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JANUARY - 2008
ADAMS,
Elmer
1926-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Elmer Adams, 81, of Salyersville, died Thursday, Jan.
10, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born June 4,
1926, in Magoffin County, he was a son of the late Edgar and Fannie
Rowe Adams. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. He was also
preceded in death by a son, Yondal Lynn Adams; three brothers, Alvin
Davis, Sherel Adams and Cletus Adams; and four sisters, Vaudie Adams,
Delphia Reed, Audrey Burton and Ophie Arnett. Survivors include his
wife, Katherine Burton Adams of Salyersville: a son, Edgar Adams of
Salyersville; a daughter, Ruth Ann Isaac of Salyersville; three
sisters, Faye Whisenant and Jewell Harvey, both of Salt Lick, and Annis
King of Willard, Ohio; six grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 13, at Magoffin
County Funeral Home Chapel, Salyersville, with Lindsay Meade and Justin
Williams officiating. Burial was in Adams Family Cemetery, Cow Creek,
under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Jan.16 2008
ALLEN, Dorothy Jean (Fletcher)
1927-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Dorothy Jean Fletcher Allen, 80, of Allen, died
Thursday, Jan. 24, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center,
Paintsville. Born Feb. 28, 1927, in Magoffin County, she was a daughter
of the late Cash and Bessie Patrick Fletcher. She was a homemaker and
member of the United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, Orbin Hatton Allen; a son, Douglas Allen; three brothers,
Orvil Cash Fletcher, Virgil Fletcher, and George Fletcher; a sister,
Imogene Fugate; and three grandchildren. Survivors include five sons,
Ross Allen and John Raymond Allen, both of Allen, Ralph Allen, Roy
Allen, and Randy Allen, all of Salyersville; four daughters, Barbara
Cole, Flora Simpkins, Rita Allen, and Loretta Allen; a brother, Junior
Fletcher of North Judson, Ind.; 27 grandchildren; and 21
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 28, at Magoffin
County Funeral Home Chapel, Salyersville, with Eskinovah Jackson and
Mike Smith officiating. Burial was in Hatton Allen Cemetery, Board
Tree, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Jan 2008
BLAIR, Lonnie
1917-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lonnie Blair, 90, of Williamsport, died Tuesday, Jan.
8, at Lexington Country Place, Lexington. Born May 24, 1917, in
Magoffin County, he was a son of the late Leander and Ellen Montgomery
Blair. He was the owner of an International Harvester dealership. He
was also preceded in death by his wife, Neva Lee Pack Blair, in 2002; a
son, Elwood Blair; and a daughter, Allene Colvin. Survivors include two
daughters, Diane B. Dosier of Georgetown and Peggy Legg of
Lawrenceburg; a sister, Maggie Caudill of Dunbar, W.Va.; six
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
Friday, Jan. 11, at Thealka Freewill Baptist Church, Thealka, with Gary
Blair and Orville Legg officiating. Burial was in Pack Family Cemetery,
Williamsport, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Jan.16 2008
BLANTON, Robert Ray
1931-2008
Robert Ray Blanton, 76, of New Boston, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at
his residence. Born Oct. 20, 1931, in Van Lear, Ky., the son of the
late Erwin and Myrtle Spradlin Blanton, he was a maintenance man for
Lone Star Steel in Texas. He had worked at Empire-Detroit Steel in New
Boston and Goodyear Atomic Plant in Piketon, and was an Air Force
veteran. He loved fishing, building and was a member of Garden City
Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday school teacher for
many years. Robert loved the Lord and was very active in his church. He
was an artist, loved reading and studying God's word daily. He was
truly a man of God. Robert was a wonderful husband and will be missed
dearly by his wife, Barbara Montgomery Blanton, whom he married April
12, 1975, at Garden City Free Will Baptist in Wheelersburg. In addition
to his wife, he is survived by one brother, Erwin Blanton Jr. of
Smithville, Mo.; and two sisters, Joy Cremeans of Wheelersburg and
Alene Neubecker of Lucasville. Funeral services will be conducted noon
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at Garden City Free Will Baptist Church in
Wheelersburg, with Pastor Blaine Etterling officiating. Interment will
be in Sunset Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at
Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg, Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.,
Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Monday one hour before the funeral at the
church. Graveside military rites will be conducted by James Dickey Post
No. 23 American Legion. 1/4/08
Portsmouth,Ohio Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
BORDERS, Robert Lee
1950-2008
TEXAS — Robert Lee Borders, 57, of Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 24. Born
July 17, 1950, at Paintsville, he was a son of Bettye Borders McCarty,
and the late Bob Borders. He was also preceded in death by
grandparents, Patrick and Cindy Borders and grandfather, Ray Salyer.
Additional survivors include his step-father, David McCarty; two sons,
Patrick Borders and Chris Borders; a daughter, Brandy Litchfield;
mother of his children, Sherrie Borders; two sisters, Pat Moorman and
Davina Taylor; and grandmothers, Emerald Salyer and Ann McCarty.
Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 28, at Shiloh Terrace Baptist
Church, Dallas, Texas. New Hope Funeral Home, Sunnyvale, Texas, was in
charge of arrangements. Big
Sandy News Jan 2008
BOYD,
Winifred "Winnie"
1925-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Winifred "Winnie" Boyd, 82, of Paintsville, died
Thursday, Jan. 3, in Lexington. Born Jan. 16, 1925, in Bath County, she
was a daughter of the late Herman and Martha White Staton. She was a
member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Clifford
Boyd of Paintsville; a son, Doug Boyd of Lexington; two daughters, Sue
Brown of Paintsville and Lana Russell of Betsy Layne; and a sister,
Millie Sprenkel of Elizabethtown, Penn. Funeral services were Sunday,
Jan. 6, at First Baptist Church with Donnie Patrick and Larry O'Bryan
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville,
under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Jan. 09 2008
BROWN, Erica
1984-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Erica Brown, 23, of River, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, at
Staffordsville. Born Aug. 1, 1984, in Clark County, Ohio, she was a
daughter of Brian and Nita Allen Brown. She was a teacher with the
Johnson County School System. Additional survivors include paternal
grandparents, Marshall and Kathleen Brown of Springfield, Ohio;
maternal grandparents, Thomas Allen of Springfield, and Margaret Allen
of River; maternal step-grandmother, Betty Allen of Springfield; a
brother, Timothy Brown of River; and a sister, Jennifer Brown of
Riceville. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 25, at
Preston Funeral Chapel, Paintsville, with Greg Minix officiating.
Burial will be in Brown Cemetery, River, under direction of Preston
Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Erica Brown
Scholarship Fund by contacting Preston Funeral Home, (606) 789-4212. Big
Sandy Bews Wednesday Jan.30 2008
BROWN,
Josephine (Hannah)
1918-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Josephine Hannah Brown, 89, of Swamp Branch, died
Thursday, Jan. 24, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center,
Paintsville. Born Sept. 5, 1918, in Johnson County, she was a daughter
of the late Enoch and Miranda Arms Hannah. She was a homemaker. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, Jr. Brown, in 1986; and a son,
James McCoy Brown. Survivors include three sons, Ollie Raymond Brown of
Swamp Branch, Leroy Brown of East Point, and William Dorton Brown of
Riceville; four daughters, Della Joyce Brown of Swamp Branch, Phyllis
Ann Hammonds of Paintsville, Mary Alice Burchett of Stambaugh, and
Jackie L. Daniel of River; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-
grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 27, at New Bethel
Freewill Baptist Church with Herb Arms and Donald R. Caudill
officiating. Burial was in Beverly Williams Cemetery, Swamp Branch,
under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big
Sandy News Jan 2008
BRUBAKER,
Joseph Claire
1925-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Joseph Claire Brubaker, 82, of Salyersville, died
Friday, Jan. 18, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville.
Born June 2, 1925, in Pontiac, Mich., he was a son of the late John
Fredrick and Osa Stella Thompson Brubaker. He was retired. He was also
preceded in death by a brother, John Brubaker. Survivors include his
wife, Jean Booz Brubaker of Salyersville; a son, Charlie Brubaker of
Salyersville; a brother, Jack Brubaker of Springfield, Ohio; a sister,
Frances Ann Gross of Lakeview, Ohio; two grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Magoffin
County Funeral Home Chapel, Salyersville. Burial was in Tackett
Cemetery, Mine Fork, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Jan 2008
BURCHETT,
Christa Dawn
1974-2008
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 27, 1 p.m. at Louisa Middle
School in Louisa, Ky., for Christa Dawn Burchett, 33, of Lowmansville,
Ky., who passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22 in Staffordsville, Ky. Ms.
Burchett was born Sept. 2, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Redford
and Melinda Moore Lemaster of Webbville, Ky. She was the Assistant
Chief and Emergency Management Services Director for the Paintsville
Fire, EMS and Rescue Services in Paintsville, Ky. Surviving in addition
to her parents are her daughter, Olivia Dawn Burchett of Lowmansville;
one brother, Redford II (Jennifer) Lemaster of Van Lear, Ky.; two
aunts, Deborah (Lee) Hackney and Carol (Ron) Hicks; one uncle, John
(Kim) Moore; and a very special friend, Emily Jones, and her daughter,
Haley Bowen. Friends may call at Louisa Middle School Saturday, Jan.
26, from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. The service with honors will be conducted
by Chaplains Buell Webb and Rick Ratliff. Full honors will be presented
at the Yatesville Memorial Gardens by members of the area Fire and EMS
departments following the funeral service. Arrangements under the
direction of the Wilson Funeral Home of Louisa. Paintsville
Herald Friday Jan.25 2008
BURCHETT, Eddie Burchett Jr.
1939-2008
A service of remembrance was conducted Saturday, Feb. 2 at the East
Fork United Methodist Church in Rush, Ky., for Eddie Burchett Jr., 68,
of Rush, who passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29 at Arthur G. James Cancer
Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Burchett was born Oct. 26, 1939 in
Johnson County, son of the late Eddie and Beaunie Vanhoose Burchett. He
was a meat specialist for Supervalue, a Kentucky Colonel and an avid
farmer. Surviving are his wife, Janice Depreiest Burchett; one
daughter, Melissa Basham of Independence, Ky.; one sister, Betty
Burchett of Columbia, Mo.; and two grandchildren. The service was
officiated by the Revs. Elza Green and Richie Gindlesperger, with
burial in the Crum Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Feb.13 2008
CANTRELL Wilbur "Will"
1943-2008
Wilbur Cantrell, age 65, of Magnetic Springs, died unexpectedly
Thursday, January 3, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Union County. He was
born November 25, 1942, in Flat Gap, Kentucky, to Earl and Juanita
(King) Cantrell, who both survive in rural Marysville. On July 10,
1994, in Delaware, Ohio, he married the former Kathy Nelson and she
survives. Will worked for ODOT in District 6 for 32 years, retiring in
2003 as a Project Inspector, a position he loved at ODOT. He had great
camaraderie with his co-workers and was well respected. He was a
veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of the American Legion, Waldo;
Am Vets 104, Delaware; and was a Moose Legionnaire at the Loyal Order
of Moose, Delaware. He was a proud volunteer in the Magnetic Springs
community giving many hours of his time to services like mowing and
cleaning, and helping troubled youth with their community service
obligations. He was a collector of many things and was a skilled card
player. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by four
sons, Bill (Jennifer) Fish, Delaware, Keith Fish, Delaware, Shad
Willingham, California, Shannon Cantrell, Columbus; a brother, Tim
(Nancy) Cantrell, Westfield; a sister, Barbara Franklin, Marion; one
granddaughter; and his faithful companion, Jack. Funeral Service will
be held Monday, January 6, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the STOFCHECK- BALLINGER
FUNERAL HOME, Richwood with Rev. Jeff Glann officiating. Burial will
follow in Hopewell Cemetery, where military honors will be provided by
the Richwood area veterans. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Holy Spirit Fellowship Church, 26
Moore St., Delaware, OH 43015. Columbus
Ohio 1/5/2008.
CASTLE, Ermal S.
19236-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ermal S. Castle, 84, of Paintsville, died Friday, Jan.
11, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Nov. 26,
1923, in Floyd County, he was a son of the late Dow and Loucina Ward
Castle. He was a retired coal miner/electrician. He was also preceded
in death by four brothers and six sisters. Survivors include his wife,
Viola Stapleton Castle of Paintsville; a son, Herschel D. Castle of
Charleston, S.C.; a step-son, Jimmy Dale Smith of Castlin Springs,
Tenn.; a step-daughter, Debbie Keller of Castlin Springs; and a
grandchild. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 14, at Southside
Freewill Baptist Church, Paintsville, with Wayne Price and Larry Blair
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery,
Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Jan.16 2008
CASTLE, Lenzie Jr.
1938-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lenzie Castle Jr. 69, of Flat Gap, died Monday, Jan.
7, at his residence. Born Nov. 8, 1938, in Johnson County, he was a son
of the late Lenzie Sr. and Edna Mae Isaac Castle. He was a butcher,
coal miner and a member of Cannon Chapel Enterprise Church. He was also
preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Jean Daniels Castle, in 2002.
Survivors include three sons, Wm. Paul Castle and Billy Castle, both of
Flat Gap, and Ronnie Castle of Lowmansville; two daughters, Wilma
Cantrell and Mary Jane Castle, both of Flat Gap; five brothers, Willie
Castle and Charles Leon Castle, both of Sitka, Thomas Marion Castle of
Nippa, James Ernest Castle of River, and Walter Lee Castle of Flat Gap;
eight sisters, Louverna Burchett and Louisa Burchett, both of
Stambaugh, Oka Jane Idler of Ohio, Edna Faye Young of Oklahoma, Marilyn
Stambaugh of Flat Gap, Joyce Stambaugh of Sitka, Pauline Caldwell of
Paintsville, and Pearline Blanton of Nippa; five grandchildren; and a
great-grandchild. Funeral services will be noon, Thursday, Jan. 10, at
Cannon Chapel Church, with Leonard Caudill and Delbert Music
officiating. Burial will be in Castle Cemetery, Flat Gap, under
direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Jan.09 2008
CLIFTON, Billy E.
1945-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. at the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel for Billy E. Clifton, 62, of Wabash, Ind., who
passed away Thursday, Jan. 31 at Wabash Skilled Care Center in Wabash.
Mr. Clifton was born Aug. 6, 1945 in Van Lear, Ky., son of the late
Frank and Lila Fairchild Clifton. He was also preceded in death by his
wife, Janet Brown Clifton. He was a production worker for Ford Meter
Box. Surviving are two sons, Billy E. Clifton Jr. and James Robert
(Erin) Clifton, both of Wabash; five brothers, Johnny (Sue) and James
Clifton, both of Wabash, Ronald (Tommy Jean) Clifton of Hinesville,
Ga., Daniel (Pat) Clifton of Lagro, Ind., and Robert (Nancy) Clifton of
Van Lear; and one grandson, Colten James Clifton. The service was
officiated by Roger Hill and Ronnie Spriggs, with burial in the Clifton
Family Cemetery in the McKenzie Addition at Van Lear, Ky. Arrangements
under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville,
Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday
February 6, 2008
COMBS, Thelma E. (Picklesimer)
1927-2008
Thelma E. Picklesimer Combs, 80, of Ashland, Ky., died Jan. 8, 2008, in
Ashland. She was born April 15, 1927, in Paintsville, Ky., a daughter
of the late Galen A. and Laura Crider Picklesimer. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Combs. She was a homemaker and
member of the Church of Christ in Flatwoods and a former member of
Flatwoods Woman’s Club. Surviving are three sons, Robert I. Combs
(Joan) of Ashland, Charles Combs (Annette) of Houston and Galen Combs
(Anita) of Stanton, Va.; five grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12,
2008, at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods by Pastor John Brown. Burial
will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods. Friends may call
from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at the funeral home. Ashland,
KY Submitted By: Connie
Spurlock
CRAFT, Denver
1926-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Denver Craft, 81, of Meally, died Thursday, Jan. 3, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born March 19, 1926,
in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Charlie Sr. and Calista
Hall Craft. Survivors include a son, Bobby Spradlin of Swamp Branch;
three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were Sunday, Jan. 6, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville,
with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Craft Family Cemetery,
Meally, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Jan. 09 2008
DAVIS,
Carrie M. (Ross)
1926-2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 22, 1 p.m. at the
Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima, Ohio, for Carrie M. Davis,
82, of Lima, Ohio, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 18 at Lima Memorial
Health System in Lima. Mrs. Davis was born Nov. 8, 1926 in Johnson
County, Ky., daughter of the late Walter A. Ross Sr. and Marie Lyon
Ross. She was a member of the Crossroads First Church of God, and she
had worked for the Lima City Schools in the cafeteria. After
retirement, she was a volunteer at Lima Memorial Hospital for 20 years.
She was a past member COA Senior Citizens' Bridge Club. She married
Willard Davis on March 12, 1943 in Paintsville, Ky. She was also
preceded in death by one sister, Inez Lyon; and five brothers, James
M., Walter A. Jr., Charles H., Edgel, and Earl Ross. Surviving in
addition to her husband are one son, Ernie (Nancy) Davis of Elida,
Ohio; one daughter, Jackie (Anthony) Tozzi of Canton, Ohio; two
grandchildren, Jeff (Dawn) Davis of Spencerville, Ohio, and Jennifer
(Mark) Shope of Morristown, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren, Kaylee,
Collin, and Emma; one brother-in-law, Garland Ross of Columbus, Ohio;
four sisters-in- law, Malta Ross of Flat Gap, Ky., Maye Ross of
Westerville, Ohio, Ila Kehrwecker of Lima, and Madlyn Hathaway of Tipp
City, Ohio. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.
and 6 p.m.-8 p.m., with funeral services to be officiated by Pastor
John Heyward. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Lima.
Arrangements under the direction of the Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral
Home of Lima. ERROR IN OBIT:
Garland Ross was the brother of Carrie M. Ross Submitted By: Connie
Spurlock
DIDDLE,
Waid Leroy
1934-2008
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Waid Leroy Diddle, 73, of Auxier,
Ky., who passed away Sunday, Jan. 27 at Highlands Regional Medical
Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. Mr. Diddle was born Jan. 29, 1934 in Meigs
County, Ohio, son of the late Oval and Sarah Roush Diddle. He was a
maintenance worker with the U.S. Corps of Engineers and a U.S. Army
veteran. Surviving are his wife, Betty Bentley Diddle of Auxier; four
sons, Edward Diddle of Rutland, Ohio, Eric Diddle of Parkersburg,
W.Va., Ronnie Diddle of Pikeville, Ky., and Tim Diddle of Auxier; one
daughter, Sara Diddle Eads of Rutland; four brothers, Bernard Diddle of
Marietta, Ohio, Tom Diddle of Racine, Ohio, Don Diddle of Pomeroy,
Ohio, and Ralph Diddle of Addison, Ohio; three sisters, Marilyn Powell,
Carolyn Adams and Libby Fisher, all of Racine; and 12 grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Richard
Williams and Southie Fannin Jr., with burial in the Gethsemane Gardens
at Prestonsburg. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home in Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Jan.30 2008
GOBLE,
Allie C.
1929-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Allie C. Goble, 78, of Paintsville, died Monday, Jan.
14, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born April
20, 1929, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Manford and
Sarah Jane Arms Spradlin. She was a member of West Van Lear Freewill
Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil
Goble, in 1980. Survivors include three sons, Virgil Goble Jr. of
River, Ricky Goble of Sitka, and Amos Goble of Snellville, Ga.; a
brother, William Ruben Spradlin of Hager Hill; several grandchildren;
and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.
today, Friday, Jan. 18, at Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, with
Terry Conley and Lee Music officiating. Burial will be in Cumbo
Cemetery, West Van Lear, under direction of Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Friday Jan.18 2008
HOWARD,
Denise (Cantrell)
1959-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Denise Howard, 48, of Nippa, died Friday, Jan. 11, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born June 11, 1959,
she was a daughter of Lorraine Fyffe Osborne of Wittensville and the
late Lunda Cantrell. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in
death by a sister, Vivian Jones. Additional survivors include a
daughter, Heather Nicole Meade of Auxier; four sisters, Mona Lemaster
of Flat Gap, Gayle Meadows of Wittensville, Coleen Page of Pikeville
and Diane Ratliff of Sitka. Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 13, at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Rev. Denvil Mollett
officiating. Burial was in Jones Family Cemetery, Volga, under
direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday
Jan.16 2008
MAY, Beulah Mae (Kimbler)
1922-2008
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Beulah Mae Kimbler May, 85, of Webbville, went to be
with the Lord Monday, Jan. 21, at her residence. Born Oct. 21, 1922, at
Sitka, she was a daughter of the late Lonzo and Nervie Alice Brown
Kimbler. She was a homemaker and member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by several sisters; several brothers; and a
grandchild. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Johnnie Lee May
of Webbville; a son, Leon (Anna) May of Portsmouth, Ohio; nine
daughters, Elta (Richard) Chapman of Raceland, Elwanda (Robert) Barton
of Delaware, Ohio, Caroline Alice (James) Keaton of Webbville, Barbara
(Edward Ray) Cumpton of Wurtland, Helen (Robert) Keeton of Raceland,
Rebel (Joseph Griffith) Justice of Detroit, Mich., Tenia (George)
Henson of Louisa, and Connie (ex-Phillip) Felty and Darlene (John)
Johnson, both of Grayson; a sister Betty (George) Price of Sitka; 29
grandchildren; 57 great- grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today,
Friday, Jan. 25, at Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, with Revs. Jim
Osborne and David Boggs officiating. Burial will be in Yatesville
Memorial Gardens, Louisa, under direction of Young Funeral Home. Big
Sandy Bews Wednesday Jan.30 2008
MEADE,
Judy (Keel)
1942-2008
OHIO — Judy Keel Meade, 65, of Defiance, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 25, at
The Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. Born April 27, 1942, in Johnson
County, he was a son of the late Kermit and Lucy Vires Keel. Survivors
include her husband, Eston Meade of Defiance; two sons, Ron Meade of
Defiance and Solomon Meade of Paulding, Ohio; a daughter, Rhonda Gerken
of Defiance; two brothers, Herman Keel of Contential, Ohio and Merman
Keel of Defiance; a sister, Dorothy Slone of Van Lear; and five
grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Jan.
30, at Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home, Defiance, with Rev. Max Begley
officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance,
under direction of Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home and Phelps and Son
Funeral Home, Hager Hill. Big
Sandy News Jan 2008
MUNGER,
Robin G. (Conley)
1958-2008
Robin G. 49, of Springfield, died at 10:51 a.m. Tuesday, January 22,
2008 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on December
17, 1958 the daughter of Noah and Eloise (Skaggs) Conley, Jr. Survivors
include her son, Brandon Brickman of Springfield; three sisters, Connie
Hill of Springfield, Terry Sagraves of Paintsville, Kentucky, Donna
Hocfbaum of Springfield and two nieces, Lindsey Hocfbaum and Stacie
Hill. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements handled by Conroy Funeral Home. Springfield,
Ohio Thursday
1/24/2008 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
NELSON,
Linda Lou (Hampton)
1938-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m. at the Thealka Free
Will Baptist Church for Linda Lou Hampton Nelson, 69, of Oak Hill,
Ohio, who passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16 at Heartland Nursing Home in
Jackson, Ohio. Mrs. Nelson was born Aug. 13, 1938 in Pike County, Ky.,
daughter of the late Richard Hampton and Pauline Holbrook. She was a
homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hedgel Ray
Nelson; and three brothers and two sisters. Surviving are four sons,
Richard R. (Artie) Nelson of Oak Hill, Randy (Melissa) and Brian
(Esther) Nelson, both of Marion, Ohio, and David (Grace) Nelson of
Richmond, Ky.; one daughter, Tasha Nelson Adams of Port Charlotte,
Fla.; three brothers, Charles Douglas Hampton of Bradenton Beach, Fla.,
Lawrence Ray Hampton of Salyersville, Ky., and Earl Wendell Hampton of
Brownsville, Tenn.; six sisters, Peggy Hampton of Thelma, Ky., Patsy
Cantrell of Bellefountaine, Ohio, Joyce Fentress of Milltown, Ohio,
Donetta Hamner and Debbie Lawson, both of Berea, Ky., and Dottie Howard
of Salyersville, and eight grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Gary Blair, with
burial in the Castle Family Cemetery at Thealka. Arrangements under the
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Friday Jan.25 2008
PENNINGTON,
Glenn
1947-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Glenn Pennington, 60, of Red Bush, died Thursday, Jan.
10, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born April
17, 1947, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Charlie and
Terrie Rowland Pennington. He was a heavy equipment operator. He was
also preceded in death by a son, Kendrith Earl Pennington. Survivors
include his wife, Helen J. Cole Pennington of Red Bush; a son, Glen
Martin Pennington of Georgetown; a daughter, Jessica Wiley of
Cynthiana; and three sisters, Merzie Lewis of Boons Camp, Ruth McKenzie
of Flat Gap and Paulette McKenzie of Volga. Funeral services were
Monday, Jan. 14, at Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church with Wendell
Ison officiating. Burial was in Pennington Family Cemetery, Red Bush,
under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Jan.16 2008
PICKLESIMER, Mary Louise (Cochran)
1928-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mary Louise Picklesimer, 79, of Oil Springs, died
Sunday, Jan. 6, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Jan. 14, 1928, she
was a daughter of the late Thurman and Cleffa Gullett Cochran. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Picklesmier; and a
grandson. Survivors include two sons, Emery Gerald "Pete" Picklesmier
of Richmond, and Ralph Edward "Ed" Picklesmier of Thelma; four
daughters, Janet Marie Butcher of Oil Springs, Eva Maye McCarty of
Staffordsville, Phyllis Dianne Picklesmier of Richmond, and Sandra Kay
Price of Oil Springs; two brothers, Carson "Cot" Cochran of Oil Springs
and James Edward "Ed" Cochran of Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-
grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Jan.
9, at Low Gap United Baptist Church with Elders Sammy Reed, Frankie
Williams and Ray McCarty officiating. Burial will be in Cochran Family
Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Jan. 09 2008
PRATER, Brayden Devon
2008-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Jordan Ray Prater and Brayden Devon Prater, infant twin
sons of Justin Devon Prater and Angel Nicole Boyd of Hueysville, were
stillborn Sunday, Jan. 21, at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. They
were preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Johnny Ray Boyd;
paternal grandfather, Fair Prater; and paternal great-grandparents,
Forrest and Katie Sturgill. Additional survivors include paternal
grandparents, Devon and Betty Sturgill Prater of Hueysville; maternal
grandmother, Patricia Ann Hall of Prestonsburg; paternal
great-grandmother, Lucille Ousley Prater of Hueysville; and maternal
great- grandparents, Elmer and Winford Sizemore of Prestonsburg.
Graveside funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at
Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, with Jeff Prater officiating.
Hall Funeral Home, Martin, is in charge of arrangements. Big
Sandy Bews Jan. 2008
PRATER,
Jordan Ray
2008-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Jordan Ray Prater and Brayden Devon Prater, infant twin
sons of Justin Devon Prater and Angel Nicole Boyd of Hueysville, were
stillborn Sunday, Jan. 21, at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. They
were preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Johnny Ray Boyd;
paternal grandfather, Fair Prater; and paternal great-grandparents,
Forrest and Katie Sturgill. Additional survivors include paternal
grandparents, Devon and Betty Sturgill Prater of Hueysville; maternal
grandmother, Patricia Ann Hall of Prestonsburg; paternal
great-grandmother, Lucille Ousley Prater of Hueysville; and maternal
great- grandparents, Elmer and Winford Sizemore of Prestonsburg.
Graveside funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at
Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, with Jeff Prater officiating.
Hall Funeral Home, Martin, is in charge of arrangements. Big
Sandy Bews Jan. 2008
ROWE, Ruth Ann (Runyon)
1951-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ruth Ann Rowe, 56, of Meally, died Thursday, Jan. 3.
Born March 12, 1951, in Lawrence County, she was a daughter of the late
Oscar and Ethel Runyon. She was also preceded in death by two brothers.
Survivors include a son, Gary Haven Mills of Inez; two daughters, Jenny
Mills of Tomahawk and Trish Spence of Lawrence County; a brother,
Willard Runyon of Michigan; five sisters, Rose Fischer of Corbin,
Oreitha Akers of Lawrence County, Betty Boyd of Johnson County, Debbie
Fitch of Lawrence County and Margaret Whitt of Inez; and five
grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 5, at Phelps and
Son Funeral Home with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Runyon
Family Cemetery, Peach Orchard, under direction of Phelps and Son
Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Jan. 09 2008
SALYER,
Ruth
1916-2008
Age: 92
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ruth Salyer, 92, of Staffordsville, died Thursday,
Jan. 3, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Jan.
3, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Addison M. and Cora Rice
Salyer. She was a retired librarian. Survivors include two sisters,
Bethel Lowe of Lexington and Pauline Blair of Staffordsville. Funeral
services were Sunday, Jan. 6, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel,
Paintsville, with Pastors Donnie Patrick and James McKenzie
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville,
under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Jan
2008
SALYER William John Duell
1930-2008
William John Duell Salyer was born April 13, 1930, to Dock and Sarah M.
Trimble Salyer at Elna in Johnson Co., KY. He departed this earth on
January 30, 2008, at 6:10 p.m. at Mount Carmel West Hospital in
Columbus, OH. He grew up in Johnson Co. and after serving in the Korean
War went to Columbus, OH to make his home. He married Marjorie Cantrell
in 1948 who survives him, and to this union was born 5 children. Bill
as he was known, did profess he was of the Christian faith to his
daughter on her last visit. He is preceded in death by his sons William
Dana (Billy) Salyer and Ronald and Donald Salyer, parents Dock and
Sarah Salyer, two brothers Chauncy Cleveland and Bruce Leon Salyer, two
sisters Beatrice Pauline Salyer and Maymie Lou Baldwin. Surviving are
his children, Sharon Cox of West Liberty, KY, Marsha Hanavan of
Yorktown, VA., William John Duell Salyer Jr. (Bud) of Columbus, OH and
Scotty Salyer of Columbus, OH.; brother-in-law, Herbert Baldwin of
Columbus, OH; special niece, Joan Varney (and Del); and special nephew,
Rick Baldwin and wife, Joyce, all of Columbus, OH; four grandchildren,
David Garland Cox and Jennifer of Flemingsburg, KY, Amie Jo-Lynne Clark
and Neal of West Liberty, KY, Richard Cox and Deana of Medway, OH, Eric
Cox and Christy of Connecticut; seven great-grandchildren, Kyle, Dylan,
Victoria, Morgan, Isaiah, Aiden and Joshua and Timber; six great-nieces
and nephews and four great-great-nieces and nephews. He spent the last
few years of his life at the We Care Nursing Home in Columbus, OH where
he had two very special caretakers, Andrea and Mary. Funeral service
will be held Saturday, February 2, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the HERALD &
STEWART & HALSEY CHAPEL, with Rev. George Oney and Rev. Woodrow
Nichols officiating. Burial in the Paint Valley Memorial Gardens,
Crockett, KY. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Herald & Stewart &
Halsey Funeral Home, West Liberty, KY. Pallbearers will be Family and
Friends. Military rites will be conducted at the gravesite by the
Morgan Co. D.A.V. Published in The Columbus Ohio 2/2/2008.
STROBERG,
Rosemary
1951-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m. at the Preston
Funeral Home Chapel for Rosemary Stroberg, 56, of Boons Camp, Ky., who
passed away Saturday, Jan. 26 in Huntington, W.Va. Ms. Stroberg was
born July 31, 1951 in Logan County, W.Va. She was a clerk with Family
Foods. Surviving are two sons, Cameron Fisher of Boons Camp, and Jarrod
Fisher of Huntington, Ind.; two sisters, Kathy Overlander and Deborah
Stevens, both of Indiana; and two grandchildren. The service was
officiated by Terry Dalton. Arrangements under the direction of the
Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Jan.30 2008
UNDERWOOD, Gary Thomas ‘Tom’
1957-2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, 1 p.m. at Tom’s Creek
United Baptist Church at Tutor Key, Ky., for Gary Thomas “Tom”
Underwood, 50, of Paintsville, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29 at
King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. Mr. Underwood was born
April 11, 1957 in Johnson County, Ky., son of Harvey and Louise
McKenzie Underwood of Paintsville. He was retired from the Pepsi-Cola
Company. Surviving in addition to his parents are one son, Shane Thomas
Underwood of Lexington, Ky.; three daughters, Brittney Underwood Gibson
of Remer, Minn., and McKenzie and Cali Underwood, both of Paintsville;
one brother, Grady Underwood of Paintsville; and two sisters, Kimberlee
Bradley of Winchester, Ky., and Stacy Underwood Trimble of Paintsville.
The service will be officiated by J.D. Rice, with burial following in
the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Ky. Arrangements under
the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Friday Feb.01 2008
WEBB,
Lowell
1929-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lowell Webb, 78, of Lexington, died Tuesday, Jan. 8,
at his residence. Born March 6, 1929, in Johnson County, he was a son
of the late Herman Dugan and Eunice Arms Webb. He was a bookkeeper with
a coal company and member of Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Boyd Webb of Lexington; a
daughter, Susan Marie Webb of Lexington; and three brothers, Milo Webb
and Herman Elwood Webb, both of North Carolina and Phillip Webb of
Paintsville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at
Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church with Ronnie Spriggs officiating.
Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville,
under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Visitation will
be from 1 - 9 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 11, at the church. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Jan.16 2008
YOUNG, Scotty Wayne "Buck"
1976-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Scotty Wayne "Buck" Young, 31, of Paintsville, died
Saturday, Jan. 26, in Pikeville. Born Feb. 16, 1976, in Pike County, he
was a son of Paul Scotty and Teresa Justice Young. He was a heavy
equipment operator with Young and Son Construction. Additional
survivors include his wife, Cindy VanHoose Young of Paintsville; a son,
Harley Young of Pikeville; a daughter, Ivy Caroline Young of
Paintsville; a step- daughter, Indya Faine of Paintsville; a brother,
Paul Justice Young of Pikeville; and three sisters, Paula Michelle
James, Katrina Hamilton, and Dusty Young, all of Pikeville. Funeral
services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Island Creek
Freewill Baptist Chapel, with Buddy McKenzie, Eddie Pelphrey, and
Richard Williams officiating. Burial will be in Annie Young Cemetery,
Pikeville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big
Sandy News Jan 2008
FEBRUARY - 2008
ALLEN,
Barbara D.
1943-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Barbara D. Allen, 64, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday,
Feb. 9. Born Oct. 25, 1943, she was a daughter of Orville Dotson and
Thelma Whitaker Dotson of Abbott Creek. She was a retired executive
Assistant, retiring in 2003. She was a Sunday school teacher and served
on various church committees at First United Methodist Church,
Prestonsburg. Survivors include her husband, David Allen; two sons,
David D. Allen II of Hudson, Ohio and James D. Allen of Lexington; a
brother, Charles O. Dotson of Greenwood, S.C.; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 11, at First United Methodist
Church, with Rev. Mark Walz officiating; Entombment was in Highlands
Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Carter Funeral
Home, Prestonsburg. Active pallbearers were Robert R. Allen II, Robert
R. Allen III, Wilson Kingsley Allen, Chris Dotson and Michael Harris.
Honorary pallbearer was Chris Honeycutt. Big Sandy News Friday
Feb.15 2008
BALDRIDGE, William L.
1921-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — William L. Baldridge, 86, of East Point, died
Saturday, Feb. 9, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg.
Born June 1, 1921, in Floyd County, he was a son of the late Wm. L. and
Malta Watkins Baldridge. He was an employment service officer with the
State of Kentucky and U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include his
wife, Betsy Conley Baldridge of East Point; two daughters, Sandra L.
Baldridge of East Point and Carolyn Baldridge of Hager Hill; and a
brother, Clifford Baldridge of Prestonsburg. Funeral services were
Monday, Feb. 11, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with
Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park,
Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Feb.13 2008
BARTON, William "Bill"
1958-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — William "Bill" Barton, 49, of Tomahawk, died Sunday,
Feb. 10, at his residence. Born Aug. 2, 1958, in Martin County, he was
a son of May Lee Mills Barton and the late Wm. H. Barton, Sr. He was a
maintenance worker with Martin County Board of Education. Additional
survivors include two sons, Travis Henry Barton and Lucas Shane Barton,
both of Tomahawk; a daughter, Kimberly Faye Hill of Crockett; three
brothers, Carlos Edw. Barton of Pilgrim, Daniel Ray Barton of Tomahawk,
and Timothy Allen Barton of Boons Camp; and four sisters, Judy Marie
Mills of Staffordsville, Maudie Mae Spence, Della Ann Sherman, and
Sandra Ellen Delong, all of Tomahawk. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, at Phillip Cove Freewill Baptist Church, with David
Meek officiating. Burial was in Little Bill Cemetery, Tomahawk, under
direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Feb.13 2008
BOLEYN, Ronald Lloyd
1937-2008
Ronald Lloyd Boleyn, 70, of Hager Hill, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, at
King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born March 7, 1937, at Ft.
Wayne, Ind., he was a son of the late Thornton and Namoni Wieshjule
Boleyn. He was a window cleaner, member of Bonanza Freewill Baptist
Church, Abbott Creek Road, Prestonsburg and U.S. Air Force Korean
Conflict veteran. Survivors include his wife, Brooksie Tackett Boleyn
of Louisa; a daughter, Pamela Tackett of Pikeville; five sons, Sonny
Tackett of Lowmansville, Rodney Tackett of Pikeville, Nick Tackett and
Lannie Tackett, both of Alabama and Tony Tackett of Louisa; a sister,
Dorothy Listenberger of Palm Springs, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Friday,
Feb. 29, at Bonanza Freewill Baptist Church, with Van West and Jimmy
Brown officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park,
Staffordsville, under direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Mar.05 2008
BROWN,
Beatrice (Meek)
1929-2008
Beatrice M. "Bea" Brown, age 78 of Miami Twp. passed away
peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was
born on March 12, 1929 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late William
Harrison and Julia (Wells) Meek. She was preceded in death by her
brother, Roma Meek and sisters, Mildred Ring, Ethel Preston and
Marjorie Barker. She is survived by her husband, Norman Brown; daughter
and son-in- law, Cheryl R. and Philip L. Rains; brother, Herbert Meek;
sisters, Bernice Smith and Vina McLaughlin; and numerous loving nieces
and nephews. Bea retired from Lazarus in Kettering. Her family will
receive friends from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2008
at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton- Xenia Rd.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Gordon Victorson
officiating. Interment in David's Cemetery. If desired, contributions
may be made in Bea's memory to Hospice of Dayton. Dayton
Ohio 2/18/2008. Submitted
By: Connie Spurlock
BUTCHER, Charles ‘Red’
1938-2008
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 11 a.m. at the Little
Friendship United Baptist Church for Charles “Red” Butcher, 69, of
Boons Camp, Ky., who passed away Saturday, Feb. 2 at Hospice Care
Center in Ashland, Ky. Mr. Butcher was born April 1, 1938 at Boons
Camp, son of Janie Crum Butcher and the late Earl Butcher. He was also
preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Tackett Butcher. He was a
carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are one son, Charles Ricky
Butcher of Boons Camp; two brothers, Glen Otis and Freddie Dean
Butcher, both of Boons Camp; and one sister, Ruby Branham of
Williamsport, Ky. The service was officiated by Claude Mollette, Glen
Penix, Kenny Preece and Shade Lee Walters, with burial in the Ballard
Butcher Cemetery at Boons Camp. Arrangements under the direction of the
Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Februay 6,
2008
CANTRELL, Kaden Gage
2008-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY Kaden Gage Cantrell, 4-day-old son of Bryan
Charles and Mary Cantrell of Paintsville, died Thursday, Feb. 21, at
Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. He was born Feb. 17,
2008, at Paintsville. Additional survivors include two sisters, Ashley
Cantrell and Makinley Cantrell, both of Paintsville. Funeral services
were Sunday, Feb. 24, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville, with
Gayle Music officiating. Burial was in Estep Cemetery, Flat Gap, under
direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Feb.27 2008
CLICK,
James
1943-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — James Click, 64, of Flat Gap, died Friday, Feb. 8, at
St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Born Dec. 26, 1943, in
Johnson County, he was a son of the late Murel and Rushie Hackworth
Click. He was in produce sales and a U.S. veteran. Survivors include
his wife, Virginia Picklesimer Click of Flat Gap; a son, Garreth Click
of Flat Gap; three brothers, Jessie Click and Jackie Click, both of
Staffordsville, and Jimmy Click of Flat Gap; and two sisters, Judy
Cochran of Hager Hill and Joann Creech of Springfield. Funeral services
were Monday, Feb. 11, at Highland Church of Christ with Jerry Scott
officiating. Burial was in Sheridan Estep Cemetery, Flat Gap, under
direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Hager Hill. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Feb.13 2008
CONLEY, Claudette (Hamilton)
1936-2008
Claudette Conley, 71, of Stockdale, Ohio, died Thursday in SOMC Hospice
in Portsmouth. She was born July 15, 1936, in Paintsville, a daughter
of the late Claude and Ruby (Blair) Hamilton. She attended Lifeline
Community Church in Stockdale. She is survived by a daughter and son in
law, Delores “Dee” Knore and Kent of Minford; two granddaughters,
Valerie Maynard of Kaneohe, Hawaii, and Brookley Maynard, of Everett,
Wash.; a stepgranddaughter, Amanda Knore-Goheen of Hill Air Force Base,
Utah; a grandson, Kaleb Knore of Minford; a brother, Robert Hamilton of
Paintsville; and five sisters, Helen Welch of Paintsville, Anna Blanton
of Stockdale, Dora Daniel of Paintsville, Margaret Stroud of St.
Albans, W.Va., and Sarah Kay Slone of Paintsville. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Conley; and three brothers,
Paul Hamilton, Hollie Hamilton and Frank Hamilton. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral
Home in Minford by Chris Johnson. Burial will be in Stockdale Cemetery.
Friends may call after noon Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be sent to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th St., Portsmouth, OH 45662. Ashland,KY
Sunday Feb 10 2008
Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
COOTS, Dixie Lee
1925-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Dixie Lee Coots, 82, of Staffordsville, died Thursday,
Feb. 7. She was born March 28, 1925 in Leslie County and was a member
of Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Rubin Coots; and a daughter, Linda Lee Lyon. Survivors
include a son, Sammy Coots of Staffordsville; a daughter, Wilma "Jeane"
Tomlin of Tampa, Fla.; two grandsons; a granddaughter; two
great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews; and a
special friend and caregiver, John Cluney. Arrangements are incomplete
and under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Feb.13 2008
CRUM, Frances J. (LeMaster)
1915-2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. at the Gerber
Chapel in Webster Grove, Mo., for Frances J. LeMaster Crum, 93, of
Webster Grove, who passed away Monday, Feb. 18. Mrs. Crum was
born Dec. 21, 1914 in Paintsville, Ky., daughter of the late Eleazer
and Sarah Brown LeMaster. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Douglas Crum. Surviving are two children, Margaret “Peggy” Knight
and Stephen Crum; and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She
was also an aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. Interment will
be in the St. Paul Churchyard. Arrangements under the direction of the
Gerber Chapel of Webster Grove. Paintsville
Herald Friday Feb.22 2008
CRUM, Rudy
1942-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Rudy Crum, 65, of Stambaugh, died Saturday, Feb. 23,
at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Aug. 4,
1942, in Johnson County, he was a son of Rudolph Crum and the late
Murvel Stambaugh Crum. He was a retired heavy machine operator and U.S.
Army veteran. Additional survivors include a son, Brian Kennard of
Wittensville; a step-son, Lance Meek of Kingsport, Tenn.; a daughter,
Delena Kersey of Kingsport; a brother, James A. Crum of Sedalia; two
sisters, Pamula Chandler of Stambaugh and Diana Powell of Kettering,
Ohio; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 25,
at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Jerry Scott
officiating. Burial was in Crum Family Cemetery, Stambaugh, under
direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Feb.27 2008
CUPOLI
Martha
2008
Martha Cupoli, age 71, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, February 11,
2008. Member of United Church of God, Columbus. Preceded in death by
loving husband Benjamin, 2006, parents Foster and Arizona Blevins,
sister Betty Haight and brother James Belvins. Survived by children,
Marlene (Jim) McCready, Melinda Hardwick, Dan (Donna) Cupoli, and Joe
(Felicia) Cupoli; sister, Elvie Dutton of Paintsville, KY;
grandchildren, Trent Cupoli, Andria Cupoli, Christy Hardwick, Kaitlyn
Cupoli and Wyatt Cupoli; great-grandson, Hunter Rhoades; and many
loving friends. Family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the
TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, where funeral service
will be held 11 a.m. Friday with Pastor Randy Stiver officiating.
Burial Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, OH. Columbus Ohio 2/13/2008.
DAMRON, Bruce
1950-2008
Bruce "Deuce" Damron, age 57, of Sunbury went home to be with the Lord,
Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Born June 23, 1950 in Paintsville, KY. A US
Navy veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he owned and operated Damron
Flooring. With a strong work ethic, he would do anything to help,
generous with both his time and labor. Most proud of his family,
especially his grandchildren, whom he treasured spending time with.
Survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Sandy (Kirby); children, Mary
(Joseph) Office, Gregory and Benjamin Damron; grandchildren, Makayla
and Jordan Office, all of Sunbury; father, Floyd Damron of
Pickerington; sister, Marlene Romans of Grove City; niece, Christi
Romans; great-nephew, Jacob. Preceded in death by his mother Dulcie J.
(Starr) Damron. Graveside services Thursday 11:30 a.m. at Newhouse
Cemetery near Ostrander. Calling hours will not be observed,
arrangements entrusted to DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, Sunbury. Memorial
contributions can be made to the American Liver Foundation, 5755
Granger Road, Suite 335, Independence, OH 44131-1455. Columbus
Ohio 2/27/2008.
Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
DANIELS,
Evelyn Charlene (McCarty)
1952-2008
Evelyn Charlene McCarty Daniels, 55, of Oil Springs, died Thursday,
Feb. 28, at her residence. Born June 7, 1952, she was a daughter of
Carl and Evalene Stapleton McCarty of Oil Springs. She was a teller
with Family Bank. Additional survivors include two sons, Benjamine
Price of Lexington, and Jonathan Price of Auxier; a brother, Jimmy
McCarty of Oil Springs; and two sisters, Dottie Mick of Chester, Va.,
and Darlene Pennington of Ashland. Funeral services were Sunday, March
2, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Rev. Steve
Rose, Elder Ray McCarty and Dan Cantrell officiating. Burial was in
McCarty Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Paintsville Funeral
Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday
Mar.05 2008
DANIELS,
Robert R.
1926-2008
Robert R. "Rob" Daniels, age 81, formerly of Columbus, OH died
Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Kenton Nursing & Rehab Center,
Kenton, OH. Born May 27, 1926 in Flatwoods, KY to Elby and Susie
(Akres) Daniels. Preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Daniels,
son, David Daniels, and parents. Survived by wife, Ceola J. Daniels;
children, Patricia (Holly) Blanton, Hershil Daniels, Diana (Harold)
Karnes, Robert (Cindy) Daniels, Betty Daniels, and Larry (Jamie)
Daniels; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and brother, Bill
Daniels. Funeral service 11:30 a.m., Thursday, February 28, 2008 at
SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, where the
family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Dr. Gary Exman,
officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Reynoldsburg, OH. Columbus
Ohio 2/27/2008.
Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
DAVIS, Jon
Brennan
1977-2008
FAYETTE COUNTY — Jon Brennan Davis, 30, of Lexington, formerly of
Sitka, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, at his residence. Born March 2, 1977, in
Johnson County, he was a son of Billy Joe Davis and Lila Branham.
Additional survivors include step-mother, Tammy Davis; a brother,
Joseph Niles Davis of Sitka; and two sisters, Kelly R. Moldero of
Frankfort and Emily B. Morris of Sitka. Funeral services will be 1 p.m.
today, Friday, Feb. 8, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville,
with Bobby Joe Spencer and Van West officiating. Burial will be in
Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and
Son Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Feb. 2008
DELONG, Ernest
1921-2008
Born in Johnson County, Kentucky on Jun. 24, 1921 Departed on
Feb. 8, 2008 and resided in Wabash, IN. Ernest DeLong, 86, of rural
Wabash, Indiana, died Friday, February 8, 2008 at 2:15PM at Wabash
County Hospital. He was born June 24, 1921 in Johnson County, Kentucky
to John T. and Dora (Hyden) DeLong. He married Gertrude Horn on May 4,
1946 in Auxier, Kentucky; she died October 3, 1997. Mr. DeLong was a
member of Wabash American Legion Post 15, and attended Wabash First
United Methodist Church. He retired from General Tire, Wabash, in 1980
after 33 years. He was a US Army Air Corps veteran serving in Europe
during World War II. He enjoyed working his vegetable garden,
woodworking, riding 4-wheelers, and spending time with his grandsons.
He loved the woods and was an avid walker and bicycle rider. He is
survived by his son, Stephen (Carol) DeLong of Lagro; three grandsons,
Andrew DeLong, Bradley DeLong, and Jonathon DeLong, all of Lagro; and
sister-in-law, Pearl DeLong of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his
son, David DeLong, five brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services
will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester
Avenue, Wabash, on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 2:00PM with Pastor
Chris Madison officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.
Friends may call 2-8PM, Tuesday, February 12 at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Wabash County Hospital Intensive Care Unit.
Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home
ESTEPP, George Edward
1931-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — George Edward Estepp, 76, of Lexington, formerly of
Paintsville, died Monday, Feb. 11. Born Feb. 26, 1931, at Paintsville,
he was a son of the late George and Eva Estepp. He was the retired
owner of Estepp Painting, a U.S. Marine Corp veteran, and member of
Southern Acres Christian Church. He was also preceded in death by his
wife, Helen Marie Estepp, in 1999. Survivors include a son, Michael
Edward Estepp of Nicholasville; a daughter, Kathy Marie Estepp of
Lexington; two brothers, James Estepp of Lexington and David Estepp of
Van Lear; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Herb Arms officiating. Burial will be in
Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 15, from
5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to American
Cancer Society or Hospice of the Bluegrass by contacting Jones-Preston
Funeral Home at (606) 789-3501. Big
Sandy News Friday Feb.15 2008
FIELDS, Monroe
1927-2008
MARTIN COUNTY — Monroe Fields, 80, of Inez, died Saturday, Feb. 23, at
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born March 4, 1927,
in Martin County, he was a son of the late James and Cora Fields.
Survivors include his wife, Addie Stepp Fields of Inez; two sons, Wayne
Fields of Van Lear and David Fields of Inez; a daughter, Diana Slone of
Beauty; two sisters, Christine Jude of Ulysses and Alice Archibald of
Lovely; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Phelps and Son
Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Moore and Wayne Fields officiating.
Burial will be in Fields Cemetery under direction of Phelps and Son
Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Feb.27 2008
GIBSON,
Neil Edward
1967-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. at the Full Gospel
Church of Jesus Christ for Neil Edward Gibson, 40, of Salyersville,
Ky., who passed away Thursday, Feb. 7 at his residence. Mr. Gibson was
born Aug. 28, 1967 in Magoffin County, Ky., son of Maylene Patty Minix
Gibson and the late Charles Tom Gibson. He was also preceded in death
by his wife, Christy Gail Gibson. Surviving are six sons, Thomas Neil,
Anthony, Garrite, Brandon, Joshua and Tyler Gibson, all of
Salyersville; two brothers, Matthew and Scotty Gibson, both of
Salyersville; and two half-brothers, Rick Caudill of Paintsville, Ky.,
and Chris Gasparac of Salyersville. The service was officiated by
Matthew Gullion, with burial in the family cemetery at Salyersville.
Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Feb.13 2008
GIBSON, Sheila Faye
1969-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Sheila Faye Gibson, 38, of Wittensville, died
Thursday, Feb. 7, at Wittensville. Born Oct. 7, 1969, in Magoffin
County, she was a daughter of Maylene Patty Minix Gibson and the late
Charles Tom Gibson. Additional survivors include a daughter, Brandie
Gibson of Hager Hill; two brothers, Matthew Gibson and Scotty Gibson,
both of Salyersville; two half-brothers, Chris Gasparac of Salyersville
and Rick Caudill of Paintsville and a grandson. Funeral services were
Monday, Feb. 11, at Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ, with Matthew
Gullion officiating. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery, Flat Gap, under
direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Feb.13 2008
GOBLE, Dickie Mitchell
1957-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Dickie Mitchell Goble, 50, of Auxier, died Thursday,
Feb. 28, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
March 4, 1957, in Floyd County, he was a son of Ruth Carter Goble of
Gallipolis, Ohio and the late Frank Goble. He was a disabled coal
miner. He was also preceded in death by a half-sister, Pearl Neuman.
Additional survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Bishop of Auxier
and Jessica Robinson of Allen; three brothers, Mike Goble, Wendell
Goble and Rodney Goble, all of Auxier; two sisters, Judy Dillon of The
Village, Fla. and Leisha Fitch of Prestonsburg; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday, March 2, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home,
Martin, with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial was in Goble Family
Cemetery, Auxier, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Mar.05 2008
HALE,
Ethel (Reed)
1920-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Ethel Reed Hale, 87, of Georgetown, died Saturday, Feb.
9, at Georgetown. Born May 4, 1920, at Swamp Branch of Jennie's Creek
in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Raleigh and
Callie Spradlin Reed. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Chester W. Hale; a stillborn male child; a brother; two sisters; and a
grandson. Survivors include three children, Rita Katheryn Hale Campbell
of Prestonsburg, Robert Morris Hale of Georgetown and Jackie Douglas
Hale of Prestonsburg; two sisters, Emma Josephine Pate of Elkhorn City
and Wilma Jane Wilson of New Albany, Ind.; six grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 12, with Rev.
Bill Campbell officiating, under direction of Carter Funeral Home,
Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Feb.13 2008
HITCHCOCK, Charles Randall
1944-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Charles Randall Hitchcock, 63, of Paintsville, died
Saturday, Feb. 16, at his residence. Born April 3, 1944, in Johnson
County, he was a son of the late Burns and Lillian Ward Hitchcock. He
was a coal truck driver, member of Upper Room Pentecostal Church and
U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Garnet Salyer Hitchcock
of Paintsville; a son, Tommy Hitchcock of Paintsville; two daughters,
Tammy Skaggs of Blaine and Thelma Merritt of Paintsville; two brothers,
William Hitchcock of Prestonsburg and Linzie Hitchcock of Portsmouth,
Ohio; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were
Monday, Feb. 18, at Upper Room Pentecostal Church, with Jimmy Jennings
and Arlene Blair officiating. Burial was in Appletree Cemetery, Blaine,
under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Feb 2008
HORNE,
Laverne (Fairchild)
1946-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Laverne Horne, 61, of Banner, formerly of Johnson
County, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Highlands Regional Medical Center,
Prestonsburg. Born March 18, 1946, in Johnson County, she was a
daughter of the late Ray and Della Centers Fairchild. She was a
restaurant cook. Survivors include a son, Stanley Horne of Stanville;
four daughters, Paula Burchett of Banner, Lisa Case of Betsy Layne, and
Gina Horne and Melissa Horne, both of Columbus, Ohio; nine sisters,
Evelyne Musser and Margaret Rhoden, both of Columbus, Fannie Collins,
Charolette Hall and Paula Hall, all of Greenup, Dixie Hannah, Venice
Hannah and Wanda Collins, all of Staffordsville, and Brenda Hitchcock
of Paintsville; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1
p.m. today, Friday, Feb. 15, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel,
Paintsville, with Rev. Phillip Ramey officiating. Burial will be in
Fairchild and Caudill Cemetery, Barnetts Creek, under direction of
Paintsville Funeral Home. Visitation will be 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15,
until the time of services at the funeral home. Big Sandy News
Friday Feb.15 2008
HYLTON, Anita Jo (Sublett)
1963-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Anita Jo Sublett Hylton, 44, of Royalton, died
Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Old Burning Fork Road. Born May 21, 1963, in
Paintsville, she was a daughter of the late Betty J. Minix. She was a
homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was also preceded in death by a
brother, Bubby Sublett; and a sister, Kim Sublett. Survivors include
her husband, Ricky Paul Hylton of Salyersville; two daughters, Chrissy
Howes and Cassie Allen, both of Salyersville; a brother, Christoper
Minix; a sister, Roma Sublett of Salyersville; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 1, at Magoffin County Funeral
Home Chapel, Salyersville, with Manuel Minix and Greg Minix
officiating. Burial was in Montgomery-Minix Cemetery, Oakley, under
direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Mar.05 2008
JACKSON,
Paul H.
1933-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Paul H. Jackson, 74, of Oil Springs, died Wednesday,
Feb. 27, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born Nov.
15, 1933, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Wayne and Allie
Owens Jackson. He was a retired farmer and U.S. veteran. He was also
preceded in death by a sister, Eyrine Jackson. Survivors include his
wife, Phoebe L. Jackson of Oil Springs; a son, Ralph J. Jackson of
Kissimmee, Fla.; three daughters, Linda Jackson Jones of Tyler, Texas,
Crystal Gail O'Brian and Anita Marie Jackson, both of Oil Springs; a
brother, Phillip Jackson of Oil Springs; two sisters, Chistine Thomas
of Trotwood, Ohio, Ioma McNally of Racheal, Va.; four grandchildren;
and two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, March 1, at
Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church with Elder Sammy Reed officiating.
Full military rites were conducted by Auxier Chapter #18 D.A.V. Burial
was in Jackson Family Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Mar.05 2008
JENNINGS,
Tina Marie
1976-2008
Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. at God’s House of
Prayer in Lowmansville, Ky., for Tina Marie Jennings, 32, of Grove
Hill, Ohio, who passed away Sunday, Feb. 17 at her residence. Ms.
Jennings was born Feb. 15, 1976 in Louisa, Ky., daughter of Sandra
Skaggs Jennings and the late Benny Jennings. Surviving in addition to
her mother are one daughter, Jade Jennings of Oakwood, Ohio; one
brother, Andrew Jennings of Warsaw, Ind.; two sisters, Amanda Vance of
Oakwood and Jessica Boundy of Parris Island, S.C.; and maternal
grandmother Violet Skaggs of Lowmansville and paternal grandmother
Marie Jennings of Paintsville, Ky. The service was officiated by John
Skaggs, with burial in the Lakeview Cemetery at Staffordsville, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Friday Feb.22 2008
JONES,
Howard M.
1949-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Howard M. Jones, 58, of Wittensville, died Tuesday,
Feb. 26, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
March 27, 1949, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Howard and
Reva Slone Jones. He was a Vietnam veteran. Survivors include his wife,
Wanda Hibbitt Jones of Wittensville; four sons, Howard Joseph Jones of
Van Lear, and Casey Jones, Travis Jones and Howard Joshua Jones, all of
Neosho, Miss.; four daughters, Michelle Wheeler of Marco Island, Fla.,
Shannon Vanhoose of Salyersville, Melody Cooper of Neosho and Cheyenne
Jones of Wittensville; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1
p.m. today, Friday, Feb. 29, at First United Methodist Church,
Paintsville, with Don Barnett officiating. Chapter 18 DAV will conduct
military services at the church. Phelps and Son Funeral Home,
Paintsville, is in charge of arrangements. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Mar.05 2008
KING,
Jerry Lee ‘Gator’
1952-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Jerry Lee “Gator” King, 55, of
Staffordsville, Ky., who passed away Saturday, Feb. 16 at Parkview
Nursing Home of Pikeville, Ky. Mr. King was born May 3, 1952 in Johnson
County, Ky., son of Clarence and Emma Lemaster King of Staffordsville.
He was retired from R&L Paving. Surviving in addition to his
parents are two sons, Tommy King of Clarksville, Ind., and Rocky King
of New Albany, Ind.; two daughters, Francis Yeager of Depaul, Ind. and
Jessie Marie King of Minnasota; four brothers, James King of Meally,
Ky., and Larry, Benny and David King, all of Staffordsville; three
sisters, Betty Castle of Thealka, Ky., Linda Spears of Hager Hill, Ky.,
and Rita Music of Meally; and two grandchildren, seven nephews and four
nieces. The service was officiated by Eulas Adams, Allen Fannin and
Dean Tackett. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Feb.20 2008
LUNSFORD,
Robert Bruce Sr
1916-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Robert Bruce Lunsford Sr., 91, of Salyersville, died
Friday, Feb. 8, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville.
Born April 16, 1916, in Estill County, he was a son of the late Robert
Boyd and Joycie Tuggle Lunsford. He was a minister and of the Baptist
faith. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Lunsford; and
four sisters, Nelly Kelly, Nancy Boyd Wheeler, Dovie Daniel, and
Dorothy Good. Survivors include his wife, Jewel Margie May Lunsford of
Salyersville; three sons, Robert Bruce Lunsford Jr. of Salyersville,
William Travis Lunsford of Sadieville, and James Boyd Lunsford of
Madison County; two daughters, Ava Lynne McClellan of Orlando, Fla.,
and Darley Wichser of Switzerland; two brothers, Rudolph Lunsford of
Louisville and Dale Lunsford of Russell Springs; a sister, Verna
Alexander of Irvin; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 10, at Magoffin County Funeral Home
Chapel, Salyersville, with Mark Cambell officiating. Burial was in
Tackett Cemetery, Falcon, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral
Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday
Feb.13 2008
LYONS, Anthony "Tony"
1925-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Anthony "Tony" Lyons, 82, of Louisa, formerly of Hager
Hill, died Friday, Feb. 8, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation
Center, Huntington, W.Va. Born July 31, 1925, in Floyd County, he was a
son of the late Ora and Madge Wiley Lyons. He was retired from McKee
Baking Company, a member of East Point Church of Christ and a WW II
veteran. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Williams
Lyons; a son, Michael Robert Lyons; two brothers, Harry Lyons and Bruce
Lyons; two sisters, Maxine Lyons and Helen Reed; and a grandson, Joseph
Dean Castle. Survivors include his wife, Joann Castle Lyons of Louisa;
three step-children, Michael Dean Castle of Blaine, Sharon Chambers of
Greeneville, Tenn. and Karen Hagaman of Louisa; nine grandchildren; and
10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 11, at
Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville, with Dave Flannery
officiating. Military services were conducted by Chapter 18 DAV of
Auxier. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under
direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Feb.13 2008
MUSIC, Ernest James
1920-2008
OHIO — Ernest James Music, 88, of Huber Heights, Ohio, died Sunday,
Feb. 3, at Heartland of Kettering Nursing Facility, Bellbrook, Ohio.
Born Jan. 10, 1920, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Jim and
Martha Vanhoose Music. He was a law enforcement officer. He was also
preceded in death by his wife, Eula Slone Music; three sisters, Okie
Vanhoose, Opal Roller, and Beulah Vanhoose; and a grandson, James
Ronnie Music, Jr. Survivors include a son, James Ronnie Music of West
Van Lear; two daughters, Carolyn Sue Blair of Bellbrook and Patricia
Ann Johnson of Huber Heights; a sister, Anna Lee Vanhoose of Ohio;
three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 6, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Tommy Vanhoose and
Paul Wayne Browning officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park,
Staffords-ville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Feb 2008
PARKER, James W.
1929-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — James W. Parker, 80, of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, Feb.
12, at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born Feb. 8, 1929, in
Lawrence County, he was a son of the late Minuard H. and Linda Ellen
Ramey Parker. He was a farmer and member of Peaceful Valley Ind.
Baptist Church. Survivors include three brothers, Wendell Parker of
Paintsville, and Jay T. Parker and Harry Parker Jr., both of Flat Gap;
and four sisters, Marie Reeves of Ashland, Pauline Webb of Flat Gap,
Tora Evelyn Boggs of Hilliard, Ohio and Elizabeth Harris of
Paintsville. Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 14, at Preston
Funeral Chapel, Paintsville, with Eual McKenzie and Jim McKenzie
officiating. Burial was in Slone Cemetery, Sitka, under direction of
Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy
News Friday Feb.15 2008
PRESTON, Walta Lee (Daniel)
1932-2008
Walta Lee Preston, 76, of Staffordsville, died Saturday, Feb. 16, at
Prestonsburg Health Care Center, Prestonsburg. Born Jan. 4, 1932, at
Stambaugh, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Oena Grimm Daniel.
She was owner-operator of Peggy Lou Shoppes, Paintsville and
Prestonsburg and Olivers of Paintsville. She served on the Board of
Trustees of Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville.
Survivors include her husband, Byrd O. Preston of Staffordsville; a
son, Byrd O. Preston III of Phoenix, Ariz.; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Southside
Freewill Baptist Church, Paintsville, with Revs. E.J. Young and Wayne
Price officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Staffordsville,
under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Contributions
may be made to Southside Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund by
contacting the church or the Paintsville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Feb 2008
RICE,
Marie (Stapleton)
1915-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Marie Stapleton Rice, 92, of Hager Hill, died Tuesday,
Feb. 26, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born Oct. 15,
1915, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Marion and Mint
Cooper Stapleton. She was the retired owner/operator of Collista
Grocery and a member of Collista Freewill Baptist Church. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Russell Rice, in 1986. Survivors
include two sisters, Hattie Rice of Tipp City, Ohio, and Mary Grace
Spears of Hager Hill. Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 28, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Harold Conley and
Toby Johnson officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park,
Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Mar.05 2008
ROPP, Luda
(Rice)
1915-2008
Luda (Rice) Ropp, 92, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Urbana, died
Monday, February 25, 2008 at 10:15 P.M. in the St. Joseph Hospital,
Lexington, KY. She was born June 27, 1915 in Johnson County, KY, a
daughter of John and Chattie (Van Hoose) Rice. She retired from Bulldog
Electric in Urbana. Survivors include two daughters; Juanita Francis of
Springfield and Barbara Kite of Lexington, KY, a son, John G. Ropp of
Raleigh, NC, ten grandchildren, several great and great great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd H. Ropp,
her parents, a daughter Darlene Caryl, a sister Mabel Jinks, and two
brothers; John Rice, Jr. and Ernest Rice. The family will receive
friends 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Sunday, March 2, 2008 in the WALTER-
SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, where services will be held at 1:30
P.M. Monday, March 3, 2008 with Rev. Clifford Kissinger officiating.
Burial will follow in Oak Dale Cemetery. Contributions may be made in
Luda's memory to the Cancer Association of Champaign County, P.O. Box
38125, Urbana, OH 43078. Springfield
Ohio 2/28/2008. Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
SALYER,
Bonnie (Gullett)
1914-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Bonnie Gullett Salyer, 94, of Salyersville, died
Thursday, Feb. 28, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center,
Paintsville. Born Feb. 22, 1914, in Salyersville, she was a daughter of
the late Jefferson B. and Sola Patrick Gullett. She was a homemaker and
of the Baptist faith. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Webster Salyer; a daughter, Patricia Ann Salyer; three brothers,
Beecher Gullett, Nelson Gullett, and Lee Gullett; and four sisters,
Jane Gullett, Eliza Gullett Montgomery, Maude Gullett Kennard, and
Lizzie Gullett Minix. Survivors include a daughter, Stella Louise
Prater of Salyersville; three grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, March 2, at
Salyersville Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Daniel Lucas and Rev.
Dustin Sims officiating. Burial was in A.B. Patrick Cemetery,
Salyersville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Mar.05 2008
SMITH,
Monnie Suzanner (Hamilton)
1924-2008
Monnie Suzanner Hamilton Smith, 83, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of
Keaton, died Friday, Feb. 22, at Fairborn, Ohio. Born July 31, 1924, at
Keaton, she was a daughter of the late Emory and Nancy Ellen Ferguson
Hamilton. She was a tool and die inspector. Survivors include a
brother, James Hamilton of Keaton; and two sisters, Elsie Ferguson of
West Liberty and Pauline Hill of Fairborn. Funeral services will be 11
a.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel,
Paintsville, with Lowell Ferguson, Allen Bayes, James Everett Bayes and
Carl Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, Keaton,
under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to Open Fork United Baptist Church by
contacting Paintsville Funeral Home at (606) 789-5125. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Feb.27 2008
SPEARS,
Pearl (Sluss)
1915-2008
Pearl Spears, 92, of Paintsville, formerly of Auxier, died Wednesday,
Feb. 20, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
April 22, 1915, in Floyd County, she was a daughter of the late Dave
and Lula Mayhan Sluss. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Ira Spears, in 1991. Survivors include eight
sons, Willis Spears of Auxier, Billie Spears and James Spears, both of
Kingsport, Tenn., Doug Spears, Glen Spears, Jimmy Spears and Johnnie
Spears, all of Wabash, Ind., and George Spears of Paintsville; six
daughters, Irene Hook and Janice Honeycutt, both of Auxier, Maggie
Dollarhide of Van Lear, Neva Lee Powers of Ohio, Goldie Moore of Wabash
and Virgie Porter of Prestonsburg; a sister, Nancy Pelfrey of Roanne,
Tenn.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 25, at
Auxier Freewill Baptist Church, Auxier, with Bobby Joe Spencer
officiating. Burial was in Auxier Relocation Cemetery, Auxier, under
direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Feb.27 2008
STAMBAUGH,
Cordell Hull
1936-2008
Cordell Hull Stambaugh, 71, of Hillsboro, Ohio died, Wednesday,
February, 13, 2008 in the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born in
Johnson County, Kentucky on December 27, 1936, the son of Heber W. and
Sophia (Daniel) Stambaugh. He lived in Donnelsville and Springfield
before moving to Hillsboro several years ago. Cordell was a member of
the Silver Run Baptist Church and the Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club.
Cordell retired as a Heavy Equipment Operator for over forty years with
the Operating Engineers Union Local #18. Cordell was preceded in death
by his parents; second wife Shirley (Miller) Stambaugh; and one
granddaughter Maranda Beekman. His survivors include his wife Carol
(Stuckey) Stambaugh; children Wayne & Glenna Stambaugh and Karla
North, both of New Carlisle; Paula Stambaugh of Donnelsville; step
children Tammy & Tommy Beekman of Vinton, Angie & Shane Miller
of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Billy Stuckey of Eastgate and Wendy
& Brian Beekman Stuckey of Hillsboro, who helped her mother nurse
him through many months of failing health; brothers Harold & Barb
Stambaugh of Wilkinson, West Virginia, Alvis Lee & Louise Stambaugh
of Fresno, California, and Hershel & Barb Stambaugh of Hager Hill,
Kentucky; one sister Elwanda & Henry A. Patrick of Wittensville,
Kentucky; four grandchildren and eighteen step-grandchildren; many
nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends and family may call
Monday from 5-8 PM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR Memorial Home.
Services will be Tuesday at 1:00 PM in the memorial home with Pastor
John Swanson officiating. Burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Memorial contributions are requested to be given to the family. Springfield
Ohio 2/16/2008.
Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
STAPLETON, Davis Burton "David"
1923-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Davis Burton "David" Stapleton, 84, of Paintsville,
died Saturday, Feb. 9, at Highlands Regional Medical Center,
Prestonsburg. Born Aug. 20, 1923, in Boyd County, he was a son of the
late Fielden and Mollie Burton Stapleton. He was a retired educator
with Mayo School and a member of First Christian Church. He was also
preceded in death by a step-daughter, Jeanne Castle Spurlock. Survivors
include his wife, Lorraine Stambaugh Stapleton of Paintsville; a
brother, John Stapleton of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Mary Lou
Cotner of Westerville, Ohio, and Eula Jean Stricklin of Jackson, Miss.;
one grandchild; and two great- grandchildren. Funeral services were
Tuesday, Feb. 12, at First Christian Church, Paints-ville, with Wesley
Stedtefeld and Burl Wells Spurlock officiating. Entombment was in
Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Feb.13 2008
TACKETT, Kathy (Fraley)
1953-2008
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m. at the Hammond
Free Will Baptist Church for Kathy Tackett, 54, of Whitehouse, Ky., who
passed away Saturday, Feb. 23 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in
Prestonsburg, Ky. Mrs. Tackett was born July 15, 1953 in Johnson
County, Ky., daughter of the late Hentison and Christine Pack Fraley.
She had worked at Carl D. Perkins Vocational Training Center at Thelma,
Ky., and she was a manager with Rice Food Service. She was also
preceded in death by one son, Joseph Tackett. Surviving are her
husband, Wendell Tackett of Whitehouse; one son, Sam Tackett of
Paintsville, Ky.; one daughter, Michelle Spencer of Whitehouse; four
brothers, Johnnie and Grover Fraley, both of Georgia, Wallace Fraley of
Van Lear, Ky., and Chris Fraley of Florida; three sisters, Connie Adams
of Michigan, Jewell Wallace of Georgia and Nancy Fraley of Boons Camp,
Ky.; and two grandchildren. The service was officiated by Isaac Rowland
and Richard Salyer, with burial in the family cemetery at Whitehouse.
Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday February 27, 2008
TEATER,
Mary Evelyn (VanHoose)
1922-2008
Visitation Saturday, February 16, 2008, at 10 a.m. Funeral Saturday,
February 16, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. Interment Highland Memorial Cemetery
Born May 25, 1922 Died February 13, 2008 Mary Evelyn VanHoose Teater
died February 13, 2008, at her home in Edgewood Estates in Frenchburg,
Kentucky. She was the only child of Charles W. VanHoose and Lula
Patrick VanHoose and the widow of Oran C. Teater who preceded her in
death on November 20, 2001. She is survived by her daughter Dianna T.
Walke (Ron) of Morehead, KY and her granddaughter Lee Ann Walke Pepper
(Daryl) and four great grandchildren: Anna Cecile, Mary Charlotte,
Charles Dexter and Elizabeth Lee of Elizabethtown, KY. Evelyn was born
in Thealka, Johnson County, KY on May 25, 1922. She wrote in her
Memoir, I’m Glad I’m Not From Off, that she felt sorry for anyone who
was not born in Paintsville or who did not grow up on Preston Street.
She was an active member of the First Christian Church in Paintsville,
served as president of the Paintsville Woman’s Club. Her career as a
legal secretary was spent in the law offices of Wells and Wells. After
her husband’s retirement as Superintendent of the Paintsville City
Schools in 1978, they relocated to Lexington, KY. There she was an
active member of Southern Acres Christian Church and spent a good deal
of her time volunteering for various church events. In 1982, Evelyn and
Oran moved to Morehead, KY to be near her daughter, son-in-law and
grandchild. There she was active at the Morehead Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ), where she volunteered at the Human Concerns
Store and the Senior Citizen’s Day Care. She was also a member of the
Morehead Garden Club. Visitation for Mary Evelyn VanHoose Teater will
be held Saturday, February 16, 2008, at the First Christian Church, 227
East Main Street, Morehead, KY at 10:00 a.m. A celebration of her life
will begin at 11:30 with the Rev. Mollie Smothers officiating. Burial
will be at Highland Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville (near
Paintsville). Graveside services will be held at approximately 2:30
p.m. on Saturday. Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals is in charge of
arrangements. Pallbearers: David Mirus, Clyde I. James, David Perkins,
Charlie Tingle, Lee Chaney, Larry Fannin, Jack Whidden, Wayne Caldwell,
and Ronnie Caudill. Honorary pallbearers: Dan Thomas and the Elders of
First Christian Church. Memorial tributes may be made to the First
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Living Memorial Fund or St.
Claire Regional Medical Center Foundation, 222 Medical Circle,
Morehead, KY 40351. Submitted
By: Connie Spurlock
VANHOOSE, Shirley (Means)
2008
Shirley VanHoose, 73, of Somerset and formerly of Versailles and
Paintsville, wife of James G. VanHoose, departed this life on Fri, Feb
8, 2008 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital due to an extended
illness. Born in Powell Co., she is the daughter of Mila Clay Means and
the late Cebert D. Means. Besides her husband and mother she is
survived by her daughter, Sandra (Lloyd) Jones of Midway, her son,
Phillip VanHoose of Lexington, 2 brothers, Danny (Virginia) Means of
Versailles and Preston (Vivian) Means of Lakeland, FL, 2
granddaughters, Carrie (David) Apple and Crissie Montgomery, 3 great
granddaughters, Kiaya Apple, Macey Montgomery, Mia Montgomery and 1
great grandson, Ben Apple. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She
was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Dewey, Charles, Lynwood and Larry
Means. Funeral services will be held 1pm Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at Clark
Funeral Home, Rose Hill, with Rev. Mike James officiating. Burial will
follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 2-5pm Sun at
the funeral home. Serving as casketbearers will be Greg Means, Zack
Means, Tim Means, Steve Means, Danny Means and David Apple. Lexington
Ky. 2/9/2008 Submitted By:
Connie Spurlock
WELLS, Irma
1913-2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 21, 1 p.m. at the Phelps
& Son Funeral Home in Paintsville, Ky., for Irma Wells, 94, of Van
Lear, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Highlands Regional
Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. Mrs. Wells was born April 3, 1913
in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late Davis and Rosie Dennison
Spriggs. She was a retired nurse at Paintsville Hospital. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, John O. Wells, and her sister, Verla
Williams. Surviving are two nieces, Colleen Williams and Karen Parsley,
both of Van Lear; and three nephews, Jerry Williams of Van Lear, Ricky
Williams of Bonanza, Ky., and Roger Williams of West Van Lear, Ky. The
service will be officiated by Jerry Scott, with burial in the Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Ky. Arrangements under the direction
of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Feb.20 2008
WHITE, Mae
(Rigsby)
1914-2008
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m. at the
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel for Mae Rigsby White, 93, of
Paintsville, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19 at her residence.
Mrs. White was born May 25, 1914 at Carver, Ky., daughter of the late
Lee and Elizabeth Arnett Rigsby. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Fred C. White. She was a past member of the King’s Addition
Homemakers, Paintsville Garden Club and United Methodist Women.
Surviving are one son, Lester Lynn (Marlene) White of Powhatan, Va.;
one daughter, Sara Beth (Don) Case of Dandridge, Tenn.; and four
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The service will be
officiated by the Revs. Don Barnett and Larry O’Bryan, with burial
following in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Friday Feb.22 2008
WILLIAMS, Ruth Ann (Newsome)
1951-2008
Ruth Ann Newsome Williams, 57, of Paintsville, died Monday, Feb. 25,
2008 at her residence. Born April 22, 1951, in Floyd County, she was a
daughter of Lula Reynolds Newsome and the late Ralph Newsome. She was a
nurse/bookkeeper and member of First Baptist Church. Additional
survivors include her husband, James Williams of Paintsville; a son,
James Edward Williams II of Tutor Key; a brother, Ralph Newsome Jr. of
McDowell; seven sisters, Dotty Lyn Spradlin of Denver, Alicetene Ward
of McDowell, Jean Grim and Christine Simpson, both of Prestonsburg,
Vada Sue Savage of Southland, and Brenda Kay Henson and Barbara Tuttle,
both of Auxier; and a grandchild. Funeral services will be 1 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, at First Baptist Church, Paintsville, with Wayne
Price and Donnie Patrick officiating. Burial will be in Johnson County
Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral
Home. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the
funeral home and one hour prior to funeral Thursday, Feb. 28, at the
church. Big Sandy News Wednesday
Feb.27 2008
WRIGHT,
Lorene (Callahan)
1940-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lorene Wright, 67, of Van Lear, died Thursday, Feb. 7,
at her residence. Born April 24, 1940, at Richmond, she was a daughter
of the late Roy Lee and Barbara Ann Fransted Callahan. She was a
retired LPN with VA Hospital, Lexington, and attended the Old Log Cabin
Church. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Callahan; and
two sisters, Wanda Baker and Willa Wells. Survivors include her
husband, Carl Wright; three sons, Marty Wright of Lucasville, Ohio,
Lindy Wright of Candler, N.C. and Eddie Kelly of Florida; two sisters,
Gerry Lockhart of Corbin and Carol Ann Rucker of Bulls Gap, Tenn.; and
four brothers, Daniel Callahan of Van Nuys, Calif., Robert Callahan and
Jim Callahan, both of Batavia, Ohio and Roy Lee Callahan of McKee.
Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 10, at O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel,
Corbin, with Rev. Herbert Wells officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven
Cemetery, under direction of O'Neil Funeral Home. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Feb.13 2008
MARCH - 2008
ARMS,
Alvious E.
1932-2008
WEST VIRGINIA — Alvious E. Arms, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., died Monday,
March 31, at VA Medical Center, Huntington. Born May 23, 1923, in
Johnson County, he was a son of the late Everett and Minnie Blair Webb
Arms. He was a manager with Carter Plumbing/Heating, South Point, Ohio,
and a member of First Congregational Church. He was also preceded in
death by his wife, Neva Arms, in 1992. Survivors include a son, Darwin
Lee Arms of Huntington; three brothers, Bill Arms of Grove City, Ohio,
Herberr Arms of Hager Hill, and Wayne Arms of Farmington, Mo.; two
sisters, Everetta Bradley of Stuttgart, Ark., and Vickie Blanton of
Staffordsville; a granddaughter; and a great-granddaughter. Funeral
services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 2, at Preston Funeral
Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Tim Dixon and Wayne Price officiating.
Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under
direction of Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday
Apr.02 2008
BACK,
William F. Sr.
1935-2008
Mass of Christian Burial services were held Friday, March 14, 10 a.m.
at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marysville, Calif., for William F.
Back Sr., 72, of Wheatland, who passed away Monday, March 10 at his
residence. Mr. Back was born Sept. 22, 1935 in Paintsville, Ky. He was
a retired executive vice-president with Aerojet and an active member in
the Republican Party. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Back of
Wheatland; one daughter, Diana Jane Grosser of Newcastle, Calif.; three
sons, William F. Back Jr. of Orangevale, Calif., Larry Custer Back of
Bella Vista, Calif., and Robert Lee Jackson Back of Divide, Colo.; one
brother, Kenneth Back of Mansfield, Ohio; one sister, Susan Holden of
Spokane, Wash.; and 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Apr.09 2008
BAILEY,
Leon
1948-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Leon Bailey, 59, of Salyersville, died Friday, March
14, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born June 26,
1948, in Salyersville, he was a son of the late Berry "Junior" and
Bertha Bailey. He was a member of Salt Lick Church, Salyersville.
Survivors include a daughter, Keisha Woods of Beanita; three sons,
Jason Laney of Ashland, and Jacob Bailey and Isaac Bailey, both of
Salyersville; a brother, Farley Bailey of Salyersville; five sisters,
Meneva Williams and Margaret Shepherd, both of Salyersville, Connie
Salyor of St. Louis, Miss., Melvadine Peters of Martin and Robutis
Stozel of Jackson, Mich.; and three grandchildren. Funeral services
were Tuesday, March 18, at Salt Lick Church with Irvin Allen Jr.
officiating. Burial was in Howard Cemetery, Salyersville, under
direction of Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy
News Friday Mar.22 2008
BALDWIN, Sophia Ann (Meade)
1939-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Sophia Ann Baldwin, 68, of Oil Springs, died Friday,
March 28, at her residence. Born Nov. 13, 1939, she was a daughter of
the late Linzie and Gegie Conley Meade. She was a cosmetologist and
hair stylist. She was also preceded in death by a son, Hashel Baldwin;
and a grandson. Survivors include her husband, John D. Baldwin of Oil
Springs; four sons, Barry Dean Baldwin and Johnny Douglas Baldwin, both
of Campton, Buddy Allen Baldwin of Tutor Key, and Tommy Joe Baldwin of
Martin; a daughter, Alice Scott of Lovely; a brother, Buddy Meade of
Oil Springs; two sisters, Betty Jo Deskins of Thelma, and Louisa
Trimble of Oil Springs; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services were Monday, March 31, at Paintsville Funeral Home
Chapel, Paintsville, with Chris Baldwin and David Stacy officiating.
Burial was in Conley Family Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction
of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Apr.02 2008
BALL, Jesse
1936-2008
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 11, 11 a.m. at the Chestnut
Grove Enterprise Church for Jesse Ball, 71, of Louisa, Ky., who passed
away Friday, March 7 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky.
Mr. Ball was born May 11, 1936 in Logan, W.Va., son of the late Oliver
and Minnie Wells Ball. He was a sanitation engineer with the City of
Huntington, W.Va. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice
Ball. Surviving are two sons, Jesse Lee Ball of Louisa and Johnny Ball
of Jacksonville, N.C.; three daughters, Annetta Thompson and Bonnie
Osborne, both of Louisa, and Shirley Jane Shackleton of Jacksonville;
and 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The service was
officiated by Terry Conley, with burial in the Ball Family Cemetery at
Louisa. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Mar.12 2008
BARKER, Donna (Stapleton)
1943-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Donna Stapleton Barker, 64, of Salyersville, died
Friday, March 28, at her residence. Born Sept. 12, 1943, in Johnson
County, she was a daughter of Heida Grimm Stapleton, and the late
Charles Stapleton. She was a retired nurse and a member of the Church
of Christ. Additional survivors include her husband, John R. Barker; a
son; three step-sons; a grandchild; and seven step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, March 31, at Magoffin County Funeral Home
Chapel, Salyersville, with Brian Bailey officiating. Burial was in
Highlands Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of
Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.02 2008
BARKER,
Gina (Bowling)
1960-2008
Gina Barker, 47, of Van Lear, died Wednesday, March 5, at King's
Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born March 31, 1960, in Johnson
County, she was a daughter of Fredrick Bowling of Cleveland, Ohio, and
Dimple Mahan of Springfield, Ohio. Additional survivors include her
husband, Michael Barker of Van Lear; two sons, Michael Barker of
Springfield and Glen Barker of Williamsport; three brothers, Todd
Howard, Craig Howard and Joseph Michael Howard, all of Springfield; and
three sisters, Kelly, Kim and Karen, all of Cleveland. Funeral services
will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home,
Paintsville, with Roger Hill officiating. She will be cremated. Phelps
and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be 5
- 9 p.m. today (Friday) at the funeral home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Mar.12 2008
BELL, Juanita (Picklesimer)(Moore)
1917-2008
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 26. 11 a.m. at the Kepner
Funeral Home in Wheeling, W.Va., for Juanita Picklesimer Moore Bell,
91, of Wheeling, who passed away Sunday, March 23 at Martins Ferry East
Ohio Regional Hospital. Mrs. Bell was born March 15, 1917 at Volga,
Ky., daughter of the late Homer D. and Ethel Conley Picklesimer. She
was a member of the Church of Christ. Juanita is fondly remembered as
“Juanita, the Girl from the Hills”, who began her singing and song
writing career in 1938 at station WCMI in Ashland, Ky. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Bell; four brothers,
Walter, Francis, Hubert and Hansel Picklesimer. Surviving are one son,
Roger Lee (Joyce) Moore of Warwood; three brothers, Estill Picklesimer
of Florida, Willis Picklesimer of Ohio, and Homer Picklesimer Jr. of
Volga; two sisters, Ann Monroe of South Carolina, and Betty Garey of
Kentucky; and three grandchildren. Burial was in the Kadesh Chapel
Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Kepner Funeral Home
of Wheeling. Paintsville Herald
Friday Mar 28 2008
BLAIR,
James V.
1945-2008
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 3, 1 p.m. at the Titus
Funeral Home in Warsaw, Ind., for James V. Blair, 63, of Warsaw, who
passed away Sunday, March 30 at his residence. Mr. Blair was born Jan.
25 at Denver, Ky., son of the late Vernie and Ora Arms Blair. He was
retired from ABC Industries. He was also preceded in death by one
brother, Willis Blair, and one sister, Wilma Carol Lowe. Surviving are
two sons, James C. (Penny) Blair of Pierceton, Ind., and Andrew (Jeni)
Riley of Winona Lake, Ind.; two daughters, Sarah Blair and Sandra
(John) Amador, both of Winona Lake; three brothers, Robert (Linda)
Blair of Warsaw, Wayne Blair of Winona Lake, and Larry Pelphrey of
Sidney, Ohio; one sister, Anna Mary Meade of Louisiana; and eight
grandchildren, and 16 nieces and nephews. The service was officiated by
Pastor Chad Burkhart, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery at Warsaw.
Arrangements under the direction of the Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Paintsville
Herald Friday Apr.04 2008
BLAIR,
Mirzie (Montgomery)
1915-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mirzie Blair, 92, of Paintsville, died Thursday, March
13, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Dec. 17,
1915, in Magoffin County, she was a daughter of the late Ollie and
Dennie Montgomery. She as a member of First Freewill Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Lester Blair, in
1961; and a son, Oliver Lee Blair; six brothers and sisters; and a
grandson. Survivors include three sons, Jimmy Lester Blair, and Larry
Blair, both of Paintsville, and Gary Blair of Meally; seven daughters,
Opal Castle of Flat Gap, Patsy Profitt, Herma Pelfrey, and Loretta
Daniel, all of Paintsville, Mary Sue Dodds of Ashville, Ohio, Maxine
Spradlin of Flatwoods, and Sharon Lynn Fraley of Swartz Creek, Mich.; a
brother, Oshel Montgomery of Piketon, Ohio; two sisters, Nannie Carter
of Waverly, Ohio, and Cousie Ward of Piketon; 17 grandchildren; and 16
great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, March 16, at First
Freewill Baptist Church, Paintsville, with Harold Conley and Herb Arms
officiating. Burial was in Blair Family Cemetery, Paintsville, under
direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big
Sandy News Friday Mar.22 2008
CASTLE, Elizabeth (Holbrook) (Adams)
19302008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Elizabeth Holbrook Adams Castle, 78, of Sitka, died
Monday, March 17, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville.
Born Feb. 20, 1930, in Breathitt County, she was a daughter of the late
Granville and Frona Risner Holbrook. She was a farmer. She was also
preceded in death by her husbands, Marvin H. Adams, in 1986, and Oscar
Castle, in 1989; and a son, William Holbrook. Survivors include a
daughter, Mary Roselyn Puckett of Sitka; four brothers, James Holbrook
of Mexico, Palmer Holbrook of Chicago, Ill., Granville Holbrook Jr. of
Mt. Sterling, and John Holbrook of Roanoke, Ind.; a sister, Louise
Griffey of Irving, Texas; and a grandchild. Funeral services will be 10
a.m. today, Friday, March 21, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel,
Paintsville, with Phillip Puckett and Jerry Castle officiating. Burial
will be in Adams Family Cemetery, Sitka, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Friday Mar.22 2008
CASTLE, Faye (Castle)
1953-2008
Faye Castle, 54 of Urbana, passed Tuesday, March 11, 2008 in the Ohio
State University Medical Center Columbus. Faye was born May 27, 1953 in
Paintsville, KY the daughter of the late Frank & Pina (Fletcher)
Castle. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Clinton Castle,
five sisters, Sue Caudill, Melinda, Helen, Mabel & Sylvia and five
brothers, Ernest "Crackerbill," Andrew, Fred, Carl E. & Woodrow.
Faye is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Gary Castle, her
son, Clint (Brittany) Castle, her daughter, Pina (Melvin) Melms, her
three grandchildren that she cherished, Allison & Ethan Melms and
Avai Castle all of Urbana; her mother-in-law, Irene Castle of Urbana;
her brothers, Frank (Dottie) Castle of Ulysses, KY, Terry (Shirley)
Castle of Tutorkey, KY & Joe (Allison) Castle of London, OH; her
sisters, Mildred Roberts of Urbana, Juanita Copas of Springfield, Marg
(Roy) Salyers of Thealka, KY, Betty (Kenny) Stambough of Stambough, KY,
Edna (James) Arms of Eastpoint, KY and Libby Castle of Eastpoint, KY;
as well as numerous nieces and nephews of several generations. Faye was
employed at the Wellington Nursing and Rehab Center for over 23 years.
She liked working and helping the residents of the Wellington. She
enjoyed cross stitch and attending & watching Kentucky university
ball games. Faye's favorite thing to do was playing and spending time
with her grandbabies. She was always the rock of her family. A
gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on
Friday, March 14, 2008 in the Vernon Funeral Home Urbana. Funeral
service will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2008 in the funeral
home. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, Urbana. Memorial
contributions may be made to the United Way, Champaign County Chapter.
CAUDILL, Mary Joan (Demaree)
1931-2008
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 28, 1 p.m. at the Preston
Funeral Home Chapel for Mary Joan Caudill, 76, of Paintsville, Ky., who
passed away Tuesday, March 25 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington,
W.Va. Mrs. Caudill was born May 31, 1931 in Shelby County, Ky.,
daughter of the late Samuel Shelby and Margaret Ann Demaree.
Surviving are her husband, Wayne D. Caudill of Paintsville; three sons,
Sam Caudill of Nippa, Ky., Doug Caudill of Paintsville, and Matt
Caudill of Louisa, Ky.; five daughters, Margaret Ann Conn of River,
Ky., Laurie Kestner of Hager Hill, Jill Rowland of Paintsville, Lisa
Music of Blaine, and Beth Allen of Martha, Ky.; and 16 grandchildren,
five step-grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The service will
be officiated by Dan Heaberlin, with burial following in the Lakeview
Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, Ky. Arrangements under the
direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Friday Mar 28 2008
CAUDILL,
Richard Lee
1958-2008
FAYETTE COUNTY — Richard Lee Caudill, 49, of Lexington, formerly of
Sitka, died Wednesday, March 12, at UK Medical Center, Lexington. Born
June 15, 1958, he was a son of Loretta Castle Caudill of Lexington and
the late Ochal Caudill. He was a construction carpenter and member of
Lexington United Baptist Church. Additional survivors include his wife,
Judy Carol May Caudill of Lexington; a son, Phil Matthew Caudill of
Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Kateelynn and Kellie Tackett, both of
Paintsville; a brother, William Allen Caudill of Nicholasville; and
four sisters, Darlene Beam of Columbus, Rebecca Lynn Caudill and Sharon
Gayle Caudill, both of Lexington, and Wilma Jean Jenkins of
Paintsville. Funeral services were Saturday, March 15, at Locust Grove
United Baptist Church, Stambaugh, with John G. Pelphrey, Jason Lowry,
Eual McKenzie, and Ron Woodard officiating. Burial was in Sparks
Cemetery, Blaine, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News Mar
2008
COMBS, Goldia R.
1921-2008
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 19, 11 a.m. at the
Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Goldia R. Combs, 86, of Columbus, Ohio,
who passed away Thursday, March 13 at Mt. Carmel West in Columbus. Mrs.
Combs was born Nov. 13, 1921 in Lawrence County, Ky., daughter of the
late Frank and Dora Hall Preston. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Clyde Combs. Surviving are three sons, Wendell Combs of
Chillicothe, Ohio, Harvey Combs of Columbus and Don Combs of Albany,
Ohio; three brothers, Paul Preston of Dayton, Ohio, Jarvey Preston of
Wisconsin and James Preston of Ashville, Ohio; two sisters, Amanda
Kenner and Ellen Sargent, both of Columbus; and three grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Alan Barnes,
with burial following in the Combs Cemetery at Wittensville, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Mar.19 2008
CONLEY,
Bobby Jean
1935-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, March 17, 2 p.m. at the Jones-
Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Bobby Jean Conley, of North Manchester,
Ind., a former long-time resident of Riceville, Ky., who passed away
Thursday, March 13 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.
Ms. Conley was born July 26, 1935 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of
the late Elbert and Flora Hackworth Conley. Surviving are one sister,
Earlene (Wayne) Nordman of Roann, Ind.; and three nieces and several
great-nieces and great-nephews. The service was officiated by the Rev.
Buell Webb, with burial in the Conley Family Cemetery at Bonanza, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville, Ky. Painstville
Herald Wednesday March 19, 2008
CONLEY, Roger Willis
1948-2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. at the
Sharkey Free Will Baptist Church for Roger Willis Conley, 59, of
Clearfield, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, March 11 at the UK Medical
Center in Lexington, Ky. Mr. Conley was born June 28, 1948 in Johnson
County, Ky., son of Ruth Long Conley of Oil Springs, Ky., and the late
Willis Hershell Conley. He was a graduate of Oil Springs High School, a
retired supervisor with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and a
member of the Sharkey Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife,
Shirlene Davis Conley of Clearfield; one daughter, Tina Conley Kiser of
Pikeville, Ky.; one son, Anthony Willis Conley of Morehead, Ky.; and
two sisters, Sarah Bailey of Lowmansville, Ky., and Susan Sanor of Oil
Springs. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Harley Sexton Jr.,
with burial in the Litteral Cemetery at Oil Springs. Arrangements under
the direction of the Northcutt & Son Homes for Funerals of
Morehead, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Friday Mar.14 2008
CRUTCHER,
Thomas D.
1923-2008
MADISON COUNTY — Thomas D. Crutcher, 84, of Richmond, formerly of
Ashland, passed away early Saturday morning, March 22, at the Ephraim
McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Mr. Crutcher was born
Dec. 21, 1923, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, to John Breckenridge and
Rose Castle Crutcher, both of whom preceded him in death. He was the
husband of Barbara Murray Crutcher. Mr. Crutcher served in the United
States Army 102nd Infantry 407th Canon Company in World War II, during
which time he earned a Purple Heart. He owned and operated the Crutcher
Grocery in Louisa. Mr. Crutcher was a member of Rush Masonic Lodge 715
F. & A.M., as well as the South Ashland United Methodist Church. In
addition to his wife, Barbara; Mr. Crutcher is survived by a son,
Thomas D. Crutcher II (Wilma) of Richmond; three granddaughters,
Heather, Rebecca, and Amber Crutcher, all of Richmond; one brother-
in-law, Dean Murray of Prestonsburg; and four nieces and nephews, John
Newsom of Poca, W.Va., John Alley of Milwaukee, Wis., Sheri Murray
Music and Greg Murray, both of Paintsville. In addition to his parents,
Mr. Crutcher was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Mack, and
Jack Crutcher; three sisters, Rosemary Newsom, Louise Clegg, and Emily
Tilson; and one nephew, Mack Crutcher of Spokane, Wash. Funeral
services for Thomas Crutcher will be today at noon, Wednesday, March
26, at Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, with Revs. John Salvage and
Jeff Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Burial
Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Young Funeral Home. Masonic
Rites were held Tuesday, March 25, at Oldham, Roberts and Powell
Funeral Home, Richmond. Big
Sandy News Mar 2008
DAVIS, Loran
19202008
BOYD COUNTY — Loran Davis, 87, of Ashland, died Tuesday, March 11, at
Woodland Oaks Healthcare Center, Ashland. Born June 3, 1920, in
Paintsville, he was a son of the late Clarence and Exer Davis. He was a
retired coal truck driver with Little Elkhorn Coal Company. He was also
preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Akers Davis, in 2000. Survivors
include two daughters, Octavia Jane Estepp of Prestonsburg and Shirlene
Conley of Clearfield; a son, Jason Davis of Prestonsburg; a sister,
Freida Castle of Paintsville; a brother, Bill Davis of Paintsville;
three grandchildren; and a great- grandchild. Funeral services were
Sunday, March 16, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Harley
Sexton officiating. Burial was in Richmond Memorial Cemetery,
Prestonsburg, under direction of Carter Funeral Home. Big Sandy
News Mar 2008
DENNISON, Beatrice (Necessary)
1924-2008
Beatrice N. Dennison, 83, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Logan
Regional Medical Center. Born March 15, 1924, in Johnson County, Ky.,
she was a daughter of the late Orza and Suzanne Sturgill Necessary.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, James Dennison, in 1996,
and one son, James Gary Dennison on January 20, 2008. Mrs. Dennison was
a homemaker and attended the Yuma Church of Christ. Survivors include
two daughters, Freda (Gary) Whisman of Ethel and Wilma (Chester) Ball
of Lake; one daughter-in-law, Ruby Dennison of Stirrat; one step-son,
James Wendell (Dorothy) Dennison of Columbia, Tenn.; one brother, Frank
Necessary of Madison, Va.; one half-sister, Jean Grace of Williamson;
six grandchildren, Tammy Whisman, Angela (Page) Vannatter, Brian
(Bobbi) Ball, Chad (Kayla Marie) Ball, Debra Dennison and Shane
Dennison; six great-grandchildren, Kayla Brooke Ball, Taylor CheyAnn
Ball, Brandon Lee Ball, Tyler James Ball, Emilee Madison Ball and
Savannah Page Vannatter, and two step grandchildren. Jerry Scott will
officiate funeral services for Mrs. Dennison which will be conducted at
1 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel at
Paintsville, Ky., with burial to follow at Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville, Ky. Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky., is
in charge of the arrangements. Logan
Banner Saturday March 15, 2008 Submitted By: Ron Branham
DOYLE, Malcolm K.
2008
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 11 a.m. at the
Scobee Funeral Home in Winchester, Ky., for Malcolm K. Doyle, 74, of
Paris, Ky., who passed away Monday, March 10 at St. Joseph East
Hospital in Lexington, Ky. Mr. Doyle was the son of the late Charles
Doyle and Elizabeth Hahn Doyle Bush. He was retired from AT&T and
was a Kentucky Colonel and a Korean War veteran. Surviving are his
wife, Peggy Baldridge Doyle; two sons, Stuart (Cheryl) Doyle and Jeff
Doyle, both of Clark County, Ky.; one daughter, Lynn (Keith) Blaylock
of Fulton, Miss.; and two grandchildren and two cousins. The service
will be officiated by the Rev. James Williams, with burial in the
Winchester Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Scobee
Funeral Home of Winchester. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Mar.12 2008
ESTEP,
Berla Mae (Harris)
1937-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Berla Mae Estep, 71, of Minnie, formerly of Thelma,
died Friday, March 14, at her residence. Born Feb. 18, 1937, in Kite,
she was a daughter of the late German and Edna Grace Isaac Harris. She
was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James
Lowell Estep, in 1998. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Hall
and Carolyn S. Williams, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Eva Lee
Harris Miller of Callahan, Fla.; two grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, March 17, at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Louie Ferrari
officiating. Burial was in Blankenship Cemetery, Thelma, under
direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Friday
Mar.22 2008
ESTEP, Gladys
1930-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Glady Estep, 77, of Flat Gap, died Sunday, March 16,
at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born June 13,
1930, he was a son of the late Harrison and Ella Mae McKenzie Estep. He
was a heavy equipment operator. He was also preceded in death by his
first wife, Lola Gay Cantrell Estep, in 1970; second wife, Martena
Lyons Bunyard Estep, in 1994. Survivors include two sons, Donnie Estep
of Carmel, Ind., and James O. Estep of Oil Springs; seven daughters,
Sabrina Estep, Swannanoa, N.C., Jaime Gale Hackworth of Georgetown,
Linda Hall of Ashland, Shirlene Johnson of Ironton, Ohio, Yvonne
Kestner and Teresa O'Bryan, both of Hager Hill, and Wanda Mollette of
Flat Gap; three step- sons, Allen Bunyard of San Francisco, Calif.,
Johnny Bunyard of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, and Tommy Bunyard of Kermit,
W.Va.; a step-daughter, Tammy Bolin of Greensville, S.C.; 14
grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a
step- great grandchild. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 18, at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Revs. Tobe Wheeler
and Tim Salyer officiating. Burial was in Estep Cemetery, Fuget, under
direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Friday
Mar.22 2008
FITZPATRICK, Michael Dewayne
1968-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Michael Dewayne Fitzpatrick, 39, of Hager Hill, died
Saturday, March 1, at his residence. Born Oct. 22, 1968, in Ohio, he
was a son of the late George Luther and Doris Eva McCoy Fitzpatrick. He
was a disabled laborer. He was also preceded in death by his wife,
Crecy Leighann Barnett Fitzpatrick; and a daughter, Crecy Leighann
Fitzpatrick. Survivors include a brother, John Douglas Fitzpatrick Sr.;
and a sister, Georgette Marie Fitzpatrick Ratliff of Keaton. Funeral
services were Tuesday, March 4, at Old Log Church, Van Lear, with
Richard Music officiating. Burial was in Fitzpatrick Cemetery, Hager
Hill, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Mar.05 2008
GIBSON, Faye (Prater)
1953-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Faye Gibson, 54, of Salyersville, died Thursday,
March 6, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
Aug. 1, 1953, in Magoffin County, she was a daughter of Fred and Nancy
Cole Prater. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by
husbands, Gene Bailey and Carl Gibson; eight brothers, John Prater,
Blaine Prater, Ralph Prater, and Paul James Prater, Shirley "Skip"
Prater, Monroe Prater, Gary Lynn Prater, and Kelly Prater; and a
sister, Beverly Lovely. Survivors include two sons, Christopher Bailey
and Randy Bailey, both of Salyersville; a daughter, Tracy Slusher of
Salyersville; seven brothers, Eddie Prater and Chester Prater, both of
Salyersville, Raymond Cole of Indianapolis, Ind., Ray Cole, Glen
Prater, Don Prater, and J.C. Prater, all of Jackson, Mich.; a sister,
Madeline Ely of Jackson; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were
Sunday, March 9, at Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville, with
Simon Porter officiating. Burial was in Jim Prater Cemetery, Half
Mountain, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Mar 2008
GORRELL, Penelope S. (Arrowood)
1945-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Penelope S. "Penny" Gorrell, 62, of Ashland, died
Tuesday, March 25, at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born
Dec. 2, 1945, in Paintsville, she was a daughter of Velma Banks
Arrowood of Meally, and the late Walter Arrowood. She was a legal
secretary. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Walter F.
Arrowood. Additional survivors include her husband, Earl Gorrell of
Ashland; three sons, Fontaine Greene of Guatemala, Timothy Greene of
Richlands, Va., and Jonothan Greene of Paintsville; two daughters, Beth
Cline of Ashland and Lisa Ratliff of Lexington; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 29, at Paintsville Funeral Home
Chapel, Paintsville, with Revs. Steve Williams and Roger Hill
officiating. Burial was in Banks Cemetery, Meally, under direction of
Paintsville Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to Muscular Dystrophy Foundation by calling the funeral home at (606)
789-5125. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Apr.02 2008
HAYDEN,
Clifford "Chigger"
1944-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Clifford "Chigger" Hayden, 63, of Paintsville, died
Sunday, March 2, at his residence. Born Nov. 10, 1944, at Wayland, he
was a son of the late Shirley and Sylvia Alexander Hayden. He was a
brick mason and a member of Masonic Lodge in Tennessee. He was also
preceded in death by two sons, Randy Lee Hayden and Rodney Leckrone;
three brothers, Shirley "Buddy", Charlie and Gene Hayden; and two
sisters, Betty Jewell Simon and Mary Pennington. Survivors include
three sons, Jimmy Dewayne Hayden of Nashville, Tenn., Wesley Allen
Hayden of Durham, N.C. and Larry Thomas Hayden of Paintsville; five
daughters, Brock Yarnell of North Carolina, Anita Kay Nelson of
Prestonsburg, Amanda Leigh Nelson of Lavern, Tenn., Raven Denise
Dunston of Murfreesboro, Tenn. and Kaleigh Denise Nelson of
Paintsville; three brothers, James Edgar Hayden of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.,
Raymond Lee Hayden of East Point and William Walker Hayden of
Prestonsburg; two sisters, Sharon Bernice Music of Auxier and Jackie
Lafferty of Denver, Colo.; 19 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 5, at
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Tim McCoy officiating. Burial
will be in Auxier Relocation Cemetery, Auxier, under direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Mar 2008
HAPNER, Ruth (Dutton)
1957-2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m. at the
Staffordsville Free Will Baptist Church for Ruth Dutton Hapner, 50, of
Sitka, Ky., who passed away Wednesday, March 26 at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, Ky. Mrs. Hapner was born Sept.
2, 1957 in Seattle, Wash., daughter of Elva Mae Blevins Dutton of
Meally, Ky., and the late Foster Dutton. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are her husband, Steven Hapner of Sitka; two sons, Foster
Michael Dutton of Claypool, Ind., and Ricky Jay Wells Hughes of
Prestonsburg, Ky.; one daughter, Lisa Ann Hoppus of Claypool; three
brothers, Walter Dutton of Oil Springs, Ky., Henry Dutton of
Staffordsville, and Elbert Dutton of Meally; one sister, Emma Dutton of
Meally; nine grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. The
service will be officiated by Doug Crider, with burial following in the
Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under
the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Friday Mar 28 2008
HARBISON, Sue (Chandler)
1925-2008
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 9, 2 p.m. at the Shandon
United Methodist Church for Sue Chandler Harbison, 82, who passed away
Friday, March 7. Mrs. Harbison was born Aug. 11, 1925 in Paintsville,
Ky., daughter of the late John Henry and Hazel Vivian Fannin Chandler.
She was a member of Good Will Sunday School class, a devoted Girl Scout
leader, and a member of the Altuistic Society and American Women’s
Club. Surviving are her husband, John Robert “Bob” Harbison; one
daughter, Susan Lee (Scott) Bellows of Columbia, S.C.; one sister,
Martha Joe Cox of Paintsville; two sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law;
three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Burial was in the Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Dunbar Funeral Home of
Columbia, and Milward Funeral Home of Lexington. Paintsville
Herald Friday Mar 28 2008
HOWARD,
Scotty
1958-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Scotty Howard, 50, of Salyersville, died Saturday,
March 22, at his residence. Born Feb. 20, 1958, at Paintsville, he was
a son of Aileen Arnett Howard of Salyersville and the late Daniel
Howard. He was an electrician with Electricians' Union #1925, Martin,
Tenn. Additional survivors include his wife, Loretta Kae Romine Howard
of Salyersville; two sons, Ricky Romine and Brandon Howard, both of
Salyersville; a daughter, Michelle Howard of Salyersville; three
brothers, Jimmy R. Howard, Bobby N. Howard, and Rocky L. Howard, all of
Salyersville; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday,
March 25, at Salyersville Funeral Home Chapel, Salyersville, with Rev.
Flynn Rodgers officiating. Burial was in Howard Family Cemetery,
Salyersville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Mar. 2008
HYDEN,
Howard H.
1918-2008
Howard H. Hyden, 89, 255 N. Comstock, Wabash, Indiana, passed away 2:35
p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Wabash County Hospital. He was born to
Ballard and Sarah (Webb) Hyden on July 18, 1918 in Hager Hill,
Kentucky. He married Dolla Fraley on May 6, 1940, she passed away on
June 15, 1998. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working in the yard. He
worked Wabash County Highway, also Wabash Alloys and B Walters. He is
survived by two sons, Howard N. Hyden (Mary) of Roann and Eugene J.
Hyden (Judy) of Wabash; two daughters, Mrs. Fairley (Freda Faye)
Bradford of Roann and Mrs. Leonard (Lotressa) Stephens of Prestonsburg,
Kentucky; three sisters, Helen Wilcox of VanLear, Kentucky, Gladys
Blair and Thelma Blair both of Dayton, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, 17 great
grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by two brothers, two sisters and a grandson. Services will be 10 a.m.
on Monday, March 31, 2008 at McDonald Funeral Home, Eddingfield Chapel
231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Officiating the services will
be Rev. Bill Bowling. Burial will follow the services in Memorial Lawns
Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Visitation for family and friends will be
from 2 p.m. till 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at the funeral home.
JACKSON,
Paul H.
1933-2008
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. at the Pigeon
Enterprise Baptist Church for Paul H. Jackson, 74, of Oil Springs, Ky.,
who passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Highlands Regional Medical Center
in Prestonsburg, Ky. Mr. Jackson was born Nov. 15, 1933 in Johnson
County, Ky., son of the late Wayne and Allie Owens Jackson. He was a
farmer and retired from the military. He was also preceded in death by
one sister, Eyrine Jackson. Surviving are his wife, Phoebe L. Jackson
of Oil Springs; one son, Ralph J. Jackson of Kissimmee, Fla.; three
daughters, Linda Jackson Jones of Tyler, Texas, and Crystal Gail
O’Brian and Anita Marie Jackson, both of Oil Springs; one brother,
Phillip Jackson of Oil Springs; two sisters, Cristine Thomas of
Trotwood, Ohio, and Ioma McNally of Racheal, Va.; and four
grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. The service was officiated by
Elder Sammy Reed, with burial in the Jackson Family Cemetery on Pigeon
Creek Road at Oil Springs. Arrangements under the direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Friday Mar.07 2008
JOHNSON,
Janice (Huston)
2008
Janice Johnson, 69, wife of Bobby Johnson, died Sun, March 9, 2008 at
Central Baptist Hospital. Born in Paintsville, KY, she was the daughter
of Imogene Houston of Meally, KY and the late Ernest Houston. Mrs.
Johnson was a self-employed real estate agent and member of Southern
Acres Christian Church. Survivors other than her husband and mother
include a son, Paul (Kristina) Pelphrey, Paintsville, KY; three
daughters, Teresa (Kent) Gibson, Jamestown, KY, Connie (Robert)
Shifflett, Midlothian, VA, and Pam (Gary) Mosier, Ozark, MO; eleven
grandchildren; and five great grandchildren; a step-daughter, Natalee
(Tony) Bays, Midway, KY; three brothers, Les (Diane) Houston,
Albuquerque, NM, Donald Ray (Sandy) Houston, East Point, KY, and Ralph
(Karen) Houston, Auxier, KY; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be 10:30am Wed, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home,
Harrodsburg Rd. by Bruce Carpenter, Pastor. Burial will follow in
Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9pm Tue. Memorial
contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 1504
College Way, Lex., KY 40502. Lexington
Ky. on 3/11/2008. Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
KEEL, Merman L.
1934-2008
OHIO — Merman L. Keel, 73, of Defiance, Ohio, died Saturday, March 22,
at Mercy Hospital of Defiance, Ohio. Born Nov. 6, 1934, at Van Lear, he
was a son of the late Kermit and Lucy Taylor Keel. He was retired from
Dinner Bell Foods, a life member of Defiance VFW Post 3360, and a U.S.
Army Korean Conflict veteran. He was also preceded in death by three
brothers, Roger Keel, Bobby Keel, and an infant; and a sister, Judy
Meade. Survivors include his wife, Mary Taylor Keel of Defiance; a
daughter, Cyndi Ensign of Defiance; a son, Russ Keel of Defiance; a
sister, Dorothy Slone of Van Lear; a brother, Charles Keel of
Continental; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday,
March 26, at Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home, Defiance, with Rev. Timothy
Reynolds officiating. Military honors were accorded by VFW Post 3360. Big
Sandy News Apr 2008
KING, Mark
Anthony
1963-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY Mark Anthony King, 45, of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, March
11, at Delbarton, W.Va. Born Jan. 24, 1963, in Paintsville, he was a
son of Savannah King Hall and the late D.C. Baker. He was an equipment
operator with Blackburn Construction. Additional survivors include two
sons, Anthony Tyler King and Ethan Nathaniel King, both of Huntington,
W.Va.; a daughter, Katlin Nichols King of Huntington; two brothers,
Randy Lee Hall and Billy Joe Rose, Jr., both of Flat Gap; and a sister,
Shirley Lynn Cox of Gatlinburg, Tenn. Funeral services were Thursday,
March 13, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with James Roger
VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery,
Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Mar 2008
KOCIO, Juanita Marie (Williams)
1921-2008
Juanita Marie Williams Kocio, 86, of Ashland, died Wednesday morning in
King’s Daughters Medical Center following an extended illness. Juanita
was born May 6, 1921, in Paintsville, Ky., a daughter of the late John
S. and Bertha Wheeler Williams. She was a 1943 graduate of Morehead
Teachers College and received her master’s degree from Morehead State
University. She began her teaching career at Meade Memorial and Oil
Springs schools in Johnson County, Ky., before transferring to Ashland
City Schools, where she taught and served as food service administrator
until her retirement in 1982. Juanita served as member and officer of
the Heritage Women’s Club. She was a member of the Kentucky Retired
Teachers Association and the Boyd County Retired Teachers Association.
She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and a former member
of Centenary United Methodist Church, holding various local and
district offices in the United Methodist Women’s group. She was
preceded in death in 1977 by her husband of 34 years, Dimitri “Mike”
Kocio, and was also preceded by two sisters, Beatrice Williams Pack and
Audrey Mae Williams. Surviving are two daughters, Georgia Roberts and
husband Wendell of Ashland, Ky., and Cindy Justice and husband Charles
Jr. of Cross Lanes, W.Va.; and five grandchildren, Christen Justice
McDougal and husband Don, Andrew Roberts, Matthew Justice, Nicholas
Justice and Michael Justice. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland by the Rev. Troy
Poff. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be sent to Centenary United Methodist Women, 2901
Winchester Ave., Ashland, KY 41101. Submitted By: Connie
Spurlock
KRETZER, Kenneth
1936-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, March 17, 2 p.m. at the Bryantsville
United Methodist Church, for Kenneth Kretzer, 72, who passed away
Friday, March 14 at his residence. Mr. Kretzer was born Feb. 16, 1936
in Johnson County, Ky., son of the late Burdette and Bertha McKnight
Kretzer. He was a retired contractor and a member of the Bryantsville
United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by two
daughters, Sharon Marlene Kretzer and Erin Kretzer; and three brothers,
Burdette Clifton II, Ollie, and Henry Kretzer. Surviving are his wife,
Joyce Kretzer; four sons, Kenneth Morris Kretzer of Ohio, Jeffery
Burdette (Melissa) Kretzer of Tennessee, Shane (Cathy) Kretzer of
Bryantsville, and Jason Ronald (Laura) Kretzer of Paintsville, Ky.;
four daughters, Constance Yavanna Arthur and Barbara VanHoose, both of
Ohio, Natalie Harness of Bryantsville, and Amber Jo Ellen (Elmer)
Baldridge of Nicholasville, Ky.; three brothers, Irvin (Kathy) Kretzer
of North Carolina, Doug (Mona) Kretzer of Washington, and Morris
(Janet) Kretzer of Michigan; two sisters, Anna Hall of Ulysses, Ky.,
and Roberta (Everett) Lemaster of Michigan; and 18 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by the Rev. Faron
Owen, with burial in the Kretzer Family Cemetery at Reedville, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Spurlin Funeral Home in
Lancaster, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Mar 26 2008
LEWIS,
Timothy
1964-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Timothy Lewis, 43, of Paintsville, died Thursday,
March 20, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
Oct. 22, 1964, in Johnson County, he was a son of Deloris Haney Smedley
and the late Bobby Lee Smedley. He was a butcher and a Deacon of
Crusade for Jesus Church. Additional survivors include his wife, Delta
Hall Lewis of Paintsville; a son, Timothy Michael Jacob Lewis of
Paintsville; a daughter, Sarah Delorisann Lewis of Paintsville; and two
sisters, Carman Smedley of Ohio and Cheryl Cook of Paintsville. Funeral
services were Monday, March 24, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel,
Paintsville, with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones- Preston
Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Mar
2008
MEADE, Fannie (Sherman)
1929-2008
Fannie Meade, Ypsilanti, MI Age 79, passed away Monday, March 17, 2008
at home. She was born January 25, 1929 in Thealka, KY, the daughter of
Alfred and Maude (LeMasters) Sherman. On October 2, 1947, she married
Carl Meade in Paintsville, KY and he preceded her in death November 5,
1998. Fannie was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and
a homemaker all her life. Survivors include- one daughter, Jeanne
Mullins of Ypsilanti; three sons, Leroy (Sheryl) Meade of Pinckney,
Daniel (Rebell) Meade of KY and David (Janet) Meade of FL; seven
grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, May Dove of
Ypsilanti; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband,
she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and three
sisters. The funeral service will be 11-00 am Saturday, March 22, 2008
at Stark Funeral Service Moore Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dr. Wesley
Rowe officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.
Contributions in her memory may be made to either the American Cancer
Society or Calvary Bible Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral
home where the family will greet friends 6-9 pm Thursday and 2-4 &
6-9 pm Friday.
MEEK, Ted Jr.
1936-2008
Graveside services will be held at a later date for Ted Meek Jr., 71,
of Louisa, Ky., who passed away Monday, March 31 at Three Rivers
Medical Center in Louisa. Mr. Meek was born Oct. 24, 1936 in Johnson
County, Ky., son of the late Mae Castle and Ted Meek Sr. He was also
preceded in death by his wife, Easter Preece Meek. He was a miner,
carpenter and an auto/body mechanic. Surviving are one son, Charles Lee
Meek of Tomahawk, Ky.; three daughters, Diana Adams of Tomahawk, Bertha
Boyd of Ashland, Ky., and Debra Howard of Ulysses, Ky.; one sister,
Clotene Lackey; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The
service will be held in the Preece-Meek Cemetery at Tomahawk.
Arrangements under the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Apr.09 2008
MULLINS,
Reva (Jackson)
1917-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Reva Jackson Mullins, 90, of Salyersville, died
Thursday, March 20, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center,
Paintsville. Born April 13, 1917, in Magoffin County, she was a
daughter of the late Calloway and Sola Risner Jackson. She was a
homemaker and a member of Tip Top United Baptist Church. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Tom Mullins; a son, Delmer Mullins;
three sisters, Bonnie McDaniels, Louise Risner, and Ruby Lesh; and a
grandchild. Survivors include four sons, Ray Mullins, Melvin Mullins,
Alvin Mullins, and Ola Mullins, all of Indiana; four daughters, Wanda
Ritchie and Margie Green, both of Indiana, and Wilma Lee Howard and
Norma Back, both of Salyersville; two brothers, Eskinovah Jackson and
Ishmal Jackson, both of Salyersville; six sisters, Marie Combs of
Salyersville, Ranie Gudakunst and Madaline Hensley, both of Indiana,
Jane Hensley of Michigan, and Jolie Boggs and Martha Patton, both of
Ohio; 28 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-
grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, March 23, at Magoffin County
Funeral Home Chapel, Salyersville, with Carl McIntosh and Wick McIntosh
officiating. Burial was in Charlie Lovely Cemetery, Breathitt County,
under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Mar 2008
MUSIC,
Dixie (Blevins)
1926-2008
Dixie Irene Blevins Music, 81, of Wittensville, died Monday, March 31,
at Springfield Community Hospital, Springfield, Ohio. Born Oct. 19,
1926, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and
Dixie Simpson Blevins. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
R.C. Music. Survivors include three daughters, Myrine Rodgers and
Deloris McCloud, both of Springfield; and Shelby Ryczek of Fairfield,
Ohio; a brother, Herbert Blevins of Paintsville; two sisters, Katherine
Simpson of Manchester, and Lorraine Young of West Van Lear; and seven
grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, April 3, at Phelps and
Son Funeral Home, Paintsville, with Jimmy Price officiating. Burial was
in Music Cemetery, Nippa, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral
Home. Big Sandy News Apr 2008
NEWMAN,
Fred
1942-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Fred Newman, 66, of Offutt, died Monday, March 10, in
Houston, Texas. Born March 8, 1942, in Elkhart County, Ind., he was a
son of the late Walter and Thelma Stoner Newman. He was a technician
with H and G Refrigeration. He was also preceded in death by his wife,
Mildred Aldridge Newman, in 2004. Survivors include three sons, Fred
Newman Jr. of Michigan, Mark Newman of Texas, and James Newman of
Oklahoma; two daughters, Sherry Roby and Terry Shishler, both of
Offutt; two sisters, Sharon Medford of Michigan and Pam Berner of
Indiana; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Monday, March 17, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel,
Paintsville, with Steve Rose officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memory
Gardens, Phoenix City, Ala., under direction of Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Mar 2008
NUCKOLS, Zachary Lynn
2007-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Zachary Lynn Nuckols, 3 month-old son of Delbert Lynn
and Lorie Michelle Robinson Nuckols of Meally, died Sunday, March 9, at
U.K. Medical Center, Lexington. He was born Dec. 4, 2007 in Lexington.
Additional survivors include maternal grandparents, Rick and Judy Goble
of Sitka; paternal grandparents, Noah Nuckols and Maxine Payton Brets,
both of Horse Cave; paternal great-grandparent, Inis Nuckols of Horse
Cave; and maternal great- grandparent, Jessie Murray of Paintsville.
Funeral services were Thursday, March 13, at Preston Funeral Home
Chapel, Paintsville, with Teddy Preston officiating. Burial was in
Goble Cemetery, West Van Lear, under direction of Preston Funeral Home.
Big Sandy News Mar 2008
NUNEMAKER, Tavie Jane (Burchett)
1954-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Tavie Jane Nunemaker, 53, of Tutor Key, died
Wednesday, March 19, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center,
Paintsville. Born March 27, 1954, in Floyd County, she was a daughter
of the late Flem Estill and Huldia Marie Boyd Burchett. She was a
homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Nunemaker of Tutor
Key; two sons, Johnny Nunemaker of Emma and James Nunemaker of Tutor
Key; two daughters, April Nunemaker of Tutor Key and Jennifer Goodman
of California; five brothers, James Burchett of Martin, Bradis Burchett
of David, Wendell J. Burchett of Betsy Layne, Raymond Akers of West
Virginia, and Teddy Kidd of Prestonsburg; six sisters, Margaret Boyd of
Banner, Barbara Williams of Dwale, Dixie Catterton of Indiana, Etta
Faye Whitt and Dicie Burchett, both of Paintsville, and Elizabeth
Mulkey of Betsy Layne; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be
1 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with
Church of Christ ministers officiating. Burial will be in Community
Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Big Sandy News Friday Mar.22 2008
PATTON, Oakley
1929-2008
Oakley Patton, 78, of Sidney, died Wednesday, March 5, at East Kentucky
Veterans Hospital, Hazard. Born Dec. 22, 1929, in Johnson County, he
was a son of the late Goodel and Gertrude White Patton. He was a U.S.
veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lou Ellen Morris Patton of Sidney;
a son, Tim Patton of Paintsville; four daughters, Tena Herrel, Teresa
Williams and Tonya Sameraro, all of Columbus, Ohio, and Tammy Uhl of
Baltimore, Ohio; and three brothers, Bromley Patton and Donnie Patton,
both of Paintsville, and Frankie Patton of Lexington. Funeral services
will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home,
Paintsville, with Larry Blair officiating. Chapter 18 D.A.V. will
conduct military rites at the cemetery. Burial will be in Highland
Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son
Funeral Home. Visitation will be today, Friday, March 7, from 2 - 9
p.m. at the funeral home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Mar.12 2008
POWERS, Melissa R
1977-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Melissa Renee Powers, 30, of Auxier, died Friday, March
21, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born July 29,
1977, at Prestonsburg, she was a daughter of Darrell and Leesa Cox
Powers. She attended Happy House Adult Day Care for nine years. She was
preceded in death by great-grandmother, Alice Bays; and grandfather,
George Powers. Additional survivors include two sisters, Michelle
Powers and Meredith Powers, both of Auxier; grandparents, Geneva Bays
Cox of Auxier, and Ruby Griffith Powers of Prestonsburg. Funeral
services were Tuesday, March 25, at Auxier Freewill Baptist Church,
Auxier, with Bobby Joe Spencer, David Powers, and Shane Powers
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville,
under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big
Sandy News Mar 2008
PRESTON, Brenda Sue (Baldridge)
1950-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Brenda Sue Preston, 57, of Boons Camp, died Monday,
March 3, at her residence. Born Sept. 17, 1950, in Johnson County, she
was a daughter of the late Ulysses Joe and Melvina Price Baldridge. She
was a nurse aide with Browns' Nursing Home and a member of Hurricane
United Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Doug Preston of
Boons Camp; a son, Wayne Preston of Boons Camp; five brothers, Lester
Baldridge and Dewayne Baldridge, both of Delaware, Ohio, Edward
Baldridge of Marion, Ohio, Tommy Baldridge of Marengo, Ohio, and David
Baldridge of Cardington, Ohio; and seven sisters, Linda Ridgeway of Mt.
Victory, Ohio, Cynthia Ann Jones and Melissa Blinn, both of Marysville,
Ohio, Charlotte Wheeler and Joan Wheeler, both of Richmond, Ohio,
Virginia Kunce of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, and Gloria Baldridge of Delaware.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Hurricane United
Baptist Church, with David Baldridge, Phillip Caudill, and Marvin
Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Preston Family Cemetery, Boons
Camp, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Mar.05 2008
PRESTON, Robert D.
1923-2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 3, 1:30 p.m. at the
Milward Mortuary-Southland Drive in Lexington, Ky., for Robert D.
Preston, 85, of Lexington who passed away Sunday, March 30. Mr. Preston
was born Oct. 2, 1923 at Thealka, Ky., son of the late McClellan and
Hazel Spears Preston. He was a retired attorney, he also served as an
assistant Kentucky Attorney General and Commissioner of Insurance. He
was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Louise Kesler Preston, and
one grandson, Gregory Heizen. Surviving are three children; Robert D.
Preston Jr. of Bagdad, Ky., Julia L. Preston of Louisville, Ky., and
Timothy R. Preston of Lexington; nine grandchildren; and two cousins,
Dr. J.W. Spears of Paintsville, Ky., and Gene Daker Spears of Marion,
Ohio. Burial will be in the Bagdad Cemetery at Bagdad. Arrangements
under the direction of the W.R. Milward Mortuary-Southland Drive of
Lexington. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Apr.02 2008
RICE, Anna
Lee (Fraley)
1929-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, March 3, 11 a.m. at the Magoffin
County Funeral Home Chapel for Anna Lee Fraley Rice, 79, of
Salyersville, Ky., who passed away Saturday, March 1 at her residence.
Mrs. Rice was born Jan. 12, 1929 in Floyd County, Ky., daughter of the
late Ray and Eunice Martin Fraley. She was a retired teacher with the
Floyd County school system. She was also preceded in death by one
sister, Billie Louise Johnson. Surviving are her husband, Mark Franklin
“M.F.” Rice of Salyersville; one son, Mark Franklin (Judy) Rice Jr. of
Salyersville; one daughter, Becky (Tommy) Carpenter of Salyersville;
three brothers, Carl Ray Fraley of Pikeville, Ky., Bruce Fraley of
Berea, Ky., and Fred Richard Fraley of Spartenburg, S.C.; two sisters,
Judy Fraley Slone and Saundra Branham, both of Wayland, Ky.; and two
grandchildren. The service was officiated by Carl MacIntosh, with
burial in the Bluegrass Cemetery at Salyersville. Arrangements under
the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home of Salyersville.
RIFE,
Orville "Arb"
1939-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Orville "Arb" Rife, 68, of Falcon, died Saturday,
March 15, at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born Dec. 30,
1939, in Magoffin County, he was a son of the late Wiley and Katie
Prater Rife. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Rife
Nelson; a daughter, Norma Minix; four brothers, Hershal Rife, Kelly
Rife, Walter Rife, and James Rife; and two sisters, Virgie Loper and
Northy Riviera. Survivors include a son, Ricky Rife of Salyersville;
three daughters, Janice Bailey and Melissa Rife, both of Oil Springs,
and Peggy Rife of Gunlock; three brothers, Mitchell Rife of Olive Hill,
Rich Rife of Stanton, and Arnold Rife of South Bend, Ind.; two sisters,
Loretta Paris of Florence, Ala., and Dorsie Miller of South Bend; 13
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2
p.m. today, Wednesday, March 19, at Magoffin County Funeral Home
Chapel, Salyersville, with Doug Auxier officiating. Burial will be in
the family cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Magoffin County
Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Friday Mar.22 2008
ROWE, Nicholas Hager
2008-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Nicholas Hager Rowe, infant son of Hager Rowe and
Jessica Mullins, was stillborn Friday, March 28, at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. He was preceded in death by
paternal grandfather, Harry "Blackjack" Rowe. Additional survivors
include two brothers, Elijah Mullins and Cameron Mullins, both of
Salyersville; paternal grandmother, Sarah Rowe of Salyersville; and
maternal grandparents, Danny and Dorothy Mullins of Salyersville.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 29, at Salyersville Funeral Home
Chapel, Salyersville, with Rev. Herbert Marshall officiating. Burial
was in M.F. Watson Cemetery, Salyersville, under direction of
Salyersville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.02 2008
ROWE, Rose
Alice (Patrick)
1941-2008
Rose Alice Rowe, 66, Fort Wayne, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, March 14,
2008, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Rose Alice Rowe, 66, Fort
Wayne, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2008, at Parkview Hospital
in Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 11, 1941, in Johnson County, Ky.,
to George and Dody (Hale) Patrick. She married Willis Rowe in August
1959. He preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Rowe was a homemaker and
former member of Middle Street Wesleyan Church, Wabash. She loved
creating hook rugs, playing games on Playstation and enjoyed fishing.
She lived in Fort Wayne for the past 20 years, coming from Wabash,
where she lived at 715 Race St. She is survived by three sons, Kenneth
Rowe and Jack Rowe, both of Fort Wayne, and Jerry Rowe, York, Pa.; six
grandchildren, Elizabeth S. Dock, Kokomo, Heather L. Rowe, Jeffrey
Rowe, Josephine Rowe, and Latasha Rowe-Leiding, all of Huntington, and
Michael Rowe, Jr., Fort Wayne; two brothers, John Patrick, Florida, and
Granville (Nellie) Patrick, Peru. She was preceded in death by her son,
Michael Rowe, in 2005. Graveside services and burial will be at Friends
Cemetery, Wabash, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. Wabash Indiana
Monday March 17, 2008
SISCO, Shirley Jean
1949-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Shirley Jean Sisco, 59, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday,
March 23, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born Feb.
9, 1949, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of Eliza Mann Sisco of
Eastern, and the late Winfrey Sisco. She was a homemaker and member of
Praise Assembly of Prestonsburg. Additional survivors include a son,
Jason Winfrey Layne of Prestonsburg; two daughters, Apryl Chantal Hyden
and Crystal Grace Layne, both of Prestonsburg; two sisters, Veronica
Sue Ward of Martin, and Connie Lynn Hurt of McDowell; and a grandchild.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 26, at Praise
Assembly, Prestonsburg, with J. M. Sloce officiating. Burial will be in
Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson- Frazier
Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy
News Mar 2008
SLUSHER, Jason
1981-2008
Jason Slusher, 26, of Salyersville, died Saturday, March 22, at his
residence. Born Oct. 21, 1981, at Paintsville, he was a son of the late
Jimmy Slusher and Sheila Cheek. He was a carpenter. Survivors include
two daughters, Jasmine Slusher and Savannah Slusher, both of
Salyersville; and a brother, Jimmy Slusher of Vandelle, Mich. Funeral
services were Tuesday, March 25, at New Life Worship Center,
Salyersville, with Rev. William Paul Perkins officiating. Burial was in
Tackett Cemetery, Salyersville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral
Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy
News Mar 2008
STALDER, Carie Marie (Picklesimer)
1920-2008
STALDER, Carrie Marie 87, of South Vienna died at 9:25 p.m. on
Thursday, March 27, 2008 in Community Hospital. She was born April 25,
1920 in Johnson County, Kentucky to Ralph and Virginia (Blair)
Pickleseimer. Carrie was very active in Buckeye Trails Girl Scout
Council. She is survived by four children and spouses, Larry Wheeler,
South Vienna, Dottie (Rusty) Zumwalt, Hamilton, Marilyn (Bradley)
Porter, Mississippi and Cindy (Bruce) Porter, Springfield; one step-
daughter, Sue (Jim) Beatty, California; eight grandchildren; 12 great
grandchildren; two brothers; one sister and numerous nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Leslie Wheeler in
1948 and Clarence Stalder in 1981, two brother and two sisters. A
graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday in Rose Hill Burial
Park with Pastor Bret Layton officiating. Burial will follow. CONROY
FUNERAL HOME is handling the arrangements. Springfield Ohio
3/30/2008.
Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
STAMBAUGH,
Phyllis (Ferguson)
1942-2008
Phyllis Ferguson Bradley Stambaugh of Hazel Green, KY, departed this
life Friday, March 21, 2008, at the age of 65 years, 9 months, and 1
day. She was born on Saturday, June 20, 1942, at Keaton, KY, in Johnson
County, a daughter of Elsie C. Hamilton Ferguson and the late John
Martin Ferguson. She was united in marriage to Dorsey Bradley. To this
union were born two children, James Martin "Marty" and Evelyn Denise.
After the passing of her husband Dorsey, she met and married William
Roger Stambaugh. She started her career with Mary Kay Cosmetics in 1973
and built her way up to a successful Senior Mary Kay Sales Director
before her retirement in 2007. She was a Christian and a member of the
Paint Valley Enterprise Baptist Church. In addition to her father, John
Martin Ferguson, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dorsey
Bradley. She is survived by her husband, William Roger Stambaugh; two
children, James Martin "Marty" and Uneda Bradley of Hazel Green, and
Evelyn Denise and Christopher Aydelott of Boca Raton, FL; her mother
& step father, Elsie C. and Lowell Ferguson of West Liberty; three
step children, Jeffery & Donna Stambaugh of Valpariso, IN, Chelisha
"Sissy" & J.R. Parks and Tammy and David Coil all of Goshen, IN;
fifteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; five sisters, Joyce
Ferguson Bowlin and husband John Roger Bowlin of Sitka, KY, Judy and
James Boyd Hill of West Liberty, Eula and Bill Thomas of Cape Corral,
FL, Karen Ferguson of Dickson, TN, and Valerie Uebelhor of Lexington,
KY; a host of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and special friend,
Wilma Ison of West Liberty. Funeral service 2:00 p.m., Monday, March
24, 2008 at the Potter Funeral Home with Rev. Lowell Ferguson, Rev.
James Wallin, Rev. Buell Webb, and Rev. Carl Roller officiating. Burial
in the Bradley Family Cemetery, Murphy Fork Road, Hazel Green, KY.
Visitation at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 23, 2008 at the Potter Funeral
Home. Memorials suggested to: Paint Valley Enterprise Baptist
Church. Pallbearers: Jamie Bradley, Tyler Bradley, Shawn Osborne,
Brandon Osborne, Whitson Aydelott, Steven Stambaugh, Chris Bowlin,
Michael Bowlin, James Bryan Hill, Joseph B. Hill. Honorary Pallbearers:
Michael Parks, Matthew Coil, and all her many friends. Courtesy of the
Potter Funeral Home web site of Morgan Co.,KY Submitted By:
Connie Spurlock
STAPLETON,
Charles Mason
1923-2008
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 25, 1 p.m. at the Bethesda
Church in Beaver, Ohio, for Charles Mason Stapleton, 85, of West Union,
Ohio, who passed away Thursday, March 20 at his residence. Mr.
Stapleton was born March 18, 1923 in Ashland, Ky., son of the late
Mason Stapleton and Tealie McCoy. He was a retired engineer with Dayton
Power and Light Company. He was also preceded in death by his wife,
Eula Mae Frazier Stapleton; one daughter, Nancy Coleman; two sisters,
Birdie Mae and Faye Stapleton; and two brothers, John Franklin and
James Oscar Stapleton. Surviving are two sons, Edward Stapleton of
Springboro, Ohio and Charles A. Stapleton of Waynesville, Ohio; three
brothers, Robert Stapleton of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Herbert C. and
Leonard Stapleton, both of West Union; and five grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in
the Beaver Union Cemetery at Beaver. Arrangements under the direction
of the Mayhew Funeral Home of Jackson, Ohio. Paintsville Herald
Friday Mar 28 2008
TRIMBLE,
Elizabeth
1927-2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8, noon, at the Van Lear
Free Will Baptist Church for Elizabeth Trimble, 80, of Van Lear, Ky.,
who passed away Wednesday, March 5 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical
Center in Paintsville, Ky. Ms. Trimble was born Dec. 21, 1927 in
Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late James Trimble and Ruth
Murphy. Surviving are one brother, Don Trimble of Gallia, Ohio, and one
sister, Betty Ramey of Van Lear. The service will be officiated by Paul
Wayne Browning, with burial following in the Murphy Family Cemetery at
Van Lear. Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son
Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Friday Mar.07 2008
VANHOOSE,
Lifes
1927-2008
Lifes Vanhoose, 80, of Nippa, died Sunday, March 9, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born June 23, 1927, in Johnson
County, he was a son of the late Milt and Janey Witten Vanhoose. He was
also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Hall. Survivors include
his wife, Bonnie Stambaugh Vanhoose of Nippa; three sons, Floyd
Vanhoose and James Vanhoose, both of Nippa, and Danny Vanhoose of Inez;
a daughter, Carolyn Vanhoose of Lexington; seven grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 11, at Phelps
and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville, with Terry Conley and Jerry Burchett
officiating. Masonic services were conducted Monday, March 10, at the
funeral home. Burial was in W.R. Castle Memorial Cemetery under
direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Mar.12 2008
WELLS, Thomas Earl
1945-2008
Thomas Earl Wells, 62, of Van Lear, died Friday, March 14, at his
sister's home in Hager Hill. Born Dec. 20, 1945, in Honolulu, Hawaii,
he was a son of the late Joe Jr. and Hilda Idigpio Wells. He was also
preceded in death by a brother, Roy Neal Wells. Survivors include three
brothers, Edward Lee Wells of Williamsport, David Rolland Wells and
Brian Keith Wells, both of Van Lear; and a sister, Lois Collins of
Hager Hill. Funeral services were Monday, March 17, at Phelps and Son
Funeral Home, Paintsville, with Roger D. Williams officiating. Burial
was in Wells and Webb Cemetery, Van Lear, under direction of Phelps and
Son Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Friday Mar.22 2008
YOUNG, Phyllis A.(Webb)
1939-2008
Phyllis A. Young, age 68, of Bellbrook, OH, passed away Monday, March
10, 2008 after battling a 20 year illness. She was born July 14, 1939
in Paintsville, KY. Phyllis was a graduate of Moorehead State
University with a degree in education. She was a third grade teacher
for 26 years at Five Points Elementary School in Fairborn, OH, and was
a member of Central Avenue Church of Christ. She is survived by her
husband of 41 years, Fay Young; three daughters, Brenda (Chuck) McKee,
Suzan (Sid) Starkey, and Gail (Paul) Sherrod; her mother, Elva Webb;
one sister, Barbara Lavender; 7 grandchildren, Nicolas, Rachael, Chad,
Travis, Paul, Olivia, and Abigail; friend and caretaker, Ellen Naguit.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Webb. Funeral services
will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Newcomer Funeral
Home Beavercreek Chapel (3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd.). Visitation will be 1
hour prior to time of service. Interment will follow at Bellbrook
Cemetery If desired, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Dayton
Ohio 3/11/2008. Submitted By:
Connie Spurlock
ARNETT,
Barry Wayne
1960-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Barry Wayne Arnett, 48, of Salyersville, died Friday,
April 18, at New Haven, W.Va. Born April 11, 1960, at Paintsville, he
was a son of Burke Arnett of Salyersville, and Margaret Perkins Arnett
of Pikeville. He was a Magoffin County Deputy Sheriff, a member of the
Magoffin County Rescue Squad, the National Rifle Association, and Local
521 Pipefitters Union, Huntington, W.Va. Additional survivors include
his wife, Rhonda Arnett of Salyersville; two daughters, MJ Jordan and
Nakkita Marie Arnett, both of Salyersville; stepmother, Wilma Arnett of
Salyersville; paternal grandmother, Jewell Arnett of Salyersville; a
sister, Diannah M. Arnett-Clayton of Salyersville. Funeral services
were Tuesday, April 22, at Salyersville Funeral Home Chapel,
Salyersville, with Rev. Glen Slone officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass
Cemetery, Salyersville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.23 2008
AUXIER, Chester "Chet"
1919-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Chester "Chet" Auxier, 89, of Red Bush, died Saturday,
April 12, at his residence. Born Feb. 17, 1919, in Johnson County, he
was a son of the late C.C. and Lula Salyer Auxier. He was a retired oil
well driller. Survivors include his wife, Irene Lemaster Auxier of Red
Bush; six sons, Jack Auxier of Rex, Ga., Mike Auxier, Sam Auxier, Gary
Auxier, Roger Auxier, and Bill Auxier, all of Flat Gap; a daughter,
Luann Pemberton of River; a sister, Ruth Hayes of Dayton, Ohio; 11
grandchildren; and five great-granchildren. Funeral services were
Tuesday, April 15, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville,
with Danny Fannin and Jerry McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Johnson
County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Apr 2008
BAILEY, Jane Walker (Clay)
1922-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jane Walker Bailey, 85, of Paintsville, died Thursday,
April 3, in Mayfair Village Retirement Center, Lexington. Born Sept.
28, 1922, at Paintsville, she was a daughter of the late Elmon and
Carolyn Vaugh Clay. She was a retired teacher with Paintsville
Independent School System. Survivors include her husband, William G.
"Bill" Bailey of Paintsville; a son, Clay Bailey of Paris; a daughter,
Nancye Thompson of Lexington; three grandchildren; and a
great-grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, April 6, at First
United Methodist Church, Paintsville, with Rev. Don Barnett
officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery, Paintsville, under direction
of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Apr.10 2008
BLANTON, Mable Irene (Tackett)
1928-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mable Irene Tackett Blanton, 80, of Paintsville, died
Friday, April 11, at Riverview Health Care Center, Prestonsburg. Born
Jan. 29, 1928, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Ray
and Angieline Jayne Caudill. She was co-owner of Blanton Artic Ice
Company. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Everett "Tubby"
Blanton, in 1996; two sons, Gary Russell Jones and Robert Bix Blanton;
a brother, Paul Francis Caudill; and a sister, Helen Louise Tackett.
Survivors include step-mother, Marie Tackett of Thealka; a son, Brian
Keith Blanton of Paintsville; a daughter, Brenda Carol Blanton Caudill
of Paintsville; eight sisters, Anna Lee Hildreth and Ruby Faye Caudill,
both of Urbana, Ohio, Beulah Mae Logel of Canada, Jo Ann Burgh of
Cable, Ohio, Mary Evelyn Thompson of Troy, Ohio, Brenda O'Bryan of
Thealka, Becky Bangudi of Springfield, Ohio, and Helen Louise Huff of
Ohio; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Monday, April 14, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel,
Paintsville, with Ellis Hamilton, Willie Fairchild, Buddy McKenzie, and
Gerald Fairchild officiating. Burial was in Jayne Family Cemetery,
Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Apr 2008
COLVIN, Samuel Forrest JR.
1914-2008
SAMUEL FORREST COLVIN JR. died April 14, 2008, in the Hospice House of
Huntington. He was born July 6, 1914, to the late Samuel Forrest and
Julia Blanton Colvin at Manila, Ky., the ninth of 16 children. He is
survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Helen Pack; two sons and
daughters-in-law, David Forrest and Marcia of Morgantown, W.Va., and
Samuel Tracy and Prudence of Prichard, W.Va.; four grandchildren,
Alicia of Pittsburgh, Pa., Nicholas Forrest and wife Kate of
Martinsburg, W.Va., and Andrew and Samuel Franklin of Prichard; and
three brothers, Douglas, B.H. and Chester, all of Ohio. Samuel was an
ordained United Baptist minister for 59 years and served as pastor of
several churches. He retired from the Huntington VA Hospital and was a
World War II veteran. He was a Mason and a member of the American
Legion and Disabled American Veterans. Samuel was active in the
community and was a member of the City of Kenova Hall of Fame. He was
president of the C-K High School Band Boosters, served for 25 years on
the Wayne County Library Board and was instrumental in building a new
C-K Public Library. Visitation will be from noon to 2 pm. Saturday,
April 19, 2008, at the Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. The funeral will
follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Woodmere Cemetery, Huntington.
Memorial gifts may be made to the C-K Public Library, 1200 Oak Street,
Kenova, WV 25530.
FAIRCHILD,
John
1938-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — John Fairchild, 69, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday,
April 16, at his residence. Born Oct. 19, 1938, in Johnson County, he
was a son of the late Jess and Grace Litton Fairchild. He was
self-employed in construction. He was also preceded in death by a son,
Dwayne Fairchild; two sisters, Anna Mae Fairchild, and Zella Fairchild;
and four brothers, Hobert Fairchild, Demis Fairchild, Earnest
Fairchild, and Gilbert Fairchild. Survivors include his wife, Sue
Williams Fairchild of Staffordsville; three sons, John David Fairchild
and William E. Fairchild, both of Staffordsville, and Keith Fairchild
of Paintsville; four daughters Donna Jean Prater of Ft. Wayne, W.Va.,
Johnda Sue Blanton of Staffordsville, Rita Faye Baldridge of
Paintsville, and Ann Reed of Mt. Sterling; five brothers, Jessie
Fairchild, Ivan Fairchild, Earvin Fairchild, and Willie Fairchild, all
of Staffordsville, and Buford Fairchild of Columbus, Ohio; three
sisters, Shirley Hill, Shelby Jean Blanton, and Dollie Pennington, all
of Staffordsville; eight grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 19, at Jones-Preston Funeral
Chapel, with Eugene Stambaugh, Willie Fairchild, and Freddy Salyers
officiating. Burial was in Fairchild Cemetery, Staffordsville, under
direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Apr.23 2008
FANNIN, Bessie ( )
1918-2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m. at the Phelps
& Son Funeral Home in Paintsville, Ky., for Bessie Fannin, 89, of
Van Lear, Ky., who passed away Wednesday, April 16 in Paintsville. Mrs.
Fannin was born July 3, 1918 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the
late Levi Wilcox and Kitty Hampton. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Hayes Fannin. Surviving are five sons, Delmadge, Vencil,
Raymond Fannin and Richard Wilcox, all of Van Lear, and Norman Fannin
of West Van Lear, Ky.; five daughters, Elisha Arlene Sublett of
Prestonsburg, Ky., Gertrude Wilkins of Florida, and Wanda Clark, Marie
Wells and Rhonda Slone, all of Van Lear; one sister, Dorothy Lowell of
Ohio; three half-sisters, Betty Charles of Van Lear, Janie Bartley of
London, Ky., and Joann Conn of Prestonsburg; and 21 grandchildren, 26
great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Manford Fannin,
with burial following in the Fannin Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville
Herald Friday Apr.18 2008
FRANKLIN, Estill
1914-2008
Estill Franklin, 94, of Dayton, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 16, in
Hospice of Dayton, Dayton. Born Feb. 13, 1914, in Johnson County, he
was a son of the late Mack and Minerva Sammons Franklin. He was a coal
miner, a member of Van Lear Masonic Lodge #885. He was also preceded in
death by his wife, Neva Lee Price Franklin, in 1975. Survivors include
two daughters, Helen Fugate of Vandalia, Ohio and Judy Franklin of
Dayton; a brother, Floyd Franklin of River; a grandchild; and two
great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, April 19, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Robert Coppings
officiating. Burial was in Price Cemetery, Thelma, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.23 2008
FYFFE, Dixie (Williams)
1911-2008
LAWRENCE COUNTY Dixie (Williams) Fyffe, 96, of Webbville, departed this
life Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Elliott County Nursing Home after
an extended illness. She was born Sept. 21, 1911, in Johnson County, a
daughter of the late Luke and Dora Williams. She was a homemaker and a
charter member of the Maranatha Bible Church, where she exhibited her
faith and faithfulness as long as she was able to travel. In addition
to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shelby Fyffe;
a son, Loy Darwin Fyffe; seven brothers, Henry, Herb, Hood, Wayne,
Odie, O.L., and Kendall Williams; and a sister, Maxie Shepherd. Her
survivors include a son, Jesse Fyffe of Webbville; a daughter, Shelby
Jean Butler of Springhill; 10 grandchildren; and several
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 7,
at 1 p.m. at the Maranatha Bible Church with Jesse Fyffe and Steve Owen
officiating. Burial was in the Maranatha Bible Church Cemetery. Malone
Funeral Home in Grayson was in charge of arrangements. Visitation was
held Sunday evening, April 6, from 6 - 9 p.m. at the church. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.10 2008
HATFIELD, Deborah Jean
1964-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Deborah Jean Hatfield, 43, of Denver, died Tuesday,
April 8, at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born Sept. 8,
1964, at Paintsville, she was a daughter of the late Mack and Geneva
Lewis. She was a former retail footwear manager with Kmart. She was
also preceded in death by a brother, Don Lewis. Survivors include her
husband, Tony Hatfield of Denver; three daughters, Laura Lewis and
Sarah Hatfield, both of Denver, and Ashley Henley of Ft. Bragg, N.C.;
three brothers, Carl Lewis of Van Lear, David Lewis of Pastakala, Ohio,
and Jim Lewis of Louisville; and two sisters, Delores Hicks of
Paintsville, and Johnna Robinson of Staffordsville. Funeral services
were Friday, April 11, at Little Mud Lick Church of God,
Staffordsville, with Revs. Tobe Wheeler and Terry Lykins officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction
of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Donations are requested to
the family by contacting the funeral home at (606) 789-5125. Big
Sandy News Apr. 2008
HATTON, Elizabeth (White)
1936-2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 17, 1 p.m. at the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for Elizabeth White Hatton, 71, of
Sharpsburg, Ky., who passed away Sunday, April 13 at St. Joseph in
Mount Sterling, Ky. Mrs. Hatton was born June 7, 1936 in Bath County,
Ky., daughter of the late Clarence “Red” and Ruth Manley White.
Surviving are her husband, Jesse “Jake” Hatton of Sharpsburg; one son,
Stephen Wayne Hatton of Paintsville, Ky.; two sisters, Dorothy
Craycraft of Sharpsburg, and Rhonda Moriena of Mount Sterling; four
brothers, James Earl White of Sharpsburg, David and Ralph White, both
of Elkhart, Ind., and Fred White of Flemingsburg, Ky.; and five
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the
Crown Hill Cemetery at Sharpsburg. Arrangements under the direction of
the Richie Hunt Funeral Home of Owingsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Apr.16 2008
HORNE, Anna M. (Travis)
1929-2008
Anna M. Horne, 79, of Springfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 in the Springfield Regional
Medical Center - High St. Campus. She was born on March 23, 1929 in
Paintsville, Kentucky the daughter of Lindsey and Delphia (Johnson)
Travis. Anna came to know her Savior, Jesus, on February 6, 2000 and
her life was forever changed. She is survived by her four children and
their spouses: Marcia and Joseph Cicco of Morrisville; Pennsylvania;
Sheila and Dale Warfel of Springfield; Jeff and Dee Horne of
Springfield; and Kevin and Judy Horne of West Chester, Ohio; one sister
and brother-in-law, Hazel and Jim Charles of Arizona; one brother, Roby
and Sophia Travis of Troy, Ohio; seven grandchildren and their spouses:
Brian and Desire' Cicco, April and John Zackonski, Kristin and Tess
Warfel, and Amanda, Christian, and Kelly Horne; six great-
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Elmon Horne on January 31, 2006, her parents, and
two brothers, Bobby Joe Travis and Lindsey Travis Jr. A gathering of
family and friends will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 5-8 pm
in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. Funeral
services celebrating her life will be held on Friday, at 1:00 p.m. in
Fellowship Church, 2301 Valley Loop Rd., Springfield. Burial will be in
the Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to
Alzheimer's Association, 3797 Summit Glen Dr., Suite G-100, Dayton, OH
45449. Springfield Ohio
4/17/2008.
HOWARD, Alva
1931-2008
Funeral services was held Friday, May 2, 11 a.m. at the Paintsville
Funeral Home Chapel in Paintsville, Ky., for Alva Howard of Oil
Springs, Ky., who passed away Monday, April 28 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center in Paintsville. Mr. Howard was born March 19, 1931 in
Magoffin County, Ky., son of the late Kernie Lee and Myrtle
Collinsworth Howard. He was a Korean War veteran. He was also preceded
in death by his wife, Opal Mae Owens Howard. Surviving are one son,
David Howard of Oil Springs; six brothers, Clyde and Eddie Howard, both
of Florida, Stephen Howard of Texas, Tom and Wilmer Howard, both of
Dayton, Ohio, and Darrell Howard of Enon, Ohio; three sisters, Chorena
Long of Enon, Roxie Pennington of New Lebanon, Ohio, and Gloria Trusty
of Wittensville, Ky. The service was officiated by Elders J.D. Rice and
Carl Howard, with burial in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at
Staffordsville, Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville
Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday May 07 2008
JACKSON, Frances (Ratliff)
1942-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Frances Sue Ratliff Jackson, 65, of Paintsville, died
Tuesday, April 1, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg.
Born July 25, 1942, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late
Russell and Hilda Blair Ratliff. She was a cashier with Kroger Grocery
Store and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, Paintsville. She
was also preceded in death by two brothers, John Russell Ratliff and
Billy Roger Ratliff; and a sister, Phyllis Jean Simpson. Survivors
include her husband, Robert Jackson of Paintsville; two sons, Anthony
Jackson of Lexington, and Russell Chenard of Newport, Mich.; four
daughters, Alicia Sexton of Paintsville, Kathy Pack of Williamsport,
and Hilda Haney and Micki Bowling, both of Lexington; a sister,
Virginia O'Bryan of Columbus, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, April 4, at First
Freewill Baptist Church, with Larry Blair and Gene Coleman officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction
of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr
2008
JACKSON, Matthew
1976-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Matthew Zed Jackson, 31, of Salyersville, died
Tuesday, April 1, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville.
Born Oct. 15, 1976, in Johnson County, he was a son of Michael Lee
Jackson and Pamela Faye Moneypenny. He was of the Baptist faith.
Additional survivors include two brothers, Herbert Douglas Spurlock of
Florida, and Nicholas Jackson of California; and two sisters, Mary Ann
Howard of Salyersville, and Donna Ousley of Lexington. Funeral services
will be 1 p.m. today, Friday, April 4, at Magoffin County Funeral Home,
Salyersvile, with Dean Kilgore officiating. Burial will be in Conley
Cemetery, Mine Fork, under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.09 2008
JARVIS, Douglas
1947-2008
Douglas Jarvis, 60, of Van Lear, died Tuesday, April 29, at his
residence. Born May 22, 1947, in Floyd County, he was a son of the late
Edgar Jarvis and Nellie Endicott Jarvis Dale. He was a factory worker
of Automotive Supply and a member of Old Log Cabin Church of Van Lear.
He was also preceded in death by six brothers, Esau Jarvis, George
Jarvis, Mick Jarvis, Monroe Jarvis, Greene Jarvis, and Estill Dale.
Survivors include his wife, Marlene Sturgill Jarvis of Van Lear; two
sons, Danny Cornelison of Ypsilanti, Mich. and Sheldon Douglas Jarvis
of Van Lear; two daughters, Drema K. Hunt of Ashland and Debbie
Cleavinger of Pinckney, Mich.; six brothers, Luther Jarvis of
Pikeville, Jake Jarvis of Banner, Herman Jarvis of Ypsilanti, Edgar
Jarvis of Tram, Merli Dale of Stanville, and Don Dale of Ivel; four
sisters, Frances Vanover and Pat Hamilton, both of Stanville, Alice
Graves of Tennessee, and Sandra Justice of Betsy Layne; 11
grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Funeral services were
Saturday, May 3, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Richard
Music and Newt Music officiating. He was cremated. Arrangements were
under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
May 2008
JENNINGS, Paul Patterson
1940-2008
Paul Patterson Jennings, age 67, of Big Woods Road, Morehead, Kentucky,
formerly of Van Lear, Kentucky. Paul passed from this life to eternal
life on Friday, April 25, 2008 at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in
Morehead, Kentucky. Paul was born May 17, 1940, in Johnson County. He
is the son of the late Press Jennings and the late Maude Bell Jennings
Williams. Paul was survived by his wife, Margaret (Mickey) Glover
Jennings; one son, Paul Jennings Jr. and family of Morehead; and two
daughters, Lisa Jennings Christian of Van Lear and Kimberly Jo Jennings
Martin and son-in-law James Michael Martin of Staffordsville; and two
grandsons, Derek Lee Christian of Van Lear and Austin Michael Martin of
Staffordsville. He was also survived by two brothers, Charles Jennings
of Hillsville, Va. and Chuck Jennings of Wittensville; and two sisters,
Barb Travis of Fairborn, Ohio and Shelby Jean McLaughlin of LeBanon,
Ohio. Paul was preceded in death by Ronnie (passed away as an infant),
Press Jr., Doug, Robert and Roger, all of Johnson County. Paul was a
former milkman, insurance salesman and coal miner. He enjoyed spending
time with family and friends. He also enjoyed spending time reading his
Bible, sharing his testimony for the Lord and fixing and working on
things. Paul was happy, loving, friendly, and a great person. Funeral
services were at Lane Stucky Gray Funeral Home at Morehead. The viewing
was held Monday, April 28, 2008 at 5 p.m. and the funeral was held
Tuesday, April 29. 2008 at 1 p.m. at Lane Stucky Gray Funeral Home,
Morehead, Kentucky. Big Sandy
News
KESTNER,
Connie Lynn (Clevenger)
1966-2008
Connie Lynn Kestner, 41, of Paintsville, died Sunday, April 27, at her
residence. Born Sept. 30, 1966, in Floyd County, she was a daughter of
Ann Greene and the late William Clevenger. Additional survivors include
her husband, Paul Kestner of Paintsville; two sons, Andrew Kestner and
Alex Kestner, both of Paintsville; a daughter, Christy Thomas of
Jacksonsville, Fla.; a brother, Ray Greene of Paintsville; a sister,
Sina Mae Hannah of Paintsville and one grandson. Funeral services will
be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 30, at Staffordsville Freewill
Baptist Church with Jimmy Price officiating. Burial will be in
Staffordsville Church Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of
Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2008
LEMASTER,
Dosha (Hughes)
1915-2008
Dosha Hughes LeMaster, 93, of Staffordsville, died Monday, April 28, at
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born May 20, 1915,
at Bonanza, she was a daughter of the late Millard Franklin Sr. and
Josie Wright Hughes. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Payne LeMaster; and a son, Payne Douglas
LeMaster. Survivors include four sons, Millard Franklin LeMaster, David
LeMaster, John LeMaster, and Jerry LeMaster; two daughters, Martha
Josephine May and Mary Florine Ramey; numerous grandchildren; numerous
great-grandchildren; and numerous great- great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Thursday, May 1, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel,
Paintsville, with Elders John R. Pelphrey and Eulas Adams officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction
of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News May 2008
LILLY,
William Hershel
1932-2008
William Hershel Lilly, 76, of Boonscamp, died Wednesday, April 23, at
St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Born Jan. 2, 1932, in Johnson
County, he was a son of the late Mont and Fannie Hyden. He was a U.S.
veteran. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Walters Lilly of Boonscamp;
a son, William Keith Lilly of Frankfort; two daughters, Leigh Ann
Montgomery of Boonscamp, and Karen Lilly of Carlisle; a sister, Willa
Dean Conley of Finley, Ohio, a half-sister, Janie Music of Oklahoma;
three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
Saturday, April 26, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville, with
Gerald Fairchild and Edwin Hickman officiating. Burial was in
Daniels-Walters Cemetery, Boonscamp, under direction of Phelps and Son
Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
MELVIN,
Darrell R.
1945-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Darrell R. Melvin, 62, of Paintsville, died Saturday,
April 19, at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born Aug. 10,
1945, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Estill and Gladys
Fraley Melvin. He was retired. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Melvin
of Paintsville; a son, John Melvin of Paintsville; a daughter, Amanda
Melvin Howard of Salyersville; three brothers, George Melvin and Larry
Melvin, both of Paintsville, and Andy Melvin of Chipley, Fla.; and a
sister, Cora Cordele of Westerville, Ohio. Funeral services were
Tuesday, April 22, at Preston Funeral Chapel, Paintsville, with Harry
Neal Frisby officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery,
Staffordsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Apr.23 2008
MULLINS, Emalene (Preston)
1930-2008
Emalene Mullins 1930-2008 Funeral services will be held today, Friday,
April 4, 11 a.m. at the Buffalo United Baptist Church for Emalene
Mullins, 77, of Meally, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, April 1 at Dover
Manor Nursing Home in Georgetown, Ky. Mrs. Mullins was born July 20,
1930 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late Reggie and Icie
Preston. She was a homemaker and a member of the Buffalo United Baptist
Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Mullins,
and one brother, Homer Preston. Surviving are three sons, Dewey Mac
(Priscilla) Mullins and Jerry David Mullins, both of Meally, and Jimmy
Michael (Diana) Mullins of Flat Gap, Ky.; two daughters, Emma Gayle
(William Michael) Franklin of Georgetown, and Lorena Gay Mullins of
Meally; two brothers, Paul E. Preston of Red Bush, Ky., and Jessie
Preston of Springboro, Ohio; and 12 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Freddie Preston,
Kenny Preece and Johnny Mollett, with burial following in the Highland
Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Ky. Arrangements under the direction
of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Friday Apr.04 2008
MULLINS, Herbert
1916-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Herbert Mullins, 91, of Royalton, died Thursday,
April 3, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
Aug. 31, 1916, in Breathitt County, he was a son of the late Ambrose
and Lona Caudill Mullins. He was a truck driver and member of United
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Whitaker Mullins of
Royalton; a son, John Mullins of Pennsylvania; three daughters,
Pricilla Joseph of Royalton, Kathy Fredrick of West Liberty, and
Deborah Saylor of Salyersville; a brother, Hubert Mullins of Royalton;
a sister, Pauline Adams of Leslie, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; two step-
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren;
and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday,
April 5, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, Salyersville, with
Bethel Bolen, Irvin Allen Jr., and Joe Ratliff officiating. Burial was
in Ramey Whitaker Cemetery, Puncheon Creek, under direction of Magoffin
County Funeral Home. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Apr.10 2008
MUSIC, Henry Jackson "Jack"
1941-2008
Henry Jackson "Jack" Music, 66, of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, April 29, at
Kindred Hospital, Louisville. Born Sept. 30, 1941, in Floyd County, he
was a son of the late Taylor and Emily Burchett Music. He was a
postmaster with East Point Post Office. He was also preceded in death
by a brother, Taylor Music Jr.; and a sister, Janice Music Rowland.
Survivors include his wife, Billie Music of Flat Gap; a son, Nicholas
Taylor Music of Flat Gap; a step-son, James Paul Litteral of Martha; a
daughter, Teresa Lemaster of Richmond; a step-daughter, Tammy Mollette
of Paintsville; a brother, James A. Music of Ardmore, Tenn.; a sister,
Laura Hall of Paintsville; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 3, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel, Paintsville, with Lowell Pelphrey officiating. Military honors
were conducted by Auxier Chapter 18 of D.A.V. Burial was in Music
Family Cemetery, East Point, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Big Sandy News May 2008
NEWSOME,
Sherry Ann
1954-2008
Sherry Ann Newsome, 53, of River, died Friday, April 25, at her
residence. Born Aug. 6, 1954, in Flint, Mich., she was a daughter of
John E. Hanks and Wanda J. McConnell. She was a receptionist with Dr.
Keith Woody's dental office. She was also preceded in death by a
brother, John Hanks. Additional survivors include her husband, William
D. "Bill" Newsome of River; a son, William Sean Newsome of Springboro,
Ohio; four brothers, Frank Hanks and Doug Hanks, both of North
Carolina, Randy Hanks of Saginaw, Mich., and Glenn Hanks of California;
a sister, Linda Sue Hanks of California; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday, April 27, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home,
Paintsville, with Jarrod Hunt officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son
Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
PRESTON,
Ray T. "Cotton"
1924-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ray T. "Cotton" Preston, 80, of West Van Lear, died
Monday, April 14, at Mt. Manor Nursing Facility, Paintsville. Born Dec.
12, 1924, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late L. T. and Nola
Jane Lemaster Preston. He was a sales manager with Meadow Gold Milk
Company, a U.S. Navy veteran, and member of First Freewill Baptist
Church. Survivors incluce his wife, Roberta O'Bryan Preston of West Van
Lear; two sons, Allan Preston of Altivista, Va. and David Preston of
Nicholasville; a daughter, Sandy Oney of West Van Lear; three sisters,
Callie Price of Akron, Ohio, Helen McDowell of Kettering, Ohio, and
Floretta McKenzie of West Van Lear; six grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, April 17, at First
Freewill Baptist Church with Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in
Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of
Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr. 2008
SKAGGS, Vertrice (Hall)
1918-2008
TENNESSEE — Vertrice Hall Skaggs, 89, of Kingsport, Tenn., died
Saturday, April 5, at Northside Hospital, Johnson City, Tenn. Born Aug.
23, 1918, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Bert and
Zella Wheeler Hall. She was owner/operator of several beauty salons in
Columbus, Ohio, and a member of Eastern Star. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Carl Skaggs; a daughter, Judy Skaggs Whitston;
and a brother, Verner Hall. Survivors include two sisters, Avis Jean
McKenzie and Aileen Roberts, both of Lexington; three grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Thursday, April 10, at Rutherford Funeral Home, Columbus.
Burial was in Glen Rest Cemetery, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, under direction
of Rutherford Funeral Home and Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big
Sandy News Apr 2008
SLUSS, Billy Wayne
1949-2008
MARTIN COUNTY — Billy Wayne Sluss, 58, of Inez, died Sunday, April 27,
at his residence. Born Oct. 7, 1949, at Paintsville, he was a son of
the late Dexter Sluss and Frances Slone Sluss. He was a retired coal
miner. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Cain Sluss; a son, Andrew
Dexter Sluss of Georgetown; a daughter, Heather Anne Sluss of Inez; two
sisters, Delores Ann Parsley of Cynthia and Carolyn DeRossett of Van
Lear. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., today, Wednesday, April 30,
at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Sluss Family
Cemetery, Inez, under direction Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News May 2008
SMITH, Mary E. (Arms)
1934-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mary Elizabeth Arms Smith, 73, of Sitka, died Tuesday,
April 1, at her residence. Born May 17, 1934, in Johnson County, she
was a daughter of the late William and Lucinda Blair Arms. She was a
homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ken Smith; a
brother, Lloyd Arms; and a sister, Martha Alice Long. Survivors include
two sons, Mark Anthony Smith of Lincoln, Neb. and Kenny Smith Jr. of
Sitka; two daughters, Pamela Sue Burgess of Staffordsville and Barbara
Ellen Campbell of Sitka; four brothers, Paul Arms, Henry Arms, and
Harry Arms, all of Geneva, N.Y., and James Arms of Horsehead, N.Y.; a
sister, Linda Linthicum of Morgan's Point, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, April 4, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, with Nick Fairchild
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville,
under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Apr 2008
STAMBAUGH, Bennie Darrell
1956-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Bennie Darrell Stambaugh, 51, of Meally, died Tuesday,
April 8, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Born May 9,
1956, in Johnson County, he was a son of Jewell McKenzie Stambaugh of
Sitka, and the late Hobert Stambaugh. He was a mechanic. He was also
preceded in death by a son, Donald Neil Mollett. Survivors include four
daughters, Kristy Dorton, Melinda Mollett, Sandra Stambaugh, and Shanna
Stambaugh, all of Meally; two brothers, Terry Stambaugh of Sitka and
Bill Stambaugh of Riceville; five sisters, Wanda Couch and Rita
Cantrell, both of Sitka, Diane Price of Hager Hill, Sandy Stambaugh of
Riceville, and Sherry Conley of David; and five grandchildren. Funeral
services were Saturday, April 12, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel,
Paintsville, with Terry Conley officiating. Burial was in Stambaugh
Family Cemetery, Sitka, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Apr 2008
STAPLETON, James H.
1922-2008
James H. Stapleton, Born April 19, 1922 in Johnson County, KY died
April 4, 2008 peacefully at home in Boynton Beach, FL. He was a
longtime resident of Dayton, OH and resided in Boynton Beach, FL the
past ten years. James was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran,
retired from General Motors in Dayton, OH after 30 years, and an active
member of the Antioch Shrine of Dayton, OH and very dedicated to
transporting and assisting the crippled and burn patients of the
Shriners Hospitals for Children. His survivors include his loving and
devoted wife Joyce of 60 years, daughters Debbie (Francis) Moeller,
Susan Schaeff, Karen (Keith) Joyce, and sisters Marjorie Gullett,
Laurie Daniels and Angie Stapleton. Grandchildren James (Cynthia)
Moeller, Amanda Schaeff, John Schaeff IV, Bryan (Jennifer) Testerman
(d), Jacob (Ashley) Testerman, Michael Joyce, David Joyce, and Gregory
Joyce. Great grandchildren Joseph Moeller, Jeremy Moeller, Caden
Schaeff, Isaac Testerman, Jackson Joyce, and Jacob "JJ" Testerman. In
addition, many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and caring
friends. A committal and burial service will be held at the Dayton
Veterans National Cemetery, 4100 W. Third Street, Dayton OH 45428, on
Friday, April 18th, 2008 at 3:00pm, and a "Celebration of Life" Family
Reception held on Saturday, April 19th, 2008 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at
Holiday Inn Englewood, 10 Rockridge Road, Englewood, Ohio 45322. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for
Children online at: http://support.shrinershospitals.org or by calling
1-800-237-5055. Family will receive condolences at the home of Karen
and Keith Joyce. Dayton Ohio
4-8-2008.
TACKETT, Jerldiean (Goble)
1943-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jerldiean Goble Tackett, 64, of Hager Hill, died
Wednesday, April 30, at her residence. Born July 15, 1943, in Johnson
County, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Opal Short Goble. She
was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Verdice
"Bo-Bo" Tackett; and a daughter, Velma Tackett. Survivors include a
son, Greg Tackett of Hager Hill; two daughters, Tammy Spears of Hager
Hill and Tera Burchett of Florida; and four grandchildren. Funeral
services were Friday, May 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel,
Paintsville, with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Big Sandy News May 2008
MAY - 2008
ALLEN,
Liza Jane (Whitaker)
1925-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, May 19, 2 p.m. at the Preston
Funeral Home for Liza Jane Allen, 83, of Paintsville, Ky., who passed
away Friday, May 16 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky.
Mrs. Allen was born May 18, 1925 in Magoffin County, Ky., daughter of
the late Tony and Ida Whitaker. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Sam Allen. Surviving are one son, Jimmy Allen of Colorado; one
daughter, Carol Hager of Paintsville; one brother and one sister, Frank
Whitaker and Ruie Cole, both of Royalton, Ky.; and four grandchildren,
nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The service
was officiated by Chuck Slone, with burial in the Wells Cemetery at
Paintsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral
Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday May 21 2008
BAILEY,
Kathleen Lynn
1974-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Kathleen Lynn Bailey, 33, of Carlisle, died Friday,
May 9, in Nicholas County. Born July 30, 1974, in Johnson County, she
was a daughter of the late Asberry and Flora Joseph Bailey. Survivors
include a son, Gage Dalton Ross of Carlisle; three brothers, Mitchell
Combs of Salyersville, Marvin Bailey of Carlisle, and Troy Bailey of
Beatyville; eight sisters, Laura Faye Justice and Evelyn Bragg, both of
Kermit, W.Va., Freda Sanchez of North Middletown, Theda Huff and Verna
Fitch, both of Salyersville, Tammy Hick of Knott County and Jackie
Cavens and Amy Bailey, both of Paintsville. Funeral services will be 11
a.m. today, Wednesday, May 14, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel,
Salyersville, with Simon Porter, Dickie Coldiron, and Bethel Bolen
officiating. Burial will be in Bailey Cemetery, Salt Lick, under
direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Wednesday May 14 2008
BALDRIDGE,
Arbutus Louise (Burgess)
1923-2008
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, May 21, at noon at the
Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Arbutus Louise Burgess Baldridge, 84,
of Paintsville, Ky., who passed away Saturday, May 17 at Mountain Manor
Nursing Home in Paintsville. Mrs. Baldridge was born July 19, 1923 in
Greenup County, Ky., daughter of the late McKinley and Elizabeth Flora
Vanderhoof Burgess. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Gelain Baldridge. Surviving are one daughter, Brenda Gude of Cape
Coral, Fla.; two sisters, Wilma VanHorn of Flatwoods, Ky., and Garnet
Butler of Palm Harbor, Fla.; and four grandchildren, eight
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Burial will be in
the Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. Arrangements under the direction of
the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday May 21 2008
BURCHETT,
Fredrick Keith
1960-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Fredrick Keith Burchett, 48, of Sitka, died Sunday,
May 11, at his residence. Born Jan. 9, 1960, in Johnson County, he was
a son of Fredrick and Wilma Joy Green of Sitka. He was an equipment
parts foreman. Additional survivors include his wife, Unoka Sharon
Richmond Burchett of Sitka; a son, Dillon Keith Burchett of Sitka; and
a brother, Kevin Burchett of Sitka. Funeral services were Tuesday, May
13, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with James Kelly Caudill and
Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery, Sitka,
under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big
Sandy News Wednesday May 14 2008
BUTCHER, Elwanda (Wells)
2008
Elwanda Butcher, 83, of Wharton, passed away May 16, 2008, at Boone
Memorial Hospital, Madison. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist
faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Fannie
Ratliff Wells; husband, Danny B. Butcher; daughter, Dottie Bunch; and
brother, Jack Wells. She is survived by daughters, Donna Hopper (Roy)
of Wharton and Danna Grant (Ronald) of Bob White; brother, Ronald Wells
of Michigan; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six
great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service is 2 p.m. Tuesday, May
20, 2008, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. Joe Ballard
officiating. Burial will follow at Boone Memorial Park, Madison.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Submitted
By: Kim Donley
CANTRELL,
Burl ‘Skip’ Jr.
1943-2008
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, May 16, 3:30 p.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Burl “Skip” Cantrell Jr., 65, of
Staffordsville, Ky., who passed away Monday, May 12 at his residence.
Mr. Cantrell was born Feb. 24, 1943 in Johnson County, Ky., son of the
late Burl “Whitey” and Gladys Meade Cantrell. He was a former Johnson
County Sheriff, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and worked with Natural
Resources Exploration and Production. Surviving are his wife, Mellana
Sharyl Williams Cantrell of Staffordsville; one son, Marcus Burl
(Teresa) Cantrell of Staffordsville; one daughter, Patricia Lynette
(Daniel) Blackman of Teca Cay, S.C.; two brothers, Jackie Randall
Cantrell of Springfield, Ohio, and Wade Douglas Cantrell of Oil
Springs, Ky.; one sister, Sandra Sue Browning of Paintsville, Ky.; and
three grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Wayne Meade Jr.,
with burial following in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Friday May 16 2008
CANTRELL,
Lonzie Paul
1930-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Lonzie Paul Cantrell, 78, of Salyersville, died
Wednesday, May 7, at his residence. Born March 6, 1930, in Johnson
County, he was a son of the late Alonzo and Virgie Ellen Cantrell. He
was also preceded in death by four brothers, Wonnie Cantrell, Sherman
Cantrell, Henry Cantrell and Raymond Cantrell; two sisters, Anne Edith
Cantrell and Thelma Tackett; two half-brothers, Joe Cantrell and John
Cantrell; and a half-sister, Fannie Cantrell. Survivors include a
brother, Franklin D. Cantrell of Waverly, Ohio; and six sisters,
Margaret Ward, Mary Tackett, Virginia Crace and Mandy Meade, all of
Salyersville, Hulda Salyers of Marion, Ohio and Betty Francis of
Piketon, Ohio. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at
Flat Fork Freewill Baptist Church, Salyersville, with Rev. Hubert Slone
and Franklin D. Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in Browns Fork
Cemetery, Salyersville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home,
Salyersville. Visitation all day Friday and anytime prior to services
Saturday, May 10, at the funeral home. Big Sandy News Friday
May 09 2008
CASTLE, Rosa E. 72, of South Vienna, went home to be with her Lord and
Savior on Monday, May 19, 2008. Rosa was born on March 17, 1936,
daughter of Jeff and Audrey (Music) Moore. She was a life long member
of Beatty Freewill Baptist Church, and will always be remembered for
her dedication and love for her family, friends, and extended church
family. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 41 years,
Lloyd Castle; brother, Lloyd Moore; and sister, Loya Mae Moore. She is
survived by her 3 children, Jeff (Jan) Castle, Teresa Newman (Ron
Brown), and Robin (Scott) Everetts; grandchildren, Brian Newman (Paige
Miller), Matthew Chapman, Saej Everetts, Andi (Jeff) Lynch, and Chris
(Amy) Branham; great-grandchildren, Isaac Lynch, Mara Lynch, and Olivia
Branham; sister, Jean (Beecher) Music; and special friends, Millard and
Delores Ann McCloud. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2008
from 5-8 PM at JACKSON LYTLE WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME- SPRINGFIELD and
Friday, May 23, 2008 from 12-1 PM at Beatty Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral services will begin at 1:00PM on Friday, May 23, 2008 at Beatty
Freewill Baptist Church, 3107 Springfield-Xenia Rd. Pastor John Wallace
officiating. Interment to follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.jacksonlytle.com Published Springfield
Ohio 5/22/2008.
COLVIN,
Branch H. Sr.
1923-2008
Branch H. Colvin Sr., 84, of Cutice, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 6 2008, in
St Charles-Mercy Hospital, Oregon, Ohio. Branch was born in Johnson
County, Kentucky on July 16 1923, to Samuel F. and Julie J. (Blanton)
Colvin. He married Anna M. (Baldwin) in Kemtucky on March 29 1947, and
she preceded him in death on December 26 2005. Branch was a boiler
maker for many years working out of Local #85, Toledo, Ohio. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WW-II and a member of the United
Baptist Church of Stoney Ridge in Carey, Ohio. Branch enjoying
gardening in his spare time and had a real green thumb when it came to
tomatoes. Survivors include his children, Polly Ann Coffman, Curtice,
Ohio, Branch (Colleen) Colvin Jr., of Oregon, Ohio, Samuel L. (Kathy)
Colvin, Toledo, Ohio, John A. (Jodi) of Elmore, Ohio. 14 grandchildren;
24 great grandchildren; and brothers, Douglas, Camden, Ohio, Chester of
Springfield, Ohio, Branch was preceded in death by his parents; wife,
Anna; sisters, Virgie Colvin, Lexie McCarty, Kathleen Sparks, Anna Mae
Williams, Luella Richardson, and brothers, Virgil, Sanford, Warner,
John, Walter, Ora, James, and Samuel. Funeral services for Branch will
be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 10 2008 in the Robinson-
Walker Funeral Home, Genoa, Ohio. Interment will follow in the LAke
Township Cemetery, Millbury, Ohio. Visitation will be in the funeral
home from 1-8 p.m. on Friday, MAy 9 2008. Memorial contributions in
Branch's memory may be made to the United Baptist Church of Stoney
Ridge, St. Rt. 568, Carey, Ohio 43316. Submitted By: Pam Colvin
COLVIN,
Donald
2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Donald Colvin, 65, of Oil Springs, died Thursday, May
1, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. He was a son
of Ethel Mae Blanton Colvin of Oil Springs and the late Don Colvin. He
was a carpenter. Additional survivors include his wife, Karen McCarty
Colvin of Oil Springs; three sons, Keith Colvin and Kevin Colvin, both
of Louisville, and Kris Colvin of Paintsville; a sister, Sue Lemaster
of Paintsville; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday,
May 4, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Revs. John
Back and Wayne Price officiating. Burial was in Colvin Cemetery, Oil
Springs, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big Sandy
News May 2008
COLVIN, Thelma I.(Baldwin)
1921-2008
Thelma I. Colvin, age 87 of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 6,
2008 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born January
7, 1921 in Paintsville, KY, the daughter of the late Luther &
Mattie (McCarty) Baldwin. She was a retired employee with the State of
Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband Ora Colvin in 1954 and by a
sister Berda Baldwin. Survivors include 3 sons Jerald Colvin and wife
Debbie of Columbus, Frederick Colvin and wife Ann of Quaker City, Roger
Colvin and wife Dorothea of Springfield, daughter Judy Curtis of S.
Vienna, brother Luther Baldwin Jr. and wife Shirley of Xenia, 2 sisters
Maxine Frazier of Springfield, and Geneva Lenox and husband Ruby of
Cynthia, KY, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great
great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services
will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Greenlawn
Cemetery in Chillicothe, OH. The family will receive friends from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home,
Springfield. Springfield
Ohio, 5/8/2008. Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
CRACE, Harry Wilson
1921-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Harry Wilson Crace, 86, of Oil Springs, died Sunday,
May 11, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
Sept. 29, 1921, at Magoffin County, he was a son of the late Carl Dee
and Mary Ward Crace. He was an oil equipment operator. Survivors
include his wife, Veva Mae West Crace of Oil Springs; a son, John Crace
of Oil Springs; a daughter, Vickie Rice of Oil Springs; a sister, Edith
Norton of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 13, at Oil
Springs United Methodist Church, with Rev. John Back officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction
of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday May 14 2008
CYBRIWSKY, ILKO, 91, formerly of Louisville, passed away Friday, May
30, 2008 in Paintsville, KY (Johnson Co., KY). Mr. Cybriwsky was born
August 19, 1916 in Piksosniv, Ukraine, a son of the late Maxim
Cybriwsky and Anna Leskiv Cybriwsky. He was a retired paint chemist and
a veteran of World War II serving in the Polish Military. On November
11, 1953, Mr. Cybriwsky was united in marriage to Olha Woloshyn, who
preceded him in death on October 15, 2001. To this union was born two
surviving sons, Wolodymyr "Woody" and Cathy Cybriwsky and Bohdan
Cybriwsky, all of Paintsville, KY. Also surviving are six
grandchildren, Thomas, Laryssa, John Edward, Juliana, Gabriel and
Helena Cybriwsky. Funeral Mass will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at
St. Michaels Catholic Church, 720 Washington Avenue, Paintsville, KY.;
10 a.m. Thursday at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 3044 Hicks Lane,
Louisville, KY. and 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Moore Catholic
Church, 6105 South Third Street, Louisville. Burial will follow at Cave
Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY. Arrangements by
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, 807 South Mayo Trail, Paintsville, KY.
41240 Published in The
Courier-Journal on 6/4/2008.
DALE,
Arlene (Moore)
1932-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Arlene Moore Dale, 75, of Paintsville, died Wednesday,
May 7, at Cornerstone Hospital of Huntington, Huntington, W.Va. Born
Oct. 15, 1932, inFloyd County, she was a daughter of the late Dennis
and Rachael Manns Moore. She was retired from Pepsi-Cola Company. She
was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Bill" Dale, in 1994.
Survivors include a sister, Elneada Kirk of Lowmansville. Funeral
services were Saturday, May 10, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel,
Paintsville, with James Vanhoose officiating. Burial was in Highland
Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday
May 14 2008
HANEY, Doris Emily (Ratliff)
1946-2008
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, May 16, 11 a.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Doris Emily Ratliff Haney, 62, of
Staffordsville, Ky., who passed away Monday, May 12 at her residence.
Mrs. Haney was born March 1, 1946 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of
the late Freddie James and Pina McKenzie Ratliff. She was a member of
the First Free Will Baptist Church of Third St., Paintsville, Ky. She
was also preceded in death by one daughter, Melissa Dawn Haney.
Surviving are her husband, Donald Haney of Staffordsville; one
daughter, Kimberly Haney; one brother, Paul Rex Ratliff; and one
sister, Shirley Ratliff Blanton, all of Staffordsville. The service
will be officiated by Larry Blair and Toby Wheeler, with burial
following in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Friday May 16 2008
HONEYCUTT,
James Monroe
1927-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — James Monroe Honeycutt, 81, of Sitka, died Wednesday,
May 7, at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born Feb. 3, 1927,
in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Jimmy and Darcus Bolen
Honeycutt. He was a coal miner. He was also preceded in death by his
wife, Evline Honeycutt, in 1996; and a granddaughter. Survivors include
four sons, Randle Honeycutt, Randy Honeycutt, Columbus Honeycutt and
Russell Honeycutt, all of Sitka; three daughters, Lois Burchett of
Lowmansville, Edith Stambaugh of Marengo, Ohio, and Kathern Witten of
Sitka; a brother, Delmas Honeycutt of Auxier; a sister, Maxine King of
Van Lear; 15 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Highland Memorial Funeral
Chapel, Staffordsville, with Eugene Stambaugh and Lionel Burchett
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville,
under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Visitation
will be Friday, May 9, from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and until time of services
Saturday, May 10, at Highland Memorial Chapel. Big Sandy News
Friday May 09 2008
HYLTON, William "Sam"
1957-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — William "Sam" Hylton, 51, of Salyersville, died
Saturday, May 3, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville.
Born April 2, 1957, at Norton, Va., he was a son of William Paul and
Bertha Mae Joseph Hylton. He was a diesel mechanic and attended Ivyton
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Martin Luther
Hylton. Additional survivors include a son, William Cody Hylton of
Parkersburg, W.Va.; a daughter, Tara Danielle Hylton of Salyersville; a
brother, Ricky Allen Hylton of Salyersville; and three sisters, Melissa
Gifford of Ashland, Teresa Flienken of Brandon, Miss., and Ellen Smith
of Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday,
May 7, at Salyersville Funeral Home Chapel, Salyersville, with Rev.
Brian Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Hylton Family Cemetery,
Salyersville, under direction of Salyersville Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News May 2008
KING, Leo
1939-2008
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, 11 a.m. at the J.W. Call
Funeral Home Chapel in Pikeville, Ky., for Leo King, 69, of Nippa, Ky.,
who passed away Saturday, May 17 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington,
W.Va. Mr. King was born March 16, 1939 in Pikeville, son of the late
Ferrell and Viola Hamilton King. He was a salesman with Barker’s Mobile
Homes in Paintsville and attended Toms Creek Free Will Baptist Church.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara King; and four
brothers, Frank, Ira, Kenneth, and James Monroe King. Surviving are his
wife, Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Martin King of Nippa; two sons, Derreck L.
(Leslie) King of Cannonsburg, Ky., and Chris (Sarah) King of Summit,
Ky.; one daughter, Lanita K. (Tim) Tokish of Dublin, Ohio; three
brothers, David and Wilburn King, both of Pikeville, and Tom King of
Grayson, Ky.; four sisters, Ethel May Stanley of Waterford, Mich.,
Gladys Blankenship of Raccoon, Ky., Mag Conley of Huntington, and June
May of Somerset, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. The service was
officiated by Mickey King, with burial in the King Cemetery on Millers
Creek in Pikeville. Arrangements under the direction of the J.W. Call
Funeral Home of Pikeville. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday May 21 2008
KING, Lura
A. (Blanton)
1918-2008
Lura Alice Blanton King, 89, of Kingston, went home to be with the
Lord, Monday, May 12, 2008, in the Cleveland Clinic, following a brief
illness. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m., Friday in the Open
Door Ministries Church, Pastor Mark Pfeiffer officiating. Burial will
follow in Muhlenberg Twp. Cemetery, Darbyville, OH. Friends may call 10
a.m. to noon Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction
of the Haller Funeral Home. She was born July 21, 1918, in Johnson Co.,
KY, to John Wallace and Virginia Elizabeth Williams Blanton. On
December 16, 1939, she married Albert King, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include three children, Shirley (Jim) Linton, and Chuck
(Sandy) King, of Chillicothe, and Jimmy (Ruby) King, of Adelphi; six
grandchildren, Jack (Becky) Hutchison, Chuck (Susan) King, Tina King,
Tommy (Debbie) Hutchison, Brent (Renae) King, and Jimmy King, Jr.;
several great-grandchildren; great-great- grandchildren; nieces and
nephews; and a sister, Merelia Baldwin, of Oil Springs, KY. She was
preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lura A. (Hutchison) Flauding;
brothers, Benjamin, James, and Ora Blanton; two infant brothers; two
sisters, Julie Parsons and Jewell Conley.
LAKE, Gladys (Murray)
1925-2008
Gladys M. Lake, 82, of Ashland, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, in Community
Hospice Care Center in Ashland. She was born Aug. 4, 1925, in Van Lear,
the daughter of the late Roy and Georgia Murray. She was the wife of
the late Thomas A. Lake, who passed away on Aug. 27, 1985. She was
employed by the C.H. Parsons Co. as a credit manager and was a 1943
graduate of Ashland High School. She was also preceded in death by two
brothers, Richard Murray and Roy Murray Jr. Survivors include a son,
Patrick Roy Lake of Henderson; a daughter-in-law, Sally Lake of
Newburgh, Ind.; a daughter, Andrea Dean Lake of Ashland; two
grandchildren, Erin Beth Weibert of Evansville, Ind., and Ryan Lake of
Nashville, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren, John, Benjamin and Katie
Weibert; and a sister, Hazel Murray Castle of Paintsville. Graveside
services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ashland Cemetery by Pastor
Perry Young. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lazear
Funeral Home in Ashland. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society, the American Red Cross, Hospice Community Services, the
American Heart Association or South Ashland United Methodist Church. Ashland,
KY Submitted By: Connie
Spurlock
LEACH, Caroline (Forristall)
2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Caroline F. Leach, 78, of Paintsville, died Thursday,
May 8, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born at Wellesley,
Mass., she was a daughter of the late Maybelle and William Forristall.
She was active in Cub Scouts and a member and an original founder of
St. James Episcopal Church, Paintsville. She was also preceded in death
by an infant daughter; a grandson; a granddaughter; and two
great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Arthur Leach of
Paintsville; three sons, John Leach of Greenland, N.H., Glenn Leach of
Big Woods, and Bryan Leach of Palm Bay, Fla.; three daughters, Pattie
Davis of Largo, Fla., Holly Nicholas of Brooksville, Fla., and Heather
Witten of Sitka; two sisters, Marjorie Taylor and Patricia Cook, both
of Tamworth, N.H.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A
memorial service will be held 2 p.m. today, May 14, at St. James
Episcopal Church, Prestonsburg. Childers Funeral Home, Meally, is in
charge of arrangements. Big
Sandy News Wednesday May 14 2008
LEMASTER, Wishard
1917-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Wishard Lemaster, 91, of Salyersville, died Sunday,
May 11, at Salyersville Health Care Center, Salyersville. Born Jan. 19,
1917, in Magoffin County, he was a son of the late Green and Emily
Conley Lemaster. He was a retired pipe fitter, farmer, and a member of
Salyersville Freewill Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by
two brothers, Cledith Joe Lemaster and Richard "Tucker" Lemaster; and
two sisters, Ollie Hale and Allie Kirtley. Survivors include his wife,
Verna Blanton Lemaster of Salyersville; a daughter, Phyliss Raye Conley
of Dayton, Ohio; and two sisters, Thelma Perkins of Farmersville, Ohio,
and Louise Jaynes of Brookville, Ohio. Funeral services were Tuesday,
May 13, at Salyersville Freewill Baptist Church, with Floyd Arnett
officiating. Burial was in Highlands Memorial Park, Staffordsville,
under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big
Sandy News Wednesday May 14 2008
MCCARTY, James
1947-2008
LAWRENCE COUNTY — James McCarty, 61, of Louisa, died Thursday, May 1,
at his residence. Born March 3, 1947, in Johnson County, he was a son
of the late Glen and Ellen Reed McCarty. He was a retired agriculture
teacher with the Lawrence County School System. He was also preceded in
death by a sister, Magalene Williams; and a brother, Williams Harrison
McCarty. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Williams McCarty of Louisa;
two sons, James Bradley McCarty of Paintsville, and Barrett Williams
McCarty of Louisa; four brothers, Arville McCarty of Oil Springs, Roy
McCarty of Salyersville, Edward McCarty of London, Ohio and Charles
McCarty of Ashville/Fairfield, Ohio; a sister, Anna Gilbert of
Columubus, Ohio; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Monday, May 5,
at Fish Trap United Baptist Church, Staffordsville, with Sammy Reed,
Ray McCarty, Danny Williams, and Frankie Williams officiating. Burial
was in Williams Family Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News May 2008
MCCARTY, Mary M.
1932-2008
Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 13, 11 a.m. at the Greenlawn
Cemetery in Louisa, Ky., for Mary M. McCarty, 75, of St. Clair Shores,
Mich., who passed away Wednesday, May 7 at Lakepointe Villa Nursing
Home of Macomb County, Mich. Mrs. McCarty was born Sept. 9, 1932 in
Kentucky, daughter of the late John Clinton and Iva Joy Auxier Meade.
She was a bookkeeper. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Willard McCarty. Surviving are one daughter, Pam O’Brien of Clinton
Township, Mich.; one son, John McCarty; two sisters, Doris (Fred)
Wilson and Juanita (Joe) Martin; and four grandchildren. Arrangements
under the direction of the Young Funeral Home of Louisa, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday May 21 2008
MEEK,
Angela Sue (Malone)
1967-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Angela Sue Malone Meek, 40, of Thelma, died Thursday,
May 8, at Pana, Ill. Born June 17, 1967, at Columbus, Ohio, she was a
daughter of Lee Roy Malone Sr. of Nashville, Tenn. and Sue Blankenship
Fairchild of Thelma. She was a homemaker. Additional survivors include
her husband, Robert Lee Meek of Thelma; step-mother, Faye Malone of
Nashville; step-father, Les Fairchild of Thelma; two sons, Richard Rohr
Jr. and Zachary Mollett, both of Thelma; four step-children, Jesse,
Anita, Tyler and Cheyenne; a brother, Lee Roy Malone Jr. of Nashville,
Tenn. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 13, at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Louis Ferrari officiating. Burial was in
Blankenship Cemetery, Thelma, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday
May 14 2008
O'BRIAN, Robert
1925-2008
Robert O'Brian, age 82, passed away May 12, 2008, at Scioto Community
Village. He was born July 16, 1925, in Paintsville, KY., to the late
Edward and Dicie O'Brian. Preceded in death by daughter Deloris.
Survived by wife of 44 years, Virginia; children, Joseph (Cindy) Whitt,
Terry Whitt, Robert O'Brian, Kelly (Ted) VanCooney; grandchildren,
Joseph Jr., Anna, Patricia, and Whitney; 4 great- grandchildren; many
nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL,
1346 S. High St., Wednesday 5-8 p.m., where funeral service will be
held Thursday 11 a.m. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment
Lithopolis Cemetery. Columbus
Ohio 5/13/2008. Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
PRESTON, Richard Dencil
1938-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, May 19, 1 p.m. at the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel for Richard Dencil Preston, 69, of Van Lear, Ky.,
who passed away Friday, May 16 at his residence. Mr. Preston was born
Aug. 22, 1938 in Floyd County, Ky., son of the late Ezra Preston and
Nellie Music. He was a retired coal truck driver. Surviving are his
wife, Patricia Keen Preston of Van Lear; two sons, Gary Preston of
Paintsville, Ky., and Billy Preston of Martin County, Ky.; one
daughter, Connie Preston Mills of Van Lear; one brother, Hansel Preston
of Prestonsburg, Ky.; and six grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Stephen Fannin, with
burial in the Lakeview Cemetery at Staffordsville, Ky Arrangements
under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday May 21 2008
SALYER,
Ruby (Fyffe)
1935-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ruby Salyer, 73, of Flat Gap, died Saturday, May 10,
at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born March 15,
1935, at Relief, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Floza Conley
Fyffe. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Hobert
Salyer of Flat Gap; two daughters, Brench Murray of Supply, N.C. and
Karen Potter of Flat Gap; a son, Ray Salyer of Staffordsville; three
brothers, Carl Elmer Fyffe and Charlie Fyffe, both of Fairborn, Ohio,
and Pilate Fyffe of Springfield, Ohio; three sisters, Gayle Blakely and
Louise Sturgill, both of Fairborn, and Glenda Ferguson of Georgetown,
Ohio; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were Tuesday, May 13, at Flat Gap Baptist Church, Flat Gap, with Revs.
Johnny Estep and Harold Salyer officiating. Burial was in Sparks Family
Cemetery, Sitka, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday May 14 2008
SHEPHERD, Mortie
1910-2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m. at the Hall
Funeral Home in Martin, Ky., for Mortie Shepherd, 97, of Claypool,
Ind., who passed away Sunday, May 11 at his residence. Mr. Shepherd was
born July 26, 1910 in David, Ky., son of the late Lewis and Susan
Watson Shepherd. He was a coal miner, and a member of Gospel Hill
Pentecostal Church of God in Silver Lake, Indiana; and he was a member
of the United Mine Workers for 67 years. He was also preceded in death
by his wife, Lola Allen Shepherd; one daughter, Vina Mae Dotson; and
three brothers, and four sisters. Surviving are three sons, Edgal
Shepherd of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Lewis Wedstel (Patty) Shepherd of
Claypool, and Columbus (Janet) Shepherd of Warsaw, Indiana; four
daughters, Irene Manns, Opal Arnett, and Madeline Hopkins, all of
Claypool, and Ruby (Bill) Crothers of Paintsville, Ky.; two brothers;
Richard (Kathleen) Shepherd of Waddy, Ky., Oakie (Cassie) Shepherd of
Maytown, Ky.; one sister, Bertha Prater of Inez, Ky.; and 19
grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great
grandchildren. Burial will be in the Richmond Cemetery in Prestonsburg.
Arrangements under the direction of the Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home of
Warsaw. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday May 14 2008
SHEFFIELD,
Madge (Skaggs)
1946-2008
Madge "Midge" Sheffield, 62, of Little Rock, formerly of Conway, passed
away Tuesday. She was born Feb. 8, 1946, at Paintsville, Ky., to
Leander Skaggs and Flossie Lewis. She was preceded in death by her
husband and soul mate of 27 years, Richard Angus Sheffield; and her
parents. She is survived by, son, CPT. Richard Neal Sheffield and his
wife Lynda of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; daughter, Meichelle Renee Gee and
her husband Terry of Maumelle; brothers, Ervin, Neil, Vince, Cecil and
Roe Skaggs, all of Paintsville, Ky.; sister, Anna Jones of Ohio; two
grandchildren, Matthew Gee and Kayla Sheffield. She was fiercely
independent and extremely strong willed. She was small in stature but
huge in spirit and very spiritual in Christianity. She was very firm
and steadfast in her beliefs. The family would like to express their
appreciation to Dr. Benny Green, his staff and the staff of Little Rock
Healthcare and Rehab for the loving care and attention for their
mother. A graveside service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the
Little Rock National Cemetery with the Rev. Carness Vaughan
officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the
Griffin- Leggett Healey and Roth Chapel.
SLUSHER, Mildred Sue (Risner)
1965-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Mildred Sue Slusher, 43, of Royalton, died Friday,
May 2, in Johnson County. Born Jan. 21, 1965, in Magoffin County, she
was a daughter of Luther Risner and the late Imogene Collins Caldwell.
She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Additional survivors
include a son, Kendall Slusher of Salyersville; a daughter, Tiffany
Slusher of Salyersville; three brothers, Victor Risner of Salyersville,
Udell Risner and Marcus Risner, both of Royalton; a sister, Opal
Pennington of Oil Springs; and four grandchildren. Funeral services
were Monday, May 5, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel,
Salyersville, with Ronald Puckett officiating. Burial was in Luther G.
Risner Family Cemetery, Puncheon Creek Road, under direction of
Magoffin County Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Friday May 09 2008
SPENCER, Reta Joyce (Williams)
1954-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Reta Joyce Spencer, 54, of Paintsville, died Sunday,
May 11, at her residence. Born Jan. 5, 1954, at Lorain, Ohio, she was a
daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy Vanderpool Williams. She was a
homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Amy Jo Spencer and Jennifer
Rose Weatherington, both of Ocala, Fla.; a brother, Ronnie Williams of
Hippo; a sister, Cheryl Winland of Diana, W.Va., and a grandchild.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, May 14, at New
Bethel Freewill Baptist Church, Riceville, with Danny Ward officiating.
Burial will be in the family cemetery, Riceville, under direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News Wednesday
May 14 2008
STANIFORD, Fred Jr.
1968-2008
Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 25, 11 a.m. at the
Jim Mollette Cemetery at Boons Camp, Ky., for Fred Staniford Jr., 40,
of Boons Camp, who passed away Wednesday, May 21 in Louisa, Ky. Mr.
Staniford was born Feb. 28, 1968 in Wabash, Ind., son of Fred and Diane
Mollett Staniford. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife,
Samantha Lynn Burchett Staniford; one son, Austin Dakota Staniford of
Wittensville, Ky., and Hannah Staniford of Boons Camp; and one brother,
Brian Keith Staniford, and one sister, Paula Staniford, both of Boons
Camp. The service will be officiated by Eugene Wells. Arrangements
under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky.
Paintsville Herald Friday May 22, 2008
TACKETT,
Evelena (Crider)
1917-2008
Funeral services will be held today, May 16, 2 p.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Evelena Tackett, 91, of
Lowmansville, Ky., who passed away Sunday, May 11 at Mountain Manor
Nursing Home of Paintsville, Ky. Mrs. Tackett was born Feb. 10, 1917 in
Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late Willie and Laura Castle
Crider. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Tenner Tackett. Surviving are one sister, Phyllis Tackett
Skaggs of Lowmansville; and two grandsons, and two great-grandsons. The
service will be officiated by James Kelly Caudill, with burial
following in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Friday May 16 2008
TACKETT,
Thurman
1942-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Thurman Tackett, 65, of Staffordsville, died Friday,
May 2, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born June
23, 1942, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Rev. Henry and
Fannie Ward Tackett. He was a retired Johnson County jailer. He was
also preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew Tackett and Henry
Tackett. Survivors include his wife, Jerri Blevins Tackett; two sons,
Thurman Dewayne Tackett of Prestonsburg and Anthony Scott Tackett of
Staffordsville; a brother, William Anderson Tackett of California; and
two grandsons. Funeral services were Monday, May 5, at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home, Paintsville, with Todd Scarberry and James Buddy McKenzie
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville,
under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
Friday May 09 2008
VANHOOSE, Chester F.
1918-2008
Chester F. VanHoose, 89, of South Charleston passed away
Wednesday May 14, 2008 in Eaglewood Nursing Home. He was born June 12,
1918 in Volga, KY in Johnson County, the son of Proctor and Rose (Reed)
VanHoose. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Merle (LeMasters);
two daughters, Carol (Jack) Speer of S. Charleston, Janet Scott of
Enon; two sons, Frank (Lesley) and Jeffery (Patricia) all of Boone,
N.C.; ten grandchildren, Terri and Steve Paugh, Dee McFarland, Amy and
Tim Manning all of S.Charleston, Chris and Katie Levens, Laura Scott of
Dayton, Aric and Nikki VanHoose of Springfield, Philip and Lisa Scott
of Enon, Angela Neuman of Hilliard and Chaz and Chelsea VanHoose of
Boone, N.C.; 13 great grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren; 3
great-great grandchildren. Chester was a member of the Hickory Grove
United Baptist Church, an important part of his life along with his
family. He retired from Steel Products Engineering Co. after 33 years
and enjoyed hunting, especially pheasants. Chester was preceded in
death by his parents; 5 sisters and 1 brother. Visitation will be held
4-7PM Friday May 16, 2008 in the JACKSON LYTLE WILLIAMS Funeral Home,
Springfield, where service will be held 10AM Saturday May 17, 2008 with
Elder Patrick Gilliand officiating. Interment to follow in Glen Haven
Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the South
Charleston Emergency Fund 228 West Columbus Rd., P.O. Box V, South
Charleston, OH 45368. Springfield
Ohio 5/16/2008.
WEBB, Alice Marie (Salyer)
1928-2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 10, 1 p.m. at the Ridge
Road Church of Christ in Ypsilanti, Mich., for Alice Marie Salyer Webb,
79, of Ypsilanti, who passed way Tuesday, May 6. Mrs. Webb was born
Dec. 28, 1928 in Paintsville, Ky., daughter of the late Lonnie and Mary
Ann Blevins Salyers. She was a member of Tom’s Creek United Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Webb; one
daughter, Patricia Hall; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
and four brothers, and one sister. Surviving are five daughters,
Marlene (Dan Menna) Mullins, Julia (Terry) Green, Charlotte (Robert
Fitzgerald) Webb, Kathy (Mike Whitehead) Webb, and Sharon “Bird” (John)
Malone; one son, Delmar (Terri) Webb Jr.; 15 grandchildren, 18
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in
the Union-Udell Cemetery in Ypsilanti. Arrangements under the direction
of the Stark Funeral Home of Ypsilanti. Paintsville Herald
Friday May 09 2008
WELLS, Evalene (Jackson)
1922-2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 22, 11 a.m. at the
Staffordsville Free Will Baptist Church for Evalene Wells, 85, of
Staffordsville, Ky., who passed away Monday, May 19 at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, Ky. Mrs. Wells was born Sept.
16, 1922 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late Walter and Virgie
Conley Jackson. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Robert
Thomas Wells of Staffordsville; four sons, Charles Willard, Ronald
Dwayne, William David and Robert Thomas Wells Jr., all of
Staffordsville; two daughters, Sharon Rose Dutton of Staffordsville,
and Judy Ratliff of Ashcamp, Ky.; three brothers, Danny and Walter Ray
Jackson, both of Staffordsville, and Oakley Jackson of Rineyville, Ky.;
one sister, June Chandler of Staffordsville; and nine grandchildren and
11 great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by the Revs.
Doug Crider and Jimmy Price, with burial following in the Jackson
Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the
Paintsville Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday May 21
2008
JUNE - 2008
ADAMS,
Alma Lena (Howes)
1905-2008
Alma Lena Howes Adams of Paintsville, Ky., departed from this earth to
be with her Lord on June 4, 2008. She was born October 29, 1905 in
Magoffin County, Ky. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of
61 years, Ted Adams, in 1983. Also preceding her in death were two
children; one son, James William Adams of Paintsville, Ky., and Lena
Ruth Moberly of Richmond, Ky.; a granddaughter, Cathy Elaine George
Walker of Prestonsburg, Ky.; a brother, Charles Howes; and a sister,
Lucy Gullett, both of Magoffin County. Mrs. Adams is survived by two
sons, Ted (Sammie) Adams of Yorba Linda, Calif, Charles (Polly) Adams
of Ashland, Ky.; a daughter, Lois (Clyde) George of Prestonsburg; a
sister, Lilly Belle Hensley of Salyersville, Ky.; a daughter-in-law,
Marilyn Adams of Paintsville; and a son-in-law, Harry Moberly of
Richmond, Ky. Mrs. Adams is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 21
great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren. Visitation for
Mrs. Adams was conducted at Jones-Preston Funeral Home from 4 p.m.-8
p.m. Saturday, June 7, with funeral service at First Christian Church,
Main Street, Paintsville, on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations are suggested to the First Christian Church Building
Fund, 514 Main Street, Paintsville. Jones-Preston Funeral Home caring
for arrangements. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Jun 11 2008
ADAMS, Earnest E. "Gene"
BOYD COUNTY — Earnest E. "Gene" Adams, 73, of Ashland, died Sunday,
June 22, at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born Nov. 17,
1934, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Johnny and Junie
Honaker Adams. He was a service man with B W Gas and of the Free Will
Baptist faith. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Adams; a
brother, Paul Thomas Adams; and a sister, Faye Helton. Survivors
include his wife, Rachel Slone Adams of Ashland; four sons, David Neal
Adams of Catlettsburg, Gary Dale Adams, Everett E. Adams, and Kenneth
E. Adams, all of Ashland; a brother, Robert Lee Adams of Maryland; two
sisters, Mary Ruth Conley of Salyersville and Debbie Howard of Mt.
Sterling; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 25, at Preston Family
Funeral Home, Ashland, with Rev. Jason Carpintero officiating.
Arrangements are under direction of Preston Family Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 25, after 11 a.m. until time of
service at the funeral home. Big
Sandy News Jun 2008
ARCHER,
Irene (Robinson)
1922-2008
Irene (Robinson) Archer, 86, formerly of Lebanon, Ohio passed away
quietly at her home in Mulberry, Florida on June 8, 2008. She was born
in 1922 in Paintsville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her
former husband Moe Robinson of Lebanon in April 1993, and Dale Archer
of Mendota, Illinois in June 2007. She has been a resident of Mulberry,
Florida for 30 years. Her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Jodi
Vanderbrink of Lakeland, Florida, and her Grandson, Brett Vanderbrink
of Altamonte Springs, Florida survive her. Following a cremation, her
remains will be interned at the Lebanon, Ohio cemetery at a date to be
determined. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to VISTE
(Volunteers in Service to the Elderly), 1232 E Magnolia St, Lakeland,
FL 33801 Published 6/12/2008. Submitted By: Connie
Spurlock
BAILEY,
Jimmy Lee
1951-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY Jimmy Lee Bailey, 57, of Lexington, died Tuesday, June
3, at his residence. Born May 20, 1951, in Magoffin County, he was a
son of Ellis E. Bailey and the late Irene Mullins Bailey. He was a
pipefitter with Local #521. He was also preceded in death by a brother,
Larry Bailey. Additional survivors include his wife, Debra Lynn Conley
Bailey of Lexington; a son, Kevin Lee Bailey of Bedford, Ind.; a
daughter, Regina Adams of South Point, Ohio; three brothers, Marvin
Bailey and Charles Bailey, both of Salyersville, and Ralph Bailey of
Lexington; two sisters, Patty Patrick of Shelbyville and Sharon Green
of Salyersville; and five grandchildren. Graveside funeral services
will be 2 p.m. today, Friday, June 6, at Johnson County Memorial
Cemetery, Staffordsville, with Ronald Puckett officiating. Arrangements
are under direction of Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big
Sandy News Jun 2008
BLAIR,
David Lynn ‘Dave’
1948-2008
Funeral services were held Friday, June 6, 1 p.m. at the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel for David Lynn “Dave” Blair, 59, of Staffordsville,
Ky., who passed away Wednesday, June 4 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical
Center in Paintsville, Ky. Mr. Blair was born Oct. 25, 1948 in Johnson
County, Ky., son of Rushie Fairchild Hannah of Staffordsville, and the
late Wayne Blair. He was a general laborer. He was also preceded in
death by two brothers, Glennis and Jackie Carol Hannah; and one
granddaughter, Alexis Nicole Hackworth. Surviving are one son, Douglas
Wayne Blair of Staffordsville; one daughter, Elizabeth Michelle
Hackworth of Vanceburg, Ky.; four brothers, Randall and Delbert Hannah,
both of Paintsville, and Darrell Hannah and Ron Ratliff, both of
Staffordsville; two sisters, Bonnie Sexton and Joyce Fairchild, both of
Paintsville; and one grandchild. The service was officiated by Donald
Ray Caudill and Terry Lykins, with burial in the Highland Memorial Park
at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Jun 11 2008
BLAIR, Dennis
1920-2008
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 10, 11 a.m. at the Thealka
Free Will Baptist Church for Dennis Blair, 87, of West Van Lear, Ky.,
who passed away Saturday, June 7 at his residence. Mr. Blair was born
July 19, 1920, son of the late Dennis Dee and Mary Ellen Hensley Blair.
He was a master plumber and a WWII U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his
wife, Iris Ward Blair of West Van Lear; two sons, James D. (Mary Jane)
Blair of Staffordsville, Ky., and Ronnie Dee (Sarah) Blair of
Paintsville, Ky.; one brother, James Franklin Blair of Waverly, Ohio;
one sister, Linda Beeman of Crittenden, Ky.; and two grandchildren. The
service was officiated by the Rev. Gary Blair, with burial in the
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with military services
conducted by the Auxier DAV Chapter 18. Arrangements under the
direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Jun 11 2008
BOGGS, Anna Ruth (LeMaster)
1938-2008
Anna Ruth Boggs, 70, of Blaine, died Tuesday, June 24, at her
residence. Born Feb. 25, 1938, at Paintsville, she was a daughter of
the late Lonzie and Maxie King LeMaster. She was a homemaker and member
of Cains Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband,
Clarence Boggs of Blaine; a daughter, Sandra Baldwin of Stockport,
Ohio; two sons, Randall Boggs of Stockport, Ohio, and Ronald Boggs of
Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Audrey Davis of Columbus; a brother, Bruce
LeMaster of York, Penn.; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Friday, June 27, at Cains Creek
Freewill Baptist Church, with Revs. Ford McKenzie and Jonathan King
officiating. Burial will be in Griffith Cemetery, Blaine, under
direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa. Big Sandy New 2008
BROWN,
Neva Evelyn (Kerns)
1921-2008
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 11, 1 p.m. at the
Ramey Branch Community Church for Neva Evelyn Brown, 87, of Flat Gap,
Ky., who passed away Monday, June 9 at Highlands Regional Medical
Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. Mrs. Brown was born Jan. 18, 1921, daughter
of the late Clarence and Ella McKenzie Kerns. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Claude Brown, and one son, Carlie Brown. Surviving are
one son, John Y. (Diana) Brown of West Van Lear, Ky.; two daughters,
Carolyn B. Owens of Paintsville, Ky., and Sandra K. Wattenberger of
Lexington, Ky.; two brothers, Douglas (Madge) Kerns of Reynoldsburg,
Ohio, and Kenneth Kerns of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Grace (Brian)
Barber of Paintsville, and Ruth Maddox of Scott Depot, W.Va.; and seven
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The service will be
officiated by the Rev. Denvil Mollette, with burial following in the
Brown Cemetery at Volga, Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the
Paintsville Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Jun 11 2008
CASTLE, Mary Magadelene (Music)
1951-2008
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Mary Magadelene Castle, 56, of Lowmansville, died
Monday, June 2, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg.
Born Aug. 27, 1951, at Cave Fork, she was a daughter of the late
Richard and Rebecca Daniels Music. She was a housewife and a member of
Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband,
Joe Castle of Lowmansville; a son, Joseph Castle of Lowmansville; a
daughter, Janie Lynn Young of Lowmansville; four sisters, Bonnie King,
Barbara Nunn, and Vertie Dean, all of Nippa, and Charlotte Dixon of
Canton, Ga.; four brothers, Raphael Music of Ulysses, Richard Music,
Denver Music, and Paul D. Music, all of North Carolina; and five
grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Friday, June 6,
at Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Jimmy Vanhoose and
Richard Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Nord Castle Cemetery,
Lowmansville, under direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa. Big
Sandy News Jun 2008
CASTLE,
Vonda (Bowens)
1921-2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 5, 1 p.m. at the
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel for Vonda Castle, 86, of Thealka, Ky.,
who passed away Sunday, June 1 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in
Ashland, Ky. Mrs. Castle was born Oct. 14, 1921 in Paintsville, Ky.,
daughter of the late Henry and Millie Castle Bowens. Surviving are one
son, Arlie Castle Jr. of Thealka; one daughter Ella Louise “Nina”
Morrison of Ypsilanti, Mich; one sister, Florence Wilcox of Thealka;
and four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The services will
be officiated by the Rev. Hubert Slone, with burial following in the
Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, Ky. Arrangements
under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky.
Paintsville Herald Wednesday June
04 2008
CAUDILL, Lakin Marie Dawn
2008-2008
Grave side services were held Sunday, June 8, noon, at the Caudill
Family Cemetery at Leander, Ky., for Lakin Marie Dawn Caudill, who
passed away at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Ky.
Infant Caudill was born Thursday, June 5 in Floyd County, Ky., daughter
of Donald and April Fyffe Caudill of Leander. Surviving in addition to
her parents are her paternal grandparents, Donald Ray and Betty Caudill
of Leander, maternal grandmother, Janet Fyffe of Paintsville, Ky. The
service was officiated by Danny Ward. Arrangements under the direction
of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Friday Jun 13 2008
CHILDERS, Charles Leonard ‘Charlie’
1942-2008
Services will be held Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. at the Preston Funeral
Home Chapel for Charles Leonard “Charlie” Childers, 65, of Lexington,
Ky., who passed away Tuesday, June 10 at Patty A. Clay Hospital in
Richmond, Ky. Mr. Childers was born Nov. 12, 1942 in Auxier, Ky., son
of the late Leonard and Dorothy Holbrook Childers. He was in
administration with the Powell County Board of Education. Surviving are
his wife, Roselle Rubin Childers of Lexington; three sisters, Dotty
Meek of Hager Hill, Ky., Jane Meek of Boons Camp, Ky., and Marsha
Stafford of Paintsville, Ky. In lieu of flowers, the family has
requested donations be made to one of the following: National Kidney
Foundation, American Heart Foundation, Cathedral of Christ the King
Saint Mildred’s Parish by contacting the Preston Funeral Home at (606)
789-4212. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home
of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Friday Jun 13 2008
CLARK, Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Clark Jr.
1953-2008
Memorial services will be held 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 10 at the Bell
House in Lexington, Ky., for Ronald “Ronnie” Clark Jr., 55, of
Lexington, who passed away Friday, June 27. Mr. Clark was the son of
the late Ronald C. and Ann Collins Clark. Surviving are four brothers,
Don (Lynn) Clark of Lexington, Mike Clark of Cleveland, Ohio, Jerry
(Sandy) Clark of Paintsville, and Ray (Michelle) Clark of Louisville,
Ky.; his step-mother, Linda Clark of Paintsville; and a host of nieces,
nephews, god children and loving friends. Arrangements under the
direction of the Milward Funeral Home of Lexington. Paintsville
Herald Friday Jul.04 2008
COLLINS,
Prince Edward "Book'
May 4, 1952 June 21, 2008
Services: 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at McDonald Funeral
Home, Eddingfield Chapel 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992
Visitation: 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the funeral home
Burial: Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana Prince Edward "Book" Collins,
56, 364 E. Main Street, Wabash, Indiana, passed away 9:50 a.m.on
Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Wabash County Hospital. He was born to James
Walker and Gustaua (Boyd) Collins on May 4, 1952 in Paintsville,
Kentucky. He loved fishing and playing the guitar. He is survived by a
son, James Butchy Collins of Fort Wayne and a daughter, Mrs. Aaron
(Tabitha) Blum of LaFontaine; two sisters, Mrs. James (Mary) Cladik of
South Dakota and Mrs. Lonnie (Diane) Nielson of Wabash; five
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Services will
be 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at McDonald Funeral Home,
Eddingfield Chapel 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will
be in the Falls Cemetery in Wabash. Officiating the service will be
Pastor David Phillips. Visitation for family and friends 1-2 p.m. on
Thursday at the funeral home. M DONALD FUNERAL HOME Lafontaine, Indiana
CONANT,
Florence (Dale)
1924-2008
Florence I. Conant 84, of Waverly, Ohio died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at
Traditions at Bristol Village in Waverly. She was born January 21, 1924
in Paintsville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Louis Dale and Sarah
Hitchcock Dale. Surviving are two sons: Jim Blair and wife Brenda of
Waverly and Arthur Blair and wife Christy of Londonderry, Ohio, 13
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her
parents and husband, a son, Oscar Blair, two brothers, Paris Preston
and Elsie Dale, and three sisters, Lizzie Dale, Exitor Poe and Lex
Remy, preceded Florence in death. Florence was a homemaker and attended
Family Life Fellowship Church of the Nazarene in Waverly. Funeral
services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Boyer
Funeral Home in Waverly with Pastor George Watters officiating. Burial
will follow in Friends Cemetery at Londonderry, Ohio. Friends may call
at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and from 11:00 a.m. until
the service on Friday. Submitted
By: Connie Spurlock
CONLEY,
Jackie
1957-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Jackie Conley, 50, of Salyersville, died Thursday,
June 12, at his residence. Born Nov. 8, 1957, in Johnson County, he was
a son of the late Wiley and Josephine Columbus Conley. He was also
preceded in death by a brother, Donald Conley. Survivors include a
daughter, Darlena Young of Salyersville; and a sister, Janis Conley of
Williamstown. Funeral services were Saturday, June 14, at Magoffin
County Funeral Home, Salyersville, with Gary Gross officiating. Burial
was in Conley Cemetery, Horse Pen, under direction of Magoffin County
Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Jun
2008
EVANS,
Ella (Skeens)
1921-2008
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Ella Skeens Evans,
86, of Paintsville, Ky., who passed away Thursday, June 5 at Mountain
Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville. Mrs. Evans was born June 14, 1921 in
Fayette County, W.Va., daughter of the late Grover Steve and Mary
Adkins Skeens. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, Walter J. Evans. Surviving are three sons, Bernard Frye of
Rittman, Ohio, Carl Evans of Logan, W.Va., and Ray Evans of
Nicholasville, Ky.; two daughters, Joan Piercey of Paintsville and
Barbara Jean Evans of Coventry, Conn.; one brother, Doss Skeens of
Wayne, W.Va. ; and seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Friday Jun 13 2008
FERGUSON, Arvin J.
1935-2008
Arvin J. Ferguson, 72, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord,
Monday, June 2, 2008 in his residence. He was born June 6, 1935 in
Paintsville, Kentucky, the son of Elmer and Ella (Moore) Ferguson. Mr.
Ferguson was a dedicated member of the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church
and was retired form Bomag following 31 years of service. He is
survived by three sons; Dave (Tammy) , their daughters; Ashley
Whitehurst, Brandi Whitehurst and granddaughter Izabella Hall; Tim
(Vickie), their son Jeff Jenkins, and grandchildren Zachary and Kortnie
Jenkins; Donnie (Doris), their children; Candace, Brittanie, Jake and
granddaughter Kaelyn Denyse Hargrow, one sister Erna Williams and
friend Charma Wolford all of Springfield and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and mother of his
children; Sandra (Van Horn), grandson Chad Ferguson, and two sisters
Betty White and Mary Stephenson. Friends may visit with the family from
5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday in the JONES- KENNEY- ZECHMAN FUNERAL
HOME. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday in the funeral
home with Rev. James Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in Rose
Hill Burial Park. Published
Springfield on 6/4/2008.
FRALEY,
Leondes L.
1931-2008
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 15, 2:30 p.m. at the
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel for Leondes L. Fraley, 77, of Keaton,
Ky., who passed away Friday, June 13 at his residence. Mr. Fraley was
born Feb. 12, 1931, son of the late Marcus and Esta Bailey Fraley. He
was a welder. Surviving are his wife, Jo Ann Johns Fraley of Keaton;
two daughters, Teresa G. Doyle of Nicholasville, Ky., and Sherry Lynn
Heston of Wilmore, Ky.; one brother, Henry Marcus Fraley Jr., of
Georgetown, Ky.; and three grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.
The service was officiated by the Revs. Dannie Fannin and Bobby Combs,
with burial in the Sturgill Cemetery at Martha, Ky. Arrangements under
the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Jun 18 2008
FRAZIER, Alka B.
1925-2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 5, 11 a.m. at the
Staffordsville Free Will Baptist Church for Alka B. Frazier, 83, of
Staffordsville, Ky., who passed away Monday, June 2 at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, Ky. Mrs. Frazier was born March
7, 1925 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late George C. Meade
and Martha Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Alfred Frazier, and one son, Johnny Wayne Frazier. Surviving are two
sons, Jimmy Frazier of Staffordsville and Frankie Frazier of Hager
Hill, Ky.; one daughter, Karen Milam of Dayton, Ohio; one sister, Ruby
Lee Blanton of Staffordsville; and five grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren and six
step-great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Norman
Roberts Jr. and John Michael Blanton, with burial following in the
Staffordsville Church Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the
Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday June 04
2008
GOTTLEID, Carol Sue (Fitch)
1943-2008
MARYLAND — Carol Sue Gottleid, 65, of Lusby, Md., died Friday, June 27,
at her residence. Born March 12, 1943, in Johnson County, she was a
daughter of the late Charles H. and Freida Davis Fitch. She was a civil
service supervisor. Survivors include a son, Billy Gottleid III, of
Lusby; a daughter, Beverly Carol Scott of North Carolina; two brothers,
Garland Fitch of Thealka and Charles Fitch Jr. of Leander; and four
grandchildren. Graveside funeral services were Tuesday, July 1, at the
family cemetery, Concord, with Wayne Short officiating. Jones-Preston
Funeral Home, Paintsville, was in charge of arrangements. Big
Sandy News 2008
HACKWORTH,
Letha Mae (Bayes)
1948-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Letha Mae Hackworth, 61, of Oil Springs, died Tuesday,
June 24, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
June 1, 1947, she was a daughter of Neva Lee Blanton Bayes of Flat Gap,
and the late James Bayes. She was retired from Foothills Rural
Telephone Company. Additional survivors include two daughters, Norma
Jean Cox of Cincinnati, Ohio and Tamela Renae McKenzie of Thealka; a
brother, Jim "Buddy" Bayes of East Point; three sisters, Martha Dunn
and Norma Music, both of Hager Hill, and Paula Howard of Flat Gap; and
three grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, June 27, at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Revs. John Estep and
James McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery,
under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home. Big Sandy News 2008
HATTON,
Jesse ‘Jake’ Hatton
1930-2008
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 2, 1 p.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Owingsville, Ky., for
Jesse “Jake” Hatton, 77, of Sharpsburg, Ky., who passed away Monday,
June 30 at his residence. Mr. Hatton was born Nov. 9, 1930, son of the
late James Richard and Alma Donahue Hatton. He was a retired farmer,
and a native of Bath County, Ky. He was also preceded in death by his
wife, Elizabeth White Hatton. Surviving are one son, Stephen Hatton of
Paintsville, Ky.; three sisters, Margaret Hawkins of Elkhart, Ind.,
Mildred Ockerman and Dorothy Dailey, both of Sharpsburg; two brothers,
Charles “Chuck” Hatton of London, Ky., and Russell Hatton of Salt Lick,
Ky.; and three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The
service is under the direction of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, with burial in the Crown Hill Cemetery at Sharpsburg.
Arrangements under the direction of the Richie Hunt Funeral Home of
Owingsville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Jul.02 2008
HAYES,
Mary Magdalene (Osborne)
1922-2008
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 31, 1 p.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Mary Magdalene Hayes, 85, of Flat
Gap, Ky,. who passed away Thursday, May 29 at her residence. Mrs. Hayes
was born Oct. 11, 1922 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late
Proctor and Corda Alice Jones Osborne. She was a homemaker. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, James Odis Hayes. The service
was officiated by Jeff Blanton and Paul Preston, with burial in the
Osborne Family Cemetery at Flat Gap. Arrangements under the direction
of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Jun.25 2008
HILL, William Scott
1975-2008
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 7, 1 p.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for William Scott Hill, 33, of
Staffordsville, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, June 3 in Pike County,
Ky. Mr. Hill was born May 19, 1975 in Johnson County, Ky., son of
Carolyn Sue Hill of Staffordsville and the late Butch Hill. He was a
construction worker. Surviving in addition to his mother are one
brother, Joseph Hill of West Liberty, Ky.; two sisters, Angela Cantrell
of Keaton, Ky., and Georgeanna Howard of West Liberty; and his
grandparents, Tollie and Ruth Hill of Flat Gap, Ky. The service was
officiated by Tim Salyer, with burial in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery
at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Jun 11 2008
HOBSON, Jackie Ray ‘Jack’
1948-2008
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 24, 11 a.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Jackie Ray “Jack” Hobson, 59, of
Prestonsburg, Ky., who passed away Saturday, June 21 at Highlands
Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Mr. Hobson was born Aug. 25,
1948 in Johnson County, Ky., son of Effie Nunnery of Van Lear, Ky., and
the late Sammie Hobson. He was a retired coal miner. He was also
preceded in death by one brother, Larry Hobson. Surviving in addition
to his mother are his wife, Ruth Price Hobson of Prestonsburg; one son,
Michael (Whitney) Hobson of Whitesburg, Ky.; one step-son, Steve Price
of Richmond, Ky.; one brother, Gary Hobson of Van Lear, Ky.; one
sister, Dolores Hobson Preston of Hager Hill, Ky.; three grandchildren
and seven nieces and nephews. The service was officiated by Tom Nelson,
with burial in the Hobson Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Arrangements
under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville,
Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday
Jun.25 2008
HOLT, Kenneth Paul Jr.
1977-2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 26, 11 a.m. at the Boons
Camp Free Will Baptist Church for Kenneth Paul Holt Jr., 31, of
Paintsville, Ky., who passed away Saturday, June 21 at his residence.
Mr. Holt was born Feb. 6, 1977 in Floyd County, Ky., son of Kenneth
Paul Holt Sr. and the late Sarah Jane Ward. Surviving in addition to
his father are his son, Logan Bryce Holt; two sisters, Kelly Mollett
and Paulann Kennedy; his grandmother, Minnie Ward; and his step-mother,
Diane Holt. The service will be officiated by Edmond Hickman, with
burial following in the Ward Family Cemetery at Offutt, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Jun.25 2008
KING, Clarence Edmand
1929-2008
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 5, 11 a.m. at Cold Springs
United Baptist Church for Clarence Edmand King, 78, of Staffordsville,
Ky., who passed away Monday, June 2 at his residence. Mr. King was born
Aug. 24, 1929 in Johnson County, Ky., son of the late William S. and
Dorothy Crislip King. He was a retired coal miner. He was also preceded
in death by one son, Jerry King. Surviving are his wife, Emma Jean
Lemaster King of Staffordsville; four sons, James King of Meally, Ky.,
and Larry, Benny and David King, all of Staffordsville; three
daughters, Betty Castle of Thealka, Ky., Linda Spears of Hager Hill,
Ky., and Rita Music of Meally, Ky.; two brothers, James King of
Sandusky, Ohio, and William Sandy King of Wilcox, Ariz.; and 16
grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. The service was officiated
by Dean Tackett, Eulas Adams and Allen Fannin, with burial in the
family cemetery on Blanton Branch at Staffordsville, Ky. Arrangements
under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville,
Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday
Jun 11 2008
LEETH,
Myrtle (Tackett)
1909-2008
Myrtle Leeth, 98 formerly of the Red Bridge Community, died Wednesday
June 4, 2008, at the Pleasant Hill Manor, Piketon, Ohio. She was born
on June 17, 1909, in Paintsville, KY, to the late Simon and Gillia
Blanton Tackett. She was united in marriage on March 1, 1930, to Ernest
Leeth, who preceded her in death on February 16, 2002. Surviving are 2
sons, Robert Leeth and wife Joyce of Waverly, Douglas Leeth and wife
Betty of Piketon; 2 daughters, Naomi Satterfield and husband Russell of
Piketon, and Judy Leeth of Waverly; 4 brothers, Harry Tackett of
Jamestown, OH, Delbert Tackett of Cedarville, OH, Melvin Tackett of
Cincinnati, OH, Donald Tackett of Red Bridge Community; 1 sister,
Emojane Leeth of Waverly, 10 grandchildren, 13 grea- grandchildren, and
2 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 son,
Harold Eugene Leeth, 2 grandchildren, 4 brothers: Oakel, Wayne, Johney,
and Andy Tackett and 2 sisters: Ola VanMeter and Evelyn Literal. Mrs.
Leeth was a member of the Morgantown Church of Christ in Christian
Church. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Botkin Funeral
Home in Waverly with Rev. James McCain and Rev. Walter Snyder
officiating. Burial will follow in the Gardner Cemetery. Friends may
call on Sunday from 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Chillicothe
Ohio
LEMASTER,
May (Fairchild)
1918-2008
Funeral services were held Friday, June 6, 3 p.m. at the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel for May Fairchild Lemaster, 90, of West Liberty,
Ky., formerly of Thealka, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, June 3 at Paul
B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville. Mrs. Lemaster was born
Jan. 1, 1918 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late Jim and
Louise Howard Fairchild. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Roy H. Lemaster. Surviving are her step-son,
Robert Lemaster of Brandon, Fla.; one daughter, Shelva Marlow of West
Liberty; one step-daughter, Mazie Howard of Fort Myers, Fla.; one
sister, Malta Blair of Georgetown, Ky.; and two grandchildren, two
great- grandchildren and four step-grandchildren and six
step-great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by Londis Meek,
with burial in the Lemaster Family Cemetery at Flat Gap, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Friday Jun 13 2008
LETNER, Juanita (Williams)
1921-2008
Juanita Williams LETNER, age 86 of Vandalia, OH passed away June 5,
2008 at Friendship Village. She was born October 20, 1921 in
Williamsport, KY, daughter of the late James & Martha (Debord)
Williams. Juanita was a member of the Polk Grove United Church of
Christ and was a former campfire troop leader in the Vandalia area. She
loved hosting parties and was devoted to her family and grandchildren.
She enjoyed watching her grandchildren's sporting events, especially
hockey and volleyball. Preceded in death by her 10 brothers &
sisters, Juanita is survived by her husband of 61 years, Dan LETNER of
Vandalia, OH; her daughter, Tammy & husband, David Stormer of
Vandalia; 3 grandchildren, Jason & wife, Jennifer Stormer of Union,
OH, Shawn & Blaine Stormer of Vandalia; 2 great-granddaughters,
Allie & Kinsey; and a host of other relatives and friends. A
Memorial Service to celebrate Juanita's life will be held at 11:00 am
June 14, 2008 at the Polk Grove United Church of Christ, 9190 Frederick
Pike with Rev. John Fowler & Rev. Ronald Hajarian officiating. The
family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 am until time of
service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association in Juanita's memory.
LEWIS,
Fontaine
1925-2008
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 18, 1 p.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Fontaine Lewis, 82, of Thelma,
Ky., who passed away Sunday, June 15 at Highlands Regional Medical
Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. Mr. Lewis was born Oct. 2, 1925 in Floyd
County, Ky., son of the late Robie and Beulah Sanders Lewis. He was a
retired coal miner. He was also preceded in death by his first wife,
Laura Crum Lewis; four brothers, Floyd, Rufus, Joe and Orville Lewis;
and Dairel Mollette. Surviving are his wife, Ocilene Walters Lewis of
Thelma; two sons, William Philip (Betty) Lewis of Boons Camp, Ky.,
Stephen Fontaine (Ilene) Lewis of River, Ky.; three step-sons, Darvin
(Corene) Mollette of Meally, Ky., Denvil (Ethel) Mollette of Flat Gap,
Ky., and James Doyle (Tammy) Mollette of Springfield, Ohio; one
daughter, Christine Lewis (James) Price of Boons Camp; five
step-daughters Phyllis (Ken) Brown of Mount Sterling, Ky., June (Lee)
Pennington of Berea, Ky., Arlene Howard of Paintsville, Ky., and Angie
(Ray) Reed and Libby (Henry) Butcher, both of Maysville, Ky.; two
sisters, Deanh Kazee of Dayton, Ohio, and Easter Ward of
Staffordsville, Ky.; and 28 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
The service will be officiated by Jimmy Price, Ronnie Spriggs, and
Denvil Mollette, with burial following in the Lakeview Memorial
Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Jun 18 2008
MEADE, Wellington Reese Jr.
1917-2008
Private graveside services were held Wednesday, June 4, 10 a.m. at the
Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Ky., for Wellington Reese
Meade Jr., 90, of Paintsville, Ky., who passed away Monday, June 2 at
Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. Mr. Meade, known
as “Tom,” was born July 19, 1917 at Williamsport, Ky., son of the late
Wellington Reese Sr. and Addie Frances Perry Meade. He was a retired
teacher with the Paintsville City school system and a pipe fitter.
Surviving are his wife, Lydia A. Meade; three brothers, Bobby R.,
Douglas C. and James Kenneth Meade, all of Paintsville; and several
nieces and nephews. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at
Staffordsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville
Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Friday May 06 2008
MIXON, Phyllis Joy (Wallen)
2008
Phyllis Joy Mixon, age 75, of Canal Winchester, passed away at her
residence on Thursday, June 26, 2008. She was raised in Paintsville,
KY, by her parents Miranda and Hamilton Wallen. Phyllis is survived by
her husband, Keith; sons, Randy (Janet) Kelly, children, Courtney and
Josh, Rick Kelly and Ron (Denise) Kelly, children, Billy, Tony, Matt
and Tiffany; daughters, Penny (Craig) Green and Gretchen Johnson;
son-in-law, Greg Kerlin; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren;
and pets, Sassie and Bambi. She was preceded in death by her parents
and daughter Nena Kerlin. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July
1st, 7 p.m. at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 650 W.
Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, OH, 43110. The family would like to
give a special thanks to Acclaim Hospice, where contributions may be
made in Phyllis's memory.
PENIX,
Nola (Fitch)
1925-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Nola Fitch Penix, 83, of Paintsville, died Friday,
June 27, at Mt. Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born March 1, 1925, in
Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Leona Meeks
Fitch. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Shady Lee Penix. Survivors include a brother, Burl Fitch of
Meally; and a sister, Lida Mae Trimble of Hazard. Funeral services were
Monday, June 30, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville,
with Gary Blair officiating. Burial was in Penix Family Cemetery,
Williamsport, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News 2008
POWERS,
Gilbert Lee
1932-2008
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 21 at Van Lear Enterprise
Baptist Church in Van Lear, Ky., for Gilbert Lee Powers, 76, of
Paintsville, Ky., who passed away Thursday, June 19 at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, Ky. Mr. Powers was born March
29, 1932 in Floyd County, Ky., son of the late Orville and Anna Reed
Powers. He was a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Neva Lee Spears Powers
of Washington Courthouse, Ohio; five sons, James Ray (Kathy) Powers of
Paintsville, Bob (Lynn) Powers of Louisa, Ky., Orville Lee (Linda)
Powers of Allen, Ky., Frankie (Kim) Powers of South Carolina; and
Raymond (Jessica) Powers of Johnson County, Ky.; four daughters, Mary
Ann (William) Crace and Joann (John) Johnson, both of Floyd County, and
Helen (Phillip) Fraley and Janet (Doug) Caudill, both of Johnson
County; five brothers, Larry, Issac, Hubert, Vernon, and Grover Powers;
three sisters, Vinnie Bryant, Mary Belle Collins, and Clovis Sherman;
and 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The service was
officiated by Roger Hill, with burial in the Powers Family Cemetery at
Van Lear. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Jun.25 2008
PRESTON, Phillip Lyon
1960-2008
FRANKLIN COUNTY — Phillip Lyon Preston, 48, of Frankfort, died
Thursday, June 26. Born April 25, 1960, at Paintsville, he was a son of
Rudelle Lyon Preston of Florence and the late Charles Donald Preston.
He was an administrator for Arts Electric and a member of the
Winchester Mason Lodge. Additional survivors include his wife, Tish
Chowning Preston; a son, Kenny Mitchell of Frankfort; two brothers,
Charlie Preston and Chris Preston, both of Florence; two sisters,
Jessica Preston of Florence and Celeste Perry of Paintsville; and two
grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, June 30, at Clark Funeral
Home, Frankfort, with T.J. Wilder officiating. Condolences may be left
at www.clarkfuneralchapels.com. In lieu of flowers, a fund will be set
up for Mr. Preston's grandchildren. Big Sandy News 2008
PRESTON,
Thelma
1938-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Thelma Preston, 70, of West Van Lear, died Thursday,
June 26, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
April 25, 1938, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Jess
and Carrie Frazier Stamper. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Paris Preston, in 1995. Survivors include a son, Joe Thomas
Preston of West Van Lear; two daughters, Janie Smith of Paintsville and
Joyce Sparks of West Van Lear; three brothers, Lloyd Stamper of
Delaware, Ohio, Joe Stamper of Oil Springs, and Charles Stamper of
Hazard; a sister, Marie Conley of Waverly, Ohio; four grandchildren;
and five great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, June 28,
at Preston Funeral Chapel, with Terry Conley and Terry Lykins
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville,
under direction of Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News 2008
PROVENCE,
Paul Thomas
1934-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Paul Thomas Provence, 73, of Lexington, died Monday,
June 30, at his residence. Born Aug. 15, 1934, in Martin County, he was
a son of the late Mack and Dixie McFaddin Provence. He was a Mason
contractor, a member of W.R. Castle Fire Department and Tom's Creek
Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Meek Provence
of Lexington; a son, Jerry Provence of Lexington; three daughters,
Paula Provence of Morehead, Tracey Ison of Baltimore, Ohio, and Jenny
Ward of Lexington; two sisters, Ruth Spirro of Seminole, Fla. and Doris
Mills of Canal Winchester, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Funeral
services were Wednesday, July 2, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel,
Paintsville, with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to W.R. Castle Volunteer Fire Dept. by contacting
Jones-Preston Funeral Home at (606) 789-3501. Big Sandy News
Jul. 2008
RICE,
Arnold Lee
1926-2008
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 30, 11:30 at the Newcomer
Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel for Arnold Lee Rice, 81, of Dayton, who
passed away Tuesday, June 24 at Grandview Hospital. Mr. Rice was born
Nov. 16, 1926 in Leander, Ky., son of the late Alger and Bertha Rice.
He was a WWII veteran and he was retired from Delco Products. He was
also preceded in death by his brother, Harold Rice. Surviving are his
wife Barbara of Dayton; two daughters, LaDonna (Bob) Lally of Princeton
Junction, N.J., and Debra Pyron of Houston, Texas; and four
grandchildren. Military burial services will be held Monday, June 30, 1
p.m. at the Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton. Arrangements under the
direction of the Newcomer Funeral Home of Dayton. Paintsville
Herald Friday Jun.27 2008
ROACH, Esther B. (McCarty)
1926-2008
Esther B. Roach, 81, of Ironton, went home to be with the Lord
Saturday, June 21, 2008, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.
She was born Aug. 22, 1926, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late
Burley and Dora Salyer McCarty. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Roach, who passed away on
Dec. 2, 1976; two sons, Roger Roach and Dale Roach; son-in-law Dave
Thomas; three brothers, James, Paul and William McCarty; two sisters,
Jean Flack and Margaret McCarty. She was a homemaker and has lived here
all of her life. She attended Shaddick school and is a member of the
Campbell Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She loved to sew, travel and
her church, and most of all, she loved her family and enjoyed being
with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed
listening to Christian music. She is survived by a son and
daughter-in-law, Pastor Roy C. and Paula Roach of Turbeville, S.C.; a
daughter, Vera Jane Thomas of Ashland; two brothers and sisters-
in-law, Franklin “D.D.” and Connie McCarty of Aid, Ohio, Burley Ray and
Rosemary McCarty of Ironton; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Verna and
Forrest Dyer of Springfield, Ohio, and Jessie Maude and Doug Sloan of
Flatwoods; eight grandchildren, Carla Fannin, Nancy Clark, Tim Roach,
J.J. Gibson, Sami Thomas, Robbie Roach, Jeff Roach and Heidi Ford; and
12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at
Hayes-Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton with the Rev. Bob Bradley and
the Rev. Tim Roach officiating. Burial will be in Aid Cemetery. Friends
may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family asks
that contributions be made to the South Carolina Freewill Baptist Home
for Children, P.O. Box 229, Turbeville, SC 29162. Courtesy of the Daily
Independent of Ashland,KY Submitted
By: Connie Spurlock
ROBINSON,
Prudence M. Picklesimer
1912-2008
Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 7, 11:30 a.m. at Summit
Lawn Cemetery in Brazil, Ind., for Prudence M. Picklesimer Robinson,
96, who passed away Sunday, June 1 at Heritage Park Health Care Center
in Fort Wayne, Ind. Mrs. Robinson was born in Johnson County, Kentucky,
daughter of the late William Ransom and Ida Cynthia Picklesimer. She
was a secretary with General Motors Corp. for 30 years and was a member
of Plainfield United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Dudley Robinson, and several brothers and sisters. Surviving
is her sister, Pamalee Alexander of Indianapolis, Ind. Locally
surviving are two nieces Linda Dyer and Sharon K. Conley, and numerous
nieces and nephews. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley
Park Funeral Home of Fort Wayne, Ind. Paintsville Herald Friday
May 06 2008
SALYER, Ford
1929-2008
Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 22, 2 p.m. at the Oil
Springs United Methodist Church on Rt. 40 in Oil Springs, Ky., for Ford
Salyer, 78, who passed away Tuesday, April 29 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center in Paintsville, Ky. Mr. Salyer was born Aug. 1, 1929,
son of the late Willie and Elsie May Salyer. He was also preceded in
death by his wife, Ruby Allen; four brothers, Roland, Junior, Arville
and Gentry Salyer; and one sister Joan Whitworth. Surviving are two
sons, Ron Salyer of Madison, Ind., and Jerry Lee Salyer of Mount
Victory, Ohio; two daughters, Patricia Ann Albritton of Pampano Beach,
Fla., and Stephanie Sue Dumas of Newark, Ohio; two brothers, Rothel and
Roy Salyer, both of Salyersville, Ky.; and two sisters, Ina Blaine Pyle
of Oil Springs and Anna Mae Stephens of Salyersville. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Jun 18 2008
SMITH, Troy Woodrow
1929-2008
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 2, 11 a.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Troy Woodrow Smith, 78, of
Prestonsburg, Ky., who passed away Saturday, June 28 at Riverview
Health Care Center in Prestonsburg. Mr. Smith was born Dec. 6, 1929 in
Johnson County, Ky., son of the late Ira and May Ruth Keaton Smith.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews. The service will be
officiated by Joe Adkins and Terry Conley, with burial following in the
Smith Family Cemetery in Paintsville, Ky. Arrangements under the
direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Jul.02 2008
THOMPSON,
Curtis "Doc"
1912-2008
Curtis Thompson, long time Springfield Barber, passed away
Tuesday, June 3,. 2008 at the age of 96. He was born April 24, 1912 in
River, Kentucky the son of Zeal and Mary (Brown) Thompson. He left
Kentucky as a young man looking for a new life and success knowing he
wanted a better life than working in the coal mines. His humor and
genuine love of life served him well as he led a very healthy and happy
life. Affectionately referred to as the unofficial "Mayor of Lagonda"
by neighboring businesses and area residents, Doc Thompson became a
resident of Springfield in 1928. He was an apprentice at Morreys Barber
College in downtown Springfield prior to establishing Thompsons Barber
Shop in the early 1930s. At the age of 30, he was drafted into the
499th Army Air Forces in March, 1942 (just four months after the attack
on Pearl Harbor) to serve his country during WW II. He achieved the
rank of Sergeant and served as a Barber and a Surgical Tech. He married
Marjorie Jean Davis in 1944 while on leave in West Baton Rouge, LA. He
returned to Springfield, Ohio after the war and re- established
Thompsons Barbershop at the corner of Lagonda Avenue and James Street.
His shop was just outside the gates of the Ohio Steel Foundry and
within walking distance of the Lagonda Avenue International Harvester
Plant. He continued to serve the faithful barbershop customers until
2006. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, two brothers
Beecher and Clyde Thompson, and a sister Nola Mae Thompson. Survivors
include two half sisters; Irene Castle, Paintsville, Kentucky and
Margie Rowland, Bluefield, West Virginia, his wife of 64 years Marjorie
Jean Thompson, daughter and son in law Rebecca Thompson and Stephen
Kapp and grandchildren Amanda Michelle and Matthew Curtis Kapp. Doc
attended the Lagonda United Methodist Church and Maiden Lane Church of
God. He will be greatly missed by his friends, family and the many
generations of customers... many who got their first haircut from Doc.
A memorial celebration of his life will take place in the Chapel at
Maiden Lane Church of God on Friday, June 6 beginning at 4:00 PM. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests any contributions be made to the
Heartland Home Healthcare and Hospice. Arrangements are being handled
by the JONES-KENNEY- ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Published:
Springfield Ohio 6/5/2008 -
6/6/2008.
WALLEN,
James R.
1924-2008
James R. Wallen, age 84, of Lynchburg, OH died June 1, 2008 at his
residence. He was born March 14, 1924, in Chestnut, KY, a son of the
late Lige and Rose (Starr) WALLEN. He was a World War II veteran of the
U.S. Army. He retired from Delphi in Kettering after thirty-two years
of service. He is survived by a daughter, Juliet Davis of Lynchburg, OH
with whom he made his home, two granddaughters, Lisa Davis of Lynchburg
and Jennifer Davis of Hillsboro, OH, two great grandchildren, James
Jordon Eaton of Hillsboro and Jada Paige Davis, of Lynchburg, special
family friend Robert Shelton of Lynchburg, as well as several nieces
and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by
his wife of fifty-two years, Ada Arlene (Mills) WALLEN, who passed away
on September 18, 2000, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services
for Mr. Wallen will be 2:00 p.m. June 7, 2008 at the Davis-Turner
Funeral Home in Lynchburg, OH. Leo Kuhn will officiate. Burial with
military honors presented by the Highland County Honor Guard will
follow at the Mt. Olive Church of Christ Cemetery in New Vienna, OH.
Friends may call from 12:00 noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m.
at the funeral home in Lynchburg. Memorial donations may be made to the
Foster J. Boyd Regional Cancer Center, 31 Farquhar Avenue, Wilmington,
OH 45177.
WEBB,
Kaynard
1925-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Kaynard Webb, 83, of Hager Hill, died Thursday, June
26, at Riverview Health Care Center, Prestonsburg. Born June 26, 1925,
in Floyd County, he was a son of the late Dave and Priscilla Tackett
Webb. He was employed with Textron Company and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include Laura Leek Webb of Hager Hill; and a brother, Eugene
Webb of Prestonsburg. Funeral services were Saturday, June 28, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, with Aaron Davis
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville,
under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
2008
WELLS,
Darvin
1937-2008
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m. at the
Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service of Wabash, Ind., for Darvin Wells,
71, of Wabash, who passed away Wednesday, June 25 at Lutheran Hospital
in Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Wells was born June 8, 1937 in Van Lear, Ky.,
son of the late Brown Low and Goldie Butcher Wells. He was a U.S. Army
veteran, a member of the Wabash V.F.W. Post 286, and he was retired
from GenCorp. He was also preceded in death by three brothers.
Surviving are his wife, Eleanor Wells of Wabash; one daughter, Rosella
(Don) Smalley of Kingston, Tenn.; two brothers, Jack (Anita) Wells of
Wabash, and Auldon (Kathryn) Wells of Cleveland, Ohio; and three
sisters, Bufford DeLong, Willadean (Jerry) Kovatch, and Sola (Gordon)
Cole, all of Cleveland. The service was officiated by David Phillips,
with entombment in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial
Lawns Cemetery in Wabash. Arrangements under the direction of the
Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service of Wabash. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday July 2,
2008
WELLS,
James Warren
1944-2008
Memorial services were held Monday, June 16, 11 a.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for James Warren Wells, 63, of Roan
Mountain, Tenn., who passed away Tuesday, June 10 a Sycamore Shoals
Hospital in Elizabeth, Tenn. Mr. Wells was born Oct. 20, 1944 in
Johnson County, Ky., son of the late Denzil and Geraldine Gullett
Wells. Surviving are one son, Larry Lee Wells of Columbia, S.C.; one
daughter, Gina K. Wells of Roan Mountain; one brother, William “Bill”
Wells of Clarksville, Tenn.; one sister, Doris Deana Wells Kirk of
Westerville, Ohio; and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Jun 18 2008
WILLIAMS, Randall
1935-2008
Randall Williams of White Oak, KY passed away Thursday, June 26, 2008
at U.K. Medical Center, Lexington, KY, at the age of 73 years, 4
months, and 7 days. He was born Tuesday, February 19, 1935 in
Paintsville, KY, son of the late Buford Earl & Regina May Williams.
Randall was united in marriage to Janis Crouch on December 22, 1965. To
this union a son was born, Randy. Randall was Morgan County Deputy
Court Clerk from 1974 until retiring in 2000. He was a member of the
White Oak Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Randall is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Janis C. Williams;
and one son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Amanda Williams of White
Oak, KY. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 29, 2008, at the
White Oak Christian Church with Elder Jimmy Adkins, Bro. James Morgan
Staton officiating. Burial to follow in the Allen Cemetery, White Oak,
KY. Visitation from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the
Potter Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to: Allen Cemetery, White
Oak, KY. Pallbearers: Tommy Phipps, Kyle Gullett, David Napier, James
Manning, Jamie Ruth, Bentley Patrick, Jamie Phipps, David Rudd, and
Denzil Potter. Honorary Pallbearers: All His Many Friends and Family. Submitted
By: Connie Spurlock
JULY - 2008
BLANTON, Kathleen (Holbrook)
1922-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Kathleen Blanton, 86, of Staffordsville, died Sunday,
July 6, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Staffordsville. Born May 21,
1922, in Morgan County, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Sally
Hamilton Holbrook. She was a housewife. She was also preceded in death
by her husband, Hershell Blanton. Survivors include a son, Phillip Ray
Blanton of Staffordsville; two daughters, Kay Castle of Sitka and
Phyllis Shotts of Springfield, Ohio; two sisters, Eva Lee Lindsey of
Zanesville, Ohio, and Janet Sue Vanhoose of Flatwoods; five
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today,
Wednesday, July 9, at Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church with Doug
Crider, Kenny Pelphrey, and Jimmy Price officiating. Burial will be in
Staffordsville Church Cemetery, under direction of Phelps and Son
Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Jul.09 2008
BLANTON, Kendrick Blanton 1940-2008 Funeral services will be held
Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for
Kendrick Blanton, 67, of Kenova, W.Va., who passed away Tuesday at
King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. Mr. Blanton was born
Aug. 16, 1940 in Johnson County, Ky., son of the late James Kendrick
and Mattie King Blanton. He was a concrete mason. Surviving are three
sons, David and Steven Blanton, both of Kenova, and Kendrick Alan
Blanton of Ocklawaha, Fla.; three brothers, Charles (Jackie) Jenkins,
Jimmy (Sharon) Jenkins, and Frank (Terry) Jenkins; three sisters, Kathy
(Mike) Howery, Carol Frazier, and Diane (Billy) Jolly; and two
grandsons. The service will be officiated by James Kelly Caudill, with
burial following in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Friday Jul.25 2008
BRANHAM,
Lester
1921-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lester Branham, 87, of West Van Lear, died Friday,
July 25, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born March 5, 1921, in
Johnson County, he was a son of the late Charles Arthur Branham and
Martha Hall Branham. He was a retired coal miner and a U.S. Navy World
War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Louelle Ratliff Branham;
four daughters, Scharolette Gay McKenzie of Meally, Patricia Ann
Gambill of Thelma, Chlotene Ison of West Van Lear, and Donagene Gapuzan
of Colorado; a sister, Willa Dean Brooks of Ohio; eight grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, July 28, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Highland Memorial
Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News
BUTCHER, Ira
1921-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ira Butcher, 86, of Sitka, died Friday, July 25, at
Kindred Hospital. Born Sept. 28, 1921, in Johnson County, he was a son
of the late Melvin and Ida Butcher. Survivors include four brothers,
Elmer Butcher, Grandville Butcher and Everett Butcher, all of Van Lear,
and Bernard Butcher of Indiana; and two sisters, Maggie Moore and
Virginia Triplett, both of Indiana. Funeral services were Saturday,
July 26, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with
Bernard Butcher officiating. Burial was in Butcher Family Cemetery, Van
Lear, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy
News
BUTCHER, Mamie
1920-2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 26, 1 p.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Mamie Butcher, 88, of Van Lear,
Ky., who passed away Tuesday, July 22 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center in
Paintsville, Ky. Mrs. Butcher was born April 4, 1920 in Johnson County,
Ky., daughter of the late Melvin and Ida Bowling Butcher. She was a
homemaker. Surviving are five brothers, Ira Butcher of Louisville, Ky.;
Bernard Butcher of Indiana, and Elmer, Grandville, and Everett Butcher,
all of Van Lear; and two sisters Maggie Moore and Virginia Triplett,
both of Indiana. The service will be officiated by Bernard Butcher,
with burial in the Butcher Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Arrangements
under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Friday Jul.25 2008
CASTLE,
Billy James Jr.
1958-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Billy James Castle Jr., 50, of Thealka, died Monday,
July 14, at Thealka. Born Feb. 20, 1958, at Marion, Ohio, he was the
son of the late Billy James and Evelyn Kay (Wilson) Castle. He was a
automotive parts salesman. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Kay
(Hicks) Castle of Thealka; a daughter, Donna Jean Castle of Rock House;
a son, Clinton James Castle of Thealka; a sister, Melany Rhodes of
Tennessee; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday,
July 17, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with
Gregory Coleman officiating. Burial was in Castle Family Cemetery,
Thealka, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Jul.23 2008
CAVINS, Mary Louise (Ward)
1945-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mary Louise Ward Cavins, 62, of Paintsville, died
Sunday, July 20, at her residence. Born Aug. 26, 1945, in Johnson
County, she was a daughter of the late Noah and Oma (Mollette) Ward.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence Cavins; two daughters, Peggy
Bailey of Paintsville and Naomi Roberts of Louisville; four sons,
William David Sparks of Ohio, Thomas Charles Murray of Florida, and
Danny Roberts and Richard Wallace Roberts, both of Paintsville; 17
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
11 a.m., today, Wednesday, July 23, at Childers Funeral Home Chapel,
Meally, with Bobby Cole and Herman Roberts officiating. Burial will be
in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of
Childers Funeral Home. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Jul.23 2008
CHILDERS, Glenna Levon H. (Hall)
1951-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Glenna Levon H. Childers, 57, of Banner, died Sunday,
July 27, at her residence. Born July 17, 1951, at Paintsville, she was
a daughter of the late Earl and Angie Hunt Hall. She was a retired
school teacher and principal in the Floyd County School System and a
member of the Allen Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.
today, Wednesday, July 30, at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with
Arnold Turner Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Allen,
under direction of Hall Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
CONNELLEY, Bonnie (Wells)
1938-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Bonnie Wells Connelley, 69, of Wittensville, died
Friday, July 11, at Our Lady of Bellefonte, Ashland. Born Aug. 15,
1938, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late William L.
"Bill" and Margery Wells. She worked at American Standard. Survivors
include a daughter, Stacy Hammond of Raceland; a brother, Vernon Wells
of Lowmansville; and a sister, Carolyn June Wells of Los Angeles,
Calif. Graveside services were Monday, July 14, in Highland Memorial
Park, Staffordsville, with James Kelly Caudill and Ronnie Spriggs
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Jul.23 2008
CRISLIP, Dorothy (Burke)
1915-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Dorothy Crislip, 92, of Sitka, died Monday, July 28,
at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born Oct. 6, 1915, in Johnson County,
she was a daughter of the late Mark and Martha Burke. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Roby Crislip. Survivors include a
son, Melvin Crislip of Sitka; three daughters, Wanda Salyer of Flat
Gap, Brenda Kesinger of Sitka, and Lillie Ratliff of Paintsville; a
brother, Ray Vern Burke; seven grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, July 31, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Jimmy McKenzie and
Stanley Burchett officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park,
Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News
CURTIS, Joy Nell
1938-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, July 28, 1 p.m. at the Red Bush
Enterprise Baptist Church at Red Bush, Ky., for Joy Nell Curtis, 69, of
Red Bush, who passed away Friday, July 25 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center in Paintsville, Ky. Mrs. Curtis was born Nov. 17, 1938
in Morgan County, Ky., daughter of the late Walter and Ida McCarty
Curtis. Surviving are five brothers, Billy, Robert, Hargus, Gene and
Donald Curtis; three half-brothers, David, Jimmy and Rocky Curtis; one
sister, Linda Rice; and one half-sister, Carrie. The service was
officiated by Paul Keaton, with burial in the Curtis Family Cemetery at
Patoker in Morgan County. Arrangements under the direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Jul.30 2008
DEROSETT,
Leota M. (Music)
1903-2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 24, 1 p.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Leota M. Derosett, 104, of East
Point, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, July 22 at Riverview Health Care
Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. Mrs. Derosett was born Nov. 22, 1903 in
Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late Martin and Laura Hager Music.
She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Henry Curtis Baldridge of
Clinton Township, Mich.; one daughter, Mildred Music of East Point; one
brother, William Hager Music of North Carolina; and four grandchildren,
several great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Burial will be in the Music Family Cemetery at East Point. Arrangements
under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville,
Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday
Jul.23 2008
ESTEP,
Lundie
1909-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lundie Estep, 98, of Flat Gap, died Saturday, July 26,
at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born Nov. 1, 1909, at Fuget, he was a
son of the late Elzie and Rachael Savannah Estep. He was a retired
groundskeeper for the parks department of Columbus, Ohio. Survivors
include his sister, Myrtle Burchett, of Paintsville. Funeral services
were Monday, July 28, at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
was in Patty Flat Cemetery, Fuget, under direction of Paintsville
Funeral Home. Big Sandy
News
EVANS, Ella (Skeens)
1921-2008
A memorial service was held Saturday, July 26, 1 p.m. at the First
United Methodist Church in Paintsville, Ky., for Ella Skeens Evans, 86,
of Paintsville who passed away Thursday, June 5 at Mountain Manor
Nursing Home in Paintsville. Mrs. Evans was born June 14, 1921 in
Fayette County, W.Va., daughter of the late Grover and Mary Adkins
Skeens. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Evans.
Surviving are three sons, Bernard Frye of Rittman, Ohio, Carl Evans of
Logan, W.Va., and Ray Evans of Lexington, Ky.; two daughters, Barbara
Jean Evans of Coventry, Conn. and Joan Piercey of Paintsville; one
brother, Doss Skeens of Wayne, W.Va.; and seven grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by the Rev. Don
Barnett. Graveside rites were Monday, July 28 at Highland Memory
Gardens at Logan County, W.Va. Arrangements under the direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Jul.30 2008
GRIM,
Nelli Jane (Crislip)
1949-2008
Nellie Jane (Crislip) GRIM, age 58, of South Charleston, OH died July
6, 2008 in her home following a lengthy battle with cancer. Nellie
departed this world surrounded by her loving family and went to be with
her Lord and Savior. She was born in Flatgap, KY on September 29, 1949,
the daughter of the late Casside Jack and Emma Lucille (LeMaster)
Crislip and graduated from Flatgap High School. Nellie worked a variety
of jobs throughout her life until she was unable to continue working.
Nellie regularly attended the SPRINGFIELD Enterprise Baptist Church
where she was a loyal member of the church congregation and member of
the Ladies Prayer Circle. Nellie was and will always be known as a
faithful Christian with a pure heart full of God's grace. Nellie is
survived by her husband of 41 years, Garry Dean GRIM, whom she married
on June 16, 1967 in Flatgap, KY. Nellie is also survived by three
children and their families; Johnathan GRIM of South Solon, OH, Jason
and Sarah (Ruddell) GRIM of Canal Winchester, OH with children Dakota
and Zachary and Leigh GRIM of WA, Phillip and Brandie (McKee) GRIM of
SPRINGFIELD, OH with children Bryce and Shelby. Nellie also had several
step-children; Jordan, Autumn-Marie and Hannah whom she spent time
with. Nellie loved all of her grandchildren dearly and she made every
effort to make sure they knew it. Nellie is also survived by one
brother Russell (Joyce) LeMaster of Paintsville, KY and one sister
Marlene (Harold) Salyers of Flatgap, KY. Nellie also had several nieces
and nephews and life long friends whom she loved dearly. She was
preceded in death by both parents. Friends and family may call from 2PM
- 9PM on July 8, 2008 and one hour before the funeral services at
SPRINGFIELD Enterprise Baptist Church at 3501 Urbana-Lisbon Road, South
Charleston, OH. Funeral services will be held at 11AM July 9, 2008 with
Pastor Jay Burchwell and Rev. Harold Salyer officiating. Interment will
follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, OH. Arrangements are
being handled by the JONES - KENNEY - ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME.
HENSLEY, Ray Eugene
1936-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Ray Eugene Hensley, 72, of Paintsville, died Friday,
July 11, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Jan. 8,
1936, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late David and Bonnie
Belle Hensley. He was a factory worker and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Hensley Clark of Colo.; a son, Ray
Hensley Jr.; two brothers, James Hensley of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and
Darrell "Buster" Hensley of Paintsville; six sisters, Norma Honeycutt
and Sue Fitzwater, both of Paintsville, Emma Bright of Louisa, Evelene
Curtis of Flat Gap, Margaret Hensley of Staffordsville, and Dovanda
Hills of Tutor Key; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were
Tuesday, July 15, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville,
with Ray Pennington officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park,
Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Jul.23 2008
HITES, Richard T.
1930-2008
PIKE COUNTY — Richard T. Hites, 78, of Pikeville, died Tuesday, July
29. Born Feb. 11, 1930, in Ohio, he was son of the late Lewis and Agnes
Graham Hites. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Hites.
Survivors include a son, Timothy Hites of Pikeville; a brother, Elliot
Hites of Nevada; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were
Thursday, July 31, at Phelps & Son Funeral Home, with Jerry Scott
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville,
under direction of Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
JARRELL,
Connie Rose (Ward)
1953-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Connie Rose Ward Jarrell, 54, of Thelma, died
Saturday, July 26. Born Aug. 29, 1953, in Johnson County, she was a
daughter of Mary Ward and the late Hobert Ward. She was also preceded
in death by her husband, Melvin Scott Jarrell. Survivors include a
brother, Randy Ward of Pikeville; and a sister, Judy Patrick of Hager
Hill. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 29, at First Christian
Church, Paintsville, with Wes Stedtefeld and Larry Obryan officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction
of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News
JENNINGS, Marie (Blanton)
1917-2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m. at the Preston
Funeral Chapel for Marie Jennings, 91, of Wittensville, Ky., who passed
away Wednesday, July 30 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville,
Ky. Mrs. Jennings was born July 13, 1917 in Johnson County, Ky.,
daughter of the late Jim and Zora Preston Blanton. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Henry Jennings. Surviving are two
sons, Jimmy Jennings of Flat Gap, Ky., and Mike Jennings of Elida,
Ohio; three daughters, Bernice Lyons of Springboro, Ohio, Bonita Fuller
of Naples, Fla., and Judy Howard of Morehead, Ky.; one brother, Billy
Ray Blanton of Dayton, Ohio; three sisters, Beulah Webster of
Springfield, Ohio, and Zula Tune and Joann Brautigan, both of
Cincinnati, Ohio; and 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Larry
Blair and Chester Keathley, with burial to follow in the Lakeview
Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, Ky. Arrangements under the
direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Friday Aug.01 2008
MANNS,
Christina
1978-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Christina Manns, 30, of Salyersville, died Tuesday,
July 8, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Born Jan. 8,
1978, at Paintsville, she was a daughter of Mary Rebecca Risner. She
was preceded in death by a daughter, Heavenly Grace Manns; five infant
children; and a sister, Melinda Maria Manns. Survivors include two
daughters, Rebecca Louise Manns and Christina Melinda Mae Manns, both
of Salyersville; four sons, Zachary Michael Manns, Erick Lee Manns,
Jonathon Carl Von Manns and Ricky Lee James Manns, all of Salyersville;
two sisters, Brandy Maria Manns and Jani Manns, both of Salyersville;
and three brothers, Jimmy Lee Mans, Jr., Mack Maverick Manns and Jimmy
Ray Manns, all of Salyersville. Funeral services were Sunday, July 13,
at the Fritz Church of God, Salyersville, with Larry Patrick and Wayne
Meade officiating. Burial was in Holbrook Cemetery, Salyersville, under
direction of Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Jul.16 2008
MCCALL, Bobbie A. (Ferrell)
1936-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Bobbie A. McCall, 72, of Wittensville, died Wednesday,
July 23, at her residence. Born May 28, 1936, at Lynch, she was a
daughter of the late William France and Bertha Ferrell. She was a
nurse. Survivors include three sons, David McCall and Frank McCall,
both of Wittensville and John McCall of Georgia; two brothers, George
France of Lexington and Jerry France of Paris; two sisters, Maxine
Lewis of Four Mile and Billie Esposito of Lexington; and four
grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at
Circle Hill Cemetery, Pennsylvania, under direction of Phelps & Son
Funeral Home. Big Sandy News
MCCARTY, Martha (Puckett) (Combs)
1937-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Martha Puckett Combs McCarty, 71, of Salyersville died
Wednesday, July 23, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 16,
1937, in Magoffin County, she was a daughter of the late Ben and Mae
Puckett. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, John
Combs, and a daughter, Sandy Combs Ramey. Survivors include her second
husband, Donald McCarty; a daughter, Benetta Patrick of Huntington; two
step-daughters, Donna Trent of Florida and Charlene Sarr of Ohio; a
brother, Harvey Puckett of Salyersville; a sister, Peggy Howard of
Salyersville; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Sunday, July 27, at Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial was in Bluegrass Cemetery, Salyersville, under direction of
Magoffin Funeral Home. Big Sandy
News
MCDANIELS, Martha (McKenzie)
1946-2008
Martha (nee McKenzie) McDaniels, 62, of Grove City, passed away
Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. She was born March
28, 1946, in Paintsville, KY, daughter of the late Charles and Blanche
Blanton McKenzie. In addition to her parents, Martha is preceded in
death by a brother Willis McKenzie. She retired from Krogers after 33
years of service. Martha is survived by her husband, Cecil McDaniels;
daughters, Tammy (Mark) Charles and Amy Dougherty; sons, Kerry, Brent
(Janice) and Erik (Edith) McDaniels; grandchildren, Briana, McKenzie,
Landon, Emily, Sarah, Josh, Jake, Brittany, Racheal, Ashley, Brian,
Jennifer, Krystal and Mitchell; sisters, Pauline (Bill) Perkins,
Phyllis (Bob) Shew, Betty Biggs and Francis (Dan) Listerman; brothers,
Wilbur (Jeri), Lacy (Beulah), Charles T. (Francis) McKenzie; and
numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, July 7, 2008
from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME S.W. CHAPEL, 3393
Broadway, Grove City. Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at
10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery.
MEADE, John 'Jiggin' John'
1956-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — John Meade, 52, of Hager Hill, died Friday, July 25,
at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born March 27, 1956, in Indiana,
he was a son of the late Howard and Opal Meade. Survivors include his
wife, Darlene McKenzie Meade; three sons, Christopher D. Meade and
Jason Douglas Meade, both of Hager Hill, and Jonathan Lee Meade, of
Paintsville; a daughter, Shasta L. McKenzie of Winchester; three
bothers, Roger Meade, Darvin Meade and Billy Meade, all of Louisa; two
sisters, Peggy Meade of Hager Hill and Donna Meade of Fort Gay, W.Va.;
and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, July 28, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Homes Chapel with Darrin Rice officiating.
Big Sandy News
MEADE, Lydia (Alexander)
1918-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lydia Virginia Meade, 90, of Paintsville, died Sunday,
July 13, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
Jan. 25, 1918, at Bybee, she was a daughter of the late James Logan and
Martha E. Minter Alexander. She was a retired teacher from Paintsville
High School. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wellington
R. "Tom" Meade Jr. Private graveside services were Tuesday, July 15, at
Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, with burial following under
direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Jul.16 2008
NEWE, Grant William
1965-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Grant William New, 43, of Paintsville, died Sunday,
July 6, 1965, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville.
Born May 8, 1965, at Majestic, he was a son of Homer New of Pikeville,
and the late Eunice Compton New. Additional survivors include a son,
William Trevor New of Paintsville. Funeral services will be 1 p.m.
today, Wednesday, July 9, at Phelps Funeral Services Chapel, with Odis
Blankenship officiating. Burial will be in Freeburn Cemetery, Barn
Hollow, Freeburn, under direction of Phelps Funeral Services, Inc.,
Phelps. Big Sandy News Wednesday
Jul.09 2008
PARK, Christopher Joseph
1966-2008
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 13, 2 p.m. at St. Martha
Catholic Church in Prestonsburg, Ky., for Christopher Joseph Park, 41,
of Hager Hill, Ky., who passed away Monday, July 7 in Paintsville, Ky.
Mr. Park was born Dec. 12, 1966, son of Gloria McGrath Park of
Salyersville, Ky., and the late Dr. Donald S. Park. He was a U.S. Army
veteran. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Suzanna Park.
Surviving in addition to his mother are three brothers, Donald Park of
Paintsville, and Mike and Edward Park, both of Hager Hill; one sister,
Melanie Park of Louisville, Ky.; two nephews, one niece; and one uncle
and one cousin. The service will be officiated by Father Robert R.
Damron, with burial following in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel,
Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home
of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Friday Jul.11 2008
PATRICK,
Ella
1930-2008
ILLINOIS — Ella M. Patrick, 77, of Westville, Ill., died Thursday, July
10, at Vermilion Manor Nursing Home. Born April 29, 1930, at
Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Morton and Nancy Blair
Griffith. She was a nurse at Clayburg Nursing Home in Cuba and
Claratona Nursing Home in Lewiston, Ill. She also operated Bill and
Ella's Sandwich Shop in Cuba. Survivors include her husband, William E.
Patrick Sr. of Westville; a daughter, Dee Raye Arnold, of Bardolph,
Ill.; five sons, Larry "Douglas" Patrick of Fairview, Ill., William E.
Patrick Jr. of Heyworth, Ill., Franklin Thomas Patrick of Elizabeth,
Iowa, Robert Eugene Patrick of Nashville, Tenn. and Charles Kenneth
Patrick of Ga.; two sisters, Lillian Gullett of Paintsville and Alice
Rice of Hager Hill; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, July 14, at Robinson Chapel in Catlin,
Ill. Burial was in Stearns Cemetery, Fithian, under direction of
Robinson Chapel P.C. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Jul.16 2008
PHELPS, Anthony "Tony"
1962-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Anthony "Tony" Phelps, 46, of Staffordsville, died
Wednesday, July 16, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
March 23, 1962, in Martin County, he was a son of Verlie Ratliff Dixon
and the late Bill Phelps. He was also preceded in death by three
brothers, Dan Phelps, James Larry Phelps and Paul Gary Phelps.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Bowen Phelps of Staffordsville; a son,
Eric Phelps of Inez; two daughters, Jessica Dye of Inez and Hannah
Phelps of Staffordsville; four brothers, Doug Phelps and Ron Phelps,
both of Ohio, Keith Phelps of Georgia and Lonnie Phelps of Tennessee;
five sisters, Billie Jean Dingess of Florida, Pat Mills and Johnna
Stiles, both of Inez, Sheliah Elkins of West Virginia and Sabrena
Messer of Virginia; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday,
July 20, at Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Tim McCoy
officiating. Burial was in Phelps Cemetery, Meally, under direction of
Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Jul.23 2008
RATLIFF, Clyde
1931-2008
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, July 18, 1 p.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Clyde Ratliff, 77, who passed
away Wednesday, July 16 at the Highlands Regional Medical Center in
Prestonsburg, Ky. Mr. Ratliff was born June 28, 1931 in Johnson County,
Ky., son of the late Frank and Virgie Blair Ratliff. He was retired
from Paintsville Utilities. Surviving are his wife, Julia Howard
Ratliff; one son, Eric (Teddie) Ratliff of Staffordsville, Ky.; three
daughters, Kathy (Jack) Kincheloe of Paintsville, Ky., Derica (Bill
Jack) Dyer of Hager Hill, Ky., and Mary (Eric) Charles of Hurricane,
W.Va.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. The service will
be officiated by D.D. Pelphrey and Williard “Red” Vanhoose with
entombment in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Arrangements
under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Friday Jul.18 2008
RATLIFF,
Gracie Lee (Blair)
1928-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Gracie Lee Blair Ratliff, 79, of Staffordsville, died
Tuesday, July 15, at Salyersville Health Care Center. Born Aug. 30,
1928, in Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Darius and Norma Blair.
She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by a son, Steve
Ricky Ratliff. Survivors include her husband, E.T.T. Ratliff Jr.; two
daughters, Wanda Charles of Melbourne, Fla. and Norma Jean Slash of
Huntington, W.Va.; a brother, Darius Blair Jr. of Volga; a sister, Opal
Conley of Cynthiana; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were
Friday, July 18, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Donald Ray
Caudil officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park,
Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Jul.23 2008
SALYER, Billie Alene
1930-2008
SALYER, Billie Alene of Dayton, Ohio, born March 2, 1930 in Johnson
County, Kentucky to Hobart and Alta Salyer was called home on Friday,
July 25. Billie is proceeded in death by her parents, Hobart and Alta,
one sister, Okie Edwards and one brother Herman Salyer. She is survived
by three sisters, Neva (Den) Watson, St. Petersburg, Florida, Jean
(Edward) Pennington, and Betty (Doyle) Roberts, Dayton, Ohio; brother,
Willis (Judy) Salyer. Also one dear friend and neighbor, Mrs. Rose
Berryman. A special thanks from the family to Judy Salyer and the staff
at Salyer Adult Group Home in Hillsboro, Ohio for the love and
excellent care they provided Billie while she was there. Family will
receive friends from 3PM-5PM on Sunday, July 27 at the Newcomer Funeral
Home, Kettering. Funeral service will be Monday, July 28 at 11:00AM. Dayton
Ohio 7/27/2008
Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
SALYER, Ray
2008
RICHMOND - Ray Salyer, a native of Johnson County and a resident of
Richmond since 1954, passed away Mon, July 28, 2008, at the age of 92.
He was the son of the late Isom and Tera Hatfield Salyer. Mr. Salyer
attended Eastern Kentucky University and graduated from the University
of Kentucky in 1937. He was a High School Principal in Johnson and Lee
Counties until 1946, when he became owner and operator of the Buick and
Chevrolet dealership in Jackson, KY. He purchased the Chevrolet
dealership in Richmond in 1954, and subsequently co-owned the
Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealership. He has served the automobile industry
as a dealer, investor and operator for more than 50 years, and was
honored for his distinguished service to the automobile industry. Mr.
Salyer was very active in the Richmond community. He was director and
president of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, and was recipient of the
Community Service Award. He was also a past member of the Richmond
Rotary Club for a number of years. He was a member of the Richmond
Industrial Foundation and served two terms as a Trustee of Central
Baptist Hospital. He was also a Director of the State Bank (formally
Bank One and now Chase Bank) for over 40 years, and served as bank
President for one term and Chairman of the Board for a term. He was an
active member of the First Baptist Church and served as a Life Deacon.
Mr. Salyer has shown a lifelong commitment to education. He was a
member of the University of Kentucky Fellows Society. Together with his
wife, Gaye Salyer, he established an endowment at the University Of
Kentucky School Of Medicine for needy students. Mr. Salyer is survived
by two children: Dr. Virginia Roberts and husband Thomas Roberts, and
Dr. William Salyer. He has four grandchildren: Scarlett Bumgarner, Dr.
Jennifer Nicolini, Lara Salyer and Kathryn Salyer and three
great-grandchildren, Sarah Bumgarner, Isabella Nicolini, and Emma
Nicolini. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Ernie Salyer and
James L. Salyer and one sister, Pauline Stapleton. His nieces and
nephews are: Danny and Jack Williams, George, David, Ernie, James and
Laura Salyer, Theresa S. Petot and Dana S. Leland, Jon and Dan W.
Junkin, and Daisy W. J. Sterling. Pallbearers will be Raymond Anderson,
R. Gregg Hart, Ralph Spillman, Scott Althauser, Barry Powell, Charles
Brown, Earl Combs, III, Clark Pergrem, Reagan Taylor, Dale Burns, J.T.
Sowder, and John Hurt. Services will be held Fri, Aug 1, 2008, 2pm at
First Baptist Church in Richmond, with Pastors Bill Fort and Bob Taylor
officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation
will be Thu, July 31, 2008 after 6pm, at the First Baptist Church in
Richmond. Honorary pallbearers are the Past and Present Deacons of the
First Baptist Church and former State Bank Directors: Raymond Anderson,
George Ridings, Jr., Tom Snyder, Don Edwards, Roy Kidd, and Gilbert
Miller. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the First Baptist
Church Building Fund. Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements. Lexington
Kentucky 7/30/2008
SMITH, Ila G.
1934-2008
Mrs. Ila G. Was born on May 7, 1934 and departed this life on July 18,
2008. She had been a resident of Johnson County, Ky., for the last 13
years coming from Moraine, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late John
B. Smith and the late Helen Ila Smith (Wilson). She was preceded in
death by her husband, Hobert G. Smith, and her brother, John B. Smith,
Jr. She leaves surviving the following relatives: one son: Garry L.
Smith and wife Robin of Oregonia, Ohio; one daughter, Karen Nelson of
Kentucky; three grandchildren: Garry L. Smith, Chrystal Nelson, and
Aaron Nelson; two great-grandchildren: Travis B. Smith and Wyatt D.
Smith. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral
Home. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the funeral
home. Burial will take place at the Hurricane Cemetery in Hyden, Ky.,
under the direction of the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home staff. Dayton
Ohio 7/20/2008
SPRADLIN, William "Ruben"
1931-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — William "Ruben" Spradlin, 76, of Leander, died
Saturday, July 5, at St. Joseph East, Lexington. Born Aug. 25, 1931, in
Johnson County, he was a son of the late Manford and Sarah Jane Blair
Spradlin. He was a railroad foreman. He was also preceded in death by a
son, Larry Jay Spradlin; a brother, Frank Spradlin; and two sisters,
Ali and Alifare. Survivors include seven sons, William Spradlin, Donald
Spradlin, Frank Spradlin, Michael Spradlin, all of Louisa, Ronald
Spadlin of Thealka, Clarence Ray Mosley of West Virginia, and Robert
Burchett of Flat Gap; two daughters, Connie Conley and Teresa Diamond,
both of Louisa; two step-daughters, Beth Spencer of Leander and Christy
Whittaker of Arkansas; a sister, Della Jean Rapp of Ohio; several
grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
Tuesday, July 8, at Riceville Freewill Baptist Church with Donald
Lemaster and Joe Scott officiating. Burial was in Spradlin Family
Cemetery, Leander, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Jul.09 2008
TITLOW, Amma (Robinson)
1913-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Amma Titlow, 95, of West Van Lear, died Sunday, July
13, at West Van Lear. Born March 17, 1913, in Floyd County, she was a
daughter of the late Thomas and Minta Goble Robinson. She was a nurse.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, William L. Titlow, in
1967. Survivors include three sons, Billy Titlow of New Carlisle,
Ohio, Mickey Titlow of Paintsville and Richard Titlow of West Van Lear;
five grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren. Graveside services
were Wednesday, July 16, at Cumbo Cemetery, West Van Lear, under the
direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Jul.23 2008
VANCE, Willis Jr.
1949-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Willis Vance, Jr., 58, of Van Lear, died Thursday,
July 10, at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville. Born Sept. 14, 1949,
at Holden, W.Va., he was a son of Gloria Jean Holstein Vance of
Paintsville and the late Willis Vance, Sr. He was a coal miner, a
member of the Freewill Baptist Church, Director of My Lord Has The
Answer Ministry at WZAQ in Louisa and U.M.W.A. Survivors include his
wife, Bonnie Sue Robertson Vance of Van Lear; two daughters, Jennifer
Harris of Flat Gap and Tracy White of Richmond; a son, Brian Vance of
Tampa, Fla.; a sister, Kay Browning of Paintsville; and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, July 13, at Smith Chapel
Church, Louisa, with Revs. Noah Robertson and Terry Conley officiating.
Burial was in Robertson Cemetery, Fort Gay, under direction of Young
Funeral Home, Louisa. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Jul.16 2008
WARD, Alfred R. ‘Al’
1932-2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 31, 3 p.m. at the
Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home Service in Wabash, Ind., for Alfred
‘Al’ Ward, 75, of Andrews, Ind., who passed away Saturday, July 26 at
his residence. Mr. Ward was born Aug. 29, 1932 in Paintsville, Ky., son
of the late Russell “Ricky” and Clara B. Branham Ward. He was a member
of the Faith Baptist Church in Wabash, and he owned Al’s Tree Service.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, the Rev. Robert Ward and
Michael Price. Surviving are his wife, Patty A. Ward of Andrews; one
son, Paul R. (Claudia) Ward of Markle, Ind.; one daughter, Tamala L.
(Kenneth) Slagel of Andrews; three sisters, Barbara S. Williamson and
Julie (Jack) Ward, both of Meally, Ky, and Judy (Ken) Holbrook of
Paintsville; two brothers, Howard (Nancy) Ward of Arcadia, Fla., and
Jimmy (Christine) Price of Boons Camp, Ky.; and four grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Pastor Dan
Boone, with burial following in the Riverside Cemetery at Andrews. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Jul.30 2008
WASSON,
James
1957-2008
MICHIGAN — James Earl Wasson, 50, of Dearborn, Mich., died Thursday,
July 3, in Michigan. Born Dec. 1, 1957, at Dearborn, he was the son of
the late Charles and Beatrice Lewis Wasson. He was a carpenter. He was
also preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Wasson; and a brother,
Patrick Wasson. Survivors include his wife, Diane Barnes Wasson of
Dearborn; three daughters, Jamie Lefko of Dearborn, Janie Tackett of
Paintsville, and Jennifer Quinlan of Taylor, Mich.; two sons, Michael
Lefko of South Gate, Mich. and Andrew Lefko of New Boston, Mich.; a
brother, Michael Wasson of Wayne, Mich.; a sister, Charlene Miro of
Hillsdale, Mich.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were
Thursday, July 10, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville,
with Neil Burchett officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park,
Staffordsville, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home. Big
Sandy News Jul. 2008
WEBB,
Wilford L.
1938-2008
Wilford L. Webb, 69, of Hillsboro, died Saturday July 26, 2008 at
Wright Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fairborn. He was born Dec.,
16, 1938 in Paintsville, Ky., the son of the late Earnest and Lotis
Brooks Webb. He had worked for the Price Brothers Company in Dayton. He
is survived by a son, Kevin and his wife Dawn Webb of Fairborn;
daughter Kimberly and her husband Terry Stephens of Ft. Collins, Colo.;
two grandsons, Ben Chapman and Kyle Webb; brother Elliott Webb of Enon;
and two sisters Lora Mae Salmons of Xenia and Naomi Hill of Fairborn.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother
Earnest Webb, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July
29 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Ken Day
will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bainbridge Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service
at the funeral home.
WILLIAMS,
James Ora
1951-2008
James Ora Williams, 57, of Piqua, passed away this past weekend at his
residence. He was born May 23, 1951, to the late Arb and Maxie
(Ferguson) Williams in Paintsville, Ky. He is survived by a daughter,
Ruth Ann Lee Reynolds of Grove City; a son and daughter-in-law, Roy M.
and Mary Williams of Columbus; step brother, Kenneth Hamilton of
Paintsville, Ky.; step sister, Janice Skaggs of Paintsville, Ky.; a
half sister, Zelda Richardson of Austin, Texas; two half-brothers, Jack
Hamilton of Piqua and Bobby Williams of Ashland, Ky.; and two
grandchildren, Dustin Michael Powell and Joseph Randall Powell, both of
Delaware. He was preceded in death by a sister, a half-sister and a
son. Arrangements are being handled by Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home,
Piqua. Published: 7/9/2008
AUGUST - 2008
BAYES,
Neva Lee (Blanton)
1926-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Neva Lee Bayes, 81, of Flat Gap, formerly of Oil
Springs, died Monday, Aug. 18, at Highlands Regional Medical Center,
Prestonsburg. Born Dec. 13, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Claude
and Flossie Reed Blanton. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, James Bayes; and a daughter, Leatha Hackworth.
Survivors include a son, Jim Bayes of East Point; three daughters,
Martha Jo Dunn and Norma Music, both of Hager Hill, and Paula Howard of
Flat Gap; a brother, Bert Blanton; 10 grandchildren; and 14
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Aug. 21, at Pigeon
Enterprise Baptist Church, Oil Springs, with Charles Blanton, Jr., John
Estep, Gail Music and Isaac Rowland officiating. Burial was in Bayes
Family Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Paintsville Funeral
Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Friday Aug.22 2008
BURCHETT, Virgie (Patton)
1911-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Virgie Patton Burchett, 96, of McDowell, died Thursday,
Aug. 14, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born Dec. 15,
1911, at Patton, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson "A.J."
and Elizabeth Reynolds Patton. She was a homemaker. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Leander "Jack" Burchett; three
brothers, Pete Patton, Frank Patton and Charlie Patton; and four
sisters, Sarah Margaret Slone, Ida Mae Patton, Martha Mosley, and Mary
Bentley. Survivors include two sons, Herbert Bentley of McDowell and
Jack Bentley of Willougby, Ohio; a daughter, Patricia Terry of Onieda,
N.Y.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Aug. 17, at
the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church, Minnie, with Regular Baptist
ministers officiating. Burial was in Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell,
under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy News
Friday Aug.22 2008
BURKETT, Gertrude (VanHoose)
1920-2008
Gertrude Burkett, 87, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, August 18, 2008,
at her home, following an extended illness. She was born in Johnson
County, Kentucky on October 8, 1920 to parents Ed and Elsie (Music)
VanHoose. Gertrude was a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Auxier,
Kentucky, of which her husband was the pastor until his death. She
moved from Kentucky to Carlisle, Ohio in 1992. She was a homemaker and
truly loved by all her children and grandchildren and will be sadly
missed. Mrs. Burkett leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Jerry
(Ruth) Burkett, Bill (Peggy) Burkett, and David (Donna) Burkett; her
special grandchildren, Shawna (Terry) Nisbet, Kim (Dwayne) Howard,
Billy (Tabitha) Burkett, Robin (John) Partin, Todd (Debbie) Burkett,
and David Burkett; twelve great grandchildren; a brother, Bill (Dottie)
VanHoose; four sisters, Ruth Cecil, Mary (Vern) Smith, Vertie (Dencil)
Owsley, and Lucille (Jerry) Barker; numerous nieces & nephews; and
a host of other family & friends. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Reverend Douglas Burkett in 1992; her parents; brothers,
Traber VanHoose, James Willard VanHoose, and Randall VanHoose; and
sisters, Virginia Sizemore and Hazel Cooper. Funeral Service will be
held Friday, August 22, 2008 at 11:00 am at WILSON-SCHRAMM-SPAULDING
FUNERAL HOME, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown with Reverend Bobby Joe
Spencer and Reverend Dencil Owsley officiating. Visitation will be
Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be at
Woodside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care of
Middletown, 1131 Manchester Ave., Middletown, OH 45042. Published
in Middletown Ohio
8/20/2008
CANTRELL, Eudell
1935-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Eudell Cantrell, 73, of Flat Gap, died Friday, Aug.
22, at his residence. Born Feb. 5, 1935, in Johnson County, he was a
son of the late Olva and Flora Curtis Cantrell. He was a retired truck
driver. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Gay
Cantrell; a brother; and two sisters. Survivors include his wife,
Shirley Hill Cantrell of Flat Gap; a son, Billy D. Cantrell of Flat
Gap; a daughter, Betty J. Cantrell of Flat Gap; a brother, Ernie
Cantrell of Flat Gap; a sister, Nola Rowland of Flat Gap; three
grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday,
Aug. 24, at Cold Springs United Baptist Church, Flat Gap, with Eulas
Adams, Allen Fannin, Rick Curtis and Phillip Caudill officiating.
Burial was in Cantrell Family Cemetery, Flat Gap, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Sep.04 2008
CANTRELL,
Proctor
1945-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Proctor Cantrell, 63, of Flat Gap, died Saturday, Aug.
16, at his residence. Born May 20, 1945, in Morgan County, he was the
son of the late James and Sarah Fyffe Cantrell. He was a carpentry
laborer. Survivors include a daughter, Wilma Staniford of
Staffordsville; a sister, Ruby Lemaster of New Carlisle, Ohio; two
grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were Tuesday,
Aug. 19, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Paul Dean Meade and
Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial
Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Friday Aug.22 2008
CLARK, Sarah Clotine (Spears)
1927-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Sarah Clotine Spears Clark, 81, of Flat Gap, died
Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
Jan. 3, 1927, in Pike County, she was a daughter of the late James
Banner and Edna H. Hill Spears. She was a homemaker. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Johnie Clark, in 2001. Survivors
include three sons, Paul Douglas Clark, David A. Clark, and John Roger
Clark, all of Flat Gap; three daughters, Judy Ann Ratliff of Red Bush
and Geraldine Wright and Rita Hitchcox, both of Flat Gap; a brother,
Ricky Allen Spears of Oakwood, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; and 18
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 22,
at Brushy Fork United Baptist Church, Blaine, with David H.
Wolfenbarger, Keith Wells, Robert L. Murray and Donald Ray Baldwin
officiating. Burial will be in Clark Family Cemetery, Flat Gap, under
direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Friday Aug.22 2008
COLE, Roger Dwayne
1961-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Roger Dwayne Cole, 46, of Salyersville, died Monday,
Aug. 4, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Oct.
10, 1961, at Paintsville, he was a son of E.J. and Willie Fletcher
Cole. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Cole. Survivors
include a sister, Barbara Cole of Denver; and five brothers, Douglas
Cole, Jeffery Cole, Anthony Cole, Matthew Cole and Michael Cole, all of
Salyersville. Funeral services were Thursday, Aug. 7, at Salyersville
Funeral Home, with Herman Baldridge and Lonnie Cole officiating. Burial
was in Cole Family Cemetery, Salyersville, under direction of
Salyersville Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Aug.13 2008
CRACE, Geneva (Howard)
1919-2008
MAGOFFIN COUNTY — Geneva Howard Crace, 88, of Salyersville, died
Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born
Dec. 8, 1919, in Letcher County, she was the daughter of the late
Farmer and Maye Borders Howard. She was a homemaker. She was also
preceded in death by two sisters, Genova Tackett and Genette Howard.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer Crace of Salyersville; three
daughters, Phyliss Brannon of Grand Rapids, Mich., Carolyn Williams of
Chelsea, Mich., and Pattie Mullins of Dayton, Ohio; six brothers,
George Howard of West Liberty, Bob Howard of Owensborough, Joe Howard
of Falcon, Bud Howard of Dayton, Billie Jean Howard of Salyersville,
and Jay Howard of Oil Springs; two sisters, Geraldine Little of
Norfolk, Va., and Mary Sue Slone of Dayton; seven grandchildren; and
eight great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 30, at
Magoffin County Funeral Home, with Joe Carroll and Carl Howard
officiating. Burial was in Howard Cemetery, Salyersville, under
direction of Magoffin Funeral Home, Salyersville. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Sep.04 2008
DAVIS,
Hester (Jenkins)
1918-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Hester Davis, 90, of Oil Springs, died Wednesday, Aug.
13, at Oil Springs. Born March 4, 1918, she was a daughter of the late
Ira and Rosa Cook Jenkins. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded
in death by her husband, Clarence Davis. Survivors include two sons,
Danny Davis of Oil Springs and Donnie Davis of Princeton; a sister,
Esta Mahan of Staffordsville; four grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 16, at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Kenny Pelphrey and Mitchell
Spradlin officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery,
Staffordsville, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Aug.2008
ESTEPP, Edith (Baker)
1924-2008
Mrs. Edith Estepp, age 84 of Dayton, died Sunday morning, August 31,
2008, at Hospice of Dayton following a lengthy illness. Edith was born
February 18, 1924 in Boone Camp Kentucky to the late Sam and Dora
(Grim) Baker. She is preceded in death by her dear husband George in
1996. Mrs. Estepp was a member of the Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist
Church of Neppi, Kentucky. A celebration of Edith's life will be held
12:00 Noon, Thursday at the ROGERS' FUNERAL HOME, TROTWOOD with Pastor
Jeff Hilton presiding. The family will receive friends at the funeral
home on Thursday one hour prior to the service. If desired,
contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in memory of Edith.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.RogersFuneralHomes.com "I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard
you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared".
Exodus 23:20. Published in
Dayton Ohio 9/2/2008 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
FAIRCHILD,
Gary
1940-2008
WHITLEY COUNTY — Gary Fairchild, 68, of Corbin, formerly of Oil
Springs, died Thursday, Aug. 21, at Lexington. Born March 15, 1940, he
was a son of the late Hubert and Vicie Estep Fairchild. He was a
secondary education teacher. Survivors include a daughter, Stephanie
Fister of Lexington; four brothers, Bobby Fairchild of Round Rock,
Texas, Paul Fairchild of Canal-Winchester, Ohio, and Sherren Fairchild
and Hubert Fairchild, both of Oil Springs; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday, Aug. 24, at Paintsville Funeral Home
Chapel, with Dewey McCarty officiating. Burial was in Fairchild
Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy NEws Sep
2008
FANNIN,
Theodore Joseph
1927-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Theodore Joseph "Jody" Fannin, 81, of Prestonsburg, died
Thursday, Aug. 21, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg.
Born Feb. 17, 1927, at Fayette County, W.Va., he was a son of the late
Glen Roscoe and Mable Spurlock Fannin. He was retired from John Gray
Pontiac, a member of the Zebulon Masonic Lodge #273 F&AM and a U.S.
Air Force veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen
Marguerite White Fannin, in 1998; and a brother, Tom Fannin. Survivors
include two sons, John Gray and Huey Gray, both of Lexington; a
daughter, Elizabeth Chaffin of Prestonsburg; two brothers, Billy R.
Fannin of Utah and Jack Fannin of Melbourne, Fla.; a sister, Naomi
Steffey of Findlay, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 21, at Carter
Funeral Home Chapel, with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Carter
Funeral Home, Prestonsburg. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Aug.27 2008
GEORGE,
Clyde Eugene
1921-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Clyde Eugene George, 87, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday,
Aug. 28, at his residence. Born Feb. 12, 1921, at Prestonsburg, he was
a son of the late Malcomb T. and Virginia Conley George. He was a
retired engineer with Bell South Systems, a member of the First
Christian Church of Prestonsburg, and a WW II U.S. Army veteran. He was
also preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Walker; and four
brothers. Survivors include his wife, Lois Adams George of
Prestonsburg; a son, Ted George of Prestonsburg; four grandchildren;
two step-grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were
Sunday, Aug. 31, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with James Sherman and
Jim Adams officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park,
Staffordsville, under direction of Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Sep.04 2008
HILL,
Norma (Burchett)
1928-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Norma Hill, 79, of Hager Hill, died Thursday, Aug. 14,
at Huntington, W.Va. Born Dec. 16, 1928, at Woods, she was a daughter
of the late Joe and Ellen Woods Burchett. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Byrd Hill, in 2006. Survivors include two
sons, B. Joe Hill of Hager Hill and George Hill of London; a daughter,
Faye Ellen LaMartina of Daltons, Fla.; two brothers, Dewey Burchett of
Michigan and Darvin Burchett of Prestonsburg; two sisters, Cova McComis
of Ohio and Ilene Helms of Florida; five grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 16, at
Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Thad Eubank and Aaron Keaton
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Stafforesville,
under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Friday Aug.22 2008
HOLBROOK, Gary
1962-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Gary Ray Holbrook, 46, of Wittensville, died Tuesday,
Aug. 12, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born April 7,
1962, in Johnson County, he was a son of Imogene Ward Vitom of
Lowmansville and the late Raymond Holbrook. Additional survivors
include his wife, Linda Holbrook of Wittensville; a son, Gary Shawn
Holbrook of Richmond; three step-sons, Bryan Castle of West Van Lear,
and Roger Castle and Jason Castle, both of Paintsville; a brother,
Michael Anthony Young of Lowmansville; and five step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 16, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel, with Hubert Slone officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial
Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Friday Aug.22 2008
HYDEN, Charles R.
1944-2008
Charles R. Hyden, 63, of rural Wabash, died 4:35 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26,
2008, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 14, 1944, in
Van Lear, Johnson County, Ky., to Taylor and Martha (Hatfield) Hyden.
He married Emma Mary Bowling in Wabash on Dec. 14, 1963; she died April
20, 2005. He retired from Wabash Alloys after 27 years where he had
been a furnace operator. He is survived by his son, Charles R. (Karen)
Hyden Jr. of Wabash; two daughters, Connie F. Johnson of Huntington,
and Mary E.(Kelly) Campbell, of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Todd Allen
Hyden, Charles R. Hyden III, Tyler A. Hyden, Samuel S. Hyden, and Sabra
L. Johnson all of Wabash, and Larry A. Johnson and Christina E. Johnson
both of Huntington; a great-granddaughter, Dazy Emma Hyden of Wabash;
two sisters, Doris Patrick of Tipp City, Ohio, and Dora (Johnny) Porter
of Wellington, Ky.; and four brothers, William (Kay) Hyden of Wabash,
Harold (Billie) Hyden of Tennessee, Orville Hyden of Cincinnati, and
James Hyden of Silver Lake. He was preceded in death by three brothers,
Allene Jewell Giruricich, Minnie Wilcox, and Olamae Collins. Funeral
services will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241
Manchester Avenue, Wabash, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at 10 a.m. with
Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery,
Lagro. Friends may call 4-8 p.m., Thursday, August 28 at the funeral
home. Wabash Indiana Thursday
August 28, 2008 Submitted By: Ron Branham
ISON,
Elnora (Trimble)
1921-2008
Elnora Ison, 86, passed away at Golden Living Nursing Home in
Frankfort, KY on Aug 9, 2008. A native of West Van Lear, KY, she was
born Nov 15, 1921 to the late J.V. and Mayme Trimble. Elnora was an
active member of Midway Baptist Church. She lived her life through the
faith of the Lord. Elnora was actively involved in her church through
Bible Study and her Sunday School Classes. She was also very involved
in the Women's Club of Midway and the local and state WMU. She enjoyed
cooking and baking and loved spending time with her family and friends.
Elnora was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Rev.
Byrd Ison, her brother, James Trimble and her sister, Anna Jean
Cunningham. She is survived by her daughters, Marcia Endicott and her
husband Malcolm, of Midway, KY; Melanie Shoultz and her husband Joe, of
Newburgh, IN; and Elizabeth Wilkerson and her husband Gary, of Signal
Mt., TN; grandchildren, Jennifer and Scott Ferguson of Evansville, IN,
Sean and Erin Endicott of Midway, KY, Beau and Leah Endicott of Midway,
KY, Cara Endicott of Lexington, KY, Ashley Hillock of Cincinnati, OH,
Laura Beth and B.J. Wilkerson of Signal Mt., TN; great-grandchildren,
Tyler and Paige Ferguson, Will Endicott and Langston Endicott. Funeral
services will be held at 10am Mon, August 11th at Midway Baptist Church
with Rev. Tom Allen officiating. Burial will be in Midway Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 3-6pm Sun at Clark Funeral Home in Versailles,
KY. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208
Steele Street, Frankfort, KY 40601 and Midway Baptist Church, 121 S.
Winter Street, Midway, KY 40347. Published
in the Lexington Ky. 8/10/2008 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
JENKINS, Kenneth E. Sr.
1948-2008
Kenneth E. Jenkins, Sr., age 60 of Carmel, passed away peacefully
surrounded by his family Sunday evening, August 3, 2008, at his
residence. Funeral services for Kenneth will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday,
August 7, 2008, at the Cynthiana Church of Christ in Christian
Union. Homer Swearingen will officiate, assisted by Terry
Lawson. Burial with military honors presented by the Highland
County Honor Guard will follow at the Carmel Church of Christ
Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. He was born February
16, 1948 in Paintsville, Kentucky, a son of Columbus "Lum" Jenkins and
Ethel "Nora" (King) Jenkins. He was a veteran of the United
States Army and was a member of the Cynthiana Church of Christ in
Christian Union, where he had been a First Elder and Sunday School
Superintendent. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. On
February 25, 1966 he married Rose Mary (Pierson) Jenkins, who
survives. He is also survived by his mother and stepfather, Ethel
"Nora" and Ollie Jenkins of Cynthiana; four children, Kenneth E. Jr.
and his wife Tanya Jenkins of Powell, Jeff and his wife Lisa Jenkins of
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Tim Jenkins of Dublin, Joni and her husband
Derek Lewis of Cincinnati; three sisters, Dixie (Charles) Thompson of
Waverly, Bonnie (Kenny) Trimble of Chillicothe, Myrtle Jenkins of
Chillicothe; one brother Donnie (Anna) Jenkins of Cynthiana; three
grandchildren, Joshua Jenkins, Kathryn Jenkins, Emily Jenkins; and a
granddaughter-to-be. Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by his
father, Columbus "Lum" Jenkins. Chillicothe Ross Co. Ohio
KIMBLER,
Virgie (Ratliff)
1920-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Virgie Ratliff Kimbler, 88, died Wednesday, Aug. 27,
at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Born Jan. 1, 1920, in
Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Bud and Katie Dale
Ratliff. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Raymond B. Kimbler, in 1969. Survivors include a daughter,
Diana Pennington of Paintsville; and two grandchildren. Funeral
services were Saturday, Aug. 30, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel,
with Raymond Elwood Pennington and Lester Pennington officiating.
Burial was in Ratliff Cemetery, Paintsville, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Sep.04 2008
LITTLE,
Julius Ceasar
1943-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Julius Ceasar "Hopper" Little, 65, of Flat Gap, died
Tuesday, Aug. 12, at his residence. Born March 10, 1943, in Johnson
County, he was a son of the late Marvin and Hulda Ratliff Little. He
was a retired coal miner and a U.S. Army veteran. He was also preceded
in death by two sisters, Cleo Prater and Gloria Jean Sullivan.
Survivors include a son, Mark Little of Staffordsville; a daughter,
Catherine Little Ramey of Flat Gap; two brothers, Marvin Little, Jr.
and Conrad Little, both of Paris; a sister, Joan McCartey of Hager
Hill; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 15,
at Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church, with Paul Dean Meade and Fred Dale
officiating. Burial was in Little Family Cemetery, Hager Hill, under
direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Aug.2008
MANOCK, Jerry Gale
1968-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jerry Gale Manock, 39, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday,
Aug. 17, at East Point. Born Dec. 25, 1968, he was a son of Nora
Johnston Lambert of Wisconsin, and the late Ralph Manock. He was an
auto detailer. Additional survivors include a brother, Brian Manock of
Gleason, Wis.; a half- brother, Douglas Teal of Merrill, Wis.; and two
sisters, Toni Chacon of Rothschild, Wis. and Joy Berry of Appleton,
Wis. Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Donnie Patrick officiating. Big
Sandy News Friday Aug.22 2008
MEADE, George
1941-2008
MISSISSIPPI — George Meade, 67, of Magnolia, Miss., formerly of
Whitehouse, died Thursday, Aug. 7, in Mississippi. Born Jan. 4, 1941,
in Lawrence County, he was a son of the late Willie and Anna Gordon
Meade. Survivors include two sons, George Meade Jr. and John Willie
Meade, both of Whitehouse; five brothers, Thomas Meade of Van Lear,
Davis Meade of Magnolia, Miss.; Willie Meade of Whitehouse, Rick Meade
of Chestnut, and Jim Meade of La Camp, La.; three sisters, Sarah
Catherine Williamson of Whitehouse, Bobbie Vanhoose of Chestnut, and
Linda Wiley of Williamsport; and six grandchildren. Funeral services
were Sunday, Aug. 10, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was
in Wilson Cemetery, Boons Camp, under direction of Phelps and Son
Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Aug.13 2008
MEADE, Tillie (Castle)
1919-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Tillie Meade, 89, died Saturday, Aug. 16, at Mountain
Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born June 23, 1919, in Johnson County,
she was a daughter of the late Lum and Carrie VanHoose Castle. She was
a member of Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded
in death by her husband, Roby Meade, in 1958. Survivors include three
daughters, Dina Handshoe and Brenda Fairchild, both of Paintsville, and
Connie Stalker of Meally; four grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Preston
Funeral Home Chapel, with J.K. Caudill officiating. Burial was in
Castle Cemetery, Tutor Key, under direction of Preston Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Friday Aug.22 2008
MUSIC, Rexford
1939-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Rexford Music, 69, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday,
Aug. 13, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born Jan.
30, 1939, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Frank and Dorothy
Wells Music. He was a federal mine inspector and former district
manager of MSHA. Survivors include three sons, Rex M. Music and Frank
Music, both of Paintsville, and Chris Music of Oxford, Ga.; two
daughters, Stephanie Clevenger of Staffordsville and Rhonda McQuaid of
Paintsville; three brothers, Dexter Music of Hager Hill and James Music
and Joe Music, both of Van Lear; a sister, Vivian Spencer of
Winchester; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday,
Aug.16, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Robert Coppings
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville,
under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big
Sandy News Aug.2008
SADLER, Eva Lee (Castle)
1924-20087
Eva Lee (Castle) 83 of Springfield, formerly of Catawba passed away
Monday, August 25, 2008 in Community Hospital Springfield. She was born
September 27, 1924 in Offict, KY the daughter of the late John &
Vinna (Music) Castle. Eva liked to sew, crochet and complete hobbies.
She is survived by her sons, Jack and John Sadler both of Catawba; her
daughters, Charlotte (Jack) Remley and Suzie (Dick) Bennington both of
South Vienna; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren & 4 great
great grandchildren, her brother, James Castle of Fredericksburg, VA,
as well as numerous nieces & nephews of several generations. She is
preceded in death by her parents, her son, James, 2 brothers, 6 sisters
and the father of her children, Eskell "Pete" Sadler. A gathering of
family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 28,
2008 in the SKILLMAN, MCDONALD & VERNON FUNERAL HOME Mechanicsburg,
OH. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29,
2008 in the funeral home with Pastor Cindee Johnson officiating. Burial
will follow in McConkey Cemetery Catawba. Published in
Springfield Ohio
8/27/2008 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
SNIDER,
Nancy (Rucker)
1940-2008
Nancy E. Snider Age 68, of Dayton, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008
at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 30, 1940 in Van Lear, KY, the
daughter of the late Wayne and Agnes Rucker. She is survived by her son
and daughter-in-law, Robert and Vickie King of Dayton; three sisters,
Ruth Ann (Robert) Wilson of Florida, Sarah Roberts of Florida, and
Helen (Ron) Burden of Otway, OH; two brothers, Wayne Rucker of Kentucky
and Paul Rucker of Dayton; step grandchildren, Brandi Burkhart, Brad
Williams, and Daniel Williams; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at
Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel with visitation 1 hour prior
to time of service. Pastor Chris Musgrave officiating. Published
in Dayton Ohio on
8/17/2008 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
TRIMBLE, Paul Wade
1920-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY Paul Wade Trimble, 80, of Paintsville, died Thursday,
Aug. 7, at Hospice Care Center, Lexington. Born June 30, 1928, in
Johnson County, he was a son of the late Bruce C. and Norsie Reed
Trimble. He was an educator with Paintsville City Schools, a member of
the First United Methodist Church, a U.S. Korean Army veteran, a
lifelong member of the Kentucky Education Association, the National
Education Association, member of the Board of Control of the Kentucky
High School Athletic Association, member of the Kentucky Committee of
the Southern Association of Colleges and School. He was also preceded
in death by his wife, Anna Lee Haines Trimble. Survivors include two
sisters, Georgene McKenzie and Lorene Carney of Staffordsville; two
brothers, Davis Reed Trimble of Staffordsville and John Mark Trimble of
Paintsville. Funeral services were Sunday, Aug. 10, at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with Don Barnett officiating. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Memorial donations may be made
to First United Methodist Church Building Fund by contacting
Jones-Preston Funeral Home at 606-789-3501. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Aug.13 2008
WARNOCk, Claude
1947-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Claude Michael Warnock, 60, of Oil Springs, died
Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Veterans Administration Medical Center,
Huntington, W.Va. Born Dec. 30, 1947, at Hamilton, Ohio, he was a son
of the late Chester Davis Warnock and Anna Blanton Warnock Gray. He was
the owner of an automobile dealership, and was a U.S. Vietnam Marine
Corp veteran. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Kaye Warnock of Oil
Springs; a son, Tracy Warnock of Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, Ruby
Burnside of Trenton, Ohio; four brothers, Adam Gray of McClenny, Fla.,
Randy Gray of Hamilton, Wendell Gray of Harveysburg, Ohio, and Dave
Warnock of Maysville; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 16, at Pigeon Enterprise Baptist
Church, Oil Springs, with Charles Blanton Jr. and Paul Dean Meade
officiating. Burial was in Bayes Family Cemetery, Oil Springs, under
direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Friday Aug.22 2008
SEPTEMBER - 2008
AUSTIN, Clara (Mollette)
1920-2008
Clara Austin, 97, of Van Lear, died Sunday, Sept. 28, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born Nov. 5, 1920, at Martin
County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Minnie Boyd Mollette.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Obie Austin; and a son,
Jack Austin. Survivors include a daughter, Frankie Cantrell of Van
Lear; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and one great
great grandchild. Funeral services will be noon today, Wednesday, Oct.
1, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel with B. Joe Hill and Paul
Keaton officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park,
Staffordsville, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct 2008
BARNES,
Mollie E. (Gullett)
1924-2008
Mollie E. Barnes, 84, of Middletown, died on September 22, 2008, at
Vitas Hospice in Dayton. She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on April
13, 1924 to parents Mack and Arizona (Conley) Gullett. Mrs. Barnes was
a cook at Liberty and Lakota Schools and also at Aeronca. She was a
member of Monroe Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons: Jed
(Sylvia) Combs of Trenton, Haskell (Barbara) Combs of Morristown, FL
and Bronlee (Joanne) Combs of Flowery Branch, GA; 8 grandchildren and
multiple great grandchildren. Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband, Woodrow Combs, her daughter, Deborah K.
Blankenship, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral Service will be held
Friday, September 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Wilson- Schramm-Spaulding
Funeral Home with Reverend Eric Brazleton officiating. Visitation will
be Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.
Interment will be at North Monroe Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to Miltonville Baptist General Fund, 4475 Elk Creek Road,
Middletown, OH 45042. Middletown
Oho 9/23/2008 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
BAYES,
Dennis
1941-2008
Dennis Bayes, 67, of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, at St. Mary's
Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Born May 28, 1941, in Johnson County,
he was the son of the late James Pete and Lula May Bayes. He was the
Chief Finance Officer of Christian and Missionary Foundation, Ft.
Myers, Fla. Survivors include his wife, Pat Kidd Bayes of Flat Gap; two
sons, Michael Dennis Bayes of Battle Creek, Mich. and Brent Alan Bayes
of Ft. Myers, Fla.; a daughter, Lynn Weiner of Overland Park, Mich.;
two brothers, Jack Bayes of Mansfield, Ohio and Robert Bayes of
Paintsville; two sisters, Gladys Hughes of Lima, Ohio, and Louise Jung
of Wapakoneta, Ohio; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 3, at Southside Freewill Baptist
Church, Paintsville, with Wayne Price, Peter Dye and Don Hughes
officiating. Burial was in Bayes Family Cemetery, Swamp Branch, under
direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Donations may be
made in his honor to Southside Church Building Fund or The Gideons
Memorial Bible Program, by contacting Jones-Preston Funeral Home,
606-789-3501. Big Sandy News Oct 2008
BLAIR,
Cecil
1916-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Cecil Blair, 92, of Nippa, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, at
Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born April 5, 1916, at
Barnetts Creek, he was a son of the late Albert and Flora Ratliff
Blair. He was a railroad brakeman. He was also preceded in death by his
wife, Maxine Scarberry Blair, in 2004. Survivors include a brother,
Raymond Blair of Denver; and a sister, Dorothy Blair of Denver. Funeral
services were Sunday, Sept. 7, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with
James R. Blair, Douglas Ward and Jerry Colvin officiating. Burial was
in Blair Family Cemetery, Denver, under direction of Paintsville
Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Sep.10 2008
BLAIR, Curtis Jr.
1928-2008
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. at the Phelps
& Son Funeral Home Chapel for Curtis Blair Jr., 79, of
Staffordsville, Ky., who passed away Thursday, Sept. 18 at his
residence. Mr. Blair was born Oct. 11, 1928 in Johnson County, Ky., son
of the late Curtis and Bethia Webb Blair. He was also preceded in death
by one son, Danny Lee Blair. He was employed by American Standard.
Surviving are his wife, Nora Blair of Staffordsville; two daughters,
Lois Fraley of Marysville, Ohio, and Sandara Blanton of Staffordsville;
one brother, Charlie Blair of Staffordsville; three sisters, Eunice
Fairchild and Elizabeth Martin, both of Staffordsville, and Loretta
Blair of Hilliard, Ohio; and five grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Jerry Colvin and
James R. Blair, with burial following in the Blair Family Cemetery at
Oil Springs, Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps &
Son Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald Friday
Sep.19 2008
BLANTON,
Scottie Lee
1951-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Scottie Lee Blanton, 56, of Staffordsville, died
Sunday, Sept. 7, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg.
Born Dec. 14, 1951, in Johnson County, he was a son of Oakley and Ruby
Meade Blanton. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife,
Sheila Ward Blanton of Staffordsville; a son, Samuel Blanton of
Staffordsville; a daughter, Megan Walters of Boons Camp; a brother,
Timothy Blanton of Burkesville; and a grandchild. Funeral services were
Thursday, Sept. 11, at Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church, with
Ronnie Spriggs, Doug Crider and Toby Wheeler officiating. Burial was in
Staffordsville Church Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Sep 17 2008
BORDERS, Paul David
2008
Paul David Borders, 83, died on Sep 4, 2008. He is survived by
his loving wife of 62 yrs, Margaret Meek Borders; brothers, T. J.
Borders, Richmond, KY, Doug Borders, River, KY, and Earle Dean (Jewell)
Borders, River, KY; sisters-in-law, Vivian Meek Carnes, Richmond, KY,
and Ethel Meek Pace, Seattle, WA; brothers-in-law, Fred (Dean) Meek,
Georgetown, KY. and Charles Meek, Pine Mt. GA; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Funeral Sat, 2pm at Milward-Southland with burial at Blue
Grass Memorial Gardens.
Lexington Kentucky 9/5/2008
BOWER, Pauline (Conley)
1922-2008
Pauline "Polly" C. Bower, age 85, of Mt. Sterling, passed away
Thursday, September 25, 2008, in Riverside Methodist Hospital,
Columbus. She was born December 8, 1922, in Paintsville, KY., the
daughter of Ben and Amanda (Pendleton) Conley. She was a member of The
United Church; Monrovian Garden Club; Past Matron of OES Heber Chapter
#62 of Williamsport. Preceded in death by her parents, and husband
Charles R. (Pete) Bower (March 17, 1984). She is survived by her loving
family: daughters, Lynn Bower of Mt. Sterling, Ann (Tony) Di Nicola of
Columbus; son, Chuck (Sharon) Bower of Mt. Sterling; grandsons,
Christopher Begin, Chas Bower, and Adam Bower; step-grandchildren,
Alexa and Glenn Di Nicola; sister, Billie Conley Shaw of Washington
C.H.; special friend, Dick Sommers of Orient. A Funeral Service will be
held 11 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2008, at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL
HOME, Mt. Sterling. The interment will follow in Pleasant Cemetery. A
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 28, 2008 from 2?6 p.m.
Beginning at 6 p.m. an Eastern Star Service will be held. Family
suggest memorial contributions may be given to The United Church, 30 E.
Columbus Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. 43143. Columbus Ohio
9/27/2008 Submitted By:
Connie Spurlock
BRADFORD,
Bobby
1958-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Bobby Bradford, 50, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday,
Sept. 11, at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville. Born Jan. 24, 1958,
in Johnson County, he was the son of Inis Adams Bradford of David and
the late Burnis Bradford. He was a mechanic with Martin's Peterbilt in
Pikeville and member of the Church of Jesus of Latter Day Saints at
Pikeville. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Willis
Bradford and James Bradford. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Hall
Bradford of Prestonsburg; a son, Jeremiah Bradford of Prestonsburg; two
brothers, Ottis Bradford of David and Hubert Bradford of Plymouth,
Ohio; and three sisters, Geneva Shepherd of Greenwich, Ohio, Bonnie
Holbrook of David and Peggy Dalton of Inez. Funeral services were
Monday, Sept. 15, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with elders of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating. Burial was in
Bradford Family Cemetery, Goodloe, under direction of Nelson- Frazier
Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Sep 17 2008
BROWNING, Alvie ‘Junior’ Jr.
1945-2008
Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 7, 2 p.m. at the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel for Alvie “Junior” Browning Jr., 62, of Lovely,
Ky., who passed away Thursday, Sept. 4 at King’s Daughters Medical
Center in Ashland, Ky. Mr. Browning was born Dec. 15, 1945 in Man,
W.Va., son of the late Alvie Sr. and Anna Marie Justice Browning. He
was a truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Debbie Burdette Browning of
Lovely; two sons, Tommy Browning of Lowmansville, Ky., and James
Browning of Martin County, Ky.; two step-daughters, Sandra Wells and
Minnie Maynard, both of Martin County; two sisters, Bonnie Parker of
Hopewell, Va., and Susie Carol Sexton of Pikeville, Ky.; his aunt, Mary
Justice Meade of Nippa, Ky.; three grandchildren; and two nephews and
three nieces; and several great-nieces and nephews. The service was
officiated by Tim Salyer, with burial in the Moore Cemetery in Martin
County. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Wednesday Sep 10 2008
BURCHETT,
Betty Lou (Meade)
1924-2008
Betty Lou Meade Burchett, 84, widow of Hysell Burchett, died Tue, Sep
16, 2008, at Hospice Care Unit in St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. Mrs.
Burchett was born Aug 5, 1924, in Paintsville, KY. She was the daughter
of Lula Butler Meade and Fred Meade. She was a 1942 graduate of
Paintsville High School. She lived most of her life in Staffordsville,
KY, moving to Lexington three years ago for her medical treatment. Mrs.
Burchett was a lifelong homemaker, avid quilter, and 39 year courageous
survivor of breast cancer. She was a member of First Baptist Church in
Paintsville. Survivors include a son, Dwight (Palma) Burchett,
Staffordsville; a daughter, Bettina Burchett (Wendell) Patrick,
Lexington; three grandchildren, Dr. Matthew (Hope) Burchett, Richmond;
Amanda Patrick, Lexington, and Adam Patrick, Lexington. The family
wishes to thank Dr. Ed Romond, Betty's oncologist of 24 years at Markey
Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to the UK
Markey Cancer Center, 500 South Limestone, Lexington, KY. 40508-9964.
Visitation will be 5-9pm at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home,
Paintsville, on Fri, Sep 19. Funeral services will be conducted by
Betty's nephew, Rev. Lowell Rice, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home,
Paintsville, Sat, Sep 20 at 11am. Burial will follow in Highlands
Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Friends may view this obituary and
submit online condolences at www.jones-prestonfuneralhome.com Lexington
Kentucky 9/18/2008
BURCHETT, Betty Lou (Meade)
1924-2008
Betty Lou Meade Burchett, 84, of Lexington, formerly of Staffordsville,
died Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Hospice Care Unit of St. Joseph Hospital,
Lexington. Born Aug. 5, 1924, at Paintsville, she was the daughter of
the late Lula Butler and Fred Meade. She was a homemaker and a member
of the First Baptist Church in Paintsville. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Hysell Burchett. Survivors include a son,
Dwight Burchett of Staffordsville; a daughter, Bettina Patrick of
Lexington; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.,
Saturday, Sept. 20, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, with Lowell Rice
officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park, Staffordsville.
Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home, Friday, Sept. 19,
under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. In lieu of
flowers, donations are requested to the UK Markey Cancer Center, 500
South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508-9964. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Sep.24 2008
CHARLES,
Aaron ‘Ernie’
1933-2008
Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Aaron “Ernie” Charles, 75, of
Paintsville, Ky., who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Cabell
Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Mr. Charles was born June 11,
1933 in Johnson County, Ky., son of the late George Lewis and Madie
Dawson Charles. He was a farmer. He was also preceded in death by two
brothers, James and Fonzo Charles; and one nephew. Surviving are
several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. The
service was officiated by Tim Hall, with burial in the Pigg Cemetery at
Boons Camp, Ky. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home of Paintsville.
Paintsvile Herald Friday Sep.26 2008
CLINE,
Jacqueline (Hancock)
1927-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Jacqueline Cline, 81, of Lowmansville, died Monday,
Sept. 1, at Mountain Manor Nursing Facility, Paintsville. Born Nov. 14,
1927, at Printer, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Marie
Roberts Hancock. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Cline of
Lowmansville; and three brothers, Tom Hancock of Ivel, Clyde Hancock of
Allen, and Bob Hancock of Betsy Layne. Funeral services will be 11
a.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, at Preston Funeral Home, with Johnny Skaggs
officiating. Burial will be in Cline Family Cemetery, Lowmansville,
under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Sep.04 2008
COLLINS,
Aretta (Billiter)
1921-2008
Arretta "Billiter" Collins, the daughter of Ben "Bunt" Billiter and
Jettie "Huffman" Ford, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 22, 2008. She
was a resident of Shelby Ridge Nursing Facility in Alabaster, Ala. Mrs.
Collins is survived by her husband, the Reverend Powell "Joe" Collins,
who is also a resident at Shelby Ridge in Alabaster. They moved from
Ashland to Alabama to be near their son, Ron, his wife Kathy and
family. Arretta is also survived by a daughter, Sheila Kay Dunbar of
Michigan; and a son, Timothy Joe Collins of Georgia; four grandchildren
and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son-in-law James
Edwin Dunbar. Arretta was born on Sept. 6, 1921, in Pike County. She
was one of 10 brothers and sisters . Seven have passed away and their
names were Hiawatha Huffman/Mullins, Garrett Billiter, Ed Billiter,
Howard Lee "Hub" Billiter, Doug Billiter, Ralph Billiter, and Viola
"Billiter" Wakeland. The two surviving siblings are Terry Wentford
Billiter and Shelby Jean "Billiter" Damron. Arretta and Powell lived in
Johnson County and later in Boyd County. She was a member of Rock Dale
Free Will Baptist Church of Ashland. As a pastor's wife, Arretta's
helping hand was always available to church members as well as to the
community. Her beautiful voice was often lifted in song. She was active
in the Women’s Democratic Association of Boyd County, as well as
numerous church functions. As health issues arose, Mrs. Collins and her
husband, moved to the Sh elby Ridge Nursing Facility. There she made
many friends who will greatly miss her smiles, her wit, and her caring
nature. A memorial fund has been created to allow Arretta's good deeds
to continue. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be
made to the Arretta Collins Helping Hands Memorial Fund and mailed to
P.O. Box 1565, Pelham, Alabama, 35124. A memorial service was held at
Shelby Ridge in Alabaster on Sept. 25. Internment took place at the
Southern Heritage Cemetery of Pelham, Ala. Courtesy of the Daily
Independent of Ashland,KY
COPPOCK,
Ruby J. (Adkins)
1926-2008
Ruby J. 81, of Springfield, passed away at 2:00 AM Sunday, September 7,
2008 in her residence. She was born October 19, 1926 in Johnson County,
Kentucky, the daughter of Calvin Bud and Myrtle A. (LeMaster) Adkins.
Ruby attended Freedom Road Ministries and enjoyed shopping for her
family and watching religious television. She is survived by her loving
children; Dorothy M. (Danny) Ours, Vian, Oklahoma, Gary D. H. Ours,
Vicki A. (Robert) Gallagher, Chillicothe, Ronald E. (Teresa) Ours,
Waverly, Cheryl A. (Paul) Glodak, Terri F. Garrett, Springfield, Mary
J. (Warren) Justice, Gallipolis, and a grand daughter Cheryl Coppock
that she raised from birth, 22 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren,
15 great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by a son Harold F. Ours, Sr. a grand daughter Holly
Faith Coppock, a great grand son Charlie Max, a brother George E
(Kathe) Adkins, a sister Stella Frances Adkins and her parents. Funeral
services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday in the JONES - KENNEY -
ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Friends may visit with the family for one hour
prior to the services. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. Published
Springfield Ohio 9/9/2008
Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
COTTLE,
Katie (Marshall) May, Cottle
1923-2008
Was born December 18, 1923 in at Hager Hill, Johnson County KY,
and
Died Saturday, September 6, 2008 in Kenton OH where she Had lived for
many years. Burial was in Grove Cemetery, Kenton OH The daughter of
Thomas Marshall and Clora (Bayes) Marshall. Katie married October 15,
1940 Dorval May who preceded her in death in 9/18/1956. Also a
daughter Cloa Pearl May and second husband Ben Cottle. Survivors
include three daughters: Joyce Vanhoose, Wanda, Judy, several
grandchildren and great grandchildren; Sisters-in-law
Jennette (May)
Collins of Findley OH and Dessie (May) Spencer of Paintsville KY and
numerous nieces and nephews (Including me, Janet (May) Horne. Written
by: Janet Horne Oct 2008
DEPRIEST,
Yolanda Gaye (VanHoose)
1952-2008
Yolanda Gaye DePriest, 56. Peacefully passed away unexpectedly in her
sleep this past Friday. Daughter of the late Burns VanHoose and JoAnn
Tackett. Survived by husband, Michael; daughter, Micah and son, Brent;
sister, Judy (Ronnie); brothers, Jerry, Randy (Rosie), Kevin, Jeff
(Dora) and Dwayne (Lissa); grandson, Damien; Lisa Smith, Damien's
mother; many nieces and nephews. Karaoke and The River Friends. Plus,
all Friends she knew in her life. By Gaye's request no services will be
held except a Family Gathering. Columbus
Ohio 9/25/2008 (Yolanda's mother is listed as Joanne England in
the Kentucky birth index. Yolanda's father Burns Jr. was
the s/o Burns VanHoose Sr. & Burnice Byrd VanHoose, Burns VanHoose
Sr. was the s/o Bascom (Bass) VanHoose & Julia Hylton/Helton.)
FYFFE,
Gerald
1947-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Gerald Fyffe, 60, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday,
Sept. 3, at his residence. Born Nov. 29, 1947, at Paintsville, he was a
son of the late Wallie E. and Ola VanHoose Fyffe. He was a construction
pipefitter and a member of the National Guard. Survivors include his
wife, Belva Lynn Ferguson Fyffe of Staffordsville; a daughter, Melissa
Moore of Staffordsville; a brother, Emerson Fyffe of Red Bush; and
three grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 6, at
Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Mike Gilliam, Ellis Hamilton,
Wendell Ison, and Paul E. Keaton officiating. Burial was in Paint
Valley Memorial Gardens, Crockett, under direction of Paintsville
Funeral Home, Paintsville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made
to Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church or Bobby Mullins Scholarship Fund
by calling Paintsville Funeral Home, 606-789-5125. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Sep.10 2008
JONES, Charles Andrew
1981-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Charles Andrew "Andy" Jones, 26, of Auxier, died
Tuesday Sept. 2, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Oct.
7, 1981, in Floyd County, he was a son of the late Leroy and Greta Gay
Newsome Jones. He was a court security officer for the Johnson County
Sheriff's Office. Survivors include one brother, Daniel Jones of
Auxier. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 6, at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Larry Blair officiating. Burial
was at Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Sep.10 2008
LEMASTER, Johnnie H.
1937-2008
Johnnie H. Lemaster, 70, of Ashland, Ky., passed away peacefully at his
home on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, following a courageous battle with
cancer. He was born Sept. 22, 1937, in Johnson County, Ky., a son of
the late Plennie and Anna Tackett Lemaster. He was a member of Locust
Grove United Baptist Church and retired from the shipping department at
AK Steel. He was a U.S. Army veteran and Kentucky colonel and a member
of VFW Post 76 and the Johnson County Historical Society. Johnnie loved
his family and was passionate about his studies in genealogy, having
recently fulfilled a longtime dream by publishing a book about Lemaster
family history. Johnnie was also preceded in death by two sisters,
Jeanette Lemaster and Darlene McKenzie, and two brothers, Wallace
Franklin Lemaster and James E. Lemaster (MIA Korean Conflict).
Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Judy Groves Lemaster; and two
daughters, Tracy and husband David Bunch of Lexington, Ky., and Amy and
husband Rusty Gray of Ashland. He also leaves to cherish his memory his
granddaughters, Emily and Olivia Bunch; his grandsons, Dalton and
Taylor Gray; a brother, Garland Lemaster of Hagerhill, Ky.; and five
sisters, Grace Cochran of Fairborn, Ohio, Irene Auxier of Red Bush,
Ky., Jo Ann Blanton of Paintsville, Ky., Lillian Lemaster of Columbus,
Ohio, and Roberta McCarty of Hagerhill. Funeral services will be at 11
a.m. Saturday at Preston Family Funeral Home in20Ashland. Entombment
will be in the Rose Hill Mausoleum, with military rites by VFW Post
8850 of Ironton, Ohio. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the
funeral home. Contributions may be sent in Johnnie’s memory to
Community Hospice, 1358 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101. Condolences
may be sent to www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Daily
Independent of Ashland,KY
9/19/2008 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
Johnnie H. Lemaster
Died: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Age: 70 BOYD COUNTY — Johnnie H.
Lemaster, 70, of Ashland, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, at his residence.
Born Sept. 22, 1937, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late
Plennie and Anna Tackett Lemaster. He worked at AK Steel, was a member
of the Johnson County Historical Society, a member of the Post #76 VFW,
a Kentucky Colonel, and a U.S. Army veteran. He was also preceded in
death by two sisters, Jeanette Lemaster and Darlene McKenzie; two
brothers, Wallace Franklin Lemaster and James E. Lemaster. Survivors
include his wife, Judy Groves Lemaster of Ashland; two daughters, Tracy
Bunch of Lexington and Amy Gray of Ashland; a brother, Garland Lemaster
of Hager Hill; five sisters, Grace Cochran of Fairborn, Ohio, Irene
Auxier of Red Bush, Jo Ann Blanton of Paintsville, Lillian Lemaster of
Columbus, Ohio, and Roberta McCarty of Hager Hill; and four
grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 20, at Preston
Family Funeral Home. Burial was in Rose Hill Mausoleum with Military
Rites by FVW Post #8850, Ironton, Ohio. Contributions may be sent in
Johnnie's memory to Community Hospice, 1358 Central Ave., Ashland, KY
41101, under direction of Preston Family Funeral Home, Ashland.
Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep.24 2008
MARSHALL, Garland
1940-2008
Garland Marshall, 67, of Madison Township, died on September 24,
2008, at his residence. He was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on
December 26, 1940 to parents Clyde and Beulah (Cole) Marshall. Mr.
Marshall was an electrician for CG&E. He loved golf and watching
the grandchildren play sports. He was a history buff. He is survived by
his wife Beatrice S. (Bowman) Marshall; two daughters: Kimberly (Kevin)
Mathis and Sherry (David) Beckett; two brothers: Gary & Jerran
Marshall; Special Aunt, Mildred Marshall; Grandchildren, Michael &
Megan Beckett; Step Grandchildren, Kelcie Marie & David Mathis and
numerous other family & friends. Mr. Marshall was preceded in death
by his parents. Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 26, 2008
at 2:00 PM at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home with Chaplin Lois
Allen officiating. Visitation will be Friday, September 26, 2008 from
1-2 PM at Wilson- Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd.,
Middletown. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park. The
family sends special thanks to Dr. Gaeke and her staff for all their
care. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care Of Middletown,
1131 Manchester Ave., Middletown, OH 45042 or American Cancer Society,
2808 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45206. Middletown Ohio
9/25/2008 Submitted By:
Connie Spurlock
MAYNARD,
Mary (Stepp)
1933-2008
OHIO — Mary Louise Maynard, 74, of Columbus, Ohio, died Friday, Sept.
12, at Scorta Community Nursing Facility, Columbus. Born Oct. 31, 1933,
in Mingo County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Isiah and
Gertrude Gauze Stepp. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Robert Maynard; and a daughter, Theresa E. West.
Survivors include a son, Tom Runyons of Columbus; two daughters, Zondra
Bevins of Wacko and Phyllis Archer of Columbus; and a sister, Betty
Curtis of Columbus. Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 16, at
Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home. Burial was in Highlands Memorial
Gardens, Paintsville, under direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral
Home, Inez. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Sep 17 2008
MCFADDIN, Ina (Richardson)
1924-2008
Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 18, 1 p.m. at the First Free
Will Baptist Church for Ina Richardson McFaddin, 84, of Paintsville,
Ky., who passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home
in Paintsville. Mrs. McFaddin was born April 6, 1924 in Estill County,
Ky., daughter of the late Hargis and Nannie C. Wilson Richardson. She
was assistant manager at the Sipp Theater. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Tommy McFaddin. Surviving are one brother, Argus
Richardson of Betsy Lane, Ky.; one sister, Eddie Mae Richardson of
Paris, Ky.; one niece; one special great-niece and - nephew; and
several additional nieces and nephews. The service was officiated by
Larry Blair and Robert Coppings, with burial in the Mayo Cemetery in
Paintsville. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville
Herald Friday Sep.19 2008
PREECE,
David Jackson
1942-2008
David JAckson Preece, 66, of River, KY and formerly of Columbus, passed
away on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, in Huntington, WV. Born to the
late Ernest and Oppy (Mattox) Preece in Inez, KY, on June 28, 1942.
David is survived by his daughter, Michelle Preece; sons, Earnest
(Michelle Caudill) Preece, Michael (Carla) Preece, Philip Preece;
grandchildren, Ashley, Shawn, Brandon, Krystal, Melissa, Kristen,
Little D, Little Phillip; great-grandchildren, Scotty and Carley;
sisters, Donnis Rabuck, Dorothy Plakaros, Della (Carl) Steigerwald;
brothers, Dallas (Sandra) Preece, Daniel (Dochie) Preece; Companion of
14 years, Rosie Williams; close friends, Pam Abdon, Mike and Junior
Curtis. David served in the US Army from 1961-1963. Visitation will be
held on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME,
3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH with the Funeral Service
on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Submitted
By: Connie Spurlock
ROWLAND, Audrey Earl (Horne)
1934-2008
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Audrey Earl Horne Rowland, 74, of
Staffordsville, Ky., who passed away Sunday, Sept. 14 at King’s
Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. Mrs. Rowland was preceded in
death by her husband, Robert Paul Rowland. She was a retail sales
clerk. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Joyce
Horne, and one sister Ivalu Colvin. Surviving are two sons, Robert
Keith Horne of Lima, Ohio, and John Earl Horne of Staffordsville; three
brothers, Ulysus Horne of Staffordsville, James Thomas Horne of Xenia,
Ohio, and Larry Randall of Monterey, Tenn.; and two grandchildren. The
service will be officiated by Allen Fannin, with burial following in
the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. Arrangements
under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville,
Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday
Sep 17 2008
SALYER,
Gusta (Lyon)
1925-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Gusta Lyon Salyer, 83, of Plant City, Fla., formerly
of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Life Path Hospice House, Plant
City. Born April 23, 1925, at Flat Gap, she was the daughter of the
late John and Nancy Lyon. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Oral Salyer. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Ron
Salyer of Plant City, Fla.; two daughters, Sandra "Sue" George of
Orlando, Fla. and Pam Pumory of Plant City; 10 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Monday, Sept. 15, at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel,
with Tim Salyer officiating. Burial was in Lyon Cemetery, Keaton, under
direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Sep 17 2008
SALYER, Thomas Douglas
1920-2008
Thomas Douglas "Tom" Salyer, 88, died Sunday, Sept. 21, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born Jan. 21, 1920, he was a son
of the late George and Mary Hettie "Dink" Thomas Salyer. He worked at
the Paintsville Stock Market and was the groundskeeper of the
Paintsville football field. He was also preceded in death by four
brothers, C.M. Salyer, John Ed Salyer, James Frankie Salyer and George
Paris Salyer; five sisters, Mollie Pelfrey, Mildred Griffith, Louella
Cremeans, Casteria McKenzie, and Lillian King. Survivors include a
sister, Hazel Williams of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be 11
a.m., today, Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will be in Salyers Family Cemetery, Elna, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Sep.24 2008
STROBEL,
Gary Strobel
1941-2008
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Gary Wayne "Streethawk" Strobel, 67, of Louisa, died
Saturday, Sept. 13, at his residence. Born Sept. 10, 1941, in
Evansville, Ind., he was the son of the late Walter Henry and Lorene
Dunn Strobel. He was a retired Electrician Foreman at Martiki, a former
Paintsville Police Officer, and a Disc Jockey with WZAQ in Louisa.
Survivors include four daughters, Valerie Stone of Clay County, Dawn
Strobel of Western Kentucky, Teressa (David) Vance of Louisa, and Kelli
Henderson of Panama City, Fla.; four sons, DeWayne (Crystal) Strobel of
Nashville, Tenn., Tim Strobel and fiancée Lorrie of Paintsville,
Chris "Bubba" Strobel of Panama City, and Matthew Strobel of Louisa; a
sister, Marcella (Kay) Clark of Manitou; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Wilson
Funeral Home, with Rev. Rick May officiating. Burial will be in
Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Wilson
Funeral Home, Louisa. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Sep 17 2008
TACKETT, Jessie Jr.
1934-2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. at the
Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Jessie Tackett Jr., 74, of Paintsville,
Ky., who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17 at Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center in Paintsville. Mr. Tackett was born March 19, 1934 in
Johnson County, Ky., son of the late Maude Litteral and Jessie Tackett
Sr. He was an installer for The Fence Co. He was also preceded in death
by his wife, Joann Charles Tackett. Surviving are one brother, Thomas
Tackett of Paintsville; and six sisters, Shirley Dorton, Ora Johnson
and Imogene Gussler, all of Paintsville, Estelle Reed of Meally, Ky.,
Libby Foley of Prestonsburg, Ky., and Louise McCarty of Hager Hill, Ky.
The service will be officiated by Kenneth Chambers and Ron Thacker,
with burial following in the Omega Cemetery at Waverly, Ohio.
Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Friday Sep.19 2008
THORNBURY,
Mae (Conley)
1911-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mae Thornbury, 96, of Greenup, formerly of Johnson
County, died Saturday, Sept. 6, at her residence. Born Oct. 22, 1911,
at Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Coonie Darius and
Anna Ryland Conley. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Gibson of
Raceland; a step-daughter, Susan Widner; 15 grandchildren; 17 great
grandchildren; and several great- great grandchildren. Funeral services
were Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Gary
Blevins and Arlene Blair officiating. Burial was in Conley Cemetery,
Oil Springs, under direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville.
Big Sandy News Wednesday Sep 17 2008
TRANSUE, Sandra Gail (Maynard)
1961-2008
Sandra Gail Transue, 47, passed away at Mt. Carmel East Hospital on
Sunday, September 28, 2008, after being diagnosed with cancerous brain
tumors on August 22, 2008. She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky, on
January 2, 1961. Her marriage and the birth of her two daughters were
the highlights of her life. Sandra enjoyed watching her girls compete
in sports and was an avid reader. She worked for Nationwide Insurance
for 28 years. Preceded in death by her father Paul Maynard. She is
survived by her husband, Terry Transue; her daughters, Ashley Ariann
and Lauren Nicole Transue; her mother, Louann Miller; her brother,
Keith Maynard; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2008, at
SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where family will
receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Interment Forest Lawn
Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research
Institute, 300 West Tenth Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210 Published in
Columbus Ohio 10/2/2008 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
VANHOOSE,
Lemuel
1937-2008
Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Lemuel VanHoose, 71, of Hager
Hill, Ky., who passed away Monday, Sept. 15 at his residence. Mr.
VanHoose was born Aug. 17, 1932 in Johnson County, Ky., son of the late
Vencil and Ethel Blevins VanHoose. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn
Little VanHoose of Hager Hill; one daughter, Carolyn Sue (Larry) Boggs
of Hager Hill; and four grandchildren, Dennis Lee Spradlin, Crystal
Susan Castle, Heather Draffen and Matthew Spradlin and six
great-grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Gary Mounts,
with burial following in the family cemetery on Rockhouse at Hager
Hill. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Friday Sep.19 2008
WELLMAN,
Brian Keith
1959-2008
Brian Keith Wireman, 49, of Medina, Ohio, formerly of Paintsville, died
Tuesday, Sept. 23, in Ohio. Born Aug. 18, 1959, at Paintsville, he was
the son of Robert (Bob) and Billie Foley Wireman of Staffordsville. He
worked in the computer field, and was a member of Christ Church,
Columbia Station, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,
Robert and Maude Foley; and Bill and Pauline Wireman. Survivors include
three daughters, Chelsea Wireman, Corey Wireman, and Hollie Wireman,
all of Medina; two sons, Aaron Wireman, and Taylor Wireman, both of
Medina; a sister, Tamela Gumm of Jefferson City, Mo.; two brothers,
Timothy Wireman of Medina, and Barry Wireman of Tarpon Springs, Fla.
Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 28, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home,
with Tommy Reed officiating. Burial was in Foley Cemetery, Auxier,
under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy
News Oct. 2008
WELLS,
Hobert J.
1919-2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Hobert J. Wells, 88, of
Cincinnati, Ohio, who passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Springfield
Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Wells was born Sept.
22, 1919 in Johnson County, Ky., son of the late Herbert D. and Ella
Davis Wells. He was a school teacher. He was also preceded in death by
his wife, Maxine Pack Wells. Surviving are one son, Phillip Wells of
Cincinnati; one daughter, Jennie Wells Cope of Cincinnati; one brother,
Dennis Wells of Boons Camp, Ky.; and three grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Kenneth Castle, with
burial following in the Wells-Fields family cemetery at Boons Camp.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
Herald Friday Sep.19 2008
WELLS,
Mary Evelyn (Goble)
1929-2008
FLOYD COUNTY — Mary Evelyn Goble Wells, 79, of Paintsville, died
Saturday, Sept. 13, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born
June 6, 1929, at Prestonsburg, she was a daughter of the late Otis and
Carmack Skeens Goble. She was a homemaker and a member of the Corn Fork
Freewill Baptist Church, Prestonsburg. She was also preceded in death
by her husband, James B. Wells; two brothers, Howard Goble and Landon
Charles Goble; and a sister, Joan Whitaker. Survivors include two sons,
Danny Wells of Paintsville and James Wells of Stanville; a sister,
Janet Ratliff of Prestonsburg; four grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 16, at
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with Bill Campbell and Dave Garrett
officiating. Burial was in Harris Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Sep 17 2008
OCTOBER - 2008
AKERS, Wanda Jean Woods
1934-2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m. at the Foreman
Funeral Home for Wanda Jean Woods Akers, 74, of LaGrange, Ky., who
passed away Sunday, Oct. 5 at Friendship Manor. Mrs. Akers was born
July 12, 1934 in Paintsville, Ky., daughter of the late James Woods and
Ethel Salyers. Surviving are her husband, Alvin Akers; her son, Michael
(Mary) Akers; her daughter, Jan Searing; one brother, James Woods; and
five grandchildren. Interment in the Jeffersontown Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Foreman Funeral Home of
Louisville, Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Oct.08 2008
ARMS,
Charles Ray
1943-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Charles Ray Arms, 65, of Paintsville, died Tuesday,
Oct. 21, at St. Joe East, Lexington. Born April 1, 1943, in Johnson
County, he was the son of the late Ray and Imogene Arms Arms. He was a
pipe fitter with Local 246, Ashland, and a member of Rockhouse Freewill
Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Ronda Sue Keltner of
Orland Hills, Ill.; three sons, Charles Edward Arms of Hager Hill,
Sammie Ray Arms of Richmond, and Tracy Arms of Thealka; two brothers,
Steve Arms of Paintsville, and Stanley Arms of Troy, Ohio; a sister,
Janice Blair of Hager Hill; eight grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., today, Friday, Oct. 24,
at Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church, Hager Hill, with Richard
Williams, and Wendell Ison officiating. Burial will be in Arms
Cemetery, Paintsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday Oct.23 2008
ARMS,
James A. ‘Baldie’ Sr.
1930-2008
Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. at the Lynch
Funeral Home in Horseheads, N.Y. for James A. “Baldie” Arms Sr., 78, of
Erin, N.Y., who passed away Monday, Oct. 27. Mr. Arms was born June 12,
1930 in Paintsville, Ky., son of the late William and Lucinda Arms. He
was a laborer for the International Laborers Union #1752, and a Korean
War Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary
Smith and Martha Long, and his brother, Loyd Arms. Surviving are his
wife, Joyce Scholtisek Arms of Horseheads; two daughters, Tracey L.
Arms of Beaumont, Texas, and Neva D. Arms (Tim) Shelton of Horseheads;
one son, James A. “Bubba” (LaShonda) Arms Jr. of Big Flats, N.Y.; three
brothers, Paul (Anna Mae), Henry (Laura), and Harry (Janie) Arms, all
of Geneva, N.Y.; one sister, Linda (Louis) Linthicum of Texas; and five
grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The service
will be officiated by Pastor Thomas Allen with interment in the Maple
Grove Cemetery in Horseheads. Full military honors will be conducted.
Arrangements under the direction of the Lynch Funeral Home of
Horseheads. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Oct.29 2008
AUXIER,
Mae (Conley)
1914-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m. at the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel for Mae Auxier, 94, of East Point, Ky., who passed
way Friday, Oct. 3 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in
Prestonsburg, Ky. Mrs. Auxier was born May 26, 1914 in Johnson County,
Ky., daughter of the late Troy and Stella Adams Conley. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Frank Auxier; two brothers, Herb and
Clyde Conley; and one sister, Nell Blair. She was a nursing home cook.
Surviving are two sons, Paul Auxier of Prestonsburg, Ky., and David
Keith Auxier of East Point, Ky.; and two daughters, Oralee McKenzie of
Paintsville, Ky., and Carol Ann Branham of East Point; and nine
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by
Richard Williams, Larry Blair, Dean Tackett and Ronnie Spriggs, with
burial in the Auxier Family Cemetery on Little Lick Fork at East Point.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville.
BLAIR, Dorothy (Blair)
1912-2008
Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. at the Beechwall
United Baptist Church for Dorothy Blair, 96, of Denver, Ky., who passed
away Tuesday, Oct. 21 at her residence. Mrs. Blair was born April 20,
1912, daughter of the late Albert and Flora Ratliff Blair. She was a
retired seamstress. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Burlin Blair; two daughters, Lillian Lowe and Geraldine Baldwin; and
two grandsons, Jamie Lowe and Doug Baldwin. Surviving are two sons,
Dalmas and Robert Blair, both of Denver, Ky.; one daughter, Dottie
Spradlin of Denver; one brother, Raymond Blair of Denver; and 14
grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
The service was officiated by Elders Jerry Colvin, James R. Blair, and
James D. Spradlin, with burial in the Blair Cemetery at Denver.
Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home of
Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Oct.29 2008
BLANKENSHIP,
Shirley
1917-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Shirley Blankenship, 91, of Paintsville, died Tuesday,
Oct. 14, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home of Paintsville. Born March 21,
1917, in Pike County, he was the son of the late Alex and Dolly McGuire
Blankenship. He was the owner of Blankenship Insurance Agency. He was
also preceded in death by first wife, Donna Blankenship, and second
wife, Betty Blankenship. Survivors include a brother, Ottis Blankenship
of Paintsville; and a sister, Mabel Blackburn of Pikeville. Funeral
services were Friday, Oct. 17, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel
with Kenneth Chambers officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial
Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News Oct. 2008
BLANTON,
Arnold
1925-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Arnold Blanton, 83, of Hager Hill, died Wednesday,
Oct. 22, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born March
3, 1925, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Jack and Allie
Fairchild Blanton. He worked in retail management, and was a U.S. Navy
WW II veteran. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Eunice
Horn Blanton, and second wife, Patricia Lou Perrone Blanton. Survivors
include a daughter, Amy Barns of Frankfort; and a son, Jackie Blanton
of Paintsville. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Michael Tackett and Jeff Straton
officiating. Auxier Chapter #18 DAV will conduct military services.
Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under
direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Visitation will
be 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 24, at the funeral home. Big Sandy
News Friday Oct.23 2008
BLANTON,
James Ray
1942-2008
James Ray Blanton, 66, of Greenfield, Ohio, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, at
Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. Born Aug. 4, 1942, in
Johnson County, he was the son of the late Paul and Hattie O'Bryan
Blanton. He was a pipe fitter for Local No. 577 in Portsmouth, a member
of the Mary Chapel United Baptist Church of Waverly and a U.S. Army
Vietnam veteran. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry
Blanton. Survivors include his wife, Carol Caudill Blanton of
Greenfield; two daughters, Jerri Lynn Blanton and Jayme Carol Richards,
both of Greenfield; a brother, Paul M. Blanton of Greenfield; two
sisters, Linda Hall of Lucasville and Sue Bender of Columbus; and four
grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 2, at
Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home with Zane Murray officiating. Burial
was in Scioto Burial Park, Lucasville, under direction of
Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home, Lucasville. Big Sandy News Nov 2008
BROWN,
Langley
1925-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Langley Brown, 83, of Wittensville, died Tuesday, Oct.
21, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born Aug. 22,
1925, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Merdia and Belle
Castle Brown. He was a coal miner at Island Creek, a member of Tom's
Creek Freewill Baptist Church, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors
include his wife, Erie Preston Brown of Wittensville; two daughters,
Dolla Julian of Nippa and Judy Gail VanHoose of Tutor Key; a son, Jerry
Lane Brown of Sitka; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday, Oct. 23, at Tom's Creek Freewill
Baptist Church, with J.K. Caudill, Chad Blair, and John G. Pelphrey
officiating. Burial was in Dixon Cemetery, Wittensville, under
direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday
Oct.23 2008
CANTRELL,
Suzanne Renee
1980-2008
Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m. at the Fishtrap
United Baptist Church in Staffordsville, Ky., for Suzanne Renee
Cantrell, 28, of West Liberty, Ky., who passed away Monday, Oct. 6 at
her residence. Ms. Cantrell was born March 18, 1980 in Morgan County,
Ky., daughter of Charlene King Cantrell of West Liberty and the late
Edgar Cantrell. Surviving in addition to her mother are three brothers,
Johnny Ray Cantrell of Isonville, Ky., and Jimmy Allen and James Arte
Cantrell, both of West Liberty; and one sister, Rhonda Cantrell May of
Paintsville, Ky. The service was officiated by Elders Frankie Williams,
Sammie Reed and Melvin Wright, with burial in the Jones-Robins Family
Cemetery at West Liberty. Arrangements under the direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Friday
Oct.10 2008
CARMEANS,
Doris (Lewis)
1931-2008
Doris Carmeans, 77, of Van Lear, died Saturday, Oct. 4, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born April 14, 1931, she was the
daughter of the late Clyde Lewis and Elizabeth (Babe) Crum. Survivors
include her husband, Bill Carmeans of Van Lear; a son, Ricky Carmeans
of Ohio; three daughters, Nena McCoart of Staffordsville, Diane Cochran
of Oil Springs, and Rita Preston of Paintsville; two brothers, Paul
Lewis and Bobby Lewis, both of Indiana; two sisters, Aretta Branham and
Betty Crum, both of Boons Camp; four grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 6, at Phelps
and Son Funeral Home, with Jimmy Price and Paul Wayne Browning
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville,
under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Oct.08 2008
CASTLE,
Isaac Ray
1924-2008
Isaac Lee Ray "Ray Kie" Castle, 84, of Tutor Key, died Thursday, Oct.
30, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born July 24,
1924, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Kie and Eula Ward
Castle. He was a miner and a member of the Baker Branch Freewill
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Grace Preston Castle of
Tutor Key; a son, Kie Castle of Tutor Key; two daughters, Eula Lee Agee
of Hartsville, Ohio and Angelia Doderer of Oil Springs; two sisters,
Cordia Castle of Paintsville and Oneida Scurlock of Tutor Key; eight
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
Sunday, Nov. 2, at Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church with Gen
Castle, Hollie Jay VanHoose and James Roger VanHoose officiating.
Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under
direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov 2008
CASTLE,
Kenneth Ray
1960-2008
Kenneth Ray 48, of Springfield, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008.
He was born October 5, 1960, a son of Billie and Ora (Staggs) Castle in
Springfield, OH. Kenneth spent a lot of time enjoying racing and
working on hot rod cars. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Hughes; two
step-daughters, Amie Gray of Springfield and Monique Hughes of Dayton;
son, Joseph Castle Gray; his parents; sister, Barbara Castle of
Springfield; aunts, Helen Bowen of Paintsville, and Lorena Cantrell of
Marion; uncle, Joe Staggs of Cattlesburg; nephew, Joshua Allen Miller;
great nephew, Prestyn Miller both of Springfield; a host of cousins and
friends. Visitation will be held from 5-8PM Thursday October 30, 2008
in the JACKSON LYTLE WILLIAMS Funeral Home, where a celebration of
Kenneth's life will be held 3PM Friday October 31, 2008 with viewing
one hour prior to service. Interment to follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.
Springfield Ohio 10/29/2008 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
COLVIN,
Donald K.
1942-2008
Donald K. Colvin, 66, of Delaware, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 in
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born on February 26,
1942 in Paintsville, KY to the late Walter Payne and Dorothy Jean
(Fairchild) Colvin. He had been a truck driver for over 41 years,
having worked for Silvan Trucking for many years, retiring in 2003. He
enjoyed fishing, old antique cars and woodworking. He especially liked
spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Sarah
"Sally" C. Colvin; 2 sons, Donald L. (Beth) Colvin of Hilliard and Chad
E. (Marcy) White of Delaware; 2 daughters, Tanya L. White of Delaware
and Lisa E. (Ricky) Howard of Marion; 10 grandchildren, Arrianne, Zac,
Zack, Haley, Khadijah, Heather, Levi, Haiden, Skylee and Madison; 2
brothers, James (Cindy) Colvin and Bruce (Debbie) Colvin, both of
Delaware; 1 sister, Glenna Hicks of Springfield, Ohio; and numerous
nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents that had preceded him in
death was his brother, Lee Colvin. The family will receive friends on
Friday, October 31, 2008 from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral
service at 3 p.m., in the Rodman Neeper Funeral Home, 1510 West William
Street, Delaware , with the Rev. Gary Holman, Pastor, of New Hope
Community Fellowship, Gahanna, officiating. Burial will be in the
Cheshire Cemetery. Columbus Ohio 10/30/2008 Submitted
By: Connie Spurlock
CONLEY,
Lettrice Joy
1925-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lettrice Joy Conley, 82, of Paintsville, died Friday,
Oct. 17, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born
Dec. 24, 1925, at Tutor Key, she was the daughter of the late Bert and
Ora Preston Vanhoose. She was a telephone operator. She was also
preceded in death by a son, Franklin P. Conley; and a daughter, Paula
Joy Wallen. Survivors include her husband, Franklin Conley of
Paintsville; and a grandchild. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 20,
at First Christian Church with Wes Stedtefeld officiating. Burial was
in VanHoose Cemetery, Tutor Key, under direction of Paintsville Funeral
Home, Paintsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
First Christian Church by calling 606-789-5125. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Oct.22 2008
DANIEL,
Maxine (Williams)
1920-2008
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. at the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Maxine Williams Daniel, 88, of
Sarasota, Fla., who passed away Monday, Oct. 13 at Heartland Health
Care and Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota. Mrs. Daniel was born March
22, 1920 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late George Herbert
and Ora Ethel Auxier Williams. She was a retail sales clerk. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Howard Daniel; her son,
George David “Butch” Daniel; her brother, Lowell Williams; and her
sister, Christine Williams Receveur. Surviving are one daughter,
Charlene (Hurston) Hall of Sitka, Ky.; and three grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. The service
will be officiated by James Kelly Caudill and Phil Adkins, with burial
following in the Walker Horn Cemetery at Staffordsville, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald Friday Oct.17 2008
DAVIS,
Mary L. (Hicks)
1937-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Mary L. Davis, 71, of Wittensville, died Thursday,
Oct. 16. Born July 16, 1937, in Boyd County, she was the daughter of
the late Chester and Ethel Thompson Hicks. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Elmer Davis, in 1990; and a brother, Chester
Hicks. Survivors include a daughter, Debra Cox of Wittensville; a
sister, Deloris Rowland of Dayton, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Funeral
services were Saturday, Oct. 18, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel
with Kenny Pelphrey officiating, under direction of Phelps and Son
Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Oct.22 2008
FLETCHER,
Frank
1912-2008
MARTIN COUNTY — Frank Fletcher, 96, of Pilgrim, died Monday, Oct. 20,
at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Feb. 22, 1912, in
Martin County, he was the son of the late Matt and Mary Elizabeth
Maynard Fletcher. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers,
Charley Fletcher, Jeff Fletcher, Shadle Fletcher, Martin Fletcher, Bob
Fletcher, John Fletcher, and Isaac Joe Fletcher; and two sisters,
Mattie Fletcher and Vinie Maynard. Survivors include his wife, Olga
Maynard Fletcher of Pilgrim; eight daughters, Linda Jude, Mary Wheeler,
Doris Moore, Vina Jude, Judy Pauley, Edith Muncy, and Mattie Davis, all
of Pilgrim, and Ida Haney of Paintsville; two sons, James Frank
Fletcher and Ked Fletcher, both of Pilgrim; two brothers, Richard
Fletcher of Inez and Ked Fletcher of Pilgrim; 29 grandchildren; and 26
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Oct. 23, at Sidney
Old Regular Baptist Church, with Gene May, Gene Burnette, Gary Jude,
Claude Mollett, and Lacy Fletcher officiating. Burial was in Fletcher
Family Cemetery, Frog Pond, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral
Home, Inez. Big Sandy News Friday Oct.23 2008
FLINT,
Geneva (Ward)
1934-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. at the Preston
Funeral Home Chapel for Geneva Flint, 73, of Offutt, Ky., who passed
away Thursday, Oct. 23 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in
Paintsville, Ky. Mrs. Flint was born Nov. 8, 1934 in Johnson County,
Ky., daughter of the late Glen and Elsie Pauley Ward. She was a retired
salesclerk with Salyer’s Dept. Store. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, John Flint. Surviving are one daughter, Jennifer VanHoose
of Staffordsville, Ky.; and five grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. The service was officiated by J. M. Scott, with
burial in the Ward Cemetery at Offutt. Arrangements under the direction
of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Oct.29 2008
GRIMM, Bert
1913-2008
Bert Grimm, 94, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born Dec. 25, 1913, in Johnson
County, he was the son of the late Bascom and Sarah Grimm. He was a
mechanic/coal miner, and member of Paintsville Masonic Lodge #381
F.&A.M. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Vanover Grim of
Paintsville; three daughters, JuJuana Blanton of Tipp City, Ohio, Betty
Wells of Paintsville and Beverly Blanton of Troy, Ohio; a sister,
Beatrice Patrick of Paintsville; six grandchildren; and 15
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 3, at
Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Highland Memorial
Park, Staffordsville. Masonic rites were conducted Thursday, Oct. 2 at
the funeral home by Paintsville Masonic Lodge #181 F.&A.M., under
direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Oct.08 2008
HOPSON, Glenninn Darrell
19502008
Glenninn Darrell "Hoppy" Hopson, 57, of Blaine, passed away Wed.
October 29, at his home in Blaine. Born Dec. 2, 1950, at Paintsville,
he was a son of Glennin Emory Hopson and the late Pauline Holbrook
McDowell. He was a member of Laborers Local 1445 Lodge, Catlettsburg.
Surviving is his father Glennin Emory Hopson of Thelma; his wife,
Shirley Francis Limings Hopson of Blaine; two daughters, Carol Sparks
of Hager Hill and Pam Hicks of Blaine; two sons, Andrew Hopson of Sandy
Hook and Darrell Hopson of Louisa; two sisters, Bobbie Thompson of
Louisa and Tena Gilliam of Greenup; three brothers, Jim Hopson of
Blaine, Frank Childers of Blaine and Tom Childers of Cold Water, Mich.;
and four grandchildren, Kendal McCarty, Keira Hopson, Kameron Hopson
and Preston Hopson. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., today, Friday
Oct. 31, at Cains Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Gary Sparks, David
Boggs and Roger Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at the Blaine
Hill Cemetery in Blaine, under direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.
Big Sandy News Nov 2008
HORN, Wayne
1934-2008
Wayne Horn, 74, of Boons Camp, died Sunday, Oct. 5, at his residence.
Born April 29, 1934, in Estill County, he was the son of the late John
Wesley Horn and Mary Elizabeth Spivey. He was also preceded in death by
a brother, Cecil Elkins Horn; and two sisters, Theda Henry and
Elizabeth Puckett. Survivors include his wife, Sue Webb Horn of Boons
Camp; a son, Timothy Wayne Horn of Flowery Branch, Ga.; three
daughters, Tanya Joseph of Mt. Sterling, Janine Voros of Winchester,
and Rebecca Murphy of Lebanon Junction; 11 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 1 p.m., today,
Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Dan
Heaberlin officiating, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home,
Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Oct.08 2008
JACKSON, Dixie (Rowland)
1926-2008
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Bronson Church of
God in Bronson, Fla., for Dixie Jackson, 82, of Williston, Fla., who
passed away Sunday at Riverside Hospital in Plain City, Ohio. Mrs.
Jackson was born Sept. 22, 1926 in Morgan County, Ky., daughter of the
late Daniel and Maranda Jane Pennington Rowland. She attended Bronson
Church of God and Hayden Enterprise Baptist Church of Hilliard, Ohio.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Jackson; two
infant grandchildren; five sisters, and three brothers. Surviving are
two daughters, Barbara (Steve) Johnson of Williston, and Georgene
(Michael) Lane of Plain City; one son, William (Diane) Jackson of
Branford, Fla.; one sister, Della Jean (Clayton) Boggs of Mt. Vernon,
Ohio; and nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The services
were officiated by the Rev. Jim Waldron, with burial in the Forest
Meadows Park East in Gainesville, Fla. Arrangements under the direction
of the Forest Meadows Funeral Home of Gainesville. Paintsville Herald
Wednesday Oct.22 2008
LEMASTER,
James Edward
1923-2008
James Edward "Lemon" Lemaster, 85, of Paintsville, died Sunday, Oct. 5,
at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Sept. 14,
1923, in Magoffin County, he was the son of the late John Riley and
Tella Montgomery Lemaster. He was a driver for Paintsville Cleaners, a
member of Mud Lick Church of God and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors
include his wife, Ruth Sublett Lemaster of Paintsville; and two
sisters, Maudie Burton of Paintsville and Wanda Powers of Louisville.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel,
with Larry Blair, Paul Keaton, and Larry Purdue officiating. Burial was
in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville, under direction of
Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Oct.08 2008
MCKENZIE, Frank
1911-2008
Frank McKenzie, 97, of Louisa, died Friday, Oct. 10, at J.J. Jordan
Geriatric Center, Louisa. Born March 10, 1911, in Johnson County, he
was a son of the late Hood and Lizzie Blankenship McKenzie. He was a
farmer. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Thompson of Ashland and
Virgie Horton of Louisa; and two brothers, Jasper McKenzie and Myrtle
B. McKenzie, both of Louisa. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 13, at
Wilson Funeral Home, with Edgel Stevens officiating. Burial was in
McKenzie Cemetery, Louisa, under direction of Wilson Funeral Home,
Louisa. Big Sandy News Wednesday Oct.15 2008
MEDDINGS, Shirley (Roberts)
1944-2008
Graveside services will be held Thursday, Oct. 30 at Davidson Memorial
Gardens in Ivel, Ky., for Shirley Meddings, 64, of Catlettsburg, Ky.,
formerly of Paintsville, Ky., who passed away Monday, Oct. 27 at her
residence. Mrs. Meddings was born Sept. 26, 1944 in Jenkins, Ky.,
daughter of the late Johney and Ruth Conley Roberts. She was a retired
baker for New Era Bakery and a member of the Caney Old Regular Baptist
Church in Pike County, Ky. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, James Meddings; one sister, Judy Varner; and one brother, Andy
Roberts. Surviving are her son, Jeff (Debbie) Meddings of Catlettsburg;
two sisters, Sonja Wright of Dorton, Ky., and Mary Ruth Combs; one
grandchild, and three great-grandchildren; two nephews; one niece; and
a brother-on-law. Arrangements under the direction of the Miller
Funeral Home of Ashland, Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Oct.29 2008
MEEK,
Connie (Oaks)
1954-2008
Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m. at the Phelps
& Son Funeral Home Chapel in Inez, Ky., for Connie Oaks Meek, 53,
of Tomahawk, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14. Mrs. Meek was born
Nov. 23, 1954 in Martin County, Ky., daughter of the late Robert and
Rosie Cook Oaks. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Dwight
Oaks. Surviving are her husband, Charles Meek of Paintsville, Ky.; two
sons, Christopher Edward Meek of Paintsville, and Charles Meek Jr. of
Nashville, Tenn.; four brothers, Donald and Larry Oaks, both of
Tomahawk, and Jerry and Robert Oaks, both of Louisa; and two
grandchildren. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Hammond.
Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home
of of Inez. Paintsville Herald Friday Oct.17 2008
MEEK,
Herbert
1924-2008
MEEK, Herbert Age 84 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008
in his residence. He was born in Boones Camp, Kentucky on September 25,
1924 the son of Harrison & Julia (Wells) Meek. He was a veteran of
the U.S. Army and served in WWII. He retired from Dayton Tire &
Rubber after 30 years and a member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple.
Herbert was an avid lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the
University of Kentucky Wildcat Basketball. He is survived by his wife
Rosemary (Bohrer) Meek, children David (Tamara) Meek of Twinsburg, Oh.,
Edward Meek of Lakewood, Col., Rebecca Whaley of Ronda, NC., and Karen
(Patrick) Stone of Reidsville, NC., 6 grandchildren Samatha, Brittney,
& Nicholas Meek, Zhaleh Freels, Jacquelene Tarrah, and Ethan Stone,
2 great grandchildren Malachi & Soraya Freels, 2 sisters Bernice
Smith of Vandalia, and Vina McGlaughlin of Beavercreek, and several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters,
1 brother, and a grandson Stephan Meek. A gathering of family and
friends will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 12:00 to 1:00pm
in the JENNINGS FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City, where a
funeral service to follow at 1:00pm with Pastor Randal Washburn
officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp
City. Dayton Ohio 10/15/2008 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
MILLS,
Walter C.
1946-2008
Walter C. Mills age 62, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, October 23,
2008. He was born October 15, 1946 in Paintsville, KY. He is preceded
in death by his parents, Arnold Mills and Roehima Mollett and his
nephew, Timmy. Survivors include his children, Michelle (Scott), Tony
(Dana), & Greg (J.); 6 grandchildren, Eric, James, Courtney,
Madison, Mason, & Shelby; sister, Fern; brothers, Tony & Keith;
and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive
friends at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd.,
Dayton, Ohio on Monday, October 27, 2008 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services
will follow at 8 PM. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM on
Tuesday at Dayton National Cemetery. If so desired, memorial
contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Dayton
Ohio 10/25/2008 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
MULLINS,
Lorena Gay
1961-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Lorena Gay Mullins, 47, of Meally, died Wednesday,
Oct. 15, at her residence. Born Sept. 6, 1961, in Johnson County, she
was the daughter of the late Dewey and Emalene Preston Mullins. She was
an equestrian manager at Three Chimney Stables. Survivors include a
sister, Emma Gayle Fanklin of Georgetown; and three brothers, Dewey Mac
Mullins and Jerry David Mullins of Meally, and Jimmy Michael Mullins of
Flat Gap. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 18, at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel with John Blanton and Johnny Mollette officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordville, under direction of
Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the Alzheimer's Association by calling 606-789-3501. Big
Sandy News Wednesday Oct.22 2008
MURRAY,
Odis Darwin
2008
Odis Darwin Murray, 75 of Miamisburg, Oh passed away Friday October 17,
2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Paintsville, Ky the son
of Verlin and Madge (Kimbler) Murray. Odis was a Navy Veteran of 40
years and served during the Korean War. He was an avid fisherman,
founder of "Coyote Charters" on Lake Erie. He served the Carlisle
Baseball Assoc. and acted as a Tutor for the Sinclair College literacy
classes. His parents, a daughter in law Sherrie Murray and a
granddaughter Kimberly Murray preceded him in death. Odis is survived
by his wife, Phyllis, children, Letisha (Reed) Caldwell, Sean (Lisa)
Murray, Randall Murray, Lisa (Fred) Murray, Mike (Donna) Corley and
David (Lisa) Corley. He also leaves his grandchildren, Steve (Melissa)
Caldwell, Clint Caldwell, Shawna Murray, Ashley Clifford, Michael
Daniels, Joshua, Jason, James and Brandi Baker, Shannon and Kayla
Moreo, Chrissy Yelton, Scott Murray, Chris, Dave, Tyler, Tess and
Travis Corley and 11 great grandchildren. Odis is also survived by his
brothers, Verlin Jr. and Cecil Murray, and sisters Janet Stibbs and
Billie Gerzema. Funeral services will be Tuesday 10:00 am at the
Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd. St. Franklin. Visitation will be
Monday 5 8 pm at the funeral home. Entombment in Butler Co. Memorial
Park. Dayton Ohio 10/19/2008 Submitted By: Connie Spurlock
NELSON,
Arvel
1932-2008
Arvel (Mush) Nelson, 75, of Tutor Key, died Thursday, Oct. 2, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born Dec. 25, 1932, at
Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late Hiland and Martha Osborne
Nelson. He was a building contractor and a member of the Auxier
Freewill Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his first
wife, Virginia Nelson; and four brothers, Jack Nelson, Sam Nelson, Will
Nelson and Ted Nelson. Survivors include his wife, Connie Vanhoose
Nelson of Tutor Key; three sons, Orville Nelson Jr. of Winchester, and
Kelly Runyon and Eric Hall, both of Tutor Key; four brothers, Grady
Nelson and Don Nelson, both of Prestonsburg, Hargus Nelson of North
Dakota and Ed Nelson of Winchester; one sister, Mary Ellen Horn of
Leander; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Sunday, Oct. 5, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, with
Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park,
Staffordsville, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Big Sandy News Wednesday Oct.08 2008
PACK, Jo Emmojean
1920-2008
Jo Emmojean Pack, 87, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Paul
B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Dec. 25, 1920, at
Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Daisy Gibbs
Pack. She was a Paintsville entrepreneur. She was also preceded in
death by a sister, Helen Elam; and a brother, George Walter Pack.
Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 6, at Paintsville Funeral Home
Chapel, with John Blanton and Dewey Mack Mullins officiating. Burial
was in G.W. Pack Cemetery, Williamsport, under direction of Paintsville
Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Oct.08 2008
PORTER, Danny
1958-2008
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m. at the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel for Danny Porter, 50, of Hager Hill, Ky., who
passed away Friday, Oct. 24 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in
Prestonsburg, Ky. Mr. Porter was born Feb. 5, 1958 in Johnson County,
Ky., son of Olgia Wells and the late Eddie V. Porter. He was a coal
miner. Surviving are three sons, Danny Lee and Steven Ray Porter, both
of California, and Christopher Porter of Oregon; two daughters, Stacy
and Tracey Porter, both of California; eight sisters, Connie Porter of
Paintsville, Ky., Dorothy Harper of Lexington, Ky., and Brenda Adams of
Middlesboro, Ky., Mary Ruth Mae of Hager Hill, Ky., Nellie Reed of East
Point, Ky., Julie Reffett of Van Lear, Ky., Bessie Christopher of
Pataskala, Ohio, and Martha Carol Porter of Paintsville, Ky.; two
brothers, Eddie Porter of Wittensville, Ky., and Johnny Porter of Palm
Royalton, Ky.; and six grandchildren. The service was officiated by
Johnny Ratliff, with burial in the Ramey Cemetery at East Point, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of
Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Oct.29 2008
PYLES,
Merle O'Dell
1930-2008
JOHNSON COUNTY — Merle O'Dell Pyles, 78, of Oil Springs, died Saturday,
Oct. 18, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born Jan.
11, 1930, in Hampshire County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Harold
Brooks and Gertrude Francis Hott Pyles. He was an instructor at Mayo
Technical School and a U.S. Army veteran. He was also preceded in death
by a sister, Audrey Adams; and four brothers, John Pyles, James Pyles,
Bob Pyles and Jennnings Pyles. Survivors include his wife, Ina Blaine
Salyer Pyles of Oil Springs; four daughters, Anita Gail Harmon of
Surfside Beach, S.C., Bobbi Branham of Tutor Key, Debbie Wright of
Sitka and Dianna Lynn Rice of Oil Springs; a son, O'Dell Forrest Pyles
of Oil Springs; two brothers, Junior Pyles of Kirby, W.Va. and Harry
Pyles of Augusta, W.Va.; four sisters, Madeline Able of Stephens City,
Va., Alma DeHaven of Cainsboro, Va., Betty Toth of Fairfax, Va. and
Phyllis Parks of Augusta, Va.; 11 grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Oil
Springs United Methodist Church with Doug Lawson and John Back
officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville,
under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy
News Wednesday Oct.22 2008
SALYER,
Clouis "Shortie"
1919-2008
Clouis "Shortie" Salyer, 89, of Oil Springs, died Saturday, Oct. 11, at
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Oct. 10, 1919
in Johnson County, he was a son of the late Manford and Dora Gibson
Salyer. He was a coal miner. He was also preceded in death by his wife,
Junnie May McCarty Salyer; and a son, Ellis Russell Salyer. Survivors
include a daughter, Linda Gay Webb of Oil Springs; three sisters, Ivah
Evilsizer and Christene Salyer, both of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Faye
Murry of Urbana, Ohio; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home
Chapel, with Gerald Fairchild and Charles Blanton Jr. officiating.
Burial was in H. McCarty Family Cemetery, Oil Springs, under direction
of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday
Oct.15 2008
SCOTT,
Hazel (Maynard)
1951-2008
Hazel Maynard Scott, 57, of Whitehouse, died Sunday, Oct. 5, at Three
Rivers Medical Center, Louisa. Born Feb. 18, 1951, in Martin County,
she was the daughter of the late Mark and Virgie Maynard. She was a
homemaker. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Russel
Maynard and Monroe Maynard; and a sister, Caldonia Carter. Survivors
include her husband, William Henry Scott of Whitehouse; three sons,
Edgar Bowen Jr. of Whitehouse, Jake Bowen of Elk Creek, and James Asher
Bowen of Inez; two daughters, Lucy Ann Bowen of Texas and Sarah
McGinnis of Milo; five brothers, James Maynard, Elsa (Bab) Maynard, and
Asher Maynard, all of Inez, Okie Maynard and Clarence (Buck) Maynard,
both of Ohio; two sisters, Tori Ann Bowen of Inez and Shirley Stewart
of Indiana; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m.
today, Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, with Jimmy
Maynard officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery, Inez, under
direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. Big Sandy News
Wednesday Oct.08 2008
SHORT,
Warnie Eugene
1968-2008
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. at the
Meally Church of Christ for Warnie Eugene Short, 40, of Midway, Ky.,
who passed away Sunday, Oct. 26 in Midway. Mr. Short was born April 24,
1968 in Johnson County, Ky., son of Eugene (Willa Dean) Short and the
late Marilyn Dills Short. He was a maintenance worker with Midway
College. Surviving are one brother, John Short of Waco, Ky.; and five
sisters, Anita Waldridge of Harrodsburg, Ky., Melinda Jacoby of
Kewaskum, Wis., Myra Winnemuller of Belgium, Wis., Elizabeth Wroblewski
and Jill Ratliff, both of Fredonia, Wis. The service will be officiated
by Wayne Chamberlain, William Drake, and Homer Picklesimer, with burial
following in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville, Ky.
Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funer