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1937
THEALKA MINER, AGE 63, DIED LAST FRIDAY
Henry Bowen, age about 63, died at Thealka last Friday, following a week's illness. His death was attributed to a heart attack. Mr. Bowen was a miner employed by the North-East Coal Company at Thealka. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held at Thealka in charge of the North-East Coal Company. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 14, 1937
CASTLE, John
1870-1937
DEATH CLAIMS JOHN CASTLE
Brother of Paintsville Woman Died Here January 12 John Castle, of the Lowmansville section of Lawrence County, died at the Paintsville Hospital here January 12, 1937, following a brief illness. He was born in Johnson County June 19, 1870, and was in his 67th year. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and was known as a good citizen. Mr. Castle was a brother of Mrs. Amanda Price of Paintsville. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Harve May, Van Lear, Kentucky; Mrs. Paul Deskins, Kermit, W. Virginia; two sons, Howard Castle and Harry Castle, addresses unknown; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Price, Paintsville, and Mrs. Laura Vinson, of Louisa; two brothers, Warren Castle, Ledocia, Kentucky, and James Castle of Catlettsburg, Kentucky. He is also survived by three half brothers, Lindsey Castle, Walter Castle and Earl Castle, all of the Toms Creek section of this county, and one half sister, Mrs. Willie Crider. Funeral services were held at the Paintsville Freewill Baptist Church on Wednesday, in charge of Rev. H. B. Conley, pastor of the church. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery by the side of this brother-in-law, M. L. Price. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday January 21, 1937
CASTLE, Link
1937
LINK CASTLE BILL PIGG IS UNDER BOND
Victim’s Head Crushed By Blow From Pistol.
Link Castle, age about 45 died Sunday from injuries received at a beer joint operated by Bill Pigg in Greentown, a suburb of Paintsville. Pigg, age about 30, was arrested and charged with the killing. The trouble took place Saturday evening about 8:30 and Castle died Sunday morning about 2:30. Pigg was arraigned before County Judge H. B. Conley Wednesday afternoon for an examining trial. According to testimony brought out at the examining trial it seems that Castle was drunk and went into Pigg’s establishment and is alleged to have raised a disturbance. Pigg is said to have ordered Castle out of his place of business. Castle, it is reported, refused to go, and Pigg attempted to put him out and during the scuffle Pigg is alleged to have struck Castle on the left side of the head with a heavy revolver. The skull was crushed. Castle was taken to the Golden Rule Hospital where his wounds were dressed. He was conscious and asked that he be taken to his home in Greentown where he died Sunday morning shortly after 2 o’clock. After the examining trial Pigg was held to the action of the grand jury under $5.00 bond. The bond was immediately executed and Pigg was released from jail. He will be tried in Circuit Court at the February term. Both men are married and have families. This is the second man to lose his life through violence in Johnson County during the past three weeks. The Toddle Inn in Lowmansville on the Johnson and Lawrence county line was the scene of a Killing about three weeks ago. Paintsville Herald Thursday Jan.7 1937
CAUDILL, Ben F.
1937
Former County Man Dies in Ohio
News has been received here that Ben F. Caudill, age 67 years, died at the St. Francis Hospital at Columbus, Ohio, January 20, 1937 after a brief illness from pneumonia. He was a former resident of Johnson County. Mr. Caudill was a son of the late Reuben Caudill and was raised to young manhood at Barnetts Creek. He moved to Ohio 37 years ago. Mr. Caudill was married to Sarah Preston, daughter of Rev. Rhodes Preston. He leaves many relatives in this section. He was a nephew of Rev. Lewis F. Caudill of Salyersville. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-28-1937
DEMPSEY, Lewis
1937
Martin County Man Succumbs After Long Illness
INEZ, KY.
Lewis Dempsey, one of Martin County's first residents and a prominent figure in the history of the big Sandy Valley, died at his home here January 18 after a long illness. Active in the industrial development of the Big Sandy section. Mr. Dempsey saw the valley change from a rural, semi-agricultural landside to its present place of importance in the mining and industrial world. With John C. C. Mayo he organized the Inez Deposit Bank, serving as president until his death. He also was an organizer of the Kermit State Bank and was a leader in the development of the Kermit coal field. He also had an interest in the Kentucky- West Virginia bridge at Kermit. Known as a generous trader he was unusually successful in another venture, being associated in several grocery and merchandise ventures. He was a partner in a leading Inez store. Born one mile below Warfield, August 4, 1852, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dempsey. He was educated in the public schools, the Masonic Academy at Louisa, Marshall College at Huntington, and a Cincinnati business college. He was married to Miss Essie Gold in 1888. Surviving are the following: The widow, four daughters, Mrs. Chas I Barton, Girard, Ill.; Mrs. Corrinne Cooper, Inez; Mrs. Evelyn D Moss, Inez, and Mrs. E. P. Stepp, Kermit. Funeral services held at Inez. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Warfield. Officiating ministers were Rev. H. L. Clay, of Beckley, and Rev. Ivy Yoak, of Kenova. Mr. Dempsey was a member of the Methodist Church. Painstville Herald Thursday 1-28-1937
GARDNER, Ralph
1937
KILLED IN OHIO VICTIM IDENTIFIED AS “HAPPY JACK” LEWIS.
Columbus, O.
Ralph Gardner, Chief Franklin County Deputy Sheriff, reported last week that he had tentatively identified the victim of a Sunday “hobo jungle” slaying as John “Happy Jack Lewis, of Paintsville, Ky. The man, beaten to death, first was identified as Pearl Pleasant, of Paintsville, but Gardner said Pearl Pleasant was a woman and she expressed belief the man was Lewis. Gardner said he understood Lewis had two brothers living in Ashland, Ky., and a sister at North Fork, W. Va. From the best information we can get Lewis is a native of Johnson County and formerly resided on Barnetts Creek. He has several relatives in the county, including Jerry Lewis of Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 28, 1937
HALL, Ann Pearl
1937
Two-Year-Old Child Dies From Burns
Little Ann Pearl Hall, two-year-old daughter of Mrs. Lloyd Hall, died at the Paintsville Hospital Saturday night from the effects of burns received a few hours before. The family resides at Thelma and the little daughter was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to her burns. It is thought that the child climbed upon the stove and overturned a pot of beans cooking on the stove, the contents spilling over her body. Funeral and burial took place at East Point Tuesday afternoon under the direction of the Paintsville Furniture Company. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 21, 1937
LESTER, Mrs. Walter (Music)
1937
MRS. LESTER DIED HERE SATURDAY
Mrs. Walter Lester, 42 years old, died at the Paintsville Hospital last Saturday morning after a few weeks illness. She was brought to the local hospital from her home at Prestonsburg a few days before her death. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mart Music, and the funeral services were held from the home of her parents at Hager Hill Sunday afternoon. Burial in the family cemetery there. The Paintsville Furniture Company had charge of the funeral and burial. Besides her parents she is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Walter Clark, and a small daughter. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 14, 1937
PACK, Alice May
1937
Miss Alice May Pack, age 16, died at the King’s Daughter’s Hospital at Ashland January 11. Miss Pack had gone to the hospital for an operation. She had had an attack of infantile paralysis during infancy leaving her with a weakened leg, which necessitated her wearing a steel brace. Her parents had sent her to the hospital with the hope that the defect might be corrected and that she might be able to walk without the brace. The operation was thought to be a very simple one, requiring a small incision at the knee, but for some small reason the operation proved fatal.Miss Pack was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Pack of Paintsville. She was a loveable girl and a favorite of her parents for whom much sympathy is felt. Funeral services were held at Old Friendship Baptist Church at Williamsport and in charge of Rev. John W. Butcher and Rev. Guy W. Preston. Burial at the old home place at Williamsport. The Mountain Furniture and Hardware Company directed the funeral and burial. PAINTVILLE HERALD THUSDAY JAN. 21 1937
PETREY, Margaret (Clark)
1849-1937
AGED WOMAN PASSES
By ROBERT MURPHY
West Van Lear, Ky.--Mrs. Margaret Clark Petrey, age 87, died at 1 P.M. Wednesday, January 6 1937 after an illness of several weeks. The deceased was born in Mercus County, West Virginia, in 1849, and was married to James Petrey in 1863. Mr. Petrey died in 1910. "Grand Ma Petrey" as she was very affectionately known to her many friends, had been a member of the Methodist Church and a devoted Christian for more than half a century. Very impressive funeral services were conducted at the home by the Rev. Everman, after which the remains were taken to Carter County for enterment in the Keffer Cemetery, with Rev. Bolden officiating at the burial. She is survived by six children: John Petrey of Louisa, Ky., James Petrey and Cicero Petrey, each of West Van Lear, Mr. A. B. Conley of Grayson, Ky., Mrs. Dell Clendening of Elkdale, W. Va., and Mrs. Cora Stevens of Sharon, W. Va. Also a large number of grandchildren survive. A great concourse attended the funeral. Among those who accompanied the remains to Carter County were: Mrs.Scott P. Duncan and little daughter, Annie Mary, Mrs. Robert Fraley, Mrs. L. B. Luther, Mr. Frank Whitaker and son Vernon, all of West Van Lear. Also Mr. and Mrs. William Meace and Mr. Gus Meace of Canelton, W. Va: and Mr. Leslie Fatton of Smithers, W. Va. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JAN 14 1937
PICKLE, Paulina (Sturgill)
1862-1937
Here is the obit for Perlina Sturgill Pickle. File Name: Pickle,Paulina-2-4-1937.jpg Stroke Fatal To Aged Woman Mrs. Paulina Pickle, 74 years old died Friday, January 29, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Allen in West Paintsville. Mrs. Pickle suffered a paralytic stroke about three months ago from which she never recovered. Mrs. Pickle was a daughter of the late Jeff Sturgill and was raised at the old Sturgill home at the mouth of Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald Thursday February 4, 1937 Additional information: Her given name was Perlina, not Paulina. She was married to Samuel Nathan Picklesimer, March 2, 1882. She was born in December of 1862, the daughter of Jefferson M. Sturgill and Sirena Fairchild. She and Samuel Nathan had five children: Lawrence P. Picklesimer, Milton Gideon Picklesimer, Ida V. Picklesimer Nolia M. Picklesimer and Lile Etta Picklesimer. I do not have any additional information on the children. From my records it would appear that she was married four times with Samuel Nathan being her first husband. John Picklesimer
RATLIFF, William Milton
1936-1937
WILLIAM MILTON RATLIFF THEALKA CHILD SUCCUMBS
William Milton Ratliff, the three month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Milt Ratliff, died at the home of his parents at Thealka January 7. Burial at Thealka January 8. The little son is survived by his parents and a number of brothers and sisters. Paintsville Herald Thursday Jan.14 1937
SALYER, William M.
1937
Instantly Killed On Mayo Trail Near Paintsville
William M. Salyer, age 50, who resides at West Van Lear, was struck and instantly killed on the Mayo Trail through the "Narrows" last Saturday afternoon at about 3 o'clock. Mr. Salyer was returning to his home at West Van Lear along with a small son. Mr. Salyer was struck by a car driven by Mr. T.J. Miller of Drift, Floyd County, who said the accident was unavoidable on his part, and who was shocked because of the tragedy. Mr. Miller said that Salyer was pushing a dump cart in the middle of the highway and did not pull over to either side of the road. He said he believed Mr. Salyer moved out of the road and got to close to swerve to either side without a collision. Mr. Miller had the body brought to the Mountain Furniture and Hardware Company where he made arrangements for all funeral expenses. Mr. Salyer formerly lived in Paintsville where he did odd jobs for several years. Funeral services were held at the home in charge of Rev. Guy W. Preston. Burial in the old Paintsville cemetery back of the city. He is survived by his widow and several children. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-21-1937
WADDLE, Burns
1937
LOUISA MAN KILLED IN PRISON RIOTING
Burns Waddle, 43, of Louisa, was one of the inmates of the Frankfort penitentiary killed in the three-day reign of terror in the flooded penitentiary, according to the Big Sandy News. Waddle was sent to the penitentiary October 19 of last year after being sentenced to one year’s imprisonment by a jury in Lawrence Circuit Court on a charge of housebreaking. Waddle is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Curtis Waddle, of Louisa; one son, Lawrence, in a CCC camp, and two daughters, ages 9 and 14. Paintsville Herald Thursday February 4, 1937
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