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1941
MRS. BEATTY SUCCUMBS AFTER ILLNESS OF THREE YEARS
Mrs. Wm. Arthur Beatty, well loved and prominent woman of Nippa, died at her home there Friday, May 23. She was 41 years of age and had been ill for the last three years. Mrs. Beatty was a member of a prominent Johnson County family. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter VanHoose. Mr. VanHoose is well known throughout the county having served as County Court Clerk for two years. Mrs. Beatty was a devout member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa where funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. A large number of people from all sections of the county attended the funeral and burial. Elder Scott Daniel and Rev. Cavins conducted the funeral services. The Preston Funeral Home had charge of funeral arrangements. Besides her parents, Mrs. Beatty is survived by her husband and three sons, Jerry Leslie, Lowell Gilbert and Donald Beatty. In addition to these she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Willard VanHoose, of California; Walter Clay, James Everett, Paul Richard, Wilma Jean, Dorothy May and Deloris VanHoose, all of Nippa. A number of relatives and friends from Paintsville attended the funeral and burial Sunday. Paintsville Herald Thursday May 29, 1941
BLAIR, Malinda Catherine
1941
MRS. MALINDA BLAIR
Mrs. Malinda Blair, 77 years of age, died at Van Lear Monday evening. The aged woman had been ill for two weeks following a stroke. She is survived by four children. Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon, 2 o'clock, Rev. S.C. Honeycutt and Rev. Herschell Short, conducting the services. Interment was made in the West Van Lear cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 5-1-1941
OBITUARY DEATH TAKES AGED HAGER HILL WOMAN Mrs. Malinda Catherine Blair, well known woman of Hager Hill, Ky. died there at the home of her son, Lincoln Blair, at 3:00 p.m. Monday afternoon. She was 70 years of age, having been born July 30, 1864. Mrs. Blair had many friends and was a devout member of the Missionary Baptist Church. The aged woman is survived by four sons, Alonzo Blair, West Van Lear; Lincoln Blair, Hager Hill; Dee Blair, Collista; and Eskell Blair, Galveston, Texas. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, in addition to numerous relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Blair Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Herschell Short officiating. Interment in the West Van Lear Cemetery. Undertaker J. A. Jones directing. Blair, Malinda PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 5-8-1941
BLANTON, Sarah A.
1941
SARAH A.BLANTON 1860 1941
MAY 1 1941 Johnson County Ky,
Mrs Sarah A. Blanton age 80 died at her home at Volga on Thursday, May 1 after an illness of six weeks following a stroke. She was the widow of the late Squire S.L. Blanton and one of the best loved women of her section of the country. She was born Aug.5 1860 in McKenzie Branch (Johnson County) the daughter of the late Lafayette and Mary Sparks. She was the mother of 11 children,all of whom are living and prominent citizens of this section. The children are George, Albert, William, John F., Oliver and Kendrick Blanton. Daughters are Mrs. May Salyer and Mrs Virgie Williams all of Volga: Mrs Delia Lemaster of Portsmouth Oh, Mrs Virgil Butler of Paintsville Ky, and Mrs Bertha Trimble. Mrs Blanton was a member of the Fish Trap United Baptist Church.Funeral Rites were conducted at the home by Rev.Dennis Williams and Rev.Lenza Reed. Burial was in the Family Cemetery at Volga.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 5-8-1941
NOTE: Sarah A Blanton was a d/o Lafayette McKenzie & Mary Ann Sparks. She was married to my 3rd great grandparents son, Santford Lee Blanton . Submitted Mar 2004 by: Sheila Bradley
BOWLING, Ada Mabel (Bowyer)
1941
MRS. PARIS BOWLING
Mrs. Paris Bowling, well known and respected woman of the southern edge of the county, died at her home at East Point on Memorial Day morning, Friday, May 30, (1941). Mrs. Bowling was 54 years old and besides her husband is survived by a number of sons and daughters. Mrs. Bowling was a native of Virginia, coming to this section many years ago. She was a member of the Christian Church, Rev. S. C. Honeycutt of that organization conducting the funeral rites from the home at two o'clock Sunday afternoon. Burial was made in the family cemetery at East Point. The Paintsville Herald Thursday June 5, 1941
Ada Mabel BOWYER Date of Death: 5-30-1941 Place of Death: East Point Johnson Co Ky Sex: Female Age: 54 years 5 months 19 days Birth Date: December 10, 1886 Place of Birth: Virginia Husband: Paris BOWLING (age 58) Father: J.M. BOWYER Mother: Mary Susan TINGLER Informant: Paris BOWLING Burial: East Point Ky Jones Funeral Home Paintsville
CASTLE, Charles
1941
SOLDIER BOY VICTIM OF OPERATION
Charles Castle, 23, Dies At Fort Custer, Michigan The body of a county youth, Charles Castle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chilt Castle, Van Lear, was shipped to the Paintsville Furniture Company for burial last Friday. Young Castle was a soldier in the U. S. Army stationed at Fort Custer, Mich. He died following an operation for appendicitis performed three days previous. Young Castle was 23 years old and had enlisted in the Army at Paintsville three months ago. Besides his parents he is survived by several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted at the home of a sister, Mrs. Jim King, Van Lear, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial was made in the Van Lear Cemetery in charge of the Paintsville Furniture Co. Note: This cemetery is also known as the "Clubhouse Cemetery". Paintsville Herald Thursday May 14, 1941
CASTLE, Ellis
1941
Ellis Castle, age 34, died at his home at East Point last Thursday afternoon, May 29, after being ill since 1934 following an injury received in a mine accident. Besides his widow, Mrs. Adeline Ramey Castle, he is survived by his father, Craig Castle, and a small son. He is also survived by a number of brothers and sisters. He was a miner by profession. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. C. Honeycutt at the home of his brother-in-law, Willie Ramey, East Point Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was made in the Anderson Daniel cemetery on Sycamore Creek. Note: This cemetery is also known as The "Daniel Castle Cemetery" at Nippa, Johnson Co., KY. Paintsville Herald Thursday June 5, 1941
CRUM, John Wesley
1941
John Wesley Crum, well know citizen of Boons Camp, died at his home there on Tuesday, May 6. Mr. Crum had been ill for about thirty days suffering from a heart ailment. He was 79 years of age and was born in Morgan County, Ky., in 1862, a son of Adam Crum. Besides his widow, Mrs. Judah (Ward) Crum, he is survived by the following children: Ben, James, Thomas, and W.M. Crum, Boons Camp; Mrs. Mary Jane Meek, also of Boons Camp, and John W. and Milt Crum of Van Lear. Mr. Crum had been a native of Johnson County for 60 years. Besides his children he is survived by the following sisters and brother: Mrs. Manda Ward, Mrs. Mary Jane Ward, Meridith Crum and Mrs. Silas Cook, all of Deboard, Ky., and Mrs. Cordella Layne, Offutt, Ky. Funeral services were held at the home Friday morning at 10 o'clock in charge of Rev. Winfrey Meek. Burial was made in the home cemetery. Mr. Crum was a member of the Friendship United Baptist Church. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 5-15-1941
DELONG, Homer
1941
FATHER OF 5 CHILDREN DIES AT DAVISPORT
Davisport, Ky., The people of this community were shocked to hear of the death of Homer Delong, who died at his home here Saturday morning. Besides his widow, Carmem ( Crum ) Delong, he is survived by five children, Douglas, Boneva, Chloie, Chester, and Shelvy Jean; one brother, Emerey Delong; four sisters, Mrs. Callie Penix, Mrs. Grace Ward of this place; Mrs. Ida Sammons, Hamden Ohio; Mrs. Mollie Meek, Boons Camp, and his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delong, besides a large number of other relatives and friends. The family has the deepest sympathy of the people of this community. He was laid to rest in the Boyd Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday May 15, 1941
ESTEP, James M.
1941
James M. Estep, age 70, of Flat Gap, died at his home there Monday, June 2, following a stroke. He was a well known citizen of Flat Gap where he was born and spent the greater part of his life. He was a member of a large Johnson Co., family and had many kinsmen and friends who will be grieved to learn of his passing. Mr. Estep is survived by four brothers and one sister as follows: W. H., Scott, Bob, and Paris Estep and Mrs. Minta Lemaster, of Cuba. He was a farmer. Funeral services were help from the home at Flat Gap at 2 p. m., Tuesday, in charge of Rev. Charles Estep. Burial followed in the Flat Gap Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday 05-05-1941
HENSLEY, Fannie (Murray)
1941
MOTHER OF PROMINENT PEOPLE WAS 71 YEARS OLD
Mrs. Fannie Murray Hensley, age 71, wife of Nelse Hensley, died at her home in Wheelersburg, Ohio, Route 1, at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, May 18, (1941), following a protracted illness. Mrs. Hensley was born in Johnson County a daughter of John and Dorcas Wheeler Murray. She was a member of the Old Hood Church in this county for 54 years. Surviving are her husband, and four children, Clarence Hensley, Maggard, Ky., Mrs. Virgie Wheeler, Oil Springs, Mrs. Bertha Williams, Portsmouth, Ohio, and Dennie Hensley of Wheelersburg, Ohio. Three children preceded her in death. She also leaves 32 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters: R. C. Murray, Route 1, Waverly, Ohio; John Murray, Waverly, Ohio, Route 2; W. L. Murray, Ft. Collins, Col.; Leo Lemaster, Chandlerville, Ky.; Noah Lemaster, Twisp Twp., Wash.; Roscoe Lemaster, Hager Hill, Ky.; Issac Lemaster, address unknown; Mrs. Ellen Harris, Winifred, Ky., and Mrs. Mary Treffie, Maytown, Ky. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the Beaver Valley Church with Rev. Lonnie Murray and Rev. Sandy Phillips officicating. Burial was in the Cradle Cemetery under the direction of Murray & Scott. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 5-29-1941
LEWIS, Infant
1941
INFANT CHILD AT MEALLY DIED SUNDAY
The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company reports the death of an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis at Meally Sunday, May 4, 1941. The infant died shortly after birth. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY May 8, 1941
LUCAS, James
1941
Mrs. Lucas Preceded Him In Death Three Weeks Ago
James Lucas, 59 years old, died at Van Lear last Sunday, May 23. Mr. Lucas' death was due to a stroke. He had been in ill health for the past years and had previously suffered a stroke from which he recovered. His wife, Nancy Cox Lucas, died at Van Lear about three weeks ago, also from a stroke. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Elza Collins, address unknown. Mr. Lucas was a miner and came to Van Lear five years ago from Bickwell, Indiana. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Stanley Crain, Van Lear, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Guy W. Preston officiating. Burial was made in the Stafford Cemetery at Hager Hill. Undertaker Guy W. Preston, of the Preston Funeral Home, was in charge. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 5-29-1941
LUCAS, Mary
1884-1941
Van Lear Woman Is Heart Victim
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Lucas, who died at her home at Van Lear, Saturday, May 3. She died suddenly from a heart attack. Mrs. Lucas was born July 23, 1884, at Wellston, Ohio. She came to this section from Bickwell, Ind., and has lived here five years. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Guy W. Preston, of Paintsville, and Rev. West of Bickwell, Ind. Burial was made in the Stafford Cemetery near West Van Lear. She was a member of the Nazarene Church. Besides her husband, James Lucas, she is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Stanley Crain and Mrs. Harry McCarty, both of Van Lear. Mrs. Lucas was held in the highest esteem by neighbors and friends in her community. Paintsville Herald 5-8-1941 Thursday
MCFADDIN, Adron Howard
1941
Local Boy Is Victim Of Operation
Howard McFaddin Succumbs After Operation Adron Howard McFaddin, 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross McFaddin of Paintsville died at the Golden Rule Hospital Monday afternoon. The youth submitted to an operation Friday for appendicitis. After the operation it was found that the appendix had ruptured which ended in his death. The death of the boy was a severe blow to his family. Besides his father and mother he is survived by three sisters and three brothers. Two of the brothers, Russell and Virgil McFaddin are soldiers in the U.S. Army stationed at Ft. Knox and were here to attend the funeral. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Scott Castle was in charge of the services. Burial was made in the family cemetery on th old Conley farm on Jennies Creek. The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company had charge of arrangements. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday May 15, 1941
MCKENZIE, John H.
1868-1941
VOLGA MAN SUCCUMBS TO STROKE
John H. McKenzie Had Been Ill For Six Years John H. McKenzie, well-known citizen of Volga, died at his home there Monday, May 5, after an illness of more than six years. He was 73 years old having been born February 19, 1868. Mr. McKenzie had always been known as one of the county's upright citizens and his death will be mourned by a large number of friends and relatives. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Cynthia Burke, Catlettsburg; Roy McKenzie, Volga, and James and Johnnie McKenzie at home. Mr. McKenzie was born in Johnson County where he spent most of his life. He was a son of the late Oliver and Martha Blanton McKenzie. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday by Rev. Guy W. Preston and Rev. Lonza Reed. Burial was made in the family cemetery near Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald Thursday May 8, 1941
REED, Sibyl (VanHoose)
1941
MRS. SIBYL REED
Mrs. Sibyl Reed, 30, died at her home at Volga, Sunday, May 11. She had been ill for eight years. She was born at Volga on April 20, 1913, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Proctor VanHoose, She was married to Dow Reed ten years ago and is survived by her husband and one daughter, Pauline Reed. In addition to her husband and daughter she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Clarence and Chester VanHoose, Mrs. Merida McKenzie, Mrs. Orpha Schrobe, and Mrs. Davis. She was a member of the Fish Trap United Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at the home Monday in charge of Rev. Lonza Reed and Rev. Oscar McCarty. Burial in the home cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY MAY 15 1941
SCARBERRY, Anna Sue
1941
LOMANSVILLE
The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Scarberry Wednesday morning and took from them their little daughter, Anna Sue. The bereaved family has our deepest sympathy. Paintsville Herald Thursday May 22, 1941
SHORT, Forrest
1941
Death Claims F. D. Short of Prestonsburg Floyd County Attorney Dies at Local Hospital Prestonsburg, Ky., May 26 – Floyd County attorney Forest Short, 40, of Prestonsburg died at the Paintsville hospital early Monday of a cerebral hemorrhage. He became ill suddenly last Sunday night at his home and was taken to the hospital, where he died a few hours later. A native of Floyd County and a graduate of the Jefferson Law School, at Louisville, he engaged in private practice here several years before he was elected to the office of county attorney. He would have completed his second term Jan. 1, 1942. A Democrat, he was unopposed for a third-term nomination at the August primary. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Golda Porter Short, a young son, Larry Douglas Short; his mother, Mrs. Molly Short, a brother Armintas Short, and two sisters, Mrs. H. R. Burke and Mrs. Wilson Steppe. All are of Floyd County. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church, at Prestonsburg, with members of the Masonic Lodge officiating, and members of the Prestonsburg Bar Association as honorary pallbearers. Burial was made in the May cemetery at Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald Thursday 5-29-1941
TRIMBLE, Clerinda Frances
1941
MOTHER OF 16 CHILDREN DIED SUNDAY
MRS. MARK TRIMBLE SUCCUMBS TO HEART AILMENT
Mrs. Clerinda Frances Trimble, died at her home at Hager Hill Sunday, May 24, (1941) in her 81st year. She had been ill for three years from a heart ailment. Mrs. Trimble was a member of one of the largest and most widely known families in Johnson County. The aged woman had many warm friends and relatives scattered throughout Eastern Kentucky who will be grieved to learn of her passing. She was born in Denver in 1860. She was a consistent Christian mother and had long been a member of the Barnetts Creek United Baptist Church where funeral rites were conducted Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Guy W. Preston officiating. A large crowd of relatives and neighbors attended the funeral services. "Aunt Clerinda" was the widow of the late Mark Trimble, a wealthy farmer and landowner of Barnetts Creek who died a few years ago. Mrs. Trimble was the mother of sixteen children, eleven of whom are living today. Those living are: Elzie, Trimble, Hager Hill; Elmer Trimble, Proctorsville, Ohio; Bruce Trimble, Barnetts Crrek; D. B. Trimble, former Chief of Police of Paintsville, also of Barnetts Creek; Harry Trimble, Pikeville; Wince Trimble of Paintsville; Quince Trimble, Kise, Ky,; Mrs. Della Hubbard, Wadsworth, Ohio; Mrs. Mahala Preston, Barnetts Creek; Mrs. Shella Coldiron, Columbus, Ohio; and Miss Clara Trimble, Detroit, Mich. Five other children had preceded her in death. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Laura Trimble, of Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Trimble held the distinction of having eleven stalwart sons in the U. S. Army at one time, all of whom fought in the World War overseas in 1918. This is a record of whom any mother should feel justly proud. Burial was made in the home cemetery on the old homestead farm, with Guy W. Preston, of Paintsville Funeral Home directing. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 5-29-1941
TURNER, J. B.
1941
PRESTONSBURG, KY.--(FLOYD COUNTY TIMES)
Decapitated body of J. B. Turner, 52 year old gas field worker, was found in the yard of his Hueysville home late Sunday afternoon, a matter of seconds after a terrific blast had startled the community from its Sabbath quiet. The explosion came as members of his family awaited his return to his nearby automobile from the Turner resisdence which they were vacating to move to Prestonsburg. The blast believed to have been gelatin or dynamite in close prosimity to Turners head, took place while he was inside an outbuilding at the rear of the home. Roof and walls of the small structure were hurled yards away, in all diecetions. Outside the building the body was found. A jury empaneled by Magistrate Joe Prater held that Mr. Turner came to his death as a result of an explosive force the cause of which is unknown. The jury did not attempt to determine whether the accident was tragedy or suicidal. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 5-8-1941
WELLS, Mary Alice (Burke)
1941
Well-Known Woman Mother Of Eleven Children
Mrs. Marion J. Wells, 58, well known and prominent county woman, died at her home at Van Lear Fri. She was the wife of Marion Wells and the mother of eleven children. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Burke, both deceased, and was a member of a prominent family of the county. Besides her husband and children, she is survived by five brothers, They are Bob Burke, Prestonburg; Tom Burke East Point; Albert Burke, Auxier; Henry Burke Louisa, and Grant Burke, Odds. Mrs. Wells was a member of the Daniels Creek Christian Church were funeral rites were conducted at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. Rev. H. C. Honeycutt, officiating. Interment was made in the Wells cemetery on Daniels Creek, the undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Co. in charge. A large number of relatives and friends of the deceased were present for the funeral and burial Paintsville Herald Thursday 5-15-1941
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