OCHEL PRESTON CEMETERY
CHILDERS CEMETERY
PRESTON CEMETERY
Baldwin, Pricie
Mar 25, 1921 - Jul 23, 2007
BALDWIN, Pricie Lou (Childers)
1921-2007
Funeral services were held Monday, July 30, 11 a.m. at East Side Free Will Baptist Church at Thelma, Ky., for Pricie Lou Baldwin, 86, who passed away Saturday, July 28 2007 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. Mrs. Baldwin was born March 25, 1921 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of the late Tom and Nannie Mollette Childers. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Baldwin. Surviving are one brother, Martin Childers, and one sister, Agnis Butcher, both of Thelma; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. The service was officiated by Harry Neal Frisby, with burial in the Childers Cemetery at Thelma. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville Herald Wednesday Aug.01 2007
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Blanton, David Allen
Oct 19, 1940 - Oct 31, 2011
Liz (Gatiff)
Aug 16, 1942 - Dec 23, 2017
BLANTON, David
1940-2011
JOHNSON COUNTY —David Blanton, 71, of Cynthiana, died Monday, Oct. 31, at Cynthiana. Born Oct. 19, 1940, at Thelma, he was the son of the late Mason and Emma Childers Blanton. He was a construction worker. Survivors include his wife, Liz Gatliff Blanton; three sons, Todd Allen Blanton of Sadieville, Joseph Scott Blanton of Cynthiana and David Bryan Blanton of Lawrence, Kan.; a brother, Robert Blanton of Thelma; three sisters, Helen Stafford of Van Lear, Betty Carr of South Carolina and Katherine Butcher of Shelby, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Nov. 3, at Preston Funeral Home, with James Roger VanHoose officiating, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Nov.
Eliza M. "Liz" Blanton, 75, Cynthiana, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
She was born in Knox County, Aug. 16, 1942 to the late Ancil and Martha Lawson Gatliff. She retired from the Johnson County Board of Education. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David Allen Blanton, and two brothers, Curtis Gatliff and Louis Gatliff.
She is survived by three sons, David Brian (Yvonne)Blanton, St. Louis, Missouri, Todd Allen (Deanna) Blanton and Joseph Scott (Belinda) Blanton, both of Cynthiana; a brother, Nolan Gatliff, Barbourville; six sisters, Hildridge Bunch, Rockholds, Florence Matlock, Ohio, Diana Segura, Texas, Edith Logan, Barbourville, Brenda Watson, Florida and Barbara Grubb, Barbourville; nine grandchildren, Katrina Blanton, Maureen Diaz, Allison Jager, Ethan Blanton, Hannah Robinson, Chase Blanton, Joey Blanton, Hunter Blanton and Wynter Hope Blanton; and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family in Paintsville, KY. Ware Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
www.warefuneralhome.com
Published by The Cynthiana Democrat from Dec. 26, 2017 to Jan. 6, 2018.
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Blanton, Mason
Mar 1, 1908 - Sep 21, 1955
BLANTON, Mason
1908-1955
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Thelma School for Mason Blanton, 47, an employee of the C&O Railroad Company, who died in a local hospital Wednesday following an illness of five days. Born March 1, 1908 in Magoffin County, he was the son of the late Andy Jack and Marybelle Fugate Blanton. He had been a resident of this city for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Emma Childers Blanton, two sons, David Allan and Robert Lynn Blanton, both at home; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Fern Yount and Mrs. Betty Faye Carr, both of Springfield, Ohio; Mrs. Helen Rebecca Bowen, Columbus, Ohio; Thelma Catherine and Diana Blanton, both at home. Other survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Joe Reed, Cisco, KY., Mrs. Warren Rawlings and Mrs. Elzie Sharp, both of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Dewey Holbrook, City, Mrs. Ed Bentley, Garrett, KY., and one brother, Granville Blanton, Jackson, O. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Thelma under the direction of the Jones and Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Sep.28 1955
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Blessing, William "Happy"
Aug 1898 - Nov 21, 1934
Exer C. (Childers)
Oct 2, 1908 - Mar 2, 2001
BLESSING, William
1934
William Blessing, 35 years old, of Thelma, an employee of the C. & O. Railway for the past 20 years, died at his home Wednesday, November 21. His death came as a result of an attack of typhoid. Funeral services were held Friday, November 23, and burial was in the family cemetery near Thelma. He is survived by his wife and two small children. Mr. Blessing was a member of the United Baptist Church and one of the leading citizens of his community. His long service with the railway company and his activity in the church and the affairs of his neighborhood made for him a host of friends who will miss him greatly. Paintsville Herald Thursday Nov. 29, 1934
Obit. in Paintsville Herald 3/7/2001
Exer Childers Blessing, 92, of Marion, OH, formerly of Johnson County, died Friday, March 2. Blessing was born October 1, 1908, in Johnson County, to the late Thomas and Nannie Mollette Childers. She was retired. Surviving are one son, Douglas Blessing of Marion, OH; and one daughter, Willa Mae Wolf of Marion. Funeral services were held Monday at Concord United Baptist Church with Elder Charles Price officiating. Burial was in Blessing Family Cemetery at Thelma, with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.Exer is a homemaker.
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Boyd, Albert
Sep 17, 1871 - Dec 28, 1954
Dora (Murray)
Mar 14, 1877 - Jun 2, 1934
ALBERT BOYD DIES OF HEART ATTACK
SERVICES HELD FRIDAY FOR AGED RESIDENT
Albert Boyd, 83, died of a heart attack at his home at Thelma, Thursday, December 28. Born in Lawrence County, September 17, 1871, the son of Isom and Mary Fitchpatrick Boyd, he had resided at Thelma for the past 40 years. A member of the Primitive Baptist Church, he was formerly engaged in farming and employed as a foreman for the railroad. ( He was married in 1908?? to Louise Estep who survives??)
Surviving besides his wife, are ten children: seven daughters, Lydia Sellards and Ethel Ward, both of this city; Thelma Daniel, Tutor Key; Lee Verda Boyd, Christine Daniel and Eloise Begley, all of Dayton, OH; Zelda Short, Meally; three sons, Jess Boyd of Flatwoods, Everett Boyd of this city; and Elmer Boyd of Dayton, OH. Funeral services were held Friday, December 31 at the Bobs Branch Primitive Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Stamper and Rev. Wheeler officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
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Burchett, Alicha Meek
Oct 13, 1976 - Nov 21, 2015
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Butcher, Clarence (Joe)
Feb 3, 1933 Dec 25, 1998
Agnis C. (Childers)
Feb 28, 1933 - May 11, 2018
Obit. in Paintsville Herald 12/30/1998
Clarence E. "Joe" Butcher, 65, died Friday, December 25, at Highland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Butcher was born February 3, 1933, in Johnson County to the late Estill and Bertha Steel Butcher. He was a carpenter and veteran of the U. S. Army. Surviving are his wife Agnes Childers Butcher, two sons, Samuel and Lyndon Butcher , both of Thelma, two daughters, Joyce Prater and Nannette Blanton, both of Thelma, two sisters, Juanita Ward of OH and Vivian Pauley of Albion, MI., 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Burial was in Childers family cemetery at Thelma.
Agnis Childers Butcher, age 85 of Bob’s Branch, Thelma, KY; passed away Friday, May 11th, 2018 in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. She is survived by two sons, Lyndon Butcher and wife Sammie of Thelma, KY and Sammy Butcher and wife Rita of Thelma, KY; two daughters, Joyce Prater and husband Victor of Thelma, KY; Nannette Bailey of Paintsville, KY; Seven grandchildren and Eleven great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 14th, 2018 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Harry Neil Frisby and Johnny Mollett officiating. Burial will follow in the Childers Family Cemetery, Thelma, KY.
Friends may call at Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Saturday, May 12th, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, May 13th, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and after 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 14th, 2018 until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Childers, Charles L.
Nov 12, 1942 - Jun 10, 2008
CHILDERS, Charles Leonard Charlie
1942-2008
Services will be held Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Charles Leonard Charlie Childers, 65, of Lexington, Ky., who passed away Tuesday, June 10 at Patty A. Clay Hospital in Richmond, Ky. Mr. Childers was born Nov. 12, 1942 in Auxier, Ky., son of the late Leonard and Dorothy Holbrook Childers. He was in administration with the Powell County Board of Education. Surviving are his wife, Roselle Rubin Childers of Lexington; three sisters, Dotty Meek of Hager Hill, Ky., Jane Meek of Boons Camp, Ky., and Marsha Stafford of Paintsville, Ky. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to one of the following: National Kidney Foundation, American Heart Foundation, Cathedral of Christ the King Saint Mildreds Parish by contacting the Preston Funeral Home at (606) 789-4212. Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville. Paintsville Herald Friday Jun 13 2008
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Childers, Frank Sr
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Childers, John C.
Jan 29, 1917 - Aug 7, 1945
Paintsville Herald, Thursday, Aug 15, 1946
JOHNNIE CHILDERS, JOHNSON VETERAN KILLED IN MINES
Johnnie Childers. 29, a veteran of World War II, and a native of Johnson County was killed by a slate fall in the mines at Wheelwright last Wednesday. Funeral services were held Friday at the home at Thealka, and interment was in the family cemetery there. Mr. Childers served in the last war with the Navy and participated in nine major engagements while on sea duty. He entered the armed forces in 1942 and received his discharge in Nov. 9, 1945. He was a son of Thomas and Nannie Mollette Childers of Thelma, and had been a lifelong resident of that area. He was married to Eunice Salmons who preceded him in death June 6, 1941. To this union were born two children: James Vernon and John Kenneth Childers, who survive. Later he married Pauline Holbrook, and to this union were born three children; Thomas K., Johnette, and Frank Marion Who with their mother survive. He also leaves to morn his loss his parents, eight sisters, Mrs. Mason Blanton and Mrs. Exer Blessing, Misses Ruth, Fay and Agnes Childers, all of Thelma; Mrs. Curt Hall of Meally; Mrs. Curt Johnson of Wheelwright, Mrs.Thomas Brooks of Paintsville; four brothers, Leonard Childers of Auxier, Martin and Jack Childers, both of Thelma and Thomas Childers, Jr. in service.Obituary: Paintsville Herald; Thursday, 15 Aug 1946
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Childers, Leonard W.
Nov 12, 1912 - Sep 17, 1985
Ruby (Daniel)
Oct 8, 1918 - Dec 14, 2000
Obituary in P.H. 9-21-1985
He was a resident of Thelma. Services held Sept 19 in Concord United Baptist Church with Elders Charles Price, B.C. Ferguson and Tom Sammons officiating. Burial was in family cemetery at Thelma with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Holbrook Childers; a son, Charles Childers of Stanton; 3 daughters, Dottie Meek and Rebecca Jane Meek of Boonscamp, and Marsha Stafford of Meally; 9 grandchildren; 1 brother, Martin Childers of Thelma; 8 sisters, Ruth Wright and Hester Slone of Paintsville, Emma James, Agnes Butcher, Faye Rowland and Pricey Baldwin of Thelma, Exer Blessing of Marion, OH., and Essie Johnson of Prestonsburg.
Obituary: Paintsville Herald
DANIELS, Ruby (Daniel) 1918-2000
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 17, for Ruby Daniels, 82, who died Thursday, December 14, at her Hager Hill residence. Mrs. Daniels was born October 8, 1918, in Johnson County, to the late David and Georgia Bolen Daniel. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard Childers, in 1979; one son, Samuel Eddie Ratliff; a daughter, Phyllis Ann Ratliff; three brothers; and six sisters. Surviving are her husband, William Daniels; five sons, Fred K. Ratliff, Charles Vencil Ratliff, Danny D. Daniels and Raymond E. Daniels, all of West Van Lear, and James E. Daniels of Staffordsville; two daughters, Joyce C. Hughes of Tampa, FL, and Patricia Gail Perkins of Lowmansville; one brother, Charles Ray Daniel of Richmond, VA; and 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Officiating at services at Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church were Mike Blanton, Jimmy Price and Ronnie Spriggs. Burial followed in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
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Childers, Rebecca
Aug 11, 1919 - Oct 18, 1934
Rebecca was the daughter of Thomas Childers and Nannie Mollette.
Rebecca had long blond hair which was never cut. She died of typhoid fever.
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Childers, Thomas
Nov 23, 1885 - Jun 2, 1977
Nannie (Mollette)
Dec 12, 1894 - Apr 16, 1965
Tom Childers
Tom Childers, 91, died Thursday, June 2, in the Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Childers was born November 23, 1885 in Lawrence County, the son of Jack and Pricie Boyd Childers. He was a resident of Thelma and a member of the Primitive Baptist church. His wife, Nannie Mollett Slone, preceded him in death on April 6, 1965. Surviving are two sons, Martin and Leonard, both of Thelma; eight daughters, Exer Blessing, Hester Hall and Ruth Wright of Paintsville, Essie Johnson of Prestonsburg, Emma James, Faye Rowland and Agnis Butcher, all of Thelma and Pricie Brooks of Marion, OH; a brother, John Childers of Whitehouse; 40 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 5, in the Primitive Baptist Church at Thelma with Reverends Avery B. Lowe, Paul Keaton and John W. Kirk officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thelma with Jones-Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 8, 1977
CHILDERS, Nannie (Mollette)
1893-1965
Nannie Childers 71, died at 11:48 a.m. Tuesday, April 6 in a local hospital following a brief illness. A native of Martin County, she was born Dec. 12, 1893, a daughter of the late Epp and Rebecca Daniel Mollette. She had been a resident of Thelma for many years, and was affiliated with Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Childers Sr., two sons, Leonard and Martin Childers of Thelma, and eight daughters, Mrs. Exer Blessing and Mrs. Pricie Brooks of Marion, OH; Mrs. Hester Hall, Van Lear; Mrs. Emma Blanton, Paintsville; Mrs. Essie Johnson, Wheelwright; Mrs. Ruth Wright, Thelma; Mrs. Faye Rowland, White House; and Mrs. Angus Butcher, Albion, Mich. Other survivors are one brother, Levi Mollette, Thacker, W. Va., two sisters, Mrs. Emma Chapman, Chapmansville, WV, and Mrs. Lina Miller, Charley, KY. Funeral services were held at the Thelma School at 1:00 p.m. Friday by Fred Rowland. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thelma. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNEDSDAY APRIL 14, 1965
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Childers, Tony Lee
Jul 14, 1951 - Sep 20, 1978
Obituary in Paintsville Herald 9/27/1978
Tony Lee Childers, 27, died Wed., Sept. 20, at Paintsville Hospital. He was born July 14, 1951 in Johnson Co., son of Clarence and Agnes Childers Butcher. He was a resident of Thelma. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Sammie Butcher and Lyndon Jo Butcher, and two sisters, Joyce Fairchilds and Nanette Greer, all of Thelma. Burial in family cemetery at Thelma.
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Daniels, Diana Sue (Auxier)
April 3, 1950 - Jan 6, 1984
DANIELS, Diana (Auxier)
1950-1984
Diana Daniels, 33, died January 6 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Daniels was born April 3, 1950 in Johnson County, the daughter of Sam and Cynthia George Auxier. She was a resident of Riceville. Surviving are her husband, Jimmy Daniels; 2 children, Jimmy and Cindy, at home; a brother, Randall Auxier of Maine; 5 sisters, Gertrude Selymer of IN, Abadella Esterwood of Cleveland, OH, Jackie Beckett and Audrey Collins of Frankfort and Lona Lea Price of Pikeville. Funeral services were held January 8 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with James Kelly Caudill and Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Daniels Cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 11, 1984
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Daniels, Hobert Perry
Apr 7, 1918 - Apr 28, 2010
Kathleen Holbrook
Mar 9, 1921 - Oct 30, 2014
DANIELS, Hobert
1918-2010
JOHNSON COUNTY —Hobert Daniels, 92, of Williamsport, died Wednesday, April 28, at Mountain Manor, Paintsville. Born April 7, 1918, at Whitehouse, he was the son of the late Don and Maxie Daniels of River. He was a member of the Tarklin Regular Baptist Church, Paintsville, and was owner/operator of Daniels Radio and TV Service. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ira Daniels, William Daniels and Edwin Daniels; and a grandchild, Krista Kay Rice. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Holbrook Daniels of Williamsport; three sons, Brad Daniels of Tutor Key, Doug Daniels of Catlettsburg and Dan Daniels of Walton; two daughters, Rosa Rice of Oil Springs and Sharon Cassity of Versailles; two sisters, Ruby Ward of Williamson and Helen Runyon of Cannonsburg; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, May 1, at Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Lacy Fletcher, J.D. Rice, Roy Collett, and Londis Meek officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery, Thelma, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Hager Hill. Big Sandy News May 2010
DANIELS, Kathleen (Holbrook)
1921-2014
JOHNSON COUNTY — Kathleen Holbrook Daniels, 93, of Williamsport, died Thursday, Oct. 30, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. Born March 9, 1921, at Bob’s Branch, she was the daughter of the late Keenis and Exer Ward Holbrook. She was a member of Concord United Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by five sisters, Dorothy Childers, Pauline McDowell, Doris Lee, Betty Ward, Juanita Preston and Gwen Williamson; and a grandchild. Survivors include her husband, Hobert Peery Daniels; three sons, Doug Daniels of Catlettsburg, Dan Daniels of Walton and Brad Daniels of Tutor Key; two daughters, Rose Rice of Oil Springs, and Sharon Cassity of St. Augustine, Fla.; a brother, Keenis Holbrook, Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and nine step-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 2, at Concord United Baptist Church, Thelma, with Freddie Salyers, Dewey Mac Mullins, J.D. Rice and Marcus Caudill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery, Thelma, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Friday Nov.07 2014
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Daniels, Milroy
Apr 1, 1893 - Apr 13, 1954
Hettie (Ward)
Oct 16, 1894 - Oct 29, 1973
DANIELS, Milroy
1893-1954
PASSES TUESDAY
Services To Be Held Thursday At Thelma For Auxier Resident Milroy Daniels, 61, died at his home at Auxier Tuesday, April 13, 1954 following an illness of a year. The son of the late Basil and Arminta Castle Daniels, he was born April 1, 1893, in Johnson County. He had been a resident of Auxier for 31 years. He was a miner by occupation. Surviving are his wife, Hattie Ward Daniels, two sons, Mack R. Daniel, Man, W. Va. and Paul V. Daniels, Amherstdale W. Va., one sister, Mrs. Ernest Preston, Offutt, and one brother Newt Daniels, Pueblo, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 1954 at the Thelma Regular Primitive Baptist Church with Henry Stamper as officiating minister. Burial will be made in the family cemetery at Thelma under the direction of the Jones and Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY APRIL 14 1954
Obituary - Ashland Daily Independent, Tuesday, October 30, 1973
Mrs. Hettie Daniel, 79, Auxier, died Monday in the Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg following an extended illness. Mrs. Daniel was born Oct. 16, 1894, in Johnson County, a daughter of the late Asbury and Belle Price Ward. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Her husband, Milroy Daniel, died in 1953. Surviving are two sons, Paul V. Daniel of Thelma and M. R. Daniel of Lexington; four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Meade, Mrs. Sally Daniel and Mrs. Ella Johnson, all of Thelma, and Mrs. Exer Holbrook of Williamsport; three grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Friendship Primitive Baptist Church at Thelma by Paul E. Keaton and Robie Ferguson, ministers. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Thelma. The body is at the Jones - Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville where friends may call.
Hettie Daniel
Hettie Daniel, 79, of Auxier, died Monday, October 29, after an extended illness. Born October 16, 1894, she was the daughter of the late Asbury and Belle Price Ward. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and had been preceded in death by her husband, Milroy Daniel. Survivors include two sons, M. R. Daniel of Lexington and Paul V. Daniel of Thelma; four sisters, Lizzie Meade, Sally Daniel, and Ella Johnson, all of Thelma, and Exer Holbrook of Williamsport; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, at the Thelma Friendship Primitive Baptist Church with Reverends Paul E. Keaton and Robie Ferguson officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thelma with arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, October 31, 1973
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Daniel, Shirley
Mar 10, 1910 - Nov 9, 2001
Nellie (Preston)
Oct 3, 1911 - Mar 14, 1982
Obit. in Paintsville Herald 11/14/2001
Funeral services held Sunday, November 11 at the Concord United Baptist Church for Shirley "Shark" Daniel, 91, who passed away Friday, November 9, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville. Mr. Daniel was born March 10, 1910 in Johnson County, son of the late Frank and Mahala Preston Daniel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Preston Daniel. Surviving are two brothers, Norton Daniel of Paintsville and Jess Daniel of Prestonsburg; two sisters, Ethel Penix of NY and Maybeth Fraley of WV. Services were officiated by Charles Price, with burial in Preston Cemetery, Thelma. Arrangements under the direction of Preston Funeral Home.Obituary: Paintsville Herald; 14 Nov 2001
Obituary: Paintsville Herald:
Shirley "Shark" Daniel, 91, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, at Hall Medical Center. The Johnson County native was born March 10, 1910, the son of the late Frank and Mahala Preston Daniel. He was a retired sawmill operator. He is survived by two brothers, Norton Daniel of Paintsville and Jess Daniel of Prestonsburg; and two sisters, Ethel Penix of New York and Maybeth Fraley of WV. The funeral will be 1 p.m. today at the Concord United Baptist Church, with Charles Price officiating. Burial will be in the Preston Cemetery in Thelma, KY. Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville is handling the arrangements.
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Daniel, Troy
Oct 16, 1879 - Aug 28, 1946
Sallie (Ward)
Mar 24, 1888 - May 25, 1975
DANIEL, Troy Rev.
1946
Thelma Preacher Claimed By Death
Rev. Troy Daniel, 67, of Thelma, for 33 years a minister of the Regular Primitive Baptist Church and at the time of his death, pastor of the Old Friendship Church at Bobb's Branch, died Wednesday morning,August 28,1946, at the Paintsville Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Old Friendship Church, the Rev. D. C. Taylor, Henry Stamper, James Gambill, and Newton Daniel officiating. Interment was in the family cemetery at Bobb's Siding by the Jones Funeral Home. Rev. Daniel was a truly great preacher in his church and was one of the county's most outstanding citizen's. He was well and favorably known throughout this area and will be sadly missed by a host of relatives and friends. He was a kind and loving husband, a gentle father his death has created a vacuum which will be hard to fill. In May, 1908, Rev. Daniels was married to Miss Sallie Ward, who survives with their five children: Jewell R. Daniels, of Jacksonville,Fla., Mrs. Ralph Ward, of Freeburn,KY., Asa B. Daniels, of Williamsport, Virgil Daniels, of Cincinatti, Oh., and Eva Mae Daniels, of Thelma. Other survivors are two brothers, Milroy Daniels, of Auxier and Newton Daniels, of Prestonsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Earn Preston, of Offutt, and Mrs. Henry Engle, of St. Charles,Va., and 12 grandchildren. Paintsville Herald Thursday 9-5-1946
Sallie Daniel
At the age of 87, Sallie Daniel passed way in the home of her daughter, Ena Mae Childers at Thelma Sunday, May 25. Mrs. Daniel was the daughter of the late Asbury and Laura Bell Price Ward and was born March 24, 1888. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Daniel, who died august 28, 1946. She was a member of the Regular Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are 3 sons; J. R. Daniel of Jacksonville, Fl., A. B. Daniel of Williamsport, and Virgil Daniel of Cincinnati, OH; 2 daughters, Opal Ward of River and Ena Mae Childers of Thelma; 1 sister, Mrs. Ella Johnson of Thelma; 21 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Thelma. The officiating ministers were Avery Lowe, Paul Keaton, and Teddy R. Hall. Pallbearers were Mike Childers, Frank Daniel, Troy Ward, Carl Ward, Phillip Ward, Lewis Ward, and Ralph Ward. Burial was in family cemetery at Thelma under the arrangement and direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 4, 1975.
Estep, William E
May 10, 1901 - Dec 24, 1981
Susie Ann (McCarty)
1902 - 1969
ESTEP, William
1901-1982
Thelma resident William “Bill” Estep, 80, died Thursday, December 24, at Paintsville Hospital. Mr. Estep was born May 10, 1901, in Johnson County, the son of Elsie and Vannie Estep. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Crum Estep; six sons, James and Arville Estep, Denver, Jackie Estep, Thelma, Gene Estep, Jackson, OH, Roger Estep, Columbus, OH, and Eard Estep, Tutor Key; three step sons, Woodrow Daniels, Yolin, WV and Shilo and John Daniels, Florida; three daughters, Bertha Blankenship, Thelma, Alene McCoy, Wheelwright, and Verna Sammons, Green, Bank, WV; and three step daughters, Virgie Mollett, Boons Camp, Betty Thompson, Hampton, VA, and Evelyn, Warrell, Muncy, IN. Survivors also include three brothers, Lundy and James Lowell Estep, Fuget, and Glen Estep, Springfield; OH; two sisters, Claretta Phillips, Fuget and Myrtle Burchett, Elna; 31 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren, 21 step grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 27, at Old Friendship United Baptist Church with Elders Florida Lyons, Glenn Arrowood, Ivan Butcher, and Claude Mollett officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thelma with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 6, 1982
ESTEP, Susie Ann (McCarty)
1902-1969
Susie Ann Estep, 67, a resident of Thelma, died September 28 at the Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. The daughter of Paris and Alvivia McKenzie McCarty, she was born in Johnson County, in August 1902. She was a member of the Old Friendship United Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, William Estep; six sons and three daughters, James L. Estep of Denver, Gene Estep and Roger Estep of Columbus, OH, Eral Estep of Thelma, Bertha Blankenship of Columbus, Alene McCoy of Wheelwright, and Varna Mae Sammons of Danville. Surviving brothers and sisters include Lens McCarty of Jackson, OH, Wayne McCarty, Wheelwright, Manford McCarty, Collista, Herbert McCarty and Paris McCarty, Columbus, OH; Mae Rowland, South Charleston, WV, Louella McCarty and Mary Howard, both of Columbus. Services were held Wednesday, October 1, at the Thelma Community Center with Elzie Banks, Glen Arrowood, and Tommy Sammons officiating. Burial followed in the Preston Cemetery at Thelma. The Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville, Wednesday, October 8, 1969
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Hall, Curtis
Sep 9, 1906 - Oct 29, 1967
Hester (Childers)
Apr 6, 1911 - Apr 4, 1984
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Fraley, Haskell
Oct 2, 1912 - Feb 14, 1966
FRALEY, Haskell
1912-1966
Haskel Fraley, 53, of Thelma died February 14 at his home of a heart attack. Born October 2, 1912 at Thomas, he was the son of John and Alphreta Taylor Fraley. A resident of Thelma for ten years, he is survived by two daughters, Sylvia DePriest of Taylor, Michigan and Carrol Fraley of Lincoln Park, MI; four sons, James Fraley of Detroit, MI, Elmer Fraley of Morrow, OH, Charles and John Fraley of Lincoln Park, MI, and three grandchildren. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Jerry Fraley of Kopperston, WV, Sam Fraley of Offutt: Milford Fraley of Turkey Creek; Maude Franko of Detroit, MI and Dorothy Cook of Cleveland, OH. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Tom Sammons, Nim Sturgill and Euell Preston officiating. Internment was held in the Preston Cemetery, Thelma. Paintsville Herald Wednesday February 23, 1966
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Holbrook, Betty Jean
Feb 18, 1932 - Jul 21, 1959
HOLBROOK, Betty Jean (Ratliff)
1932-1959
Mrs. Betty Jean Holbrook, 27, wife of Guy Holbrook of Thelma, died in the Ashland T.B. Sanitarium, Tuesday, July 21, 1959, at 7:30 p.m., following an illness of nine years. The daughter of Sylba Perry Ratliff of Richardson and the late Walter Ratliff, she was born in this city February 18, 1932. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving besides her mother and husband are a daughter, Kathy Lee, at home; one brother, William Ratliff, Richardson; two sisters, Pauline Perry, Richardson; Margaret Booth, River. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 1:00 p.m., from the Thelma Schoolhouse with Elzie Banks and Nim Sturgill as officiating ministers. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thealka. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY July 29, 1959
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Holbrook, Dewey
Oct 1, 1902 - Jan 7, 1980
Elsie (Blanton)
Feb 9, 1904 - Jun 6, 1978
Obit. in Paintsville Herald 1/16/1980
Thelma resident, Dewey Holbrook, 77, died Monday January 7, at Highland Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born October 1, 1902, in Johnson County, he was the son of Harry and Sarah Rowland Holbrook. He was a member of the United Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Blanton Holbrook, June 6, 1978.
Surviving are two sons, Harry and Jack Holbrook, of Galion, OH; three daughters, Irene Katz, of Sunberry, OH, Beulah Grandinetta and Sue Patton of Columbus, OH; two brothers Walter Holbrook of Thelma and Den Holbrook of Wheelwright; two sisters, Verna Blanton, of Oil Springs and Elizabeth Barker of Betsy Layne; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Thursday, January 10, in Concord United Baptist Church, Thelma, with Elders Nim Sturgill, Dick Mollette and Hobart Pack officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thelma with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Obit. in Paintsville Herald 6/14/1978
Elsie Blanton Holbrook, 74, died Tuesday, June 6, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Blanton was born February 9, 1904 in Magoffin County, the daughter of Andy Jack and Mary Belle Fuget Blanton. She was a resident of Thelma and a member of the Old Friendship United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Dewey Holbrook; two sons, Jack Holbrook and Harry Holbrook both of Galion, OH; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Katz of Sunbury, OH, Mrs. Geulah Grandinetta and Mrs. Sue Patton, both of Columbus; a brother and sister, Granville (Curly) Blanton of Jackson, OH and Mrs. Thelma Bentley of Garrett; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Friday, June 9, in Concord United Baptist Church at Thelma with Elders Buell Ferguson and Nim Sturgill officiating. Burial was in Holbrook Family Cemetery at Thelma with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Holbrook, Guy Junior
Jan 12, 1926 - Aug 13, 1960
HOLBROOK, Guy
1926-1960
Guy Holbrook, 34, resident of this city, died at 9:40 a.m., August 13, 1960, at the home of his father, Dewey Holbrook, in this city. He had been ill for the past nine months. The son of Dewey and Elsie Blanton Holbrook, he was born at Thelma, January 12, 1926. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. His wife, Betty Ratliff Holbrook, preceded him in death July 21, 1959. Surviving besides his parents are a daughter, Cathylee Holbrook of this city; three brothers, Paul Holbrook, Columbus, Ohio; Harry Holbrook, Marion, Ohio; Jack Holbrook, Plymouth, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Irene Katz, and Mrs. Beulah Grandenetti, both of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Sue Patton of this city. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday from the Buffalo United Baptist Church with Elzie Banks, Everett Crum and Nim Sturgill as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery at Thelma. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY Aug. 17, 1960
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Holbrook, Harry
Jul 27, 1876 - Oct 20, 1959
Sarah (Rowland)
Aug 16, 1884 - Jun 16, 1975
HOLBROOK, Harry
1959
HARRY HOLBROOK OF THELMA DIES TUESDAY
Harry Holbrook, 83, died of cancer at his home at Thelma at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, after an illness of three weeks. He was a member of the United Baptist Church and had resided at Thelma for the past twenty-five years. Surviving are four sons, Kenis Holbrook, Williamsport; Dewey Holbrook of this city; Walter Holbrook, Thelma; Denzil Holbrook, Wheelwright; two daughters, Mrs. Verna Blanton, Oil Sprints; Mrs. Lizzie Barker, Betsy Layne. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10:00 a.m. from the Thelma Schoolhouse with Tom Sammons, Elzie Banks and Henry Caudill as officiating ministers. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery at Thelma. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY October 21, 1959
Sarah E. Holbrook
Sarah E. Holbrook, died Monday, June 16 at a local nursing home at the age of 95. She was born August 16, 1884 in Morgan County, the daughter of the late Riley and Julia Keaton Rowland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Holbrook in 1959. Surviving are three sons, Walter Holbrook and Dewy Holbrook, both of Thelma, and Denzil Holbrook of Wheelwright, two daughters, Verna Blanton of Oil Springs and Mrs. Bill Barker of Betsy Layne, 27 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the New Concord United Baptist Church at Thelma. The officiating ministers were Nim Sturgill and Glenn Arrowood. Burial was at the family cemetery at Thelma under the direction and arrangement of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, June 18, 1975
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Holbrook, Kennis
Jun 2, 1900 - Jun 7, 1971
Exer (Ward)
Dec 27, 1899 - May 16, 1975
Obituary - Ashland Daily Independent, Wednesday, June 9, 1971
Kenis Holbrook, 71, Williamsport, died Monday at his residence following an extended illness. Born June 2, 1900, in Johnson County, he was a son of Mrs. Sarah Rowland Holbrook, and the late Harry Holbrook. He was a retired employee of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co., and was a member and a deacon in the United Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Mrs. Exer Ward Holbrook; a son, Kenis Holbrook, Jr., of Marion, OH; seven daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Childers of Thelma, Mrs. Kathleen Daniels and Mrs. Juanita Preston, both of Williamsport, Mrs. Pauline Duty of Blaine, Mrs. Doris Lee of Point Pleasant, WV, and Mrs. Betty Ward and Mrs. Gwen Williamson, both of Columbus; three brothers, Walter and Dewey Holbrook, both of Thelma, and Dencil Holbrook of Wheelwright, and two sisters, Mrs. Vernie Blanton of Oil Springs and Mrs. Elizabeth Barker of Betsy Lane. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Old Friendship United Baptist Church by ministers Glen Arrowood, Nim Sturgill, and Earl Muncy. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Thelma. The body has been taken to the residence, where friends may call, from the Jones - Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville.
Exer Holbrook died at her home in Williamsport, Friday, May 16, 1975 at the age of 75 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenis Holbrook. She was born Dec 27, 1899, th daughter of the late Asbury and Laura Bell Ward. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Kenis Holbrook, Jr or Marion, OH, 7 daughters, Betty Ward of Columbus, OH; Doris Lee of Point Pleasant, WV, Dorothy Childers of Thelma, Kathreen Daniels, Gwen Williamson, Pauline Duty, and Juanita Preston all of Williamsport; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ella Johnson and Mrs. Sally Daniels both of Thelma. Funeral servies were held at 11 am Sunday, May 18, 1975 at the Old Friendship United Baptist Church in Williamsport. The officiating ministers were Nim Sturgill, Earl Muncy, Glen Arrowood, and Charles Price. Burial was in family cemetery at Thelma.Obituary, Paintsville, Herald-May 21, 1975
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Holbrook, Paul
Jun 8, 1928 - Jan 10, 1975
Velcie (Hylton)
1927 -
Obit. in Paintsville Herald 1/15/1975
Paul Holbrook, 46, of Thelma, died Friday, January 10, after an extended illness. The son of Dewey and Elsie Blanton Holbrook, who survive, he was born June 8, 1928, and had resided at Thelma for most of his life. He was a member of the Thelma Sprotsman Club and the Thelma Development Club.
Also surviving are his wife, Velcie Hylton Holbrook; one daughter Paulette Wilson of Winifred; a grandson, David Clifford Wilson of Cleveland, OH; three sisters, Irene Katz of Sunbury, OH, Beulah Grandenetta of Columbus and Sue Patton of Paintsville and two brothers, Jack and Harry Holbrook both of Galion, OH. Funeral services held Sunday, January 12, in the Chapel of the Preston Funeral Home with Elders Nim Sturgill, Charles Price, and C.J. Sparks officiating. Burial was in the Preston Cemetery at Thelma.
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James, Wallace B
Aug 21, 1926 - 11Feb 1997
Emma K
Jan 29, 1917 - May 23, 1990
JAMES, Wallace Jr.
1926-1997
Thelma resident Wallace B. James Jr., 70, died Tuesday, February 11 1997. Mr. James was born August 21 1926, in Logan West Virginia, to the late Wallace Sr. and Minnie Ferrell James. He was a retired resident engineer with the state department of highways. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Emma Blanton James who passed away May 23 1990. Surviving are one son, Robert Wallace James, of Louisa; two stepsons, David Blanton of Thelma and Robert Blanton of Sitka; five stepdaughters, Katherine Butcher, of Shelby, Ohio; Mary Fern Yount of Independence; Helen Stafford of Van Lear; Berry Carr, of Tryon, North Carolina; and Diana Meek of Thelma; and three grandchildren, 25 step-grandchildren, 23 step-great grandchildren, and a step- great great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, February 14, at Preston Funeral Home, with John Sparks and Elmer Thacker officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at Thelma.
JAMES, Emma (Childers)
1917-1990
Emma Katherine James, 73, died Wednesday, May 23, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mrs. James was born January 29, 1917 in Johnson County, the daughter of Tom and Nancy Mollett Childers. She was a member of the Thelma Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mason Blanton, in 1955. Surviving are her husband, Wallace B. James Jr.; two sons, David Allen Blanton and Robert Lynn Blanton, both of Thelma; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Fern Yount, of Independence, Betty Carr, of Landrum, South Carolina, Helen Stafford, of Shelby, Ohio, and Dianna Meek, of Thelma; one brother, Martin Childers, of Marion, Ohio, Essie Johnson, of Pikeville, Pricy Baldwin, of Thelma, Ruth Wright, of Paintsville, and Faye Rowland and Anges Butcher, both of Thelma; and 25 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 26, in Thelma Primitive Baptist Church, with Elders Paul E. Kenton, Jerry Brown, Elmer Thacker and Noah Slone officiating. Burial was in Preston Family Cemetery at Thelma, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Wednesday June 6 1990
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Johnson, Augusta
Sep 2, 1871 - Dec 22, 1949
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Johnson, Ella H. (Holbrook)
Feb 24, 1910 - Apr 26, 1951
Wife of Wilford Johnson
Daughter of Harry Holbrook and Sarah Rowland
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Johnson, Thomas
Oct 20, 1936 - Apr 20, 1937
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Johnson, Wilford
Oct 12, 1906 - Feb 3, 1988
Wilford was the husband of Ella Holbrook and the son of Gus Johnson and Jane Riggs
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Meek, Paul Russell
Nov 27, 1942 - Mar 18, 2003
Rebecca Jane (Childers)
Nov 14, 1945 - Sep 6, 2013
Paintsville Herald 3/21/2003
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 22 at Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel for Paul Russell Meek, Sr., 60, who passed away Tuesday, March 18 at V. A. Medical Center, in Huntington, WV. Mr. Meek was born Nov 28, 1942 in Johnson County, son of the late Willis and Molly Delong Meek. Surviving are his wife, Jane Childers Meek; one son, Paul Meek II of Boonscamp; two daughters, Alicha Meek of Huntington, WV and Deidre Meek of Louisville, KY; one brother, Arnold Meek of Pikeville, KY; two sisters, Joyce Blevins of Staffordsville and Darlene Clark of West Alexandria, OH; 2 grandchildren. The service will be officiated by Charles Price, Terry Preston and David Meek, with burial in the family cemetery at Thelma.
MEEK, Rebecca (Childers)
1945-2013
JOHNSON COUNTY — Rebecca “Jane” Meek, 67, of Boons Camp, died Friday, Sept. 6, at her residence. Born Nov. 14, 1945, at Wheelwright, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Dorothy Holbrook Childers. She was a school nurse with Johnson County Schools. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Russell Meek Sr.; a son, Paul Russell Meek, II; and a brother, Charles Childers. She is survived by two daughters, Deidre Meek of Louisville and Alicha Burchett of Boons Camp; two sisters, Dottie Meek of Hager Hill and Marsha Childers of Paintsville; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 8, at Concord United Baptist Church, with Dewey Mac Mullins and Terry Preston officiating. Burial was in Childers Family Cemetery, Thelma, under direction of Jones- Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Sep. 2013
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Meek, Paul Russell, II
Apr 2, 1968 - Apr 12, 2011
MEEK, Paul R
1968-2011
JOHNSON COUNTY —Paul Russell "P.R." Meek, II, 42, of Boons Camp, died Tuesday, April 12, at his residence. Born April 24, 1968, at Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Rebecca Jane Childers Meek of Boons Camp and the late Paul Russell Meek Sr. He was a surface mine equipment operator and a member of the Van Lear Masonic Lodge F&AM. Survivors include his wife, Paula A. Dennison Meek; two sons, Logan Nathaniel Meek and Paul Russell "P.J." Meek, III, both of Boons Camp; a step-son, Cody Land of Boons Camp; a daughter, Abigail "Abbie" Lauryn Meek of Boons Camp; and two sisters, Deidre Meek of Louisville and Alicha Meek of Boons Camp. Funeral services were Friday, April 15, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Mike Jarrell and Dewey MacMullins officiating. Burial was in Childers Family Cemetery, Thelma, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy News Apr. 2011
Preston, Clifford Lee
Nov 27, 1926 - Nov 1, 1982
Juanita "Bonnie" (Holbrook)
Jan 18, 1930 -
PRESTON, Clifford
1926-1982
Funeral services were held November 20 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Clifford Preston, 55. Mr. Preston died November 17 after an extended illness. He was born November 27, 1926, in Johnson County, the son of Authur and Matilda Daniel Preston. He was a lineman for Big Sandy RECC. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Holbrook Preston; a son, Steven Preston, Paintsville; two daughters, Evanda Lynn Quick, Columbus, OH, and Lana Anne Ward, Bowling Green; two brothers, Claude Preston, McVeigh and Robert Preston, Dayton, OH; two sisters, Verona Adams, Ashland, and Opal Adams, Baltimore, MD; and three grandchildren. Bruce Howard and Virgil Howard officiated at services with burial in the family cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 24, 1982
PRESTON, Juanita (Holbrook)
1930-2014
JOHNSON COUNTY – Juanita “Bonnie” Holbrook Preston, 84, of Anderson, Ind., died Saturday, Feb. 8, at Community Hospital, Anderson. Born Jan. 18, 1930, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Kennis and Exer Ward Holbrook. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Preston. Survivors include a son, Steven Preston of Paintsville; two daughters, Lana Ward of Anderson and Evanda Quick of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, Kennis Holbrook Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister, Kathlene Daniels of Williamsport; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Wes Stedtefeld officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery, Thelma, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy news Wednesday Feb.12 2014
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Preston, Eliphas Jay
Mar 12, 1917 - Dec 5, 1994
Grace (Mollette)
Jan 18, 1915 - Nov 11, 1994
Elipha Preston
1917-1994
Funeral services were held Friday, December 9 for Elipha Jay (EJ) Preston, 77, who died Monday, December 5, at his Paintsville residence. Mr. Elipha was born March 12, 1917, in Johnson County ,the son of the late Paris and Alka Ward Preston. He was a self-employed construction worker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grayce Mollette Preston, on November 11, 1994. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Greer of Frankfort and Linda DeRosier of Cambridge, MA; one brother, Mitchell Preston of Paintsville; one sister, Josephine Imogene Preston of Salyersville; and three grandchildren. Officiating at services at Preston Funeral Home Chapel was Arthur DeRosier. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, December 14, 1994
Grayce Preston
1915-1994
Retired teacher, Grayce Mollette Preston, 79, died Friday, November 11, at her Preston Estates residence. Mrs. Preston was born June 28, 1915, in Johnson County, the daughter of the late Elijah and Emma Cline Mollette. She was a member of the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elipha Jay Preston. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Greer of Frankfort and Dr. Linda DeRosier of Cambridge, MA., one sister, Amanda Holbrook of Frankfort and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 14 at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Don Fraley, Bob Lyons and Dr. Arthur DeRosier officiating. Burial was in Preston Family Cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, November 23, 1994
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Preston, Ena Mae
Jul 17, 1922 - Sep 19, 1923
Daughter of Paris Francis Preston and Alka Ward
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Preston, Herschell
May 22, 1903 - Sep 23, 1903
Son of Paris Francis Preston and Alka Ward
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Preston, Jo Imogene
Dec 12, 1924 - Jun 17, 1997
PRESTON, Jo Imogene
1924-1997
Jo Imogene Preston, 72, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Preston was born December 12,1924, in Johnson County, to the late Paris and Alka Ward Preston. She was disabled. Surviving are one brother, Mitchell Preston of Paintsville. Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at Preston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at Thealka. Weekly Progress 4-2-1997
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Preston, Laura Bell
Sep 3, 1913 - Jan 9, 1914
Daughter of Paris Francis and Alka Ward
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Preston, Mitchel
Jul 13, 1905 - Dec 4, 1996
Obituary: Paintsville Herald; 9 Dec 1998
Paintsville resident, Mitchell Preston, 93, died Friday, Dec 4, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mr. Preston was born July 13, 1905, in Johnson County, to the late Paris and Alka Ward Preston. He was a building contractor, Mason, member of the United Baptist Church and the Kentucky Apple Festival Committee and an honorary member of the Paintsville Garden Club. He was preceded in death by a son, Herbert Preston; a daughter, Christine Goodman. Surviving are his wife, Eula Perry Preston; 3 sons, Chester Preston of Pikeville, Woodrow Preston of Lexington and Ray Preston of FL; 2 step sons, Chad Perry of Paintsville and Dick Perry of Lexington; 19 grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 7, at Concord United Baptist Church, Thelma, with John R. Pelphrey officiating. Burial in the family cemetery at Thelma with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge.
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Preston, Paris Francis
Jan 7, 1879 - Jul 8, 1955
Alka (Ward)
Jul 12, 1885 - Apr 12, 1947
PRESTON, Paris
1879-1955
Paris Preston, 76, Of Williamsport Dies Friday Paris Preston, 76, lifelong resident of Williamsport, died at his home Friday morning, following an illness of a year. Born January 7, 1879, he was the son of the late Eliphus and Elizabeth Ward Preston. A carpenter by occupation, he was a member of the Regular Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death April 12, 1947, by his wife, Alka Ward Preston. He is survived by three sons, Jay Preston, Williamsport, Glenn Preston, Portsmouth, Ohio, Mitchell Preston, Pikeville, KY.; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Potts, Mitchell Preston, Pikeville, KY.; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Potts, Painesville, Ohio, and Miss Joy Imogene Preston, at home. Other survivors include three brothers, Jess Preston, Inez, Ballard Preston, Boons Camp, and Ernest Preston, Offutt. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at the Regular Primitive Baptist Church at Thelma with the Revs. Henry Stamper and Newt Daniels officiating. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Thelma under the direction of the Jones and Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald Jul.13 1955
PRESTON, Alka (Ward)
1947
ALKA PRESTON WILLIAMSPORT WOMAN DIES APRIL 12
Mrs. Alka Ward Preston, 62, wife of Paris Preston, died Saturday afternoon at her home at Williamsport. Surviving besides her husband are five children Mitchell, Pikeville; Glenn, Hamilton,Ohio; Mrs, Irene Potts, Grandrince,Ohio; E.J., Williamsport; and Jo Imogene, at home; also one brother and five sisters; McKinley Ward, City; Mrs. Ella Johnson, Mrs Sally Daniel, Mrs. Lizzie Meade, and Mrs Exer Holbrook, all of Thelma; and Mrs. Hettie Daniel, Nippa. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church, Bob's Branch, on Monday, April 14 1947, at 10 a.m. Burial was in the Family Cemetery. Paintsville Herald Thursday Apr.17 1947
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Preston, Ochel
16 Dec 1920 - 19 Mar 1983
Marie (Pack)
4 Feb 1923 - 28 Sep 2003
Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, March 30, 1983
PRESTON, Ochel
1920-1983
Ochel Preston, 62, died March 19 in St. Josephs Hospital, Lexington. Born December 16, 1920 at Thelma, he was the son of Willie L. and Virgie Price Preston. Mr. Preston was self- employed as a farmer and sawmill operator and was a member of the Old Friendship United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Marie Pack Preston; a brother, Donis Preston, Thelma, and two sisters, Jane Ward, River, and Ruth Gerisch, Mansfield, OH. Funeral services were held March 22 in Old Friendship United Baptist Church with Glen Arrowood, Ivan Butcher and Earl Muncy officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery, Thelma, with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Paintsville Herald Oct 1, 2003
Funeral services were held Sunday, Sep 28 at Preston Funeral Home for Marie Pack Preston, 80, who passed away at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, KY. Mrs. Preston was born Feb 4, 1923 in Johnson Co., KY, daughter of the late Elbridge and Nola Daniels Pack. Surviving are two brothers, Paul and Edgar Pack, both of Paintsville, KY; three sisters, Maxine Wells of Cincinnati, Oh, Erma Lainhart of Richmond, KY and Dorothy Music of Thelma, KY. The service was officiated by Flem Arrowood and John Mollette, with burial following in the Preston Cemetery at Thelma, KY.
PRESTON, Marie (Pack)
Died: Sunday, September 28, 2003
Age: 80
JOHNSON COUNTY
Marie Pack Preston, 80, of Thelma, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born Feb. 4, 1923, in Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Elbridge and Nola Daniels Pack. She was a member of Old Friendship United Baptist Church. Survivors include two brothers, Paul Pack and Edgar Pack, both of Paintsville; and three sisters, Maxine Wells of Cincinnati, Ohio, Erma Lainhart of Richmond and Dorothy Music of Thelma. Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Preston Funeral Chapel, Paintsville, with Revs. Flem Arrowood and John Mollette officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery, Thelma, under direction of Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Oct.01 2003
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Preston, William L. "Willie"
Jan 23, 1882 - Jul 6, 1966
Virgie Lu (Price)
Feb 17, 1899 - Oct 14, 1930
PRESTON, Willie L.
1882-1966
Willie L. Preston, Sr., age 84, died Wednesday, July 6, 1:25 a.m., at the Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 8, 1:30 p.m., at the Thelma schoolhouse, with Arthur Preece and Nim Sturgill officiating. Born January 23, 1882, at Thelma, he was a son of William S. and Nancy Jane Francis Preston. He had been a lifelong resident of Thelma. Survivors include three sons, Donnis and Ochel, Thelma, and Willie, Jr., River; three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Preston, Thelma; Mrs. Sarah Jane Ward, River, and Mrs. Ruth Turner, Columbus, Ohio. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was held in the Preston Cemetery at Thelma under direction of the Preston Funeral Home PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY JULY 13, 1966
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Preston, William Shadric "Will Frosty"
Aug 8, 1854 - Dec 28, 1937
PRESTON, William Shadric "Will Frosty"
1937
Preston Dies At Age of 83
“Will Frosty” Was Prominent Thelma Farmer For Years
William Shadric Preston, 83 years old, known as “Will Frosty” died Tuesday, December 28 from intestinal tuberculosis, following a long illness. He died at the home of his son, W. J. Preston, where he had lived for the past six years. He had been in poor health for the last fifteen years. Mr. Preston, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eliphus Preston, was married in 1876 to Miss Nancy Jane Travis who died forty years ago. Besides his son with whom he resided, Mr. Preston is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Malinda Preston Combs and eighteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also, two half brothers, Sol Preston and John C. Preston of Mingo. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. U. S. Walters and Rev. L. T. Preston. Burial was in the cemetery near the mouth of Bobbs Branch on the hill over looking the station at Bobbs Siding. Paintsville Herald Thursday 1-6-1938
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Rose, William Kent
William Kent Rose, the infant son of Ronald Franklin Rose and Kaitlyn Denise Blanton, died Thursday March 28, 2019. Also surviving are his maternal grandparents; Paul Denis & April Jolene Blanton and his maternal great grandparents; John & Carolyn Sexton. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather; William Kent Rose. Friends may visit the Solid Rock Independent Church at Concord after 12:30 on Sunday. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Solid Rock Independent Church with Hedgel Golden officiating. Burial will follow in the Childers Cemetery at Thelma.
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Spears, Epperson
Nov 22, 1890 - Jun 28, 1979
Louise (Jackson)
Jan 12, 1908 - Aug 24, 1979
Paintsville Herald, July 4, 1979
Epp Spears, 88, former Thelma resident, died Thursday, June 28, i nSouth Mansfield, OH. He was born Nov 22, 1890 in Martin County, the son of Marion and Rachel Short Spears. He was a resident of Butler, OH, was employed in saw mill and carpentry work, and was a member of the Meally Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Louise Spears, West Van Lear; two sons, Jerry Spears, Butler, OH and Will Spears, lowmansville; five daughters, Garnet Lehner, Lexington, OH, Edna Setser, Butler, Thelma Lemaster, Mansfield, OH, Opal Hinkle, Tomahawk, and Lucille Thornlow, Paintsville; two step sons, George Allen helton, Alger, OH and Donald Helton, Columbia City, IN; two brothers, Sheridan Spears, and Garfield Spears, both of Tomahawk, several grandchildren and great grandchildrne. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 1 in the Meally Church of Christ with J. H. Short and Scott Castle officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery, Thelma, with Preston Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Paintsville Herald, Aug 29, 1979
Mrs. Louise Spears, 71, died Wednesday, Aug 24 in River View Nursing HOme, Prestonsburg. Mrs. Spears was born in Johnso County, Jan 12, 1908, the daughter of Isaiah and Sarah Elizabeth Saylor Jackson. She was a resident of West Van Lear and a member of Meally Church of Christ. Her husband, Epp Spears, preceded her in death in June 1979. Surviving are four sons, George Allen Helton, Alger, OH, Donald Helton, Cumberland, IN, Jerry E. Spears, Butler, OH, And William Epp Spears, Lowmansville; three daughters, Velcie Daniels and Lucille Thornlow, West Van Lear, and Garnet Lehner, Mansfield, OH; four brothers, Elisha Jackson, paintsville, Riley Jackson, Ashland, Edward Jackson, and Eddie Jackson, Warsaw, IN; a sister Hulda Gibson, Toledo, OH; 16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug 26, in Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs Scott Castle and Willard "Red" VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Thelma Cemetery with Paintsville Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Spears, Jerry Edward Sr
Nov 30, 1944 - Apr 27, 2005
MANSFIELD: Jerry Edward Spears, Sr., 60, of State Route 97, Mansfield, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005 near his home from an apparent heart attack.
He was born November 30, 1944 in Johnson County, Kentucky to Epp and Louise (Jackson) Spears, and moved to the Mansfield area 25 years ago from Kentucky.
Jerry had worked at Hi-Stat in Lexington.
Described as a “down to earth country boy”, Jerry enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing. He could shake-up a mean hand of euchre, and had an eclectic taste in music ~ from oldies, to 80’s rock, to country.
Jerry dearly loved his kids and grandkids. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Jerry Eugene and Michelle Spears of Piketon, a daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and James Dollarhide of Waverly, a daughter and son-in-law Marjorie and Carl, II, McFarland of Cardington, a daughter Shauntell Spears and her fiancé Brandon Shepherd of New London, and a son Jerry Edward Spears, Jr. of Lexington; eight grandchildren Christa Spears, Zachariah Spears, Angela Dollarhide, James Dollarhide, III, Jeremiah Dollarhide, Nathan Dorton, Logan McFarland, Daniel Shepherd; a granddaughter on the way Savannah McFarland; three great grandchildren; several siblings including John Setser of Bellville, Velcie and Earl Junior Daniels of Alger, Garnet and Curtis Lehner of Mansfield, Lucille and Charles Gray of Mansfield, and Will Spears of Hagerhill, Kentucky; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends today, Friday, April 29, 2005 from 4 ~ 8 pm in the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home, where the funeral will be held Saturday at 9 am. Pastor Tj Waters will officiate. Burial will follow with a 4 pm committal service in Preston Family Cemetery, Thelma, Kentucky.
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Tackett, Leroy
Aug 12, 1947 - Jan 26, 1989
Leroy Tackett, 42, died Thursday, Jan 26, at his Swamp Branch residence. Mr. Tackett was born Aug 12, 1947 in Johnson county, the son of William H. and Maudie VanHoose Tackett. Surviving are three brothers, Raymond and Harold, both of Swamp branch and Earl of Columbus, OH; three sisters, Ruth Ann Ward of Columbus, Grace Fisher of Spokeham, WA, and Verla Mae Bowling of Owensboro. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan 28 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Dick VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery at Thelma.
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Tackett, Maudie (Vanhoose)
Mar 6, 1913 - Jul 23, 1983
TACKETT, Maudie (VanHoose)
1913-1983
Swamp Branch resident Maudie Tackett, 79, died July 23 in J. J. Jordan Center, Louisa. She was born in Lawrence County, March 6, 1913, the daughter of Harve VanHoose and Fannie Travis VanHoose. Surviving are her husband, Willie Tackett, four sons, Robert Tackett, Columbus, OH, Leroy Tackett, Oil Springs, Harold and Raymond Tackett, Swamp Branch, three daughters, Irene May, Owensboro, Grace Fisher, Billings, MT, and Ruth Ann Ward, Columbus, two sisters, Bessie of Dayton, OH and Gracie of Maysville, OH. Funeral services were held July 25 in Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Castle officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thelma. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, July 27, 1983
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Wallen, Judy
Mar 26, 1947 - Feb 8, 2001
WALLEN, Judy (Clouse)
1947-2001
Published- Feb.14 2001
Thealka resident Judy Wallen, 53, died Thursday, February 8, 2001, at her residence. Mrs. Wallen was born March 26, 1947, in Floyd County, to Luther Clouse and the late Anna Lee Daniels Clouse. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Wallen, on July 13, 1987. Surviving are one son, Alfard Wallen of Thealka; her father; four brothers, Gordon and Clayton Clouse, both of Paintsville, Cordell Clouse of Oil Springs and Danny Clouse of Thealka; and four sisters, Phyllis Mitchell of Martin and Glendora VanHoose, Diane Clouse and Janet Clouse, all of Thealka. Funeral services were held Sunday at Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Harold Williams officiating. Burial followed in Daniels Family Cemetery at Thelma. PH
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Ward, Asbury
Mar 7, 1859 - Jun 14, 1936
Laura Belle (Price)
Jun 1, 1861 - Jul 10, 1946
Obituary: Paintsville Herald; Thursday, 18 Jun 1936
WARD, Asbury 1936
Father of Paintsville Men Passes at Williamsport
Asbury Ward, age 77, died Sunday, June 14, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paris Preston, of Williamsport. Mr. Ward had been in ill health for the past two years, but his death was attributed to the infirmities of advanced age. Mr. Ward was a prominent citizen of the county and a member of a large family. He had always been known as a fine citizen and for thirty years has been a devout Christian and a member of the United Baptist Church. He was the father of a large family of children. His two sons, C. C. Ward and Mack Ward are citizens of Paintsville. Funeral and burial took place at Thelma Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and in charge of Rev. W. W. Smith, Rev. Troy Daniel and Rev. O. C. Taylor. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Rev. Guy W. Preston of the undertaking department of the Mountain Furniture & Hardware Company. He is survived by nine children, seven or who are living. They are C. C. Ward and Mack Ward, both of Paintsville; five daughters, Mrs. Alka Preston, Williamsport; Mrs. Sallie Daniel, Mrs. Lizzie Meade and Mrs. Exer Holbrook, of Thelma; Hettie Daniel, of Auxier and Mrs. Ella Johnson of Thelma. Shady and Cyrus Ward died several years ago. Asberry Ward, son of Shaderic and Hettie Ward deceased, was born March the 7th, 1859, died Sunday June 14th, 1936. He was united in matrimony to Laura Belle Price, daughter of C. C. and Sarah Price, March the 18th, 1876. To this union was born ten children, four boys and six girls, two boys and six girls are living. C. C. Ward and Mack Ward of Paintsville, Ella Johnson, Thelma, Alka Preston of Williamsport, Sallie Davis of Thelma, Lizzie Meade of Thelma, Hettie Daniels of Auxier, Exer Holbrook, of Thelma. The two deceased were Shady and Cyrus Ward. He had forty-eight grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. He joined the United Baptist Church at Old Friendship February 7, 1899 for which he lived a devoted Christian and was loved by all. He was a good husband and loved his family. For the last four years he made his home with his daughter Alka Preston of Williamsport. He was buried at Bobb Siding Tuesday June 16, at 10 o'clock a.m. The Funeral was preached by W. W. Smith, Troy Daniel and O. C. Taylor. The body was taken care of by the Mountain Furniture Co., of Paintsville. This family lived on Bobb's Branch, near Bobb's Railroad Siding, below the present Thelma Community Center.
Mrs. Laura Bell Ward, 85, died Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paris Preston, at Williamsport, following a lingering illness. Funeral services are incomplete. Mrs. Ward is survived by two sons, C. C. Ward and Mack Ward, both of Paintsville; six daughters Mrs. Preston of Williamsport; Mrs. Ella Johnson, Mrs. Sally Daniel, Mrs. Lizzie Meade, and Mrs. Exer Holbrook, all of Thelma; Mrs. Hollie Daniel, of Auxier; two brothers, C. C. Price, of Paintsville and John Price, of Thelma; 35 grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
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Williamson, Wallace Gene
May 19, 1939 -
Gwindlen (Holbrook)
Jun 6, 1940 - Aug 17, 2013
WILLIAMSON, Gwendolyn (Holbrook)
1940-2013
JOHNSON COUNTY — Gwendolyn “Gwen” Williamson, 73, of Williamsport, died Saturday, Aug. 17, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born June 8, 1940, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Kennis and Exer Ward Holbrook. Survivors include her husband, Wallace Williamson; a daughter, Paula Wells of Paintsville; a brother, Bud Holbrook Jr., of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Kathleen Daniel of Paintsville and Bonnie Preston of Anderson, Ind.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 19, at Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church, with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery, Thelma, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Big Sandy news Wednesday Aug.21 2013
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Wright, M. Ruth (Childers)
Apr 15, 1925 - May 9, 2001
Ruth was the wife of Cam Price and Burl Wright
WRIGHT, Mary Ruth (Childers)
1925-2001
Published-May 16 2001
Mary Ruth Childers Wright, 76, died Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Wright was born April 15, 1925, in Johnson County, to the late Thomas and Nanny Mollette Childers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Burl Wright, in 1990. Surviving are one son, Cam Price Jr. of Nippa; two daughters, Carolyn Sexton of Thelma and Daryl Lockhart of Lexington; one brother, Martin Childers of Thelma; three sisters, Pricie Baldwin, Faye Rowland and Agnis Butcher, all of Thelma; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 12, at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church, Thelma, with Michael Elswick and David May officiating. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Thelma. PH
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