March 2003
As Reported in the Floyd County Times Dated
Friday, March 28, 2003
Delbert Denver “Thunderbird” Mullins
Age 69, of Martin, husband of Lilly Samons Mullins, passed away Wednesday,
March 26, 2003, at his residence. He was born August 8, 1933, in Martin, the son
of the late Hampton Foster Mullins and Florence Hale Mullins. He was a retired
coal miner, and a Korean War Army veteran. Survivors, in addition to his wife,
include three sons, Larry Mullins and Billy Mullins, both of Martin, and Michael
Mullins of Nappanee, Indiana; one daughter, Naomi Samons of Martin; three
brothers, Claude Mullins and Hampton Mullins Jr., both of Warsaw, Indiana, and
Larry James Mullins of Martin; two sisters, Bessie Woods of Allen, and Avalene
Lee of Ohio; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services for Delbert Denver
“Thunderbird” Mullins will be conducted Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m., at
the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin. Burial will follow in the Bill Samons
Cemetery, at Martin, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Sign
the register for the family at: www.hallfuneralservice.com
Sheila Ann Hamilton
Age, 75, of Lexington, died Sunday, March 23, 2003. She was born August 22,
1927, in Grethel, the daughter of the late H.H. and Phena Roberts Hamilton. She
is survived by two daughters, Diana Gale (Richard Earl) Honea of Parker,
Colorado, and Karen Lynn Wira of Louisville, formerly of Chicago, Illinois; one
son, Lanny (Stephanie Ann) Hall of Lancaster; one sister, Georgia Mitchell of
Grethel; two brothers, Winford Hamilton of Greenfield, Indiana, and Link
Hamilton of Winchester; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, William Frank
Hamilton; one sister, Angie Gillan; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral
services were conducted Tuesday, March 25, at 1 p.m., at the W.R. Milward
Mortuary-Southland, Lexington, with Elder Tom Hamilton officiating. Memorial
contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.
www.milwardfuneral.com
Gary Edward Crum
Age, 59, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, March 9, 2003, at the Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born August 15, 1943, in Floyd County, he
was the son of the late Andrew and Elworth Well Crum. He was a disabled truck
driver. Survivors include four daughters, Tammy Carol Glassman of South Bend,
Indiana, Pamela Lynn Hensley of Indiana, Sherri Ciesielski of New Carlisle,
Indiana, and Tonya Jean Capps of Dickinson, Tennessee; one brother, Charles
Keith Crum of Powell, Ohio; two sisters, Carol Crum (Kenneth) DeRossett, and
Andrea Crum (Payne Jr.) Blanton, both of Prestonsburg; six grandchildren, two
nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Veerble Hackworth of Prestonsburg. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant daughter; and
one brother, George Roy Crum. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 11,
at 10 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Garfield Potter
officiating. Burial was in the Wright-Crum Cemetery, at Cliff, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home.
Roger Dean Stephens
Age, 39, of Wayland, died Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at his residence,
following a brief illness. Born June 2, 1963, in Willard, Ohio, he was the son
of Aldene Bayes Stephens of Wayland. He was a former water plant operator, and a
Kentucky Colonel. In addition to his mother, other survivors include four
brothers, Gregory Stephens and Tim Stephens, both of Wayland, Larry Stephens of
Richmond, and Joey Stephens of Martin; and a sister, Rhonda Christianson of
Kendallville, Indiana. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ricky Stephens.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 29, at 11 a.m., at the
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with J.M. Sloce and Brad Tackett
officiating. Burial will be in the Lackey Cemetery, at Lackey. Visitation is at
the funeral home.
Adrain Chester Jarrell
Age, 60, of Dwale, died Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at the Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Born April 16, 1942, at Slick Rock, he was the son of the late
Bill and Victoria Riddle Jarrell. He was a disabled coal miner, and attended the
House of Prayer at Dwale.
He is survived by his wife, Eve Ett Wireman Jarrell. Other survivors include
three sons, Gary Jarrell of Slick Rock, Rick Jarrell of Bentley, Kansas, and
Oscar Jarrell of Stanton; two daughters, Lesia Maines of Prestonsburg, and
Lorenia Lee Jarrell of Wichita, Kansas; one sister, Lou Ellen Branham of
Ashland; 19 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Adrain Jarrell Jr.; four brothers,
Lonnie Jarrell, Eugene Jarrell, Raymond Jarrell and Kenny Jarrell; and one
sister, Lola Boyd. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 28, at 2
p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Wendell Clevinger,
Doug Marshall, Nickie Rogers, and Gary Jarrell officiating. Burial will be in
the Jarrell Cemetery (Slick Rock) at Prestonsburg. Visitation is at the funeral
home.
Adam Wright
Age 25, of Printer, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2003, in Staffordsville.
He was born September 12, 1977, in Martin, the son of Ronald Everett Wright and
Loretta Hamilton Wright, of Printer. He was a coal miner. In addition to his
parents, he is survived by one son, Justin Tyler Wright of Inez; three brothers,
Michael Wright, Matthew Wayne Wright, and Ronald Wright Jr., all of Printer; two
sisters, Sherry Ann Nichols of Staffordsville, and Allison Hicks of Lexington.
Funeral services for Adam Wright will be conducted Sunday, March 30, at 11 a.m.,
at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Mark Tackett officiating. Burial
will follow in the family cemetery, Fisher Hollow, at Printer, under the
professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home.
Sign the register for the family at www.hallfuneralservice.com
Beatrice Thornsbury
Age, 77, of Emma, died Monday, March 24, 2003, at the Riverview Manor Health Care, Prestonsburg. Born August 4, 1925, in Erwin, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Wilson and Mattie Sparks Ivey. She was a mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Thornsbury. Survivors include two sons, Jack Donald Garland of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Randall Lee Norton of Florida; a daughter, Lynda Parsons of Springfield, Virginia; a sister, Louise Meade of Greenville, South Carolina; and three grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline and Maybelle. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 27, at 10 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Jack Howard officiating. Burial was in the Cave Hill Cemetery, (Bardstown Road), Louisville. Visitation was at the funeral home.
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Pauline (Napier) Foley
Age 83, of Prestonsburg, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2003, at the Cabell-Huntington
Hospital at Huntington, West Virginia, following an extended illness. She was
born October15, 1919, at Laurel City, West Virginia, a daughter of the late
Samuel and Mary Etta (Bradshaw) Napier. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist
Church, and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was married to Willie T. (Bill)
Foley, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Paul Foley of
Prestonsburg; three daughters, Billie Jo Wireman, and husband, Bob; Betty Lou
Derossett and husband, Paul, all of Prestonsburg; and Sara Smith, and husband,
Robert, of Portsmouth, Ohio; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 26, at 1 p.m., at the Burke
Funeral Home Chapel, at Prestonsburg, with Rev. Bill Campbell officiating.
Burial will follow in the Foley Cemetery at Auxier. Visitation is at the funeral
home. All arrangements are under the direction of Burke Funeral Home.
Margie Mae (Ratliff) DeRossett
Age 86, of Blanchester, Ohio, formerly of Ivel, passed away Friday, March 21,
2003, at the Clinton Memorial Hospital, at Wilmington, Ohio, following an
extended illness. She was born May 25, 1916, at Rhodafeild, West Virginia, a
daughter of the late John and Vina Mae (Elkins) Ratliff. She was a member of the
Tom Creek Baptist Church. She was married to Ollie DeRossett, who preceded her
in death. She is survived by two sons, Phllip (Bud) Morris DeRossett of Milford,
Ohio, and John Hillard DeRossett of Palmetto, Florida; one daughter, Phyllis
Jean Deem of Blanchester, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and
eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March
24, at 1 p.m., at the Burke Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg. Burial followed
in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel. Arrangements were under the direction
of Burke Funeral Home.
Shirley Hall
Age 69, of Printer, widow of Azzie B. Hall, passed away Sunday, March 23,
2003, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin. She was born September 6, 1933,
in Printer, the daughter of the late Willie Case and Ethel Williams Case. She
was a homemaker, and a member of the Honaker Church of Christ. Survivors include
five sons, Mike Hall, Earl Hall, Terry and Azzie Junior Hall, all of Printer,
and Dewey Hall of Honaker; two daughters, Jone Kidd of Hazel Green, and Rosie
Hall of Teaberry; four brothers, Farley Case and Ray Case, both of Dana, Racey
Case of Martin, and Terry Case of Stanville; four sisters, Shelby Iricks of
Betsy Layne, Rosanna Case of Harold, Geraldine Case of Norwalk, Ohio, and Betty
Case of Printer; 21 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to
her husband, and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Bill Bailey
Hall; and two brothers, Elmer Case and Delmer Case. Funeral services for Shirley
Hall will be conducted Wednesday, March 26, at 1 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home
Chapel, Martin, with the ministers, Frank Junior Kidd, Ronnie Sammons, and Bob
McKinney, officiating. Burial will follow in the Harvey Cemetery, at Printer,
under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Sign the register
for the family at www.hallfuneralservice.com.
Paul Edward “Pete” Lemaster
Age 48, of Ivel, husband of Jane Reynolds Lemaster, passed away Saturday,
March 22, 2003, in West Virginia. He was born November 18, 1954, in
Prestonsburg, the son of Paul Lemaster of Prestonsburg, and the late Ann Deloris
Ray Lemaster. He was a truck driver for Action Petroleum, and was a member of
the Pleasant Home Baptist Church, at Allen. In addition to his wife and father,
he is survived by one son, Zachary Paul Lemaster of Ivel; one daughter, Katelyn
Elizabeth Lemaster of Ivel; two brothers, William David Lemaster of
Prestonsburg, and Herbert Ray Lemaster of Lexington. Funeral services for Paul
Edward “Pete” Lemaster were conducted Tuesday, March 25, at 11 a.m., at the
Hall Funeral Home Chapel, at Martin, with Clergymen Mark Tackett and Randy Polk
officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park, at Staffords-ville, under
the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation was prior to the
service. Pallbearers: Mike Spradlin, Richie Reynolds, Todd Tackett, Bill
Reynolds, Reese Ray, Bud Spradlin and Larry Spradlin. Sign the register for the
family at www.hallfuneralservice.com.
Martha Story Hamilton
Age, 69, of Teaberry, died Monday, March 24, 2003, at the McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born August 30, 1933, in Pike County, she was the
daughter of the late Bob and Feney Hamilton Story. She was a retired cook for
the Floyd County Board of Education, and was a member of the United Christian
Church of God at Hi Hat. She is survived by her husband, Henry Hamilton. Other
survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Sharon Dotson of
Beaver; one daughter and son-in-law, Garnet and Rexal Hamilton of Teaberry; two
sisters, Febie Blankenship of Teaberry, and Maudie Keathley of Harold; four
grandchildren, Franklin, Jason, Deonna and Lesli; and two great-grandchildren,
Katelyn and Cody. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven
brothers, Estel R. Story, Joe Story, Ted Story, Paul Story, Bernie Story, Donnie
Story, and Remur Story; and three sisters, Fannie Story, Virginia Howard, and
Mary Story. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 27, at noon, at
the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Ralph Hall and Bill Slone
officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, under
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home.
Gregory Allen Tackett
Age, 45, of Hager Hill, died Saturday, March 22, 2003, at the Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Born February 6, 1958, in Martin, he was the son of the late John B. and Magelene Brown Tackett. He was a disabled coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Lena (Lynn) Baldwin. Other survivors include one daughter, Sabrina Tackett of McDowell; one granddaughter, Kierstin Belt; five brothers, Ricky Tackett, Nicky Tackett, Ken Tackett, and Kevin Tackett, all of Beaver, and Dana Tackett of Pikeville; four sisters, Sue Johnson of Teaberry, Sheila Kidd of Harold, and Charlotte Collins and Kimberly Hamilton, both of Stanville. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 25, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in the Tackett Family Cemetery, at Beaver, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home.
Friday, March 21, 2003
Critt Conn
Age 75, of Richmond, formerly of Dana, husband of Eula Smiley Conn, passed
away Monday, March 17, 2003, at Samaritan Hospital, Lexington. He was born
August 5, 1927, in Dana, the son of the late Charlie L. Conn and Mayte Boyd
Conn. He was a self-employed carpenter, a World War II Army veteran, and a
member of the Little Salem Regular Baptist Church, at Dana. Survivors, other
than his wife, include two sons, Tim Conn of Richmond, and Randy Conn of
Florence; two brothers, Norman Conn of Dana, and Hershel Conn of Prestonsburg;
two sisters, Myrtle Akers of Dana, and June Akers of Vermilion, Ohio; three
grandchildren, Tamyra Frazier, Jonathon Conn and Charles Conn, and one
great-grandchild, Matthew Isaiah Frazier. Funeral services for Critt Conn will
be conducted Friday, March 21, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel,
Martin, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the
Akers Cemetery, at Dana, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home,
Martin. Visitation is at the funeral home. Sign the register for the family at
www.hallfuneralservice.com
James Edward Fultz
Age 69, of Geismar, Louisiana, formerly of Wayland, passed away Tuesday,
March 18, 2003, at the Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Gonzales, Louisiana. He was
born September 4, 1933, in Rowan County, the son of the late Charley C. Fultz
and Ada Puckett Fultz Mosley. He was a construction worker, and a U.S. Navy
veteran. Survivors include his loving companion, Erma Theriot of Geismar,
Louisiana; his step-father, Clabe Mosley of Wayland; two sons, James Fultz Jr.,
of Demopolis, Alabama, and Charley C. Fultz of Las Cruises New Mexico; four
daughters, Elizabeth A. Crawford of Phoenix, Arizona, Marjorie “Monnie”
Winters of Zion Grover, Pennsylvania, Charlene Barber of Collinsville,
Mississippi, and Debra A. Davidson of Sebastopol, Mississippi; four brothers,
Billy R. Fultz of Linden, Alabama, Bobby G. Fultz and Leroy Fultz, both of
Demopolis, Alabama, and Jerry A. Fultz of Wayland; one sister, Darlene F.
Wiggins Arnett of Salyersville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by one brother, Roger Fultz. Funeral services for James Edward Fultz will
be conducted Saturday, March 22, at 11 a.m., at the Zion Deliverance Church, at
Wayland, with Clergyman Harvey Puckett officiating. Burial will follow in the
Fultz Cemetery, at Christy Creek, under the professional care of the Hall
Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the funeral home. Sign the register for
the family at www.hallfuneralservice.com.
Palmer D. Hopson
Age, 59, of 421 Shawnee Trail, husband of Mary Sue Wright Hopson, died at 7:13 a.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at his home. A native of Auxier, he was the son of the late James W. and Draxie Hall Hopson. He was a chemical weapons inspector at the Bluegrass Army Depot, Richmond, an Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict, and a member of Machinists Union. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Kimberly Ann Hopson, of Winchester; a stepson and daughter-in-law, Alex W. and Jennifer Berryman, of Winchester; two stepdaughters, M. Layne Cornette, of Lexington, and Susan E. Berryman, of Winchester; and three step-grandchildren, Mia Cornette, Alex Queen and Jahde Berryman; three brothers, Glennen Hopson, of Thelma, Johnson County; Alexander W. Hopson, of Omar, West Virginia, and James R. Hopson, of Evans, Georgia; two sisters, Ilene Davis, of Alexandria, and Opal June Doth, of Cleveland, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, at the Scobee Funeral Home, in Winchester, by Rev. Scott Buck. Burial will be in Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Garry Stanfield, Donald Pelphrey, Michael Flynn, Thomas Wells, Rod and Skip Hopson, Andrew Hunter and Alex Berryman; honorary, members of the Bluegrass Chemical Crew, Bluegrass Army Depot, at Richmond. Visitation is at the funeral home.
Monday, March 17, 2003
Mikey Little
Age, 80, of Wheelwright, died Tuesday, December 10, 2002, at McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital, following an extended illness . Born February 22, 1922, at Bypro, he was the son of the late Lafe and Mary Johnson Little. He was a retired coal miner and a member of Local Union 5899; a World War II veteran; a member of DAV Chapter 128 at Garrett; a member of the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church at Bypro, a Kentucky Colonel; and a member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Bailey Little. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy A. Bates and Mary Little, both of Wheelwright; two sisters, Dovie Hall and Julia Little, both of Bypro; and three grandchildren, Judy Lynn Miley, Jason Edward Cook, and Stephanie Ann Arnold. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Bill Little, Walter Little, James Little, Bobby Little, and Charley Little; and seven sisters, Beulah Mullins, Gladys Little, Callie Little, Vassie Little, Lori Little, Virdie Newsome, and Maggie Wallen. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 14, 2002, at 1 p.m., at the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church at Bypro, with Louis Ferrari officiating. Burial was in the Buckingham Cemetery at Bevinsville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the church.
Friday, March 14, 2003
Emma Ray Tibbs Wells
Age, 79, of East Point, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at the Mountain Manor
of Paintsville. Born October 4, 1923, in Smyth County, Virginia, she was the
daughter of the late Ray Tibbs and Docia Spradlin Tibbs. She was a homemaker,
and a member of the Auxier United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Richard C. Wells. Survivors include four sons, Tom Wells of East
Point, Kenneth Wells of Taylor, Michigan, Michael Wells of Martinsburg, West
Virginia, and Bobby Dean Wells of Shelby, Ohio; one daughter, Cheryl Neeley of
Prestonsburg; and one brother, Arthur Tibbs of Cleveland, Ohio; nine
grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was
preceded in death by one son, Larry Douglas Wells. Funeral services will be
conducted Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel,
Prestonsburg, with Rev. Garfield Potter officiating. Interment will be in the
Government Relocation Cemetery, at Auxier. Carter Funeral Home is serving the
Wells family.
Gary Kilgore
Age, 52, of Hippo, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Our Lady of the Way
Hospital, Martin. Born June 9, 1950, in Garrett, he was the son of the late
Harley William and Clida Collins Kilgore. He was a self-employed heavy equipment
operator and was a member of Rock Fork Regular Baptist Church at Garrett. He is
survived by his wife, Phyllis Griffey Kilgore. Other survivors include one son,
Larry Dwayne Kilgore of Shelby, Ohio; three brothers, Jimmy Kilgore of Gunlock,
and Allen Kilgore and Harold Dean Kilgore, both of Hippo; several nieces and
nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by two brothers, Craig Edwin Kilgore and Larry Gene Kilgore.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 14, at 1 p.m., at the Rock Fork
Regular Baptist Church at Garrett, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial will be in Gethsemane Gardens at Prestonsburg, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the church.
Hazel Robinson
Age 87, of Martin, passed away Monday, March 10, 2003, at the Salyersville Health Care Center. She was born April 15, 1915, in Hindman, the daughter of the late Ambrose Taylor and Sela Boggs Taylor. She was a retired cook for the Floyd County School System. Survivors include one daughter, Florine Dingus Arnett, of Madisonville; seven grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Dingus, and her second husband, Robert Langford Robin-son, and one son, Bill “Crush” Dingus. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 13, at noon, at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergyman Lori Vannucci officiating. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel. Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Don Osborne, Merle Osborne, Charles Dingus, Jim Arnett, Rob Arnett and Steve Osborne.
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Ida Stumbo Williams
Age, 92, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, March 8, 2003, at the St. Joseph
Hospital in Lexington. Born April 24, 1910, in Salisbury, she was the daughter
of the late William and Artie Salisbury Stumbo. She was a retired school teacher
for Salisbury Elementary School, and was a member of the Trimble Chapel Freewill
Baptist Church, at Water Gap. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oakley
Williams. Survivors include three daughters, Jane W. Pack of Prestonsburg, Jean
Crabbe of Lexington, and Frances Bates of Booneville; nine grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Charles Stumbo,
Perry Stumbo, James Arthur Stumbo, Harry Stumbo, Joe Kendall Stumbo, and Walter
Stumbo; eight sisters, Arizonia Clifton, Caldonia Conn, See Carroll, Monnie
Muncey, Maude Hall, Violia Allen, Bertha Stumbo, and Minnie Stumbo. Funeral
services were conducted Tuesday, March 11, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, Martin, with Johnnie Ross and Shawn Blair officiating. Burial was
in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. Active pallbearers:
Matthew Morton, Christopher Chaffin, Don Camron Pack, James Arthur Pack, Jason
Pack, Russell Music, Anthony Howell, and Jamie Fitzpatrick.
Hazel Robinson
Age 87, of Martin, passed away Monday, March 10, 2003, at the Salyersville
Health Care Center. She was born April 15, 1915, in Hindman, the daughter of the
late Ambrose Taylor and Sela Boggs Taylor. She was a retired cook for the Floyd
County School System. Survivors include one daughter, Florine Dingus Arnett, of
Madisonville; seven grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her first husband, Arthur Dingus, and her second husband, Robert
Langford, and one son, Bill “Crush” Dingus. Funeral services will be
conducted Thursday, March 13, at noon, at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin,
with Clergyman Lori Vannucci officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson
Memorial Gardens, at Ivel. Visitation will be after noon, Wednesday, at the
funeral home.
Elisha (J. J.) Hall
Age, 19, of Drift, died Thursday, March 6, 2003, at the Stumbo Hollow, at
Drift. Born April 25, 1983, in Martin, he was the son of Clinis Hall of Drift,
and Rita Hall of Hi Hat. He was a coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Tina
Johnson Hall. Survivors, in addition to his wife and parents, include his
maternal grandparents, Ralph and Claudette Hall of Hi Hat; two brothers, Joshua
Hall of Martin, and Isaiah Hall of Drift; and a sister, Emily Judith Hall of
Drift. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Johnny and Armina
Hall. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 10, at noon, at the Drift
Pentecostal Church, at Drift, with Ralph Hall and Glenn Hayes officiating.
Burial was in the Newman Cemetery at Hi Hat, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the church.
Troy “Duke” McKenzie
Age, 88, of Spradlin Street, Auxier, died Friday, March 7, 2003, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center. Born on February 2, 1915, in Johnson County, he was the
son of the late James Troy McKenzie and Ida Stevens McKenzie. He was a former
coal miner, employed by Princess Elkhorn Coal Co., at David, and Island Creek
Coal Company at Salisbury; a charter member of UMWA, and a 50-year member of
East Point Masonic Lodge No. 657. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Irma
Marshall McKenzie of Auxier. Other survivors include one son, William Duke
McKenzie of Little Rock, Arkansas; two daughters, Judith Porter (Noah) of
Chillicothe, Ohio, and Martha Thompson (Oscar W. III, M.D.) of Pikeville; seven
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Troy McKenzie. Funeral services were
conducted Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel,
Prestonsburg, with Rev. Bobby Joe Spencer, Calvin Setser and David Powers
officiating. Interment was at Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg. Carter Funeral
Home is serving the McKenzie Family. Pallbearers: Mack Porter, Tom Porter, Bob
Porter, Dan Wells, Evan Justice, Clyde Tackett, Tony Griffith, and Michael
Porter.
Laura Hunt Akers
Age, 90, of Stanville, died Friday, March 7, 2003, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born December 6, 1912, in Floyd County, she was
the daughter of the late John B. and Sarah Lewis Hunt. She was a retired
restaurant cook, and a member of the Mare Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Everett Akers. Survivors include one son, Rex
R. Ross of East Point; two brothers, Harve Hunt of Tram, and George Hunt of Mare
Creek; three sisters, Ruby Hunt of Lavonia, Michigan, and Callie Cecil and Ocie
Pelphrey, both of Clearwater, Florida; two grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in
death by three brothers, Roland Hunt, John Hunt and Thomas Jay Hunt; and a
sister, Eulivene Gunnels. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 10, at 1
p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Jack Hunt officiating.
Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home.
Gary Edward Crum
Age, 59, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, March 9, 2003, at the Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born August 15, 1943, in Floyd County, he
was the son of the late Andrew and Elworth Well Crum. He was a disabled truck
driver. Survivors include four daughters, Tammy Carol Glassman of South Bend,
Indiana, Pamela Lynn Hensley of Indiana, Sherri Ciesielski of New Carsile,
Indiana; one brother, Charles Keith Crum of Powell, Ohio; two sisters, Carol
Crum (Kenneth) DeRossett and Andrea Crum (Payne Jr.) Blanton of Prestonsburg;
six grandchildren, two nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Veerble
Hackworth of Prestonsburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by one infant daughter, and one brother, George Roy Crum. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday, March 11, at 10 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home,
Martin, with Garfield Potter officiating. Burial was in the Wright-Crum
Cemetery, at Cliff, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation was at the funeral home.
Ishmael Shepherd
Age, 74, of Hueysville, died Friday, March 7, at his residence. Born May 4,
1928, in Hueysville, he was the son of the late Press and Lula Shepherd. He was
a retired coal miner, and a member of the Lakeville Old Regular Baptist Church,
in Magoffin County. Survivors include six sons, Owen Shepherd, Jeffery Shepherd,
David Shepherd, Bryon Shepherd, Roger Dale Shepherd, and Eric Ron Shepherd, all
of Hueysville; three daughters, Priscilla Sparkman and Sherry Lewis, both of
Hueysville, and Phyllis Shepherd of Grand Rapids, Michigan; two brothers, Denver
Dean Shepherd and Eugene Shepherd, both of Hueysville; five sisters, Shelby
Conley, Thelma Sue Hicks, Maxine Shepherd, and Juanita Prater, all of
Hueysville, and Barbara Vanderpool of Kendalville, Indiana; 13 grandchildren,
Marvin Dwayne Sparkman, Paul Vernon Sparkman, Jessica Sparkman, Thomas Barrett
Lewis, James Michael Lewis, Avala Faye Shepherd, Steven Wayne Shepherd, Zachary
Shepherd, Benjamin Shepherd, Devon Lee Shepherd, Joshua Lewis Shepherd, Justin
Kyle Shepherd and Brett Matthew Shepherd, and seven great-grandchildren. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ishmael Ray
Shepherd, and three sisters, Myrtle Shepherd, Betty Lou Prater, and Kanie
Sparkman. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 10, at 11 a.m., at the
Saltlick United Community Baptist Church at Hueysville, with Bethel Bolen,
Willie Collins, Carlos Beverly and Harold Clemons officiating. Burial was in the
Shepherd Family Cemetery at Hueysville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the funeral home, on Saturday; and
Sunday, at the church, where nightly services were held at 7 p.m.
Lillian Margaret Fultz
Age 90, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Floyd County, widow of Frank Fultz,
passed away, Saturday, March 8, 2003, at the Avante at Leesburg, Florida. She
was born September 24, 1912, in Boons Camp, the daughter of the late Lewis
Sammons and Sally Music Sammons. She was a former secretary, and was a member of
the Church of Christ, Leesburg, Florida. Survivors include one daughter, Wanda
Clevinger of Leesburg, Florida; one brother, John P. Sammons of Martin; two
sisters, Ada Mollett of Meally, and Ruby Hughes of East Point; four
grandchildren, Dwayne Fultz, David Fultz, Keith Clevinger, and Karen Rickey; six
great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services for
Lillian Margaret Fultz will be conducted Thursday, March 13, at 10:30 a.m., at
the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergyman Greg Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the
professional care of Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is after 4 p.m., Wednesday,
at the funeral home.
Viola Bates
Age, 87, of Kite, died Friday, March 7, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born January 24, 1916, in Knott County, she was the daughter of the late Tilden and Martha Hall Bates. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Billy Ray Thornsberry of Jenkins; two daughters, Irene Hall and Dixie Hall, both of Kite; a sister, Zella Johnson of Kite; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Harold Gene Thornsberry; five brothers, Garland Bates, Maryland Bates, Leonard Bates, Harrison Bates, and Farris Bates; and four sisters, Mary Bates, Aggie Bates, Sybrina Bates and Eunice Bates; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 11, at 11 a.m., at the Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church in Kite, with Roger Hicks, Curtie Hall, Cat Harris, and others, officiating. Burial was in the Harrison Hall Cemetery at Kite, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman. Visitation was at the church.
Wednesday, March 5, 2003
Hillard “Skeeter” Cecil
Age 65, of Stanville, the husband of Georgean Sarah Sellards Cecil, passed
away Saturday, March 1, 2003, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born
February 12, 1937, in Harold, he was the son of the late Bert and Bessie Martin
Cecil. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. Survivors, in addition to his
wife, include three sons, Jackie Cecil of Stanville, Hillard Cecil Jr., of
Georgetown, and William Dean Cecil of Portland, Tennessee; one daughter, Rusha
Miles of Bardstown; four brothers, Richard Cecil of Sundusky, Ohio, Howard Cecil
of Springhill, Florida, and Charles Cecil and Mike Cecil, both of Sevierville,
Tennessee; three sisters, Rhoda Springstead of Sandusky, Ohio, Jody Cummings of
Gulfport, Mississippi, and Maudie May of Allen; three grandchildren, Courtney
Miles, Kristen Miles and Hillary Alison Cecil. In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by one brother, Andrew Cecil. Funeral services were held
Monday, March 3, at 1 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with
Belmont Johnson, Doug Lewis, and Sonny Boyd officiating. Burial was in the
Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral home.
Herbert Rex Osborne
Age, 76, of Ravenswood, West Virginia, passed away February 27, 2003, at his
home in Ravenswood. Born April 22, 1926, in Martin, he was the son of the late
C.H. Osborne and Goldia Gayhart Osborne. He attended Eastern Kentucky University
and was a graduate of the University of Kentucky, B.A. He was a veteran of the
10th Armored Division, U.S. army, World War II, and was the owner/operator of
WMOV Radio for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Ravenswood VFW Post
6669; the Masonic Fraternity, Ashton Lodge No. 12; Jackson Chapter No. 48, RAM;
Dowell Commandery, 28, Knights Templar; and Nemesis Shrine in Parkersburg, West
Virginia. He was a First Class Licensed Radio and Telephone Engineer. Following
graduation from college, he built and operated radio stations WDOC and WPRT, in
Prestonsburg. He received the Kentucky Colonel service award for his broadcasts
of the 1957 Prestonsburg flood, and the 1958 school bus disaster. He is survived
by his wife, Margaret Osborne of Ravenswood, West Virginia. Other survivors
include one daughter, Kathy Osborne of Franklin; one sister, Hollie Wicker of
Lexington; three aunts, Grace Osborne of Texas, Mildred Collins of Hindman, and
Clova Collins of Lexington; one uncle, Lafayette Gayheart of Winchester; one
cousin, Charlie Gearheart of Arizona; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m., at the Roush Funeral
Home, Ravenswood, West Virginia, with Pastors Rick Perrine and Mark McComas
officiating. Burial was in the Ravenswood Cemetery. Visitation was at the
funeral home.
Annie Gail Ray
Age, 53, of Beaver, passed away Friday, February 28, 2003, at her residence.
Born February 28, 1951, at Beaver, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and
Pearl Reynolds Ray. She was a homemaker. She is survived by four brothers, Gary
Lee, Danny Keith, Jimmy Dean and Edgar Allen Ray, all of Beaver; three sisters,
Lucille G., Linda Kay, and Dylene Ray, all of Beaver; and two nephews, Joshua
Dean and Nathanial Dustin Ray; and a sister-in-law, Glenda Ray. In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger Lee and Alasha
Ray; and one sister, Cherle Nann Ray. Funeral services were conducted Monday,
March 3, at 11 a.m., at the Samaria Regular Baptist Church, at Teaberry, with
Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Joe Reynolds Cemetery,
at Beaver, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the
church. Pallbearers: Eugene Reynolds, Vernon Gill, Joseph Mullins, Donald Ray
Newsome, Ricky Henson and Ronald Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers: Joshua Dean Ray
and Nathaniel Dustin Ray.
Ethel Mullins Hall
Age 77, of Topmost, wife of Lawrence Hall, passed away Tuesday, March 4,
2003, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Medical Center. She was born December
5, 1925, in Knott County, the daughter of the late Ervin Mullins and Alva
Johnson Mullins. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons,
Laramie Hall and Lawrence Hall Jr., both of Topmost, and Brent Hall of
Willoughby, Ohio; two daughters, Yolanda Hall Breeding of Carleton, Michigan,
and Scarlet Hall Huttner of Valley City, Ohio; eight grandchildren, and four
great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Ethel Mullins Hall will be conducted
Friday, March 7, at 10 a.m., at the Providence Regular Baptist Church, at
Topmost, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow in
the Hall Family Cemetery, at Topmost, under the professional care of the Hall
Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is after 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the church, with
nightly services at 6:30 p.m.
Willie T. (Bill) Foley
Age 88, of Prestonsburg, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2003, at his residence,
following an extended illness. He was born October 16, 1914, in Martin County, a
son of the late Wallace and Maudie (Fraley) Foley. He was a retired miner, an
Electrolux sales rep. and the owner of Foley’s Restaurant; he was a veteran of
World War II, a Master Mason, a member of East Point Lodge No. 657, at East
Point. He is survived by his wife, Pauline (Napier) Foley. Other survivors
include one son, Paul Foley of Prestonsburg; three daughters, Billie Wireman and
husband, Bob; Betty Derossett and husband, Paul, all of Prestonsburg; and Sara
Smith and husband, Robert, of Portsmouth, Ohio; eight grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren. Masonic rites were conducted Tuesday evening at the funeral
home. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 5, at 1 p.m., at the
Burke Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, with Rev. Arnold Turner, Rev. Paul
Aikin, and Rev. Jennings West officiating. Burial will be in the Foley Cemetery,
at Auxier, under the direction of Burke Funeral Home.
Helen June Hunter Skillings
Age, 69, of Norcross, Georgia, formerly of Floyd County, died Friday,
February 28, 2003, at the Peachtree Christian Hospice, Delute, Georgia. Born
March 4, 1933, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Columbus
Compton and Minnie Bell Hunter Shelton; her step-father, was the late Harry
Shelton. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Danny C. Skillings.
Other survivors include one son, Stephen A. Adams of Norcross, Georgia; a
half-sister, Jackie Compton of Michigan. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by two daughters, Sherry Lynn Adams, and Crystal Adams; one
brother, Bill Hunter. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 4, at 1
p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Pete Grigsby officiating.
Burial was in the Martin Cemetery, at Martin, under direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home.
Charles Raleigh Nelson
Age, 27, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at his residence at
Pikeville, following a brief illness. Born March 12, 1975, in Floyd County, he
was son of Don Nelson and Louise Slone Nelson of Prestonsburg. He was a student
of Osteopathic Medicine at Pikeville College. He is survived by his wife, Terri
McCall Reynolds Nelson. In addition to his parents, and wife, he is survived by
three brothers, Donald Grant Nelson of Paintsville, and Frank Douglas Nelson and
Jimmy Lee Nelson, both of Prestonsburg; three sisters, Tamera Lynn Bartley of
Prestonsburg, Sheila Ann Collins of Auxier, and Barbara Hook of Pikeville.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 2, at 1 p.m., at the
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Johnnie R. Ross and Fred Klatka
officiating. Burial was in the Gethsemane Gardens at Prestonsburg, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to “The Baby Nelson Foundation” at
Taylor County Bank, P.O. Box 200, Campbellsville, Ky. 42719, (Phone,
270-465-4196). Active pallbearers: John Mattox, Matt Hale, Matthew Stephenson,
Ryan Russell, Tucker Basham and Andrew Stephenson. Honorary pallbearers: Matthew
Nelson, Brian Collins, Greg Stevens and Tim Hastings.
Crit Martin
Age, 76, of Hunter, died Thursday, February 27, 2003, at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Born September 1, 1926, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Arthur and Beulah Hayes Martin. He was a retired coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Syltana McKinney Martin. Other survivors include three sons, David Allen Martin and Arthur Dean Martin, both of Printer, and Billy Keith Martin of Martin; two daughters, Glenda Sue Newsome of Printer, and Alicia Howad of Garrett; four brothers, Creed Martin, Tandy Martin and Wendell Martin, all of Printer, and Joe David Martin of Peebles, Ohio; four sisters, Dot Belecher of Drift, Nora Martin of Printer, Bonnie Martin of Columbus, Ohio, and Pet Conn of Martin; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Martin and Sadie Halbert. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 3, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Ted Shannon officiating. Burial was in the Crit Martin Cemetery at Printer, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home.
Monday, March 3, 2003
Edward Hope King
Age, 74, formerly from Huntington, West Virginia, died at Saint Mary’s
Medical Center on Wednesday, February 26, 2003. Born May 24, 1928, at St.
Mary’s Hospital, he was the son of the late Thelma and Howard King of
Huntington, and was a retired Controller for St. Mary’s Hospital Medical
Center. He is survived by his wife, Lolita Arnett King; three sons, Robert A.
King and James St. King of Huntington, and Edward K. King of S. Charleston; two
daughters, Carol R. Gibson of Barboursville, West Virginia, and Lois J. Dingess
of Huntington; five grandchildren, Caitlin and Joshua King of Huntington, Lauren
Gibson of Barboursville, Megan King of S. Charleston and Robert S. King of Las
Vegas, Nevada. A grandson, Brian Matthew Gibson, of Huntington, preceded him in
death in 1999. Mr. King had been Supervisor of General Accounting for ACF
Industries, Huntington, and then was controller for St. Mary’s Medical Center
until retirement after nearly 25 years employment. He was a President of the
West Virginia Chapter of the Hospital Financial Management Association. He
graduated from Huntington East High School, Mrs. Helen Deggan’s Tri State
Business College and is a 1947 graduate of Marshall University. There will be no
services or visitation. Tributes may be sent to Hospice of Huntington.
Eliza Taylor
Age, 51, of Prestons-burg, died Thursday, February 27, 2003, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born September 6, 1951, in
Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robie and Eukie Slone Johnson.
She was a homemaker, and a member of the Big Lick Pentecostal Church, at Ivyton.
She is survived by her husband, Charles (Pete) Taylor. Other survivors include
two daughters, Robin Collins of Prestonsburg, and Patricia Meade of Ivel; four
brothers, Robie Johnson Jr., John B. Johnson, Fred Johnson and Ricky Johnson,
all of Prestonsburg; a half-brother, Jobie Johnson of Ohio; six sisters,
Christine Watkins, Jewell Marsillett, Patricia Jones, and Eva Kay Johnson, all
of Prestonsburg, Bobbie Chaffins of Garrett, and Linda Watkins of Salyersville;
three half-sisters, Edith Allen of West Virginia, and Marie Hale and Mintha
Johnson, both of Ohio; and five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Libby, Allie, Savannah
and Marih. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother,
Donald Johnson, and a half-sister, Ethel Stapleton. Funeral services will be
conducted Sunday, March 2, at noon, at the Big Lick Pentecostal Church, at
Ivyton, with Eugene Haney officiating. Burial will be in the Johnson Cemetery at
Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation is at the church.
Dona Thornsberry
Age, 86, of Raynham, Massachusetts, formerly of Wheelwright, died Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at the Life Care Center in Rayham, Massachusetts. Born September 28, 1916, in Kite, she was the daughter of the late Alamander and Lucy Mullins Thornsberry. She was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Wheelwright, and also attended Upper Burton Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Landell Thornsberry. Survivors include three sons, Berlis Thornsberry of West Jefferson, Ohio, Carlie Thornsberry of Columbus, Ohio, and Earlis Thornsberry of Hazard; four daughters, Ruby Goble of Findlay, Ohio, Phyllis Baker of Marion, Ohio, Mildred Richardson of Norton, Virginia, and Melvaline Carvalho of Taunton, Massachusetts; two sisters, Bertha Watson and Clara Slone, both of Kite; 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Louis Thornsberry, Clarence Thornsberry, Estil Thornsberry, and Carson Thornsberry; and one sister, Minda Johnson. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Bill Combs officiating. Burial will be in the Buckingham Cemetery at Bevinsville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home.