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1938
PAINTSVILLE HERALD 1938
DEATH CLAIMS ONLY CHILD
Barnetts Creek.—Yvonne, 14-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Schofield Blanton of Virginia, died at the Paintsville Hospital, Wednesday, November 31. The Preston Funeral Home had charge of the body until Friday when it was moved to the Barnetts Creek Church where funeral services were held by Rev. Guy W. Preston, Rev. Dennis Caldwell and Rev. Frank Armes. Burial followed in the family cemetery on Barnetts Creek near the home of Henry Martin Rice. Much sympathy is held for the parents as Yvonne was their only child. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-8-1938
CASTLE, Thomas Jefferson
1938
DEATH CLAIMS TOM CASTLE
Aged Citizen of Green Town Died Wednesday
Thomas Jefferson Castle, 81 years old, died early Wednesday morning at the home of his son Gar Castle, in Green Town. Mr. Castle had been in ill health for the past year and his death was due to the infirmities of age. Mr. Castle was a member of a large and prominent family of Johnson County. He was a son of the late A.J. Castle and "Aunt" Lindy Castle who died about ten years ago at the age of more than 100 years. Mr. Castle's wife, Lydia Castle, preceded him in death several years ago. He is survived by nine children, all of whom are living. They are, Gar Castle, Lewis Castle, Leonard Castle, Captain Bozier Castle, Albert (Buddy) Castle, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Davis and Miss Lula Castle. He is also survived by one brother, Charles Castle, of West Virginia. Funeral services were held at the home of Gar Castle Thursday afternoon. Burial in the Castle cemetery near the mouth of Muddy Branch. Funeral services were preached by Rev. Millard Van Hoose and Rev. H. B. Conley. Paintsville Herald Thursday November 11, 1938
CONLEY, Bertha
1938
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. CONLEY
Thelma Woman Succumbs Following Operation
Mrs. Bertha Conley, of Thelma, this county, died at the Paintsville Hospital last Friday, November 18, 1938. Mrs. Conley was stricken with appendicitis and taken to the hospital for an operation and died following the operation. Mrs. Conley was a young mother, age 23 years, and her death was a shock to her family. Besides her husband, Vencil Conley, she is survived by two small children and many relatives. Burial took place at Thealka Sunday afternoon. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday November 24, 1938
DALE, Hardin
1938
HARDIN DALE DIED HERE NOVEMBER 10
Hardin Dale died at his home on “Turkey Knob” Thursday November 10, it was reported by Guy W. Preston, undertaker at the Preston Funeral Home. He had been ill for more than two years and his death was not unexpected. He was 63 years old and a son of the late Charity Dale who was well known to the older people of Paintsville. He is survived by one brother, Blaine Dale. Funeral services and burial took place at West Van Lear in charge of Rev. Ernie Ratliff. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 11/17/1938
DAVIS, Enoch
1874-1938
ENOCH DAVIS DIED MONDAY
WELL KNOWN PAINTSVILLE MAN A VICTIM OF CANCER.
Enoch Davis, well known in Paintsville and vicinity, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. George Estep in Bridgeford Addition Monday night, November 14, after an illness of several weeks from intestinal cancer. He was 66 years of age, having been born July 11, 1874. Mr. Davis moved here from Barnetts Creek with his father, Henry Davis more than thirty years ago. Since that time he has been a familiar figure in all parts of the city doing odd jobs for the good housewives. He was very industrious and had been a hard worker. Though possessed of a small amount of this world’s goods he was ever cheerful and ready to do an act of kindness for anyone. He was patient and honest and was held in the highest esteem by everyone. His passing will bring genuine regret to a large number of Paintsville people. His wife, Lilly Gullett Davis, preceded him in death ten years ago. Besides his sister, Mrs. Estep, with whom he had made his home, he is survived by the following children: Edgar Davis and Mrs. Albert Lemaster of Ohio, and Mrs. Earl Snyder of Pittsburgh, Pa. Short services were held at the Estep home Wednesday afternoon. Burial in the Randolph Cemetery in Southside. The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company had charge of the burial. Paintsville Herald Thursday November 17, 1938
FITZPATRICK, Will H.
1938
Death Claims Leander Man
Will H. Fitzpatrick, 52, Succumbs to Heart Dropsy
Will H. Fitzpatrick, age 52, died at his home, at Leander Wednesday, November 16, after a long illness from heart dropsy. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a prominent citizen and farmer of the Jennies Creek section and was known as one of the county’s best citizens. He was a member of a prominent family of that section of the county where he has spent his life. He was a son of the late Seville Fitzpatrick, one of the pioneer citizens of the county. Mr. Fitzpatrick had no children. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cora Fitzpatrick and two brothers and one sister, Albert Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Elizabeth Wood, both of Leander, and Burns Fitzpatrick of Mascott, Tenn. The funeral was held Friday morning at the home in charge of Rev. Hargus Conley of Riceville and Rev. George Adams of Denver. Burial was made on the home farm. A number of relatives and friends from Paintsville attended the funeral and burial. The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-24-1938
JACKSON, Josephine (Litteral)
1938
DEATH CLAIMS AGED WOMAN
Oil Springs Woman Succumbs At Age 80 Years.
Mrs. Josephine Jackson, age 80, died at her home near Oil Springs November 25, from infirmities due to advanced age. She was formerly Josephine Litteral, member of a prominent family of the Oil Springs section. She was the widow of Gabriel Jackson and they were united in marriage in 1876. Mrs. Jackson was the mother of twelve children seven of whom had preceded her in death. The surviving children are Laura Jackson Borders, Meda Jackson Pennington, James, Burns and Lloyd Jackson. She is also survived by her aged husband. Mrs. Jackson had been a member of the church for more than forty years. Funeral services were held at the home on Little Paint on Tuesday, November 29, the Rev. Guy W. Preston and the Rev. John Collins conducting the services. Burial in the Green Adams Cemetery on Little Paint. The Preston Funeral Home had charge of the burial services. Paintsville Herald Thursday 12-8-1938
PACK, Henry
1938
DEATH CLAIMS HENRY PACK WELL KNOWN CITIZEN
DIED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Henry J. Pack, age about 80 years, died at his home on lower Main Street Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. He had been ill for several weeks and his death was attributed to the infirmities incident to advanced age. Mr. Pack was well known in Johnson County where he has many relatives, and in the Blaine section of Lawrence County where he was engaged in business for a number of years. He conducted a store at Chandlerville, this county, going to Blaine, Ky., where he conducted the Big Blaine Product Company. He has resided in Paintsville for the past few years. He had no children. He is survived by his widow and a large number of relatives. Funeral services were held at the old Pack homestead at Chandlerville Thursday afternoon. Burial in the family cemetery at Chandlerville. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Guy W. Preston of Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD November 3, 1938
PELPHREY, W. B.
1938
DEATH CALLS J.M. ADAMS 63 W.B. PELPHREY, 70,
DIED IN ASHLAND
W. B. Pelphrey, age 70, died at his home in Ashland Friday, November 25, after an illness of ten days. Mr. Pelphrey was a native of Johnson County but moved to Ashland more than 30 years ago where he became a leading building contractor. His brother, Jesse Pelphrey resides in Paintsville. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Ashland, with Rev. Garis T. Long officiating. Besides his widow he is survived by one daughter, Miss Esther Pelphrey at home; six sons, Russell, Charles, Dave and Rev. W.T. Pelphprey, all of Ashland; J.G. Pelphrey, of Dallas, Texas, and Jim Pelphrey of the United States Navy, located in California; four sisters, Mrs. D.J. Chandler of Lowmansville, Ky, Mrs. Bernard Garrett, of Holden, W. Va., Mrs. George Green of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Mrs. E.D. Cox of Buena Park, Calif., two brothers, Jesse Pelphrey of Paintsville, and Harry Pelphrey of Ashland. Interment was made in the Ashland cemetery. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday December 1, 1938
PRESTON, Elizabeth (VanHoose)
1938
ELIZABETH PRESTON
Mrs. Preston Sinks To Rest,
Aged Barnetts Creek Woman Died Saturday Morning
Mrs. Elizabeth Preston, age 82 (sic), widow of the late Shadrick Preston, died at the old Preston homestead last Saturday morning, November 19, 1938. Death was due to infirmities of age. Mrs. Preston was one of the best loved and best known women of that neighborhood, and her death brings sadness, not only to her immediate family, but to the many friends and neighbors who knew her best. Like most of the older generation she was a devout member of the United Baptist Church holding membership at Barnetts Creek. She was a member of a prominent family. Her husband preceded her in death about twenty years ago and since that time she has lived at the old home with her daughter, Mrs. Cora Pelphrey. Besides Mrs. Pelphrey she is survived by the following children; W. R. Preston and Mrs. Manford Picklesimer of Paintsville; Jesse, Guy and Byrd Preston of Barnetts Creek. Short funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Millard O’Bryan. Burial on the home farm in charge of the undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company. Thursday NOVEMBER 24, 1938 The Paintsville Herald
Mrs. Preston was 92 Mrs. Elizabeth Preston who died at Barnetts Creek last week was 92 years of age, it was stated by her daughter, Mrs. M. M. Picklesimer. In last week’s issue of the Herald it was erroneously stated that Mrs. Preston was 82. In addition to her children she is survived by one brother, George VanHoose of Fullerton, Ky. Thursday DECEMBER 1, 1938 The Paintsville Herald
PRESTON, Janet Sue
1938-1938
DAUGHTER OF MINGO COUPLE DIED SUNDAY
Janet Sue, five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Preston died at their home at Mingo Sunday, it was reported by Undertaker J.A. Jones of the Paintsville Furniture Company. Funeral and burial took place at Mingo Monday afternoon. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday November 24, 1938
SPRADLIN, Sant
1938
Sant Spradlin
Sant Spradlin, of Denver, died at his home there November 25, following a stroke. He was a son of the late John Spradlin and was born at Denver 59 years ago. He was married to Julia Conley and to them were born the following children: Virgie, Norman, Arnold, Mrs. Dora Ward, Mrs. Laura Spradlin, Arbie, Mrs. Bessie Ratliff, and Anna Mary Spradlin. One brother Smith Spradlin, survives. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 10 o’clock Thursday in charge of Rev. Millard O’Bryan. Burial in the family cemetery near Denver. Paintsville Herald Thursday January 5, 1939
STEPHENS, Anna
1938
Auxier Woman Died Last Week
Mrs. Anna Stephens, age 67, of Auxier, died last week at the Paintsville hospital. She was a well known and highly respected woman of the Auxier section. Funeral services were held at the Auxier M. E. Church in charge of Rev. Horne. Burial was made at the Auxier Cemetery. Besides a large number of relatives and friends Mrs. Stephens is survived by three sons by a former marriage. They are Albert Gilbert, Ashland and Emory and John Gilbert of Auxier. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-24-1938
VANHOOSE, Arthur
1938
GEORGIA MAY MULLENS, 3 OTHERS CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Arthur VanHoose, age about 30, was shot and instantly killed in Stafford Addition Tuesday morning. The shooting took place between 2 and 3 a.m., at or near the home of Mrs. Georgia May (Collins) Mullens. Officers were called and when they arrived VanHoose was lying on the floor dead. Mrs. Mullens, together with two men, Fred Preston, Jr., and Preston Mullens, found at the home were arrested and placed in jail. Mason Collins, 14-year-old brother of Mrs. Mullens is being held in jail as a material witness, although it is believed by officers that the youth had no connection with the crime. The body of VanHoose was taken to the Preston Funeral Home where an examination revealed that he had been shot through the heart. The ball had entered the left breast and had lodged in the spinal cord. The ball indicated that the pistol used was of small calibre, probably a .32. The pistol is said to have been owned by Mrs. Mullens. VanHoose had also been shot through the little finger of the right hand. The pistol was found on the mantel of the Mullens home. Mrs. Mullens told officers that the gun had not been disturbed and that no one had had the gun but VanHoose, who she claims shot himself. The gun was wrapped in a handkerchief and sent away for expert finger print examination. Finger prints of the dead man and all present when the killing took place were also taken. Coroner Dr. O. E. Johnson held an inquest at the Preston Funeral Home. Mrs. Mullins told the Coroner’s jury that VanHoose had been a frequent visitor at her home. She said he came to her home on the night of the killing, picked up the pistol which had belonged to her mother and fired a bullet through his heart. After the shot, she said, he staggered around the room and finally laid the pistol on the mantel before he fell to the floor. The two men found at the home said they were in another room asleep and knew nothing about what happened. They told officers that they had heard no shot. The Coroner’s jury returned a verdict that VanHoose had been murdered by someone whose identity is still undetermined. Mrs. Mullens is charged with the killing. Preston and John Henry are being held as aiding and abetting in the crime. All parties connected with the affair are reticent and are not inclined to talk. An examining trial has been set for Friday of this week before County Judge Claude Buckingham when it is believed that the true facts will be brought out. VanHoose was a son of Mr. And Mrs. Manuel VanHoose and was married. Mrs. Mullens is a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Frank Collins. It is reported that five members of the local CCC Camp were present when VanHoose was killed. Efforts are being made to identify the CCC boys. Paintsville Herald Thursday November 3, 1938
WITTEN, Francis Marion
1866-1938
DEATH CLAIMS DR. WITTEN
Well Known County Physician Died Monday
Dr. Francis Marion Witten, age 72, died Sunday at his home at Oil Springs. He had been in poor health for the past several months. Dr. Witten was born on Franks Creek near Flat Gap, April 18, 1866. He was married to Katherine Ward of Oil Springs who preceded him in death ten years ago. Nine children were born to Dr. and Mrs. Witten all of whom are dead with the exception of three, who are: Mrs. Clara Mahan, of Ashland, Bill Witten, of Staffordsville and Miss Thelma Witten, at home. After his graduation from medical school Dr. Witten located at Oil Springs where he spent the greater part of his life. He became one of the county’s leading physicians’ and his practice covered a major portion of Johnson and Magoffin counties. Funeral services were held in the home Tuesday morning in charge of Rev. H.B. Conley of Paintsville and Rev. John Prater of Salyersville. Rev. and Mrs. G.W. Townsend, Mrs. Claude Buckingham, and Frank Rice composed a quartet at the funeral. Burial in the Litteral cemetery at Oil Springs, Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Witten was one of the county’s best loved men and his passing is mourned by a large number of relatives and friends in Johnson and Magoffin counties. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10, 1938
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