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1915-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Emma Adkins, 89, of Paintsville, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005 at her residence. Born March 22, 1915, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Sol and Susan Alice Lemasters Blevins. She was a member of Buffalo United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Adkins, in 1993. Survivors include six sons, Benny Adkins Jr. of Van Lear, Lon Adkins, Joe Adkins, Harold Adkins, all of Paintsville, Marvin Adkins of Hager Hill, and William Adkins of New Carlisle, Ohio; two daughters, Martha Adkins of Springfield, Ohio, and Sula Reed of Tutor Key; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; four step- grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Buffalo United Baptist Church with Eulas Adams, John Blanton, John Mollette and Doug Preston officiating. Burial was in Holbrook Cemetery, Paintsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.02 2005
ALLEN, Timothy Ray Allen
1965-2005
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Timothy Ray Allen, 39, of Salyersville, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005 at his residence. Born Oct. 25, 1965, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Custer and Thelma Jean Adkins Allen. He was a self-employed logger and a member of Salyersville First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Suzanne Montgomery Allen of Salyersville; a son, Nicholas Blake Allen of Salyersville; four brothers, Larry Dale Allen of West Liberty, Phillip Ricky Allen of Ezel, and Randy Allen and Custer Allen Jr., both of Salyersville; and two sisters, Connie Keeton and Patty Sue Mann, both of Salyersville. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 1, at First Baptist Church, Salyersville, with Matthew Gullion officiating. Burial was in Allen Family Cemetery, Harper, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.02 2005
ALLEY, Bula (Bailey)
1940-2005
Graveside services were held Sunday, January 30, 2 p.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery for Bula Bailey Alley, 64, of Ashland, Ky., who passed away Thursday, January 27 at the Best Care Nursing Home in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Mrs. Alley was born October 31, 1940 in Paintsville, Ky., daughter of the late Hurst and Zelda VanHoose Bailey. She was a waitress. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Fred and Wassie Bailey. Surviving are her husband, Roy K. Alley; one son, Mark (Jerri) Alley of Fayetteville, Ohio; one daughter, Sheila (Paul) Fraley of Catlettsburg, Ky.; three brothers, Dave and Farrell Bailey, both of Grayson, Ky., and Charles Bailey of Dade City, Fla.; five sisters, Jean DesJardin of Lake, Mich., Jennie Klug of Detroit, Mich., Ponnie Prucnell of Sandpoint, Mich., Martha Ward of Snyder, Ind., and Faye Music of Ashland, Ky.; one granddaughter, Emily Alley. The service was officiated by Pastor David Herndon. Arrangements under the direction of the Neal Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Feb.02 2005
BALDRIDGE, Lou Vernia (Castle)
1925-2005
Lou Vernia Age 79 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2005 in the Wright Nursing Home. Lou was born, October 15, 1925 in Paintsville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Martin & Eunice Castle. Lou was retired from Duffs after 23 years, and was a member of the Maple Ave., Church of God. Survivors include her children, Jewell Brock of Fairborn, Sharon Jones of Chicago, Illinois and Roger Baldridge of Denham Springs, Louisiana. 4 Grandchildren, 5 Great- Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman in 1985 and two brothers, Lloyd & Floyd Castle. A gathering of family & friends will be held in the Burcham Funeral Home, 119 E. Main St., Fairborn, from 6-8 p.m., Monday, with services being conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2005, with Pastor Jim Clayton, officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills, Cemetery, Tipp City. Published 1/17/200
BLAIR, Carl Francis
1915-2005
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 19, 1 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Carl Francis Blair, 89, of Staffordsville, Ky., who passed away Sunday, January 16, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Blair was born June 11, 1915 in Johnson County, Ky., son of the late Leonard and Bertha Brown Blair. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his wive, Louise Horne Blair of Staffordsville, Ky.; nine sons, Francis, Eldon and John Blair, all of Barnetts Creek, Ky., Gerald Blair of Wakeman, Ohio, Phillip and Robie Ray Blair, both of Denver, Ky., Carl “Junior” Blair of Leander, Ky., Neal Blair of Nippa, Ky., and Ricky Blair of Fayetteville, N.C.; five daughters, Fern May of Denver, Ky., Jean Dawson of Hager Hill, Ky., Kathy Meade of Flat Gap, Ky., Cheryl Johnson of Barnetts Creek, Ky., and Polly Adams of West Van Lear, Ky.; 28 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Donald Ray Caudill and Lindsey Meade, with burial in the Blair Family Cemetery at Barnetts Creek, Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jan.19 2005
BLAIR, Wayne B.
1926-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Wayne B. Blair, 78, of Staffordsville, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005 at his residence. Born Sept. 26, 1926, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late John B. and Rosie Colvin Blair. He was a janitor retired from Oil Springs school and member of the United Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Maxine P. Blair of Staffordsville; and a sister, Maxie Powers of Salyersville. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Paintsville Funeral Home with Elders Frankie Williams, Danny Williams, Buster Blanton, and Fred Salyers officiating. Burial was in Rice Cemetery, Barnetts Creek, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.02 2005
BOOTH, James Rufus Booth
1928-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — James Rufus Booth, 76, of River, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005 at his residence. Born April 13, 1928, in Lawrence County, he was a son of the late Jackie Booth and Pearl Booth Gunnells. He was a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ratliff Booth of River; three sons, Mont Booth of Oil Springs, and Kenneth Booth and Greg Booth, both of River; a daughter, Brenda Ward of River; three brothers, Jack Booth of Stone, Ernest Booth of Ashville, Ohio, and Robert Booth of River; two sisters, Arlena Booth of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Ollie Wiley of Salyersville; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 30, at Preston Funeral Chapel, Paintsville, with James Roger VanHoose and Gorden Ward officiating. Burial was in Lemaster/Ratliff Cemetery, Whitehouse, under direction of Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
BRYANT, Kathy (Stamper)
1961-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Kathy Stamper Bryant, 43, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005 at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Russell. Born Aug. 28, 1961, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of Charles R. Stamper of Paintsville and the late Marie Fyffe Stamper. She was a bank teller with Citizens National Bank. Additional survivors include her husband, Duane Bryant of Paintsville; a son, Christopher Duane Bryant of Paintsville; a brother, Danny Stamper of Georgetown; and two sisters, Bonnie Keaton and Patsy Stamper, both of Paintsville. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 28, at Rockhouse Free Will Baptist Church, Staffordsville, with Richard Williams and James McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Keaton Cemetery, Keaton, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
CASTLE, Vivian Marie (McCloud)
1913-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Vivian Marie McCloud Castle, 91, of Paintsville, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2005 at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa. Born Aug. 1, 1913, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late William Ireland and Hattie Conley McCloud. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Castle; a son, Allen Dale Castle; and a daughter, Shirley Ann Kindle. Survivors include six sons, Roger Willis Castle and Jim Castle, both of Paintsville; Charles Castle of Middlesborogh, Fla., Larry Gene Castle of Whitebluff, Tenn., Robert Lee Castle of Thelma, and William Joseph Castle of Staffordsville; six daughters, Louise McGowan and Linda Alshalchy, both of Port Orange, Fla., Betty Morgan of Pikeville, Malta Roberts of Flatwoods, and Patsy Castle and Debra Kay Price, both of Paintsville; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church, Staffordsville, with Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffords-ville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.12 2005
COLVIN, Allene (Blair)
1938-2005
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 23, 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Paintsville, Ky., for Allene Blair Colvin, 66, of Paintsville, Ky., who passed away Thursday, January 20 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, Ky. Mrs. Colvin was born July 8, 1938 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of Lonnie Blair and the late Neva Pack Blair. She worked for Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center with the Disease Control Administration. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Elwood Blair. Surviving are her husband, James F. Colvin of Paintsville, Ky.; two sons, Mike (Kelly), and Mark (Anita) Colvin, both of Paintsville, Ky.; two sisters, Peggy Legg of Frankfort, Ky., and Diane Dozier of Georgetown, Ky.; three grandchildren. The service was officiated by the Rev. Donnie Patrick, with burial in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald Friday Jan 28 2005
COTTLE, Effie E. (Stapleton)
1933-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Effie E. Cottle, 71, of Paintsville, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005 at her residence. Born Sept. 5, 1933, in Red Bush, she was a daughter of the late Sonny C. and Icie Burchett Stapleton. She was a waitress. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Cottle of Paintsville; two sons, Gregory Allen Cottle of Iraq, and James Earl Cottle of Paintsville; a daughter, Charlene Crowe of Indianapolis, Ind.; three brothers, Rex Stapleton of Huber Heights, Ohio, Virgil Stapleton of St. Paris, Ohio, and John Stapleton of Tipp City, Ohio; two sisters, Belvenell Hill of Oil Springs, and Betty Lemaster of Mount Juliet, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 31, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Revs. Delbert Music and Gary Blair officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
CRAVEN, Ruby (Castle)
Died: Saturday, January 22, 2005 Age: 76
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ruby Craven, 76, of Paintsville, died Saturday, Jan. 22, at her residence. Born Feb. 5, 1928, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Eulah Daniel Castle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Craven, in 1965. Survivors include two sons, Roger Wilcox of Goshen, Ohio, and Guy Russell Wilcox of Maryland; a daughter, Nancy Scott of Hamilton, Ohio; two brothers, Ray Bob Castle of Tutor Key, and Joe Castle of Salyersville; four sisters, Ruth Rigsby of Paintsville, Rushie Kestner of Hager Hill, Roberta Conley of Staffordsville, and Janet Sue Pack of Tutor Key; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 24, at Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, with Harold Conley officiating. Burial was in Jay Castle Cemetery, Tutor Key, under direction of Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.26 2005
DANIELS, Charles Lloyd
1919-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Charles Lloyd Daniels, 85, of Paintsville, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005 at J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center, Louisa. Born Nov. 16, 1919, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Frank and Izora Harless Daniels. He was a coal miner and a WW II Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bess Adkins Daniels. Survivors include a son, Charles Daniels of Paintsville; a brother, Robert A. "Bob" Daniels of Van Lear; two sisters, Bessie McCoart of Van Lear, and Lucille Blanton of Paintsville; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville, with Kenneth Chambers officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.02 2005
ELKINS, Diane (Marshall)
1959-2005
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Diane Marshall Elkins, 45, of Salyersville, died Saturday, Jan. 8, at her residence. Born Sept. 10, 1959, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of Doris Whitaker Marshall and the late Hoker Marshall. She was a beautician and member of Salyersville Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Marshall; and one grandchild. Additional survivors include her husband, James Elkins Jr. of Salyersville; step-father, Billy Marshall; a daughter, Becky Cole of Salyersville; two sisters, Judith Collinsworth and Pauletta May, both of Salyersville; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 10, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, Salyersville, with Ronald Thacker officiating. Burial was in Elkins Family Cemetery, Blaze Branch, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.12 2005
HAZELETT, Betty Joyce (Ramey)
1932-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Betty Joyce Ramey Hazelett, 72, of Paintsville, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born April 5, 1932, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Ola Castle Ramey. She was a retired teacher. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Roy Ramey. Survivors include her husband, Edward R. Hazelett of Paintsville; and a son, Edward R. Hazelett of Paintsville. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 2, at First Christian Church, Paintsville, with Dave Flanery and Ronnie Blair officiating. Burial will be in Wells Cemetery, Paintsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to the First Christian Church. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.02 2005
HITES, Eunice (Dennison)
1934-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Eunice Dennison Hites, 70, of Van Lear, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born June 23, 1934, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Sylvia Collins Dennison. Survivors include her husband, Richard Hites of Van Lear; a son, Timothy Hites of Prestonsburg; a brother, Claude Dennison of Catlettsburg; a sister, Wandena Young of Van Lear; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville, with B. Joe Hill officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.02 2005
HORNE, Juanita (Blanton)
Died: Friday, January 14, 2005
Age: 78
JOHNSON COUNTY — Juanita Horne, 78, of Staffordsville, died Friday, Jan. 14, at Mt. Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born March 9, 1926, in Louisa, she was a daughter of the late Dock and Verna Blanton. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Horne of Staffordsville; a daughter, Tammy Jane Dutton of Staffordsville; two sons, Raymond Timothy Horne of Magnolia, Ohio, and Anthony Lee Horne of Ashland; a stepdaughter, Patricia Ann Conley of Staffordsville; two brothers, Wendell "Nig" Blanton of Paintsville, and Robert Blanton of Oil Springs; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services were Monday, Jan. 17, at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, with Bro. Rusty Preston officiating. Burial was under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.19 2005
HOWARD, Florie (Howard)
1919-2005
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Florie Howard, 85, of Salyersville, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Nov. 20, 1919, in Magoffin County, she was a daughter of the late Ashland and Lula Jenkins Howard. She was a homemaker and member of Head of Coon United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cortis Howard; a daughter, Ella Lee Howard; four brothers, Toy Howard, Golden Howard, Enny Howard, and Denny Howard; and three sisters, Wonnie Tackett, Ivory Gamble, and Lizzie Gamble. Survivors include seven sons, Charles E. Howard of Lebanon, Ohio, Eugene Howard of Winchester, Henry Vance Howard of Mt. Sterling, and Joseph Howard, Roy R. Howard, Steve Howard, and Willie Howard, all of Salyersville; a daughter, Rebecca Russell of Salyersville; two brothers, Solen Howard and Dola Howard, both of Salyersville; four sisters, Lola Gamble of Marion, Ohio, Esta Gamble and Vinnie Adams, both of Salyersville, and Evie Tackett, of Staffordsville; 24 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 9, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, Salyersville, with Herman Russell, Tim Tackett and Mike Tackett officiating. Burial was in Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
JONES, Venus (Bayes)
1913-2005
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 19, 1 p.m. at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel for Venus Jones, 91, of Salyersville, Ky., who passed away Monday, January 17 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, Ky. Mrs. Jones was born January 24, 1913 at Denver, Ky., daughter of the late Leander and Dora Estep Bayes. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reason Jones. Surviving are one step-daughter, Betty Heuser of Sitka, Ky.; one nephew, Larry Joe Bayes of Hager Hill, Ky. The service will be officiated by Larry Joe Bayes, with burial following in the Andrew Row Cemetery at Kerz, Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Jan.19 2005
KENNARD, Vonnie
Died: Thursday, January 13, 2005
Age: 75
OHIO — Vonnie Kennard, 75, of Dayton, Ohio, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005 at the VA Hospital. Born July 1, 1929, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late John Kennard and Maude Adams. He was a Korean Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lawanna Wells Kennard; a brother, J.B. Kennard of Dayton; and a sister, Malta Titlo of Dayton. Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 16, at Phelps & Son Funeral Home with John Johnson officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.19 2005
LEE, Cleo E.
Died: Sunday, January 09, 2005
Age: 77
VIRGINIA — Cleo E. Lee, 77, of Richmond, Va., died Sunday, Jan. 9. Born July 6, 1927, in Van Lear, he was a son of the late Roy Lee and Dicie Lee Sparks. He was a park ranger at Dewey Lake on Johns Creek and a 1st Marine 25 year veteran. Survivors include his wife, Miriam Shaar Lee of Richmond; a son, Joseph Joe Lee of Salisbury, N.C.; a daughter, Julie Lee Spears of Richmond; a brother, Leon Lacey Lee of Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Beta Stawn of Darlington, S.C.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at St. Johns Catholic Church, Richmond, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Hager Hill. Big Sandy News
LOWE, George Herman
1925-2005
LOWE, GEORGE HERMAN 79, of Springfield Ohio passed away at 10:38 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2005 in Community Hospital. He was born February 11, 1925 in Lowmansville, Kentucky the son of Roy and Zella (Stevens) Lowe. Mr. Lowe was a retired farmer. Survivors include brothers and sisters: Audrey Lyons, Springfield, Leroy (Nora) Lowe, Texas, Grace (Harry) Tombleson, Florida, Leslie (Glenda) Lowe, Texas, Datha Nelson, Springfield, Verlia Sue (Jerry) Kuykahil, South Carolina, Herbert Lowe, Springfield, and numerous and nieces and nephews. HE was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Juanita Johnson and Ireta Edwards. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday IN Plattsburg Cemetery with Pastor Gary Swogger officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangments are being handled by the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHAMAN FUNERAL HOME. Published 1/9/2005.
MCCARTY, Randall "Randy"
1968-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Randall "Randy" McCarty, 36, of Emma, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born April 28, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of Eleanor McCarty. He was a paramedic with the city of Paintsville and a member of Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Additional survivors include his wife, Amy Hicks McCarty of Emma; a son, Joshua McCarty of Wittensville; three stepsons, Justin Adkins, Joey Adkins, and Josh Adkins, all of Prestonsburg; a stepdaughter, Allie Adkins of Prestonsburg; and a brother, Kevin McCarty of Hager Hill. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 27, at Fire Station # 1 with Richard Hale officiating. Burial was in Litteral Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
MCKENZIE, William H.
1921-2005
William H. "Bill" 83, of Springfield went home to be with the Lord at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2005 in the Odd Fellows Home. He was born March 13, 1921 in Johnson County, Kentucky, the son of John and Julla (Diles) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was retired from the Brain Lumber Company. Survivors include two daughters, Normazene (Buddie) Tuttle and Teresa McKenzie all of Springfield; five grandchildren, Laura (Thomas) Magoto, Brian (Jennifer) Tuttle, Douglas R. Black Jr., Heather Mader and Aundrea Black; eight great-grandchildren, Elijah and Kyla Tuttle, Thomas and Austin Magoto, Lahela and Zeith Black, Macy and Breeana McDonald; one brother, Johnny McKenzie of Kentucky and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wives, Gladys McKenzie and Margie McKenzie; granddaughter, Tammy Tuttle; his parents; five sisters and two brothers. Friends may call in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Pastors Tom Chapman and Jay Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Newcomers Cemetery.
MINIX, Phillip Ryan
Died: Sunday, January 16, 2005
Age: 30
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Phillip Ryan Minix, 30, of Salyersville, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005 at
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Sept. 25, 1974, in Pikeville, he was a son of Hager and Brenda Jean Watson Minix of Salyersville. He was a pipe fitter with Ashland Oil Company, Ashland, and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Additional survivors include his wife, Judy Arnett Minix of Royalton; a daughter, Cambridge Minix of Royalton; and two sisters, Lynn Blanton and Janelle Howard, both of Salyersville. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Salyersville Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Minix officiating. Burial will be in Watson Family Cemetery, Oakley, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.19 2005
PATRICK, Josie (Williams)
1914-2005
PATRICK, Josie Age 90, of Beavercreek, Oh, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2005, at the Dayspring Healthcare Center. She was born September 9, 1914, in Paintsville, KY, to Eliphas Turner Ashby Williams and Minerva (Van Hoose) Williams, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Roy Patrick, in 1998. Josie is survived by three daughters, Janet and husband, Terry G. Montgomery, of Huber Heights, OH, Linda Caspar, of Beavercreek, OH, and Diana and husband, Jim Ebert, of Beavercreek, OH; one son, David and wife, Karen Patrick, of Huber Heights; son-in-law, Robert L. Caspar, Jr., of Washington Township; seven grandchildren, Brent and wife, Shannon Montgomery, Andrea Montgomery, Bobby and Annie Caspar, Josh, Jami, and Jordan Ebert; two great grandchildren, Alyssa Ebert, and Alex Mendosa; numerous other relatives, special friends & loving, caring family at Dayspring. Funeral services will be held 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME, Beavercreek Chapel, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road at Grange Hall Road. Reverend Donald Payne officiating. Interment Byron Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-9 P.M. on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 and from 10:30 A.M. until the time of service on Wednesday.
PERRY, Harold Thomas
1928-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Harold Thomas Perry, 76, of West Van Lear, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born March 14, 1928, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Arthur and Elva Crum Perry. Survivors include two brothers, James Arthur Perry of Indiana, and Michael Allen Perry of Michigan; and five sisters, Ruby Wells of West Van Lear, Anna Murray of Indiana, Audrey Grace Perry of Delaware, Ohio, Sally Lyons of Marion, Ohio, and Judith Louise Mays of Ohio. A private family funeral service was held Sunday, Jan. 9, at Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, with J.R. Woody and Gary Crum officiating. Burial was in Crum Family Cemetery, Boons Camp, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
PRESTON, Douglas
Douglas Preston 69 of Van Lear, KY/West Carrollton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Mary Preston. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Loretta; daughter, Stephanie (Ed) Snyder of Rochester, MN; two sons, Darrell (Pam) York, of Jellico, TN and Brian York of Glen Ellyn, IL; sister, Margie (Kenneth) Williams; brothers, Robert (Diane) and Donald (Thelma) Preston, all of Michigan; stepson, Rob Lewis of West Carrollton; stepdaughters, Rhonda (Rick) Olt of Taylorsville, KY, Cheryl (Kent) Aufdemkampe of Troy, OH; grandchildren, Kelsey, Eddie, and Tanner Snyder and Kara and Dana York; great grandson, Austin; step grandchildren, Allysa Olt, Clinton Lewis, Ricky Jones, Nikki Jones, and Justin Aufdemkampe; special niece by marriage, Melinda Dawn Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends. Doug worked at McCalls, Dayton, OH and retired from Reynolds & Reynolds, Dayton, OH. He was a member of Turner Road, Church of Christ, Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by wives, Shelby Jean and Lorene. Family will receive friends 12:00-2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday in Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.
PRESTON, Shirley (Scott)
1923-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Shirley Scott Preston, 81, of Paintsville, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Sept. 29, 1923, in Louisa, she was a daughter of the late Will T. and Emma Smith Scott. She was a secretary with the Kentucky State Department and a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hansel Preston; and a son, Scott Preston. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Lee VanHoose of Paintsville; two sisters, Mildred Pack of Morehead and Billie Jean King of Paintsville; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 10, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Hoge Hockensmith officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
RATLIFF, James Curtis
1940-2005
James Curtis Ratliff, 64, of George Hollow Road, Waverly, OH, died Sunday, January 9, 2005, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, OH. He was born April 11, 1940, in Paintsville, KY, the son of the late Curtis Ratliff and Cora (Tackett) Ratliff, of Waverly, OH. June 18, 1960, James was united in marriage to Patricia Ann (Pack) Ratliff, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Gary (Stephanie) Ratliff and Jimmy Ray (Catherine) Ratliff, both of Chillicothe, OH; three daughters, Brenda (Mike) Tackett, Teresa Marie Johnson and Ruth Ann (Lloyd O.) Caldwell, all of Chillicothe, OH; 17 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; two brothers, Jesse (Janet) Ratliff, of Waverly, OH, and Wayne (Tish) Ratliff, of Williamsport, OH; one sister, Emma Faye Higley, of Waverly; three nephews; and two nieces. In addition to his father, Jim was preceded in death by a daughter, Margarette Ann Ratliff; a mother-in-law, Della Mae Dixon; fathers- in-law, Pete Dixon and Bill Pack; and a brother-in-law, Fred Higley. James was a retired timberworker and attended Sandy Chapel Enterprise Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2005, in Boyer Funeral Home, Waverly, with Brother Lloyd Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in Omega Cemetery, Waverly, OH. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
ROBERTSON, Eleanor (Smith)
1935-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Eleanor Robertson, 69, of Paintsville, died Monday, Jan. 10, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington. Born April 1, 1935, in Taylor County, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Annie Eliz. Gibson Smith. She was a teacher's aide with Paintsville City Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Robertson.. Survivors include a son, Mark Robertson of Paintsville; and a sister, Linda Franklin of Campbellsville. Graveside funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Friday, Jan. 14, at Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, with Donnie Patrick officiating. Arrangements are under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.12 2005
SHORT, Hazel (Walters)
1909-2005
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 7, 2 p.m. at the Meally Church of Christ for Hazel Walters Short, 95, of Meally, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, January 4 2005 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Short was born January 9, 1909 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late Glen and Virgie Hall Walters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Short, and one daughter, Josephine Short. She was a housewife. Surviving are two sons, Homer Short of Hager Hill, Ky., and James Paris (J.P.) Short of Paintsville, Ky.; two daughters, Janice Jackson of Staffordsville, Ky., and Garnet Ward of Cannonsburg, Ky.; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; many friends and neighbors. The service will be officiated by Mark McKenzie and Roger Williams, with burial following in the Russell Short Family Cemetery at Meally, Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Childers Funeral Home of Meally, Ky. Paintsville Herald Friday Jan.07 2005
SHORT, Myrtle (Craft)
1905-2005
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 26, 11 a.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Myrtle Craft Short, 99, of Beavercreek, Ohio, who passed away Thursday, January 20 2005 at Heartland of Beavercreek. Mrs. Short was born July 3, 1905 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late Charlie and Colista Hall Craft. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William M. “Bill” Short; one daughter, Harvalee Estepp; two brothers and one sister. She was a homemaker and a member of the Central Avenue Church of Christ in Fairborn, Ohio. Surviving are one daughter, Levonda (William) Estepp of Beavercreek, Ohio; one son-in- law, Alford F. Estep; one brother, Denver Craft of Meally, Ky.; one sister, Alberta Salyer of Catlettsburg, Ky.; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Jerry Scott, with burial in the Craft Family Cemetery at Meally, Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald Friday Jan 28 2005
SMITH, Hazel (Rigsby) 2005
1911-2005
SMITH, Hazel 93, of Springfield, Ohio died Saturday morning, January 29, 2005 in the I.O.O.F. Home. She was born in Johnson County, Kentucky on October 27, 1911 the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Jane (Smith) Rigsby. Survivors include four daughters, Dorothy Moore of Springfield, Janet (Dale) Longsworth of Marysville, Mary Douglas of Springfield, and Hazel (Jeff) Heath of Xenia; four sons, Raymond (Connie) Salyer of Springfield, Donald (Diane) Salyer of San Jose, California, James (Shirley) Salyer of Cable, and Roger (Naomi) Salyer of Urbana; thirty grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her first husband, Normal Salyer; second husband, Charles Ed Smith; a daughter, Joyce Willmeth; two sons, Normal Salyer Jr. and Thomas Salyer; seven sisters, Mary Moore, Vera Skaggs, Ettie Keaton, Nannie Sparks, Ruthy Rigsby, Maxie Rigsby, and Esther Adams; a brother, Frank Lee Rigsby Jr.; and six grandchildren preceded her in death. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Pastor Paul Berridge of Faith Wesleyan Church officiating. Burial will be in Newcomers Cemetery.
SPARKS, Lora
1916-2005
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 4, 11 a.m. at the Sugar Grove United Baptist Church for Lora Sparks, 88, of Paintsville, Ky., who passed away Monday, January 31 2005 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home of Paintsville, Ky. Miss Sparks was born August 28, 1916 at Flat Gap, Ky., daughter of the late Lafe and Ellen Salyer Sparks. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Sparks was a member of the Sugar Grove United Baptist Church. Several nieces and nephews survive. The service will be officiated by Elders Fred Salyers, Eulas Adams and John G. Pelphrey. Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald Friday Feb.05 2005
VANCE, Sarah B.
Died: Monday, January 10, 2005
Age: 67
FLOYD COUNTY — Sarah B. Vance, 67, of Paintsville, formerly of McDowell, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born May 27, 1937, at McDowell, she was a daughter of the late Ironton Vance and Della Jones Vance. Survivors include two sisters, Pauline Akers of Ecorse, Mich. and Betty Hall of Rock Creek, Ohio. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 13, at Little Rosa Regular Baptist Church of New Salem Association, McDowell, with clergymen Red Alley and Shane Akers officiating. Burial was in Evan Jones Cemetery, McDowell, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.12 2005
VANHOOSE, Melisie (Akers)
1913-2005
JOHNSON COUNTY — Melisie VanHoose, 91, of Taylor Mill, formerly of Nippa, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South Hospice Unit, Covington. Born July 20, 1913, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Millard and Myrtie B. Preston Akers. She was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quimby VanHoose. Survivors include a son, James Roger VanHoose of Tutor Key; two daughters, Stella Combs of Covington, and Myrtle E. Blanton of Taylor Mill; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, under direction of James Kelly Caudill and Dick VanHoose. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.02 2005
WELLS, Ernestine Wells Wells
1924-2005
FLOYD COUNTY — Ernestine Wells Wells, 80, of Auxier, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Nov. 8, 1924, at Auxier, she was a daughter of the late Ernest "Yankee" and Zella Webb Wells. She was a former Food City employee. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Chester Wells. Survivors include two daughters, Hattie Branham and Sherry Tucker, both of Prestonsburg; a son, Ernest Richard Wells; a sister, Billie Joyce Walters of Erlanger; a brother, Paul Dean Wells of Prestonsburg; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 21, at Carter Funeral Chapel, Prestonsburg, with Revs. Jim Sherman and Steve Pescosolido officiating. Burial will be in Wells Cemetery, Auxier, under direction of Carter Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Friday Jan.21 2005
WEST, Russell Jackson
2005
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Russell Jackson West, 63, of Salyersville, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born at Mt. Vernon, he was a son of the late Charlie and Naomi Ruth Stallsworth West. He was a retired truck driver and a Korean Conflict Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Palesteen Prater West of Salyersville; three step-sons, Carlos Lykins, Cary Lykins, and Christopher Lykins, all of Salyersville; a daughter, Christine West of Wauseon, Ohio; a brother, Donald West of Berkey, Ohio; two sisters, Joyce "Peanut" Beroskie of Berkey, and Nina "Cookie" Taylor of Arizona; and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at Salyersville Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Dennison officiating. Burial will be in Prater Family Cemetery, Short Fork Road, Salyersville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home. Friends may call Wednesday, Jan. 19, after 9 a.m. or anytime prior to funeral service at Salyersville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.19 2005
WHITT, Lee Anthony
19882-2005
MARTIN COUNTY — Lee Anthony Whitt, 22, of Inez, died Sunday, Jan. 9 2005 at Paintsville. Born Aug. 17, 1982, in Johnson County, he was a son of Lee Whitt and Debbie Workman Dials. Additional survivors include a sister, Misty Mills of Warfield. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Vineyard Church with Doc Maynard and John Horn officiating. Burial will be in Workman Cemetery, Lovely, under direction of Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Jan.12 2005
WITTEN, Hazel Lois (Combs)
1914-2005
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 27, 11 a.m. at the Preston Funeral Chapel for Hazel Lois Witten, 90, of Flatwoods, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, January 25 2005 at Kingsbrook Nursing Facility in Flatwoods, Ky. Mrs. Witten was born March 12, 1914 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late Benjamin and Zora Mae Rice Combs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carmel Witten. Surviving are one son, Larry Gordon Witten of Sherman, Texas; two daughters, Wanda Loy O’Bryan of Paris, Ky., and Janice Conley-Grim of Flatwoods, Ky.; one brother, Morris Combs of Dayton, Ohio; three sisters, Pansy Witten of Wittensville, Ky., Zora Conley of Paintsville, Ky., and Joy Roach of Huntington, W.Va.; six grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. The service was officiated by Wendell Combs and Jr. Womack, with burial in the Combs Cemetery at Wittensville, Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald Friday Jan 28 2005
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