BORDERS, Henry
1944
HENRY BORDERS, 58 DIES DECEMBER 3
Henry Borders, 58 years old, Ulyses, Ky., died December 3, 1944. Son of the late Mike and Alice Borders he is survived by the following:Three children, Hestel Borders, Paintsville; Ethel and Gladys Borders at home, three brothers, Roscoe and Monroe Borders, Ulyses; Charles Borders, Van Lear; one sister, Mrs. Walter Castle, Ulysses and three grandchildren. Services were conducted by the Revs. Claude Preston and Byrd Webb. Arrangements were in charged of the Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Borders Cemetery. A large crowd attended. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY DEC. 21 1944

CANTRELL, Carl
1915-1944
Mrs. Easter Cantrell of Flat Gap, has been notified that her husband Pfc. Carl Cantrell, was killed in action at Luxembourg on December 26, 1944. He was 29 years of age and the son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Cantrell, of Flat Gap. He entered the service March 1?, 1944, receiving his training at Camp Blanding, Florida, where his wife stayed with him until he went overseas in August.  He had been serving on the front line since September 15, 1944 with General Patton's Third Army and was wounded October 10 in France when he received the Purple heart. Before entering the service he was employed at Patterson Field as a crane operator. A brother in service is Cpl. Arless W. Cantrell in England, and a brother-in-law, Darrell Gretchell Estepp SKV 3-c, is assigned to the South Pacific. Mrs. Cantrell is living at their home at Flat Gap. The Paintsville Herald Thursday March 1, 1944 Funeral services for Pfc. Carl Cantrell, 29, a casualty of World War II, who lost his life December 26, 1944, in Luxemborg, Germany, were held on Sunday, April 24, 1949,a t 10:00 a. m., at the home of his parents, by Revs. Leonard Walters, Lonza Reed, and Charlie Estep. Pfc. Cantrell, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Cantrell, was born December 20, 1915, at Flat Gap, Kentucky, where he lived until he entered the service. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Mary Fay Cantrell, and Minnie Gay Cantrell, Flat Gap, and four brothers, Millard H., Dayton, Ohio, Arless W., Scott Field, Ill., James Emory and Eulas Paul Cantrell, both of Flat Gap. Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 4-21-1949

CANTRELL, Mrs. Tom
1944
Mrs. Tom Cantrell died suddenly last Thursday night, December 28, 1944, at her home at Win, Ky. Wife of one of the county's most prominent political leaders, Mrs. Cantrell had been ill for three years. Her condition had not been considered critical and she has eaten a hearty meal for supper, then died about 11 that night. Besides her husband, Mrs. Cantrell is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jeff Colvin and Mrs. Charles Cochran of Win and Mrs. Junior Hudson, Dayton, O.; five sons, Bryan, Carl and Burns of Win; Robert Cantrell in the army in this country and Burl Cantrell with the army in France. Mrs. Cantrell was a member of the United Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted at the home Friday by preachers Lonza Reed, Theodore Williams, and Oscar McCarty. The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Co. had charge of the arrangements. The Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-4-1945

CASTLE, Carl F.
1921-1944
VAN LEAR BOY IS WAR VICTIM
Carl F. Castle Killed In France T-Sgt. Carl F. Castle, 23 years old, nephew and foster son of Mr. and Mrs. James King, Van Lear, and husband of Mrs. Emma J. Castle, Martin, was killed in action in France December 14, according to a telegram sent to his wife by the War Department this week. Son of Preston Castle and the late Mrs. Castle, Van Lear, Sergeant Castle was raised from a small child by his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jim King. Sergeant Castle entered service five years ago.  He served in Iceland for a year, was returned to the United States, then later sent overseas last October.  He attended the Van Lear Schools. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 11, 1945 CARL F. CASTLE Funeral services were held Sunday for T-3 Carl F. Castle, a casualty of World War II, at the home of his aunt, Mrs. James King and Mr. King, at Van Lear. T-3 Castle was 23 at the time of his death, which occurred in battle in France on December 14, 1944.  He was born May 30, 1921, the son of Farris and Jennie Williams Castle.  His mother preceded him in death several years ago. Besides his father, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emily Begley Castle, one sister, Mrs. Homer Fyffe, and one half-sister, Miss Marie Castle of Wabash, Ind. Revs. Elzie Banks, Leonard Walters, Cully Sparks, and Lonza Reed conducted the funeral.  Burial was made in the family cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Note: This cemetery is also known as the "Clubhouse Cemetery". Paintsville Herald  Thursday January 27, 1949

CAUDILL, Darwin
1921-1944
BODY OF LT. DARWIN CAUDILL RETURNED FOR BURIAL
The body of 1st. Lt. Darwin Caudill of Lowmansville, arrived at Prestonsburg, December 07, under escort of 1st. Lt. Bruce L. Kelly, Provisional Escort Department, Columbus, Ohio. His body was removed to the home of his parents at Lowmansville, after being received at the Arnold Funeral Home.  The funeral was conducted at Garrett where he spent most of his life before entering the Army. Those who participated in the funeral were the Revs. Green Allen, of Garrett, Hargis Conley, of Riceville, and Alex Coburn of Garrett.  The Tom’s Creek choir sang songs selected for the occasion. Lt. Caudill was born November 02, 1921, and died December 03, 1944 of wounds in Germany while in the medical corps.  He was 23 years old at the time of his death. He is survived by his parents, one brother, Dallas Caudill, of Leander, two sisters, Miss Dorothy Caudill, of Lowmansville and Mrs.Daisy Campbell of Garrett, and his widow, Ruby Caudill Gilliam of Neon and a host of relatives and friends. Military honors were accorded by the American Legion and Veterans of  Foreign Wars at the grave in the family cemetery on Abbott Creek, in Floyd Co. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-18-1947

DANIEL, Willie L. "Pub"
1944
W. L. (Pub) Daniel, Lowmansville, Dies
Willie L. (Pub) Daniel, 58 years old died December 23,1944, at the home of his son,Ray Daniel, Lowmansville after three years illness. He married Lizzie Brooks of River. To this union were born 11 children. His wife died in September. Besides his children, a number of brothers and sisters survive. Services were held at the old home place with the Elder Guy W. Preston officiating. Burial was in the home cemetery. The Preston Funeral Home was in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-4-1945

LITTERAL, George
1944
Rites June 13
For War Casualty
Funeral services for Pvt. George Litteral, 21, a casualty of World War II, were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 13, at the Freewill Baptist Church, by the Revs. Scott Castle, Don Fraley, and Charles Bailey. Pvt. Litteral died in Italy on December 1, 1944. He was born in Paintsville, where he lived until going overseas. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. His parents, Powell and Alice Litteral preceded him in death. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Earl Perkins, Salyersville, and Miss Lucille Litteral, Wayne County, West Virginia, and four brothers, Willie, Thelma, KY., Taylor, James E., and Gene W., all of Lakeville, Ky. Reinterment was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday 6-16-1949

MCKENZIE, Julia
1944
Keaton Lady Dies
Mrs. Julia McKenzie, 49, wife of John W. McKenzie of Keaton died in a local hospital Thursday evening following a very short illness. Mrs. McKenzie was the mother of Mrs. J. S. Lyon who with her four children were killed in a railroad grade crossing accident near Columbus, Ohio last March. Funeral and burial services were held Sunday at the home and she was placed near her daughter and four children who were buried at one time. She is survived by her husband and four other children.  The Jones Funeral Home was in charge. Paintsville Herald Thursday December 14, 1944

MURRAY, Edith
1944
EDITH MURRAY WITTENSVILLE GIRL  DIED DECEMBER 22
Miss Edith Murray, 22 years old, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George Murray, Wittensville, died December 22 at the home.  She had been suffering from tuberculosis for a year. Besides her parents Miss Murray is survived by the following brothers and sisters; Edgie, Ellie, Alvin and Billie. Funeral services were held at their old home near Kerz with Elder Guy W. Preston officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Kerz.  The Preston Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Wednesday January 04, 1945

PELPHREY, D.B.
1944
D. B. Pelphrey Of Garrad Co. Dies
D. B. Pelphrey, of Lancaster, Ky., died at his home December 27. Mr. pelphrey was born in Johnson County June 21, 1885, the son of the late Harris and Mary spradlin Pelphrey. Mr. Pelphrey was a teacher of Johnson county school for a number of years. He was married to Beulah S. Carson, of Stanford, Ky., and she with her only daughter, Nell Pelphrey survive. The following sisters and brothers also survive, Mrs. Lawrence Conley and Mrs. Irvin Spradlin, Don pelphrey, Denver, Paris Pelphrey, Baltimore, md., Ray Pelphrey, Pikeville, Labe and J. H. Pelphrey Paintsville. He loved his family, his church and his friends. He had been clerk at the Lancaster Baptist Church for a number of years. Funeral services were held at the Lancaster Baptist Church, Friday December 29, conducted the pastor Rev. James L. Robinson. Paintsville Herald Thursday 01-11-1945

PENIX, John C. "Port"
1944
PORT PENIX DIED DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS
John C. (Port) Penix, 46, Boons Camp died in the Golden Rule Hospital December 24 after a two weeks illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the home. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella (Dutton) Penix and the following children: John Melvin; Joe, Mrs. Alberta Daniel; Homer, Patricia Jeane, Jack, Lillia May and Othel Penix. The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JAN. 4, 1945

PORTER, Mrs. Ben
1944
Death Claims Mrs. Ben Porter
After an illness of several months, Mrs. Ben Porter, 75, passed away Sunday evening at  her home on Fourth Street.  Her husband had preceded her in death some months ago. Mrs. Porter was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church where funeral services were  held Wednesday. Burial was made in the family cemetery in Martin County. The Porters came to Paintsville from Martin County approximately twenty-four years  ago, making their home here continuously since that time. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Homer Robinson and  Frank Porter of  Inez and Paul and Mabel Porter, city. The Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald  Thursday 12-7-1944

PRESTON, Mary E. (VanHoose)
1944
Aged Mother Is Buried
Funeral Home Reports Death of Two The Preston Funeral Home reports the deaths of Mrs. Mary E. Preston, ninety-two year old mother of Meally and Henry Borders, 58, Ulysses, Lawrence County Kentucky. Mrs. Preston passed away at her home Monday after a brief illness brought on by excitement caused when the home caught fire a week ago.  She made her home with her son Willie.  Other children surviving are Mrs. W. J. Ward, Mrs. Mirt Akers, George and Mrs. Artie Harris.  Her husband and a son Heirford have proceeded her in death. Funeral services were held with the Buffalo Church of United Baptist Wednesday morning, Elders L. T. Preston and Elzie Banks officiating.  She was laid to rest beside her husband in the family cemetery at Thelma. Mr. Borders died Sunday morning at his home at Ulysses after a lingering sickness from a heart ailment.  He was buried Tuesday services being held at the Lick Long Church of Freewill Baptist. His wife preceded him in death four years ago.  He is survived by one son, Hestil, and two daughters, Ethel and Gladys, and a host of relatives and friends throughout this section. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-7-1944

PRESTON, Thelma (Wheeler)
1907-1944
December 14, 1944
Last Rights Held Dec. 11: “On Friday morning, December 8, 1944,
Thelma Wheeler Preston of 648 Preston Street, Paintsville, was stricken suddenly with acute Bright’s disease. She was rushed to the Paintsville Hospital where everything possible was done to save her life, however, skilled physicians had to stand aside when the Great Physician called for her at 5:00 a. m. Saturday, December 9, 1944.” “She leaves to mourn their loss her husband S. K. Preston and two children Patsy Jane and Joe Kenneth.” “Funeral services were held at the United Baptist church Monday, December 11 with Revs. W. H. McKenzie, F. F. Rigsby, Dennis Williams and Sandy Phillips officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap.” “Pallbearers were: Howard Sparks, Oakley Sparks, J. O. Sparks, C. J. Sparks, John Leonard Spears, Rodney Picklesimer and O. I. Williams.” “The flowers girls were Allene Dyer, Jerry Dyer, Juanita Rigsby, Patsy VanHoose, Patty Meade, Marion Hondell, Elizabeth Lou VanHoose, Anna Lee Haines, Neldred Picklesimer, Carol Dorton, Billy Jean and Ernestine Trimble.” “Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge.” Society: “Out-of-town visitors attending the funeral of Mrs. S. K. Preston were: Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Preston, Jr., Seco, Ky.; Rev. Sandy Phillips, Kelley Lockhart, Mrs. B. C. Wheeler, Pershing Wheeler, Miss Ola Louise Wheeler, all of Lucasville, Ohio; Mrs. Russell Bailey, Huntington; Harry Phillips, Louisa; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Williams and daughters, Evelyn Arnell and Ruth Frances.”

 Obituary: “Thelma Wheeler Preston residing at 648 Preston Street, Paintsville, Kentucky, passed away December 9, 1944 following an illness of less than a day. Death was due to acute Bright’s disease.” “The deceased was born in Winifred, Kentucky on September 18, 1907. Age 37 years, 3 months and 1 day.” “She was the daughter of the late William Henderson Wheeler and Eliza Phillips Wheeler, long time residents of Johnson County. She was an honor student and graduated from Paintsville High school in class of 1927 and attended Morehead State Teacher’s College and was a former teacher in the Public Schools of the county before her marriage on October 19, 1929 to S. K. Preston of this city. To this union were born two children, Patsy Jane, 13 years old and Joe Kenneth 12.” “Thelma (Dot as she was familiarly known to every one) was converted and joined the Church of the United Baptist of Bethel Chapel June 4, 1926.” “She lived a consecrated Christian life, with her cares centered on home, family and church. Her light has shown out among those who knew her. Her gaiety and cheerfulness will be missed by both relatives and friends.” “God’s loving voice has beckoned her home, she has answered the call, is a jewel in Heaven’s windows as a brilliant star begging her loved ones to come.” “ Besides her immediate family, she leaves to mourn her passing the following brothers and sisters Wm. T. Wheeler and Mrs. A. L. Williams, Ashland, Ky., Mrs. Wiley Ward, Winifred, Ky., Mrs. B. J. Hall and Mrs. A. T. Pack of Paintsville, Ky.” “A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which will never be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled The boon His love has given, And though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in Heaven.” “Funeral services were held at the Paintsville United Baptist Church Monday, December 11, 1944, with Revs. W. H. McKenzie, F. F. Rigsby, Dennis Williams and Sandy Phillips officiating.” “Burial in the family cemetery at Flat Gap with the Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangement.” Rock House News: “Herschell Gullett and Arnold Flint of Paintsville were the Thursday dinner guests of Mr. Rodney Pickle (sic).” December 21, 1944 Card Of Thanks: “We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the short illness and death of our dear wife and mother, Thelma Wheeler Preston. We especially thank all the members of the church and the preachers for words of consolation, the Paintsville Funeral Home, the pallbearers, all who sent flowers, the flower girls, those who generously furnished cars, Dr. Archer for his untiring efforts and all who helped in any way to make our grief less to bear. S. K. Preston And children”

STANIFORD, Samuel
1944
BOONS CAMP MAN DIES
Samuel Stanford to be buried Tuesday The Preston Funeral Home reports the death of Samuel Staniford, 68 passed away December 10 after a six weeks illness caused by glandular trouble. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Little Friendship Church of United Baptists at Boons Camp, burial following in the home cemetery. Deceased was the son of the late Zachariah Stanford, was a veteran of the Spanish American War, serving in the Philippine Islands during that conflict. He was a member of the Little Friendship Church. DECEMBER 14, 1944 THURSDAY PAINTSVILLE HERALD

VANHOOSE, Hazel Irene
1944
VanHoose Infant Died Thursday
Hazel Irene VanHoose, 8-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn VanHoose, Lowmansville, died December 14 after two weeks illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were held Friday at the residence by Revs. Nathan VanHoose and Verner VanHoose.  Other survivors are two borthers, James and Kenneth P. VanHoose, and two sisters, Jeanetta and Deores J. VanHoose. Burial was at Lowmansville.  The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-21-1944

WARD, James W.
1944
FORMER COUNTY MAN DIES
James W. Ward, 83, died in a local hospital, Saturday afternoon following a stroke. He was the father of 11 children, nine of whom survive him.  He is also survived by 77 grandchildren and 77 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Auxier Church, Monday at 1:30 by Rev. S.C. Honeycutt followed by burial in the family cemetery near Auxier under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald  Thursday 12-07-1944

WELLS, Herbert S.
1944
Missing Airman Is Listed As Dead
Mrs. Ella Wells, Boons Camp was advised by the War Department under date of Monday, December 31, 1945, that an official finding of the death of her son, T Sgt. Herbert S. Wells, has been recorded. S Sgt. Wells was a crew member of a B-25 (Mitchell) bomber which departed from Attu on Friday, December 29, 1944 on a photographic mission to the Kurile Islands.  The aircraft when last contacted by radio was near the Northern Kuriles. Mrs. Wells is advised by the Adjutant General’s Office that this finding does not establish an actual or probable date of death. Major General Edward F. Witsell of the War Department in his letter to Mrs. Wells, writes. “I regret the necessity for this message but trust that the ending of a long period of uncertainty may give at least some small measure of consolation.  I hope you may find sustaining comfort in the thought that the uncertainty with which war has surrounded the absence of your son has enchanced the honor of his service to his country and of his sacrifice.” Paintsville Herald Thursday 01-17-1946

WHEELER, Charles T.
1944
C. T. WHEELER DIED DEC. 16
Grandson of S. Wheeler Was 20 Years Old
Charles T. Wheeler, 20 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Wheeler, Paintsville, died last Saturday after three weeks illness. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Sanford Wheeler, City, by the Rev. F. F. Riggsby. Besides his parents and grandmother, Mr. Wheeler is survived by two sisters, Dena Mae and Ruby Marie Wheeler, and a brother, Edgar Ray Wheeler. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday December 21, 1944

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