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AKERS, Monika (Fehn)
1945-2015
Monika Akers, age 69 of Boonscamp, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Cornerstone Hospital in Huntington, WV. Born March 21, 1945 in Gedern, Germany she was the daughter of the late George Fehn and Margarete Mutter Fehn.  She is survived by one son, Ronnie Horn; two daughters, Tammy Stumbo, and Elaine Diane Horn; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. There will be no public visitation or funeral. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.
  
AMBURGY, Nora (Charles)
1931-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Nora Louella Amburgy, 83, of Van Lear, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Mountain Manor, Paintsville. Born Nov. 12, 1931, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late George Charles and Blanche Stafford Charles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Amburgy; a brother, Ray Owens; and three sisters, Wanda Rowland, Billie Jean Charles and Georgie Burns. Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Duff of Warsaw, Ind., Ruby Prater of Prestonsburg and Freda Lewis of Van Lear; two sisters, Gay Damron of Columbia City, Ind., and Susie Charles of Harold; 12 grandchildren; 34 great- grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 12, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Bill Collins officiating. Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.14 2015
   
BAILEY, Bethel (Blair)
1926-2015
Bethel B. Bailey Age 88, of Dayton, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 16, 1926 in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky the daughter of the late Samuel and Virgie Blair. Bethel was a devoted family woman who provided love to all she knew no matter blood related or not. She was a talented seamstress, quilt maker and cook. Her family will cherish the many recipes and quilts that she passed to them throughout the years. She found great comfort and peace in her relationship with Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 7 siblings; 1 grandchild and 1 great-grandchild. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Albert; two sons, Robert Keith (Ginny) Bailey and Gary Lee Bailey; daughter, Melba Lynn (Ronnie) Allen; five grandchildren, Bryan (Amie) Bailey, Rebecca (Tad) Zink, Sherry (Nathan) McConnaughey, Karie (Jason) Barber and Matthew Allen; 12 great-grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home North Chapel 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45424. Burial will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.  Dayton Ohio Jan. 26, 2015 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
  
BALDRIDGE, Tom Franklin
1955-2015
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Tom Franklin Baldridge, 59, of Nippa, who passed away Monday, Jan. 12 in Paintsville. Mr. Baldridge was born Oct. 22, 1955 in Johnson County, son of the late Frank Jetters and Edna Mae Baldridge. He was a painter. Surviving are two sons, Tommy Lee Baldridge of Paintsville, and John Edward Baldridge of Indiana; four daughters, Tammy Baldridge and Brandy Lemasters, both of Paintsville, Florence Webb of West Van Lear, and Krissy Hudnall of Salyersville; three brothers, Jamie and Joe Farris, both of Ashland, and David Henry of Texas; two sisters, Glenda Roshinsky of Michigan, and Kimberly Grayson of Mt. Sterling; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The service was officiated by James Price, with burial in the Jayne Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jan.21 2015
   
BARNETT, Larry C
1952-2015
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Larry Curtis Barnett, 62, of Salyersville, died Saturday, Jan. 17, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Nov. 15, 1952, in Magoffin County, he was the son of the late Ham and Laura Stone Barnett. He was a heavy equipment operator. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Barnett. Survivors include his wife, Rella Craft Barnett; three sons, Larry Thomas Barnett of Indiana, Andy Curtis Barnett and Timothy Lee Barnett, both of Salyersville; a daughter, Thelma Marie Barnett; three brothers, Jerry Barnett, Roger Barnett and Kelly Ray Barnett, all of Salyersville; six sisters, Rosie Carty, Ella Allen, Jeanette Howard, Carol Sue Lovely and Vernice Barnett, all of Salyersville, and Margarett McQueary of Alabama; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., today, Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Manuel Minix officiating. Burial will be in Arnett Cemetery, Middle Creek, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.21 2015
    
BELCHER, Jerry L.
1955-2015
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Jerry Lee Belcher, 59, of Louisa, died Thursday, Jan. 29, at University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. He worked for Martin County Water District, and was a member of Fort Gay Church of Christ. Born July 3, 1955, at Paintsville, he was the son of Walter and Martha Belcher. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger Belcher, and John David Sinagal. Survivors include his wife, Irene Messer Belcher; a daughter, Misty Burton of Louisa; four brothers, William Belcher of Kermit, W.Va., Keith Belcher of Charleston, W.Va., Tom Belcher and Jim Belcher, both of Mansfield, Ohio; three sisters, Kathy Deskins of Logan, W.Va., Tina Queen of Mansfield and Ruth Clark of Charleston; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 31, at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, with Elias Perry officiating. Burial was in Perry Point Cemetery, Jennies Creek, W.Va., under direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.4 2015
   
BELCHER, Teresa  Marie
1962-2015
MADISON COUNTY – Teresa Marie Belcher, 52, of Richmond, died Friday, Jan. 23, in Richmond. Born Oct. 17, 1962, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of Dovie Jean Gullett Belcher and the late Roger Neal Belcher. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Shannon Marie Hampton of Richmond; a brother, Roger “Bo” Belcher of Paintsville; two sisters, Dena Durham of Richmond and Rhonda Applegate of Hager Hill; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 27, at House of Refuge Church, with Doris Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday Jan.30 2015
  
BLAIR, Bert D.
1930-2015
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1 p.m. at the Herald and Stewart and Halsey Chapel for Bert D. Blair, 84, of West Liberty, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 4 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington W. Va. Mr. Blair was born Sept. 11, 1930 in West Van Lear, son of the late Herschel and Ada Griffith Blair. He was a retired freight truck driver, a member of the Kenova Lodge #119, Kenova W. Va., and the A&A Scottish Rite of Free Masonry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Ray Blair; one sister, Rebecca Lynn Blair Click; and one granddaughter. Survivng are his wife Jean Pratt Blair of West Liberty; one daughter, Linda (Dewayne Cole) Myles of Kenova, W.Va.; one son Rick (Sherry) Blair of White Oak; five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Funeral services were officiated by Bro. Chuck Evans with interment following in Allen Cemetery at Harper. Arrangements under the direction of Herald and Stewart and Halsey Funeral Home of West Liberty. Paintsville Herald Friday Jan.09 2015
  
BLANTON, Jackie L.
1947-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY – Jackie L. Blanton, 67, of Paintsville, died Friday, Jan. 23, at his residence. Born May 10, 1947, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Arnold and Eunice Horn Blanton. He was retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company, was member of East Kentucky Gearheads Car Club, H.O.G., and a minister. He was also preceded in death by a son, Anthony David Blanton. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Blanton; four daughters, Michelle Jakupcak and Angela Kusnerick, both of Streeter, Ill., Brandy Lain of Salyersville and Cristal Elrod of Paintsville; and three grandchildren. Memorial services were Sunday, Jan. 25, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Tim Tackett officiating, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday Feb.06 2015
  
BOWLING, Marietta Fern (Howard)
1949-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Marietta Fern Bowling, 65, of Van Lear, died Saturday, Jan. 24, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Born May 18, 1949, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Darlene Howard. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Rocky Wells.  Survivors include her husband, Gary “Pete” Bowling; two sons, Terry Neal Bowling and Jimmy Bowling, both of Van Lear; a brother, Clifford Booth of Continental, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday Jan.30 2015
   
BRANHAM, Buddy Thomas
1938-2015
Buddy Thomas "Pete" Hamilton Age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday January 23, 2015 at the Ft Hamilton Hospital. He was born on October 8, 1938 in Paintsville, Kentucky, the son of the late Earl H. and Texas Looney Branham. Pete graduated from Hamilton High class of 1956 and then married the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth "Bette" (Carr) Branham on October 7, 1959. He is also survived by his two children, Amy Belinda (Wayne) Gutierrez and Christopher Thomas Branham; three step-daughters, Kim (Louis) Henao, Jeralyn Rikas and Denise (Fred) Sawyer; four grandchildren, Devon King, Nicolas Gutierrez, Lauren Branham and Cavan MacNair; three step-grandchildren, Shay Baldwin, Sam Wallace and Amanda Henao; brother Gene Branham and special cousin Tom Branham. Pete was a fan of UK Basketball, Cincinnati Reds, played golf, baseball and was youth coach for several years. He will be greatly missed by all. Memorial service will be held at 8 PM on Sunday January 25, 2015 at the Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home with Rev. Jacob Flannery officiating. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 7PM till time of service at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in his memory to Animal Friends Humane Society, 1820 Princeton Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45011. Journal-News Jan. 25, 2015 Submitted by: Connie Spurlock
   
BUTLER, Beatrice (Blanton)
1929-2015
BUTLER, Beatrice 85, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015. She was born in Oil Springs, Kentucky on July 6, 1929 the daughter of Manford and Lona (Williams) Blanton. She worked for many years at Crowell -Collier Publishing, Fulmer's and Super Value. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Robert C. Butler, Sr.; two sons, Robert C. Butler, Jr. and Howard Butler both of Springfield; daughter, Patricia (Doug) Yinger of Woodstock, Georgia; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, she was one of 26 children, three of whom are still living. Visitation will be one hour prior to her funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in CONROY FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Jeff Mullinix officiating. Private burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Springfield Ohio Jan. 22, 2015 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
  
CARTER, Geneva (Irvin)
1922-2015
FAYETTE COUNTY – Geneva Irvin Carter, 92, of Lexington, died Saturday, Jan. 17, at Hospice Care Center, St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. Born March 26, 1922, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late William H. Irvin and Maggie Lee Sheffield. She was a homemaker, co-owner of Carter Funeral Home and a member of Prestonsburg First United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Joseph Carter.  Survivors include a son, James J. Carter II of Prestonsburg; a daughter, Susan Roberts of Lexington; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., today, Wednesday, Jan. 21, at First United Methodist Church, with Jerri Williams and Jim Adams officiating. Burial will be in Mayo Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.21 2015
    
CASTLE, Gladys (Adams)
2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Gladys Castle, 93, of Thealka, died Saturday, Jan. 31, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 25, 1922, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Ashland and Rose Hampton Adams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Castle; two sons, William Richard Castle and Herman Eugene Castle, five brothers, Thurman Jack Adams, Herman Adams and three infant brothers; and five sisters, Blanche Bowens, Dora Adams, Emma Adams Stapleton, Edna Adams Castle and Alice Adams Lyons. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Sublett of Kennesaw, Ga.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be noon Friday, Feb. 6, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, and 9-noon., Friday, Feb. 6, Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday Feb.06 2015
  
CLARK, Joann (Hensley)
1962-2015
Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m. at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Joann Fay Clark, 52, of Sitka, who passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. Mrs. Clark was born April 7, 1962 in Detroit, Mich., daughter of the late Herman and Deloris Stambaugh Hensley. She was a cook for a nursing home. Surviving are her husband, Gordon Clark; three brothers, Kenny Hensley of Waldo, Jack Hensley of Paintsville, and Chris Hensley of Van Lear; and one sister, Rhonda Honeycutt of Flat Gap. The service was officiated by Lionell Burchett, with burial in the family cemetery at Tutor Key. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jan.21 2015
   
CONLEY, Ava G (Moles)
1931-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY Ava “Jewell” Conley, 83, of Nicholasville, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, at St. Joseph Hospital. Born Oct. 9, 1931, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Gertrude Webb Moles. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Conley. Survivors include two sons, Harry Milton Conley of Valparaiso, Ind., and Lowell Curtis Conley of Nicholasville; a daughter, Dianna Lynn Lucas of Valparaiso; three sisters, Marguerite Roberts of Wittensville, Nancy Lancaster of Nicholasville and Dottie Kestner of Paintsville; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 12, at Highland Memorial Park Chapel, with Wesley Stedtefeld officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jan. 2015
   
DALE, Keltis C.
1949-2015
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 19, 1 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Keltis C. Dale, 65, of Meally, who passed away Thursday, Jan. 15 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville. Mr. Dale was born Aug. 27, 1949 in Johnson County, son of the late Elsie and Mary Spalding Dale. He was a construction laborer; and a U. S. Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Lewis Dale. Surviving are two sons, Scott (Michelle) Dale of Meally and Casey Dale (Tiffany) of Ulysses; five brothers, Edgar (Modena) Dale of Hager Hill, Larry Dale of Chillicothe, Ohio, Bobby (Gail) Dale of Waverly, Ohio, John (Samantha) Dale of Beaver, Ohio, and Gary Dale of Johnson County; five sisters, Anna (Mike) Anderson of South Point, Ohio, Drena (Paul) Maynard of Cleveland, Ohio, Jenny (Jack) Uhlman of Zanesville, Ohio, Marcella Dale of Waverly, and Maria Dale of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren, and two- great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Greg Crum, 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 Jan.21 2015
   
DAMRON, Marlene (Meek)
1964-2015
Age: 50
JOHNSON COUNTY — Marlene Meek Damron, 50, of Belcher, formerly of Meally, died Friday, Jan. 2, at Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center, Pikeville. Born Feb. 21, 1964, at Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Henderson and Katherine Meek. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Teddy Meek. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Lowe of Dorton and Julie Doyle of Pikeville; two sisters, Linda Adams of Ashland and Kathy Meek of Lexington; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 4, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with James Damron officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.07 2015
  
ESTEPP, Levonda (Short)
1932-2015
BEAVERCREEK — Levonda Estepp, age 82 of Beavercreek, formerly of Fairborn, passed away Thursday January 15, 2015 in the Liberty Nursing Center of Beavercreek. She was born January 28, 1932 in Meally, KY, the daughter of the late William M. and Myrtle (Craft) Short. Levonda was employed as a telephone operator at Wright-Patterson AFB; and followed as a department manager with Elder-Beerman, retiring after 20 years of service. She was a longtime member of the Central Avenue Church of Christ in Fairborn. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William in July of 2005; and a sister, Harvalee Estep. She is survived by a daughter, Monica Sollmann and husband Earl of Beavercreek; three granddaughters, Leslie, Kristen, and Emily Sollmann; two brothers-in-law, Carl Estepp and Alford Estep; as well as nieces, nephews, other extended family, and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday January 19, 2015 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the Belton- Stroup Funeral Home, 422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday January 20, 2015 at 12:00 noon in the Central Avenue Church of Christ, 922 South Central Ave., Fairborn, Minister Scott Spencer officiating. The family will also receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow in the Byron Cemetery. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Xenia Adult Recreation and Services Center, 130 East Church St., Xenia, OH 45385.  Fairborn Ohio Jan. 17 2015 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
    
FITCH, Nevelyn (Blanton)
1944-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Nevelyn “Jean” Fitch, 70, of Oil Springs, died Thursday, Jan. 8, at Baptist Health Hospital, Lexington. Born April 2, 1944, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Cline and Lou Ann McCarty Blanton. She worked for American Standard. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Jodi Powers; and a half-brother, Cline Blanton Jr. Survivors include her husband, Delmas Fitch; a son, Gregory Allen Moore of Oil Springs; two daughters, Kimberly Gottfried of Cleveland, Ohio, and Stephanie Ann Ferguson of Georgetown; three sisters, Joyce Williams of Pickerington, Ohio, Maxine Penix of Staffordsville and Mary VanHoose of Pataskala, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 12, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jan. 2015
  
GOBLE, James M.
1927-2015
MARTIN COUNTY — James M. “Jimmy” Goble, 87, of Martin County, died Saturday, Jan. 24, at Martin County Health Care Facility. Born March 22, 1927, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late John and Lydia Bowens Goble. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Harless Goble; three brothers, Frank Gene, Jessie Hearld and Hillard Goble; and a great-great- grandchild. Survivors include two sons, James David Goble of Delbarton, W.Va., and Timothy J. Goble of East Point; two daughters, Rachel Carol Dupree of Minot, N.D., and Cora Sue McGinnis of Tomahawk; 15 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Joe Hill officiating. Burial will be in Goble Cemetery, Davella, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Friday Jan.30 2015
   
HARDIN, Hermalee (Conley)
1923-2015
Hermalee Conley Hardin, 91, of Baltimore, Ohio, died on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Lanfair Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky, March 25, 1923 to parents George W. and Stella Meade Conley. Also preceded in death by husband John Hardin, former husband Gail "Rick" Dunkel, sister Ila Beatrice McGuire, brother George D. Conley and nieces Mary McGuire and Peggy McGuire of Rensselaer, New York. She is survived by nephews, Larry Conley and Joe Conley of Atlanta, John T. McGuire of Averville Park, New York; nieces, Linda Meyers and Jennifer Gray of Ashland, Kentucky and Pam Layman of Orlando, Florida; son-in-law, Dr. Charles Hardin of Kingston, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Roberta (Richard) Deckerd of Lancaster, Ohio; Godchildren, Gregory F. (Alisha) Johnson and Marsha J. (Robert A.) Denzine; and special friends, Phyllis and Dr. Z. Marshall Johnson and Ronald and Esther Ramey. Mrs. Hardin retired with 30 years as a dedicated Home Economics teacher at the Liberty Union-Thurston School District and 2 years in New Castle, Kentucky. She was highly motivated, organized, and students were guided by her leadership and insights for instilling a sense of community involvement, public speaking abilities, and individual experiences. Her Home Economics classroom provided life skill lessons in family living, child development, foods and nutrition, and consumer financial knowledge. She was recognized by the Ohio Department of Education with an Honorary State Homemaker Degree for her outstanding work with student leadership, community work, and classroom teaching. Through her work with the Ohio Future Homemakers Association (FHA), 325 Liberty Union-Thurston girls received the State Homemaker Degree, four students were state officers, and one was the state FHA President. 36 of her former students have or were teaching Home Economics or in other teaching fields at the time of her retirement. Residents of Baltimore will fondly remember her and her students work on community and school banquets, Pre-School Play Schools, annual style shows, Community Christmas Dances, Daddy Date Nights, Mother-Daughter Banquets, community fund raisers, and many other related FHA activities. She was a graduate of Ashland Kentucky High School, Kentucky's Morehead College with a B.S. in Education, and graduate work at the Ohio State University. Hermalee was a life member of the Ohio Education Association/National Education Association and Ohio/Fairfield Retired Teachers Association. She has been a 50+ year member of the Parthenia Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and a church member at Christ United Methodist Church, Baltimore. Hermalee will be missed and remembered by her many dear friends, her co-workers, her many students, and the Baltimore community. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Christ United Methodist Church, 700 S. Main St., Baltimore, Ohio 43105 with Reverend Alice Wolfe officiating. Friends may visit from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 207 S. Main St., Baltimore, Ohio 43105. Caring Cremation will follow service and burial will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery, Baltimore Donations may be made in memory of Hermalee to Christ United Methodist Church. Columbus, Ohio on Jan. 7, 2015 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
   
HARRIS, Emma (Hughes)
2015
JOHNSON COUNTY – Emma Hughes Harris, 72, of Wittensville, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Nursing Home, Virgie. Survivors include a son, John David Hughes of Pikeville; two brothers, Hubert Collins of Wittensville and James Collins of Circleville, Ohio; a sister, Carol Magnifico, N.J.; and two grandchildren. Graveside services were Thursday, Jan. 22, in Collins Cemetery, Riceville, with Kenny Pelphrey officiating, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Feb. 2015
  
HELTON, Holland
1942-2015
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Holland Helton, 72, of Salyersville, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Sept. 20, 1942, at Salyersville, he was the son of the late Garland Joe and Gustie Howard Helton. He was a carpenter and member of New Life Worship Center. Survivors include his wife, Martha Helton; two sons, John Lacy Helton of Salyersville and Joe Douglas Helton of Milton, Fla.; a daughter, Kathirine Sue Ross of Milton, Fla.; five brothers, George Helton, Gary Helton, Edgar Helton, Harrison Helton and Timothy Helton, all of Salyersville; six sisters, Marjorie Blanton, Deloris Yates, Wanda Kay Reed, Betty Gay Combs, Joella Huff and Marcella Helton, all of Salyersville; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 11, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with William Paul Perkins officiating. Burial was in Garland Joe Helton Cemetery, Lick Creek, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Jan. 2015
   
HENSLEY, Garnett (Blair)
1945-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Garnett Lee Blair Hensley, 69, of Paintsville, formerly of Ashland, died Thursday, Jan. 8, at UK Medical Center. Born Dec. 12, 1945, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Martin Eldon and Florence Ellen Trimble Blair. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Hensley; a brother, Charles Martin Blair; and two sisters, Betty Conley and Barbara Bowers. Survivors include a son, LeRoy Hensley, Jr; three sisters, Agnes Ann Sapp, Goldie G. Hunter and Mabel Elden Ratliff; two grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Neal Funeral Home. Burial was in Ashland Cemetery, under direction of Kilgore Collier Funeral Home, Catlettsburg. Big Sandy News Jan. 2015
   
HILL, Ellis Sr.
1939-2015
WEST VIRGINIA – Ellis Hill, Sr., 75, of Matewan, W.Va., formerly of Leander, died Saturday, Jan. 10, at his residence. Born July 19, 1939, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Hobert Hill and Beulah Williams. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hill. Survivors include a son, Ellis Hill Jr. of Matewan; a brother, Willis Hill of Paintsville; a sister, Delilah Farmer of Beckley, W.Va.; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 15, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, with Timothy Yates officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.21 2015
   
HOWARD, Dola
1926-2015
MAGOFFIN COUNTY Dola Howard, 88, of Salyersville, died Monday, Jan. 19, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Feb. 20, 1926, at Salyersville, he was the son of the late Ashland and Lula Ann Jenkins Howard. He was retired from C&O Railroad and of the United Baptist faith. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael R. Howard; four brothers, Toy Howard, Golden Howard, Greenville Howard and Seldon Howard; and seven sisters, Wannie Tackett, Estie Gamble, Elizabeth Gamble, Ivory Gamble, Eva Tackett, Flora Howard and Vinnie Salyers. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Preston Howard; a daughter, Garnett Mae Howard Patrick of Salyersville; and eight sons, Dola Don Howard of Louisa, Ronald Howard, Charles Howard, James Howard, Paul Howard and Billy Howard, all of Salyersville, Arthur Howard of Staffordsville and Millard Howard of Paintsville. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 22, at Salyersville Funeral Home Chapel, with Joe Carroll and Carl Howard officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Jan. 2015
   
HOWARD, Galon
1933-2015
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Galon Howard, 81, of Salyersville, died Monday, Jan. 19, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Oct. 23, 1933, in Magoffin County, he was the son of the late Arnold and Una Mann Howard. He was a laborer and member of White Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Gamble Howard; a brother, Raymond Howard; a grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Husky Howard and Jerry Howard, both of Salyersville; a daughter, Sherry Lynn Howard of Salyersville; a brother, Jackie Howard of Salyersville; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 22, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Rick Howard, Chris Howard, and Roger Junior Cooper officiating. Burial was in Howard Family Cemetery, Buffalo Creek, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Jan. 2015
   
HOWARD, Janie (Trimble)
2015
Howard Janie Howard, nee: Trimble, 64, of Lexington, formerly of Staffordsville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Janie was a retired stocker with JC Penny in Lexington. She was an active member of Grace Free Will Baptist Church in Lexington, and also a member of the Third Street Free Will Baptist Church in Paintsville. Janie was both a pianist and vocalist at both churches. She was an avid baker and marathon shopper. Her husband, Ellis Marvin Howard and brother, Davis Reed Trimble Jr., preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Jeffery (Julie) Howard of Lexington, Stephanie (Chip) Phelps of Independence, Jamie (Donna) Howard of Union; brothers and sisters, Ginny (Leroy) Pelphrey of New Carlisle, Ohio, Jack Trimble, Bob (Gale) Trimble and Debbie (BJ) Ward, all of Paintsville. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Alex, Allen, Sean, Shelby, Payton, Rileigh and Kenan Howard, Kaden and Jimmy Trey Phelps. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grace Free Will Baptist Church, 4281 Haley Road, Lexington with funeral services to follow at 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will be Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville at 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Free Will Baptist Church, 4281 Haley Road, Lexington, KY 40516.  Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jan.14 2015
  
JAYNES, Charley Jr.
1942-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY Charley Jaynes Jr., 72, of Volga, died Friday, Jan. 9, at his residence. Born Feb. 5, 1942, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Charley Sr. and Vonnie Conley Jaynes. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ulysses Jaynes and Howard Jaynes; and a sister, Avanell Hampton. Survivors include his wife, Mary Raeburn Jaynes; two sons, Alexander Ray Jaynes of Flat Gap and Charley Jaynes III of Liberty, N.C.; three brothers, Clarence Jaynes of Oklahoma, David Jaynes of Van Lear and Danny Jaynes of River; two sisters, Ywan Skaggs of Oil Springs and Minnie Baldridge of Nippa; four grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Memorial services were Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Edgel Golden officiating, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.21 2015
   
LEMASTER, Billy E.
1959-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Billy Eugene Lemaster Sr., 55, of Thealka, died Thursday, Jan. 29, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Sept. 13, 1959, at Lansing, Mich., he was the son of the late James Albert Lemaster and Marie Nelson Lemaster Ross. Survivors include his wife, Carol Annette Brown Lemaster; two sons, Richard William Brown of Paintsville and Billy Eugene Lemaster Jr. of Philippi, W.Va.; two daughters, Jeanna Marie Baldridge and Melinda Nicole Fryman, both of Paintsville; three brothers, James Lemaster of Manistique, Mich., Roy Lemaster of Las Vegas, Nev., and David Lemaster of Paintsville; two sisters, Carol Miller of Taylor, Mich., and Belinda Potter of Tampa, Fla.; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Wayne Fields and Hedgel Golden officiating. Burial was in Brown Cemetery, Ivel, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday Feb.06 2015
  
LEMASTER, Wendell  Ray
1961-2015
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Wendell Ray Lemaster, 53, of Salyersville, died Friday, Jan. 23, in Magoffin County. Born Oct. 16, 1961, at Paintsville, he was the son of Wendell and Joyce Ward Lemaster. He was a truck driver. Additional survivors include two sons, Stephen Lemaster and Bobby Lemaster, both of Salyersville; two daughters, Kayla Moore of Sandy Hook and Laci Jane Lemaster of Salyersville; a brother, Ron Lemaster of Salyersville; a sister, Rhonda Ison of Salyersville; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 26, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Paul Brown, Grant Cantrell, and Talmage Mann officiating. Burial was in Rock Lick Cemetery, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Friday Jan.30 2015
  
MAYNARD, Paul H.
1952-2015
MARTIN COUNTY — Paul H. Maynard, 62, of Beauty, died Thursday, Jan. 1, at his residence. Born May 22, 1952, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Jessie H. and Frances Mollett Maynard. He was also preceded in death by a son, Paul H. Maynard Jr.; a step-son, Nathan G. Maynard; and five brothers, Greg, Luke, Charles, Roger and Timothy Maynard. Survivors include two daughters, Darlene Kitts of Inez and Jessica Bustetter of Kenova, W.Va.; a step-son, Dennis Lee Bowen Jr. of Louisa; two step- daughters, Elizabeth Fitch of Tomahawk and Jessica Bowen of Louisa; a brother, Larry Maynard of Inez; three sisters, Debbie Brown of Inez, Kathy Pinson of Beauty and Josie Jude of Columbus, Ohio; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 5, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Tackett Cemetery, Fallsburg, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.07 2015
   
MILLS, Rosa Lee
1949-2015
WEST VIRGINIA — Rosa Lee Mills, 65, of Kenova, W.Va., died Friday, Jan. 16. Born June 8, 1949, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Burl Dillon and Elva Mae Evans. She was also preceded in death by three siblings; and a son, Ernest Lee Mills. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Mills; two daughters, Bonnie Francis and Angela Skaggs; six brothers, and sisters; and seven grandchildren Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home, with David Dillon officiating. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the day of the service. Burial will be in Spring Valley Memorial Gardens, Huntington, W.Va., under direction of Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home, Ceredo, W.Va. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.21 2015
   
MUSIC, James W.Jr.
1957-2015
James Willie Music, Jr., 57, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:53 am, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born May 5, 1957 in Paintsville, Kentucky to James and Patricia (Chaplin) Music. Jim married Brenda Kay Case in 1975; she died May 27, 2014. He worked 22 years at the Dalton Foundry in Warsaw. He also had worked at the Treaty Lumber Mill. He was a real outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, spending time with his grandchildren, and reading his Bible. He was a member of the Steelworkers Union, Indiana Falconer's Association, North American Hunter's Association, the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his two children, Tommy (Valerie) Music and Trish (Jason) Harlan, five grandchildren, Braden Music, Trystin Music, Cherysh Harlan, Trinity Music, and J.J. Harlan, all of Wabash; his two sisters, Kimberly (Gary) Buzbee, also of Wabash, and Lee Ann Irving of Bristol, Indiana and countless nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Deborah Lynn Music. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Alex Falder officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4 - 8 pm, Monday, January 12, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is to the family of James Music, Jr. Submitted By: Ron Branham
  
MUSIC, Joyce (Adkins)
1943-2015
Joyce A. Music, 71, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late A.C. Kent and Allie (Blair) Adkins on August 4, 1943 in Paintsville, Kentucky. She married Douglas Music on June 28, 1965, he passed away on November 22, 2004. Joyce retired from Dana Corp in Andrews, Indiana. She was a member of Christian Heritage Church of Wabash, Indiana. Joyce loved going to church and especially loved spending time with her family and grandkids. She is survived by daughters, Shelby Dillon (Gary Ridenour) of Roann, Indiana and Shirley Gill (David) of Wabash, Indiana; brother, Herbert Adkins of West VanLear, Kentucky; sister, Nellie Adkins of West VanLear, Kentucky; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 a.m. until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.  Submitted By: Ron Branham
   
NELSON, Phillip R
1934-2015
FLOYD COUNTY — Phillip Roger Nelson, 80, of Martin, died Monday, Jan. 12, at his residence. Born May 23, 1934, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late George and Lula Beatrice Nelson. He was a retired businessman, and an Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by a brother, George B. “Jimmy” Nelson. Survivors include his wife, Marena Watson Nelson; two sons, John Philip Nelson of Minnesota and Miles Kevin Nelson of Louisa; two step-daughters, Jeannie Hale Porter of Lexington and Reva Hale Slone of Salyersville; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 16, at Community United Methodist Church, Prestonsburg, with John Carwell officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.21 2015
   
POWERS, Paul E.
1934-2015
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14, 12 p.m. at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Paul E. Powers, 80, of Boomer, W. Va., who passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 in Charleston, W. Va. Mr. Powers was born April 17, 1934 at Conley, son of the late Tony and Oma Puckett Powers. He was a carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Schisler Powers; one son, Ricky Paul Powers of Hager Hill; three daughters, Vicki (Bob) Church of Alloy, W. Va., Lana Meeks of Paintsville, and Vivian (Rick) Dixon of Londonderry, N. H.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Wayne Price and Ronnie Woods, with burial to follow in the Powers Cemetery at Swamp Branch. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jan.21 2015
   
POWERS, Randall Derek
1980-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Randall Derek Powers, 34, of Sitka, died Thursday, Jan. 8. Born Sept. 25, 1980, in Johnson County, he was the son of Randall Gale Powers of Paintsville and Deloris Caudill Hall of Martin. He worked at Alpha Resources. Additional survivors include his wife, Stephanie Blair Powers; a son, Caleb Collins of Sitka; two daughters, Taylor Powers and Emily Powers, both of Sitka; a brother, Darrin Powers of Leander; and two sisters, Amy Powers of Leander and Melissa VanHoose of Wittensville. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 12, at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Joe Scott and Donald Caudill officiating. Burial was in Caudill Family Cemetery, Leander, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Jan. 2015
   
SALYERS, Lee Roy
1946-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lee Roy Salyers, 68, of Paintsville, died Friday, Jan. 30, at Mtn. Manor of Paintsville. Born Aug. 6, 1946, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Iva Jean Arms Castle. He was also preceded in death by a brother, William Castle. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Castle Salyers; two daughters, Melissa Martin of Paintsville and Jeanetta Carty of Salyersville; four brothers, Ralph Castle and Ronald Castle of Thealka, Glenn Castle of Martin County and Randy Castle of Georgetown; four sisters, Kathleen Wheeler and Trisha Ann Reeves, both of Flemingsburg, Wanda Louise Tackett of Lexington and Edith Hill of Meally; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 2, at Sitka Freewill Baptist Church, with Jim Mckenzie, Hobert Meek, Stan Burchett, and Gilbert Music officiating. Military honors were by Auxier Chapter 18 D.A.V. Burial was in Salyers Family Cemetery, Thealka, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.4 2015
  
SHEPHERD, Joseaylen (Rowland)
1934-2015
FLOYD COUNTY – Joseaylen “Eileen” Shepherd, 80, of Pyramid, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born July 1, 1934, at Thealka, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Margaret Bailey Rowland. She worked for Big Sandy ADD-Martin Senior Citizens office and was a member of Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald R. Shepherd; a brother, Billy R. Rowland; two sisters, Juanita Bolin and Alice Haney; and a grandchild. Survivors include her husband, William Harrison Shepherd; a son, James L. Shepherd of Prestonsburg; four sisters, Linda Wells, Triania Slone and Lovetta Picklesimer, all of Wabash, Ind., and Mary Adams of DeRidder, La.; a grandchild; a step-grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 31, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Ashland Shepherd Cemetery, Pyramid, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Friday Feb.06 2015
  
SPENCE, Curtis
1927-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Curtis “Bub" Spence, 87, of Flat Gap, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Sept. 28, 1927, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Willie and Daisy Bowen Spence. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Earnestine Wells Spence; two infant twin daughters, Brenda and Linda Spence; two brothers, George and Howard Spence; and two sisters Ruby Mollett, and Dorothy Setser. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Spence; six sons, Vonlee Wells of Pikeville, Dallas Spence of Inez, Danny Spence of Ulysses, Bobby Spence of Hager Hill, Curtis Spence Jr. of Meally and Gary Spence of Flat Gap; three daughters, Carol Booth of Inez, Diane Spence Whitt of Lexington and Nola Erickson of Willmar, Minn.; a brother, Luther Spence of Tomahawk; a sister, Trixie Meek of Williamsport; 25 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 24, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Frank Mills officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday Jan.30 2015
  
TACKETT, Charles Xavier
2015-2015
Charles Xavier Tackett the infant son of Charles (Deano) Tackett and Deanna Swann. Died Jan. 13, 2015 in Prestonsburg, KY.  Charles is also survived by his maternal grand parents Charles and Danielle Colvin Swann of Staffordsville, KY, paternal grand mother Eulavene  Tackett of Staffordsville, KY, maternal great grand parents Bobby and Pauline Vanhoose of Sitka, KY, maternal great grand mother Garnet Swann of Louisa, two step brothers Michael Tackett and Eric Tackett both of Staffordsville, KY. Graveside services will be held Friday Jan. 16, 2015 at the Greenlawn Cemetery at Louisa, KY, with Willie Gene Hayes officiating.
   
VANHOOSE, Walter H.
1946-2015
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Walter H. “June Bug” Vanhoose Jr., 68 years old, of Griffith Creek/Cherryville area of Louisa, passed into the arms of Jesus his Saviour on Thursday, Jan. 1, at his home, which was his wish. Walter was saved December 13, 1984, at work in Martin County. He was a member of Emily Northup Church, Louisa. He spoke often, over the past weeks and during his last days, “I’m ready for Jesus to take me on quickly, for I’m tired of this old sinful world, I’m patiently waiting for the doors of Heaven to open, take Jesus’ hand, Oh, what a day that will be for my “Saviour” I will see, I’ve ran my race, and so ready to go to Heaven. To all the people I’ve known, listen, there’s only two places to go, once the death angel comes; Heaven to be with Jesus for ever more or Hell to be eternally with the Devil and his workers. It will be a very sad, unforsaken place, of fire and brimstone, to continually consume those forever, no escape, no pardons. Heaven and Hell are real, take this my words very seriously. Call on Jesus now, your election sure and true, are the most important decisions ever to be made. Live Your life for Jesus.” Walter was born to the union of his parents, Walter Hubert Vanhoose and Margaret Vanhoose, Aug. 24, 1946, at Paintsville. Both parents preceded him in death, also his grandmother, Lillian Preston; and other aunts and uncles he loved. He is survived by wife, Shirley Perry Vanhoose. They were wed July 23, 1966, in Louisa. Also surviving is only son, Rodney Preston Vanhoose, daughter-in- law, Lynette Boyd Vanhoose; a grandchild, Walter “Kyle” Vanhoose, who he thought of as a special gift from God. He was so proud of the fine man Kyle has become, no true words could describe their relationship, “They were best buddies.” They talked often, most importantly about Heaven and Jesus. They worked together, laughed together, hunted, fished and always enjoyed each other’s company. Walter left his only grandson a great legacy. Also surviving are two sisters, Glenda B. Childers of Richardson and Patricia Rutherford of Ashland; a host of nephews; two great-nephews; two great- nieces; and many friends and family, too many to name. Funeral services were 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 4, at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gene Davis and Bro. Johnny Maynard officiating, under direction of Young Funeral Home, Inc., Louisa. Big Sandy News Jan. 2015
   
WEBB, Susan M.
1962-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY – Susan M. Webb, 52, of Lexington, died Sunday, Jan. 11 at St. Joe East. Born Dec. 3, 1962, at Louisa, she was the daughter of Margaret Boyd Webb and the late Lowell Webb. She was a realtor. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church, with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.14 2015
    
WELLS, Beulah M. (Vires)
1934-2015
Beulah Mae (Vires) Wells, age 80 of Wabash, Indiana formerly of Van Lear, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in Wabash, Indiana.  Born December 5, 1934 in Van Lear, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late John and Grace Keel Vires.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one son, Phillip Wade Wells; two brothers, Raymond and Russell Vires;  She is survived by one son, Rodney (Joan) Wells of Wabash; two brothers, Bud and Johnny Vires; six sisters, Geraldine Webb, Betty Collins, Rita Winters, Sue Clifton, Carol Phelps, Jean Booth; three grandchildren, Christopher Wells, Melinda Wells Bontrager, Kimberly Wells Bucher; and six great grandchildren, Alexis, Avery, Chandler, Wyatt, Haylee, and Cheyanne. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Friday, January 30, 2015 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Keel Cemetery at Van Lear.  Joe Hill will officiate.  Friends may visit at the funeral home after 10am on Friday until time of services.  Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.
  
WILCOX, Helen (Hyden)
1930-2015
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Helen Margaret Wilcox, 84, of West Van Lear, who passed away Saturday, Jan. 17 at The Hurstbourne Care Center in Louisville. Mrs. Wilcox was born Dec. 14, 1930 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Ballard and Sarah Webb Hyden. She was also preceded in death by one son, Michael Ray Daniels; six brothers, and one sister. Surviving are her husband, Clifton Wilcox; one daughter Joyce Daniels of Louisville; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Daniels of Wabash, Ind.; two sisters, Gladys Blair and Thelma Helton, both of Dayton, Ohio; four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Manford Fannin, with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jan.21 2015
   
WILLIAMS, Charles
1934-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Charles “Bill” Williams, 80, of East Point, died Thursday, Jan. 1, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born Oct. 9, 1934, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Jesse and Zora Williams. He was a Mason and worked at Broughton’s Milk Company. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Williams; a daughter, Kimberly Williams; and a sister, Deloris Davis. Survivors include his wife, Lorna Cline Williams; a son, Michael Williams of Cynthiana; two step-sons, Paul Fields of Georgetown and Kevin Fields of Walton; two sisters, Leora Dutton and Kate Melvin, both of Paintsville; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and a step-great-grandchild. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 5, at First Church of God at Little Paint, with Jeff White officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.07 2015
   
WILLIAMS, Sam
1928-2015
Sam Williams, age 86, of Mt. Sterling, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 26, 2015 at his residence after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born November 20, 1928 in Johnson County, Kentucky. Retired from Rockwell International after 35 years. Served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict (1950-1952). Member of N.R.A. and VFW. Preceded in death by infant son Stephen, parents Dord and Phoebe (LeMaster) Williams, brothers Dow, Robert, Roger, Vonnie, and Bill Williams, sisters Beulah Sparks, Dixie Wells, Jewell Johnson, and Edna Adams. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Reda (Miller) Williams; children, Karen (Jim) Coy of London, Rick and Teresa Williams of Galloway, Deborah Sterling and Teresa Williams both of Mt. Sterling; ten grandchildren; 15 great-grand- children; brother, Don (Laura) Williams; sisters, Edith (Roy) Adams and Ruby Scaggs; many nieces and nephews. A Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2015 at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. Rev. Jerry Poff officiating with the interment following in Pleasant Cemetery. The Circleville Amvets Post #2256 will preform a military service for the Army veteran at the gravesite. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, family suggest memorial contributions to Loving Care Hospice, P.O. Box 445, London, Ohio 43140. Columbus Ohio Jan. 29, 2015 Submitted by: Connie Spurlock
 
FEBRUARY - 2015

ADAMS, Buell A
1949-2015
MAGOFFIN COUNTY – Buell Andrew “Andy” Adams, 65, of Salyersville, died Sunday, Feb. 1, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born April 10, 1949, in Magoffin County, he was the son of the late Buell “Lit” Adams and Gladys Marie Wheeler. He worked in a grocery store. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Faye Adams. Survivors include a brother, Larry Edward Adams of Salyersville. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Ronald Thacker officiating. Burial was in Dewey Adams Cemetery, Lick Creek, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.11 2015
     
BENTLEY, Margaret (Lambert)
1930-2015
FLOYD COUNTY —Margaret Bentley, 84, of Martin, died Monday, Feb. 16, at Mountain Manor of Paintsville. Born Oct. 10, 1930, at McDowell, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lily Jones Lambert. She was a member of the Goodloe Church of God. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Silver “Buster” Jones; second husband, Paul Bentley; three brothers, Kimber Lambert, Mickey Lambert and Frank Lambert Jr.; and two sisters, Corrine Slagle and Margalene Mitchell. Survivors include a son, Douglas Jones of Martin; a daughter, Bobbie Ann Slone of Martin; three brothers, Kent Lambert and Randy Lambert, both of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Tony Lambert of Florida; two sisters, Sylvia Jean Keeton of Astabula and JoAnn Johnson of Florida; three grandchildren; a step- grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Ted Shannon officiating. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, and all day Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in East Gate Memorial Gardens, Eastern, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Bid Sandy News Wednesday Feb.18 2015
   
BLEVINS, Herbert Jr.
1965-2015
Herbert Blevins Jr. age 49 died Wednesday February 4, 2015 in Columbus, OH. He was born March 14, 1965 Herbert Blevins Sr. and the late Elizabeth Whitt Blevins.  Herbert was a labor worker for Shannon Reclaiming Comp.  He is survived by his wife Emma Smith Blevins, three sons Herbert Blevins III, Jason Ray Blevins, and Johnathon Fairchilds all of Paintsville, KY, four daughters Jennifer Blevins and Emma Lee Blevins both of Salyersville, KY, Michelle Blevins of Paintsville, KY, Brittany Blevins of Louisiana, one brother Ernest Blevins of Offutt, KY, two sisters Teresa Daniel of Hager Hill, KY, Patricia Ferguson of Keaton, KY.  Visitation is Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Preston Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Hedgel Golden.  Burial will follow in the Old Friendship Memorial Gardens at Williamsport, KY.
    
BORDERS, Earl D.
1940-2015
Earl Dean Borders of River, age 74 died Thursday February 5, 2015.  He was born April 20, 1940 to the late Jesse and Marie Chandler Borders.  Earl was a self employed truck driver and a member of the Walnut Grove Free Will Baptist Church.  He is survived by his wife Jewel Johnson Borders, one brother Douglas Borders of River, KY.  Visitation is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday February 6, at the Preston Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday February 7, at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Jimmy VanHoose officiating.  Burial will follow in the Borders Cemetery at River, KY.
   
BOWLING, Frank L.
2015
Bowling, Lee Frank, beloved husband of Roberta Ann (Powers) Bowling.  Dear father of James E. (Kimberly), Philip C. (div. Tami), Jerry F. (Michelle) Bowling.  Loving grandfather of Ava, Leeanna, Courtney, Madeline, Gwendolyn, and great-grandfather of Allison.  Brother of Harold, Bill, Fred, Bobby, Pogo, and Cora, and the late Betsy Sue Bowling and Audra Faye Bowling Rogala. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and grandnieces-and-nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ethel Elizabeth (Lewis) Bowling.  Passed away on February 5, 2015, age 74.  Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., West Chester, 45069 on Monday, February 9, 2015 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 noon. Lee was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, R.M.3 (Radioman 3) from August 13, 1958 to August 12, 1964.  He was retired from Ford Motor Company.  In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes your donations to Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263. Submitted By: Ron Branham
   
BRIMMER, Bertha (Sparks)
1929-2015
Brimmer Bertha Fay Van Brimmer, 85, of Delaware, passed away Monday afternoon, February 16, 2015 at the Sarah Moore Home. She was born a coal miner's daughter on May 7, 1929 in Van Lear, Kentucky to the late William H. and Hattie M. (Harris) Sparks, but lived most of her life in Central Ohio. Several family members moved to Sunbury, Ohio when she was 16, and she lived there until her marriage to James "Jim" R. Van Brimmer on September 15, 1950. They met while working at Ranco Manufacturing and resided in Delaware the rest of their lives. Bertha was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Delaware where she served on numerous committees and boards through the years. She was an avid reader and her hobbies included card and board games, sewing and quilting, pottery, tending to her roses, baking, and feeding and watching the birds out her window. She had a soft heart and a gentle soul and she enjoyed exploring Appalachian history and historical locations and traveling on many car vacations with Jim and her family. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Karen F. (Steven) Stoner of Sagamore Hills, OH and Susan K. (Jeffrey) Leonard of Port Royal, PA; son, Richard A. (Sandra) Van Brimmer of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Stefanie Heizer, Micah Stoner, Casey and Ryan Leonard and Tonya Claar; great grandchildren, Alexandria, Gladrielle and Natasha Leonard, Ethan Stoner and Erin Niemeyer; brother, Eugene Sparks of Columbus, OH; sister, Betty Stauch of Sunbury, OH; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James R. Van Brimmer, five brothers Theodore, Edward, Benjamin, Ocheal and Lon Douglas Sparks and six sisters Ida and Berletta Sparks, Sylvia Hensey, Geneva Chandler, Gloria Huddleston and Harva Lee Spangler. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 21 from 1-3 p.m. at the SNYDER-RODMAN FUNERAL CENTER, 1510 W. William Street at Valleyside Drive, Delaware. Memorial services will follow at 3 p.m. Private family graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery. Contributions in Bertha's memory may be made to First Baptist Church, 101 N. Franklin St., Delaware, OH 43015 or Sarah Moore Home, 26 N. Union St., Delaware, OH 43015. The Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center is honored to serve the Van Brimmer family. Columbus Ohio Feb. 18, 2015 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
   
BROWN, Roger Keith
1952-2015
Roger Keith Brown, age 62, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Paintsville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 20th, 2015 at UK Medical Center. Roger was born March 18, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Proctor Sherman and Audrey Pauline Williams Brown. He is survived by one son, Tyler Brown and wife Megan of Somerset, Kentucky; one daughter, Audrey Brown of Lexington, Kentucky; two brothers, Michael Loy Brown of Staffordsville, Kentucky and David Brown of Lexington, Kentucky; one sister, of Deedra Brown of Lexington, Kentucky; and one grandson, Henry Brown. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 26th, 2015 in the First Baptist Church, Paintsville, Kentucky. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Park, at Staffordsville, Kentucky. Friends may call at Jones-Preston Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25th, 2015. Mr. Brown will lie in state one hour prior to funeral services at First Baptist Church, College Street, Paintsville, Kentucky.
  
CANTRELL, Joann (Dollarhide)
1962-2015
Cantrell 1962-2015 Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m. at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel for Joann Burchett Cantrell, 52, of Van Lear, who passed away Thursday, Feb. 5 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville. Mrs. Cantrell was born March 12, 1962 in Wabash, Ind., daughter of late John and Maggie Spears Dollarhide. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, David Burchett. Surviving are her husband, James Cantrell of Van Lear; one son, Michael David Burchett of Van Lear; one brother, Billy Dollarhide of Van Lear; and two sisters, Mary Mitchell and Clara Booth, both of Wabash. The service was officiated by Richard Music and Manford Fannin, with burial in the Burchett Family Cemetery in Prestonsburg. Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Feb 11 2015
   
CANTRELL, Patsy (Hampton)
1943-2015
MAGOFFIN COUNTY – Patsy Sue Hampton Cantrell, 71, of Richmond, died Sunday, Feb. 8, at Hospice Compassionate Care Center, Richmond. Born March 15, 1943, at Bald Knob, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Richard Hampton and Pauline Francis Castle. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Richard Hampton Jr., James Paul Hampton, Ernest Martin Castle and Charles Douglas Hampton; and three sisters, Marietta Nauta, Linda Lou Nelson and Lorraine Hampton. Survivors include two sons, Wendell Cantrell and Greg Cantrell, both of Parsons, W.Va.; three daughters, Darlene Gamble and Teresa Hughes, both of Richmond, and Patricia Esch of Bellefontaine, Ohio; two brothers, Lawrence Hampton of Salyersville and Earl Wendell Hampton of Oakland, Tenn.; five sisters, Peggy Hampton of Thelma, Joyce Fentress of Milltown, Ind., Donetta Hamner of Waco, Elizabeth Debbie Lawson of Berea and Dottie Jean Howard of Salyersville; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Mike Tackett officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Sitka, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.18 2015
   
CANTRELL, Tammy
1966-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY – Tammy Sue Cantrell, 48, of Thelma, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Riceville. Born July 22, 1966, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Chester Tackett of Riceville and Helen Caudill Bowles of Flat Gap. She worked for Ponderosa Restaurant. Additional survivors include a son, Landan Alejandro Martinez of Thelma; two daughters, Sabrina Kay Cantrell and Tashayla Jade Guerreo, both of Thelma; step-mother, Sharon Tackett of Riceville; step-father, Charles Bowles of Flat Gap; three brothers, Anthony R. Bowles, Timothy Earl Bowles and Mark Allen Bowles, all of Mt. Sterling; six sisters, Betty Lee Tackett of Oil Springs, Denise Ann Patrick of Parkersburg, W.Va., Paula Renee Daniel of Flat Gap, Lori Hubb of Dayton, Ohio, Staci Mullis of Corbin and Michelle Patrick of Riceville; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 28, 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 Friday Mar.05 2015
  
CASTLE, Jolene (Gibson)
1933-2015
FLOYD COUNTY – Jolene Gibson Castle, 81, of Auxier, died Sunday, Feb. 22. Born May 17, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lincoln and Dora Bailey Gibson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Castle Jr.; and 10 siblings. Survivors include a son, Ellis Castle III of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Sharon White of Auxier; a sister, Bobbie Wright of Fayetteville; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be noon today, Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Mar.04 2015
   
COLLINS, Clyde
1926-2015
Clyde Collins, age 88 of Van Lear, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 at River View Health Care Center in Prestonsburg. Born June 12, 1926 in Johnson County, he was the son of the late McKinley Collins and Callie Daniels Collins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ola Mae Collins {March 11, 2002}; two brothers, Raymond and Carl Collins; and two sisters, Maggie Penix and Lois May. He is survived by two daughters, Sharon Vanhoose of Tutor Key, KY and Sheila Collins of Van Lear, KY; one sister, Mary Ferguson of Lexington, KY; three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren also survive. Clyde was a retired coal miner and was of the Church of Christ faith. Funeral services will be 12pm Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Collins Family Cemetery at Daniels Creek. Wayne Short and Vernon Hall will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 1pm to 9pm Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.
   
COLLINS, Paul E.
1950-2015
COLLINS, Paul Edward Age 64, of Franklin, Ohio, died Thursday February 5, 2015 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on September 21, 1950 to Orville and Rebecca (Fraley) Collins. He was employed with Sam Mindlin & Sons for 40 years and retired in 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Orville Collins, mother, Rebecca Collins, brother, Bill Collins, brother, Matthew Collins. Paul is survived by his wife of 37 years Katha (Turner) Collins; two sons, Michael Paul Collins, Joey Edward Collins; daughter, Rebecca Margaret Collins; three grandsons, Darren Matthew Collins, James Anthony Lawson, Maverick Pheonix Collins; two granddaughters, Brooklin Danielle Collins, Ember Raven Collins; eight brothers, Hebrew Collins, William Collins, Timmy Collins, Danny Collins, Hobert Collins, Calvin Collins, Amiel Collins, David Collins. Funeral services are 1:00 pm Monday February 9, 2015 at Anderson Funeral Homes 1357 East Second Street Franklin, Ohio with Pastor John Holbrook officiating. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the funeral home.  Published in Journal-News on Feb. 7, 2015 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
   
COOK, Kermit Grover
1943-2015
Kermit Grover Cook age 71 died Feb. 20, 2015. He was born on April 12, 1943 to the late Walter and Maude Cook.  Kermit is survived by one son John C. Cook of Meally, KY, two daughters Janie Daniel of Boons Camp, KY, and Regina Williams.  Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday Feb. 21 at the Preston Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Sunday Feb. 22 at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dewey M. Mullins and David A. Baldwin officiating.  Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville, KY.
   
CURTIS, Jace R.
2014-2015
CURTIS, Jace Rylan Curtis 2014-2015 Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m. at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel for Jace Rylan Curtis, four months old, of Sitka. Jace was born Oct. 27, 2014, son of Johnnie and Elizabeth Weddington Curtis of Sitka. Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother, Matthew Tyler Curtis; maternal grandparents, Staci Rowland Meade and Joe D. Weddington Jr; paternal grandparents, Vivian and Gary Curtis; maternal great-grandmother, Rose Ann Rowland; and paternal great-grandparents, Johnny and Malta Curtis. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Fridy Feb.20 2015
   
EVANS, Charles E.
1950-2015
WEST VIRGINIA – Charles Edward “Eddie” Evans, 64, of Prichard, W.Va., died Friday, Feb. 13, at his residence. Born Oct. 28, 1950, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Harless, Jr. and Lorena Mae Dillion Evans. He worked at Harbor Steel Corporation, and was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Silver Creek United Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Karen Sue Evans; a daughter, Misty Dawn Evans; a son, Jeffery Christian Evans; a brother, Roger Dale Evans; a sister, Sharon R. Curry; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home, with John Holland officiating. Visitation will be 12:30-2 p.m., prior to time, under direction of Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home, Ceredo, W.Va. Bid Sandy News Wednesday Feb.18 2015
   
HELTON, Marcella Rena
1968-2015
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Marcella Rena Helton, 46, of Salyersville, died Monday, Feb. 23, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital, Mount Vernon. Born Dec. 4, 1968, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Garland Joe and Gustie Howard Helton. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Holland Helton. Survivors include five brothers, George Helton, Gary Helton, Edgar Helton, Harrison Helton and Timothy Helton, all of Salyersville; and five sisters, Marjorie Blanton, Deloris Yates, Wanda Kay Reed, Betty Gay Combs and Jo Ella Huff, all of Salyersville. Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 26, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Grant Cantrell, Paul Brown, and Talmage Mann officiating. Burial was in Garland Joe Helton Cemetery, Lick Creek, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Friday Mar.05 2015
  
JOSEPH, Hershel Douglas  II
1974-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Hershel Douglas Joseph II, 41, of Paintsville, died Saturday, Feb. 21, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Born March 22, 1974, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Hershel and Bonnie Montgomery Joseph. He was a coal miner. Survivors include a son, Hershel Joseph III of Thelma; a daughter, Bonnie Scott of Thelma; a brother, Corbin Joseph of Thelma; two sisters, Stephanie Muncie of Thelma and Jaynie Joseph of Anderson, Ind. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Clarence Risner officiating. Visitation will be after 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, and all day Friday, Feb. 27, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Auxier Relocation Cemetery, Auxier, under direction of Nelson- Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.25 2015
    
KEEL, Angie (Rowland)
1942-2015
Angie Ellen Keel age 72 died Wednesday February 4, 2015.  She was born May 10, 1942 to the late Hubert and Goldia Fitch Rowland.  Angie was a nurse with Highlands Regional Medical Center.   She is survived by three daughters Teresa Stambaugh of Lake City, FL, Tommigene of Paintsville, KY, Kelly Carter of Prestonsburg, KY, three brothers Larry Lemaster of Wilmore, KY, John Lemaster of Paintsville, KY, David Lemaster of Martin, KY, seven grand children and eight great grand children.  Visitation is from 6 p.m.  to 9 p.m. on Friday at the Preston Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel.  With Doris Blevins officiating.  Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, KY.
  
KEEL, Betty (Daniels)
1948-2015
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel for Betty Keel, 66, of Paintsville, who passed away Sunday, Feb. 8 at her residence. Mrs. Keel was born March 5, 1948 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Florine Daniels. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Keel; four brothers, Doug Daniels, Wayne Hughes, John Michael Hughes and Rick Hughes; and two sisters, Izora Ruth Hill and Kathy Ward. Surviving are one daughter, Tammy Keel of Van Lear; one son, Timothy Keel of Eddyville; two sisters, Deidra Hughes and Patricia Gaye Justice, both of Paintsville; and six grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Roger Hill, with burial to follow in the Keel Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.  Paintsville Herald Wednesday Feb 11 2015
   
KING, Delcie (Keaton)
1925-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Delsie King, 89, of Keaton, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, at her residence. Born Sept. 8, 1925, at Moon, she was the daughter of the late Therman and Ethel Johnson Keaton. She was a member of Christian Union Baptist Church and was a sales clerk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Delos H. King. Survivors include three daughters, Norma Cantrell of Red Bush, Janie Cordle of Blaine and Doris Adkins of Flat Gap; two brothers, Homer Keeton and Elbert Keeton, both of Keaton; a sister, Willadene Short of Flat Gap; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, March 1, at Christian United Baptist Church, with Tim Salyers, Paul Castle, and Talmadge Cantrell officiating. Burial was in Keaton Family Cemetery, Keaton, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday Mar.05 2015
  
MAGGARD, Lynda (Price)
1942-2015
FLOYD COUNTY – Lynda Mae Price Maggard, 72, of Drift, died Sunday, Feb. 8, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born Sept. 11, 1942, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Verna Fraley Price. She was a homemaker and member of Drift Pentecostal Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sammy Maggard; a brother, Roland Rice; and a sister, Constance Hicks. Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Gayheart of Drift and Julin Ligon of Locust, N.C.; two brothers, Dennis Price and James Price, both of Drift; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Drift Pentecostal Church, with Ted Shannon officiating. Burial will be in Drift Cemetery, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.18 2015
   
MAY, Barbara (Blair)
1940-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY —Barbara Fern May, 74, of Denver, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, at her residence. Born Sept. 28, 1940, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ella Louise Horn Blair. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cherish Lavana Barrows. Survivors include her husband, Hobert E. May; a daughter, Cheryl Legena Ratliff of Hager Hill; nine brothers, Gerald Blair of Cleveland, Ohio, Francis Blair, Phillip Blair, Eldon Blair, John Blair and Rick Blair, all of Staffordsville, Robie Blair of Denver, Carl Blair Jr. of Asa Creek, and Neal Blair of Wittensville; four sisters, Kathy Meade of Flat Gap, Cheryl Johnson of Staffordsville, Jean Dawson of Hager Hill and Polly Adams of West Van Lear; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 14, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Cecil Adams, Gerald Preston, Gene Burnett, and David Baldwin officating. Burial was in Blair Family Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.18 2015
   
MAY, Billy (Harp)
1974-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY —Billie Jo May, 40, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, at her residence. Born Sept. 14, 1974, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of Billy and Rebecca Cavins Harp. Additional survivors include a son, David May of Regina; two daughters, Rebecca Gable of Paintsville and Samantha May of Regina; two sisters, Glenda VanHoose and Joyce Harp, both of Paintsville; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 16, at Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in Eck Ratliff Cemeter, Elkhorn City, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Bid Sandy News Wednesday Feb.18 2015
  
MAYO, Henry L
1929-2015
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Prestonsburg, for Henry Lewis Mayo Jr., 85, of Hager Hill, who passed away Thursday, Feb. 5 in Richmond. Mr. Mayo was born Nov. 24, 1929 in Prestonsburg, son of the late Henry Lewis and Maude Salisbury Mayo. He was a self-employed entrepreneur- banker; a member of the First United Methodist Church; charter member of the Prestonsburg Rotary Club/present member Paintsville Rotary. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Mayo. Surviving are one son, Jason (Paige) Mayo of Richmond; three daughters, Kathy (Mitch) Kinner of Staffordsville, Debby (Steve) Long of Old Hickory, and Jeanne O’Bryan of Paintsville; one sister, Ruth Lucille M. Goebel of Prestonsburg; and four grandchildren. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Jerri Williams, with burial in the Mayo Family Cemetery at Prestonsburg. Arrangements under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home of Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald Friday Feb.06 2015
   
MCCARTY, Ruth (Fitch)
1929-2015
McCARTY, Ruth Age 85, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Ruth was born to the late Sampson and Nancy (nee Daniel) Fitch on August 7, 1929 in New Boston, OH and raised in Paintsville, KY. She enjoyed spending her time painting, cross stitching, crocheting, quilting, reading and tending to her dogs. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Willis McCarty. She is survived by her children, Anita (Wayman) Bond of Michigan and Philip (Susan) McCarty of Waynesville; grandchildren, Amy and Heather Bond and Emily (Michael) Lombardi and great-grandchildren, Jacob, Kathleen, and Brendan. Family will greet friends from 2:00-4:00pm on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH with a funeral service at 4:00pm. A committal service will be held at Miami Valley Memory Gardens on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 10:00am. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, OH 45420. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Quaker Heights Care Community for all the wonderful care they gave Ruth. Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
  
MCCARTY, Wanda (Williams)
1940-2015
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel for Wanda McCarty, 74, of Oil Springs, who passed away Sunday, Feb. 1 at McAuley Center Nursing Home in Urbana, Ohio. Mrs. McCarty was born June 23, 1940, in Meally, daughter of the late Robert and Vina Spriggs Williams. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Joe McCarty of Oil Springs; one son, Mark Anthony McCarty of Ann Arbor, Mich.; one daughter, Barbara Plaisance of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Shelby Muncie of Enon, Ohio, Betty Powers of Springfield, Ohio, and Terri Joan Williams of Meally; and two grandchildren. The service was officiated by the Revs. Roger Hill and Ronnie Spriggs, with burial in the McCarty Cemetery at Oil Springs. Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Friday Feb.06 2015

MCGINNIS, Clarence
1935-2015
MARTIN COUNTY — Clarence Edward McGinnis, 80, of Debord, died Friday, Feb. 6, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Jan. 31,1935, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late John and Hazel “Perkey” McGinnis. He was a member of Inez Church of Christ. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Blackburn McGinnis; four brothers, Henry, James B., Enoch McGinnis and Everett Lee “Bob” Young; and a sister, Vina Davis. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Johnston of Huntington, W.Va.; three brothers, Joe McGinnis of Blaine, Ollie McGinnis of Inez and Kenton McGinnis of Davella; six sisters, Stella Chapman Goble, Lushie Preece and Ida Faye Goble, all of Inez, Beatrice Chapman of Michigan, Icle Copley of Albemarle N.C., and Mary Ellen Webb of Louisa; four grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 8, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Phillip Kirk and Larry Joe Bayes officiating. Burial was in Goble- McGinnis Cemetery, Inez, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.18 2015
   
MEADE, Billie (Sublett)
2015
Billie Meade, age 84, of Robinson Drive, Paintsville, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 15th, 2015 at the home of her daughter, Karen Robinson. Billie was born March 15th, 1930 in Johnson County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Dallas and Jane Osborne Sublett. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Homer in 1987, and one daughter, Susan Meade Gay, four brothers, Walter Sublett, James. T. Sublett, Hobert Sublett, and Wilbur A. Sublett, and three sisters, Leliah Wheeler, Dorothy Wyatt, and Neva Louise Rothwell. She is survived by one daughter, Karen Robinson and husband Michael "Bud" of Paintsville, Kentucky, four grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to the First Christian Church by contacting Jones-Preston Funeral Home at 606-789-3501. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19th, 2015, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Park Staffordsville, Kentucky.
   
MILLS, Katherine (Jarrell)
1924-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY Katherine Jarrell Mills, 91, of Offutt, formerly of Inez, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, at her residence. Born Jan. 21, 1924, at Inez, she was the daughter of the late George and Pearl Horn Jarrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Randall Mills; a daughter, Joyce Gayle Mills; two sisters; three brothers; and a grandchild. Survivors include two sons, Raymond Mills of Inez and Frank Mills of Van Lear; eight daughters, Genetta Sue Smith, Mary Hinkle, Rose Fraley and Wanda Maynard, all of Inez, Dolly Maynard of Georgetown, Willa Cassady of Woodlawn, Tenn., Millie Stanley of Lexington and Ada Wallen of Offutt; 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 27, at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, with Frank Mills officiating. Burial was in Crum-Horn Cemetery, Turkey, under direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Friday Mar.05 2015
   
MYERS, Buck James
1946-2015
Myers Buck James "B.J." Myers, age 68, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Monterey Care Center in Grove City. He was born December 19, 1946 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Charlie and Elizabeth (Gillespie) Myers. He served in the Navy and the Marine Corp during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the American Legion. B.J. was a retired rail road engineer and also worked many years in the Kentucky coal mines. He was an avid poker player, and known to his family and friends as a card shark. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by granddaughter Carrigan Evanichko, half-brothers Hubert, Homer, and Howard Morris, half-sisters Vonda Lee Morris, and Lizie Jackson. He is survived by loving daughters, Darlene (Johnnie) Murphy and Denise (Jeff) Evanichko; grandchildren, Tiffani Harlan, Caleb (Elizabeth) Evanichko, Kyle (Kelsey) Murphy, Chandler Evanichko, Austin Murphy, Carah Evanichko and Mackenzie Murphy; great grandchildren, Bayleigh, Parker, Madden and Carrigan; siblings, Donna (Bruce) Coley, Charlie Myers, Carol Muncy and Frankie Myers; half-sister, Stella Beard; former wife, Donna Myers; special nieces, Tammy Flowers and Kay McGrath; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Family will receive friends Thursday 5-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER GROVE CITY CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, where a funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2015. Interment to follow at Sunset Cemetery. Columbus Ohio Feb. 18, 2015 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
   
OSBORNE, Imogene (Robinson)
1930-2015
Imogene Osborne, age 84, formerly of Johnson County, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 2nd, 2015 at The Villages Regional Hospital, The Villages, Florida. Imogene was born May 10th, 1930 in Johnson County, Kentucky, daughter of the late John Walter and Rosa Alice Collins Robinson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Osborne, one brother, John Robinson, Jr. and four sisters, Bertha Lee Williams, Anna Louise Meadows, Edna Mae Vanhoose, and Irene R. Patrick. She is survived by two sons, William Anthony Osborne of Plano, Texas and Tracy Walter Osborne of Lady Lake, Florida; one daughter, Tami Rice and husband Jerry of Oil Springs, Kentucky; and three grandchildren, William Louis Osborne, Ethan Michael Rice, and Bryce Kemp Osborne. Imogene was a graduate of Ashland Business College and Mayo Vocational School. She is a former employee of the Johnson County Board of Education where she worked forty-four years. Imogene was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church, Paintsville, Kentucky. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7th, 2015 at First Freewill Baptist Church, Third Street, Paintsville, Kentucky with Larry Blair officiating. Burial will follow in the Mayo Cemetery, Paintsville, Kentucky. Friends may call at Jones-Preston Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday, February 6th, 2015 and from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at First Freewill Baptist Church, Third Street, Paintsville, Kentucky on Saturday, February 7th, 2015.
   
PRESTON, William J.
2015
William J. Preston Age 92, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanne in 1986 and parents William J. and Myrtle Preston of Johnson County, KY, 7 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by sister Barbara (Floyd) Franklin of KY; caregivers Lee Ann and Denver Fugate, many nieces and nephews and 6 step-children. William served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945 with 6 months of combat in Germany (Field Artillery). He retired from General Motors after 31 years. After retirement William took up wood-working as a hobby. Visitation 6-8pm Thursday, March 5, 2015 at MORRIS SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1771 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering. Funeral service 10 am Friday, March 6. Pastor Hollie VanHoose and Pastor Paul Preston co-officiating. Interment Beaver Cemetery.
   
RATLIFF, Diana S.ue
1944-2015
Diana Sue Ratliff Ward age 70 of Auxier, died February 6, 2015.  She was born May 15, 1944 to the late Mason and Margaret Spradlin Ratliff.  Diana was a member of the Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY.  She is survived by her husband Charles Ray Ward, two sons Dennis Ward of Acworth, GA, David Ward of Auxier, KY, one sister Patsy McClure of Paintsville, five grand children and three great grand children.  Visitation is Monday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Preston Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Manford Fannin officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery at Staffordsville, KY.

RICE, James N
1970-2015
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — James Neal Rice, 44, of Salyersville, died Thursday, Feb. 26, at his residence. Born Oct. 18, 1970, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Jerry and Carol Ann Kelley Rice. Survivors include two sons, Steven Rice and Sullivan Rice, both of Salyersville; a daughter, Jimma Slone of Salyersville; a brother, Jerry Rice Jr. of Richmond; a sister, Lori Hall of Salyersville; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, March 1, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, with Wayne Meade Jr. and Lindsey Meade officiating. Burial was in Rice Family Cemetery, Burning Fork, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Friday Mar.05 2015
   
ROBINSON, Terry  Lynn (Burke)
1959-2015
Terry Lynn Robinson, 55, of Wabash, Indiana, died approximately 3:00 am, Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at her home. She was born June 14, 1959 in Paintsville, Kentucky to Robert and Patricia (Blair) Burke. Terry was a Wabash High School graduate. She worked at Schneider Electric in Huntington. She was a member of the Wabash Eagles Lodge, the Moonshine Cowboys Riding Club of Wabash, and enjoyed camping. She is survived by her son, Robert (Rekha Shah) Robinson of Wabash, sister, Brenda (Jim) Bricker of Warsaw, Indiana, and aunt, Della (Roger) Elkins of Huntington. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call 4-7 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2015, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. There will be no service. Submitted By: Ron Branham
  
ROWLAND, Wendell
1941-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY – Wendell K. Rowland, 73, of Stanwood, died Monday, Feb. 23, at his residence. Born Oct. 10, 1941, at Red Bush, he was the son of the late Eckell P. and Virginia Woods Rowland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Rowland. Survivors include three sons, Darren Rowland of Flat Fork, Mich., Doyle Rowland of Standwood and Reddy Rowland of Carlton, Mich.; two daughters, Dolly Lucas of Paris, Mich., and Donnie Rowland of Redford, Mich.; two brothers, Michael Rowland of Stanwood and Sammy Rowland of Texas; two sisters, Zezallie Keaton of Louisa and Mary May McCoy of Louisville; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 27, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Matthew Rowland officiating. Burial was in Keaton Family Cemetery, West Liberty, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday Mar.05 2015
   
SCARBERRY, Jacqueline (Newsom)
1959-2015
FLOYD COUNTY — Jacqueline Newsom Scarberry, 55, of Harold, died Thursday, Feb. 26, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born March 3, 1959, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Rofolo and Lorene Isaacs Newsom. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Jordan Scarberry of Harold; a brother, Darrell Newsom of Mt. Sterling; and a sister, Gwen Cecil of Georgetown. Funeral services were Monday, March 3, at Hall Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Effie Hall Cemetery, Grethel, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Friday Mar.05 2015
   
SMITHERS, Richard L
1932-2015
MAGOFFIN COUNTY – Richard Lee Smithers, 82, of Salyersville, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born April 20, 1932, at Jamestown, Tenn., he was the son of the late Charlie and Della Brassfield Smithers. He was retired from University of Cincinnati and of the Christian faith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jolene Adkins Smithers; a son, Danny Lee Smithers; and four brothers, James Smithers, Raymond Smithers, Ernie Smithers and August Smithers. Survivors include a daughter, Angela Slusher of Salyersville; three sons, Eddie Dean Smithers of Salyersville, Jeffery Cliff Smithers of Cave Run and Lonnie Ray Smithers of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister, Mary Sue Smithers of Texas; three brothers, Lonnie Smithers of Georgia, David Smithers of Florida and Charles Smithers of Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 13, at Salyersville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Highlands Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.18 2015
    
SPERRY, Pauline (Pigman)
1923-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY – Pauline Pigman Sperry, 91, of Wittensville, formerly of Hindman, died Thursday, Feb. 12, at her residence. Born July 24, 1923, in Knott County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Louisa Halcomb Pigman Young. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ted Sperry; three brothers, Charles Pigmam, LaDuka Pigman and Benton Pigman; and a sister, Imogene Fields. Survivors include a daughter, Paget Johnson; two grandchildren; and a great- grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 14, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Pigman Cemetery, Pinetop, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman. Bid Sandy News Wednesday Feb.18 2015
   
STACY, Josephine (Owens)
1947-2015
Josephine Owens Stacy age 67 died Saturday February 14, 2015 in Springfield, OH.  She was born May 23, 1947 to the late Corbit and Nettie Meade Owens. Josephine was the owner of the Cooper Home for the Elderly and a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church.  She is survived by her husband Colonel Boyd Stacy and five brothers Scott Owens of Akron, IN, Bobby Ownes and Jessie Owens both of Oil Springs, KY, Troy Owens and Mike Ownes both of Springfield, OH.  Visitation will be held 11 A.M. Saturday at the Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church.  Funeral services will be held 1 P.M. Saturday at the Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church with Lindsey Meade officiating.  Burial will follow in the Cantrell Cemetery at Oil Springs, KY.
    
STAPLETON, Monie Juanita
2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Monie Juanita Stapleton, 74, of Flat Gap, died Thursday, Feb. 26, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born Oct. 6, 1940, at Flat Gap, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Margie Slone Stapleton. She worked at RH Hobbs. Graveside services were Saturday, Feb. 28, in Stapleton Cemetery, Flat Gap, with John G. Phelphrey officiating. Burial was in Stapleton Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday Mar.05 2015
   
TACKETT, Wade Douglas
1944-2015
Wade Douglas Tackett, age 71, of Bear Hollow, East Point, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 at his home. Wade was born January 31st, 1944 in Johnson County, Kentucky, son of the late Earl Franklin and Bessie Mae Hammonds Tackett. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Lee Conley Tackett, one daughter, Rhonda Renee’ Tackett Gratz, and one sister, Gerry Mae Tackett. He is survived by three sons, Wade Douglas Tackett, Jr. of Arizona, Brian Douglas Tackett and wife Barbara of East Point, Kentucky and David Anthony Tackett of Inez, Kentucky; two daughters, Pamela Lynn Tackett of East Point, Kentucky and Tessie Mae Tackett of Paintsville, Kentucky; one brother, Claudus Earl Tackett of Ohio; twenty-one grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 13th, 2015 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Harry Neal Frisby officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery, East Point, Kentucky. Friends may call at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Friday, February 13th, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m.
   
VANCE, Peggy (Blanton)
1939-2015
Peggy Blanton Vance, age 75, formerly of Oil Springs, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 in Lexington, Kentucky. Peggy was born March 21st, 1939 in Johnson County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Raymond and Fannie Meade Blanton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Palmer Gene Vance, Sr. and one sister, Christine Blanton Wheeler. She is survived by two sons, Palmer Gene Vance II of Lexington, Kentucky and Robert Scott Vance of Winchester, Kentucky; one brother, Ronald Blanton of Oil Spring, Kentucky; one niece, Megan Blanton of Paintsville, Kentucky; one nephew, Jesse Blanton of Paris, Kentucky; and one aunt, Joyce Patrick of Mason, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 23rd, 2015 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Wes Stedtefeld officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, Kentucky.
   
WARD, Diana S (Ratliff)
1944-2015
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 9, 3 p.m. at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Diana Sue Ratliff Ward, 70, of Auxier, who passed away Friday, Feb. 6. Mrs. Ward was born May 15, 1944 in Paintsville, daughter of the late Mason and Margaret Spradlin Ratliff. She was a member of the Southland Christian Church in Lexington; and a convenience store clerk. Surviving are her husband, Charles Ray Ward; two sons, Dennis Ward of Acworth. Ga., and David Ward of Auxier; one sister, Patsy McClure of Paintsville; five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. The service was officiated by Manford Fannin, with burial in the Lakeview Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Feb 11 2015
    
WARD, Emanuel
1934-2015
Emanuel Ward, 80, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:51 am, Friday, February 27, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born September 13, 1934 in Paintsville, Kentucky to John and Cordella (Bridgeman) Ward. Emanuel was a US Army veteran and retired from General Tire in Wabash after 30 years. He is survived by three children, Tina Briner of Peru, Indiana, John Ward and Helen Ward, both of Wabash, 14 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Mitchell and Jeffrey Ward, daughter, Stacy Skeens, 4 brothers, and 5 sisters. Memorial services will be 6:30 pm Friday, March 6, 2015 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash. Family will receive friends 5-6:30 pm Friday, March 6, at the funeral home.
   
WEBB, Lee Ora
1928-2015
Lee Ora Webb, 86, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 5:50 am, Thursday, February 5, 2015 at her home. She was born October 11, 1928 in East Point, Kentucky to Lawrence and Susie (Vanderpool) Webb. Lee was a member of Christian Heritage Church. She was a babysitter and house cleaner. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, baking, sewing, and working crossword puzzles. She is survived by her daughter, Rita King of Wabash, 2 granddaughters, Tonya (Joe) Deifenbaugh and Andrea King; 3 great grandchildren, Spenser Todd, Peighton King, and Riley King, all of Wabash, brother, Ruben Webb of New Lexington, Ohio, and 2 sisters, Amy (Dave) Honeycutt Weller of Laketon, Indiana and Margaret Sue (Estill) Webb of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 9-11 am Saturday, at the church. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.
   
WHEELER, Lottie (Mollette)
1940-2015
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Lottie Jean Wheeler, 72, of Blaine, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Aug. 11, 1940, in Hode, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Exie Mae Osborne Mollette. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Wheeler; three sisters, Barbara Ratliff, Geneva Holshule and Sadie Hashman; and three brothers, Alfonso Mollette, Homer Mollette, and Carlos L. Mollette. Survivors include three sisters, Mae Alley and Corrine (Lionelle) Fletcher, both of Hode, and Erma Sue (Buddy) Moore of Blaine; and a brother, Chester Mollette of West Liberty. Graveside funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, with Curtis Marcum officiating. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m., today, Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery, Brushy, under direction of Young Funeral Home, Inc., Louisa. Big Sandy News Friday Mar.05 2015
   
WILSON, Betty L (Cochran)
1939-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY – Betty Lou Wilson, 75, of East Point, died Sunday, Feb. 1, at her residence. Born July 10, 1939, at Water Gap, she was the daughter of the late Wilce Shepherd and Madge Cochran. She was a homemaker, and member of the Homemakers Club and Lancer Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gary W. Shepherd and Chester Shepherd. Survivors include her husband, Thomas R. Wilson; a daughter, Pamela Ray of East Point; a son, Thomas R. Wilson Jr., of Cross Lanes, W.Va.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Bobby Carpenter and Tommy Reed officiating. Burial will be in Ford Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg.
   
YORK, Jay
1947-2015
Jay York age 67 died Saturday Feb. 7, 2014.  He was born July 9, 1947 to the late Taylor York and Dovie Laney.  Jay is survived by three sons Jay York Jr., Virgil Lee York both of Ohio, Tommy Jay York Tomahawk, KY, two daughters Loretta Boyett of OK,  Dovie Crum of Lovely, KY, one step son Jimmy Strong of AL, three step daughters Evelyn Raichel of Scottsburg, IN, Louise Gabbard of IN, Linda York of OH, one brother Teddy Whitt of IN, four sisters Faye Shisler of Offutt, KY, Dimple Irene of GA, Rosetta Laney of Ashland, KY, Elsie Jean Hogston of IN, three half brothers Ray Laney Freddie Laney, Kenneth Laney, (preceded in death by one brother John Whitt)  several grand and great grand children and a special cousin Patricia Laney.  Visitation is Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Preston Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Travis Tackett officiating.  Burial will follow in the Laney Family Cemetery at Offutt, KY.
   
YOUNG, Bobby Burgess
1962-2015
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Bobby Burgess Young, 52, of Salyersville, formerly of Crum, W.Va., died Friday, Feb. 27, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Nov. 1, 1962, in West Virginia, he was a son of the late Bobby Young and Glenda Pierce Young Baisden. He was a U.S. Army veteran and truck driver. Survivors include two daughters, Bobbie Dingess of Warfield and Misty Climent of Michigan; a son, Donnie Young of Arizona; two brothers, George Young of Crum and Richard Young of Kermit, W.Va.; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 3, at Hode Church of God, with Sammy Ray Patrick officiating. Burial was in Young Family Cemetery, Crum, under direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Friday Mar.05 2015
    




 
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BLANTON, Ed Mason ‘Buster’
1933-2015
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 12, 11 a.m. at the State Road Fork United Baptist Church for Ed Mason “Buster” Blanton, 81, of Salyersville, who passed away Monday, March 9 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville. Mr. Blanton was born Dec. 3, 1933 in Magoffin County, son of the late Clifford and Cynthia Conley Blanton. He was a retired coal miner; a member of the State Road Fork United Baptist Church; and Masonic Lodge #769. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Fay Blanton; three brothers, Clifford Blanton Jr. Chalmer Blanton and Kelsie Blanton; one infant sister, Lucy Blanton; and one granddaughter, Amanda Brooke Blanton. Surviving are his wife, Pansy Louise Conley Blanton of Salyersville; two sons, Michael Edward (Sherri) Blanton of Richmond, and John Clifford (Benita) Blanton of Salyersville; one daughter, Sharon Lynn Blanton Howard of Ashland; one sister, Lena Blanton Jenkins of Huron, Ohio; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Masonic service will be held Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m. by the Salyersville Masonic Lodge #769. The service will be officiated by Elders Joe E. Carroll, Carl Howard and C. J. Tackett, with burial to follow in the Elzie Conley Cemetery at Salyersville. Arrangements under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home of Salyersville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Mar.11 2015
    
CANTRELL,Charles E.
1943-2015
Charles Edward Cantrell, age 71, of Little Mud Lick, Staffordsville, passed away Thursday, March 5th, 2015 at his home. Charles was born November 17th, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late John and Margaret Hayes Cantrell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Helen Sue Cantrell; three sons, John Edward Cantrell and wife Debra of Hager Hill, Kentucky, James Charles Cantrell and wife Anita of Flat Gap, Kentucky, and Bryan Darrell Cantrell and wife Crystal of Martha, Kentucky; one brother, John Cantrell, Jr. of Staffordsville, Kentucky; one sister, Virginia Ann Stewart of Churchville, Virginia; and three grandchildren, Brennan Cantrell, Jacob Cantrell, and Kaitlyn Cantrell. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Sunday, March 8th, 2015 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Phillip Keeton officiating. Burial will follow in the Cantrell Cemetery, Little Mud Lick, Staffordsville,
  
CAUDILL, Mary (Sturgill)
1933-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY Mary Ruth Caudill, 81, of Denver, died Sunday, March 1, at Riverview Health Care Center Nursing Home, Prestonsburg. Born Nov. 23, 1933, at Dewey, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Minnie Goble Sturgill. She was a sales clerk and a member of West Van Lear Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Paul Caudill; a son, Christopher Caudill of Denver; four sisters, Jessie Castle and Ladine Sturgill, both of West Van Lear, Elizabeth Huth of Wooster, Ohio, and Melva Chamber of West Warwick, R.I.; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Thursday, March 5, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Garmon Preece officiating. Burial was in Caudill Family Cemetery, Denver, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Mar.11 2015
   
COLLINS, Clyde
1926-2015
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 25, 12 p.m. at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel for Clyde Collins, 88, of Van Lear, who passed away Friday, Feb. 20 at River View Health Care Center in Prestonsburg. Mr. Collins was born June 12, 1926 in Johnson County, son of the late McKinley Collins and Callie Daniels Collins. He was a retired coal miner and was of the Church of Christ faith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ola Mae Collins; two brothers, Raymond and Carl Collins; and two sisters, Maggie Penix and Lois May. Surviving are two daughters, Sharon VanHoose of Tutor Key, and Sheila Collins of Van Lear; one sister, Mary Ferguson of Lexington; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Wayne Short and Vernon Hall, with burial in the Collins Family Cemetery at Daniels Creek. Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Mar.04 2015
  
ELAM, Brenda S (Robinson)
1947-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Brenda Sue Elam, 67, of Meally, died Sunday, March 8. Born March 31, 1947, at Paintsville, she was the daughter the late Ezra and Charlotte Sherman Robinson. She worked at Highland Vet Clinic. Survivors include her husband, Billy Joe Elam; a daughter, Charlotte Elam of Meally; a brother, James Robinson of Colorado; and a sister, Anna Mae Ballard of North Carolina. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 12, at Preston Funeral Home, with Terry Lykins officiating. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 11, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery , Paintsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Mar.11 2015
   
FRANKLIN, Bertrice (Evans)
1932-2015
Beatrice Imalee Evans Franklin, age 83 of Staffordsville, died Wednesday March 4, 2015.  Beatrice was born February 12, 1932 to the late Proctor Marion and Mary Eliz Sparks Evans. She was a dorm supervisor at Carl D. Perkins Rehab Center.  Along with her parents Beatrice is also preceded in death by her husband Walker Franklin Jr. She is survived by two son – Linville of  Dayton, Ohio, and Eddie of Meally, KY, one brother – Paul Evans of Cleveland, Ohio,  two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for Friday from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Saturday from  9 a.m. until  9 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Sunday until time of service a the Preston Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held 1 P.M. Sunday at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Delbert Music officiating. Burial will follow in the Skaggstown Cemetery at Flat Gap, KY.
   
Phyllis Anne Burke
1932-2015
OHIO — Phyllis Anne Burke Gunnell, of Groveport, passed away Monday, March 2, in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on June 16, 1932, in Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Den and Ella Travis Burke. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Gunnell, and a brother, Jack Douglas Burke. Survivors include her children, Debbie Duffey, Jan Mathews, Lynne (Dan) Cooper, Dennis Gunnell and Doug (Lisa) Gunnell; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Juda Burke, Audrey Gunnell, Margie Gunnell, Ann Gunnell and Martella Gunnell; nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Phyllis retired from Schottensteins in Columbus, Ohio, after 15 years of service. Phyllis loved her family very much, especially the babies. She will be truly missed by all that knew her. Funeral services were 1 p.m., Monday, March 9, at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel. She was laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery, under direction of Newcomer Funeral Home, Columbus. Big Sandy News Wednesday Mar.11 2015
  
JOHNSON, Dord Sanford
1936-2015
Dord Sanford Johnson. The sweetest, most wonderful man we know, went to be with The Lord on March 3, 2015. Dord Sanford Johnson, 79, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was a brave soldier until the very end. He will remain forever in our hearts. Dord was born February 23, 1936, in Oil Springs, Ky. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents Woodrow and Jewell (Williams) Johnson, sisters Shirley Grover, Patty Johnson, and Tamara Bidwell. Survived by his beloved family; wife of 58 years, Marcella (Hopkins) Johnson; children, Darryl (Tammy) Johnson, Florida, Debbie (Tom) Miller, Grove City, Tim (Pam) Johnson, Washington CH, and Susan (McDonald) O'Neil, Columbus; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Caleb) Roe, Darryl Johnson, Jr., Kayla Johnson, Matt McDonald, Thomas McDonald, Tim O'Neil, Maria Miller, Heidi Miller, Luke Miller, Nick Miller, Hanna Miller, Heath (Inga) Grewell, Jason Grewell, Aaron, Lance, Emma, Molly and Elin; sisters, Sandra (Hallie) Miller, Chillicothe, Betty (Don) Traylor, Circleville, Pamela (Ronald) Warnock, Reesville, Sylvia Pinkerman, Grove City, brothers; Harold (Dee Detty) Johnson, Londonderry, David Johnson, Circleville, Dale (Carla) Johnson, Hillsboro. Memorial service will be held, Saturday, March 7, 2015 11 a.m., at the Anchor of Hope Church, 1235 Settlemire Road, Lebanon, Ohio 45036. Pastor Lamb and Pastor Castle officiating. A potluck luncheon will follow the service. Columbus Ohio Mar. 5, 2015 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
  
MAGOTEAUX, Jeane (Hensley)
1949-2015
MAGOTEAUX, Jeane Rae 65 of South Charleston, Ohio, passed away on Monday March 2, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on October 11, 1949 to the late Henry and Easter Hensley. She was a graduate of Meade Memorial High School and a retired employee of ITT Jabsco. Jeane was a lifelong fan of Kentucky Wildcats basketball and enjoyed Nascar racing. She is survived by a daughter, Deanna Magoteaux (Tony Hamilton), grandchildren Dustin Magoteaux (Elizabeth Miller), Karrigan Murry, Samantha Hamilton, Tracie Hamilton, Mark Hamilton and Tony Hamilton, Jr., sisters Bonnie Hoffman (Bob), Margaret Day (Gary), Dorothy Marshall (Jim), Joyce Schofield, Henrietta Cooper (Bobby), Lynn Elliott (Andy) and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Charlie Magoteaux, sisters Dora Mollett, Billie Hayes and brothers Charles Hensley, Earl Douglas Hensley and James Robert Hensley. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Jones Kenney Zechman Funeral Home. A service to honor Jeane's life will be held on Saturday March 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Internment will follow in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Springfield Ohio  Mar.04 2015 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
  
MCKENZIE, Claude L.
1948-2015
FLOYD COUNTY — Claude Leslie “Diner” McKenzie, 66, of McDowell, died Friday, March 6, at McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born April 19, 1948, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Claude Leslie and Phyllis Barber McKenzie. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #131, East Point. Survivors include his wife, Martha Cook McKenzie; a son, John Alan McKenzie; a sister, Judy McKenzie Peters; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, March 8, at Hall Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will was in K. F. Martin Cemetery, Minnie, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Mar.11 2015
   
MCKENZIE, Hobert D
1934-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY – Hobert Douglas “Doug” McKenzie, 80, of Staffordsville, died Tuesday, March 3, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born July 12, 1934, at Paintsville, he was the son of the late Clyde and Southie Harmon McKenzie. He was a heating/cooling installer and a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Helen Conley McKenzie; a son, Keithen McKenzie of Thelma; a daughter, Marsha McKenzie of Staffordsville; a sister, Francis Delong of Hager Hill; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a step-great- grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, March 7, at Meally Church of Christ, with Brett McKenzie, Wayne Short and Jerry Hall officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Mar.11 2015
   
MEADE, Jewel (Adkins)
1943-2015
Jewel Adkins Meade, age 71, of Wittensville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Jewel was born November 23rd, 1943 in Pike County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Frank Adkins and Bossie Burgess. She is survived by five daughters, Angela Bryant of River, Kentucky, Patricia Howard and Francis Meade both of Wittensville, Kentucky, Brenda Meadows of Morehead, Kentucky, Beverly Fannin of Ohio; two brothers, three sisters, ten grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8th, 2015 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Glen VanHoose officiating. Burial will follow in the Meade Family Cemetery, Dogwood Lane, Nippa, Kentucky. Friends may call at Jones-Preston Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7th, 2015 and from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8th, 2015.
     
OWENS, Maggie
1932-2015
JOHNSON COUNTY — Maggie Owens, 82, of Oil Springs, died Sunday, March 1, at Martin County Nursing Home. Born May 15, 1932, at Sand Lick, she was the daughter of the late John Red and Annie Cantrell Gambill.  She was a member of the Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Owens; a son, Denny Owens; a daughter, Sylvia Conley; and four brothers, Chilli, Delmer, Raymond and Johnny Gambill. Survivors include three sons, Billy Joe Owens and James Mitchell Owens, both of Oil Springs, and Danny Phillip Owens of Meally; two daughters, Sandra Mullins of Harold and Judy Faye Mollett of Kermit, W.Va.; six brothers, Ronnie Gambill of Sand Lick, James Gambill, Elmer Gambill and Pearl Gambill, all of Piqua, Ohio, Hearl Gambill of Decdauter, Ind., and Vonnie Gambill of Crockett; two sisters, Gladys Keaton and Lola Smith, both of Smith Creek; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 4, at Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church, with Delbert Music, and Bruce A. Davis officiating.  Burial will be in Owens Family Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday Mar.05 2015
   
PRICE, Jerry D.
1941-2015
Jerry D. Price age 74 died Friday March 6. 2015.  He was born February 1, 1941 to the late Edward H. and Hester Marie Lewis Price.  Jerry worked for Hediger Corp. and was a member of the Concord United Baptist Church.  Along with his parents Jerry is also preceded in death by his wife Linda Rose Humphrey Price.  He is survived by one son Jerry D. (Holly) Price of Thelma, KY, two daughters Jodi Shaffer of VA, Brenda Faye McIntosh of  Xenia, OH two step daughters Mary Hill of Georgetown, KY, Samatha Stidham of TN, three brothers Edward F. Price of Panama City, FL, James Kenneth Price of Thelma, KY, Joe Martin Price of Lancaster, KY, one sister Jetta S. Preston of Thelma, KY, eight grand children and two great grand children.  Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and after 9 a.m. Sunday at the Concord United Baptist Church.  Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Sunday at the Concord United Baptist Church at Thelma, KY, with JD Rice and Nathan Ratliff officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, KY. Big Sandy News Wednesday Mar.11 2015
  
SUTTLES, Alice Vivian  (Branham)
1923-2015
Alice Vivian Suttles, 92, of Route 5, Ashland, died Sunday morning at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. She was born January 14, 1923 in Johnson County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ben and Martha Newsome Branham. Alice was a member of the Hoods Creek Freewill Baptist Church and was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Everett Suttles, A grandson, Kenny Allen Suttles, and a great granddaughter, Tierra Nichole Phillips. She is survived by 3 sons, Roy Suttles and wife Diane of Ashland, KY, Kenny Suttles of Ironton, Ohio, Benny Suttles and wife Debbie of Ashland, KY. A daughter, Sharon Lambert of Lexington, KY, 2 brothers, Tom Branham and Ben Branham, Jr. both of Johnson County, KY. 2 sisters, Ann Pack of Johnson County, KY, and Wanda Suttles of New Lebanon, Ohio, 10 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Noon at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by pastor Danny Goins and pastor Sheldon Wheeler. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be this Tuesday, March 17th, from 6 - 9 PM and an hour before services on Wednesday. Submitted By: Ron Branham
  
WALTERS, Karen L.
1961-2015
MARTIN COUNTY — Karen Lynn Walters, 53, of Tomahawk, died Sunday, March 8, at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa. Born Oct. 21, 1961, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie Walters and Peggy Daniels Spence. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Jacqueline Walters. Survivors include three sisters, Carol Orders of Columbus, Ohio, Debbie Vanover and Brenda Auscue, both of Tomahawk; and a brother, Jimmie Mills of Maytown. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 10, at Tomahawk Freewill Baptist Church, with Jack Jarrell, and Kevin Collins officiating. Burial was in Daniel Cemetery, Tomahawk, under direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Wednesday Mar.11 2015
   
YOUNG, Frances (Hayden)
1942-2015
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Frances Marie Young, 72, of Blaine, died Friday, March 6, at her residence. Born May 3, 1942, at Sitka, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Trennie Jayne Hayden. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, David Young and Billy Young, both of Blaine; a step- son, Sam Young of Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter, Judy Arms of Wooster, Ohio; three brothers, Acie Hayden of Van Lear, Grant Hayden of Huntington, W.Va., and Sherd Hayden of Wittensville; a sister, Elsie Sue Clark of Wittensville; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, March 9, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger Hill officiating. Burial was in Staffordsville Church Cemetery, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Mar.11 2015
     









 
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