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JANUARY 1974
ADAMS, Lawrence
1904-1974
Lawrence Adams, 69 of Falcon, died Wednesday, January 16 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH after an illness of several months. Born in Johnson County, in November 1904, he was the son of Harry and Ida Collins Adams. He was a member of the Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Hulda Spradlin Adams, three sons, Wallace Adams of Paintsville, Stewart Adams of Pikeville and James Adams of Columbus, and two daughters, Gladys Horne of Sunbury, OH and Audrey Ballenger of Baltimore. Rev. Carl Roth officiated at services Saturday, January 19 in the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial was in the Adams Cemetery at Falcon. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1974
ARROWOOD, Anna (Witten)
1888-1974
Anna Witten Arrowood passed away Thursday, January 24, in a Prestonsburg Nursing Home at the age of 85, following an extended illness. Born January 26, 1888, the daughter of the late Wilk and Rachel Stambaugh Witten, she was a Tutor Key resident and member of the Church of Christ. Her husband, Alonzo Arrowood preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Raleigh of Fort Worth, TX, a daughter, Mrs. Billie Strong of Irvin, two step sons, Paul Arrowood of Paintsville and James Arrowood of Phoenix, AZ, three step daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Pack of Paintsville, Mrs. Frankie Janow of Phoenix, and Mrs. Georgene Oney of Canton, IL and a brother, Earl Witten of Proctorville, OH. Services were held Sunday, January 28, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend J. H. Short officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 30, 1974
BLACKBURN, Margaret
1904-1974
Mrs. Margaret Blackburn, 69, a native of Johnson County died January 20 in Mercy Hospital at Columbus, OH after an extended illness. The daughter of Kenis and Mary Daniels Deboard, she was born in Johnson County, in October 1904. She was a member of the Catholic Church. A brother and four sisters survive. They include Jay Deboard of Hazard, Mayme Hayslett of Paintsville, Dorothy Woodard of Detroit, Daisy Lively of Louisville and Fannie Arrowood of Kodak. Rev. Irvin Castle officiated at services held Wednesday, January 23, in the chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home at Paintsville. Burial was in the Hall Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1974
BOLIN, John
1886-1974
John Bolin, a retired miner, passed away on January 25, in a local hospital following an extended illness. Born in Morgan County, on July 6, 1886. he was the son of the late Baily and Sylvania Bolin and a resident of Red Bush. Surviving are his wife, Louvernia Spencer Bolin, three sons, Ronnie and Lidge of West Virginia and Eddie of Wheelerstown, two daughters, Mrs. Vernie West of Pikeville and Mrs. Nettie Deboard of Rodchester, three brothers, Amos Bolin of Paintsville, Jim Bolin of Van Lear and Mance Bolin of Floyd County, and two sisters, Recie Dawson of Van Lear and Mrs. Tet Blair of Ohio. Services were held Sunday, January 27, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Hager Kelly and Homer Evans officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Van Lear with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 30, 1974
BURCHETT, Orville
1917-1974
Rev. Orville Burchett, 56, succumbed Thursday, January 17 at Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness. He was a part owner of B & W GA Company. A member of the Sitka Freewill Baptist Church, he was born in Boyd County, in October 1917, the son of Julius and the late Josie Middaugh Burchett. He was a resident of Stambaugh at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Stambaugh Burchett, three sons, Gregory Gene, Stanley Allen, and Randy Scott, all of Stambaugh, and two daughters, Mrs. Trudy Walls and Robin Denise Burchett of Stambaugh. Surviving brothers and sisters include Julius Burchett, Jr., of Stambaugh, Dean Burchett and Mrs. Fanny Blevins of Lowmansville, Mrs. Audrey Dawson of Van Lear, and Jesse Henry Burchett of Portsmouth, OH. Services were held Sunday, January 20 at the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Don Fraley, Rev. James K. Caudill, Rev. C. C. Hall and Rev. Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in the Burchett Family Cemetery at Stambaugh. Pallbearers were Everett Williams, Doug Kelly, Mike Williams, Chuck Williams, Gene Adams, Harold Baldwin, Arnold Williams, and Kenny Pelphrey. Honorary pallbearers included Otto Green, Clyde Stambaugh, Abbie Burchett, Burl Conley, Roy Coleman, Tim Castle, Don Alvin Burchett, and Charles McCloud. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1974
CANTRELL, Dan
1895-1974
Retired miner Dan Cantrell, 80, of Hager Hill died Monday, January 21 at Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born at Wise, VA, in September 1895, he was the son of Alex and Phoebe Mullins Cantrell. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Mullins Cantrell. Survivors include three sons, Billy J. Cantrell of Van Lear, Avia Cantrell of West Van Lear, Gene Cantrell of Hager Hill, and four daughters, Mrs. Esther McCoy of Goodle, Mrs. June Moma of Blue Mount, IL, Mrs. Patricia Stambaugh of Logan, WV, and Mrs. Patsy Harris of Hager Hill. Three brothers and two sisters also survive as do sixteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services were held in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 23, with Rev. Lowell Pelphrey and Rev. Clarence Lemaster officiating. Burial was in the Music-Hyden Cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1974
CANTRELL, Patsy (Green)
1945-1973
Services were held in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Thursday, January 10 for Patsy Lorraine Cantrell of Red Bush who died suddenly on December 10, 1973. She was born November 17, 1945, the daughter of Charles and Belle Salyers Green who survives. Additional survivors include her husband, Earl Raymond Cantrell, two daughters, Judy Marie and Angela Mae, and one son, Ricky, all of Red Bush. She is also survived by four sisters, Margaret Preston of Springfield, OH, Golda Castle of Lowmansville, Garnett Swan of Louisa, and Joyce Mills of Piketon, OH, and five brothers, Alpha, of Columbus, Danny of Springfield, Charles, James and Bobby Green all of Lowmansville. Rev. O. I. Williams officiated at services with burial following in Green Cemetery at Lowmansville. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1974
CAUDILL, Allie (Lemaster)
1893-1974
Allie Caudill, 82, of Winifred succumbed Thursday, January 10, at her home after an extended illness. Born at Winifred in April, 1893, she was the daughter of James and Emmaline Slone Lemaster. Mrs. Caudill was a member of the United Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Alonzo Caudill, a brother, Logan Lemaster of Springfield, OH, and two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, Estill Caudill preceded her in death. O. I. Williams, Lonza Reed, and Jarrett Caudill officiated at services, Sunday, January 13 in the Old Hood United Baptist Church. Burial was in the Lemaster Cemetery at Winifred. Arrangements were by Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1974
CENTERS, Bill
1895-1974
Services were held today, Wednesday, January 30, for Bill Centers, 78, of Denver who succumbed to a lengthy illness in a local hospital. Born March 5, 1895, he was the son of the late John and Martha Jane Centers. Surviving are four uncles, Jimmy Centers, John Centers, and Albert Centers, all of Denver and Samuel Centers of Paintsville and two aunts, Mrs. Belle Centers and Ms. Nole Centers. Reverends Scott Castle and Glenn Mollette officiated in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with burial following in the family cemetery at Denver. Arrangements were by the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 30, 1974
CORDER, Grace Ellen (Webb)
1890-1974
Grace Ellen Corder, 83, of West Van Lear, passed away on Monday, January 28, after an extended illness. Born at Fort Gay, WV, on May 9, 1890, she was the daughter of the late Wade and Elizabeth Smith Webb and was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are a son, John Elmo of Madisonville; two daughters Jean Conley of West Van Lear and Margaret Jewell Burchwell of Dayton, OH; a brother, Victor E. Webb of Plymouth, MI, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, January 31 at 2 p.m. on the West Van Lear Church of Christ with Reverends Cecil Sherman and Billy Ford officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 30, 1974
GRIM, Herber
1899-1974
Herbert (Heber) Grim, 74, succumbed January 15 at Flemingsburg, after an extended illness. Born in Johnson County in June1899, he was the son of Willie and Ruth Castle Grim. He was a member of the St. Michael Mission. Survivors include his wife, Alka Daniels Grim, four sons, Homer, Herbert, Jr., and Donald Ray Grim of Flemingsburg and Charles Grim of Van Lear, and three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Arms and Mrs. Maudie Evans of Thealka and Mrs. Opal Hawkins of Chicago. Fourteen grandchildren also survive. Services were held in the chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home on Saturday, January 19, with Father William Poole and Rev. Irvin Castle officiating. Burial was in the Grim Cemetery at Thealka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1974
HATFIELD, Jay
1974
Jay Hatfield, 81, of Circleville, Oh died Saturday, January 5 after an extended illness. He was born at Lowmansville, the son of the late Hobart and Alice Johnson Hatfield. Surviving are his wife, Dora, two sisters, Lyda DeBoard of West Jefferson, OH and Dora Larrimore of ____, OH, two brothers, Clyde and Vernon Hatfield, both of Mount Vernon, OH. Services were held in the ________Funeral Home in Circleville with burial following in the Circleville Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1974
HOWARD, Walter
1974
Walter Howard, 73, of Paintsville, succumbed Wednesday, January 16 at his home. A native of Magoffin County, and a retired oil field worker, he was the son of G. W. and Margaret Love Howard. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Alka Robinson Howard, two brothers, Farmer Howard of Falcon and Bud Howard of Oil Springs, and a sister, Mrs. Ben Alley, also of Oil Springs. Services were held Saturday, January 19, in the Wheelersburg United Baptist Church at Wheelersburg, KY with Roy Coffee, Orville Conley, and Thurman Caudill the officiating ministers. Burial was in the Tackett Cemetery, under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1974
HAMILTON, Richard
1974
Services were held Wednesday, January 16, for Richard P. Hamilton, 21, of Clearwater, FL, who was fatally injured in an accident January 12. A construction worker by trade, he had been in Clearwater for eleven months. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of William Paul and Anna Hamilton, and the grandson of Bill and Evelyn Hamilton. J. H. Short officiated at services in the Meally Church of Christ with burial in the Patrick Cemetery at Meally. The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1974
HANEY, Rhoda (Spradlin)
1891-1974
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan 7, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home for Rhoda Haney, 82, of Paintsville, who succumbed to an extended illness on Saturday, Jan 5. Born in Johnson County on March 9, 1891, she was the daughter of the late Turner and Manda Litteral Spradlin and was a member of the Freewill Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Haney, on April 19, 1950. Surviving are three daughters, Anna Mae Haney of Paintsville, Josephine Spriggs, of Meally, and Nellie Johnson of Hager Hill; three sons, Chester Haney of Paintsville and William Estill Haney and Elmer Lewis Haney, both of Springfield, OH; a sister, Liza Moore of Phoeniz, AZ; 34 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren. Rev. Scott Castle officiated at the services with burial following in the Town Cemetery in Paintsville. Arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 9, 1974
INGRAM, Jennie (Ward)
1886-1974
Jennie Ward Ingram, 87, of Offutt, succumbed at her home, Friday, January 18, after an extended illness. The daughter of John and Sarah Jane Branham Ward, she was born in March 1886, at Offutt. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Ingram. Survivors include a daughter, Dimple Gattke of Ecorse, MI and three sisters, Amanda Adams of Tutor Key, Salley Carter of Offutt and Jennima Coleman of Grundy, VA. Three grandchildren also survive. O. I. Williams officiated at services Saturday, January 19, in the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Ward Cemetery at Offutt. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1974
JACKSON, Betty Jane (Blackburn)
1974
Betty Jane Jackson, 25, of East Point died in a Lexington hospital, Sunday, January 6. The daughter of Edgar and Laura Griffith Blackburn who survive, she was the wife of Bob Jackson who also survives. Additional survivors include four sisters, Claudine Blair of Chiloh, OH and Lyndia, Thelma and Martha Blackburn, all of East Pont and four brothers, Edmund of Allen and Alvin, Paul and Toney, all of East Point. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Balckburn Cemetery at East Point with arrangements under the direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 9, 1974
JACKSON, Logan
1917-1974
Paintsville resident, Logan Jackson, 56, died Thursday, January 10, at his home after an extended illness. He was the son of Floyd and Fronia Blanton Jackson and was born in Johnson county in January 1917. Mr. Jackson was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Fannie McCloud Jackson, three sons, Willard, Henry, and Billy Franklin, all of Paintsville, and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Dotson of Paintsville and Mrs. James Ratliff of Detroit, MI. Two sisters and a brother also survive. They are Mrs. James Long of Indianapolis, IN, Mrs. Pauline Montgomery of Beech Grove, IN, and John Jackson of Springfield, OH. Ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren also survive. Services were held Sunday, January 13 at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Paintsville with Revs. Lowell Pelphrey and Scott Castle officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. The Jones- Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1974
JACKSON, Shanan Marie
1974-1974
Shanan Marie Jackson, infant daughter of D. J. and Pamela VanHoose Jackson died at birth on Thursday, January 24 in a local hospital. Surviving in addition to her parents are her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Jackson and Mrs. Roberts Williams Jackson. Graveside rites were performed on Saturday, January 26, at the Williams Cemetery at Williamsport. Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 30, 1974
KESTNER, Eliza (Castle)
1925-1974
Services were held Sunday, January 13 for Eliza Kestner of Paintsville who succumbed January 10 after an extended illness. Mrs. Kestner, 48, was the daughter of George and Minerva Baldridge Castle. She was born in Floyd County in December 1925. Survivors include her mother, her husband, Fonnie Kestner, six sons and four daughters. They are Robert, James, and Jackie Kestner of Paintsville, Leroy and Gary Kestner of Michigan, Sammie Kestner of Fort Knox, Shirley and Brenda Kestner of Paintsville, Mrs. Cathy Blair of East Point and Mrs. Wanda Shepard of Michigan. Surviving sisters are Neva Arthur and Elva Smith of New York and Lorinda Bailey, Thelma Shoemaker and Erie Holsteen of London, OH. Revs. Lowell Pelphrey and Bruce Spencer officiated at services in the Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in the Blair family cemetery at East Point. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1974
KING, Roger Nelson
1973-1974
Roger Nelson King, infant son of Henry and Eulga Nadine King of Volga succumbed Friday, January 11 at his home. Six weeks old at the time of his death he was born November 26, 1973 at Paintsville. In addition to his parents, survivors include a sister, Deborah Faye King, grandparents are Julia King of Volga and Mae Stambaugh also of Volga. Revs. Bruce Daniels and John Frank Ratliff officiated services held Sunday, January 13 at Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in the Stambaugh Cemetery at Volga. The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1974
LITTON, Tamara Louise
1973-1974
Tamara Louise Litton, infant daughter of Clyde and Maudie Barton Litton of Williamsport succumbed Friday, January 11 at the age of five weeks. She was born December 6, 1973 at Paintsville Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, William Patrick Litton and Jimmie Lee Litton, and a sister, Rebecca Lynn Litton, all at home. J. H. Short officiated at graveside services held Saturday, January 12 at the Litton Cemetery at Williamsport. The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1974
MCKENZIE, Peggy Ann (Slone)
1943-1974
Peggy Ann McKenzie, 30, of Flat Gap, passed away Tuesday, January 1, after an extended illness. Born Nov 12, 1943, she was the daughter of Oscar and Lucy Fyffe Slone and was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her parents, are a daughter, Judy Pennington of Flat Gap; three sons, Johnny Pennington of Flat Gap and Robert Gene McKenzie and Ford C. McKenzie, both of Sitka; two sisters, Roberta Caudill of Keaton and Fern Preston of Sitka and five brothers, Martin Slone and Woodrow Slone of Flat Gap, Henry Slone of Sitka, Gene Slone of Blaine and Selse E.Slone of Olive Hill. Services were held Friday, Jan 4, in the Flat Gap Enterprise Baptist Church with Revs. Homer Evans, Harold Salyers, and Johnny Ross officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap with arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 9, 1974
MUSIC, John B.
1901-1974
John B. Music, a native of Johnson County, and a retired miner succumbed at a lengthy illness on Friday, January 25, at the age of 72. Born on December 20, 1901, he was the son of Martin and Laura Hager Music, and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Blackburn Music; two sisters, Mrs. Leota Derossett of East Point, and Mrs. Elizabeth Ashley of North Palm Beach, FL and two brothers, DeMart Music of East Point and Bill Music of Pomona Park, FL. Services were held Sunday, January 27, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Bennie Blankenship officiating Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery at Prestonsburg, with Lloyd Blackburn, Densil Lee Lester, H. D. Blackburn, Curtis Baldridge, Dewey Music and Walter Osborne serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 30, 1974
NEWSOME, Willie
1918-1974
Willie Newsome, 55, of Paintsville passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, January 8. Born May 13, 1918, he was the son of the late Jarvis and Nancy Eagle Newsome, He worked for F. S. VanHoose Lumber Company and was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Van Lear. He is survived by a sister Kathleen May of Hager Hill and three brothers, Charlie and George of Paintsville and Noah of Grayson. Services were held in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Hoe on Saturday, January 12 with Revs. J. H. Burton and Charles Milam officiating. Burial was in the Stafford Cemetery at Hager Hill with arrangements under the direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers were Hobart Ward, Clarence Rice, Scott Craft, Joe H. VanHoose, and Albert McCloud. James W. Hamilton, Phillip Murray, Darrell Sissco, Darwin Mollette, Frank D. Castle and Kenny Davis served as active pallbearers, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1974
RATLIFF, Joanna
1973-1974
Joanna Ratliff, infant daughter of Hollie and Judy Clark Ratliff, of Columbia, SC, succumbed Saturday, January 19, at the age of three months. The infant was the grandchild of Ruby Sadler and of Johnny and Clotine Spears Clark. She is also survived by a brother, Joey Ratliff at home. Services were held, Tuesday, January 22 at the Liberty Baptist Church in Denver, with Rev. Don Fraley and Rev. Scott Castle officiating. Burial was in the Ratliff Cemetery at Denver, under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1974
RICE, Lillie (Collins)
1900-1974
Lillie Rice, 73, of Oil Springs succumbed to an illness of several weeks on January 10. Born October 19, 1900, she was the daughter of the late Carrie Howard Collins and William Collins. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to her father, are her husband, Wayne Rice, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Coppock of Fairborn, OH, three sons, Forest of Catlettsburg, Hobart of Ocean City, MD, and William of Albain, PA, a sister, Mrs. Beulah Throwley of Owensboro, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services were held on Saturday, January 12, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Revs. Kenneth Lemaster and Sanford Rucker officiating. Burial was in the Rice Cemetery at Oil Springs with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1974
SALYER, Carolyn (Elam)
1974
Services were held in Lexington today, Wednesday, for Carolyn Elam Salyer, a former resident of Johnson County, who died in a Fort Lauderdale, FL hospital on Sunday, January 8. The daughter of the late Joseph E. and Ida Caskey Elam she was a teacher at the South Plantation School since 1956 and had taught at the Butler High School in Louisville. She is survived by her husband, Jay Cecil Salyer; 2 daughters, Mrs. Dan R. Glass of Wilmore and Mrs. Simon Gilliam of Ft. Lauderdale and 2 sons, Jay C. Salyer, Jr and Thomas Woodford Salyer both of Ft. Lauderdale. Rev. Alen Meenan officiated at the services held in the Wilmore Presbyterian Church with burial following in Wilmore Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Guyn, Kertz, Hager and Cundiff Funeral Home of Nicholasville, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 9, 1974
SPEARS, Russell
1902-1974
Russell Spears, 71, of Lowmansville, died at his home on Tuesday, January 15. He was a retired miner and a member of the Freewill Baptist church. Born in February 1902, he was the son of the William and Symanthia Castle Spears. He is survived by his wife, Madge Crace Spears, and five sons, Russell, Jr., Charles Chester, Clarence Edward, and Harold Emmerson Spears, all of Columbus, OH, and Carl Douglas Spears of Paintsville. Surviving brothers and sisters include, Mitchell Spears and Mrs. Ray Spears of Columbus, Mrs. Paul Howell of Sandy Hook and Mrs. Flora Patrick and Mrs. Ada Castle of Paintsville. Sixteen grandchildren also survive. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Rev. Colie Gillespie officiated at services Friday, January 18, in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1974
STAMBAUGH, Fred
1974
Fred Stambaugh, 89, died Friday, January 4, after an extended illness. Born July 9, 1884, at Stambaugh he was the son of the late Samuel and Betty Spencer Stambaugh. He was a retired farmer, member of the United Baptist church and had resided at Wittensville for the past 26 years. Surviving are his wife, Jemima Burchett Stambaugh; three daughters, Mrs. Teen Castle of Wittensville and Mrs. Tilda Chandler and Mrs. Jessie VanHoose, both of Paintsville; three sons, Rex Stambaugh of Stambaugh, Lucian Stambaugh of Pikeville, and R. C. Stambaugh of Thelma; 12 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Services were held in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home on Monday, Jan 7, with Revs. Buell Ferguson, Prater Blair, Arnold Reed and Florida Lyons officiating. Burial was in the Stambaugh Cemetery at Stambaugh with Fred Burchett, William Lewis Burchett, Higgy Paul Burchett, Teddy Burchett, Kenny Burchett, Ronnie Burchett, Sam Burchett, Dan Burchett, Ronnie Stambaugh, Jerry VanHoose and Kenny Grim serving as pall bearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 9, 1974
STAPLETON, Elizabeth (Lyons)
1878-1974
Mrs. Elizabeth Stapleton, 95, of Staffordsville succumbed to an extended illness in a local hospital on January 23. Born in Johnson County on September 6, 1878, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Lida Skaggs Lyons and was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Services were held in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home on Friday, January 25, with Reverends Ellis Hamilton and Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in the Wells- Buckingham Cemetery at Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 30, 1974
TIBBS, Ray
1899-1974
Retired coal miner Ray Tibbs, 74, of Auxier, died Thursday, January 17, at Cleveland, OH, after an extended illness. The son of Joseph and Mary Tibbs, he was born April 1899 in Smith Co., VA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doshie Spradlin Spears. Survivors include three sons, Dobie Tibbs of Isrook Park, OH, Arthur Tibbs of Euclid, OH, and Bryan Tibbs of Cleveland, OH and two daughters, Emma Wells of Auxier and Agnes Webb of Van Lear. Moses Kitchen officiated at services Sunday, January 20, in the Auxier United Methodist Church. Burial was in the family cemetery at Auxier. The Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1974
VANHOOSE, Walter
1888-1974
Walter VanHoose, a former Johnson County judge who also served two terms as county court clerk, succumbed to a lengthy illness on Wednesday, January 23. A retired school teacher, he was born August 20, 1888, the son of the late John B. and Nancy M. Brown VanHoose. He was a Nippa resident at the time of his death and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife Ursula Witten VanHoose; four sons, Willard of Eustis, FL and Walter Clay, Jimmie and Paul Richard, all of Nippa, three daughters, Jean Meade of Coco, FL, Dorothy VanHoose of Nippa and Deloris Stambaugh of Stambaugh; 24 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Services were held on Sunday, January 27, at the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends C. C. Hall and James K. Caudill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Nippa. Serving as pallbearers were James Stambaugh, Charles Stambaugh, Clyde T. Stambaugh, Lt. Col. Jerry Beaty, Gary VanHoose, Dean VanHoose, Ronnie VanHoose and Mike VanHoose. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 30, 1974
WALLACE, Lizzie (Preston)
1886-1974
Lizzie Preston Wallace, 87, of Ulysses passed away in a Louisa hospital on Thursday, January 31 after an extended illness. Born May 11, 1886, Mrs. Wallace was the daughter of the late Steve and Katherine Austin. She was born at Ulysses and resided there throughout her life. Mrs. Wallace was a housewife and a member of the United Baptist Church. Her first husband, Clayton Preston, preceded her in death in 1961, while her second husband, Lon Wallace, survives. Also surviving are two sons, Arthur Preston of River and James Clayton Preston of Springfield, OH; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted in the Lowmansville United Baptist Church on Sunday, February 3, with Reverends Florida Lyons and Ervin Preston officiating. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery at Lowmansville with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 6, 1974
WHITE, Mary (Hall)
1974
Mary White, 84, of Dayton, Oh died in a Dayton Hospital, Monday, January 7. She was the widow of James M. McKenzie and P. A. White and had resided in Dayton of a number of years. Surviving are two daughters; Mrs. Edward (Esta) Davis of Cape Coral, FL and Mrs. Roscoe (June) Smith of Dayton; three sons, Glen McKenzie of Kettering, OH and Charles McKenzie and James McKenzie both of Dayton; a sister, Mrs. M. P. (Nettie) Phillips of Paintsville; a brother, William Hall of Hilliard, OH; 14 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren. Services held at the Tobias Funeral Home in Dayton on Wednesday, January 9, with burial following in the Kirkwood Cemetery, London, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 9, 1974
WOODS, Jesse
1901-1974
Former Johnson Countian, Jesse Woods, of London, OH, died Jan 10 at the age of 72. A retired miner, he was the son of Charlie and Emma McKenzie Woods and was born in Johnson County in May 1901. He was a member of Chandlersville Lodge 858 F & AM. Mr. Woods was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Daniels Woods, in May 1951. Two sons and three daughters survive. They are Charles Woods of London, Jesse Woods, Jr., of Marysville, OH, Joyce Bromely and Jane Meyers, both of London, and Rudelle VanHoose of Huntington, WV. Surviving brothers and sisters include James Woods of Catlettsburg, Esta O'Bryan of Staffordsville, Clara Collier of Mechanicsburg, OH and Suna Gibbs of Woodstock, OH, four grandchildren. Services were held in the chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home at Paintsville on Jan 13 with Rev. Bruce Daniels officiating. Masonic rites were conducted by the Chandlersville Lodge. Burial was in the family cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1974
FEBRUARY 1974
BALDWIN, Marion
1916-1974
Marion Baldwin, 57, of Oil Springs, died Monday, February 18, at his home after an extended illness. Born April 19, 1916, Mr. Baldwin was the son of the late Wince and Rebecca Spradlin Baldwin and was employed as a farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Jane Wheeler Baldwin, in 1946. Surviving are two sons, Donald Ray of Oil Springs and James Lawrence of Troy, OH; a daughter, Anna Katherine Baldwin of Oil Springs; two brother, Harvey Baldwin of Oil Springs and Curtis Baldwin of Barnetts Creek, a sister, Alma Spradlin of Denver and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 21, at 11 a.m. at the Davis Branch School House in Oil Springs, Reverends Arnold Reed, John Pelphrey and Willie Bowling will officiate. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Oil Springs with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 20, 1974
BURCHETT, Albert
1905-1974
Services were held Saturday, February 2, for Albert Burchett, 69, of Stambaugh. Mr. Burchett, a retired miner succumbed January 30 at a Louisa hospital after an extended illness. He was the son of Proctor and Zore VanHoose Burchett, and was born in January 1905. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist church at Sitka, and a member of the Chandlersville Masonic Lodge. His wife, Virginia Stambaugh Burchett, preceded him in death in December 1955. Survivors include a son, John Gerald Burchett of Fort Knox, a daughter, Patricia Williams of Charlestown, IN and two grandchildren. Surviving brothers and sisters include Thomas Burchett and Alta Lee Taulbee of Charlestown; Johnnie Burchett of Springfield, OH; Stella Adkins of Huntington, WV; Alphair Garvin of New Albany, IN; and Millie Jennings of Stambaugh. James K. Caudill, Charles Stapleton and C. C. Hall officiated at the services, held at the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa. Burial was in the family cemetery at Stambaugh. Arrangements were by the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 6, 1974
CASTLE, Herbert
1974
Herbert Castle, 80, of Lowmansville, died Thursday, February 21 at his home following a brief illness. He is the son of the late Lafe and Cynthia Green Castle. Immediate survivors include three sons, Carmel Castle of Lowmansville, James Kermit Castle of Seco and Herbert Castle, Jr., of Rt. 1 Louisa; and two daughters, Mrs. Hershell Pack and Mrs. Ruth Tackett, both of Lowmansville. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the Georges Creek United Baptist Church and were officiated by Ervin Preston and Florida Lyons. Burial followed in the Herbert Castle Cemetery at Lowmansville under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 27, 1974
ESTEP, Julia Ann
1974
Julia Ann Estep, 80, of Fuget died Sunday, February 24 at 11:30 a.m. at her home following an illness of several months. She was affiliated with the United Baptist Church. Immediate survivors include her husband, Hansford Estep, two sons, Mayford Estep of Enon, OH, and Raymond Estep of Volga; two daughters, Flora Frances Sizemore of Fort Wayne, IN, and Verna Evelyn Picklesimer of Gloucester Point, VA, and one sister, Mrs. Minta Cheek of Tomahawk. Funeral services were conducted by J. T. Bailey and Arnold Reed on Tuesday, February 26 at 11 a.m. at the Cold Springs United Baptist Church. Burial follows in the family cemetery at Fuget under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 27, 1974
HALE, Richard
1974
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 20, for Richard Hale of Van Lear who died in an Ashland hospital February 17, after an illness of some length. The 58 year old Mr. Hale was the son of the late Willie Hale and Julia Edward Hale, who presently resides at Sitka. A jeweler by trade, he was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norval Gay Hale on March 10, 1971. Surviving in addition to his mother, are five brothers, Willie Hale, Jr., of Glendale, AZ, James Hale of Blaine, Bobby and Arthur Hale of rush and Bennie Hale of Columbus, OH and four sisters, Ruby Burks of Sitka, Margie Moore of Columbus, Jewell Edwards of Blaine and Irene Edwards of Ashland. Reverends Bill Tackett and Ellis Hamilton officiated at the services, held in the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 20, 1974
HITCHCOCK, James M.
1913-1974
James M. Hitchcock, a 60 year old Paintsville resident, died Thursday, February 7, in a local hospital. The son of the late Grant and Mintie Roberts Hitchcock, he was born June 19, 1913, in Johnson County. Mr. Hitchcock was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are three brothers, Mitchell Hitchcock of Meally, Carl Hitchcock of Paintsville and Clarence Hitchcock of Bethel, OH and three sisters, Margaret Boyd of Beckley, WV and Mildred Davis and Emma Salyers, both of Columbus, OH. Services were held Sunday, February 10, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Earl Gillespie and Lifis VanHoose officiating. Burial followed in the Turner Branch Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 13, 1974
HONEYCUTT, Sylvia (Bolen)
1974
Sylvia Honeycutt, 68, of West Van Lear, died Friday, February 22 at her home following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Allie Trimble Bolen and the late Joe Bolen. Immediate survivors include five sons, Joe Honeycutt of Hager Hill, Edward Honeycutt of Flint, MI, Arlo Honeycutt of North Manchester, IN, Homer Honeycutt of Paintsville and Malcolm Honeycutt of West Van Lear, four daughters, Arbutus Ratliff of West Van Lear, Lillie Mae Preston of Flint, MI, Darlene Hall of Van Lear, and Shirley Malone of Columbus, OH; four sisters, Dess Lee of West Van Lear, Doshie Daniels of West Van Lear, Bessie Austin of Boonscamp, and Tessie Fannin of West Prestonsburg, and two brothers, Paul Bolen of Wabash, IN and John Bolen of Van Lear. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, February 26 at 2 p.m. by Moses Kitchen and Rev. Eddie Young at the Southside Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Austin Cemetery at Boonscamp under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 27, 1974
KENT, Virginia (Conley)
1917-1974
Virginia Conley Kent succumbed to a lengthy illness Saturday, February 16, at the age of 56. Born in Johnson County on March 9, 1917, Mrs. Kent was the daughter of the late Smith and Grace Preston Conley and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was a resident of Paintsville at the time of her demise. Mrs. Kent was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kent, on January 13, 1973. Surviving are a son, Larry Dean Kent of Paintsville; seven brothers, Bert Conley of Oil Springs, James Conley of Washington Courthouse, OH, Bill and John Conley of Paintsville, Hershall Conley of Athens, Alabama and Roy and Curtis Conley of Columbus, OH, and a sister, Katherine Arms of Chesapeake, OH. Funeral Services were held in the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 19, with Reverends Bruce Daniels, M. T. Womack and James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones - Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 20, 1974
NECESSARY, Virginia Leah (Kozee)
1974
Virginia Leah Necessary, 53, of Blair, KY, died Wednesday, February 27 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital following an illness of five weeks. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Kozee Lewis Crum and the late John Kozee. Immediate survivors include her husband, William P. Necessary, two sons, James Necessary of Prestonsburg, and Danny R. Necessary of Blair, Donald Ray Necessary, son, preceded her in death; four daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Mills of Akron, OH, Mrs. Barbara Lucus, of Des Plaines, IL, Mrs. Billie Barton of Warner Robins, GA, and Mrs. Carol Pennington of Clinton, OH, one brother John Hosea Kozee of Dayton, OH; three half brothers, Clyde Lewis, Jr., of Crandon, WS, Paul R. Lewis of Wabash, IN, and Bobby Lewis of Wabash, IN, and three half sisters, Mrs. Betty Crum of Boonscamp, Mrs. Doris Carmeans of Van Lear, and Mrs. Arietta Branham of Boonscamp. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, march 2 at the Boons Camp Freewill Baptist church at 11 a.m. Otis Bowling and Walter Dutton officiated. Burial followed in the Lewis Cemetery at Boons Camp under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 6, 1974
PRESTON, Cecil
1974
Cecil Preston, 68, of Williamsport, died Thursday, February 28, at his home following an extended illness. He was a disabled miner and was affiliated with the United Baptist Church. He was the son of Martha Walters Preston and the late Ballard Preston. Immediate survivors include, his wife, Thelma Blevins Preston, one son, Hobert Preston of Elgin, IL; one daughter, Thelma Sue Scarberry of Williamsport, three brothers, Johnnie Preston of Wheelwright, Earl Preston of Geneva, OH and Clarence Preston of Inez, and three sisters, Lexie Bailey of Salyersville, Evelyn Daniel of Dehue, WV and Lizzie Branham of Boons Camp. Funeral services were conducted by Flem Arrowood and Shadie Lee Walters in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home on Sunday, March 3 at 10 a.m. Burial followed in the Old Friendship Memorial Gardens at Williamsport under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 6, 1974
PRESTON, Virginia (Conley)
1974
Virginia Preston, 89, of Paintsville died Thursday, February 28 in the Highlands Regional Hospital following an extended illness. She was affiliated with the Mayo Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Katherine Rice Conley. Immediate survivors include one son, John C. Steele of Paintsville and one sister, Mrs. Mae Sherman of Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted by Tim Johnson at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2 in the chapel of the Jones - Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Catlettsburg Cemetery at Catlettsburg under the direction of the Jones Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 6, 1974
RIGSBY, Proctor
1974
Proctor Rigsby, 85, of Red Bush died Monday, February 25, in the Paintsville Hospital after an illness of several weeks. He was the son of the late Jeremiah and Cordella Skaggs Rigsby. Immediate survivors include one brother, Glen Rigsby of Red Bush, two sisters, Minnie Rigsby of Red Bush and Monnie Skaggs of Keaton. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Homer Evans and Rev. Ellis Hamilton on Wednesday, February 27 at 11 a.m. in the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial follows in the Moore Cemetery at Flat Gap under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 27, 1974
ROBINSON, Ruby Lillian
1974
Ruby Lillian Robinson, 49, of Auxier, died Tuesday, February 19 in Auxier following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late William D. and Martha Baldridge Robinson. Immediate survivors include one brother, Charles C. Robinson of Charleston, WV, and three sisters, Mrs. Oma Rowland of Ashland, Mrs. Ruth Connors of Williwick, OH and Mrs. Pauline Symbulski of Cleveland, OH. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 23 in the Auxier Methodist Church by Rev. Eddie Dollar. Burial followed in the Robinson Cemetery at Auxier under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 27, 1974
SPEARS, Ella (Wiley)
1885-1974
Mrs. Ella Spears, 88, of Hager Hill succumbed to an illness of several months on Monday, February 18. Born in Johnson County on October 14, 1885, Mrs. Spears was the daughter of the late John and Manda Brown Wiley and was a member of the Church of Christ. Her husband, Wilbur Spears, preceded her in death in 1941. Surviving is one son, Roy of West Van Lear; two daughters, Mrs. Argus Vance of West Van Lear and Mrs. Frank B. Webb of Paintsville; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 21m at the Church of Christ in Prestonsburg. Reverend Bennie Blankenship will officiate. Burial will be in the Stafford Cemetery at Hager Hill with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 20, 1974
VANHOOSE, Nolis
1879-1974
Nolis VanHoose, 96, of Fort Gay, WV, died February 15. Born in Paintsville on November 26, 1879, she was the daughter of the late William and Nancy Turner VanHoose and was a member of the Fort Gay Methodist Church. Survivors include seven nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 18, in the Fort Gay Methodist Church with Reverend Bobby Osborne officiating. Burial was in the Fort Gay Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of the Young Funeral Home of Louisa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 20, 1974
MARCH 1974
ADAMS, Kellie B.
1974
Kellie B. Adams, 87, of Tutor Key died Saturday March 2 in the Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness. He was a miner and carpenter and was affiliated with the United Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Daniel and Sarah Caudill Adams. Immediate survivors include his wife Amanda Ward Whitten Adams, a previous wife, Maudie Stapleton Adams, three sons, Bert Adams and Earchell Adams, both of Wharton, WV, Ernest Adams of Waverly, OH, three daughters Callie Daniels of Paintsville, Ethel Preston and Irene Preston both of Tutor Key, and one brother, Henry Adams of Falcon. Also surviving are five step-sons, Denzil Whitten and Hershell Whitten, both of Prestonsburg, Clifford Whitten of Tutor Key, Jay P. Whitten of Roanoke, VA, and Charles Whitten of Michigan and two step daughters, Marcella Mills of Michigan and Hazel Meade of Williamsport. Funeral services were conducted by O. I. Williams, C. J. Sparks, and Charles Price on Monday, March 4 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Jones Preston Funeral Home. Burial followed in Highland Memorial Park under the direction of the Jones – Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 6, 1974
BAILEY, Lillian Delphine (Blanton)
1974
Lillian Delphine Bailey, 47, of Lexington died Sunday, March 3 at her home. She was the daughter of Herbert and Lura Blanton of Oil Springs. Immediate survivors include her husband, Harry Bailey, two sons, Stephen Bailey and Michael Bailey, both of Lexington, one daughter, Teresa Bailey of Lexington, and one brother, Ernest Leon Blanton of Columbus, OH. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March6, by Rev. Tommy Reynolds in the chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial follows in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville under direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 6, 1974
BLEVINS, William Worthy
1896-1974
William Worthy Blevins, 78, of Wittensville, died Thursday, March 7, after an extended illness. The Johnson County native was the son of the late Elisha Blevins and Mrs. Lizzie Craft Blevins, who survives, and was born February 17, 1896. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linnie Mae Stamper Blevins, on December 2, 1967. Surviving in addition to his mother are five sons, Bruce of South Salem, OH, George of Ashland, Ottie of Wittensville, Harry of Paintsville and Jimmy of St. Mary’s, OH, four daughters, Lula Adkins of Ashland, Ella Horne and Bonnie Webb, both of Wabash, IN and Jerry Tackett of Staffordsville, three sisters, Mrs. Beechie McKenzie, Mrs. Leah Colvin and Mrs. Shirley King, all of Staffordsville, three brothers, Judge Blevins of Paintsville, Wayne Blevins of Sitka and Shoppel Blevins of Tampa, FL, 23 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 9, in the Enterprise Baptist church at Kerz, with Reverends Ellis Hamilton, Bruce Daniel and Harold Salyer officiating. Burial was in the Jaynes Cemetery at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1974
CAVINS, Freda
1928-1974
Freda Cavins, wife of Allen Gene Cavins, died in a local hospital last Monday, March 25, after an extended illness. Born on March 6, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John H. Phelps and Mrs. Belle Phelps and was a resident of Van Lear where she was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her mother and husband, are two daughters, Nikki Cheryl Cavins and Terry Michael, both of Van Lear, two sons, Phillip Dane Cavins of Thelma and Roger Dean Cavins of Van Lear, a sister, Ruth Gaddis of Ludlow, a brother, Mack Phelps of Bluefield, WV and one grandchild. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 27, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with burial following in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 27, 1974
COLLINS, Marion
1974
Marion Collins, Sr., 89, of Boonscamp, died Friday, March 1 in Paintsville following an extended illness. He was a retired miner and was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Jeff and Sarah Camel Collins. Immediate survivors include two sons, Marion Collins, Jr., of Nippa, and Frank Collins of Wabash, IN, three daughters, Eva Mae Branham of Lagro, IN, Pearl Meeks of Boonscamp, and Georgene Branham of Boonscamp. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Otis Bowling and Rev. Bill Tackett on Monday, March 4 at 10 a.m. in the Boonscamp Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Collins Family Cemetery at Williamsport under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 6, 1974
CONLEY, Troy
1885-1974
Troy Conley, an 85 years old resident of East Point, died in a local hospital last Saturday, March 16, following an extended illness. Born in Johnson County on June 15, 1885, Mr. Conley was the son of the late John Clint and Helen Johnson Conley. A retired merchant and coal miner, he was a member of the Freewill Baptist church. Mr. Conley was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Adams Conley, on March 13, 1973. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Nell Blair of Paintsville and Mae Auxier of East Point, a brother, Dick Conley of Collista and two sisters, Mrs. Ollie Rice of East Point, and Mrs. Arizona Horne of Collista. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 19, at the Collista Freewill Baptist Church with the Reverneds Norman Roberts and Edd Young officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at East Point with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 20, 1974
CRAFT, Ada
1903-1974
Ada Craft a 70 year old resident of Meally, succumbed t o alengthy illness last Monday night at her home. Born July 18, 1903, she was the daughter of the late Charley and Collista Hall Craft and was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are three brothers, Charley Craft, Jr., Dewey Craft and Denver Craft, all of Meally, and two sisters, Mrs. Bill Short of Meally and Mrs. Mitchell Salyer of Catlettsburg. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 13, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend J. H. Short officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Meally with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 13, 1974
DANIELS, Fannie (Daniels)
1902-1974
Fannie Daniels, 71, of East Point succumbed to a lengthy illness on Wednesday, March 6, 1971. The daughter of the late Wash and Emma Spradlin Daniels, she was born June 11, 1902 in Floyd County. Mrs. Daniels was a member of the East Point Church of Christ and had been preceded in death by her husband, Frank Daniels, on September 7, 1970. Surviving are one son, Joe Jack of Hardy, Kentucky; a brother, John Leek of East Point and a sister, Lottie Stambaugh, also of East Point, two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Reverend Bill Ford officiated at funeral services held Friday, March 8, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 13, 1974
DANIEL, Jessie (Brown)
1974
Mrs. Jessie Brown Daniel, 81, of Paintsville died Sunday, March 3 at her home following an illness of several weeks. She was affiliated with the United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Phillip and Susan Brown. Immediate survivors include one son, Jimmy G. Daniel of Paintsville, and one sister, Mrs. Grace B. Gray of Columbus, OH. Funeral services were conducted by Elders O. I. Williams and C. J. Sparks on Tuesday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m. in the Paintsville United Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Mayo Memorial Cemetery in Paintsville under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 6, 1974
DANIEL, Rebecca (Ramey)
1880-1974
Mrs. Rebecca Daniel died at her Flat Gap home on Saturday, March 23, at the age of 94. A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Daniel was born on January 12, 1880, the daughter of the late John H. and Cindy Bishop Ramey. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Her first husband,, George H. Williams and her second husband, Proctor Daniel both preceded Mrs. Daniel in death. Surviving are two daughters, Ann Hall of Flat Gap and Esther Dixon of Albany, OH, and two sons, Cova Williams of Paintsville and Fonzo Williams of Piketon, OH, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 26 with burial following in the Ramey Cemetery at Blaine. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 27, 1974
DAVIS, Glen
1913-1974
Reverend Glen Davis, pastor of the Enterprise Baptist Church died suddenly at his Southside home last Wednesday, March 20. A native of Johnson County, Reverend Davis was born June 13, 1913, the son of the late Emory and Virgie Clark Davis. Surviving are his wife, Amanda Caudill Davis, five daughters, Betty Jean Puckett of Royalton, Pauline McCarty of Flat Fork, Anna Louise Reed and Virginia Carol Reed, both of Red Bush and Juanita Sue Collins, of East Point, a son, Roy Roger Davis of Paintsville; a step son, William Haney of Paintsville, three sisters, Margie Haney and Mildred Sosnowich, both of Flint, MI, Anna B. Totten of Millington, MI, two brothers, Hubert Davis of Paintsville and Emory Davis, Jr., of Flint and 18 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted in the Southside Enterprise Baptist church on Saturday, March 23, with Reverends John Frank Ratliff, Ellis Hamilton and Lowell Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 27, 1974
FAIRCHILD, Sophia (Burke)
1889-1974
Mrs. Sophia Fairchild, wife of the late Lindsey Fairchild, died in a Huntington, WV hospital last Thursday, March 21, after an extended illness. Born on December 5, 1889, Mrs. Fairchild was the daughter of the late Calvin and Martha Music Burke. She was a resident of East Point and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are two sons, Paul Russell Fairchild of Huntington, and Lindsey Burke Fairchild of Prestonsburg; five brothers, Everett Burke of Ft. Pierce, FL, Howard Burke of Ashland, Green Burke of Delbarton, WV, Arch Burke of Frankfort and John Burke of Tampa, FL and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, march 24 in the First Christian Church of Paintsville with Reverends Bill Gilland and Bill Ford officiating. Burial was in the Woodmere Cemetery in Huntington with Bill Fairchild, Richard, Fairchild, L. G. Fairchild, Scott Conley, Guy Green, Paul B. Greer and Willie Greer serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 27, 1974
GEORGE, Bertha
1900-1974
Bertha George, 73, of Whitehouse, died in a local hospital last Thursday, March 7, after an extended illness. Born July 23, 1900 she was the daughter of the late Scott and Ann Spears Webb and was a member of the Primitive Baptist church. Surviving are her husband, Elias George, three step sons, Chester George of Jackson, GA, Elias George, Jr., of Mulvane, KS and Gomer Gene George of Wabash, IN, two step daughters, Dottie Meade of Whitehouse and Julia Young of Kenova, WV and 15 step grandchildren. Services were held Sunday, March 10, in the First Freewill Baptist Church at Paintsville with Reverends Ellis Hamilton and Byrd Webb officiating. Burial was in the Welch Cemetery at Thealka with arrangements under the direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 13, 1974
GULLETT, Arizona
1974
Arizona Gullett, wife of the late Mack Gullett, died in a local hospital Sunday, March 24, after an extended illness, at the age of 89. Born in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Elizabeth McCarty Conley. She was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Nettie McFarland of Salem, OH and Mollie Combs of Fritz, six sons, Virgil Gullett, Zollie Gullett and Warren H. Gullett, all of Paintsville, Mitchell Gullett and James H. Gullett, both of Salem and Henry Gullett of Harrodsburg, a sister, Mrs. Mollie Patrick of Salyersville, two brothers, Clifton Conley of Salyersville and Ollie Conley of Newburg, IN; 3 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 27, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Scott Castle and Herb Arms officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 27, 1974
MCCLURE, Mildred Lou (Walker)
1926-1974
A two car accident on U. S. 23 at Louisa early last Thursday, afternoon, March 7, took the life of 47 year old Johnson County, woman, Mrs. Mildred Lou McClure, and injured three other persons. Mrs. McClure was reported dead on arrival at the Louisa General Hospital. A resident of Wittensville, she was a telephone operator for South Central Bell in Paintsville for several years. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 10 at 11 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at Wittensville. Survivors include her husband, Chester McClure, a daughter, Chessie Lou McClure, and a sister, Maymie Ann Cantrell, all of Wittensville. Kentucky State Trooper Clyde Johns said the 12:15 p.m. accident occurred as Mrs. McClure was traveling north on U. S. 23 at Louisa. An automobile driven by 60 years old Charles Fannin of Catlettsburg was attempting to make a left turn into Louisa and crossed into the path of the McClure vehicle. Three passengers in the McClure auto were injured, Charles McClure, 7, of Paintsville was treated and released at Louisa General Hospital, Delores Green McClure, 41 of Paintsville and Chessie Lou McClure, 14, of Wittensville, were both admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, WV. Delores McClure is now out of intensive care, but remains hospitalized. Chessie McClure has been released from the hospital. A passenger in the Fannin car, 80? year old Harry Smith of Louisa, was uninjured. Fannin was lodged in the Louisa city jail on charges of driving while intoxicated, Trooper Johns said. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 13, 1974
MCCLURE, Mildred Lou (Walker)
1926-1974
McClure Mildred Lou McClure died last Thursday, March 7 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Louisa. A telephone operator, employed by South Centeral Bell, she was the daughter of the late Foster and Edra Stapleton Walker and was born December 12, 1926. Mrs. McClure was affiliated with the Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Chester McClure, and a daughter, Chessie Lou, at home. Mrs. MClure is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Maymie Ann Catnrell of Wittensville. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 10, in the United Methodist Church at Wittensville with Reverends S. B. Rucker and Frank Spillman officiating. Interment was in the Walker Cemetery at Wittensville with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 13, 1974
RICE, Neva (Williams)
1891-1974
Mrs. Neva Rice, 82 year old wife of Irvin Rice of Paintsville, succumbed to a lengthy illness at her Southside home on Monday, March 18. A Johnson County native, she was born April 7, 1891, the daughter of the late Milton and Della Walker Williams. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church for 73 years. Surviving, in addition to her husband, is a brother, Ralph Williams of Paintsville. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 21, at 2 p.m. at the Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Richard Williams and Herbert Arms officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 20, 1974
SCARBERRY, Emma
1889-1974
Emma Scarberry, a native of Johnson County, died at her Columbus, OH residence on Wednesday March 6, 1974 after an extended illness. The 86 year old Mrs. Scarberry was the daughter of the late Jessie and Jayne Wiley VanHoose and was born March 8, 1889. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garfield Scarberry in January 1962. Surviving are two sons, Arnold and Freddie of Nippa; three daughters, Winna Lee Castle of Columbus, OH, Joyce Baldridge of Springfield, OH and Anna Lee VanHoose of South Webster, OH; 16 grandchildren; one great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church on Sunday March 10 with Revs. Claude Preston and Scott Castle officiating. Interment was in the Family Cemetery at Nippa, with arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 13, 1974
SKAGGS, Clyde P.
1907-1974
A life-long resident of Flat Gap, Clyde P. Skaggs, died in a local hospital last Saturday, March 9, at the age of 67. Born in Johnson County on January 18, 1907, Mr. Skaggs was the son of the late M. L. and Frances Fyffe Skaggs. He is survived by his wife, Lizzie Fyffe Skaggs and three sisters, Stella Lester of Hilliard, OH, Mary E. Lyons of Blaine and Sarah A. Wright of Flat Gap. Reverends Ellis Hamilton, Willard Bailey and Homer Evans officiated at funeral services for Mr. Skaggs held Monday, March 11 at the Point Pleasant church at flat Gap. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 13, 1974
SLONE, Jasper
1890-1974
Jasper Slone, 83, of Winifred died in a local hospital Sunday, March 3. A life long resident of Johnson County, Mr. Slone was the son of the late James and Jemime Pack Slone and was born May 17, 1890. He was a retired farmer and member of the United Baptist Church. His wife, Monie Slone, preceded him in death on August 23, 1973. Surviving are a son, Elmo Slone of Stambaugh, a daughter, Marjorie Stapleton of Winifred, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 5, at the Old Hood United Baptist Church with Reverends O. I. Williams, Tommy Bailey, Everett Slone and Edward Salyers officiating. Burial followed in the Old Hood Cemetery at Winifred with James Ronald Pack, Leonard Arrowood, Lloyd Slone, Con Lemaster, Marshall Hall, John Roger Bowling, Herbert Harris and David Nellipowitz serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 13, 1974
SPEARS, Fannie (Goble)
1889-1974
Fannie Goble Spears, 84, of West Van Lear, died at her home Wednesday, March 6, after an extended illness. Born in Floyd County, on March 23, 1889, she was the daughter of the late John and Mint Goble and was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Spears on July 7, 1973. Surviving are four sons, Earl and Bert of West Van Lear, Frank of St. Joe, IN, and Leland of Ironton, OH, a daughter, Ollie Crum of Coal Grove, OH; 14 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a sister, Eva Goble of Phoenix, AZ. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 9 in the Chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 13, 1974
STANLEY, Phoebe (Bevil)
1887-1974
Phoebe Stanley, 87, of Wittensville, died in a local hospital last Saturday, March 16, after an extended illness. A Carter County native Mrs. Stanley was born on February 15, 1887, the daughter of the late Scott and Sidnay Ann Alexander Bevil and was a member of the Missionary Baptist church. Her husband, Bascom Stanley, preceded her in death on December 5, 1959. Surviving are two daughters, Gladys Meddings of Paintsville and Bessie Ussery of Long Beach, CA; 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and a sister, Mary Fulton of Elliston, VA. Reverends Moses Kitchen and Ken Lemaster officiated at the funeral services last Tuesday, March 19, at the Wittensville United Methodist Church. Burial was in the family cemetery at Wittensville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 20, 1974
WHEELER, Jesse
1904-1974
Jesse Wheeler, a resident of Thelma, died Tuesday, March 19, in Flemingsburg after an extended illness. The 69 year old Mr. Wheeler was the son of the late William and Mary Ward Wheeler and was born in Johnson County on October 30, 1904. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Taylor Wheeler; four daught4ers, Lilly Mae Clouse of Aberdeen, OH, Mary Wheeler and Phyliss Ann Ward, both of Thelma and Princena Tackett of Flemingsburg; five sons, Jesse Wheeler, Rufus Wheeler and Amos Wheeler, all of Flemingsburg, William Wheeler of Brian, OH and Troy Wheeler of Martin; a step son, Ernest Taylor of Thealka, three sisters, Gracie Boyd of Thelma, Hazel Baker and Gladys Meek, both of Paintsville, a brother, Walter Wheeler of Paintsville and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, March 21, in the Thelma Primitive Baptist Church with Reverends Avery Lowe, Dan Adkins and Paudie Keaton officiating. Interment was in the Preston Cemetery at Thelma, with Harry VanHoose, Ernest Taylor, Charlie Baker, John L. Adkins, Donald Boyd and James Meek serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 27, 1974
WILKINSON, Letha (Clark)
1914-1974
Letha Wilkinson, wife of the late H. M. Wilkinson, Jr., died in a Huntington, WV hospital last Friday, March 22, at the age of 59. A Van Lear resident and a school teacher, Mrs. Wilkinson was born July 8, 1914, the daughter of Elmon Clark and the late Virgie Wells Clark. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving, in addition to her father, are a son, H. M. Wilkinson, III, of Palm Springs, FL, and two sisters, Mrs. Lois Marshall of Van Lear and Mrs. Geneva Harmon of Sarasota, FL. Reverend Donald South officiated at services held Monday, March 25, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Interment was in the Elmon Clark Cemetery at Van Lear with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 27, 1974
APRIL - 1974
ADAMS, Mallie (Selvage)
1895-1974
Mallie Adams, a Collista resident, succumbed to an extended illness last Wednesday, March 27, at her home. Born August 1, 1895, Mrs. Adams was the daughter of the late James and Mandy Ratliff Selvage and affiliated with the Freewill Baptist church. Her husband, Fonzo Adams, preceded her in death on may 11, 1965. Surviving are five daughters, Bessie Ward and Faye Adams of Collista, Dessie Lyons and Anna Maude Robinson of Ashland and Alta Melvin of Paintsville; two sons, Frank of Prestonsburg and Ray of Flatwoods and two sisters, Mrs. Lonzo Selvage of Troy, OH and Mary Jane Hicks of Alabama. Reverends John Frank Ratliff and Clarence Lemaster officiated at funeral services held for Mrs. Adams in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Saturday, March 30. Interment was in the Ward Family Cemetery at Van Lear with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 3, 1974
BELCHER, Ervie
1915-1974
Ervie Belcher, a 59 year old Paintsville resident, died in a Lexington hospital Thursday, April 25 after an extended illness. The daughter of the late Dan and Rosie Castle McKenzie, Mrs. Belcher was born January 18, 1915. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, John Belcher, preceded her in death in 1945. Surviving are two sons, Roger of Paintsville and Jerry of Cincinnati, OH; a sister, Mrs. Emma Crothers, of Volga; four brothers, Harold Douglas McKenzie of Tutor Key, Arthur McKenzie of Paintsville, Ora McKenzie of Thealka and Daniel McKenzie of Michigan and seven grandchildren. Reverends John Frank Ratliff and Robert Blanton officiated at the funeral services for Mrs. Belcher, held in the Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church. Interment was in the Belcher Family Cemetery at Tutor Key with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 1, 1974
CHILDERS, Polly (Music)
1904-1974
Meally resident Polly Childers, 69, died Monday, April 8, 1974 after an extended illness. The daughter of the late Johnnie and Orphia Jayne Franklin Music, she was born July 1904 in Johnson County. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Earl Childers, a son, Lindsey Childers of Meally; four daughters, Addie Kretzer, Wanda Collier, and Deloris Childers of Meally and Ethel Melvin of Paintsville; and 9 grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, George W. "Dock" Music of Meally; a half brother, Leonard Music of David and two half sisters, Opal Hayden of Meally and Jewell Music, an Ohio resident. Services were held Thursday, April 11 at the Meally Church of Christ, with J. H.Short and Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Meally. The Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 17, 1974
COLLINS, Brooksie
1912-1974
Brooksie Collins, a retired miner from Van Lear, died in a local hospital last Sunday, April 20, following an extended illness. A native of Johnson County, Mr. Collins was born Dec 12, 1912, the son of the late Bailey and Margarett Wells Collins. He was 61 at the time of his demise. Mrs. Collins was also a member of the Church of Christ. Surviivng are his wife, Maggie Wells Collins; two sons, Stanley and David, both of Van Lear; four daughters, Madelyn Meade and Peggy VanHoose of Van Lear, Willodean Schaff of Wabash, IN and Daisy Mae Williams of Hager Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Jessie Howard of Defiance, OH and Mrs. Goldie Burke and Mrs. Geneva DeLong of Van Lear; two brothers, Homer Collins of Van Lear and Howard Collins of Springfield, Oh and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 23, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with interment, following in the family cemetery at Van Lear. Reverend J. W. Halcomb officiated at the services. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 24, 1974
CONLEY, Lyda (Auxier)
1903-1974
Lydia Auxier Conley, widow of the late Ollie Conley, died last Tuesday, March 26, in Huntington, WV, following an extended illness. The daughter of the late Tobe and Belle Preston Auxier, Mrs. Conley was born in Johnson County on April 19, 1903 and was a resident of Chesapeake, OH at the time of her demise. She maintained an affiliation with the East Point Church of Christ. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Imogene Dingus and Mrs. Eunice Robinson of South Point, OH, Lydia Belle Auxier and Mildred Wickham, both of Findlay, OH, Irene Kindrick of Chesapeake, OH and Wanda Lee Tackett of Staffordsville; two sons, Raymond and Dewey, both of Findlay; 23 grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; a sister, Lottie Delong of Hager Hill and three brothers, Edward Auxier, (name missing) both of East Point and Sam Auxier of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Friday, March 29, in the Chapel of the Jones - Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Marvin Ringer officiating. Burial was in the Auxier Cemetery at East Point with arrangements under the direction of the Jones - Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 3, 1974
CRIDER, Allie (Lemaster)
1888-1974
Allie Crider, 86, of East Point, died in a local hospital last Thursday, April 25, after an extended illness. Born March 9, 1888, Mrs. Crider was the daughter of the late James and Rissie Coldiron Lemaster and the wife of William M. Crider, who survives. She was also a member of the Church of Christ. Additional survivors include a son, Virgil of Lexington, a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Greer of East Point, and a brother, Hansford Lemaster of Bradenton, FL. Funeral services for Mrs. Crider were held Sunday, April 28, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Perry and Milt Blankenship officiating. Burial followed in the Ashland Cemetery in Ashland with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 1, 1974
DANIEL, Mattie (Hager)
1906-1974
Funeral services were held Monday, april 15, for Mattie Daniel, 67, of Danville, a former resident of Johnson County. Born November 21, 1906, Mrs. Daniel was the daughter of the Sam and Dora Copenhaun Hager and was a member of the Lexington United Baptist Church where the funeral services were conducted. Surviving are her husband, Amos R. Daniel, three brothers, Robert Hager of Lexington, Luther Hager of Burgess and Ernest S. Hager of Louisville and a sister, Mrs. Arthur Isham of Harrodsburg. Burial was in the Lancaster Cemetery at Lancaster with arrangements under the direction of the Kerr Brother Funeral Home of Lexington. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 17, 1974
DELONG, Charles
1930-1974
Services were held Saturday, April 13, at the Philadelphia Church of Christ, in Van Lear, for Charles Delong, 43, of Bucyrus, OH. Mr. Delong was born in Johnson County, in August, 1930, the son of Marion and Dora Felty Delong. He died April 10, in Marion, OH. Survivors include his wife, Marie Castle Delong, a daughter Linda Quall of Bucyrus and a son, Jerry, with the U. S. Navy. Surviving brothers and sisters include Cleatis Delong of Plain City, OH, Allen Delong of Urbana, OH, George Delong of Kopperston, OH; Viola Kimble of Springfield, OH, Margarie Lynom of Lancaster, CA and Mary Laforgee of Flemingsburg. Cecil Sherman officiated at Saturday’s services. Burial was in the Delong Cemetery at Van Lear. The Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 17, 1974
GILLMAN, Anna Maye (Huff)
1904-1974
Anna Maye Huff Gillman, 70, of Rednor, WV, died in a Louisa Hospital last Wednesday, April 3, after an extended illness. A native of River in Johnson County, Mrs. Gillman was born June 26, 1904, the daughter of the late Albern Toverton and Elizabeth Spears Huff. She is survived by her husband, Lee Gillman; a daughter, Naomi Gillman of Wayne, WV; a son, Leroy Gillman of Rednor; a sister, Sibyl Huff Farley of Delbarton, WV; and a brother, Charles Lee Huff of Delbarton. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 5, in the Chapel of the Young Funeral Home at Louisa with Reverend Bill Brewer officiating. Burial was in the Spears Cemetery at River. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 10, 1974
GROSS, Nannie (Meade)
1876-1974
Nannie Gross, 98, of Whitehouse, died at her residence last Saturday, March 30, after an extended illness. Born in 1876 in Floyd county, Mrs. Gross was the daughter of the late Sam and Polly Gearheart Meade and was the wife of the late Madison Gross. Surviving are three daughters, Pearl Parson of Whitehouse, Helen Meade of Delaware, OH, and Ruth Gross of Whitehouse; three sons, Curtis Meade of Meally, Beecher Gross of Whitehouse and Avil Gross of Oceana, WV, 24 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, April 1, in the Hammond Freewill Baptist church with burial following in the Wilson Cemetery at Boonscamp. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 3, 1974
HENDERSON, Bob
1922-1974
Bob Henderson, a resident of Lowmansville, died in Frankfort last Saturday, April 6, at the age of 52. Born in Weeksbury on January 10, 1922, Mr. Henderson was the son of the late Hubert Henderson and Mrs. Belle Mullins Henderson, who survives. He was the owner of the Colonial Motel at Lowmansville and a partner in the Austin Carpet Company of “Paintsville. Mr. Henderson was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to his wife, Mary Ruth Poole Henderson, a daughter, Marcia Lee Henderson of Lowmansville; a step daughter, Lois Jean Roberts of Lancaster, CA; a step grandson, John Charles Roberts, also of Lancaster, and a sister, Joyce Goodson of Phoenix, AZ. Funeral services fro Mr. Henderson were held Tuesday, April 9, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Bill Ford and J. H. Burton officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were John Roberts, Jr., Mark Trimble, Jack VanHoose, Bill Austin, Paul Fyffe, Leland Roberts, Ervin Ramey, Estill Collins, and Chick Carroll. Honorary pallbearers were Charlie B. Vanhoose, Ed Redd, Melvin Powers, Ralph Castle, Charles T. Melvin, Bunk Howard, Hershie VanHoose, James Trimble, Crate Rice, Bill Ward, Wes Mason, Chad Perry, Wendell VanHoose, John Bill Triplett, Phillip Jordon, Eamon Damon Mobley, John Hawkins, C. O. “Buzzy” Wheeler, Jr., Bill Hazelrigg, Louie Kirk, Basil Mullins, Steven Magura, Mike Magura, Jim Hopson, Buddy Fitzpatrick, Jake Jordon, and L. T. Hardin. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 10, 1974
KING, Escom H.
1910-1974
Escom H. King, 63, formerly of Johnson County, died last Wednesday, April 10, at his home in Grove City, OH. Born her in June 1910, he was the son of Charlie and Virgie Wright King. He was a retired employee of Wieman’s Pump Manufacturing Company in Columbus, OH. Survivors include his step mother, Mrs. Myrtle Adkins of Morgan County; five sisters in Ohio; Mattie Jenkins, Callie Lemaster and Nora Jenkins of Columbus, Beatrice Salyers of Ironton and Opal Adkins of Hillsboro; and five brothers, Zollie, Frank, and Woodie King of Columbus, Albert King of Kingston, OH and Hasten King of Tampa, FL. Services were held Saturday, April 13, in the Cold Springs United Baptist Church, Elna, with Elders Arnold Reed and Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in the Burchett Cemetery at Relief. The Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 17, 1974
MCFADDIN, Vonnie Ray
1928-1974
A Johnson County native, Vonnie Ray McFaddin, died in Springfield, OH, last Tuesday, March 26, after an extended illness. Born on June 2, 1928, Mr. McFaddin was the son of the late Isaac McFaddin and Mrs. Ruie McKenzie McFaddin, who survives. Additional survivors include his wife, Lottie McFaddin, a daughter, Ida McFaddin of Anchorage, Alaska, two sons, Anthony Ray of Springfield, and Vonnie Ray of Dayton, one grandchild, a sister, Gladys Ealey of Barnetts Creek and three brothers, Isaac McFaddin of Dayton and Bert H. McFaddin and Harry T. McFaddin both of Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted for Mr. McFaddin on Saturday, March 29, in the First Freewill Baptist church of Paintsville with Reverends Ted Green, Earl Gillispie and C. C. Hall officiating. Interment was in the McFaddin Cemetery at Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 3, 1974
OSBORNE, Daniel
1973-1974
Services were held Saturday, April 13 for Daniel Lee Osborne, 13 month old son of Bill and Virginia Webb Osborne of Wenona Lake, IN. The infant succumbed April 10, at Warsaw, IN. Three other children, Billy Joe, Douglas and Elizabeth Osborne, survive, all at home. Moses Kitchen officiated at services in the Auxier Freewill Baptist church. Burial was in the Auxier Relocation Cemetery, with the Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 17, 1974
PARKER, Minuard
1900-1974
Minuard Parker a 73 year old resident of Winifred died at his home last Thursday, April18. Born in Lawrence County on November 9, 1900, Mr. Parker was the son of the late Rubben and Susan Hensley Parker and has resided at Winifred for the past 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ramey parker; five sons, James, Wendell, Jay T., Harry, Jr., and Hager, all of Winifred; five daughters, Marie Reeves of Ashland, Pauline Seagraves of Flat Gap, Tory Boggs of Plain City, OH, Mary Lemaster of Louisa and Elizabeth Harris of Delaware, OH; two brothers, Edward Parker of Blaine and Drew Parker of Flat Gap; three sisters, Mary Belle Phillips of Ashland, Lillie Lawson of Blaine and Nora Wheeler of Louisa; 27 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Parker were held Saturday, April 20, in the Sugar Grove United Baptist Church with Reverends Lonza Reed, Arnold Reed, Tommy Bailey and Jarett Caudill officiating. Burial was in the Slone Cemetery at Winifred with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 24, 1974
PRESTON, Lillie M. (Childers)
1898-1974
Lillie M. Preston, 75, of Tutor Key died in Columbus, OH last Friday, April 19. A native of Johnson County, Mrs. Preston was born Dec 12, 1898, the daughter of the late Frank and Miranda Daniel Childers. She was a member of the United Baptist church. Surviving are her husband, John Preston; a son, Fred of Columbus; two daughters, Elenor Hall of Felsmore, FL and Ruth Ann Cyrus of Columbus; two half brothers, Wendell VanHoose of Frankfort and Perry VanHoose of Tutor Key; a half sister, Anna Ruth Wheeler of Paintsville; three step brothers, Hobart VanHoose of Glascow, Quimby VanHoose of Tutor Key and Roger VanHoose of Toledo, OH; a step sister, Edna Sparks of Toledo; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Reverends O. I. Williams and Claude Preston officiated at the funeral services for Mrs.Preston, held last Monday, April 22, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial was in the VanHoose Cemetery at Tutor Key with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 24, 1974
RUNYON, Roy Charles
1899-1974
Roy Charles Runyon died in his Paintsville home last Monday, April 22, at the age of 74. The son of the late Tom and Geneva Charles Runyon, Mr. Runyon was born in Pike County on December 27, 1899 and was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. His wife, Audry Madge Francis Runyon preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, William H. of Paintsville; Roy C. Jr., of Hager Hill; a daughter, Katherine Victoria Rowe of Dayton, OH; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Graveside services for Mr. Runyon were conducted at the Highland Memorial Park by Reverend Claude Preston last Saturday, April 27. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 1, 1974
SALYER, Rev. Cline
1905-1974
Reverend Cline Salyer, 68, of Paintsville, died in a local hospital, last Wednesday, March 27, after an illness of several months. Born April 6, 1905, Reverend Salyer was the son of the late Manford and Mary Ann Bunyard Salyer and was a retired engineer with the Kentucky West Virginia Gas Company. He is survived by his wife, Essie Terry Salyer, two sons, Robert Lee of Louisville and Ronald Dean of Paintsville; five grandchildren and two brothers, Hasten Salyer of Louisville and Homer Salyer of Sarasota, FL. Funeral services were held, Friday, March 29, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Reverends Melvin Blanton, Tommy Reynolds, and Tobe wheeler officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 3, 1974
SPENCER, Maggie (Tackett)
1927-1974
Funeral services were held Monday, April 8, for Maggie Spencer, 46, of East Point, who died in a Prestonsburg Hospital last Friday, April 5 after an extended illness. A native of East Point, she was born December 24, 1927 and was a member of the Whitaker Freewill Baptist church. Surviving are her husband, Shell Spencer, her parents, Sherman and Virgie Whitaker Tackett; a son, Shell Allen Spencer; five sisters, Lillie Mae Meade of Prestonsburg, Mary Jane Clark of Barnetts Creek, Martha Laney of Offutt, Roxie Waller of Van Lear and Anne Stanley of Prestonsburg and four brothers, Lonnie Tackett of Plymouth, OH and John Tackett, Edgar Tackett and Denville Tackett, all of East Point. The Whitaker Singers and Reverends Scott Castle, Bruce Spencer and Lowell Pelphrey officiated at services, held in the Whitaker Freewill Baptist church. Burial was in the Tackett Cemetery at East Point with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 10, 1974
STAGGS, Joe
1914-1974
Joe Staggs, 59, passed away Saturday, April 20, at his Thealka residence following an extended illness. Born Oct 24, 1914, Mr. Staggs was the son of the late Charley Staggs and Mrs. Ora Staggs Church, who survives. He was a retired miner and had lived at Thealka all his life. Surviving, in addition to his mother, is his wife, Mandy Blanton Staggs; a son, Joe Staggs, Jr., of Springfield, OH; two daughters, Mrs. Ora Ann Castle of Springfield and Mrs. Helen Powers of Paintsville; a sister, Miss Irene Staggs of Ashland; a brother, Edmund Staggs of Cleveland, OH and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Staggs were held Tuesday, April 23, at the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church were he was a member. Reverends Don Fraley and Irvin Castle officiated with burial following in the Staggs Family Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 24, 1974
STEIL, Wanda (Skaggs)
1921-1974
Mrs. Wanda Steil died in an Ashland area hospital Sunday, April 7, following a brief illness. Born in Elliott County on December 8, 1921, Mrs. Steil was the daughter of the late Hobart F. Skaggs and Nannie Fraley Skaggs, who survives. A resident of Ashland for most of her life, she was a member of the South Ashland United Methodist Church; a Kentucky Colonel; a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Association; member of Democratic Women’s Club, member of the Kentucky Honorary Sheriff’s Association and was the executive secretary of the United Steelworkers Union at the time of her demise. Surviving, in addition to her mother are two sons, Harry “Hobby” Steil and James Ralph Steil, both of Ashland; three daughters, Mrs. Deanna Archer Powers of Paintsville, Mrs. Nancy Sturgill of Summit and Miss Virginia Carol Steil of Ashland, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 10, in the Chapel of the John Steen Funeral Home, Inc., in Ashland at 10 a.m. with Reverend Oran Simmerman officiating. She will then be removed to the Watson Chapel in Sandy Hoof to lie in state from 12 noon until 2 p.m.. Burial will be in the Skaggs Family Cemetery in Sandy Hook. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 10, 1974
TRIMBLE, Pierce
1895-1974
Pierce Trimble, a 78 year old Oil Springs resident, died in a local rest home last Friday, April 5. Born in Johnson County on September 3, 1895, Mr. Trimble was the son of the late Willie and Sally VanHoose Trimble and was affiliated with the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lelia Caudill Trimble, a daughter, Mrs. Howard Nutt of White Pigeon, MI; a sister, Laura Trimble, of Paintsville, and two brothers, J. V. Trimble of West Van Lear and Thurman Trimble of Kilburn, OH. Funeral services were held Monday, April 8, in the Caudill Fork United Baptist Church at Oil Springs with Elders Flem Arrowood and Arnold Reed officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 10, 1974
VANCE, Sherman L.
1974
Sherman L. Vance, 47, of Lundale, WV, died in a Mann, WV hospital last Wednesday, April 24, following a brief illness. Born in Ft. Gay, WV, Mr. Vance was the son of the late Richard and Sarah Messer Vance and was born April 17, 1927. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ethyl Hall Vance; a son Sherman Gale of Lundale and a step son, Billy Penix, also of Lundale, three brothers, Leslie Vance and Ferlo Vance, both of Crown, WV and Charlie Vance of Robinette, WV; four sisters, Elma Tracy of Taylorsville, IL, Elva Cottrell of Fairmont, WV, Helen Marcum of Harts, WV and Gladys Hawkins of Georgia. Funeral services for Mr. Vance were held Saturday, April 27, in the Meally Church of Christ with Reverend J. H. Short officiating. Burial was in the Short Cemetery at Meally with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 1, 1974
VANHOOSE, Lana Kaye
1972-1974
Lana Kaye VanHoose, two year old daughter of Kenneth Paul and Eva Lee Castle VanHoose died Saturday, April 13. Born in Louisa on April 17, 1972, Lana Kaye had lived with her parents at Lowmansville. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nolda Castle of Paintsville and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Gertrude VanHoose of Lowmansville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 16, in the Lowmansville United Baptist Church with Reverends Ervin Preston and Nim Sturgill officiating. Burial was in the VanHoose Cemetery at Lowmansville with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 17, 1974
VANHOOSE, Selina (Ward)
1885-1974
Selina VanHoose, 88 year old resident of Tutor Key, died last Thursday, March 28, after an estended illness. The daughter of the late Shaderick Ward and Livina Ward, Mrs. VanHoose was born October 3, 1885. She was a member of the Mingo United Baptist Church. Her husband, Martin VanHoose, preceded her in death on February 19, 1963. Surviving are three daughters, Edna Ann Lyons and Mary Elizabeth Castle, both of Tutor Key and Hazel VanHoose of Paintsville; two sons, Dallas of Paintsville and Shaderick J. of Beloit, MI; 18 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Mingo United Baptist church on Sunday, March 31 with Reverends Charles Price, C. J. Sparks, and O. I. Williams officiating. Burial was in the Ward Cemetery at River with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 3, 1974 Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 24, 1974
WEBB, Oliver “Buck”
1907-1974
Oliver “Buck” Webb, a resident of Paintsville, died Thursday, April 18 after an extended illness. A native of Martin County, Mr. Webb was born April 10, 1907, the son of the late William and Elizabeth Hyden Webb. He is survived by his sister in law, Mrs. Enola May Webb of West Van Lear and a niece, Mrs. Neil Davis of Lexington. Funeral services for Mr. Webb were held Saturday, April 23, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Bruce Daniels and Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at West Van Lear with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 1, 1974
WELLS, Hubert L.
1974
Hubert L. Wells, 84, died in Fort Lauderdale, FL last Sunday, April 21. Born in Paintsville, he was the son of the late John P. and Julia Howes Buckingham Wells. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Wells was a retired employee of the Kentucky Highway Department. His wife, Mollie Pigg Wells, preceded him in death. Surviving are two stepsons, Joe Pigg of Paintsville and Glen Pigg of OH; a step daughter, Mrs. Lillian Pace of Roverside, CA; a sister, Mrs. Geneva Splane of Fort Lauderdale and several nieces and nephew including Miriam Leonard, Virginia Gullett and J. K. Wells of Paintsville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 24, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Wells- Buckingham Cemetery in Paintsville. Arrangements are under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 24, 1974
WHEELER, Alice (Chandler)
1974
Mrs. Alice Chandler Wheeler, a former resident of Johnson County and wife of the late B. C. Wheeler, died at her Lucasville, OH home on April 13. She is survived by a daughter, Louise Wheeler; two sons, Walter of Lucasville, OH and Clyde of McDermott, OH, a sister, Mrs. Maude Wheeler of Portsmouth, OH; a brother, Liss Chandler of FL; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Wheeler were conducted Monday, April 15, in the Candy Run United Baptist church with burial following in the Rush Town Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the McKinley Funeral Home of Lucasville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 24, 1974
MAY-1974
BURKS, Ora
1898-1974
Ora Burks, a 76 year old native of Johnson County died in Columbus, OH last Saturday, May 11, after an extended illness. Born January 8, 1898, he was the son of the late Isaac and Sarah Kimbleton Burks and was a member of the Lowmansville United Baptist Church. His wife, Hannah Burks, preceded him in death on April 10, 1973. He is survived by three sons, Robert of Nippa and Buel and Ottie, both of Columbus, three daughters, Bonnie of Nippa and Murlie Owens and Rosa Burks, both of Columbus, 19 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Burks were held Tuesday, May 14, in the Old Bethel United Baptist Church at Flat Gap with Reverends Zollie King and Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was in the Old Cammett Field Cemetery at Flat Gap with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 15, 1974
CANTRELL, Nora Ethel (Whitely)
1892-1974
Nora Ethel Cantrell, 82, of Volga, succumbed Saturday, May 18, in a local hospital after an extended illness. Born June 8, 1892, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of Marion and Victoria Whitely. She had been a resident of Volga for the past 12 years and was a member of the United Baptist Church. Mrs. Cantrell is survived by her husband, Amos Cantrell, two sons, Woodie Cantrell of Keaton and Arthur Wright of Cincinnati; and five daughters, Lizzie Hill of Relief, Golda Cox of Waynesville, Oh, Pauline Roe of Dayton, OH, Irene Hill of Ashland and Barbara Vanover of Brooksville, OH. Surviving brothers and sisters include LaVerne Sims and Leon Hickman. Thirty-seven grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren also survive. Services were held Tuesday, May 21, at the Keaton Enterprise Baptist Church with Hager Kelly officiating. Burial was in the Martha Cemetery. The Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 22, 1974
CENTERS, Jimmy
1891-1974
Jimmy Centers, an 83 year old resident of Denver, died in a local hospital, Monday, May 13, following an extended illness. The son of the late John and Mary Blair Centers, he was born in Johnson County on February 5, 1891 and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are three brothers, Sam Centers of Paintsville, Albert Centers of Denver and John Centers of Thealka and two sisters, Nole Yates of Williamson, WV, and Belle Duncan of Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Centers will be held at 2 p.m. today, May 15, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Richard Williams and Herbert Arms officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Denver with arrangements under the direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 15, 1974
COLLINS, Martha (Bolden)
1898-1974
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 2, for Martha Elizabeth Collins, 76, who died Thursday, May 30, in Sunbury, OH. A native of Magoffin County, Mrs. Collins was born May 21, 1898, the daughter of the late Tildon and Missouri Adams Bolden. A member of the Old Friendship United Baptist Church, Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Collins on June 5, 1943. Surviving are three sons, Chester of Sunbury, Jack of Dayton, OH and Herbert of Farmersville, OH; two daughters, Missouri Pierce of Sunbury and Dorothy hale of Dayton; 12 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two sisters, Virgie Burns of Paintsville and Anna Smith of Jackson, OH. The services were held in the Old Friendship United Baptist Church at Williamsport, with Reverends Nim Sturgill, Tom Preece, and Earl Muncy officiating. Burial was in the Hamm Cemetey at Paintsville with Henry Collins, Jack Collins, Larry Collins, Virgil Ray Hale, Herbert Lee Collins and David Hale serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 5, 1974
COLVIN, James Arthur
1915-1974
James Arthur Colvin, 59, died in Gainesville, FL last Sunday, May 5, after an extended illness. A native of Johnson County, Mr. Colvin was born February 9, 1915, the son of the late Tom and Louverna Akers Colvin. He was a member of the Van Lear Lodge 888 F & AM, a veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW Commander Post 4252 National Homes. He was employed as a mechanic by Lincoln and Mercury. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Tuck Colvin, a daughter Paula Colvin Venero of Inverness, FL and three sisters, Virginia Ruth Colvin and Mrs. Emma Davis, both of Van Lear and Mrs. Bertha P. Castle of West Minister, CA. Funeral services for Mr. Colvin will be held at 2 p.m., today, May 8, in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 8, 1974
CURTIS, Larry Kenneth
1957-1974
The body of Larry Kenneth Curtis, 16, a former Johnson County youth, was pulled from a Kenton, OH farm pond at 7 p.m. May 23, where he had been swimming with two young companions. Larry was born in Paintsville on July 17, 1957, to Rexford and Mary Castle Curtis. He had resided in Kenton for the past 13 years where he was completing his junior year of high school. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Rexford and Nellie Curtis of Columbus, OH; one brother, Gary, of Kenton, four sisters, Kathy and Cheryl of Kenton and Patricia and Linda of Columbus and his grandparents, James M. and Ruie Curtis of Flat Gap and Dora Castle of Kenton. Funeral services were held May 26 at Schindewolf, Stevens and Stout Funeral Home with Reverend David Smith officiating. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery in Kenton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 5, 1974
DANIEL, Sola
1893-1974
Mrs. Sola Daniel, 81, of Paintsville, died May 15 after an illness of several months. A lifelong resident of Paintsville, Mrs. Daniel was the daughter of Allen Thomas and Rhuhemia VanHoose Sublett. She was born in March 1893. Mrs. Daniel was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Ransom Daniel; two sons, Charles Daniel of Sarasota, FL and James Daniel of Frankfort; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Surviving brothers and sisters include Mrs. Mae Ward and Mrs. Linchie Williams of Paintsville, Monroe Sublett of Akron, OH and Frank Sublett of Star City, AR. Services were held Friday May 17, at the Southside Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Claude Preston and Rev. Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in the Sublett Cemetery at Paintsville. The Paintsville funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 22, 1974
DELONG, Curtis
1906-1974
Curtis Delong, a 67 years old resident of Van Lear, died in a local hospital last Wednesday, May 15, following a lengthy illness. The son of the late B. F. and Sarah Sammons Delong, he was a retired coal miner, member of the UMWA and a former deputy sheriff for 15 years. Mr. Delong was born May 19, 1906. He is survived by his wife, Nora Honeycutt Delong; three sons, Seldon of Van Lear, Douglas of Marion, OH and Arville of Cincinnati, OH; four daughters, Allene Hyden of Cincinnati, Emmogene Carter of Flatwoods, Alka May Boggs of Van Lear and Juanita Litteral of Flatwoods; 23 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, two brothers, Mitchell Delong and Willie Delong, both of Van Lear and four sisters, Audrey Dearfield of Cleveland, OH, Menzie Adkins of Baltimore, MD, Nancy Stuart of Huntington, WV, and Ruby Boyd of Van Lear. Funeral services for Mr. Delong were held Saturday, May 18, in the Philadelphia Church of Christ at Van Lear where he was a member. Reverends Cecil Sherman and J. H. Short officiated. Burial was in the Fannin Cemetery at Van Lear with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 22, 1974
ESTEP, Elder Shade
1883-1974
Elder Shade Estep, 91, of Fuget, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vicie Fairchild, last Wednesday, May 8, after an extended illness. Born in Johnson County on January 29, 1883, Elder Estep was a retired farmer and minister affiliated with the United Baptist Church. His wife, Sarah Alice Estep, preceded him in death in 1970. Elder Estep is survived by four sons, Kenneth of Ashley, OH, Charlie of Los Angeles, CA, Wesley of Eldarado, Arkansas, and William of Sunbury, OH; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Estep of West Jefferson, OH, Mrs. Vivie Fairchild of Oil Springs, and Mrs. Callie Williams of Flat Gap; 6 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Funeral services for Elder Estep were held Saturday, May 11, in the Cold Springs United Baptist Church at Fuget with Reverends J. T. Bailey, Lonza Reed and Arnold Reed officiating. Burial was in the Patty Flat Cemetery at Fuget with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 15, 1974
GRIM,Milt
1897-1974
Milt Grim, 76, of Nippa, died at his home Monday, May 6, after an extended illness. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Grim was a retired coal miner. He was born July 3, 1897, the son of the late Lewis and Georgana Williams Grim. His first wife, Audree Coyer Grim preceded him in death on June 24, 1965. He is survived by his second wife, Jennie Grim; four sons, Clyde Thomas of Gilforn, CT, Kenneth Ray of Ypsilanti, MI, Carl Douglas of Naugatuck, CT, and Bobby Gene of Nippa; seven daughters, Gloria June VanHoose of Dearborne Heights, MI, Colleen Joyce Williams of Paintsville, Patsy Ruth Hall of Vero Beach, FL, Geraldine Castle of Cincinnati, OH, Madeelyn Gail Stanton of Fayetteville, NC, and Kathy Lynn Bently of Elyria, OH; 31 grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; four brothers, Walter Grim, Thurman Grim, Benny Grim and Edgar Grim, all of Nippa and two sisters, Zelphia Grim of Vero Beach and Bessie Picklesimer of Ft. Pierce, FL. Funeral services for Mr. Grim were held Thursday, May 9, in the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa where he was a member. Reverends Bruce Daniels and Francis Rice officiated. Burial was in the Grim Family Cemetery at Nippa with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 15, 1974
HAPPENEY, Lynda L.
1974
Mrs. Lynda L. Happeney, 34, of Henderson died Friday, May 31, in an Evansville, IN hospital. She is survived by her husband, Paul Bryan Happeney of Henderson; a daughter Autumn Paige Happeney, also of Henderson and her mother in law, Mrs. Elva Happeney of Paintsville. Funeral services were held in Henderson on Monday, June 3, at the Benton-Glunt Funeral Home with burial in Henderson. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 12, 1974
HARRIS, David Trimble
1900-1974
David Trimble Harris, a 73 year old resident of Winifred, died at his home Friday, May 10, following an extended illness. The son of the late Brig Milt and Nannie Catherine Slone Harris, he was born August 28, 1900. Mr. Harris was a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Manda Grim Harris. Funeral services for Mr. Harris were held Monday, May 13, in the Old Hood United Baptist Church at Winifred with burial following in the Rebecca Lemaster Cemetery at Winifred. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 15, 1974
HAYES, Aubrey
1903-1974
Aurbrey Hayes, 71, of Flat Gap died at his home last Monday, May 27. A retired farmer, Mr. Hayes was born May 1, 1903, the son of the late Charlie and Missouri Boling Hayes. His wife, Mary McKenzie Hayes, preceded him in death in March of 1947. Surviving are a son, Billy of Springfield, OH; two daughters, Louella Conley of Westerville, Oh and Clista Grace Troutman of Springfield; eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a brother, Otis Hayes of Flat Gap and three sisters, Ethel Lyon of Martha, Thelma Wright of Red Bush and Imogene Sparks of Unionville Center, OH. Funeral services for Mr. Hayes were held at 10:30 a.m. today, May 29, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend P. R. Lyon officiating. Burial was in the Hayes Cemetery at Flat Gap with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 29, 1974
HICKS, Chester
1939-1974
Chester Hicks, 34, of Sitka, died in a local hospital last Friday, May 31, after a brief illness. The son of the late Chester A. Hicks and Mrs. Ethel Thompson Hicks, who survives, he was born July 22, 1939. Surviving in addition to his mother, are his wife, Betty Dixon Hicks, a son, Mark, at home, a daughter, Cheskla Eugenia, at home, two step sons, Jimmy Allen and Kelly Eugene, both at home and two sisters, Mary Davis and Deloris Rowland, both of Dayton, OH. Funeral services for Mr. Hicks were held in the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church at Nippa on Monday, June 3 with Reverend James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Sitka with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 5, 1974
JOHNSON, Sanford Cloeyis
1936-1974
Sanford Cloeyis Johnson, a Johnson County native, died as the result of an industrial accident on Saturday, May 4, in Hamilton, OH. Born January 20, 1936, Mr. Johnson was the son of Sanford Johnson and the late Ethel Daniels Johnson. He was affiliated with the Old Regular Baptist church. Surviving in addition to his father and step-mother, Terra Lemaster Johnson, are his wife, Laura Wilson Johnson, two brothers, Orban Johnson of Flat Gap and Marvin Dallas Johnson of Sunbury, OH and a half-brother, H. U. Burton of Sitka. Funeral services were held Monday, May 6, in the Sugar Grove United Baptist Church with Reverends James Moore officiating. Burial was in the Daniels Cemetery at Sitka with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 8, 1974
JONES, Delsie (VanHoose)
1905-1974
Delsie Jones, 69, of Sitka, died in Lexington last Wednesday, May 22, after an extended illness. Born January 17, 1905, Mrs. Jones was the daughter of the late Frank and Loucina Pelphrey VanHoose. She is survived by her husband, Dave Jones, five sons, Leslie of Fort Wayne, IN, Paul of Lorraine, OH, Dave, Junior, and Hollie, both of Hurley, VA and Raleigh of Wabash, IN; five daughters, Polly Castle, Letta Burks and Newma Campbell, all of Sitka and Opal May Evans and Mollie McKenzie, both of Wabash; 44 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and three sisters, Jenny Patrick of Sitka, Hemmie Selvage of Paintsville and Serena Jones of Flat Gap. Funeral services for Mrs. Jones were held Saturday, May 25, at the Kerz Enterprise Baptist church with Reverend Bruce Daniels officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 29, 1974
LEMASTERS, Edna (McKenzie)
1907-1974
Services were held Thursday, May 16, for Mrs. Edna Earl McKenzie Lemasters, of Fuget, who succumbed May 13 at Ashland. Mrs. Lemasters, a retired school teacher in the Johnson County system, was 67 at the time of her death. The daughter of the late Dock and Mary Spears McKenzie was born Feb 22, 1907, in Johnson County. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Loran Lemasters, a brother, Dallas McKenzie of Ashland; a sister, Mrs. Madge Johnson, of Paintsville; and 10 nieces and nephews. O. I. Williams and Charles Stapleton officiated at services in the chapel of the Preston Funeral Home. Burial will be in the family Cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 22, 1974
MCKENZIE, Goldie
1895-1974
Funeral services were held last Saturday, May 4, for Goldie McKenzie, 75, who died at her Flat Gap home on Wednesday, May 1, after an extended illness. A native of Johnson County, Mrs. McKenzie was born on May 3, 1895, the daughter of the late Powell and Miranda Webb Williams. Her husband, Powell McKenzie, preceded her in death in 1967. She is survived by four sons, Robert D. of Flat Gap, Grady of Las Vegas, NV, Willis of Louisville and Edgel of Columbus, OH; a daughter, Susie Delorie Cobb of China Springs, TX; 16 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a brother, Callie Williams of Kenova, WV. Reverend Willard Bailey officiated at the funeral services, held in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 8, 1974
MCKENZIE, Mollie (Kimbler)
1905-1974
Mollie McKenzie, 68, of Paintsville died in a Prestonsburg hospital last Sunday, May 5, following a brief illness. Born on April 5, 1905, she was the daughter of the late J. B. and Tisha Salyer Kimbler and was the wife of H. L. “Dockie” McKenzie, Sr., who survives. Mrs. McKenzie was the manager of Maggard and Joseph for 21 years and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 320; the White Shrine of Jerusalem No. 21 and the Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a son, H. L. McKenzie, Jr. of Paintsville, a daughter, Garnett Salyer of Paintsville; three grandchildren, two brothers, Mitchell Kimbler of Sitka and Claude Kimbler of Marysville, OH and six sisters, Madge Murray, Shirley Salyer and Flora Siler, all of Middletown, OH, Hermalee Norris of Texas, Ruby Miller of Paintsville and Lilly Salyer of Sitka. Funeral services for Mrs. McKenzie were held today, May 8, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends J. H. Burton and S. B. Rucker officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 8, 1974
MUSIC, Clint
1903-1974
Clint Music, 70, succumbed to a lengthy illness at his Meally home on Sunday, May 26. The son of the late W. H. and Maggie Hurt Music, he was born August 15, 1903. Mr. Music was a retired miner and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are a son, Ronnie Lee of North Judson, IN, two daughters, Connie Pope of Toledo, OH and Teressa Lynam of Knox, IN; four grandchildren; two brothers, Lidge Music of David, KY and Earl Music of Maywood, IL and four sisters, Goldie Huff and Oma Elkins, both of Meally, Laura Childers of David and Mayme Music of Bonifay, FL. Funeral services for Mr. Music will be held Thursday, May 30 at 11 a.m. in the Church of Christ at Meally where he was a member. Reverend J. H. Short will officiate. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Meally with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 29, 1974
PACK, Bessie (Meddings)
1891-1974
Bessie Meddings Pack, an 82 year old resident of Paintsville died in a local hospital last Monday, May 6, following an extended illness. The daughter of the late Patrick Henry and Mary E. Nelson Meddings, Mrs. Pack was born November 9, 1891 at Tayes, WV. She was married to James Arthur Pack who preceded her in death on February 23, 1946. She was affiliated with the Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons, Troy of Ashland, P. D. and James of Paintsville and Bill of Wheelwright; four daughters, Mary Richmond and Lillian Arrowood of Paintsville, Helen Patton of Salyersville and Hazel parker of Rockport, IN; 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, May 8 at 1 p.m. in the First Baptist Church with Reverends Ralph Webb and C. C. Hall officiating. Burial will be in the Pack Family Cemetery in Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 8, 1974
SALYER, Clinton
1892-1974
Clinton Salyer, of Red Bush died in a Lexington hospital May 6 at the age of 81. Born September 15, 1892, Mr. Salyer was the son of the late John and Alifair Lyons Salyer and a veteran of World War I. He had lived at Red Bush all his life. His wife, Vesta Rowland Salyer, preceded him in death in 1966. Surviving are a son, Junior Salyer of Flat Gap; a step daughter, May Ferguson of River Rouge, MI; two grandchildren and a brother, Freeman Salyer of Red Bush. Funeral services for Mr. Salyer were held Thursday, May 9, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Reverends Ellis Hamilton and Willard Bailey officiating. Burial was in the Salyer Cemetery at Red Bush with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 15, 1974
SPRIGGS, Davis
1882-1974
Davis Spriggs, a 91 year old Van Lear resident, died last Sunday, May 5, after an extended illness. The son of the late William S. and Lydia Jane Artripp Spriggs, he was born October 18, 1882. Mr. Spriggs was a retired carpenter and a member of the Church of Christ. His wife, Rosa Dennison Spriggs preceded him in death in 1915. He is survived by four grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren and two sisters, Irma Wells and Verla Williams of Van Lear. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 7, in the Chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home with Reverend J. H. Short officiating. Burial was in the Wells-Collins Cemetery at Van Lear with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 8, 1974
STAPLETON, Virgie (McKenzie)
1885-1974
Virgie Stapleton, an 88 year old resident of Hager Hill, died at her residence May 4 following an extended illness. The daughter of the late William H. and Julia Anne Estep McKenzie, she was born December 25, 1885. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Ashland Stapleton; three sons, John W. of Corova, CA, Homer F. of Wolcottville, IN, and Jesse “Bill” Stapleton of Paintsville, Sarah Auxier of Columbus, OH and Julia Anne Maynard of Hager Hill; 22 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren and a brother, Hollie McKenzie of Orient, OH. Funeral services for Mrs. Stapleton were held Tuesday, May 7, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Reverends Eual McKenzie and John Scottie Williams officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 15, 1974
TACKETT, Carolyn
1974-1974
Carolyn Tackett, the three year old daughter of Gary and Betty Honeycutt Tackett of West Van Lear, died at her home Saturday, May 11, the apparent victim of asphyxiation through trachea blockage. Carolyn was born December 10, 1970. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are a brother, Gary, Jr., and a sister, Tammy Gaye, both at home; the maternal grandparents, Delmas and Janice Spears Honeycutt and the paternal grandparents, Edward and Della Marshall Tackett. Funeral services for Carolyn were held Monday, May 13, in the Lick Fork United Baptist Church with Reverend James Sturgill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 15, 1974
VANHOOSE, Byron
1888-1974
Byron VanHoose, 85, of Paintsville, died in a local hospital last Thursday, May 23, after an extended illness. Born June 21, 1888, Mr. VanHoose was the son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Dixon VanHoose. He was the yard foreman for F. S. VanHoose Lumber Company and a member of the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church. His first wife, Lula Hayes VanHoose preceded him in death on August 24, 1971 and he is survived by his second wife, Dovie Collins VanHoose. Additional survivors include two daughters, Opal Helton of Pompana Beach, FL and Betty Powell of Paintsville; five grandchildren; one great grandchild, two step sons, Roy Collins of Ohio and Peanut Collins of Paintsville; a step daughter, Manda Collins of Van Lear, a half brother, Berth E. VanHoose of Tutor Key and a half sister, Gladys Burchett of Stambaugh. Funeral services for Mr. VanHoose were held Sunday, May 26, in the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends James K. Caudill and C. C. Hall officiating. Burial was in the VanHoose Cemetery at Nippa with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 29, 1974
WALLEN, Gypsie (Murry)
1889-1974
Gypsie Wallen, 84, succumbed to a lengthy illness at her River home on May 28. Born December 18, 1889, Mrs. Wallen was the daughter of the late R. H. and Srilda Fannin Murry. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wallen on June 19, 1952. Mrs. Wallen is survived by five sons, Ervin and Virgil, of Williamsport, Floyd of Tutor Key, Melvin of Xenia, OH, and Ballard of Catlettsburg, eight daughters, Edith VanHoose of Wilmington, OH, Faye Wallen of Ashland and Mearl Wallen, Dorothy Daniel, Betty Stapleton, Olgia Clay, Garnett Wiley and May Price, all of River, 33 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services for Mrs. Wallen were held Thursday, May 30, in the River United Baptist church where she was a member. Reverends Charles Price and Buell Ferguson officiated. Burial was in the Wallen Cemetery at River with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 5, 1974
WALTERS, Hattie (Blair)
1892-1974
Hattie Blair Walters, 82, of Paintsville died Thursday, May 2 after an extended illness. Born February 11, 1892, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Pierce and Nancy Adams Blair. Her husband, Clark F. Walters, preceded her in death in 1966. She is survived by three daughters, Louise Stockdale of Houston, TX, Georgemary Thacker of Louisa and Nancy Kazee of Bellaire, TX; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren and a sister, Lydia Blair, of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mrs. Walters were held in the First Baptist Church of Paintsville, where she was a member, on Sunday, May 5. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 8, 1974
WILLIAMS, Erie
1974
Mrs. Erie Williams, 91, of Lexington, died Thursday, May 30, at her home. The widow of Eli W. Williams, she was born at Flat Gap, the daughter of the late Creighton and Hannah Catherine Williams. Mrs. Williams was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University; a member of the Gano Avenue Baptist Church, a former Sunday School teacher and a former member of the Eastern Star Lodge. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. LeVodia Radford of Stuart, FL, Mrs. Erie Lee of Georgetown and Mrs. Christine Mallory of Fayette County; one son, C. Finley Williams of Lexington; one brother, Kendall Williams of Flat Gap; 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Williams were held Saturday, June 1 at the Johnson Funeral Home in Georgetown with burial in the Georgetown Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 19, 1974
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ARROWOOD, Willie K.
1885-1974
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 29, for Willie K. Arrowood, 89, of Meally, who succumbed to a lengthy illness on Tuesday, June 25. A native of Johnson County, Mr. Arrowood was born April 9, 1885, the son of the late Marion and Deliah Price Arrowood. He was a deacon in the United Baptist Church of Buffalo, where the funeral services were held. Both his first wife, Rosa Preston Arrowood, and his second wife, Ellen Arrowood, preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons, William (Bill) Arrowood of Prestonsburg and Estill Arrowood of Nashville, TN; a daughter, Nola Jennings of Drift and a step daughter, Goldie Fraley of West Van Lear; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Reverends Charles Price, C. J. Sparks, and Tom Sammons officiated at the services. Burial was in the Kay Price Cemetery at Meally with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 3, 1974
BLAIR, Morris
1906-1974
Rites were held Wednesday, June 26, for Morris Blair, 67, retired miner and railroader of West Van Lear. Mr. Blair died Sunday, June 23, after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Harlan and Mary Frances Saylor Blair, and was born in Johnson County in July 1906. Survivors include a brother, Kelly Blair and a sister, Cynthia Blair, both of West Van Lear. John G. Sammons officiated at services in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral home with burial in the Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 26, 1974
BOOTH, Lon
1888-1974
Lon Booth, 85, of River, died in a local hospital last Friday, June 28, after a lengthy illness. Born September 30, 1888, Mr. Booth was the son of the late Valentine and Rachel Fannin Booth. He was a retired employee of the C & O Railroad and a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Dawson Booth, four sons, Everett (Cotton) Booth of West Van Lear, Bill of Springfield, OH, Clifford of Van Lear, and Earl of Johnstown, OH; two daughters, Louise Chandler of Paintsville and Roberts Lemaster of River; 26 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a sister, Lizzie Booth of River. Funeral services for Mr. Booth were held Monday, July 1, in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Fred Rowland officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 3, 1974
BOOTHE, Nellie Jean (Ratliff)
1928-1974
Nellie Jean Boothe, 46, of Van Lear, died in a local hospital last Friday, June 28, after an extended illness. Born on April 14, 1928, Mrs. Boothe was the daughter of the Roy and Myrtle Boling Ratliff, who survive. She was employed as an assistant dial administrator by South Central Bell. Also surviving are her husband, Clifford Boothe, a daughter, Sandra Jean Horn of Springfield, OH; two grandchildren and a sister, Barbara Lemaster of Springfield. Funeral services for Mrs. Boothe were held Sunday, June 30, in the South Side Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Ed Young officiating/ Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 3, 1974
BOYD, James Douglas
1951-1974
James Douglas Boyd, 23, of Wabash, In, died Friday, June 14, in a drowning accident in Wabash. Born in Johnson County on February 21, 1951, he was the son of Donald and Kathlene Prater Boyd, who survive. He was employed by the Celatex Manufacturing Company of Wabash. Also surviving are his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Essie Newsome of Thealka, his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Grace Boyd of Thelma and a sister, Donna Jean Woods of West Van Lear. Funeral services for James were held Tuesday, June 18, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Charles Price and Tom Sammons officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thelma with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 19, 1974
DALE, Raymond
1910-1974
Reverend Raymond Dale, 63, of Tutor Key passed away in an Ashland hospital last Sunday, June 9, after suffering from an extended illness. Born on July 16, 1910, Reverend Dale was the son of the late Dan Dale and Mrs. Grace Daniel Dale, who survives. He was a retired miner and a minister for over 34 years. He was affiliated with the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. Also surviving are his wife, Catherine Castle Dale, three sons, Charles of Columbus, Fred of Marysville, OH and Raymond, Jr., of Chandlersville; three daughters, Ellen Jean Stambaugh of Ashland, Willadean Salyer of Hillard, OH and Gwen Shoemaker of Columbus and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services for Reverend Dale were held at 2 p.m. today, June 12, in the Thealka Freewill Baptist church with Reverends F. M. Gambill, Norman Roberts, and Irvin Castle officiating. Burial was in the Staffordsville Church Cemetery at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 12, 1974
DANIELS, Syrenia (Sadler)
1923-1974
Syrenia Daniels, wife of Jeff Daniels, Jr., passed away in a local hospital on June 4 following an extended illness. Born in Johnson County on March 12, 1923, Mrs. Daniels was the daughter of Millard and Telia Castle Sadler, who survive, and a member of the Freewill Baptist church. Also surviving are a son, Leon of Nippa, three brothers, Elmer Sadler of Mechanicsburg, OH, Eskil Sadler of Catawa, OH, and Estill Sadler of Seco, KY and two sisters, Rethal Collins of Nippa and alma Jean Hannah of Mechanicsburg, OH. Funeral services for Mrs. Daniels was held Thursday, June 6, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Nippa with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 12, 1974
DAVIS, Sam
1910-1974
Sam Davis, 64, of Sitka, died suddenly Monday, June 24, the victim of an apparent heart attack. Born July 6, 1910, Mr. Davis was the son of the late Robert and Peggy Doolin Davis and was employed as a farmer. He is survived by a son, Danny of Sitka; a daughter, Pauline Pickle of Fuget; a step daughter, Deloris Slone of Lorain, OH and a sister, Mrs. Lucy Davis of Nippa. Funeral services for Mr. Davis were held Wednesday, June 26, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend O. I. Williams officiating. Burial was in the Murray Cemetery at Sitka with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 3, 1974
DELONG, Bennie
1912-1974
Bennie Delong, 62, of Paintsville died in a local hospital on Sunday, June 2, after a brief illness. The son of the late Issac and Manerva Franklin Delong, he was born April 27, 1912. Mr. Delong was a retired miner and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lucinda Fannin Delong, a step son, Felix Adkins of Meally, a step daughter, Stella Louise Holbrook of Paintsville and three sisters, Rosa Wells, Lula Webb and Bessie Richmond, all of Van Lear. Funeral services for Mr. Delong will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 5, in the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Charles Banks and John Frank Ratliff officiating. Burial will be in the Fannin Cemetery at Van Lear with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 5, 1974
FITZPATRICK, Esta (Williams)
1889-1974
Esta Williams Fitzpatrick, 85, of Flat Gap, died in a local hospital Tuesday, June 18, following an extended illness. Born May 21, 1889, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cynthia Segraves Williams and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Williams. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Hardy Skaggs of Flat Gap and Mrs. Ottie Williams of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mrs. Fitzpatrick were held last Thursday, June 20, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Bruce Daniels officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 26, 1974
HAMILTON, C. P.
1898-1974
C. P. Hamilton, 76, died at his Red Bush home last Saturday, June 1, after succumbing to a lengthy illness. The son of the late Hayden and Nancy Green Hamilton, he was born March 3, 1898 and had lived at Red Bush his entire life. Mr. Hamilton was affiliated with the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Macy Boyd Hamilton, four sons, E. P. of Ashland, Ellis and Jack of Paintsville and Ford of Red Bush, two daughters, Mrs. Basil Mullins of Thelma and Mrs. Fred Hill of Relief; 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and three brothers, H. T. Hamilton of Ashland and Lloyd Hamilton and Hargus Hamilton, both of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mr. Hamilton were held Tuesday, June 4 at the Enterprise Baptist Church at Red Bush with Reverends Willard Bailey, Paul Keaton, and Cecil Lewis officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Red Bush with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 5, 1974
HUGHES, Wayne
1949-1974
Wayne Hughes, 24, of Paintsville died at his home on Saturday, June 15, after suffering from an illness for a number of years. Born December 15, 1949, Wayne was the son of the late Bill Hughes and Mrs. Florence Daniels Hughes, who survives. He was a member of the Mayo Methodist Church. Also surviving are three brothers, Douglas Ray Daniels of Rapid City, SD, John Michael Hughes of Marion, IN, and Ricky Hughes of Paintsville and five sisters, Betty Ann Keel of Inez and Kathy Lucille Hughes, Izora Ruth Hughes, Diedra Carol Hughes and Patricia Gaye Hughes, all of Paintsville. Funeral services for Wayne were held Tuesday, June 18, in the Freewill Baptist church of Van Lear with Reverends John Frank Ratliff and Albert Smith officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 19, 1974
KEATON, Beulah (Cantrell)
1905-1974
Beulah Keaton, 68, of Davis Branch succumbed Wednesday, June 19, at her home after an extended illness. Born in Johnson County in October 1905, she was the daughter of Henry and Mint Conley Cantrell, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist church. MRs. Keaton is survived by her husband, Lewis Keaton, a son, Marvin Keaton of Middlesboro, and two daughters, Bonnie Sue Reed and Mary Ann Keaton, both of Paintsville. Surviving brothers and sisters include Bill Cantrell of Buskirk, and Mary Tackett and Mrs. Linnie Montgomery, both of Paintsville. Eight grandchildren also survive. Services were held Saturday, June 22 at the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Stapleton and Rev. Irvin Castle officiating. Burial was in the Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. The Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 26, 1974
MOLLETTE, Clara (Spears)
1911-1974
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 18, for Clara Mollette, wife of Sammie Mollette of Auxier, who succumbed to a lengthy illness last Sunday, June 16. Born at Boonscamp on March 11, 1911, Mrs. Mollette was the daughter of the late Martin and Ann Music Spears and was a member of the Boonscamp Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, a sister, Rachel Mollette of Offutt and three brothers, Marion Spears of Revenden Springs Arkansas and Ira Spears and Enoch Spears, both of Auxier. Reverend Lee Music officiated at the services, held in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 19, 1974
MUSIC, Earl
1919-1974
Earl Music, a 54 year old resident of Maywood, IL, died in Maywood last Saturday, June 1 after a brief illness. Born in Johnson County on December 26, 1919, Mr. Music was the son of the late William H. and Maggie Hurt Music. He is survived by his wife, Arbutus Davis Music, two sons, Larry of North Lake, IL, and Richard of Maywood, six daughters, Linda Burns of Bellewood, IL, Brenda Kirby of Schiller Park, IL, and Tina Music, Patsy Music, Christine Music and Donna Music, all of Maywood, a brother, Lidge Music of David and four sisters, Goldie Huff and Oma Elkins of Meally, Laura Childers of David and Mayme Music of Bonifay, FL. Funeral services for Mr. Music will be held at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 5, in the Meally Church of Christ with Reverend J. H. Short officiating. Burial will be in the Music Family Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 5, 1974
PAINTER, Howard
1901-1974
H. B. Howard Painter, 73, died at his Jefferson Avenue home last Monday, June 10. A retired electrician and member of the Baptist church, Mr. Painter was born on June 8, 1901, the son of the late William and Texanda Height Painter. He is survived by his wife, Madge Gray Painter; a son, Richard of Waverly, OH, four daughters, Gloria Hickerson and Evelyn Butler, both of Louisville, Mary Marshall of Vandallia, OH, and Joanne Borders of Paintsville, 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a sister, Vivian Carson of Lynch Station, VA. Funeral services for Mr. Painter were held at 1 p.m. today, June 12, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend John Sammons officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 12, 1974
PRESTON, Cora (Blevins)
1907-1974
Cora Preston, a 67 year old resident of Van Lear, died in a local hospital last Thursday, June 27, after an extended illness. Born June 15, 1907, Mrs. Preston was the daughter of the late James and Mollie Bowling Blevins. She was a member of the United Baptist Church for 34 years. Mrs. Preston is survived by her husband, Paul Preston; three daughters, Doris Ann Spencer of Lexington, Mrs. John L. Walters of Williamsport and Mrs. Ann Dockray of New Mexico; two brothers, James Blevins of Martin and Herbert Blevins of Offutt and two sisters, Gertrude Ward of Baltimore, MD and Thelma Preston of Williamsport. Funeral services for Mrs. Preston were held Saturday, June 29, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Nim Sturgill and Glenn Arrowood officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 3, 1974
RATLIFF, Elizabeth (Taylor)
1887-1974
Elizabeth Ratliff, 87, died in her Belleville, MI home last Friday, June 28, following an extended illness. Born in Johnson County on April 6, 1887, Mrs. Ratliff was the daughter of the late George and Mollie Smith Taylor and a member of the Freewill Baptist church. Her husband, Jim Ratliff, preceded her in death on October 11, 1955. Surviving are a son, Marvin of North Carolina; three daughters, Ruby Thacker of Southfield, MI, Margie Stambaugh of Belleville and Fannie Wells of West Van Lear; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren and a sister, Sally Wilcox of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mrs. Ratliff were held Tuesday, July 2, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Claude Preston and Scott Castle officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville with arrangements under direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday July 3, 1974
RICE, William Dewey
1898-1974
William Dewey Rice, 75, of East Point, died in a local hospital last Monday, June 24, after an extended illness. The son of the late Charles and Nancy Jane Webb Rice, he was born July 22, 1898, and was a retired coal miner and member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Rice is survived by his wife, Ollie Conley Rice; seven sons, Beecher, Willis and Caul, all of Dayton, OH, John and Paul of Union, OH, Linzie of Columbus and Douglas of Hager Hill; four daughters, Mrs. Hermalee Andy of Columbus, Mrs. Garnett Green of Vandalia, OH, Mrs. Alka Johnson of Pensacola, FL, and Mrs. Helen Wilson of Urbana, OH; 22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, a brother, Heber Rice of Mansfield, OH, and a sister, Mrs. Jessie Horn of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mr. Rice were held Thursday, June 27, in the Collista Freewill Baptist church with Reverend Ed Young officiating. Burial was in the Rice Family Cemetery at East Point with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 3, 1974
RICHMOND, Edgar
1912-1974
Edgar Richmond, 61, died in a Dayton, OH hospital on June 22, following a lengthy illness. Born in Johnson County on July 27, 1912, he was the son of the late Henry B. and Lula Porter Richmond. He was a retired inspector of the Inland Division of General Motors in Dayton and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Opal, one brother, John S. Richmond of Van Lear and two sisters, Mrs. Ashley Collins of Van Lear and Mrs. Anna M. May of Fairborn, OH. Funeral services for Mr. Richmond were conducted in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on June 25 with Reverend Virgil P. Applegate of Fairborn officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 10, 1974
ROBERTS, Willie Mae (Foster)
1902-1974
Mrs. Willie Mae Roberts died in a local hospital, Monday, June17, at the age of 71, following an extended illness. A resident of Paintsville, Mrs. Roberts was born October 14, 1902 in Whitley County, the daughter of the late Jim and Clara Foster. Her foster parents were Jessie Junior Stafford, who survives, and the late Mrs. Grace Hitchcock Stafford. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and had worked in the domestic field. Surviving, in addition to her foster father, are her husband, William Everett (Judge) Roberts; a son, Jesse of Paintsville; three daughters, Beulah Debord and Dorothy Jean VanHoose of Paintsville and Betty Jo Jasper of Oceana, WV; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and a sister, Emma Winchester of Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Roberts will be held Thursday, June 20 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Milam officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 19, 1974
SALYER, Adyline (Caudill)
1890-1974
Adyline Salyer, 84, succumbed to a lengthy illness last Thursday, June 6, at the Columbus, OH home of her son, Edward. Born in Johnson County on January 21, 1890, Mrs. Salyer was the daughter of the late Camel and Emily Blair Caudill and was a member of the United Baptist Church for 65 years. Her husband, Milton Salyer, preceded her in death in 1963. Surviving are three sons, Edward of Columbus and James and Jay both of Reynoldsburg, OH; a daughter, Esta Souder of Ontario, OH, 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, a brother, Monroe Caudill of Staffordsville and two sisters, Josie Hitchcock of Denver and Gertie Litteral of Oil Springs. Funeral services for Mrs. Salyer were held Sunday, June 9, in the Beechwall United Baptist church at Leander with Reverends John Pelphrey, James H. Blair and Arnold Reed officiating. Burial was in the Sam Blair Cemetery at Barnetts Creek with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 12, 1974
SALYER, Alpha
1905-1974
Alpha Salyer, 69, of Sitka, died in a Huntington, WV hospital last Wednesday, June 12 following a brief illness. Born May 30, 1905, Mr. Salyer was the son of the late Isaac and Nora Burton Salyer. He was a retired clerk and member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Junie Green Salyer, two daughters, Mrs. Doris McCown of Flint, MI and Mrs. Pauline Brooks of Ashland, eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three brothers, Carl Salyer of Dyer, IN, Virgil Salyer of Charleston, WV, and Rennie Salyer of Ashland and a sister, Mrs. Tera Williams of Sedalia, OH. Funeral services for Mr. Salyer were held Saturday, June 15, in the Old Hood United Baptist Church with Reverends O. I. Williams, Buel Ferguson and Arnold Reed officiating. Burial was in the Chandler-Pack Cemetery at Chandlersville with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 19, 1974
SKAGGS, James
1929-1974
Services were scheduled Wednesday June 5, at Martha for James Skaggs, 45, who died of a heart attack Monday afternoon, June 3, at Owensboro. Born in Lawrence County on May 1929, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ballard Skaggs, and was living in Owensboro at the time of his death. Mr. Skaggs was an employee of Ashland Oil. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn McKenzie Skaggs, three son, three daughters, and five grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters also survive. Willard Bailey, Herman Ross and Buell Webb are to officiate at services in the Elizabeth Church at Martha, with burial in the family cemetery. The Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 5, 1974
SKAGGS, William Harrison
1918-1974
William Harrison Skaggs, 55, of Columbus, OH, died in Columbus last Sunday, June 2. Born in Morgan County on October 13, 1918, he was the son of the late Cornealous and Carrie Osborne Skaggs and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by two brothers, Mitchell Skaggs of Cordel and Homer Skaggs of Louisville and four sisters, Lexie Skaggs of Red Bush, Dessie Mullins of Adams, Esta Skaggs of Columbus, and Dixie Pendleton of Elizabethtown. Funeral services for Mr. Skaggs will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 5, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Reverends Ellis Hamilton and Willard Bailey presiding. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Red Bush with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 5, 1974
SPARKS, Rufus
1905-1974
Rufus Sparks, 68, died at his Whitehouse home last Tuesday, June 11, after an extended illness. Born October 16, 1905, Mr. Sparks was the son of the late Daniel and Minnie Crace Sparks. He was a retired miner, member of the Chestnut Freewill Baptist Church and had lived at Whitehouse for the past 32 years. He is survived by his wife, Gypsie Sparks, a son Buddy of Logansport, IN, and two grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Sparks were held Thursday, June 13, in the Chestnut Freewill Baptist church by Reverends Walter Dutton and Bill Meade. Burial was in the Ratliff Cemetery at Whitehouse with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 19, 1974
SPEARS, Harmon
1920-1974
Services were held Tues, June 25 for Harmon Spears, formerly of Johnson County, who was fatally injured June 22 in an automobile accident. Mr. Spears, 54, died in the Fayette County Hospital at Washington Courthouse, OH. He was a resident of Springfield, and an employee of White Superior Company. The son of the late Edgar and Victoria McFaddin Spears, he was born here in March, 1920, and had resided in Springfield for the past nine years. He was a member of the Springfield Freewill Baptist Church and of East Point Lodge 657 F.& AM. His wife, Bessie Stapleton Spears, survives as do two sons, Rodger Joe Spears and David Haron Spears, both of Springfield. Surviving brothers and sisters include Walter Spears of Clearwater, FL, Darman Spears of Collista, Mrs. Fannie Meade of Van Lear, Mrs. Faye Johnson of Hager Hill and Mrs. Jenny Hall of Martin. Rev. James Perkins officiated at services in the Collista Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 26, 1974
TRIMBLE, Laura
1893-1974
Laura Trimble, 80, of Barnetts Creek, succumbed to a lengthy illness on Monday, June 3. She was the daughter of the late W. H. and Sarah VanHoose Trimble and was born June 25, 1893. A member of the United Baptist Church, she had lived in Johnson County all her life. Surviving are two brothers, James V. Trimble of West Van Lear and Thurman Trimble of Kilbourne, OH. Reverend Arnold Reed officiated at the funeral services held in the Chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 12, 1974
VANHOOSE, Archie
1907-1974
Archie VanHoose, 66, of Thealka succumbed to a lengthy illness at his home on Monday, June 24. Born on August 28, 1907, Mr. VanHoose was the son of the late Lifis and Tilda Castle VanHoose. He was a retired miner; member of the Freewill Baptist Church and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 381 F & AM, Paintsville Chapter. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Ratliff VanHoose; two sons, Lincoln of Bridgeview, IL and Michael of Thealka; four daughters, Jessie Alene Horn and Barbara Jean Castle, both of Enon, OH, bonnie Newsome of Harold and Zondra Baker of Thealka; two brothers, Earl VanHoose of Thealka and Fred VanHoose of Whitehouse and a sister, Nellie Taylor of Gallipolis, OH. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 27, in the Thealka Freewill Baptist church with Reverend Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thealka. Arrangements were under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 3, 1974
WARD, Nannie (Cordial)
1905-1974
Mrs. Nannie Ward, wife of the late James H. Ward, died last Thursday, June 20, after an illness of several months. The 69 year old Mrs. Ward was born in Johnson County on April 26, 1905, the daughter of the late William and Vina Pack Cordial. She was a resident of Paintsville and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Virgil of Bettsville, OH, a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Accettura of Chicago, IL; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild and a brother, Sanford Cordial of Ashland. Funeral services for Mrs. Ward were held Saturday, June 22, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Reverend Claude Preston officiating. Burial was in the Young Cemetery at Offutt. Arrangements were under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 26, 1974
WEBB, Herman Dugan
1902-1974
Herman Dugan Webb, 71, of Paintsville died in a Huntington, WV hospital on Monday, June 3, after an extended illness. Born September 19, 1902, Mr. Webb was the son of the late Walbridge and Mintie Conley Webb. He was a retired employee of the C & O Railroad, a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 381 F & AM of Paintsville and a member of the United Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Arms Webb, four sons, Lowell of Holden, WV, Milo of Mt. Sterling, OH, Herman also of Mt. Sterling, and Phillip of Van Lear; nine grandchildren and three sisters, Roxie Smith of Mt. Sterling, Malta Dehart of Shelbana , KY and Geneva Dailey of Cleveland, OH. Funeral services for Mr. Webb were held Thursday, June 6, in the Cedar Grove United Baptist Church at West Van Lear with Reverends Buell Ferguson and James Harrison Blair officiating. Burial was in the Melvin Hall Cemetery on Davis Branch road with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 12, 1974
WELLS, Herbert Dennis
1898-1974
Herbert Dennis Wells, 76, of Boonscamp succumbed to a lengthy illness in a local hospital on Monday, June 17. A native of Johnson County, Mr. Wells was born March 9, 1898, the son of the late Jacob and Mary Jane Fields Wells. He was a retired miner and farmer, a member of the Methodist Church and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 885 F & AM at Van Lear. Surviving are his wife, Ella Davis Wells; five sons, Homer, Denver and Dennis, all of Boonscamp, Hobert of Cincinnati, OH and Shirley of Louisa; one daughter, Dorothy Wells of Boonscamp; two grandchildren and two sisters, Louise Harmon of Boonscamp and Ethel Pack of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mr. Wells will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 20, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Moses Kitchen officiating. Burial will be in the Fields-Wells Cemetery at Boonscamp. Masonic services for Mr. Wells will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Van Lear Lodge No. 885 F & AM. Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 19, 1974
WHEELER, Nancy Ellen (Lemaster)
1889-1974
Mrs. Nancy Ellen Lemaster Wheeler, died in a local hospital on Sunday, June 2 at the age of 84. The wife of Millard Wheeler, who survives, she was born on September 13, 1889, the daughter of the late Marion and Lucinda Caudill Lemaster. Mrs. Wheeler has resided at Lowmansville for the past seven years and was a member of the Old Hood United Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband are a granddaughter, Donna Jean Vauters of Columbus, OH; five great grandchildren, a brother, Frank Lemaster of Londonderry, OH and a sister, Lora Turk of Beaver, OH. Funeral services for Mrs. Wheeler were held Wednesday, June 5, in the Lowmansville United Baptist Church with Reverends Irvin Preston and Florida Lyons officiating. Burial was in the McKenzie Cemetery at Lowmansville with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 12, 1974
WHEELER, Roy
1891-1974
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 29, at the Door Philpot, Reaves Macomber Funeral Home in Falls City, NE for Roy Wheeler, 82, who died Thursday, June 27, in a Humboldt, NE, hospital after an extended illness. Born in Johnson County on September 12, 1891, Mr. Wheeler was the son of the late Edgar and Mary Alice Bayes Wheeler. He was educated in Johnson County prior to his moving to Falls City where he resided for a number of years. He was a retired farmer and railroad employee. His wife, the late Mrs. Ethel Rice Wheeler, also of Johnson County, preceded him in death in 1962. Surviving are a son, Roy, Jr., of Lincoln, NE; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Kiser of Preston, NE and Mrs. Pauline Deckinger of Falls City; three brothers, John Wheeler of Ashland, Dennie Wheeler of Cannonsburg and Walter Wheeler of Rush; three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Stambaugh of Sitka, and Miss Pluna Wheeler and Mrs. Luna Bocook, both of Ashland; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 3, 1974
JULY-1974
AKERS, James
1902-1974
James Akers, 71, of Tutor Key, died in a local hospital Saturday, July 13, following an extended illness. The son of the late Millard and Myrtle Vina Preston Akers, he was born August 29, 1902. Mr. Akers was a retired miner and member of the Chandlersville Masonic Lodge No. 858 F & AM. He is survived by his wife, Gussie Brown Akers, one daughter, Betty Jo Lowe of Dayton, OH; a brother, Mitchell Akers of Ashland, four sisters, Naomi Baldwin of Ashland, Millisa VanHoose of Nippa, Sophia Beam of Ashland and Evelyn Young of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Akers were held Monday, July 15, in the Bakers Branch Freewill Baptist church at Tutor Key with Reverends C. C. Hall and Claude Preston officiating. Burial was in the Jesse Daniels Cemetery at River with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Masonic services were conducted by the Chadlersville Masonic Lodge No. 858 F & AM. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 17, 1974
BORDERS, Patrick H.
1888-1974
Patrick H. Borders, 85, of Paintsville, died at his home on Walnut Avenue last Friday, July 5, following an illness of several weeks. The son of the late Bracken and Frances Conley Borders, he was born July 7, 1888. Mr. Borders had been employed as a teacher, salesman and merchant and had served in the office of police judge for the city of Paintsville. He was also a commissioned Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Cindy Conley Borders, one son, Stanley Borders of Madison, VA, three daughters, Mrs. Estalena Blair, Mrs. Mavis Patrick and Mrs. Opal Bentley, all of Paintsville, nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, four brothers, Dixon Borders and Coy Borders of Salyersville, Manuel Borders of Paintsville and Bascom Borders of Cyrus and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Tackett of Wheelersburg. Funeral services for Mr. Borders were held Monday, July 8, in the First Freewill Baptist church on Third Street in Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. The grandsons served as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Arthur Pope, County Judge Bill Ward, Roy Melvin, Herbert Castle, R. B. Harrington, James Meek and Jimmy Garnett. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 10, 1974
CASE, Stella (Conley)
1912-1974
Stella Case, 61, died in Galion, OH, last Saturday, July 6, after an extended illness. Born in Johnson County, October 16, 1912, Mrs. Case was the daughter of the late Will and Martha Smith Conley and was the wife of Andy Case, who survives. Also surviving are a son Harry Cantrell of Marion, OH, three daughters, Mrs. Beulah McKenzie of Marion, Mrs. Martha Ferrell of Prestonsburg, and Mrs. Cecil Frazier of Galion; three brothers, Wayne Conley of Marion, Lonza Conley of Columbus and Charlie Conley of Genoa, OH and a sister, Louise Knipp of East Liberty, OH. Funeral services for Mrs. Case were held Tuesday, July 9, in the Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church at Staffordsville with Reverends Cecil Frazier and Alfred Frazier, Jr., officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 10, 1974
CASTLE, Edgle
1907-1974
Edgle Castle, 66, succumbed to a lengthy illness at his Thealka home on Tuesday, July 30. Born in Lawrence County on December 2, 1907, he was the son of the late John and Ruth Davis Castle. Mr. Castle was a retired miner. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Malinda Shelton Castle in 1933 and is survived by his second wife, Monie Lyons Castle. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Castle of Springfield, OH and Mrs. Joyce Stapleton of Dayton, OH, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Nellie Miller of Wilmington, OH and three brothers, Roy Castle of Dayton, Walter Castle and Otto Castle, both of Ulysses. Funeral services for Mr. Castle were held Thursday, August 1, in the Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church at Lowmansville with Reverends Homer Evans and James Kelley Caudill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Lowmansville with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 7, 1974
CHANDLER, Ova
1911-1974
Ova Chandler, 62, of Lowmansville, died in a local hospital last Thursday, July 18. A retired miner, Mr. Chandler was born November 30, 1911, the son of the late William and Lydia DeBoard Chandler and had resided at Lowmansville throughout his lifetime. Surviving are his wife, Faye Chandler, four daughters, Helen Ormered of Prestonsburg, Phyllis Pack of Columbus, OH, and Sherry and Debbie Chandler, both of Lowmansville, five brothers, Elmer Chandler of Lowmasnville, Tom Chandler of Jenkins, James Chandler of Springfield, OH, Orville Chandler of South Point, OH, and Bill Chandler of River, and two sisters, Edith Daniels of Lowmansville and Oakie Johnson of Neon. Funeral services for Mr. Chandler were held Saturday, July 20, in the Chestnut Grove Church at Lowmansville with Reverend Bruce Daniel officiating. Burial was in the Chandler Cemetery at Lowmansville with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 24, 1974
COLLINS, Martha (Curtis)
1916-1974
Martha Collins, 58, died in an Ashland hospital last Saturday, July 6, after suffering from a lengthy illness. Born in Johnson County on February 6, 1916, Mrs. Collins was the daughter of the late John and Sallie Napier Curtis and had lived at Thelma before moving to Ashland three years ago. Her husband, Richard Collins, preceded her in death in 1968. She is survived by two sons, Wince Collins of Inkster, MI and Clifford Collins with the service in Germany, four grandchildren, two brothers, Victor Curtis of Ashland and Wallace Curtis of Ages, KY and two sisters, Mrs. Effie Cox of Ashland and Mrs. Mary Alice Hollins of Lookout. Funeral services for Mrs. Collins were held Monday, July 8, in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Scott Castle officiating. Burial was in the Childers Cemetery at Thelma with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 10, 1974
CONLEY, Susanner (Ferguson)
1886-1974
Susanner Conley died at her Fuget home on Wednesday, July 24, at the age of 87. Daughter of the late William I. and Mary Skaggs Ferguson, Mrs. Conley was born October 24, 1886 and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Her husband, Eddie Conley, preceded her in death on November 8, 1969. Surviving are three sons, Edgel of Fuget, Bill of Flat Gap and James of Michigan, two daughters, Mrs. Monnie Sparks of Blaine and Mrs. Mary Ellen Stapleton of Volga., a brother, James Hayden Ferguson of Crockett, 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Conley were held at her home on Sunday, July 28, with Reverends Bruce Daniels and Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was in the Conley Family Cemetery at Fuget. Serving as pallbearers were Freddie Conley, Eddie Lee McKenzie, Wendell Dean McKenzie, Johnny Sparks, Henry Sparks, and Dave Stidham. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 31, 1974
FERGUSON, Drue
1912-1974
Drue Ferguson, a 62 years old restaurant operator, died at the home of his daughter in Fairborn, OH on Wednesday, July 3. Born in Johnson County, on February 14, 1912, Mr. Ferguson was the son of the late Elder J. T. and Cynthia Hall Ferguson. He is survived by two sons, Bernie and Drue, Jr., a daughter, Bessie Ferguson of Fairborn, four brothers, B. C. Ferguson of Paintsville, Jim P. Ferguson of Ashland, W. H. Ferguson of Red Bush, and Fred O. Ferguson of River Rouge, MI; and a sister, Mrs. Ann Hamilton, also of River Rouge. Funeral services for Mr. Ferguson were held Saturday, July 6, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Elders C. J. Sparks and Nim Sturgill officiating. Burial was in the Ferguson Cemetery at Red Bush with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 10, 1974
GULLETT, Vada (Franklin)
1900-1974
Vada Gullett succumbed to a lengthy illness at her Paintsville home last Wednesday, July 3, at the age of 73. Born December 22, 1900, she was the daughter of the late John and Polly Isaac Franklin, and the widow of Lonnie Gullett who passed away in 1970. A housewife, Mrs. Gullett was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Clifford of Hager Hill and Bill of Randall, WA; five daughters, Marie Haney, Ruth Rowland and Virginia Spradlin all of Paintsville, Gertrude Bowens of Randal and Mildred Davis of Hager Hill; 38 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, a brother Galen Franklin of West Van Lear and a sister Julia Morgan of Wayland. Funeral services for Mrs. Gullett were held Sunday, July 7, in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Virgil Howard and Bruce Spencer officiating. Burial was in the Gullett Cemetery on Lick Fork with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 10, 1974
HANEY, Estill
1974
Estill Haney, died Wednesday, July 24, in Muncy, IN at the age of 64. Born in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Will and Alice Reed Haney. Surviving are his former wife, Essie Haney, two brothers, Earl Haney of Paintsville and Charlie Haney of Springfield, OH, two sisters, Mrs. Cecil Tackett of Paintsville and Mrs. Lester Williams of Muncy and a half brother, Chester Williams of Wheelersburg, OH. Funeral services for Mr. Haney were conducted on Saturday, July 27, by Reverend Woods with interment in the Beechgrove Cemetery in Muncy. Arrangements were under the direction of the Parsons Funeral Home of Mucny. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 31, 1974
HUFF, Goldie (Music)
1905-1974
Goldie Huff, 68, of Meally, died Friday, July 5, after an extended illness. The daughter of the late Will and Maggie Hurt Music, Mrs. Huff was born November 12, 1905 and was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Johnnie Huff, three sons, Walter Kistner of Meally, Ernest Kistner of Hutsonville, IL, and Elige Kistner of Maywood, IL; two daughters, Junie Blevins of Chapmansville, WV and Bessie Mae Green of Peach Creek, WV, a brother, Elige Music of david and three sisters, Laura Childers of David, Oma Elkins of Meally and Mayme Music of Bonifay, FL. Funeral services for Mrs. Huff were held Tuesday, July 9 in the Meally Church of Christ with interment following in the family cemetery at Meally, Reverend J. H. Short officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 10, 1974
LEMASTER, Frank Sr.
1974
Frank LeMaster, Sr., 73, a retired roots herbs and fur dealer at Londonderry, OH, died Saturday, July 20, after an extended illness. Services for Mr. LeMaster, a former resident of Johnson County were held in Londonderry at the Friends Church and interment was in the adjoining church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, the former, Nancy Wheeler Daniels, whom he married on June 10, 1968; six daughters, Mrs. Clara Sollars of Londonderry, Mrs. Emitt (Jewell) Hinton of Circleville, OH, Mrs. Jack (Lucille) Riley of Phoenix, AZ, Mrs. Alfred (Hazel) Edens of Jonesville, VA, Mrs. Mary A Proehl of Columbus, and Mrs. Charles (Shirley) Hawkins of Dayton, two sons, Frank, Jr., and Thomas Allen, both of Londonderry, 23 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Lora Turk of Beaver, OH. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Linnie Pelfrey, his parents, Marion and Lucinda Cordle LeMaster and a daughter, Thelma Bossert and a sister. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 7, 1974
LILLY, Mont
1895-1974
Mont Lilly, a 79 year old resident of East Point, died in Prestonsburg Monday, July 29, after an extended illness. Born July 6, 1895, Mr. Lilly was the son of the late Edmond and Clarenda Moles Lilly. He was a retired employee of C & O Railroad and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Adaline Ramey Castle Lilly, two sons, Hershel of Findlay, OH, and Ernest of Springfield, OH; four daughters, Nevah Cantrell and Wiladean Conley both of Findlay, Letha Davis of Pikeville and Betsy Jayne Music of Kings Mountain, KY, a step son, Ellis Castle, Jr., of Auxier. 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Lilly will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 1 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston funeral Home. Reverend Moses Kitchen will officiate. Interment will be in the Johnson-Hyden Cemetery at Hager Hill with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 31, 1974
MONTGOMERY, Willie
1905-1974
Willie (Buttermilk) Montgomery, 69, of Thealka, succumbed to a brief illness in a local hospital on Monday, July 15. The son of the late James and Lizzie Keaton Montgomery, he was born April 24, 1905. Mr. Montgomery was a self-employed general labor contractor and a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Marvin and Joe of Columbus, OH and Glen of Sitka, three daughters, Louise Montgomery and Juanita Reed of Paintsville and Patsy Thompson; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; six brothers, Frank Montgomery, Bennie Montgomery, and Orbie Montgomery, all of Paintsville, Henry Montgomery of Flat Gap, Dewey Montgomery of Piketon, OH, and Harold Montgomery of Van Lear and two sisters, Audrey Holbrook of Paintsville and Flossie Kimbler of Urbana, OH. Funeral services for Mr. Montgomery will be held Thursday, July 18, in the Enterprise Baptist Church on Fourth Street, in Paintsville with Reverends Bill Runyon and Bob Blanton officiating. Interment will be in the Holbrook Cemetery on Davis Branch with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 17, 1974
MOLLETT, Clarence
1911-1974
Clarence Mollett, a 63 year old resident of Boonscamp, died at his home Tuesday, July 30, after an extended illness. Born April 2, 1911, Mr. Mollett was the son of the late George and Mollie Watson Mollett. He was a retired miner and a member of the United Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Carrie Lee Mollett, whom he married on April 21, 1934, a daughter Mary Belle Mollett at home, three sons, Clarence Mollett, Jr. and Charles, both of Wabash, IN and George of Cincinnati, OH; a sister, Mrs. Nannie Crum of Deboard and two brothers, Jim Mollett and Delbert (Dutch) Mollett, both of Boonscamp. Funeral services for Mr. Mollett were held Friday, August 2 in the Little Friendship United Baptist Church with Reverends Nim Sturgill and Arthur Preece officiating. Burial was in the Mollett Family Cemetery at Boonscamp with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 7, 1974
MOLLETT, Rod
1880-1974
Rod Mollett, 94, of Tomahawk succumbed to an extended illness on Tuesday, July 9, in a local hospital. born March 21, 1880, Mr. Mollett was the son of the late John and Martha Hall Mollett. He was a retired farmer and member of the United Baptist Church. His wife, Martha Mollett, preceded him in death in August of 1959. Surviving are three sons, Ked of Tomahawk, Russell of Columbus, OH and Edsel of Paintsville, five daughters, Thelma Elgin of Burnsville, NC, Verlia Crum and Dixie Branham, both of Meally, Minzie Davis of Tomahawk and Frances Maynard of Beauty; 47 grandchildren; 105 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Mollett were held Friday, July 12, in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Nim Sturgill, Arthur Preece and Jim Preece officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Tomahawk with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 17, 1974
MOLLETTE, Joyce
1955-1974
Joyce Mollette, 19 year old daughter of Edgar and Grethel Hall Mollette, died in a Mansfield, OH hospital on Monday, July 15, after an illness of five weeks. Born at Tomahawk on June 15, 1955, Joyce had lived in Mansfield with her parents for the past 14 years. Surviving in addition to her parents are two sisters, Mrs. Lois Perry and Teresa Mollette, both of Mansfield. Joyce was the niece of Mrs. Amanda Potter of Thelma, Forest Mollette of Paintsville and James M. Mollette of Meally and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elige Hall of Davisport. Funeral services for Joyce were held Thursday, July 18, in the Church of Christ at Tomahawk with Reverend J. H. Short officiating. Burial was in the Spears Cemetery at Tomahawk with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 24, 1974
OPPENHEIMER, Hugh C.
1974
A military funeral for Army Colonel Hugh C. Oppenheimer, age 56, retired, was held at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. The son of the late George and Grace Oppenheimer of Paintsville and Cincinnati, OH, he was a graduate of Hughes High School in Cincinnati and the West Point Military Academy. Colonel Oppenheimer helped develop the television systems used to send astronaut pictures from the moon. He retired from the Army in 1965 and was a teacher at La Guardia College, Malba, NY, at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, Teresa; two sons, Brian and Wayne, both of Malba and a half sister, Mrs. Naomi Justice of Frankfort. He was a cousin of Mrs. L. Siler and Mrs. Johnnie McDaniel of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 10, 1974
PARSON, Gary
1974
Funeral services were held in Tampa, FL on July 25 for Gary parson, 21, who was killed when struck by a van while he was walking on a Tampa street. A member of the U. S. Army, he was on leave waiting transfer to Italy, when the accident occurred. Evangelist H. E. Phillips of the Forest Hill Church of Christ officiated at the services, held at the Jennings Funeral Home in Tampa. Military honors were also rendered by Ft. Stewart, GA. Interment was in the Garden of Memories. Gary was the son of the late Earl Parson and Mrs. Pauline Bushee, who survives. Also surviving are his step father, Lloyd Bushee, a sister, Sandra Willis of Indianapolis, IN, two brothers, Greg Parson and Michael parson, both at home, two step sisters, Mrs. Marion Burger of Tampa and Mrs. Lois Reynolds of Tampa and two step brothers, S.Sgt. Lloyd Bushee, III, of Clovis, NM and Jim Bushee, at home. Additional survivors include his maternal grandfather, Tom Sammons of Meally and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay parson of Tampa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 14, 1974
RICE, Wade
1974
Oil Springs merchant Wade Rice succumbed to a lengthy illness in a Louisville hospital last Friday, July 19. the son of the late Dr. Grant and Sina Caudill Rice, he operated a store at Oil Springs for a number of years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Rice was also a member of Masonic Lodge 381 F & AM. Surviving are his wife, Leona McKimins Rice, one son, Gary, of Oil Springs, two brothers, Wayne Rice and Carl Rice, both of Oil Springs and a sister, Mrs. Hazel Rice, also of Oil Springs. Funeral services for Mr. Rice were held Sunday, July 21, in the Methodist Church at Oil Springs with Reverends Mabry Holbrook and Frank Spillman officiating. Interment was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Graveside rites were conducted by the Paintsville Masonic Lodge 381 F & AM, and masons served as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 24, 1974
ROSE, Dovie (Ratliff)
1921-1974
Mrs. Dovie Rose of Meally died in a local hospital last Friday, July 26, following a brief illness. Born March 16, 1921, Mrs. Rose was the daughter of E. B. and Lizzie Cavins Ratliff, who survive. She was also a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Also surviving are four sisters, Cleo Ratliff of Van Lear, Gladys Connors of Dayton, OH, and Virgie Gibson and Garnett Dyer, both of Willard, OH, and a half sister, Mae Laney of Boonscamp. Funeral services for Mrs. Rose were held Monday, July 29, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Don Fraley officiating. Interment was in the Banger Cemetery at River with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 31, 1974
SALYER, Ernest
1892-1974
Ernest (Earn) Salyer, 82, of Oil Springs, died Wednesday, July 24, in the Elmwood Village Nursing Home in Ashland following an extended illness. Mr. Salyer was born December 17, 1892 in Breathitt County, a son of the late Ben and Lillian Watkins Salyer. Surviving are two brothers, Denzil Salyer of Wheatfield, IN and Ben Salyer of Florida and four sisters, Mrs. Betty Rowe of Salyersville, Mrs. Emma Jordon of Lima, OH, Mrs. Mollie Whitaker of Rensselaer, IN, and Mrs. Marie Williams of Indiana. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 27, at the Dunn and Kelly Funeral Home in Salyersville by the Rev. Ira Dunn. Burial was in the family cemetery at Stinson. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 7, 1974
SALYERS, Millard
1900-1974
Millard Salyers, 74, succumbed to a lengthy illness at his home at Volga on Wednesday, July 17. The son of the late James and Doshia Estep, he was born July 10, 1900 and was a retired groundsman for the Big Sandy RECC. Mr. Salyers is survived by his wife, Martha McKenzie Salyers, one son, Raymond of Springfield, OH, five daughters, Judy Blair and Irene Stapleton of Volga, Lillian Paulene Klontz and Geneva Stambaugh, both of Springfield, and Mabel Lee Teach of Lancaster, OH; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Salyers were held Saturday, July 20, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Bruce Daniels officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Volga with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 24, 1974
SPARKS, William H.
1974
A former Johnson County resident, William H. Sparks, 80, of Sunbury, OH, died July 25, in a Columbus hospital. He was a retired employee of Nestle, Inc., of Sunbury. Mr. Sparks’ wife, Hettie, and four children preceded him in death. Four sons and six daughters survive. They include Theodore and Edward of Sunbury, Douglas of Delaware, and Eugene of Johnstown, OH, Mrs. Sylvia Hensley of Delaware, Mrs. Geneva Chandler of Jenkins, Mrs. Gloria Huddleston of Columbus, Mrs. Bertha Van Brimmer of Delaware, Mrs. Harva Lee Spangler of Circleville, and Mrs. Betty Stauch of Sunbury. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. Two brothers, Charles and Estel Sparks, and five sisters, Mrs. Ola Howard, Mrs. Virgie Rowland, Laura, Nola and Gracie Sparks, are resident of Johnson County. Services were held Sunday, July 28, at Sunbury, with burial in the Sunbury Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 31, 1974
TEATER, Hansford
1916-1974
Hansford Teater, 57, of Stambaugh, succumbed to an extended illness on Saturday, July 6. Born on October 28, 1916, Mr. Teater was the son of Emitt and Reva Burton Teater, who survive, and was a member of the Church of Christ. Also surviving are his wife, Jalema Stambaugh Teater, one son, Jessie Teater of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, one brother, Oran Teater, of Paintsville and two sisters, Mrs. Billie Hadley of Harrodsburg and Mrs. C. L. Bruce of Nashville, TN. Funeral services for Mr. Teater were held Tuesday, July 9, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Waylon Lawrence and Bennie Blankenship officiating. Interment was in the Stambaugh Family cemetery at Stambaugh with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 10, 1974
VANHOOSE, Brenda Lee
1946-1974
Brenda Lee VanHoose, 27 year old wife of James Roger VanHoose, died at her Nippa home Sunday, July 21. Born July 26, 1946, she was the daughter of Lenzie and Addie Frazier Webb, who survive and a member of the Freewill Baptist church. Additional survivors include a son, James Richard and a daughter, Leneta Lee, both at home, the maternal grandmother, Ellen Blanton of Winn, her step grandfather, Edd Blanton, also of Win, and a brother, Burgess Dean Webb of Catlettsburg. Funeral services for Mrs. VanHoose were held at 11 a.m. today, July 24, in the Pigeon Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends James K. Caudill and Charles Stapleton officiating. Reverend Eual McKenzie led the prayer at the place of interment, the Williams Cemetery at Win. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 24, 1974
WILEY, Susie (Whitaker)
1912-1974
Susie Whitaker Wiley, wife of Frank Wiley, succumbed to a lengthy illness on Tuesday, July 23, in a Lexington hospital. The daughter of the late Henry and Gardia Preston Whitaker, she was born at Whitehouse on Feb 14, 1912. Mrs. Wiley was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She married Frank Wiley, who survives on Oct 29, 1931 and made her home at River prior to her demise. Also surviving are four sons, Eugene of Columbus, Bobby Ralph of Grove Town, GA, Burns of Cardington, OH, and Glen of Manchester, MI; two daughters, Shirley Shuman of Glennville, GA, and Madeline Craft of Chelsea, MI; four brothers, Howard Whitaker and Robert Whitaker, both of River and Charles Whitaker and Fred Whitaker, both of Dayton; one sister, Mrs. Nora Murray, of Whitehouse; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services for Mrs. Wiley were held Friday, July 26, in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Rowland officiating. Burial was in the Whitaker Cemetery at River. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 31, 1974
AUGUST-1974
BAILEY, Buell
1912-1974
Buell Bailey a 62 year old resident of Paintsville died suddenly at his Third Street residence last Sunday, August 4. a retired school teacher, Mr. Bailey was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church and the Flat Gap Masonic Lodge 616 F &AM. He was born at Flat Gap on June 12, 1912, the son of the late Wade R. Bailey and Mrs. Ollie Lyon Bailey of Flat Gap, who survives. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Eva McKenzie of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mr. Bailey were held Tuesday, August 6, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Reverends Ellis Hamilton and Bruce Daniel officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Barn Rock with Masons serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 7, 1974
BALDWIN, Olga Lena (Picklesimer)
1904-1974
Mrs. Olga Lena Baldwin died at her Oil Springs home Thurs, August 15, at the age of 70. Born at Barnetts Creek on January 18, 1904, Mrs. Baldwin was the daughter of the late David Sherman and Ella C. Preston Picklesimer. She was a retired school teacher and member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Sherman D. Baldwin, whom she married on August 15, 1936; a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Green of Grove City, OH; a son, David S. Baldwin of Springfield, OH; one grandson; three granddaughters, on sister, Mrs. Edna Stapleton of Wittensville and a brother, Rodney Picklesimer of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mrs. Baldwin were held Sunday, August 18, in the Davis Branch United Baptist Church at Oil Springs with Elders Arnold Reed and Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery at Barnetts Creek with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 21, 1974
BREND, William Hugo
1890-1974
William Hugo Brend, a former Mayo Vocational School instructor died in a Lexington hospital Saturday, August 17 at the age of 84. Born in Toronto, Canada on March 14, 1890, Mr. Brend was the son of the late Carolina Hugo and Joseph Sindey Brend. He received his public and high school education in Ontario, Canada, Phillipsburg, PA, and Allentown, NJ and his college education at the University of Kentucky where he afterwards spent a 17 year tenure as an instructor in the engineering college of the university. Prior to coming to Mayo in 1940 he also taught three years in Maysville High School. Mr. Brend was married twice. His first wife, Hlene Walker Brend passed away in 1949 and he is survived by his second wife, Ethel Barnes Allan Brend who he married in 1951. Also surviving are one son, William J. Brend of Lexington, one daughter, M. Agnes Brend Schnitzler of Nesselwang, Germany, two step daughters, Ethel Allen Blackburn, also living abroad at present and Lois M. allen Glines of Racine, WS and a step son, John David Allan of Weymouth, MA. He is also survived by a sister, Mabel Brend Sones of Hamilton, Ontario and four brothers, John Brend of Victoria, British Columbia, James Victor, Joseph and Thomas Brend all of Dundas, Ontario. Mr. Brend was a member of the Mayo Methodist Church, a shriner in the Masonic Order and a Kentucky Colonel. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 28, 1974
BURKE, William Albert
1920-1974
William Albert Burke, 54, died in a Cincinnati, OH hospital last Wednesday, August 7 following a brief illness. Born in Johnson County on August 29, 1920, he was the son of the late Grant and Addie Clifton Burke. Surviving are a daughter, Eloise Burke and one son, Gary Grant Burke, two sisters, Mrs. Lena Birchfield of Offutt and Mrs. Tressie Webb of Van Lear and four brothers, Robert Burke, Walter Burke, and Richard Burke, all of Van Lear and Estill Burke of Chicago, IL. Funeral services for Mr. Burke were held Saturday, August 10, in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with interment following in the Cumbo Cemetery in Van Lear. Arrangements were under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 14, 1974
CALHOUN, Fedora
1870-1974
Johnson County’s oldest resident, Fedora Calhoun died in a local rest home last Tues, August 13, at the age of 104. Born January 22, 1870, Mrs. Calhoun was the daughter of the late Harvie and Mary Ann Bentley Tackett. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Her husband, Eli Calhoun, had preceded her in death. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Anna Glass of Ohio, Mrs. Mable Stouth of Washington and Mrs. Marie Butler, of Marion, OH; two sons, William H. and Clarence of Canton, OH; a sister, MRs. Sula Flemming of Clintwood, VA; a half brother, Fred Tackett of Columbus, OH and 47 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Calhoun were held Thursday, August 15, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend John Sammons officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Van Lear with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 21, 1974
CANTRELL, Lundy
1974
Lundy Cantrell, born Jan 19, 1930, died Aug 25, 1974, at the age of 44 years, 7 months, and 6 days. He was the son of the late Charles Cantrell and Maxie Cantrell, who survives. Also two sisters, Carol Golde, Trumbull CT; Betty Jo Hayes, Cincinnati, OH and one sister Ruth Spurlin, deceased. One niece and five nephew also survive. He served in the U. S. Navy and was a member of the United Mine Workers. Funeral services were conducted by the Jones-Preston Funeral Home at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 4, 1974
CASTLE, Homer
1936-1974
A former Johnson County native, Homer Castle, was killed in an automobile accident last Friday, Aug 30, in Wabash, IN. The son of the late Con and Beulah Sadler Castle, he was born Nov 21, 1936, and lived in Wabash where he was employed by Abe Sposkeep and Sons. Surviving are a brother, Lofty Castle of Nashville, TN and three sisters, Numa Daniels and Vonda VanHoose, both of Nippa and Ruth Muckalow of River. Funeral services for Mr. Castle were held Tuesday, Sep 3, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends James K. Caudill and M. T. Womack, Jr. officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Nippa with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Mar 4, 1974
CAUDILL, Mitchell
1928-1974
Mitchell Caudill, 45, of Thelma, died of an apparent heart attack while driving to work last Wednesday, Aug 28. A route man with the Meadow gold Milk Company, Mr. Caudill was born in Johnson County on Oct 14, 1928, the son of the late Matthew and Rena VanHoose Caudill. He is survived by his wife, Billie Jo Wallen Caudill; four daughters, Brenda Franklin of Fairborn, OH, and Regenia Blanton, Diana Lynn Caudill and Anna Marie Caudill, all of Thelma; two sons, Larry Edward and Kenneth Wayne, both of Thelma, four sisters, Elsie Castle of Sandusky, OH, Ada Donaldson of Thelma and Manda Davis and Josie Austin, both of Paintsville and a brother Pierce Caudill of Lincolnton, NC. Funeral services for Mr. Caudill were held Saturday, Aug 31, in the Concord United Baptist Church at Thelma with Reverends Buell Ferguson and Elzie Banks officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 4, 1974
CAUDILL, Rena
1892-1974
Rena Caudill, 81, of Thelma, died Wednesday, Aug 21, after a brief illness. She was born in Johnson County in November, 1892. Her husband, Mitchell Caudill preceded her in death in 1972. Survivors include two sons, Mitchell Caudill of Thelma and Pierce Caudill of Lincolnton, NC, and four daughters, Elsie Castle of Sandusky, OH, Ada Donaldson of Thelma, and Manda Davis and Josie Austin, both of Paintsville. Also surviving are 29 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Buell Ferguson and Elzie Banks officiated at services held Saturday, Aug 24, in the Caudill home at Thelma. Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville. The Jones- Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Aug 28, 1974
DUTY, Russell Jr.
1947-1974
Russell Duty, Jr., died in Eddyville Monday, August 12 at the age of 27. Born in West Virginia on April 5, 1947, he was the son of the late Russell Duty, Sr., and Mrs. Georgene Adams Duty, who survives. He was a resident of Van Lear. Also surviving are two sisters, Judy Ann Ward of Warsaw, IN and Marie Lafferty of Van Lear, and seven brothers, Orville of Columbus, Charlie of Pierceton, IN, Larry and Tom of Van Lear, Ted of Warsaw, Don of Winona Lake, IN and jack, stationed in Germany with the U. S. Army. Funeral services for Mr. Duty were held Friday, August 16, in the Freewill Baptist Church at Van Lear with Reverend Bill Tackett officiating. Burial was in the Duty Cemetery at Meally with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 21, 1974
ELY, Kevin
1974
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 4, for Kevin Ely, a Johnson Central senior who died as a result of injuries received in an auto mishap on Saturday, August 31, near West Liberty. The son of Hiram and Buera Wright Ely, Kevin earned all district basketball honors at Salyersville High School, made student “Who’s Who: lists and served as a counselor at 4-H camp this past summer. He had just enrolled at Johnson Central this fall. His family had recently moved to Oil Springs from Salyersville where Kevin’s father is a businessman and city judge of the Magoffin County seat. Kevin is survived by his parents; one brother, Hiram Ely, III, of Lexington, VA; two sisters, Miss Debby Ely of Lexington, KY, and Miss Darla Ely at home, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Eliza Ely of Salyersville. Honorary pallbearers at the services were Michael R. Beiling, J. Gregory Cooper, Jim Cooper, Lindsey R. Douglas, III, Taylor J. Douglas, Paul V. Guagliardo, Graham F. Johns, III, Paul Jamison, Robert Kirk, J. Donald Peden, Olvier W. Roberts and all his high school classmates of both Salyersville and Johnson Central High School. Active pallbearers were Rick Adams, John Blanton, Ron Blanton, Phillip Wireman, Jack Wireman, Darrell Borders, Frank Weisneuski and Danny Music. Usherettes were Donna Archer, Diana Bailey, Diannah Arnett, Connie Conley, Jannelle Connelley, Toni Gail Gardner, Phyllis Gilliand, Jean Ann Holbrook, Della Montgomery, Cathy Rowe, Tammy Stacy, Vicki Denny, and Sheila Brown. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 18, 1974
FAIRCHILD, Elzie
1900-1974
Elzie Fairchild, 74, of Denver, died Monday, Aug 26, at a local hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Johnson County in Feb, 1900, he was a son of the late Enoch and Samantha Johnson Fairchild. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving brothers and sisters include Frank Fairchild of Denver, Kenneth Fairchild of Milford, OH, Dora Goble of Denver and Mint Hannah of Staffordsville. Services were held Wednesday, Aug 28, at Rock House Freewill Baptist Church, Staffordsville, with Rev. Don Fraley and Rev. Melvin Blanton officiating. burial was in the Ratliff Cemetery at Denver. The Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Aug 28, 1974
FAIRCHILDS, Melvin
1954-1974
Melvin Fairchilds, the 20 year old son of Mrs. Frankie Fairchilds and the late John M. Fairchilds, was killed in an automobile accident on Saturday, August 3. A resident of Barnetts creek, Melvin was born February 22, 1954. Surviving in addition to his mother are a sister, Virginia Ann Fairchilds, three brothers, Clayton Fairchilds, John Fairchilds, and Alvin Fairchilds, all of Barnetts Creek. Funeral services for Melvin were held Tuesday, August 6, in the Rock House Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Don Fraley and Melvin Blanton officiating. Burial was in the Fairchilds Cemetery on Rock House with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 7, 1974
GREEN, Jewel (Trimble)
1914-1974
Jewel Trimble Green, wife of Ora Green, died in an Ashland hospital, last Wednesday, August 7, at the age of 60. Born March 26, 1914, Mrs. Green was the daughter of the late Paris G. and Nannie Gullett Trimble and has resided in Ashland for the past 19 years. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband, are a step-daughter, Mrs. Bobbie Rice of Flatwoods, a foster daughter, Mrs. Delena Jewel Blanton of Lucasville, OH, a step son, James Ernest Green of Columbus, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a sister, Mrs. June Gullett of Wilmington, DE. Funeral services for Mrs. Green were held Sunday, August 11, in the George’s Creek United Baptist Church with Elders Florida Lyons and Everett Slone officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 14, 1974
HALL, James
1921-1974
James Hall, a 52 year old resident of Meally died in a Lexington hospital last Saturday, August 10 following an illness of several weeks. Mr. Hall was born in Floyd County on November 30, 1921, and was a disabled American veteran having served in World War II. He was the son of the late Jack Hall and Mrs. Sally Wells Hall of Paintsville, who survives. Also surviving are his wife, Mary Louise Honeycutt Hall, three daughters, Mrs. Janet Morrison of Auxier, Mrs. Deborah Meek of Boonscamp and Patricia Ann Hall of Meally, four sons, James Gregory, Ernest Jeffery and Phillip Dean, all of Meally and Roger Allen of Paintsville; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Durachinsky of Cleveland, OH and Mrs. Jean Yerick of Painsville, OH; and two brothers, Douglas Hall of Paintsville and Paul Hall of Thompson, OH. Funeral services for Mr. Hall were held Monday, August 12, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Reverend Tommy Reynolds officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Auxier where military rites were conducted by member of the DAV. Arrangements were under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 14, 1974
HAMMOND, Robert B.
1911-1974
Robert B. Hammond, 63, of Lexington died at his home Thursday, Aug 29. A former resident of Paintsville, Mr. Hammond was born in Louisa on Sep 2, 1911, the son of the late Elijah and Thursa Branham Hammond. He was a former superintendent at Kentucky Village; a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Lexington; a veteran of World War II and member of the Clarence Fields Post 76 American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ashland Poage Lodge Masonic Order and the Elks Lodge in Catlettsburg. Surviving are his wife, Louise Baals Hammond; one son, Richard of Louisville; one daughter, Mrs. Richard Perry of Lexington; three grandchildren; four brothers, Thomas J. Hammond of Canton, CT, James W. Hammond of Ashland, Mart W. Hammond of Clear Springs, MD and Labe T. Hammond of Jeffersonville, IN and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Fahrson of Ashland and Mrs. Nancy Hill of Orange, VA. Funeral services for Mr. Hammond were held Saturday, Aug 31, at the Lazear Funeral Home with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashland. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 4, 1974
HARMON, Luther
1896-1974
Luther Harmon, 78, a retired miner and veteran of World War I, died in a local hospital Monday, August 12, following an extended illness. A resident of Williamsport, Mr. Harmon was born January 6, 1896, the son of the late Adam and Rebecca Witten Harmon. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Emma Evans Harmon and is survived by his second wife, Louise Wells Harmon, a daughter, Lillian Hall of Maytown, a son, Leo, of Maytown, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a brother, frank Harmon of Prestonsburg. Funeral services for Mr. Harmon will be held at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, August 14, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Moses Kitchen officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Cemetery at Ivel with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 14, 1974
HENRY, Orville Jr.
1947-1974
Orville Henry, Jr., died at his River home last Friday, August 9, at the age of 27. Born in Floyd County on March 19, 1947, he was disabled and had been in ill health for some time. Orville was the son of the late Orville Henry and Mrs. Hazel Mae Castle Henry who survives. Also surviving are a sister, Judy Castle of Lowmansville and five brothers, William Henry of Gary, IN, Roy Henry of Valparaiso, IN, Arthur Ward of Loraine, OH, Earl Ward of Camp LeJeune, NC, and Randolph Gibson, also of Loraine. Funeral services for Mr. Henry were held Monday, August 12, at his home with Reverend Bruce Daniel officiating. Burial was in the Preston- Sparks Cemetery at River with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 14, 1974
JOHNSON, Alvin “Bud”
1933-1974
Alvin "Bud" Johnson died suddenly Monday, Aug 19, at the age of 41. A route manager for Spurlock Foods of Prestonsburg, Johnson was a veteran of WWII and had resided in Thelma. He was born Jan 10, 1933, the son of the late Levi Johnson, and Mrs. Leona Daniel Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are his wife, Martha Sue Bailey Johnson, one son, Michael and three daughters, Teresa Collins, Rhonda Sue Johnson, and Amy Beth Johnson, all of Thelma. Reverends Charles Price and Buell Ferguson officiated at the funeral service for Mr. Johnson, held Wednesday, Aug 21, in the New Concord United Baptist Church at Thelma. Burial was in the Johnson Family Cemetery at Thelma with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Aug 28, 1974
JONES, Edwin H.
1908-1974
Services were held Tuesday, August 13, at Paintsville for Edwin H. “Pinky” Jones, 66, who died August 10 after a brief illness. Mr. Jones was a funeral director, and principal in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home at Paintsville. He was the son of the late John A. and Lexie Sims Jones and was born February 20, 1908, in Gallia Co., OH. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Sara D. Jones, two brothers, David S. Jones of Paintsville and Marvin D. Jones of Louisville, and two sisters, Louise Moore of Anchorage, Alaska, and Avanelle Schvender of Chicago. Revs. J. H. Burton, Timothy A. Johnson and Dr. W. A. E. Johnson officiated at services in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Wells- Buckingham Cemetery at Paintsville. Active pallbearers were from the fire department, police department, sheriff’s department and Kentucky state police. They included Harrison Howard, P. R. Delong, Ray Melvin, Sam Auxier, Kenneth Deboard, Keith Scott, Bud Coleman and Clyde Ratliff. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 14, 1974
KIMBLER, Paris
1906-1974
Paris Kimbler succumbed to a lengthy illness at his Paintsville home on Saturday, August 10, at the age of 67. A retired miner, he was a member and deacon of the Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church. He was born November 9, 1906, the son of the late Marion Frances and Lavisa McKenzie Kimbler. Mr. Kimbler is survived by his wife, Sophia McCloud Kimbler, three daughters, Joyce Baldwin, Esther Wiess and Judy Kimbler, all of Marion, OH, three sons, Willie F. and Roy of Marion and Ray of Carey, OH and 24 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Kimbler were held Tuesday, August 13, in the Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends John F. Ratliff, Alfred Frazier, Jr., and Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in the Horn Cemetery at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 14, 1974
MAY, Tommy Ray
1951-1974
Tommy Ray May, 23, of Leander died Friday, August 16 as the result of a coal mine accident at Yeager, KY. The son of Elmer and Bernice Blair May, who survive, he was born February 4, 1951, and was self employed in the coal mining business. May had also served in the U. S. Military. Also surviving are his wife, Carol Trusty May; a son, Elmer Franklin, at home; two sisters, Patty Green of Pikeville and Mary Wells of Winchester and a brother, Wade May of Williamson, WV. Funeral services for Mr. May were held in the Riceville Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Bruce Daniels, Paul Daniels, and Donald Ray Caudill officiating. Burial was in the Bayes Cemetery at Swamp Branch with Bill Taylor, Kenneth Hackworth, Danny Adams, Paul David Conley, Terry Music and Kenny Pelphrey serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 21, 1974
MEEK, Chester Sr.
1939-1974
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today, August 21, for Chester Arthur Meek, Sr., of Albany, GA who died suddenly last Sunday, August 18. The son of the late John and Wrae Borders Meek, he was born in Johnson County on September 27, 1939 and had resided in Georgia for the past three years. Mr. Meek was a member of the United Baptist Church at River. Surviving are a daughter, Brenda Jean Meek of Albany; two sons, John Patrick, and Chester Arthur, Jr., both of Albany, four sisters, Ethel Pace of Seattle, WA, Irene Daniel of Paintsville, Vivian Carnes of Richmond and Margaret Borders of Langley and four brothers, Charles L. Meek of Albany, Don C. Meek of Cincinnati, OH, Joseph A. Meek of Ashland, and Freddie Meek of Georgetown. The services were held in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Nim Sturgill and O. I. Williams officiating. Burial was in the Border Family Cemetery at River with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 21, 1974
MOLLETT, Elias
1886-1974
Funeral services were held in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Friday, August 9, for Elias Mollett, 88, of Boonscamp, who passed away on Wednesday, August 7. A member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Boonscamp, Mr. Mollett was a retired miner. He was born January 5, 1886, the son of the late David and Lydia Hall Mollett. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Golden Mollett and a son, John R. Mollett. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Collins Mollett, two daughters, Francis Pinkerman of Gallipolis, OH, and Lillie Cassidy of Columbus, OH; two sons, David of Roanoke, VA and William of Boonscamp; 27 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Reverends Claude Preston and Charles Stapleton officiated at the services with interment in the family cemetery at Boonscamp. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 14, 1974
MONTGOMERY, Ella Mae (Dale)
1910-1974
Services were held Sunday, August 25, for Ella Mae Montgomery, 64, of Paintsville. Mrs. Montgomery died Friday, Aug 23, at a local rest home after and extended illness. Born in March 1910, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Blaine and Missouri Cole Dale. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Her husband, Mance Montgomery, preceded her in death. Survivors include four daughters, Mary Short of MI, Elizabeth Laney and Delphia Cook of Meally, and Katherine Ward of River. Surviving brothers and sisters include Alka Ward, Addis Spalding, Belle Ramey and Addie Blevins, all of Paintsville; Olka Lemaster of Wheelersburg, and Bruce Dale of Columbus. Scott Castle officiated at services in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel. Burial was in the family cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 28, 1974
MUSIC, Bobby Joe
1927-1974
Bobby Joe Music, 47, succumbed August 20 at the E. T. Myer Hospital in Buffalo, NY. A native of Johnson County, he was born March 1927, the son of Benjamin Harrison and Prudence Lloyd Music. He was employed by a plastics firm in Buffalo, and had been living there for two years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are brothers and sisters include Mrs. June Wallen of LaPorte, IN, Mrs. Helen Lyons of Alexandria, VA, James Edward Music, of Springfield, OH and B. J. Music of Paintsville. Rev. Charles Milam officiated at services held Friday, August 23, in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 28, 1974
PRESTON, Elmer Jr.
1951-1974
Elmer Preston, Jr. of Columbus, OH, was the victim of a drowning incident Tuesday, August 13 at 6 p.m. A native of Johnson County, Preston was the son of the late Elmer Preston and Mrs. Rebecca Newsome Preston, who survives. He was born August 14, 1951, and had lived in Columbus for the past year where he was employed by King’s Trucking Company. Also surviving are his wife, Teresa Ratliff Preston; one son, Jerry, at home; four sisters, Jean Meeks of Meally, Lillie Mae Davis of Ironton, OH, Arlene Lewis of Bossier City, LA, and Rosie Lee Ward of Columbus, and a brother, James Preston of McCroy, Ark. Funeral services for Mr. Preston were held Saturday, August 17, in the Old Friendship United Baptist Church at Williamsport with Reverends Elzie Banks and Tom Sammons officiating. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 21, 1974
RIPLEY, Herbert T.
1918-1974
Herbert T. Ripley, a retired shipyard worker residing in Baltimore, MD, died at his home last Wednesday, Aug 28. A native of Johnson County, Mr. Ripley was the son of the late M. C. and Nora Flint Ripley and was born March 20, 1918. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Murray Ripley; a son, David Wayne of Baltimore; a daughter, Nancy Jane Ripley of Baltimore; six sisters, Pauline Boalt of Rainell, WV, Nora Stanley of Mt. Vernon, OH, Tennis Ruthford of Stanton, WV, Helen Ripley of Baltimore and Elsie Ripley of Rainell; and four brothers, John Ripley, Arthur Ripley, and Chester Ripley, all of Rainell and Burton Ripley, address unknown. Graveside rites were conducted by Reverend Ellis Hamilton at the Salyers Cemetery at Sitka on Monday, Sep 2. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 4, 1974
SALYER, Harmon Edward
1974
Harmon Edward Salyer, 56, of Columbus, OH, died in the Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus, last Sunday, August 18, following an illness of one year. The son of the late Milt and Adaline Caudill Salyer, he was born in Johnson County, and was a postal employee. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Pauline Lemaster Salyer, five daughters, Maxie C. McDavid of Leander, Barbara Music and Sharon K. Witten of Michigan and Sandra L. Salyer and Sherry Ann Salyer, both of Columbus; two sons, Eddie Dean and Michael D., both of Columbus, a sister, Esta Souder of Ontario, OH; two brothers, James Salyer and Jay Salyer, both of Columbus, and ten grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Salyer will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 22, in the Riceville Freewill Baptist Church where he was a member. Officiating ministers will be Robert McDavid, Joseph Parker and Herb Arms. Burial will be in the Hannah Cemetery at Leander with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 21, 1974
SLUSS, Henry
1930-1974
Henry Sluss, 44, of Laurel, MD, died Aug 23 after an extended illness. Born in Aug 1930, in Floyd County, he was the son of Dave and Lou Sluss. He is survived by his wife, Loral, and three sons, Bobby, Billy and Mark Sluss, of Wabash, IN. Also surviving are six sisters and four brothers. They include Sada meek of Boons Camp, Pearl Spears of Auxier, Nervie Dollarhide of Van Lear, Nettie McKenzie of Hager Hill and Nancy Pelphrey and Mary Potter , both of Wabash. Also, Dave and Jim Sluss of Van Lear, Steve Sluss of East Point, and Frank Sluss of Lookout. Rev. James Sturgill officiated at services Tuesday, Aug 27, in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Auxier Cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Aug 28, 1974
WARD, Zora (Selvage)
1907-1974
Mrs. Zora Selvage Ward died at her Staffordsville residence last Saturday, Aug 31, following a brief illness. Born in Johnson County on march 16, 1907, Mrs. Ward was the daughter of the late John and Malissa Tackett Selvage and was the wife of the late William Arnold Ward who passed away Oct 15, 1971. Mrs. Ward is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Alilee Kennedy of Baltimore, MD, Mrs. Gloria Miller of Baltimore and Mrs. Maude Auxier of Findlay, OH; three sons, Guy Ward of Hyndman, PA, Clyde Ward of Winchester and Odis Ward of Cincinnati, OH; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; three sisters, Stella Lloyd of Lima, OH, and Tavie Ealey and Myrtle Fairchild, both of Paintsville; three brothers, Kelly Selvage of Greenfield, OH; Dewey Selvage of Staffordsville and Wade Selvage of Ashland and three half-brothers, Ad Selvage of West Van Lear, Cal Selvage of Van Lear and Clayton Selvage of Oil Springs. Funeral services for Mrs. Ward were held Tuesday, Sep 3, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Carreno officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Sep 4, 1974
WEBB, Nora (Baldwin)
1880-1974
Mrs. Nora Webb died at her New Carlisle, OH home on August 1 at the age of 93. Born at Oil Springs on September 9, 1880, she was the daughter of the late Shelby and Hannah Davis Baldwin and was a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Addison Webb preceded her in death in 1919. Mrs. Webb is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Hannah Salyer of New Carlisle, one son, Jonathan Webb of Oil Springs, ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a brother, Luther Baldwin of Winchester. Reverends Lonza Reed and Arnold Reed officiated at the funeral services for Mrs. Webb, held in the Caudill Fork United Baptist Church at Oil Springs. Burial was in the family cemetery at Oil Springs with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 7, 1974
SEPTEMBER-1974
ADAMS, Ben
1894-1974
Ben Adams, 79, of East Point, died in a local nursing home Wednesday, September 4, following an extended illness. The son of the late Tom and Mary Maude Dealy Adams, he was born in Johnson County on October 13 1894. Mr. Adams was a veteran of World War I. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mahala Webb Adams, and is survived by three daughters, Elsie Conley of Springfield, OH, Ocie Wilder of Greenville, NC and Pauline VanHoose of Dayton, five sons, Romie of East Point, James Lee of North Carolina, Raleigh of Springfield, Harry of Dayton and Johnny of Chicago; 19 grandchildren and two sisters, Pearlie Stacy of Hyden and Runie Burton of Narrows, VA. Funeral services for Mr. Adams were held Friday, September 6, in the Chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville with Reverend Arthur Daniel officiating. Burial was in the Webb Cemetery at Hager Hill with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 11, 1974
AUXIER, Cecil
1906-1974
Cecil Auxier, a long time sales representative for Meade and Company in Paintsville, died in a local hospital Sunday, September 22, at the age of 68. A native of Johnson County, he was born January 15, 1906, the son of the late George Auxier and Mrs. Lula Salyers Auxier, who survives. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his mother, are his wife, Kathleene Stapleton Auxier, three sons, Paul, David and George, all of Paintsville; two daughters, Ollie K. Rice and Ann Conley, both of Paintsville, three brothers, George G. Auxier, Jr., and Carson Auxier, both of Winn and Chester Auxier of Red Bush, five sisters, Alka Stapleton of Volga, Iva Joy Meade of Louisa, Ruth Hayes of Dayton, Irene Britton of Louisa and Pauline Auxier of Winn and ten grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Auxier were held at 11 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, September 25, in the Pigeon Freewill Baptist Church at Oil Springs with Reverends Charles Stapleton and James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in the Stapleton-Trimble Cemetery at Manila with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 25, 1974
BLANTON, Ellen (Fairchild)
1889-1974
Ellen Blanton succumbed to a lengthy illness on Thursday, September 26, in a local hospital at the age of 85. A resident of Win, Mrs. Blanton was born August 24, 1889, the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Jane Conley Fairchild and was a member of the United Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Ed Blanton, two sons, Jack Blanton of Win and Melvin Blanton of Beattyville, two daughters, Mary Cochran of Oil Springs and Addie Webb of Win; two step sons, John Blanton of Elna and Jim Blanton of Blaine, three step daughters, Alka Cantrell and Della McKenzie, both of Fuget and Ethel Curtis of Oil Springs; 17 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 34 step grandchildren, 84 step great grandchildren, and 5 step great-great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Blanton were held Sunday, September 29 in the Low Gap United Baptist Church at Win with Reverends Lonza Reed, Arnold Reed, Tommy Bailey and Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in the Williams Cemetery at Win with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 2, 1974
BRYANT, Hazel Mae (Lyons)
1909-1974
Mrs. Hazel Mae Bryant, a native of Paintsville, died in Logan, OH, Monday, September 30, at the age of 65. The wife of Charlie Bryant, who survives, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Alice Price Lyons and was born May 4, 1909. She was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church and Venice Chapter No. 76 of the Order of the Eastern Star, the social order of Beauciant Logan Association, No. 202, and Marian Grange YWCA. Surviving are two sons, Charles Allen of Logan and Harry Edmund of Pickerington, OH; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Alice) Hartman and Mrs. Larry (Sharlamae) ___, both of Logan, five brothers, Arnold Lyons, Raymond Lyons, Martin Lyons, and Roger Lyons, all of Paintsville and Harry Lyons, Jr., of Flatwoods and ten grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Lyons will be held Thursday, October 3, at the St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Logan, OH at 2 p.m. with Reverend Orville e. Luick officiating. Burial will be in the Knollwood Memorial Garden in Logan. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 2, 1974
CLICK, Amos
1908-1974
Amos Click, 65, of Leander, died suddenly at his home Friday, September 27. A life long resident of Leander, he was born December 26, 1908, the son of the late Joe and Ada Conley Click. Surviving are his wife, Cynthia Adams Click; one son, Lester of Mobile, AL, two daughters, Mrs. Polly Spencer of Winchester and Mrs. Opal Music of Eaton Rapids, MI, 11 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; four brothers, Elzie Click of Swamp Branch, Jerry Click and Murl Click, both of Riceville, and Leonard Click of Leander and six sisters, Mrs. Malta Caudill, Mrs. Okie Conley and Mrs. Neva Jo Lemaster, all of Swamp Branch, and Mrs. Rushie Spears of Leander and Mrs. Mary Lee Ramey of Shelby, OH. Funeral services for Mr. Click were held Monday, September 30, in the Freewill Baptist Church at Riceville with Reverends Scott Castle, Eddie Young, and Powel Collins officiating. Burial was in the Perkins Cemetery at Swamp Branch with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 2, 1974
CONLEY, Fannie (Bailey)
1886-1974
Mrs. Fannie Conley, widow of the late Riley Conley, died at her Oil Springs home last Wednesday, September 18, following an extended illness. A native of Magoffin County, Mrs. Conley was born May 4, 1886, the daughter of the late George and Bytha Haile Bailey. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. Surviving are five sons, George, Green, Johnie of Shiloh, OH, Robie of Oil Springs, and Arville of Greenwich, OH; one daughter, Alice Ousley of Warsaw, IN, a sister, Ada Bailey; two half brothers, Riley Bailey of Royalton and Tony Bailey of Indiana; a half sister, Lissie Bailey of Indiana, 40 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Conley were held Saturday, September 21, in the Little Martha Church at Royalton with burial following in the Conley Family Cemetery at Oil Springs. Reverends Boone Allen, Jay Hale, Ballard Manns, Bill Justice and Mitchell Justice officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 25, 1974
CRIDER, Laura (Castle)
1895-1974
Mrs. Laura Castle Crider, 79, of Stambaugh, died in a local hospital last Tuesday, September 3, following an illness of several months. Born June 15, 1895, Mrs. Crider was the daughter of the late James and Mary Burchett Castle and the wife of Willie Crider who preceded her in death in April of 1972. Mrs. Crider was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Evalena Tackett of Stambaugh; a son, Reverend Crider of Urbana, OH, two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and two brothers, Earl Castle of Nippa and James Castle of Catlettsburg. Funeral services for Mrs. Crider were held Friday, September 6, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Reverend Bruce Daniel officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Stambaugh with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 11, 1974
CURTIS, Willie
1898-1974
Willie Curtis, a 76 year old resident of Relief, died at his home last Saturday, September 7. A native of Morgan County, he was born August 4, 1898, the son of the late T. L. and Lissie Smith Curtis. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are a sister, Sarah Curtis of Relief and seven brothers, Albert Curtis of Elna, Walter Curtis of Flat Gap, Turley Curtis of Red Bush and Ola Curtis, Lundy Curtis, Jess Curtis, and Sanford Curtis, all of Relief. Funeral services for Mr. Curtis were held Monday, September 9, at his home with Reverend Hood Wallen officiating and burial followed in the family cemetery at Relief. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 11, 1974
DANIELS, Smollie (Scarberry)
1911-1974
Mrs. Smollie Daniels died in a local hospital September 16, at the age of 63. Born June 22, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Lizzie Daniels Scarberry. Mrs. Daniels resided at Nippa and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Newt Daniels; three sons, Roy of Ft. Myers, FL, Arthur Ray of Columbus, OH, and Charles Lee of Paintsville; four daughters, Mary Griffy and Henritta Puckett, both of Columbus, Beatrice Jearlene Fraley of Thealka and Dorothy Mae Napier of Jackson; two brothers, Oakley Scarberry of New Paris, OH and Emory Scarberry of Cleveland, OH; four sisters, Mrs. Sybol Burns of Nippa, Mrs. Maxie Blair and Mrs. Pearlie Meade of Cleveland and Mrs. Gracie Brown of River; 22 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Daniels were held Friday, September 20, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Don Fraley and Irvin Castle officiating. Burial was in the Roy Meadows Cemetery at Nippa with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 25, 1974
FYFFE, Mary Ellen
1917-1974
Mrs. Mary Ellen Fyffe died Wednesday, September 18, in a Huntington, WV hospital following an extended illness. Born November 2, 1917, Mrs. Fyffe was the daughter of R. C. Fyffe of Louisa and late Mrs. Mollie Williams Meade. She resided at Staffordsville. Surviving, in addition to her father, is her husband, Proctor Fyffe, a son, R. C. Fyffe of Cleveland, OH; a daughter, Bonnie West of Russell, three grandchildren, three brothers, Eddie Meade, Boonie Meade and Johnie Meade, all of Louisa and two sisters, Lula Nelson of Louisa and Mattie Blankenship of Ashland. Funeral services for Mrs. Fyffe were held Saturday, September 21, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Emory Ferguson officiating. Burial was in the Meade Cemetery at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 2, 1974
KIMBLER, Alonzo
1883-1974
Alonzo Kimbler of Sitka died Monday, September 9 at the age of 91, following an extended illness. A life-long Sitka resident and retired farmer, Mr. Kimbler was born September 9, 1883, and was the son of the late Hop and Martha Jones Kimbler. His wife, Minerva Brown Kimbler, who he married in 1919, preceded him in death in 1965. Surviving are six daughters, Elimna Lovely of Louisa, Ada Campbell of Thealka, Beulah May of Webbville, Lou Wells of Springfield, OH, Betty Charles of Paintsville and Delia Caudill of Kerz; three sons, Hoppy and Verlin (Turk) Kimbler, both of Sitka and Arville Himbler of Coal Grove, OH; 85 grandchldren and 152 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Kimbler were held Thursday, September 12, in the Church of Christ at Sitka where he was a member. Reverend J. H. Short officiated at the services with burial following in the family cemetery at Sitka. Arrangements were under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 18, 1974
MCKENZIE, Tolbert Sr.
1893-1974
Tolbert McKenzie, Sr., 81, Route No. 2, Johnstown, died at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 22, in Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark where he had been a patient since Thursday. He was a retired farmer, born in Red Bush, January 8, 1893, to Wallace and Catherine Estep McKenzie, he had lived in Licking County since May. He was a member of the United Baptist Church at Elna. Surviving are his wife, Nellie Baldwin McKenzie of the home, one daughter, Mrs. Emma Katherine Bailey of Mansfield, OH, three sons, Tolbert, Jr., Rudolph and Willis Gene, all of Johnstown; six grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Ollie Fairchild, of Win, Mrs. Martha Estep of Fuget, Mrs. Maggie Burchett and Mrs. Alcia Burchett, both of Elna. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 25, in Crouse & Son funeral Home with Rev. Eual McKenzie and Rev. Alonzo Reed officiating with burial in the Concord Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 2, 1974
MEADE, Mearl
1915-1974
Mearl Meade died at his Van Lear home last Wednesday, September 4 at the age of 58. A retired coal miner and native of Johnson County, Mr. Meade was born November 13, 1915, the son of the late Jeff and Ida Adams Meade. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Meddings Meade, a daughter, Mrs. Betty Blair of Algonquin, IL; two son, Charles Thomas of Van Lear and Michael of Paintsville; four grandchildren, a sister, Helen Whitman of Hartford, NY and a brother, Earl Meade of Wabash, IN. Funeral services for Mr. Meade were held Friday, September 6 in the First Church of God in Paintsville with Reverend Tommy Reynolds officiating. Interment was in the family cemetery in Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 11, 1974
PENIX, Orville
1924-1974
Orville Penix, 50, died in Cleveland, OH, September 17, following an extended illness. Born in Johnson County on March 6, 1924, he was the son of the late Paris and Virgie Music Penix. Surviving are a daughter, Robin Penix, two brothers, Paris Penix, Jr., and Estill Penix, both of Cleveland and six sisters, Pauline Penix of Cleveland, Lillian Copley and Eunice Ward of Paintsville, Bessie Davidson of Hindman, Louvetta Rains of Adrian, MI and Bobbie Thompson of Florida. Reverend Don Fraley officiated at the funeral services for Mr. Penix, held in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on September 30. Burial was in the Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 25, 1974
PENLEY, Latmer M.(Castle)
1907-1974
Mrs. Latmer M. Penley, died in a local hospital Sunday, September 15, at the age of 67, following an illness of several months. The wife of Henry Penley, who survives, she was born January 11, 1907, the daughter of the late Lafe and Mary Daniel Castle. Mrs. Penley resided on Depot Road in Paintsville and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Also surviving are a daughter, Alice Isaac of Paintsville; a brother, Reverend Scott Castle of Paintsville and a sister, Mrs. Vina Woods of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mrs. Penley were held Tuesday, September 17, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Reverends C. C. Hall and Bruce Daniel officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 18, 1974
PERRY, Jeff
1894-1974
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 14, for Reverend Jeff Perry, an 80 year old retired coal miner from West Van Lear. A Johnson County native, Reverend Perry was born February 18, 1894, the son of the late Everett and Martha Ward Perry. He is survived by his wife, Martha Porter Perry, three sons, Roy of Dayton, OH, William of Columbus, OH, and Franklin of Franklin, OH; five daughters, Jesse pack of Dayton, Darlene McKenzie of Dayton, Bonnie Jean Jurich of Englewood, OH, Lorraine Conley of Wabash, IN and Dimple Watkins of West Van Lear; one sister, Louise Akers of Whitehouse; 20 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Held in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home, the services were officiated by Reverends John Sammons and Moses Kitchen. Interment was in the Wells-Buckingham Cemetery in Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 2, 1974
SONGER, Edna (Wakefield)
1884-1974
Mrs. Edna Wakefield Songer, died at her Washington Avenue home September 14 following an illness of six months duration. Born in Greenup County on August 28, 1884, Mrs. Songer was the daughter of the late Albert and Calpherina Richards Wakefield and was 90 years of age at the time of her death. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Paintsville. Mrs. Songer was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse B. Songer, who died in August of 1945. Surviving are one son, Jesse W. Songer of Paintsville and a daughter, Mary Fern Stafford; also of Paintsville and two grandchildren. Reverend Tim Johnson officiated at the funeral services for Mrs. Songer, held in the First Christian Church on September 17. Interment was in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Louisa with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 25, 1974
WILLIAMS, Mervin
1906-1974
Mervin Williams, a teacher in Johnson County for 46 years, died Wednesday, September 11, at his Fuget home, following a brief illness. A Johnson County native, he was born, August 15, 1906, the son of the late Leslie and Hattie Daniel Williams. He began his teaching career in 1926 and retired in 1972. He was a member of the Flat Gap Lodge No. 616 F & AM. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Blair Williams, one son, Dickie Williams of Fayetteville, NC, two daughters, Barbara A. Bentley, residing at the Kincheloe Air Force Base in Michigan and Hannah Gerrich of Rochester, IN and eight grandchildren. Fuenral services for Mr. Williams were held Saturday, September 14 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Bruce Daniel and Kelly Caudill officiating. Interment was in the Sheridan Estepp Cemetery at Fuget with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 25, 1974
WILLS, Charles E. Sr.
1906-1974
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 22, for Charles E. Wills, Sr., of Van Lear who had succumbed to an extended illness at his home on Thursday, September 19. The son of the late Jake and Margarett Curran Wills, he was born December 18, 1906. Mr. Wills was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Alma Coleman Wills, three sons, Charles E. Jr., of Plymouth, MI, Jack Douglas of Levitt Town, PA and William Thomas of Lynchburg, OH, two brothers, Frank Wills of Houston, TX and Ralph Wills of Chicago; three sisters, Mary Preston and Anna Ruth Tootsie, both of Van Lear, and Nell Himes of Vanceburg, and seven grandchildren. Reverend Moses Kitchen officiated at the services held in the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church with interment following at Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Serving as pallbearers were Jackie Wills, Jeffery Wills, Louie Spears, Johnny Wills, Charles Chuck Wills, Steve Himes, Ricky Preston and Larry Himes. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 25, 1974
WILSON, Emogene (George)
1918-1974
Mrs. Emogene Wilson of Auxier, died in a local hospital September 17 at the age of 56 following an extended illness. Born in Floyd County on March 12, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Mary Stevens George. Surviving are her husband, Tom (Dell) Wilson, three sons, Tommy of Prestonsburg, Larry of Lexington, and Michael of Findlay, OH; two daughters, Brenda McKenzie of Columbus, and Della Plummer of Prestonsburg; three brothers, Alex George and Herman George both of East Point, and Jackie George of Columbus; six sisters, Beatrice Dunnagan and Opal Miller, both of East Point, Oakie Payne of Gaston, OH and Eva Buck, Maggie Akers and Nina F. Lilly, all of Findlay, OH, and ten grandchildren. Reverends Lee Caudill and Paris Music officiated at services for Mrs. Wilson, held on Friday, September 20 in the Chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery at Prestonsburg with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 25, 1974
OCTOBER-1974
BLAIR, Myrtie (Salyers)
1892-1974
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 26, for Mrs. Myrtie Blair who died last Wednesday, October 23, at the age of 82. A resident of Leander, she was born on June 5, 1892, the daughter of the late Tom and Martha Ellen James Salyers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bosier Ellis Blair, on October 3, 1934. Surviving are three sons, Hebern Blair of Denver. Ellis Blair of Miamisburg, OH and Jimmie Blair of Hillard, OH, three daughters, Mrs. Elmer May of Denver, Mrs. Calvert Hall of Dayton and Mrs. Vernon Ziegler of Columbus, one brother, Frank Salyers of Hamden, OH, 24 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Reverends Francis Blair and Hammie May officiated at the services held in the Beechwall United Baptist church at Leander where Mrs. Blair had been a member. Burial was in the family cemetery at Barnetts Creek with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1974
CONLEY, Beatrice (Arnett)
1926-1974
Beatrice Conley, 48 of Oil Springs died in a Lexington hospital Sunday, October 6 following an extended illness. The daughter of Kash Arnett, who survives and the late Dorothy Watkins Arnett, she was born in Magoffin County on August 28, 1926, and was affiliated with the First Baptist church. Surviving in addition to her father are her husband, Billy R. conley, one son, Arnett W. Conley of Georgetown, a brother, Edsel Arnett of Bera and two sisters, Vera Arnett of Chelsa, MI and Barbara Baker of Whitesburg. Funeral services for Mrs. Conley were conducted Tuesday, October 8, in the First Baptist Church of Paintsville with Reverend Charles Milam officiating. Interment was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 9, 1974
CROTHERS, Thomas N.
1911-1974
Thomas N. Crothers, a Paintsville resident, died in a Lexington hospital Wednesday, October 9, at the age of 63. Born in Borderland, WV, on January 26, 1911, he was the son of the late William and Evelyn Williams Crothers. Mr. Crothers was a retired miner and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Colleen Price Crothers, three sons, William T., Michael and David Lee, all of Paintsville, one daughter, Mary E. Hewlett of Paintsville; three brothers, William Crothers of Jackson, OH, Danny L. Crothers of Douglas, AZ, and James W. Burdsal of Pikeville and a sister, Olice Justice of Covington. Services for Mr. Crothers were held Saturday, October 12, in the First Baptist Church of Paintsville with Reverends Charles Milam and William Jaggers officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 16, 1974
DANIEL, Lottie B. (Elswick)
1884-1974
Mrs. Lottie B. Daniel, 90, died in a local nursing home on Wednesday, October 23, following a lengthy illness. The daughter of the late Buena Vista and Lovica Redd Elswick, she was born in Virginia on February 21, 1884. She married Con Daniel on February 15, 1911 and was preceded in death by him on July 13, 1940. Surviving are five brothers, Tom Elswick, Powell Elswick, Matney Elswick, all of Richland, VA, Oscar Elswick of Pearlsburg, WV, and Walter Elswick of Princeton, WV, and two sisters, Mrs. L. J. Pace and Mrs. Mayme Cromer, both of Princeton. Funeral services for Mrs. Daniel were held Friday, October 25 in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Bruce Daniels officiating. Burial was in the Daniels Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1974
DANIEL, Ransom
1889-1974
Funeral services were held Friday, October 18, in the Southside Freewill Baptist church for Ransom Daniel, 85, of Paintsville, who succumbed to an extended illness on October 15. Born in Johnson County on May 30, 1889, Mr. Daniel was the son of the late David and Elizabeth Lyons Daniel. He was a retired railroad engineer, member of the Freewill Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge 381 F & AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sola Sublett Daniel on May 15 of this year. Surviving are two sons, Charles of Sarasota, FL, and James of Frankfort; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother, Eugene Daniel of Paintsville; a sister, Mrs. Zora Preston, also of Paintsville. Reverends Richard Williams and Eddie Young officiated at services. Graveside rites were conducted by member of Masonic Lodge 381 F & AM at the Sublett Cemetery in Paintsville. Arrangements were under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 23, 1974
DORTON, Harvey T.
1974
Harvey T. Dorton, 78, of Lexington, died in a Lexington hospital on Wednesday, October 2. A native of Johnson County and former Paintsville resident, Dorton was the son of the late William H. and Sarah Elizabeth Fletcher Dorton. He was a retired employee of the Federal Housing Administration and a member of the First Methodist Church of Paintsville. He is survived by his wife, Agnes King Dorton, a daughter, Mrs. Charles L. Preston; two brothers, Dr. John Dorton of Louisville and Oka Dorton of Mt. Sterling; three sisters, Mrs. Ira Luster and Mrs. Marvin Hill, both of Blaine and Mrs. J. G. Coldiron of Hillsboro, OH and three grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Dorton were conducted in Lexington, Saturday, October 5, with burial following in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Greenup County. Arrangements were under the direction of the W. R. Milward Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 9, 1974
EALEY, Garland
1902-1974
Garland Ealey, 72, of Paintsville, succumbed to an extended illness on October 15. Born in Johnson County on February 5, 1902, Mr. Ealey was the son of the late Clint and Laura Blevins Ealey. He was a retired painter. Surviving are his wife, Octava Sevage Ealey; one step son, Hershell Fairchild of Paintsville and one step daughter, Opal Sublett of Lima, OH and a brother, Theodore Ealey of Staffordsville. Funeral services for Mr. Ealey were held October 18 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Toby Weaver and Alfred Frazier, Jr. officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Staffordsville under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 23, 1974
FAIRCHILD, Alton
1937-1974
Alton Fairchild, 37, of Paintsville, died in a fire at Louisa last Friday, October 25. The son of Kenneth and Bessie Selvage Fairchild, who survive, Alton was a route salesman for the Grim Beverage Company of Paintsville. He was born in Johnson County on June 28, 1937. Also surviving are his wife, Phyliss Davis Fairchild; one son, Alton Douglas Fairchild of Paintsville, three daughters, Debra Lynn Fairchild, Joyce Ann Fairchild and Sherletta Mae Fairchild, all of Paintsville, two brothers, Paul Fairchild, of West Liberty, OH and Bob Fairchild of Milford Center, OH; and five sisters, Alvia Lee Roberts, Gladys Short, Delorice Woodworth and Erma Ruth Fairchild, all of Milford Center and Phyllis Haney of Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral services for Mr. Fairchild were held Monday, October 28, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Johnson officiating. Interment was in the McKinley Webb Cemetery at East Point. Serving as pallbearers were employees of the Grim Beverage Company. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1974
FAIRCHILD, Orville
1909-1974
Orville Fairchild, 64, of Oil Springs, died in a Lexington Hospital, Wednesday, Oct 30. The son of the late James H. Fairchild and Mrs. Sina Bayes Fairchild, who survives, he was born in Johnson County on Dec 7, 1909. Mr. Fairchild was retired from his employment as a maintenance foreman with the Union Fork and Hoe Company. Also surviving are his wife, Edith Fairchild; three daughters, Mrs. Garnett Anderson of Oil Springs, Mrs. Loretta Molnar of Delaware, OH, and Mrs. Janice Fairchild of oil Springs; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and 3 brothers, Delbert Fairchild and Doug Fairchild, both of Oil Springs and Wayne Fairchild of Olive Hill. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov 2 in the Chapel of Paintsville Funeral Home with Revs. Arnold Reed, Harold Salyers, and Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in the Litteral Cemetery at Oil Springs with the grandsons serving as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 6, 1974
FITZPATRICK, Rusha
1900-1974
Rusha Fitzpatrick, 74, of Paintsville, died in a local hospital on October 16 following an extended illness. Born in Johnson County on February 20, 1900, she was the daughter of the late A. M. and Mary Elizabeth Rice Fitzpatrick and a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Roxie Rivers of West Van Lear and one niece and one nephew. Funeral services for Ms. Fitzpatrick were held Saturday, October 13, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Eddie Young and John Marshall officiating. Burial was in the Wells- Buckingham Cemetery in Paintsville. Serving as pallbearers were Elroy Blair, William Blair, Jr., Dan Schmidt, Jim Cox, Brother Watkins and Jimmy Mason. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Octob23, 1974
GREEN, Columbus
1883-1974
Columbus Green succumbed to an extended illness in a Prestonsburg nursing home last Wednesday, October 2, at the age of 90. Born in Morgan County on December 25, 1883, he was a retired farmer, a resident of West Van Lear, a member of the United Baptist Church and the son of the late Jim and Lou Craft Green. His wife, Bertha Green preceded him in death in May 21, 1968. Surviving are three sons, Charlie of Lowmansville, Tillman of Taylor, MI, and Willie of West Van Lear, five brothers, Paris Green of Huntington, WV, Arthur Green of Catlettsburg, Harry Green of Coal Grove, OH, Malcolm Green of Arizona and Milton Green of Holden, WV; a sister, Bessie Moore of Wheelersburg, OH; 35 grandchildren, and 61 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Green were held Saturday, October 5, in the Cedar Grove United Baptist Church at West Van Lear with Reverends Lonza Reed, Arnold Reed and James Blair officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Chandlersville with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 9, 1974
HANEY, Sandra Kay (Blackburn)
1949-1974
Sandra Kay Blackburn Haney, the 25 year old wife of William Earl (Lucky) Haney, died as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident on Sunday afternoon, October 6. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Blackburn of Belfry, Saundra was born September 7, 1949, and was a student at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond at the time of her death. She was enrolled in nurse’s training. Surviving are her parents, her husband, whom she married July 20, 1968, a sister, Sheila Jean Blackburn of Belfry and a brother, Jimmy Douglas Blackburn, also of Belfry. Funeral services for Mrs. Haney were held Wednesday, October 9, in the Highland Presbyterian Church in Belfry with Reverends Tim Swanston and Joe Smith officiating. Interment was in the Mount View Memorial Gardens in Huddy with arrangements under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 16, 1974
LEWIS, Allen Bates
1947-1974
Allen Bates Lewis, 27, of Baltimore, MD, died in Baltimore on October 21 following an extended illness. The son of Julian B. and Virginia Stambaugh Lewis, who survive, he was born on March 18, 1947, and was a member of the Church of Christ. Also surviving are his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Alice Stambaugh of Stambaugh and a brother, Larry Keith Lewis of Baltimore. Reverend Bennie Blankenship officiated at funeral services for Mr. Lewis on Friday, October 25, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Stambaugh Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1974
MCKENZIE, Tolbert Jr.
1918-1974
Tolbert McKenzie, Jr. age 56, died Oct 29, in a Newark, OH hospital. Born at Oil Springs on Oct 2, 1918, he was the son of the late Tolbert McKenzie and Mrs. Nellie Baldwin McKenzie, who survives. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Emma K. Bailey of Mansfield, OH, and two brothers, Rudolph and Willis Gene McKenzie, both of Johnstown, OH. Mr. McKenzie was retired from the US Civil service commission and was a member of the Vine Grove Lodge, No. 603 F &AM, Fort Knox, Ainad Shrine Temple of East St. Louis and Scottish Rites, Valley of Southern Illinois. Funeral services for Mr. McKenzie were held at Crouse and Son Chapel in Johnstown with Revs.Arnold Reed and Eula McKenzie. Burial was in Concord Cemetery at Johnstown, OH with nephews and cousins serving as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 27, 1974
MUSIC, Hattie C. (Stone)
1892-1974
Hattie C. Music, an 81 year old resident of East Point, died in a Pikeville hospital on Monday, October 28, following an extended illness. The daughter of the late Elliott and Mary Conley Stone, Mrs. Music was born November 26, 1892 and was a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie L. Music in November 29, 1970. Surviving are four sons, Bill Music, Clyde Music, Bobby Joe Music, and Dewel Earl Music, all of East Point, five daughters, Hazel Baldridge, Alta Howard, Nell Robinson, and Gertrude Auxier, all of East Point, and Mary Badgett of Findlay, OH; 33 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild. Funeral services for Mrs. Music will be held Thursday, October 31, in the Little Paint Church of God at East Point with Reverends Roy R. Benton, Moses Kitchen and Scottie Griffith officiating. Burial will be in the Music Family Cemetery at East Point with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1974
PRESTON, Gussie (Burgess)
1896-1974
Mrs. Gussie Burgess Preston succumbed to a lengthy illness last Friday, October 11, at the age of 78. Born in Johnson County on April 1, 1896, she was the daughter of the late Clark and Elizabeth Tackett O’Bryan. She resided with her husband, Edgar Preston, on Euclid Avenue and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Paintsville Lodge No. 320 and the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her first husband, W. M. Burgess in December of 1951. Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Herschell Burgess of Houston, TX, four grandchildren; 28 step grandchildren, 16 step great grandchildren and three step daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Wells of Boonscamp, Mrs. Doris Davis of Dayton and Mrs. Joyce Preston of St. Clair Shores, MI; four step sons, Escomb Preston, Billie Joe Preston and Edgar Preston, Jr., all of Dayton, and Martin Preston of Flatwoods and a sister, Mrs. Mollie Fraley of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mrs. Preston were held Monday, October 14, in the Paintsville Funeral Home with Reverends J. H. Short and Warnie Short officiating. Burial was in the Wells-Buckingham Cemetery in Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 16, 1974
RIGSBY, Sarah Jane (Smith)
1887-1974
Mrs. Sarah Jane Rigsby, 87, died at her Red Bush home last Sunday, October 6 after an illness of several months. The daughter of the late Tom and Cerilda Keaton Smith, she was born at Red Bush on March 1, 1887, and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Rigsby, in 1949. Surviving are a son, Lee Rigsby of Waverly, OH, seven daughters, Maxie Rigsby and Nannie Sparks of Red Bush, Hazel Salyer of Springfield, Ester Adams of Fuget, Mary Moore of Columbus, Lissie Cox of Ezel and Etta Keaton of West Liberty; 36 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Rigsby were held Tuesday, October 8, in the Old Paint Church at Relief with Reverends Robie Ferguson, Addie Ferguson, and Paul Keaton officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Red Bush with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 9, 1974
ROBINSON, Sam
1907-1974
Sam Robinson, 69, of Paintsville succumbed to an extended illness on Monday, October 21. Born September 3, 1907, he was the son of the late George and Lucinda Estep Robinson and was a member of the Freewill Baptist church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Meade of Paintsville and Mrs. Alka Helton George also of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mr. Robinson were held Wednesday, October 23, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Alfred Frazier, Jr., and Toby Wheeler officiating. Burial was in the Staffordsville Church Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1974
SALYER, Freeman
1890-1974
Freeman Salyer, an 84 year old resident of Red Bush, died in the Veteran’s Hospital in Lexington on Saturday, October 26, following an extended illness. A retired farmer, he was born February 27, 1890, the son of the late John and Alifari Lyons Salyer. Mr. Salyer was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two sons. Surviving are his wife, Pearlie Rowland Salyer, whom he married on July 12, 1919; four daughters, Dorothy Payler of Cincinnati, Christine Osterfield of Miami Beach, Opal Williams of Meally and Lois Pennington of Red Bush and ten grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Salyer were held Tuesday, October 29, in the Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church with Reverends J. T. Bailey, Lafe Skaggs and Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in the Salyer Cemetery at Red Bush with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1974
SALYER, Mae E. (Fairchild)
1903-1974
Mrs. Mae E. Salyer died in a local hospital last Thursday, October 3, following an illness of several months. The daughter of the late Alonzo and Emmie Caudill Fairchild, the 71 year old Mrs. Salyer was a Sitka resident, born May 28, 1903 and a member of the United Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Edward Salyer, whom she married September 16, 1922; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Mary Jean) Arrowood of Ashland, a granddaughter, Mrs. Garry (Marsha) Trimble of Barnetts Creek; one great grandson; two brothers, Edward Fairchild of Springfield, OH, and G. V. Fairchild of Plain City, OH and a sister, Mrs. Maxie Stafford of Lexington. Funeral services for Mrs. Salyer were held Sunday, October 6, in the Old Hood United Baptist Church with Elders O. I. Williams, J. T. Bailey, Jesse Caudill and Glen Arrowood officiating. Burial was in the Salyer Cemetery at Sitka with Sherman Arrowood, Flem Arrowood, Lawrence Arrowood, Talmadge Gamble, Leonus Grim, Jesses Lemaster, Edgar Castle, Charles Thompson, Tommy Williams and Don Trimble serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 9, 1974
SKAGGS, Esta (Lewis)
1908-1974
Mrs. Esta Skaggs, 66 year old Keaton resident died suddenly October 11 in a Louisa hospital. The daughter of the late Andy and Oma Eldridge Lewis, she was born May 13, 1908. Mrs. Skaggs was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Skaggs who died in December 1965. Surviving are six sons, James C. of Circleville, OH, Edward and Kenneth of Columbus, Joe of Cornwell, IN, Emery of Marion, OH, and Earl of Grayson; six daughters, Vivie Tackett of Staffordsville, Lois Blanton of Volga, Margarett Holbrook of Columbus, Ivory Holbrook of Elna and Ruth Holbrook and Joyce Rigsby, both of Keaton; one brother, Roscie Lewis of Staffordsville; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Trusty of Crockett; 83 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Skaggs were held in the Old Paint Church at Relief on Monday, October 14, with Reverends Robie Ferguson, and Paul E. Keaton officiating. Burial was in the Skaggs Cemetery at Martha with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 16, 1974
SPARKS, Elva
1903-1974
Elva Sparks succumbed to a brief illness on October 25 at the age of 70. Born December 9, 1903, he was the son of the late Jess and Ellen Lemaster Sparks. A farmer, he resided at Hager Hill. Surviving are his wife, Tera McKenzie Sparks, one son, Herman Sparks of Sunbury, OH; two daughters, Magdalene Burton of Sitka and Elwanda Holland of Delaware, OH, eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Sparks were held Sunday, October 27, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverends Arnold Reed and Ellis Hamilton officiating. Interment was in the Sparks Cemetery at Flat Gap with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1974
VANHOOSE, Stella (Vanhoose)
1912-1974
Stella VanHoose, died at her Louisa home last Wednesday, October 30, following an extended illness. The 62 year old Mrs. VanHoose was born in Lawrence County on August 18, 1912, and was affiliated with Jehovah Witnesses. She was the daughter of the late Leo VanHoose and Mrs. Victoria Deboard VanHoose, who survives. Also surviving are her husband, Willie VanHoose, two sons, William VanHoose of Lakewood, FL, and Frank Ray VanHoose of Paintsville; one daughter, Mary Jane Collins of Van Lear; four grandchildren and two sisters, Dixie Ratliff of West Van Lear and Bernice Fitch of Louisa. Reverends Michael Carreno and John Magnuson officiated at funeral services for Mrs. VanHoose held Friday, November 1 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Boyd Cemetery at Louisa with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 6, 1974
WALLIN, Corina (Williams)
1875-1974
Corinna Wallin, a resident of Red Bush, died in Columbus, OH, on Tuesday, October 8, at the age of 97. The daughter of the late Issac and Minerva L. Webb Williams, she was born in Johnson County on December 15, 1875. She was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder R. W. Wallin. Surviving are a son, James E. Wallin of Red Bush and a daughter, Mrs. Maxie McNabb of Winchester. Funeral services for Mrs. Wallin were held Thursday, October 10 in the Enterprise Baptist Church at Red Bush with Reverends Ellis Hamilton and Lafe Skaggs officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Red Bush with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 16, 1974
WARD, Sheldon H.
1912-1974
Sheldon H.Ward, 62, died in Titusville, FL, Tuesday, October 15 following a lengthy illness. Born in Paintsville on June 5, 1912, he was the son of the Vinnie Ellen Fitch Ward of Boonscamp and the late William Jefferson Ward, C & O Engineer. He was employed by the Montgomery Ward Company and a member of the Central Baptist Church in Titusville, where he had lived for the past seven years. Also surviving are his wife, Mrs. Freda Maye Bingham Ward, two sons, Sheldon H., Jr., of Titusville and William E. of Amaton, CT; one daughter, Mrs. Shirlene Linkenhoker of Fort Worth, TX, two brothers, Jeff Sherman, Williamsport, and John P. of Boonscamp; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Walters of Williamsport, and Mrs. Shirley Davis, Paintsville and Mrs. Alberta Lent of Oxen Hill, MD, and six grandchildren. Services for Mr. Ward were held October 18 in the Chapel of the Brevard Funeral Home in North Titusville with interment in the Brevard Memorial Park at Fort Tenace, FL. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 23, 1974
WARD, Zora (Blair)
1903-1974
Zora Ward, 71, of 120 Euclid Ave., died at the Wabash County Hospital, IN, Saturday, October 26. She had been in failing health for one year. Mrs. Ward was born February 22, 1903 in Paintsville and was a Wabash resident for 24 years. She was a housewife. She was the daughter of Albert and Julia Blair. In 1928 she married Richard C. Ward, in Paintsville, who died July 4, 1956. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Brinson and Mrs. Morris (Doris) Williams, three sons, Ellis B. Ward, William c. Ward and James R. Ward; three brothers, Kenneth Blair and Kelley Blair, Barnetts Creek, and Curtis Blair, Clifton, OH. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Katie Ward and Elva Ratliff, Barnetts Creek, Mrs. Edna Ratliff, Denver, and Mrs. Imogene Preston, Paintsville, 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was affiliated with the Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church. Services were held Tuesday October 29, with burial in Falls Cemetery in Wabash. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1974
WEBB, Garland
1893-1974
Garland Webb died at his Van Lear home on Tuesday, October 15 at the age of 80. The son of the late Herman and Martha Jane Burchwell, he was born at Odds, KY on August 14, 1893. MR. Webb was a retired miner and farmer and member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles in January of 1973. Surviving are his wife, Lula Jane Delong Webb, whom he married on August 7, 1917, in Paintsville; five sons, Delmar of Belleville, MI, Orville and Garland, Jr., both of Shelby, OH, Thurman of Newark, OH, and Herbert of Larton, VA, five daughters, Alka Mitchell of Cincinnati, Loka Papay, Anna Marie Hicks, and June Hall, all of Shelby, and Betty Lou Hall of Cincinnati; 43 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and a brother, Jake Webb of Van Lear. Funeral services for Mr. Webb were held October 18 in the Block House Bottom Church of Christ with Reverend W. T. Hawkins officiating. Burial was in the Webb Cemetery at Volga with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 23, 1974
WELLS, Ella (Davis)
1895-1974
Mrs. Ella Wells, 78, passed away at her Boonscamp home on October 24. The daughter of the late Charlie and Jennie Lee Wells Davis, she was born October 29, 1895. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert D. Wells, on June 17, 1974. Surviving are five sons, Homer Wells, Denver Wells and Dennis Wells, all of Boonscamp, Shirley Wells of Louisa and Hobert Wells of Cincinnati, one daughter, Dorothy Wells of Boonscamp; two half sisters, Irene Riddle of Ashland and Iunice Lowe of Huntington, WV, and two grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Wells were held Saturday, October 26, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend J. H. Short officiating. Burial was in the Fields-Wells Cemetery at Boonscamp with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1974
WILSON, Thelma (Bolins)
1913-1974
Mrs. Thelma Murray Wilson, a 61 year old resident of White House, died in an area hospital last Wednesday, October 23 following an extended illness. Born on August 24, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Anna Bowens Bolins and was a member of the Freewill Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Willard Murray on December 2, 1961. Surviving are her second husband, Paul Wilson, two sons, Willard Roger Murray of Thelma and Beverly Murray of West Van Lear; three daughters, Lorraine Price of Tutor Key, Willa Dean Meade of Flatwoods and Charlene Adams of White House; two brothers, Orville Boling of Flatwoods, and Paul Boling of Lackey, five sisters, Gertrude Runyon of Kermit, WV, Ollie Sexton of St. Helen’s, OR, Myrtle Ratliff of West Van Lear, Ethel Saunders of Toledo, and Nellie Webb of Prestonsburg; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services for Mrs. Wilson were held Saturday, October 26, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home by Reverend Tommy Reynolds. Burial was in the Murray Family Cemetery at White House with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1974
WIREMAN, Maude E. (Hamilton)
1905-1974
Maude E. Wireman died in an area hospital Sunday, October 20, at the age of 69. The wife of Robert R. Wireman, who survives, she was born September 13, 1905, the daughter of the late Richard and Ann Rice Hamilton. She was a resident of Auxier and a member of the Methodist Church. Additional survivors include five sons, Robert, Jr., of Cleveland, David of Cincinnati, Richard of Lexington, Howard of Columbus, and James of Auxier; two daughters, Rebecca Caudill and Alice May, both of Auxier, 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Wireman were held at 2 p.m. today, October 23, in the Auxier Methodist Church with Reverend Gene Stanley officiating. Burial was in the Government Relocation Cemetery at Auxier with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 23, 1974
YOUNG, Columbus
1922-1974
Columbus Young, died at his Paintsville residence last Wednesday, October 30 at the age of 52. The son of the late Benjamin and Mollie Cordial Young, he was born march 28, 1922. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jenene Glenn Young; one son, Benjamin R. Young of Flint, MI, three daughters, Carolyn Sue Young, Francis Gayle Clay and Debra Kay Young, all of Flint; three grandchildren; two brothers, Walter Young of Offutt and Herschell Young of Van Lear and three sisters, Dorothy Wagner of Springfield, OH, Daisy Pruitt of Flint and Mrs. Pearl Walters of Offutt. Funeral services for Mr. Young were held Saturday, October 2, in the Chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home with Reverends C. J. Sparks and Earl Muncy officiating. Interment was in the Ben Young Cemetery at Offutt with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 6, 1974
NOVEMBER-1974
BLAIR, Nora (Rivers)
1894-1974
Funeral services for Nora Blair, 80, of Van Lear, were held Nov 17 in the Chapel of Jones-Preston Funeral Home following her demise on Nov 14 after an extended illness. The daughter of the late George and Julia Blair Rivers, she was born Mar 10, 1894, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Sibyl Powers of Van Lear and Sylvia Stone of Stevensville, MD; 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Virgie Hannah of Van Lear and Vernie Hannah of East Point; a brother Verlie Rivers of Wheelersburg, OH and two half-brothers, George Rivers of Paintsville and Hershell Rivers of East Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warnie Blair on Mar 1, 1962. Revs. Mosses Kitchen and Lee Music officiated at the funeral services with burial following in the Music-Hyden Cemetery at East Point. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 20, 1974
BRADLEY, Russell
1916-1974
Russell Bradley, a Paintsville resident and retired mechanic, died in a Lexington hospital last Sunday, November 10, at the age of 57. Born in Wolfe County on November 25, 1916, he was the son of the late John and Della Parks Bradley. He was a member of the Southside Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Elizabeth (Tib) Baldwin Bradley; one son, Jerry Bradley of West Jefferson, OH; one sister, Mrs. Walsa Wilson, Shelby, OH and three grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Bradley will be held at 2 p.m. today, November 13 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Webb Cemetery at West Van Lear with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 13, 1974
BROWN, Rachel (Prince)
1913-1974
Mrs. Rachel Brown, wife of Merdie Brown, died in a Louisa hospital on Wednesday, November 13, after a brief illness. Born in Lawrence County on January 13, 1913, she was the daughter of the late James Prince and Mrs. Sarah Smith Prince, who survives. She was occupied as a housewife and a member of the Pigeon Freewill Baptist Church. Also surviving are one step son; Langley Brown of Wittensville; 2 step daughters, Lena Stapleton of Stambaugh and Nella Murray of Home Acre, VA; 5 brothers, James, Ed, and Jess Prince all of Louisa; Lawrence Prince of Columbus and Troy Prince of Clifford, KY; 4 sisters, Dixie Lemasters, Stella Butcher and Bertha Childers all of Louisa and Gladys Williamson of Columbus. Services held in the Chapel of Preston Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Stapleton and O.I. Williams officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Stambaugh under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 20, 1974
CASTLE, Wilbur
1926-1974
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov 22 at the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church for Wilbur Castle, who died Tuesday, Nov 19 at his home. Rev. James Kelly Caudill and Rev. M. T. Wommack officiated. Burial followed in the Castle Cemetery at Nippa. Mr. Castle was a disabled miner, a member of the Freewill Baptist Church, born Nov 17, 1926 to Jonah and Edna Adams Castle of Nippa, who survive. Also surviving are his wife, Ollie Faye McKenzie Castle and five sons; Rickey Eli Castle, Jimmie Allen Castle, Robert Eugene Castle, Edgel Lee Castle, all of Nippa and Wilbur Henry Castle, Jr., of Wabash, IN; one daughter Edna Deloris Townsend of San Francisco, CA. Also surviving are four brothers, Jonah Castle, Jr., Evans, WV, Billy G. Castle, Enon, OH, James A. Castle, Meally, David Castle, Riceville, and six sisters, Mrs. Loberta Spradlin, Tutor Key, Mrs. Lorraine Castle, Nippa, Mrs. Kay Schmidt, Nippa, Mrs. Fay Lyons, Nippa, Mrs. Janice Bone, Wabash, IN, and Mrs. Brenda Pack, Dayton, one grandchild. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 27, 1974
DANIELS, Earl
1902-1974
Earl Daniels, a 72 year old retired miner, died in a local hospital Wednesday, November 13. A resident of Nippa, Mr. Daniels was born June 12, 1902, and was the son of the late Anderson and Mollie Daniels Daniels. Surviving are his wife, Suvillar Fairchild Daniels; two son, Paul Daniels of Nippa and Earl Daniels, Jr. of Thealka; four daughters, Mary Jackson of Meally, Beulah Hyden and Vivian Vanhoose, both of Thealka and Ella Redford of Paintsville; 13 grandchildren; one great grandchild; three brothers, Theodore Daniels of Nippa, Lawrence Daniels of Thealka and Bascom Daniels of Tutor Key and one sister, Mrs. Ella Music of Nippa. Rev. Don Fraley officiated at funeral services held Saturday, November 16, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in Daniels Family Cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 20, 1974
DUTTON, John
1883-1974
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov 21, for John Dutton, 91, of Thelma, who died at his home Monday, Nov 18. Born in Johnson County on Aug 25, 1883, Mr. Dutton was the son of the late Allen and Amy Mollette Dutton. He was a retired miner. Surviving are his wife, Nelva Pack Dutton; six sons, London Dutton of River, Clifford Dutton of Springfield, Eugene Dutton of Wabash, George Dutton of Smith River, CA, Elmer Dutton of Tremont City, OH, and John Dutton, Jr., of Urbana, OH; three daughters, Thelma Parker and Eula Fae Blevins of Urbana and Gracie Marie Dutton of Thelma; three sisters, Mary Spears, Maggie Williamson of Glenoma, WA and Sallie Pack of Dayton; 29 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren. Rev. Newt Music will officiate at the funeral services which will begin in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Dennie Pigg Cemetery at Boons Camp with arrangement under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 20, 1974
FAIRCHILD, Ballard
1890-1974
Funeral services held Tuesday, November 12, for Ballard "Son" Fairchild, 84, a former Paintsville resident who died in Huntington, WV last Saturday, November 9. A Johnson County native, Mr. Fairchild was born June 1, 1890, the son of the late Joe and Elizabeth Estep Fairchild. He was a member of the Rock House Freewill Baptist Church and had resided in Huntington for the past three years, where he moved after retiring as a farmer and former postman. Surviving are his wife, Bertha McCloud Fairchild, three daughters, Mrs. Irene Clatos, of Frankfort, Mrs. Mary Trimble of Barnetts Creek and Mrs. Pauline Burnett of Huntington; two brothers, Lonnie Fairchild and Troy Fairchild, both of Staffordsville; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Pelphrey of Staffordsville and Mrs. Lester Adams of Paintsville; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Reverends Lowell Pelphrey, Claude Preston and Scott Castle officiated at the funeral services held in the First Freewill Baptist Church of Paintsville with interment following in the Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. Pallbearers were Henry Burnett, Jr., Davis Reed Trimble, Jr., Jack Trimble, Robert Paul Trimble, Lloyd Clatos and Nick Clatos. Arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 13, 1974
FAIRCHILD, John G.
1890-1974
Funeral services were conducted in Carey, OH, Thursday, November 7 for John G. Fairchild, a former Paintsville resident who died Monday, November 4, in Vanlue, OH. Born December 6, 1890, at Asa, Mr. Fairchild was the son of the late David and Alice Pelphrey Fairchild and was a member of the Carey Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane Blair Fairchild; 3 daughters, Mrs. Fannie May and Mrs. Ethel Hannah of Vanlue and Mrs. Lexie McMahon of Findlay, OH; 2 sons, Cecil Fairchild of Alvado, OH and Prater Fairchild o Hager Hill. Burial was in the Zion Bloom Cemetery at Vanlue. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 13, 1974
FAIRCHILDS, Sonny
1916-1974
Sonny Fairchilds, a 58 year old retired miner, died Sunday, November 17, following an extended illness. A resident of Paintsville, Mr. Fairchilds was born April 13, 1916, the son of the late Levi and Lucy Hitchcock Fairchilds. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Selvage Fairchild; 5 sons, Lowell, James, Leslie, Nick and Linville all of Paintsville; 3 daughters, Maona Pelphrey, and Mable Belcher both of Paintsville and Florence Skaggs of Dayton; 3 brothers, Walter Fairchilds of Paintsville, Espie Fairchilds and Arthur Fairchilds both of Lexington; 3 sisters, Alma Conley of Staffordsville, Grace Preston of Jackson, OH and Dora Henson of Lexington; 13 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Fairchilds will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, November 20 in the Chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Lowell Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 20, 1974
FLINT, Garnet R. (Strickland)
1911-1974
Mrs. Garnet R. Flint died in a Saline, MI hospital on Saturday, November 2, at the age of 3. The daughter of Henry (Doc) and Katherine McFaddin Strickland, she was born in Paintsville on June 28, 1911. A licensed practical nurse, Mrs. Flint had resided in Ypsilanti, MI since 1955 and worked at Beyer Memorial Hospital and Ridgewood Hospital before retiring in 1964. She was a member of St. Alexis Catholic Church. Mrs. Flint was preceded in death by one son, Sammy, who died in infancy. Surviving are her husband, Charley Arnold flint, whom she married on February 20, 1927; one son, John E. flint of Offutt; two daughters, Mrs. Russell (Bobbie) Hoskins of Milan, MI and Mrs. J. R. (Doris) Bryant of Ypsilanti and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Flint were held Tuesday, November 5, in St. Alexis Catholic Church and were preceded by Scriptural Vigil Service at Moore Memorial Chapel. Interment was in the St. Johns Cemetery in Ypsilanti with arrangements under the direction of Wagner-Stark Memorial Chapel in Ypsilanti. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 6, 1974
GRIMM, Bascom
1886-1974
Bascom Grimm, 88, of Nippa died Sunday, November 24, after an extended illness. The son of the late Wallace and Susan George Grimm, he was born January 12, 1886, and was a retired miner and member of the United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Grimm on Feb. 7, 1973. Surviving are 4 sons, Bert Grimm of West Van Lear, Buel Grimm of Nippa, Carl Grimm of Tutor Key and Robert Grimm of Ashland; a daughter, Mrs. Carl Patrick of Paintsville; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary Blair and Mrs. Martha Pelphrey both of West Van Lear. Funeral services for Mr. Grimm were held Tuesday, November 26, in the Locust Grove United Baptist Church at Stambaugh with Reverends J. T. Bailey, B. C. Ferguson and Florida Lyons officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Stambaugh with the grandsons serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 27, 1974
HOLBROOK, Charlie
1917-1974
Charlie Holbrook, a 57 year old Red Bush farmer, died in a local hospital on November 30, following an extended illness. Born on July 15, 1917 he was the son of the late John and Lillie Smith Holbrook. Surviving are ten brothers, Dee, Hady, Otto, and Clayton Holbrook, all of Elna and Orville and Jim Holbrook, both of Red Bush; Willie Holbrook of Keaton; and Fred, Emory, and Jesse Holbrook, all of Columbus, OH and a sister Nancy Campbell fo Columbus. Funeral services for Mr. Holbrook were held Tuesday, December 3, in the Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church with Revs. Hager Kelly, Homer Evans and Paul Keaton officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Red Bush with arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 4, 1974
HUGHES, Georgia (Bowling)
1890-1974
Mrs. Georgia Hughes, 84, of Paintsville, died in a local hospital on November 14, after a brief illness. Born October 6, 1890, she was the daughter of the late William and Julina Meeks Bowling and was a member of the United Baptist church. She was preceded in death by three husbands, David Daniels, Linzie Blevins, and Jack Hughes. Surviving are four sons, Frank B. Daniels and Charles Ray Daniels, both of Goochland, VA and Lloyd Daniels and Floyd Daniels, both of Columbus; four daughters, Addie Daniels and Ruby Daniels, both of Paintsville; Ada Kitts of Mansfield, OH and Helen Lyons of Bakersville, CA; one sister, Goldie Maynard of Staffordsville; one brother, Grover Bowling of OH and 31 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Hughes were held Sunday, November 17, in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with elders C. J. Sparks, and O. I. Williams officiating. Burial was in the Forest Preston Cemetery at River with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 20, 1974
JUSTICE, Olive (Crothers)
1909-1974
Mrs. Olive Justice, wife of the late William S. Justice, died in an automobile accident in Prestonsburg on November 30. Born in 1909, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn Williams Crothers and a retired Western Union employee. Mrs. Justice resided at Covington. Surviving are two brothers, William Crothers of Jackson, OH and Danny Crothers of Douglas, AZ and a nephew, James R. Burdsal of Pikeville. Funeral services for Mrs. Justice were held Tuesday, December 3, in the Chapel of Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend Charles E. Milam officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 4, 1974
MEADE, Raymond
1912-1974
Raymond Meade, a 62 year old retired miner, died Nov 23, after an illness of several months. A resident of Williamsport, he was born Mar 15, 1912, the son of the late George and Bertie Harmon Meade and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Witten Meade, four sons, Charles E. Meade, with the U S Air Force at Dayton, Chad Meade, of Auxier, Howard Meade, stationed with the US Army in Germany and Granville Meade of West Van Lear; 10 grandchildren; his step father, Robert Meek of Paintsville; a brother, Harold Meade of Reover and a half brother, Bob Meek of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mr. Meade were held Monday, Nov 25, in the Wells Chapel Methodist Church at Boons Camp with Rev. Mabry Holbrook officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Offutt under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 27, 1974
RICE, Paris
1912-1974
Paris Rice, 62, of Falcon in Magoffin County, died in an Ashland hospital on November 26. The son of the late Farmer and Louella Long Rice, he was born in Johnson County, on Jan 22, 1912. Mr. Rice was employed as a pipe fitter and was a member of Masonic lodge 769 F & AM, Chapter 131 R & AM and the Ray G. Tipton Council, Chapter 98 RSM, Paintsville. Surviving are his wife, Maxie Litteral Rice and a sister, Juanita Withey of Delta, OH. Funeral services for Mr. Rice were held Friday, Nov 29, in the Salyersville Freewill Baptist Church where he was a member. Revs. Herb Arms and David Lykins officiated. Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 4, 1974
RIVETTS, Virtrice (Bowling)
1924-1974
Mrs. Harry (Virtrice) Rivetts of Littleton, Mass, died of cancer on November 28. A native of Johnson County, she was born at East Point, July 22, 1924, the daughter of the late William Paris and Ada Bowyer Bowling. Surviving are her husband, three sisters, Mrs. Virgil (Ernestine) Smith of Mansfield, OH, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Wilson of Silversprings, MD, and Mrs. Virginia Hyden of East Point; two brothers, William S. Bowling of Kenton, OH and Virgil Bowling of Van Sant, VA. Also four half brothers, Julius, Henry, and Demart Bowling of Van Lear and Edgar Bowling of Middletown, OH. Services were held in Littleton, Mass. Under the direction of the Badger Funeral Directory. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 4, 1974
ROBERTS, Dan W.
1918-1974
Dan W. Roberts, a self-employed Paintsville painter, died in a Lexington hospital on Nov29 at the age of 56. The son of the late Vern K. and Vada Spradlin Roberts, he was born April 26, 1918. Surviving are his wife, Mary Louise Ward Roberts; four sons, Shorty and Richard Roberts, both at home and Danny W. Roberts, Jr. and Douglas M. Roberts, both of Akron, OH; four daughters, Peggy Louise and Naoma Roberts, both at home, Nancy Weyrick of Youngstown, OH, and Reecie Drexsler of Akron; 11 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mrs. Hobart Helton of Paintsville, Mrs. Blaine Fraley of Auxier and Mrs. Bill Osborne of FL and one brother, Kellsie Roberts of Ashland. Funeral services for Mr. Roberts were held Sunday, Dec 1 in the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Edward J. Young officiating. Burial was in the Roberts Family Cemetery in Paintsville with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 4, 1974
SALYER, Minerva
1899-1974
Mrs. Minerva Salyer died Friday, November 29, in a local hospital following an illness of several months. A resident of Fuget, Mrs. Salyer was born May 31, 1899, the daughter of the late Flem and Sarah McKenzie Dixon. Surviving are her husband, Jay Salyer; two daughters, Mrs. Cyntha Franklin and Mrs. Dora Cottle, both of Meally; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; two brothers, John Dixon of Wayland and Kenneth Dixon of Fairborn, OH and five sisters, Mrs. Cora Mahan of Louisville and Mrs. Hazel Preston, Mrs. Rosa Salyer, Mrs. Bessie Parker and Mrs. Stella Dyer all of Fairborn. Funeral services held Sunday, December 1, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Daniel officiating with burial in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 4, 1974
SLONE, Jane (McKenzie)
1896-1974
Mrs. Jane McKenzie Slone, 78, of Paintsville, died in an area hospital on November 22, following a lengthy illness. The daughter of the late Asbury and Cora Ward McKenzie, she was born at Sitka, on July 18, 1896 and married James Monroe Slone on June 13, 1914. Mrs. Slone was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband died April 22, 1962. Surviving are 3 sons, Clarence Slone of Sitka, Regnald Slone of Paintsville, and James M. Slone, Jr. of Paintsville; 3 daughters, Lola McKenzie of Flat Gap, Amanda Castle and Clarice Slone of Paintsville; 31 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren; a brother Richard McKenzie of Ashland, a sister, Cynthia Daniels of Sitka and 3 half brothers. Funeral services were held Monday, November 25, in the Paintsville United Baptist Church with Reverends O. I. Williams and Arnold Reed officiating. Burial was in Slone family cemetery at Turner Branch with arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 27, 1974
STAPLETON, Dow
1906-1974
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 27, in the First United Methodist Church in Paintsville for Dow Stapleton, age 68, who succumbed to a several months illness on November 25. Born April 13, 1906, Mr. Stapleton was the son of the late Crate and Mollie Sturgill Stapleton. A resident of Volga, he was a retired school teacher and had held positions of teacher, supervisor and coach in the school systems. Surviving are his wife, Alka Auxier Stapleton, whom he married on March 19, 1924, two sons, F. S. “bus” Stapleton of Cardington, OH and Johnny Stapleton of Volga, two daughters, Mary Lou Draughan of Pikeville and Gay Bailey of Paintsville, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Reverends Ellis Hamilton and Charles Stapleton officiated at the services for Mr. Stapleton with interment following in the Stapleton Cemetery at Volga. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Johnson County School system and active pallbearers were David Auxier, Clifford “Bo” Burton, J. R. Frisby, Bromley Patton, Clifford VanHoose and Fred McKenzie. Arrangements were under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 4, 1974
TRIMBLE, Bruce
1902-1974
Funeral services were held today at 11 a.m. today, November 20, for Bruce Trimble, a 72 year old Paintsville resident who died November17. A retired oil and gas driller, Mr. Trimble was born Jan 14, 1902 the son of the late Charles and Amanda Williams Trimble. Surviving are his wife, Vesta Cantrell Trimble and one brother, Wonnie Trimble of Lexington. Rev. Charles Milam officiated as the services held in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with interment following in the Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 20, 1974
TURNER, Carl
1907-1974
Carl Turner, a native Johnson Countian who has lived in Flatwoods for the past 30 years, died in an Ashland area hospital on Tuesday, November 5, an apparent victim of cancer. The 67 year old Turner was born on June 17, 1907, the son of the late Frank and Rose Boyd Turner. He was a retired employee of Armco Steel Corporation and a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Turner is survived by his wife, Alka Cantrell Turner, whom he married on sep 21, 1935. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov 8, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Rev. William E. Garriott officiating. Interment was in the Turner Cemetery at Sitka. Serving as pallbearers were Leon Williams, Roger Williams, Jack Ward Stapleton, Larry J. Rice, Keith Trimble and Walter Clarence Cantrell. Arrangements were under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 13, 1974
TUZY, William T.
1974
William T. Tuzy, 58, formerly of Van Lear, died November 28, in the South Baltimore Central Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He was the son of the late Frank and Edith Elizabeth Metz Tuzy. Surviving are his wife, Connie Tuzy, one daughter, Lea, one son, Louis J. Tuzy of Baton Rouge, LA, three step children, Michael Larkins, Sandy Seabrease and Jo Anne Aanensen, nine grandchildren, and two sisters, Marie McAllister of Van Lear and Agnes Shrout of Kingwood, VA. A funeral mass for Mr. Tuzy was held in the St. Rose Church with burial in the Glen Haven Cemetery at Glen Burnie, MD, with arrangements under the direction of the George J. Gonce Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 18, 1974
VAUGHN, Maude
1974
Miss Maude Vaughn, a former property valuation commissioner of Johnson County and retired school teacher, succumbed to an extended illness on Sunday, Nov 24. The daughter of the late Judge Henry Stephen and Mary E. Burgess Vaughn, she taught in both the Paintsville City and the Johnson County schools from 1928 to 1932, she served as property valuation commissioner. Miss Vaughn was a member of the Methodist Church and a resident of Volga. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Miss Vaughn were held Tuesday, November 26, in the Cannon Chapel Church at Volga with Revs. S. B. Rucker and Mabry Holbrook officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Volga with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 27, 1974
WARD, Charles Phillip
1974
Charles Phillip Ward, a native Johnson Countian, succumbed to an extended illness on Nov 14 in the Paris, KY Region 4 Respiratory Hospital at the age of 26. The son of the late Noah and Naomi Mollett Ward, he was a Tutor Key resident. Surviving are his wife, Ernestine Spradlin Ward; two brothers, Wendell Ward of Marysville, CA and Frank R. Ward of Lexington; three sisters, Lara Mae Ward of Marysville, Fay Rouck of Ashland and Mary Roberts of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mr. Ward were held Sunday, Nov 17 in the Chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home with Rev. Lewis Blevins officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Tutor Key. Serving as pallbearers were Tony Spradlin, Leslie Spradlin, Danny Spradlin, Frank Ward, Doug Pruitt and Don Schmidt. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 20, 1974
WARD, Exer (Wells)
1906-1974
Mrs. Exer Ward, a 68 year old resident of Boons Camp, died Nov 23 in the Paintsville Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Johnson County, April 8, 1906, the daughter of the late Shade and Manda Ward Wells, and was affiliated with the Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Aaron Ward, and three daughters, Mrs. Louise Penix and Mrs. Sandra Penix, both of Boons Camp and Mrs. Doris Howard of Dayton, OH. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov 23 at the Wells Chapel Methodist Church at Boons Camp with Rev. Mabry Holbrook officiating. Interment was in the family cemetery at Boons Camp with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 27, 1974
WHEELER, Dan
1882-1974
Dan Wheeler, age 91, of Paintsville, died November 7, 1974, at his home. He was born November 28, 1882 in Johnson County and at the time of his passing was a resident of Paintsville. He was the son of the late Samuel G. and Mariah VanHorne Wheeler. He was married to Beulah E. Patrick, who preceded him in death in 1927. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth W. Wheeler of Paintsville and two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Alice Jeanette) Kratz of Chattanooga, TN and Mrs. James E. (Betty Deane) Rawlings of St. Louis, MO; two grandsons, David A. Rawlings and Dan W. Rawlings of St. Louis, MO. He was a member of the First Methodist Church, past vice president and general manager of Paintsville Grocery Co and Director Emeritus First National Bank. He was past master of Paintsville Masonic Lodge No. 381 F&AM He was a member of Chapter 131 R.A.M., Commandery Knights Templar, El Hasa Shrine and Indra Consistory of Covington, KY. He was a member of Paintsville Rotary Club and a Kentucky Colonel. Funeral services held Saturday in the Chapel of Jones-Preston Funeral Home by Dr. W.A.E. Johnson and Rev. Albert Smith and burial followed in the Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville. Pallbearers were M.T. Hannah, Joe Hackworth, Earl Haney, Red Castle, Arthur Castle, Orta Adams, Arthur Ealey, Bernie Whitt, Mitchell Price, James T. Newman, Jack Hager, Tommy Roberts and Earl Gillespie. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 13, 1974
WILEY, Ola
1909-1974
Miss Ola Wiley died Wednesday, November 6, 1974, at the age of 65, following a lengthy illness. Born May 17, 1909, Miss Wiley was the daughter of the late Merida (Bud) and Carie Stapleton Wiley. She was a member of Lick Fork United Baptist Church and was employed as a housekeeper and was a member of the Eastern Star, Chapter 320. Surviving are 5 sisters, Mrs. Delbert Copley of Van Lear, Mrs. Delbert Mullins of Wise, VA, Mrs. H. G. Beadles of Hyattsville, MD, Mrs. Russell Adkins of Paintsville and Mrs. Arnold Jennings also of Wise; 2 brothers, Lanceford wiley of Poughkeepsie, NY and Clarence Wiley of Oklawaka, Fl. Pallbearers were, Jimmy Mullins, Jim Jennings, Freddie Harr, Mike Wiley, Ricky Wiley, and Mike Hoskins. Burial was in Gambill Cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 13, 1974
DECEMBER-1974
BAKER, Sam
1889-1974
Sam Baker, an 85 year old retired miner and railroad employee, died December 24 at his East Pont home following an extended illness. The son of the late Billy and Julia Bowens Baker, he was born August 6, 1889. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dora Grim Baker, in 1953, and by his second wife, Alma Litteral Baker in 1968. Surviving are four sons, Jessie of River, William of New Boston, MI, Peter of New Carlisle, OH, and Ralph of Xenia, OH; three daughters, Mary Helton of Staffordsville, Edith Estep of Dayton and Emma Douglas of North Vernon, IN; 39 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren, one step daughter, Joyce Melvin of East Point, three sisters, Ida Chapman and Emma Lewis, both of Betsy Layne and Roxie Deskins of Royal WV, one half sister, anna Mae Manning of Huntington, and one half brother, James Baker of Springfield. Reverends John Frank Ratliff and Bob Blanton officiated at the funeral services for Mr. Baker, held December 27 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with burial following in the family cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1975
BLAIR, Nora (Rivers)
1894-1974
Funeral services for Nora Blair, 80, of Van Lear, were held Nov 17 in the Chapel of Jones-Preston Funeral Home following her demise on Nov 14 after an extended illness. The daughter of the late George and Julia Blair Rivers, she was born Mar 10, 1894, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Sibyl Powers of Van Lear and Sylvia Stone of Stevensville, MD; 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Virgie Hannah of Van Lear and Vernie Hannah of East Point; a brother Verlie Rivers of Wheelersburg, OH and two half-brothers, George Rivers of Paintsville and Hershell Rivers of East Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warnie Blair on Mar 1, 1962. Revs. Mosses Kitchen and Lee Music officiated at the funeral services with burial following in the Music-Hyden Cemetery at East Point. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 4, 1974
BLEVINS, Phyllis JEan
1948-1974
Miss Phyllis Jean Blevins, 26 years of age, died Sunday, December 29 after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of Jake and Lula Skaggs Blevins, who survive. She was born July 12, 1948 in Columbus but was a resident of Hammond at the time of her death. She is survived by two brothers, Phillip Blevins of Groveport, OH and Ora Blevins of Columbus, three sisters, Faye Pettry and Emily Whitaker, both of Columbus and Delia Penix of Groveport, OH and her step grandmother, Virgie Blevins. Funeral service were held Wednesday, January 1, in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with Bob Martin officiating. Burial followed in the Blevins family cemetery at Hammond with the Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1975
BRANHAM, Harrison
1888-1974
Mr. Branham was born Sep 9, 1888 in Johnson County, the son of Jack and Sarah Ellen Dixon Branham, deceased. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Pack Branham; two daughters, Clara Belle Price of Boons Camp and Gussie Faust of Waterloo, IN; 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild. Three brothers also survive, Bill Branham of OH, Ross and Tom of Boons Camp. Interment was made in Dennie Pigg Cemetery at Boons Camp with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 11, 1974
BURCHETT, Gladys (VanHoose)
1908-1974 Mrs. Gladys VanHoose Burchett, 66, a retied school teacher of Johnson County, passed away December 30, in Mountain Manor Nursing Home at Prestonsburg following an extended illness. She was born at Tutor Key on March 9, 1908, the daughter of the late Harry and Emma Dixon VanHoose and had been a member of Toms Creek United Baptist Church since 1933. She married March 9, 1936 to Hervey Burchett who survives. Also surviving is 1 half brother, Bert VanHoose of Tutor Key, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home on Thursday, January 2, with Elders Buell Ferguson and Charles Price officiating. Burial was in Burchett family cemetery at Stambaugh. Arrangements were under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1975
BUTCHER, Roger Lee
1973-1974
Roger Lee Butcher, the 18 month old son of Roger Lee and Shirley Wells Butcher, died Friday, Dec 13 after an extended illness. Roger Lee was born June 13, 1973. In addition to his parents, survivors include the maternal grandparents, Elmer and Delphia Fitch Wells and the paternal grandparents, James and Julia Mollette Butcher. Revs. Tom Sammons, Nim Sturgill and Arnold Reed officiated at the funeral services for Roger Lee, held Monday, Dec 16, in the Buffalo United Baptist Church. Burial was in the family cemetery at Meally with arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 18, 1974
CANTRELL, Clara (Conley)
1888-1974
Clara Cantrell, 86, of Oil Springs, died in Delaware, OH, on Monday, Dec 23. The daughter of the late Bill and Sarah Taylor Conley, she was born Feb 29, 1888. Her husband, Amos Cantrell preceded her in death in 1964. Surviving are seven sons, Walter of West Van Lear, Wayne of Woodstock, OH, George, Fonze, and Granville, all of Mechanicsburg, OH, Calvin of Delaware and Bobby of London, OH; three daughters, Dixie Music of Mechanicsburg, Esta Blentlinger of London, OH and Gertrude miller of Rosedale, OH; 43 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, and a brother, Ben Conley of Jackson, OH. Funeral services for Mrs. Cantrell were held Thursday, Dec 26, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Oil Springs with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1975
CAUDILL, Wilbur J.
1920-1974
Wilbur J. Caudill, 54, a former Johnson County resident, died in a Michigan hospital last Friday, December 20 following an extended illness. A member of the Church of God and an employee of the Wyandott Chemical Company, Mr. Caudill was born January 21, 1920, the son of the late John and Ethel Travis Caudill. He was a resident of Southgate, MI, at the time of his demise. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Lewis Caudill; one son, Jimmy Ray Caudill, of Southgate and two brothers, Lionell Caudill of Nippa and Wayne Caudill of Wittensville. Funeral services for Mr. Caudill were held Monday, December 23, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Reverend James Kelly Caudill officiating. Interment was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 24, 1974
COPLEY, William Robert
1935-1974
William Robert Copley died Dec 24 at the age of 39. A native of Martin County, Mr. Copley was born July 10, 1935 and was a resident of Spencer, WV at the time of his demise. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Stacher Copley; two sons, at home, William Robert Copley, II, and Shane Kelley Copley; a daughter, Linda Marie Copley and a step daughter, Cynthia Faye Copley, both at home; two brothers, James M. Copley and Shade L. Copley, both of McMinville, TN an four sisters, Geneva Crace of Paintsville, Effie Webb and Tieann Blackburn, both of Mt. Sterling and Mary Slone of Eaton Rapid, MI. Funeral services for Mr. Copley were held Sunday, Dec 29 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Music officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1975
CRACE, Archie
1894-1974
Archie Crace, 80, of Oil Springs, died Sunday, December 29, in a local hospital following a two week illness. The son of the late William and Julia Jackson Crace, he was born May 15, 1894 and was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Dona Blair Crace, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Crace held Tuesday, December 31, in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arthur Daniel officiating. Burial was in the Adams Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday January 8, 1975
DANIEL, Cort Sr.
1882-1974
Cort Daniel, Sr., a retired farmer, died Sunday, Dec 15, at his River home after an extended illness. The son of the late Isom and Mary Preston Daniel, he was born July 14, 1882 and was an ordained deacon of the United Baptist Church for 40 years. Surviving are his wife, Margie Preston Daniel, one son, Cort Daniel, Sr., of River, one daughter, Joyce Young of Tutor Key, ten grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and two sisters, Martha Mann of Paintsville and Jackie Cline of Inez. Funeral services for Mr. Daniel were held Tuesday, Dec 17 in the River United Baptist Church with Revs. C. J. Sparks and Buel Ferguson officiating. Burial was in the Daniel Cemetery at River with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 18, 1974
DUTTON, Sgt.David
1954-1974
Sgt. David L. Dutton, 20, of the United States Air Force, died December 26th as the result of an automobile accident in Michigan. Sgt. Dutton was the son of the late Denver Dutton and Edith Dutton, who survives. He was born October 13, 1954 at White House. He is also survived by his wife, Frances Honeycutt Dutton; one son, Glen David, at home and one daughter, Tina Lynn Dutton; his maternal grandparents, Elbert and Sarah Litton; two brothers, Garth Eric Dutton and Denny Lee Dutton, both of White House and one sister, Mary Ellen Dutton of White House; two half brothers, Danny Bayes and Keith Short. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 1, at the Chestnut Freewill Baptist Church with Walter Dutton officiating and burial followed in the VanHoose Cemetery at White House with military honors by the Air Force at the graveside. Funeral under the arrangements of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1975
FAIRCHILD, Son
1894-1974
Son Fairchild, an 80 year old retired miner and Hager Hill resident, died in Lexington Thursday, December 12, following an extended illness. Born April 20, 1894, he was the son of the late Jim and Polly Fairchild and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Bertha Howard Fairchild; one son, James Fairchild of Taylor, MI; two daughters, Mildred Ann Fairchild of Hager Hill and Marie Durdin of Lexington; one grandchild; two sisters, Hulda Music and Minnie Cantrell, both of Hager Hill. Funeral services for Mr. Fairchild were conducted Sunday, December 12, in the West Van Lear Church of Christ by Reverend Bill Ford. Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 18, 1974
FRANCIS, Bernard A.
1914-1974
Bernard A. Francis, 60, died at his home last Thursday, December 19. The son of the late Kennis and Serena Saylor Francis, he was born in Floyd County, on October 26, 1914 and was a cab driver for a number of years. Surviving are his wife, Norma Perkins Francis, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Baldwin of Newark, OH and Mrs. Sophia Slone of West Van Lear; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Ike Francis of Man, WV. and Arley Francis of Hager Hill. Funeral services for Mr. Francis were held Sunday, December 22, in the Freewill Baptist Church at Riceville with Reverends Irvin Castle and Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in the Perkins Cemetery at Swamp Branch with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 24, 1974
FYFFE, Pearlie (Holbrook)
1892-1974
Pearlie Fyffe died at her Staffordsville residence on Saturday, Dec 28, at the age of 82. The daughter of the late J. R. and Cynthia Brown Holbrooks. She was born Dec 26, 1892, and was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Proctor Fyffe, of Staffordsville; two daughters, Dixie Hamilton and Cynthia Bayes, both of Staffordsville; six grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; two brothers, Charlie Holbrooks of Relief and Edd Holbrooks of Red Bush and two sisters, Alice Conley of Keaton and Susie Barnes of Canton, OH. Revs. Tobie Wheeler and Emmery Ferguson officiated at funeral services for Mrs. Fyffe, held Dec 30 in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Freewill Church Cemetery at Staffordsville with arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1975
FYFFE, Parlie
1896-1974
Parlie Fyffe, 78, died at his home Tuesday, December 2, following an extended illness. An oil field pumper, he was born September 6, 1896 in Johnson County, the son of Jim and Manda Cantrell Fyffe, deceased. Mr. Fyffe was affiliated with the Regular Baptist Church. Mr. Fyffe is survived by his wife, Chloe Skaggs Fyffe and two daughters, , Marjorie Skaggs, Wabash, IN and Pauline Thompson of Columbus. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 5 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Homer Evans and Paula Keaton officiating ministers. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Keaton under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 11, 1974
HAGER, Harry
1899-1974
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec 31, for Harry Hager, 75, of East Point, who passed away in a local hospital on Saturday, Dec 28. A retired postmaster and member of the United Methodist Church in Prestonsburg. Mr. Hager was born May 18, 1899, the son of the late Calvin G. and Josephine Elkins Hager. Surviving are his wife, Priscilla Baldridge, three sons, Bob of Hager Hill, Paul of Berea and David of Finley, OH; two daughters, Roslyn Burchett of Prestonsburg and Carolyn Howard of Clearfield, KY and 10 grandchildren. Rev. Howard Coop officiated at the services with interment following in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel. Arrangements under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1975
HAMMOND, Labe T.
1906-1974
Labe T. Hammond, 68, of Jeffersonville, IN, died Dec 17 at his residence. Mr. Hammond was born April 23, 1906 in Louisa, a son of Elijah F. and Thursa Branham Hammond. He was a retired employee of the Veterans Administration, a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army in the European Area, a member of the American Legion, the Masonic order and related branches. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Ross Hammond, three brothers, Thomas J. Hammond of Canton, CT, James W. Hammond of Ashland, Mart W. Hammond of Clear Springs, MD, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Fahrson, Ashland, and Mrs. Nancy Hill, Orange, VA. Funeral services were held Dec 19 at Scott Funeral Home, Jeffersonville, IN. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 25, 1974
HATFIELD, Ora James
1923-1974
Ora James (Buster) Hatfield, 50, died suddenly Friday, Dec 6. a son of James and Minnie Burchett Hatfield, deceased, he was born Dec 25, 1923 in Johnson County and was a resident of East Point at the time of his death. Mr. Hatfield is survived by his wife, Joyce Powers; five sons, James E. Hatfield, Warsaw, IN; Frank, Clint, Everett and Richard, all at home; four daughters, Linda Lou Hatfield of Wabash and Rita Faye, Donna Jean and Velma, all at home; one brother, Irvin Hatfield, East Point and three sisters, Ella Vaughn, Prestonsburg; Martha Hyden, Van Lear and Vada Picklesimer of Meally. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec 8, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Rev. Moses Kitchen officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at East Point. The D. A. V. conducted graveside services. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 11, 1974
HILL, Arlen
1895-1974
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 10 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home for Arlen (Darb) Hill, 79, who passed away Saturday, December 7 in Englewood, OH, following an extended illness. Linville Ball, Jessie Smith and Lonnie Wright were officiating ministers. Burial followed in the Hill Cemetery at Relief. Mr. Hill was a retired farmer, born January 12, 1895, in Morgan County, the son of Joe and Linda Pelphrey Hill, deceased. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Burchett Hill. Surviving are three sons, Hobert Hill, Auxier, Tollie Hill, Winn; Wallace Hill, Englewood, OH; one daughter, Kathleen Blevins, Dayton; five half brothers, Eddie Hill, Relief, Jess Hill, Ashland, Lloyd Hill, Flat Gap, Lundy Hill, Relief; Conn Hill, Ashland, five half sisters, Maggie Cantrell, Westwood, KY; Ruthie Dawson, Van Lear; Mary Cantrell, address unknown, Beulah Cantrell, Red Bush and Mintha Daniels, West Liberty. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 11, 1974
HOAGLAND, Mary L. (Pack)
1932-1974
Mrs. Mary L. Hoagland, 42, of 4100 Troy Road, died at 7:53 p.m. Thursday, in Community Hospital. She was born September 18, 1932, in Paintsville, the daughter of Stephen and Lizzie Hampton Pack. She was a former manager of the Readmore Store and at the time of her death was employed by the Kaufman Realty Co., She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and had resided in Springfield most of her life. Her husband, Donald E. died February 1971. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Oscar (Donna) Baldwin of Mechanicsburg, two sons, James and Douglas, both of Springfield, her mother, Mrs. Virgil Mollett of Catawba; one sister, Mrs. Richard (Betty) Dean of Rockford, IL; two brothers, Harry Pack of Medway and Bob Pack of Springfield; her grandmother, Mrs. Harry (Virgie) Hampton of Wittensville, KY and several nieces and nephews. Her body was taken to the Jackson, Lytle and Coffman Funeral Home. Services were held in the Beatty Freewill Baptist Church in charge of the Rev. Paul Calvert. Burial was in the Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 1, 1975
LYONS, Arnold
1892-1974
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today, Dec 18, in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home for Arnold Lyons, 83, of Sitka, who passes away Dec 15. He was a retired office worker with Kentucky West Virginia Gas Company. Mr. Lyons was born Nov 22, 1892, the son of the late William and Minerva Caudill Lyons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mintie Stambaugh Lyons on Nov. 24, 1972. Surviving are 3 sons, Raymond of Paintsville, Emory of Ashland and Elva of Dayton; 2 daughters, Edith Lyons Sipple of Paintsville and Esther Lyons Rice of Falcon; 3 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; a brother, Estill Lyons of Columbus and 3 sisters, Teria Caudill of Ashland, Zora Bingham of Hawthorne, Ca. and Pat Jones of Arvonia, VA. Reverend Bruce Daniels officiated at the funeral services with interment following in the Highland Memorial park. Arrangements were under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 18, 1974
MANNS, Floyd
1909-1974
Mr. Floyd Manns, 65, passed away at his home at Van Lear, Thursday, December 5, following an extended illness. A retired miner, he was born November 28, 1909, in Johnson County, the son of the late Leo and Suzie Mann Manns. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are four sons, Homer and Holly Manns of Delbarton, WV, Jackie and Donald Manns of Richland, VA; three daughters, Ella Gillman and Grace McNeal, both of Chicago, and Barbara Davis of Holden, WV; nineteen grandchildren; one great grandchild, one brother, Willie Runyon of Columbus and three sisters, Dorothy Bebes, Columbus, Ethel Lawson, Lorrain, OH and Ida Oluter of Delbarton, WV. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 7, at the Van Lear Church of Christ with Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Van Lear under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 11, 1974
MARTIN, Irene (Carter)
1894-1974
Mrs. Irene Carter Martin, 80, passed away at her home in Paintsville, Wednesday, December 4, after a brief illness. Born July 14, 1894 in Lawrence County, the daughter of G. B. and Ruby Holt Carter, deceased, she was an active member of the First Methodist Church of Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl V. Martin. Surviving are three sons, William C. Martin of Paintsville, Carl H. Martin, Allen, and Jack Martin, Sacramento, CA; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two daughters, also survive, Mrs. Ruby Gullett of Winchester and Mrs. Josephine Fugate, Jacksonville, NC. Funeral services for Mrs. Martin were held Saturday, December 7 in the First Methodist Church with Rev. J. H. Burton and Dr. W. A. E. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 11, 1974
MCCLOUD, Beecher
1906-1974
Funeral services were held Friday, December 20, in the Chapel of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home for Beecher McCloud, a 68 year old resident of Stambaugh who died in a local hospital on Wednesday, December 18 following an extended illness. The son of the late W. I. and Hattie Conley McCloud, he was born October 24, 1906 and was a retired miner and merchant and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Alta Tackett McCloud; one son, William "Bill" McCloud of Nippa; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Caudill of Wittensville; a brother, Charles McCloud of Stambaugh; 2 sisters, Sophia Kimbler and Vivian Castle both of Paintsville. Reverends C. C. Hall and James Kelly Caudill officiated at the funeral services with burial following in family cemetery at Stambaugh. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 24, 1974
MCGRATH, Georgie Jr.
1900-1974
Georgie McGrath, Jr., the father of Mrs. Gloria Jean Parks of Hager Hill, died December 25 at the home of Dr. Donald Parks. A resident of Jacksonville, FL, Mr. McGrath was born August 7, 1900 and was a member of the Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife, Jewell Cleveland; a son, Patrick McGrath of Jacksonville; one daughter, Gloria Jean Parks of Hager Hill; six brothers and six sisters. Father David Shockey officiated at a funeral mass for Mr. McGrath, held Friday, December 27 in the St. Michael Catholic Church in Paintsville with interment following in Jacksonville. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1975
MCKENZIE, Charles H.
1931-1974
Charles H. McKenzie, 43, lost his life by drowning in a boat accident in Rowan County, Saturday, December 4. He was a resident of Navarre, OH at the time of his death where he was employed as a baker with the Nochols Bakery. He was born in Johnson County, May 24, 1931, the son of Halleck and Maxie Lemaster McKenzie, who survive.He was affiliated with the Baptist Church and a veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his wife Maxine Estep McKenzie; 3 sons, Ricky, Danny, and Donnie all at home; 2 daughters, Suzzie and Shirley, at home; 5 brothers, Paul and Walter McKenzie of Springfield, Leonard of Volga, and Bobby and Mike of Springfield; 1 sister, Helen Bolen of Dexter, OH; 3 half brothers, Hershell McKenzie, Ashland, KY and Doug and Gene McKenzie of Columbus, OH Funeral services were held Saturday, December 7, in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Eual McKenzie and Arnold Reed officiating ministers. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Fuget. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 11, 1974
MONTGOMERY, Clayton
1907-1974
Clayton Montgomery, 67, died on his farm at Lacey in Magoffin County on Wednesday, December 4, the apparent victim of a heart attack. Born July 17, 1907, the son of the late Menifee and Renie Rigsby Montgomery, he was a merchant and framer and resided at South Side in Paintsville. He is survived by his wife, Madge Skaggs Montgomery whom he married on September 2, 1936, a son, Elden Montgomery of Paintsville, four daughters, Eva Mae Wilson of Waverly, OH, Thelma Tackett of Piketon, OH and Shelby Jeane Montgomery and Barbara Sue Baldridge both of Paintsville; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Thurman Montgomery of Oil Springs and Herman Montgomery of Waverly and three sisters, Goldia Borders and Flora Lyons, both of Paintsville and Dorothy Williams of Flat Fork. Funeral services held Saturday, December 7, in the Paintsville Funeral Home with Revs. Jesse Smith, Lonnie Wright and Earl Glispie officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Fork. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 11, 1974
RATCLIFFE, Nannie (Bond)
1883-1974
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 26, for Nannie Ratcliffe, 91, who passed away Sunday, December 22. A Paintsville resident and member of the Baptist Church, Mrs. Ratcliffe was born August 26, 1883, the daughter of the late Charles Wesley and Mary Compton Bond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Ratcliffe on march 10, 1967. Surviving are two sons, Richard of Paintsville and Charles W. of Greensboro, IN; two daughters, Nell Crigger of Paintsville and Ruth Zollinger of Hartville, OH; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two brothers, Charlie Bond and Will Bond, both of Miami Springs, FL, and three sisters, Jennie Meade of Appalachia, VA, Virgie Elliot of Nickelsville, VA and Ada Scarberry of Virginia. Reverend W. A. E. Johnson officiated at the funeral services held in the First United Methodist Church in Paintsville with burial following in the Brown Cemetery at Kenova, WV. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1975
RIGSBY, Glen
1906-1974
Glen Rigsby, a 68 year old retired pipefitter, succumbed to an extended illness on Tuesday, Dec 31. A lifelong resident of Red Bush, he was born Jan 9, 1906, the son of the late Jeremiah and Cordilia Skaggs Rigsby. He was first married to Hazel Ferguson who died Sep 18, 1966 and is survived by his second wife, Avalee Preston Rigsby. Also surviving are one son, Alden Rigsby of Sarasota, FL; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Clay Bailey of Abilene, TX, and Mrs. James Wallace of Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Mrs. Monie Skaggs of Flat Gap and Miss Minnie Rigsby of Red Bush. Funeral services for Mr. Rigsby were held Thursday, Jan 2, in the Point Pleasant Church at Flat Gap with Revs Ellis Hamilton and Homer Evans officiating. Burial was in the Skaggstown Cemetery at Flat Gap. Serving as pall bearers were Farrel Evans, Pat Pelphrey, Ford Hamilton, Blutcher Skaggs, Joe Ross, Donis Skaggs, Russell Griffith, and Delmon Williams. Arrangements under the direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1975
ROWERS, Tonie
1907-1974
Tonie Powers, a 67 year old resident of Swamp Branch, died in an area hospital last Thursday, December 5, following an illness of several months. The son of the late Samuel and Nannie Pace Powers, he was born July 3, 1907. Mr. Powers was a retired employee of the C & O Railroad. Surviving are his wife, Oma Puckett Powers, whom he married on January 29, 1929; five sons, Buck Powers of Springfield, OH, Tonie, Jr., Bill and Bob, all of Swamp Branch, and Paul Powers of Leander, one daughter, Gaynell Adams of Springfield, eight half sisters, and four half brothers. Funeral services for Mr. Powers were held Saturday, December 7, at the Paintsville Funeral Home with Reverend Melvin Blanton officiating. Burial was in the Powers Cemetery at Swamp Branch with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 11, 1974
ROSS, Walter
1908-1974
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec 19, at 11 a.m. in the Rush Fork United Methodist Church for Walter Ross, 64, of Flat Gap, who succumbed to an extended illness on Sunday, Dec 15. The son of the late Marion and Della Wheeler Ross, he was born Aug 5, 1908. Mr. Ross was a member of the Flat Gap Lodge, 618 F & AM. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Brown Daniels Ross; a step son, Jerry Daniels of Flat Gap, a step grandchild, three brothers, Roy Ross of Paintsville and Howard Ross and Fred Ross, both of Flat Gap and two sisters, Lexie Bailey of Flat Gap and Eva Stenson of Columbus. Reverend Mabry Holbrook will officiate at the services with burial to follow in the Borders Cemetery at Ulysses. Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, Dec 18, 1974
SALYER, Myrtle (Keyser)
1894-1974
Miss Myrtle Keyser Salyer, the daughter of Daniel Boone and Maude Patrick Salyer, born at Ivyton in Magoffin County, March 16, 1894, died Tuesday, December 10 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Blair of Denver. The funeral service was conducted by Reverend W. A. E. Johnson pastor of the First Methodist church in Paintsville, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Thursday, December 12. Interment followed in the family cemetery at Bethel, in Bath County. Miss Salyer was a member of the Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and of the First Methodist Church. She resided in the Hoskins Apartments with her cousin, Mrs. Gertrude Patrick Hoskins, 487 West St., Paintsville for 7 years. The Salyer family moved to Owingsville, KY, in 1913. Myrtle was preceded in death by four sisters, Mrs. Lillie May Hoover, Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Leona Boatright, Hazard, Mrs. Garnet Jones, Owingsville, and Miss Amanda Salyer, Lexington, three brothers, Glen and Gail Salyer, Barberton, OH and Dr. G. P. Salyer, the father of Mrs. Irene Chandler, Paintsville. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Doggett, of Owingsville, by five nieces, five nephews, seven great nieces and six great nephews. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 18, 1974
WARD, Edgar
1974
Edgar Ward, 67, of Barnetts Creek, died in a local hospital on Dec 9, following an extended illness. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Caudill Fork United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Katie Blair Ward; 3 sons, Alcus Edgar of Mt. Cory, OH, Alva C. of Corbin and Douglas of Dola, OH; 2 daughters, Shelby Jean Blair of Dola and Neva Lee Conley of Westerville, OH; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mary Salyers of Hamden, OH, Cora Lewellen of Van, WV, and Emily Waddell of Miamisburg, OH; 4 half sisters, Margaret Wickham of Cary, Gladys Tackett of Mt. Blanchard, OH, Josie Higginbottom of Cary and Bonnie Petmicky of California; 2 brothers, Hager Ward of Vanlue, OH, and Zollie Ward of Paintsville. Funeral services for Mrs. Ward were held Thursday, Dec 12, in the Caudill Fork United Baptist church at Oil Springs with Reverends Prater Blair, Charles Selvage, Francis Blair and James H. Blair officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Barnetts Creek with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 18, 1974
WARD, Nancy
1910-1974
Miss Nancy Ward, 64, of Boonscamp, died in a local hospital, Tuesday, December 17, following an extended illness. The daughter of the late Alex and Melvina Mollett Ward, she was born October 20, 1910, and had resided at Boonscamp all her life. Surviving are two brothers, Willie Ward of Louisa and Hansford Ward of Boonscamp and two sisters, Mrs. Stella Staniford of Boonscamp and Mrs. Dora Adams of Louisa. Funeral services for Miss Ward were held Thursday, December 19, in the Little Friendship United Baptist Church of Boonscamp with Elder Nim Sturgill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Boonscamp with arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 24, 1974
WELLS, Ernest
1918-1974
Funeral services for Ernest Richard Well, 56, were held Friday, December 6, at the Philadelphia Church of Christ with Rev. J. H. Short officiating. Burial was in the Burchett Cemetery at Van Lear, under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. Mr. Wells had resided in Cleveland for the past twenty-one years and died in the VA Hospital there. He was affiliated with the Church of Christ and was a Veteran of World War II. He was born March 7, 1918 at Johns Creek, the son of Arlin and Maude Auxier Wells, deceased. Mr. Wells is survived by his wife, Ella Burchett Wells; three sons, Ernest, Edgar and John Wells all of Cleveland; five daughters, Judy Baree, Letha Rahcan, Lola Snyder and Gail Wells, all of Cleveland; Brenda Ordoned of Paramount, CA; four half brothers, Darvin Wells, van Lear; Jack Wells, Paintsville, Arlie Wells, Dayton and Frank Wells of Ada, OH and seven half sisters, June Trimble and Thelma Fish, both of Marion, OH; Helen Pack, Dayton; Sue Hopkins, Judy Napier and Sharon Music of Ada, OH and Mildred Roach of Princeton, WV. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 11, 1974
WILLIAMS, Fred
1927-1974
Fred Williams, a 47 year old coal miner, succumbed to an extended illness at his Van Lear home on Sunday, Dec 15. Born in Johnson County on Jan 10, 1927 he was the son of the late Burnard and Alta Wells Williams. Surviving are his wife, Colleen Springs Williams; two sons, Jerry and Ricky both of Van Lear; two grandchildren; four brothers, James Williams of Paintsville, Harold Williams of Garland, TX, Beecher Williams and Ethridge Williams of Key West, FL and four sisters, Deloris Brown and Annese Music, both of Paintsville, Janice Hall of Davala, KY and Eula Mae McGinnes of Carter County. Funeral services for Mr. Williams were held today, Dec 18 in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with REv. J. H. Short officiating. Burial was in the Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 18, 1974
WHEELER, Martin
1890-1974
Martin (M. O.) Wheeler, passed away in a local nursing home on Monday, December 23, at the age of 84. Born April 13, 1890 he was the son of the late Martin Vanburen and Sarah Justice Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was a lawyer, member of the Kentucky Bar Association and member of the Men's Bible Class at the First Methodist Church in Paintsville. He was preceded in death by his wife Mae Stafford Wheeler on July 18, 1951. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mary Jo Wynn of Paintsville; Helen Martin Barthlolmew of Lexington and Sara Kay Wilmore of West Palm Beach, Fl; 1 brother, Laney Wheeler of Detroit; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Reverend W. A. E. Johnson officiated at the funeral services for Mr. Wheeler, held in the First United Methodist Church in Paintsville. Interment was in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers for Mr. Wheeler were local attorneys Howes Johnson, Mike Schmitt, Owen Doyle, G. C. Perry, James Knight, Bob Mullins and Eugene Rice. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1975
WOODARD, James
1914-1974
James Woodard, 60, died in Detroit, MI, last Thursday, December 12. The brother in law of Mayne Hazelette, he was born in Dallas, TX, April 20, 1914, the son of the late Herbert and Margarett Woodard. He was a retired foundry worker and member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Deboard Woodard and two brothers, Clarence Woodard and Melvin Woodard, both of Shreveport, LA. Reverend Irvin Castle officiated at the funeral service on Monday, December 16, held in the Chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with burial following in the Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville, Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herlad, Wednesday, December 18, 1974
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