JOHN PHELPS 1899-1985 Meally resident John R. Phelps, 86, died November 3 1985 in Louisa Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mr. Phelps was born in Johnson County, March 20, 1899, the son of Thomas and Trinvilla Webb Phelps. He was a retired miner and a member of the Church of Christ. His first wife, Ethel Short Phelps, preceded him in death August 30, 1976. Surviving are his wife, Mary Skaggs Phelps; a son, Clyde Phelps of Meally; a brother and sister, Bruce Phelps and Mrs. Frankie Short,both of Van Lear; and two grandchildren, Greg and Sheri Phelps of Meally. Funeral services will be held today, Wedneday, November 6, at 2 p.m. in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Dave M. Flanery officiating. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 11-06 1985
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