannin, Jr.; and two sisters, Martha Fannin and Mary Fannin. Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Manford Fannin officiating. Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News Wednesday Aug.29 2012
    
FLANAGAN, Diana (Castle)
1946-2012
Graveside services were held Saturday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m. at the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, for Diana Ree Flanagan, 65, of Prestonsburg, who passed away Wednesday, Aug. 22 at her residence. Mrs. Flanagan was born Nov. 1, 1946 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Ulysses “Boss” and Reba VanHoose Castle. Surviving are her husband, Patrick Flanagan of Prestonsburg; four sons, John Mathes of Waller, Texas, Dennis Flanagan of Lexington, Kelly Flanagan of Pikeville, and Michael Flanagan of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three daughters, Beverly L. Mathes of Katy, Texas, Bridgette Walfenbarger of Georgetown, and Shannon Flanagan of California; three sisters, Kim Zee Castle of Paintsville, Loutishia Castle of South Boston, Va., and Paula Dee Castle of Fort Myers, Fla.; and 13 grandchildren. The service was officiated by Larry Blair. Arrangements under the direction of the the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Aug.29 2012
     
FRAZIER, Ralph E.
1951-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ralph E. Frazier, 61, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, at his residence. Born March 28, 1951, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Foster and Ruby Patrick Frazier.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Vickie Vanhoose.  Survivors include two daughters, Christy Lynn Frazier of Cincinnati, Ohio and Hilaree Noele Frazier of Richmond; and a brother, Nick Frazier of Paintsville. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 25, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Aug.29 2012
    
GRIMM, Harkless E
1960-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Harkless Eugene Grimm, 52, of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, Aug, 14 in Lexington. Born Oct. 9, 1960, at Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Francis Marion Grimm and Betty Moore Grimm Longfellow. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Kay Grimm; two step-sons, Joshua Allen Green and Erin Timothy Green, both of Ashland; a brother, Ralph Grimm of Flat Gap; and a sister, Tamatha Blum of Flat Gap. Graveside services were Friday, Aug. 17, in Grimm Cemetery, Flat Gap, with Travis Tackett officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Aug. 2012
   
HANEY, Arizona (Davis)
1924-2012
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Arizona Haney, 87, of Louisa, formerly of Meally, died, Aug. 28, at J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center. Born Sept. 7, 1924, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Ann Castle Davis. She was a nurse’s aide and a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Haney. Survivors include three sons, Don Haney of Meally, William Earl Haney of Campton and William Douglas Ratliff of Flatwoods; two daughters, Nancy Rainey ofMeally and Katie Francis Sword of Mt. Sterling; a sister, Jackie Davis of Louisa; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Thursday, Aug. 30, in Richmond Cemetery, Paintsville, with Jerry Scott officiating, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep 05 2012
    
HENSLEY, William D
1940-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — William David Hensley, 71, of Paintsville, died Saturday, Aug. 4, at Prestonsburg Health Care Center. Born Sept. 14, 1940, at Huntington, W.Va., he was the son of the late Herman and Bessie Perry Hensley.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Blair Hensley. Survivors include a brother, Jerry Hensley of Columbus, Ohio.  Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Staffordsville Church Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Aug 2012
     
HILL, Izora (Hughes)
1957-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Izora Ruth Hill, 54, of Paintsville, died Thursday, Aug. 2, at her residence. Born Oct. 2, 1957, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Bill Hughes and Florine Daniels Hughes. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Doug Daniels, Wayne Hughes, John Michael Hughes and Rick Hughes; and a sister, Kathy Ward. Survivors include her husband, Alan Hill; and three sisters, Betty Keel, Patricia Gaye Justic; and Deidra Hughes, all of Paintsville. Funeral services were Sunday, Aug. 5, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with John Ramey will officiating. Burial was in Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Aug 2012
    
HILL, Virgie (Tackett)
1937-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Virgie Evelyn “Becky” Tackett Hill, 74, of Salyersville, formerly of Staffordsville, died Friday, Aug. 17, at Salyersville Health Care Center. Born Nov. 12, 1937, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Thurman Earl and Josephine Hampton Tackett. She was a retired nurse’s aide, and a member of the Little Mud Lick Church of God, and Blaine Lodge #202 of the Eastern Star. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hill Jr. Survivors include two sons, James Lloyd Hill of West Van Lear and Donald Ray Hill of Staffordsville; a daughter, Jeanne Evelyn Kelly of Staffordsville; a brother, Jack Tackett of Staffordsville; four sisters, Pauline Frisby, Wanda Auxier and Betty Staniford, all of Staffordsville, and Dorothy Scott of Lancaster; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 20, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Terry Lykins officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Aug. 2012
    
KEEN, Sandra (Brown)
1960-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Sandra Keen, 52, of Flat Gap, died Friday, Aug. 31, at her residence. Born Sept. 15, 1960, at Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of Patricia Duff Richards of Detroit and the late Paul Thomas Brown. Additional survivors include husband, Jim Keen; two daughters, Barbara Preston and Jennifer Vanhoose, both of Flat Gap; two brothers, Paul Thomas Brown of North Carolina and Michael Kevin Brown of Detroit; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 3, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Lonnie Ratliff officiating. Burial was in Keen Family Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Sep 05 2012
   
LEE, Pauline (VanHoose)
1930-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Pauline Lee, 81, of Whitehouse, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, in Mansfield, Ohio. Born Dec. 4, 1930, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Elizabeth Dawson VanHoose. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Pierce Parson. Survivors include a son, Duran Parson of Mansfield; and a sister, Verladene Walters of Urbana, Ohio. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 18, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Tommy Meade officiating. Burial was in Parson Cemetery, Whitehouse, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Aug 2012
   
O'BRIAN, Jimmy
1955-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jimmy Ray O’Brian, 57, of Wittensville, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, at his residence. Born May 22, 1955, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Richard Lee and Alma Blevins O’Brian. He was a landscaper. He was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Eugene O’Brian; two brothers, Wesley Lewis O’Brian and Edgar Lee O’Brian; and a sister, Alma Mae Stambaugh. Survivors include his wife, Nita Blevins O’Brian; five sons, Jimmy Ray Blevins Jr. of Louisa, Travis Scott Coots of Staffordsville, Edsel Lee O’Brian of Williamsburg, Daniel Thomas Coots and Justin Matthew O’Brian, both of Wittensville; three daughters, Alma J. Fletcher of Florida, Phyllis Mae Perkins of South Carolina and Molly Allison Marsillett of Georgia; five brothers, Henry Lee O’Brian of Paintsville, Nicky Leonard O’Brian of Sitka, Elbert O’Brian of Wittensville, Scotty Patrick O’Brian of Thealka and Ricky Harrison O’Brian of Clay City; three sisters, Sondra Kay Bowens of Staffordsville, Dona Sue Poe of Paintsville and Bethel Gertrude Howard of Lowmansville; and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Aug. 16, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Gary Lafferty and Dan Hitchcock officiating. Burial was in Staffordsville Church Cemetery, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Aug 2012
     
PACK, Bebe (Childers)
1932-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Bebe Pack, 80, of Thelma, died Tuesday, Aug. 28. Born Jan. 14, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Elsie Bowling Childers.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Grover Pack. Survivors include four sons, Paul L. Pack, Charles Pack, Greg Pack and Glenn Pack; two daughters, Carolyn Sue Martin and Glendene Pack; two sisters, Annette Stumbo and Belva Jo Dollins; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Aug. 30, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Tommy Meade officiating. Burial was in Childers Family Cemetery, Whitehouse, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep 05 2012
    
PERRY, Jack Jr.
1940-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Jack Perry Jr., 72, of Boons Camp, died Thursday, Aug. 30. Born April 28, 1940, at Weeksbury, he was the son of the late Jack Harlan and Emma Hale Perry. He was a mechanic for Johnson County Road Department. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ramey Perry of Paintsville; two sons, Jackie Perry of Prestonsburg and Mike Perry of Sitka; two daughters, Judy Fitch of Meally and Lisa Mollett of Tomahawk; a brother, Jack Dempsey of Salyersville; a sister, Christine Rothhammer of Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at Preston Funeral Home, with Willis Staton officiating. Burial will be in Dennie Pigg Cemetery, Boons Camp. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 5, at the funeral home, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep 05 2012
     
PRESTON, George E.
1936-2012
George Ervin Preston Died: Friday, August 10, 2012 Age: 78 JOHNSON COUNTY — George Ervin Preston, 76, of Staffordsville, died Friday, Aug. 10, at Ashland Community Hospice. Born May 27, 1936, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Henry Jr. and Gracy Perry Preston. He was a miner at Western Coal Company. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Ruth Johnson Preston; two daughters, Sharon Blair of Staffordsville and Wanda Price of Offutt; a sister, Freda Williams of Meally; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Marvin Daniels and Claude Mollett officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Aug 2012
    
RATLIFF, Earl R
1940-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Earl Roger Ratliff, 71, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, at his residence. Born Sept. 7, 1940, at Thealka, he was the son of the late Milton and Grace Collins Ratliff. He was a truck driver. Survivors include a son, John Ball of Huntington, WVa.; two daughters, Paula Peters and Joan Williams, both of Paintsville; a brother, Paul Ratliff of Paintsville; a sister, Margaret Ann Fitch, Thealka; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 1, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Wayne Price officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep 05 2012
    
RUNYON, Judy Mae (Jude)
1971-2012
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Judy Mae Jude Runyon, 41, of Lowmansville, died Saturday, Aug. 18, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born July 2, 1971, in Mingo County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Russell and Edith Jude. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Dale Jude and Randy Jude. Survivors include her husband, Chester Lee Runyon; a son, Chester Runyon III of Lowmansville; a daughter, Ashley N. Runyon of Lowmansville; three step-sons, Albert Runyon of Lovely, George Runyon of Tadpole and Billy Runyon of Warfield; a step- daughter, Crystal Runyon of Ashland; four brothers, Roy Jude, Tommie Jude, and Chris Jude, all of Lowmansville and Phillip Ray Jude of Pilgrim; a sister, Debbie Sue Mahan of West Virginia; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Buck Branch United Baptist Church, with Buck Branch ministers officiating. Burial was in Jude-Fletcher Cemetery, Pilgrim, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Wednesday Aug.29 2012
     
SCARBERRY, Ernest
1937-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ernest Ray Scarbury, 75, of Nippa, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born March 11, 1937, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Freddie and Junice Grim Scarberry. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for Central Coal Company. He was also preceded in death by a son, David Bigman. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Rosen Scarbury; a daughter, Fern Strom of Middletown, N.Y.; a brother, Clarence Scarberry of Nippa; two sisters, JoAnn Meek of Nippa and Sandra Crum of Richmond; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 17, at Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church with James Kelly Caudill, Darrell Stepp, Clint Adams, and Larry Smith officiating. Burial was in Scarberry Family Cemetery, Nippa, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Aug 2012
    
TAYLOR, Joyce (Arms)
1937-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Joyce Taylor, 75, of Thealka, died Saturday, Aug. 25, at her redsidence. Born May 7, 1937, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Ida Collins Arms.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest “Buster” Taylor; two brothers, Sanford Arms and Foster Arms; and four sisters, Virgie Wheeler, Dora Clark, Daisy Centers and Imagene Castle. Survivors include five sons, Ernest Taylor of Morehead, Van Maurice Taylor of Staffordsville, Jerry Taylor and Gregory Allen Taylor, both of Thealka, and Christopher Columbus Taylor of Meally; four daughters, Brenda Sue Ratliff and Gwendolyn Joyce Spradlin, both of Thealka, Sherry Hill of Crockett and Elizabeth Ann Arms of Paintsville; 22 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be noon today, Wednesday, August 29, at Thealka Freewill Baptist Church, with Jeremy Spradlin, Hubert Slone, and Gary Blair officiating. Burial will be in Colvin-Taylor Cemetery, Thealka, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Aug.29 2012
    
THARP, Edith L. (Williams)
1927-2012
Edith L. Tharp (nee: Williams), 84, of Fort Thomas, passed away on August 29, 2012 at Baptist Village Care Center Erlanger, KY. She was a homemaker; she was a member of the Fort Thomas Woman's Club; past president of both the Johnson Elementary School and the Highlands High School PTA; and a charter member of the Highland Hills Baptist Church in Fort Thomas. Mrs. Tharp is survived by her husband Charles R. Tharp of Fort Thomas, KY to whom she was married for 64 years; daughter Cyndy (Dan) Jones of Fort Thomas, KY, and son Tim (Vonnie) Tharp of Knoxville, TN; granddaughters Jennifer Turner Smith, Jessica Turner Canterbury, Juliet L. Turner, Natalie L. Mountjoy, and Erin Tharp, grandsons Daniel Jones, Kyle and Ross Tharp; 5 Great Grandchildren; brothers Bill (Charl) Williams of Fort Thomas, KY and Bob Williams of Edgewood, KY; and sister-in-law Gayla (Neil) Tharp Lewis of Dallas, TX. Memorial Visitation will be Monday, September 3, 2012, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Highland Hills Baptist Church, Fort Thomas. A Celebration of Life will be follow the visitation at 1 PM. The Dobbling, Muehlenkamp & Erschell Funeral Home is serving the Family. Memorials are suggested to the Baptist Village Care Center, 2990 Riggs Road, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018
Edith L Williams (child of Charles Milton and Mary A (Cochran) Williams) was born 12 November 1927 in Johnson County, Kentucky and died 29 August 2012 in Fort Thomas, Newport County, Kentucky. She married Charles R. Tharp.  Charles was born 18 May 1925 in Pendleton, Kentucky. He was a son of William C. and Hazel Margret Steth Tharp. Submitted By: Joyce Rickens Mar 2014.
   
TRIMBLE, Joan (Estep)
1958-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Joan Estep Trimble, 53, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, at her residence. Born Dec. 3, 1958, at Marion, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Caudill Estep. She was a waitress. Survivors include a son, Jason Estep of Paintsville; a step-son, Jay Trimble of Oil Springs; three brothers, Roger Caudlill of Falcon, Tim Caudill of Lowmansville and Woody Estep of Paintsville; two sisters, Pamela Kidd of Dwale and Sheila Perry of Pikeville; a grandchild; and a step-grandchild. Memorial services were Thursday, Aug. 30, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep 05 2012
     
VANHOOSE, Mollie F (Daniels)
1934-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mollie Fay Vanhoose, 78, of Paintsville, died Saturday, Aug. 25, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. Born May 16, 1934, at Wittensville, she was the daughter of the late Curt and Numa Castle Daniels. Survivors include two sons, Ricky Curt Vanhoose and Larry Lee Vanhoose, both of Nippa; a daughter, Brenda Hazelett of Hager Hill; a half-brother, Curtis Jean Daniels; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Sunday, Aug. 26, in Daniels Family Cemetery, Nippa, with Kevin Hazelett officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Aug.29 2012

 
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BLAIR, Evelyn (Prater)
1934-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Evelyn Ruby Blair, 78, of Hager Hill, died Monday, Sept. 14. Born July 20, 1934, at Offutt, she was the daughter of the late David and Sally Dutton Prater. She worked at American Standard and was a member of the Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Blair. Survivors include a son, James Estill Blair of Hager Hill; a daughter, Linda Kay Ousley of Blue River; two sisters, Imogene Pack and Earlene Devilbiss, both of Midway, Ohio; five grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Sep 2012
    
BLANTON, Larry Joe
2013
JOHNSON COUNTY — Larry Blanton, 61, of Oil Springs, died Friday, Feb. 22, at his residence. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Blanton. Survivors include his mother, Fay Blanton; two sisters, Shirley Blanton and Debbie Botner; three brothers, Gary Blanton, Melvin Blanton Jr. and Jerry Blanton; two daughters, Kimberly Borowski and Amanda Howard; a son, Willie Blanton; a stepson, Anthony Dale; three grandchildren; and three step- grandchildren. A private ceremony will be held for family and friends, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.27 2013
 
Johnson County Coroner J.R. Frisby said that a preliminary autopsy of Larry and Sandra Blanton showed that they had died of blunt force trauma to the head and to the trunk. The official date of their deaths was established as Sept. 7, 2012, through an investigation conducted by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.
    
BLANTON, Sandara (Blair)
2013
JOHNSON COUNTY — Sandara “Sandy” Kaye Blanton, 54, of Oil Springs died Friday, Feb. 22, at her residence. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Blanton. Survivors include her mother, Nora Blair; a sister, Lois Fraley; two sons, Anthony Dale and Willie Blanton; two step-daughters, Kimberly Borowski and Amanda Howard; four grandchildren; and a step-grandchild. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Williams Cemetery, Oil Springs United Baptist Church, Oil Springs, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.27 2013
 
Johnson County Coroner J.R. Frisby said that a preliminary autopsy of Larry and Sandra Blanton showed that they had died of blunt force trauma to the head and to the trunk. The official date of their deaths was established as Sept. 7, 2012, through an investigation conducted by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.
    
BOWEN, Claudia (Miles)
1942-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Claudia Sue Miles Bowen, 69, of Boons Camp, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born Oct. 30, 1942, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late John Lee and Mildred Lemaster Miles. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by a son, John Russell Mollette.  Survivors include her husband, Fred Bowen; two daughters, Jacqulynn Owens of Williamsport and Roxanna Cox of Paintsville; four step-children; three brothers, Crofford Miles of Offutt, Joe Edward Miles of Paintsville and Terrence Miles of Hammond; a sister, Brenda Payne of Richmond; four grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 8, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Isaac Rowland and Southie Fannin Jr. officiating. Burial was in Miles Cemetery, Hammond, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep.12 2012
    
CAUDILL, Connie S (Maynard)
1947-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Connie Sue Maynard Caudill, 64, of Sitka, died Monday, Sept. 10, at her residence. Born Oct. 24, 1947, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Roger Morrison and Dorothy Maynard. Survivors include her husband, James Caudill; a son, Mike Caudill of Sitka; and a sister, Bernetta Fitch of Louisa. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Darren Rice officiating. Burial will be in Salyer Family Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep.12 2012
    
CAUDILL, Daniel W
1960-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Daniel Wayne Caudill, 51, of Salyersville, died Friday, Sept. 7, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 14, 1960, at Paintsville, he was the son of Patty Jean Caudill Patrick. He was a retired mechanic. Additional survivors include four daughters, Melissa Jenkins, Cassandra Barnett, Britney Caudill and Isabella Caudill, all of Salyersville; two sons, Daniel Caudill Jr. of Prestonsburg and Dalton Caudill of Salyersville; a sister, Vicky Patrick of Paintsville; a brother, Sam Caudill of Salyersville; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Salyersville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Earl May Cemetery, Salyersville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep.12 2012
    
COLEMAN, Harold G
1935-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Harold Gene Coleman, 77, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, at his residence. He was born Feb. 15, 1935. Survivors include his wife, Adella Somerville Coleman; a son, Gary Gene Coleman of Paintsville; a daughter, Valerie Cowley of Elkview, W.Va.; two brothers, Charlie Coleman of Columbus, Ohio, and Paul David Coleman of Paintsville; five sisters, Janet Branham, Sue Ryan, Ora Lee Reese, all of Columbus, Mary Salyer of Hager Hill and Kaye Mahaffy of Carlisle, Ohio; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 29, at Southside Freewill Baptist Church, with Wayne Price, Larry Smith and Paul David Coleman officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery, Paintsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
   
DILLS, Charles Lee
1936-2012
Memorial services were held Sunday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. at Kalmer Memorial Services in Lebanon, Ill. for Charles Lee Dills, 76, of Maryville, Ill., formerly of Belleville, Ill., who passed away Sat., Sept. 22 at Liberty Village in Maryville. Mr. Dills was born Aug. 10, 1936 in Paintsville, son of the late Charles and Louis Faye Combs Dills. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the U. S. Air Force. Surviving are his wife, Doris May Turner Dills; two daughters, Teresa (Richard) Sobieralski of Shiloh, Ill., and Carolyn Wirtel of Maryville; one son, Aaron Dills of Belleville; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements under the direction of the Kalmer Memorial Services in Lebanon.
   
FAIRCHILD, Brenda
1949-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Brenda Sue Fairchild, 63, of Paintsville, died Sunday, Sept. 16, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born March 27, 1949, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Roby Meade and Tillie Castle. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Fairchild. Survivors include a son, Roby Meadows; two daughters, Jennifer Meadows and Angie Smith; a step-son, Aaron Fairchild; two sisters, Dina Handshoe, and Connie Stocker; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Bruce Aaron Davis and David Powers officiating. Burial will be in Castle Family Cemetery, Tutor Key, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Sep 2012
     
FAIRCHILD, Claudette (Baldrige)
1969-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Claudette Fairchild, 43, of Paintsville, died Sunday, Sept. 2. Born May 14, 1969, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of Sarah Mollette Baldrige and the late Claude Baldrige. Additional survivors include three sons, Joseph Gene Fairchild and Eric Fairchild, both of Hager Hill, and Brian Fairchild of Paintsville; two step-sons, Glen Fairchild and Kevin Fairchild, both of Hager Hill; three brothers, James E. Mollette of Paintsville, Ray Mollette of Salyersville and Jason Lee Fairchild of East Point; three sisters, Robin Fairchild of Flat Gap, Vivian Lee Dale and Donna Mollette, both of Paintsville; a grandchild; and four step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Preston Funeral Home, with Travis Tackett officiating. Burial will be in Fairchild Family Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday 9-05-2012
    
HALL, Virgie (Parsons)
1927-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Virgie Parsons Hall, 85, of Thelma, died Thursday, Sept. 27, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Sept. 1, 1927, at Blue Moon, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Gertrude Kidd Parsons. She was a homemaker and member of the Prestonsburg Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Willard Neece; second husband, Stallard Hall; a son, Russell Neece; a step-son, Phillip Dale Neece; a sister, Loraine Skeans; and three brothers, Lester Parsons, Estill “Buster” Parsons and Phillip Parsons. Survivors include a son, Stanley Neece of Harold; two daughters, Linda Lyon of Thelma and Henrietta Osborn of Auxier; two step-sons, Cledas Hall of Clyde, Ohio, and Charles Hall of Wellington; two step-daughters, Brenda Hall and Catherine Baker, both of Harold; two sisters, Doris Tackett of Alger, Ohio, and Florida Tackett of Lexington; a brother, Millard Parsons of Harold; nine grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren; and several great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 30, at Prestonsburg Church of Christ, with Rick Kelley and Vernon Hall officiating. Burial was in Bush Cemetery, Harold, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
  
HAMILTON, Noble Sr.
1938-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Noble E. Hamilton Sr., 74, of Flat Gap, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, at his residence. Born May 20, 1938, at Flat Gap, he was the son of the late Fosgter and Bessie Cantrell Hamilton. He was retired from Paul B. Hall Medical Center. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dottie Woods Hamilton. Survivors include two sons, Larry Hamilton of Columbus, Ohio, and Noble Hamilton Jr., of Thealka; four daughters, Christi Burke of York, Pa., Denise Estep and Patricia Harris, both of Flat Gap, and Pamela Jarrell of Columbus; two brothers, Eulas Hamilton of Ashland and Willis Hamilton of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Mary Mandy Wheeler of Ostrander, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 15, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Jason Hutchinson officiating. Burial was in Hamilton Cemetery, Redbush, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Sep 2012
   
HOLZHAUSE, Anna Marie (Williamson)
1931-2012
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 22 at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home in Columbus, Ind., for Anna Marie Williamson Holzhause, 81, of Greensburg, Ind., who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Hickory Creek of Greensburg. Mrs. Holzhause was born Feb. 19, 1931 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Arthur and Elva Crum Perry. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Williamson, and her second husband, Charles Holzhause; one daughter, Wanda L. Smith; and one brother, Harold Thomas Perry. Surviving are two sons, Jerry Allen (Linda) Williamson of Columbus and James Allen Williams of Greensburg; two daughters, Rose Marie (Tim) Hamilton of Columbus, and Phyllis Ann (Gary) Harman of St. Paul, Ind.; four sisters, Ruby Lee (Richard) Wells of West Van Lear, Sally (Paul) Lyons of Marion, Ohio, Audrey (Robby) Robinson of Westerville, Ohio, and Judy (Dave) Perry of Lagro, Ind.; two brothers, James Arthur (Teri) Perry of Hillsboro, Ohio, and Michael Allen (Martha) Perry of Erie, Mich.; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Pastor Roy Redd, with burial to follow in the Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus. Arrangements under the direction of the Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home of Columbus. Paintsville Herald Friday Sep.21 2012
     
HAYES, Mary Elaine (Travis)
1960-2012
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel for Mary Elaine Travis Hayes, 52, of Williamsport, who passed away Friday, Sept. 7 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville. Mrs. Hayes was born June 27, 1960 in Paintsville, daughter of Ray (Gwydna) Travis of Hager Hill, and the late Morris Elaine Hayes Travis. She was a former employee of Job Corps. Surviving in addition to her father are two brothers, Vencil Travis of Paintsville, and Shannon Travis of Winchester; and one sister, Sharon Travis Castle of Thelma. The service was officiated by the Rev. Larry O’Bryan, with burial in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Sep.12 2012
   
JUDE, James A
1982-2012
MARTIN COUNTY — James Anthony “Bear” Jude, 29, died Thursday, Sept. 6, at University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. Born Sept. 9, 1982, at Ashland, he was the son of James Arthur Jude of Inez, and Sheila Preece Workman of Debord. Additional survivors include two daughters, Savannah Paige Jude of Wayne, W.Va., and Elizabeth McKenzie Jude of Ohio; a brother Johnathon Jude of Inez; and two sisters, Brandy Fletcher of Inez and Crystal Wright of Paintsville. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Tim McCoy officiating. Burial will be in Preece Family Cemetery, Offutt, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep.12 2012
    
KESTNER, Jackie
1961-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jackie “Spiderjack” Kestner, 51, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, at U.K. Medical Center, Lexington. Born July 19, 1961, in Johnson County, he was the son of Fonnie and Eliza Jane Castle Kestner. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Kestner; and a sister, Diana Kestner. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Kestner; a son, Jackie Kestner Jr., of Sitka; a daughter, Cassondra Kestner of Sitka; two step-daughters, Ericca Blair of Jennings Creek and Tiffany Maynard of Charleston, W.Va.; four brothers, Sam Kestner of Flat Gap, Leroy Kestner and James Kestner, both of East Point, and Gary Kesnter of Iowa; and four sisters, Shirley Whitt of Morgan County, Wanda Shepherd of Michigan, Kathy Blair of East Point and Brenda Marshall of Tennessee. Funeral services were Thursday, Sept. 27, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jimmy McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery, Sitka, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
   
LEMASTER, William
1932-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – William Lemaster, 80, of Sitka, died Sunday, Sept. 17. Born July 4, 1932, at Stambaugh, he was the son of the late Clellie and Pearlie Lyons Lemaster. He was a miner with Witten Coal and member of the Sitka Pentecostal Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dimple Spears. Survivors include three sons, Wendell Darriell Lemaster, Eddie Wayne Lemaster and William Douglas Lemaster, all of Sitka; three daughters, Patricia Castle of Sitka, Cathy Maynard of Stambaugh and Willidean Bunyard of Jeffersonville, Ohio; a sister, Jerldine Vanhoose of Dayton, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be noon today, Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Eugene Stambaugh officiating. Burial will be in Lemaster Family Cemetery, Sitka, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Sep 2012
     
MCCLOUD, William M
1932-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — William Morris “Bill” McCloud, 79, of Stambaugh, died Thursday, Sept. 6, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born Sept. 30, 1932, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Beecher and Alta Mae Tackett McCloud. He was an auto mechanic. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alma Irene Williamson McCloud. Survivors include a son, Scott Morris McCloud of Stambaugh; two daughters, Teresa Arlene Music of Conyers, Ga., and Billie Myra Trimble of Staffordsville; a sister, Ruth Evelyn Caudill of Wittensville; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 9, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Steve Hazelette officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep.12 2012
    
MCCLOUD, Virginia (Combs)
1926-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Virginia Combs Wells McCloud, 86, of West Van Lear, died Sunday, Sept. 23, at Riverview Nursing Home. Born Aug. 20, 1926, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Carew and Virgie Butcher Combs. She was a member of the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by his wife, Eligah McCloud. Survivors include a son, Emery Wells of Tennessee; and two daughters,  Reva Grim of Louisa and Anna Moffett of Ypslanti, Mich. Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Harry Neal Frisby officiating. Burial was in Wells and Salyers Cemetery, Hager Hill, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
    
MONDRAGON, LaGonda (Arnett)
1987-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – LaGonda Faye Arnett, 25, of Salyersville, died Sunday, Sept. 30, in Magoffin County. Born July 26, 1987, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Jerry Burdine and Peggy Manns Arnett. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cory Mondragon. Additional survivors include a sister, Jerrica Arnett of Salyersville. Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 5, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Manuel Minix officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery, Middle Fork, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville Big Sandy News Oct 2012
  
MORGAN, Jessica Carol (Hitchcock)
1977-2012
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 18, 1 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Jessica Carol Morgan, 35, of River, who passed away Friday, Sept. 14 at her residence. Mrs. Morgan was born June 28, 1977 in Floyd County, daughter of David and Darlena Blevins Hitchcock of River. Surviving in addition to her parents are one son, Chase Andrew Hitchcock; and one daughter, Caitlin Olivia Morgan, both of River; one brother, David Keith Hitchcock of Magoffin County; and her paternal grandmother, Anna Jewel Hitchcock of Paintsville. The service was officiated by Wendell Ison and James Kelly Caudill, with burial in the Staffordsville Church Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.
   
NICKERSON, George D
1930-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – George Daniel Nickerson, 82, of Hickory, N.C., died Friday, Sept. 7, at Frye Hospital, Hickory. Born July 9, 1930, at Bangor, Maine, he was the son of the late Verne Orcutt and Annie Frances Call Nickerson. He was a telephone engineer, a U.S. Army veteran and member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church of Hickory. Survivors include his wife, Roberta Price Nicherson; a son, George Daniel Nickerson Jr. of Matthews, N.C.; a daughter, Paula Huffman of Martinsville, Va.; and four grandchildren. Graveside services were Thursday, Sept. 13, Price Cemetery, Oil Springs, with Jason Price officiating, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Sep 2012
   
PATTERSON, Patricia Ann (Adkins)
1935-2012
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Patricia Ann Patterson, 77, of East Point, who passed away Thursday, Sept. 6. Mrs. Patterson was born June 2, 1935 in Williamson, W. Va., daughter of the late Mose and Emma Mabe Adkins. She was self employed. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Patterson. Surviving are two sons, Jimmy Bevins of Pikeville, and Joe Bevins of Pinson Fork; two daughters, Janice Trador and Robyn Warrix, both of East Point; one sister, Deborah Wiles of Columbus, Ohio; one step- brother, Bill Mabe of Little Rock, Ark.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Wendell Isom, with burial in the Sunset Cemetery at Galloway, Ohio. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Sep.12 2012
   
PENNINGTON, Ren F.
1938-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Ren F. Pennington, 74, of Flat Gap, died Monday, Sept. 10, at his residence. Born April 5, 1938, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Walker and Marvie Young Pennington. He was a farmer. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Willa Dean Lemaster Pennington; second wife, Lois Salyer Pennington; and a daughter, Brenda Sharen Barnett. Survivors include a daughter, Renetta Daniels of Tutor Key; a step-daughter, Linda Holbrook of West Van Lear; three step-sons, Greg Cantrell of Red Bush, Keith Cantrell and Paul Cantrell, both of Flat Gap; a sister, Susie Fyffe of Baltimore, Md.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Ray Pennington and Ron Bruno officiating. Burial was in Salyers Cemetery, Red Bush, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Sep 2012
   
PRICE, Charlotte J (Collins)
1948-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Charlotte Jean Price, 63, of Williamsport, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, at her residence. Born Oct. 23, 1948, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Elzie and Minnie Alice Mullins Collins. She was a homemaker and member of the Boons Camp Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Elzie Johnson Collins, Tony Collins and William Robert Collins; and a sister, Betty Lou Spriggs. Survivors include her husband, William R. Price; a son, William Bradley Price of Richmond; two daughters, Teresa Ann Duty of Williamsport and Betty Faye Vanhoose of Lowmansville; three brothers, Roger Lee Collins and Frank Marion Collins, both of Williamsport, and Douglas Eugene Collins of Offutt; two sisters, Doris Ann Baldwin of Paintsville and Joanie Lynn Daniel of Meally; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 8, at Boonscamp Freewill Baptist Church, with Jimmy Price and Edmond Hickman officiating. Burial was in Ward Cemetery, Banjo, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep.12 2012
    
SKAGGS, Violet G. (Wilcox)
1927-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Violet G. Wilcox Skaggs, 85, of Lowmansville, died Thursday, Sept. 20, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born March 5, 1927, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Grace Stanley Wilcox. She was a postmistress at Lowmansville. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Buell Skaggs; a brother, Everett Edward Wilcox; a sister, Jean Conley; and a granddaughter. Survivors include two sons, John Skaggs and Keith Skaggs, both of Lowmansville; a daughter, Sandra Lynn Jennings of Napoleon, Ohio; three sisters, Phoebe Womack of Wittensville, Helen Stricklin of Mansfield, Ohio, and Opal Chandler of Springfield, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 23, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bill Staten and John Skaggs officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Sep 2012
    
SLONE, John W
1947-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — John William Slone, 65, of Van Lear, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, at his residence. Born Jan. 26, 1947, at Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late Tommy Slone and Alice Prater. He was a construction worker. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Kathryn Johnson, Sarah Virginia and Debra Slone; and four brothers, Paul Slone, Tommy Slone, Jr., Charles Edward Slone and Gene Autry Slone. Survivors include his wife, Debra L. Siler Slone; a son, John David Ropp; three daughters, Misty Lynn Slone DeLgado, Johnna Renae Slone and Bethany Glynn Slone; four brothers, Herman Slone, George Slone, Gary Slone and Oscar Slone; and four sisters, Winnie Mae Keathley, Ella Sammons, Garnett Oldfather and Marie Lafferty. Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 9, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Carl Murray officiating. Burial was in Weddington Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News Sep. 2012
    
SPRADLIN, Effie (Davis)
1917-2012
Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel for Effie D. Spradlin, 95, of Paintsville, who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Mountain Manor in Paintsville. Mrs. Spradlin was born June 25, 1917 at Denver, daughter of the late Daniel and Lucy Burke Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Spradlin. Surviving are one son, Roger Spradlin of Church Hill, Tenn.; one daughter, Leta Nelson of Paintsville; three grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Bill Campbell and Keith Horn, with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Friday Sep.21 2012
          
STAFFORD, Jerry Sr.
1937-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Jerry Roger Stafford, Sr., 75, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born May 17, 1937, in Scioto County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ray and Emma Taylor Stafford.  Survivors include his wife, Bethel Smallwood Johnson Stafford; two sons, Terry R. Stafford of Durham, N.C., and Jerry R. Stafford Jr., of Pikeville; a step-son, Leroy Johnson Jr., of Staffordsville; two daughters, Shari Midkiff of Kenova, W.Va., and Anna Mae Stafford of Crossville, Tenn.; a step-daughter, Becki Woods of Clay City; a brother, Tommy Michael Stafford of Chillicothe, Ohio; three sisters, Sara Lowman of Latham, Ohio, Brenda Music of Oyster Creek, Texas, and Judy Groves of Chillicothe; 16 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 29, at Paintsville First Freewill Baptist Church, with Larry Blair and Toby Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
    
STAPLETON, Lorraine (Stambaugh)
1916-2012
Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Paintsville, for Lorraine Stambaugh Stapleton, 96, who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Mrs. Stapleton was born Sept. 19, 1916 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Cam Hagerman and Elizabeth Walters Stambaugh. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Davis B. Stapleton; one daughter, Jeanne Spurlock; one brother, Marshall Williamson; and one sister, Vivian Branham. Surviving are one brother, John Morgan “Pete” Stam-baugh of Ashland; and son-in-law, Burl Wells Spurlock of Prestonsburg; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Wesley Stedtefeld, with entombment at the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Oct.03 2012

 
OCTOBER - 2012


ABRAMS, Sandra (Blanton)
1945-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Sandra Kyd Blanton Abrams, 67, of Cocoa, Fla., formerly of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, in Paintsville. Born July 14, 1945, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Wendell “Nig” and Blanche Holbrook Blanton.  She was preceded in death by a son, Scott Jeffery Abrams; and a brother, Bobby Blanton. Additional survivors include her husband, Sam Abrams; a daughter, Shery K. Durborow of Cocoa; three brothers, Michael Blanton of Grove City, Ohio, Terry Blanton of Paintsville and Brian Blanton of Dayton, Ohio; four sisters, Debbie Blanton of Paintsville, Judy Frazier of Staffordsville, Barb Vanhoose of Thelma and Nikki McCarty of Port St. John’s, Fla.; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 3, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Isaac Rowland, Michael Blanton, Brian Blanton, and Terry Blanton officiating, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov. 2012
    
ASHBY, Julia (Salyers)
1925-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Julia Salyers Ashby, 87, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born May 25, 1925, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Nola Belle Crider Salyers. She was a nurse’s aide at Harper-Grace Hospital, Detroit, Mich. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Ashby; five brothers, Tommy Witten, Walter Salyers, James Salyers, Russell Salyers and Orsel Salyers; and two sisters, Louisa Music and Ava Stambaugh. Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 19, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, Inez.  Burial was in the Christa Gardens, Sitka, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
    
AUSTIN, James
1938-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – James “Moe” Livingston Austin, 74, of Paintsville, died Saturday, Oct. 6, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born March 3, 1938, at Van Lear, he was the son of the late William Bryant and Josie Lee Caudill Austin. He was a general laborer. Survivors include a daughter, Josie Ann Williams of Portsmouth, Ohio; a brother, Michael Austin of Paintsville; three sisters, Dosha Clemons of Hager Hill, Judy Jenkins of Paintsville and Nora Francis Morgan of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Joe Adkins officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
     
BLANKENSHIP, Ottis
1923-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ottis Blankenship, 89, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. Born May 21, 1923, in Pike County, he was the son of the late Alex and Dolly McGuire Blankenship. He was retired from Kentucky Power and was a World War II Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Amelia McKenzie; seven brothers; and five sisters. Survivors include his wife, Christine Stratton Blankenship. Funeral services were Friday, Nov. 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Ben Wright, Mark McKenzie, and David Wright officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov. 2012
     
BOWENS, Nancy (Lemaster)
1940-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Nancy Louise Lemaster Bowens, 72, of Sitka, died Thursday, Oct. 18, in Sandy Hook. Born July 26, 1940, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Dallas and Ava Salyers Stambaugh. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bowens. Survivors include two sons, Edgar Lemaster of Tutor Key and Jeffery Lemaster of Sitka; two daughters, Shauna Johnson of Winchester and Teresa VanHoose of Sitka; three sisters, Bonnie Wallick of Paris, Tenn., Sharon Hackney of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Robin Moore of Winchester; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 22, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Dale Music officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
   
BREEDING, Clair
1926-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Clair Breeding, 85, of Van Lear, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, at his residence. Born Nov. 16, 1926, at Wolf Pit, he was the son of the late Evans and Pearl Presley Breeding. Survivors include his wife, Florence McCoy Breeding; two sons, Gregory Delon Breeding of Lewisburg and Reginald Joe Breeding of Oakland, Md.; two brothers, Robert Breeding of Alexandria, Ohio, and H.B. Breeding of Pikeville; two sisters, Joyce Morman of Hardy and Lorilia Dutton of Florida; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 26, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Breeding Family Cemetery, Narrows Branch, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
   
BURCHETT, Carol (Brown)
1950-2012
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Carol Brown Burchett, 61, of Paintsville, who passed away Thursday, Oct. 18 at her residence. Mrs. Burchett was born Nov. 8, 1950 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Eyvind and Betty Wells Brown. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Janet Sue Clifton. She was a legal secretary. Surviving are one son, Roger Ray, Jr. of Salyersville; one daughters, Shantel (Randy) Selvage of Paintsville; one brother, James Brown of Van Lear; and one sister, Anna Wilson of Paintsville; and three grandchildren. The service was officiated by Roger Hill, with burial in the Wells Cemetery at Daniels Creek in Van Lear. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Oct.31 2012
  
BUSH, Jimmy
1960-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jimmy Leon Bush, 52, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Paul B. Medical Center. Born May 10, 1960, in Johnson County, he was the son of Georgia Webb Bush of Thealka and the late James Jess Bush. He was a coal miner. Additional survivors include his wife, Sherry Smith Bush; two daughters, Amy Webb of Paintsville and Alisha Clark of Volga; three brothers, Tommy Bush of Sitka, Johnny Bush of Auxier and Paul Bush of Thealka; five sisters, Cleva Caudill and Lisa Shepherd, both of Thealka, Wilma Richmond of Thelma, Debbie Ratliff of Hager Hill and Regina Salyer of Salyersville; a grandchild; and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 4, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Vanhoose and Larry Smith officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov. 2012
    
BUTCHER, Ivan
1930-2012
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Ivan Butcher, 82, of Mulberry Ave., Louisa, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, Oct. 27. Ivan was born Jan. 31, 1930, at Paintsville, the son of the late Beacher and Ollie Williams Butcher.  He was also preceded in death by eight brothers; and four sisters. He was a member of the Friendship United Baptist Church. He joined the church on June 8, 1957, being ordained as a minister in May, 1965. He was an electrician by trade, retiring from the Elliot Company. Survivors include his loving wife, Ann Colvin Butcher; a daughter, Jane Butcher of Meally; two sisters, Georgene Barnette of Lexington, and Anita Gay Walters, and husband, Frank of Miamisburg, Ohio; a brother, Douglas Butcher, and wife, Opal of Meally; and two favorite nephews, Steve Butcher and Dave Butcher, both of Meally. Funeral services were conducted by Elders Flem Allen Arrowwood, and Glen Pennix, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m., at Wilson Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa, under direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa. Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralhomeky.com. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
    
CASTLE, Katherine (Kirk)
1947-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Katherine Kirk Castle, 64, of Paintsville, died Sunday, Oct. 7. Born Nov. 30, 1947, in Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Deloris Livingston Gambill. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three daughters, Sherri Kirk of Lancaster, Terie Walker of Lexington, and Tina Burkett of Louisville; a brother, Mike Gambill of Prestonsburg; a sister, Virginia Gambill of Paintsville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
    
CASTLE, Ronald L
1969-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ronald Lee Castle, 43, of West Van Lear, died Sunday, Oct. 28, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Jan. 23, 1969, in Johnson County, he was the son of Donald Lee and Dolores Crum Castle of West Van Lear. He was a security guard at Johnson Central High School. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Alexis Kelly Castle. Additional survivors include his wife, Patricia Ratliff Castle; and a son, Christopher Lee Castle of West Van Lear. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Johnny Jones, Paul Keeton, and Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
    
CASTLE, Walter Jr.
1928-2012
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. at the Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Walter Castle Jr., 83, of Stambaugh, who passed away Monday, Oct. 1 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Mr. Castle was born Nov. 25, 1928 in Johnson County, son of the late Walter Sr. and Hester Burchett Castle. He was an electrician; and a U. S. Air Force veteran. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James and Quentin Castle. Surviving are his wife, Eloise Stapleton Castle of Stambaugh; four sons, Walter Edward “Eddie” Castle, And-rew (Amy) Castle, and Joseph (Jennifer) Castle, all of Stam-baugh, and James Casey (Van-essa) Castle of Wittensville; one sister, Opal Rice of Oil Springs; and six grandchildren. The service will be officiated by John G. Pelphrey and Anthony Castle, with burial to follow at the family cemetery at Stambaugh. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Oct.03 2012
   
CHANDLER, Gordon Leon
1944-2012
Memorial services will be held Sunday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. at the home of Biddie Chandler for Gordon Leon Chandler, 67, of Van Lear, who passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18 in Richmond. Mr. Chandler was born Nov. 2, 1944, son of Biddie Chandler of Van Lear, and the late Richard Chandler. He was also preceded in death one brother, William Chandler; and one niece and one nephew. Surviving in addition to his mother are, one brother, Roger Chandler of Wabash, Ind.; and two sisters, Debbie Chandler and Kathy Branham, both of Van Lear. In lieu of flowers send donations to Phelps & Son Funeral Home, P.O. Box 398, Hager Hill, KY 41222.
   
CHANDLER, June M (Jackson)
1930-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — June Marie Chandler, 82, of Staffordsville, died Sunday, Oct. 28, at her residence. Born June 1, 1930, at Staffordsville, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Virgie Conley Jackson. She was a factor worker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frances Joe Chandler; and a son, Joe Ivan Chandler. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Jayne and Kathy Steward, both of Paintsville; three brothers, Danny Jackson and Walter Ray Jackson, both of Staffordsville, and Oakley Jackson of Rinneyville; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Jim Price and Wendell Ison officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
     
CLAY, William
1968-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — William Henry “Bill” Clay, 74, of Nippa, died Monday, Oct. 15, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born Jan. 2, 1938, at Freeburn, he was the son of the late Edgar and Olgia Wallen Clay. He was a miner with Island Creek Coal and a U.S. Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Opal Burns Clay. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Brewer Rice Clay; a son, Henry Edward Clay of Nippa; two step-sons, Jeff Rice of Charley and Michael Rice of Flat Gap; a step-daughter, Lee Freeman of Ulysses; a grandchild; and six step-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 19, at Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church, with Jimmy VanHoose and M.T. Womack officiating. Burial was in Burns/Clay Cemetery, Nippa, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
          
CLICK, Nancy (Stambaugh)
1947-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Nancy Carol Stambaugh Click, 65, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born June 23, 1947, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Una and Alice Preston Stambaugh. She was a secretary at Perkins Rehab Center. Survivors include a daughter, Sheila Kestner of Tutor Key; a brother, Charles Michael Stambaugh of Hager Hill; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 21, at Solid Rock Independent Church, with Hedgel Golden officiating. Burial was in Preston/Stambaugh Cemetery, Hager Hill, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
   
COLLINS, Dorothy (Canaday)
1920-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Dorothy M. Collins, 92, of Delaware, Ohio, formerly of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware. Born Oct. 5, 1920, at Slab Fork, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Shirilda Lawson Canaday. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Amos P. Collins. Survivors include two sons, Harold Collins of Marengo, Ohio, and Larry Collins of Prospect, Ohio; seven daughters, Nellie Brokaw of Orlando, Fla., Judy Morrow and Alice Vance, both of Delaware, Ruth Ann Blair of Thompson, Ohio, Betty Maroney and Donna Gardner, both of Whitehall, Ohio, and Rosie Yoho of Columbus, Ohio; four sisters, Eula Coulter of Crab Orchard, W.Va., Zora Tackett of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, Dora Frick of Hemphill, Texas, and Louise Scott of Waverly, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday, Oct. 29, in Collins Family Cemetery, Riceville, with Danny Ward officiating, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
    
CRACE, Annis
1924-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Annis Ruth Crace, 88, of Paintsville, died Sunday, Oct. 28, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Feb. 10, 1924, in Floyd County, she was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paris “Cracker” Crace. Survivors include a son, Mike Crace of Taiwan; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be noon Thursday, Nov. 1, at Paintsville First Christian Church, with Wesley Stedtefeld officiating. Visitation will be10 a.m.-noon the day of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
     
FLORA, George A
1958-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — George Aaron Flora, 54, of Paintsville, formerly of Flemingsburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, at University Hospital Cincinnati. Born Aug. 23, 1958, in Georgetown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clyde and Lyda Mae Flora. He was retired from the Kentucky State Division of Water, and enjoyed fishing with his dogs. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Flora; and two brothers, Larry and Jerry Flora. Survivors include his wife, Paula Hall Flora of Paintsville; a daughter, Tyne Michelle Flora of Cincinnati; a brother, John (Linda) Flora of Flemingsburg; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 13, from 5 p.m.-9 p.m., at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Oct.17 2012
     
GINTHER, Lucille (Maynard)
1928-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lucille Maynard Ginther, 84, of Paintsville, died Thursday, Oct. 11, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born Jan. 15, 1928, in Mingo County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Erva and Ora Jude Maynard.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Johnny White. Survivors include a son, Ervin Ginther of Flat Gap; two daughters, Orie Jackson of Flat Gap and Ada Caudill of Auxier; two brothers, Silas Maynard of Georgia and Luther Maynard of Richmond; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Memorial services will be held at a later date, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Oct.17 2012
    
GREEN, James E.
1931-2012
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m. at the Newcomer Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel, in Columbus, Ohio, for James E. Green, 81, of Columbus, who passed away Saturday, Oct. 6. Mr. Green was born Sept. 5, 1931 in Van Lear, son of the late Ora and Winnie Lee Castle Green. He was a U.S. Army veteran in the Korean War. He was also preceded in death by one son, Gregg Green. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Fulks Green of Columbus; one son, Todd Green; one daughter, Terry (Tom) Egan of St. Joseph, Mich.; one sister, Bobbie (Edsel) Rice of Flatwoods; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment will be in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Columbus. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Oct.10 2012
   
GROVER, Donald E.
1942-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Donald E. Grover, 70, of Paintsville, died Friday, Oct. 5, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Aug. 30, 1942, in Bellmont County, Ohio, he was the son of the late James and Marie French Grover. Survivors include two sons, Christopher Grover and Donald Grover, both of Lorain, Ohio; three daughters, Darla Grover of Lorain, and Shirley Grover and Irene Grover, both of Akron, Ohio; six sisters, Sandy Livingston of Lorain, Shirley McLaughin of Bridgeport, Ohio, Janice Scotka of Bellaire, Ohio, Patty Kiser of Pow, Mary Lemaster of Leander and Brenda Irbanek of Painesville, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Graveside services were Sunday, Oct. 7, in Lemaster Family Cemetery, Leander, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
      
HOPSON, Effie (Nunnery)
1915-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Effie Hobson, 97, of Hager Hill, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Riverview Health Care Center, Prestonsburg. Born Sept. 10, 1915, in Pike County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Lucy Ratliff Nunnery. She was a retired teacher from Porter Elementary, and member of the Highlands Regional Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary, Kentucky Teachers Association and Johnson County Teachers Association. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sammie Garland Hobson; and two sons, Jack Hobson and Larry Hobson. Survivors include a son, Gary Hobson of Van Lear; a daughter, Dolores Preston of Hager Hill; a half-sister, Lucille Noakes of Prestonsburg; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 20, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Wes Stedtefeld officiating. Burial was in Hobson Family Cemetery, Van Lear, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
    
JENKINS, Wilma
1960-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Wilma Jean Jenkins, 52, of Van Lear, died Monday, Oct. 22, at St. Joseph East Hospital, Lexington. Born April 2, 1960, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of Loretta Castle of Lexington and the late Oschal Caudill. Additional survivors include a son, Jason Preece of Lexington; a daughter, Leslie Hamilton of Rush; three sisters, Darlene Beam of Columbus, Ohio, Rebecca Caudill and Sharon Caudill, both of Lexington; a brother, William Caudill of Nicholasville; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Oct. 25, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Ronnie Spriggs and Kenny Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery, Blaine, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
  
KIRK, Minerva (Crum)
1914-2012
Minerva Kirk of Big Elk Creek, Beauty (formerly of Paintsville), lived a full life with family and friends and faith in God until her death on Oct. 15, 2012, at the age of 98 years, 6 months, and eight days. Born April 7, 1914 in Red Jacket (Mingo Co.) W. Va., the eldest child of the late Edward Crum and Margie Copley Crum Salmons. Minerva’s family farm was on Boar Branch on Big Elk Creek (Martin Co.). Her father was a coal miner who was killed in a mine accident in West Virginia when Minerva was 12 years old. Her mother, Margie was expecting a child, so most of the household chores and caring for the younger children in the home fell to Minerva, as she was the eldest. Her uncles convinced her mother to send Minerva (age 13) and the three boys (Auxier, age 11; Glen, age nine; and Frank, age five) to the Odd Fellows Home in Elkins, W.Va. Madalena, age three, and a newborn, Edvenna, were too young to go to the Odd Fellows Home. Minerva and her brothers were in the Odd Fellows Home for three years before returning home to Martin County to help her mother take care of the farm and family. Minerva went to Berea, now Berea Foundation School and College, to attend school, but was called home on several occasions to care for ailing family members. Margie raised her family alone, only to marry again after the youngest, Edvenna, graduated from college and had a teaching job. Minerva was a very strong person, always guiding and applauding and teaching her children, grandchildren, and others, the values of life, patriotism and their civic duties. She encouraged her children to succeed in whatever their goals were in life and was very proud of how they turned out. The two oldest daughters were successful business women, the two younger daughters chose a career with the U.S. government and the two boys, as well as her three brothers served in the United States military before returning to other successes. She was very proud of their accomplishments and shared with someone one day that “her children had approximately 75 years total service to our great country”. Minerva was a dedicated Christian and a member of the World Wide Church of God, and then joined The Restored Church of God, since the early 1960’s. In addition to her parents, Minerva was preceded in death by her brothers, James Auxier, Glen Reather and Lynch Franklin; and sisters, Elizabeth, Juanita, Madalena and Edvenna; her ex-husband, Luther Kirk; daughter, Donna Runyon; great-granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Stamey; and great- great-granddaughter, Isabella Hudson.  She is survived by children, Mary Kirk of Columbus, Ohio, Wanda Foster of Hutto, Texas, Joyce (Doug) Durrant of Spokane, Wash., Glen (Mary Jo) Kirk of Inez, and John (Cathy) Kirk of Coeburn, Va.; 11 grandchildren, George (Ginny) Fitch, Jimmy Runyon, Sandy Runyon (Scott) Davis, Christine Foster (Charles) Dittman, Mike (Val Hendrix) Stamey, Pam Stamey (Phil) Terrill, Christopher Kirk, John Kirk, Joseph Kirk, Robert (Lena) Kirk and Elizabeth Kirk (Brian) Newberry; sixteen great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Pall Bearers: Grandsons – George Fitch, Jimmy Runyon, Mike Stamey, Christopher, John, Joseph, and Robert Kirk. A family viewing will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, with Michael Webster officiating. Interment will follow at the Perry Cemetery on Big Elk Creek (Martin Co.).  Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez. This a paid obituary.
    
LEWIS, Kristie (Stafford)
1968-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Kristie Lynnette Stafford Lewis, 44, of Oil Springs, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born July 16, 1968, at Washington Courthouse, Ohio, she was the daughter of Patricia Jean Stafford Smith of Wittensville. She was a manager at The Movies. She was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Anthony Stafford. Additional survivors include a daughter, Taylor Drew Lewis of Oil Springs; and sister, Dawn Leslie Ferguson of Wittensville. Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 28, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Chad Blair officiating. Burial was in Robinson Family Cemetery, Paintsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
   
KUHNS, Willa (Stambaugh)
2012
Willa Stambaugh Kuhns, of Boone, North Carolina, died Saturday, October 12, 2012 at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone.  She was a native of Paintsville, and former resident of Athens, Tenn. She was a daughter of the late William and Agnes Preston Stambaugh and was also preceded in death by her husband Dale A. Kuhns (August 16, 2007 who was the Minister of the Athens Christian Church at the time of his death); and brothers, George, Gerald and Arthur Stambaugh. She was a member of the Athens Christian Church. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Vanessa (Dr. Marc) Clark of Blowing Rock, N.C., and Andrea (Steven) Mangold of Montpelier, Ohio; three granddaughters, Kristen Wallace, Lori Line, and Sarah Bistline; one grandson, Aaron Mangold; two sisters, Janie Horne of Ashland, and Sara Conley of Wilmington, Ohio; and two brothers, Roger Stambaugh of Goshen, Ind., and David Stambaugh of Murfreesboro, Tenn. A graveside service was conducted 11:30 am, Tuesday, Oct. 16, in McMinn Memory Gardens with Minister Darrin Long officiating. Pallbearers were Steven Mangold, Roger Stambaugh, Dr. Marc Clark, Ben Wallace, David Stambaugh and Nathan Line. The family suggests memorials to the Athens Christian Church, 802 Matlock Avenue, Athens, TN 37303.  Smith Funeral & Cremation Services of Athens is serving the family of Willa Stambaugh Kuhns.  This is a paid obituary.
    
LEMASTER, William Dennis ‘Dean’
1951-2012
Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel for William Dennis “Dean” Lemaster, 61, of Flat Gap, who passed away Thursday, Oct. 18 at his residence. Mr. Lemaster was born Aug. 22, 1951 in Crockett, son of the late William Spencer and Beatrice Trusty Lemaster. He was a parts manager with Brown’s Ford. Surviving are his wife, Malinda Clark Lemaster of Flat Gap; two sons, Timothy Lemaster of Flat Gap, and Michael Lemaster of Catlettsburg; two brothers, Jimmy Lemaster of Fairborn, Ohio, and Gale Lemaster of Morgan County; two sisters, Nannie Hill and Phyllis Skaggs, both of Fairborn; and 10 grandchildren. The service was officiated by Jerry Brown, with burial in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.
   
LILLY, Frank Jr.
1927-2012
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Frank Lilly Jr., 85, of Webbville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at VA Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Born Jan. 14, 1927, in Ward, W.Va., he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Edna Hill Lilly. He was a retired painter, and a U.S. Army veteran. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lenoria “Birdie” Jean Lilly Scaggs; two sisters; two brothers; and a grandson, Jason Allen Brooks. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Patricia Daniels Lilly of Webbville; five daughters, Kimberly (Tim) Clark, Jessica (Jimmy) Sexton, both of Webbville, Elizabeth (James) Johnson of Hitchins, Regina (Joe) Warden of Teays Valley, W.Va., and Debbie (Doug) Maynard of Milton, W.Va.; two sisters; 16 grandchildren, Kevin Scaggs, Tyler and Audrey Griffith, Jadence, Blayden and Kyleigh Clark, J.R., Tristen, Ryker and Keylee Sexton, Quentine, Jayleigh and Branlon Johnson, Jeremy Brooks, Krissie Maynard, and Sara Casebolt; and six great- grandchildren. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Cherokee Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. David Boggs officiating. Burial was in Marvin Sparks Cemetery, Blaine, under direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
    
LOCKWOOD, Paul
1929-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Paul “Pook” Edward Lockwood, 82, of Paintsville, died Thursday, Oct. 4, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 28, 1929, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Bernard G. Lockwood and Bessie Truman. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Armco Steel. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Dick Lockwood; and a sister, Doris Griffith. Survivors include his wife, Dorlene Wells Lockwood; two daughters, Madonna Sue Wells of Paintsville and Paula Cotton of Harrodsburg; a brother, Vernon Lockwood of Lexington; two grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday, Oct. 8, in Kavanaugh Cemetery, with Wesley Stedtefeld officiating, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
     
MEADE, Mary J. (Lemaster)
1952-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mary J. Meade, 60, of Sitka, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Born Oct. 2, 1952, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Armatha Conley Lemaster. She was a home health nurse’s aide. Survivors include her husband, Larry Meade; a daughter, Stacie Nicole Pinson of Sitka; four brothers, Larry Lemaster and Lonnie Lemaster, both of Cable, Ohio, Ronnie Lemaster of Thelma and Linzie Lemaster of Staffordsville; four sisters, Karen Caudill and Evelyn Kestner, both of Sitka, Janet George of Mt. Sterling and Pauline Meade of Elk Creek; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Oct. 18, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
  
MILLER, Paul
1937-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Paul Miller, 75 of Nippa, died Thursday, Oct. 4, at his residence. Born May 6, 1937, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Rhoda Miller. He was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Lewis Washington, Bud Miller, Terry Miller and Gary Miller; and two sisters, Katie Miller and Patsy Spencer. Survivors include his wife, Eugenia Prater Miller; a son, Paul Edward Miller of Printer; seven daughters, Novela Young of Staffordsville, Rodella Stacy of Warfield, Linda Rasnake, Cindy Jordan, Mary Ann Fwoverland, Vickie Brown and Tenny Miller, all of Indiana; a brother, Jack Miller of Indiana; three sisters, Judy Whitaker of Maytown, Gail Blevins of Ohio and Sue Sharp of Indiana; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 7, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Abey Howell and Chuckie Hall officiating. Burial was in Miller Cemetery, Royalton, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
    
PERKINS, Larry
1955-2012
PAINTSVILLE – Larry Perkins, 57, of Madison, Ind., formerly of Van Lear, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born Jan. 25, 1955, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruby Ramey Perkins. Survivors include three brothers, Bobby Perkins of Van Lear, Jimmy Perkins of Wabash, Ind., and Roger Perkins of Madison, Ga.; and four sisters, Sue Still of Wabash, Sheila Jefferson of Waverly, Ohio, Lisa VanHoose of Pikeville and Dorothy Ratliff of Wakinsville, Ga. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 27, at Van Lear Enterprise Baptist Church, with Roger Hill officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
   
PICKLESIMER, Pauline
1925-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Pauline Picklesimer, 87, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, at her residence. Born March 10, 1925, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Hager Oney and Nola Lou Rudd Cole. She was a factory worker. Survivors include two sons, Roy Douglas Picklesimer of Staffordsville and William Joseph Picklesimer of Wabash, Ind.; two daughters, Norma Burchett and Linda Collins, both of Staffordsville; a sister, Athelene Blanton of Lakeland, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 3, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Kenny Pelphrey and J.R. Connelley officiating. Burial was in Reed Family Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov. 2012
    
PRATER, Pep
1944-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Pep Prater, 68, of Paintsville, died Thursday, Oct. 4, at Mountain View Health Care Center. Born June 24, 1944, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Wayne Prater and Clara Anna Whitaker. He was retired from American Standard and of the Pentecostal faith. Graveside services were Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Nelson Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg, with Tommy Reed officiating, under direction of Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
      
STAMBAUGH, John M.
1921-2012
BOYD COUNTY — John M. “Pete” Stambaugh, 91, of Ashland, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. Born Feb. 13, 1921, at Stambaugh, he was the son of the late Cam H. and Elizabeth Walters Stambaugh.  He was the owner of the His & Her Shop in South Ashland, a realtor, a member of Old Orchard Christian Church, Ashland Woodworkers, Ashland Area Art Gallery and a World War II Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorotha Marie “Dottie” Lambert Stambaugh; a daughter, Sharon E. Stambaugh Croft; a brother, James Marshall Williamson; and two sisters, Vivian Williamson Branham and Lorraine Stapleton. Survivors include a daughter, Lee Gibbs of Ashland; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 3, at Miller Funeral Home with Bill Kennedy officiating. Military rites were by Kenova American Legion Post 93. Burial was in Wells-Buckingham Cemetery, Paintsville, under direction of Miller Funeral Home, Ashland. Big Sandy News Nov. 2012
   
STURGILL, Peggy (Borders)
1938-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Peggy Borders Sturgill, 73, of Nippa, died Thursday, Oct. 25, at East Point. Born Dec. 16, 1938, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Louise Fraley Borders. She was retired from American Standard. Survivors include four sons, Greg Sturgill of Wittensville, Jeff Sturgill of Thealka, Randy Sturgill of Rush and Steve Sturgill of West Van Lear; and two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 27, at Paintsville First Church of God, with Jimmy Price and Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in Fraley Cemetery, Thealka, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
     
TACKETT, Julia (Litteral)
1948-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Julia Ann Tackett, 64, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 19, 1948, at Ashland, she was the daughter of the late Lonza and Frances Rice Litteral. She was the owner of Lake Front Mart, Staffordsville. Survivors include her husband, Ben Tackett Sr.; two sons, Kevin Tackett and Ben Tackett Jr., both of Staffordsville; five brothers, David Litteral of Morehead, Ronald Litteral and Roger Litteral, both of Tennessee, John Litteral of Crossville, Tenn., and Donald Litteral of Indiana; two sisters, Janie Fairchild of Churchhill, Tenn., and Janet Salyer of Flat Gap; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 13, at Little Mud Lick Church of God, with Tobe Wheeler, Chris Houston, and Roger Dean Tackett officiating. Burial was in Tackett Family Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Oct.17 2012
   
TRIMBLE, Mary (Riggs)
1923-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Mary Pauline Riggs Trimble, 89, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born Jan. 30, 1923, in Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carnellia Evans Biggs. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elder Kenneth Archer Trimble. Suvivors include a daughter, Helen Kay Castle of River; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 7, at George’s Creek United Baptist Church, Lowmansville, with Paul Keith Castle, Jerry Colvin, and Bernard Johnson officiating. Burial was in Trimble Family Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
    
VANHOOSE, Larry K
1983-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Larry Keith Vanhoose, 29, of Nippa, died Friday, Oct. 26, at his residence. Born Jan. 6, 1983, at Prestonsburg, he was the son of Larry and Mollie Fay Daniels VanHoose. He worked at Fouts Lumber Company. Survivors include two sons, Landon VanHoose and Jacob VanHoose, both of Nippa; a daughter, Khloe VanHoose of Nippa; a brother, Rick VanHoose of Nippa; a sister, Brenda Hazelett of Hager Hill; and a half-sister, Amy May of Michigan. Graveside services were Sunday, Oct. 28, in Daniels Family Cemetery, Nippa, with Kevin Hazelett and Steve Hazelett officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
     
WELLS, Herman
1928-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Herman Wells, 84, of Van Lear, died Monday, Oct. 29, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born March 16, 1928, in Pike County, he was the son of the late Elmer Sr. and Peral Hamilton Wells.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Wells; and a son, Donnie Wells. Survivors include a son, Ronnie Wells of Van Lear; a brother, Elmer Wells Jr., of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Nava Sue Baker of Cleveland; a grandchild; three great-grandchildren; a step-grandchild; and three step-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Rod Wells officiating. Masonic service will be at 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the funeral home. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, and 9 a.m., until time of service, Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov 2012
    
WILCOX, Ursal
1931-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ursal Ray Wilcox, 81, of Ada, Ohio, died Monday, Oct. 29, in Ada. Born Aug. 22, 1931, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Deward and Goldie Horne Wilcox. He was a gas laborer and U.S. Air Force veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Billie Ruth Burchett Wilcox; a son, Ursal Ray Wilcox Jr.; and a brother, Deward Wilcox Jr. Survivors include a sister, Peggy Lantz of Ada. Funeral services were Thursday, Nov. 1, at Auxier United Methodist Church, with Mearl Music officiating. Burial was in Wilcox Family Cemetery, Auxier, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov. 2012
    
WILLIAMS, Betty (Stambaugh)
1930-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Betty Lou Stambaugh Burchett Williams, 82, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, at her residence. Born March 19, 1930, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Stambaugh and Murrah Preston. She was a retired business owner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Orville Burchett. Survivors include four sons, Greg Burchett of Staffordsville, Stan Burchett of Stambaugh, Randy Burchett of Paintsville and Corey Williams of Bright, Ind.; two daughters, Trudy Turner and Robin Phinney, both of Staffordsville; a sister, Sybil Jeanette Henderson of Pine Bluff, Ark.; four grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 7, at Sitka Freewill Baptist Church, with Jimmy McKenzie, Larry Blair and Gilbert Music officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2012
    
WITTEN, Kenneth Jr.
1971-2012
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel for Kenneth Witten Jr., 41, of Frankfort, who passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16. Mr. Witten was born Aug. 8, 1971 in Mt. Clemons, Mich., son of Kenneth Witten Sr. and Sharon McDavid. Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother, Robert Witten of Paintsville; and two sisters, Paula Wells of Paintsville, and Rusha Dorton of East Point. Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.
 
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ADAMS, Billy
1940-2012
INDIANA — Billy R. Adams, 72, of Silver Lake, Ind., died Thursday, Nov. 15, at his residence. Born Oct. 30, 1940, at Van Lear, he was the son of the late Raymond and Gladys Webb Adams. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of the Early Apostolic Training Center, Claypool. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Whitaker; and a daughter. Survivors include three daughters, Ival Blocher and Rachel Adams, both of Silver Lake, and Billie Fogle of Orangeburg, S.C.; a brother, Larry J. Adams of Bucyrus, Ohio; a sister, Tanya Auxier of Van Lear; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Early Apostolic Training Center, with Dean Ealey officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, under direction of McHatton Sadler Funeral Home, Warsaw, Indiana. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.21 2012
   
BEVINS, Karen (Conley)
1950-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Karen Sue Bevins, 62, of Meally, died Thursday, Nov. 22, at Jewish Hospital, Lexington. Born Sept. 29, 1950, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Hershell R. and Betty Ruth Blevins Conley. She worked at Bell South. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Brent Bevins; a son, Michael Bevins of Churchville, N.Y.; two daughters, Lou Cinda Hall of Paintsville and Kimberly Bevins of Danville; three brothers, Curtis Conley of Sitka, Darrell Conley and Tim Haight, both of Staffordsville; a sister, Vickie Stanley of Meally; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 26, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jimmy Price officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.28 2012
   
BLAIR, Maxie (Taylor)
1946-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Maxie Alice Blair, 66, of Hager Hill, died Monday, Nov. 5, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born July 28, 1946, at Leander, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Faye Lemaster Taylor. She was a self-employed caregiver. Survivors include her husband, Elmer C. Blair; a son, Carroll Douglas Blair of Hager Hill; two daughters, Rhonda Blair of Georgetown, Ohio, and Margaret Penix of Hager Hill; a brother, Leondus Taylor of Boons Camp; a sister, Cherly Colburn of Madison, Ind.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Nov. 8, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Phillip Caudill officiating. Burial was in Virgil Taylor Cemetery, Hager Hill, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wed. Nov.14 2012
   
BLANTON, Maude (Auxier)
1923-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Maude Nadine Auxier Blanton, 89, of Staffordsville, died Thursday, Nov. 8, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born Oct. 15, 1923, at Oil Springs, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Lura Collins McDowell Lemaster. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, George G. Auxier, Jr.; and second husband, Hassel Blanton. Survivors include a brother, Robert Lemaster of Sprinfield, Ohio; and three sisters, Ruth Blanton of Staffordsville, Jo Holbrook of Van Lear and Ann McClure of Paintsville. Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 11, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Jerry McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wed. Nov.14 2012
    
BOGGS, Robert
1938-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Robert “Bobby” Boggs, 74, of East Point, died Monday, Nov. 19, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 17, 1938, in Harlan County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Nancy Baker Boggs. Survivors include his wife, Helen Whitaker Boggs; a son, Robert Keith Boggs of Lexington; a daughter, Leigh Ann Russell of East Point; five sisters, Ora Cornette of Paintsville, Gerry Brown of London, Kathern Turner of Bledsoe, Virginia Fee of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Patricia Baker of Big Laurel; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Nov. 22, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial was in Whitaker Family Cemetery, East Point, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.28 2012
   
BRIDGETT, Irene (Bowen)
1938-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Irene Bridgett, 74, of Wittensville, died Friday, Nov. 16, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. Born June 2, 1938, at Tomahawk, she was the daughter of the late Morgan and Golden Susan Smith Bowen. She was a member of the Light of Christ and worked at Custom Cleaners. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Redford Boggs; and second husband, Dan Bridgett. Survivors include five sons, Darvin Boggs and Matthew Spears, both of Wittensville, Billy Boggs of Maryland, Gary Boggs of Maryland and Bobby Boggs of Germany; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 18, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Terry Lykins officiating.  Burial was in Bowen Cemetery, Tomahawk, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.21 2012
   
BUTCHER, Elmer
1924-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Elmer Butcher, 88, of Van Lear, died Friday, Nov. 2, at Ashland Community Hospice Center. Born Feb. 13, 1924, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Melvin Butcher and Ida Bowling. He was a coal miner. He was also preceded in death by a son, James Darrell Butcher; a sister, Mammie Butcher; and five brothers, Allen, Ira, Hubert, Arnold and Granville. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Jones Butcher; four daughters, Connie Young of Van Lear, Anna Louise Miller of Louisville, Sharon Sue Williams of Tutor Key and Kathy Elaine Young of Jeffersonville; two brothers, Bernard Butcher of Indiana and Everett Butcher of Van Lear; two sisters, Maggie Moore and Virginia Triplett, both of Indiana; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 5, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bob Coppings, John Hatton, and Tommy Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov. 2012
   
CANTRELL, Ada
1929-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ada Cantrell, 82, of Flat Gap, died Thursday, Nov. 1, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Nov. 22, 1929, at Winifred, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Lizzie Lemaster Barker. She was a waitress. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arville Kendal Cantrell. Survivors include three sons, Gordon K. Cantrell of Volga, James K. Cantrell of Flat Gap and Ronnie Cantrell of Hager Hill; three brothers, Kendrick Barker of Jackson, Ohio, Dan Harmon Barker of Flat Gap and Robert Leon Barker of Wittensville; a sister, Brenda Banks of Wittensville; seven grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 4, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Eulas Adams and Phillip Caudill officiating. Burial was in Cantrell Family Cemetery, Volga, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov. 2012
    
CASTLE, Thomas Marion ‘Tommie’
1942-2012
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 4, 11 a.m. at the Ramey Branch Church for Thomas Marion “Tommie” Castle, 70, of Nippa, who passed away Monday, Dec. 31. Mr. Castle was born April 6, 1942 in Stambaugh, son of the late Lenzie and Edna Isaac Castle. He was a coal miner with Daniels Coal Co. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Green Castle of Nippa; two sons, Thomas Castle Jr. and David Michael Castle, both of Paintsville; two daughters, Brenda Kay Ratliff of Flat Gap, and Ruth Ann King of Staffordsville; three brothers, Willie Ray and Walter Lee Castle, both of Sitka, and Jim Castle of River; eight sisters, LouVernia Burchett and Louise Burchett, both of Stambaugh, Okie Jane Eidanir of Hillsboro, Ohio, Fay Spivey of Skiatook, Okla, Joyce Stambaugh of Sitka, Marilyn Stambaugh, Flat Gap, Pauline Caldwell of Thealka, and Pearline Blanton of Nippa. The service will be officiated by Arthur Todd Scarberry and Paul Ratliff, with burial in the Clark Castle Cemetery at Nippa. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.Paintsville Herald Friday Jan.04 2013
   
CONLEY, Delena (Caudill)
1924-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Delena Caudill Conley, 88, of Salyersville, died Saturday, Nov. 24, in Magoffin County. Born July 19, 1924, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late John Blaine and Ella Jane Collett Caudill. She was a homemaker, merchant, and member of the State Road Fork United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Conley; a daughter, Sylvia Diane Conley; three brothers, Elzie Caudill, Otis Caudill and Hobert Caudill; and five sisters, Leona Conley, Bertha Lyon, Elizabeth Howes, Edna Arnett and June Meade. Survivors include a son, Rodney Dean Conley of Paintsville; two daughters, Sharon Kay Stone and Lydia Louella Poe, both of Salyersville; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with John Blanton, Joe Carroll, Jr. Womack and Dewey M. Mullins officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.05 2012
   
DAUSMAN, Rebecca Susan (Carroll)
1949-2012
Rebecca Susan (Carroll) Dausman, 63, passed on to eternal life on November 8, 2012 in the presence of her loving children. Becky was born October 22, 1949 to Widson “Chick” Carroll and Vivian Carroll in Paintsville. Becky was blessed with an incredible heart and brilliant mind, and she chose to use those gifts to put others first. Her life’s work was one of tireless service, giving a voice to those who didn’t quite know they had one, until they met her. As a speech pathologist, she first worked with autistic children who could not speak well. And as she grew in her career, so did her scope of impact on those she served, as well as the many co-workers and friends she made at her various employments, from many years with Easter Seals, to most recently, Salyersville Nursing Facility. However, the most impactful roles she played were those of a daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and nana. As a daughter, she honored and cared for her parents, as a sibling, she was the voice of reason, and as a mother she raised her children to be strong and loving, exactly like her. But the sweet spot she had for her grandbabies was unparalleled by anyone, doting the beauty of small town life and love on them continuously. We are certain that everyone who has known Becky has been brought under the fold of her genuine love, the wrap of her meticulous care, and the peace of her unconditional loyalty. This generous woman leaves a legacy of love to so many, and we are grateful to have had her for the years we had. She was a woman who knew no limitation in her love, shown in her service to all. And while she is deeply mourned, we also rejoice, knowing she is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and well as with her loved ones who have passed before her. We are encouraged to know we will be with her again in eternity. Becky was preceded in death by her father, Widson, and survived by her loving mother, Vivian; and dedicated siblings, Chuck (Jamie) Carroll, and Linda (Pat) Kincaid; her devoted children, Brian (Dawn) Dausman, and Emily (Nick) Austin; as well as the joy of her heart, her grandbabies, Amelia, Natalie, Annalise, Tallulah, and baby boy Austin who will be born in March, whom we are certain has already met her first in the heavenly realm.  Friends are welcomed to visitation on Friday, November 9, 4-6 p.m., and Saturday, November 10, 11-1p. m., at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, 807 S. Mayo Trail, Paintsville, (606) 789-3501.  Service will be held in her honor on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 330 College Street, Paintsville. Following service, her interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park, 551 KY Rt. 2275, Staffordsville. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice, Easter Seals, or the American Cancer Society in her name. Paintsville Herald Fri. Nov.09 2012
    
DORTON, Curtis
1954-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Curtis Dorton, 58, of Flat Gap, died Saturday, Nov. 17, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. Born June 28, 1954, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Curtis and Mertle Staniford Dorton. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Burke Dorton; two sons, Curtis Michael Dorton of Keaton and Daniel Ray Dorton of Flat Gap; seven brothers; a step-brother; three sisters; two step-sisters; and two grandchildren. No funeral services were held, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.21 2012
    
DUKE, William G.
1942-2012
William G. (“Bill”) Duke of Staffordsville died November 19, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital In Lexington following a heart attack. Bill was born on February 19, 1942, in Wayland. His parents were John W. and Bonnie Back Duke. He graduated from Letcher High School, Pikeville College (B.A., English), and Morehead State University (M.Ed., Counseling). He completed additional postgraduate work at Morehead State University and Auburn University. Bill spent ten years as a teacher and counselor in the Johnson County school system before working at the Carl D. Perkins Rehabilitation Center in Thelma for twenty-nine years. For the last fourteen years of his tenure he served as director of the facility. After retirement, Bill served in the Office of the President of Big Sandy Community and Technical College as Special Projects Coordinator. Throughout his professional life, Bill served as mentor and counselor to countless coworkers, students and other individuals. He continually championed the efforts of others to better themselves through education and personal initiative. He served on numerous local and statewide committees and boards. He was a committed member and leader of First United Methodist Church in Paintsville. Bill was an avid golfer and fisherman. Among his favorite days were those spent on golf courses and fishing boats with family and beloved friends. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rebecca, and their son, Wesley W., of Lexington. He is also survived by six siblings: Betty Campbell, of Jeremiah; John Duke, of Xenia, Ohio; Judy Breeding, of Blackey; Joe Duke, of London; Fred Duke, of Hazard; and David Duke, of Blackey. His parents and three brothers preceded him in death. A Service of Christian Burial was held on November 24, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in Paintsville with Ken Spurrier officiating. Internment followed in the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church and the Big Sandy Community and Technical College Scholarship Foundation. Paid Obituary Paintsville Herald Wednesday Nov.28 2012

DUKE, William G. Duke
1942-2012
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Paintsville for William G. Duke, 70, of Staffordsville,who passed away Monday, Nov. 19, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Mr. Duke was born Feb. 19, 1942 in Floyd County, son of the late John W. Duke and Bonnie Back. He was also preceded in death by one brother. He was a retired educator. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Barnett of Staffordsville; one son, Wesley W. Duke of Lexington; four brothers, John Duke of Zenia, Ohio, Joe Duke of London, Fred Duke of Hazard, and David Duke of Blackey; two sisters, Betty Campbell of Jeremiah, and Judy Breeding of Blackey. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 23. 4-9 p.m. The service will be officiated by Kenneth Spurrier, Dr. George Edwards, David Beach, Anisa Willis and Wesley Duke, with burial in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Friday Nov.23 2012
  
GOBLE, Randy Dale
1963-2012
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 19, 12 p.m. at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel for Randy Dale Goble, 49, of Debord, who passed away Friday, Nov. 16 in Kermit, W. Va. Mr. Goble was born Sept. 10, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio, son of Dolores Thompson and the late Rabon Goble. Surviving in addition to his mother are, one son, Rabon Goble of Lexington; four daughters, Sheena Dale (Buddy) Jude, Randi Machelle (Thomas) Ray, Danesha Shayne Goble, and Carla Donielle Mullins, all of Inez; one brother, Chris (Carol) Goble of Debord; one sister, Kimberly (Dale) Smith of Debord; and two grandchildren. The service was officiated by Tim Preece, with burial in the Goble Family Cemetery at Debord.  Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Inez. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Nov.21 2012
   
HALL, Amanda Arlene
1923-2012
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, 10  a.m. at the University United Methodist Church in San  Antonio, Texas, for Amanda Arlene Hall, 89, of San  Antonio, who passed away Saturday, Nov. 17.  Mrs. Hall was born April 17, 1923 in Morehead, daugh-  ter of the late Tom and Kansas Bowling.  Surviving are her husband, Edgar Hall; one daughter,  Linda D. Hall; and two grandchildren. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Mike Schulz,  with burial to follow in the Mission Burial Park North in  San Antonio.  Arrangements under the direction of the Porter Loring  Mortuary North in San Antonio.Paintsville Herald Friday Nov.23 2012
    
HILL, Donald
1967-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Donald Ray “Donnie” Hill, 45, of Staffordsville, died Friday, Nov. 16, at Kermit, W.Va. Born April 1, 1967, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Virgie Evelyn Tackett and Lloyd Hill Jr. He worked at Alpha Resources, and was a mason. Survivors include his wife, Dedra McCarty Hill; a son, Donald “D.J.” Hill Jr. of Paintsville; a step-daughter, Adriana Kretzer of Paintsville; a brother, James Lloyd Hill of West Van Lear; and a sister, Jeanne Evelyn Kelly of Staffordsville. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 19, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Terry Lykins officiating. Burial was in Staffordsville Church Cemetery, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.21 2012
   
JOHNSON, Ora Ellen (Tackett)
1926-2012
Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m. for Ora Ellen Tackett Johnson, 86, of Paintsville, who passed away Thursday, Nov. 15 at Cornerstone Hospital of Huntington in Huntington. W.Va. Mrs. Johnson was born May 3, 1926 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Jesse and Maude Litteral Tackett. She was a laundry mat worker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Johnson; and three brothers, Raymond Tackett , Jesse Tackett Jr, and Thomas Tackett; and one sister, Alice Fay Tackett. Surviving are two sons, Larry (Sue) Johnson, and Gary �Carbide� (Susan) Johnson, both of Paintsville; two daughters, Joann (Gary) Melvin of Paintsville, and Ruby (Roger) Leigh of Liberty; four sisters, Estelle Reed and Imogene Gussler, both of Paintsville, Libby Foley of Prestonsburg, and Shirley Dorton of Thealka; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Denvil Mollette, with burial in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Nov.21 2012
  
LEMASTER, Ruby
1927-2012
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 12 p.m. at the Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home for Ruby Lemaster, 85, formerly of Win, who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21 in New Carlisle, Ohio. Mrs. Lemaster was born April 10, 1927 in Ophir, daughter of the late James and Sarah Fyffe Cantrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Emerel Lemaster; one son, Jerry Lemaster; two brothers, Wilbur and Proctor Cantrell; and two sisters, Marie Cantrell and Ruth Blanton. Surviving are four daughters, Beulah Marie (Kenneth) Book, Berneice (Patrick) Grebinski, Judy (Bernie) Palmatier, and Angela (Matthew) Powers; one son, Jim (Leisa) Lemaster; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial was in the New Carlisle Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home in New Carlisle. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Nov.28 2012
    
LEWIS, Lila (Shepherd)
1942-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lila “Granny Bo” Lewis, 70, of Van Lear, died Monday, Nov. 19, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Feb. 15, 1942, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Shepherd and Lula Hale. She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Joe Lewis. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Lewis; three sons, Kenneth Ray Lewis and Edward Lewis, both of Van Lear, and Kelvin Lewis of Pikeville; five brothers, Johnny Shepherd, Bill Shepherd, Holbert Shepherd, Earl Shepherd and Jack Shepherd, all of Marshall, Mich.; four sisters, Vina Adams of Moniotor, Wash., Emma Moreno and Alice Briggs, both of Marshall, and Lora Jordan of Battle Creek, Mich.; six grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Nov. 23, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.28 2012
   
MARSH, Robert L.
1932-2012
PAINTSVILLE — Robert L. “Bob” Marsh, 80, of Paintsville, died Friday, Nov. 2, in Lexington. Born Sept. 7, 1932, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Dorothy Geiger Marsh. Survivors include three sons, Robert L. Marsh III of Lavalette, W.Va., Thomas K. Marsh of Casstown, Ohio, and Geoffrey D. Marsh of Paintsville; three daughters, Brenda Corona of Columbus, Ohio, Jennifer L. Davis and Pamela A. Marsh, both of Lexington; two brothers, Franklin H. Marsh of Minneola, Fla., and Lawrence B. Marsh of Fredrick, Md.; a sister, Janet Trimble of Paintsville; 15 grandchildren; and 10-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Painstville. No funeral services are planned. Big Sandy News Nov. 2012
    
MAYNARD, JoAnne
1857-2012
MARTIN COUNTY – JoAnne Maynard, 55, of Inez, died Friday, Nov. 30, at her residence. Born Aug. 19, 1957, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of Jessie Junior and Ava Fields Maynard of Inez. She was a member of the Coldwater Church of Christ. Additional survivors include seven brothers, Kennis Maynard, Rodger Dale Maynard, Rodney Wayne Maynard and Leslie Keith Maynard, all of Inez, Tommy Maynard, James Maynard and Terry Maynard, all of Beauty. Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 3, at Inez Church of Christ, with Cotton Maynard officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery, Blacklog, under direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.12 2012
    
MUSIC, Forrest
1929-2012
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Forrest Music, 83, of Auxier, who passed away Friday, Nov. 2 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Mr. Music was born Nov. 1, 1929 in Floyd County, son of the late Claude Landon and Agness Stewart Music. He was a retired instructor at Mayo School; co-owner of Auxier Water Company; and a U.S. Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Faye Goble Music; and two brothers, Claude O’Dell Music and Ralph Music. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Faye (Philip) Ward of Auxier, and Forreste Denice (Richie) Robinson of Blountville, Tenn.; one brother, Jerome Dean (Suva) Music of Hilliard, Ohio; and two grandchildren, John Philip Ward and Haley Summer Robinson. Military rites were conducted by Auxier Chapter 18 DAV. The service was officiated by Art Beasley and Jim Price, with burial in the Music Family Cemetery at Ford Gap, Auxier. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. This is a paid obituary. Paintsville Herald Fri. Nov.09 2012
   
PATRICK, Rena (Manns)
1976-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Rena Manns Patrick, 36, of Salyersville, died Friday, Nov. 16, in Magoffin County. Born July 20, 1976, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Sherman and Emma Vanderpool Manns. She was a homemaker. Additional survivors include her husband, Louie “Pup” Patrick’; a son, Tyler Scott Patrick of Salyersville; two brothers, David Manns of Salyersville and Ricky Manns of Marena, Ariz.; and a sister, Lena Manns of Salyersville.  Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Larry Patrick and Mike Smith officiating. Burial will be in Menifee Watson Cemetery, Tip Top, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.21 2012
     
PINKERTON, James
1923-2012
LAWRENCE COUNTY — James Quinton Pinkerton, 89, of Blaine, died Friday, Nov. 9, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 3, 1923, at Ivel, he was the son of the late William and Olia Bailey Pinkerton. He was a painter, worked on the railroad, a U.S. World War II Army veteran, and was a member of the DAV, VFW, American Legion, and the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Nippa. Survivors include his wife, Anna David Pinkerton; a son, James Michael Pinkerton of Chuluota, Fla.; two daughters, Denna Burke and Sheila Hughes, both of Blaine; two sisters, Marcella Reagan of Jamestown, Fla., and Betty Spry of Ashland; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 12, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with John M. and Lenora Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Davis Family Cemetery, Blaine, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wed. Nov.14 2012
    
ROWLAND, Nola (Cantrell)
1926-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Nola Mae Rowland, 86, of Flat Gap, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, at her residence. Born May 30, 1926, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Olva and Flora Curtis Cantrell. She was a custodian at Flat Gap Elementary School. Survivors include two sons, Chester Rowland of Paintsville and Lester Rowland of Glennville, W.Va.; three daughters, Judy Carter of Louisa, Brenda Greathouse and Denise Hayes, both of Flat Gap; a brother, Ernie Cantrell of Flat Gap; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 1, at Cold Springs United Baptist Church, Flat Gap, with Chris Rowland, Jimmy Estep and J.D. Rice officiating. Burial was in Estep Cemetery, Fuget, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.05 2012
    
STAMBAUGH, Linda (McCarty)
1948-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Linda McCarty Stambaugh, 64, of Russell, died Thursday, Nov. 15, in Auxier. Born Aug. 4, 1948, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Ford and Alma Fairchild McCarty. She was retired from Mayo State Vocational-Technical School. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Stambaugh; two sons, John Castle of Paintsville and Anthony Hensley of Prestonsburg; a brother, Roger McCarty of South Point, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 19, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Kenny Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in McCarty Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.21 2012
    
SPARKS, Annie (Conley)
1926-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Annie Sparks, 85, of Paintsville, died Monday, Nov. 26, at Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard. Born Dec. 30, 1926, at Garrett, she was the daughter of the late Watt and Grace Mosley Conley. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward Sparks. Survivors include a son, Tommy Sparks of Mt. Dora, Fla.; a daughter, Debbie Woody of Prestonsburg; two brothers, Elmer Conley of Toledo, Ohio and Glenn Conley of Sandusky, Ohio; two sisters, Glenda Petrovich of Mascuda, Ill., and Alma Burris of Prestonsburg; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Friday, Nov. 30, at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Tommy Reed officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.05 2012
    
SPEARS, Mary (Stapleton)
1927-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mary Crace Spears, 85, of Hager Hill, died Monday, Nov. 19, at Salyersville Health Care Center. Born Jan. 9, 1927, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Mint Cooper Stapleton. She was a sales clerk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dorman Spears; five brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include a sister, Hattie Rice of Beaver Creek, Ohio. Graveside services were Friday, Nov. 23, in the family cemetery, Hager Hill, with Clarence Lemaster officiating, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.28 2012
   
TACKETT, Marianne (Burton)
1977-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Marianne Tackett, 35, of Thelma, died Monday, Nov. 5, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Born March 17, 1977, in Texas, she was the daughter of Alan and Gail Richie Burton of Paintsville. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Tackett; and two sons, Christian Tackett and Dustin Tackett, both of Thelma. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Jason Hutchinson officiating. Burial will be in Tackett Cemetery, East Point, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wed. Nov.14 2012
     
TACKETT, Ora
1926-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ora Ellen Tackett Johnson, 86, of Paintsville, died Thursday, Nov. 17, at Cornerstone Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Born May 3, 1926, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Maude Litteral Tackett. She was a laundry-mat worker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Johnson; three brothers, Raymond Tackett, Jesse Tackett Jr. and Thomas Tackett; and a sister, Alice Fay Tackett. Survivors include two daughters, JoAnn Melvin of Paintsville and Ruby Leigh of Liberty; two sons, Larry Johnson and Gary Johnson, both of Paintsville; two daughters, JoAnn Melvin of Paintsville and Ruby Leigh of Liberty; four sisters, Estelle Reed and Imogene Gussler, both of Paintsville, Libby Foley of Prestonsburg and Shirley Dorton of Thealka; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 18, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Denvil Mollette officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.21 2012
   
WATSON, Jessica (Lovely)
1982-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY – Jessica Maude Lovely Watson, 29, of Salyersville, died Friday, Nov. 23, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Dec. 2, 1982, at Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of Kinner and Carolyn Barnett Lovely. She was a homemaker. Additional survivors include her husband, Kenneth Lee Watson; and a brother, Justin Brad Lovely of Salyersville. Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Lovely Family Cemetery, Craft Creek, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.28 2012
      
WHEELER, Wilma D. (Reed)
1940-2012
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, 4 p.m. at the Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk, P.A. in Dundalk, Md., for Wilma D. Reed Wheeler, 72, of Bel Air, Md., who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21. Mrs. Wheeler was born March 29, 1940 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Robert and Ruie Ealey Reed. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Wheeler. Surviving are one son, Tony (Rena) Wheeler; two brothers, Bobby and Billy Reed; one sister, Janice; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements under the direction of the Connelly Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Nov 30 2012
 
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AKERS, Vernon
1949-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Vernon Akers, 63, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 1, 1949, at Banner, he was the son of the late Burnis and Covia Hamilton Akers. He was a coal truck driver. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Roy Akers; a sister, Betty Lou Akers; and a step-sister, Zoe Ann Meade. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sue McGuire Akers; step-mother, Grace Marie Akers; a daughter, Veronica Brook Reed of East Point; a son, David Wesley Akers of Kentucky; two brothers, Revis Akers of Fallsmere, Fla., and Joey Akers of Banner; two sisters, Marie Damron of Pikeville and Emogene Marshall of Martin; two step- brothers, Bobby Eugene Meade of Lexington and Michael Meade of Vine Grove; a step-sister, Ginny Ruth Meade of Ashland; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 14, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Paul Vernon Damron officiating. Burial was in Burnis Akers Cemetery, Banner, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.19 2012
    
BLAIR, Mary (Baldwin)
1926-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mary Louise Blair, 85, of Hager Hill, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, at her residence. Born Dec. 20, 1926, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Dicie Hitchcock Baldwin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hansel Blair; a daughter, Nellowene Fairchild; two brothers, Raymond Baldwin and Mitchell Baldwin; a sister, Okie Ethel Caudill; a grandchild; and a great-great-grandchild. Survivors include two sons, Benson Blair and Toy Lynn Blair, both of Hager Hill; four daughters, Eldalene Haney, Anna Rose Spradlin and Burletta Ratliff, all of Hager Hill, and Vickie Louise Wheeler of Thelma; a brother, James Earl Baldwin of Leander; two sisters, Thelma Daniels of Hager Hill and Jewell Spradlin of Manassas, Va.; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 21, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Rutherford Blair, Doug Ward and Jerry Colvin officiating. Burial was in Blair Family Cemetery, Hager Hill, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.26 2012
   
BLAIR, Terry David 1965-2012 Graveside services were held Thursday, Dec. 27, 1 p.m. at the Highland Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, for Terry David Blair, 47, of Nippa, who passed away Sunday, Dec. 23. Mr. Blair was born Nov. 9, 1965 in Paintsville, son of the late Ronald and Carolyn Hill Blair. Surviving are one brother, Gary Hill of Hager Hill; and two sisters, Rhonda Adams of Nippa and Dana Boley of Carrollington, Va. The service was officiated by Toby Johnson. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Dec.28 2012
   
CHAPMAN, Doris (Lemaster)
1933-2012
Graveside services will be held Friday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery at Mason, Ohio, for Doris Lemaster Chapman, 79, who passed away Sunday, Dec. 9. Mrs. Chapman, born Oct. 31, 1933, was the daughter of the late Dorsey and Easter Woods Lemaster. She was a member of the Lebanon Free Will Baptist Church; and retired from Sears. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Chapman; and two brothers, Ronald and Donald Lemaster. Surviving are two daughters, Denise Wooley of Somerset, and Debra Paul of Jacksonville, N.C.; three sisters, Emma Green, Helen (Bill) Murray, and Sharon Payne; two brothers, Melvin Lemaster and Paul (Kris) Lemaster; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; eight step-children, 14 step-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren, and one step-great-great-grandchild. Arrangements under the direction of the Shorten & Ryan Funeral Home of Mason. Paintsville Herald Friday Dec.14 2012
   
COUCH, Willis M
1975-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Willis Michael Couch, 37, of Sitka, died Friday, Dec. 7, at his residence. Born June 9, 1975, in Floyd County, he was the son of Wanda Stambaugh of Sitka and the late Wilgus “Bill” Couch. He was a restaurant manager. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wilgus Keith Couch. Additional survivors include a brother, William David Couch of Sitka. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Eugene Stambaugh officiating. Burial was in Couch Family Cemetery, Sitka, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.19 2012
    
DANIEL, Janet Sue
1940-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Janet Sue Daniel, 72, of Hager Hill, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. Born July 22, 1940, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Lemaster and Irene Cantrell. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ricky Howard; and a brother, Paul Lemaster.  Survivors include her husband, Clifford Daniel; four daughters, Rhonda Blanton of East Point, Kimberly Daniel and Lisa Adams, both of Hager Hill, and Jennifer Bass of Beckley, W.Va.; a sister, Jean McKenzie of Thelma; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Dec.21, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Lori Vannucci officiating. Burial was in Cantrell Family Cemetery, Hager Hill, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.26 2012
   
ENDICOTT, Maxine (Greer)
1928-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Maxine Greer Endicott, 84, of Thelma, died Monday, Dec. 3, at Mountain Manor Nursing Facility. Born May 3, 1928, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Lottie Booth Greer. She was a retired LPN nurse. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Seldon “Sid” Endicott; and four sisters, Geraldine Craft, Barbara Greer, Brenda Joyce Greer and Eulah Greer. Survivors include two sons, Rick Endicott of Ashland and Terry Endicott of Paintsville; two daughters, Brenda Kennedy of Grand Blanc, Mich., and Selene Blanton of Thelma; a brother, Bob Greer of Beckley, W.Va.; a sister, Earnestine Collins of Prestonsburg; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church, Thelma, with Harry Neil Frisby and Roger Thornsbury officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.12 2012
    
FERGUSON, Edward
1927-2012
FLORIDA — Edward Homer Ferguson, 85, of Lorida, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 6. Born June 8, 1927, at Relief, he was the son of the late Girta and Sallie Ison Ferguson. He was a member of the Lorida First Baptist Church, Pipe Fitters Local 189 and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Brown and Mabel Ferguson. Survivors include his wife, Della Ferguson; a son, Michael Ferguson of Flat Gap; two daughters, Jan Branham of Galena, Ohio, and Tamara Morris of Cygnet, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Lorida First Baptist Church, with Wayne Godwin and Marcus Marshall officiating. Burial will be in Paintsville at a later date, under direction of Scott Funeral Home, Lake Placid, Fla. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.19 2012
   
FLANGAN, Patrick Neil
1940-2012
Graveside services were held Saturday, Dec. 28, 1 p.m. at the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, for Patrick Neil Flanagan, 72, of Prestonsburg, who passed away Saturday, Dec. 22, at his residence. Mr. Flanagan was born Oct. 12, 1940 in Oklahoma, son of the late Neil and Emma Jean Wahl Flanagan. He was a loan officer, and an Vietnam War veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Diana Dee Castle Flanagan. Surviving are three sons, Kelly Flanagan of Chattanooga, Tenn., Dennis Flanagan of Lexington, and Michael Flanagan of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one daughter, Sharon Flanagan of California; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The service was officiated by the Rev. Larry Blair. Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Tuesday Dec.31 2012
   
HALL, Brett Monroe
1962-2012
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, Dec. 28, 1 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church at Ulysses for Brett Monroe Hall, 50, of Ulysses who passed away Monday, Dec. 24 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W. Va. Mr. Hall was born Sept. 30, 1962 in Franklin County, Ohio, son of Anna Kretzer Hall and the late Monroe Hall. He was a mail carrier. Survivng, in addition to his mother, are his spouse Loretta Skaggs Hall of Ulysses; three sons, Dwayne Wagoner and Derek Wagoner, both of Louisa, and Eric Hall of Paintsville; three daughters, Lisa Silva and Andrea “Rena” Tackett, both of Louisa, and Tina Terry of Lexington; three sisters, Lana Farmer and Layne Moore, both of Ulysses, and Lisa VanHoose of Catlettsburg; and 11 grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Jimmy VanHoose, with burial to follow at the Hall Family Cemetery at Ulysses. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Dec.28 2012
   
KNIGHT, Gary Olen
1959-2012
Gary Olen Knight, 53, of Paintsville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 23 at his residence. Mr. Knight was born March 11, 1959 in Hazard, son of Wendell Knight, and the late Carolyn Sue Hicks Knight. He was in hotel management at the Ramada Inn of Paintsville. Surviving in addition to his father are, one brother, Wendell Knight of St. Albans, W.Va.; and one sister, Jennifer Knight of Lawrenceburg. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Dec.28 2012
   
JONES, Irene (Flynt)
1919-2012
MAGOFFIN COUNTY – Irene Flynt Jones, 93, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Magoffin County, died Sunday, Dec. 2, at her residence. Born Jan. 9, 1919, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Raleigh Oscar Flynt and Lona Loraine Patton. She was a retired secretary. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer Jones; a brother, Kenneth Tuff Flynt; and a sister, Edna Jean Wilder. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 7, at Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, with Wayne Cornett officiating, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.12 2012
   
MAYNARD, Judy (Stapleton)
1927-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Judy “Grey Streak” Maynard, 85, of Hager Hill, died Saturday, Dec. 15, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Born March 31, 1927, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Ashland and Virgie McKenzie Stapleton. She was a nurse at Paintsville Hospital. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Maynard. Survivors include a son, Lawrence Lee Maynard of Hager Hill. Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 17, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Doug Auxier, Jason Auxier and James Roger VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Stapleton Family Cemetery, Hager Hill, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.19 2012
   
MULLINS, Mary Finetta (Hamilton)
1923-2012
Mary Finetta Hamilton Mullins, 89, of Paintsville passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, resting peacefully at the Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Mullins was born Aug. 15, 1923 in Red Bush, the daughter of the late Charles Pleas and Macy Bond Hamilton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Basil Thomas Mullins; three brothers, Poe, Ellis, and Jack Hamilton; and one sister, Edra Hill. She was a retired employee of the Big Sandy RECC. She was an active member of the DAR, serving a term as National Chair for the KSDAR. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and the Paintsville First United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Basil (Beth) Mullins of Lewisport, Thomas “Tinker” Mullins, and William “Tootsie” (Lynn) Mullins of Paintsville; one brother, Ford (Geneva) Hamilton of Red Bush; four grandchildren, Hunter and Michelle Mullins, both of Lexington, Meridith Mullins of Paintsville, and Macy (Trey) Covington of Greenville, S.C.; one step-grandchild, Lauren Stapleton of Lewisport; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home, with Ken Spurrier officiating. Burial to following at the Milt Williams Cemetery at Red Bush. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bobby Mullins Scholarship Fund or the First United Methodist Church of Paintsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home in Paintsville. Paid obituary Paintsville Herald Friday Jan.04 2013
    
ONEY, Earl G
1931-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Earl Gene Oney, 81, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, Dec. 3, at Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard. Born Oct. 9, 1931, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Orville Earl and Dixie Colvin Oney. He was a member of the East Point Church of Christ, a coal miner and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was also preceded in death by a son, Tommy Joe Oney. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ann Hale Oney; two sons, Gerald Lee Oney and Ricky Gene Oney, both of Sharpsburg; a brother, Rodney Oney of East Point; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 6, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Aaron Davis officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.12 2012
   
PRICE, Linda (Rose)
1953-2013
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 2, 11 a.m. at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Linda Rose Price, 59, of Thelma, who passed away Sunday, Dec. 30 at her residence. Mrs. Price was born Jan. 9, s1953 in Owenton, daughter of the late Roy and Mary Pearl Upton Humprey. She was a waitress for Cracker Barrel. Surviving are her husband, Jerry D. Price of Thelma; one step-son, Jerry D. Price; three daughters, Mary Perry of Georgetown, Samatha Stidham of Kingsport, Tenn., and Jodi Shaffer of Bristol, Va.; one step-daughter, Brenda Faye McIntosh of Xenia, Ohio; one sister, Brenda Turner of Georgetown; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Nathan Thomas, with burial in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Friday Jan.04 2013
  
POWERS, Neva Lee (Spears)
1939-2012
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 24, 11 a.m. at the Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Neva Lee Spears Powers, 73, of Washington Court House, Ohio who passed away Friday, Dec. 21 at her residence. Mrs. Powers was born April 5, 1939 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Ira and Pearl Sluss Spears. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Powers; and one sister, Janice Honeycutt. She was a homemaker. Survivng are five sons, James Ray Powers of Beauty, Orville Lee Powers of Prestonsburg, Bob Powers of Louisa, Frankie Powers of S.C., and Raymond Powers of Leander; four daughters, Mary Ann Crace and Joann Johnson, both of Prestonsburg, Helen Fraley of Leander, and Janet Caudill of Paintsville; seven brothers, Jimmy Spears, Johnny Spears and Glenn Spears, all of Wabash, Ind., Ebbie Spears and Bill Spears, both of Tenn., George Spears of Paintsville, and Doug Spears of Warsaw, Ind.; four sisters, Goldie Moore of Wabash, Ind., Irene Hook of Paintsville, Maggie Dollarhide of Van Lear, and Virgie Porter of Prestonsburg; 11 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two great-great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Roger Hill, with burial in the Powers Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Dec.28 2012
    
RAMEY, Joe Jr.
1957-2012
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 31, 1 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Joe Ramey Jr., 55, of Sitka, who passed away Friday, Dec. 28 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Mr. Ramey was born June 24, 1957 in Johnson County, son of Betty Stambaugh Ramey of Sitka, and the late Joe Ramey Sr. He was a brick mason. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Cathy Jo Ramey. Surviving are three sons, Joe Ramey III of Flat Gap, Shaun Ramey of Sandy Hook, and Justin Parker of Paintsville; one daughter, Cathy Jo Ramey of Paintsville; three brothers, Billy Ray Ramey of Staffordsville, George Lincoln Ramey of River, and Timmy Lee Ramey of Sitka; two sisters, Anna Marie Freeman of Hagerhill, and Sandra K. Todd of Martin County; and three grandchildren. The service was officiated by Eugene Stambaugh, with burial in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.Paintsville Herald Friday Jan.04 2013
  
ROWE, Grace (Lemaster)
1922-2012
WEST VIRGINIA – Grace Irene Rowe, 90, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, at her residence. Born Feb. 16, 1922, in Whitehouse, she was the daughter of the late James and Pearl Osborne Lemaster. She was a housewife and a member of Fort Gay Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill J. Rowe; a daughter, Donna Daniels; and a sister, Edith Copley. Survivors include five daughters, Carol Hughes of Greenup, Jane Arbogast of Creston, Ohio, Phyllis Lynch of Haverhill, Ohio, Mary Ellen Artrip and Lois Ekers, both of Fort Gay; three sons, Robert Rowe of Wheelersburg, Ohio, James Rowe of Tomball, Texas and Paul David Rowe of Fort Gay; two brothers, Bural Lemaster of Fort Gay and Oscar Lemaster of Rittman, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; 42 great- grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the wonderful care workers, Christine Evans, Tracy Boyd, Margret Bond and Deborah Gauze. Funeral services were 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 16, at Young Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Frank Copley officiating. Burial was in Rowe Family Cemetery, Fort Gay, under direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.19 2012
    
SALYER, Sheila
1957-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Sheila Salyer, 54, of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, at her residence. Born Oct. 12, 1957, at Sitka, she was the daughter of the late James Gordon and Geneva Stambaugh Salyer. She was a homemaker. Survivors include four sisters, Jeanie Cennamo of Columbus, Ohio, Janet Jenkins of Flat Gap, Lee Salyer of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Rose Wagoner of Sitka. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 6, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Kenny Pelphrey and Jason Auxier officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.12 2012
   
SHEPHERD, Abe E
1971-2012
MADISON COUNTY — Abe Enoch Shepherd, 41, of Richmond, died Saturday, Dec.1. Born July 9, 1971, at La Grange, Ind., he was the son of Abe Shepherd Sr., and the late Marcella Combs Shepherd. He worked for Madison County School System. Additional survivors include his wife, Samantha Grieb Shepherd; two daughters, Kaitlynn Rae Shepherd and Lexie Payton Shepherd; and a sister, Kren Machelle Shepherd of Irvine. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Jerry Manns officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.05 2012
    
SLONE, Ronald
1962-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY – Ronald E. Slone, 50, of Boons Camp, died Monday, Dec. 10, at Ashland Hospice Care Center. Born Sept. 15, 1962, at Martha, he was the son of Nettie Katherine Barker Slone and the late Carl Eugene Slone. He worked at Brown Construction Company and was a member of the Hurricane United Baptist Church. Additional survivors include his wife, Georgene Daniels Slone; six brothers, Rocky Slone and Kevin Slone, both of Grayson, Billy Joe Slone of Morehead, Jim Slone of Webbville, Frank Slone of Aqua, Ga., and Danny Slone of Louisa; and three sisters, Kathie Mae McCelland, Sue Hopson and Patty Mollette, all of Blaine. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Hurricane United Baptist Church, with Dave Baldwin, Phil Caudill, Marvin Daniels and Allen Fannin officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the church. Burial will be in Preston Family Cemetery, Boons Camp, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.12 2012
   
SOWARDS, Bill B.
1936-2012
Graveside services were held Sunday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m. at the Sowards Cemetery at Flat Gap, for Bill B. Sowards, 76, of Flat Gap, who passed away Friday, Dec. 28 at his residence. Mr. Sowards was born Feb. 17, 1936 in Myra, son of the late William and Ola Mullins Sowards. He was a self-employed logger; and a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Loretta Burchett Sowards of Flat Gap; five sons, Rodney and Dwayne, both of Sitka, Jessie, Danny, and David Sowards, all of Flat Gap; two daughters, Paula Hopper of Florida and Rose Wheeler of Paintsville; two brothers, Micky and Paul Sowards, both of California; three sisters, Vivian Suttlemyre of Alma, Calif., Faye Twyman of California, and Nevelyn Stark of Alabama; and five grandchildren. The service was officiated by Buell Webb. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.Paintsville Herald Friday Jan.04 2013
  
STURGILL, Rick
1955-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Ricky Sturgill, 57, of Harold, died Saturday, Dec. 1, at his residence. Born Nov. 6, 1955, at Paintsville, he was the son of Mary Akers Bautista and the late Arnold B. Sturgill. He was a truck driver. Survivors include step-mother, Donna M. Sturgill; step-father, Harold James; two step-sons, Adam and Shawn; two step-daughters, Cassandra and Emily; two brothers, Mike Sturgill and Arnold Sturgill; two sisters, Sharon Smith and Karen Waugh; and several step-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Harold Church of Christ, with Tommy Bush officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.05 2012
   
TACKETT, Ruth (Daniels)
1929-2012
FLOYD COUNTY — Ruth Daniels Tackett, 83, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Floyd County, died Monday, Dec. 10, at her residence. Born April 21, 1929, at Offutt, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Margie Johnson Daniels. She was retired from Premier Rubber Manufacturing Company and member of the Clear Creek United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Delmon Tackett; four brothers, James Daniels, Arnold Daniels, Gus Daniels and Junior Daniels; and three sisters, Anna Lee Clouse, Jeanett Baker and Aileen Combs. Survivors include a son, Randy Dale Tackett of Franklin, Ohio; a daughter, Sharon Murry of Phoenix; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Dec. 16, at Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Clear Creek United Baptist Church ministers officiating. Burial was in Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.19 2012
   
TAYLOR, Merlyn (Conley)
1939-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Merlyn Jean Taylor, 73, of Boons Camp, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, at her residence. Born March 3, 1939, at Riceville, she was the daughter of the late Paris and Malta Beatrice Hannah Conley. She worked at West View Manor and was a member of the Boons Camp Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Leondus Taylor; five sons, Jonathan Wetzel Taylor of Flat Gap, Eldon Eugene Taylor and Jeffery Allen Taylor, both of Boons Camp, James Gregory Taylor of West Liberty and Joseph Randall Taylor of Carey, Ohio; a daughter, Patricia Vinson of Flat Gap; three sisters, Myrtle Patrick of Salyersville, Florence Caudill of Toledo, Ohio, and Edna Perkins of Carey; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 21, at Boons Camp Freewill Baptist Church, with Edd Hickman and Joe Scott officiating. Burial was in Virgil Taylor Cemetery, Hager Hill, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.26 2012
   
TREAGUE, Delores Ann (Fraley)
1942-2012
Delores Ann Fraley Treague, 70, of Pine River, Minn., passed away Saturday, Dec. 29 in Pine River. Mrs. Treague was born Sept. 28, 1942 in Paintsville, daughter of the late Delmar and Gladia Ratliff Fraley. Surviving are her husband, Arthur Treague of Pine River; one son, Richard Treague of Minnesota; one daughter, Joyce Ann Treague of Minnesota; three brothers, Carlos Fraley of Columbus, Ohio, Larry Fraley of Thelma, and Ronald Fraley of Swartz Creek, Mich.; three sisters, Rose Davis of Columbus, Marsha Meek of Thelma, and Janet Marlene Fraley of Paintsville; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Courtesy of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsvile Herald Wednesday Jan.09 2013
    
VANHOOSE, Harry Thomas
1948-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Harry Thomas Vanhoose, 64, of Thealka, died Monday, Dec. 24, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Born April 19, 1948, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Earl Vanhoose and Ethel Taylor. He was a retired coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Debra Belcher Vanhoose; three sons, Michael Vanhoose of West Van Lear, Dustin Vanhoose of Thealka and David A. Webb of Oil Springs; a daughter, Patsy Hitchcock of Thealka; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 27, at Thealka Freewill Baptist Church, with Gary Blair officiating. Burial was in Vanhoose Family Cemetery, Thealka, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan 2 2013
   

WITTEN, Virginia (Layne)
1922-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Virginia Witten, 90, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 28, 1922, at Boldman, she was the daughter of the late Leonard L. and Lou Caldwell Layne. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Chester Tackett, and second husband, Jay Witten. Survivors include two brothers, Edward Layne of Harold and Ellis L. Layne Sr. of Turkey Creek; and two sisters, Stella Marie Adkins of Williamson, W.Va. and Dollie Mae Butler of Hager Hill. Funeral services were Sunday, Dec. 9, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Edward Layne and Tobe Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.12 2012
     
WOODS, Lucy (Morrison)
1942-2012
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. at the Morrison Cemetery at Auxier, for Lucy Morrison Woods, 70, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Auxier, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 6 in Columbus. Mrs. Woods was born April 17, 1942 in Floyd County, daughter of the late Melvin J. and Margie Ward Morrison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William A. Woods. Surviving are one daughter, Tamela (Mike) Graul; one son, Jeff (Kathy) Woods; five sisters, Jeanie Perry of Auxier, Kathleen Butcher and Carol Fannin, both of Van Lear, Geraldine Wells of Allen, and Elizabeth Williams of Florida; four brothers, William Morrison and Grey Morrison, both of Auxier, Roger Morrison of Paintsville, and Melvin “Bud” Morrison of Lexington; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The service was officiated by Pastor Wayne Price. Arrangements under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home of Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald Friday Dec.14 2012
  
YOUNCE, Blanche (Calhoun)
1922-2012
JOHNSON COUNTY — Blanche Mae Calhoun Younce, 90, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, at her residence. Born March 6, 1922, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Elize and Dawn Wallen Calhoun. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Younce Jr. Survivors include a son, Ronald Eugene Younce of Offutt; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 8, at Younce family home, Offutt, with Southie Fannin Jr., officiating. Burial was in Younce Cemetery, Offutt, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Dec.12 2012
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