January Obituaries
As Reported in the Floyd County Times Dated
Friday, January 30, 2004
Ballard James Mosley
Age 57, of Minnie, husband of Lola Noble Mosley, passed away, Wednesday,
January 28, 2004, in the Hazard Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1946, in
Dony, the son of the late Green Bud Mosley and Rilda Lambert Mosley. He was
retired from the Army, serving in Korea and Vietnam. Survivors include two sons:
Timothy Michael Mosley of Minnie, and Anthony Isaac Conn of Martin; four
daughters: Tonia Gaye Davis of Georgetown, Christina Lynn Tackett of
Prestonsburg, Ashley Nicole Mosley of Minnie, and Alisha Paige of Mt. Olivet;
three brothers: McKinnly Moore of Cincinnati, Ohio, Edgel Mosley of Ashtabula,
Ohio, and Ray Mosley of Detroit, Michigan; six sisters: Palestine Horne of
Flatwoods, Augustine Gomer of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Delma Hambrick of
Waverly, Ohio, Evelyn Caudill of Detroit, Michigan, Shirley Daughtry of Walled
Lake, Michigan, and Violet Lucas of Lincoln Park, Michigan. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Vernis Moore, Stallard
Mosley, and Worley Mosley. Funeral services for Ballard James Mosley will be
conducted Saturday, January 31, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, at Martin,
with Clergymen Jimmy Dye and Chuck Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the
Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the professional care of the Hall
Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home.
Charles Lloyd Harless
Age 90, of Auxier, passed away, Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at Highland
Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born December 11,
1914, in Martin County, a son of the late Elijah and Lucinda (Skaggs) Harless.
He was a retired driller, formerly employed by Miller Brothers Drilling Company
in Martin County, and was a member of the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church. He was
twice married; first to Mary (Music) Harless, who preceded him in death; and
later to Belle (Endicott) Harless, who survives. Other survivors include one son
and one daughter, Robert Harless of Prestonsburg; and Verlin Gribble of Murphy,
North Carolina; one step-son and three step-daughters, Henry Lewis of Banner,
Minnie Walker, and Sue Compton, both of Prestonsburg, and Joann McDaniel of
Spencer, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 31, at 1
p.m., from the Burke Funeral Home Chapel, at Prestonsburg, with Rev. Bobby Joe
Spencer, and Rev. Roger Music, officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson
Memorial Gardens, at Ivel. Friends may call at the Burke Funeral Home after 11
a.m., Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30, after 11 a.m. All
arrangements are under the direction of Burke Funeral Home.
Lula Mae Harmon
Age, 74, of 4530 Iron Works Road, Winchester, wife of Hydrac Harmon, died
Tuesday, January 27, 2004, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. She was a native
of Crossville, Tennessee and was the daughter of the late John and Nora Myers.
She was the retired owner-operator of H & H Grocery in Stanville, and was a
member of the Grace Freewill Baptist Church, Lexington. Survivors include two
daughters and a son-in-law, Betty and Kenneth Osborne, and Shirley Browning, of
Winchester; a son and daughter-in-law, Avery and Dianna Lee Harmon of
Winchester; five grandchildren, Kenneth Osborne Jr., Kevin Osborne, Kyle
Osborne, Melissa Adkins and Amy Harmon; six great-grandchildren, Brandon Wengert,
Chassity Wengert, Zachary Osborne, Ali Osborne, Joseph Osborne, and Brittney
Osborne; two brothers, Paul and Ronald Myers; three sisters, Ruth Hunt, Ruby
Myers and Mattie Rice; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be
conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, January 30, at the Grace Freewill Baptist Church
by Mike Puckett. Burial will be in Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will
be Kevin, Ken and Kyle Osborne, Willis Gene Adkins, Brandon Wengert, Jack and
Mark Hunt and Shawn Wilson. Honorary pallbearers: Estill Adkins, Jeff Taylor,
Jeff Osborne, Donald Hunt, Oakie Conn and Virgil L. Hunt. Visitation is at the
church. Scobee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may take the
form of contributions to Grace Freewill Baptist Church, 4281 Haley Road,
Lexington, Ky. 40516.
Tommy Tackett
Age, 79, of Salyersville, formerly of Floyd County, died Tuesday, January 27,
2004, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville. Born September 17, 1924, in
Pike County, he was the son of the late Henry and Cordelia McClanahan Tackett.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by three brothers, Logan Tackett, Andrew Tackett, and Martin
Tackett; and two sisters: Rhoda Jones, and Alice Tackett. Funeral services will
be conducted Friday, January 30, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home,
in Martin, with Scott Tackett officiating. Burial will be in the Ferguson
Cemetery at Boldman, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral home.
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Tiffany Ann Hall
Age, 18, of Robinson Creek, died Saturday, January 17, 2004, following an automobile accident in Pike County. Born July 26, 1985, in Pike County, she was the daughter of Arlene Young Hall Rowe of Virgie, and the late Everett T. Hall. She was a former student of Shelby Valley High School. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her maternal grandmother, Osie Young of Robinson Creek; sisters: Sabrina Hall Miller of Wheelwright, and Bethany Hall of Kentucky; nephew, Seth Miller of Wheelwright; and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 21, at 1 p.m., at the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, at Bypro, with Rev. Louis Ferrari officiating. Burial will be in the Honeycamp Cemetery, at Bevinsville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, at Martin. Visitation is at the church.
Minnie Miller Warrix
Age, 79, of Water Gap, wife of the late Curtis Warrix, passed away, Friday, January 16, 2004, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born May 26, 1924, at her grandmother’s home at Spurlock, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Rebecca Wireman Miller of Prestonsburg. She was a door greeter at Wal-Mart in Prestonsburg. She gave her heart to the Lord, at the early age of 13. She was a member of the Trimble Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, at Water Gap. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Katie Macell Miller, Carmie Avonell Miller, and Madie Miller. Survivors include three sons and two daughters: James Warrix of Water Gap, Donald Warrix of Nicholasville, Ronnie Warrix of Prestonsburg, Nancy Warrix Davis of David, and Rebecca Lerman of Syracuse, New York; nine grandchildren: Dewana Duke, Kristol Warrix, Trisha Warrix, Tiffany Warrix, Rachel Davis, Michael Warrix, Patrick Davis, Tyler Lerman and Alexis Lerman, and a step-grandson, Tyler Gayheart; a special friend, Jordon Ray; three brothers and two sisters: Norman Miller, Lewis Jackson Miller, Wilson Miller, Ida Belle Meadows, and Beverly Hackworth. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 20, at 1 p.m., with Clinton (Buddy) Jones and Mark Walz officiating. Burial was at the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Active pallbearers: Michael Warrix, Patrick Davis, Tyler Lerman, Wes Duke, Tyler Gayheart, Joe Campbell, Hunter Martin, Jason Yeager, Mickey Black, and Daniel Miller. Honorary pallbearers: Ishmael (Buddy) Hackworth, Floyd Davis, Stephen Lerman, Lewis Jackson Miller, Wilson Miller, Norman Miller (Minnie’s twin brother), Lewis Washington Miller and David Miller. Minnie was very much loved and respected, and will be greatly missed.
Teresa H. Taylor
Age 50, of Dana, wife of Joe David Taylor, passed away, Friday, January 16, 2004, at her residence. She was born August 14, 1953, in Pike County, the daughter of Edgar Hall and Vestline Adkins Hall, of Harold. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Joe David; one son, Joe Dustin Taylor of Dana; three sisters: Deborah H. King of Harold, Gia H. Potter of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Jackie H. Hendrix of Mill Springs, North Carolina. Funeral services for Teresa H. Taylor will be conducted Wednesday, January 21, at 11 a.m., at the Boldman Freewill Baptist Church, at Harold, with Belmont Johnson and Barry G. Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Boyd Family Cemetery, at Dana, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the church.
Glenn Wallen
Age, 69, of Prestonsburg, passed away, Friday, January 16, 2004, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, following an extended illness. He was born August 21, 1934, at Wheelwright, a son of the late Willard and Ruth Thompson Wallen. He was a truck driver and was employed by Cordin Motor Frieght in Illinois. He was a member of the Cook County, Illinois, Sheriff’s Department and I.B.O.T. Local Union No. 703, Chicago, Illinois. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by five sons: Mike Basso, James Basso, Thomas Basso, and Todd Wallen, all of Illinois, and William Wallen of Indiana. Services will be held Wednesday, January 21, at the Burke Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, with Pastor Kenneth Ray Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in the Mayo Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under the direction of Burke Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home.
Mildred “Midge” Halbert
Age 69, of Langley, wife of the late Donahue Halbert, passed away, Friday, January 16, 2004, in Our Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin. She was born August 30, 1934, in Langley, the daughter of the late C. C. “Lum” Reffitt and Maggie Robinson Reffitt. She was a retired self-employed merchant, a lifetime member of Garrett Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 128, Ladies Auxiliary, and a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include two brothers: Claude Reffitt of Hillsboro, and Robert Reffitt of Manhatton, Kansas; three sisters: Christine Shadley of Alger, Ohio, Harriett Ann Schumarker and Wilma May, both of Louisville; and her loving cat, Bubber Halbert. In addition to her husband, and parents, Midge was preceded in death by one brother, Beverage Reffitt. Funeral services for Mildred “Midge” Halbert were conducted Sunday, January 18, at 12:30 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Philip Bartley officiating. Burial followed in the P.D. Allen Cemetery, at Langley, with the Hall Funeral Home, caring for those arrangements. Pallbearers: Bobby Reffitt, Matt Vanover, Justin Carrol, Freddie Shepherd, Chris Bailey, Nathan Reffitt, Beckham Reffitt and Tony Salisbury.
Minnie Shepherd Johnson
Age 80, of Auxier, wife of the late Homer Johnson, passed away, Saturday, January 17, 2004, at her residence. She was born June 29, 1923, in Magoffin County, the daughter of the late Willie Shepherd and Martha Howard Shepherd. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church, in Denver, and a homemaker. Survivors include four sisters: Ruby Gayheart and Effie Crager, both of Prestonsburg, and Sally Salisbury and Marie Conley, both of Hueysville; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Minnie Shepherd Johnson were conducted Tuesday, January 20, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, at Martin, with Sterlin Bolen and Merle Little officiating. Burial followed in the Shepherd Cemetery, at Gunlock, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the funeral home Pallbearers: Homer Salisbury, John Salisbury, Haskel Salisbury, Pete Wallace, David E. Smith and Cletis Crager.
Ernest P. “Bud” Dingus
Age, 73, of Riverview, Michigan, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004. He was the loving husband of Justine for 49 years; dearest father of Clete (Kim), Ty (Michael) Kross, and Carla (Mark) Albrant; dear brother of Faye Maynard; and the proud grandfather of Derek, Leah, Rachael, Chelsea, Carrie, Crystal, Cameron and Nicole. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 17, at the R.J. Nixon Funeral Home, Wyandotte, Michigan.
Fred Conn
Age, 92, of Printer, died Friday, January 16, 2004, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born May 7, 1911, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Maryland and Mary Branham Conn. He was a retired coal miner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Mae Conn. Survivors include four sons: Dale Conn and Freddie Conn, both of Printer, Eddie Conn of Drift, and Virgil Ray Conn of McDowell; a daughter, Janice Spurlock; two brothers: Maryland Junior Conn, and Virgil Conn, both of Allen; five sisters: Alberta Blackburn of Drift, Polly Conn, Myrtle Hall and Artie Rose, all of Printer, and Susie Rickman of Michigan; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Terry Lee Conn; two brothers: Arthur Conn and Ike Conn; a sister, Margie Greer, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 19, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Denver Meade officiating. Burial was in the Halbert Cemetery, at Printer, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home.
Ettie Johnson Fouts
Age 92, of Kite, wife of the late Frank Fouts, passed away, Friday, January 16, 2004, in the Letcher Manor Nursing Home, Whitesburg. She was born January 10, 1913, in Pike County, the daughter of the late Smith Johnson and Roseline Johnson. She was a member of the Rebecca Regular Baptist Church, at Kite, and a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Drax Fouts of Kite; two daughters: Birdie Holbrook of Paris, and Berlin Fouts of Sterling Heights, Michigan; two brothers: Sol Johnson and Coolidge Johnson, both of Pike County; one sister, Dossie Johnson of Melvin; and four grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one grandchild. Funeral services for Ettie Johnson Fouts were conducted Monday, January 19, at 2 p.m., at the Rebecca Regular Baptist Church, at Kite, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial followed in the Ben Hall Cemetery, Arnold Fork, at Kite, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the church. Pallbearers: Ken Holbrook, Mike Nacco, Darrell Isaac, Jessie Isaac, David Isaac, and Homer Isaac.
Sarah Jane HughesWilcox
Age, 84, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, January 19, 2004, at the Prestonsburg Health Care Center. Born May 26, 1919, at Bonanza, she was the daughter of the late Millard Franklin Hughes and Josie Wright Hughes. She was a seamstress. She was thrice married; first to Herbert Frasure, who preceded her in death in 1940; then to Bennie Banks, who preceded her in death, November 22, 1972; and later to Bruce Wilcox who preceded her in death on April 11, 2000. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Herbie J. Wells (Bobby) of Prestonsburg; one sister, Dosha LeMaster of Paintsville; one brother, H. P. Hughes of Prestonsburg; and two grandchildren: Rebecca Wells (Michael Nash) and Scott Wells (Beth); two great-grandchildren, Joy Wheeler and Brandy Wells; one great-great-grandson, Logan Wheeler. She was preceded in death by one grandson: Bobby Willard Wells Jr. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 22, at 11 a.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, with Elder John Pelphrey officiating. Interment will be at Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel. Carter Funeral Home is serving the Wilcox family. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Abel Hamilton
Abel Hamilton, 73, of Galveston, died Thursday, January 8, 2004, at the Odd
Fellows Hall in Michigan. Born May 23, 1930, in Pike County, he was the son of
the late Waldon and Katie Newsome Hamilton. He was a disabled factory worker and
coal miner, and was a member of the Little Rachel Old Regular Baptist Church. He
is survived by his wife, Laura Fox Hamilton. Other survivors include four sons:
Worley Hamilton of Pikeville, Ricky Hamilton, Randy Hamilton and Michael
Hamilton, all of Jackson, Michigan; five daughters and sons-in-law: Sharon (Joe)
Lagow, Brenda (Ralph) Lafond, Nora (Phillip) Railer, Lorinda (David) Navarre and
Lucinda (Ronald) Thornsberry, all of Jackson, Michigan; four brothers: Arnold
Hamilton of Johnson County, Avorn Hamilton of Michigan, Johnny Hamilton and
James Hamilton, both of Harold; three sisters: Katherine Bryant of Virgie,
Daphine Johnson of Craynor, and Alma Keathley of Galveston; 17 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by two sons: Farley Hamilton and James Billy Hamilton; and
four sisters: Iva May, Cathy, Mabel and Lack. Funeral services will be conducted
Wednesday, January 14, at 11 a.m., at the Little Rachel Old Regular Baptist
Church at Galveston, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will
be in the Sam Hall Cemetery, at Bear Fork, in Robinson Creek, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the church.
Dolle Stout Dotson
Dolle Stout Dotson, 79, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, January 10, 2004, at
her residence. Born June 18, 1924, in West Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of
the late D. Porter Stout and Sally Fitzpatrick Stout. She was a homemaker. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Thurman Dotson, on October 21, 1958.
Survivors include one son, Steve Edward (Sandy) Dotson of Palm City, Florida;
five daughters: Paula (Jay) Calhoun of Indianapolis, Indiana, Doris (Randall)
Francis of Georgetown, Rosalee Dotson of Lexington, Jean (Ron) Lemaster and
Janet (Lewis) White, all of Prestonsburg; one brother, Steve Sout of Martin; two
sisters: Carol Holland of Prestonsburg and Edith Stanley of Columbus, Ohio; 13
grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and
husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Paul Dean Dotson, on October 8,
2001. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 13, at 1 p.m., at the
Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, with Rev. Bill Campbell officiating.
Interment was in the Family Cemetery, on Ky. 114, Prestonsburg. Carter Funeral
Home is serving the Dotson family. Pallbearers: Chad Shepherd, Joseph LeMaster,
Jason LeMaster, Matt Calhoun, Zachary Hackworth, Stephen Dotson, Casey Jones,
Randy Howell, Jon Hale, Dan Evans, Derreck Young and Johann Betschart.
Betty Ruth Tackett
Betty Ruth Tackett, 48, of Turkey Pen Road, Indian Creek, passed away,
Friday, January 9, 2004, at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital. She was born in
Floyd County, November 21, 1955, the daughter of the late David and Delphia
Blankenship Gayheart. She was employed by Community Trust Bank at Pikeville. She
is survived by her husband, Rance Tackett, of Turkey Pen. Other survivors
include two brothers, Hillard Gayheart of Stroh, Indiana, and Kenneth Gayheart
of McDowell; two sisters, Sharon Reynolds of Turkey Pen, and Gerlie Tackett of
Hi Hat; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by three brothers: Roger, General, and Andy Gayheart; and one
sister, Euline Gayheart. Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 12, at
11 a.m., at the Enterprise Old Regular Baptist Church, at Indian Creek, with
James Tackett, Monroe Jones, and others, officiating. Burial was in the Jack
Osborne Cemetery, at Indian Creek. Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Virgie. Visitation was at the church after 6
p.m.; Saturday with services Sunday night, beginning at 7 p.m.
Virgil Hall
Virgil Hall, 69, of Minnie, died Friday, January 9, 2004, at the McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born March 6, 1934, in Bevinsville, he was the
son of the late Dave Hall and Debra Johnson Tuttle. He was a disabled coal
miner. Survivors include a son, Jerry Wayne Bates of Huntington, Indiana; a
brother, James Tuttle of Jefersonville; four sisters: Helen Johnson of
Prestonsburg, Goldie Bullock of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Dorthula Spangler and
Carolyn Sue Johnson, both of Bevinsville; five grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren, and 31 nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by three brothers, Harlis Hall, Marion Hall and Nick
Tuttle; and three sisters, Edna Hall, Joann McKinney and Phyllis Jewel Johnson.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 12, at 1 p.m., at the
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers
officiating. Burial was in the Buckingham Cemetery, at Bevinsville, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers: Shane Mitchell, Jonathan Johnson, Chris Tuttle, James Tuttle
Jr., Kenneth Tuttle, Chad McIntyre, Tommy Tuttle and Rodney Johnson.
Michael Craft
Michael Craft, 22, of Wayland, died Friday, January 9, 2004, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born June 5, 1981, in Martin, he was the son of Andy Craft of Garrett, and Cora Moore Cox of Mousie. He was disabled. Other survivors include a brother, Kelly Craft of Wayland; step-father, Delmar Cox; step-mother, Judy Craft; five step-brothers: Joshua Mullins, Zachariah Mullins and Matthew Mullins, all of Prestonsburg; and Joel Cox and Curtis Cox, both of Topmost; three step-sisters: Michelle Henson and Angel Goble, both of Lexington; and Melissa Rose of Hindman; aunts: Georgetta, Mary Lou, and Priscilla; and a nephew, Ethan Blake. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George L. and Ruth Hall Moore; paternal grandparents, Worley and Lillian Boyd Craft; great-grandfather, Reverend Greene Boyd; and a brother, Isaiah Craft. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 13, at 1 p.m., at the Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church, at Estill, with Freewill Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Moore Family Cemetery, at Steels Creek in Wayland, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the church.
Monday, January 12, 2004
Geneva Blanche (Bea) Crisp Patton
Age, 84, of Langley, died Thursday, January 8, 2004, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. Born October 23, 1919, in Martin, she was the
daughter of the late Wilson and Phoeba Patton Crisp. She was a homemaker. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Patton. Survivors include a son
and daughter-in-law, Charles David and Susannah Patton of Walton; daughters and
sons-in-laws: Catherine (Babs) and Gene Sparks of Melbourne, Florida, Charlene
and Larry Johnson of Langley, Sharon and Edgle Jr. Moore of Ezel, and Deanna and
Jesse Samons of Vero Beach, Florida; 14 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in
death by a brother, Clyde Crisp and a grandchild. Funeral services will be
conducted Sunday, January 11, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in
Martin, with Jesse Samons officiating. Burial will be in the Patton Family
Cemetery, at Langley, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral home.
Johnnie Randale Stratton
Age, 54, of Deerfield, Michigan, passed away, suddenly on Friday, January 9,
2004, at his home. He was born on March 29, 1949, in Prestonsburg, the son of
Willie and Octavia (Conn) Stratton. On January 31, 1986, he was married to
Vickie Altherr. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He
later became a factory worker for General Motors and worked at the Willow Run
factory and also in Arlington, Texas. He also worked a short time for the
Blissfield Pharmacy driving the delivery truck. His hobbies included ice fishing
and traveling, especially up north. He was a loving husband and father who will
be sadly missed. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Stratton. Other survivors
include a daughter, Cody (Estill) Martinez of Ypsilant, Michigan; two sons:
Johnnie R. Stratton II of Ypsilanti, Michigan and Alan Stratton of Deerfield,
Michigan; one brother, Joe Stratton of Chelsea, Michigan and one granddaughter,
Alyssa Rich of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Funeral services for Johnnie will be held on
Monday, at 7:30 p.m., at the Tagsold Funeral Home, in Blissfield; during the
visiting hours, which are also Monday, from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Rev. Moultrie H. McIntosh
Age, 80, former rector of St. James Church, Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, January 6, 2004, in Lexington. Survivors include three children, John M. McIntosh, David C. McIntosh, both of Lexington; and Margaret E. McIntosh, of Reno, Nevada; five grandchildren, and his former wife, Helen Churchill Wigginton McClure, all of Lexington. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 10, at Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington. W.R. Milward Mortuary-Broadway is in charge of arrangements. The 11 a.m., Sunday service at St. James Church will be a memorial to Fr. McIntosh in recognition of his services to the community, and will be conducted by Rev. Canon Johnnie Ross. Memorials may be made to Christ Church Cathedral Garden Fund. www.milwardfuneral.com.
Wednesday, January 7, 2004
Dwella Mae Hall
Age, 91, of Nicholasville, formerly of Greenup and Floyd County, died Monday,
January 5, 2004, at the Royal Manor in Nicholasville. She was born October 12,
1912, in Floyd County, a daughter of the late Dave and Sophia Isaac Burke.
She attended the former Walnut Hill Methodist Church. She was preceded in death
by her husbands, Fred Caudill and Bennie Hall; a son, Freddie Caudill; a
step-son, Bennie Hall Jr.; a step-daughter, Rita Guseman; two brothers: Garfield
Burke and Daniel Burke; and a sister, Julia Breeding. Surviving are a son, Glen
Douglas Hall of Lexington; a step-son, Clark E. Hall of Akron, Ohio; two
daughters, Imogene Knipp of Louisa; and Marjorie Kelly of Wurtland; one foster
daughter, Beverly K. Burke of Danville; two brothers, Walter Burke and Russell
Burke both of Bevinsville; one sister, Liza Jane Johnson of Bevinsville; 13
grandchildren, 13 step-grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m.,
Thursday, January 8, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, with Danny Brown
officiating. Burial will be in the Plumgrove Cemetery in Greenup. Visitation
will be from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, and one hour before the funeral at the funeral
home.
Stella G. Hall
Age, 86, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, January 2, 2004, at King’s
Daughters’ Medical Center in Ashland. Born July 9, 1917, in Floyd County, she
was the daughter of the late Robert and Kate DeRossett George. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Third Avenue Freewill Baptist Church in
Prestonsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Hall. Survivors
include a son and his wife, Shalious and Judy Hall of Prestonsburg; two
daughters, Barbara and Jack Boyd, and Linda Dalton, all of Ironton, Ohio; a
brother, Burl Whitt of Prestonsburg; two sisters: Rebecca Jarrell of
Prestonsburg, and Mae Moore of LaGrange, Ohio; nine grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, and husband, she was preceded
in death by a brother, Bill Ray Whitt; a sister, Viola Hurd; and a son-in-law,
Pearl Dalton. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 4, at 1:30 p.m.,
at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Manford Fannin and Jody
Spencer officiating. Burial was in the Richmond Cemetery, at Prestonsburg.
Active pallbearers: Larry Norris, Mark Norris, Monroe Boyd, Randy Hall, Jackson
Boyd, Barrett Boyd, T.J. Wilson, and Tim Wilson. Visitation was at the funeral
home.
David (DK) Newsome
Age, 91, of Melvin, died Saturday, January 3, 2004, at his residence. Born
May 8, 1912, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Ellis and Dona Johnson
Newsome. He was preceded in death by his wives, Lula Hall Newsome and Florence
Johnson Newsome. Survivors include his caretaker: Vickie Collins of Melvin; 17
grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and his
first and second wife, he was preceded in death by his children: Tracy Johnson,
Johnny Johnson, Jay Johnson, Pete Johnson, Onis Ray Johnson, Raymond Johnson,
Parcie Slone, and Druch Collins; brothers and sisters, Dallas Newsome, Mae
Newsome, Emitt Newsome, Johnny Newsome, Ernest Newsome, Beatrice Newsome, Goldie
Jones, Sylvia Perry, Dixie Johnson, Mabel Newsome, Rosie Newsome, and Emma
Newsome. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 6, at 1 p.m., at the
Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Louis Ferrari officiating. Burial
was in the Buckingham Cemetery, at Bevinsville, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Active pallbearers were family members and
friends. Visitation was at the church.
Roy Edward Patton
Age 67, of Belleville, Michigan, formerly of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday,
December 31, 2003, at his residence. Born September 3, 1936, in Olive Hill, he
was the son of Clyde R. Patton and Mae Porter Patton. He was a retired spray
painter for General Motors, and a member of the United Auto Workers Union Chap.
No. 1776. He was affiliated with the Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Frances Bevel Patton; one son, Greg (Kathleen) Patton, of Ypsilanti, Michigan;
and one granddaughter, Katelyn Patton, of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Funeral services
were conducted Monday, January 5, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., at Carter Funeral Home,
Prestonsburg. The Rev. Mark Walz officiated. Burial was in the Richmond Memorial
Cemetery, in Prestonsburg. Visitation was at the funeral home. Carter Funeral
Home is serving the Patton family.
Bessie Hall
Age, 62, of Ewing, died Monday, January 5, 2004, at Central Baptist Hospital
in Lexington. Born March 10, 1941, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the
late Frank and Rhoda Mitchell Hall. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Billy Jay Hall. Survivors include her sons and
daughters-in-law: Bill Hall Jr., and Clemey, of Harold; and Larry Dean and Janet
Hall of Ewing; two brothers: Bobby Hall and John Hall, both of Teaberry; two
sisters: Irene Williams and Estalene Newsome, both of Teaberry; and two
grandchildren: Christopher Young of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and Melissa Warden
of Virginia. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by an infant daughter; a brother, Alex Hall; and a sister, Judy Hamilton.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 8, at 10 a.m., at Samaria
Old Regular Baptist Church at Teaberry, with Old Regular Baptist ministers
officiating. Burial will be in the Hall Cemetery, at Tackett Fork, in Beaver,
under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation is at
the church.
Willard D. (Bud) Edmonds
Born January 14, 1949, and died November 22, 2003. He is survived by his
wife, Jewell Crum Edmonds. Other survivors include one daughter, Yellonda
Edmonds; three sisters, Patty Jent, Jeanetta Gray and Glennis Davis; three
step-daughters, Shirley Conn, Rita Norton, and Rena Federspiel; one stepson,
Johnny Burchett; two grandchildren, one great-grandson, seven
step-grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by two brothers, Billy Edmonds, and Jerry Neil Edmonds. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday, November 25, 2003, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, at Martin, with Paul Dean Justice officiating. Burial was in the Davidson
Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Norman Dewey Osborne
Age 84, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Drift, husband of the late Glo Osborne, passed away, Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at Hope Hospice House, Ft. Myers, Florida. He was born December 20, 1919, in Martin, the son of the late Samuel P. Osborne and Susan Ellen Osborne. He was a self-employed merchant and an U.S. Army, WW II veteran. Survivors include one son, Scott Osborne of Ft. Myers, Florida; one brother, Harold “Flint” Osborne of Martin; two sisters: Eva Stephens and Stella Smith, both of Martin; and a niece, Carol Lykens. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents; three brothers: Tom Osborne, Algie Osborne, and Denzil Osborne; and two sisters: May Wohlford and Maudie Smith. Funeral services for Norman Dewey Osborne were conducted Sunday, January 4, 2004, at 2 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, at Martin, with Clergyman Ted Shannon officiating. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Harold Osborne, Jimmy Rederick, Jeremy Hall, Johnny Clyde Stephens, Mike Smith, Stevie Stephens, Jody Spriggs, Tommy Williamson, and Alan Moore.
Monday, January 5, 2004
Wilma Jean Adkins
Age 82, of Allen, widow of Willard Adkins, passed away, Tuesday, December 30,
2003, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born November 4, 1921, in Johnson
County, she was the daughter of the late Wallace Estep and Goldie Cantrell
Estep. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Mary Adkins of Dana; two
grandchildren, Amy Lynn Adkins and Ronald Alan Adkins; and one great-grandchild,
Chloe Adkins. In addition to her husband, and parents, she was preceded in death
by one son, Ronald Craig Adkins. Funeral services for Wilma Jean Adkins were
conducted Friday, January 2, 2004, at 1 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel,
at Martin, with Clergyman Earl Waugh officiating. Burial was in the Davidson
Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home,
Martin. Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Larry D. Boyd, Josh
Reed, Adam Reed and Mike Hunter.
Thomas E. Branham
Age 76, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, January 1, 2004, at King's Daughters
Hospital, in Ashland. Born September 2, 1927, at Dwale, he was the son of the
late John P. Branham and Lura (Peg) Fraley Branham. He was a retired consultant
for Dowell Well Chemical; a member of the First United Methodist Church,
Prestonsburg; a U.S. Navy and World War II veteran; a member of the D.A.V.,
Auxier; and a 32nd Degree Master Mason with Zebulon Lodge Chap. No. 243. He is
survived by his wife, Mildred George Branham; three daughters: Sandra (James)
Goble, of Prestonsburg, Tommie Sue (John Anthony) Campbell, of Mousie, and Janie
Branham, of Prestonsburg; three sisters: Ruby Fraley, of Dayton, Ohio, Opal
Fannin, of Prestonsburg, and Barbara Howard, also of Prestonsburg; two
grandchildren: Alan Goble, of Georgetown, and Tracy Click, of Prestonsburg; and
four great-grandchildren: Brandon Goble and Allison Goble, both of Georgetown,
and Lauren Click and Mark Click, both of Prestonsburg. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by one son, John Robert (Buddy) Branham.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, January 3, 2004, at the First
United Methodist Church, Prestonsburg. The Reverends Mark Walz and Steve
Pescosolido officiated. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery, in Prestonsburg.
Visitation was at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin.
Alleen Music Fitch
Age 78, died Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at Grant Manor Health Care Center.
Born June 11, 1925, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of William Harrison
Music and Lydia Ann Music. She was a former teacher at Prestonsburg Elementary
School where she taught for over 30 years. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Sally Ann M. Skinner, of
Williamstown; and four grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wallace Fitch. Funeral services will be
conducted on Sunday, January 4, 2004, at 2:00 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home.
The Rev. Mark Walz will officiate. Burial will follow in the Richmond Memorial
Cemetery, in Prestonsburg. Visitation is at the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, contribution are suggested to the First United Methodist Church, 256 S.
Arnold Avenue, Prestonsburg, KY 41653. Carter Funeral Home is serving the Fitch
family.
Bernice Hansford
Age 84, of Wayland, widow of George Hansford, passed away Tuesday, December
30, 2003, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born April 28, 1919, in
Somerset, she was the daughter of the late Charley Sloan and Ellen Slone Sloan.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons: Danny Hansford, of Wayland and Byron Hansford, of
Allen; two daughters: Judy Roop, of Prestonsburg and Teresa Hansford, of
Lexington; four step-sons: Orville Hansford and George Roy, both of Wayland,
Homer Hansford, of Columbus, Ohio, and Coye Hansford, of Jeffersonville, Ohio;
11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and 12 step-grandchildren. In
addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two stepsons,
Don Hansford and Charles Hansford. Funeral services were conducted Friday,
January 2, 2004, at the Hall Funeral Home, at Martin, with Clergymen Buddy
Jones, Red Morris and Sherlin Bolen officiating. Burial followed in the Davidson
Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home,
Martin. Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Wayne Cassell, Trent
Nairn, Todd Hansford, Randy Hansford, Craig Webb, Jim Webb, Byron Hansford,
Donald Dean Hansford, Wendell Scott, and Ray Watts.
Roy Edward Patton
Age 67, of Belleville, Michigan, formerly of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday,
December 31, 2003, at his residence. Born September 3, 1936, in Olive Hill, he
was the son of Clyde R. Patton and Mae Porter Patton. He was a retired spray
painter for General Motors, and a member of the United Auto Workers Union Chap.
No. 1776. He is survived by his wife, Frances Bevel Patton; one son, Greg
(Kathleen) Patton, of Ypsilanti, Michigan; and one daughter, Katelyn Patton, of
Belleville. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 5, 2004, at 11:00
a.m., at Carter Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Walz will officiate. Burial will
follow in the Richmond Memorial Cemetery, in Prestonsburg. Visitation is at the
funeral home. Carter Funeral Home is serving the Patton family.
Dorothy Clark Ratliff
Age 75, of Lebanon, Virginia, formerly of Floyd County, died Thursday,
January 1, 2004, at the Russell County Medical Center. Born January 8, 1928, in
Garrett, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Clark and Betty Tussey Clark. She
was the wife of the late Thomas Franklin "Tuffy" Ratliff. She was a
member of the Lebanon Senior Circle and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors
include one daughter, Virginia (Alvin) Mollett, of Lebanon, Virginia.; two
granddaughters, Wendy Mollett, of Johnson City, Tennessee, and Karen (John)
Mollett McComas, of Fayetteville, North Carolina; two great-grandsons, Zachary
Thomas Mollett, of Johnson City, Tennessee, and Christopher Tyler McComas, of
Fayetteville, North Carolina; one sister, Patty Lou Mollette, of David; and, one
brother, Billy Ray Clark, of Lexington. Funeral services were conducted
Saturday, January 3, 2004, in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel, in Lebanon. Rev.
Michael Rhea officiated. Burial followed in the Ketron Memorial Gardens, in
Lebanon. Visitation was at the funeral home. Nephews and friends served as
pallbearers. Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon, Virginia, is serving the family
of Mrs. Ratliff.
Lillian Maxine Blair Stevens
Age 76, of Wayland, widow of Virgil Blair, passed away, Monday, December 29, 2003, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. She was born January 23, 1927, in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of the late Walter Hill Cooley and Beulah Driver Cooley. She was a homemaker, and was affiliated with the Hour of Deliverance, pastored by Sister Margaret. Survivors include three sons: Larry Blair of Wayland, Carl Ray Stephens and Darrell Stephens, both of Portland, Oregon; two daughters: Judy Blair Wiley of Wayland and Betty Stevens Jacobs of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; two sisters: Verlie Hopson of Manchester, Ohio and Wilma Spears of Prestonsburg; nine grandchildren: Faye Wright, Kimberly Reynolds, Darrin Wiley, Christopher Stephens, Andrew Stephens, Bradley Stephens, Tracey Matney, Nathan Jacobs, and Levon Jacobs Jr.; nine great-grandchildren: Kayla Wiley, Ariel Robinson, Austin Wiley, Arrington Wright, Morgan Wiley, Betty Lou Stephens, Logan Stephens, Jaxon Stephens, and MacKenzie Matney. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Joshua Francis; four brothers, James Cooley, John Cooley, Walter Cooley and George Cooley, and two sisters: Lois Hopson and Vallie Connors. Funeral services for Lillian Maxine Blair Stevens were conducted Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Clergymen Jimmy Hall and Tony Gollihu officiating. Burial was in the Gumbo Cemetery, Van Lear, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, at Martin. Pallbearers: Eugean Scarberry, Darrin Wiley, Bruce Wright, Albert Chaffins Jr., Jim Hunter, and C.V. Reynolds.