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ADAMS, Wesley
1892-1942
Wesley Adams, age 50, died suddenly from a heart attack at his home in
the Lick Fork section Monday of this week. Mr. Adams, a prominent
farmer of the county, had been suffering from high blood pressure for
more than a year. He was born at Nippa, this county, on May 12, 1892,
and was a son of the late Hardin and Mary Jane (Hall) Adams. He
was married to Hollie Lykins May 30, 1923, and to this union were born
three children, Hardie, Willie and Smith Adams of Whitaker, all of whom
survive. Besides his widow and children he is survived by
four sisters Mrs. Gypsy Dills, Stambaugh, Mrs. Sarah Pelphrey, Mr.
Tilda Harmon, and MR. Jennie Herman, all of Paintsville. Funeral
Services were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 with
burial in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-24-1942
BLANTON, James P.
1942
James P. Blanton, 86, of Oil Springs, died Saturday morning at his home
in Oil Springs from infirmities of age. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Pleasant Blanton, he was born and reared at Oil Springs where he spent
his life as a farmer. He was a member of the United Baptist Church.
Surviving are the following children: John D. Blanton, Owensboro; Mrs.
Cora Brown, Riceville; Mrs. Bora Blair, Asa Creek; Jim and George B.,
Oil Springs; Mrs. Josie Litteral, Catlettsburg, and Flora Arms,
Detroit, Mich. The funeral was held Sunday morning at the home in Oil
Springs, Rev. Millard O'Brien, Asa, preaching the service. A large
crowd attended the service. Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-24-1942
BLEVINS, Barbara Sue
1940-1942
Infant Child Buried Here
We are sorry to report the death of little Miss Barbara Sue
Blevins. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Blevins and
the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Honaker of West Van
Lear. She died in Michigan after a short illness and was brought
back to West Van Lear where her funeral and burial were held Saturday,
September 12, 1942. The entire Blevins and Honaker families have
the sympathy of the community. Child Dies Barbara Sue Blevins was born
January 15, 1940; died September 9, 1942. She was 2 years, 6
months and 24 days old. She leaves a father and mother, Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Blevins. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli
Blevins. Dollie Blevins was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ern
Honaker of West Van Lear. One sister survives besides a host of
friends. The funeral was in charge of Elders Culley Sparks and Bud
Wiley at the Cumbo Cemetery, September 12, 1942, and a large crowd
attended. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 17, 1942
BOGGS, Charles Wesley
1942
CHARLES WESLEY BOGGS
Sitka Man Is Victim Of Cancer
Charles Wesley Boggs, of Sitka, this county, died at his home there
Sunday, September 13. He had been sick two years a sufferer from
cancer. Mr. Boggs was 68 years of age and a native of Carter County. He
was married to Amanda Grim who survives him. He had no children.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Freewill Baptist Church at
Sitka in charge of Rev. Scott Castle. Burial was made at Thealka and
was in charge of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Thursday
September 17, 1942
BRANHAM, Turner E.
1942
Turner E. Branham, Paintsville, died September 30, a victim of
tuberculosis. Five children and his widow survive. The son
of David Jesse and Martha Gibson Branham, he was born at Odds 42 years
ago. Burial was at Odds Saturday,Perry Collins officiating. Paintsville
Herald Thursday October 8, 1942
CANTRELL, James
1869-1942
DEATH CLAIMS J.C. CANTRELL
FATHER OF TEN CHILDREN HAD BEEN ILL THREE MONTHS
James Cantrell, a prominent citizen and farmer of Asa Creek, died at
his home there Monday, September 7, 1942. He had been ill for
more then three months. Mr. Cantrell was a son of the late Henry and
Hannah Fairchild Cantrell. He was born in Morgan Co., November
13, 1869. He was married to Rissie Smith, also of Morgan Co., in
1892 who survives. Besides his widow he is also survived by ten
children as follows: Henry, Ethel Fellinger, Thos. L., New, Jay,
Charlie, H.C., W. L., Louise Blair and Mace. He spent the past twelve
years on Asa Creek where he was a farmer. He was a member of the Church
of the Latter Day Saints. Funeral services were held at Hager Hill
Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o’clock with Rev. Guy W. Preston officiating.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-10-1942
CANTRELL, Johnny
1942
MAN SLAIN ON TICK LICK IN COUNTY JOHNNY CANTRELL
ALLEGEDLY SLAIN BY BROTHER-IN-LAW
Johnny Cantrell who was about 60, was found dead Monday morning on Tick
Lick in Johnson Co., near the Johnson - Magoffin county line. It is
reported that Cantrell was slain by Buddy Hall, a brother-in-law,
following a quarrel between the two men. Hall is said to have returned
to his home in Magoffin Co., where he was arrested by officials of that
county. He was lodged in jail awaiting examining trial. Cantrell’s
remains were taken to the Prater Funeral Home in Salyersville.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-10-1942
CASTLE, Clarence Mitchell
1942
Clarence Mitchell Castle, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Castle,
of Estill, who died in the Paintsville Hospital Saturday morning, was
buried Sunday afternoon at Nippa, the homeplace of his father. Rev.
Bill Strange and Rev. Nelson, of Lackey, were in charge of the funeral
services. Clarence Mitchell was the only child in the family.
Paintsville Herald Thursday September 24, 1942
CRUM, G. W.
1942
Death Claims Martin County Citizen
G.W. Crum, known to all his friends as Uncle George, died at his home
in Inez, September 15 at 9:00 a.m., after an illness of two weeks, at
the age of 73. Uncle George was born and reared in Martin County and as
a young man was a dealer in lumber. In later years, he retired to a
farm but at the time of his death was making his home with his
son-in-law, Leon Buskirk, at Inez. He was preceded in death by
his wife several years ago. Funeral Services were held at the Davis
Baptist Church at Inez today (Thursday) at 2 p.m., the Paintsville
Furniture in charge. He is survived by the following children, Clark
Crum, who is in the U.S. Army stationed at Buckley, Col.; Nathan Crum,
Jackson, Mich.; Sherley Crum, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Thomas Goble, Inez;
Frank Crum, Inez; Charley Crum, Bowling Green; W.H. Crum, Norfolk, Va.;
and Mrs. Lundy Sales, Akron, Ohio. One daughter, Mrs. Leon Buskirk,
died several years ago. Two brothers and one sister also survive.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 9-17-1942
DIALS, Lundy
1942
Former Local Citizen Killed At Baltimore
Lundy Dials, a worker in a ship building yard at Baltimore was
accidentally killed there this week. He was the grandson of Lewis
Daniel and was a native of this county. Mrs. Eddie May, aunt of Mr.
Dials attended the funeral of her nephew at Portsmouth this week.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday September 17, 1942
HAYSLETT, John, Jr.
1907-1942
JOHN HAYSLETT, JR.
John Hayslett, Jr., of Buffalo, died on September 30, after a six weeks
illness. He was born at Paintsville on August 7, 1907, the son of Noah
Hayslett. In 1932 he married Dora Burns who survives. The following
child- ren also are living: Bob, Ven- cil, Burgess, Jean, Denton and
Mildred. Brothers and sisters Surviving are Luther and Bob Hayslett,
Mrs. Denton Kelly and Mrs. O. E. Webber. Paintsville Herald Thursday
October 8, 1942
HILL, Ida Margaret (Harless)
1942
MRS. HILL, 46, IS VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
Martin County Woman Dies At Davella Tuesday
Mrs. Ida Margaret Hill, of Davella, Martin County, died at her home
there Tuesday, September 29, a victim of pneumonia. She had been ill
for only a few days. Mrs. Hill was the daughter of Geo. W. and Eda
(Goble) Harless and was 46 years of age, having been born September 15,
1892. She was the wife of Bernard Hill, and besides her husband she is
survived four children. One son, who is in the U. S. Army plans to
attend the funeral of his mother which has been scheduled for Thursday
(today.) The Jones Funeral Home of Paintsville had charge of the
funeral and burial arrangements. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-1-1942
LEWIS, Virgil
1942
Virgil Lewis, age 34, died September 30, from tuberculosis at his home
in Paintsville. He was the son of Jerry and Minnie Ev- ans Lewis and
was born at Barnetts Creek. He was married in 1941, to Miss Gracie Ward
who survives. An infant son born to this couple died in May. There are
no more children. Mrs. Fossie Skaggs and Dixie Lewis, sisters of the
deceased, survive. Mr. Lewis was a member of the Paintsville United
Baptist Church. Revs. F. F. Rigsby, O. I. Williams and Sylvan Lewis
preached the funeral on October 1 at Barnetts Creek. Burial took place
in the Grassy cemetery. Paintsville Herald 10-8-1942
O'BRIEN, James F.
1942
JAS. F. O'BRIEN SUCCUMBS AT AGE OF 73 YEARS
West End Citizen Was Father of Nine Children
James F. O'Brien, 73, of West Paintsville, died at his home there at
8:30 p.m., Thursday, September 24. He had been ill for the past
several months and death was not unexpected. He was a native of Johnson
County and had spent his entire life in the county where he followed
the carpenter's trade during his active life. He had always been
known as a good citizen. Besides his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth (Fraley)
O'Brien, he is survived by nine children: Mrs. Wayne Keyser, Mrs.
Willard Conley and Mrs. Bill Bradley, Catlettsburg; James and Hayes
O'Brien, Kenton, Ohio; Harmon O'Brien, Walter Field, Texas; Richard E.
O'Brien, Mrs. Ted Hensley and Mrs. Buren Castle, of Paintsville. In
addition to these he is also survived by one brother, Jesse O'Brien,
Little Blaine, and Mrs. Mollie Stapleton, Paintsville. Mr. O'Brien had
been a resident of Paintsville for 37 years, moving here from Mingo,
this county. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon, September
26, Rev. Ralph Webb, pastor of the local church, in charge. Burial was
made in the old Paintsville Cemetery on the hill north of the city. The
Jones Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald
Thursday October 1, 1942 OBITUARY James F. O'Brien passed away on
September 24th. He had been in ill health the past 3 years. He
was stricken seriously ill on September 20th and was removed to the
Golden Rule Hospital, but in spite of all that medical attention and
loving hands could do, he departed this life on Sept. 24. Mr. O'Brien
was 73 years, 5 months and 11 days old. He was a retired carpenter. He
leaves to mourn their loss, a loving wife and six children, also 3
children by a former marriage. Mrs. James O'Brien, James O'Brien
and Hayes O'Brien of Kenton, Ohio; Mrs. Buren Castle, Mrs. Ted Hensley
of Paintsville, Harmon O'Brien, now stationed at Walter Field, Texas
with the U.S. Army, Richard, at home, Mrs. Madge Keyser, Mrs. Lena
Conley and Mrs. Anna Bradley, all of Catlettsburg, KY. They are passing
away, these friends of old, like a leaf on the current cast with never
a break in the rapid flow. We watch them one by one as they go
into the dreamland of the past. We can not say, we will not say.
They are dead, they are just away, With a cheery smile and a wave of
the hand, They have wandered into an unknown land. Weep not that their
toils are over Weep not that their race is run God grant we may rest as
calmly When our work like theirs is done. Paintsville Herald Thursday
October 1942
PRESTON, Helen
1942
Helen Preston
Miss Helen Preston, age 58, died September 29 after a year's illness
from tuberculosis. She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Nancy
Castle Preston, of Thelma, and a sister to R. M. Preston, Lucy Daniel,
Mrs. Maude Brown and Mrs. Julia Woods. Funeral services were held
October 2 at Tutor Key, Rev. Millard Van Hoose officiating. Paintsville
Herald Thursday 10-18-1942
RICE, Maude (May) Cunningham
1868-1942
Death Claims Mrs. Maude Rice, 73
Mrs. Maude Rice, 73, died at Sitka, this County on September 30,
1942. She had been ill since March from heart
trouble. Mrs. Rice was a daughter of John White May and Mrs.
Catherine Conley who died in Paintsville in March and was a member of a
prominent family. She was a resident of New Boston, Ohio, at the
time of her death. Mrs. Rice was born at Hager Hill October 26, 1868,
and was first married to Sam J. Cunningham in 1887. To this union were
born the following children who survive; Rice Cunningham, New Boston,
Ohio; Raleigh Cunningham, Portsmouth, Ohio; Robert E. and Sam J.
Cunningham, St. Louis, Mo. In addition to the children she is survived
by the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Sola Rice, Sitka; Mrs.
Stella Spradlin and Mr. Heber Conley, Paintsville; Mr. John
Conley, Lexington; Mrs. May Sherman, Thealka, and Mrs. Virgie Steels,
Newark, NJ Mrs. Rice became ill while here on a visit to her sister
about three weeks ago. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist
Church. Funeral services were held at Sitka, Friday, October 2, in
charge of Rev. Scott Castle and Rev. F. S. VanHoose. Burial was
made at Swamp Branch and was in charge of the Jones Funeral home.
Paintsville Herald Thursday October 8, 1942
SPRADLIN, Ruby Jewel
1942
Denver Infant Dies
Ruby Jewel Spradlin, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Spradlin,
died Sunday evening after an illness of three weeks. In addition to the
parents, one brother, Virgil Eugene, age 2, survives. The baby was
buried Monday at the home cemetery. Rev. Guy W. Preston officiating at
the funeral. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 10, 1942
TRIMBLE, Elzie "Jack"
1942
MEMBER OF PROMINENT FAMILY DIES AT LOCAL HOSPITAL
ELZIE JACK TRIMBLE IS HEART VICTIM
Elzie "Jack" Trimble, age 59, died at the Golden Rule Hospital here
Friday at 12:20 a.m. He had been in ill health several months
with a heart ailment but had been up and about until about three weeks
ago. He was taken to the Golden Rule but died froma sudden heart
attack which came in the early morning hours last Thursday. Mr. Trimble
was a member of a large and prominent family of this county. He
was a son of the late John Mark and Clarenda (Spradlin) Trimble. Mr.
Trimble was a soldier in the regular Army for more than 17 years.
During that time he visited many parts of the world and participated in
the Spanish-American War and the Phillippino Insurrection. At the time
of his death he owned and operated a number of taxis operating out of
Paintsville. The body remained at the funeral home from Friday until
Saturday at noon when it was taken to the Trimble home on Second Street
where it remained until Sunday. Funeral services were conducted at the
Freewill Baptist Church Sunday at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. John
Prater of Salyersville, and Rev. Millard Van Hoose, of
Paintsville. Burial was made in the Wells Cemetery in
Bridgford. Local taxi drivers acted as pallbearers. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Celia Trimble, three daughters, Mrs. Nora
Honeycutt, of Ashland; Mrs. Dorothy Powers, of Burning Forks and Miss
Mildred Trimble, Williamson, W. Va. Brothers and sisters surviving are:
Mrs. Della Hubbard, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Shelly Coldiron, Akron, Ohio;
Miss Clara Trimble, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Bird Preston, Bruce Trimble
and Boone Trimble, Barnetts Creek; W. C. Trimble, Hager Hill;
Harry Trimble, Canada,Pike County and Quince Trimble, Georges Creek.
Funeral arrangements and burial were in charge of the undertaking
department of the Paintsville Furniture Company. PAINTSVILLE HERALD
THURSDAY 9-10-1942
VANHOOSE, Dot
1942
Johnson Co. Woman Dies in Washington
Word has been received here of the death and burial of Miss Dot
VanHoose, at Wenatchee, Washington. Miss Van Hoose, a native of
Johnson County, suffered a paralytic stroke a few weeks ago and died on
Sunday, September 20, 1942. The funeral was conducted on Friday,
October 2, 1942. Miss VanHoose was making her home with her nephew,
Lionel Sublett, at the time of her death. She was the last of a family
of nine children. She was born and reared in Paintsville, going
to Washington two years ago. Many relatives in Johnson County
survive. The deceased was a daughter of the late Thomas and Cinda
VanHoose. She was an aunt of J. V. Stambaugh, Forest Preston,
J.N. Stambaugh and Mrs. Grace Watson. Paintsville Herald Thursday
10-108-1942
WHEELER, Thurman
1942
Thurman Wheeler, 33, died last Thursday night in a Columbus,
Ohio, hospital after an illness of four months. He was the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Wheeler, of Wilbur. In addition
to his parents, his wife, and one daughter, Donna, survive. The
remains were brought to Wilbur, on the Johnson-Lawrence line for
burial Sunday afternoon. Rev. Jiles Wheeler officiated at the
funeral. Paintsville Herald Thursday September 24, 1942
WITTEN, Ben F.
1942
BEN F. WITTEN KILLED IN OHIO
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McKenzie returned last week from Huntington
where they were called to attend the funeral of Ben F. Witten, a
son of the late Dr. George and Mary Williams Witten. Mr.
Witten was killed by a fast train while crossing the tracks at
Marion, Ohio. Mr. Witten was a nephew of Mrs.
McKenzie. Other relatives and friends who attended the
funeral from Paintsville were Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Witten and son,
Mrs. D. P. Williams and Mrs. Henry Owens. Paintsville Herald Thursday
September 24, 1942
WOODS, Frank
1860-1942
FRANK WOODS AND WESLEY ADAMS HEART VICTIMS
The Jones Funeral Home of Paintsville, reports the death of two Johnson
County citizens during the past week. Frank Woods, Paintsville,
and Wesley Adams of Lick Fork. Frank Woods was 82 years of Age having
been born May 16, 1860. He had been blind for several years and
had been in declining health for the past five years. A heart
attack was the immediate cause of his death which occurred Tuesday,
September 15. He was born in Johnson County and had spent his entire
life in and near Paints- ville and was one of our best citizens.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Laura Woods, he is survived by three
children, Lloyd and William Woods, both of Paintsville, and Mrs.
Gypsy Lemaster, of Kerz. He is also survived by one bro- ther, Charles
Woods, and Mrs. Martha Gibbs, both of Paints- ville. Funeral services
were held at the home on Main Street Thursday at 10 a.m. by Rev.
Sherman Woods, a nephew of the deceased, of Ashland. Because of rain
burial was postponed until Friday when the body was laid to rest in the
old Woods cemetery on Mud Lick. Paintsville Herald Wednesday September
24, 1942
WOODS, Phyllis Lee
1942
INFANT DAUGHTER DIES SEPTEMBER 17
Phyllis Lee Woods, infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John Woods died
September 17, after a brief illness. There are four other children who
survive besides the parents. The funeral was held Saturday at the home
in Bridgford and burial was made at Staffordsville in the family
cemetery. The Preston Funeral Home was in Charge. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday September 24, 1942
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