As Reported in The Floyd County Times Dated:
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Goldia Martin Salyers
Goldia Martin Salyers, passed away, on October 25, 2003, at Our Lady of the
Way Hospital, Martin. She was born February 20, 1911, at Eastern, the daughter
of the late Walter S. “Hoosh” Martin and Rebecca Catherine Martin. She was a
lifetime residence of Eastern. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hudson
Salyers and son, Delbert Glenn Salyers. She is survived by her daughters and
sons, Reba (Glenn) McClanan of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Brenda (Geoffrey)
Newman of Derby England, Keith Salyers, Bruce Salyers, and Colby Salyers, all of
Eastern, and Velinda Salyers, of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren, Martin
McClanan of San Francisco, California, Ann McClanan of Portland, Oregon, and
Glenn McClanan Jr., of Los Angeles, California; three great-grandchildren, Ian
Hudson McClanan, Kathryn Rebecca McClanan and Benjamin Samuel Hadad IV; one
sister, Minnie Conley of Eastern. Services for Goldia Salyers will be conducted
Friday, October 31, at 1 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with
Clergyman Clinton Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Martin Family
Cemetery, at Eastern, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 6 p.m. till 9 p.m., Thursday, October 30, at the funeral
home.
Florence Jane Sartin
Age 82, of Wheelwright, widow of Dewey C. Sartin, passed away, Sunday,
October 26, 2003, at her residence. She was born December 9, 1920, at Belfry,
the daughter of the late Bud Muncy and Wilda Robinette Muncy. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Burton Pentecostal Church at Bypro. Survivors
include seven daughters, Yvonne Johnson of Wheelwright, Donna Hubner of Grove
Point, Ohio, Pauline Christeson of Lansing, Michigan, Betty Burdon of Carroll,
Ohio, Patsy Goins of Findley, Ohio, Ruby Fitch of Fostoria, Ohio, and Phyllis
Wagner of Las Vegas, Nevada; six sons, Paul Sartin, Marion Sartin, and Claude
Sartin, all of Wheelwright, Charles Sartin and Hubert Sartin, both of
Lincolnton, North Carolina, and Danny Sartin of Bexley, Ohio; three brothers,
Joe Muncy of Norfolk, Virginia, Bobby Muncy of Florida, and Lloyd Muncy of
Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Ida Miller of Columbus, Ohio, and Gladys Chapman of
Columbus, Indiana; 25 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her husband and parens; two brothers, Paul Muncy and Silas Muncy;
and three sisters, Ethel Dawson, Opal Dawson and Gertie Dorton. Funeral services
for Florence Jane Sartin will be conducted Wednesday, October 29, at 11 a.m., at
the Burton Pentecostal Church, at Bypro, with Clergyman Lewis Sandlin
officiating. Burial will follow in the Newman Cemetery, at Hi Hat, under the
professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the church.
Jason Christopher Akers
Age 23, of Banner, husband of Kimberly Nicole Akers, passed away, Friday,
October 24, 2003, at the University of Cincinnati Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. He
was born August 18, 1980, in Prestonsburg, the son of Christopher Akers of
Banner, and Sandy Roberts Childers of Shelby Gap. He was an employee of Prater
Creek Ice, and was a member of the Spurlock Bible Church. Survivors include his
parents and wife; two brothers, Alex Branham and Tyler Branham, both of
Pikeville; one sister, Jill Akers of Banner; a nephew, Braxton Akers; his
paternal grandmother, Emma Lou Akers of Banner; and his paternal
great-grandmother, Goldie Conn of Banner. He was preceded in death by his
maternal grandparents, Millard Roberts and Vaughn Roberts, and his paternal
grandfather, Odis Akers. Funeral services were conducted Monday, October 27, at
noon, at the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, with Clergymen Bobby Spencer, Jim
Stephens and Andrew Fletcher officiating. Burial was in the Pearl Akers
Cemetery, at Dana, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Mike Hall, Brian Layne, Tim
Koger, Jason Spence, Robert Stephens, Joe Fannin, and Rick Wallen. Honorary:
John Rogers, Kevin Click, Jerry Stanley, James Boyd, Keith Hunt, and Kenny
Allen.
James Everett Tackett
Age 88, of Allen, husband of Margarett Griffith Tackett, passed away Monday,
October 27, 2003, at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital. He was born April 12,
1915, in Belfry, the son of the late Albert Tackett and Melissa Jane Dials
Tackett. He was a retired restaurant owner, a member of St. James Episcopal
Church, Prestonsburg, and a member of the New England Masonic Lodge,
Worthington, Ohio. Survivors include his wife; one son, Theodore Thomas Tackett
of Vienna, Virginia; one daughter, Caroyn Tackett Layne of Allen; five
grandchildren, Thomas Blakeman, Sabrina Conn, Ellen Ellis, Mary Bourquin, and
Megan Tackett; and seven great-grandchildren, Christopher, Melinda, Joshua,
Emily, Luke, Jonathan, and Bryce. He was preceded in death by his parents and
two sisters, Thelma Lloyd and Hazel Dyer. Funeral services for James Everett
Tackett will be conducted Thursday, October 30, at 1 p.m., at St. James
Episcopal Church, Prestonsburg, with the Rev. Canon Johnnie Ross officiating.
Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the
professional care of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the funeral
home, with Masonic services Wednesday evening, at 7 p.m., at the funeral home.
Clyde Blevins
Age 74, of Harold, passed away, Monday, October 27, 2003, at the Pikeville
Methodist Hospital. He was born July 11, 1929, at Justell, the son of the late
Ransom Blevins and Carmie Castle Blevins. He was a member of the Freewill
Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Nina Howell of Grethel, and Lou
Elkins of Cresent City, Florida; two brothers, Daniel Blevins of Clyde, Ohio,
and Glenn Blevins of Grundy, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents;
one sister, Ann Taylor; and two brothers, Denver Blevins and James Blevins.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 30, at 1 p.m., at the Hall
Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergyman Tracy Patton officiating. Burial
will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the professional
care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the funeral home, with
services being held Wednesday evening, at 7 p.m.
Lizzie Carroll Gillespie
Age, 74, of East Point, died Friday, October 24, 2003, at her residence. Born
May 8, 1929, in Pike County, she was the daughter of the late George Luster and
Nannie Stevens Luster. She was a homemaker and a member of the Weeksbury Church
of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Jim Gillespie. Other survivors
include four sons, Richard Carroll, and Gary Carroll, both of Prestonsburg,
Raymond Carroll of David, and Sonny Carroll of Brooksville; one step-son, David
Gillespie of Hi Hat; seven daughters, Nanie Yates of Wheelwright, Barbara Skeens
of Martin, Mary Johnson of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Marie Sammons of East Point,
Martha Simmons of Bil, Arizona, Billie Tucker of Ligon, and McCoy Parsons of
Grethel; two step-daughters, Jimmie Sue West of Columbus, Ohio, and Barbara
Stanley of Belfry; one brother, Daniel Luster of Pikeville; three sisters, May
Newman of Star City, Arkansas, Josephine Moore of Pikeville; and Thelma Booth of
Columbus, Ohio; 45 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren
and seven step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first
husband, Tom Carroll; step-son, Terry Gillespie; step-daughter, Rat Hall; four
brothers, Paris Luster, Woodrow Luster, Jim Luster, and Johnny Lee Luster; four
sisters, Stella Clark, Della Pinkerton, Margie Howell and Mary Castle. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday, October 26, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, Martin, with Roger Trusty officiating. Burial was in the Carroll
Cemetery, Little Mud, Printer, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home. Visitation was at the funeral home.
A. B. Bryant
Age, 83, of Hi Hat, died Thursday, October 23, 2003, at his residence. Born October 30, 1919, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Ransom and Nancy Johnson Bryant. He was a retired coal miner, and a member of the U.M.W.A. He was preceded in death by wife, Bobbie Dawson Bryant. Survivors include one daughter, Peggy (Denver) Hall of Hi Hat; three brothers, Allen Bryant of Columbus, Ohio, Eli Bryant and Nellie Davis, both of Hi Hat; two grandchildren, Tracy (Joe) Marson, Wayne (Anita) Hall; four great-grandchildren, Jay Marson, Brandon Marson, Amber Hall and Dorsa Hall. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Marinda Hall, Dellie Hall and Delphia Johnson. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, October 26, at 2 p.m., at the Little Nancy Old Regular Baptist Church, at Hi Hat, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in the Boyd Cemetery, at Hi Hat, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the church.
Monday, October 27, 2003
Lizzie Carroll Gillispie
Age, 74, of East Point, died Friay, October 24, 2003, at her residence. Born
May 8, 1929, in Pike County, she was the daughter of the late George Luster and
Nannie Stevens Luster. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Weeksbury Church
of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Jim Gillispie. Other survivors
include four sons, Richard Carroll, and Gary Carroll, both of Prestonsburg,
Raymond Carroll of David, and Sonny Carroll of Brooksville; one step-son, David
Gillispie of Hi Hat; seven daughters, Nanie Yates of Wheelwright, Barbara Skeens
of Martin, Mary Johnson of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Marie Sammons of East Point,
Martha Simmons of Wil, Arizona, Billie Tucker of Ligon, and McCoy Parsons of
Grethel; two step-daughters, Jimmie Sue West of Columbus, Ohio, and Barbara
Stanley of Belfry; one brother, Daniel Luster of Pikeville; three sisters, May
Newman of Star City, Arkansas, Josephine Moore of Pikeville, and Thelma Booth of
Columbus, Ohio; 45 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren
and seven step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her first husband, Tom
Carroll, she was preceded in death by one step-son, Terry Gillispie; one
step-daughter, Rat Hall; four brothers, Paris Luster, Woodrow Luster, Jim
Luster, and Johnny Lee Luster; four sisters, Stella Clark, Della Pinkerton,
Margie Howell and Mary Castle. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday,
October 26, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Roger
Trusty officiating. Burial will be in the Carroll Cemetery, Little Mud, Printer,
under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral home.
A.B. Bryant
Age, 83, of Hi Hat, died Thursday, October 23, 2003, at his residence. Born
October 30, 1919, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Ransom and Nancy
Johnson Bryant. He was a retired coal miner, and a member of the U.M.W.A. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Dawson Bryant. Survivors include one
daughter, Peggy (Denver) Hall of Hi Hat; three brothers, Allen Bryant of
Columbus, Ohio, and Eli Bryant and Nellie Davis, both of Hi Hat; two
grandchildren, Tracy (Joe) Marson, and Wayne (Anita) Hall; four
great-grandchildren, Jay Marson, Brandon Marson, Amber Hall and Delphia Johnson.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters,
Marinda Hall, Dellie Hall and Dorsa Hall. Funeral services will be conducted
Sunday, October 26, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with
ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the
Boyd Cemetery, at Hi Hat, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the church.
Friday, October 24, 2003
Goldie Boyd Lafferty
Age, 90, of Martin, died Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. Born September 8, 1913, in Dana, she was the
daughter of the late Jim Akers and Fairenda Boyd. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Full Gospel Community Church in Allen. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Willie F. Lafferty. Survivors include four sons, Charles
Lafferty and Donald L. Lafferty, both of Martin, James Edward Lafferty of
Rosamond, California and Harry Eugene Lafferty of Harold; a sister, Etta Crisp
of Allen; 25 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a few
great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was
preceded in death by four sons, Freddy Ray Lafferty, Felix Elmer Lafferty,
Clarence Douglas Lafferty and Gary Franklin Lafferty; two brothers, Don Boyd and
Graden Akers; and a sister, Ada Wright. Funeral services will be conducted
Saturday, October 25, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin,
with Lavonne Lafferty officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial
Gardens, at Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation
is at the funeral home.
Ernest “Butch” Hughes
Age 64, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away, Monday, October 20, 2003. He is
survived by his closest friend, Sharon Keyes of Jackson; two nieces, Shirley
Koziol and Rebecca Cosgrove; one nephew, Michael Smith, all of Jackson; many
great-nieces and nephews; two brothers, William Hughes of Kentucky, Freeman
Hughes of Ohio; two sisters, Maggie Hayes of Kentucky, and Joann McGually of
Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Philman
Hughes. He was an avid card player, enjoyed horse racing and sports of all
kinds. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, at the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints, 3019 W. Morrell St., Bishop Hiram officiating. The family
will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., and Friday, at
the church from noon until service time. Cremation will follow the services.
Those who wish may direct contributions to the American Diabetes Association.
(Information, courtesy of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.)
Mary Shepherd Adams
Age, 96, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, October 21, 2003, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born February 7, 1907, in Prestonsburg,
she was the daughter of the late John and Melvina Marsillette Shepherd. She was
a homemaker and a member of the Free United Baptist Church in Prestonsburg. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Georgie Adams. Survivors include a son,
Curtis Ousley of Claypool, Indiana; two daughters, Ada Lou Hall of Emma and
Kathlene Robinson of Ashland; one sister, Delila Stephens of Watergap; 20
grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 39 great-great-grandchildren. In
addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son,
Estill Ousley; three brothers, Willie Shepherd, Henry Shepherd and Andy
Shepherd; and four sisters, Laura Bradley, Donna Goodman, Ida Shepherd and Alice
Ousley. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, October 23, at 1 p.m., at the
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Jim Smith and Buddy Ousley
officiating. Burial was in the Goble-Ousley Cemetery, at the Left Fork of Bull
Creek in Prestonsburg. Visitation was at the funeral home. Active pallbearers:
Estill Gene Robinson, Tony Eugene Hall, Johnny Hall, Roy Ousley, Jimmy Goble,
Avery Goble, John Paul (Bear) Combs, Johnny Combs, Michael Ousley, Chuck
Reynolds and Marvin Russell.
Ezra James
Ezra James was born June 6, 1910, at Endicott, Kentucky, the son of Cain and
Minty Endicott James, who preceded him in death. Ezra died October 22, 2003, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center at Prestonsburg. He was a member of the
Freewill Baptist Church at Endicott for 40 years. He worked at Kentucky and West
Virginia Gas Company, for 35 years. He started work when they used wagons and
teams at 35 cents an hour. He retired in 1975. Ezra and Nell James are survived
by one son, Billie Gene James and his wife, Lucille Lafferty James of Endicott;
grandchildren, Teresa James of Abbott Creek, and Sandy James Sturgill and her
husband, Mike Sturgill, with great-grandchildren, Bo Lee James Sturgill, and
Cory Michael Blue Sturgill, all of Prestonsburg. He was preceded in death by one
son, Richard James and one daughter, Phylis Fay James. Funeral services will be
conducted Saturday, October 25, at 1 p.m., at the Burke Funeral Home Chapel,
Prestonsburg, with Rev. Virgil Hunt officiating. Burial will be held in the
James Family Cemetery at Endicott, under the direction of Burke Funeral Home.
Visitation is after 11 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
Aretta Branham Wright
Age, 87, of Emma, died Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at the Prestonsburg Health Care. Born November 3, 1915, at Emma, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Dora Dawson Branham. She was a homemaker and a member of the Emma United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Wright Sr. Survivors include two sons, Eugene Wright of Pataskala, Ohio, and Donald Wright of Morehead; three daughters, Betty Sue Pitts of Columbus, Ohio, Ernestine Ward of Martin, and Lois Faye Walke of St. Mary’s, Ohio; one brother, Thomas Branham of Kingsport, Tennessee; one sister, Alva Lacy of Fort Akinson, Wisconsin; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Lewis Wright Jr., and Bernard Phillip Leslie; two brothers, Jim Branham and Bud Branham; and two sisters, Ruby Mosley and Gencie Lepresta. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 25, at 2 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Carl Woods officiating. Burial will be in the Sherman Cemetery at Emma, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home.
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
Solmon Worth McGuire
Age, 74, of Emma, died Saturday, October 18, 2003, at the Ridgecrest Manor
Nursing Home. Born January 15, 1929, in Edgar, he was the son of the late
William James (Wip) McGuire and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Spears McGuire. He was a
former delivery person at Maritta Bakery, Florida. Survivors include three sons,
William J. McGuire of Emma, Solomon Worth McGuire Jr., of Richmond, Erick
McGuire of Orange Park, Florida; four brothers, Hobert McGuire, Darwin McGuire
and Tom Oak McGuire, all of Prestonsburg, and John McGuire of Louisa; four
sisters, Fannie Smith of Kingsport, Tennessee, Jean Simpson of Auxier, Alta
Steig of Columbus, Ohio, and Emma (Fuzzy) Baldridge of Beaver Creek, Ohio; five
grandchildren, Wesley McGuire, Jami McGuire, Solomon Worth McGuire III, Amber
McGuire, Ashlee McGuire; and one great-grandson, Solomon Worth McGuire IV.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, October 21, at 11 a.m., at the Carter
Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jim Sherman officiating. Interment is at Davidson
Memorial Gardens, at Ivel. Carter Funeral Home is serving the McGuire family.
Pallbearers: Frank McGuire Jr., Beverly McGuire, Darvin Edward McGuire, Kimber
McGuire, Jeff Burchett and Dr. Tom O. McGuire Jr.
Laura Click Scarborough
Age, 91 years old, of Melvin, passed away, Thursday, October 16, 2003, at the
McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital, McDowell, following an extended illness.
She was born January 9, 1912, in Martin, the daughter of the late Carrie and
Dent Osborne. She is survived by one daughter, Magalee Whitt and husband, Ralph
and grandson, David, of Camp Verde, Arizona; one brother, Dave Osborne of
Melvin, who was her caregiver; one sister, Rushie Tackett of Wise, Virginia; ten
grandchildren, Judy Adkins, Peggy Brown, MaDonna Bryant, Linda Carr, Randal
Hall, Richard Hall and Ronald Hall all of Virginia, Janice Farnan, Sylvia Hall
and Ramona Messer, all of Georgia; several loving nieces and nephews in Kentucky
and Virginia, and several great-grandchildren in Virginia, Oregon and Arizona.
Funeral services for Laura Click Scarborough were conducted Sunday, October 19,
at 2:30 at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with the Clergyman Donnie Bragg
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 with church services 7 p.m., Saturday evening. Pallbearers: Billy
B. Carr, Emmett C. Bryant Jr., Larry Messer, Ronald E. Hall, Eric Parrish and
Robert B. Brown.
Martin B. Burchett
Martin B. Burchett, of Ridgecrest California, died Tuesday, October 7, 2003,
at his home surrounded by his wife of 48 1/2 years and his family. He was 72. He
was born November 15, 1930, in Wayland, a native of Prestonsburg. He graduated
from Prestonsburg High School with the Class of the 49rs. He was Chief Master
Sergeant with the United States Air Force. He retired after serving 27 years,
with tours of duty in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Martin was the recipient
of the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation
Medal, nine Good Conduct Medals, the President Unit Citation, the Air Force
Oustanding Unit Award, the American Defense Service Medal with two OLC, the
Vietnamese Service Medals with bar, and three Campaign Stars. He also retired
after 15 years of service with the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake California
as a branch head in the Ordnance Department. Burchett was very active with the
youth sports program coaching for many years. He loved to fish and hunt and
enjoyed the beautiful mountains. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Adkins
Burchett. Other survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Bland and Billee
Burchett of Ridgecrest; one brother, Ernest Burchett of Prestonsburg; his
grandchildren, Hollie and Domonick Margarelia of Scottsville, Arizona;
Christopher M. Burchett of Avondale, Arizona; a special little fishing partner,
Sam, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Opal
and Belvard Burchett; two sisters, Ann and Doris Faye; and one brother, John A.
Burchett, and a great-great aunt, Bertha Weddington, who raised him. A memorial
service was held at Crossroads Community Church on Sunday, October 12, at 1
p.m., with Rev. Bill Corley officiating. A military graveside service will be at
1 p.m., October 25, at Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa, with Rev. Clifford
Austin officiating. The family requests contributions be made to the American
Cancer Society, Indian Wells Valley Unit, 129 E. Ridgecrest Blvd., Suite F,
Ridgecrest California 93555 or a charity of your choice. Private cremation,
arrangements and media information provided by Holland and Lyons Mortuary and
Wilson Funeral Home.
Earl H. Mosley
Age, 72, of Minnie, died Thursday, October 16, 2003, at McDowell Appalachian
Regional Hospital emergency room. Born April 6, 1929, in Floyd County, he was
the son of the late Ben and Dollie Moore Mosley. He was a retired mechanic for
the Floyd County School Board, and a veteran of the U.S. Army and Korean War. He
is survived by his wife, Irene Spears Mosley. Other survivors include a sister,
Cynthia Pitts and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by seven brothers, Oscar Mosley, Milton Mosley, Claude Mosley,
Kennel Mosley, Willie Mosley, Arthur Mosley and Floyd Mosley and three sisters,
Laura Mosley, Ocie Chaffins and Maggie Mosley. Funeral services will be
conducted Sunday, October 19, at 2 p.m., at the Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist
Church of the New Salem Association at McDowell, with Old Regular Baptist
ministers officiating. Burial was in the Mitchell Chaffins Cemetery at Sizemore
in Minnie, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation was at the church.
Orris Collins
Age, 66, of Honaker, died Friday, October 17, 2003, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born September 23, 1937, in Honaker, he was the
son of the late Curtis and Masil Damron Collins. He was a disabled coal miner,
and a member of the Little Dove Old Regular Baptist Church at Honaker. He is
survived by his wife, Treva Carroll Collins. Other survivors include his
step-sons, David, (wife Jackie Collins) of Cynthiana, Danny, (wife Betty
Collins) of Pikeville; step-daughters, Debra (husband Bill) Wicker of Sandusky,
Ohio, Scharlene Kidd of Harold, Donna (husband Dana) Collins and Roberta
Collins, all of Honaker; brothers, Ralph Collins of West Liberty, Jerry Collins
of Honaker, Florence (Bill) Collins of Harold; sisters, Nancy Kidd, Josie Case,
Patricia Boyd, Brenda Howell, all of Honaker, Kathy Kidd of McDowell; nine
step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by two sisters, Lillian Collins and Linda Collins. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday, October 21, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home,
Martin, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial was
in the Collins Family Cemetery, at Honaker, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home.
Goldie Sexton Castle
Age, 82, of Hueysville, died Monday, October 20, 2003, at Our Lady of the Way
Hospital in Martin. Born March 17, 1921, in Floyd County, she was daughter of
the late William Lee and Jane Shepherd Sexton. She was a homemaker and attended
the Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haulie Castle.
Survivors include a son, Jimmy Ray Castle of Hueysville; two daughters, Janetta
Horne of Kendallville, Indiana and Annette Castle of Hueysville; 23
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and
husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Edward Castle and Kermit
Dean Castle; three daughters, Faye Robinson, Loretta Spears and Eddis Mae
Spears; and two brothers, Ellis Sexton and Willis Sexton. Funeral services will
be conducted Thursday, October 23, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, in Martin, with Calvin J. Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the
Sexton-Duff Cemetery, at Hueysville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home.
Charlotte Gray Mullins
Charlotte Gray Mullins, born April 22, 1932, at Garrett, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2003, at the Woodland Oak Nursing Facility, Ashland. She graduated from Wayland High School in 1951. She attended Morehead State Teachers College and worked for a Gas Company, Water Company, and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. She later went to Frankfort, and worked for Wendell Ford at The Legislative Research Commission. Then worked for the Secretary of State’s Office and Kentucky State Treasurers Office for almost 40 years, attaining senior management level in all offices. She retired in 1989 from government work and stayed in Frankfort before becoming ill. After becoming ill, in mid-1990’s, with Alzheimer’s she moved in with her brother, Joe, in Ashland, in 1999. She was admitted to Woodland Oaks Nursing Facility in September 2001. She was the daughter of Oak and Lena Mullins, who also preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles C. Mullins. She is survived by one brother, Joe Russell Mullins, of Ashland. She has six nieces and nephews and six great-nieces and nephews. Arrangements were, visitation at Hall Funeral Home in Martin, from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, October 18. The funeral was held Sunday, October 19, at 1 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel. Pallbearers: Mike Fitzpatrick, Gene Mullins, Charles Mullins, Sam Mullins, Phillip Thompson, and Rusty Thompson.
Monday, October 13, 2003
Jimmie Ousley
Age 77, of Langley, died Thursday, October 9, 2003, at his home. He was born
January 17, 1926, in Risner, the son of the late Perry and Millie Ousley. He was
a faithful member and deacon of the Bethel Old Regular Baptist Church at
Langley. He was a miner for 24 years before retiring from Stephens Elkhorn Coal
Company, where he was a lifetime member of the United Mine Workers of America.
He was a farmer and a lover of God’s creation, aminals, flowers, trees and
gardening. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, with his family and friends.
He is survived by Edith Ousley, his wife of 59 years. Other survivors include
one son, Delbert (Carolyn) Ousley, and one daughter, Dianna Charolet Ackerman
(Bill), both of Richmond; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; one
sister, Renis (Taylor) Ousley and two brothers, Otis (Sis) Ousley, and Dennis
(Juanita) Ousley; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by one daughter, Delta Fay Ousley; sisters, Alvie and
Alma; brothers, Leonard, Columbus, and Denver, and great-grandchild, Joshua
David. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, October 12, at 2:30 p.m., at
the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Brothers Coy Combs and Burton Ratliff
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.
Wanda L. Conn Ratliff
Age, 65, of Dwale, died Thursday, October 9, 2003, at the Hazard Appalachian
Regional Hospital. Born April 14, 1938, at Martin, she was the daughter of the
late Beverly and Maltie Samons Conn. She was housekeeping for the Holiday Inn of
Prestonsburg, and a member of the Martin House of Worship for nine years. She is
survived by her husband, Donald Ratliff Sr. Other survivors include one son,
James B. Ratliff of Dwale; two daughters, Debby Kilburn of Monticello and Ann
Conn of McDowell; one brother, Ray Conn of Dwale; five sisters, Boe Ousley of
Martin, Mary Lou Hyden of Roann, Indiana, Janis Hackworth of Allen, Lori Adkins
and Betty Conn, both of Dwale; five grandchildren, Debra, Terry, Jeremy, James
and Angel; two great-grandchildren, Haven and Logan. In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by one son, Donald Ratliff Jr. and one brother,
Raymond Conn; one sister, Anna Mae Crisp and one great-grandchild, Brandi.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, October 12, at 1 p.m., at the
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, at Martin, with Sammy Hamilton and Bud Crum of the
Martin House of Worship officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial
Gardens, at Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation
is at the funeral home, with nightly services at 7 p.m.
Lonnie Mullins
Age, 56, of Bevinsville, died Friday, October 10, 2003, at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Born March 14, 1947, at Bevinsville, he was the son of the late Milt and Pearlie Hatfield Mullins. He was a disabled welder, and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include two sons, Charles Mullins and Roger Mullins, both of Georgia; a daughter, Stephanie Nicole Mullins of Ligon; five sisters, Vonda Hall, Pearlene Cook, Avanee Mullins and Maxine Mullins, all of Bevinsville, and Shirley George of Osseo, Michigan, and three grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy Mullins, Tilmon Mullins and Woodrow Mullins, and two sisters, Imojean Mullins and Jewell Mullins. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, October 12, at 10 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, at Martin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Newman Cemetery, at Hi Hat, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home, with nightly services at 7 p.m.
Monday, October 6, 2003
Darcus Key
Age 81, of Allen, widow of Roy Key, passed away, Thursday, October 2, 2003,
at the residence of Sue Harn. She was born December 28, 1921, in Hippo, the
daughter of the late Tommy Ousley and Lucy Allen Ousley. She was a homemaker and
a member of the First Baptist Church, at Allen. Survivors include one son, Jimmy
Ray Key of Allen; two nieces, Sue Harn of Lexington and Patty Armour of
Columbus, Ohio; two grandchildren, Zak Tisdale Key and Kelly Ray Key, and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Darcus Key will be conducted Sunday,
October 5, at 2 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergymen
Arnold Turner Jr., and Mark Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in the Hicks
Cemetery, at Hippo, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Lee Boyd,
Ross Boyd, Stacy Marshall, David Holbrook, Brandon Kinzer, Brent Turner and
Dustin Porter. Honorary pallbearers: Mike Boyd, Robert Marshall, David Boggs,
Terry Kinzer, Jerry Kinzer, and Jim Bill Frasure.
Ella Hunt
Age, 79, of Huntington, West Virginia, died Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at
her residence. She was born September 24, 1924, in Martin, a daughter of the
late Denzil and Lucy Walker Ratliff. She was a retired clerk for the United
States Postal Service. She is survived by two sisters, Maureen Martin of
Paintsville, and Eulah Adams and her husband, Henry, of Deale, Maryland, and
many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by a sister, Marie Jones; and two husbands, William Garnett, and Robert
Hunt. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, October 6, at Klingel
Carpenter Mortuary, by the Rev. Lorie Vannucci. The family will receive friends
from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Friday, October 3, 2003
Gene Paul Branham
Age 72, of Dwale, passed away, Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at his home,
following an extended illness. He was born February 27, 1927, at Dwale, the son
of Ecie Garrett Branham of Dwale, and the late Dee Branham. He was a coal miner
for Island Creek Coal. He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church of
Allen, and a member of V.F.W. at Prestonsburg. He was married to Shelby Jean
Gamble who survives him. Other survivors include four daughters, Debbie Martin
of Lexington, Terry Hayes and Tylina Jody Mullins, both of Prestonsburg, and
Paula D. Martin, of Holland; one sister, Lena Sword of Dwale; eight
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted
Saturday, October 4, at 1 p.m., from the Christ United Methodist Church at
Allen. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel. Friends may
call at the Burke Funeral Home, Friday, October 3, after 11 a.m. All
arrangements are under the direction of the Burke Funeral Home, of Prestonsburg.
Lula Margaret Ball Hatfield
Age, 87, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born October 7, 1915, in Blackberry, in
Pike County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Nancy Ball. She was a
mother, homemaker, and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church in Blackberry.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Hatfield. Other survivors include three
sons, Tommy Hatfield of Galion, Ohio, Jerry Hatfield of Paintsville, and Ronnie
Hatfield of Prestonsburg; five daughters, Louvena Miller of Idaho Falls, Idaho,
Shirley DeRossett and Gaye Hatfield, both of Prestonsburg, Ina Clara Arrington
of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Nellie Music, both of Richmond; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by three brothers, Chester Ball, Jake Hatfield and William
Blackburn; a sister, Inis May; and two grandchildren, Ronnie Lee (2) Hatfield
II, and Donald Music. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 3, at
11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Primitive Baptist
ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Hatfield Family Cemetery at Bull
Creek, in Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Charles Edward Blevins
Age, 80, of Weeksbury, died Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at the McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born October 12, 1922, in Floyd County, he was
son of the late Dock and Alice Pickles Blevins. He was a retired coal miner and
a member of the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Larcie Johnson Blevins. Other survivors include a son and his wife, Vince and
Yvonne Blevins of Weeksbury; a daughter and her husband, Sherry and Harold
Blocker of Weeksbury; two brothers, Orville Blevins of Betsy Layne and Bobby
Blevins of Lincoln Park, Michigan; a sister, Wanda Tackett of Knoxville,
Tennessee; three grandchildren, Steven, Brandy and Chrissy; and three
great-grandchildren, Josh, Emily and Beth. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by two sons, Paul Edward Blevins and Jerry Lee Blevins; a
brother, Halbert Blevins; and two sisters, Mildred Hager and Nola Sword. Funeral
services will be conducted Saturday, October 4, at noon, at the Wheelwright
Freewill Baptist Church, with Louis Ferrari officiating. Burial will be in the
Johnson Cemetery at Weeksbury, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, at Martin. Visitation is at the church.
Frank Tussey
Age, 78, of Prestonsburg, passed away, Thursday, October 2, 2003, at the
King’s Daughters’ Hospital, Ashland, after an extended illness. He was born
November 12, 1925, at Maytown, the son of the late Green and Mollie (Harmon)
Tussey. He was a retired coal miner from National Mines Inc. He was a member of
the Spurlock Bible Church at Spurlock, and a member of the D.A.V. He is survived
by his wife, Julia (Scutchfield) Tussey. Other survivors include two daughters,
Margie Kendrick and Brenda Gray, both of Prestonsburg; one brother, Harmon
Tussey, of Prestonsburg; and one granddaughter, Sherry Mitchell. Funeral
services will be held Sunday, October 5, at 1 p.m., at the Burke Funeral Home
Chapel, at Prestonsburg, with Rev. Dan Heintzelman officiating. Friends may call
after 12 p.m., Friday, and after 11 a.m., on Saturday, at the funeral home. All
arrangements are under the direction of Burke Funeral Home, Prestonsburg.
William Floyd “Tumbleweed” Skaggs Jr.
Age 51, of Martin, passed away, Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at his
residence. He was born April 11, 1952, in Martin, the son of Rosemary Kidd
Gross, and the late William Floyd Skaggs. Survivors include his mother, Ann
Griffith of Martin; one brother, Raymond Griffith Jr., of Jacksonville, Florida,
and three sisters, Janice Wright and Tommie Robinson, both of Martin, and Chris
Stumbo of McDowell. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 3, at 1
p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, at Martin, with Clergymen Bruce Coleman
and Gary Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial
Gardens, at Ivel, under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.
Darcus Key
Age 81, of Allen, widow of Roy Key, passed away, Thursday, October 2, 2003,
at the residence of Sue Harn. She was born December 28, 1921, in Hippo, the
daughter of the late Tommy Ousley and Lucy Allen Ousley. She was a homemaker and
a member of the First Baptist Church, at Allen. Survivors include one son, Jimmy
Ray Key of Allen; two nieces, Sue Harn and Patty Armour; two grandchildren, Zak
Tisdale Key and Kelly Ray Key, and one great-grandchild, J.D. Armour. Funeral
services for Darcus Key will be conducted Sunday, October 5, at 2 p.m., at the
Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergymen Arnold Turner Jr., and Mark
Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in the Hicks Cemetery, at Hippo, under
the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is after 6 p.m.,
Friday, at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Lee Boyd, Ross Boyd, Stacy Marshall,
David Holbrook, Brandon Kinzer, Brent Turner and Dustin Porter. Honorary
pallbearers: Mike Boyd, Robert Marshall, David Boggs, Terry Kinzer, Jerry Kinzer,
and Jim Bill Frasure.
Lee Ester Osborne
Age, 81, of Hampton, Virginia, formerly of Buckingham, died Tuesday,
September 30, at Sentara Care Plex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia. Born July 28,
1922, at Wheelwright, she was the daughter of the late Hargis and Lorraine Noble
Clemons. She was a homemaker and attended Victory Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Roy Osborne. Survivors include two sons, Danny
Osborne of Hampton, Virginia, and Anthony Osborne of Edgewood; a daughter,
Madelene Weinberger of Waldorf, Maryland; five grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, and husband, she was preceded
in death by two brothers, Pearl Clemons and Kelly Clemons; and two sisters,
Margaret Coston and Dora Lucas. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday,
October 4, at 11 a.m., at Buckingham Cemetery, with Lee Weinberger officiating.
Burial will be in the Buckingham Cemetery at Bevinsville, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Mary Ethel Harless
Age 93, of Calf Creek, died Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at the Prestonsburg Health Care Center. Born August 25, 1910, at Edgar, Ky., she was the daughter of the late William Jack Lafferty and Eva Fraley Lafferty. She was the widow of Ira Harless. She was a seamstress, homemaker, and a member of the Calf Creek Fellowship Baptist Church. She had six sons, whom, without the help of any welfare agency, she helped send through school by sewing for people. Survivors include six sons, Elmer Harless, Elzie Winston Harless, and Oakey C. Harless all of Prestonsburg, William Truman Harless of Ypsilanti, Michigan, James Harless of Marion, Ohio, and Winfred Harless of Plymouth, Michigan; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her husbanad and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Anna Belle Harless; six brothers, Homer Lafferty, William Thomas Lafferty, Winfred Lafferty, Lacey Lafferty, Floyd Lafferty and Billy Lafferty; and seven sisters, Beulah Hatfield, Martha Diamond, Barbara Smith, Josephine Scalf, Ruby Neil, Garnet Lafferty and Pearl Lafferty. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 20, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin. Clergymen Clinton “Buddy” Jones and Manford Fannin officiated. Burial was in the Harless Family Cemetery at Calf Creek, under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home.
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
Sylvester V. Younce
Age, 97, of East Point, died Sunday, September 28, 2003, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born May 25, 1906, in Oneida, Tennessee,
he was the son of the late William Riley and Ella Phillips Younce. He was a
retired gas company employee; a member of the Third Avenue Freewill Baptist
Church, where he was a deacon for 50 some years; a Kentucky Colonel; a member of
Zebulon Masonic Lodge, 273, in Prestonsburg, and a veteran of World War I,
serving in the Army and Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca
Garrett Younce. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Cledith (wife,
Elsie) Younce of Greenville, Tennessee, Sylvester Jr., (wife, Kathy) Younce of
Silver Springs, Florida, Delmon (wife, Elsie) Younce of Las Vegas, Nevada,
Wendell Younce of Springfield, Virginia, Gennis Younce of East Point; daughters
and sons-in-law, Vonda (husband, Bill) Ladd of Petersburg, Michigan, Dottie
Hastings of East Point, Trena (husband, Woody) Ratliff, of East Point; 14
grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. In
addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers,
Luther Younce, Zelmer Younce, Holbrook Younce, John Younce, and Bergan Younce;
and four sisters, Anna Mae Younce, Elsie Pennington, Dorothy Baldridge, and Emma
Reed. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 1, at 1 p.m., at the
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Manford Fannin, Bill Campbell, and
Cledith Younce officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at
Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the
funeral home, and services were held Tuesday evening. Active pallbearers: Woody
Ratliff, Tom Hastings, Neile Osborne, Richard Younce, David Younce, Rodney
Holbrook, Warren Blanton, and Danny Baldridge. Honorary pallbearers: Gennis
Younce, Bill Ladd, Leon Younce, Bill Calhoun, Charles Gray, Bill Miller,
Fletcher Gayheart, James Stanley and Ronnie Combs.
Stallard “Pee Wee” Williams
Age 75, of New London, Ohio, died Monday morning, September 29, 2003, at his
home. He was born February 25, 1928, in Honaker, the son of the late Silas and
Cassie (Moore) Williams. He had worked for several years in the coal mines of
Kentucky, at the Walbridge Railroad Roundhouse in Toledo, at Bigelow Tile Co. in
New London for 23 years, at Ohio Body Manufacturing in New London, and for Con
Rail Railrod. He was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. He is survived
by his wife of 57 years, Edna Mae (Hamilton) Williams. They were married
September 14, 1946. Other survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law,
Helen and Graeme Frith, Sandy and Wayne Pylant, Debby and Mike Collins, and
Carol and Ritchie Leibolt, all of New London; a son, Ted Williams of New London;
five brothers, Delmar Williams of Kentucky, Allen Williams and Dingus Williams,
both of Shelby, Howard Williams of New London and Amos Williams of Newark, Ohio;
two sisters, Vern Ratliff of Kentucky and Juanita Deppen of New London; 17
grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends
may call beginning at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, with evening services being held at
6:30 p.m., until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at the
Little Rebecca Church, 4982 Henry Rd., Plymouth, Ohio. Elders Larry Newsome and
Kennis Robinson will be officiating. Burial will follow at Ashland County
Memorial Park, under the direction of Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main St.,
New London. Memorials if desired may be made to the Old Regular Baptist Church,
Pleasant View, Box 48, 3589 Beat Rd., Litchfield, Ohio, 44253.
Opal Bentley
Age, 73, of McDowell, died Sunday, September 28, 2003, at the Hazard
Appalachian Regional Medical Center. Born August 18, 1929, in Halo, she was the
daughter of the late Wiley and Flotilla Childers Burke. She was a homemaker, and
a member of the First Baptist Church at McDowell. She is survived by her
husband, Estill Bentley. Other survivors include sons, Roger Bentley of McClok,
Nebraska, Estill Bentley Jr., of McDowell, and Lynn Bentley of Louisa; daughter,
Brenda Newsom of Virgie; brother, Boone Burke of Catlettsburg; sisters, Missouri
Bentley of Halo, Oma Dawson of Price; and nine grandchildren. In addition to her
parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Norman Bentley; eight
brothers, Olden, Urice, Ted, Howard, Wiley Jr., Woodrow, Roy, and Shirley; and
one sister, Tennessee. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, September 30, at
11 a.m., at the McDowell First Baptist Church, with ministers of the First
Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell,
under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at
the church, with services being held nightly.
Vivian R. Scutchfield
Age 65, of Prestonsburg, widow of William Scutchfield, passed away, Sunday,
September 28, 2003, at her residence. She was born September 29, 1938, in Knott
County, the daughter of the late Burcon Thacker and Oliver Draughn Thacker. She
was a homemaker and a member of the Community Methodist Church, Prestonsburg.
Survivors include one daughter, Deborah Kaye Scutchfield of Prestonsburg; two
brothers, Rudy Thacker of Nashville, Tennessee, and Bristol Thacker of
Louisville; and one sister, Shelby J. Agney of Vermilion, Ohio. Funeral services
for Vivian R. Scutchfield will be conducted Thursday, October 2, 2003, at 11
a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, at Martin, with Clergymen Randy Osborne
and Steve Pescosolido officiating. Burial will follow in the Scutchfield Family
Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation is after 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Robert Harris
Age, 87, of Melvin, died Friday, September 26, 2003, at the McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born February 7, 1916, in Hollybush, he was the
son of the late Ceberry and Elvira Gibson Harris. He was a retired coal miner, a
Kentucky Colonel, and a member of the Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church at
Melvin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Gibson Harris. Survivors
include two sons, Ballard Harris (Glenda) of Lenoir, North Carolina; and Robert
Kay Harris (Teresa) of Drift; six daughters, Reva Anderson (Reuben) of Shelby
Gap, Eloise Ward of Buckingham, Phyllis Slone (Tommy), Irene Faye Moore
(Claude), Darlene Harris and Charlene Caudill (Glennis), all of Melvin, 14
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, and wife,
he was preceded in death by two daughters, Imogene and Emogene Harris; four
brothers, Isadore, Hasadore, Willie and Tommy; four sisters, Kathleen, Anna,
Evetta and Tinie; three grandchildren, Walter Robert, June Irene and Clifford
Neil; and two sons-in-law, Bill Ward and Clifford Johnson. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday, September 30, at noon, at the Joppa Old Regular Baptist
Church at Melvin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in
the Harris Family Cemetery at Melvin, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the church.
Bryan R. Ousley
Age, 33, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, September 28, 2003, at his residence,
following a brief illness. Born June 22, 1970, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he was
the son of Russell and Wanda Jo Lafferty Ousley of Prestonsburg. He was a parts
salesman for Advance Auto Parts in Salyersville. Survivors include one son,
Bryan Lee Ousley of Prestonsburg; one step-daughter, Lisa Setser of Auxier; one
brother, Russell Randy Ousley (wife, Diana), of Atlanta, Georgia; and a sister,
Melissa Joe Patton (husband, Steve) of Richmond; his paternal grandmother,
Bertha Ousley of Prestonsburg; two nieces, Miranda Ousley and Courtney Patton;
and a nephew, Robert Sexton. He was preceded in death by a brother, William
Marcus Ousley. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 1, at 11
a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Robert Ousley
officiating. Burial will be in the Ousley Cemetery, at Prestonsburg, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home.
Randy Yates
Age 54, of Lorain, Ohio, died Thursday night, September 25, 2003, at his brother’s home in Loudonville, after a 6-month illness. He was born February 7, 1949, in Prestonsburg. He lived in New London from 1959 to 1967, when he moved to the Lorain area. He was a 1967 graduate of New London High School. He had served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for the City of Lorain and was a member of Church on the North Coast in Lorain, and was a member of the Amherst Eagles. He loved music and traveling. He is survived by his wife, of eight years, Terah (Morrow) Yates; a daughter, Rachel and Jason Orgen of Vermilion; two sons, Nate and Lydia Yates of Amherst and Ryan Yates at home; two sisters, Marla and Don Helms, and Tammy Yates all of Ashland; a brother, Lloyd and JoAnne Yates of Loudonville; his mother, Estelle Schenk of Ashland; three grandchildren; two nieces and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Yates, and his step-father, Robert Schenk. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 29, at the Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main St., New London, with Pastor Louis Kayatin of Church on the North Coast officiating. Visitation was at the funeral home. Memorials if desired may be made to a favorite charity.