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1900-1961
Laura Ward Adams, 60, died at her home on Preston Street Friday, January 13. The daughter of the late W. J. and Loucinda Preston Ward; was born in this city December 8, 1900, and had resided here all of her life. She was a member of the Mayo Memorial Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Stewart Adams, Jenkins; Wallace Adams, West Van Lear; three brothers, Heber and Shade Ward both of this city; Ted Ward, Oil Springs; one sister, Mrs. Beulah Meade of this city. Funeral service were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday from the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Perry, pastor of Mayo Memorial Church, as officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery at Oil Springs. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 1961
ADKINS, Robert K.
1961
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 1:00 p.m., at the Pilgrim Holiness Church at Tram for Robert Keith Adkins, infant son of Wyatt and Jennie Caldwell Adkins, Woodland Drive, who died in a local hospital Friday, January 13. Survivors include besides the parents two sisters, Mary Ellen and Geraldine, and one brother, Danny Ray Adkins, all at home. Burial was in the Adkins family cemetery at Tram. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18,1961
BLAIR, Ottis Kenneth "Buster"
1925-1961
Rites Friday At Van Lear Ottis Kenneth Blair, 35, known as “Buster” died at 1:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, in a Dayton, Ohio hospital following an illness of three months. He was born in this county November 28, 1924, the son of Nora Rivers Blair of Van Lear and the late Warnie Blair. A former resident of Van Lear, he had lived at Dayton for the past thirteen years where he was employed by Frigidaire. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sadie Stamper Blair; a son, Kenneth Ray Blair, at home; two daughters, Donnie Sue Blair and Kathy Ann Blair, both at home; two sisters, Mrs. Dan Powers, Van Lear; Mrs. Robert Stone, Pallidena, Md. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m., Friday, February 3, from the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Moses Kitchen as officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 8 February 1961
BLANTON, Lula (Blair)
1888-1961
Lula Blanton Rites Conducted Here Sunday
Mrs.Lula Blanton,72, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Imogene Baldridge in this city, at 5:10 a.m., Friday, January 27, of a heart condition. The daughter of Leecie and Jane Conley Blair, she was born in this county October 11, 1888, and had been a resident of this city for the past fifteen years. Her husband, Challie Blanton, preceded her in death August 5, 1945. Surviving besides her daughter are three sons, Russell Blanton, Chesterburg, O; Douglas Blanton and Frank Blanton both of Dayton,Ohio: two other daughters, Neva Dale, Dayton, Ohio; Bessie Gullett of this city: four brothers, Asa Blair, West Van Lear, Warnie Blair, Van Lear; Herbert Blair, Sunbury, Ohio; Irvin Blair, Oil Springs; three sisters, Ellen Pennington, Falcon; Goldia Vincent, Wayland; Abbie Borders, Ulysses. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday from the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with Scott Castle as officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY Feb-2-1961
CHURCH, Alfred
1882-1961
Alfred Church, 78, retired miner of Tutor Key, died suddenly of a heart attack at 10:05 a.m., Tuesday, January 31. The fatal seizure occurred in the G. C. Murphy Store in this city. He was born February 24, 1882, in Lawrence County and had lived at Tutor Key for the past fourty-five years. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. His wife, Lottie Kazee Church, preceded him in death June 22, 1958. Survivors include three sons, Alfred Church, Jr., Robert Church and Thomas Church all of Tutor Key; two stepsons, Ray Picklesimer, Nippa, and Lloyd Ward, Whafton, W. Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Don Castle, Tutor Key; Mrs. Jay Van Hoose, Salyersville; Ruby Castle, Cincinnati, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Bessie Castle, Ashland; a brother, Henry Church, Thealka. Also surviving are twenty-eight grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, from the Thealka Free Will Baptist church with James Lyons and Scott Castle as officiating minister. Music was by the Staffordsville Quartet. Burial was in the Church family cemetery at Tutor Key. Paintsville Herald 8 February 1961
FRALEY, Thomas
1914-1961
Fraley, Thomas Thomas Fraley, 46, died of a heart attack at his home at Thelma at 11:43 a.m., Thursday, January 12. The son of John E. and Alphretta Taylor Fraley, he was born in Martin County, May 8, 1914, and had lived at Thelma for four years, where he engaged in farming. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Okie Daniels Fraley; four sons, Thomas, Ronald, Marshall and William Fraley all at home; two daughters, Ruth Fraley, Detroit, Michigan; Alphretta Fraley, at home; four brothers, Haskell Fraley, Davella; Hentison Fraley, Thelma; Milford Fraley, Turkey Creek, Ky.; Jerry Fraley, Kopperston, W.Va.; two sisters, Maude Franko, Detroit, Michigan; Dorothy Cooke, Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, January 15, from the Old Friendship United Baptist Church at Williamsport with Nim Sturgill, Tom Sammons, Arthur Preece and Henry Caudill as officiating ministers. Burial was in the John Pack Cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1-18-1961
HALL, Elza
1896-1961
Elza Hall, 64, Retired Barber Dies January 6
Elza Hall, 64, resident of Meally and formerly a well-known barber of this city, died in a local hospital Friday afternoon, January 6, after an extended illness. The son of the late A. J. and Sarah Elizabeth Ramey Hall, he was born in this county June 4, 1896. Surviving are three brothers, Curtis Hall, Thelma; Charlie Hall, Meally; James Hall, Lancer; a half brother, John Hall, West Van Lear, and a half sister, Mrs. Laura Sammons, West Van Lear. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 8, at the chapel of the Jones and Preston Funeral Home with J. H. Short as officiating minister. Graveside rites were conducted by the DAV. Burial was in the Wheeler Cemetery at Concord. Paintsville Herald Wednesday January 11, 1961
HOWARD, Jarvie
1905-1961
JARVIE HOWARD, FORMER RESIDENT, DIES IN ARIZONA
Jarvie Howard, 55, died suddenly Wednesday, January 4, 1961, at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. A native of Johnson County, he was the son of the late Joe and Phoebe Hall Howard and was born October 1905. He left Johnson County eighteen years ago and had lived in Phoenix for the past two years, where he worked as a contract painter and mechanic. Surviving are two brothers, Orville Howard, Santa, California; Joe Howard with the U.S. Navy; one sister, Mrs. Betty Stidell, Santa Ana, California; three sisters, Mrs. Jeff Reed of this city; Mrs. G. B. Van Hoose and Mrs. Dockie Reed, both of Lucasville, Ohio; two brothers, Steve Howard, Sciotoville, O.; Delphia Howard, Dayton, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, from the United Baptist Church in this city with Lonza Reed and F. F. Rigsby as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery at Wheelersburg, Ky. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY Jan. 11, 1961
HUFF, Mollie (Preston)
1876-1961
Mollie Huff Rites Held At Mouth Of Rush
Mrs. Mollie Huff, 54, lifelong resident of Nippa, died at 11:15 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, in the King’s Daughters’ Hospital, Ashland. She had been ill for the past two years. The daughter of Isaac and Malina Price Preston, she was born in Nippa March 2, 1876. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband preceded her in death in 1950. Survivors include three sons, Frankie Huff, Dayton, Ohio; Harry Huff, Baldwin park, California; Elley Ray Huff with the U. S. Army in Tacoma, Washington; three daughters, Edna Castle Ceredo, Ohio; Ethel Castle, Wittensville, Eunice Crews, English, Indiana; one brother, Harry Preston, Hager Hill. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday from the Mouth of Rush Church with J. C. Scaggs, Catlettsburg, and Claude Preston as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Huff Cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald 11 January 1961
KEEN, Andy 1960-1961
Rites Thursday For 7-Month-Old Keen Infant
Andy Keen, 7-months-old son of Jimmie and Maxine Honeycutt Keen, Van Lear, died in a local hospital at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, following a week's illness. Surviving besides his parents are four brothers, Tim, Roger Lee, Terry and Danny Keen, all at home. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 19, from the home of William Wells with Rev. S.C. Honeycutt as officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery at Van Lear. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JAN 25 1961
LACKEY, Willie
1904-1961
Willie Lackey Of Boons Camp Died January 17
Willie Lackey, 56, disabled miner of Boons Camp, died of cancer in a local hospital at 8:00 a.m., January 17, after an illness of two years. The son of William and Ida Ward Lackey, he was born on July 13, 1904, and had been a life-long resident of Boons Camp where he was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Stella Mae Daniels Lackey, four sons, Willie Lackey, Jr., Tom Lackey, Charles Lackey and Danny Lackey all of Boons Camp; six daughters, Lorraine Lackey, Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Cassie Ward, Geneva, Ohio; Mrs. Carrel Austin, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Marietta Preston, Hager Hill; Larlene Lackey and Barbara Lackey both of Boons Camp; two brothers, Hansford Lackey, Melvin, Ky., Ed Lackey, Boons Camp, Mrs. Lennie Hughes, Dehue, W. Va.; Mrs. Anna Porter, Logan, W. Va., Mrs. Bell Music, Boons Camp; Mrs. Mintia Branham, Jack Creek. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday from the Church of Christ at Meally with J. H. Short as officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery at Boons Camp. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 1961
LOWE, Calista (Athington)
1961
Mrs. Colista Lowe, 88, died at her home at Lowmansville at 9:00 a.m., January 12, after an illness of six weeks. The daughter of Andy Athingon, she was born at Lowmansville and had been a life long resident of that community. Se was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Sarah Church and Lena Fannin both of Lowmansville; a brother, Allen Athington, also of Lowmansville. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, from the home with Flem Arrowood and F.B. Daniels as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jan. 18, 1961
MCKENZIE, William
1894-1961
William McKenzie Veteran World War I Dies At Meally
William McKenzie, 66, died at his home at Meally at 1:20 Sunday, January 15, following an illness of three years. The son of James and Paulina Mayhan McKenzie, he was born October 12, 1894, in this county and had lived at Meally for the past fifteen years. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and worked as an electrician. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Josephine Litteral McKenzie; three sons, Edward McKenzie, Tutor Key; Charles Paul McKenzie, Ypsilanti, Michigan; Ernest Ray McKenzie, Belleville, Michigan; four daughters, Nellie Meade, Thealka; Sue Horn, Springfield, Ohio; Alice Jean Stevens, Ypsilanti, Mich.; Carol McKenzie, Meally; three brothers, Charley McKenzie, East Point; Harry McKenzie, Middlesboro; Ernest McKenzie, Utica, Michigan; two sisters, Ida Meadows, Tutor Key; Anna Mann, Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday at the Third Street Baptist Church, with Scott Castle, Hershel Short, and Claude Preston as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald Thursday Jan. 18, 1961
MELVIN, John Randell
1961
John Randell Melvin, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Melvin of Boons Camp, died January 14, at 9:45. Surviving besides his parents are his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Add Melvin, King Addition, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Walters, Boons Camp. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, at the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with O. I. William as the officiating minister. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Davis Branch. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 1961
PATRICK, William "Will" J.
1961
William J. (Will) Patrick, 69, brother of Mrs. Boone Trimble of this county, was pronounced dead on arrival Sunday at King's Daughters' Hospital, Ashland, after suffering a heart attack at his home on Winchester Avenue. Mr. Patrick was born Nov. 21, 1891, in Salyersville, a son of John H. Patrick and the late Minta Adkins Patrick, and was a member of the First Methodist Church. Mr. Patrick is survived by his father, John H. Patrick of Salyersville, the wife, Julia Arnett Patrick, three sons, William Arden Patrick of Meadeville, Pa., and James and Charles Patrick, both of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Ted Kinner of Ashland; two brothers, Hudson Patrick, Salyersville and Walter Patrick of Lexington; four sisters, Miss Elizabeth Patrick and Mrs. Anna Patrick, both of Salyersville. Mrs. George Easton, Owensboro and Mrs. Trimble, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JANUARY 4, 1961
PENIX, Seymore
1885-1961
Davisport Man, Dies in Louisa
Seymore Penix, 75, resident of Davisport, died in a Louisa hospital at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, following an illness of two weeks. The son of the late John and Haley Mollett Penix, he was born at Boons Camp April 29, 1885, and had lived at Davisport for forty-five years where he engaged in farming. Surving are his wife, Mrs. Kelly Mills Penix; five sons, John C. Penix, Mose L. Penix, Herbert Penix, William Penix and Jack Penix all of Akron, O., five daughters, Mrs. Velva Smith and Mrs. Estell Pack, both of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Haley Crum, Clifford; Mrs. Ella Hall, Davisport; Mrs. Genetta Wells, Van Lear; five sisters, Mrs. Effie Crum, Boons Camp; Mrs. Nola Cline, Chattaroy, W. Va; Mrs. Jessie Cline, Columbus, o., Mrs. Josie Pruitt, Dayton, O; Mrs. Carman Delong, Davisport. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday from the Trace Fork Church with Glenn and Flem Arrowood and Nim Sturgill as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Penix Cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY FEB 1 1961
PRICE, Gary Cecil
1946-1961
Rites Friday For Gary Cecil Price 14-Year-Old
Gary Cecil Price, age 14, passed away at 1:00 p.m., January 11, in a local hospital after an illness of one year of a heart condition. He was born September 19, 1946, in Pike County but was a resident of River, Ky., at the time of his death. He was the son of Cecil Price and Gladys DeBoard Price. Surviving besides his parents are four brothers, Stephen, Roger, Randy and Kenny all at home, and four sisters, Laura Mae, Vonda Lore, Naomi and June at home. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, at the River United Baptist Church with Bud Wiley and Grover Fannin as officiating ministers. Burial followed in the Price Cemetery at River. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 1961
ROSE, Jesse Merida
1888-1961
Jesse M. Rose Rites Conducted Sunday At Louisa
Jesse Merida Rose, 72, of Keaton, Ky., a retired farmer and steamfitter, died at 2:20 a.m., January 27, in a Louisa hospital. He suffered a stroke six days ago. Mr. Rose was born may 2, 1888, at Keaton, a son of the late Thomas C. (Bud) and Polly Gambill Rose. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday in the Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Greenlawn Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ida Ferguson Rose, to whom he had been married 52 years; a daughter, Mrs. Hobart Lester of Louisa; five sisters, Mrs. C. R. Lyon, Ashland; Mrs. Leo Skaggs and Mrs. Louzetta Skaggs of Martha; Mrs. William Mullins and Mrs. John Thompson of Keaton; two brothers, John and C. C. Roce of Keaton and one grandchild. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1 February 1961
SMALLWOOD, Phines A.
1910-1961
Smallwood Rites Conducted Today At W. Van Lear
Phines A. Smallwood, 50, disabled C. & O. Railway employee, died at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, in a local hospital. He had been in ill health for the past five years. The son of L. J. and Rilda Farmer Smallwood, he was born April 5, 1910, in Pike County and had resided at East Point for the past year. He was a member of the Regular Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ethel Newsome Smallwood; three sons, Adam and James Smallwood, both of Columbus, Ohio; Donald Smallwood, Betsy, Layne; one daughter, Bethel M. Smallwood, East Point. Also surviving are two grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters. Cecil Smallwood, Pikeville, Oler Smallwood, Muskegon, Michigan; Rufus Smallwood, Staffordsville; Lexie Bentley, Elsie Sloan, Melester Sloan, Maggie Mayhan all of Columbus, Ohio; Pluma Bentley, MacArthur, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., today from the Cedar Grove United Baptist Church at West Van Lear with John D. Music, Paris Music and John Crunt as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Walter Jackson Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 4 January 1961
SPARKS, Jeff
1891-1961
Well-Known Thealka Man Dies Monday
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., today for Jeff Sparks, 69, retired miner and well-known resident of thealka, who died Monday, January 9, in a local hospital following an illness of four years. The son of the late Nelson and Clista Ward Sparks, he was born January 15, 1891, and had been a lifelong resident of the Thealka community. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Castle Sparks whom he married December 6, 1919; two sons, Ray Sparks, Las Vegas, Nev.; Thomas Earl Sparks, Cincinnati, Ohio; two daughters, Miss Faye Sparks, Louisville, and Miss Virginia Sparks at home. Services were conducted by Florida Lyons, Cully Sparks and Merida Wiley. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 11 January 1961
SPEARS, Ida Mae (McFaddin)
1895-1961
Funeral services were held here at 10:30 Tuesday for Ida Mae Spears, 65, who died at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, January 28, in a Lexington hospital after an extended illness. She was the widow of Marcus Spears, Sr., who passed away August 13, 1958. Mrs. Spears was born June 6, 1895, a daughter of the late Isaac and Nancy Ann Slone McFaddin. She was born in Johnson County and had resided at Van Lear for many years and was a resident of Collista at the time of her death. She was a member of a widely known Johnson County family, and had hundred of relatives in this area. Surviving are seven children, Ernest Spears, Dayton, Ohio, Raymond Spears, a teacher in the Paintsville schools, Paintsville; Marcus Spears, Jr., Colista; Charles Spears, Van Lear; Mrs. N. T. Anderson, and Mrs. R. D. Yates, both of Silver Springs, Maryland, and Miss Emogene Spears of Collista. She also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Mary Hicks, Birmingham, Alabama, Mrs. Alka Justice, Taylorsville, W. Va., Mrs. Rose Ann Miller, Paintsville and Mrs. Nan Selvage of Ohio. Funeral services were held in the parlor of the Jones and Preston Funeral Home by the Rev. Claude Preston. Music was by the Paintsville Quartette. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery of Paintsville. Pallbearers were Crate Spears, Frank Spears, Orville Kestner, Joe Kestner, Bearle Conley, and Guy Conley. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1 February 1961
SPURLOCK, Mary Lee (Burnett)
1904-1961
Carcinoma Fatal To Native Of County
Mrs. Cecil Spurlock, 57, the former Miss Mary Lee Burnett of East Point, died January 16 at her home in Uhrichsville, O., of carcinoma. She had been ill three years. Born in East Point, Jan. 10, 1904, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Minnie Crider Burnett. She had been a resident of the Uhrichsville community since 1927. Her husband, Cecil Spurlock, died Nov. 7, 1957. Surviving besides her mother are one daughter, Mrs. David King of Uhrichsville; a son, F. M. Spurlock of Lancaster, O., a sister, Mrs. Russell Long, and a brother, Frank Burnett, both of Uhrichsville and two grandchildren. Burial was in Union Cemetery at Uhrichsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 22 February 1961
STAMBAUGH, Emma (Daniels)
1889-1961
EMMA STAMBAUGH RESIDENT OF CHARLEY PASSES SUNDAY
Mrs. Emma Stambaugh, 70, died at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, January 22, at the home of her sister, Mrs. J.N. Stambaugh, Euclid Avenue, after an illness of three and one-half years. The daughter of the late Taylor and Fannie Caudill Daniels, she was born in the county April 4,1889, and had made her home at Charley for fifty-one years. She is survived by her husband, H.H. Stambaugh. Also surviving besides her husband and sister are two brothers, Willie Daniles, Charley Ky., and E.L. Daniels, Ironton O., and several neices and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, from the home at Charley with Rev. John Pommert as officiating minister. Burial was in the family cemetery at Charley. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 1-25-1961
TACKETT, Ted
1896-1961
Ted Tackett, Native Of County, Dies In Ohio
Funeral services for Ted Tackett were held last Thursday at Carey, Ohio, from the Stony Ridge United Baptist Church. Burial was in Spring Grove Cemetery. Mr. Tackett, a farmer and Swan Rubber Company employee, died at 1:30 a.m., January 2, in Wyandott Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since suffering a severe heart attack two weeks earlier. A native of Johnson County, he was born January 3, 1896,, a son of Moses and Macy Susan Shaffer Tackett. He moved to Carey thirteen years ago. He was married April 1, 1916, to the former Eva Horne of Staffordsville, who survives. Also surviving are six children, Mrs. Ransom Hackworth, William E. Tackett, and Loranza Tackett of Carey, Ohio; Kenneth and Thomas of Vanlus, Ohio; Walter Tackett, Shelby, Ohio. Also surviving are thirty-one grandchildren, five great- grandchildren; three brothers, Paris, Harry and Wayne Tackett, all of Staffordsville; three sisters, Mrs. Shirley Wilson, Staffordsville; Mrs. Mayme Dyer, Ashland; Mrs. Maude McKenzie, Dayton, Ohio. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 11 January 1961
VANHOOSE, Arascus
1889-1961
Van Hoose Rites Held Sunday At Mouth Of Rush
Arascus Van Hoose, 72, retired miner of thealka, died suddenly at his home at 9:00 a.m., Friday, January 13. The son of Marion and Emma Dixon Van Hoose, he was born September 1, 1889, at Tutor Key and had resided in that vicinity all of his life. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. He was married at Tutor Key October 26, 1908, to Virgie Stapleton, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Clarence, Earl, and Carl Thomas Van Hoose, all of Tutor Key; Marion Van Hoose; Twilight, W. Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Cecil Meade of this city; Mrs. Carl Haney, Columbus, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Elro Van Hoose, Nippa; Mrs. Madge Stapleton, of this city; Mrs. Herbie Burchett, Stambaugh. Also surviving are twenty-eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 15, from the Mouth of Rush Free Will Baptist Church with C. C. Hall and Claude Preston as officiating ministers. Burial [[[[[[[Omitted]]]]]]] Paintsville Herald Wednesday 18 Jan 1961
VAUGHAN, Ben H.
1889-1961
Services Tuesday For Well-Known Official
Ben H. Vaughan, 71, well known attorney and Master Commissioner of the Johnson County Circuit Court, died suddenly of a heart attack at noon Saturday. The fatal seizure occurred in his office at the courthouse, and he was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital. Mr. Vaughan was the son of the late William H. and Elizabeth Allen Vaughan, member of prominent families of the section. He was born in Paintsville January 26, 1889, and had been a lifelong resident of the city. He obtained his early education in the public schools here and was graduated from the Sandy Valley Seminary. After completing his legal training and receiving his degree from the University of Louisville Law School, he returned to Paintsville to become associated with his father in the law firm of Vaughan and Howes, one of the valley's outstanding legal firms. He early manifested an interest in politics and was active in city and county affairs, serving as City Attorney and county treasure. At the time of his death he was acting Master Commissioner and County Judge pro-tem. An able lawyer having a keen intellect and sense of humor, his genial warmth and friendly personality contributed to the high esteem and public favor with which he was regarded. A county official closely associated with Mr. Vaughan for many years is quoted as saying " Ben Vaughan wanted to be right about everything he undertook. He was serious minded and honest public servant and the county will miss his valuable service." Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Esther Price Vaughan, whom he married in Catlettsburg November 5, 1914; two sons, Joseph F. Vaughan, Silver Springs, Md., William J. Vaughan, Korea; one daughter, Miss Mary Louise Vaughan, Washington. D.C.; one sister Mrs. Sally Pace, Rock Island, Washington; two brothers, Carl Vaughan Martin of this city, and Hobert Vaughan Martin, Frankfort. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday January 17, 1961, from the chapel of the Jones and Preston Funeral Home with Rev. W. Hugh Smith Pastor of First Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers were members of the Johnson County Bar Association; burial was in the Wells-Buckingham Cemetery in this city. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jan.18 1961
WILLIAMS, Martha (DeBoard)
1875-1961
Martha Williams Of Williamsport Dies January 6
Mrs. Martha Jane Williams, 85, resident of Williamsport, died at her home at 7:15 a.m., January 6, after an illness of seven years. The daughter of the late Farmer and Fannie Borders Deboard, she was born at Uylsses May 8, 1875, and had been a resident of Williamsport for the past sixty years. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, James M. Williams, preceded her in death January 6, 1953. Surviving are four sons, Buster and James Williams, Jr., both of Williamsport; Walter Williams, Hager Hill; Everett Williams, Wayland; five daughters, Mrs. Ollie Butcher, Mrs. May Rose, and Mrs. Maggie Mollett, all of Williamsport; Mrs. Ruth Preston, Hamilton, Ohio; Mrs. Juanita Letner, Vandalia, Ohio; a brother, F. B. Deboard, and a sister Lydia Chandler, both of Lowmansville. Also surviving are fifty-six grandchildren, eighty-three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, January 8, with Claude Preston and Mack Provence as officiating ministers. Music was by the Paintsville Quartet. Burial was in the family cemetery at Williamsport. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11, 1961
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