January Obituaries
As Reported in the Floyd County Times Dated
Wednesday, January 31, 2001
Betty June Gray
Age, 65, of Wayland, died Monday, January 29, 2001, at the Hazard Appalachian
Regional Hospital, following an extended illness. Born on March 2, 1935, in
Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Mae Banks Hicks. She is
survived by her husband, Jimmy Joe Gray. Survivors include one son, David Gray
of Hazard; one daughter, May Lynn Sparkman of Pippa Passes; two brothers, Jack
Hicks of Atlanta, Georgia, Lowell Hicks of Columbus, Ohio; three sisters,
Avanelle Murray of Wayland, Sue Knight of Paintsville, Billie Mullins of
Columbus, Ohio; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted
Thursday, February 1, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin,
with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in
the Union Cemetery, at Eastern.
Claudia Keeton
Age, 92, of Warsaw, Indiana, formerly of Floyd County, died Sunday, January
28, 2001, at the Mason Health Care in Warsaw. Born on January 10, 1909, in
Kaymoor, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Jane (Gay)
Brunk. She had been a resident of Warsaw since 1950, and was a former cook at
Warsaw Community Schools. She was a member of Warsaw Church of God, Win-Some
Women, Warsaw Christian Women’s Club, and Women’s Missionary Society, Church
of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oran Keeton.
Survivors include two daughters, Dora Shepherd of Warsaw, Indiana, Pauline
Armstrong of Buchanan Dam, Texas; two sons, Jim Keeton of Warsaw, Indiana, Max
Keeton of Texas City, Texas, eight grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren,
18-great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will
be conducted Wednesday, January 31, at the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,
Warsaw, Indiana, with Pastor Gerald Yoder officiating.
Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Indiana.
Paula Michelle Stanley
Age, 18, of Hi Hat, died Friday, January 26, 2001, at Drift, as a result of
an automobile accident. She was born December 17, 1982, at Pikeville, the
daughter of Gary Stanley and Deanna Ratliff Stanley. She was a student at South
Floyd High School. Survivors include one brother, Scotty Stanley, and one
sister, Stacy Stanley, both of Hi Hat. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday,
January 30, at the Joppa Regular Baptist Church, at Melvin. Burial was in the
Matthew Tackett Cemetery, at Melvin, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home,
Martin.
Glenna Chaffins Conn
Age, 70, of Garrett, died Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at the Hazard
Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born September 15, 1930, in Lackey, the
daughter of the late Oliver Chaffins and Roxie Bolen Chaffins. Her husband,
Bennie Conn, preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Tinsley Patton
of Garrett, Morris Patton of Corona, Indiana; two daughters, Connie Browning of
Paintsville, Sheila Pauley of South Point, Ohio; two brothers, Arnold Chaffins
and Dempsy Chaffins, both of Garrett; three sisters, Hazel Reed of Garrett, Opal
Chaffins of Florida, Beatrice Moore of Michigan; six grandchildren, one
step-grandchild and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 2, at 11 a.m., at the Hall
Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergyman Bethel Bolen officiating. Burial
will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel.
Hellen C. Prater
Age, 92, formerly of Floyd County, died at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn,
Michigan, on Monday, January 22, 2001. She was the daughter of the late Campbell
and John Clark.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Prater. Survivors include one
son, Joseph Prater of Westland, Michigan; one daughter, Patricia Wickerham of
Grandeville, Michigan; and eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
James M. Crisp
Age, 70, of Martin, died Friday, January 26, 2001, at Our Lady of the Way
Hospital, at Martin. He was born May 29, 1930, at Martin, the son of the late
Jones and Susie Wallen Crisp. He was a retired coal miner, a Korean War Army
veteran, a member of the Prestonsburg Church of Christ, U.M.W.A. and AMVETS. His
first wife, Dora Mae Robinson Crisp preceded him in death. He is survived by his
wife, Hattie Lou Adkins Crisp. Other survivors include one son, James Ray Crisp
of Potterville, Michigan; two daughters, Kathy Samons of Martin, and Linda Sue
Halbert of Marshall, Michigan; one step-daughter, Brittany Noel Crisp, of
Martin; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted Monday, January 29, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel,
Martin, with Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in the Robinson Family
Cemetery, at Martin. Serving as pallbearers were Ronald Samons, Ronald D. Samons,
John Thomas Fern III, Larry Halbert, James Crisp, and Rutherford Tackett.
Lucille W. Patton
Age, 82, of Auxier, died Saturday, January 20, 2001, at Prestonsburg Health
Care Center following an extended illness. Born February 16, 1918, in Johnson
County, she was the daughter of the late Richard M. (Dick) and Fannie Richmond
Wells. She was a member of the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church and was a former
employee of Irvin Airchute at West Prestonsburg. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Charlie H. Patton. Survivors include one son, Roger Dean Patton, of
Decatur, Alabama; two daughters, Karen Lynn Howard of Auxier and Charlene Muncy
of Williamsport; two sisters, Mildred Sturgill and Beatrice Childers, both of
Auxier; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and
three step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, January
22, at 2 p.m., at the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church with Calvin Setser and
James Mollett officiating. Burial was in the Auxier Relocation Cemetery under
the direction of Preston Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Bill D.
Branham, Phillip Tucker, Ron Slone, Peter B. Howard, Jack Salyers and Manford
Walton.
Margaret Moore Sparkman
Age, 89, of Marion, Ohio, formerly of Farmers, and Floyd County, died
Saturday, January 27, 2001, at the Marion General Hospital, in Marion, Ohio.
Born May 26, 1911, in Wayland, she was the daughter of the late Mart Moore and
Mandy Collins Moore. She attended the Good Faith Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Sparkman. Survivors include three sons,
Von Sparkman of Morehead, Don Sparkman of Farmers and Fairl Sparkman of
McMinnville, Tennessee; seven daughters, Billie Klaiber of Marion, Ohio, Beulah
Walker of Farmer, Avanell Kidd of Columbus, Ohio, Jayne Martin of Huntertown,
Indiana, Gertrude Slone of Marion, Ohio, Berniece Coburn of Kendallville,
Indiana and Teresa Sparkman of Mt. Sterling; forty-three grandchildren,
sixty-eight great-grandchildren and sixteen great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 31, at 11 a.m., at the
Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home, Morehead, with Rev. Barkley Slone officiating.
Burial will be in the Jones Cemetery at Midland.
Mollie Hamilton Slone
Age, 88, of Beaver, died Saturday, January 27, 2001, in the McDowell
Appalachian Hospital. She was born February 4, 1912, in Craynor, the daughter of
the late Squire Hamilton and Nancy Newsome Hamilton. She was a member of the
Zion Regular Baptist Church for 66 years. Her husband, Taulbie Slone, preceded
her in death. Survivors include one son, Denver Slone of Beaver; two daughters,
Sarah Tackett of Grayson, Hilma Slone of Beaver; five grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday, January 30, at 11 a.m., at the Samaria Regular Baptist
Church, at Teaberry, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in
the Ike Roberts Cemetery, at Grethel, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Nellie K. Kingsley
Age, 84, of Toler Creek, died Saturday, January 27, 2001, at the Pikeville
Methodist Hospital. Born on July 20, 1916, in Floyd County, she was the daughter
of the late Sarah Stevens King and Joseph King. She was a member of the Upper
Toler Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Denver
Kingsley. Survivors include five sons, Paul Kingsley Jr., Thomas W. Kingsley,
Herbert R. Kingsley, Perry Kingsley and Terry Kingsley, all of Toler Creek;
three daughters, Sarah Stevens of Lorain, Ohio, Lona Shelby of Peoria, Illinois,
Yona Spears of Flat Rock, Michigan; one sister, Eva Keathley of Pikeville; 20
grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, six
step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday, January 30, at the Upper Toler Church of Christ, with Tommy
Bush officiating. Burial was in the Kingsley & King Family Cemetery at
Toler, under the direction of J.W. Call & Son Funeral Home. Pallbearers were
Eric Kingsley, Okie Spears, Philip Spears, Dewey Spears, Paul Kingsley II, Greg
Swiney, Greg Cheatham, Mark Barra and Richard May.
Phynetta Howell Newsome
Age, 56, of McDowell, died Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at her residence,
following an extended illness. Born on July 26, 1944, in Grethel, she was the
daughter of the late Jay and Hazel Tackett Howell. She is survived by her
husband, Daniel Newsome. Survivors include one son, Jeffrey Hall of Grethel;
three step-sons, Danny Newsome and Timmy Newsome, both of Orlando, Florida,
Curtis Newsome of Ashtabula, Ohio; three daughters, Judy Hall of Fitchfield,
Ohio, Joanne Mitchell of Beaver, Jackie Gadd of Berea; three brothers, Carmel
Howell, Arnold Howell, and Carl Dean Howell all of Grethel; two sisters, Virgie
Yates and Sue Hall, both of Grethel; eight grandchildren and four
step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 1, at
11 a.m., at the Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Grethel, with ministers of
the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Tackett
Cemetery, at Grethel, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Sadie Hicks Hall
Age, 71, of Melvin, died Sunday, January 28, 2001, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Prestonsburg, following an extended illness. Born on February 7,
1929, in Topmost, she was the daughter of the late Jonts Isaac and Victoria Cook
Isaac. She was a member of the Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Hicks. She is survived by her
husband, Estill Hall. Other survivors include one son, Charles Hicks of Garrett;
one daughter, Cathy Epling of Garrett; one brother, Berlin Isaac of Topmost;
four sisters, Hesta Bates of Melvin, Flora Hall of Topmost, Gertrude Jones and
Lillie Coleman, both of Columbus, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Funeral services
will be conducted Wednesday, January 31, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, at Martin, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church
officiating. Burial will be in the Hicks Cemetery, at Garrett.
Virgil Medders
Age, 69, of Betsy Layne, died Sunday, January 28, 2001, at his residence. He
was born January 18, 1932, in Alma, Georgia, the son of the late Bill Medders
and Cloie Hunter Medders. He was a construction worker, a member of the First
Baptist Church, Pikeville, and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his
wife, Carolyn Manley Medders. Other survivors include four sons, Virgil Medders
Jr. of Louisville, Frank Medders of Houston, Texas, Paul Medders of Daytona,
Florida, Ross Medders of Jacksonville, Florida; three daughters, Jennifer Oatman
and Pamela Medders both of Betsy Layne, Duanna Collins of Toccoa, Georgia; two
brothers, Billy Medders of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Ellis Medders of
Daytona Beach, Florida; four sisters, Cloie Vaughn and Diane Davis, both of
Madison, Indiana, Yvonne Queener and Sylvia Bates, both of Orlando, Florida, and
seven grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted Monday, January 29, at 3
p.m., at the Martin Cemetery, with the Rev. Paul Badgett officiating, under the
direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Willard Johnson
Age, 48, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, January 28, 2001, at the Hazard
Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born October 27, 1952, at Knott County the
son of Earline Hall Johnson of Knott County, and the late Hillard Johnson. He
was a salesman with Schwanns home food service. He is survived by his wife,
Melody L. Johnson. Other survivors include one son, Joshua W. Johnson of
Prestonsburg; three daughters, Melissa Huff, Angel M. England and Julie A.
Galiher all of North Vernon, Indiana; three sisters, Trecia Dials of Mallie,
Lucy Hays and Louise Johnson, both of Knott County; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 31, at 1 p.m., at the
Floyd Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg.
Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel.
Monday, January 29, 2001
William Calvin Greer
Age, 86, of Paintsville, died Thursday, January 25, 2001, at the Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born on October 25, 1914, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Samuel Greer and Naomi Burke Greer. He was a retired employee of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Crider Greer. Other survivors include three sons, William Ronald Greer of Tutor Key, Gary Greer of Little Paint Creek, Paul Roger Greer of Paintsville; two daughters, Alice Frazier of Thelma, Peggy Hall of Van Lear; one brother, Guy Greer of Lexington; two sisters, Madge Rutledge of Lexington, Evelyn Flanery of Allen; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 27, at 11 a.m., at the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, with Dick Vanhoose and Dave Flanery officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park.
Friday, January 26, 2001
I.D. Back
Age, 75, an Old Regular Baptist minister who had preached numerous funerals
in Floyd County and surrounding counties, died Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at
Letcher Manor Nursing Home in Whitesburg. He was moderator of Mount Olivet Old
Regular Baptist Church in Blackey and Blair Branch Church at Jeremiah, both in
Letcher County, as well as Little Dove Old Regular Baptist Church in Knott
County. He was born July 4, 1925, near Blackey. He was a World War II veteran,
having fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and had worked as a meat packer and a
miner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Rose Hamilton Back. Surviving
are a daughter, Sherry S. Fugate of Blackey, two sons, Ronald W. Back and
Anthony W. Back, both of Blackey, and other relatives, including a nephew, Joe
Back of Prestonsburg. Funeral services will be today (Friday), at 1 p.m., at
Mount Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church, under the direction of Letcher Funeral
Home. Burial will be in the Whitaker-Back Cemetery at Blackey.
Carl Steele
Age, 73, of Betsy Layne, died Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at his residence,
following a brief illness. Born on July 29, 1927, in Justill, he was the son of
the late J. W. (Pockets) Steele and Fannie Porter Steele. He was retired from
the United States Navy, and a retired car salesman for Big Y Auto Sales. He was
a member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 169 at Betsy Layne, and the
VFW at Martin. He was an honorary Floyd County deputy sheriff.
He is survived by his wife, Marelin Goins Steele. Other survivors include one
son, Carl Edward Steele of Oakland, California; one daughter, Joanna Reid of
Martin; one sister, Helen Robinette of Phoenix, Arizona; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 27, at noon, at the
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Tracy Patton officiating. Burial will
be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel.
Miles “Buck” Thornsberry
Age, 82, of Empire, Alabama, formerly of Knott County, died Tuesday, January
23, 2001, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born on August 8,
1918, in Knott County, he was the son of the late Webb and Alice Hall
Thornsberry. He was a retired machine operator for Rollex Industries. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Perry Thornsberry. Survivors include
two sons, Larry Thornsberry of Elmore, Mississippi, Edison Thornsberry of Kite;
five daughters, Louise Racliff of Empire, Alabama, Shirley Carlson of Melrose
Park, Illinois, Ruby Thornsberry of Litt Carr, Emogene Montaigne of Hindman,
Becky Mason of Elk Grove, Illinois; five brothers, Ed Thornsberry of
Elizabethtown, Coleman Thornsberry of Topmost, Johnny Thornsberry of
Prestonsburg, Freeman Thornsberry and Charlie Thornsberry, both of Detroit,
Michigan; one sister, Verlin Thornsberry of Kite, 10 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will
be conducted Sunday, January 28, at 11 a.m., at the Rebecca Old Regular Baptist
Church, at Kite, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating.
Burial will be in the King Cemetery, at Kite, under direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, Martin.
Opal Lee Goble
Age, 87, of Auxier, died Wednesday, January 24, 2001, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Prestonsburg, following an extended illness. Born on March 6,
1913, in Auxier, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Goble and Nola Crider
Goble. Her husband, Fred C. Goble, preceded her in death. Survivors include one
son, Freddie L. Goble of Prestonsburg; four grandchildren, and five
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 26, at 2
p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Rev. George Love
officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Park, at Staffordsville.
Dorthula “Buddy” Farley Patton Spurlock
Age, 60, of Conway, Arkansas, formerly of Knott County, died Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at Conway Memorial Hospital in Conway, Arkansas, following an extended illness. Born on May 12, 1940, in Logan County, West, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Melvin and Mintie Hicks Farley. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Spurlock. Survivors include four sons, Jerry Patton, Elmer Patton, and Billy Patton all of Marion, Ohio, and Nathaniel Patton of Conway, Arkansas; five daughters, Freda Patton, Lovenda Patton, Sarah Patton, Betty Patton, and Bobby Joe Patton, all of Marion, Ohio; four brothers, Harold “Buddy” Farley and Tommy Farley, both of Hollybush, James Fraley Jr. of Eastern, Jackie Farley of Decoy; seven sisters, Carol Jean Orick of Edgerton, Ohio, Sylvia Patton of Garrett, Mavis Hicks of Corona, Indiana, Alice Triplett of Plymouth, Ohio, Lillie Slone of Hollybush, Billie Jack of Angola, Ohio, Christine Hutchinson of Montpelier, Ohio; 39 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and 19 step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 27, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Sterlin and Bethel Bolen and Willie Collins officiating. Burial will be in the Chaffins Cemetery, at Mousie.
Wednesday, January 24, 2001
Charles Nathaneal Akers
Age, 82, of East Point, died Sunday, January 21, 2001, at his residence. Born
September 27, 1918, in Floyd County, he was a son of the late George and Mary
Hughes Akers. He had been a coal miner and was a US Army veteran of World War
II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Lorane Stanley Akers. He is
survived by two sons, Charles Akers of Seville, Ohio, and Roger Akers of East
Point; three daughters, Beulah Ann Greene, Scarlet Shepherd and Cindy Estepp,
all of East Point; a sister, Belva Howell of Prestonsburg; nine grandchildren,
and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 24, at
11 a.m., at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel in Paintsville, with J.M. Sloce
officiating. Burial will be in the Akers Family Cemetery at East Point.
James Milford Fitzpatrick
Age, 38, of Lackey, died Friday, January 19, 2001, at his residence, after a
sudden illness.
He was born November 11, 1962, in Hindman, and was a son of the late James and
Corine Stanley Fitzpatrick. He was a disabled factory worker. Survivors include
two daughters, Carey Nicole Conley of Hindman and Kristie Fitzpatrick of Martin;
a sister, Sue Hall of Lackey; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were
Monday, January 22, at 11 a.m., at the Lackey Freewill Baptist Church, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home of Martin. Burial was in the Lackey
Cemetery.
Tinsley “Slim” Manns
Age, 94, of Wayland, died Sunday, January 14, 2001, at Our Lady of the Way
Hospital at Martin. Born in Guage on December 18, 1906, he was a son of the late
Tinsley Manns and Polly Hoskins Manns Collins. He is survived by his wife,
Virgie Bolen Manns, caregiver, Ethel Coburn, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Wednesday, January 17, at the Hindman Funeral Service
Chapel, with Mike Caudill and Thomas Caudill officiating. Burial was in the
Green Bolen Cemetery at Leburn.
Don Michael Riffe
Age, 31, of Paintsville, died Saturday, January 20, 2001, at his residence.
He was born June 13, 1969, in Williamson, West Virginia, a son of Lou Riffe
Tackett and the late Don Cassady Riffe. He was a technician with Fannin’s
Plumbing. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Brandi Maynard Riffe,
a daughter, Cassidy Michaela Riffe, both of Paintsville, and his stepfather,
Dicky Tackett. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 23, at Jones-Preston
Funeral Home Chapel in Paintsville, with Jerry Fannin officiating. Burial was in
the Cline Cemetery at Inez.
Trylbia Hicks Osborne
Age, 78, of Payne, Ohio, died Sunday, January 7, 2001. She was born May 30,
1922, in Pyramid, the daughter of the late William and Mary Ann Coburn Hicks.
Her husband, Ezra Osborne, died in 1987. Survivors include one son, Kenneth
Larry Osborne of Benton; one daughter, Challis Jean Lee of Paulding Ohio; three
brothers, Bertral Hicks of Payne, Ohio, Delmer Hicks of Portsmouth; Garrett
Keith Hicks of Convoy, Ohio; three sisters, Sylvia Raines of Grundy, Virginia,
Katherine Onley of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Pearl Shannon Fulk of Antwerp, Ohio.
Burial was Wednesday, January 10, in Lehman Cemetery, Payne, Ohio.
Dora Shepherd Sizemore
Age, 86, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center. Born on December 6, 1914, in Magoffin County, she was
the daughter of the late Cleveland Shepherd and Islant Shepherd. Her husband,
Dave Sizemore, preceded her in death. Survivors include one daughter, Lyda S.
Caudill of Prestonsburg; one son Carl Sizemore of Morehead; two grandsons and
two great-grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 25, at
1 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, with Rev. Ted Shannon
officiating. Burial will be in the Reynolds-Sizemore Cemetery, Prestonsburg.
Orville Hall
Age, 87, of Hindman, died Monday, January 15, 2001, at the Knott County
Nursing Home in Hindman. He was born in Knott County, on April 8, 1913, a son of
the late Walter and Louetta Watts Hall. He was preceded in death by his first
wife, Connie Slone Hall. He is survived by his wife, Frankie Hall; two sons,
Clyde Hall of McArthur, Ohio, and Woody Hall of Shalimar, Florida; two
daughters, Wilma Huffman of Pickerington, Ohio, and Alma Blimes of Reynoldsburg,
Ohio; three stepsons, Edward, Dennis and Leroy Handshoe, all of Hueysville; one
stepdaughter, Tina Bolen of Hueysville; four brothers, Orbin Hall of Leburn,
Clarence Hall of Garner, Harold Hall of Ohio, and Bill Hall; five sisters, Olive
Elliott of Florida, Ida Pritchard of Dwale, Gracie Slone of Garner, Vina Slone
of Wayland, and Marie Thacker of Leburn; nine grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday, January 18, at the Hindman Funeral Services
Chapel, with Milburn Slone, Ronnie Robinson and Danny Amburgey officiating.
Burial was in the Slone Cemetery at Garner.
Johnnie Clatworthy
Age, 64, of Estill, died Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at the McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born June 29,
1935, in Wayland, the son of the late John Charles Clatworthy and Oralee Yates
Clatworthy. He was a retired coal miner, a member of UMWA Local No. 176, and a
U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Dora Jean Bradley Clatworthy.
Other survivors include three sons, John Charles Clatworthy of Tram, Clinton Ray
Clatworthy of Wayland, Kevin Clatworthy of McDowell; four daughters, Dianna Lee
Clatworthy of Dema, Lisa Jane Howell of Raven, Linda Jean Shepherd of
Hueysville, Elizabeth Ann Clatworthy of Richmond; one brother, Willard H.
Clatworthy of Williamsville, New Jersey; two sisters, Ora Lee Ratliff and Betty
Jane Moore, both of Canton, Ohio; and ten grandchildren. Funeral services will
be conducted Thursday, January 25, at 1 p.m., at the Martin Branch Freewill
Baptist Church, at Estill, with Clergymen Red Morris and Jimmy Hall officiating.
Burial will be in the Bradley Cemetery, at Wilson Creek, Langley, under the
direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.
Jimmie Edward Lawson
Age, 66, of McDowell, died Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at the Parkview Nursing
and Rehab Center, Pikeville, following a long illness. He was born January 11,
1935, in Drift, the son of Dixie Cornett Lawson, McDowell, and the late Dewey
Morgan Lawson. He was a retired supervisor for Magnetek Industries, and U.S. Air
Force, Korean War veteran. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one
step-son, Bill McCoy of Columbia, City, Indiana; one daughter, Vicky Jennings of
Martin; two brothers, Fred H. Lawson of Pikeville, Dewey D. Lawson of West
Liberty; three sisters, Anna Rae Ward and Patricia Cieslak, both of McDowell,
Glenda Lawson of High Point, North Carolina, and four grandchildren. Funeral
services will be conducted Friday, January 26, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral
Home Chapel, Martin, with the clergyman officiating. Burial was in the Lucy Hall
Cemetery, McDowell, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Timothy Buckley
Age, 50, of Lackey, died Saturday, January 13, 2001, at the Hazard
Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born in Covington, on June 18, 1950, a son
of William and Rita Brossart Buckley. In addition to his parents, he is survived
by his wife, Viola. Funeral services were Thursday, January 18, at the Hindman
Funeral Services Chapel, with Milburn Slone officiating. Burial was in the
Pleasant View Cemetery at Carrie.
Monday, January 22, 2001
Albert James
Age, 78, of Betsy Layne, died Wednesday, January 10, 2001. Born on April 10,
1922, in Vernal, Utah, he was the son of the late Cecil Millard and Myrtle
Anabell Johnson James. He was a self-employed vendor and U.S. Navy veteran of
World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Elizabeth James.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 11, at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel, with Archie Fugate officiating. Burial was in Marvin Sparks
Cemetery at Blaine.
Claude Bentley
Age, 63, of Grethel, died Tuesday, January 16, 2001, at the McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born October 28, 1937, in Ligon, the son
of the late Tim Bentley and Mary Elizabeth Henson Bentley. He was a retired coal
miner and a Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived by his wife, Roxanna Jones.
Other survivors include three daughters, Denise Stewart of Prestonsburg, Lucia
Ann Hamilton and Stefanie Lynn Kidd, both of Stanville; one sister, Draxie
Newsome of Ligon; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted
Friday, January 19, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with
Louis Frenoy officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at
Ivel.
Eloise Adkins
Age, 61, of Harold, died Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at her residence,
following an extended illness. Born on July 5, 1939, in Dana, she was the
daughter of the late Lee and Della Boyd Kidd. She was a member of the Sammy
Clark Branch Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Robert Eugene Adkins. Survivors include one daughter, Lee Ann Adkins of Harold;
five brothers, Hershell Kidd, Harold Kidd, and James Kidd, all of Dana, Lee Kidd
Jr. and Bobby Kidd, both of Ivel; four sisters, Offie Jarrells of Dana, Agnes
Davis of David, Phyllis Newsome of Frankfort, Gail Harvey of Honaker; and four
grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 19, at 11
a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Bobby Joe Spencer and
Jody Spencer officiating. Burial will be in the Boyd Cemetery, at Dana.
Juanita Harrington Conn
Age, 64, of Honaker, died Tuesday, January 16, 2001, at Pikeville Methodist
Hospital, following an extended illness. Born on June 3, 1936, in Harold, she
was the daughter of the late Aaron and Caroline Marshall Harrington. She was
preceded in death by her husband, B. R. Conn. Survivors include one son, Danny
Ray Conn of Honaker; one sister, Cora Taylor of Constantine, Michigan, four
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted
Friday, January 19, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with
Woody Crum officiating. Burial was in the Martin Cemetery.
Olive Mullins
Age, 56, of Hi Hat, died Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at McDowell Appalachian
Regional Hospital, following an extended illness. Born on March 21, 1944, in
McDowell, she was the daughter of the late Calaway and Aggie Osborne Paige. She
was a custodian for McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital and was a member of
the Pine Grove Baptist Church at Hi Hat.
She is survived by her husband, Claude H. Mullins. Survivors include two sons,
Rodney Mosley of McDowell, Keith Mosley of Springfield, Pennsylvania; one
stepson, Claude H. Mullins Jr. of Louisville; one daughter, Linda Sue Hall of
Topmost; three brothers, James Paige, Denver Paige and Delmer Paige, all of
McDowell; one sister, Bonnie Hamilton of Cave Run; five grandchildren and four
step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 20, at
11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, at Martin, with Harry Hargis and
Don Fraley Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Greenbury Hall Cemetery, at
McDowell.
Richard Franklin “Frankie” Spencer
Age, 48, of Paintsville, died Monday, January 15, 2001, at his residence.
Born on September 24, 1952, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late George
Spencer and Mildred Davis Spencer. Survivors include six sons, Jeffery Spencer
of Wabash, Indiana, Kalen Spencer, Casey Spencer, Corey Spencer, all of
Paintsville, Shane Spencer of Prestonsburg, and Carlos Morgan of Royalton; three
brothers, Ed Spencer of Paintsville, David Spencer of Martin, Steve Spencer of
Auxier; four sisters, Penny Fairchild, Beatrice Sergent and Janice Houston, all
of Paintsville, and Diana Barnes of Winchester. Funeral services were conducted
Thursday, January 18, at 11 a.m., in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel,
Paintsville, with Ted Shannon officiating. Burial was in the Spencer Family
Cemetery, Paintsville.
Loretta Mullins Stephens
Age, 53, of State Road Fork, Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, January 17, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center of an extended illness. Born September 30,
1947, in Garrett, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Prater and Lula
Prater. She was a member of the Faith Independent Freewill Baptist Church,
Prestonsburg, and was a volunteer fire fighter with the Middle Creek Volunteer
Fire Department. She is survived by her husband, Edgar (Ed) Stephens. Other
survivors include one daughter, Angela S. DeRossett of Prestonsburg; one son,
Dewey E. Stephens of Charlotte, North Carolina; two sisters, Patty Sue Prater of
Fayetteville, Arkansas, Lillian Joseph of Salyersville; two brothers, Arthur
Prater Jr. of Lorain, Ohio, Charlie Prater and three grandchildren. Funeral
services will be conducted Saturday, January 20, at 11 a.m., at the Faith
Independent Freewill Baptist Church, with Buddy Jones officiating. Burial will
be in the Ousley Family Cemetery, at Martin, under the direction of Carter
Funeral Home, Prestonsburg.
Paul Ward Thompson
Age, 90, of Wheelwright, died on Thursday, January 18, 2001. He was born at Stark in Elliott County, on October 26, 1910. He served in the Merchant Marines prior to World War II and served in the South Pacific during World War II. Subsequent to his military service, he began a career in the retail grocery business and successfully managed and owned several stores prior to his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Ura Bane Hunt Thompson of Wheelwright. Other survivors include a son, Floyd County Judge-Executive Paul Hunt Thompson; two sisters, Lucy Zegota of Bradenton, Florida, and Mary LeMaster of Lexington; three grandsons, four great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Carter Funeral Home in Prestonsburg, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, and at the Taul Funeral Home in Mount Sterling, on Saturday. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 21, at 2 p.m. at the Taul Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Crown Hill Cemetery at Sharpsburg.
Wednesday, January 17, 2001
Virgie Castle Hale Hicks
Age, 96, of Fredville, died Sunday, January 14, 2001, at Mt. Manor Nursing
Home, Prestonsburg, following an extended illness. Born on December 16, 1904, in
Mid, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Castle and Nearie Shepherd Castle.
She was twice married, first to R.B. Hale, and later to Dan Hicks, both preceded
her in death. Survivors include five sons, Jesse James Hale and Roy Hicks, both
of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Ruben Hale of Hope, Ellis Shepherd of Hope, Lindburg
Hale of Gunlock; three daughters, Bonnie Crisp of Banner, Opal Hale of
Ypsilanti, Michigan, Charity Hardy of Scottsdale, Arizona; one sister, Pearlie
Howard of Prestonsburg; 13 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be conducted Wednesday, January 17, at 11 a.m., at the
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with James Harmon officiating. Burial will
be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel. Pallbearers will be Jesse James
Hale, Ruben Hale, Ellis Shepherd, David Hale, Preston Hale, Brandon Hale,
Phillip Crisp, Darryl Crisp and Matthew Crisp.
Arizona “Donia” Howard
Age, 98, of Hueysville, died Thursday, January 11, 2001, at the Riverview
Manor Nursing Home at Prestonsburg. She was born in Decoy, on January 14, 1902,
the daughter of Billy Combs and Roseann Howard Combs. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Walter Howard.
Other survivors include six sons, Estill of Lima, Ohio, Arthur of Brooksville,
Florida, Dan of Dallas, Texas, Hubert of Claypool, Indiana, J.B. of North
Judston, Indiana and Ray of Charleston, South Carolina; five daughters, Creasie
Smith of Decoy, Virginia Stacy of Mill Creek, Indiana, Mally Clemons of Leburn,
Faye Judy of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Nadine Handshoe of Hueysville; 53
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 14, at the Hindman Funeral
Services Chapel with Hurley Smith and Randall Short officiating. Burial was in
the Bradley Cemetery at Decoy.
Martin Meeks
Age, 69, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, January 12, 2001, at the Highlands
Regional Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1931, at Ivel, the son of the
late John and Anna Slone Meeks. He was a construction worker. He is survived by
three sons, Martin Earl Meeks Jr. of Hudson, North Carolina, Homer Meeks of
Staffordsville and Jamie Meeks of Prestonsburg; one daughter, Dana Michelle
Hamilton; two step-sons, Martin J. Meeks and Jerry Allen Meeks; two brothers,
Homer Meeks of Oceana, West Virginia and Johnny Meeks of Mobile, Alabama; two
sisters, Betty Tipton of Tampa, Florida and Julie Boyd of Banner; and seven
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 16, at 1 p.m.,
at the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg. Burial was in the Davidson
Memorial Gardens at Ivel.
Grace Evelyn Ratliff
Age, 62, of Rineyville, died Friday, January 12, 2001, at the Hardin County
Memorial Hospital.
Born on August 25, 1938, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late
Goldie Hall and John Hall. She was a retired UARCO employee, and was of the
Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, Bennie Ratliff. Other survivors
include one son, Jerry Ratliff of Elizabethtown; two daughters, Letitia Kidd of
Radcliff, Sheila Sheffield of Vine Grove; four brothers, Roy Hall and Edgar
Hall, both of Harold, Luther Hall of Harrodsburg, Gary Hall of Radcliff; one
sister, Magdeline Adkins of Harold; and three grandchildren. Funeral services
were conducted Sunday, January 14, at the J.W. Call Chapel, with Jim Patton
officiating. Burial was in the Ratliff Cemetery, at Cowpen.
James Arvin Griffith
Age, 59, of Martin, died Sunday, January 14, 2001, at his residence,
following an extended illness.
Born on February 11, 1941, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Elbert
and Rosie Nolen Griffith. He was a disabled surgical technician, and a member of
the Community United Baptist Church at Hueysville. He is survived by his wife,
Janice Hale Griffith. Other survivors include two daughters, Beverly Rose
Nelson, and Dreama Noama Johnson, both of Prestonsburg; four brothers, Woodrow
Griffith of Martin, Jerry Griffith of Knott County, Dougie Griffith and Arnold
Griffith, both of Floyd County; seven sisters, Carrie Mullins of Clay City,
Mazella Clemmons of Breathitt County, Nancy Jane Jones of Hazard, Sally Makee of
Tennessee, Anna Boyer of Martin, Magaline Woods of Michigan, Angela Marie Slone
of Knott County; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted
Wednesday, January 17, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin,
with Jerry Manns, Earl Slone and Bethel Bolen officiating. Burial will be in the
Hale-Shepherd Cemetery, at Gunlock.
Keith David Lawson
Age, 34, died Thursday, January 11, 2001, in the line of duty. He was serving
his second tour in the United States military as a Staff Sergeant in Frankfurt,
Germany. He was a native Floyd Countian, from Garrett, and was a member of the
Garrett First Baptist Church. He was the son of Rondell and Jackie Lawson of
London, formerly of Garrett. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his
wife, Natalie Sullivan Lawson. Other survivors include two daughters, Kiley
Grace Lawson of Frankfurt Germany and Micah Danielle Lawson of Pikeville; two
brothers, Rondell Darrell Lawson of Garrett, and Timothy Lawson of Metropolis,
Illinois; two sisters, Danise Lawson Harrelson of London and Ronda Jane Lawson
Gaines of Valdosta, Georgia.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 20, at 1 p.m. at Hall
Funeral Home, Martin, with Clergymen Mark Tackett and Randy Osborne officiating.
Burial will be in the Turner/Lawson Cemetery, located on Turkey Creek.
Lonnie Jarrell
Age, 76, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, January 11, 2001, at his residence.
Born on May 11, 1924, in Emma, he was the son of the late Bill and Victoria
Riddle Jarrell. He was a disabled coal miner and a member of the Church of
Christ at Prestonsburg. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bell Jarrell
and his second wife, Bonnie Ruth Francis Lewis Jarrell. He is survived by his
wife, Janette Akers Jarrell. Other survivors include one daughter, Estill Jean
Endicott of Prestonsburg; seven step-sons, Roger Cousino, Phillip Engles, Randy
Cousino, Robin Cousino, and Ralph Cousino, all of Michigan; Ted Click and Tony
Click, both of Prestonsburg; one brother, Adrain Jarrell of Dwale; two sisters,
Lola Boyd of Prestonsburg, Louellen Branham of Ashland; three grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 15,
2001, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Evangelist
Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in the Jarrell Family Cemetery, at
Cow Creek, Prestonsburg.
Shawn Dalton Collins
Age, nine months old, of Harold, died Friday, January 12, 2001, at U.K.
Childrens Hospital in Lexington, following a brief illness. Born on April 5,
2000, in Pikeville, he was the son of Shawn and Anita Gail McKinney Collins.
Survivors, other than his parents, include his grandparents, Larry and Brenda
Collins Howell, and Morgan and Nadine Watson McKinney, all of Honaker; and
Phyllis McKinney of Martin, and John Hunter of Printer; one brother, Aaron Brett
Howell and one sister, Adrienne Hope Howell, both of Honaker. Funeral services
were conducted Monday, January 15, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, Martin, with elders of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints
officiating. Burial was in the Blue Rose Cemetery, at Honaker.
Norma Collins Crider
Age, 90, of Van Lear, died Friday, January 12, 2001, at the Mountain Manor of
Paintsville, of an extended illness. Born October 10, 1910, on John’s Creek
(Floyd County), she was the daughter of the late William H. Collins and Martha
Elizabeth Clark Collins. She attended the Freewill Baptist Church. She is
survived by her husband, Arson Crider. Funeral services were conducted Sunday,
January 14, at 1:00 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, with
Rev. Roger Goble officiating. Burial was in the Crider Family Cemetery, John’s
Creek Road, Van Lear.
Willard Stanley
Age, 80, of Lexington, formerly of Melvin, died Saturday, January 13, 2001,
at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, following an extended illness. He was born
August 19, 1920, at Draffin, the son of the late Jessie and Bessie Ratliff
Stanley. He was a retired Kentucky Department of Mines and Minerals
commissioner, a member of the Wheelwright Masonic Lodge and a World War II Army
Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Pansy Mae Johnson Stanley. Other
survivors include one son, Willard Stanley Jr., of Lexington; five daughters,
Patricia McCown and Sherry Goeing, both of Melvin, Carol Sue Sword and Deborah
Hall, both of Lexington and Charlotte Lynn of Pikeville; two sisters, Ruby Hall
of Weeksbury, Louise Slone of Elkhorn City; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral
services will be conducted Wednesday, January 17, at Hall Funeral Home Chapel,
Martin, with Clergyman Louie Ferrari officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson
Memorial Gardens at Ivel.
Fred Kelly Marshall
Age, 56, of Langley, died Saturday, January 13, 2001, at his residence. He was born August 21, 1945, in Martin, the son of the late Sidney and Opal Osborne Marshall. He was a retired miner and a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by five brothers, Jimmy Marshall and Carlos Marshall both of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Harlos Marshall of Langley, Clyde Douglas Marshall of Lexington, Bobby McGuffey of Scottsville; four sisters, Rebecca Hall of Martin, Ada Weaver of Cement City, Michigan, Sue Spangler of Mt. Gilard, Ohio, Cendia Hall of Langley. Memorial service will be Friday, January 19, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin.
Monday, January 15, 2001
Gracie Mosley Combs
Age, 76, of Garner, died Thursday, January 11, 2001, at the Hazard
Appalachian Regional Hospital, following an extended illness. Born on May 29,
1924, in Hindman, she was the daughter of the late Clifton and Ruthie Short
Mosley. She was a member of the Crossroads Community Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Green Combs. Survivors include two sons,
Donald Combs of Garner, Eulice Combs of Garrett, Indiana; one daughter, Debbie
Childers of Garner; two sisters, Rebecca Thornsberry of Garner, Ellen Gamble of
Corunna, Indiana, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be conducted Sunday, January 14, at 1 p.m., at the Crossroads Community
Baptist Church at Hindman, with Cullin Caudill, James Hughes and others
officiating. Burial will be in the Ben Slone Cemetery, at Garner, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Madison and Mason Tackett
Madison Tracy and Mason Lucas Tackett, twin sons of Lucas and Stephanie
Tackett of Hi Hat, died shortly after they were born, Wednesday, January 10,
2001, at Pikeville Methodist Hospital.
Besides their parents, they are survived by two brothers, Dillion Tackett and
Jacob Tackett, both at home; their paternal grandparents, Barbara and Eugene
Skeens of Raccoon, and Marvin Tackett of Grethel; and their maternal
grandparents, Linda and Joey Horn of Hi Hat and Teddy Anderson of Grapevine.
Graveside services were conducted at the Frank Tackett Cemetery, Virgie,
Saturday, January 13, under the direction of Justice Funeral Services,
Pikeville.
Mary E. Clark
Age, 95, of Betsy Layne, died Wednesday, January 10, 2001, at the Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born December 31, 1905, in Floyd County,
she was the daughter of the late Letha Walters Clark Steel and Paris Clark. She
was a member of the Coal Run Church of Christ. Survivors include her
great-nephews, Jim Clark of Betsy Layne, Denny Hall and Scotty Hall of
Lexington; great-nieces, Cecelia Bryant of Betsy Layne and Pam Rowe of Berea.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 13, at the J.W. Call & Son
Funeral Home Chapel, with Tim McCoy officiating. Burial was in the Johnson
Memorial Park.
Pete Mullins
Age, 66, of Sugar Camp of Robinson Creek, died Wednesday, January 10, 2001,
at Parkview Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Robinson Creek. He was
born at Weeksbury, June 18, 1934, a son of the late Patton and Mountie Johnson
Mullins. He was a disabled carpenter, formerly employed, by Elliott Construction
and was a member of the Dorton General Baptist Church. He is survived by his
wife, Jeanetta Cole Mullins. Other survivors include three daughters, Teresa
Clancy of Florida, Anita Burke of Virgie, Sheila Ann Gibson of Pikeville; and
one grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 12, in the Lucas
& Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Pikeville, with John Vance and others
officiating. Burial was in the Cole Cemetery, at Sugar Camp.
Ted “H.” Salisbury Jr.
Age, 73, of Martin, died Wednesday, January 10, 2001, at the Rockcastle Hospital and Respiratory Care, Mount Vernon. He was born October 30, 1927, in Weeksbury, the son of the late Ted Salisbury and Lucy Casebolt Salisbury. He was a retired railroad conductor, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of John W. Hall Masonic Lodge, No. 950, at Martin; Oleika Shrine Temple; and was a member of the Scottish Rite. Survivors include one daughter, Clara Marks of Bloomfield, Michigan; one brother, Rodney Salisbury of Southgate, Michigan; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 13, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel.
Friday, January 12, 2001
Magdalene Bentley Little
Age, 70, of LaRue, Ohio, native of McDowell, died Tuesday, Janury 2, 2001.
Born May 13, 1930, at McDowell, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Ann
Hall Bentley. She was a retired teacher and belonged to the Ohio Retired
Teachers Organization. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald O.
Little. Survivors include one daughter, Donna Lynn Moore; one sister, Myrtle
Newsome. Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 5, at the Schoedinger
North Chapel, in LaRue, with Bufford Howell officiating. Burial was in the LaRue
Cemetery. (Information, courtesy of R.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home.)
Albert Richard James
Age, 78, of Betsy Layne, died Wednesday, January 10, 2001. Born April 10,
1922, in Vernal, Utah, he was the son of the late Cecil Millard James and Myrtle
Anabell Johnson James. He was a self employed vendor and a W.W. II U.S. Navy
veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Elizabeth James. He is
survived by one daughter, Judy Jones of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Funeral services
were conducted Thursday, January 11, at 2:00 p.m., at the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home, Paintsville, with Archie Fugate officiating. Burial was in the Marvin
Sparks Cemetery, at Blaine.
Frank Layne Caldwell
Age, 95, of Bowling Green, died Tuesday, January 9, 2001, at the Medical
Center at Bowling Green. Born in Floyd County, he was the son of the late James
Caldwell and Virginia Layne Caldwell. He was a retired grocery owner and was a
member of Clermont First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Edith Stanley Caldwell. Survivors include one daughter, Virginia Clark
of Bowling Green; one son, James Robert Caldwell of Tallahassee, Florida; four
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, January 10, at the J. C. Kirby &
Son Lovers Lane Chapel, Bowling Green. Burial was in the Oakhill Cemetery,
Clermont, Florida.
Evan Tackett Jr.
Age, 57, of Printer, died Tuesday, January 9, 2001, at Riverview Manor
Nursing Home, Prestonsburg. Born on August 18, 1943, in Floyd County, he was the
son of the late Evan and Beatrice Tackett. He was a disabled sawmill employee.
He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Maxie Meade Tackett. Survivors
include one brother, John Tackett of Printer. Funeral services were conducted
Thursday, January 11, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin,
with Denver Meade officiatng. Burial was in the Jeff Hunter Cemetery, at
Printer.
Timothy Hunt
Age, 34, of Centre, Alabama, formerly of Floyd County, died Saturday, January
7, 2001, at Gadsden, Alabama, following an automobile accident. Born on July 6,
1966, in Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late Lester Burgess Hunt and Donna
Rita Branham Hunt. He was a mechanic. Survivors include one brother, Michael
Hunt of Dry Ridge. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 11, at 11
a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Nathan Lafferty
officiating. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel.
Chalmer Blevins
Age, 77, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, January 9, 2001, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born August 11, 1923, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Smith Blevins and Clara Adams Blevins. He was a self-employed taxi owner and driver, and was a W.W. II Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Blevins. Other survivors include a daughter, Judy Jones of Ypsilanti, Michigan; one sister, Phyllis Jean Ford of Staffordsville; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 12, at the Tom’s Creek Free Will Baptist Church, at Nippa, with James Kelly Caudill and Larry Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Park, at Staffordsville, under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.
Wednesday, January 10, 2001
Freddie Williams
Age, 67, of Prestonsburg, retired body shop owner, died Saturday, January 6,
2001, in the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. He was born May 4,
1933, in Martin, a son of the late W.B. Williams and Babe Dingus Graham. He was
a graduate of Millersburg Military Institute, Betsy Layne High School, and was a
Korean War army veteran. He is survived by two sons, Shawn Williams of Raleigh,
North Carolina, Jody Williams of Louisville; one daughter, Susie Williams Rakotz
of Gastonia, North Carolina; one sister, Judy Williams Perry of Paintsville; and
five grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 9, at 1 p.m. in the Hall
Funeral Home Chapel, at Martin, with Clergyman John Paul Salyer officiating.
Burial was in the Mandy Dingus Cemetery, at Martin. Pallbearers were Jackie
Rowe, Carl Blair, Mike Lowe, Steve Lowe, Tim Parks, Jamie Daniels, Jack Slone
and Kent Rose.
Josephine Jervis
Age, 78, of Endicott, died Monday, January 8, 2001, at the Pikeville
Methodist Hospital. She was born January 14, 1922, in Prestonsburg, the daughter
of the late Andrew and Mary Clay Hatfield. She was a member of the Church of
Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Jervis. Other survivors include four sons,
Freddie Jervis of Circleville, Ohio, Jeffery Jarvis and Johnny Jervis, both of
Endicott, Stanley Jervis of Prestonsburg; six daughters, Maggie Damron of Tram,
Lou Jane Hunter of Mansfield, Ohio, Shirley Jervis, Mary Ann Burchett, Rosetta
Ward, and Roberta Burchett, all of Endicott; three sisters, Emogene Burchfield
of Rochester, Michigan, Marie Jarvis of Pontiac, Michigan, Dolly Blevins of
Tram; 24 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
conducted Thursday, January 11, at 11 a.m., at the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel
with Evangelists Bennie Blankenship and Delmar Jervis officiating. Burial will
be in the Jervis Cemetery at Endicott.
Robert Lee Burchett
Age, 74, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, January 6, 2001, at Central Baptist
Hospital, in Lexington, after an extended illness. He was born September 10,
1926, in Pike County, the son of the late Ermine and Ida Clark Burchett. He was
a retired coal miner, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He is
survived by his wife, Ida Lowe Burchett. Other survivors include two sons, Jimmy
Burchett and Scott Burchett, both of Prestonsburg; two daughters, Brenda
Burchett of Prestonsburg, Kathy Jarvis of Banner; one brother, Willie Burchett
of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Garnet Ward of Columbus,Ohio; and six
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 9, at 1 p.m., at
the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel in Prestonsburg. Burial was in the Burchett
Cemetery at Goble Branch Rd., Prestonsburg.
Roger Dale Cartmell
Age, 51, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, January 6, 2001, following an
extended illness. Born on July 5, 1949, in Pike County, he was the son of Bert
and Nell Thompson Cartmell. He was a disabled laborer. Survivors include one
son, Nathan M. Cartmell of Lexington; one daughter, Racheal F.Cartmell of
Lexington; one brother, Bert Douglas Cartmell of Prestonsburg; two sisters,
Karen Lynn Warrix and Joan S. Hite, both of Prestonsburg; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 10, at 11a.m., at the
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Hillary Underwood of Zebulon Church of
Christ officiating. Burial will be in the Bent Ridge Cemetery, at Meta. Active
pallbearers are Steve Warrix, Damon Newsome, Clifford Woods, James Gayheart,
Martin Lee Hayden, Kenny Taylor, Jason Slone, and Scotty Crum. Honorary
pallbearers are Bert D. Cartmell, Nathan M. Caudill, Larry Thompson and
Johnathan Holbrook.
Rosemary Samons
Age, 52, of Dana, died Friday, January 5, 2001, at her residence, following
an extended illness. Born on April 29, 1948, in Floyd County, she was the
daughter of the late Noble and Ollie Jane Boyd Samons. Survivors include one
son, Brian Samons of Dana; four daughters, Christine Fields of Banner, Laverne
Sexton of Lexington, Sherry Smith, and Tracy Conley, both of Garrett; three
brothers, Joe Harris and Perry Samons, both of Easley, South Carolina, and Larry
Noble Samons of Dana; two sisters, Anna Lucille Branham of Frankfort, Sarah Mae
Wicker of Dana; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services
were conducted Tuesday, January 9, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, Martin, with Evangelist Bennie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in the
Martin Cemetery, Martin.
Virginia Jean Slone
Age, 72, of Warsaw, Indiana, died Sunday, January 7, 2001, at Kosciusko
County Hospital. Born on March 10, 1928, in Floyd County, she was the daughter
of the late Issac Caudill and Martha Johnson Caudill. She was a retired Jomac
Product Company employee. Her husband, Walker Slone, preceded her in death.
Survivors include five sons, Maynard Hall Jr., and Eugene Slone, both of Warsaw,
Indiana, John Edward Slone of Claypool, Indiana, Douglas Slone of Elkhart,
Indiana, Jimmy Slone of Pierceton, Indiana; one daughter, Brenda Slone Reese of
Cassopolis, Michigan; one brother, Isaac Caudill Jr. of Virginia; one
stepsister, Cricket Caudill; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 11, at 10 a.m., at the
Drift Pentecostal Church.
Burial will be in the Drift Cemetery, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home,
Martin.
Monday, January 8, 2001
Greenville Calhoun
Age, 84 of Dwale died Friday, January 5, 2001, at Highlands Regional Medical
Center of Prestonsburg,. following an extended illness. He was born on June 13,
1916, in Water Gap. He was the son of the late Sam and Mary Hignite Calhoun. He
was a retired Kentucky West Virginia Gas Company employee and a veteran. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Magdalene Elliott Calhoun. Survivors include one
brother-in-law he raised, Keith Shannon (Bucky) Elliott of Dwale; and two
daughters, Iris Jean Calhoun and Brenda Fitch, both of Dwale. Funeral services
will be conducted on Monday, January 8, at 1 p.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral
Home of Martin. Earnest Sword, Bill Collins, Tommy Nelson and Gordon Fitch will
be officiating. Entombment will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel,
under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Active pallbearers are
Bucky Elliott, John Swisher, James Morrison, Dick Goble, Jack Howard and Keith
Doug Webb.
Visitation was held Saturday at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Chester Porter
Age, 74, of Allen, died Wednesday, January 3, 2001, at Pikeville Methodist
Hospital, following an extended illness. Born on September 30, 1926, in Allen,
he was the son of the late Henry and Jane Hinton Porter. He was a salesman for a
mining company and was a member of the First Baptist Church at Allen. He is
survived by his wife, Beatrice E. Beverly Porter. Other survivors include one
son, William Chester Porter of Allen; one daughter, Deborah Porter Lumpkins of
Allen; three brothers, Harry Porter of Jackson, Michigan, Forrest Porter and
Clyde Porter, both of Water Gap; two sisters, Minnie Canova of East Hanover, New
Jersey, Vena Mae Burchett of Ypsilanti, Michigan; four grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 7, at 2
p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, at Martin, with Arnold Turner
officiating.
Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Conner Oneil Hamilton
Of Wheelwright, died January 2, 2001, at Highlands Regional Medical
Center.
Born on January 2, 2001, in Prestonsburg, he was the son of Leah Shaniel
Hamilton. Survivors include his grandparents, Tammy Hamby of Prestonsburg, and
Randy Hamilton of McDowell; step-grandfather, Som Chal Senavinin;
great-grandparents, Jerry and Glenda Hamby of Wheelwright, and Dorothy DeRossett;
and great-great-grandparents, Margie Hamby and Clyde and Estelle Mosley.
Graveside services were conducted Thursday, January 4, at 2 p.m., at the Hamby
Cemetery, Weeksbury, with Louie Ferrari officiating, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Louise Hicks
Age, 62, of Hueysville, died Monday, December 25, 2000, at the Cleveland
Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Born July 2, 1938, she was the daughter of the late
Solomon and Virgie Tackett Adkins. She was a retired custodian at Allen Central
High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Blaine Hicks. Survivors
include three sons, Ricky Dean Hicks, Duane Eddie Hicks and Ronald Keith Hicks,
all of Hueysville; two brothers, Wayne and Ray Vernon Adkins of Hueysville; one
sister, Mae Duff of Hueysville; and two grandchildren, Melanie Nicole and Fred
Tyler Hicks. Funeral services were conducted Friday, December 29, at Maytown
Methodist Church in Maytown, with ministers Roy Harlow, Jerry Manns and Paul
Rice officiating. Burial was in the Adkins Cemetery at Prater Fork, Hueysville,
under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin.
Phyllis Mae Moore
Age, 66 of Langley died Friday, January 5, 2001, at her residence following
an extended illness. She was born on February 13, 1934, in Floyd County. She was
the daughter of the late Johnny and Cathy Lawson Garrison. She a homemaker and a
member of the Church of Christ at Arkansas Creek. Survivors include her husband,
Doc Ed Moore; two sons, Terry Moore of Martin and Dewey Moore of Langley; three
daughters, Linda Moore of Langley, Cathy Rogers of Grethel, and Candy Little of
Martin; one brother; Johnny Garrison Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; four sisters,
Tennessee Sanders of Elkhorn City, Betty Jo Bush of Martin, Magalene Scarberry
of Martin and Hazel Patton of Kentucky; nine grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, January 8, 2001,
at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Ronnie Sammons and others
officiating. Burial will be in the Webb-Moore Cemetery in Langley, under the
direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Herbert Hoover
Age, 82, of Claysville, formerly of Robertson County, died Wednesday, January
3, 2001, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Born in Floyd County, November 6, 1918,
he was the son of the late Levi and Elizabeth Hicks Hoover, he was a retired
Ladish Company employee, a retired farmer and an Army Corporal of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Hoover; four daughters, Joan Hoover Ingram of
Brooksville, Brenda Hoover Henson of Walton, Helen Hoover Stewart of
Brooksville, and Delvon Hoover Jones of Madison, Alabama; four sisters, Nora
Henson and Ethel Hoover, both of Robertson County and Juanita Lawson and Yvonne
Ellis, both of Harrison County; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 7, at the Robertson County
Funeral Home, Mt. Olivet. Burial will be in the Kentontown Cemetery, under the
direction of Robertson County Funeral Home.
Ruth O. Sherman Mosley
Age, 83, of Melvin died Friday, January 5, 2001, at the McDowell Appa-lachian
Regional Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born June 17, 1917, in
Wayland. She was the daughter of the late Herndon H. Sherman and Minnie Davis
Sherman. She was a homemaker and an active member of the order of Eastern Star
Wheelwright Chapter #477 for several years until her health prevented her
participation. She was worthy matron several times. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Chester W. Mosley. Survivors include two sons, Larry M. Mosley of
Emma and, Barry D. Mosley of Melvin.; three daughters, Myrna L. Williams and
Marilyn Tackett, both of Prestonsburg, and Greta F. Hernandez of Versailles; one
sister, Irene Mullins of New Port Richie, Florida.; 11 grandchildren and 20
great-grandchildren. Funeral graveside services will be held at the Nelson
Frazier Funeral Home of Martin,with Ted Shannon officiating. Burial will be in
the Matthew Tackett Cemetery in Melvin, under the direction of Nelson Frazier
Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home on Saturday.
James Monroe Powers
Age, 92, of Auxier, died Monday, January 1, 2001, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Prestonsburg, following an extended illness. Born on August 8,
1908, on Johns Creek, he was the son of the late David and Jennilee Honeycutt
Powers. He was a disabled coal miner, and was a member of the Auxier Freewill
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Privette Powers.
Survivors include four sons, Richard Dean Powers of Auxier, Robert Keith Powers
of Abbott, Glenn Powers and William James Powers, both of Prestonsburg; three
daughters, Deanna Harless of Hager Hill, Charlene Harless of Dayton, Ohio,
Maggie Collins of Auxier; one brother, George Powers of Auxier, 52
grandchildren, 85 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were conducted Thursday, January 4, at 1 p.m., at the Auxier Freewill
Baptist Church, with Rev. Bobby Spencer, Shane Powers, Calvin Setser and James
Mollette officiating. Burial was in the Auxier Relocation Cemetery, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Active pallbearers were Roger
Collins, Micheal Harless, Scott Powers, Mark Harless, Dean Harless, Wayne
Harless, Shane Powers, Glen Jr. Powers, Shawn Powers, George Harless, Charles
Powers, Paul Fannin, and Darrell Fannin. (Reprinted because of an error)
Uble Coy Elswick
Age, 76 of Westmore Land, Tennessee, formerly of Virgie, passed away Friday,
January 5, 2001, in the Macoo County General Hospital. He was born January 25,
1924, in Hartley. He was the son of the late Willie and Corille Hampton Elswick.
He was a retired machinist mechanic and a former truck driver. He was survived
by one son, Bradley Elswick of Detroit, Michigan.; one daughter, Loriene Akers
of Westmoreland, Tennessee; two brothers, Herbert Elswick and Hubert Elswick,
both of Virgie; seven great grandchildren, eight grandchildren and five
step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter,
Hessie Virginia Goodin, two brothers, William Elswick Jr. and Travis Elswick;
one sister, Belvie Elswick; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral
services will be held on Monday, January 8, at 11 a.m., at the Long Fork Regular
Baptist Church of Virgie, with Minister Monroe Jones officiating. Visitation was
held at the church on Saturday and at 6 p.m. Sunday, with nightly services at 7
p.m. Interment will be at Elswick Cemetery in Virgie, under the direction of R.S.
Jones and Son Funeral Home of Virgie.
Hubert Clayton Gambill
Hubert Clayton Gambill, 81, of Paintsville, died Friday, December 29, 2000, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. Born December 9, 1919, in Pike County, he was the son of the late Lawrence C. Gambill and Oma Drago Gambill. He was self-employed at Gambill’s Electric. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Martha Leona Painter Gambill. Other survivors include one son, Michael Gambill, and one stepson, James G. Payne, both of Prestonsburg; two daughters, Virginia L. Gambill and Kathy Kirk, both of Paintsville; two brothers, Frank Gambill of Berea and Marvin Gambill of Cincinnati, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 1, at the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, Paintsville, with Rev. Wayne Fields and Rev. Jimmy Jennings officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park, at Staffordsville, under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Friday, January 5, 2001
Sarah Margie Elkins
Age, 84, of Harold, died Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at her residence, following a sudden illness. Born on March 2, 1916, in Pike County, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie King and Clara Pruitt King. She was a member of the Cynthiana United Baptist Church at Boldman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Elkins. Survivors include two sons, Billy J. Elkins of Harold, Ralph E. Elkins of Winchester; three brothers, Willie King of Cannonsburg, Albert P. King of Betsy Layne, John Paul King of Louisa; three sisters, Olgie Layne of Boldman, Dolly Senters of Loraine, Ohio, Roxie Justice of Harold; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 5, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with ministers of the United Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Neeley Family Cemetery, on Abbott, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Helen Irene Butcher
Age, 72, of Williamsport, died Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born on November 27, 1928, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Branham and Martha Hall Branham. She was a cook at Carl D. Perkins Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Butcher. Other survivors include three sons, Charles Eddie Butcher of Williamsport, Darrell Butcher of Oil Springs, and Leonard Butcher of Salyersville; four daughters, Mary Jo Christian, Lorene Johnson, Betty Buskirk, all of Williamsport, and Virginia Frasure of Freeburn; two brothers, Lester Branham of Van Lear, and Willodean Brooks of Columbus, Ohio, 16 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 5, 1 p.m., at the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, Paintsville, with Ellis Hamilton, David A. Meek and Hub Billiter officiating. Burial will be in the Butcher Family Cemetery, Williamsport, under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
James E. McClanahan
Age, 72, of New London, Ohio, died Friday, December 29, 2000, at Fisher
Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, after an extended illness. He was born May 1,
1928, in Owsley, the son of the late Willie F. and Goldie Adkins McClanahan.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked at the former
Nickles Bakery in New London as a driver for several years; at Ohio Body
Manufacturing in New London until it closed; and at Anvil Industries in
Wellington, until his retirement. After retirement he worked part-time at
Firelands Electric in New London. He was an active member of the New London
Church of Christ. He is survived by three daughters, Beverly Fogle and Deborah
Gardner, both of New London, and Wanda Patton of Akron; four brothers, Arlin
McClanahan of Michigan, Joe McClanahan of St. Louis, Missouri, Tommy
McClanahan and William McClanahan both of New London; two sisters, Myrtle
Hinchman and Marie Clapp, both of Indiana; six grandchildren, 4
great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandsons. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at the New London Church of Christ, with
minister Charles Mead officiating.
Burial, with military rites, was in the Grove Street Cemetery, New London.
Jim Wagner
Age, 92, of Flatwoods, formerly of Floyd County, died Monday, January 1, 2001, at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland. Born on May 27, 1908, he was the son of the late Mary Boyd Wagner and N.L. Wagner. He was a coal miner and member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Howard Wagner, of Raceland; two daughters, Genevieve Obroff of Flatwoods and Sylvia Lee Little of Piketon, Ohio; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 4, at the J.W. Call Funeral Home, with Tommy Spears and James Hubert Harmon officiating. Burial was in the Ferguson Cemetery, at Harold, under the direction of J.W. Call & Son Funeral Home.
Wednesday, January 3, 2001
William “Bill” Perry
Age, 99, of Harold, died Saturday, December 30, 2000, at his residence,
following an extended illness. Born on March 8, 1901, in Clinchport, Virginia,
he was the son of the late Thurman and Metilda Rogers Perry. He was a disabled
coal miner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roxie Lawson Perry.
Survivors include one daughter, Geneva Welch of Kingsport, Tennessee; one
half-sister, Katie Iams of Amherstdale, West Virginia, two grandchildren,
three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at 11 a.m., at
the Upper Toler Creek Church of Christ, at Harold, with Tommy Bush and others
officiating. Burial was in the Roberts and Howell Cemetery, at Harold, under
the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Alvin P. Fields
Age, 68, of Allen, died Friday, December 29, 2000, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born on December 31, 1931, in Allen, he was the son of the late Ara and Cynthia Louranie Porter Fields. He was a retired veteran of the United States Army, and was a member of the Emma United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Judith Diana Hager Fields Other survivors include one son, Larry H. Fields of Garrett, three stepsons, Ronald Frasure Jr. of Prestonsburg, Dwight Alan Frasure of Allen, Barry T. Frasure of Martin; two daughters, Sandra Yocum of New Jersey, Sharon Wilfong of Illinois; one step-daughter, Shari Crisp of Winchester; one brother, Claude Fields of Titasville, Florida; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Paul Aiken officiating. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Birtha Henderson
Age, 57, of Deane, died Friday, December 29, 2000, at her residence. Born on September 8, 1943, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Tippy Ann Mitchell Newsome. She is survived by her husband, Charles Meade. Other survivors include three sons, Joe Hall and Madison Hall, both of Taylor, Michigan, Ronald Hall, both of Deane; one daughter, Teresa Gibson of Knott County; three brothers, Frank Newsome of Johnson County, Andy Ray Newsome of Meade County, Robert Newsome of Hi Hat; two sisters, Marie Gilliam and Pluma Jean Gilliam, both of Floyd County; 15 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 31, at 11 a.m., at the Little Nancy Old Regular Baptist Church at Hi Hat, with Spencer Hall and other Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Drift Cemetery, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Clayton Edward Wills
Age, 90, of La Grange, died Friday, December 29, 2000, at Homestead Nursing Home in New Castle. Born on December 13, 1910, in Water Gap, he was the son of the late Josie Jarrell and James Hiram Wills. He was a correctional officer, KY State Reformatory, at La Grange, and was a member of Pewee Valley Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Louise Nichols Wills of La Grange; two sons, James Donald Wills of Frankfort, Rodney Wills of Prestonsburg; one daughter, Carolyn Rowe of Prestonsburg; three stepsons, Merlin Woods of South Haven, Michigan, Sturgill Woods of Louisville, Lloyd Woods of New Castle; three stepdaughters, Ellree Hyden of Prestonsburg, Nellie Woods of La Grange, Lucille Robertson of Crestwood; one brother, Ollie Wills of Oak Hill, Ohio; one sister, Alberto Calhoun of Oak Hill, Ohio; 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 30, at the Arch L. Heady Radcliffe Funeral Home, La Grange, with Mike Carpenter of Good Shepherd Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in the Valley of Rest Cemetery, at La Grange, under the direction of Arch L. Heady Radcliffe Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Sue Henson
Age, 24, of Wallingford, died Friday, December 29, 2000, in Fleminsburg. She was born July 7, 1976, in Millersburg, Ohio, the daughter of Jeff D. and Gleema G. Henson. She was a retail merchant. Survivors, other than her parents, include one brother, Jeffree D. Henson of Wallingford; one sister, Jessica Derkis of Toledo, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 2, at 11 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Ted Shannon officiating. Burial was in the Greenbury Hall Cemetery, McDowell, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Sandy Henson, Mark Henson, Matthew Henson, Waverly Henson, Chuckie Austin, J.D. Adams, Jeffrey Henson, Ernie Blevins and Don Derkis.
James Monroe Powers
Age, 92, of Auxier, died Monday, January 1, 2001, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, following an extended illness. Born on August 8, 1908, on Johns Creek, he was the son of the late David ad Jennilee Honeycutt Powers. He was a disabled coal miner, and was a member of the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ronnie Privette Powers. Survivors include four sons, Richard Dean Powers of Auxier, Robert Keith Powers of Abbott, Glenn Powers and William James Powers, both of Prestonsburg; three daughters, Deanna Harless of Hager Hill, Charlene Harless of Dayton, Ohio, Maggie Collins of Auxier; one brother, George Powers of Auxier, 52 grandchildren, 85 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 4, at 1 p.m., at the Auxier Freewill Baptist Chuch, with Rev. Bobby Spencer, Shane Powers, and James Mollette officiating. Burial will be in the Auxier Relocation Cemetery, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Active pallbearers were Roger Collins, Micheal Harless, Scott Powers, Mark Harless, Dean Harless, Wayne Harless, Shane Powers, Glen Jr. Powers, Shawn Powers, George Harless and Charles Powers.
Mathew Watkins
Age, 60, of Teaberry, died Saturday, December 24, 2000, at his residence. Born on May 16, 1940, in Salyersville, he was the son of the late Enoch and Julia Barnett Watkins. He was a retired factory worker. His wife, Edith Marie Watkins, preceded him in death. He is survived by one son, Gary Dale Watkins of Teaberry; two daughters, Vicki Lynn Adzic of Hillsdale, Michigan, and Vicki Marie Watkins of Teaberry; one brother, James Watkins of Muskeogen, Michigan; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, December 28, at the Samaria Regular Baptist Church at Teaberry, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Denzil Hall Cemetery, at Grethel, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Pallbearers were Clyde Hamilton, Chris Rudd, Randall Robinson, Greg Bowling, Glendale Osborne, Brad Hamilton, Kenny Hamilton, and Gary Kiser.
Palmer Frasure
Age, 65, of Teaberry, died Saturday, December 30, 2000, at his residence, following a sudden illness. Born on January 17, 1935, in Galveston, he was the son of Verlie Hamilton Frasure of Galveston and the late Troy Frasure. He was a disabled coal miner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dollie Blankenship Frasure. Survivors include one son, Harm Frasure of Paintsville; one daughter, Diana Burchett of Ivel; six brothers, Ed Frasure of Pikeville, Tom Frasure, Glen Frasure, Charles Frasure, and Garrett Frasure, all of Galveston, Eddie Frasure of Collinsville, Virginia; one sister, Geraldine Blankenship of Galveston, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 3, 2001, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Monford Howell and other Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Claude Hall
Age, 58, of Logansport, Indiana, formerly of Betsy Layne, died Wednesday, December 27, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, Logansport. He was born August 6, 1942, at Betsy Layne, the son of the late Langley and Roxie Workman Hall. He was a die-cast supervisor at SUS Die Cast Products; a member of the Calvary Baptist Church; and had worked at Alpha Industries for 29 years. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Hall. Other survivors include one son, Michael David of Logansport, Indiana; two brothers, Lloyd Hall of Warsaw, Indiana and Bill Hall of Betsy Layne; one sister, Orma Jean Holbrook of Betsy Layne; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 1, 2001 at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Jordan Compton, William Layne, Bryan Layne, Eddie Clark, Justin Kidd and William Holbrook.
Hubert Clayton Gambill
Age, 81, of Paintsville, died Friday, December 29, 2000, at the V.A. Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. Born December 9, 1919, in Pike County, he was the son of the late Lawrence C. Gambill and Oma Drago Gambill. He was self-employed at Gambill’s Electric. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Martha Leona Painter Gambill. Other survivors include one son, Michael Gambill, and one stepson, James G. Prater, both of Prestonsburg; two daughters, Virginia L. Gambill and Kathy Kirk, both of Paintsville; two brothers, Frank Gambill of Berea, Marvin Gambill of Cincinnati, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 1, 2001, at the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel, Paintsville, with Rev. Wayne Fields and Rev. Jimmy Jennings officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park, at Staffordsville, under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Monday, December 1, 2001
Edna Johnson Akers
Age, 99, of Louisville, died December 20, 2000. She was born November 26, 1901, at Cody, a daughter of the late Simeon and Alice Johnson. She was a charter member of Antioch Old Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy B. Akers. She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Zegaib; two sons, Astor Akers and Donald Akers; three sisters, Cora Johnson, Eva Sterling and Lillian Cope; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, December 23, at Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home in Shepherdsville, with Bro. Hillard Newsome officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery. (Information courtesy of R.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home-Virgie Chapel)
Earl Lee Honaker
Age, 47, of Ashland, formerly of Floyd County, died December 27, 2000, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville. He was born April 18, 1953, in Floyd County, and was the son of the late Sie and Birdie Mosley Hamilton. He was a concrete worker for Janie Ledingham Construction of Maysville, a member of Local 132 Operative Plasters Concrete and Cement Finishers, and a member of Masons International in Washington Courthouse, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Delena Rose Gibson Honaker; a son, Sean E. Honaker of Florida; a daughter, Melissa Irene Honaker of North Carolina; four brothers, Sie Hamilton Jr. of Price, Bobby Hamilton and Harold Dean Moore of McDowell, and Billy Green Hamilton of Marysville, Ohio; four sisters, Shelby Jean Moore of Stroh, Indiana, Audrey Stratton of Ivel, Opal Moore of McDowell and Charlene Mosley of Garner; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, December 30, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist faith officiating. Burial was in the Orkney Cemetery at McDowell. Pallbearers were Terry Marcum, Rick Lockhart, Joseph Stanley, Mike Moore and Sie Hamilton Jr.