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JANUARY - 1992
ADAMS, Edna
1922-1992
Hager Hill resident, Edna Faye Adams, 69, died Sunday, January 12 in J. J. Jordan Nursing Home, Louisa. Adams was born January 13, 1922 in Johnson County, the daughter of Fonza and Mallie Selvage Adams. Surviving are one son, Charles T. Melvin of Columbus, OH; four sisters, Bess Ward of Van Lear, Alta Melvin of Paintsville, Doris Lyons of Salyersville and Anna Robinson of Ashland; and four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 15, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Clarence Lemaster officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 22, 1992
   
ANDERSON, Edna (Spears)
1992
Former Van Lear resident, Edna Spears Anderson, died Monday, January 6 in Monrovia, MD. Mrs. Anderson was the daughter of the late Marcus and Ida Spears of Hager Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, N. T. Anderson in 1954. Surviving are one daughter, Jasonya?? Enders of Maryland; two brothers, Charles and Marcus Spears, both of Hager Hill; two sisters, Emogene Spears of Hager Hill and Irene Yates of Vero Beach, FL; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 9 in Molesworth Funeral Home in Damascus, MD. Burial was in Cedar Hills Cemetery in Maryland. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 15, 1992
    
AUSTIN, Duel
1927-1992
Paintsville native, Duell Austin, 64, died Sunday, January 19 in McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Ohio. Mr. Austin was born April 24, 1927 in Paintsville, the son of Elmer and Ruby Collins Austin. He served in the Army during WWII and worked as a machinist in Delco-Moraine Corporation in Dayton for years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Camden, OH, Camden Lodge #159, F & A M, Camden Chapter #443, O. E. S., Eaton Chapter #22 R. A. M., the Scottish Rite and the Antoich Shrine of Dayton, Preble County 32 Club and he was an honorary Kentucky Colonel. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John C. Austin. Surviving are his wife, Lucille Austin; two sons, Barry of Camden and Bradley of Middletown, OH; one daughter, Beverly Tipton of Eaton, OH; two brothers, Frank and Hollie Austin, both of Chicago; IL; four sisters, Mabel Adams and Rosie Jewell Pack, both of Melbourne, FL, Laveda Davis of Chicago and Evalee Daniels of New Lebanon, OH; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 22 in the R. C. Nein and Sons Funeral Home in Camden with Rev. Donald Evans officiating. Camden Lodge #159, F & A M held memorial services at the funeral home on January 21. Burial was in Fairmount Cemetery in Camden. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 19, 1992
   
BAYES, Jesse
1919-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Jesse H. Bayes, 72, of Lucasville, OH, died Thursday, January 30. Mr. Bayes was born October 9, 1919 in Johnson County, the son of the late Franklin and Lula Lemaster Bayes. He was a retired carpenter, a member and deacon of Little Ettie Old Regular Baptist Church and a World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Hitchcock Bayes; four sisters, Sarah Meade of Flat Gap, Lois Adkins of Elkfork, Martha Owens of Paintsville and Alka Daniels of Delaware, OH; and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 2 at Little Ettie Old Regular Baptist Church in Pike County, OH, with Elders Paris Tackett, Ivory Sowards and Johny Thornberry officiating. Burial was in Salisbury Cemetery near Stockdale, OH with Erwin Dodson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 12, 1992
    
CAMPBELL, William
1946-1992
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for William B. Campbell, 45. Mr. Campbell was born March 17, 1946 in Johnson County, the son of William B. and Ada Kimbler Campbell. He was a miner at Jesse Branch Coal Corporation and a member of Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Robert Campbell, two sons, William Campbell, III, and Joshua Campbell both of Stambaugh; two daughters, Brenda Jo Fairchild of Stambaugh and Malissa Jean Wetzel of Van Lear; four brothers, Farrell and Harold Campbell, both of Sitka, Darrell Campbell of West Liberty, and Earl Campbell of Urbana, OH; five sisters, Roberta Castle of Thealka, Alice Fletcher of Salyersville, Delia Bunker and Bea Castle, both of Mt. Gilead, OH, and Wilma Ball of Edison, OH; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 25 in Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church with Revs. Lindsay Meade, Hobart Meade and Danny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Serving  as pallbearers were Anthony Courtner, Tim Carter, Jeff VanHoose, Michael Castle, Denny Campbell, Alex Castle, Eugene Campbell, Jeff Butcher, Bret Evelswetzl, Jerry McKellop and Ricky Campbell. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1992
   
CARON, Charlotte
1992
Paintsville native, Charolette R. Caron, 47 of Manchester, NH, died Thursday, January 23 in Merrimack County Nursing Home, Boscawen, NH. Mrs. Caron was born in Johnson County and had been a resident on the Manchester Hocksett, NH area since 1966. She was a member of the Columbiatte Notre Dame Council. Surviving are her husband, Gabriel Caron of Hocksett; one son, Michael Caron of Hocksett; a foster daughter, Linda Powell of Concord, NH, and one sister, Mrs. George (Betty) Nelson of Van Lear. A mass Christian burial was celebrated Monday, January 27 in the St. Marte Church with Rev. Bernard Campbell. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to the American Cancer Society, New Hampshire Division, Inc., 360 Route 101, Unit 501, Bedford, New Hampshire. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 5, 1992
   
CASTLE, Jay Ola
1900-1992
Retired miner, Jay Ola Castle, 91, died Tuesday, January 14 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Castle was born September 9, 1900 in Johnson County, the son of Chilt and Leander Curtis Castle. He was a member of the Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Stambaugh Castle in 1984. Surviving are five daughters; Madge Roberts, Shirley Wiley and Marie Lowe, all of Staffordsville, Mary Arms of Oil Springs, and Betty Borders of Urbana, OH and two brothers, Wayne Castle of Catlettsburg and Lundy Castle of Maryland.  Funeral services were held Friday, January 17 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Blanton officiating. Burial was in Castle Family Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 22, 1992
   
CLARK, Irene (Reed)
1921-1992
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 22 for Irene Clark, 70, Mrs. Clark was born October 8, 1921 in Delaware, OH, the daughter of Harold and Mary Elizabeth Manthas Reed. She was a member of the Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Clark in 1989. Surviving are three sons, Gordon and Harvey Clark, both of Sitka and Gary David Clark; three daughters, Malinda Lemaster of Flat Gap, Sharon Fyffe of Red Bush, and Charlene Jackson of Oil Springs; and 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church was Ellis Hamilton. Burial was in Clark Family Cemetery at Sitka with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1992
   
COLVIN, Bert
1913-1992
Oil Springs native, Bert Colvin, 78, died January 4 at LaFollette Medical Center, LaFollette, TN. Mr. Colvin was born July 2, 1913 in Johnson County, the son of Roy Colvin and Dora Caudill. He was a car dealer at Music and Colvin. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Auxier Colvin; two sons, Emery Colvin of Ocala, FL and Jerald Colvin of Campbellsville; and one brother, Don Colvin of Oil Springs. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 7 in Floyd Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Mike Taylor officiating. Burial was in the Colvin Family Cemetery at Oil Springs. Active pallbearers were Darrell Lemaster, David Lemaster, Keith Colvin, Kevin Colvin, Kris Colvin, and Jeremy Colvin. Paintsville Herald, January 15, 1992
   
COLVIN, Ivalu (Horne)
1923-1992
Ivalu Colvin, 68, died Wednesday, January 15, in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Colvin was born July 17, 1923 in Johnson County, the daughter of Earl and Hazel Blair Horne. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Colvin, in December 1991. Surviving are one daughter, Carol Meadows of Staffordsville; three brothers, Ulysses Horne of Staffordsville, James Horne of Xnia, OH, and Larry Horne of Monterey, TN; one sister, Audrey Rowland of Lima, OH, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 18 in the United Baptist Church at Barnetts Creek with Elder John R. Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial at Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Shawn Meadows, Joe Colvin, Jerry Colvin, Jake Colvin, Alvin Blair, James Horne, Keith Rowland, Scott Horne, Lowell Blair, Rutherford Blair, Ralph Castle and Wade May. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 22, 1992
   
COPLEY, Goldia (Hannah)
1908-1992
Goldia Hannah Copley, 83, died Sunday, January 5 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Copley was born February 8, 1908 in Johnson County, the daughter of Enoch and Miranda Arms Hannah. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Copley, Sr. in 1977. Surviving are one son, James Copley, Jr., of Springfield, OH; one daughter, Ida Newkirk of Oil Springs, one brother, Raymond Hannah of Swamp Branch; four sisters, Ida Salyer, Josephine Brown, and Malta Conley, all of Swamp Branch, and Zue Rice of Springfield, and three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 6 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Don Fraley officiating. Burial was in Raymond Hannah Cemetery at Swamp Branch. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1992
   
FAIRCHILD, Cecil
1919-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Cecil Fairchild, 74, of Arcadia, OH, died Wednesday, January 19 at his residence. Mr. Fairchild was born March 12, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of John Grant and Mary Jane Blair Fairchild. He was retired from Atlas Crankshaft of Fostoria, OH. He was preceded in death by a son, Danny Gene; and a brother, Bobby. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Dible; four sons, James and Kenneth, both of Bettsville, OH, Lowell “Pete” of Medway, Omer and Paul Douglas of Tiffin, OH; two daughters, Wanda Clark and Marvin Jamison, both of Vanlue, OH; one stepdaughter, Linda A??? of Tampa, FL; two stepsons, Daniel Fout and Jeffrey Risner, both of Findlay; one brother, Prater of Paintsville; three sisters, Ethel Hannah and Fannie May, Jr., both of Vanlue, OH and Lexie Phillips of San Antonio, TX and 15 grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren; five great grandchildren an five step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 22 at Stambaugh Memorial Funeral Home in Carey, OH with Rev. Jackie D. Leigh officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens in Arcadia. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 5, 1992
    
FYFFE, William
1931-1992
Funeral services were held Friday, January 3 for William Kenneth Fyffe, 60. Mr. Fyffe was born August 30, 1931 in Morgan County, the son of Joe Lee and Evelyn Ison Fyffe. He was a terminal operator for Ashland Oil, Inc., and was a member of the Northern Kentucky Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Sybil Regina Sparks Fyffe; two sisters, Velma Dixon of Hopewell, VA and Hazel Keaton of Crockett; and one grandson. Officiating at services in Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Paul Keaton and Tim Schelling. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1992
   
HOOVER, Helen (Preston)
1930-1992
Johnson County native, Helen Preston Hoover, 61, of Galion, OH, died Monday, January 20 in Rosewood Manor Nursing Home, Galion. Mrs. Hoover was born September 30, 1930 in Johnson County, the daughter of Garland B. Preston and Elizabeth Johnson Preston. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Robert Hoover; two brothers, Kenneth Preston of Tutor Key and Kermit Preston of Flatwoods; and three sisters, Libby Stepp of Flatwoods, Ruby Barker of California and Dorthy Iceknockle of Galion. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 23 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeal Home Chapel, with Don Fraley and Ervin Castle officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1992
   
HORNE, Dessie (Spradlin)
1908-1992
Staffordsville resident, Dessie Horne, 83, died Saturday, January 4 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Horne was born February 11, 1908 in Johnson County, the daughter of Winfield and Mary Jane Spradlin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Horne, in 1986. Surviving are one daughter, Ruth Dixon of Columbus, OH; three sisters, Dorothy Adams of Paintsville, Josephine Horne of Staffordsville and Daisy Shields of Indiana; and one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 7 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1992
   
KAWAJA, Heleem
1914-1992
Heleem Kawaja, 76, of Lexington, died Thursday, January 23 at Veterans Administration Hospital in Lexington. Mr. Kawaja was born January 30, 1915 in Lebanon. He was a veteran of WWII, was a retired owner and operator of Hal’ Bargain Store in Paintsville and Prestonsburg, was a lifetime member of the Masons, the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge and the Shriners, and a member of the D. A V. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Cury Kawaja. Surviving are one son, Galib Kawaja of Baltimore, MD; one daughter, Mary Ann Elrod of Lexington; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 25 in the Klingel Carpenter Mortuary with Father Evangelos S. Pepps officiating. Burial was in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 5, 1992
   
KEEL, Mary (Mullins)
1944-1992
East Point resident, Mary Sue Keel, 47, died Friday, January 3 in Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Mrs. Keel was born February 18, 1944 in Johnson County, the daughter of Roma and Eliza McCloud Mullins. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Keel in March 1981. Surviving are her mother, two sons, David Keel of East Point, and Michael Keel of Hager Hill, three brothers, Arthur “Doc” Mullins Tomahawk, and Danny and Larry Mullins both of DeFrance, OH; four sisters, Ruby Castle and Joyce Lero, both of DeFrance, Helen Smith of Grundy, VA, and Virginia and Sherelene Castle, of Van Lear; and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held January 7 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Benny Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Keel Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1992
  
KEETON, Thomas Powell
1910-1992
West Liberty resident, Thomas Powell Keeton, died Sunday, January 5 in St. Claire Medical Center, Morehead. Mr. Keeton was born September 11, 1910 at Smith Creek, the son of Breckenridge and Elizabeth Ferguson Keeton. He was a retired farmer and member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Ann Dawson Keeton; four sons, Paul of West Liberty, Lowell of Sandy Hook, Danny of Ft. Polke, LA, and Douglas of Fairborn, OH; four daughters, Elizabeth Farrel of Daytona Beach, FL, Anna Miley of Hammond, IN, Violet Fannin of West Liberty, and Rachael Vanose of Springfield, OH; one brother, James Keeton of West Liberty and 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 8 at 2 p.m. in Potter Funeral Home Chapel, West Liberty with Brother Charles Hutchinson and Rev. Bill Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in Keeton Family Cemetery at West Liberty. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1992
   
KNIGHT, Olen
1906-1992
Tutor Key resident, Olen Knight, 85, died Monday, January 17 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Knight was born October 23, 1906 in Wise County, VA, the son of John and Ollie Pack Knight. He was a retired miner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willa Mae Knight, in 1988. Surviving are three sons, James and Wendell Knight, both of Paintsville, and Gary Knight of Tutor Key; and seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 20 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Lowell Webb officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1992
   
LANGUEDOC, Angela (Barfield)
1922-1992
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Angela Barfield Languedoc, 69. Mrs. Languedoc was born July 12, 1922 in South Carolina, the daughter of Carroll and Janie Roof Barfield. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur I. Languedoc, in July 1979.Surviving are two sons, Daniel Languedoc of Paintsville and Arthur Languedoc of Richmond, VA; one sister, Shelly Whitby of South Carolina and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 12 in First United Methodist Church, Paintsville, with Rev. Graham Abbott officiating. Burial was in the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. Pallbearers were Keith Fairchild, Danny Webb, Jerry Taylor, Joey VanHoose, Danny Stewart and David Walker. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 22, 1992
   
LESTER, Ottie
1912-1992
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Ottie Lester, 79. Mr. Lester was born July 26, 1912 in West Virginia, the son of Paris and Etta Lester. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Rowland Lester in June 1990. Surviving are two sons, Gary Lester of Van Lear and Ray Lester of Lexington; two daughters, Sue Branham of Meally and Judy Hughes of Ashland; two brothers, Clyde Lester of Greenup and Herschell Lester of Martin; two sisters, Maxie Lester of El Paso, TX and Margaret Lester of Gallipolis, OH; and eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 5 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Revs. Issac Rowland and Hubert Slone officiating. Burial was in Rowland Family Cemetery at Whitehouse. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1992
   
MASSIE, Dorothy (Arrowood)
1920-1992
Dorothy Lee Massie, 71, of West Virginia, formerly of Johnson County, died Monday, January 20 at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Pt. Pleasant, WV. Mrs. Massie was born February 27, 1920 in Paintsville, the daughter of Ulysses G. and Ole Mae Arrowood. She was a time keeper for the Ironton-Dayton Mallable Factory. Surviving are two sons, David Massie of London, England, and Michael Massie of Maysville; two daughters, Joyce Fife of Cheshire, OH and Emily Finney of Gallipolis, OH; one brother, Jack Arrowood of Huntington, WV; three sisters, Virginia Henson of Addison, OH, Rebecca Lane of Gallipolis and Glenda Rife of Cheshire; and 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 22 at the Addison United Methodist Church with Rev. Earnest Perkins officiating. Burial was in Reynolds Cemetery with Willis Funeral Home Incorporated in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1992
   
McKENZIE, Everett
1906-1992
Retired teacher, Everett McKenzie, 85, died Wednesday, January 22, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. McKenzie was born October 11, 1906 in Johnson County, the son of Forest and Mary Lou Crace McKenzie. He was retired from the Johnson County School System and was a member of the Flat Gap Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Conley McKenzie; one daughter Ann Rowland of Flat Gap; one son in law, Bill Rowland of Flat Gap; and one sister, Julia Mae Williams of Flat Gap. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 26 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Harold Salyer, Paul Preston, and Marvin Beculbimer and elder Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1992
   
McKENZIE, Pauline "Malinda"(Skeens)
1934-1992
Pauline (Malinda) Skeens McKenzie, 57, died Thursday, January 16 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McKenzie was born September 12, 1934 in Elliott County, the daughter of Kenneth and Bessie Conn Skeens. She was an assembly line worker with Ranco Corporation in Ohio and was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Joe McKenzie; three sons, Gary McKenzie of Fuget, Doug McKenzie of Marengo, OH and Kenny McKenzie of Fredricktown, OH; two daughters, Betty McKenzie of Fuget and Annie Lloyd of Fredricktown; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 19, in Old Cold Springs United Baptist Church at Fuget, with Elders Boyd Meadows, Donald Baldwin, and Jimmie Blanton officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Fuget, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 22, 1992
     
MULLINS, Daniel
1992
Daniel Mullins, 18, died Friday, January 3 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mullins, a senior at Johnson Central High School, was the son of Gary and Phyllis Ruth Williams Mullins. Surviving are his parents, his grandmothers, Ruie Williams and Estie Wheeler, both of Red Bush, and three brothers, Timothy, Christopher and Benjamin, all of Red Bush. Funeral services were held Monday, January 6 in Paintsville Funeral Home chapel with Revs. Harold Salyer and Paul E. Keaton officiating. Burial was in Williams Cemetery at Red Bush. Serving as pallbearers were Phillip Adams, Jamie Meade, Carlos Curnutte, Mike Caudill, Travis Tackett, Scott Bundy, Jimmy Castle and Matthew Lemaster. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1992
  
PENNINGTON, Dennis
1912-1992
Retired miner, Dennis Pennington, 79, died Thursday, January 30 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pennington was born October 23, 1912 in Morgan County, the son of Clabe and Stella Adams Pennington. Surviving are three sons, John Pennington of Marengo, OH, Willie Pennington of Green Camp, OH, and Willard Pennington of Laurelville, OH; four daughters, Linda Clark of Blaine, Willa Terry of Morral, OH, Carol White of South Point, OH, and Doris Frasher of Webbville, one brother, Jimmy Pennington of Oregon; two sisters, Ethel Chaffin of Louisa and Sylvia Gilliam of Rio Grande, OH; and 22 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 2 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Paul Cox and Ronald Childers officiating. Burial was in Patty Flat Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 5, 1992
   
PERRY, Ruth
1925-1992
Louisa resident, Ruth Perry, 66, died Monday, January 13, in Humana Hospital, Louisa. Perry was born March 5, 1925 in Martin County, the daughter of Roland and Polly Varney Justice. Surviving are one son, Roland John Perry of Paintsville; three brothers, Ralph and Tim Justice, both of Inez, and Roy Justice of Columbus, OH; one sister, Josie Spurgeon of Ravenswood, WV and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 15, at 1 p.m. in Inez Chapel with Roy Fluty officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 15, 1992
    
PRESTON, Ervin
1911-1992
River resident, Ervin Preston, 80, died Tuesday, January 21, in Humana Hospital, Louisa. Mr. Preston was born February 15, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of Sam and Malta Short Preston. He was a retired miner from Princess Elkhorn Coal Company and a member of Buffalo United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Castle Preston in 1989. Surviving are one son, Carlos Preston of River; three daughters, Goldia Grimm of River, Doris Lemaster of Grove City, OH, and Gloria Daniel of Calafon, NJ; two brothers, Lafe Preston of Xenia, OH and Arthur Preston of Huntington, WV; two sisters, Mildred Chapman and Ruea Preston both of Huntington; and seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, January 24 in Buffalo United Baptist Church with Boyd Meadows, Flem Arrowood, Vern Walters and Don Preston officiating. Burial was in Castle Family Cemetery at River, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1992
   
RATLIFF, Roy
1907-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Roy Ratliff, 84 of Springfield, OH. Mr. Ratliff was born September 16, 1907 in Lawrence County, the son of John and Sarah Ward Ratliff. He was retired from C & O Railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Boling Ratliff. Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Lemaster of Springfield; one granddaughter, and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, January 24 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lonnie Ratliff and Darrell Ratliff officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1992
   
ROBINSON, Priscilla (Ramey)
1904-1992
Priscilla Robinson, 88, died Wednesday, January 29 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Robinson was born January 12, 1904 in Lawrence County, the daughter of Lewis and Genoa Saunders Ramey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Estil Robinson in 1977. Surviving are two daughters, Mildred Whitaker of East Point and June Webb of Dola, OH; and eight grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 1, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lowell Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Marvin Sparks Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 5, 1992
   
ROWLAND, Homer Ray
1947-1992
Electrician, Homer Ray Rowland, 45, died Monday, February 3 in Orlando, FL. Mr. Rowland was born January 5, 1947 in Johnson County, the son of Eckell and Virginia Wood Rowland. He was a member of the Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are his parents; four brothers, Sammy of Somerset, TX, Wendell of Carleton, MI, Bueford of Taylor, MI, and Michael of Woodhaven, MI; and two sisters, Anna Keaton of Martha and Mary McCoy of Louisville. Funeral services were held Friday, February 7, in Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church with Ellis Hamilton and Paul Keaton officiating. Burial was in Salyers Family Cemetery at Red Bush with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 12, 1992
   
SALYERS, Russell
1917-1992
Russell Salyers, 74, died Thursday, January 2 in King’s Daughters’ Medical Center. Mr. Salyers was born June 2, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of Ambrose and Nola Crider Salyers. He was a laborer and member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Stambaugh Salyers. Surviving are one son, David Salyers of Ashland; one daughter, Lana Young of Ashland; one brother, Walter Salyers of Sitka, and one sister, Julia Ashby of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 5 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Arville Short, Lindsey Childers, Doug McKenzie and Chester Short officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1992
    
SMITH, Ida (Smith)
1940-1992
Funeral services were held Friday, January 10 for Ida Marie Smith, 51. Smith was born May 4, 1940 in Johnson County, the daughter of John and Nancy Patrick Smith. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Estill Smith of Paintsville, Richard Smith of Royalton and Billy Smith of Boons Camp; five daughters, Patty Smith of Paintsville, Iris Smith of Boons Camp, Elizabeth Hannah of Thelma, Bonnie Colvin of River and Jackie Lawson of Tram; one brother, Kenny Smith of Sitka; one sister, Betty Smith of Boons Camp and three grandchildren. Officiating at services in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was Steve Sluss. Burial was in Smith Family Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 22, 1992
   
SPARKS, Shirley (Conley)
1920-1992
Shirley Daniels Sparks, 71, died Saturday, January 4 at her Louisa residence. Mrs. Sparks was born June 28, 1920 in Lawrence County, the daughter of Leander and Laura Conley. She was a cafeteria worker at Mayo State Vocational School and was a member of the Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Farlin Sparks; three daughters, Ella Francis Ratliff of Paintsville and Beatrice Ball and Virginia Mae Daniels, both of Louisa; one sister, Judy Skaggs of Reynoldsburg, OH and 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 6 in Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church, with Terry Conley and Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Daniels Cemetery at River, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Jerry Bowens, Robert Bowens, Thomas Bowman, Ralph Castle, Lewis Shackleton and Eugene Skaggs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 15, 1992
   
SPRADLIN, Chalmer
1939-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Chalmer Spradlin, 52, who died January 31, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Spradlin was born May 21, 1939 in Johnson County, the son of Harold and Dixie Reed Spradlin. He was employed by CSX Railroad. Surviving are his wife, Jennetta Caudill Spradlin; two sons, Randy and Danny Spradlin, both of Leander; two brothers, Buell Spradlin of Denver and James Spradlin of New Carlisle, OH; two half brothers, Gary Spradlin of Denver and Dennis Spradlin of Staffordsville; five sisters, Beatrice Ward of Springfield, OH, Frances Mobile and Bonita Carberry, both of Dayton, OH, Janet Saunders of Orlando, FL; and Phyllis Wrobliski; and three half sisters, Louise Spradlin of West Van Lear, Ida Bell Dollarhide of Van Lear and Lynn Green of Sitka. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 2, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Mitchell Baldwin, David Baldwin and Dewey Mullins officiating. Burial was in Caudill Cemetery at Leander. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 5, 1992
  
SPRADLIN, Kay
1914-1992
Denver resident, Kay Spradlin, 77, died Wednesday, January 15 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Spradlin was born February 18, 1914 in Johnson County, the son of Dennis and Roxie Selvage Spradlin. He was a retired miner from ?? Branch Coal Company. Surviving are his wife, Alma Baldwin Spradlin; three sons, James of Leander, Kerra of Denver, and Phillip of Falcon; four daughters, Opal Tackett of Marion, OH, Rose Hackworth of Vanlue, OH, Mae Salyers of Bellefontaine, OH, and Lura Tipton of Columbus, OH; and 30 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 18 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Shady Lee Walters, Ellis Doolan, Claude Mollett and Billy Howard officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Denver. Serving as pallbearers were his grandsons. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 22, 1992
   
STAMBAUGH, Alva
1914-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Alva Stambaugh, 77. Mr. Stambaugh was born September 1, 1914 in Johnson County, the son of Roy and Minnie Dye Stambaugh. He was a miner. Surviving are his wife, Georgia McKenzie Stambaugh; two sons, Ocenas Stambaugh of Paintsville and Raymond Stambaugh of Milford Center, OH, eight daughters, Deloris Hensley and Bonnie Baldwin, both of Paintsville, Brenda Jarrell, Debra Boyd, and Carrie Jarrell, all of Prestonsburg, Norma Penney of Ashland, Ethel Woods of London, and Judith Hendrickson of Greenup; three brothers, Roy and James Stambaugh, both of Ashland, and Oscar Stambaugh of Florida; two sisters, Martha Combs of Florida and Blanch McKenzie of Ashland; and 26 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 14 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bruce Daniels officiating. Burial was in Stambaugh Family Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 15, 1992
  
TEPPER, Eunice (Davis)
1913-1992
Eunice Davis Tepper, 79, a former resident of Denver, died January 10, in Florida. Mrs. Tepper was born January 10, 1913 the daughter of the late Daniel Davis and Lucy Burke. She retired from the Kroger bakery in 1973, after 23 years service. Surviving are her husband, Frank Tepper and one sister, Effie Spradlin. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 1, 1992
   
THOMPSON, Connie
1948-1992
Connie Lee Thompson, 43, died Saturday, January 25 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Thompson was born February 12, 1948 in Floyd County, the son of Braxton and Edna Thompson. Surviving are his parents; his wife, Renee Spalding Thompson; one brother, Braxton Thompson, Jr., of Homer, MI and three sisters, Gerlene Stevens, Lucy Cornett and Vida Tackett, all of Prestonsburg. Funeral services were held today, Wednesday, January 29 at 10 a.m. in Cow Creek Freewill Baptist Church, with George David Garrett and Virgil Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Spalding Family Cemetery in Floyd County, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1992
   
VANHOOSE, Ruth (Stambaugh)
1910-1992
Retired postmaster, Ruth VanHoose, 81, died Tuesday, January 21 in King’s Daughters’ Medical Center. Mrs. VanHoose was born March 19, 1910 in Johnson County, the daughter of Roy and Naomi Witten Stambaugh. Surviving are her husband, Sterling Stambaugh; one daughter, Ella Rae Helton of Ashland, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 25 in Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church with James Kelly Caudill and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Stambaugh Family Cemetery with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1992
   
WARD, Hager
1917-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Hager Ward, 74, died Thursday, January 2 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Ohio. Mr. Ward was born October 18, 1917 at Denver, the son of John and Martha Blair Ward. He was retired from Atlas Crankshaft, Inc. of Fostoria, OH, was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Atlas Golf League and a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Carey, OH. He was preceded in death by a son, Neal; two brothers, a sister, two half brothers, six half sisters, and a great grandchild. Surviving are his wife, Eva Ratliff, two sons, Keith of Fostoria and Randy of Vanlue; three daughters, Jenny Kline of Vanlue, Charlotte Myers of Imlay City, MI, and Sandy Himes of Findlay, OH; three sisters, Sarah Wickham of Carey, Gladys Tackett of Mount Blanchard, OH, and Bonnie Pemecky of Glendora, CA; and 13 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 4 with Brothers Frank Young and Harry Meade officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Findlay. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 15, 1992
   
WELLS, Minnie Sue (Wells)
1930-1992
Minnie Sue Wells, 61, died Saturday, January 4 in J. J. Jordan’s Geriatric Center, Louisa. Mrs. Wells was born August 27, 1930 in Johnson County, the daughter of Benjamin H. Wells and Susannah Richmond. She was a teacher. Surviving are two sons, Phillip and Charles A. Wells, both of Van Lear; one daughter, Lisa Horne of Louisa; two brothers, Alex and Nevard Wells, both of Van Lear; four sisters, Polly Collins and emma Adkins, both of Van Lear, Mary Walton of Ashland and Geneva Volota of Euclid, OH; and six grandchildren and two step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 6 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Buster Hayden officiating. Burial was in Wells Family Cemetery at Daniels Creek. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1992
   
WEST, Evelyn (Pigg)
1909-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Evelyn Pigg West, 82. Mrs. West was born November 17, 1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of Dennie and Verlie Walters Pigg. She was retired and a member of the Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Parker West in 1990. Surviving are one son, Robert Nelson West of Russell, three daughters, Neva Crace of Oil Springs, Eula West of San Francisco, CA, and Ann Bayes of Gratis, OH and nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 15 at 11 a.m. in Oil Springs Methodist Church with Douglas Lawson officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 15, 1992
   
WILLIAM, Josie Mae
1912-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Josie Mae Williams, 79. Williams was born January 7, 1912 in Johnson County, the daughter of Theodore and Bertie Williams. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Ben and Chester King, both of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Jack King of Columbus, OH; two sisters, Addie Blair of Oil Springs, and Norsie Stapleton of Hager Hill. Funeral services were held Friday, December 20 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders J. T. Bailey and Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was in Williams Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 8, 1992
   
WITTEN, Minnie Dee
1992
Infant, Minnie Dee Witten, died Thursday, January 23 in Cabell Hospital, Huntington, WV. She was the daughter of James and Ellen Sue Witten. Surviving are her parents, her maternal grandmother, Inis Holbrook, and her paternal grandparents, James Witten, Sr. and Deloris Witten. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 25, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with E. N. VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the Witten Family Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1992
   
YOUNG, Evelyn "Evie" (Springer)
1915-1992
Evelyn “Evie” Elizabeth Young, 76, of Springfield, OH, died Tuesday, January 7 in Okeechobee, FL. Mrs. Young was born August 24, 1915 in St. Mary’s, OH, the daughter of Alonzo and Bessie Dibble Springer. She was a former owner of Jean’s Beauty Shop and had also been employed as a telephone operator at Community Hospital in Springfield, retiring in 1982. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Local survivors include a sister in law, Lola Faye Chandler of Tutor Key, and a brother in law, Glenn Young of Thealka. Other survivors are her husband, Hubert, one stepson, David Young of Mesa, AZ, and four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 13 in Littleton Funeral Home, with Pastor Lucian Mounts officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Burial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 22, 1992
    
YOUNG, Kenneth Ray
1943-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Kenneth Ray Young, 48, died Friday, January 24 in Ypsilanti, MI. Mr. Young was born June 24, 1943 in Johnson County, the son of Leroy and Ivory Hackney Young. Surviving are two daughters, Robin Stilner of Cleveland, OH and Janie Lantrie of Daytona Beach, FL; two brothers, Richard Young of Tyler and Larry Young of Bellview, MI; four sisters, Jo Ann martin of Lowmansville, Francis Cyphers of Milan, MI, Lola Cox of Sgunaway, WA, and Joyce Jackson of Willis, MI; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 29 at 2 p.m. in Georges Creek United Baptist Church, with Boyd Meadows and Frank Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at Louisa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1992
   

 
FEBRUARY - 1992

  
  
BAYES, Ted
1913-1992
Ted Bayes, 78, died Sunday, February 28. in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bayes was born June 16, 1913 in Johnson County, the son of Charlie and Charlotte Vencil Bayes. He was the owner and operator of a service station. Surviving are his wife, Virginia (Virgie) Blanton Bayes, one son, Gerald Bayes of Staffordsville; two brothers, Wendell Bayes of Frankfort and Harold Bayes of Gratis, OH; one sister, Geneva Williams of Circleville, OH; and one granddaughter and one great grandson. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 25 in Preston Funeral Home with Dick VanHoose and Toby Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, March 4, 1992
    
BLANTON, Theo (Long)
1914-1992
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 9 for Theo Blanton, 71. Mrs. Blanton was born June 5, 1914 at Oil Springs, the daughter of Lundy and Tennie Spradlin Long. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and DAV Women’s Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Blanton, in 1977. Surviving are one brother, Joe Long of Oil Springs, and four sisters, Mae Risner and June Blevins, both of Louisville, Ruth Conley of Oil Springs and Agnes Colvin of Simponsville. Officiating at services in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel was Rev. Manford Fannin. Burial was in Litteral Cemetery at Oil Springs. Pallbearers were Roger Conley, Dennis Sanor, David Colvin, Greg Campbell, Brian Horn, Shawn Stephens, Tim Ballenger and Mark Ballenger. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 12, 1992
   
BUTCHER, Ashley Ward
1911-1992
Retired miner, Ashley Ward Butcher, 80, died Thursday, February 20 at his Van Lear home. Mr. Butcher was born June 27, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of the late Hairm and Emma Meeks Butcher. Surviving are his wife, Nora Webb Butcher, eight sons, Harold, Chester, Gene, Randell, Darrell, Foley, Sheldon and Charles Butcher, all of Van Lear; four daughters, Jewell Sue Adams and Marie Herrera, both of Van Lear, Norina Hackworth of Prestonsburg and Lorene Hall of Wabash, IN; one sister, Sarah Newberry of Auxier and 26 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 22 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Butcher Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 4, 1992
   
DANIEL, Tive
1907-1992
Retired merchant Tive Daniel, 84, died Saturday, February 29 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Daniel was born May 5, 1907 in Johnson County, the son of James and Sarah Cassidy Daniel. He was self-employed. Surviving are his wife, Edna Daniel Daniel and nine nephews and eight nieces. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 3 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Lyons and Hubert Slone officiating. Burial was in Tive Daniel Mausoleum at Tutor Key. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 11, 1992
   
EVANS, Charlotte Jean (Wiley)
1992
Charlotte Jean Wiley Evans, 44, of Columbus, OH died Wednesday, February 19 at Kobacker House. Mrs. Evans was a file clerk for Motorist Mutual Insurance Company for 24 years, was a 1965 graduate of Linden McKinley High School and member of the First Calvary Enterprise Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Son and Marcella Butcher and Charley, Sr. and Lula Wiley. Surviving are her husband, Lon Garry Evans, one son, Gary Evans, one daughter, Angela Evans, two grandchildren, Kelli and Michael Allen Evans; her parents, Charley and Alice Jean Wiley of Whitehouse and her mother in law, Geneva Evans. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 22 at Schoedinger North Chapel in Ohio with Delmar Hamilton and Bill Charles officiating. Burial was in Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 4, 1992
    
FERGUSON, Lundy
1905-1992
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Lundy Ferguson, 86. Mr. Ferguson was born April 7, 1905 in Johnson County, the son of Hady and Lou Ferguson. He was retired. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nollie Murray Ferguson, in March 1979. Surviving are four sons, Russell of Flat Gap, Virgil of Red Bush, and Doug and Walter, both of Blaine; five daughters, Betty parker of Martha, Earlene Lawson of Blaine, Mary Eldridge of Red Bush, Carolyn Franklin of Boons Camp and Florie King of Thealka; two sisters, Myrdie West of Louisa and Laurie McCoy of Baton Rouge, LA; and 35 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 15 in Flat Gap Baptist Church with Paul Keaton, Lafe Skaggs and Danny Fannin officiating. Burial was in Camet Cemetery at Flat Gap. His grandsons served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 19, 1992
   
FYFFE, Arnold
1951-1992
Arnold Fyffe, 40, died Monday, February 24 in Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Mr. Fyffe was born June 11, 1951 in Baltimore, MD, the son of Clyde Holbrook of Flat Gap and the late Stella Pennington Holbrook. He was a foreman for Keystone Construction Company in Columbus, OH. Surviving are his father, his wife, Judy Abney Fyffe, one son, Tim Maitlen of Sidney, OH; two daughters, Tammy Ramey and Pam Salyers, both of Sidney; one brother, Mike Fyffe of West Liberty; two sisters, Anna McKenzie of Flat Gap and Sue Bowers of Portland, Maine; and one granddaughter, Savannah Ramey. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 27 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Frank Meade officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap. Pallbearers were Danny McKenzie, James Salyers, Dennis Bowers, James Jenkins, Jimmy Caudill, Jim Martin, Dana Hill and Bill Abney. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 4, 1992
   
HALL, Ira, Jr.
1920-1992
Disabled veteran, Ira Hall, Jr., 71, died Sunday, February 2 at his Hager Hill home. Mr. Hall was born October 16, 1920 in Martin County, the son of Ira L. and Haley Franklin Hall. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Paintsville Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Surviving are his wife, Alka Ward Hall; two sons, Randall Hall of Pataskala, OH, and Gary Ward of Tomahawk; two daughters, Delilah Runyon of Lexington and Pamela Smith of Leeburn, three sisters, Oma Spears, Trixie Mills and Malissa Ward, all of Tomahawk, and 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 5 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Willie Goble officiating. Lodge services were conducted by the Paintsville Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Vietnam Veteran’s of America 204 on Wednesday, February 5 at Highland Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 19, 1992
   
HANEY, Robert
1965-1992
Robert Lee Haney, 26, died Wednesday, February 5 in the University of Cincinnati Hospital. Mr. Haney was born April 29, 1965 in Johnson County, the son of Chester Haney, Jr., and Eldalene Blair. He was employed by Black Moon Coal. Surviving are his parents, his wife, Melissa Renee Fannin Haney; one son, Travis Lee Haney; one brother, Darrell Keith Haney of Denver; one sister, Sandra Ann Ratliff of Denver; his father and mother in law; Vincel and Dorris Wells Fannin; his paternal grandparents, Chester and Marie Haney of Paintsville; his maternal grandmother, Mary Louise Blair, and his maternal great grandmother, Dicie Baldwin. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 8 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Colvin and Donald Caudill officiating. Burial was in Blair Cemetery at Denver. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 12, 1992
   
HANNAH, Maude (Johnson)
1904-1992
Funeral services were held Friday, February 14 for Maude Salyers Hannah, 88. Mrs. Hannah, who died Tuesday, February 11, was born January 25, 1904 in Johnson County, the daughter of Frank and Minnie Alice McCloud Johnson. She was a member of the Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Hodley Salyers, 1959, Bill Hunley, 1964, and Proctor Hannah, 1982. Surviving are three sons, Edgel Salyers of Dayton, OH, Brooksie Salyers of Columbus, OH, and John Paul Salyers of West Van Lear, one daughter, Marie Witten of Cincinnati, OH, one brother, Irvin Johnson of Paintsville; and nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Quentin Crum. Burial was in Hager Hill Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 19, 1992
   
HAYSLETT, Paul Bryan
1929-1992
Paul Bryan Hayslett, 62, died Tuesday, February 4 in St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Hayslett was born July 23, 1929 in Johnson County the son of Luther and Josie Crace Hayslett. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Bell Stambaugh Legg Hayslett, two sons, Thomas Hayslett of Paintsville and Orville Legg of West Van Lear; five daughters, Gladys Williams of Paintsville, Laverne Stapleton of Tutor Key, Susie Prater of Carson City, Kansas, Paula Hayslett and Pamela Pullin, both of Springfield, OH; one brother, Otto Hayslett of Springfield; seven sisters, Phyllis Conley of Oil Springs, Malta Vargo of Thelma, Janet Garinger of Paintsville, Ruby Witten of Sitka and Rena Jones, Barbara Blair and Dottie Blair, all of Springfield and 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, February 7 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with C. C. Hall officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 12, 1992
    
HAYSLETT, Rhule, Jr.
1929-1992
Rhule Hayslett, Jr., 63, originally from Offutt, died Friday, February 21 in Bowling Green, at Medical Center of Bowling Green. Mr. Hayslett, the son of Rhule Hayslett, Sr., and Mayme DeBord Hayslett, was a retired instructor at Frank’s Barber College in Bowling Green, was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and past master of Crescent Hill Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Witten Hayslett; one son, David Hayslett of Louisville and one granddaughter. Private cremation services, to be held in Paintsville, will be announced at a later date. Arch L. Heady Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 26, 1992. Note: According to the Kentucky Birth Index, Rhule Hayslett, Jr. was born 5/3/1929 in Johnson County, KY.
     
HUGHES, James Dennis, Jr.
1952-1992
Former Johnson County resident, James Dennis Hughes, Jr., 39, died February 14, in St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Hughes was born November 1, 1952 in Johnson County, the son of James and Lois Martinez Hughes of Paintsville. He was manager of Groggans Medical Service in Lexington and a member of the Catholic Church. Surviving are his parents, one sister, Levina Shelton of Paintsville, and two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were held Monday, February 17, in Saint Michael Catholic Church with Father Joseph Muench officiating. Burial was in Highlands Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Howard Hughes, Frank Hughes, Kenneth Williams, J. D. Hughes, Eddie Hughes, Neal Price and Ray Tosh. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 19, 1992
   
KEATON, Ethel (Johnson)
1910-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Ethel Keaton, 81. Mrs. Keaton, who died Wednesday, February 3, was born April 8, 1910 in Morgan County, the daughter of Will and Myrtle Trusty Johnson. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Keaton, in 1971. Surviving are two sons, Homer and Elbert Keaton, both of Keaton; two daughters, Delsie King of Keaton and Willadene Collier of Wittensville; one sister, Nora Kelly of Greenland, OH; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 8 at her Keaton residence, with Rev. Elmer Burchwell and Elder Lowell Ferguson officiating. Burial was in Keaton Cemetery at Keaton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 12, 1992
   
KIMBLER, Verlin "Turk"
1911-1992
Retired miner, Verlin “Turk” Kimbler, 80, died Sunday, February 9, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kimbler was born September 15, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of Alonzo and Crozie Stambaugh Kimbler. He was a member of the Sitka Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen Campbell Kimbler; four sons, James of Tutor Key, and Jackie, Eddy and Billy, all of Sitka; one daughter Juanita Jewell Kimbler of Sitka; two brothers, George “Hoppy” of Salyersville and Orville of Ironton, OH, four sisters, Betty Price of Paintsville, Beulah May of Webbville, Lou Veda Wells of Springfield, OH, and Elmina Lovely of Louisa; and 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 11 in Sitka Freewill Baptist Church with Jim McKenzie and Darin Rice officiating. Burial was in Kimbler Family Cemetery at Sitka, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 19, 1992
     
MASON, Kathryn (McFaddin)
1919-1992
Paintsville resident, Kathryn Mason, 73, died Tuesday, February 25 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Mason was born February 18, 1919 in Johnson County, the daughter of Laud and Nora Collins McFaddin. She was retired from G. C. Murphy Company and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James N. Mason, in 1987. Surviving are one brother, Gene McFaddin, of Paintsville; one sister, Molly Gullett of Paintsville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 27, in Southside Freewill Baptist Church with Eddie Young and Larry Smith officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 4, 1992
    
PACK, Mary (Meade)
1924-1992
Stambaugh resident, Mary Magalene Adkins Pack, 67, died Tuesday, February 4 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Pack was born August 3, 1924 in Johnson County, the daughter of Milt and Lena Dale Meade. She was a member of the Oil Springs Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Walter Pack, four sons, Gary Meade of Oil Springs, James Henry Adkins of Paintsville, Clarence Milton Adkins of Wittensville, and Ronnie Adkins of Prestonsburg; two stepsons, four daughters, Wila Dean Osborne, Lena Lou Browning, and Merzie Combs, all of Wittensville and Sharon Tackett of Williams Branch; seven stepdaughters, and 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 6, in Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church with James Kelly Caudill and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Meade Family Cemetery with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 12, 1992
   
PACK, Sylvia Ruth (Arrowood)
1906-1992
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 1 for Sylvia Ruth Arrowood Pack, 85, who died Friday, February 28. Mrs. Pack was born July 10, 1906 in Kentucky, the daughter of Lon and Dutch Gibbs Arrowood. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Gaylord Pack, one son, Gaylord Pack, Jr., of Paintsville; one daughter, Dordena R. McNally of Prestonsburg, two brothers, Paul Arrowood of Paintsville and Raleigh Arrowood of Rockport, TX; two sisters, Billie Strong of Irvine and Georgene Oney of Dauphin, IL , and six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Paintsville United Baptist Church was Charles Price, John Red Pelphrey, and J. D. Rice. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 4, 1992
    
PHILLIPS, Betty (Kirk)
1938-1992
Betty Kirk Phillips, former resident of Paintsville, passed away, February 10 in Wichita, Kansas, after an extended illness. She was born in Paintsville, November 17, 1938 and was the daughter of Agnes Allen Kirk and the late Lindsey Kirk. Surviving, besides her mother are her husband, Mark Phillips; two sons, Mark Phillips of Shelley, ID, and Todd Phillips of Wichita; seven grandchildren and two brothers, Benny J. Kirk and Joe Kirk, both of Wichita. Funeral services were held February 12 at Broadway Christian Church with Rev. Dale Lewis officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Wichita. Those who knew Betty during her early days in Paintsville remember her kind, pleasant manner, her loyalty to her church and to each endeavor and her vibrant personality. As a student at Paintsville High School, she participated and excelled in many activities, scholastically and as a majorette and cheerleader, and in music. Her exemplary life, the love and devotion to family and friends throughout her life and her beautiful Christian spirit remain in memory as an inspiration. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 26, 1992
   
PRICE, Gracie (Blevins)
1927-1992
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Gracie Preston Price, 64, who died Sunday, February 16, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, WV. Mrs. Price was born November 29, 1927 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Lewis and Dona McKenzie Blevins. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Bob Preston in 1977 and Cecil Price in 1989. Surviving are two brothers, Arville Blevins of Webbville and Lewis Blevins, Jr., of Paintsville; five sisters, Alma O’Bryan and Alice Hale, both of Staffordsville, Alka Fitch of Martin, Mary Justice of Warsaw, IN and Sola Stevens of Ashley, OH. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 19 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Toby Wheeler and Eric Hubbard officiating. Burial was in Johnson Cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 26, 1992
   
RASNAKE, Charles
1926-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Charles Resnake, 65, died Saturday, February 15 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN. Mr. Rasnake was born April 20, 1926 in Russell Co., VA. He was employed by Paintsville Outerwear Company and was a member of the Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deloris Evelyn Rasnake, in 1989. Surviving are three daughters, Rocheele Jeannene McCall of Paintsville and Billie Smithson and Charlotte Dixon, both of Bristol; four brothers, Lee of Kingsport, TN, Leslie of Abingdon, VA, Dewey of Arizona and Arson of Lebanon, VA; three sisters, Letti Perry of Bristol, Roma Rasnake of Dublin, VA and Thelma Minton of Kingsport and three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday, February 20 at the Fraley Cemetery in Paintsville. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 26, 1992
    
RICHARDSON, Lois (Rice)
1915-1992
Lois Rice Richardson, 76, died Saturday, February 8 at her East Point residence. Mrs. Richardson was born April 30, 1915 in Floyd County, the daughter of Judd and Margaret Music Rice. She was a member of Little Paint Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Richardson in 1982. Surviving are one daughter, Ann Carol Ousley of East Point; three brothers, John and Verlie Rice both of East Point and Thomas Rice of Hager Hill; two sisters, Nell Conley of East Point and Bertrice Cartmell of Prestonsburg; and two grandchildren and one great grandson. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 11 in Little Paint First Church of God with Wayne Burch and Dewey Earl Music officiating. Burial was in Curt Richardson Family Cemetery at East Point, with Carter Funeral Home of Prestonsburg in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Victor Rice, Tommy Rice, Don Hughes, Greg Blackburn, Raymond Hayden and Edward Boggs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 26, 1992
    
SALYERS, Donnie (McKenzie)
1909-1992
Donnie McKenzie Salyers, 82, died Saturday, February 8 in Marysville, OH. Mrs. Salyers was born October 21, 1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of Toby and Spicy Tackett McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Logan Salyers. Surviving are four sons, Bobbie Lemaster and James and Corvin Salyers, all of Sitka, and Jessie Salyers of Columbus, OH; six daughters, Lavonjalene Wilcox of Sitka, Martha Estep and Bonnie Estep, both of Milford Center, OH and Hester Music of Mechanicsburg, OH; one brother, Frances McKenzie of Sitka; one sister, Alka Murray of Sitka; and 36 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 11 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 12, 1992
    
SONGER, David Alton
1953-1992
David Alton Songer, 38, died Friday, February 7 in Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Songer was born February 21, 1953 in Johnson County, the son of Jess W. and Zora Daniel Songer. He was general manager of W.S.A.C. Radio in Louisa and a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Robinette Burke Songer; his parents, one son, Jared Michael “Mickey” Songer of Paintsville; two daughters, Katherine Renee Songer and Jennifer Diane Songer, both of Greenville, Mississippi and one brother, Dr. Jess Daniel Songer of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Monday, February 10 in the First Christian Church with Bob Benson officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 12, 1992
  
SPRIGGS, Oscar
1921-1992
Oscar Spriggs, 70 died Tuesday, February 4 in St. Clair Medical Center. Mr. Spriggs was the son of the late Henry and Clara Pack Spriggs. Surviving are one brother, Delmer Spriggs of Meally and three sisters, Vina Williams and Alka Wells both of Meally, and Gertrude Collins of Tomahawk. Funeral services were held Friday, February 7 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Blair officiating. Burial was in Fitch Family Cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 12, 1992. Note: According to the Kentucky Birth Index, Oscar Spriggs was born on 10/31/1921 in Johnson County, KY.
    
STAFFORD, Paul Martin
1929-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Paul Martin Stafford, 62, who died Tuesday, February 25. Mr. Stafford was born April 21, 1929 in Paintsville, the son of Ray and Julia Stapleton Stafford.  After graduating from Paintsville High Scholl in 1946, he attended Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond and Morehead, University of Morehead. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was also a 40 year member of Paintsville Masonic Lodge #131 F &A M, York and Scottish Rites , Elhasa Temple, White Shrine and the Order of the Eastern Star. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. H was associated with the First National Bank retiring in 1980. Surviving are one brother, Jack Stafford of New Castle, CA, two sisters, Dorothy Stafford and Imogene Salyers, both of Paintsville, one nephew, Jack Ward Stafford of Santa Barbara, CA; one niece, Toni Lynn Johnson of San Diego, CA; and three great nieces. Masonic services were held Friday, February 28 in the funeral home. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 29 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. David Ross and John Paul Salyers officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville. Pallbearers were Ishmael Grim, Robert M. Williams, Gordon, Kasley,  Paul Fyffe, Paul Wade Trimble, James E. Hall, James G. VanHoose, Bromley Patton, Ricky Martin and Calhoun Salyer. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 4, 1992
   
STAMBAUGH, Bertha Trimble (Blanton)
1899-1992
Volga resident, Bertha Trimble Stambaugh, 92, died Wednesday, February 12 in Humana Suburban Hospital, Louisville. Mrs. Stambaugh was born December 19, 1899 in Johnson County, the daughter of Sanford Lee and Sarah Ann McKenzie Blanton. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two husband, Rexford Trimble, 1959 and Walter Stambaugh, 1981; and one son, Rexford Trimble, Jr., 1926. Surviving are one son, John Trimble of Ashland; one stepson, Wayne Stambaugh of Grove City, OH; three daughters, Anna Williams of Columbus, OH, Victoria Allen of Louisville and Betty Burchett of Eastwood; one sister, Verna Butler of Paintsville; and six grandchildren; five great grandchildren, one step granddaughter and one step great grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 15 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elder J. T. Bailey and Rev. Lee Going officiating. Burial was in Blanton Cemetery at Volga. Pallbearers were John D. Williams, Lynn E. Williams, David E. Burchett, Rexford L. Trimble, George “Bud” Blanton and Ronald L. Lemaster. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 19, 1992
   
WARD, Carmel
1915-1992
Carmel Ward, 76, a former Johnson County resident, died Thursday, February 13 in Moses Lake, WA. Mr. Ward was born November 9, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of the late Ed and Julie Ward. He was the former owner of Ward’s Shoe and Clothing Store in Paintsville. H and his family moved to Moses Lake in 1962. Surviving are his wife, Neva Mae Stapleton Ward; two sons, Tommy and Eddie Ward, both of Moses Lake; one daughter Carolyn Smith of Seattle, WA; two brothers, Arnold and Johnny Ward, both of Lexington, and seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, February 17 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Moses Lake. Burial was in Sunset Memorial in Richmond, WA. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 19, 1992
    
WARD, Glen Richard
1935-1992
Glen Richard Ward, 56, of Xenia, OH, formerly of Paintsville, died Thursday, February 6 in Green Memorial Hospital, Xenia. Mr. Ward was born July 21, 1935 in Paintsville, the son of Norman Ward and Esther Webb Ward. He was assistant manager in the parts department and previous employee of Volkswagon and was a member of Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church. He was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict. Surviving are his mother, his wife, Arlena Carol Wells Ward; one son, Mark Ward of Yellow Springs, OH, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, February 10 in Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg, with Rev. Raymond Snider officiating. Burial was in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg. Pallbearers were Hansel Cooley, Sr., Hansel Cooley, Jr., Michael Preston, John Burke, Jr., Charles Gearheart, Bobby Ray Castle, Vinzel Conley and Jeff Slone. Honorary pallbearers were Jack DeRossett, Oscar Collins, Dr. Terry Wright, Bill Beacom, Dale Dobson, and Boyles Slone. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 26, 1992
   
WOODRUFF, Eva (Jackson)
1909-1992
Denver resident, Eva Woodruff, 82, died Saturday, February 1, in Williamson Memorial Hospital, Williamson, WV. Mrs. Woodruff was born February 7, 1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of Elbert and Mary Salyers Jackson. Surviving are one son, Elbert Spears of Denver; one brother, Dolie Jackson of Ashland and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, February 3 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John Taylor officiating. Burial was in Jackson Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, February 5, 1992
    

 
MARCH - 1992

  
  
ADKINS, Lula Virginia (Davis)
1902-1992
Lula Virginia Adkins, 89, died Tuesday, March 17 at her Paintsville residence. Mrs. Adkins was born May 4, 1902 in Cabell Co., WV, the daughter of Coleman and Margaret Bleadsoe Davis. She was a member of the Barboursville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, General Adkins, in 1972. Surviving are one son, Elbert Adkins of Proctorville, OH; one daughter, Aileen Bradbury of Paintsville and five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 19 in Barboursville Baptist Church with Revs. Quentin Lockwood and Douglas Peters officiating. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Barboursville with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 25, 1992
   
ADKINS, Mary Lou (VanHoose)
1928-1992
Mary Lou Adkins, 65, died Friday, March 27 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. She was born July 20, 1928 in Johnson County, the daughter of Dennis VanHoose and Anna Lee Walker. She was a self-employed hair dresser. Surviving are one son, Dennis Earl Adkins of Lexington, and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, March 30 in First United Methodist Church with David C. Ross officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Nippa, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 1, 1992
   
BLAIR, Ronald
1944-1992
Staffordsville resident, Ronald David Blair, 47, died Wednesday, March 4 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Blair was born June 14, 1944 in Johnson County, the son of Marvin and Gertrude Johnson Blair. He was a heavy equipment operator. Surviving are his parents, his wife, Carolyn Hill Blair; two sons, Gary Hill and Terry Blair, both of Staffordsville; two daughters, Rhonda Adams of Hager Hill and Dana Blair of Staffordsville; one brother, Bob Blair of Florida; and two sisters, Alice Fyffe of Keaton and Rita Sue Cline of Lowmansville. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 7 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Lowell Fyffe, Wilbur Hamilton and Steve Rose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 11, 1992
   
BURCHETT, Edith (Greer)
1909-1992
East Point resident, Edith Greer Burchett, 83, died Tuesday, March 17 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Burchett was born March 17, 1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of William and Melissa Hall Greer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theadore Burchett in 1976. Surviving are several nieces and nephews and six step grandchildren and 12 step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday March 20 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was in Bowling Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 25, 1992
   
CASTLE, Marjorie Louise (Stambaugh)
1909-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Marjorie Louise Stambaugh Castle, 82, who died Monday, March 23 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Castle was born May 27, 1909 in Boyd County, the daughter of Phillip and Virginia Emely Caudill Stambaugh. She was a resident of Auxier. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Monroe Castle, Jr. in 1973. Surviving are four sons, James, Jr., of Paintsville, Leon of Lowmansville, Robert Darrell of Auxier and William R. of Kermit, WV; five daughters Phyllis Carol Daniel of Auxier, Betty Virginia Wright and Doris Ann Caudill, both of New Martinsville, OH, and Vina Winalee Vickers of North Wilkesboro, NC and Shirley Jean Blanton of New Holland, OH; one brother, James Edward Stambaugh of Lackey; one sister Gladys J. Franks of Orlando, FL and 27 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 26 in Georges Creek United Baptist Church with Carlos Preston, Lawrence Arrowood and Kenneth Trimble officiating. Burial was in the Castle Family Cemetery at Lowmansville Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 1, 1992
   
CHURCH, Lonza
1897-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Lonza Church, 95, who died Thursday, March 5 in Humana Hospital in Louisa. Mr. Church was born January 4, 1897 in Lawrence County, the son of Harvey and Lou Ann Church. He was a farmer and member of the Georges Creek United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Church, in 1981. Surviving are two sons, Enis and Harold Church, both of Lorain, OH, two daughters, Lula Conley of Wittensville and Alta Hayes of Tutor Key, and nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 8, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Willie Gene Hayes officiating. Burial was in Church Family Cemetery at Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 11, 1992
   
COLLETT, Charles Collett
1912-1992
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 2 for Charles Collett, 79, who died Tuesday, March 31 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Collett was born October 12, 1912 in Leslie County, the son of George and Elizabeth Chappel Collett. He was a retired miner. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Sublett Collett; two sons, McKinley Collett of Reynoldsburg, OH, and George Collett of Red Bush; one daughter, Elizabeth Sue Blair of Reynoldsburg; one sister, Mary Brock of Hyden; and six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Lowell Pelphrey and Larry Blair. Burial was in the family cemetery at Southside in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 15, 1992
   
COLVIN, Lizzie (Mollette)
1895-1992
Retired school teacher/post master, Lizzie Colvin, 95, died Friday, March 13 in J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa. Mrs. Colvin was born December 27, 1895 in Johnson County, the daughter of Elijah and Emma Cline Mollette. She was a charter member of the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Colvin in 1947. Surviving are three sons, Eugene Colvin of Louisa, Fred Colvin of Decatur, IL and Roy Colvin of Titusville, FL; two daughters, Lois Ann Rigsby of Wooster, OH and Frances I. Short of Fairborn, OH; two sisters, Grace Preston of Meally and Amanda Holbrook of Frankfort; and 17 grandchildren, locally, R. T. “tucker” Daniel of Paintsville; and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 15 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Don Fraley and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 18, 1992
    
CYRUS, Cecil E. "Gene"
1935-1992
Johnson County Sheriff, Cecil E. “Gene” Cyrus, 56, died Wednesday, March 18 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Cyrus was born June 13, 1935 in Lawrence County, the son of the late Sheridan and Mary Jane Wilson Cyrus. He was a member of the Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Paintsville Masonic Lodge #381 F & AM, DAV, Paintsville York Rite, El Hasa Temple, Kentucky Sheriff’s Association and the National Sheriff’s Association. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ted Cyrus. Surviving are his wife, Ester Gay Blevins Cyrus; one son, Cecil E. “Bucky” Cyrus, II of Paintsville, two daughters, Jeania Gay Cyrus of Paintsville and Angela Michelle Cyrus of Hager Hill; two brothers, Lindsey and Jim Cyrus, both of Columbus, OH; three sisters, Ruby Runn and Louise Conley, both of Columbus, and Ruth Maynard of Louisa; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 21 in the gymnasium at Johnson Central High School, with Revs. James Kelly Caudill, Paul W. Browning, and M. T. Womack officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Active pallbearers were Jim Cyrus, Mike Castle, Joe Chandler, Tom Iredale, Pete Cantrell, Eulas Crace, Jack Hill and Vic Ferguson. Honorary pallbearers were the Johnson County Sheriff deputies and friends. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 25, 1992
   
DANIEL, Bruce
1927-1992
Rev. Bruce Daniel, 64, died Saturday, March 7 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Daniel was born July 21, 1927 in Johnson County, the son of Arby and Etta Mae Daniel. He was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are three brothers, Marshall, Mitchell and Maurice Daniel, all of Ashland; and two sisters, Geneva Rice of Brooksville and Mrs. Muriel Daniel of Ashland. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 10 in Flat Gap Baptist Church with Revs. Harold Salyer and Ernie Daniel officiating. Burial was in Stapleton Cemetery at Kerz with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 11, 1992
    
DANIELS, Charles
1913-1992
Retired miner, Charles Daniels, 79, died Sunday, March 8 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Daniels was born January 9, 1913 in Johnson County, the son of Milroy and Genoa Lemaster Daniels. Surviving are two sisters, Zora Phelps of Van Lear and Josephine Ward of Gloucester, VA and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 10 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John Wheeler officiating. Burial was in VanHoose Family Cemetery at Tutor Key. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 11, 1992
    
FITZPATRICK, Ollie Mae (Dutton)
1911-1992
Boons Camp resident, Ollie Mae Dutton Fitzpatrick, 81, died Wednesday, March 11 in Salyersville Health Care Center. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was born August 11, 1911 in Lawrence County, the daughter of Mose and Rose Preston Dutton. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Fitzpatrick. Surviving are one sister, Mary Prater of West Van Lear. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 14 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Lemaster officiating. Burial was in Dennie Pigg Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 18, 1992
   
FRALEY, James Wesley "Jim Hoss"
1897-1992
James Wesley “Jim Hoss” Fraley, 94, died March 31 in Humana Hospital, Louisa. Mr. Fraley was born May 28, 1897, the son of Joe and Mary Johnson Fraley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Childers Fraley in 1985. Surviving are four daughters, Edith Reed of Thelma, Josephine Grim of tutor Key, Gladys Vanhorn of Louisa, and Jane Leedy of Shreve, OH; and 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 3 in Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry Frisby officiating. Burial was in Fraley Cemetery at Louisa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 15, 1992
    
GROSS, Thelma (Cox)
1920-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements for Thelma L. Gross, 71, who died Sunday, March 15 in Wolf County Health Care Center at Campton. Mrs. Gross was born June 16, 1920 in Maryland, the daughter of David P. and Edna Cox. She was a school teacher and worked at Jerry’s Restaurant. Surviving are her husband, Burley Gross, Jr., four sons, Joseph Mills of Sparta, TN, David Mills of California, and Jim and Johnny Mills, both of Austin, TX; three daughters, Resina Duckworth of Abilene, TX, Louise Davis of Allen, TX, and Nickie Grobe of Cumby, TX; two brothers, Claude Cox of Maryland and Sam Cox of Visalia, CA, three sisters, Denise Bronson of Florida and Mable Onge and Betty Bladen, both of Maryland, and 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 18, at 1 p.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmie Daniels officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Johns Creek. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 18, 1992
  
HALL, Paris
1911-1992
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Paris P. Hall, 80, who died Saturday, March 28 in the V. A. Hospital in Huntington, WV. Mr. Hall was born April 14, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of Jack and Vina Slone Hall. He was a retired electrician, member of the Enterprise Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Caudill Hall in November 1988. Surviving are four sons, Rodney Caudill of Paintsville, Randall Lemaster and Ernest Jones, both of Flat Gap and Redford Lemaster of Webbville; one daughter, Barbara Parker of Sitka; and eight step grandchildren; and seven step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 31 in Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church with Rev. Hobart Meade officiating. Vietnam Veteran’s Chapter 204 Honor Guard served as pallbearers and conducted military rites at the grave site. Burial was in Lemaster Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 8, 1992
    
HIMES, Patricia Ann (Slone)
1943-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Patricia Ann Slone Himes, 48, died Saturday, March 21 in Bolivar, OH. Mrs. Himes was born August 14, 1943 in Johnson County, the daughter of Reginald and Ruby Fairchild Slone. She was a factory worker at Handy & Hasman, Dover Division, and a member of the Paintsville Church of Christ. Surviving are her mother; one brother, Roger Slone of Wittensville; five sisters, Barbara Sue Daniel, Dorothy Slone and Mary Lynn Minix, all of Paintsville; and Deloris Witten and Marilyn Brown, both of Van Lear. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 24, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Chuck Slone and Mark Castle officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 1, 1992
   
HONEYCUTT, Malcolm
1922-1992
Retired miner, Malcolm Honeycutt, 70, died Thursday, March 26 at his Martha residence. Mr. Honeycutt was born March 7, 1922 in Johnson County, the son of Valentine and Dolly Harrington Honeycutt. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Surviving are his wife, Rinda Honeycutt; three sons, Joe Lee and Nathan Lee Honeycutt, both of Martha and Marvin Honeycutt of Offutt; eight daughters, Stacy and Tracy Honeycutt and Glenda Lester, all of Martha, Emma Lynn of Phoenix, AZ, Loretta Robertson of Wayne, WV, Carlene Oney of East Point, Ester Fitch of Meally and Norma Brown of Allen; one brother, Arville Honeycutt of Blaine; two sisters, Erma Webb and Panzy Honeycutt, both of East Point, and 27 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29 in Old Log Church at Daniels Creek, with Jesse Smith, Clint Howard, and Hershell Wright officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 1, 1992
    
McCALLISTER, Dudley F.
1927-1992
Louisa resident, Dudley F. McCallister, died March 27 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, WV. Mr. McCallister was born May 4, 1927 at Van Lear, the son of the late James William and Laura Abshire McAllister York. He was a retired miner, member of the Church of Christ and a veteran of the Army. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Hershel, James, Basel (Tobe) and Arlie; and one infant sister, Della Beatrice. Surviving are his wife, Opal L. McCallister; two sons, Gary McCallister of Lovely and James McCallister of Naugatuck, WV, one daughter, Minaha Kay Colburn of Naugatuck, one half sister, Gladys Deaton of Paducah; two step daughters, Sheila Locklear of Florida and Leonya Hager of Canada; two step sons, Robert Locklear of Louisa and Ricky Locklear of North Carolina; eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and one sister in law, Marie McAllister of Van Lear. Services were held at the Heston and Wilson Funeral Home on Sunday, March 29 with Rev. Elice Perry officiating. Burial was in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa. Pallbearers were Gene McCallister, Gary McCallister, Robert Locklear, Willis Duncan, Robert Carrell and Henry Carrell, Jr. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 8, 1992
 
MEADE, Guy
1910-1992
Oil Springs resident, Guy Meade, 81, died Friday, March 20 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Meade was born April 14, 1910 in Johnson County, the son of Lindsey and Mary Coldiron Meade. He was retired from Kentucky West Virginia Gas Company and a member of the First Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Eunice Brown Meade; one son, Ronald Meade of Prestonsburg; four daughters, Karen Meade of Staffordsville, Helen Osborne of Akron, OH, Kathleen Pool of New Carlisle, OH and Ruth Houston of Albuquerque, NM; one brother, Bill Meade of Athens, TN; three sisters, Hager White of Prestonsburg, Mable Wheeler of Paintsville and Beulah Moore of Flat Gap; and eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 23 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Collins officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 25, 1992
   
MILLER, Freda (Kazee)
1914-1992
Funeral services for Freda Miller were held April 1 in Glen Burnie, MD. Mrs. Miller, who died March 28 at North Arundel Hospital, was born on August 30, 1914 at Sitka, the daughter of the late Charles J. and Lockie Burchett Kazee. She moved to the Baltimore, MD area 42 years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman A. Miller on December 8, 1973; and a brother, William Clyde Kazee. Surviving are one son, Charles M. Miller; two grandsons, and one niece, Glenda ??? . Burial was in Glen Haven Memorial Park in Maryland. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 8, 1992
   
MILLER, Maudie Perry (Cantrell)
1919-1992
Maudie Cantrell Perry Miller, 72, died Thursday, March 12 in Humana Hospital, Louisa. Mrs. Miller was born June 20, 1919 in Johnson County, the daughter of Frank Cantrell and Josie McDowell Cantrell. She was a cook for the Johnson County Senior Citizens Program and a member of the Blaine Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Perry. Surviving are one son, Curtis Perry of Blaine; one daughter, Quida Wright of Stambaugh; one sister, Millie Griffith of Louisa; and 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 15 in Faith Baptist Church in Louisa, with Revs. Roger Jordan, Woodrow Sexton and Edgel Stevens officiating. Burial was in Skaggstown Cemetery at Barn Rock with Young Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 18, 1992
   
OLIVER, Thomas Kent, V
1959-1992
Thomas Kent Oliver, V, 38, died Sunday, March 15 in London, OH. Mr. Oliver was born February 24, 1959 in Frankfort, Germany, the son of Thomas Oliver and Helen S?? McKenzie. He was employed in Jefferson, IN as an assembly line worker. Surviving are his parents, his wife, Sharon Jo Travis Oliver; one son, Thomas Brandon Oliver, of London, OH; two brothers, Scott Oliver of London and Billy McKenzie of Springfield, OH; and one sister, Valerie L. White of Chicago, IL. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 17 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Larry O’Bryan officiating. Burial was in Fairchild Cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 25, 1992
  
PENNINGTON, Bronard E.
1941-1992
Bronard E. Pennington, 50, of Washington Court House, OH, died Monday, March 23 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, OH. Mr. Pennington was born September 9, 1941, at Elna, the son of Ronald and Delia Fyffe Pennington. He was a member of the Cold Springs United Baptist Church at Fuget. He was preceded in death by his father; and four infant brothers. Surviving are his mother, three brothers, Eudell and Charlie Pennington, both of Washington Court House, and James Pennington, of Mt. Sterling, OH; three sisters, Nova Pennington and Judy Penrod, both of Washington Court House, and Bertha Isom of Columbus, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 26, at the Porter Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling, with Elders Euel McKenzie and Eulas Adams officiating. Burial was in Springlawn Cemetery at Williamsport, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 8, 1992
   
POWELL, Glenn R.
1930-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Dr. Glenn R. Powell, 61, died Thursday, March 12 in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Powell was born October 30, 1930 in Johnson County, the son of Glenn and Elizabeth May Powell. He was a member of the Danville First Baptist Church. He graduated from the University of Louisville in 1951, the University of Louisville Medical School in 1955, did his intern and residency work at the St. Joseph Infirmary in Louisville and was in family practice in Paintsville from 1960-1972. He served as a doctor in the Navy during peace time. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” VanHoose Powell, two sons, Brian David Powell of Lexington, and John Clark Powell, M. D. of Indianapolis, IN; one daughter, Ann Hope Hill of Harrodsburg and two grandsons and two step grandsons. Funeral services were held Monday, march 16 in the Paintsville First Baptist Church with Revs. Albert J. Gisler and Timothy Mathis and Connie Horn officiating. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 18, 1992
    
SELVAGE, Lonza
1910-1992
Paintsville native, Lonza Selvage, 81, died Tuesday, March 10 in Mary Rotan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH. Mr. Selvage was born July 7, 1910 in Paintsville, the son of the late Jessie Selvage. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nannie A. McFadden in 1983, and two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are one son, Ronald Selvage of DeGraff, OH; four daughters, Herma Harshbarger of Troy, OH, Betty Attenweller of Dayton, OH, Alkie Plantz of Russells Point, OH and Dorothy McComas of New Carlisle, OH; one brother Vencil Selvage of Springfield, OH; and 22 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, March 13 in Baird Funeral Home in Troy, with Dr. Rick Arrowood officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Tipp City, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 18, 1992
   
SPEARS, Bertha (Cumbo)
1890-1992
Bertha Cumbo Spears, 101, died Tuesday March 3 in River View Nursing Home, Prestonsburg. Mrs. Spears was born September 21, 1890 in Martin County, the daughter of George and Sarah Goble Cumbo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Spears in 1956. Surviving are four daughters, Georgie Steenburg of West Van Lear, Eula Collins of Van Lear, Hazel Goble of Prestonsburg, and Janet Webb of Grayson, and eight grandchildren, several great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 6, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Adray officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, March 11, 1992
    
STAPLETON, Wilmer
1926-1992
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 4 for Wilmer Stapleton, 66, who died Sunday, March 1 at his residence. Mr. Stapleton was born February 4, 1926 in Johnson County, the son of Harry and Bertha LeMaster Stapleton. He was a miner and security guard. Surviving are four sons, Kenneth Stapleton of Paintsville and Wilmer “Bub”, Mike and William Stapleton, all of Rochester, NY; four daughters, Lynn Morgan of Hager Hill, Jackie McKenzie of Stambaugh, Mary Brumfield of Chapmansville, WV and Nadine Apple of New York; two brothers, Earl Stapleton of Paintsville and Herman Stapleton of Flat Gap; two sisters, Betty Jones of Staffordsville and Mary Foster of Prudy, MO, and ?? grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Sitka Freewill Baptist Church was Darrin Rice. Burial was in Stapleton Cemetery at Sitka, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 11, 1992
   
VANCE, Hendrix
1923-1992
Retired machinist Hendrix Vance, 68, died Tuesday, March 17 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Vance was born October 13, 1923 in Morgan County, the son of Lacy and Ella Cottle Vance. He was employed by General Electric and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Marion Essig Vance; one stepson, Joseph ??? of Syracuse, NY; two brothers, Millard Vance of Paintsville and Palmer Vance of Oil Springs and two nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 20, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Wiles officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, March 25, 1992
    
WARD, Eugene
1912-1992
Retired road foreman, Eugene Ward, 80, died Saturday, March 25 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Ward was born December 27, 1912 in Johnson County, the son of John Morgan and Mary Sammons Ward. He was retired from the Kentucky State Department of Highways and was a veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW and the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Garnet Necessary Ward; two sons, John and Tony Ward, both of Boons Camp; four daughters, Deborah Pelphrey of Tutor Key, Joan Daniels of Boons Camp. Patricia Gallione of Boco Raton, FL, Linda Ward of Downey, CA and Phoeba Delbeccio of Northbergen, NY and one sister, Ruth Ward of Hager Hill. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 29, at 11 a.m. in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Jack Brown and Jerry Castle officiating. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 29, 1992
    
WARD, Glen
1909-1992
Shipping clerk, Glen Ward, 82, died Tuesday, March 10 at Highlands Regional Medical center. Mr. Ward was born May 15, 1909 in Johnson County, the son of Joe D. and Rosa Akers Ward. He was employed with Big Sandy Hardware and was a member  of the Boons Camp Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Pauley Ward, one daughter, Geneva Flint of Offutt, and three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 12 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Leondis Taylor officiating. Burial was in Ward Family Cemetery at Offutt. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 18, 1992
   
WILLIAMS, Russell
1992
Fairborn, OH resident, Russell Williams, 81, died Monday, March 2 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ida O’Bryan and five brothers, Robert, Lundy, Frank, Lloyd and Toy. Mr. Williams was born in Magoffin County, the son of the late George W. and Elizabeth Jenkins Williams. He was a retired miner for Island Creek Coal Company and also retired from Universal Atlas Company. He was a charter member and deacon of Miami Valley United Baptist Church in Fairborn, OH. Surviving are his wife, Mabel; three daughters, Betty McKinney of Southgate, MI, and Marie Allison and Pat Nickell, both of Fairborn; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 5 in Miami Valley United Baptist Church, with Elders Doug Ward and Luther Preston and Brother Eddie Howard officiating. Burial was in Byron Cemetery, with Burcham Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made “in his memory to Miami Valley Untied Baptist Church, c/o Gerald Osborne, Treasurer, 4973 Arabian Dr., Fairborn, OH, 45324
    

 
APRIL - 1992
   
  
  
AKIN, William
1935-1992
Interior designer, William A. “Red” Akin, 56,. Died Tuesday, April 3 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Akin was born May 24, 1935 in Johnson County, the son of Dr. William H. Akin and Lola Belle Akin Blair. Surviving are his mother, one brother, Dr. James P. Akin of Alexandria, VA and one sister, Alice Akin of Morehead. Funeral services were held Monday, April 6 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Wells Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 15, 1992
     
ARMS, Helen (Blair)
1936-1992
Retired insurance clerk, Helen Irene Arms, 56, died Friday, April 3 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Arms was born February 6, 1936 in Johnson County, the daughter of Estill and Julie Blevins Blair. She was retired from Island Creek Coal Company and was a member of the Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Tony L. Arms; two daughters, Teresa Trimble of Paintsville and Toni Jean Arms of Auxier; two brothers, Jim Blair of Hager Hill and Carl Blair of Clarksville, TN and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 5 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lowell Pelphrey and Chuck Slone officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 8, 1992
    
BAYES, Floyd
1902-1992
Floyd Bayes, 89, of Kalamazoo, MI, died Friday, April 24 in Burgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mr. Bayes was born June 8, 1902 in Magoffin County, the son of the late David Sherman and Delilah Ann Workman Bayes. He was a retired coal miner and stone mason and was a member of the Long Fork United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ocie Ora May Bayes in 1978; a daughter, Emogene Blair, five brothers and one sister. Surviving are two sons, Floyd Bayes of Pandora, OH, and Forest Bayes of Paw Paw, MI, four daughters, Erma Conley of Upper Sandusky, OH, Christine Higgins of Fulton, MI, Maxine Wince of Lafayette, OH, and Mary Ann Evans of Poway, CA and 24 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 27 in Stambaugh Memorial Funeral Home in Carey, OH with Elders Clifford Trimble and Press Hughes officiating. Burial was in Zane Bloom Cemetery at Vanlue, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 20, 1992
  
BLAIR, Cecil
1921-1992
Leander resident, Cecil Blair, 70, died Monday, April 20 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Blair was born August 9, 1921 in Johnson County, the son of Everett and Marie Whitaker Blair. He was retired from general labor. Surviving are his wife, Ada Powers Blair; two sons, Arthur Dean Blair and Wilbur Eugene Blair, both of Leander, six brothers, Everett, Crate and Raymond Blair, all of Leander, Clay Blair of West Van Lear, Archie Blair of Miamisburg, OH and Earl Blair of Franklin, OH; and three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 23 at 1 p.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with E. N. VanHoose officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Leander. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 22, 1992
   
BLAIR, Wallace
1911-1992
Hager Hill resident, Wallace Blair, 80, died April 10 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Blair was born June 21, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of Harlan and Rosa Lee Caudill Blair. He was a retired iron worker from Hobart Corporation in Troy, OH. Surviving are one son, James Wallace Blair of Peachtree City, GA, two daughters, Carol Upchurch of Dayton, OH and Karen Lewis of Columbus, OH; one brother Uel Blair of Hager Hill; three sisters, Ethel Weddington of Leander and Josephine Hitchcock and Meriam Hammond, both of Hager Hill and five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, April 13 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Rutherford Blair and Jerry Colvin officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 15, 1992
   
CANTRELL, Paul B.
1949-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Paul B. Cantrell, 43, who died April 9 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Cantrell was born March 13, 1949 in Johnson County, the son of the late Bryan and Ruie Blanton Cantrell. He was a gas and oil driller. He was preceded in death by one sister, Wynonia Cantrell. Surviving are his wife, Frances Cantrell; one son, Paul J. Cantrell of Georgetown; three stepsons, William Collier, Tracy Blevins and Norman Blevins; three stepdaughters, Marvetta Brackett, Eva Collier and Norma, four brothers, Claude and Don Cantrell, both of Oil Springs, Joe Cantrell of Marion, OH and Rodney Cantrell of Salyersville; and four sisters, Lula Conley and Loretta Russell, both of Oil Springs, and Flossie Wheeler and Cheryl Collinsworth, both of Salyersville. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 12 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Stapleton officiating. Burial was in Holbrook Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 15, 1992
   
CASTLE, Earlene Cora (Pack)
1936-1992
Earlene Cora Pack Castle, 55, died Wednesday, April 15, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Castle was born July 16, 1936 in Johnson County, the daughter of Walter Pack and Marie Stapleton. She was a social worker for the Cabinet for Human Resources and Professional Women’s Club. Surviving are her father; her husband, Arthur O. Castle; one son, Paul Arthur Castle of Stambaugh; one daughter Diana Castle Radcliffe of Lawrenceburg; two brothers, Delmer Pack of Dayton, OH and Ronald Pack of Stambaugh; six sisters, Mary Blair of West Van Lear, Joyce Sublett of Paintsville, Charlene Pack of Stambaugh, Brenda Music of East Point, Jean Trimble of Florida, and Gail McKenzie of Ohio. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 18 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill and Jr. Womack officiating. Burial was in Pack-Chandler Cemetery at Stambaugh. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 22, 1992
    
CASTLE, Edgar
1908-1992
Retired miner, Edgar “Edd” Castle, 83, died Friday, April 10, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Castle was born September 28, 1908 in Johnson County, the son of Henderson and Laurie Stapleton Castle. He was a member of the Ramey Branch Church. Surviving are his wife, Nettie Arms Castle; one son, Ronald Lee Castle of Picnella Park, FL; two daughters, Linda Young of Sitka and Imogene Triplett of Gaffney, SC; one brother, Logan Castle of Tutor Key; and six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 13 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John F. Ramey, Denvil Mollette and Tom O’Bryan officiating. Burial was in Castle Cemetery at Lowmansville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 22, 1992
    
CASTLE, Edna Mae (Isaacs)
1913-1992
Nippa resident, Edna Mae Issacs Castle, 78, died Thursday, April 2 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Castle was born May 13, 1913 in Lawrence County, the daughter of Lewis Issacs and Louvernia McKenzie. She was a member of the Cannons Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linzie Castle. Surviving are seven sons, Linzie Castle, Jr., of Volga, Jack, Charles and Thomas Castle, all of Nippa, James Castle of Stambaugh, Willie Castle of Sitka, and Walter Castle of Wittensville, nine daughters, Louvernia Burchett and Louise Burchett both of Stambaugh, Marilyn Stambaugh of Flat Gap, Joyce Stambaugh of Sitka, Pearliene Blanton of Nippa, Faye Sprivey of Tulsa, OK, Mae Daniels of Lowmansville, Okie I. Iddner of Hillsboro, OH and Pauliene Cald, one brother, Ernest J. VanHoose and one sister, Gertrude VanHoose of River. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 5 in Cannons Chapel, with Delbert Music, Tommy VanHoose and James Kelly Caudill and Todd Scarberry officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Nippa, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 15, 1992
    
CASTLE, William "Bill Meade"
1912-1992
William "Bill Meade" Castle, 79, died Wednesday, April 29 (1992) at his Nippa residence.  Mr. Castle was born July 27, 1912 in Johnson County, the son of the late Tobe and Martha Castle-Castle. He was a retired miner and member of the Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Castle; six sons, Lawrence Dwane Castle of Nippa, Bobby Lee Castle of Lowmansville, William Earl Castle of Ashland, Tobie David Castle of Mascoutah, Illinois, Marvin Ray Castle of Colquitt, Georgia and Roger Jay Castle of Phoenix, Arizona; one daughter, Diane M. Daniel of Wittensville; one brother, Mitchell Meade of Paintsville, Savannah Burns of Nippa; and nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 2, in Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Roger VanHoose and Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 6, 1992
     
ESTEP, Bert
1909-1992
Retired truck driver, Bert Estep, 82, died Wednesday, April 29 at his Barnetts Creek residence. Mr. Estep was born September 29, 1909 in Johnson County, the son of Will Ward and Hattie Estep. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Estep in July 1991. Surviving are three sons, Jack, James and Roger Estep, all of Barnetts Creek, three daughters, Trilba Daniels of Thealka, Sally Smith of Paintsville and Brenda Blanton of Barnetts Creek; one sister, Sybil Holland of Mansfield, OH and 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 2 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Donald Ray Caudill and Harold Conley officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 6, 1992
      
EVANS, Clara (Chaney)
1915-1992
Flat Gap resident, Clara Chaney Evans, 76, died Wednesday, April 15, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Evans was born June 26, 1915 in Pike County, the daughter of John and Myrtle Vale Chaney. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Evans, in April 1980, and one daughter, Minnie Estes. Surviving are five sons, Charles Evans of Fugate, Foster Evans of Middletown, OH, Fred Evans of Elkton, MD, John evans of Florida, and Paul Evans of San Antonio, TX, six daughters, Bonnie Kendrick of Pikeville, Esta Sparks of Mt. Vernon, OH, Teri Bevins of Phyliss, Betty Shope of Cincinnati, OH, Wanda Mullins of California and Mary Evans of Columbus, OH; one brother, Emmitt Chaney of Pikeville; three sisters, Quinnie Coleman and Thelma Justice, both of Pikeville and Zella Chaney of Chicago, IL; and 22 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 18, in Flat Gap Baptist church with Rev. Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Chandler Salyer Cemetery at Flat Gap with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 22, 1992
      
FINK, Dora (Blanton)
1992
Dora Imogene Blanton Fink of Baltimore, MD, originally from Johnson County, died Thursday, April 30. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville E. Fink. Surviving are her children, Juanita Garrett, Barbara Baxley, and Richard E. and Michael W. Fink; her grandchildren, Andrew and Matthew Baxley, and Brian and Jennier Fink, her sisters, Anna Corte, Marie Dutton, Virginia Boggs of Staffordsville and Jewell Long and one daughter in law, and one son in law, Roxie Fink and Milton R. Baxley. Funeral services were held at the L??? Funeral Home in Baltimore on Monday, May 4. Burial was in Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 20, 1992
     
GRIMM, Zelphia
1906-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Zelphia Grimm, 85, died Monday, April 20 in Vero Beach, FL. Mrs. Grimm was born August 21, 1906 in Johnson County, the daughter of James Lewis and George Ann Williams Grimm. She was retired from the Civil Service in Washington, D. C. and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Marion Heath Axley of North Plain Beach, FL; one sister, Bessie Picklesimer of Ft. Pierce, FL and two grandchildren, four step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 25 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with David Ross officiating. Burial was in Grimm Family Cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 29, 1992
    
LEMASTER, Everett Russ
1928-1992
Everett Russ LeMaster, 64, died Thursday, April 2 at his Sitka residence. Mr. LeMaster was born March 17, 1928 in Johnson County, the son of Poe Edgar and Emma Hall LeMaster. He was a carpenter. Surviving are one brother, Calvin Jess LeMaster of Sitka; and one sister, Loretta Young of Dayton, OH. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 5 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Hobert Meade and Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Daniels Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 15, 1992
   
LOWE, Charles
1911-1992
Charles Lowe, 80, died Tuesday, April 1 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lowe was born September 12, 1911 in Logan, WV, the son of Edward and Mary June Lowe. He was a plumber and electrician. He was preceded in death by his wife, Allie Lovejoy Palmer Lowe. Surviving are three sons, John Palmer of West Van Lear and Jack Palmer and Danny Brown, both of Cleveland, OH; one daughter, Judy Plummer of Houston, TX; and 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 4 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Kenny Collins and Roger Hill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 15, 1992
   
McKENZIE, Robert
1904-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Robert “Bob” McKenzie, 87, died Monday, April 13 at his Ashland residence. Mr. McKenzie was born June 14, 1904 in Johnson County, a son of the late William and Lydia Butler McKenzie. He was a retired station master with C & O Railroad and was a member of the First Church of God in Ashland. Surviving are his wife, Clara Mae Johnson McKenzie; six daughters, Mrs. J. C. (Bette) Thompson of Columbus, OH, Mrs. James O. (Bobbe) Stapleton and Jane McPeek, both of Ashland, Mrs. Homer (Miriam) Meadows of Greenup, Mrs. Jeffrey (Vicki) Lovins of Warrenton, VA and Mrs. Guy (Beth) Adams of Banner Elk, NC; seven sons, Thomas Willard McKenzie of Belpre, OH, James Russell McKenzie of Cookville, TN, Paul Butler McKenzie of St. Petersburg, FL, Marshall Davidson McKenzie of Richmond, VA, Jon Bruce McKenzie of Whiteside, TN, and Steven Alan McKenzie and Dale McKenzie, both of Ashland; 31 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.  Funeral services were held Thursday, April 16 at Miller Funeral Home with the Rev. Phil Richardson and the Rev. Harley Johnson. Burial was in the Butler Cemetery in Johnson County. Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of graveside services. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 22, 1992
   
MEADE, Mary (Adkins)
1928-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mary Lou Meade, 63, who died Thursday, April 30, in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Meade was born November 19, 1928 in New Boston, OH, the daughter of the late Orville and Julia Crider Adkins. She was a member of the Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Mitchell Meade; three sons, Clarence Mitchell Meade of Greentown, Jerry Lee Meade of Thealka, and Michael Meade of Greentown, and four grandchildren, Yvonna, Tracie, Joseph and Brad Meade. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 3 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill and Vinnie VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 6, 1992
  
MURRAY, Nora (Whitaker)
1906-1992
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Nora Whitaker Murray, 86, who died Saturday, April 11 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Murray was born January 4, 1906 in Johnson County, a daughter of the late Henry and Gardia Preston Whitaker. Surviving are her husband, Emmett B. Murray; two sons, Arnold Murray of Flatwoods and Harold Murray of North Carolina; two daughters, Mary Evelyn Davis of Ashland and Pauline Murray of Whitehouse; two brothers, Charles Whitaker of River and Fred Whitaker of Dayton, OH; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Funeral services were held Monday, April 13 in the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Scott and the Rev. Isaac Rowland. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 22, 1992
    
PELPHREY, Ida (Tackett)
1916-1192
Funeral services were held Friday, April 17 for Ida Marie Pelphrey, 76, who died Tuesday, April 14 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Pelphrey was born February 24, 1916 in Johnson County, the daughter of Sanford and Dora Bayes Tackett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Pelphrey, in 1978. Surviving are two sons, Glen and Hank Pelphrey, both of Tutor Key; four daughters, Mary Ratliff of Whitehouse, Barbara VanHoose of Urbana, OH, Helen Harmon of Charleston, SC, and Wanda Adkins of New Carlisle, OH; one brother, Harvey Tackett of Staffordsville; three sisters, Lillie Brown of Paintsville, Lorene Conley of Hager Hill and Jessie Maynard, of Springfield, OH, and 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, three step grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Preston Funeral Home Chapel were Larry Blair and Harold Conley. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 22, 1992
   
PRESTON, Earl
1920-1992
Boons Camp resident, Earl Scott Preston, 71, died Thursday, April 30, in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Preston was born November 24, 1920 in Johnson County, the son of Willie Preston and Linnie VanHoose Preston. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Preston in 1986. Surviving are three sons, Earl and Lonnie Preston, both of Boons Camp, and Robert Preston of Tomahawk, two daughters, Alice Daniels of Boons Camp and Rhonda Preston of Tomahawk; and two brothers, Millard Preston of Boons Camp and Johnnie Preston of Sitka. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 3, in Hurricane United Baptist Church with Mitchell Baldwin, John Sparks, and Charles Price officiating. Burial was in Preston Family Cemetery at Boons Camp with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 6, 1992
  
PRESTON, Ethel (Bodkins)
1906-1992
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 9 for Ethel C. Preston, 85, who died Sunday, April 5, in St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Preston was born November 18, 1906 in Carter County, the daughter of the late William Preston Bodkins and Mary Frances. She was a member of the Mayo Methodist Church, the Garden Club, Booster Club and the Johnson County Senior Citizens. Surviving are three daughters, June Tackett of Paintsville, Audrey Conley of Lexington, and Joan Lisca?? Of Lodi, CA and one sister, Pat Cooper of Vanceburg. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Bill Pollack. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 15, 1992
    
PRESTON, James
1992
James Preston, 65, died Tuesday, April 21 in Eustis, FL. Mr. Preston was born October 19, 1926 in Richardson, KY, the son of the late Franklin and Martha Porter Preston. He was an inspector for G. & E. in Ft. Wayne, IN. Surviving are his wife, Dovie Preston of Eustis; one son, James Preston of Thelma, three daughters, Kathy Williams, Cheryl Pasko and Tami Wirt, all of Huntington, IN; two sisters, Georgia Blair of Statesville, NC and Vneedia Childers of Richardson and four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 25 in Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, with Rev. Bobby Adkins officiating. Burial was in Childers Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 6, 1992
    
SCARBERRY, Freddie
1907-1992
Funeral services were held Monday, April 20, for Freddie Scarberry, 84, who died Friday, April 17. Mr. Scarberry was born August 13, 1907 in Johnson County, the son of Garfield and Emma VanHoose Scarberry. He was a retired miner, member of the Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church and the Chandlersville Masonic Lodge#838 F & AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Junice Grim Scarberry in 1984. Surviving are two sons, Ernest and Clarence Scarberry, both of Nippa, two daughters, Joan Meek of Nippa and Sandy Crum of Inez; three sisters, Dollie Castle of Columbus, OH, Joyce Baldridge of Springfield, OH and Anna Lee VanHoose of South Webster, OH, and three grandchildren, two step grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church were James Kelly Caudill and Paul Wayne Browning. Burial was in the family cemetery at Nippa, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 22, 1992
    
SUBLETT, Hobert
1917-1992
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Hobert Sublett, 74, who died Sunday, April 5 in Salyersville Health Care Center. Mr. Sublett was born April 23, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of Dallas and Jane Osborne Sublett. He was a retired security guard from Lima State Hospital in Lima, OH. Surviving are three sons, James and Garry Sublett, both of Paintsville and Jerry Sublett of White Oak; one brother, James “Ponney” Sublett of Sitka; three sisters, Dorothy Wyatt of Sitka, Neva Wrothwell of Ashland, and Billie Meade of Tutor Key and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 8 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Lyons officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 15, 1992
    
TAYLOR, Nella (VanHoose)
1909-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Nella VanHoose Taylor, 82, died Friday, April 24 at her Gallipolis, OH residence. Mrs. Taylor was born May 10, 1909, the daughter of the late Lifus and Tilda Castle VanHoose. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Taylor, in 1973. Surviving are five sons, Doug Taylor of Gallipolis, Buford Taylor of Columbus, OH, Leo Taylor of Alto Loma, CA and Charles Taylor of Richland, WA; three daughters, Mary Childers of China Grove, NC, Thelma Shepherd of Willowood, OH and Anna Bonice of Gallipolis, one brother, Fred VanHoose of Paintsville and 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 27 at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home in Gallipolis, with Rev. Dan Dales officiating. Burial was in the Hatfield Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 6, 1992
    
TRIMBLE, Ruth (Murphy)
1905-1992
Ruth Trimble, 86, died Saturday, March 28 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Trimble was born April 18, 1905 in Pike County, the daughter of Frank and Clara Crace Murphy. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Trimble in 1984. Surviving are two sons, James Clyde Trimble of Marion, OH and Donald Lee Trimble of Galion, OH; three daughters, Elizabeth Ann Trimble, Betty Joe Ramey and Georgine Maxine Wells, all of Van Lear; and 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 31 in Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church with Jimmy Price officiating. Burial was in Murphy Family Cemetery at Van Lear with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 1, 1992
    
VANHOOSE, Donna L. (Webb)
1941-1992
Donna L. Webb VanHoose, 50, died Tuesday, April 28, in U. K. Medical Center, Lexington. Mrs. VanHoose was born August 22, 1941 in Johnson County, the daughter of Glen and Mabel Centers Webb. She was a cook for Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Surviving are her husband, Leroy VanHoose; two sons, Roy Gordon VanHoose of Tutor Key and Randy Lee VanHoose of Southside; two daughters, Terry VanHoose Baldwin of Swamp Branch and Glenna Jo VanHoose of Southside; two brothers, Glen Webb of Florida and Ricky Webb of Lexington; two sisters, Patty Griffey of McDowell and Frances Coats of Springfield, OH; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 1 at Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church with Richard Williams and Donald LeMaster officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 6, 1992
     
WARD, Earl, Jr.
1946-1992
Earl Ward, Jr., 45, died Friday, April 17. Mr. Ward was born June 30, 1946 in Johnson County, the son of Earl Sr., and Goldie Ward. He was a salesman for Kerns Bakery. Surviving are his wife, Cathy Wilcox Ward, his mother, one son, Earl Rodney Ward of Thealka; two daughters, Malissa Hughes of Hager Hill and Judy Ward of Thealka; one sister, Imogene Young of Thelma; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 21, in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home, with Revs. Bob Lyons and Don Fraley officiating. The Vietnam Veterans Chapter 208 Honor Guard conducted military grave side rites at Highland Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 22, 1992
     
WILLIAMSON, James
1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for James Rudolph Williamson, 86, who died Saturday, April 4 in Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. Mr. Williamson, of California, Kentucky, and a former resident of Floyd County, was a retired lineman from Owen Electrical Company and a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Christine Crider Williamson; two sons, Samuel Williamson of Milwaukee, WS and Darren Williamson of Cincinnati, one daughter, Jamie Raether of Wilder; two brothers, Roger D. Williamson of Paris and Wallace G. Williamson of Williamsport; three sisters, Ruby Meadows of Wittensville, Elizabeth Scarberry of Creston, OH and Kay Rucker of New Lebanon, OH and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 7 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with James Kelly Caudill and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 22, 1992
   
YOUNG, Jewell (O’Bryan)
1915-1992
Jewell Young, 76, died Friday, April 3 in Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Young was born October 4, 1915 in Johnson County, the daughter of William G. O’Bryan and Esta Woods. She was retired from Island Creek Coal and was a member of Eastern Star, White Shrine and the Business and Professional Woman’s Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Young, in 1984; two brothers, Everett and Glen O’Bryan and two sisters, Hattie Slone and Edna Conley. Surviving are her mother, five brothers, Walter O’Bryan of Nippa, Ernest O’Bryan of Staffordsville, Charles O’Bryan of New Concorde, OH, Bobby O’Bryan of Huntington, WV and Billy O’Bryan of Paris; and three sisters, Janice Mathew of Paintsville, Betty Salyer of Columbus, OH, and Vivian L. Blanton of Somerset. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 5 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Toby Wheeler officiating. Burial was in O’Bryan Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, April 15, 1992
      
 
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BAILEY, James Gerald
1926-1992
Former Johnson County resident, James Gerald Bailey, 65, died Tuesday, May 12, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH. Mr. Bailey was born November 14, 1926 in Johnson County, the son of Sanford and Esley Ferguson Bailey. He was an engineer with Goodyear Atomic Plant and a member of the Keaton Christian Union Church. Surviving are his wife, Ilene Williams Bailey; one son, Gerald Bailey of Portsmouth, OH; one brother, Thomas M. Bailey of Franklin Furnace, OH; one sister, Janice Ferguson of Albany, OH and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 15 in Long Run United Methodist Church, with Paul Hogan and Major Montgomery officiating. Burial was in Universal Cemetery in Rubyville, OH, with Erwin-Dodson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 27, 1992
   
BALDRIDGE, Earl
1916-1992
East Point resident, Earl Baldridge, 76, died Saturday, May 23, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Baldridge was born February 1916 at East Point, the son of the late Ed and Jenny George Baldridge. He was a retired miner, a World War II Army Veteran and member of the D. A. V. Chapter 18, Auxier. Surviving are his wife, Mary Blair Baldridge; three sons, Ralph Baldridge of Prestonsburg, Earl Baldridge, Jr., of Warsaw, IN and Billy Wayne Baldridge of Atlanta, GA; two daughters, Linda Bowling of East Point and Marvallene Lapp of Warsaw; two brothers, Carl Baldridge of East Point and Virgil Baldridge of Covington; two sisters, Julia Davis of East Point and Fannie Music of Prestonsburg; and 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26 in the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewey Conley officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 3, 1992
   
BELLAR, Earl
1924-1992
Gas and oil Driller, Earl Bellar, 68, died Saturday, May 2 in U. K. Medical Center, Lexington. Mr. Bellar was born February 11, 1924 in Portsmouth, OH, the son of Nelson and Ruth Days Bellar. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Salyer Bellar; three sons, Kenny Bellar of Staffordsville, Earl Leon Bellar of Oil Springs, and Ronald Dean Bellar of Columbus, OH; one brother, Nelson Bellar of Portsmouth; three sisters, Juanita Spence of Ray, OH, Virginia Stephenson of Portsmouth, OH, and Kathryn Lauderback of Minford, OH; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 5 in Barnetts Creek United Baptist Church with John Red Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial at Staffordsville with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 13, 1992
   
BURKE, Grace (Preston)
1894-1992
Grace Preston Burke, 98, died Thursday, May 28 in River View Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Burke was born May 4, 1894 in Johnson County, the daughter of John and Sarah Dials Preston. (the paper says: John and Sarah Dials Burke). She was preceded in death by her husband, C. W. Burke, in 1961; one son, John Thomas Burke; and one daughter, Charlestine Rice. Surviving are one son, William Glen Burke; three daughters, Ora Reynolds of Auxier, Shirley Mae Ward of Oil Springs and Eunice Music of East Point. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 30 in Jones - Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dewey Earl Music and Wayne Burch officiating. Burial was in the Auxier Relocation Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 3, 1992
   
CHANDLER, Joe
1950-1992
Self-employed construction worker, Joe Chandler, 41, died Wednesday, May 13. Mr. Chandler was born November 16, 1950 in Johnson County, the son of Joey and June Marie Jackson Chandler. He was the owner of Chandler Construction. Surviving are his parents, his wife, Brenda Blair Chandler; one son, Joey Lee Chandler of Staffordsville; one daughter, Stacy Lynn Chandler of Staffordsville; two sisters, Kathy Stewart and Janet Jayne, both of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 16 in Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Tom Iredale, Wendell Howard, Lindsey Blair, Bennie Blair, Rodney Lemaster, Rick Selvage, David Blair and Jun Vandevort. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 20, 1992
   
COMBS, Rissie Michael (Cantrell)
1992
Rissie Cantrell Michael Combs, 75, formerly of Paintsville, died Friday, May 1 in Milford, OH. Mrs. Combs was a former nurse at Paintsville Hospital, Paintsville Clinic and the Golden Rule Hospital. Surviving are two sons, Ron Michael of Pleasureville and James Michael of Pickerington, OH; two daughters, Nancy Karns of Pickerington and Donna Chappa of Columbus, OH; one sister, Letha Carr of Dayton, OH, one aunt, Louise Blair; and nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A private memorial services will be held at a later date. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 13, 1992
    
CONEY, Chalmer
1924-1992
Retired pipe fitter, Chalmer Conley, 68, died Sunday, May 17 at his Litterals Fork Road residence in Salyersville. Mr. Conley was born March 14, 1924 in Magoffin County, the son of Dona McCoy and Oma Blanton Conley. He was retired from Ashland Oil Company, a member of the United Baptist Church, the United Association of Plumbers and Pipe fitters and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 248 in Ashland. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Brown, one son, Jeffrey Chalmer Conley of Vandalia, OH; two daughters, Patsy Carol Conley Burchett of Prestonsburg and Glenda Conley Rhea of Lexington, three sisters, Orene Conley and Myrtle Marie Conley, both of Jackson, OH and Lexie Pauline Donaghy of Fairborn, OH and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, May 20 at 1 p.m. in State Road Fork United Baptist Church at Falcon, with Elders Joe Carroll, Edgar Blanton and Anthony Conley officiating. Burial will be in Edmund Conley Cemetery at Litterals Fork Road, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Gerald Conley, David Conley, Anthony Conley, Steve Donaghy, Gary Wheeler, Roger Wheeler, Felix Brown and Alan Stone. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 20, 1992
   
COX, Freddie
1941-1992
Freddie Cox, 50, of Aurora, IN, died Monday, May 11 at his residence. Mr. Cox was born June 10, 1941 in Pikeville, the son of John and Olive Charles Cox. He was a boilermaker/construction worker in Moore’s Hill, IN and a member of Moore’s Hill Church of Christ. Surviving are two sons, Freddie, Jr., and Patrick Cox, both of Detron, MI, one daughter, Tammie Kelly of Columbus, OH; his grandmother, Octavia Boyd of Pikeville, one brother, Donnie Cox of Pikeville and two sisters, Betty McClellan of Hilliard, OH and Phyllis Meade of Lexington. Graveside services were held Thursday, May 14 in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Rev. George Konkas officiating. Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 20, 1992
    
DAVIS, Cassen
1992
Rev. Cassen Davis, 79, died Thursday, May 21 in Columbus Community Hospital. He was a member of Hilock Fellowship Church and a retired broom maker. A son, Marvin Davis, preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Ilene; a daughter Eual Faye Dale; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Fuenral services were held Saturday, May 23, in Hilock Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Buck officiating. Burial was in Harrison Township Cemetery in South Bloomfield, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 27, 1992
   
DAVIS, James, Jr.
1931-1992
Meally resident, James Davis, Jr., 61, died Thursday, May 7 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Davis was born January 14, 1931, the son of James and Garnet Daniels Davis. He was retired from General Motors and a member of the Phillip Cove Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Linda Ward David, four sons, Michael, Ronnie, David and Daniel Davis, all of Columbus, OH; one daughter, Vickie Leonard of Columbus; two sisters, Lois Hofer of Meally and Joyce Shields of Columbus, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 10 in Phillip Cove Freewill Baptist Church with Bob Baker officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 20, 1992
   
DIALS, Golda C.
1907-1992
Golda C. Dials, formerly of Johnson County, 85, died Monday, May 4 in Memorial Hospital, Columbus, OH. Mrs. Dials was born March 26, 1907 in Johnson County, the daughter of Eli and Laura Sagraves Dials. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Dials. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, May 8 in Ferguson Funeral Home, Plain City, OH, with Rev. Woodruff Dulan officiating. Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery at Blaine on May 9, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 13, 1992
      
ESTEP, Cova (Cantrell)
1913-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Cova Estep, 78, who died May 29 at her Fuget residence. Mrs. Estep was born October 17, 1913 in Johnson County, the daughter of Harry B. and Emma Estep Cantrell. She was a member of the Cold Springs United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Estep, in 1980. Surviving are two sons, Bryan Estep of Columbus, OH and Harry Estep of Pataskala, OH; three daughters, Catherine Salyer and Charlotte Mae Prater both of Volga, and Mary Slone of Sitka; one brother, Jim Cantrell of Fuget and 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 1 in Cold Springs United Baptist Church with Elders Eulas Adams, Jerry Colvin and J. T. Bailey officiating. Burial was in Patty Flat Cemetery in Elna. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, June 3, 1992
    
FANNIN, William Walter "Dick"
1921-1992
William Walter “Dick” Fannin, 70, died Monday, May 25, in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Fannin was born December 17, 1921, the son of Zephenar and Sara Moore Fannin. He was a self-employed store owner and construction worker. Surviving are his wife, Ida Mae Hensley Fannin; five sons, Gerald Fannin of Williamsport, Joe Fannin of Inez, Edsel Fannin of Tomahawk, John Fannin of Lanie, OH and James Fannin of Partridge; one daughter Henerietta James of Tomahawk, three brothers, Zephenar Fannin of Tomahawk and Everett and Elsworth Fannin, both of Kenova, WV; and 23 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 27, at 2 p.m. in Inez Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Stafford Cemetery at Tomahawk. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 27, 1992
    
GOWEN, Lorene (Coleman)
1931-1992
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 7 for Lorene Coleman Gowen, 60, who died Monday, May 4 in University of Virginia Medical Center. Mrs. Gowen was born September 5, 1931 at Van Lear, the daughter of Ruey M. and Bertha Charles Coleman. Surviving are her father, her husband, Jack T. Gowen of Shipman, VA; one son, Lawrence Edward Murphy of Harrisonburg, VA; two daughters, Peggy Smith of Lexington, VA and Ernestine Leverton of Paulding, OH; three brothers, Gary Coleman of Van Lear and Robert and Ronald Coleman both of Georgetown; and two sisters, Ernestine Webb of Louisa and Patsy Weston of Worthington, OH. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Dick VanHoose. Burial was in Coleman Family cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 13, 1992
    
GULLETT, Virginia L. (Wells)
1925-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Virginia L. Gullett, 66, who died Tuesday, May 5 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Gullett was born August 29 1925 in Paintsville the daughter of Kendrick and Ruth Long Wells. She was an insurance agent/co-owner of Wells Insurance Agency of Paintsville, Brownie and Girl Scout leader, active member of the Democratic Party and a member of the Mayo United Methodist Church, where she was financial secretary for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren M. Gullett, Jr., in 1959. Surviving are one daughter, Peggy Gullett Wells of Paintsville; one brother, Attorney J. K. Wells of Paintsville and one son in law, Ron Wells and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 8 in Mayo United Methodist Church with Revs. William Pollack, David Ross, Eugene Strange and Lindsay Davis officiating. Burial was in Wells-Buckingham Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 13, 1992
   
HOWARD, Jessie (Collins)
1906-1992
Former Van Lear resident, Jessie Mae Howard, 86, died Saturday, May 16 at her Continental, OH residence. Mrs. Howard was born January 27, 1906, in Johnson County, the daughter of Bailey and Margaret Wells Collins. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Calvary, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Howard in 1978; one son; one daughter, 4 sisters and two brothers. Surviving are seven sons, Offutt Howard of Van Lear, Jerry Howard of Oakwood, OH, Darce and Truman Howard, both of Dupont, OH, Charles Howard of Continental, Albert Howard of South Lebanon, OH and Douglas Howard of Melrose, OH; seven daughters, Donna DeSota, Darlene Booth and Lela Hacker, all of continental, Linda Werline and Brenda Johnson, both of Dupont, OH, Geneva Don??son of Gallatin, TN, and Goldie Goble of Inez; two brothers, Homer Collins of Van Lear and Howard Collins of Springfield, OH; one sister, Geneva DeLong of Van Lear and 64 grandchildren, 105 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 19 in Snyder Funeral Home, with Rev. Gene Osborne officiating. Burial was in Menree Cemetery in Continental. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 20, 1992
    
JENKINS, Lydia Belle (Jenkins)
1958-1992
Volga resident, Lydia Belle Jenkins, 34, died Friday, May 8, at her residence. Mrs. Jenkins was born March 29, 1958 in Johnson County, the daughter of Carson and Mary Lemaster Jenkins. Surviving are her parents; her husband, James Jenkins; two sons, James Dewey and John Derrick Jenkins, both of Volga; two brothers, Carlos and Paul Jenkins, both of Volga and two sisters, Christine Gullett of Volga and Carlene Lemaster of Keaton. Funeral services were held Monday, May 11 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Rutherford Blair, Frankie Williams and Sammy Reed officiating. Burial was in Jenkins-Lemaster Cemetery at Volga. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 13, 1992
    
KING, George A. "Addie"
1910-1992
Former Johnson County resident, George A. “Addie” King, 82, died Sunday, May 10 in Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, OH, according to Paintsville Funeral Home. Mr. King was born October 18, 1910 in Johnson County, the son of Powell and Martha King. Surviving are his wife, Audra Curtis King; one son, George A. King, Jr., of Galena, OH; one daughter, Judy Blevins of Warfield and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, May 13 at 11 a.m. in Moreland Funeral Home in Westerville, OH, with Rev. Joe Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Sunbury Memorial Gardens in Sunbury, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 13, 1992
    
MEADOWS, Kennard "Stubby"
1911-1992
Tutor Key resident, Kennard “Stubby” Meadows, 81, died Friday, May 21 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Meadows was born January 20, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of the late George and Susie Castle Meadows. He was a miner. Surviving are one son, Paul Francis Meadows of Tulsa, OK; three daughters, Stella Mae Goble and Jo Ann Meadows, both of St. Mary’s OH, and Bertie Sue Corway of Ft. Wayne, IN; two brothers, Ray Meadows of Harold and Reese Meadows of Louisville and 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, May 25 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Lyons and Delmont Johnson officiating. Burial was in Meadows Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 3, 1992
    
MINIX, Margaret "Maxie" (Stafford)
1917-1992
Margaret "Maxie" Minis, 75, of Paintsville, died Sunday in the University of Kentucky's Albert B. Chandler Medical Center at Lexington. Mrs. Minix was born Jan 24, 1917 in Johnson Co., KY a daughter of the late William T. "Sonny" and Jessie Picklesimer Stafford. Her husband, Herman Minix, died in 1989. She was a retired employee with South Central Bell Telephone Co., and a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are six sisters, Alice VanHoose of Columbus, OH, Shirley Litterst Camille Stafford, and Gertrude Williams, all of Springfield, OH, Ruth Ellors of San Diego, and Bonita O'Keefe of Forest Hills, CA; and two brothers, William T. Stafford of Eugene, OR and John N. Stafford of Springfield. the funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Bluegrass Cemetery in Salyersville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 6, 1992
    
McKENZIE, Gladys (Pennington)
1928-1992
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 31 for Gladys Pennington McKenzie, 64, who died May 28 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McKenzie was born February 12, 1928 in Morgan County the daughter of Charley and Terrie Rowland Pennington. She was a member of the Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McKenzie. Surviving are two sons, Johnny McKenzie of Prestonsburg and Tommy McKenzie of Flat Gap; two daughters, Cathy Howard of Red Bush and Sandy VanHoose of Lakeland, FL; two brothers, James and Glenn Pennington, both of Red Bush; three sisters, Ruth McKenzie and Paulette McKenzie, both of Volga, and Merzie Lewis of Boons Camp. Officiating at services at the Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church were Revs. Roger Ross and Ellis Hamilton. Burial was in Williams Cemetery at Flat Gap with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 3, 1992
   
MONTGOMERY, Louise
1925-1992
Louise Montgomery, 66, died Sunday, May 10 at her Paintsville residence. Montgomery was born October 13, 1925 in Johnson County, the daughter of Willie (Buttermilk) and Eva Penix Montgomery. Surviving are one daughter, Francis Cantrell of Paintsville; three brothers, Marvin Montgomery of Paintsville, Glen Montgomery of Lexington and Joe Montgomery of West Liberty and one sister, Patsy C. Montgomery of Paintsville. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, May 13, at 11 a.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial will be in Holbrook Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 13, 1992
   
MUSIC, Louella "Ella" (Daniel)
1914-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Louella (Ella) Music, 77, died Thursday, May 7 in Bourbon General Hospital, Paris, KY. Mrs. Music was born June 7, 1914 in Johnson County, the daughter of Anderson and Mollie Daniel. Surviving are her husband, Kellie Music; one daughter, Mollie Fay Williamson of Paris; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 10 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Music Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 13, 1992
   
NELSON, James Edward
1992
James Edward Nelson, 66, died Wednesday, May 27 in Kobacker House in Columbus, OH. Mr. Nelson, the son of the late Earl and Violet Nelson, was a retired property manager from Huntington National Bank and a veteran of W. W. II (U. S. Navy). Surviving are five daughters, Karen Lynn Curry, Sharon Lou Nutt, Marta Gail Sorenson and Elizabeth Janet Hunter, all of Columbus, OH and Jimmie Carol Pellegrim of Canada; former wife, Janet Baldridge; two sisters, Earlene Daniels and JoAnn Howard, both of Paintsville, one brother, Fred C. Nelson of Fleetwood, MI and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with his request, no visitation or funeral services were held. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Stow-Davis Funeral Home in Columbus. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Riverside, 941 Chadium Lane, Columbus, OH, 43221
   
 NELSON, Robert Earl
1992
Robert Earl (Jody) Nelson, 22, of Lorain, OH, formerly of Columbus and Port Clinton, died May 19 as the result of an automobile accident. Surviving are his mother, Brenda Godfrey of Columbus, OH; father and stepmother, Fred C. and Sandy Nelson of Kentwood, MI; two sisters, Annette and Cora (Joann) Nelson; fiancée, Elizabeth Cergol of Elyria, OH and several relatives of Johnson County. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 23 in Moreland Funeral Home in Westerville, OH with Keith Hall officiating. Burial was in Mitlin Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 27, 1992
    
NUNEMAKER, Clarence William
1905-1992
Clarence William Nunemaker, 87, of Allen passed away Friday, May 8 at Highland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Nunemaker was born March 10, 1905 near Harold, the son of the late George and Cora Roberts Nunemaker. He was a former coal miner from Elkhorn Coal Company and a former merchant for Jim Fulks Produce Company and Reynolds Produce Company of Allen. He was a member of the Prestonsburg Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Virgie Keathley Nunemaker, three sons, Carl Nunemaker of River Rouge, MI, Oscar Nunemaker of New Baltimore, MI, and Clarence Nunemaker of Winchester; two daughters, Emmogene Frazier of West Prestonsburg and _____ _____ of East Point, one half sister, Margie Bro?? of Morgan??, Alabama, and 17 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, May 11 in the Prestonsburg Church of Christ, with Evangelist Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg with Floyd Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Carl Nunemaker, Oscar Nunemaker, Vernon Nunemaker, Mike ???, Dennis Nunemaker and Mitchell Nunemaker. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 20, 1992
    
PACK, Ronnie Ray
1971-1992
Ronnie Ray Pack, 20, died Friday, May 22 at his Hager Hill residence. Mr. Pack was born May 23, 1971 in Johnson County, the son of Vernon and Brenda Conn Pack. Surviving are his parents, one brother, Edward Eugene Pack of Salyersville; his paternal grandmother, Marie Pack of Hager Hill, and his maternal grandmother, Mary Conn of Floyd County. Funeral services were held Monday, May 25 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 27, 1992
  
PACK, Walter
1909-1992
Walter Pack, 81, died Thursday, May 21 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pack was born August 1, 1909 in Johnson County, the son of Charles and Cora Chandler Pack. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Pack in 1986. Surviving are two sons, Ron Pack of Stambaugh and Delmar Pack of West Carrollton, OH; six daughters, Charlotte Pack of  Stambaugh, Brenda Music of              , Joyce Sublett of Paintsville, Gayle McKenzie of Centerburg, OH, Joan Trimble of Orlando, FL and Mary Blair of West Van Lear; three brothers, Charles Pack of Marysville, OH, Clifford Pack of Ashland, and Vencil Pack of Lima, OH; three sisters, Delca Castle of Sebring, FL, Marie Williams of South Carolina and Mayme Wheeler of Ashland and 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 24 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John G. Pelphrey and M. T. Womack officiating. Burial was in Pack-Chandler Cemetery at Chandlersville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 3, 1992
   
PORTER, Barbara S. (Robinson)
1935-1992
Barbara S. Porter of Manchester, MI, 56, died Wednesday, May 27. Mrs. Porter was born July 26, 1935 in Martin County, the daughter of Claget and Evolena Mills Robinson. She was employed with the Bechtel Power Corporation for 12 years. Surviving are her husband, Donald Porter, her father, Claget Robinson of Okeechobee, FL; two daughters, Donna Armstrong of Webberville and Diana Ford of Manchester; two brothers, Clifford Robinson and Billy Miles Robinson, both of Kentucky; three sisters, Patricia Williams and Betty Endicott, both of Kentucky and Pamela Fisher of Pickerington, OH and one grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30 in the Inez Funeral Home Chapel with Quenton Crum and Rev. Woodrow Sexton officiating. Burial was in the Mills Family Cemetery at Tomahawk. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jenter-Braun Funeral Home of Manchester. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 3, 1992
     
SALYER, William Lynn
1945-1992
Dr. William Lynn Salyer, 45, former Paintsville resident, died Thursday, May 28 at his Morehead residence. Mr. Salyer was born December 10, 1945 in Paintsville, the son of Dr. G. P. and Mrs. Margaret Rose Salyer. He was a dentist, having practiced in Paintsville, Lexington and Morehead, was a member of the American Dental Association and the U. K, College of Agriculture Alumni Association. Surviving are two sons, William Howard and Darin Paul Patrick Salyer, both of Lexington, one daughter Robin Salyer Fletcher of Lexington; one brother, Dan Salyer of Paintsville, one sister, Irene Chandler of Seattle, WA and three grandchildren. Private services were held Sunday, May 31 in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Quentin Lockwood officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery in Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 3, 1992
    
SELVAGE, Lizzie (Spencer)
1906-1992
Paintsville resident, Lizzie Spencer Selvage, 86, died Tuesday, May 26 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Selvage was born May 9, 1906 in Johnson County, the daughter of Letcher and Emma Spears Spencer. She was a member of the Rebecca Lodge. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Selvage in 1987. Surviving are two sons, Oddie Selvage of Paintsville and Ora Selvage of Trenton, NJ; two daughters, Clotine Cantrell and Lorraine Doderer, both of Paintsville and 17 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, May 29 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Mike Greider officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 3, 1992
    
SMITH, Estill "Bud"
1921-1992
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 6, for Estill “bud” Smith, 70, who died Sunday, May 3, in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Smith was born December 29, 1921 in Johnson County, the son of Thomas and Malta Bowen Smith. He was retired from C & O Railroad. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Dawson Smith; one son, Tom Smith of Delbarton, WV; three daughters, Loretta McCarty of Thelma, Carol Ann Jones of Albion, MI and Polly Sue Carver of Flat Woods; two step daughters, Levetta Burke and Neva Lee Jones, both of Albion; one sister, Ruth Robinette of Albion and 11 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, 22 step grandchildren and 45 step great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was Rev. Harold Conley. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 6, 1992
    
WALLER, Jeffery
1992
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home will be in charge of local arrangements for Jeffery Waller, 24. Mr. Waller, of Sitka, died Thursday, May 8 in Lawrence County. Surviving are his parents, Lacy Waller and Roxie Tackett Waller, his stepmother, Elizabeth Waller, one brother, Lacy Waller, Jr., of River, and three sisters, Edith Maynard of Martin County, Kathy Waller and Roxie Ann Waller. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 28 at 10 a.m. at the Hubert Waller Cemetery, Sitka, with Arville Waller officiating. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 27, 1992
   
WARD, Harold
1921-1992
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, May 20, at 11 a.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Harold Ward, 71. Mr. Ward, who died Sunday, May 17 in the V. A. Hospital in Huntington, WV was born May 14, 1921 in Johnson County, the son of the late Gervin and Olga Meek Ward. He was a mechanic and member of the Van Lear Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Arrowood Ward, two sons, Larry Ward of Paintsville and Danny Ward of Flatwoods; one brother, Clifford Ward of Louisa; two sisters, Imogene Houston and Juanita Ward, both of Meally and five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial in Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 20, 1992
    
WATKINS, Sam
1918-1992
Salesman, Sam Watkins, 73, died Saturday, May 30 in King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Mr. Watkins was born October 3, 1918 in Johnson County, the son of William and Sarah Rice Watkins. He was employed by Pratts Produce and was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Hayburn Watkins, in 1980. Surviving are two sons, Donald Watkins of Wittensville and Sammie Watkins of Rockford, IL; one daughter Carolyn Lafferty of Ashland; three brothers, Brother Watkins of West Van Lear, Gail Watkins of Athens, OH and Dalphus Watkins of New Lebanon, OH; one sister, Joe Marman of Athens, OH; and 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 2 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Mathew Boyle officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 3, 1992
   
WEBB, Irene (Castle)
1919-1992
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Irene Castle Webb, 72, who died Wednesday, May 13 in Dayton, OH. Mrs. Webb was born June 12, 1919 in Winifred, Kentucky, the daughter of Monroe and Nollie Grimm Castle. Surviving are her husband, Heber Webb. Funeral services were held Friday, May 15 in Stapleton Cemetery, with Lee Music officiating. Burial was in Stapleton Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 20, 1992
    
WILLIAMS, Billie Gene
1930-1992
Billie Gene Williams, 62, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, May 22 at his residence. Mr. Williams was born February 28, 1930 in Ashland, the son of Rose Stambaugh Williams of Clendenin, WV and the late Cecil Williams. He was a retired meter inspector for Columbia Gas Company, was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the Army, was a member of the Tom Moore Memorial Freewill Baptist Church, the VFW Walter Karr Bowling Post and a member of Fox Hunter Association. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Bonnie Webb Williams, two daughters, Linda Cantrell of Van Lear and Sandra Boggs of East Point; four sisters, Jenny Bird, Jo Martin, Carol Williams and Phyllis Ann Williams, all of Clendenin and three grandchildren.. Funeral services were held Monday, May 25 at the Tom Moore Memorial Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Dewey Conley officiating. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery in Prestonsburg, with Carter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 27, 1992
    
 
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BEST, Frankie (Stephens)
1917-1992
Retired teacher, Frankie Stevens Best, 75, died Monday, June 8 in Phelps Community Medical Center. Mrs. Best was born January 27, 1917 in Floyd County, the daughter of the late Will and Jane Baldridge Stephens. She was retired from the Floyd County School District. Surviving are one foster son, Masoud Medikat of Lexington. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 10 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Michael Taylor officiating. Burial was in Best Family Cemetery at Cliff. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 17, 1992
   
CENTERS, Daniel
1932-1992
Hager Hill resident, Daniel Boone Centers, 60, died Thursday, June 23 at his residence. Mr. Centers was born May 3, 1932 in Johnson County, the son of the late Lewis and Mary Jane Collins Centers. He was a construction worker and a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Bobbie Dotson Centers; one brother, Den Centers of Hager Hill and four sisters, Neva Ratliff, Sophia Fairchild and Etheleen Little all of Hager Hill and Iris Ward of Florida. Funeral services were held Friday, June 26 in the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Herb Music, and Herb Arms officiating. Burial was in Centers Family Cemetery at Hager Hill with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 1, 1992
    
CLAY, Elmon Maywell
1992
Former Paintsville resident, Elmon Maywell Clay, Jr., of Lawrenceville, VA died June 12. Mr. Clay was the son of Elmon M. Clay and Carrie Vaughan Clay of Paintsville. Surviving are his wife, Jean Meredith Clay; three daughters, Carolyn C. Oliver, Susan C. Nuckols and Jean M. Clay; two sisters, Lorraine Clay Wiley of Paris, KY and Jane Clay Bailey of Paintsville; and four grandsons. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 14 in St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Lawrenceville, VA. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 17, 1992
    
CONLEY, Luther
1898-1992
Leander resident, Luther Jackson Conley, 93, died Monday, June 29, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Conley was born December 17, 1898 in Johnson County, the son of Henry Martin and Mary Jane Spradlin Conley. He was self-employed and a member of the Highland Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Rusha Johnson Conley; one daughter, Betsy Baldridge of East Point; one sister, Juanita Ramey of Paintsville and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 2 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with J. M. Scott officiating. Burial was in Conley Family Cemetery at Leander. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 8, 1992
   
CRACE, Opalene (Ratliff)
1939-1992
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 10 at 11 a.m. for Opalene Fairchild Crace, 53, of Springfield, OH. Mrs. Crace, who died Saturday, June 6, was born April 6, 1939 in Johnson County, the daughter of Hershell and Elvie Blair Ratliff. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Crace, in 1991. Surviving are one son, James Crace of Springfield; two stepsons, Gregory Crace of Springfield and Charles Crace of New Carlisle, OH; three stepdaughters, Sandra Dement, Deborah Stoll and Mary Lou Crace, all of Springfield, OH; three brothers, Richard, Roger and Randy Ratliff, all of Staffordsville; two sisters, Thelma Bengo of Staffordsville and Phyliss Crace of Dayton, OH; and 12 step grandchildren. Officiating at services in Fairview Freewill Baptist Church will be Revs. Venny VanHoose and Lowell Pelphrey. Burial will be in Ratliff Cemetery at Staffordsville with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 10, 1992
   
DEMPSEY, Stella (Lowe)
1992
Hager Hill resident, Stella Lowe Dempsey, 80, died Sunday, June 7 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Dempsey was the daughter of the late Samuel Lowe and Pite? Lowe. She was a member of the Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oden Dempsey in 1980. Surviving are three sons, Glen and Samuel Lowe, both of Warren, MI and Winston Lowe of Hager Hill; two stepdaughters, Velva Stratton of Betsy Layne and Lakie Clark of Warren; two brothers, Tom and John Canada, both of Pike County, four sisters, Ollie Sallows of Paintsville, Hattie Parson of Pikeville, Eunice Young of Ocala, FL and Sallie James of Shady Springs, WV; and six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held today, Wednesday, June 10 at 1 p.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 10, 1992
   
ESTEP, Martha (McKenzie)
1895-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Martha Estep, 97, died Sunday, June 21 in New Carlisle, OH. Mrs. Estep was born February 15, 1895 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late William and Katie Estep McKenzie. She was a member of the Cold Springs United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sheridan Estep in 1979. Surviving are three sons, Grethel Estep of Paintsville and Carl and Darrell Estep, both of Fairborn, OH; one daughter, Easter Maxton of New Carlisle; one sister, Maggie Burchett of Inez; and five grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 25 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Paul E. Keaton and Eulas Adams officiating. Burial was in Estep Cemetery at Fuget. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 1, 1992
   
FAIRCHILD, W. Roby
1917-1992
Former Paintsville resident, W. Roby Fairchild, 75, died Saturday, May 23 in Wabash, IN. Mr. Fairchild was born in Paintsville on January 19, 1917, the son of John Wesley Fairchild and Hattie Castle. He was retired from Big Alger Coal Mines. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, one great grandchild, three sisters and two brothers. Surviving are one son, Lee Fairchild of Wabash, five daughters, Paulette Fairchild of Marion, OH, Francis Osborn, Brenda Honeycutt and Mary Luttrell, all of Wabash, and Teresa Honeycutt of Akron, IN; and 26 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26 at Grandstaff-Hentgen-Miner Funeral Home with Revs. Ralph Johnson and Ronald Lane officiating. Burial was in Friends Cemetery in Wabash. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 3, 1992
    
GRIMM, Judge
1917-1992
Stambaugh resident, Judge Grimm, 75, died Wednesday, June 24 in King’s Daughters’ Medical Center, Ashland. Mr. Grimm was born January 12, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of the late Bascom and Sarah Grimm. He was a farmer and member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are three brothers, Bert Grimm of West Van Lear, Carl Grimm of Stambaugh and Robert Grimm of Ashland; one sister, Beatrice Patrick of Paintsville, and five nephews and six nieces. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 27 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Jeff Burchett and Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Stambaugh. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 1, 1992
   
JOHNSON, Nancy (Davis)
1903-1992
Nancy Davis Johnson, 88, died Friday, May 29, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Johnson was born August 23 1903 in Johnson County, the daughter of James M. and Trinvilla Arrowood Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Johnson. Surviving are two brothers, George Davis of Paintsville and Bruce Davis of Meally. Funeral services were held Sunday, may 31 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Toby Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 3, 1992
   
MAY, Jane (Hackworth)
1898-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Jane Hackworth May, 94, of Lima, OH. Mrs. May was born April 5, 1898 in Floyd County, the daughter of the late Henry and Lusina Baldridge Hackworth. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude May in 1960. Surviving are three daughters, Nellie Caudill of Swamp Branch, Myrtle Dowler of West Milton, OH, and Betty Jennings of Lima, OH; one son in law, Ervin O’Bryan of Leander; one daughter in law, Dorothy May of Swamp Branch; two sisters in law, Mrs. Otto Pratt of Paintsville and Suley Hackworth of Prestonsburg; and 22 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. Burial was in Caudill Cemetery at Swamp Branch. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 17, 1992
   
MAYO, Nellie (Osborne)
1895-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Nellie Mayo, 96. Mrs. Mayo was born October 28, 1895 in Johnson County, the daughter of Smith and Ellen Turner Osborne. She was a retired store clerk and farmer and member of the Christian Church. Surviving are one son, Thomas Mayo of Paducah; two daughters, Imogene Kish of Sparta, NJ and Betty I. Melvin of Lexington; two sisters, Laura Roberts of Portsmouth, OYH and Verna Hurley of Ashland and four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 19 in Paintsville Funeral Home chapel with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was in Mayo Memorial Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 24, 1992
   
McCLOUD, Mattie (Conley)
1903-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Mattie McCloud, 88, died June 2 in Toledo Hospital in Ohio. Mrs. McCloud was born September 6, 1903 in Johnson County, the daughter of Dennis Conley and Arminta Fairchilds. She was retired from S. S. Kresege. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl McCloud in 1966. Surviving are one son, Ernest McCloud of Columbus, OH; one daughter, Esther Borders, two sisters, both of Kentucky and five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 14. Burial was in Lake Township Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, June 10, 1992
    
McKENZIE, Oak
1903-1992
Retired farmer, Oak McKenzie, died Monday, June 28 in Humana Hospital, Louisa. Mr. McKenzie was born April 21, 1903 at Flat Gap, the son of the late Floyd and Daisy Lowe McKenzie. He was a member of the Thomas Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lydia Burton McKenzie; two sons, Albert McKenzie of Ruth, WV, and Jessie McKenzie of St. Albans, WV; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held today, Wednesday, July 1 at 11 a.m. in Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery at Blaine. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July1, 1992
  
MUSIC, Everett
1911-1992
East Point resident, Everett Music, 81, died Saturday, June 20 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mr. Music was born January 16, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of John Wesley Music and Sola Spradlin Music. He was affiliated with the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Hatfield Music, one brother, John Music of Ashland; and one sister, Sally Miles of Hickory, NC. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 23 at Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Dave Flanery. Burial was in Music Family Cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 24, 1992
    
MUSIC, Dorothy Mae (Brown)
1920-1992
Dorothy Mae Brown Music, 72, died Wednesday, June 24. Mrs. Music was born February 2, 1920 in Johnson County. Surviving are her husband, James Music; one son, James Music, Jr., of Dallas, TX; one daughter, Betty J. Daniel of Columbus, OH; two brothers, Escom Brown of Port Clinton, OH and Herbert Brown of Springfield, OH; three sisters, Ethel Pendleton of M?    , TX, Hazel Ross of Sunbury, OH and Mary Louise Collinsworth of Lima, OH, and three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 29, at the Philadelphia Freewill Baptist Church in Ohio. Burial was in Trenton Township Cemetery with ???-Thomson Funeral Home of Columbus in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 29, 1992
    
MUSIC, Hazel (Spencer)
1915-1992
Hazel Spencer Music, 77, died Thursday, June 4 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Music was born April 6, 1915 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John and Hester (Spencer) Spencer. She was a member of the Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Okra Music, one son, Donald Ray Music of Jenny’s Creek and 11 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three step grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 7 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Henry Taylor and Ted Music officiating. Burial was in Music Family Cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 10, 1992
    
PENNINGTON, Daisy
1944-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Daisy Jo Pennington, 47, died Monday, June 15 in Fairborn, OH. Pennington was born October 29, 1944 in Johnson County, the daughter of Frank and Lucina Williams Pennington of Fairborn. She was an intelligence specialist with Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn and a member of the Miami Valley United Baptist Church. Surviving are her parents; two brothers, Dennis Pennington of Dayton and Frank G. Pennington of Wichita, KS and three sisters, Patricia R. Taylor and Charolette Baldwin, both of Fairborn and Hulda C. Stewart of Sabina, OH; 12 nieces and nephews and several cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 18 in Bethel United Baptist Church at Flat Gap with Elders Lonza Reed, Scottie Williams and Sammy Reed officiating. Burial was in K. W. Williams Cemetery at Flat Gap with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 24, 1992
   
PRESTON, Pauline (Burchett)
1927-1992
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Pauline Burchett Preston, 65, who died Wednesday, June 3. Mrs. Preston was born March 24, 1927 in Johnson County, the daughter of Garfield and Lucy Burchett. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Paul Phillip Preston. Surviving are her mother, her husband, Paul Preston; three daughters, Pamela Kaye Egbert and Patricia Llewellyn, both of Dayton, OH and Paula Joe Napier of Bellbrook, OH; four brothers, Garfield Burchett of Staffordsville, Jerry Burchett of Nippa, Huey Burchett of Tennessee and Noah Burchett of Alum Creek, WV; three sisters, Janetta Murphy of Van Lear, Mary Deitz of Dayton and Neldra Frazier of Tennessee; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 8 in Shilo Christian Center Church in Dayton, OH with Rev. Terry Whitley officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Dayton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 10, 1992
   
REED, Lester Wright
1918-1992
Lester Wright Reed, 73, of Clarksburg, WV died Tuesday, June 23 in Morgantown, WV. Mr. Reed was born October 30, 1918 in Clarksburg, the son of the late Stanton L. and Rosa Rebecca White Reed. He was retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years and was a member of the North View United Methodist Church, the “Hump” Pilots Association and the Meuse Argonne Post 573, VFW. He was also retired after 13 years employment with the Louis A. Johns VA Medical Center. He was preceded in death bhy two brothers and three sisters. Surviving are his wife, Josephine Bland Reed; two daughters, Leslie Jammet of Clarksburg and Laura Dillard of Richmond, VA; one brother, James Reed of Jane Lew, WV; two sisters, Martha Harris of East Liverpool, OH and Mary Williams of Youngstown, OH and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 25, with Rev. Ernest D. Metheny officiating. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Mausoleum. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 15, 1992
   
RIGSBY, John
1918-1992
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 24 for John Rigsby, 74. Mr. Rigsby, who died June 22, was born March 12, 1918 in Lawrence County, the son of Henry and Laura Boggs Rigsby. He was an oil field worker and member of the Martha Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Nellie Fyffe Rigsby; three sons, Jay Rigsby of Keaton, William Rigsby of Martha and John Rigsby, Jr., of Flat Gap; three daughters, Norita? Jackson of Middletown, OH, Mary Conley of Keaton and Barbara Keaton of Martha; one half brother, Jackie Rigsby of Indiana; two sisters, Audie Skaggs of Louisa and Rhoda Keaton of Keaton; and 19 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and eight step grandchildren. Officiating at services in Martha Church of God was Danny Fannin. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Keaton, with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 1, 1992
    
ROBERTS, Veronica Dortha (Watrell)
1907-1992
Veronica Dorotha Watrell Roberts, 85, a former resident of Martin, died Friday, June 26, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Roberts, a resident of the Salyersville Health Care Center at the time of her death, was born February 7, 1907, in Coleman, WV. Surviving are one daughter, Malgalene Roberts of Victoria, VA, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren and three sisters in law. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 30 in St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Joseph Menach officiating. Burial was in Robert Family cemetery in Martin, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 1, 1992
   
SALYER, Junnie (McCarty)
1924-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Junnie M. Salyer, 63, who died Sunday, June 5. Mrs. Salyer was born May 29, 1924 in Johnson County. Surviving are her husband, Clouis Salyer; one son, Ellis Salyer of Oil Springs, one daughter Linda Webb of Oil Springs, three brothers, Hetzel McCarty of West Virginia and Harold and Branche McCarty, both of Marion, OH; two sisters, Ruie Burkes of Washington and Faye Pratt of Springfield, OH; and six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 8 at 11 a.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Eulas Adams and Melvin Blanton officiating. Burial will be in McCarty Family Cemetery at Low Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 8, 1992
    
SPRADLIN, Lucille (Music)
1921-1992
Lucille Spradlin, 70, died Thursday, June 4 in her Hager Hill residence. Mrs. Spradlin was born July 22, 1921 in Johnson County, the daughter of Ervin and Hulda Fairchild Music. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quentin Spradlin, in 1990. Surviving are two sons, Quentin (Joey) C. Spradlin of Paintsville and Ricky D. Spradlin of Hager Hill; three daughters, Peggy Joyce Meade of Hager Hill, Linda Kuhn of Greenfield, IN, and Debbie Ford of Lawrenceburg, three brothers, Howard Music of Hager Hill, James Music of Columbus, OH, and William Music of Ashville; and nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 7 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jeff Stanley and Billy Ford officiating. Burial was in Spradlin Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 10, 1992
   
VANHOOSE, Marie (Kendrick)
1926-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Marie Kendrick VanHoose, 66. Mrs. VanHoose, who died Wednesday, June 24, was born February 24, 1926 in Floyd County, the daughter of Everett and Jane Brown Kendrick. She was a member of the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Jack VanHoose; one son, David VanHoose of Paintsville; one daughter Janie Lemaster of Paintsville; one sister, Ruby Webb of Cliff; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 26 in the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Pallbearers were Bob Stapleton, Abe VanHoose, Chuck Morgan, Tinker Mullins, Will Kendrick, Scott Perry, John Doug Miller, Bill Mike Runyon, Billy Ward and Mike Trimble. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 1, 1992
   
WARRIX, Sally (Baldridge)
1885-1992
Sally Baldridge Warrix, 107, of Danville, MI, a former resident of East Point, died Monday, June 6. Mrs. Warrix was born February 12, 1885, the daughter of the late Bennie and Anna Stephens Baldridge. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by two husband, Nelson Hampton and Wiley Warrix. Surviving are three stepson, Carson Warris of Jackson, Floyd Warrix of Whitesburg and William Warrix of Prestonsburg; three step daughters, Thelma Miller and Deliah Honeycutt, both of Prestonsburg, and Anna Meador of Naches, WA; one half brother, Ance Baldridge of Ohio; three half sisters, Susie Neeley of Prestonsburg, Clara Brown of Ohio and Nancy Workman of Michigan; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial services were held Sunday, June 21 in the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Collins officiating. Cremains were placed in the Warrix Family Cemetery on Auxier Road. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 1, 1992
   
WELLS, Jack
1915-1992
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Jack Wells, 76, who died Monday, June 1. Mr. Wells was born September 13, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of Arlen and Maude Auxier Wells. He was self-employed and a member of the Meally Church of Christ. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 3 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with J. M. Scott officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 10, 1992
    
WILLIAMS, Ruby (Butcher)
1916-1992
Retired L. P. N. Ruby Butcher Williams, 76, died Wednesday, June 17 at her Ashland residence. Mrs. Williams was born January 8, 1916 in Johnson County, the daughter of Ira and Amba Meek Butcher Price. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Williams, in 1991. Surviving are her mother, two sons, David T. Williams, of Cincinnati, OH and Robert F. Williams of Miami, FL; one daughter, Donna Blair of Ashland and seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 20 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with James Blair officiating. Burial was in Williams Family Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 24, 1992
      
 
JULY - 1992

BLAIR, Turrell
1914-1992
Funeal services were held Monday, July 13 in Beechwall United Baptist Church for Turrell Blair, 77. Mr. Blair was born July 29, 1914 in Johnson County, the son of the late Furman and Shirley Lambert Blair. He was a retired electrician. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Joy Blair in 1986. Surviving are five sons, Lowell, Rutherford, Charles and Ottis Blair, all of Oil Springs, and Joe Blair of Staffordsville; three daughters, Garnet Jackson and Phyllis Blair, both of Staffordsville, and Sharon Colvin of Denver; two sisters, Lena Caudill of Mt. Sterling, OH and Valerie Tackett of Columbus, OH; and 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Officiating at services were Elders Lonza Reed, Sammy Reed, Melvin Wright and Eugene May. Burial was in Blair Cemetery at Barnetts Creek, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. His grandsons served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 15, 1992
    
BLANTON, Lasco
1903-1992
Retird engineer, Lasco Blanton, 89, died Monday, July 6. Mr. Blanton was born January 7, 1903 in Johnson County, the son of the late Hansford and Lucina Fairchild Blanton. He was retired from Kentucky, West Virginia Gas Company and was a member of the Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Audrey Slone Blanton; four sons, Clyde Blanton of Piketon, OH, Clarence Blanton of Evansville, IN, Harold Blanton of Walnut Creek, CA and Robert Blanton of ??; one adopted son, Jimmie Blanton of Oil Springs; three daughters, Maxine and Phyllis Blanton, both of Paintsville and Geraldine Hensley of Salyersville; one adopted daughter, Linda Ramey of Washtenaw, WA; and 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held today, Wednesday, July 8, at 1 p.m. in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Lindsey Meade officiating. Burial will be in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 8, 1992
    
BLEVINS, Dorothy (Thompson)
1913-1992
Dorothy Blevins, 79, died Saturday, July 25 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Blevins was born July 12, 1913 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Willard and Oma Blanton Thompson. She was a retired bookkeeper and receptionist from the Johnson County Fiscal Court and a member of the First Church of God at Little Mud Lick. Surviving are her husband, Wayne Blevins; one son, Jim Blevins of Sitka; two daughters, Peggy Jo Jones of Paintsville and Katrinka Collins of Hager Hill; three brothers, Harold Thompson of Paintsville, Ernest Thompson of Spring City, TN and Curtis Thompson of Ironton, OH; and six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 28 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tobe Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial at Staffordsville. Pallbearers were Billy Pennington, Jim Witten, Robbie Stambaugh, Monte Blevins, Russell Stambaugh, Kenny Blevins and Delmo Cochran. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 29, 1992
    
BLEVINS, Michael Wayne
1967-1992
Funeral services were held Monday, July 27 for Michael Wayne Blevins, 25, of Hager Hill. Mr. Blevins was born March 28, 1967 in Dayton, OH, the son of Roger and Joyce Meek Blevins. He was disabled. Surviving are his wife, Sheila Johnson Blevins; one daughter, Tara Nasha Blevins of Hager Hill; one brother, Dirk Foster Blevins of Staffordsville; and one sister, Andrea (Andi) Blevins Blair of Staffordsville. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home were Matthew Boyles and Ronnie Spriggs. Burial was in Blevins Family Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 29, 1992
   
CASE, Jessie Mae (McKenzie)
1934-1992
Jessie Mae McKenzie Case, 58, died Friday, July 31. Mrs. Case was born March 4, 1934 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late James Monroe and Nancy Cordell McKenzie. She was a teacher’s aide at Mayo State Vocational School. She was preceded in death by one sister, Ollie Faye Castle. Surviving are her husband, Miles Case; two sons, Timothy Case of Wittensville and Mike Case of Paintsville; two daughters, Brenda Burchett of Nippa, and Patty Jones of Volga; three brothers, Bill, Roy and Jr. McKenzie, all of Chandlersville; five sisters, Clotine Hall of Sitka, Mary Lou Caldwell of Nippa, Lorraine Green of Lowmansville, Marta Castle of Evans, WV and Katherine Brown of Urbana, OH and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 3 in Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church with James Kelly Caudill, Jimmy McKenzie and Paul Wayne Browning officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 5, 1992
    
COLLINS, Maxine (Greene)
1992
Maxine S. Collins, 56, died July 30. She left behind her daughter, Carol Collins of Lexington; her mother, Aggie Greene of Paintsville; and two sisters, Anna Greene and Jennie Shepherd, both of Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 1, at 1 p.m. in the Guyn, Kurtz, Hager and Cundiff Funeral Home in Nicholasville with Rev. Venny VanHoose and Rev. Clyde David Burberry officiating. Burial followed in the Bluegrass Memorial Garden in Nicholasville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 5, 1992
    
Byron Conley
Flat Gap resident, Byron Hughes Conley, 70, died Tuesday, July 7 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Conley was born March 17, 1922 in Johnson County, the son of Benjamin F. and Dora Meade Conley. He was a laborer with M. J. M. Stone Compnay and a member of the Point Pleasant Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Matilda Jayne Gibbs Conley; one brother, W. R. Conley of Wittensville; six sisters, Ruth McKenzie of Flat Gap, Fern Lyons of Martha, Merle Fairchild of Oil Springs, Hazel Johnson of Morehead, Florence Meade of Burlington and Anna Beculhimer of Columbus, OH and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, July 10 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Ellis Hamilton and Paul Vencil Preston officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 15, 1992
    
CRUM, Juanita (Summers)
1913-1992
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Juanita Summers Crum, 79. Mrs. Crum was born July 24, 1913 in Branchland, WV, the daughter of the late Donald and Rebecca Wooten Summers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Crum in 1991. Surviving are one son, Jack Woody of Boons Camp; one brother, James Summers of Miami, FL; one sister, Shirley Lemahn of Chapmanville, WV and one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 2 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Albert Setser officiating. Burial was in Crum Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 5, 1992
    
DAVIS, Danny
1949-1992
Retired truck driver, Danny Dale Davis, 43, died Sunday, July 19 in Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Davis was born January 7, 1949 in Johnson County, the son of Sam Davis and Malta Hall Davis Bailey. Surviving are his mother, his wife, Juanita Sparks Davis; one daughter Carolyn June Clayborn of Belleview, MI; one sister, Phyllis Tackett of Staffordsville; two half sisters, Deloris Slone of London, OH and Vera Jo Blevins of Mulberry, FL and one grandson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 22 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Donald Mollette and Tom O’Bryan officiating. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 29, 1992
   
GOBLE, Calhoun
1900-1992
Retired miner, Calhoun Goble, 92, died Monday, July 27 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Goble was born June 2, 1900 in Johnson County, the son of the late Christopher and Helen Baldridge Goble. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Conley Goble. Surviving are one son, Paul Goble of Douglasville, GA; one daughter, Margaret S. Ramey of West Van Lear; one sister, Minnie Hurt of Hager Hill; and four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 29 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John G. Sammons officiating. Burial was in Conley Family Cemetery in West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 5, 1992
  
JENNINGS, Geraldine (Travis)
1992
Funeral services for Gerald Jennings of Decatur, AL were held Sunday, July 5 at Brown Service Funeral Home in Alabama, with Rev. Brooks Barkley officiating. Mrs. Jennings died Friday, July 3 at her home. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church, Elks Emblem Club, Veteran of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Eagles Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, James P. Jennings; two sons, James L. Jennings of Dayton, OH and Larry Jennings of Decatur; one daughter, Diana J. Wilson of Eva, AL, two brothers, Curtis Travis of Decatur and Cecil Travis of Akron, OH; one sister, Rosemond Perrizo of Aberdeen, SD and three grandchildren. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Blevins, James Dawes, Bill Dukes, Frank Hanson, Jerry Childers and Pat Boggs? Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 15, 1992
    
KENNARD, Loula (Wheeler)
1895-1992
Loula Wheeler Kennard, 97, died Thursday, July 23 in Ashland. Mrs. Kennard was born January 6, 1895 in Magoffin County, the daughter of the late Charles W. and Elizabeth Jayne Wheeler. She was a retired teacher in the Magoffin County schools system and a member of Oak Springs United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James N. Kennard and one son, William Paul Kennard. Surviving are two sons, James Cecil Kennard of Columbus, OH, two daughters, Nettie Sokar of Flemingsburg and Rouie Kelley of Ashland; two sisters, Roula Ramsey of Whitesburg and Myrtle Minix of Paintsville and 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 25 in Stein Funeral Home in Ashland, with Rev. Ernie Daniels and Marshall Daniels officiating. Burial was in Ashland Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 12, 1992
   
McCLOUD, Retta
1916-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements for Retta Moore McCloud, 76, who died Sunday, July 26. McCloud was born February 15, 1916 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Scott Forest and Stella McFaddin McCloud. Surviving are two sons, William Scott McCloud of Stambaugh and Mike McCloud of Jacksonville, FL; two daughters, Judy Delong of Hager Hill and Lynn Schmitt of Paintsville; one brother, W. A. “Red” Moore of Staffordsville; one stepbrother, Harrison Daniels of Columbus, OH; two sisters, Jessie Boyd of Ashland and Betty Dozier of Staffordsville and 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 29 at 1 p.m. in Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church with James Kelly Caudill, Dick VanHoose and Paul Wayne Browning officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 29, 1992
   
McFADDIN, Donald E. "Gene"
1925-1992
Donald E. (Gene) McFaddin, 66, died Friday, July 3 at his Southside residence. Mr. McFaddin was born October 24, 1925 in Johnson County, the son of Laud and Nora Collins McFaddin. He was a retired lineman with South Central Bell. Surviving are his wife, Grandaline Wells McFaddin; one son, Don McFaddin of Oil Springs; one daughter Linda Baldwin of Paintsville; one sister, Mollie Gullett of Paintsville and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Monday, July 6 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with H. J. Young and Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 8, 1992
    
McKENZIE, Billy Raymond
1935-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Billy Raymond McKenzie, 57, died Saturday, July 18 in Mt. Carmel Hospital in Ohio. Mr. McKenzie was born June 19, 1935 in Johnson County, the son of the late Beldon and Vernlee Lemaster McKenzie. He was retired from Navi Star International.  Surviving are his wife, Chrystal Maxine Penix McKenzie; one son, Tony McKenzie of Springfield, OH; two daughters, Debbie Ferguson and Arlin McKenzie, both of Springfield; one brother, James McKenzie of Michigan, six sisters, Opal Stephens of Fuget, Laura Maggard of Hager Hill, Dorothy Exline of Russell Point, OH, Maudie Collinsworth of Miamisburg, OH, Alline Murrell of Sparta, MI and Wilma Jean Franks of Ypsilanti, MI and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 21 in Kerz Enterprise Baptist church with Lindsey Meade officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 22, 1992
   
McKENZIE, Ethel (Lemaster)
1904-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Ethel LeMaster McKenzie, 87, of New Carlisle, OH died Friday, July 24 in Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, OH. Mrs. McKenzie was born July 27, 1904 at Volga, the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Louise Brown Ramey. She was a member of Cannon’s Chapel Methodist Church at Volga. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas LeMaster in 1940; nine brothers and sisters, and five children, Tommy Jr, Sam Avanel, Minnie Ruth, Wonnie Waena and Alger Noreda LeMaster. Surviving are two sons, Donald LeMaster of Springfield and Darrell LeMaster of New Carlisle; four daughters, Lillian Johnson of Ft. Welman Beach, FL, Betty Conley of Springfield, Mary Whitacre of Enon, OH, and Janice Taylor of New Carlisle; four stepchildren, Jewell Estep of Enon, Le?? Of Springfield, Ray McKenzie, Jr., of Midway, OH and Kenneth McKenzie of Ashland; and 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 28 in Trostel-Chapman Christman Funeral Home in New Carlisle, with Bobby Jenkins officiating,. Burial was in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 29,1992
   
MILLS, Fred Ray
1906-1992
Fred Ray Mills, 83, of Tomahawk, died Monday, July 20 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Mills was born August 5, 1906 in Martin County, the son of the late L. T. Mills and Lucinda Scalf Mills. He was a self-employed merchant for 36 years. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Audrey Faye Collier and Daisy Nadine Sparks. Surviving are his wife, Trixie Cline Hall Mills; two sons, Billy and Freddie Mills, both of Tomahawk; one daughter, Lois Ann Gillispie of Hager Hill, one sister, Lou Allen of West Virginia and 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 23 in Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home Chapel with Woodrow Snyder officiating. Burial was in Mills Cemetery at Tomahawk. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 29, 1992
   
MOLLETTE, Derrick Steven
1992
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Derrick Steven Mollette, infant, who died July 7. He was the infant son of Steve Mollette and Misty Dawn Porter. Funeral services were held Friday, July 10 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home, with Rev. Jack Brown officiating. Burial was in Butcher Family Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 15, 1992
   
MOORE, Lura (Stafford)
1892-1992
Former Staffordsville resident, Lura Stafford Moore, 99, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, July 29. Mrs. Moore was born in Staffordsville on December 23, 1892, the daughter of the late Carl and Grace Gibbs Stafford. She was a member of the Fitzpatrick First Baptist Church on Middlecreek Road. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wade Moore, Sr. and one son, William Wade Moore, Jr. Surviving are three daughters, Grace Elizabeth Moore of Prestonsburg, Opal Bolen of West Prestonsburg and Idabel Hicks of East Point, three half sisters, May Fern Hale, Iris Janet Stafford and Pansy Ruth Stafford, all of Lexington and five grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 1 in the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. John Woods and Gene Sch??   Officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery at Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 5, 1992
   
MOORE, William Wade, Jr.
1913-1992
William Wade Moore, Jr., 77, of West Prestonsburg, died Friday, July 24 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Moore was born August 5, 1913 the son of William Wade Moore, Sr. and Lena Stafford Moore. He was a retired miner, a World War II Army Veteran, a life member of the David Baptist Church and a former Floyd County deputy sheriff serving under form Sheriff Gorman Collins. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Versie Hall Moore; one son, Carroll Wade Moore, and one sister, Glenna Moore. Surviving are his mother, his wife, Janie Hicks Moore; one daughter, Betty Lou Schwenk of Fort Wayne, IN; three sisters, Grace Elizabeth Moore of Prestonsburg, Opal Bolen of West Prestonsburg and Mabel Hicks of East Point, four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, July 27 with Rev. Mike Taylor officiating. Burial was in Richmond Memorial Cemetery at Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 29, 1992
   
PRESTON, Nellie (VanHoose)
1895-1992
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 30 for Nellie Preston, 96. Mrs. Preston was born November 14, 1895, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Bascom and Julia Hylton VanHoose. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Preston, in 1978. Surviving are two daughters, Helen VanHoose and June Ella Lyons, both of Paintsville; one sister, Zelda Bailey of Ashland; and two grandchildren, four great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church were James Kelly Caudill and Paul Wayne Browning. Burial was in Bascom VanHoose Family Cemetery at Nippa, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 5, 1992
   
REED, Robert
1947-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Robert Paul Reed, 44. Mr. Reed was born September 23, 1947 in Johnson County, the son of Margaret Reed Colvin. He was a foreman with Big “D” Excavating Company, a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Eagle’s Club. Surviving are his wife, Betty Borowski Reed; one son, Robert K. Reed of Staffordsville; one stepson, Timothy Borowski of Oil Springs; one step daughter, Sherry Borowski of Oil Springs; two brothers, Anthony and Jerry Lee Reed, both of Springfield, OH; one stepbrother, Jimmy Colvin of Staffordsville; two step sisters, Opal McQueen of Dayton, OH and Gail Lewis of Columbus, OH; and two grandsons, Robert Carey Reed and Blake Borowski. Funeral services were held Monday, July 20 in Davis Branch United Baptist church at Oil Springs, with Revs. Herbert Arms and Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 22, 1992
   
ROWLAND, William R.
1911-1992
William R. Rowland, 80, died Friday, July 31 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Rowland was born August 16, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of the late Johnnie and Sarah Curtiss Rowland. He was a construction worker and member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Flora Stapleton Rowland; three sons, Arthur and Michael Rowland, both of Oklahoma, and William Rowland of Texas; one daughter, Sarah Stapleton of Sitka; four stepsons, Harold Litteral of Volga, Tommy Litteral of Paintsville, James Litteral of Texas and Billy Litteral of Mexico, three stepdaughters, Joyce Meeks and Barbara Laney, both of Paintsville, and Marsha Litteral  of Hager Hill; one brother, Arthur Rowland of Volga; six half brothers, Bill Rowland of Flat Gap, Mitchell Rowland of Fieldmore, OH Joe Rowland of Evon, OH, Charles Rowland of Beaver Creek, OH, Robert Rowland of Barnetts Creek and Jesse Rowland of Dayton, OH and 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild, one great-great grandchild, five step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, August 3 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home, with Elder Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Sheridan Estepp Cemetery at Volga. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 5, 1992
   
SHERMAN, E. T., Jr. "Chigger"
1924-1992
E. T. “Chigger” Sherman, Jr., 67, died Thursday, July 9 at his Paintsville residence. Mr. Sherman was born December 12, 1924 in Johnson County, the son of the late E. T. Sherman, Sr., and Virginia Adams Sherman. He was a retired field superintendent from Texas International Petroleum, and a member of Eastern Star Chapter 320 and the Paintsville Masonic Lodge 381 F & AM. Surviving are his wife, Sue Conley Sherman; two sisters, Betty Morgan of Paintsville and Molly Castle of Ashland; and three nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 12 in the First Baptist Church in Paintsville, with Jerry Scott, Dr. Charles Milam and Rev. Quentin Lockwood officiating. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Active pallbearers were Clyde Blevins, Ferlin Bradbury, Lawrence Brown, Dick Chandler, Chick Carroll, Bob Blanton, Everly Wheeler and Bill Dyer. Honorary pallbearers were Blake Ratliff, Dr. John Turner, Dr. Robert A. Hall, John Chandler, Ishmael Grim, Tom King, Jim Hall, Carl Castle, Raymond Lyons and Bill Salyer. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 15, 1992
   
SMITH, John
1925-1992
Retired miner, John Smith, 66, died Monday, July 6 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Smith was born December 11, 1925 in Johnson County, the son of the late Jim and Margaret Smith. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Florence Smith; two sons, John Smith of Boons Camp and Riley Smith of Thealka; four daughters, Brenda Fraley of West Van Lear, Margaret Tackett of Thealka, Linda Hamilton of Tutor Key and Mary Daniels of West Liberty; two brothers, Bill Smith of Thealka and Ben Smith of East Point; four sisters, Ruth Castle of Nippa, Mae Laney of Salyersville, Alafair Castle of Thealka and Marie Tackett of Thealka; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 9 in the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Don Fraley and Bob Lyons officiating. Burial was in Smith Family cemetery at Thealka, with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 15, 1992
   
STAMBAUGH, Ruth (Brown)
1905-1992
Sitka resident, Ruth Stambaugh, 86, died Thursday, July 23. Mrs. Stambaugh was born August 23, 1905 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Johnnie and Cynthia Lemaster Brown. She was a member of the Protestant Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Taylor Stambaugh, in July 1967. Surviving are five sons, Eugene, Donald, Minyard, John and Samuel Stambaugh, all of Sitka; two daughters, Rudella McCowlin of Williamsburg, OH and Pauline Jones of Pikeville; and 25 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 26 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Herbert Salyers officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 29, 1992
   
TUNE, Grace (Nickell)
1992
Former Paintsville resident, Grace Lennie Nickell Tune, 93, died Saturday, July 1 at the Mayfair Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Tune was born in Morgan County, the daughter of the late James Thomas and Mary Plerall Nickell. She was a retired insurance agent for the Life & Casualty Insurance Company of Paintsville and was a member of Crestwood Christian Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jo Wanda Ceccori of Frankfort. Surviving are two sons, Edward T. Tune of Indianapolis, IN and L. Wayne Tune of Lexington; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 14 at the W. R. Milward Mortuary-Southland, with Dr. David N. Blondall officiating. Burial was in the Winchester Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 15, 1992
   
WELLS, Denver
1922-1992
Retired miner, Denver Wells, 70, died Sunday, July 5 at his Van Lear residence. Mr. Wells was born January 1, 1922 in Johnson County, the son of Joe David and Lillie Mae Webb Wells. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U. S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Nellie Sparks Wells; three sons, Billy Ray Wells of Thelma, Denver Lee Wells of Concord and Charles Edward Wells of Wabash, IN; one daughter, Linda Stapleton of Tutor Key; five brothers, Joe, Jr., Herbert and Everett Wells, all of Van Lear, Charles Wells of Rush and George Wells of Defiance, OH; two sisters, Geraldine Cassady of Lexington and Josephine Cassady of Dayton, OH; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 7, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Joey Scott and Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 8, 1992
   
WILLIAMS, William R. "Bob"
1929-1992
William R. (Bob) Williams, 63, died Friday, July 31. Mr. Williams, of Homer, MI, was born July 1, 1929 in Morgan County, the son of the late Raleigh and Marilyn Ross Williams. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He engaged in farming and worked for the telephone company and then worked for Lennergam’s Manufacturing in Albion, MI, which later became McGraw-Edition, for 27 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one son, Terry; and one brother, James. Surviving are his wife, Mary; one son, Gary Williams of Homer; three sisters, Reva Wright of West Liberty and Ebbie Williams and Sibble Conley, both of Flat Fork; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 3 in Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels Incorporated, with Estill Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 5, 1992
   
YOUNCE, John
1923-1992
Offutt resident, John Younce, Jr., 68, died Wednesday, July 15, in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Younce was born October 31, 1923 in Floyd County, the son of the late William and Ellen Younce. He was a retired miner/farmer, a veteran of World War II and a member of the Concord United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Blanch Younce; one son, Ronnie Younce of Offutt; two brothers, Hobert Younce of Prestonsburg and Sylvester Younce of Little Paint; and one grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 18 at the home, with Elder B. C. Ferguson officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Offutt, with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 22, 1992
    
  
AUGUST - 1992

ARMS, Neva (Meade)
1927-1992
Neva Meade Arms of South Point, OH, formerly of Johnson County, died Thursday, August 27. Mrs. Arms was born March 10, 1927 in Johnson County, the daughter of Eva Wheeler Meade and the late T. C. Meade. She was a member of the First Church of God of Westwood. Surviving are her mother; her husband, Alvious E. Arms; one son, Darwin Arms of Ocala, FL; two brothers, Robert Meade of Mt. Sterling and O. C. Meade of Melbourne, FL; two sisters, Della Visali of Wallingford, CT and Anna Sammons of Russell and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Herb Arms, Jerry Castle and Bob Queen officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 2, 1992
   
BLACKBURN, Howard Doss
1922-1992
Howard Doss Blackburn, 70, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, August 31 in Highlands Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Blackburn was born in Greenup County on May 12, 1922 the son of the late Tommy and Katie Badgett Blackburn. He was a World War II Army veteran, was a former construction superintendent for Harry Rainer Construction, former owner and co-founder of B & B Engineers and D___ Company of Prestonsburg, was superintendent of Meral Corporation of Breathitt Company, and  a Kentucky Colonel and attended the Irene Cole Memorial Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty (Jodi) Collins Blackburn; one son, H. D. Blackburn, II; two daughters, Rhea Lynn Tackett of Georgetown and Suzanne T___ of Kentucky Dam Village; one stepson, Billy L. Crider of Allen; one stepdaughter, Melody L. Johnson of Prestonsburg; one sister, Malinda Carol Holland of East Point; and four grandchildren; one step grandchild and one great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, September 3 in the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Miles Taylor officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 9, 1992
  
BLANTON, Martha (Blanton)
1934-1992
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 18 for Martha Blanton, 57, of Salyersville, who died August 15 in St. Clair Medical Center. Morehead. Mrs. Blanton was born December 25, 1934 in Magoffin County, the daughter of the late Jim and Grace B?? Blanton. She was a member of the Flat Fork Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Everett Blanton; one daughter Ritter Jenkins of Flat Fork; two brothers, Kelly Blanton of Flat Fork and Berlin Blanton of Marion, OH; one sister, Ritter Combs of Salyersville and two grandchildren. Officiating at services in Flat Fork Freewill Baptist Church were Revs. Will Isaac, Donald R. Caudill and Leondas Taylor. Burial was in Blanton Cemetery at Salyersville with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 19, 1992
   
BOOTH, Darlene (Howard)
1931-1992
Darlene Booth, 61, died Saturday, August 1 in Continental, OH. Mrs. Booth was born June 23, 1931 at Daniels Creek, KY, the daughter of the late Ben and Jessie Mae Collins Howard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Booth in 1976; one brother, and one sister. Surviving are two sons, Raskie Wells of Continental and Clifford Booth of Dayton, OH; one daughter Fern? Bowling of Van Lear; seven brothers, Jerry Howard of Oakwood, OH, Darce and Truman Howard, both of Dupont, Charles Howard of Continental, Albert Howard of South Lebanon, OH, Douglas Collins of Malone, OH and Offutt Howard of Van Lear; six sisters, Donna DeSota and Lola Hacker, both of Continental, Linda Worline and Brenda Johnson both of Dupont, Geneva Dennison of Gallatin, TN, Goldie Goble of Inez and eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 4 in Snyder Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Osborne officiating. Burial was in Monroe Cemetery in Continental. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 5, 1992
   
BOWEN, Hester
1922-1992
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Hester Bowen, 70 of Clay City, IN. Mrs. Bowen was born July 7, 1922 in Martin County, the daughter of the late Cora M. DeArmond. She was a retired manager from Bradford House Restaurant and a member of the First Brethern Church. Surviving are her husband, Jimmy Bowen; one daughter, Virginia Blabaugh of Bowling Green, IN an done sister Lucille Melvin of Bedford, IN. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 27 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Benny Taylor officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 2, 1992
   
BURCHETT, Ralph
1904-1992
Funeral services were held Monday, August 10 for Ralph Burchett, 87, who died Friday, August 7 in King’s Daughters’ Medical Center, Ashland. Mr. Burchett was born August 19, 1904 in Johnson County, the son of the lat Grass and Ida Williams Burchett. He was a retired lineman from Louisville Gas & Electric Company, a past member of the Johnson County School Board and a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Talitha Baldwin Burchett; two sons, Henry Burchett of Louisville and Carroll Burchett of Red Bush, six daughters, Bernice Stambaugh of Wittensville, Eunice Pelphrey of Red Bush, Frecia Spriggs of Fuget, Glenda Brown of Laconia, IN, Anita McMonigle of Greensville, IN and Sue Robinson of West Van Lear; one brother, Winfrey Burchett of Muldaugh; three sisters, Callie Williams of Della, OH, Louella Bayes of Vangrove, OH, and Geri Jackson of Nelsonville, OH and 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Cold Springs United Baptist Church at Elna were Elders J. T. Bailey, Frankie Williams and Eulas Adams. Burial was in Patty Flat Cemetery at Flat Gap, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Gary Stambaugh, David Burchett, Ralph Spriggs, James McMonigle, Jeffery Boone, Nathan Dale, Rick Caldwell, Roger Boyd and Tom Jones. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 12, 1992
   
CONLEY, Ruby (Crace)
1992
Former Johnson County resident, Ruby Crace Conley, of Flatwoods, died recently in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. Mrs. Conley was born at Oil Springs, the daughter of the late Albert and Clara Litteral Crace. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are her husband, Everett Conley; two sons, David Conley of Durham, NC and Cecil Conley of Plum Grove; one daughter, Shebonnia Griffith of Lexington, two brothers, Burnis Crace of Oil Springs and Edwin Crace of Brooksville, FL; one half brother, Floyd Crace of Piketon, OH; one sister, Ruth Litteral of Springfield, OH and five grandchildren. Graveside services were held at the Plum Grove Cemetery near Greenup, with Pat Collins and Russell Griffith officiating. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 12, 1992
  
CULWELL, James Larry
1949-1992
James Larry Culwell, 43, died Wednesday, August 5 in Humana Hospital, Louisa. Mr. Culwell was born January 13, 1949 in Johnson County, the son of Elliott and Mary Lou McKenzie Culwell. He was a miner. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Blair Culwell; one son, James Wesley Culwell at home,  four brothers, Frank, Elliott and Ricky Culwell, all of Nippa and Randall Culwell of Wabash, IN; five sisters, Nancy Scarberry and Rita VanHoose, both of Nippa, Carolyn Castle of Wittensville, Opal Fitch of Meally and Alice VanHoose of Lowmansville. Funeral services were held Friday, August 7, in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Revs. Delbert Music and Tommy VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Culwell Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 12, 1992
   
DeROSSETT, Minnie (Sizemore)
1891-1992
East Point resident, Minnie Lee Sizemore DeRossett, 101, died Tuesday, August 4 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. DeRossett was born April 18, 1891, the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Martha Goble DeRossett. She was a member of the Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher C. DeRossett; one son, Joe DeRossett; one daughter, Belva D. Compton; two brothers, Alva and John Sizemore, and four sisters, Julia DeRossett, Bella DeRossett, Rhoda Slone and Kate Goodman. Survivors include five sons, Paul of Michigan, T. J. of Prestonsburg, Christopher of Indiana, Theodore of East Point and Hillard of Martinsville, IN; four daughters, Alkie York of Ohio, Victoria Meade of West Prestonsburg, Ruth Newton of Louisville and Virginia Whitt of Ashland and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 6 in the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with the Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 12, 1992
   
HALL, Paul Michael
1951-1992
Van Lear resident, Paul Michael Hall, 40, died Monday, August 10 at his residence. Mr. Hall was born November 12, 1951 in Pike County, the son of Lester Hall and the late Edna Trivette Hall. He was a chef at Highland House Restaurant. Surviving are his father, one son, Kevin Hall of North Carolina; five brothers, Ronnie of Paintsville, Billy of Van Lear, James of Hager Hill, Nolan of Salyersville and Dennis of Carlisle; and three sisters, Carol Wells of Van Lear, Diane Collins of Paintsville and Alice Collins of Lexington. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 12 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Carson Wright officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 19, 1992
   
HANNAH, Bruce
1929-1992
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Bruce Hannah, 63, who died August 17. Mr. Hannah was born June 12, 1929 in Johnson County, the son of Morris and Mint Fairchild Hannah. Surviving are his father, two brothers, Willis and Enoch Hannah, both of Staffordsville and one sister, Helen Ratliff of Staffordsville. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 22 in Fairview Freewill Baptist Church at Staffordsville with Revs. Harold Conley, Donald Caudill and Jerry Lykins officiating. Burial was in Hannah Family Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 26, 1992
   
HANNAH, Flossie (Carpenter)
1915-1992
Leander resident, Flossie Hannah, 77 died Saturday, August 23 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Hannah was born February 18, 1915 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John and June Minix Carpenter. She was a member of the Riceville Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Hannah, in 1983. Surviving are one son, John Hannah of Leander; two daughters, Betty Newsome of Leander and Losetta Tidwell of Owensville, OH; five brothers, Homer and Paul Carpenter, both of Warsaw, IN, Hager Carpenter of Winthrop Harbor, IL, and Carl and Lacoy Carpenter, both of Wabash, IN; three sisters, Josephine Eaton of Arizona, Olga Smith of Wabash and Bessie Carpenter of Indianapolis, IN; and five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 24 in Riceville Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Donald Caudill officiating. Burial was in Hannah Family Cemetery at Leander, with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 26, 1992
   
JUDE, John Butler
1914-1992
Martin County Jailer, John Butler Jude, 78, died Monday, August 17. Mr. Jude was born January 31, 1914 in Martin County, the son of the late John and Bell (Jude) Jude. Surviving are his wife, Amalial Lowe Jude, 10 sons, Joe of Pigeon Roost, Dorris of Columbus, OH, Oscar of Beauty, Dallas, Larry, Roger and Frank, all of Inez, and Landon, Butler, Jr., and Harry, all of Pilgrim; six daughters, Mable Fletcher, Ellen Fletcher and Gracie Sartin, all of Pilgrim, Hazel Jarrell of Beauty, Lola Carter of Dublin, OH and Kathy Jude of Inez; one brother, Warren G. Jude of Pilgrim; and 38 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 20 in Sidney Old Regular Baptist Church with Millard Lowe, Wallace Muncy, Sabert Nichols and Richard Staten officiating. Burial was in Blackburn Cemetery at Pilgrim with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 26, 1992
   
KEMKER, Forrest
1930-1992
Forrest W. Kemker, 71, died Wednesday, August 25 at Wabash Skilled Care Center in Wabash, IN. Mr. Kemker was born September 28, 1930 in Shelby County, to Henry and Velma V?? Kemker. He was a retired, self-employed carpenter and a member of the International Labor and ____  _____ Union No. 213 in Fort Wayne, IN. He had been a resident of Wabash since 1958. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Kemper; four daughters, Sally Simpson of Hager Hill, Dixie West of Hilliard, FL, J___ Sue Davis of Wabash and Phyllis ____ of Silver Lake, IN; one sister, Adline Fallis of Holland, MI; and 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 29 at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Services, with Rev. Clark Sherman officiating. Burial was in Matlock Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 2, 1992
   
KESTNER, Marie (Prater)
19928-1992
Paintsville resident, Marie Prater Kestner, 64, died Saturday, August 22 in U. K. Medical Center, Lexington. Kestner was born May 4, 1928 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Cecil W. and Lou Ellen Prater. She was a retired nurse from Paintsville Hospital and was a member of the Better Business Association. Surviving are one daughter, Ruby Stapleton of Paintsville; one step daughter, Caroletta Hyden of Van Lear; five brothrs, Cecil, Jr., of Geneva, NY and Morris, Bobby, Harold, Johnnie, all of Ohio; four sisters, Anna Tackett of Cincinnati, OH, Mary Little of Lexington, and Betty Gartin and Kathy Adams both of Paintsville, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 24 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Blair and Herbert Slone officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 26, 1992
   
LEMASTER, Mildred (Osborne)
1919-1992
Mildred Lemaster, 72, died August 24 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Lemaster was born November 3, 1919 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Calvin and Vannie Estep Osborne. She was a member of the Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Clyde Lemaster; two sons, Frank and Calvin Lemaster, both of Sitka; four sisters, Nancy Caudill of Sitka, Lorraine Salyer of Leander, Louise Verville of Reynoldsburg, OH and Colva Francis of Bellefontaine, OH; and five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, August 26 at 11 a.m. in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Lemaster Family Cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 26, 1992
   
LITTLE, Georgia (Young)
1921-1992
Georgia Young Little, 71, recently died in St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, WV. Mrs. Little was born April 2, 1921 in Johnson County. She was a retired bookkeeper from Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington. Surviving are her husband, Carlos Little; and one brother, Lawrence Young of Columbus, OH. Funeral services were held Friday, August 14, in Hall Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Boyd Cemetery at Hi Hat. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 19, 1992
   
MAYNARD, Roy
1928-1992
Roy Maynard, 64, died Saturday, August 29 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Maynard was born February 7, 1928 in Martin County, the son of the late Isaac and Belle Hobbs Maynard. He was a miner with Martin County Coal and a member of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, and a half brother. Surviivng are his wife, Pauline Horn Maynard; two sons, William and Roy Maynard, both of Inez; four daughters, Tina Jarrell and Martha Copley, both of Inez, Junetta Carter of Grove City, OH, and Allie Varney of Belfry; four brothers, McNeal Maynard of Paintsville, Ervin Maynard of Inez, Bob Maynard of Baltimore, MD and Albert Maynard of Columbus, OH; five sisters,. Stell Pack, Sara Pack and Teresa Maynard, all of Louisa, Bonnie Fletcher of Dayton, OH and Sharon Finch of Columbus, OH and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 1 in Big Elk Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Albert Horn and Carl Cross officiating. Burial was in Maynard Cemetery Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 1, 1992
   
McKENZIE, Elmon
1931-1992
Retired teamster, Elmon McKenzie, 61, died Friday, August 14 at his Staffordsville residence. Mr. McKenzie was born March 9, 1931 in Johnson County, the son of Bert and Eva Bailey McKenzie. He was retired from P & E Trucking. Surviving are his mother, his wife, Shirley Downey McKenzie; one son, William Randell McKenzie of Gainsville, FL; three stepsons, William and Ralph Blanton, both of Atlanta, GA and Richard Blanton of Lucasville, OH; one daughter Terry Lynn McKenzie of Gainsville; four stepdaughters,  April McKenzie of Philadelphia, PA, Debra Hertsinger and Lynn Blanton, both of Lucasville and Teresa Lawson of Piketon, OH; two brothers, Danny McKenzie of Flat Gap and Elmo McKenzie of Albion, IN and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 16 in Preston Funeral Home chapel with J. D. Riggs officiating,. Burial was in Skaggstown Family Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 19, 1992
    
MUSIC, Clarence Joshua
1992
Clarence Joshua Music, infant son of Herbert Ray and Wendy Webb Music, of Hager Hill, died Tuesday, August 4. He was born at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center. Besides his parents he is survived by maternal grandparents, Charles Donald and Wanda Webb; maternal great grandparents, George and Evelyn Webb, paternal grandparents, Herbert and Norma Music and paternal great grandparents, James and Neva Bayes. Graveside services were held Friday, August 7 in Music Family Cemetery at Oil Springs, with Paul Wayne Browning officiating. Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 12, 1992
    
POWERS, Imogene (Blanton)
1930-1992
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, August 26 at 1 p.m. for Imogene Powers, 62, who died August 23 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Powers was born April 27, 1930 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John M. and Myrtle Adams Blanton. She was a member of the Little Paint United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Grant Powers; two sons, Ray Powers of Pickerington, OH and Rick Powers of Pleasant Grove, AL; one brother, John F. Blanton of Oil Springs; two sisters, Mildred O’Bryan of Waverly, OH and Faye Wheeler of Salyersville; and five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Officiating at services in Little Paint United Baptist Church at Oil Springs will be Elders Francis Blair, Joe Carroll and Larry Blanton. Burial will be in Blanton Cemetery at Oil Springs, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers are Bill Jarrell, Ronnie Adams, Franklin Blanton, Jimmie Ray Blanton, Paul M. Blanton, Randall Blanton, Arnold Jackson and Ronnie Wheeler. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 22, 1992
    
RADKIEWICA, Mary Marcella Whitfield Radkiewicz (Butcher)
1938-1992
Mary Marcella Butcher Whitfield Radkiewicz, more widely known as “Sis” by her family, school mates of Paintsville City Grade and High School, and friends, died August 21, 1992 at her home at LaGrange Park, IL. Formerly of Paintsville, she was the daughter of Roy Butcher, now deceased, of Whitehouse and Frances Collins Butcher Sellers of Meally, KY. “Sis” was born July 28, 1938 on Daniels Creek. Survivors are her husband, Raymond Radkiewicz of La Grange Park, IL; mother Frances Sellers of Meally; one son, Terry Lee Whitfield; daughter in law, Denise, one grandson, Matthew of Novi, MI; two sisters, Linda Lou Davidson of Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Glenda Sue Cheek of Eustis, FL; one brother, James R. Butcher of Wellston, OH; one adopted brother, Henry Lee Butcher of FL; three step sons, two step daughters, all of Chicago, IL: step mother, Edna Butcher of Whitehouse; step father, James V. Sellers of Jellico, TN; three uncles, Edward Collins of Hager Hill, and Walter Butcher and Jack Butcher of Whitehouse; three aunts, Bertha Fields of Van Lear and Ester Welch and Alice Jean Wiley of Whitehouse. Funeral services were held at Enterprise Baptist Church at Whitehouse on August 24 and conducted by Preston Funeral Home and Junior Wiley. She was laid to rest in Son Butcher Cemetery at Whitehouse. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 2, 1992
   
REED, Clistie (Gillispie)
1924-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Clistie Mae Reed, 68, who died August 6 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Reed was born February 23, 1924 in Martin County, the daughter of the late Millard and Mary Jane Spradlin Gillipsie. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Reed; three sons, Gene Collier of Paintsville, Millard McCloud of New Carlisle, OH and Albert McCloud of Fish Trap; two daughters, Edna Hayden of Thelma, and Mary Branham of Meally; one brother, Columbus, Gillispie of Tomahawk; two sisters Mary Jane Davis, of Tomahawk and Sylvinia  Penix of Wabash, IN an d10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 9 in the Freewill Baptist Church at Boons Camp, with Revs. Leondis Taylor, Benny Taylor and Roger Ross officiating. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 12, 1992
    
ROBERTS, Bessie (Dills)
1917-1992
Former Paintsville resident, Bessie Mae Roberts, died at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI. Roberts was born June 29, 1917 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Ernest (Dick) Dills and Gypsy Dills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis (Dick) Roberts and two brothers, Howard Dills and Ernest Dills, Jr. Surviving are two sons, Thomas Edward and Ellis Ray; two brothers, Ray Dills and Thomas Dills and one sister, Mary Louise Sanders. Burial was in Michigan Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 19, 1992
   
SKAGGS, Norman
1908-1992
Retired oil pumper, Norman Skaggs, 84, died Saturday, August 8, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Skaggs was born April 23, 1908 in Elliott County, the son of the late Tom and Sofa? Rigsby Skaggs.. He was retired from R. D. Enterprises and was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Golda Evans Skaggs in 1980. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Keaton Skaggs; one son, Maxwell Skaggs of Keaton; three stepsons, Paul Keaton of Red Bush, Jimmy Keaton of Flat Gap and Roger Keaton of Martha; one daughter, Frances Webb of Red Bush; one stepdaughter, Mary Rowland of Flat Gap; two brothers, Escom Skaggs of Plain City, OH and Van Skaggs of Grove City, OH; one sister, Florence Collier of Grove City; and six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 11 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Paul E. Keaton, John Pelphrey and Herschel Wright officiating. Burial was in Skaggs Cemetery at Keaton. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 12, 1992
   
SPARKS, Minnie (Skaggs)
1908-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Minnie Skaggs Ferguson Sparks, 83, who died Wednesday, August 12 in St. Elizabeth Memorial Center in Dayton, OH. Mrs. Sparks was born October 22, 1908 at Mazie, the daughter of the late Elder John H. and Laura Bell Estep Skaggs. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Connie Ferguson. Surviving are her husband, Rupert Sparks; four sons, John , Larry, and Bill, all of Springfield, OH and Ferrell Ferguson of Beaver Creek, OH; three daughters, Darleen Ross, Willa Jean Sagraves and Edith Anna Bell Williams, all of Springfield; four brothers, Luther Skaggs of Springfield, John Skaggs of Centerburg, OH, Larry Skaggs of West Liberty and Darrell Skaggs of Louisville, SC; three sisters, Melissa Edwards of Blaine, Corilda Lyon of Houston, TX and Kathy R?? of Nashville, TN and 21 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 16 in Old Paint Primitive Baptist Church at Crockett, with Elders Woodruff Dills? and Jerry Brown officiating. Burial was in C?? Cemetery at Flat Gap. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 19, 1992
   
SPEARS, David Jon-Michael
1989-1992
David Jon-Michael Spears, 2, died Monday, August 24. David was born September 6, 1989, the son of James Edward Spears and Gwendolyn R. Colvin. Surviving are his parents, his maternal grandmother, Patricia Collins of Paintsville and his maternal great grandparents, Marion and Randall Collins of Nippa. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, August 25 at the family cemetery, with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 26, 1992
    
SPEARS, Walter
1913-1992
Leander resident, Walter C. Spears, 79, died Saturday, August 8 in Riverview Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg. Mr. Spears was born September 1, 1913 in Johnson County, the son of the late William Edgar and Victoria McFaddin Spears. He was a retired maintenance foreman from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, a member of Paintsville Masonic Lodge #381 F & AM and a member of the Riceville Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one sister, Fanny Meade. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Fitzpatrick Spears; one daughter, Phyllis Teater of Pelham, AL one brother, D?? Spears of Hager Hill; two sisters, Faye Johnson of Hager Hill and Jenny Hall of Martin; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held today, Wednesday, August 12, at 11 a.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with David Keith Castle and Melvin Blanton officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 12, 1992
    
TERRY, Joe
1931-1992
Joe Terry, 68, died Monday, August 17 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Terry was born May 3, 1931 in Floyd County the son of Joe Sr. and Ella Gibson Terry. He was a retired mechanic and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, C?? Hall Terry, one daughter Priscilla Terry Mullins of Meally, one brother, Quentin Terry of Cincinnati, OH; one sister, Janice Warren of Dayton, OH; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, August 19 at 1:30p.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Mathew Boyle officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 19, 1992
   
THOMPSON, Ova Lawrence
1907-1992
River resident, Ova Lawrence Thompson, 84, died Tuesday, August 25 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Thompson was born December 20, 1907 in Lawrence County, the son of the late William and Dora Borders Thompson, He was a retired miner and member of the First United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Loretta Preston Thompson; one son, Charles B. Thompson of Beckley, WV; one stepson, Edsell Wendell Spears of the Virgin Islands; four daughters, Teresa Fannin of River, Mary Janoch? And Pamela Rigsby, both of Elkhart, IN and Denise Sexton of Ashland; and two brothers, Howard Thompson of Louisa and Everett Thompson of Sciotoville, OH. Funeral  services were held Friday, August 28 in the First United Methodist Church with David Ross and Wayne Sparks officiating. Burial was in Thompson Family Cemetery at River, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 2, 1992
   
VANHOOSE, Edgar "Tommy"
1927-1992
Tutor Key resident, Edgar “Tommy” VanHoose, 65, died Saturday, August 1 at his residence. Mr. VanHoose was born July 11, 1927 in Johnson County, the son of the late Albert and Christine Howard VanHoose. He was an electrical engineer for Maggard’ Furniture Company, a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Neva (VanHoose) VanHoose, three sons, Terry and Larry VanHoose both of Tutor Key, and Jerry VanHoose of Nippa; two daughters, Brenda Castle of Tutor Key and Linda Slone of Wittensville; four brothers, Holly and James VanHoose, both of Tutor Key, Ralph VanHoose of Flat Fork, and Clyde VanHoose of Lewis Center, OH and one sister, Tilda Ann Adams of Wharton, WV; and 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 4 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Hubert Slone, Larry Blair and Donald Lemaster officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Tutor Key. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, August 5, 1992
    
VANHOOSE, Sula (Witten)
1889-1992
Sula VanHoose, 103, died Monday, August 24 at her Nippa residence. Mrs. VanHoose was born July 18, 1889 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Frank and Pauline Williams Witten. She was a member of the Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter VanHoose in 1974. Surviving are two sons, Paul VanHoose of Nippa, and Willard VanHoose of Mt. Dora, FL, three daughters, Dorothy VanHoose of Nippa, Deloris Stambaugh of Stambaugh and Wilma Meade of Cleveland, TN; one half brother, Jack Witten and 24 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 27, in Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church with James Kelly Caudill and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in VanHoose Family Cemetery with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 2, 1992
   
WARD, Ervin
1992
Former Johnson County resident, Rev. Ervin L. Ward, 69, of London, OH, died Tuesday, August 25 in Kettering Memorial Hospital, Kettering, OH. Mr. Ward was born December 15 in Johnson County, the son of Shade Ricky and Gussie Music Ward. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II, was a life member of the Madison County, D. A. V., a retired machinist from Beasley Industries and a minister with the Open Bible Baptist Church in London. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Stanley Ward, on November 11, 1991, his parents, two brothers and three sisters. Surviving are one son, Rev. Kenneth Ward of Mechanicsburg, OH; one daughter Wanda Cline of London, three sisters, Jennie Wells of Van Lear, Rosella Davis of Meally and Elaine Gearheart of Harold and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 29 in the Eberle Funeral Home in London, with Rev. C. H. Hayes officiating. Burial was in Paint Township Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 2, 1992
   
WARD, Montana (Travis)
1905-1992
Montana Travis Ward, 86, died Thursday, August 27 in Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland. Mrs. Ward was born October 18, 1905 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Elizabeth Boyd Daniels. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Estill Travis and John Ward. Surviving are three sons, James Travis of Ashland, Estill Travis of South Point, OH, and William Travis of Albuquerque, NM; three daughters, Herma Price of Flatwoods, Anna Carver of Ashland and Estilene Petrey of Portsmouth, OH; one sister, Virgie Blanton of Greenwich, OH and 18 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30 in Concord United Baptist Church with B. C. Ferguson and Charles Price officiating. Burial was in Johnson Cemetery at Thelma, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 2, 1992
    
 
SEPTEMBER - 1992

BLAIR, Kelly Ray
1969-1992
Kelly Ray Blair, 22, died Saturday, September 5. Mr. Blair was born October 3, 1969 in Johnson County, the son of Wendell and Betty Meek Rose. He was employed by Mountain Pipeline Reclamation Company. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Heather VanHoose Blair; one son, Aaron Blair; one daughter, Savannah Blair; his paternal grandparents, Linzie and Viola Blair of Flat Gap; and his maternal grandmother, Delilah Amburn of Fairborn, OH. Funeral services were held Monday, September 7 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose and Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 9, 1992
   
BLAIR, Oralee (Arms)
1914-1992
Hager Hill resident, Oralee Arms Blair, 77, died Thursday, September 17 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Blair was born December 16, 1914 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Sarah Hitchcock Arms. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernie Blair. Surviving are five sons, Willis and Wayne Blair, both of Hager Hill, James and Robert Blair, both of Warsaw, IN and Larry Pelphrey of Sidney, OH; two daughters, Wilma Lowe of Staffordsville and Anna Meade of Leeville, LA; three sisters, Viola Blair of Flat Gap and Venus Arms and Valerie Brewer, both of Warsaw and 20 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, September 21 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home, with Revs. Hubert Slone and Russell Auxier officiating. Burial was in Castle Family Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 23, 1992
  
BLANTON, Harry
1934-1992
Heavy equipment operator, Harry Sanford Blanton, 57, died Tuesday, September 15 at his Volga residence. Mr. Blanton was born December 9, 1934 in Johnson County, the son of the late Kendrick and Lizzie Stambaugh Blanton. He was retired from the state of Kentucky. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Baldwin Blanton; one daughter, Swannie Blanton of Volga; one brother, James Douglas Blanton of Rush; one sister, Anna Lee McKenzie of Ashland; and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 17 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Wendell Ison officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Pallbearers were Bo Bowens, Mark McKenzie, Ralph Hamhorst, Dan Russell, David Blair, Mike McKenzie, Rusty Baldwin, Steve VanHoose and James Estep. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 23, 1992
   
BOOTH, Monroe
1922-1992
Monroe Booth, 69, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, September 30 in Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Booth was born October 3, 1922 in Johnson County, the son of the late Jackie and Pearl Ward Booth. He was a disabled miner and member of the Lancer Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Stapleton Booth; one son, Jackie Booth of Prestonsburg; one daughter, Joyce Carroll of Prestonsburg; six brothers, Henry and Rufus Booth; both of Paintsville, Earnest and Robert Booth, both of Columbus, OH, Arlan Booth of Upper Sandusky, OH and Jack Booth, Jr., of Phelps; two sisters, Ollie Wiley of Paintsville and Arlene Booth of Cleveland, OH; and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, October 2 in Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jennings West officiating. Burial was in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 7, 1992
  
BOWLING, Edgar
1917-1992
Edgar Bowling, 75, died Sunday, September 27 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bowling was born March 28, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of the late P. L. Bowling and Effie Trimble. He was a miner and member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Josie Dixon Bowling; three sons, Tommy Bowling of Paintsville and Billy and Cecil Bowling, both of Hillsboro, OH; five daughters, Pauline Bowling of Hager Hill, Lorraine Ratliff of Paintsville, Dixie Wells of East Point, Carolyn Goble of Auxier and Juanita King of New Vienna, OH; one brother, Estill bowling of Van Lear; two sisters, Pearl Butcher and Darkes Honeycutt, both of Van Lear; two half sisters, Ruth Wells of Van Lear and Peggy Mollett of Auxier and 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 29 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Keith Cozort officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at East Point. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 30, 1992
   
CASTLE, Beatrice (Rice)
1908-1992
Hager Hill resident, Beatrice Castle, 84, died Tuesday, September 22 in Dearborn, MI. Mrs. Castle was born April 4, 1908 in Johnson County, the daughter of Luther B. and Ida Lee Fletcher Rice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Castle, in 1991. Surviving are one son, Eugene Castle of South Gate, MI; one daughter, Deloris Brickley of Hager Hill; one sister, Alva Webb of Florida; and six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 26 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Harold Conley officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 30, 1992
   
CURTIS, Walter
1910-1992
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Thursday, September 3 at 11 a.m. for Walter Curtis, 82, who died Monday, August 31. Mr. Curtis was born March 16, 1910 in Morgan County, the son of the late tom Lee and Malissa Smith Curtis. He was retired from Ashland Oil Pipeline. Surviving are his wife, Nora Ellen Curtis; eight sons, Donald Jay, James Walter and David Lee, all of Flat Gap, James Morgan, Billy Joe and William Rockie, all of Aberdeen, OH, Robert Earl of Ashland and Gene Argus of Paintsville; five daughters, Lurie Fyffe of Paintsville, Joy Nell Curtis of Red Bush, Carrie Jean Curtis of Flat Gap, Katy Amanda Poist? Of Mulberry, IN and Linda Carol Rice of Aberdeen; three brothers, Ola and Tully Curtis, both of Red Bush and Lundy Curtis of Oil Springs; one sister, Sarah Curtis of Red Bush and 27 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Peaceful Valley Church will be Eual McKenzie and Hager Parker, Burial will be in Curtis Family Cemetery at Flat Gap with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 2, 1992
    
DAVIS, Robert Lee
1940-1992
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Robert Lee Davis, 51, who died Sunday, September 6 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Davis was born December 1, 1940 in Johnson County, the son of Ivan and Dorothy Marie Smith Davis.  He was disabled. His wife, Mildred Davis died in 1985. Surviving are his parents; 2 step daughters, Billie Williams of Meally and Lavada Newsome of Auxier; 4 brothers, James Davis of Hager Hill, Larry Davis of Wittensville, Simon Davis of East Point and Randall Davis of Paintsville; 4 sisters, Louise Spears of Columbus, OH, Geneva Haney and Linda Kimbler both of Paintsville, and Kathy Davis of East Point; 2 step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 8 in the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church with Harold Conley and George Conley officiating.  Burial was in Smith Cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 16, 1992
    
FITCH, Elsie (Honeycutt)
1938-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Elsie Marie Honeycutt Fitch, 54. Mrs. Fitch was born April 15, 1938 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John Honeycutt and Angie Webb Honeycutt. Surviving are her husband, Frank Marion Fitch; eight sons, Frankie and Stevie, both of Georgetown, Phillip of Ashland, George of Boons Camp, Paul of Hammond, David of Catlettsburg, Starlin of Paintsville and John of Meally; three daughters, Irene Music and Debbie Fitch, both of Meally and Teresa Williams of Hager Hill; one brother, Robert Honeycutt of Meally; one sister, Margaret Craft of Meally; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, September 4 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Steve Rose and William Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Fitch Family Cemetery at Meally. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 9, 1992
   
GAMBLE, Herman
1908-1992
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 1 for Herman Gamble, 84. Mr. Gamble was born August 27, 1908 in Magoffin County, the son of the late John and Dora Blair Gamble. He was a retired farmer, was a two term magistrate in Germantown, KY and a member of the Fourth Street Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evalyn Conley Gamble, in 1991; three brothers and one sister. Surviving are one son, Clay Gamble of New Jersey; two brothers, Hazel Gamble of Licksburg and Flem Gamble of Richwood, OH; one sister, Allie Gamble of Paintsville; two half brothers; six half sisters, and two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Officiating at services in the Fourth Street Holiness Church in Greenfield, OH was Jerry McConnaghey. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Germantown with Murray Funeral Home of Greenfield, OH in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 7, 1992
   
GILLEM, Herman
1917-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Herman G. “Dick” Gillem, 75, of Ashland, died Monday, September 28 in King’s Daughters’ Medical Center. Mr. Gillem was born January 30, 1917 in Johnson County, the son of the late George W. and Ollie Ferguson Gillem. He was a retired from the U. S. Soil Conservation Service and was an Army veteran with the 6th Armor Division. Surviving are two brothers, Gail Gilem of Keaton and Herston Gillem of Marion, OH. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 1 in Miller Funeral Home of Ashland, with Rev. James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in Ashland Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 7, 1992
   
JOHNSON, Betty Imogene (Moles)
1929-1992
Betty Imogene Johnson, 62, died September 26 in the Whitesburg Hospital. Mrs. Johnson was born October 28, 1929 at East Point, the daughter of the late Francis Otto Moles and Gertrude Webb Moles. She was a member of the Deane Baptist Church and was a Sunday School for many years. Surviving are her husband, Ed Johnson, Sr., of Rockhouse; three sons, Gordon Johnson of Whitaker, James Johnson, Jr., of Lexington and Robert Johnson of Nashville, TN; two daughters, Katherine Sexton of Fleming-Neon and Andrea Hamm of Ludlow; four sisters, Marguerite Roberts and Dottie Kestner both of Paintsville, Ava Geraldine Conley and Nancy Lee Lancaster both of Nicholasville; and 3 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 29 at the Banks Funeral Home Chapel in Fleming-Neon with Kenneth Couch officiating. Burial was in Haven of Rest Cemetery at May____. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 7, 1992
    
KAZEE, Deward B.
1913-1992
Retired salesman, Deward B. Kazee, 79, died Wednesday, September 9 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kazee was born May 4, 1913 in Johnson County, the son of Edgar Poe and Flossie Borders Kazee. Surviving are his wife, Irene Wells Kazee, two sons: D. B. Kazee of Paintsville, and David Michael Kazee of Orlando, Fla., one daughter, Suzanne Watkins of Staffordsville;  two brothers: Howard "Peanut" Kazee of Concord and Robert Kazee of Austin, TX; three sisters: Pauline Williams of Paintsville, Margaret Mason of Paintsville, and Dorotha Paul of Orlando, and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 12 in Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church with Bill Pollack officiating.  Burial was in Wells Family Cemetery with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge.  Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 16, 1992
    
KING, John Prichard
1907-1992
John Prichard King, 85, died Wednesday, September 23 at his Sitka residence. Mr. King was born February 11, 1907 in Olive Hill, the son of the late Herbert H. and Carolyn Prichard King. He was the county agricultural extension agent in Magoffin County for 30 years and for one year in Johnson County. Also, he was a member of the Christian Church, the Salyersville Kiwanis Club and the Northeast Rural Development Council, was a Kentucky Colonel, a graduate of Christian Normal Institute of Grayson, Morehead State Teachers College and the University of Kentucky. He taught school for 12 years in Carter County. Surviving are his wife, Marie King; one son, John Michael King of Salyersville; one daughter, Patricia Patrick of Salyersville; one sister, Charlotte Isaac of Grayson; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, September 25 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Joe Carroll officiating. Services were also held Saturday, September 26 in Dunn-Kelly-Prater-Dunn Funeral Home of Salyersville, with Dick Damron officiating. Burial was in East Carter Grayson Memory Gardens. Active pallbearer were John Michael King, Jr., Jeff Patrick, Jerry Patrick, Dwight Wilcox, Greg Maddix, Paul McCarty, Don Storey, Tom Salyer, Brent King and John Phillips. Honorary pallbearers were county agents of Northeast District, Kiwanis Club, Jess Songer, Charles Thompson and Frank Wells. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 30, 1992
    
LOWE, James E.
1971-1992
James E. Lowe, 21, died Monday, September 14. Mr. Lowe was born April 4, 1971 in Berea, OH, the son of Ervin and Lillian Blair Lowe of Denver. He was an emergency medical technician with G. & B Ambulance Company and a member of Beechwall United Baptist Church. Surviving are his parents; his wife, Patricia Lynn Cole Lowe; one daughter, Natasha Shea Lowe, one brother, Ricky Lowe of Denver; one sister, Brenda Lee Preston of Salyersville and his grandparents, Burlin and Dorothy Blair of Denver. Funeral services were held Friday, September 18 in Beechwall United Baptist Church at Leander, with Elders Rutherford Blair, Jerry Colvin, Danny Williams and Frankie Williams officiating. Burial was in Blair Cemetery at Denver, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 23, 1992
     
MARSHALL, Carol Jean (Clester)
1965-1992
Carol Jean Marshall, 27, died Monday, September 28 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Marshall was born April 1, 1965 in Louisa, the daughter of Robert and Mabel Cantrell Clester. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her parents; her husband, Charles Marshall; two sons, Frank David Marshall and Gregory Allen Marshall, both at home; one daughter, Emma Darlene Marshall, at home; two brothers, Robert and Charles Clester, both of Blaine; and three sisters, Mary and Thelma Clester and Dottie Keaton, all of Blaine. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, September 30, at 11 a.m. in Cains Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Blaine, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 30, 1992
   
McKENZIE, Clyde
1911-1992
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 12 for Clyde McKenzie, 81, who died Wednesday, September 9. Mr. McKenzie was born July 6, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of Burns and Alice Fairchild McKenzie. He was a self-employed miner and a member of the Sitka Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Mae VanHoose McKenzie. Surviving are one son, Fred Willard McKenzie of Sitka; two brothers, Delbert McKenzie of Zanesville, OH and Guy McKenzie of Columbus, OH; and one granddaughter, Janie McKenzie of Paintsville. Officiating at services in Sitka Freewill Baptist Church were Revs. C. C. Hall, Charles Stapleton and Jim McKenzie. Burial was in Johnson County Memorial Park at Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 16, 1992
   
MEEK, Elmer
1927-1992
Retired mill worker, Elmer Meek, 64, died Tuesday, September 15 in Trenson, MI. Mr. Meek was born October 20, 1927 in Johnson County, the son of the late Robert L. and Ida Bowens Meek. Surviving are his wife, Delphine Mollett Meek; seven sons, Elmer, Jr., Ronald and John Meek, all of Flat Rock, MI, Ralph Meek of Battle Creek, MI, Larry Meek of Detroit, MI, Kenneth Meek of Taylor, MI and Gary meek of Riverview, MI; one daughter, Ida Meek of Flat Rock; two sisters, Carol Ward of Boons Camp and Delilah Amburn of Fairborn, OH; and 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, September 18 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Woody officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 23, 1992
   
MEEK, Barry Kyle
1992-1992
Barry Kyle Meek, infant son of Barry Spriggs and Rebecca Meek, died Wednesday, September 16 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Barry was born August 27. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Doug and Betty Spriggs of Boons Camp, his paternal great grandmother, Alice Collins; his maternal grandparents, Leslie and Rose Chapman Meek of Boons Camp, his maternal great grandmothers, Evelyn Meek of Boons Camp and Leota Chapman of Chapman; and one brother Zachery Andrew Huber. Graveside services were held Saturday, September 19 in Meek Cemetery at Boons Camp, with Leondas Taylor officiating. Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 23, 1992
   
PACK, Ernest
1930-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Ernest Pack, 62, died Tuesday, Sep 1 in Center, TX. Mr. Pack was born mar 5, 1930 in Johnson County, the son of the late Willie and Julia Baldridge Pack. He was retired from General Tire of Wabash, IN. Surviving are his wife, Corda Mae Ward Pack; one son, David G. Pack, of Cedar Hill, TX; three daughters, Erna Jean Secrist of Mentone, IN, Joyce Brown of North Webster, IN and Julia Gail McFarland of Roann, IN; four brothers, Hubert and Clyde R. Pack, both of Paintsville, Ulysses Pack of Mt. Vernon, IL and Joe Pack of Arlington, TX; two sisters, Goldia Osborne of Chipley, FL and Mary Cottle of Moultrie, GA. Funeral services were held Sep 4 in Mangum Chapel in Center, TX with Mark Manning officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 16, 1992
   
RATLIFF, Kimberly Lee (Lemaster)
1961-1992
Boons Camp resident, Kimberly Lee Ratliff, 31, died Wednesday, September 9 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ratliff was born January 7, 1961 in Johnson County, the daughter of Charles Isaac and Mary Lou Grover Lemaster. She was a member of the Pickle Fork Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are her parents; her husband, Gregory Allen Ratliff; one son, Gregory Ratliff, Jr., of Boons Camp; two daughters, Jennifer Kay and Johnda Machelle Ratliff, both of Boons Camp; six brothers, Charles, James, Randall and Shawn Lemaster, all of Leander, David Lemaster of Tennessee and Ricky Lemaster of Thelma; and three sisters, Teresa VanHoose of Paintsville, Connie May of Van Lear and Tracy Lemaster of Leander. Funeral services were held Friday, September 11 at the Pickle Fork Freewill Baptist Church with Keith Horne and Leondas Taylor officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Hager Hill, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 16, 1992
   
REID, Dorothy (Stafford)
1928-1992
Dorothy Stafford Reid, 64, died September 26 in Union Memorial Hospital in Monroe, NC. Mrs. Reid, a native of Paintsville, was the daughter of the late Harry G. and Ruth Burch Stafford. She had been a resident of Matthews, NC for twenty-two years and of Charlotte, NC previously. Surviving are her husband, James Reid, one son, John Reid, three daughters, the Rev. Martha Smith of Eden, NC, Lily McGowan of Cary, NC and Loney Harris of Stallings, NC, one sister, Barbara Stafford Webb of Cayce, SC and one brother, Gordon Stafford of Hatter Fort, WV. Funeral services were held September 28 in Williams-Dearborn Funeral Home in Matthews, NC with burial in Sharon Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 28, 1992. Note: According to the Kentucky Birth Index, Dorothy G. Staffore was born on 1/3/1928 in Johnson County, KY.
   
RIGGS, Gladys (Salyer)
19915-1992
Oil Springs resident, Gladys Riggs, 76, died Saturday, September 19 in Salyersville Health Care Center. Mrs. Riggs was born October 8, 1915 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Harvey and Ada Coldiron Salyer. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Riggs. Surviving are one stepdaughter, Yvonne Morrison of Wheelersburg, OH; four brothers, Berlin Salyer of Barnetts Creek, Shafter Salyer of Staffordsville and Prentice and Harvey, Jr., Salyer, both of Bellefontaine, OH and three sisters, Loretta Patrick of Oil Springs and Allie Ward and Julia Ratliff, both of Urbana, OH. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 22 in Little Paint United Baptist Church at Oil Springs, with Elders Phillip Caudill, Freddy Salyer and Benny Salyer and Rev. Kenny Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Floral Hill Memorial Garden in Chillicothe, OH, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Freddy Salyer, Eddy Fairchild, Benny Salyer, Prentice Salyer, Harvey Salyer, Jr., and Kenny Pelphrey. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 23, 1992
   
SAMMONS, Myrtle (Williams)
1911-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Myrtle Williams Sammons, 81, died Thursday, September 17 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Prestonsburg. Mrs. Sammons was born January 25, 1911 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Frank and Rachel McCloud Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Sammons in 1971. Surviving are one son, Walter Sammons of Paintsville; one daughter, Phyllis Grim of Mays Lick; and four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday,  September19 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel, with Keith Cozort officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 23, 1992
   
STANIFORD, Mary (Stepp)
1915-1992
Paintsville resident, Mary Alice Staniford, 77, died Thursday, September 3 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Staniford was born March 8, 1915 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John and Sarah Ward Stepp. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one son, Winfrey Staniford. Surviving are her husband, Grant, Staniford; one son, James Staniford of Baltimore, MD; four daughters, Juanita and Brenda Staniford, both of Paintsville, Elsie Castle of Staffordsville and Phyllis Castle of Wittensville, and eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 6 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Kenneth Wright officiating. Burial was in Staniford Family cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 9, 1992
   
WARD, Leland "Lee"
1948-1992
Leland “Lee” Ward, 43, died Wednesday, September 16 in Ypsilanti, MI. Mr. Ward was born October 7, 1948 in Johnson County, the son of Delbert Ward and Hattie Ward Dutton. He was employed by General Motors. Surviving are his mother, his former wife, Cheryl Preston Ward, two sons, Patrick and Chad Ward, both of Ypsilanti; one brother, Clarence Ward of Boons Camp, two sisters, Vivian S______ of Columbus, OH and Penny Ward of Mesa, AZ, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, September 21, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Don Preston and Richard Preston officiating. Burial was in Honeycutt Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 23, 1992
    
WELLS, James Benjamin "Patch"
1934-1992
James Benjamin “Patch” Wells, 58, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, September 24 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wells was born April 24, 1934 at Auxier, the son of the late John Sherman and Emma Goble Wells. He was a former construction worker for Harris Brothers Company of Prestonsburg and former owner of Wells Fire Extinguisher Company of Prestonsburg. He was a member of the Prestonsburg Masonic Lodge, Zebulon #273 and a member of Brandy Keg Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Wells. Surviving are his wife, Mary Evelyn Goble Wells; two sons, Danny Lee Wells of Paintsville and James B. Wells of Prestonsburg; three brothers, Ernest Wells of Prestonsburg, Raymond Wells of Paintsville and Delbert Wells of Auxier; four sisters, Mary Elizabeth McClellond of Alexander and Anna Mae Garrett, Yvonne Reatherford  and Sue Webb, all of Prestonsburg and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 26 at the Brandy Keg Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. David Garrett and Bill Campbell officiating. Burial was in Harris Cemetery with Floyd Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 30, 1992
   
WELLS, Verna Irene (Phipps)
1913-1992
Verna Irene Wells, 79, died Wednesday, September 9 at her Van Lear residence. Mrs. Wells was born July 27, 1913 in Magoffin County, the daughter of the late Greenville and Nancy Ann Williams Phipps. She worked in the cafeteria at the Paintsville Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Jackson Wells. Surviving are two sons, Thomas Wells of Van Lear and Morris Wells of Lexington; one brother, Manuel Phipps of Springfield, OH; three sisters, Felsie Austin of Meally, Addie Wells of Paintsville and Lola Honeycutt of California; and two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, September 11 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 16, 1992
  
WHITAKER, Hershell
1934-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Hershell Whitaker, 68. Mr. Whitaker was born July 17, 1934 in Floyd County, the son of the late Caleb and Zella Rice Whitaker. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and a laborer with East Kentucky Chemical Company. Surviving are one brother, Albert Whitaker of Whitaker; and one sister, Beulah Whitaker of Whitaker. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 23 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Lowell Pelphrey and Hubert Slone officiating. Burial was in Whitaker Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 30, 1992
   
WILLIAMS, Pearl (Childers)
1917-1992
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 27 for Pearl Childers Williams, 74. Mrs. Williams was born October 18, 1917 in Pike County, the daughter of the late John and Elsie Bowling Childers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Williams, Jr., in 1977. Surviving are three brothers, Arthur Childers of Dawson Springs, and Walter and Clyde Childers, both of Dayton, OH; and four sisters, Bebe Pack of Whitehouse, Belva Dollins of East Point, Evelyn Beckett of Chapmansville, WV and Annette Stumbo of Columbus, OH. Officiating at services in Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Elder Joseph Stump. Burial was in Childers Family Cemetery at Whitehouse. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, September 30, 1992
    
 
OCTOBER - 1992

ARMS, Venice
1931-1992
Venice Arms, 61, died Friday, October 23 at his residence in Warsaw, IN. Mr. Arms was born April 21, 1931 in Johnson County, the son of the late Oscar and Sarah Hitchcock Arms. Surviving are two sisters, Valorie Brewer of Warsaw, IN and Viola Blair of Flat Gap. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 27 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose and Bob Haywood officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Denver. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 28, 1992
    
BARBER, Doris
1927-1992
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 14 at 1 p.m. for Doris Ann Barber, 65, who died Sunday, October 11. Mrs. Barber was born January 24, 1927 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Henry Barber and Patty Spradlin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Paul Blanton of Paintsville, Londa Lewis of Middlesboro and Brenda Ables of Reynoldsburg, OH; one brother, Bryan Barber of Paintsville; two sisters, Phyllis McKenzie of Auxier and Blanche Daniels of Paintsville; and five grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Dick VanHoose. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery at Davis Branch. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 14, 1992
   
BAYES, Elizabeth (Moore)
1947-1992
Elizabeth Moore Bayes, 45, died Sunday, October 18 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Bayes was born March 4, 1947 in Matewan, WV. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Surviving are her parents, Ulysses and Ethel Hatfield Moore, her husband, Robert L. Bayes; son, Kevin Bayes, daughter, Amy Bayes, brother, Clark Moore of Fayettesville, AR and Curtis Moore of South Williamson, one sister, Joyce Moore Horn of Lexington. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 20 at the First United Methodist Church in Paintsville, with Wayne Sparks officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 21, 1992
   
BURCHETT, Wilma Ernestine (Holbrook)
1925-1992
Wilma Ernestine Burchett, 67, died Sunday, October 11 in Muldraugh. Mrs. Burchett was born January 11, 1925, the daughter of the late Ottis and Louise Baldwin Holbrook. She was a member of the Lexington United Baptist Church and was a quality control inspector for Sylvania of Winchester and Ingram Incorporated of Elizabethtown. Surviving are her husband, David Winfrey Burchett; one son, Elder Heber Burchett of Ekron; one daughter, Zeldra Burchett Jones of Louisville; one brother, Eugene Holbrook of Henry County; two sisters, Sarah Prater and Willa Pennington, both of Johnson County; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 14 at 11 a.m. in Hager Funeral Home Chapel in Brandenburg. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of North Central Kentucky in Elizabethtown. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 14, 1992
  
CASTLE, Amanda Alice (Slone)
1908-1992
Amanda Alice Castle, 84, died Tuesday, October 27 at her residence in Paintsville, Mrs. Castle was born September 15, 1908 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late James Monroe and Minnie Sparks Slone. She was a member of the Paintsville United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Castle. Surviving are two sons, Ervin Francis Castle of Groveport, OH, and William Harold Castle of Cardington, OH; three daughters, Roberta Castle and Alice Horne both of Obetz, OH and Carolyn Sue DeLong of Hager Hill, a brother, James Slone of West Van Lear; two sisters, Lola McKenzie of Sunbury, OH and Clarice Pelphrey of Paintsville and 21 grandchildren and 2? great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, October 30 in Paintsville United Baptist Church with Charles Price and John Sparks officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 4, 1992
  
CASTLE, Lucy (Fraley)
1920-1992
Thealka resident, Lucy Fraley Castle, 72, died Saturday, October 3 at her residence. Mrs. Castle was born August 31, 1920 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Charles and Martha Payne Fraley. She was a member of the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah “Buck” Castle. Surviving are four sons, James Roger, Tom and Mike Castle, all of Thealka and Chuck Castle of Offutt; one daughter, Patty Walker of Thealka; three brothers, Charles Fraley of Barnetts Creek, Don Fraley of Thealka and Foster Fraley of Somerset; two sisters, Millie Hunter of Thealka and Edith Sherman of Texas; and 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 6 in Thealka Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Hubert Slone and Larry Blair officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 7, 1992
   
CASTLE, Lula (Brown)
1906-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Lula Mae Castle, 86, who died Tuesday, October 20 at her residence in Urbana, OH. Mrs. Castle was born September 4, 1906 in Paintsville, the daughter of the late Noah and Amanda Brown. She was a member of the Georges Creek United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harper Castle. Surviving are one daughter in law, Edna Mae Castle of Urbana, OH; one step sister, Lizzie Brown of Springfield, OH and five grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and 17 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in the Castle Family Cemetery in Nippa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 28, 1992

COLLINS, Cynthia J.
1912-1992
Cynthia J. Collins, 80, of Eaton, OH, died Thursday, October 1 in Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, IN. Mrs. Collins was born February 2, 1912 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Perry and Callie Spriggs Collins. Surviving are two sons, John Collins of Defiance, OH and Eddie Collins of Ashland; three daughters, Janice Overton of West Alexandria, OH, Betty Chrisman of Kentucky and Alberta “Birdie” Barrett of Defiance, one brother, Ali Collins of Kentucky; and 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 5 in Barnes-Preble Memory Gardens Chapel with Rev. Fred Hill officiating. Burial was in Preble Memory Gardens. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 7, 1992
    
DELONG, Estelle
1932-1992
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Estelle Delong, 60. Mrs. Delong was born March 29, 1932 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Bes and Mary Mollette Delong. She was a member of the Protestant Church. Surviving are one son, Hobert Lee Newsome of Louisa; four daughters, Mary Meek of Whitehouse; Zella Spurlock of Columbus, OH, Regina Jude of Inez and Drema Sue Taylor of Akron, OH; two brothers, Arkle Delong of Akron and Ernest Delong of Buffalo, NY; one sister, Zella Williamson of Akron; one half sister, Belvie Glovers of Akron; and 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 27 in Davis Port Freewill Baptist Church at Tomahawk with Rev. Willie Goble officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Louisa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 7, 1992
  
FANNIN, Tessie (Bolen)
1919-1992
Tessie Bolen Fannin, 73, of Prestonsburg and formerly of West Van Lear, died Saturday, October 24 in St. Joseph’s Hospital at Lexington. Mrs. Fannin was born March 11, 1919 in Van Lear, the daughter of the late Joe and Allie Trimble Bolen. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of West Prestonsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, G. R. Fannin. Survivors include one brother, Delbert Bolen of Wabash, IN, a sister, Dess Lee of Ypsilanti, MI and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 27 in the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wade Martin Hughes, Rev. Gary Arnold and Rev. Lowell Robinson officiating. Burial was in Richmond Memorial Gardens in Prestonsburg. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 28, 1992
   
GILLEM, Hurston
1914-1992
Hurston Gillem, 78, of Marion, OH, died suddenly Saturday, October 17 in Marion. He was a former resident of Keaton and was the son of the late George W. and Ollie Ferguson Gillem. Mr. Gillem was a retired employee of Marion Power and Shovel Corporation and a veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Louisa High School and attended Berea College. At Louisa High School, Gillem starred in football and baseball. Later he played semi-pro baseball extensively in Eastern Kentucky. Survivors include a half brother, Johnson County Judge Executive Gail Gillem and a step daughter, Yvonne of Marion. Military and graveside services were held Tuesday, October 20 in Marion. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 21, 1992. Note: According to the Kentucky Birth Index, Hurston J. Gillem was born 10/15/1914 in Johnson County, KY.
   
hayes, Mary B. (Cantrell)
1904-1992
Paintsville resident, Mary B. Hayes, 84, died Thursday, October 15 at her home. Mrs. Williams was born November 2, 1904 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Benjamin Cantrell and America Virginia Fields. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist church, Denver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Hayes. Surviving are three sons, Randall Hayes and Ronald Coleman Hayes, of Paintsville and Charles (Chick) Hayes of Kingsport, TN; three daughters, Madalene Gullion, Doris Castle and Edwinna Ward, all of Paintsville and 24 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, October 16 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Carl Baldridge and Larry O’Bryan officiating. Burial was in the Hayes Family Cemetery at Hager Hill. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 21, 1992
   
MARSHALL, Ellen "Tiny" (Walters)
1939-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Ellen “Tiny” Walters Marshall, 52, died Friday, October 16 in Baylor Hospital in Dallas, TX. Mrs. Marshall was born November 10, 1939 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Charley and Recie Cantrell Walters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Authur Marshall. Surviving are her sons, Dautur?, Ronnie and Kenny Marshall, all of West Van Lear; two brothers, Gary Richard Walters of Marion, IN and Joe Eddie Walters of Boons Camp; eight sisters, Mrs. Nora Moore, Mrs. Margie Osborne and Mrs. Betty Reed, all of Wabash, IN, Mrs. Gracie Dunnaway of Tampa, FL, Mrs. Nancy Fairchild and Mrs. Darlene Fairchild, both of West Van Lear, Ms. Shirley Fields of Paintsville and Ms. Elsie Lilly of North Wilkerson, NC. Funeral services were held Monday, October 19 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home  with Rev. Mansford Fannin officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 21, 1992
   
MAYNARD, Opal (Cook)
1909-1992
Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home at Inez was in charge of funeral arrangements for Opal Maynard, 82, who died Monday, October 19 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Maynard was born October 24, 1909 to the late Malissa Cook. She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Homer Ray. Surviving are three sons, Estel Maynard of Beauty, Elza Maynard of South Carolina and Glen Maynard of McArthur, OH; two daughters, Elouise Parsley of Columbus, OH and Jean Smith of Louisa; and 21 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 22 with Clyde Waller officiating. Burial was in the Maynard Family Cemetery at Beauty. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 28, 1992
   
MEEKS, Mary Etta (George)
1953-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Mary Etta George Meeks, 39, of Montgomery County, died Monday, October 5 in U. K. Medical Center. Mrs. Meeks was born September 1, 1953 in Johnson County, the daughter of Alex and Gertrude George of Montgomery County. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her parents; her husband, Ernie Meeks; one son, Mitchell Lee Meeks of Montgomery County; and one brother, Rayburn George of Montgomery County. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 7 in the H. & S Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Wills officiating. Burial was in the George Family cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 14, 1992
    
MULLINS, Cecil
1924-1992
Retired truck driver, Cecil Mullins, 67, died Wednesday, October 14 in the V. A. Hospital in Huntington, WV. Mr. Mullins was born November 11, 1924 in Johnson County, the late Jerry and Hessie  (Mullins) Mullins. Surviving are three sisters, Alice Collins of Boons Camp, Annie Elkin of Logan, WV and Goldia Marcum of Christiansburg, VA Funeral services were held Saturday, October 17 in Boons Camp Freewill Baptist Church with Leondas Taylor and Jimmie Price officiating. Burial was in the Collins Cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 21, 1992
    
ONEY, Dixie (Colvin)
1908-1992
East Point resident, Dixie Oney, 84, died Monday, October 5 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Oney was born January 27, 1908 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Samuel Colvin and Mary Lou Kestner. She was a member of the East Point Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Orville Earl Oney; two sons, Earl Oney of East Point and Rodney Oney of Fairborn, OH; one brother, Woodrow Colvin of Prestonsburg; and six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 7 at 11 a.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 7, 1992
 
PELPHREY, William R. "Red"
1918-1992
Former Paintsville native, William R. “Red” Pelphrey, 74, died Wednesday, October 14 in St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Mr. Pelphrey was born September 4, 1918 in Paintsville. He worked ground maintenance for Caterpillar for 32 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Caterpillar Retiree’s Club. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by one son, three brothers, and two sisters. Surviving are his wife, Barbara K. Pelphrey of Lacon, IL; three sons, George R., Daniel V. and John Douglas Pelphrey of Lacon, IL and nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 17 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lacon, IL and Rev. Ronald Enderlin officiating. Memorial may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 28, 1992
    
PENIX, Kathleen (Butcher)
1919-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Kathleen Penix, 72, who died Saturday, October 17 in Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Mrs. Penix was born November 3, 1919 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Lewis Beecher and Ollie Williams Butcher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Penix. Surviving are her daughters, Faye Brewer of Catlettsburg and Kathy Collins of Louisville; six brothers, Paul Butcher of Pikeville, Doug Butcher of Meally, Ivan Butcher of Louisa, Henry Butcher of Miamisburg, Donnis Butcher of Detroit, MI and Jimmy Butcher of Franklin, OH; three sisters, Jo Mills of Paintsville, Georgene Barnett of Lexington and Anita Gay Walters of Miamisburg, OH; and three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 21 in the Old Friendship United Baptist Church, with Ivan Butcher and Elder Glen Penix officiating. Burial was in the Butcher Family Cemetery at Williamsport. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 21, 1992
 
PRATT, Odessa (May)
1905-1992
Mrs. Odessa Pratt, 87, died Sunday, October 18 in Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Pratt was born March 11, 1905 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Samuel David and Sarah Catherine Fairchild May. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paintsville and the Paintsville Chapter #320 order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by he
     r husband, Otto Pratt, daughter, Mrs. Carol Ann White of Paintsville; granddaughter, Mrs. Karis Ann White Koehn of Lexington and Anita Kay White of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 21 at the First Baptist Church in Paintsville, with Rev. Donald Yeager officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 21, 1992

PRICE, Jack Alton
1938-1992
River resident, Jack Alton Price, 54, died Monday, October 19 at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Price was born March 17, 1938 in Johnson County, the son of the late Silver and Alice Ratliff Price. He was disabled. Surviving are two brothers, Cecil Price and Millard Price, both of River, three sisters, Veneda Price of River, Susan Ellen Bender and Bonnie Lee Steele, both of Wheelersburg, OH. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 21 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmie Price officiating. Burial was in Price Family Cemetery at River. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 28, 1992
    
RICE, Hurschell
1913-1992
Oil Springs resident, Hurschell Rice, 78, died Thursday, October 29 in University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Mr. Rice was born November 20, 1913 in Johnson County, the son of the late Fred and Georgann Pennington Rice. He was retired from the State of Kentucky Highway Department and Johnson County Maintenance. He was also a retired oil well driller and a World War II veteran. Surviving are his wife, Faye Clark Rice; two sons, James and Jerry Rice, both of Oil Springs, two daughters, Janice Rice of Oil Springs and Jeannie Stapleton of Staffordsville; three brothers, Arnold Rice of Salyersville, Earl Rice of Oil Springs and Roosevelt Preston; two sisters, Alka Whitt and Allie Powers, both of Paintsville; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 1 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose ant T. E. Montgomery officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 4, 1992
    
ROBINSON, Avery
1992
Former Johnson County resident, Avery Robinson, 69, died Sunday, October 4 in Cleveland, OH. Surviving are his wife, Edith Robinson; two sons, three daughters; four brothers; two sisters; and seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 9 at 1 p.m. in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Robinson Family Cemetery at Auxier. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 7, 1992
    
SALYERS, Marjie Ellen (Litteral)
1938-1992
Marjie Ellen Litteral Salyers, 54, died Monday, October 12 in King’s Daughters’ Medical Center. Mrs. Salyers was born September 22, 1938 in Greenup, the daughter of Wayne and Clara Oliver Litteral. She was a retired medical records clerk from King’s Daughters’, a member of the Fairview Baptist Church and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, a past president of Ashland Elks Ladies Auxiliary and the 1990 chairman of the March of Dimes. Surviving are her husband, Larry Salyers; two sons, Bill Musick of Paintsville and Larry Salyers, Jr. of Westwood; two daughters, Vicki Musick of Westwood and Tammy Miller of Ashland; one brother, Edward Litteral of Greenup; five sisters, Faye Phelps, Barbara Carter and Patty Leadingham, all of Greenup, Carrie Farson of Flatwoods and Shirlee McClure of Ravenswood, WV and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 14 at 11 a.m. in Caniff Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Butch Kieger and Danny Moore officiating. Burial will be in Oliver Cemetery in Greenup. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 14, 1992
   
SIFERD, Grace (Branham)
1912-1992
Boons Camp resident, Grace Branham Siferd, 80, died Friday, October 16 at her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Siferd was born February 7, 1912 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John and Alice Mollette Branham. She was a member of Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Siferd. Surviving are one sons, John Hall of Connecticut; three daughters, Eileen Young of Boons Camp, Zell Ferrando of Connecticut, and Alice Johnson of Indiana; two sisters, Mrs. James Penix of Prestonsburg and Mrs. Margaret Campbell of Springfield, OH and 17 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, October 19 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Will Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Branham Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 21, 1992
   
SPRADLIN, Virgil
1908-1992
Retired coal miner, Virgil Spradlin, 83, died Thursday, October 15 at Highlands Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Mr. Spradlin was born December 20, 1908, in Johnson County, a son of the late Sanford and Julia Conley Spradlin. Surviving are his wife, Dessie Ratliff Spradlin; three sons, Bill Spradlin, Bob Spradlin, and Dave Spradlin, all of Prestonsburg; two daughters, Pat Spradlin and Dorothy Howell, both of Prestonsburg, a brother, Arnold Spradlin of Tennessee; three sisters, Bessie Ratliff of Michigan, Arvie Fairchild of McCarthy, OH, and Anna May Blair of Denver; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 18 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Donald Ray Caudill and Arthur Harmon officiating. Burial was in the Spradlin Family Cemetery at Denver. Pallbearers were Robert Spradlin, Ronnie Spradlin, Mike Lowe, Stevie Lowe, Chris Howell, Lindsay Ratliff and Tim Ratliff. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 21, 1992
   
STAMBAUGH, Roy A.
1929-1992
Retired painter, Roy A. Stambaugh, 63, died Friday, October 23 in King’s Daughters’ Medical Center in Ashland after a short illness. Mr. Stambaugh was born March 31, 1929 in Johnson County, the son of the late Roy and Minnie Dye Stambaugh. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Moore Stambaugh; two daughters, Joyce Ann Fannin of South Point, OH and Cathy V. Stambaugh of Ashland; two brothers, James Ed Stambaugh of Ashland and Oscar Stambaugh of Fort Ritchie, FL; two sisters, Martha Combs and Blanche McKenzie of Ashland; and four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 25 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Ernest Harbarger officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 28, 1992
   
THOMPSON, Darrell E.
1908-1992
Darrell E. Thompson, 84, died Wednesday, October 21 in Kentucky Veteran’s Center in Wilmore. Mr. Thompson was born March 1, 1908 in Page Co., IA, the son of the late James and Pearl Keys Thompson. He was a retired sheet metal contractor and a World War II veteran. Surviving are his wife, Valerie Preston Thompson, son, Jim Thompson of Davenport, IA, and three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 24 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Young officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at Barnetts Creek. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 28, 1992
  
VANHOOSE, James E.
1929-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for James E. VanHoose, 62, who died Sunday, October 4 in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lexington. Mr. VanHoose was born November 23, 1929 in Johnson County, the son of Kennis and Ida Rice VanHoose. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was a medical doctor during the Korean War. He held a doctor of medicine degree and an A. B. degree and was a member of the Kentucky Medical Association and Southern Medical Association. He was affiliated with Dr. Potter in Wheelwright and Lackey, KY. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lora Mae Williams, in 1967. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Sandra Wood VanHoose; six sons, Gregory, James, Kent and Richard, all of Lexington, and Bryan and Steve VanHoose, both of Paintsville; one daughter, Kyra Sgrignoli of Enola, PA; one brother, K. Douglas VanHoose of Paintsville; two sisters, Faye Castle and Wava LeMaster, both of Paintsville; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 6 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with W. T. Womack, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 7, 1992
  
VANHOOSE, William
1902-1992
Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for William VanHoose, 90, who died Sunday, October 25 at his residence in Columbia, SC. Mr. VanHoose was born June 25, 1902 in Johnson County, the late Lavasco and Missouri Spears VanHoose. He was a World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella VanHoose. Surviving are two sons, Frank VanHoose of Columbia, SC and William VanHoose of White House; and six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 29 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home, with Cecil Price and Tommy Meade officiating. Burial was in Boyd Cemetery in Louisa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 4, 1992
   
WALLIN, Glen
1914-1992
Retired Ashland Oil employee, Glen Wallin, 78, died Sunday, October 18 at his Martha residence. Mr. Wallin was born March 17, 1914 in Johnson County, the son of the late Hood and Bessie Fyffe Wallin. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Kelly Wallin. Also surviving are sons, James Wallin of Dayton, OH and Bob Wallin of Flat Gap; brothers, Edgar, Fred and Howard Wallin; sisters, America Lester of Hilliard, OH, Maxie Sparks of Ohio, Marie Skaggs of Flat Gap, Ilene Hampton of Staffordsville and Avenel Skaggs of Columbus, OH; and seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 20 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Hobert Meade, Paul Keaton and John Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in the Lyons Cemetery at Barn Rock. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 21, 1992
  
WELLS, Kermit Z.
1915-1992
Kermit, Z. Wells, 71, formerly of Johnson County, died Friday, October 2 in Dayton, OH. Mr. Wells was born February 9, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of the late William G. Wells and Mae Meeks Wells. He was an electrician with the Heidelberg Distribution Company and was a veteran. Surviving are his wife, Agnes E. Eppinstein Wells; one son, Tad Joseph Wells; three daughters Rose Nanavad of New York City, NY, and Patsy Wells and Peggy Kanaba, both of Dayton; two brothers, Frank Wells of Lexington and Marcus Wells of Tomahawk; two sisters, Wilma Ward of Boons Camp and Olive Belheimer of Nicholasville; and three grandchildren. Funeral  services were held Monday, October 5 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Pollack officiating. Burial was in Wells-Buckingham Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 7, 1992
   
WHELER, Fred
1911-1992
Staffordsville resident, Fred Wheeler, 80, died Tuesday, October 6 in Salyersville Health Care Center. Mr. Wheeler was born October 10, 1911 in Johnson County, the son of the late Fred and Lura Helton Wheeler. He was a laborer. Surviving are his wife, Eula Mae Blair Wheeler, two sons, Danny Wheeler of Staffordsville and Sammy Wheeler of Louisville; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 8 in Highland Memorial Funeral Chapel with John Frank Ratliff and Junior Womack officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 14, 1992
   
WHEELER, Wanna Mae
1897-1992
Paintsville resident Wanna Mae Wheeler, 95, died Monday, October 26 after an extended illness. Ms. Wheeler was born September 24, 1897 in Morgan County, the daughter of the late Charles and Mahala Conley Wheeler. She was a member of the Litterals Fork United Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 28 in Litterals Fork United Baptist Church with Jack Cantrell and J. D. Rice officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Magoffin County. Paintsville Herald, November 4, 1992
   
WHISMAN, Pansy Marie (Blair)
1925-1992
Funeral services were held Monday, October 5 for Pansy Marie Blair Whisman, 67, of Crab Orchard. Whisman was born March 13, 1925 in Johnson County, the daughter of Lennie Green Welch. Surviving are her mother; two daughters, Pamela Hayes of Cincinnati, OH and Rebecca Roberts of Orlando, FL and three grandchildren. Officiating at services in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel was Rev. Matthew Boyles. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 7, 1992
  
WILLIAMS, Mollie (McKenzie)
1904-1992
Mollie Williams, 87, died Saturday, October 17 at her Staffordsville residence. Mrs. Williams was born November 2, 1904 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Dan and Cynthia Brown McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pauline Brown. Surviving are her husband, Loy Williams, daughters, Janis Blanton and Mallana Sheryl Cantrell and eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 20 in Georges Creek United Baptist Church with Elders Carlos Preston, Boyd Meadows and Kenneth Trimble officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 21, 1992
   
WITTEN, James N.
1925-1992
James N. Witten, 67, died Saturday, October 31 in Highland Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Mr. Witten was born April 23, 1925 in Johnson County, the son of the late Thomas Alfred and Rushia Day Witten. He was a miner and a U. S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Oralea Hannah Witten; two sons, James T. and Donald D. Witten, both of Van Lear; a daughter Jammie Leigh Witten of Van Lear; four brothers, John Thoms Witten of Michigan, Hobert and Kenneth Witten, both of Frankfort and Jack Witten of Van Lear; three sisters, Louise Samuels of Michigan, Betty Clatos of Frankfort, and Judy Ann Price of Van Lear; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 4 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Jimmy Price officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Van Lear with military graveside rites. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 4, 1992
    
 
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AUSTIN, Felsie (Phipps)
1919-1992
Meally resident, Felsie Austin, 73, died Monday, November 30 at her residence. Mrs. Austin was born February 26, 1919 in Magoffin County, the daughter of the late Green Phipps and Nancy Ann Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Austin in 1979. Surviving are one brother, Manuel Phipps of Springfield, OH, and two sisters, Addie Wells of Paintsville and Lola Honeycutt of California. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 3 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Arville Short officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 9, 1992
  
BLAIR, Leetha (Harmon)
1923-1992
Leetha Blair, 68, died Sunday, November 8 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Blair was born December 5, 1923 in Magoffin County, the daughter of Delphia Blair Harmon and the late Will Green Harmon. She was a member of the Little Paint United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Surviving are her mother, her husband, Alwayne Blair; three brothers, Arthur Harmon of Leander, Paul Harmon of Riceville and Will dean Harmon of Oil Springs; two sisters, Billie Jackson of Staffordsville and Edith Ward of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 11 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John Red Pelphrey, Charles Rice and Eulas Adams officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 11, 1992
   
BLAKE, William Dan
1948-1992
Paintsville resident, William Dan Blake, 44, died Wednesday, November 18 in Menifee County. Mr. Blake was born June 6, 1948 in Charleston, WV, the son of William C. Jr. and Mary Henderson Blake. He was the office manager for the Carriage House Hotel. Surviving are his mother and his maternal grandmother, Mary R. Henderson of Huntington. Funeral services were held Monday, November 23 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Varney in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Forrest Memorial Park at Milton, WV. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 25,1 992
   
BLANKENSHIP, Cathy (Young)
1946-1992
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, November 25 at 11 a.m. for Cathy Jean Young Blankenship, 46. Blankenship was born October 4, 1946 in Ashland, the daughter of the late Bert Young and Ethel Curnette. She was a member of the Protestant Church. Surviving are three sons, Steve, Mat and Andy, all of Paintsville; one daughter, Lisa Ratliff of Paintsville; two brothers, Talamage and Richard Young both of London, OH, and one sister, Sharon McClellan of Warren, OH. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be John Hopson. Burial will be in Ocal Preston Cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 25, 1992
   
BOYD, Frank Cecil
1932-1992
Frank Cecil Boyd, 60, died Friday, November 13 in Southern Ohio Medical Center. Mr. Boyd was born February 22, 1932 in Lawrence County, the son of Frank and Maxie Fitzpatrick Boyd. He was a lineman for New River Electric and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Surviving are his mother, his wife, Emiline Fitzpatrick Boyd; one son, Jerry Boyd of Ashville, OH; five daughters, Leslie Sassea? Of Marysville, OH, Rachel Boyd of Reynoldsburg, OH, Jessica Parkerson and Dana Blanton, both of Columbus, OH and Diana Boyd of Pomeroy, OH; one brother, Henry Boyd of Louisa; two sisters, Kathern Mollette and Myrtle Ervin both of Louisa and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 17 in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Jimmy Simpson officiating. Burial was in Fitzpatrick Cemetery at Louisa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 18,1992
     
BURCHETT, Otis
1952-1992
Floyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Otis Burchett, 40, who died Monday, November 2 in the Highland Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Mr. Burchett was born July 21, 1952 in Martin, the son of the late Dick and Edna Faye Lewis Burchett. Surviving are his wife, Mary Akers Burchett of Prestonsburg; two sons, William David Burchett and Ronnie Otis Burchett, both of Prestonsburg; a daughter, Susan Deann Burchett of Prestonsburg, six brothers, Samuel Richard Burchett of Prestonsburg, Glen, Jr., Charles Lee, Chester and Jimmy Burchett, all of Endicott and Maryland Burchett of Paintsville; five sisters, Mrs. Patsy Jarrell and Emogene Burchett, both of Endicott, Mrs. Linda Sherman of Prestonsburg, Mrs. Mary James and Mrs. Sally Lafferty, both of Pikeville and one grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, November 5 in the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial will be in the Jervis Cemetery at Endicott. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 4, 1992
    
CARDWELL, Roy
1908-1992
Military graveside rites were held Saturday, November 28 for Roy Cardwell, 84. Mr. Cardwell was born August 21, 1908 in Bangel, MO, the son of the late James Cardwell and Lona B. Hickman. He was a retired military lieutenant colonel, served in World War II, was a member of the Bakers Branch Freewill Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge #32 in Jefferson City, MO. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oleshia Cardwell in 1989. Surviving are one son, Jack Cardwell of Indianapolis, IN, one daughter, Dawn Kinkead of Delray Beach, FL; one brother, William Cardwell of Jefferson City; two sisters, Ida Stuart of Mexico, MO and Fay Turk of Jefferson City; and four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 9, 1992
  
DANIEL, Lizzie Brown (VanHoose)
1992
Lizzie VanHoose Brown Daniel, 86, of Springfield, OH, died Thursday, November 12. Mrs. Daniel was the daughter of the late Scott and Martha VanHoose of Nippa. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Frank Brown and Herbert Daniel of River. Surviving are three sons, Hylo Brown of River, Marshall Brown of Springfield, OH, and Russell Brown of Lexington, OH; two daughters, Lorraine Ross of Lima, OH and Flora Bailey of Springfield, and 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 16 in Springfield. Burial was in Rose Hill Burial Park with Austin Richards Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 18, 1992
   
DANIEL, Mollie (Turner)
1905-1992
Paintsville resident, Mollie Daniel, 87, died Thursday, November 5 at her home. Mrs. Daniel was born March 26, 1905 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Frank and Rose Ann Boyd Turner. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Verlin Daniel. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gary Melvin of Paintsville and Mrs. Jean Castle of Dayton, OH; three sisters, Mrs. Zona Branham of Paintsville, Mrs. Lyda Castle of Flat Gap, and Mrs. Freda Stapleton of Lexington; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 7 in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in the Johnson County Memorial in Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 11, 1992
  
DANIEL, Randall
1909-1992
Retired grocer, Randall Daniel, 83, died Tuesday, November 17 at his Tutor Key residence. Mr. Daniel was born August 20, 1909 in Johnson County, the son of the late Charles and Addie Hayes Daniel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise, Daniel in 1989. Surviving are one son, Jerry Daniel of Tutor Key; and one daughter, Barbara Brown of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Friday, November 20 in Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church with Paul Daniel, Dick VanHoose and Hark O’Bryan officiating. Burial was in Wells Cemetery at Paintsville with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 25, 1992
    
DAVIS, Lucy
1902-1992
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 14 for Lucy Davis, 90, of Belleville, MI. Davis was born November 6, 1902 in Morgan County, the daughter of the late Robert and Peggy Doolar Davis. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are two nieces, Pauline Tackett of Johnson County and Carolyn Claiborne of Lexington. Officiating at services in Preston Funeral Home Chapel was John G. Pelphrey. Burial was in Town Cemetery at Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 18, 1992
  
FISHER, Eloise (Lyon)
1992
Eloise Lyon Fisher, 62, formerly of Johnson County, died Thursday, November 12 in Ohio. She attended Ohio University Branch and Ohio University. She worked as a counselor at the University Branch, and as an advertising copywriter for the Marting’s Department Store in Portsmouth, OH. She was later employed as a secretary in the Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company, now known as Nationwide. She was preceded in death by her foster parents, William and Amy Ferguson. Surviving are her husband, John Fisher, two sons, Dr. Jeffrey Fisher and Roger Fisher; two daughters, Cyndy Stanger and Patricia Canzoneri; one brother, Eugene Lyon of Portsmouth and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 16 at the Ascension Lutheran Church. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 2, 1992
  
HALE, Shirley (Goble)
1937-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Shirley Norma Hale, 55. Mrs. Hale was born September 2, 1937 in Johnson County, the daughter of Ben and Manchie Robinson Goble. She was a member of M.A.D.D. Surviving are her mother, her husband, Homer Hale, Jr., one son, James Edward Hale of Highland, MI, one daughter, Sherry L. Stoll of Dearborn, MI; one brother, Buddy Goble of West Van Lear; two sisters, Alene Alrod of Paintsville and Imogene Adams of Columbus, OH and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 21 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 25, 1992

HUMMER, Glen S.
1992
Glen S. Hummer, 83, died November 3 in Huntington, IN. Mr. Hummer was a teacher for 48 years and a swim coach. Included among Hummer’s many accomplishments are (9 YMCA/AAU National Team Championships), 28 swimmers have made All-American, 68 swimmers have attended college on swimming scholarships, the Men’s Olympic Swim Coach at the West Olympic Games was his protégé, coached Olympic swimming medal winners at the West at the 1964 and 1976 Olympics, developed the first age group mile ever held in the United States, United States State Department Rotating Swim Coach conducting swim clinics in several foreign countries, winner of the Indiana A.A.U.”s Jim Clark Memorial Award, and name sake of the Glen Hummer Award presented annually to the leading amateur swimmer in Indiana. He is survived locally by a nephew, Tom Hummer, of Hager Hill and a great nephew, Dr. Joel Hummer. Burial was in the Gardens of Memory in Marion, IN, with Myers Funeral Home presiding. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 9, 1992
  
JONES, Lucy (Blair)
1911-1992
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, November 18 at 2 p.m. for Lucy Jones, 81, Mrs. Jones was born April 8, 1911 in Johnson County, the daughter of Levi and Evelyn Williams Blair. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ova Jones, in 1900. Surviving are two daughters, Flora Cantrell of Hager Hill and Sylvia Cantrell of West Van Lear, two brothers, Curtis Blair and Henry Blair, both of Ohio; one sister, Mazel Davis of Ohio; and six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel will be Clarence Lemaster. Burial will be in Cumbo Family Cemetery at West Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 18, 1992
   
KLING, Charles "Chuckie"
1975-1992
Charles “Chuckie” Kling, 17, died Saturday, November 21 in Ft. Payne, AL. Mr. Kling was born January 30, 1975 in York, PA, the son of Lester and Thelma Williams Kling of York. Surviving are his parents; his grandmothers, Ethel Williams of Staffordsville and Grace Kling of Burnt Cabins, PA; three brothers, Anthony, Christopher and Matthew Kling, all of York; and one sister, Christine Kling of York. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 24 in Little Mud Lick Church of God at Staffordsville, with Revs. James K. Caudill and Kenny Pelphrey and Elder John Pelphrey officiating. Burial was in Williams Family Cemetery at Staffordsville, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 25, 1992
   
LUSTER, Roger
1974-1992
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Roger Dale Luster, 18. Mr. Luster was born September 26, 1974 in Lawrence County, the son of Clarence and Thelma Jean Maynard Luster. Surviving are his parents; two brothers, Clarence, Jr., and Noah Luster, both of Inez; and four sisters, Diane Culwell of Mullins, OH and Benita, Norma and Josie Culwell all of Inez. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 25 in Big Elk Baptist Church with Raymond Crum and James Slone officiating. Burial was in Luster Family Cemetery at Inez. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 2, 1992
   
MAY, Hazel (Bowling)
1906-1992
Hazel May, 86, died Saturday, November 21. Mrs. May was born September 6, 1906 in Carter County, the daughter of the late Rev. Joseph Leonard Bowling and Martha Morrison. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen May in 1958. Surviving are three sons, Jack Edward May of Van Lear, Dennis Franklin May of Lexington, and Glen Lee May, Jr., of Cleveland, OH, two daughters, Patty Sue Barker of Van Lear and Lorene Goodman of Dayton, OH; two brothers, Charles and Earnest Bowling, both of Oak Hill, OH, three sisters, Eliza Woods, Mae Akers and Ruth Shumate all of Oak Hill, and 29 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 23 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Roger Hill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 25, 1992
   
McKENZIE, Kenneth
1915-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Kenneth McKenzie, 77, died Monday, November 23, in Cleves, OH. Mr. McKenzie was born March 18, 1915 in Johnson County, the son of the late James and Dutch Dixon McKenzie.  He was a veteran of World War II and a retired carpenter and builder.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Glen McKenzie.  Surviving are his wife, Pauline Hayes McKenzie; one son Val McKenzie of Cleves; and one daughter, Jan Gordon of Louisville; 2 grandchildren, Brant McKenzie of Cleves and Scott Gordon of Raleigh, NC, 1 sister, Ernestine Burchett of Wittensville; and 1 brother, Ray McKenzie of Harlingen, TX. Burial was in the mausoleum in Miamitown Cemetery with Nordland Minges Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Harold Boone Ward, Edgel Salyers, Ted Gordon, Richard Johnson, Ervan Hail and George Weber. In lieu of flowers, make memorials to the First Baptist Church of Miamitown, P. O. Box 329, Miamitown, OH or the Miami Historical Society of Whitewater Township, P. O. Box 422, Miamitown. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 9, 1992
  
McKENZIE, Sally (Slone)
1918-1992
Sally Slone McKenzie, 74, died Sunday, November 8 in Catlettsburg. Mrs. McKenzie was born November 12, 1918 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Crate and Ollie McDowell Slone. She was a member of the Keaton Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Raymond McKenzie of Keaton; a son, Donald Ray McKenzie of Catlettsburg; a sister, N?? Crabtree of Louisa and three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 10 in Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa. Burial was in Yatesville Memorial Cemetery in Louisa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 11, 1992
   
MELVIN, Kathy (Conley)
1951-1992
Former Paintsville resident, Kathy Conley Melvin, 41, died Wednesday, November 25 in Brandon, FL. She was a 1969 graduate of Paintsville High School. Mrs. Melvin was born January 14, 1951 in Moliner, IL, the daughter of Melvin Conley and Lucy Wells. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Phillip (Mousie) Wells. Surviving are her husband, Carl M. Melvin; one son, Derek, at home; one daughter, Valerie Melvin at home; her mother, of Brandon; and one sister, Delana Keesee of Franklin, OH. Stowers Funeral Home of Brandon was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 2, 1992
   
MORRIS, Marjorie (Thomas)
1920-1992
Former Paintsville resident, Marjorie T. Morris, 72, died Wednesday, November 26 at her Frankfort residence. Mrs. Morris was born January 25, 1920 in Paintsville, the daughter of Richard Collins and Mary Alice Harry Thomas. She taught at Frankfort High School for 28 years, was a member of the First Christian Church, the Frankfort Garden Club, the GED Army and had been a Red Cross volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Morris, JR. Surviving are three sons, Charles H. Morris, III, Richard Morris of Boston, MA and James Morris of Indialantic, FL, three sisters, Marianna Scaff of Frankfort, Esther Stacy of Oak Ridge, TN and Miriam Hill of Luing, LA and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 28 in Rogers Funeral Home with Dr. John Chenault and Dr. Gary Straub officiating. Burial was in Frankfort Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ewell Scott, Tom Senff, Steve Brooks, Michael Morris, David Morris and Charles H. Morris, IV. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the Bluegrass, Franklin County. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 2, 1992
   
PRESTON, Wayne
1920-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Wayne Preston, 71, died Tuesday, November 17 in Springfield, OH. Mr. Preston was born December 3, 1920 in Johnson County, the son of the late L. T. and Nola Jane Lemaster Preston. Surviving are his wife, Isabelle Dick Preston; one son, Thomas Wayne Preston of Tampa, FL; four brothers, Ray Preston of West Van Lear, Guy Preston of East Point, Roscoe Preston of Williamsport and Richard Preston of Ypsilanti, MI and three sisters, Floretta McKenzie of West Van Lear, Helen McDowell of Dayton, OH and Callie Price of Akron, OH. Graveside services were held Saturday, November 21 in Preston Cemetery at Williamsport, with Mike Preston and Benny Taylor officiating. Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 25, 1992
   
SEXTON, William Vencil
1948-1992
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 3 for William Vencil Sexton, 44. Mr. Sexton was born November 25, 1948 in Johnson County, the son of Billy and Alma Branham Sexton. He was previously employed by the Paintsville Sanitation Department. Surviving are his wife, Susan Browning Sexton, one son, William Vencil Sexton, Jr., of Paintsville, one stepson, Michael Browning of Paintsville; two stepdaughters, Mary Ann and Pearl Browning, both of Paintsville; 12 brothers, Phillip, Everett, Ernie, Bobby, James, Larry, Johnny, Gary, Albert, Steve and Troy, all of Paintsville and Arnold Sexton of River; two sisters, Joyce Baldridge of River and Deloris Hill of Paintsville and one step grandchild. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Dick VanHoose. Burial was in the family cemetery at Van Lear. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 9, 1992.
   
SHIMFESSEL, Charley W.
1992
Charley W. Shimfessel, 55, died Thursday, November 26 in St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Shimfessel was born in Clark County, to Clifton J. and the late Lillian Shimfessel. He lived several years in Paintsville, where he owned and operated Big Sandy Amusement Company and B. S. A. Vending Machine Company. He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church of Cynthiana, the Elks Lodge of Cynthiana and the Oleika Shrine, a past captain of the Oleika Trail 70s Unit of Prestonsburg, the past ambassador for the Oleika Shrine Temple, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of St. Andrew’s Lodge #18 F & AM. Surviving are his wife, Judith Dietrich Shimfessel; and his father. Funeral services were held Monday, November 30 at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Louis Brinker officiating. Burial was in Battle Grove Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the American Heart Association. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 2, 1992
    
SKAGGS, Gerdie (Seagraves)
1905-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Gerdie Seagraves Skaggs, 87, died Sunday, November 29 in Hope House Nursing Home in Springfield, OH. Mrs. Skaggs was born June 24, 1905, the daughter of the late Bill and Lurie Seagraves. She was a member of the Point Pleasant Enterprise Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buell Skaggs in 1980. Surviving are one brother, Joy VanHauten of Columbus, OH and 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, December 4 in Skaggs Town Enterprise Baptist Church, with Revs. Ellis Hamilton and Buddy Tuttle officiating. Burial was in Skaggs Cemetery with Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 16, 1992
  
SLONE, Russell
1923-1992
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Russell Slone, 69, who died Thursday, November 12 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Slone was born July 20, 1923 in Martin County, the son of the late Jarrod Slone and Ella Blankenship Slone. He was retired from Kentucky-West Virginia Gas Company, was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and was a deacon at the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Nell Preece Slone; one daughter, Ella Dean Slone Litz of Auxier; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 15 in Auxier Freewill Baptist Church with John Frank Ratliff, Bobby Joe Spencer and James Mollett officiating. Burial was in Auxier Government Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 18, 1992
  
STAMBAUGH, Arnold
1910-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Arnold Stambaugh, 82, died Sunday, November 22 in Elmwood Village Nursing Home in Ashland. Mr. Stambaugh was born July 28, 1910 in Johnson County, the son of the late Lawrence Stambaugh and Nancy Salyers Stambaugh. He was retired from Mansbach Metal Company, was a member of Grace Nazarene Church, an Army veteran of World War II and a Kentucky colonel. Surviving are his wife, Zona Hurst Stambaugh; and three sons, Jerry Stambaugh of Wurtland and Lawrence and Carl Stambaugh, both of Ashland, one daughter, Carolyn Nichols of Lexington and nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 24 in Miller Funeral Home in Ashland with Rev. Richard Suman officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Burial Park at Ashland. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 25, 1992
    
STAPLETON, Fred
1926-1992
Retired clerk, Fred Stapleton, 66, died Tuesday, November 17 at his Staffordsville residence. Mr. Stapleton was born October 10, 1926 in Johnson County, the son of the late Paris and Clara Lemaster Stapleton. He was retired from O’Bryan’s Market, was a member of the Old Union United Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, June Pelphrey Stapleton; one brother, Joe Stapleton of Detroit, MI; and one sister, Flora Oliver of Springfield, OH. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 21 in Old Union United Baptist Church at Staffordsville with Elders B. C. Ferguson, Eulas Adams, Joe Carroll and Roy Coffee officiating. Burial was in Dixon cemetery at Staffordsville with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Bob Pelphrey, Jack Pelphrey, John Pelphrey, Kenny Pelphrey, Thurman Tackett, Mark Trimble, James Caudill and William Lindsay Trimble. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 25, 1992
   
SUBLETT, Grace (McFaddin)
1912-1992
Retired school teacher, Grace Sublett, 80, died Friday, November 6 in Marion Medical Center Hospital, Marion, OH. Mrs. Sublett was born October 8, 1912, the daughter of the late Claude and Mary Jane McFaddin. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sublett. Surviving are her sons, David M. Sublett of Crestline, OH; Roger M. Sublett of Star City, Arkansas and Frank M. Sublett of Fairborn, OH; four sisters, Alma Daniels of South Point, OH, Faye Gross of Copperston, WV, Josephine Baldwin of Wildwood, FL and Rochima Mollett of Pinellas Park, FL, and four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 10 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Herb Davis and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Pine Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 11, 1992
   
TAYLOR, Peggy (Lemaster)
1931-1992
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Peggy Taylor, 61, who died Wednesday, November 4 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Taylor was born October 21, 1931 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John and Maxine Parson Lemaster. Surviving are four sons, Craig Allen Tucker of River, Anthony Tucker of Mechanicsburg, MD, Michael Steven Tucker of Burtonsville, MD, and Phillip Earl Tucker of Laurel, MD; a daughter, Susan Gail Tucker of Lonesville, MD; a brother, Frank Lemaster of Baltimore, MD, five sisters, Jessie Murray of Paintsville, Joan Edlow and Agnes Rittenger, both of Baltimore, MD, Pearl Ellis of Maytown and Garnett Pinkowski of Whitehouse; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, November 8 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Tom Reece officiating. Burial was in Parsons Cemetery at Whitehouse. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 11, 1992
   
TRAVIS, Curtis
1914-1992
Funeral services for Curtis Travis, 78 of Decatur, AL were recently held at Brown Service Funeral Home. Mr. Travis was born May 30, 1914. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps and was a member of American Post 18. Surviving are his wife, Jo Travis; two daughters, Joan Meyers and Sandra Bonett, both of New Orleans, three stepdaughters, Terry Lambert, Lisa Terry and Nancy Roberson all of Decatur; one brother, Cecil Travis of Akron, OH; one sister, Rosmond Perrizo of Alberdine, SD and 10 grandchildren. Burial was in Decatur City Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 2, 1992
  
WARD, Roger
1992
Former Johnson County resident, Roger L. Ward, 49, of Lakeland, FL, died November 10. Mr. Ward was the son of Opal M. Ward of Thelma and the late Ralph Ward. Surviving are his mother, his wife, Kathy Ward; five brothers, Lewis of Melbourn, Ron of Grove City, OH, Carl of Manchester, NH, Ralph of Haver Hill, MA, and Jeffery of Nineveh, IN; and four sisters, Doris Francis of Freeburn, Tina Collins of Angier, NC, Sara Bickford of Davidson, NC and Jan Hubbard of Billerica, MA. Funeral services with military rites were held November 14 in Lakeland. Burial will be held Saturday, November 21 in the family cemetery at River. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 18, 1992
   
WELCH, Janice (Tackett)
1950-1992
Paintsville residence, Janice Tackett Welch, 42, died Thursday, November 25 in King’s Daughters’ Medical Center. Mrs. Welch was born May 10, 1950 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Frank and Nancy Baldridge Tackett. Surviving are her husband, Lenville Welch, one son, James Welch of Paintsville; two daughters, Sherry Lynn Ferguson of Paintsville and Tonya Watson of Keaton, four brothers, Leslie, Wendell and Jeffery Tackett, all of Whitehouse and Donald Tackett of Springfield, OH; three sisters, Dorothy Price of Thelma, Sue Starner of Ohio and Brenda Tackett of Denver, CO and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 29 in Hammond Freewill Baptist Church, with Isaac Rowland and Orville Wallen officiating. Burial was in Wheeler Cemetery at Whitehouse. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 2, 1992
   
WELLS, Jennie (Ward)
1906-1992
Van Lear resident, Jennie Lee Ward Wells, 86, died Saturday, November 14. Mrs. Wells was born October 13, 1906 in Johnson County the daughter of the late Shade Ward and Gussie Music. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Arthur Ward. Surviving are three sons, Charles Wells of Tutor Key, Paul Wells of Van Lear, and Jerry Wells of Thornville, OH, four daughters, Lois Wells and Carol Davis, both of Van Lear, Frances Honaker of Bowling Green and James Vance of Severn, MD, two sisters, Elaine Gearhart of Harold and Rosella Davis of Meally; and 25 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 16 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was in Lake View Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 18, 1992
  
WHEELER, Mae (Jackson)
1908-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Mae Wheeler, 84, died Wednesday, November 11 at her Pickerington, OH residence. Mrs. Wheeler was born April 6, 1908 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Milton Jackson and Ida Mae Barker. She was preceded in death by two husbands Donnie Osborne and Shelvin Wheeler. Surviving are one son, Forest E. Wheeler of Columbus, OH; three daughters, Leathel Phillips of Pickerington, Hazel Hopper of London, OH and Geraldine Blanton of Flat Gap; three brothers, Wayne Jackson of Oil Springs, George Jackson of Gainesville, FL and Ova Jackson of Columbus, OH; and seven grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 14 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Johnnie Estep and Harold Salyer officiating. Burial was in Osborne-Wheeler Family Cemetery at Flat Gap. Pallbearers were Jeff Blanton, Allen Blanton, Bob Blanton, William Hensen, Mike Williams and Gary Ferguson. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 18, 1992
  
WILLIAMS, Christine (Cochran)
1925-1992
Christine Williams, 67, died Monday, November 2 at her Flat Gap residence. Mrs. Williams was born May 28, 1925 in Win, the daughter of the late Rhoda Cochran. She was a member of the Oil Springs United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Sherwood Williams; three daughters, Sharon McCarty of Louisa, Brenda Nichols of Sitka and Pamela Parker of Flat Gap; a brother, Poe Stapleton of Staffordsville and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 5 in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Lonza Reed, Sammy Reed, Frankie Williams, Rutherford Blair and Jerry Colvin officiating. Pallbearers were James McCarty, Brad McCarty, Barry McCarty, Ronnie Parker, Tom Nichols and Tommy Nichols. Burial was in the family cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 11, 1992
      
 
DECEMBER - 1992
  
  
ADAMS, Michael
1964-1992
Former Johnson County resident, Michael Kevin Adams, 28, of Catlettsburg, died Wednesday, December 30 in King’s Daughters’ Medical Center. Mr. Adams was born July 29, 1964 in Johnson County, the son of Ernest and Rachel Slone Adams. He was employed by Gibson Brothers Furniture and was a member of the Jaycees. Surviving are his wife, Linda Meek Adams; his parents; and three brothers, Gary and David, both of Grapevine, TX and Everett of Ashland. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 2 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Elam officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 6, 1993
   
BLAIR, Bobby Joe
1936-1992
Former Paintsville resident, Bobby Joe Blair, 56, died Sunday, December 20 in Bradenton, FL. Mr. Blair was born in Paintsville in 1936, the son of Marvin and Gertrude Blair. He was a carpenter, member of the Protestant Church and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Mary Blair of Bradenton; his parents, of Staffordsville; one daughter, Beverly Laney of Bradenton; two sons, Marvin and Bobby Joe Blair, both of Paintsville; two sisters, Rita Cline of Lowmansville and Laura Fyffe of Keaton; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 23 in Toale Brothers Turst, 100 South Chapel. Burial was in Oneco, FL. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 30, 1992
    
BLANTON, James
1933-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for James Paul Blanton, 59. Mr. Blanton was born November 4, 1933 in Johnson County, the son of the late Kendrick and Nollie Lemaster Blanton. He was a heavy equipment operator with the Johnson County Road Department and a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Jimmy Blanton of Columbus, OH and Donald Lee Blanton of Lexington; one daughter Diana Sue Blanton of Volga and one granddaughter, Stephanie Rae Blanton. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 2 in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Lonza Reed and Sammy Reed officiating. Burial was in Ben Williams Cemetery at Win. Pallbearers were Jeff Blanton, Gary Blanton, Randy Blanton, Jackie Wireman, Sardis Hitchcock and Ronnie Hitchcock. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 9, 1992
   
CASTLE, Sarah (Castle)
1890-1992
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Sarah Alice Castle, 102. Mrs. Castle was born April 3, 1890 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Andrew and Satira Salyer Castle. She was a member of the Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Castle, in 1948. Surviving are two sons, Charlie Castle of Paintsville and Den Castle of Georgia, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 1 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Gilbert Music and Gail Music officiating. Burial was in Clark Castle Cemetery at Nippa. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 9, 1992
   
CONLEY, Quentin
1921-1992
Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Quentin E. Conley, 71 who died Wednesday, December 16 at his Van Lear residence. Mr. Conley was born September 17, 1921 in Johnson County, the son of the late Arzie and Fannie Spradlin Conley. He was employed by Air Craft Industries of North American Rockwell. Surviving are his wife, Alyce Ward Conley, one daughter Nancy Louise Macon of Broken Arrow, OK; one brother, Billy J. Conley of Jeffersonville, IN and one grandson. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 20 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Pollack officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 23, 1992
   
DANIEL, Cecil, Sr.
1914-1992
Lowmansville resident, Cecil Daniel, Sr., 77, died Friday, December 4 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, WV. Mr. Daniel was born December 13, 1914, in Johnson County, the son of the late Alonzo Daniel and Alice Ward. He was a retired miner and was a member of the United Mine Workers. Surviving are his wife, Edith Chandler Daniel; three sons, Robert Daniel of East Point, Cecil Daniel, Jr., of Lowmansville, and Douglas Daniel of Ironton, OH; one sister, Hazel Fisher of Cocoa, FL and 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 7, in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Terry Conley and Phillip Robinson officiating. Burial Was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 16, 1992
   
DANIEL, Maggie
1909-1992
Retired school teacher, Maggie Daniel, 83, died Thursday, December 3 in Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Ms. Daniel was born January 7, 1909 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late John and Telia VanHoose Daniel. She was retired from the Johnson County Schools and was a member of the Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are one brother, Edd Daniel of Tutor Key, and two half brothers, Charles and James Daniel, both of Thealka. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 5 in Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Hubert Slone officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Tutor Key with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 9, 1992
  
DELONG, Murzie (Blanton)
1907-1992
Murzie B. DeLong, 85, of Ironton, OH, died December 2 at the Lawrence County Medical Center. Mrs. DeLong was born July 16, 1907 at Volga, the daughter of the late Albert Blanton and Lou Ollie Gullett. She was of the Baptist faith and had spent the last 21 years in Lawrence County, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah H. Delong, who died in 1868; two stepchildren, Ralph DeLong and Ruby Johnston; and one brother Elder Jimmie Blanton. Surviving are two stepchildren, Harry DeLong, Jr., of New London, OH and Malinda Wheeler of Akron, OH; five sisters, Elizabeth Lambert of Lansing, MI, Mae Quibica of Phoenix, AZ, Ruby Stelzer of Mimbres, NM and June Coatney and Mary Bishop both of Ironton, OH. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 5 at 11 a.m. at the Ohio Valley United Baptist Church with Elders Jimmy Bolwing, Homer Bowling, Glen Sturgill and Larry Salyers officiating. Burial was in the Vinton Memorial Cemetery in Gallia County, OH. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 9, 1992
   
FERGUSON, Virgil
1923-1992
Funeral services were held Monday, December 21 for Virgil Ferguson, 69. Mr. Ferguson was born February 1, 1923 in Morgan County, the son of the late George Barnes and Louella Smith Ferguson. He was a member of the Pentecostal  Church. Surviving are three brothers, Tommy Ferguson of Columbus, OH, Arlene Ferguson of Staffordsville and Foster Ferguson of Raceland and one sister, Dixie Skaggs of Columbus. Officiating at services in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel were Revs. Ellis Hamilton and Johnny Ferguson. Burial was in Ferguson Cemetery at West Liberty. Pallbearers were Eugene Ferguson, Tim Dilly, George Skaggs, Volnie Ferguson, David VanHoose, Gerald Fyffe and Forest Miller. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 23m 1992
  
FRAZIER, Stephen
1897-1992
Flat Gap resident, Stephen Douglas Frazier, 95, died Sunday, December 6 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Frazier was born May 30, 1897 in Johnson County, the son of the lat J. L. Frazier and Clara Brown Frazier. He was a retired oil and gas driller. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Williams Frazier, in 1981; and three children, Clara L. Seiefer, Robert Bruce Frazier and Gladys Frazier. Surviving are five sons, Foster Frazier, Eugene Frazier, and Cecil Frazier, all of Paintsville and Stephen Frazier, Jr. and James Hasten Frazier, both of Dayton, OH; four daughters, Kathleen Denning of Dayton, Ruby Marcum of Paintsville, Verda Gore of Ashland and Fannie Hood of Catlettsburg; and 28 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 9 at 1 p.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John Frank Ratliff, Larry Blair and Ellis Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Family Cemetery at Flat Gap. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 9, 1992
    
GIBBS, James "Abe"
1913-1992
Retired farmer, James “Abe” Gibbs, 79, died Tuesday, December 15 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gibbs was born May 19,1913 in Johnson County, the son of the late Sheridan and Phoebe Howard Gibbs. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia A. Helton Gibbs, in December 1990. Surviving are three sons, Willie Hill? And John Gibbs both of Marion, OH and James Gibbs, JR. of Midland, MI; seven daughters, Versie Fletcher of Royalton and Arminta Wheeler both of Salyersville, Phoebe Raymond, Edna Norton and Faye Rigsby, all of Marion, OH and Matilda Gibbs and Alice Gibbs, both of Lafayette, GA; one sister, Matilda Conley  of Salyersville and 13 grandchildren and three step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, December 18 at the Freewill Baptist Church in Flat Fork with Revs. Willie Isaacs, Norman Wright and Ralph VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Howard Cemetery at Flat Fork with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The grandsons served as pallbearers. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 23, 1992
   
HAMILTON, Franklin Chase
1992-1992
Franklin Chase Hamilton, infant son of Ben and Debra Hackworth Hamilton died Monday, December 14 in U. K. Medical Center. He was born December 11. Surviving are his parents, his maternal grandparents, Don and Justine Hackworth of Swamp Branch and his paternal grandparents, Frank and Barbara Hamilton of Wittensville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 16 in Mayo United Methodist Church with Bud Pollack officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 23, 1992
    
HARLESS, Edith Lillian (Frazier)
1916-1992
Edith Lillian Frazier Harless, 76, of Chapmanville, WV, died Thursday, December 17 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Harless was born April 15, 1916 at Man, WV, the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian Pack Frazier. She was preceded in death by one son, David Harless. Surviving are one daughter, Diana Grace Boyd of Paintsville; one sister, Kate Neece of Sandy Hook; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 21, in Evans Funeral Home Chapel at Chapmanville with Rev. Douglas R. Young officiating. Burial was in the Frazier Cemetery at Sandcreek at Ranger, WV. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 23, 1992
  
HARRIS, Dennis
1192
Bennis Harris, formerly of Paintsville and a 1977 graduate of PHS, died recently. Mr. Harris is survived by his parents, Sam and Shirley Harris of Greenville, KY and a wife and daughter. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 16 at 2 p.m. at the Carter Creek Church, at Greenville, with Gary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 16, 1992
   
HOWARD, Agnes (Pelphrey)
1992
Agnes P. Howard, 79 of Moraine, OH died Sunday, December 20 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Howard was retired from Duke Moraine with 32 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dolpha S. Howard in February, 1991. Surviving are three sons, Larry of Shreveport, LA, David of West Carrollton, OH, and Phillip of Huber Heights, OH; two brothers, Vencil Pelphrey and Thomas Pelphrey, both of Paintsville, four sisters, Oka McKenzie, of Kenton, OH, Juanita Holbrook of Alger, OH, Doris Painter of Lucasville, OH and Bonnie Castle of Desota, TX and nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 23 at 11 a.m. in Swart Funeral Home in West Carrollton. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 23, 1992
  
JOHNSON, Lottie (Adams)
1915-1992
Paintsville resident, Lottie Adams Johnson, 77, died Friday, December 18 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Johnson was born February 26, 1915 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Harmon Adams and Rose Horn. She was a member of Paintsville United Baptist Church Ladies Circle. Surviving are her husband, Ervin Johnson; two sons, Frances (Toby) and William Johnson, both of Hager Hill; two daughters, Ruth Honeycutt of Hager Hill and Vonda Rose Carr of Columbus, OH; and seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 21 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with John R. Pelphrey and Charles Price officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 23, 1992
    
KIBBEY, Venus (Williams)
1920-1992
Venus Williams Kibbey, 72, died Saturday, December 19, in Winchester. Mrs. Kibbey was born June 27, 1920 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Tom and Alice Lemaster Williams. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Anderson Kibbey in 1982. Surviving are two sons, Ron and Ray Kibbey, both of Winchester, four brothers, Everett and Tommy Williams, both of Paintsville, Arnold Williams of Lutawville, SC and Harry Williams of Sommersville, NC; five sisters, Georgene Brown and Agnes Airey, both of Baltimore, MD, Sally Davis of Winchester, Elsie Fairchild and Geraldine Davis, both of Paintsville and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 23, at 11 a.m. in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Lonza Reed, Eulas Adams and Eual McKenzie officiating. Burial will be in Williams Cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 23, 1992
   
LEWIS, Woodrow "Woody"
1937-1992
Woodrow (Woody) Lewis, 55, of Warsaw, IN, formerly of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, December 5 at his residence. Mr. Lewis was born September 15, 1937 in Prestonsburg, the son of the late Lee and Maudie Serealda Jervis Lewis. He was a coal miner. Surviving are two sons, Woodrow Lewis, Jr., of Singer, TX and Charles Richard Lewis of Prestonsburg, two daughters, Cindy Scott of Warsaw and Elizabeth Noblee of Ypsilanti, MI, one stepson, Mark Anthony Blair of Prestonsburg, four brothers, Charles, Ollie and Richard, JR., all of Prestonsburg, and Troy Jarrell of Paintsville; three sisters, Mary Golbe of Prestonsburg, Norcie Jarrell of Prestonsburg, and Charlotte Powers of Auxier, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 9 at 1 p.m. in the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Burchett Cemetery at Prestonsburg with Rev. Willard Holliday officiating. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 9, 1992
   
LYONS, Bernadette (McClellan)
1918-1992
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 15 for Bernadette McClellan Lyons, 74, who died Sunday, December 13. Mrs. Lyons was born July 8, 1918 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Albert McClellan and Mary M. McCort. She was an LPN at the Paintsville Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Lyons, in 1975. Surviving are one son, Leo “Scrappy” McCort of Lexington; one brother, John McClellan of Paintsville; one sister, Roma Lambert of Denver, CO and two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Father Fedders. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 16, 1992
   
MEDDINGS, Wayne A.
1992
Former Johnson County resident, Wayne A. Meddings, 79, of McHenry, IL, died Friday, December 11 in St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, IL. Mr. Meddings was born May 13, in Van Lear, the son of the late Lawrence and Minnie McCarty Meddings. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Ina Scholl Meddings; two sons, Ken of McHenry and Jeff of Kibei Maui, Hawaii; two sisters, Virginia Doherty of McHenry and Beatrice Meade of Van Lear; and one granddaughter, Jamie. Services were held in McHenry on December 14. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery with Rev. Mike Morris officiating. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 23, 1992
   
MURRAY, Emmett
1904-1992
Retired carpenter, Emmett B. Murray, 88, died Monday, December 14 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Murray was born October 22, 1904 in Greenbrier, WV, the son of the late Bethley and Katherine Kitchen Murray. He was are tired from C & O Railway and was a member of the Hammond Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Murray. Surviving are two sons, Arnold Murray of Flatwoods and Harold Murray of North Carolina; two daughters, Pauline Murray of Paintsville and Mary Evelyn Davis of Ashland; four sisters, Serilda Borders and Sophia Borders, both of Louisa, Lola George of River and Carma Wiley of Paintsville, and four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 16 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 23, 1992
   
ONEY, Orville Earl
1907-1992
Retired miner, Orville Earl Oney, 85, died Sunday, December 27 at his East Point residence. Mr. Oney was born May 9, 1907 in Johnson County, the son of the late George and Nannie Dingus Oney. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Oney, in October 1992. Surviving are two sons, Earl Oney of East Point and Rodney Oney of Fairborn, OH, and six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 30, at 1:30 p.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Dave Flanery officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville, Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 30, 1992
  
PACK, Mary (Lester)
1992
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 2 at 11 a.m. for Mary Pack, 86, of Richmond. Mrs. Pack, formerly of Paintsville was the daughter of the late James “Jim” and Susan Lester. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Pack. Surviving are one son, Billy Lowell Pack of Ashland; one daughter, Betty Cox of Richmond, and one brother, Crate Lester of Richmond. Services will be held in the chapel of the Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home in Richmond. Graveside rites will be held today at 2:30 p.m. in the Pack Family Cemetery at Williamsport, with Paintsville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 2, 1992
   
REECE, Loraine (Tackett)
1928-1992
Former King Addition resident, Loraine Reece, 64, a resident of Wetumpka, AL, died Wednesday, December 30, 1992 in Central Alabama Medical Center. Mrs. Reece was born March 10, 1928 at Auxier, the daughter of the late Clyde and Rebecca Adkins Tackett. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ora Tackett in November 1991. Surviving are her husband, W. H. Reece; two sons, Kenny Reece of Atlanta, GA and J. C. Reece of Albuquerque, NM; one daughter, Dianne Reece of Wetumpka; three brothers, William E. Tackett of Paintsville, Thomas Ray Tackett of Atlanta and Clyde Tackett, Jr. of Vaughnsville, OH; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 2. Burial was in Pineview Memorial Gardens in Wetumpka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 13, 1993
    
ROWLAND, Lloyd
1913-1992
Paintsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Lloyd Rowland. Mr. Rowland was born April 18, 1913 in Johnson County, the son of the late John H. and Sarah Curtis Rowland.  He was a retired farmer, a member of the United Baptist Church and was a veteran of World War II, United States Air Force. Surviving are his wife, Nola Cantrell Rowland; two sons, Chester Rowland of Flat Gap and Lester Rowland of Fuget; three daughters, Denise Bayes and Brenda Meeks, both of Fuget, and Judy Carter of Louisa, six brothers, Joe Rowland of Enon, OH, Charles and Jesse Rowland, both of Beaver Creek, OH, Robert Rowland of Barnetts Creek, Bill Rowland of Flat Gap and Mitchell Rowland of Fairborn, OH and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 12, in Cold Springs United Baptist Church with Elders Eulas Adams and Willis George Estep and Rev. Paul E. Keaton officiating. Burial was in Estep Cemetery at Fuget. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 16, 1992
  
SHEETS, Paul Jennings
1914-1992
Paul Jennings Sheets, 78, died Thursday, December 3 at his Paintsville residence. Mr. Sheets was born January 31, 1914 in Jennings, MD, the son of the late Lott Sheets and Pluma Elizabeth Patton. He was the owner of a service station and member of the First Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Kitty Belle Witten Sheets, one son, Paul M. Sheets of River; three grandchildren, Mike Sheets, Denise Preece and Dr. Melissa Nichols, and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 5 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John McWilliams and Terry Jones officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 9, 1992
   
STAMBAUGH, Frank
1934-1992
Frank Stambaugh, 58, died Saturday, December 12 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mr. Stambaugh was born June 27, 1934 in Johnson County, the son of Lawrence and Virgie Jones Stambaugh. Surviving are three brothers, Sam and Ed Stambaugh, both of Columbus, OH, and Arthur Stambaugh of Pontiac, MI and one sister, Geneva Salyer of Sitka. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 16 at 11 a.m. in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Sitka. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 16, 1992
  
TACKETT, Elva (Bowling)
1922-1992
Elva Bowling Tackett, 70, died Wednesday, December 9 at her residence. Mrs. Tackett was born October 22, 1922 in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Clayton Bowling and Gracie Boyd Bowling. She was a member of the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church. Brothers and sisters preceding her in death were Marcus Bowling, Otis Bowling, Delbie Bowling, Alkie Fannin, Ruby Sesco, Virgie Bowling and Garnet Bowling. Surviving are her husband, William F. Tackett; one son, William F. Tackett of Wabash, IN, two daughters, Shirlene Burton of Van Lear and Katherine Brown of Pensacola, FL; four brothers, Clifford Bowling of Cherry Valley, IL, Billy Bowling of Wabash, Carl Bowling of Van Lear and Clyde Bowling of Springfield, OH; three sisters, Thelma Lowe and Ethel Clifton, both of Wabash, and Lorene Music of Kentwood, MI, and six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 12 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lowell Pelphrey and Joe Keaton officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 16, 1992
    
TACKETT, Gary
1945-1992
Gary Tackett, 47, died Friday, December 11, in Paul B. Hall Medical Cent4er. Mr. Tackett was born February 28, 1945 in Johnson County, the son of Hershell Tackett and Ethel Tackett. Surviving are his wife, Gina K. Henton Tackett; his parents; four sons, Billy Tackett of Lucasville, OH, and Gary, David and Eric Tackett all of Wayne, MI; three daughters, Shalynn Tackett of Lucasville and Tanya and Rhoda Tackett, both of Wayne, five brothers, Jack, Paul, Reece and Ronnie Tackett, all of Paintsville and Rema Tackett of Garden City, MI, and five sisters, Addie Tackett, Betty Tackett, Garnett Lewis and Darlene Dye, all of Paintsville and Maxine Shaver of Brighton, MI. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 16, 1992
    
VANHOOSE, Fred
1902-1992
Fred VanHoose, 90, died Sunday, December 27. Mr. VanHoose was born June 10, 1902 in Johnson County, the son of the late Life and Tilda Ann VanHoose. He was a retired miner. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Dawson VanHoose and one daughter, Fredia Lambert of Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. in Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home with Revs. Don Fraley and Melvin Blanton officiating. Burial will be in Topsy Ratliff Cemetery at Denver. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 30, 1992
    
WARD, Hobert
1922-1992
Retired foreman, Hobert E. Ward, 70, died Tuesday, December 8 in U. K. Medical Center, Lexington. Mr. Ward was born September 17, 1922 in Johnson County, the son of the late Ben and Mary Alice Plummer Ward. He was retired from F. S. VanHoose Lumber Company. Surviving are his wife, Mary Castle Ward, one son, Randy Ward of Pikeville; two daughters, Connie Jarrell and Judy Patrick, both of Paintsville, three brothers, James of Thelma, Carlos of New Lebanon, OH, and Bobby of Grove City, OH; three sisters, Nell Foster of Drift, Faye Johnson of Weeksbury and Lucille McDowell of Georgia; and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Friday, December 11 in the First Christian Church, with James K. Caudill and John McWilliams officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 16, 1992
   
WEBB, Randall
1934-1992
Funeral services were held Monday, December 28 for Randall G. Webb, 58, who died Friday, December 25. Mr. Webb was born November 5, 1934 in Floyd County, the son of Jesse Webb and Beatrice Pickle Webb. He was a veteran, a member of D. A. V. and was retired from North American Rockwell in Columbus, OH. Surviving are his mother; one daughter, Teri Best of Hager Hill and two sisters, Pat Conn of Stanville and Brenda Hawk of Whitehouse, TN. Officiating at services in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel was James Kelly Caudill. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 30, 1992
  
WELLS, Rebecca (Preston)
1922-1992
Leander resident, Rebecca Wells, 70, died Thursday, December 24 at his residence.  Mrs. Wells was born March 26, 1922, in Martin County, a daughter of the late Edgar and Norma Fletcher Preston. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Wells, in 1971. Surviving are six sons, Larry F. Wells of Murphy, NC, Gary Michael Wells of Ramey Branch, Zip Wells of tomahawk, Herbert Ray Wells of Brookville, OH, Jimmy Randall Wells and Edgar Wells both of Boons Camp; three daughters, Christina Hall of Meally, Darlene Blair of Leander and Jewell Fitch of Murphy; three brothers, Edgar Preston, Jr., of Brookville, Billy Joe Preston of Farmersville, OH, and Mavin Preston of Flatwoods; and two sisters, Joyce Preston of Michigan and Doris Davis of Ohio; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 27 in Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Willie Goble officiating. Burial was in Wells Cemetery at Boons Camp. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 30, 1992
   
WHEELER, Frona (Blanton)
1902-1992
Frona Wheeler, 90, died Sunday, December 27 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Wheeler was born December 26, 1902 in Magoffin County, the daughter of the late John and Louise Crace Blanton. She was a member of the Litteral Fork United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Glen Wheeler; two sons, Bobby Wheeler of L____, VA and Glen Wheeler of Salyersville; two daughters, Leatrice Joy Brincefield of Clarksville, MD and Lillian Ruth Anderson of Bellar Beach, FL; one brother, Fred Blanton of Norwalk, OH; one sister, Barbara Patrick of Wheelersburg and seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 30 at 11 a.m. in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Edgar Blanton and Joe Carroll officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial park at Staffordsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 30, 1992
  
WILLIAMS, James W.
1921-1992
Retired grocer, James W. Williams, 71, died Wednesday, December 9 at his Lexington residence. Mr. Williams was born September 18, 1921 in Johnson County, the son of the late Oscar and Anna Spradlin Williams. He was retired from Williams Grocery Wholesale and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are two sons, James Michael Williams of Paintsville and Robert Williams of Ft. Bragg, NC, one daughter, Brenda Slone of Paintsville; two brothers, John Williams of Versailles and Oscar Williams, Jr., of Flat Gap; two sisters, Lillian Meade of Paintsville and Anna Adams of Lexington and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 12 in Preston Funeral Home chapel with O. C. Morrison and Tom Adams officiating. Burial was in Williams Family Cemetery at Volga. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 16, 1992
    
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