EMMA ADKINS 1915-2005 JOHNSON COUNTY Emma Adkins, 89, of Paintsville, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005 at her residence. Born March 22, 1915, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Sol and Susan Alice Lemasters Blevins. She was a member of Buffalo United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Adkins, in 1993. Survivors include six sons, Benny Adkins Jr. of Van Lear, Lon Adkins, Joe Adkins, Harold Adkins, all of Paintsville, Marvin Adkins of Hager Hill, and William Adkins of New Carlisle, Ohio; two daughters, Martha Adkins of Springfield, Ohio, and Sula Reed of Tutor Key; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; four step- grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Buffalo United Baptist Church with Eulas Adams, John Blanton, John Mollette and Doug Preston officiating. Burial was in Holbrook Cemetery, Paintsville, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Wednesday Feb.02 2005
|